Becoming Fearless Podcast
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 155 ratingsWelcome to Becoming Fearless, a podcast about what it takes to say yes to yourself when you are at the intersection of staying the path or taking massive action in your life.
I’m Annie Marchetta, a multi-passionate entrepreneur striving to be fearless in my own life while inspiring others to do the same.
Tune in for empowering conversations about saying yes to yourself, your dreams, and your purpose. Are you ready to start your journey to becoming fearless?
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Ep. 123: Jessica Baladad talks advocating for yourself and others and using your story to make a difference.
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 76.8 MBThis week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Jessica Baladad, founder of Feel for Your Life. After finding a lump in her breast at the age of 18, Jessica got into the habit of doing self breast exams. In 2018, just after turning 33, Jessica found another lump and started noticing some worrying symptoms. After a double mastectomy, 16 rounds of chemotherapy, 24 rounds of radiation, and more, Jessica went into remission in May of 2019. She founded Feel for Your Life to encourage women every...
Ep. 122: Rebekah Buege talks rethinking body image, changing your mind, and challenging expectations.
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Rebekah Buege, founder and creator of Confidently She, a podcast and platform designed to help women understand the internalized misogyny that might be preventing them from enjoying their lives. When Rebekah first started her podcast, she was inspired to share her insight and life experience as if she was leaving behind a diary for a future daughter — but as time went on, she realized she wanted to share her insight with women everywhere. Join Annie...
Ep. 121: Daily Drills co-founders talk leveraging your platform, connecting with your audience, and redefining success.
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 85.8 MBThis week on Becoming Fearless, meet Mary Ralph Lawson and Kennedy Crichlow, co-founders of Daily Drills, a fashion company specializing in everything we wore during the pandemic — and everything we wear every day! Mary and Kennedy were inspired to launch their brand during the pandemic, starting with four staple activewear pieces and eventually expanding to loungewear. Between Mary's strong social media presence and creativity and Kennedy's preference for behind-the-scenes business work, th...
Ep. 120: Alyn Mitlyng talks learning what's relevant to you, doing things your own way, and enjoying the journey.
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MBOn this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Alyn Mitlyng, author, dog mom, and corporate professional. The realization that she had no personal goals prompted Alyn to figure out how to determine what goals were relevant to her — and she decided she was going to write a book in the process. That was the start of Dirty Goals: Breaking Conventional Rules to Achieve Your Dreams. Join Annie and Alyn as they talk learning what's relevant to you, embracing your creativity, doing things y...
Ep. 119: Jenn Trepeck talks learning and unlearning, choosing your focus, and waiting for the right moment.
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBToday on Becoming Fearless, meet Jenn Trepeck, health coach and host of the Salad With a Side of Fries podcast. After trying every diet under the sun, Jenn finally found a program that worked, and was inspired to build her wellness business alongside her full-time job — for 12 years. Finally, in July of 2019, Jenn left her full-time job to focus on her passion and launch her podcast. Join Annie and Jenn as they talk doing more than one thing, filling your bucket, learning and unlearning, cho...
Ep. 118: Michelle Shemilt talks being open to help, adapting to change, and being present.
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 83.3 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Michelle Shemilt, the founder of Numi, a clothing brand of "consciously created products that make life a little easier," focused on women's basics. Michelle saw a problem that needed to be solved, and did what so many entrepreneurs do — she decided to solve it herself. She was working in finance, but when she was let go from her position, she had the space and time to develop her concept and realize she was ready to change her career path. Join Ann...
Ep. 117: Jamie Stone talks evolving with the times, trying new things, and taking care of your mental health.
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MBToday on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Jamie Stone, host of the "A Little Too Much" podcast. She's an OG beauty blogger and digital marketer who does a little bit of everything. In 2006, Jamie was working in beauty PR in New York and her clients wanted to be on blogs — a new and up-and-coming media, at the time. Jamie did a ton of research on blogs so she could pitch them to her clients — and in the process, realized blogging was something she might love to do herself. Join Annie and J...
Ep. 116: Nicole Swartz talks streamlining and simplifying, setting intentions, and making space for growth.
