Successful(ish)

Are you a people pleaser? Trina Stutzman, author of 12 Steps to Overcome People Pleasing, is sharing her experience and expertise in how to identify …

Calling all dog-lovers! Dog People Trainer Pat Buttita is sharing all the tips and tricks on how to have better relationships with our furry friends, and why it's more about training people than pets. 

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Are you afraid of success? Whether it's a fear of failing, or a fear of succeeding, there's a lot of anxieties that can prevent us from pursuing success. We can self-sabotage our own efforts. On this episode, Sarah …

Everything you wanted to know about Season 8 is recapped right here. 

Ballet Instructor and Play Ambassador Ramona Schmid is sharing how she turned her passion for ballet into her full time profession. She also shares …

When is the best time to go for a new goal? NOW! Miss Tammy shares how she began training in martial arts in her 50s and has since received multiple …

Remember those lofty New Year's goals? On this episode, Sarah is sharing how to break those goals into an attainable and successful quarterly plan. 

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Let's talk contracting! Owner of Pottery Quality, Collin Potter is sharing all the questions one should ask before hiring a contractor, how to spot …

"I don't have time".... Each episode, our guests share what they have failed at. Almost always, it is some variation of time management. Why is it so hard for us to have time for the things we need time for? On this …

Have you ever said "I hates sales" or "I suck at sales"... we have some sad news for you. Everyone is in sales. Salesforce pros John Patton and Billy Draper are sharing their sales expertise- everything you need to know …

Wallets are a little tight these days. While it may feel right to avoid that pesky b-word, budgets are actually for the wealthy. On this episode, Sarah shares how she manages her budget, and how she managed to pay off …

What is an NFT? What could the metaverse look like? Is a digital Utopia even plausible? Ralph Kupper shares his expertise and answers all the …

In our third self-defense chat, Renshi Tim talks about how to successfully finish the fight and why it matters. Sarah shares what Krav Maga is and …

Dana Pharant shares about life as a dominatrix and how we can harness our sexual energy to win in business and life. (hint - it has nothing to do …

Wondering where to start and what you've missed? Sarah is recapping all of season 7.

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Have you ever wondered what's involved in publishing a book? Or perhaps whether you should self-publish or pitch a publisher? Book editor and …

What does it take to be a successful writer? Writer and owner of Hustle Pretty Co. and Ghost Girl, Christi Pratte is sharing all of her tips on how …

There are a lot of different needs for photography- branding, family, pets, lifestyle, boudoir... on this episode, photography dream team Kristen Kidd and David Weir are sharing all their insights on what makes a good …

Video genius Torrey Tayenaka shares his expertise about what makes great video, why video is important, and what to ask before hiring a videographer.

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What do we need for good design? Is design subjective, or are there objective qualifications? How has the more recent push for things like diversity …

Life can get pretty heavy. It's only natural to have the occasional pity party. On this episode, Sarah shares her tips on how to feel your feels …

What do family and politics have in common? The family unit is the first place we learn to coexist as a society. Government Affairs Director, …

Judy V shares how we can become empowered. She shares her story of being locked up as a slave for the first 20 years of her life, and how that experience shaped her understanding of freedom, forgiveness, and abundance.

What's the best way to get from point A to point B? Is it about the arrival or the journey? We're talking to Joshua Amarelo, Parkour and Free Running expert, about creatively and efficiently reaching our goals.

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What is the difference between ambition and drive? Host Sarah Michelle is sharing her thoughts on why these two things are critical for success.

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In this April Fools episode, we're talking to Lori Kelley about building a successful career in the male dominated field of engineering.

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After finding herself with an unexpected jail sentence, Janine Gates went on to finish obtaining her college degrees, built a successful career in …

Is success constrained to an age range? Nah.

We're talking to Dennis Selke who after marrying the love of his life, building a successful career, …

On this double episode, we are addressing two foolish beliefs- that you have to have a formal education, or formal prior experience to be successful. …

"I can't be successful because I don't have a formal education."
"I can't be successful because I don't have any formal experience."
"I can't be …

Sarah Michelle is sharing 33 success tips she's picked up in 33 years of life. Pop some corn and get comfy... it's an extra long one this week.

