She's So Lucky

#352: If you've ever felt the pressure to say yes to everything — every opportunity, every invitation, every trending topic — just because it's available, this conversation is for you. Today I'm welcoming Eni Popoola back to the podcaster. Eni is a content creator, storyteller, and former lawyer, who left Big Law three years ago and has spent every day since building a path that's entirely her own.Eni gets real about what it actually feels like to walk away from a plan you've had your whole life, why she's stopped chasing virality and started chasing alignment, and the subtle but powerful difference between friends who agree with you and friends who truly get you. We also get into what visibility has taught her about herself, how she thinks about privacy as a professional boundary, and why the soft life is something you work hard for — not something that just happens.This episode is for you if:You're wondering whether the "impressive" path is actually the right one for youYou've gone viral and realized it wasn't what you thought it would beYou want to build a following that's small but mighty and deeply alignedYou're trying to figure out what to share online and what to keep for yourselfYou're in your 30s (or approaching them) and finally starting to care less about what people thinkWe talk about...What it felt like to leave law with no plan and no expectations — and why that was actually freeingWhy she's stopped trying to go viral and what she's chasing insteadThe "appropriateness epidemic" and how she decides what belongs on the internet vs. the group chatHow increased visibility taught her she's more social than she ever thoughtWhy her friends don't have to agree with her — but they do have to understand herThe journaling practice that helps her know herself well enough to pick the right peopleWhat running her business "like a CEO" actually looks like day to dayWhy she includes a therapist on her professional teamTravel as a creative necessity — and all the places she's headed nextWhat luck means to her: you can't have it without the work behind itEpisode Links:Watch episode 206, The SECRET to Choosing Yourself with Eni Popoola: https://youtu.be/ewjZAqS-KaQ?si=6b36EVB6UhLkkPVKFollow Eni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enigivensunday/Follow Eni on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enigivensunday?lang=enSponsors:IM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials replaces 16 supplements in one single drink. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.Quince: Get your summer wardrobe essentials at Quince. Go to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping and 365-day returns. Bask and Lather: Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to baskandlatherco.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off.Connect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#350: In this episode, I’m sitting down with journalist, podcast host, and founder Gia Peppers to explore what it really means to shine—not from a place of performance, but from alignment.Because many of us have confused visibility with validation. We thought shining meant being seen, being chosen, being applauded.But what happens when the applause fades… or never comes?Gia takes us through her journey, from chasing the “dream opportunity” that was supposed to change everything, to having it fall apart in a way that forced her to confront herself, her faith, and what she actually wanted.We talk about the quiet work. The healing work. The kind of work that doesn’t trend, doesn’t go viral but changes everything.This conversation is about redefining success, releasing timelines, and learning how to show up fully—without needing permission, validation, or a co-sign.It’s about shifting from “Who’s shining a light on me?” to “What’s shining through me?”And once you feel that shift… you can’t unsee it.This episode is for you if…You’ve ever felt like you did everything “right”… and it still didn’t work outYou’re tired of performing your life instead of actually living itYou’re in a season of healing, but questioning if it’s workingYou’re learning how to release timelines and trust divine timingYou’re redefining what success looks like for youYou’ve outgrown validation, but are still figuring out what replaces itYou feel pulled in multiple directions and want to explore more than one version of yourselfYou’re navigating comparison, social media fatigue, or creative burnoutYou’re ready to take up space without shrinking, apologizing, or dimming your lightEpisode Links:Follow Gia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giapeppers/Subscribe to Gia’s podcast, Healed Girl Era: https://lnkfi.re/healedgirlrerapodJoin the Creatives of Faith Community: https://www.creativesoffaith.com/Sponsors:Nebula: Go to Nebula: Spiritual Guidance Space https://nebulaapp.onelink.me/AaEA/j53blqjz and get 3 minutes for free to chat with 3 psychics matched to you.Cotton: Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives. Learn more at TheFabricofOurLives.comIM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials replaces 16 supplements in one single drink. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.Monarch Money: Monarch is the personal finance app that tracks everything — accounts, investments, savings goals, and spending. Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at monarch.com using promo code LUCKY.ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners get their choice of free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef, or Chicken Wings in every box for life, plus $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/lucky.One Skin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LUCKY at https://www.oneskin.co/LUCKY #oneskinpodKeep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#348: In this weeks episode, I’m sitting down with Toni Bravo — creator, storyteller, and someone I’ve genuinely loved watching evolve over the years to talk about what it really looks like to trust yourself in real time.We get into the mindset behind betting on yourself, and why Toni has such a strong reaction to the word “delusion.” Because for her, it’s never been about convincing yourself something impossible will happen — it’s about believing that what you want is actually available to you, and then doing the work to meet it there.We talk about creativity as something fluid and open and why the hardest part isn’t coming up with ideas, it’s trusting yourself enough to follow through on them, even when no one else gets it yet.Toni also breaks down what it looked like to leave her 9–5 at 22, not recklessly, but intentionally — building a safety net, creating structure, and knowing when it was time to make the jump.We also talk about fear, failure, and how to tell the difference between intuition and doubt, and why your intuition speaks in statements, not questions.This episode is about self-trust as a daily practice, not a one-time decision and learning how to move without needing everyone else to agree first.This episode is for you if…You keep waiting for validation before you move on something you wantYou have ideas but struggle to actually follow through on themYou’re scared to start because you’re overthinking what could go wrongYou’re trying to build confidence but don’t fully trust your instincts yetYou feel pressure to explain or justify your vision to other peopleYou’re navigating a pivot (career, creative, lifestyle) and need clarityYou want to stop caring so much about what’s “working” and start doing what feels alignedYou’re learning how to say no and to trust that it’s the right decisionEpisode Links:Follow Toni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonibravo/Follow Toni on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bonitravo?lang=enSubscribe to Toni’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tonibravoSponsors:Quince: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/luckyOneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LUCKY at oneskin.co/lucky #oneskinpodSquare: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/lucky! #squarepodKeep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s installment of the Betting on Yourself series, I’m sitting down with Kyyah Abdul to talk about what it actually means to create your own luck — not in theory, but in practice.We get into the mindset behind “lucky” people, and how to increase your odds of luck through how you think, how you decide, and how willing you are to move forward even when you don’t have all the answers.Kyyah brings such a powerful perspective to this conversation. From her background in neuroscience to her lived experiences with loss at a young age, she breaks down how resilience, decisiveness, and self-trust are all things that can be built — not traits you’re just born with.We talk about decision-making as a muscle, why so many of us are stuck in analysis paralysis, and how social media has made us way too concerned with optics.We also talk about boundaries (and why most people misunderstand them), the pressure of being perceived, and how to stop treating your life like a group project.This conversation is a reminder that luck isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you build, decision by decision.This episode is for you if…You keep overthinking your next move and feel stuck waiting for clarityYou want to be more confident but don’t trust your own decisions yetYou’re navigating a transition (career, identity, relationships) and feel uncertainYou struggle with boundaries — especially with family, friends, or people you loveYou feel held back by fear of judgmentYou’re trying to “do the right thing” instead of doing what actually feels alignedYou know you’re capable of more, but something is keeping you playing smallEpisode Links:Follow Kyyah on Instagram: instagram.com/kyyahabdulFollow Kyyah on TikTok: tiktok.com/kyyahabdulRead The Prepared Graduate, a non-fiction career guide written by Kyyah wherever you get your booksTo learn even more, visit Kyyah’s website: www.thekyyahabdul.comSponsors:Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com, and follow along at @discovercotton using #ShopCotton.Monarch Money: Use code LUCKY at monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50.Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLESKeep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#344: In our final episode of the Lucky Girls Invest series, I’m sitting down with Vivian Tu — aka Your Rich BFF — for a conversation that might change how you think about money forever.From Wall Street to building a multi-platform empire and becoming one of the most trusted voices in personal finance, Vivian has built a career breaking down money in a way that actually lands. And in this episode, she’s not holding anything back.We get into the real story behind how she built wealth — starting with a formative moment that shaped her entire relationship with money, to the years of building behind the scenes that no one saw, to the mindset shifts that took her from chasing status to building actual financial power.This isn’t surface-level advice, it’s the conversation behind the conversation, the stuff people don’t usually say out loud about money, ambition, relationships, and what it really takes to create a life that feels rich on your terms.We talk about the difference between making money and keeping it, why so many people stay stuck in the cycle of looking successful instead of being secure, and how to think about generational wealth in a way that actually lasts.We also get into the spicy stuff: money in relationships, why you should always have your own account, and the quiet ways people sabotage their financial future without realizing it.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still not getting ahead — this episode is your reset.This episode is for you if…You’ve made money but still feel like you’re not actually building wealthYou’re ready to understand the difference between earning vs. keeping vs. growing your moneyYou want to break out of the cycle of spending to look successful and start building a life rooted in freedom, time, and real financial securityYou’re curious what people actually mean when they say “generational wealth”You’re ready to shift your mindset from chasing opportunities to positioning yourself for them (aka creating your own luck)You’ve ever questioned your relationship with money and want to rewrite the narrative.You’re navigating money in romantic relationships and want to do it with clarity, boundaries, and transparencyYou want to understand how to invest — not just in the market, but in your life, your energy, and the version of you that actually feels richEpisode Links:Follow Vivian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/Follow Vivian on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbffOrder Vivian’s NYT Best Selling Book, Well Endowed, here: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9780063452343To learn more about Vivian & all of her resources go to https://www.yourrichbff.comSponsors:FP Movement: Visit fpmovement.com to shop their full line of activewear and workout gear.UnF*ck Your Brain Podcast: If you’re ready to take control of your thoughts – listen to UnF*ck Your Brain, wherever you get your podcasts.Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month of Opill at Opill.com.ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/lucky.Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.comConnect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#342: In this week's episode of She’s So Lucky, we’re continuing our Lucky Girls Invest series with a guest who defines what it means to build power, wealth, and legacy — Emma Grede.This is one of those conversations.The kind that recalibrates how you think about money, ambition, and what it actually takes to create the life you say you want.In this episode, I sit down with Emma for an unfiltered, deeply tactical conversation on what it means to invest. Not just in the market, but in yourself, your relationships, and your long-term vision. From her early days growing up in East London to building and scaling multi-billion-dollar companies, Emma breaks down the real decisions, trade-offs, and mindset shifts that got her here.We talk about the difference between being in proximity to power and actually having it. Why so many people are distracted by visibility instead of focusing on what truly moves the needle. And how learning to think like an investor – before you ever write a check – can completely change the trajectory of your life.This episode is packed with gems and never-before-told stories from Emma, it’s the kind of insight you only get from someone who has actually done the work, built the businesses, and made the money.If you’re serious about building wealth, stepping into your ambition, and operating at a higher level… this one is required listening.This episode is for you if:You’re ready to move differently when it comes to money, power, and decision-making — and start thinking like an investor in your own lifeYou’ve been caught up in visibility, networking, or “being in the room” and are ready to refocus on what actually moves the needle.You’re learning how to prioritize yourself, your vision, and your goals without guilt or second-guessing.You want to shift from asking “how do I get in the room?” to becoming the person who owns the room.You’re navigating your relationship with money from scarcity, to stability, to building real wealth.You want to understand why profit matters more than perceptionYou’re building (or want to build) something of your own and need clarity on what actually makes a business… a business.You’re ready to invest in the relationships that matter and stop overextending yourself in one-sided dynamics.You need the reminder that ambition requires discomfort and that choosing yourself is the work.Episode Links:Get Emma’s new book, Start With Yourself, and take what you learn here one step further.Visit Emma’s website, https://www.emmagrede.com/, for more.Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagredeListen to Aspire With Emma Grede link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YTSponsors:Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLESMonarch Money: Use code LUCKY at monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50.No Bull: Exclusively for She’s So Lucky listeners, NOBULL is offering 35% off your FIRST order. Visit www.nobullproject.com and use code DMLUCKY for 35% off your entire FIRST orderConnect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#340: In this bonus episode, I'm sitting with Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, board-certified dermatologist and Chief Medical Advisor at Nutrafol, to unpack the science behind hair health and why the conversation around thinning, shedding, and scalp care deserves so much more openness—especially for women.We talk about how stress, hormones, aging, and even our daily habits impact our hair in ways most of us don’t fully understand. This conversation really shifted how I think about hair. Not just as something aesthetic, but as a reflection of what’s going on in our bodies. From scalp health to nutrition to the emotional side of hair loss, Dr. Heather breaks it all down in a way that actually makes sense.If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or even a little alone in your hair journey… this one is for you.This episode is for you if…You’ve noticed changes in your hair (thinning, shedding, breakage) and don’t fully understand whyYou want to better understand the connection between stress, hormones, and hair healthYou’ve been focusing on products but not thinking about what’s happening internallyYou’re curious about scalp healthYou want to learn how to take care of your hair the right wayYou want a more informed, grounded approach to investing in yourself—starting with your healthThis episode is brought to you by Nutrafol. Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol.For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.Episode Links:To learn more about Nutrafol, visit their website: nutrafol.comFollow Nutrafol on InstagramFollow Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd on InstagramKeep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#338: In this week's episode of The Business of You series, I’m sitting down with investor, advisor, and operator KK Hart to talk about what it really means to treat yourself like an asset.KK has spent her career evaluating businesses — where value is created, where it leaks, and what actually drives long-term growth. But the real insight? Applying that same lens to ourselves.In this conversation, we unpack the mindset shifts that move you from simply having a job or business to building an ecosystem of ownership, investments, and opportunities. KK shares the story behind building her first millions, the secret wealth-building strategies people don’t talk about, and how thinking like an acquirer — not just a founder — can completely change the trajectory of your wealth.We also talk about the emotional side of success because the business of you isn’t just about what you build — it’s about how you value yourself, structure your life, and decide what freedom actually looks like.This episode is for you if:You want more ownership in your life and career.You're ready to start thinking like an investor, not just a worker.You’re building something but feel unsure about funding, exits, or scaling.You’re intimated the intricacies of investing.You’re curious about investing, acquisitions, or alternative assets.You want to learn about alternative investments like acquisitions and family offices.You want to increase your personal “valuation” by developing the skills, mindset, and financial habits that compound over time.You’re rethinking success and want to build wealth, freedom, and impact in a way that actually aligns with your life.Episode Links:Follow KK Hart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkhartinc/Follow KK Hart on Youtube: youtube.com/kkhartConnect with KK Hart on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kkhartincSponsors:Quince: Visit quince.com/BALANCEDLES to get free shipping and 365-day returns.IM8: If you're ready to feel more like your best self, go to IM8HEALTH.com/lucky and use code LUCKY. You’ll get a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.Leesa: Go to leesa.com/LUCKY for 20% off mattresses through March 31st PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code LUCKY, exclusive for my listeners.Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirlEquip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or shrimp in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/lucky.Connect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#336: In this week’s installment of The Business of You series, I’m sitting down with Alex Hill — recipe developer, community builder, and the woman behind Just Add Hot Sauce — to talk about what it really takes to bet on yourself as a solopreneur and what it truly means to stop letting people play in your face, including yourself.This conversation is about the moment before the leap. The panic attack that becomes the pivot. The $25K savings goal. The train that’s moving whether you’re ready or not.If you’re truly going to be the CEO of your life, it means you know your worth, and you move like it.We talk about turning content into capital, building a brand without letting the algorithm own you, and why “being the product” is both the source of opportunity and pressure. Because it’s one thing to go viral. It’s another thing to