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Nicole Swartz, founder of Sprout Law, a law firm helping women business owners protect their brands. After graduating from law school, Nicole didn't feel like the corporate 9-to-5 life was for her. She left law and started her own skincare line — and got a cease and desist two years into her business from a company that already owned the brand name she was using. After having to rebrand her entire business in 30 days, Nicole decided she wanted to he...
Ep. 115: Annie talks making time for balance, standing in your light, and learning to trust yourself.
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBWelcome back to Becoming Fearless! We all have our own stories about what we experienced, what we learned about ourselves, and how we grew during the pandemic — and what we're doing now to pick up the pieces and start moving forward with life again. On this episode, Annie tells her story and catches us up on the last year and a half of moving, starting a new career, and leaning into her personality. Join Annie as she talks slowing down, reflecting, making time for balance, standing in your l...
Ep. 114: Anna Churchill talks finding your identity, becoming an expert, and being transparent.
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Anna Churchill, the founder of Synergy Face and Body, a med spa focused on clinical and corrective skincare. As a professional dancer, Anna always loved the aesthetic element of performance. After working with plastic surgeons and dermatologists for years, Anna decided to open her own business. Since opening her first location 15 years ago, Anna has grown her business to meet demand and expand services. Join Anna and Annie as they talk finding your ...
Ep. 113: Kelsey Murphy talks finding your calling, dabbling in your interests, and taking responsibility.
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBToday on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Kelsey Murphy, a business and life coach who works with people to help them redefine what they want to do for work and create businesses that fit their holistic visions of their lives. Kelsey has a background in advertising, but she always knew advertising wasn’t meant to be her long-term dream. What Kelsey really loved was personal development, so she started her journey toward life coaching. Join Kelsey and Annie as they talk finding your callin...
Ep. 112: Erica Ligenza talks sharing your creativity, using your talents, and maintaining momentum.
January 06, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week on Becoming Fearless, meet Erica Ligenza, the blogger behind Coming Up Roses, the voice of the Thrive podcast, and the creator of BossPitch. Erica started her blog in 2013 as a creative outlet while she was in college, posting just once a week. Soon, the blog gained momentum and when she graduated, Erica was able to turn blogging into her full-time job. Join Erica and Annie as they talk sharing your creativity, taking things into your own hands, exploring different mediums, using y...
Ep. 111: Cara Alwill Leyba talks making connections, trusting your message, and putting the beauty in every day.
December 09, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, Cara Alwill Leyba is back (catch her on episode 61!). Cara is an author based in NYC and creator of The Champagne Diet, inspiring women to live their most effervescent lives. Having just released her ninth book, Cara knows plenty about being a #bossbabe. Join Cara and Annie as they talk putting the beauty in every day, being honest with your story, making connections, trusting your message, leading by example, and visualizing the life you wan...
Ep 110: Becoming Fearless is back!
November 25, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBToday on Becoming Fearless – Annie is back! After taking a break from the podcast for a few months and doing plenty of thinking about what the podcast means to her and her listeners, Annie is back behind the mic for the return of Becoming Fearless. Wondering what she’s been up to these past four months? Join Annie as she talks taking breaks, learning about yourself, discovering new purpose, saying yes to yourself, and finding your Fearless Day.
Ep. 109: Annie talks getting out of your comfort zone, knowing you can succeed, and doing it for yourself.
July 08, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MBThis week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, Annie talks aligning your values with who you are and avoiding “tolerable mediocrity.” People tolerate mediocrity for many reasons, from getting a decent paycheck to maintaining a friendship, but not taking your own values into consideration can lead to feeling stuck, or even depressed. Join Annie as she talks getting out of your comfort zone, pursuing your passions, knowing you can succeed, and doing it for yourself.
Ep 108 (repost): Dr. Barnett talks values, internal and external motivations, vulnerability, and "true north."
July 01, 2019 08:00On this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, we meet Dr. Barnett – an Associate Professor of Management at UNH and, arguably, one of the reasons Style Collective exists. Dr. Barnett’s course on leadership inspired Annie to reevaluate her passions and take her first steps toward becoming fearless. This week, Dr. Barnett brings us through some of the key concepts of her transformative leadership course. Join Annie and Dr. Barnett as they discuss becoming self-aware, discovering your value...