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So many failures become successes. Sarah is sharing some of her personal failures in all areas of life, and how these failures have made her rethink …

Sharing all the thoughts on season 6

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How do you make a resolution stick? Are you really making that resolution for you, or for someone else? Let's make some goals stick this year.

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Personal branding has become a big buzzword. But what does that actually mean? Do we really need to think about this if we don't want to be famous? Can we build a public reputation without losing all privacy? The …

It's all about the money, honey. But what if you aren't in a position to enjoy any of that money? Money expert Krisstina Wise is stopping by to talk about the balance between being wealthy and well-thy.

Krisstina is a …

What happens if you find all the success you ever wanted... but then want to change your mind? This week Sarah Michelle is talking to Josh Harris about what it was like to change his mind about his best selling books …

You can save a life. Really. Suicide Prevention expert Stan Collins is sharing how to recognize the signs of suicide, how to have the conversation, …

Want to sound good? Our audio producer Zach LeWinter is sharing all the tips on how to produce quality sound from your home studio. 

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Do diets even work? Nutritionist Ryan Drozd has tried them all and he's dropping some truth. We're talking all things nutrition. 

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Do you struggle with negotiation? Who doesn't?! This week, host Sarah Michelle's dad is stopping by to talk about how to negotiate. From contracts to raises to salaries to parent-child bartering, we've got you covered. …

Want to start a business? We've got you covered. Attorney Lisa Sigman is sharing everything you need to know to get started. What's an LLC? What's a …

Roadtrip! Host Sarah Michelle shares her experience of traveling across the country by herself. What to pack, how to prep, best and worst …

Can we talk about race? S.P.A.R.K. founders Rachel & Lia Rosen are sharing how we can begin to have these uncomfortable conversations about race, unconscious bias, and equity. Rachel and Lia create a safe space to …

Recapping an amazing season 5! Talking about rest with host Sarah Michelle, getting sh*t done with Rachel Kelly, CEO of Make Lemonade, talking about …

HOST EPISODE! Host Sarah Michelle is talking about one of her favorite activities: REST. What does it mean to rest? Howcome when we 'rest', we still don't feel rested? Why are we tired all the time? How can we rest? …

Do you need to get some shit done? Rachel Kelly, founder of the Get Sh*t Done Club is sharing her experience of entrepreneurship, swapping stories with Sarah, and we're talking about how to hunker down and get sh*t …

Is getting a big red F really a bad thing? How do we retrain ourselves to think of this as something worth celebrating? Teacher and Business Coach …

With the changing of seasons can come an influx of unwanted house guests. And we don't just mean your relatives. Our former host Mark Male is …

Numbers genius Angela Nummy is back in the studio talking all things bookkeeping. This is the 101 you don't want to miss.

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Do you ever hear a conversation that is so good, you have to hear more? We got you babe. In our first Encore series, 5 fan favorite guests are coming back. In this episode, Scott Miller is back to talk about the biggest …

Do you ever hear a conversation that is so good, you have to hear more? We got you babe. In our first Encore series, 5 fan favorite guests are coming back. On this episode, realtor Shalmai Rivera is back to talk about …

Do you ever hear a conversation that is so good, you have to hear more? We got you babe. In our first Encore series, 5 fan favorite guests are coming back. In this episode, Matt Persell is back to talk about how to make …

Do you ever hear a conversation that is so good, you have to hear more? We got you babe. In our first Encore series, 5 fan favorite guests are coming back. On today's chat, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is back to talk …

Can you wander without being 'lost'? Hip Maps founder Rachel LeRoy shares how she created her innovative company, and why wandering aimfully is so …

What's the deal with makeup? Why is it that when we follow a YouTube tutorial exactly, we don't look like the model? CG herself from Makeup by CG …

Wondering what exactly BitCoin is, and how to get started? Shawn Cagle is stopping by to drop some deets on how we can introduce cryptocurrency into …

We are wrapping up FOUR seasons of Successful(ish). Are you having as much fun as we are? On this episode, Sarah recaps all of our season 4 …

What would you do if you were attacked? In this part 2 conversation about self defense, Renshi Rob Warner shares what we need to do to successfully …

Did you know that most attacks come from people the victim knew? We all need to learn self-defense, but what if we don't have time or money to pursue …

What exactly is the Enneagram? Enneagram student and coach Kelly Tibbitts stops by to share what exactly the Enneagram is and how each number works.