build a business that can outlive the internet.The Business of You is about ownership. Not just of your talent, but of your trajectory. This conversation is a masterclass in zooming out before the world decides your next move for you.This episode is for you if…You know you’re talented but you’re still figuring out how to think like the CEO of your own life.You want to move from scarcity to leverage.You want to learn the difference between being creative and being strategic.You’re ready to build real ownership.You want to stop performing for the algorithm.You’re learning that saying yes built the foundation but saying no builds the future.You’re tired of shaking your ass for Kohl’s cash and are ready to build real equity.Episode Links:Subscribe to Alex’s Substack Food & Feelings here: https://justaddhotsauce.substack.com/Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justaddhotsauce/?hl=enSponsors:IM8: If you're ready to feel more like your best self, go to IM8HEALTH.com/lucky and use code LUCKY. You’ll get a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.Monarch Money: Set yourself up for financial success in 2026 with Monarch. Go to monarch.com and use code LUCKY for 50% off your first year.Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirlConnect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#334: You can’t manifest what you don’t protect. And if you’re still doing deals in DMs and hoping for the best… we need to talk.In the last episode of the How to Get What You Want series, I’m joined by attorney and tech founder Kameron Monet to get into the parts of the process we don’t romanticize enough: the structure. The contracts. The negotiation. The uncomfortable emails. Because manifestation is cute — but protection is power.Our conversation goes beyond vision boards and affirmations and into the tactical moves that actually secure the life you’re building. We talk about how to negotiate with conviction, what “perpetuity” really means (and why you should care), why you should never start work without a signed agreement, and how to stop leaving money on the table — whether you’re a creator or a corporate girl.If you want more, you need the courage to ask for it and the infrastructure to keep it.This episode is your reminder that getting what you want isn’t just about desire. It’s about protecting your hard work, discipline and clarity with the right education.This episode is for you if…You’ve ever accepted an offer too quickly and regretted it later.You want more money, more opportunities and more ownership but don’t know where to start.You feel intimidated by negotiation and you want to overcome that.You don’t know what the “rule of three” is.You’ve worked without an agreement in place.You’re dipping your toes into the creator economy.You’re new to the world of corporate.You’ve signed contracts without fully understanding the terms.Episode Links:Follow Kameron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kameronmonet/Follow Kameron on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kameronmonetFollow Kameron on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kameronmonetFollow Kameron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kameronmbuckner/For more information on the Social Docket: https://www.socialdocketdialogue.com/Follow the Social Docket on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialdocket/Download Social Docket’s free foundational guide for creators to confidently navigate pricing when working with brands: https://www.socialdocketdialogue.com/resources/p/the-influence-income-pyramid.Sponsors:Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirlNuuly: Upgrade your wardrobe by subscribing to Nuuly. Nuuly is an incredible value at $98 for any 6 styles, and right now you can get $28 off your first month when you sign up at nuuly.com and enter code LUCKY at checkout.Leesa: Go to leesa.com/LUCKY and use code LUCKY for up to $750 off your Leesa mattress plus 2 free pillows.Square: Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/luckyConnect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#332: If you’ve been waiting for permission, validation, or a sign to make a change, this is it.In this episode of the “How to Get What You Want” series, I’m sitting down with psychic medium, spiritual teacher, and author Aycee Brown for a conversation about the one thing standing between you and the life you want: telling yourself the truth.Because most of the time when you feel stuck, it’s a sign of self-rejection, not confusion.Together, we unpack why clarity is the real catalyst for manifestation, how many of us unconsciously abandon our desires to be more palatable, and what it looks like to trust your body, your intuition, and your inner knowing.If luck is created through alignment, then honesty is where it begins.Aycee also shares how spiritual frameworks like astrology, numerology, and human design can deepen your self-understanding, why success can feel more threatening than failure, and how small acts of self-trust build the life you’ve been envisioning.Consider this your reminder: you don’t need to become someone else to have the life you want. You need to embody who you already are.This episode is for you if…You know you want more and you’re done pretending you don’t.You’re ready to be honest about what you want.You’ve outgrown who you used to be.You’re learning that self-trust is the real strategy.You want clarity — not confusion — guiding your next chapter.You’re done waiting for luck to knock on your door and are ready to create it.Episode Links:Follow Aycee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayceebrown/Follow Aycee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ayceebrownListen to Aycee’s podcast “Is My Aura on Straight?” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-my-aura-on-straight/id1459927270Order Aycee’s new book “Embody Your Magic” out February 17: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9780063360327Sponsors:IM8: if you're ready to feel more like your best self, go to IM8HEALTH.com/lucky and use code LUCKY. You’ll get a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.Monarch Money: Set yourself up for financial success in 2026 with Monarch. Go to monarch.com and use code LUCKY for 50% off your first year.Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirlConnect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#330: The more successful you get, the easier life gets…right?In our final installment of the Breaking the Rules series, today I’m welcoming back the one, the only, Tricia Lee, real estate powerhouse for a truly activating and inspiring conversation about what it takes to truly reach your potential.From choosing discomfort on purpose to breaking into new rooms and establishing new versions of yourself, Tricia shares why expansion requires ego checks, bold moves, and a willingness to stop playing it safe.We talk about:How to intentionally put yourself in rooms where no one knows you to push yourself and expand your opportunities.The strategies Tricia used to build the emotional muscle to tolerate discomfort, criticism, and setting ego aside while growing her brand and career.What it really takes to break into new spaces when you’re already successful in one lane.What’s required of you to level up to your fullest potential.Why growth never gets easier and how to develop the resilience needed to keep growing.How bold preparation, relationship-building, and “act as if” energy turn ambition into real, tangible results.Episode Links:Follow Tricia on Instagram @lovetricialeeListen to Tricia’s Podcast, Short and Sweet, here.For exclusive listings, visit tricialee.com.Sponsors:Notion: Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/balancedNutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCEDLES.Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/lucky.Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirlIM8: Give your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order.Keep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterFollow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#328: So you know it’s time to make a pivot, but you aren’t sure what comes next. Today’s conversation will help guide you through it.In the next installment of the “Breaking the Rules” series, I’m talking all things pivots with Jeannette Reyes and Mona Abdi, co-hosts of the Awf the Record podcast, who both left stable news careers to bet on themselves. And spoiler: they're not looking back.Jeannette and Mona get refreshingly honest about the unsexy parts of pivoting: the financial spreadsheets, the years-long planning timelines, the moments of wondering if they’re doing the right thing. They share why loving your job isn't always enough, how to know when your intuition is screaming louder than your fear, and why having a "board of advisors" can make or break your leap.This episode is for you if:You're on the cusp of making a major life pivot, and need help taking the next stepYou're struggling with the pressure to balance expectations and joyYou want to build a community to support you during your pivotYou want to understand how to build a business from scratchYou're curious about what it really takes to launch a podcast (hint: it's not vibes alone)If you enjoyed this episode, leave us five stars — I heard that if you rate the show five stars, something lucky happens. Test that theory, and make sure you're subscribed on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.Episode Links:Listen to Jeannette and Mona’s podcast, Awf the Record: https://www.awftherecord.com/Follow Awf the Record on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast/Follow Jeannette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/Follow Mona on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/Check out the Primed to Pivot E-Book: https://msnewslady.com/primed-to-pivot/Sponsors:Durable: Durable is your AI partner that creates your website, writes your content, and helps you grow online. Visit durable.com/balanced and get started with Durable for free today. When you’re ready to publish your website, use code BALANCEDLES for 30% off all plans.Notion: Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/balancedMonarch Money: This New Year, achieve your financial goals for good. Use code LUCKY at monarch.com for half off your first year.RW Knudsen: With R.W. Knudsen, krush 100% of your day — morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between — with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store today.Honeylove: Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Get 20% off Honeylove at honeylove.com/luckyKeep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterFollow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She’s So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.