Ep. 107: Annie talks balancing multiple careers, choosing how to spend your time, and trusting your path.
June 24, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, Annie does a Q&A, answering questions from the SC Facebook group, Instagram, and more – and debunking some assumptions she’s heard about her, her life, and her business. Join Annie as she talks nature vs nurture, effort vs outcome, balancing multiple careers, hustling hard, choosing how to spend your time, keeping it simple, and trusting your path.
Ep. 106: Loey Lane talks building confidence, leading by example, and being true to your message.
June 17, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 84 MBToday on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Loey Lane, a lifestyle content creator and body positivity advocate, helping people find their voice within their own skin. Loey has been overweight her whole life and struggled with disordered eating at a young age. When she was nineteen, she was doing makeup videos online, and started to discover the world of plus-size fashion influencers. Inspired and empowered, Loey started to create her own body-positive content. Join Loey and Annie as they t...
Ep. 105: Annie talks dealing with “what-ifs,” knowing you are enough, and practicing gratitude.
June 10, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week on Becoming Fearless, Annie shares her thoughts on the importance of gratitude. In life, and especially as entrepreneurs, there are always things that are going to be out of our control. When Annie feels overwhelmed by things that are out of her control, she always tries to ground herself with gratitude. Join Annie as she talks dealing with “what-ifs,” knowing you are enough, becoming a joyful person, and learning to actively practice gratitude.
Ep. 104: Annie talks the root of her passion for interior design, and how she got started flipping houses.
June 03, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBOn this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, Annie kicks-off the podcast’s new format with the story of how and why she got into interior design. Annie remembers loving interior design ever since she was a little kid, switching up the décor in her and her sister’s bedrooms. Then, while renovating a townhouse with her husband, she gained experience – repainting the walls, trim, and ceiling, ripping out floors and stairs, replacing vanities and kitchen countertops, and more – and sparked ...
Ep. 103: Annie Spano talks reimagining the future of the Becoming Fearless podcast.
May 27, 2019 17:15 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBToday on Becoming Fearless, Annie shares why she’s switching up the format of the podcast. Annie is “taking back” the podcast from here on out, bringing you topics ranging from how she got into interior design, to why she’s so disciplined with her health and wellness, to finding her biological grandmother, and more. Join Annie every week as she shares tips and experiences to help you navigate the entrepreneurial world, stay aligned with your values and, as always, become fearless.
Ep. 102: Anna talks taking pride in your impact, dealing with insecurity, and being yourself.
May 20, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThis week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Anna, the blogger behind My Cancer Chic. Anna had always loved reading blogs and had a passion for writing, creativity, fashion, and beauty. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27, and it changed the path of her life, empowering her to start her own blog to help other cancer survivors who wanted to be fashionable and feel beautiful. Join Anna and Annie as they talk needing people who can relate, being proud of your impact, deali...
Ep. 101: Nicolette Brycki talks being comfortable with yourself, overcoming fear, and living life big.
May 13, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Nicolette Brycki, a woman with three sides – mother, on-camera spokesperson/beauty and lifestyle expert, and professional makeup artist. A life-long artist, makeup artistry evolved organically for Nicolette, while working as a spokesperson evolved from curiosity. Join Nicolette and Annie as they talk being comfortable with yourself, communicating effectively, having a mentor, overcoming fear, putting things into perspective, and living life big.
Ep. 100: Annie Spano shares ten more tips for becoming fearless on the podcast’s 100th episode and two-year anniversary.
May 06, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MBToday on the Becoming Fearless podcast, it’s time to celebrate – the 100th episode of the podcast, the two-year anniversary of the podcast and, of course, SC Founder Annie Spano’s birthday! 100 episodes in, we’ve talked to a lot of amazing #bossbabes with plenty of wisdom to share. Join Annie for her second installment of Ten Tips to Becoming Fearless (see episode 52 for part one!) as she talks living your truth, finding your niche, asking for support, being your own cheerleader, and practic...
Ep. 99: Jane Lu talks experiencing failure, being candid, and finding people you can trust.
April 29, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week on Becoming Fearless, meet Jane Lu, the founder and CEO of Showpo, an online fashion store that sells to millennial women in over 100 countries. Jane started her career as an accountant, but as soon as she started working, she realized she didn’t enjoy it. Then her friend came to her with the idea to start their own business. After one failed business, Jane pivoted to create a new business that was everything the first business was not. Join Jane and Annie as they talk being your o...
Ep. 98: Jaime Cohen talks growing a thicker skin, valuing emotional intelligence, and understanding the power of storytelling.
April 22, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Jaime Cohen, founder of The Right Words, helping individuals and organizations communicate more effectively so they can live the lives they want and function more efficiently. People have always come to Jaime for advice. When she realized this was something she could turn into a business she was thrilled. Now, not only can she help individuals improve their lives, but by working with organizations she can help people at scale! Join Jaime...
Ep. 97: Patricia and Annie talk learning to like yourself, celebrating your talents, and avoiding comparison.
April 15, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBToday on Becoming Fearless, Patricia, the world’s first style blogger, returns for her third episode (check out episode 2 for her first appearance!) to share the mic and chat with Annie about learning how to be comfortable with yourself and where you are on your journey. Join Patricia and Annie as they talk recognizing the difference between image and reality, learning to like yourself, celebrating your talents, avoiding comparison, remembering your mission, and having your priorities in pla...
Ep. 96: Tiffany Sorya talks being relentless, fulfilling a mission, and focusing on the long-term.
April 08, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Tiffany Sorya, the Founder and CEO of Novel Education Group, a homeschooling and tutoring service providing tailored homeschooling curriculums to families and students who live unconventional lifestyles. In 2010, Tiffany moved to LA after graduating college. She had tutored during college and started tutoring again when she moved to LA – and found joy in it. Join Tiffany and Annie as they talk using your skills instead of your degree, being re...
Ep. 95: Rachel McCord talks seeing through the glamour, finding what energizes you, and being honest about who you are.
April 01, 2019 13:34 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Rachel McCord, the founder of the McCord List. Ten years ago, Rachel moved to LA to live near her sister, actress AnnaLynne McCord, and started to get a taste of the Hollywood lifestyle. Her confusion during her first hectic months in LA inspired her to write her first book many years later, Slay the Fame Game. The book opened doors for her to start inspiring and empowering women through the McCord List. Join Rachel and Annie as they talk seeing thr...
Ep. 94: Sarah Liller talks inspiring confidence, dealing with grief, and living to your fullest truth.
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBToday on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Sarah Liller, a clothing designer based in San Francisco. Sarah was raised with the mentality that she should get a solid, secure job, and ended up in a graduate program for Biochemistry. After one particularly rough day, she realized her path didn’t feel authentic. She had always had a passion for fashion – so she applied to Parsons Design School in New York and moved cross-country to start pursuing her dream. In 2012, she started her own brand. ...
Ep. 93: Annie Spano talks using the Myers-Briggs personality test to learn about yourself, understand other people’s motivations, and have more empathy.
March 18, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week on Becoming Fearless, Annie shares her love for the Myers-Briggs personality test. If you don’t know where you fall within the Myers-Briggs framework, you might be surprised how much a simple test can help you understand why you do what you do – and why others do what they do, too. Join Annie as she takes you through the different pieces that make up each Myers-Briggs personality type, and how you can use your knowledge of your personality to live authentically.
Ep. 92: Andrea Isabelle Lucas talks learning to express your authentic self, empowering others, and coming from a place of compassion.
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Andrea Isabelle Lucas, Owner and Founder of Barre & Soul. Andrea fell in love with barre back in 2006 and started teaching barre part-time while she was finishing her BA in Women’s Studies. After graduating, she had an epiphany in the middle of taking a barre class, realizing she could use barre to help empower women the same way barre helped empower her. Join Andrea and Annie as they talk learning to express your authentic self, empower...
Ep. 91: Maile Pacheco talks working through others, radiating your core values, and defining your own success.
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBToday on Becoming Fearless, meet Maile Pacheco, Founder of beGlammed, a mobile app that provides beauty services on-demand. Maile started her career with the beauty industry in the stock room at a MAC store and worked her way up through the ranks for eight years before founding her own company in 2014. Now, beGlammed has scaled to 31 cities across the US and Canada and still has big plans to continue scaling. Join Maile and Annie as they talk optimizing the wheel, always asking questions, wo...
Ep. 90: Annie Spano talks handling criticism, pursuing other passions, and having integrity.
February 25, 2019 11:37 - 18 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, Annie celebrates the three-year anniversary of Style Collective by sharing the top three things she’s learned on her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Join Annie as she talks taking criticism (and praise) in stride, hustling hard, making space for your life, avoiding comparison, and staying true to yourself.
Ep. 89: Christy Laurence talks being resourceful, enforcing your boundaries, and forming relationships.
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Christy Laurence, the founder of Plann, an Instagram scheduling, analytics, and strategy tool helping businesses create leads to make money online. Christy spent ten years in corporate advertising, and over time she started to feel disconnected from the actual creativity of her role. At home, she would illustrate and draw, and one day she started putting her work on Instagram – and eventually started getting paid. Join Christy and Annie as they talk...
Ep. 88: Mary Osborne talks realizing your value, filling in the gaps, and just going for it.
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBToday on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Mary Osborne, an occupational therapist and lifestyle blogger, and a founding member of Style Collective. Last year, Mary was faced with the difficult decision of whether to leave her full-time job, ultimately realizing that her values didn’t align with the company’s values. Since taking that leap, Mary has been balancing her PRN occupational therapist work and her blogging work, hustling all the way. Join Mary and Annie as they talk realizing you...
Ep. 87: Carey Jenkins talks navigating imposter syndrome, being direct, and paving the way.
February 04, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week on Becoming Fearless, meet Carey Jenkins, the CEO of Substantial, a product development studio in Seattle, Washington, helping clients launch extraordinary products. Carey has had a few careers in her lifetime, but her winding path eventually led her to discover her love for client services, which then led her to Substantial. Join Carey and Annie as they talk navigating imposter syndrome, creating new goals, being direct, defying expectations, having a point of view, and paving the...
Ep. 86: Annie Spano talks overcoming limiting beliefs by changing your mindset, giving yourself credit, and not giving up on yourself.
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, Annie talks overcoming her limiting beliefs and answers some questions from listeners about how to overcome limiting beliefs of their own. Everyone has fears and doubts they need to overcome to achieve their dreams, and overcoming those doubts is all about changing the way you think. Believing you’re not worthy or not capable limits your chances of success. Instead, remove those limitations, believe you can succeed, and start taking action. J...
Ep. 85: Katherine and Nick North talk living authentically, adjusting your path, and achieving long-term change.
January 21, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBToday on Becoming Fearless, meet Katherine North, a life coach giving female entrepreneurs a safe space to express their feelings at Declare Dominion, and her husband, Nick, a brand strategist at Epic Danger. Having lived the first 30 years of his life as a woman, Nick knows a lot about transformative experiences, and Katherine has taken the journey with him. Join Katherine, Nick, and Annie as they talk living authentically, adjusting your path, speaking your truth, challenging gender norms,...
Ep. 84: Nicole Giordano talks finding internal motivation, building community, and knowing what success means to you.
January 14, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Nicole Giordano, the Founder of StartUp Fashion, an online resource and community that helps independent fashion brands reach their entrepreneurial goals. Nicole went to school for textile design, and the more she learned about the fashion industry, the more she realized what she didn’t like about it – namely, its exclusivity and lack of collaboration. So, Nicole started a blog that eventually became StartUp Fashion. Join Nicole and Annie as t...
Ep. 83: Natali Morris talks taking non-linear paths, understanding your assets, and being ready for challenges.
January 07, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Natali Morris, a self-proclaimed “Financial Freedom Fighter,” and a speaker, writer, and educator working to empower people to build wealth inside of their family. After becoming a mother and losing her job, Natali decided she needed to do the best she could with the money her family had coming in, becoming a wealth builder and a rock-star money manager. Join Natali and Annie as they talk taking non-linear paths, facing the fork in the road, underst...
Ep. 82: Annie Spano talks dealing with work bullies by thinking logically, managing perceptions, and becoming an informal leader.
December 17, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBToday on the Becoming Fearless podcast, Annie spends a solo episode discussing something important that has affected her life and the lives of many others: business bullies. As someone who’s dealt with the influence of a work bully in the past, Annie shares her knowledge on how to recognize and defend against toxic people in the workplace. Tune in as Annie talks thinking logically, managing perceptions, being self-aware, becoming an informal leader, and always getting back up.
Ep. 81: Marlene Srdic talks accepting failure, being intentional, and learning along the way.
December 10, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis week on Becoming Fearless, meet Marlene Srdic, the fashion and lifestyle blogger behind Life with Mar, helping modern moms feel stylish with simple tips and approachable fashion. Marlene also owns her own content marketing agency, Glitz and Grammar. She first started a blog to stay relevant when she was laid off from a job as an editor. She saw that fashion blogging was a growing industry and decided to get involved while she had the chance. Join Marlene and Annie as they talk accepting...
Ep. 80: Sheree Frede talks deciding your voice matters, nourishing the right connections, and starting with a dream.
December 03, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Sheree “She She” Frede, a Texas-based blogger and influencer always looking for fresh adventures and new ways to learn and grow. When Sheree first started out, she didn’t even know what a hashtag was. So, she asked one of her grandkids, who gave her the rundown on social media and inspired her to try making her own YouTube video. After YouTube, she discovered Instagram, then blogging, and since then, her love of blogging and fashion has ...
Ep. 79: Sabena Suri talks realizing the power of a team, focusing on your strengths, and elevating people’s lives.
November 26, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday on Becoming Fearless, meet Sabena Suri, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Box Fox, an LA-based gifting company that lets you send a gift box anywhere in the world. When a friend was hospitalized, Sabena and her co-founders quickly realized that there was a need for an online gifting company that could seamlessly package and ship beautiful, meaningful gifts, while saving time. They took advantage of the opportunity and developed Box Fox. Join Sabena and Annie as they talk taking ...
Ep. 78: Shannon Lohr talks transforming lives, learning what works, and creating what you want to create.
November 19, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Shannon Lohr, the founder of Factory 45, an online accelerator program that takes sustainable apparel companies from idea to launch. Shannon started building her own sustainable fashion company in 2010, and quickly realized that a lot of hard work goes into sustainable fashion. To make things easier for other entrepreneurs, Shannon developed Fashion 45’s six-month program. Join Shannon and Annie as they talk transforming lives, learning what works, ...
Ep. 77: Christina-Lauren Pollack talks learning through collaboration, being your own validation, and thinking long-term.
November 12, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Christina-Lauren Pollack, a true #girlboss. Christina comes from an entrepreneurial family and works her day job as an operations manager for her parents’ international business. Seven years ago, Christina decided she was ready to pursue her own passions. Now, by night, she manages her lifestyle blog and business, Inspirations & Celebrations. Join Christina and Annie as they talk never being off-the-clock, learning through collaboration, being...
Ep. 76: Annie talks the importance of knowing the difference between confidence and courage.
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBOn this episode of Becoming Fearless, Annie asks: what does it take to accomplish a goal? Too often, we put our goals off because we don’t feel confident enough to achieve them – but maybe confidence isn’t always the key. Join Annie as she talks the difference between confidence and courage, and why being courageous might be the first step you need to take toward reaching the goals you’ve been putting off.
Ep. 75: Daniella Shevel talks taking leaps, controlling your destiny, and measuring success.
October 29, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBToday on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Daniella Shevel, founder of her own online women’s footwear brand dedicated to functional luxury for ambitious modern women. Daniella has always had an affinity for fashion, so she took her business degree to New York, where she worked in digital fashion marketing for nearly a decade before deciding she wanted to fulfill her dream of starting her own footwear collection. Join Daniella and Annie as they talk taking leaps, having control over your d...
Ep. 74: Erica Stolman talks staying motivated through change, sharing your authentic self, and working hard for what you want.
October 22, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBOn this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Erica Stolman, creator of the fashion and lifestyle blog Fashionlush and co-founder of the blog design company Blog-doo. Erica started blogging more than a decade ago during college, first using her blog as an online space to store inspiration. Gradually, she started producing more original content, and after being laid off from her full-time job, decided to give blogging as a business a try. Join Erica and Annie as they talk staying mot...