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Do you have boxes of photos stashed away somewhere? These precious memories could be getting damaged- or worse, could be lost on future generations. …

How can you comfort a friend who is grieving? Is there a right time to send a gift? Heidi and Michael Jakoby are the owners of Healing Baskets, a custom gift basket company specialized in grief gifts. Join this …

Do you make excuses? What's the difference between an excuse and a real obstacle? Sarah shares her top 5 excuses that have kept her from being …

What if you could find someone else to pay your mortgage? Real Estate Investor, Veronica Lutzen shares how investing in real estate can be easier …

What makes a relationship successful? Can a failed relationship actually be a successful relationship? Dr. Kelly Campbell stops by to talk about the …

Do you avoid difficult conversations? Confrontation is very uncomfortable. But it doesn't have to be. Today on the podcast, we're talking about how …

Ralph and Sarah talk about entrepreneurship, cross-cultural differences, and the American Dream. Then the really meaty stuff comes up like why women …

We have to have insurance. But do we have to spend so much? Insurance Genius Tanya Ballestrini shares how we can save some time and money and be more …

Do you ever stare into a closet full of clothes, and sigh because you have nothing to wear? Shirley Zaccheo has you covered. And colored. Shirley …

Is your head still spinning from all of the amazing conversations we've had this season? Ours too. Let's look back and recap. Plus, sneak peek of …

Before we can learn to be successful, we have to un-learn what has kept us from being successful. Jo Luehman is an expert in deconstruction and …

Are you supposed to have hair? Even down there? When did we start yanking hair out of our bodies? Is there a difference between waxing or shaving or …

What do you actually need to know to successfully file taxes? We're defining words and sharing the deets so that you can file with peace and …

How can we successfully buy a home? What are the differences in looking for a first home vs. a forever home? What key players need to be invited into …

What happens to your stuff after you die? Where would your kids live? How should your adult kids handle your affairs? Do these questions make you …

Sometimes it feels like everyone has an opinion on how we should engage in relationships. Much of how we engage with others physically, roots back to …

This one's for the girls. And the really smart dudes who want better sex with their ladies. Raylene Taskoski, host of Stand Up Comedy Sex-Ed shares how we can have better sex, more orgasms, and why the answer to …

Our very own Sarah Michelle shares her experiences in relationships and dating and embracing the single(ish) life. Why is dating so hard? Is there a …

What comes to mind when you think about 'relationships'? Do you immediately think of others? A romantic partner? Family? Friends? How many relationships do you think about before thinking about the relationship you have …

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Do you really know yourself? Does your mess make you a good leader? Or just a mess?

Scott Miller shares his tips on being a more successful manager, …

Looking for the sparknotes/cheatsheet episode? You found it.
We recap our chats with all season 2 guests, sharing what we loved, what we hated, and what we are still thinking about.

Season 2 included chats with:
Joyce …

Do you remember the good ol' days of PE in school? Why did that seem more fun than working out as a grown up? Matt Persell is an elementary PE …

What even is a trademark? Can you own an idea? How do trademarks work? Why is it important to protect your brand? Is brand protection worth it at the expense of PR/decent human reputation?

Joey C. Vitale is a lawyer, …

Happy Holidays! Or... maybe a little bah-humbug holidays? Did you know that 45% of Americans would rather bypass the holidays? Is it possible to take …

Are you an imposter? Do men experience imposter syndrome? What if you really aren't good enough to sit at the table?
Join us as we dig into why our brain doesn't seem willing to accept our successes, what how imposter …

It's fine. I'm fine. This is fine.

What do you do when your world is a giant dumpster fire, and you have to get your shit together? Coach Caryl Mix …

Special guest Tayo Rockson tells us of his travels across the world and how living with different groups shaped his perspective. 
TAYO ROCKSON is a …

Can you find success outside the college-white collar mold? Mark Sorbara tells us about how he ditched the traditional success plan to create a life …

Is it hot in here, or is it just Sarah and Joyce getting riled up about saving themselves and getting shit done?  Join the conversation about …

How does the dictionary define success? Can we define success for ourselves? Where is the line between objective and subjective? Join the conversation about defining and redefining success. 

Season One Recap with some reflection and looking forward. You could say we're definitely excited about it. 

Does success need to be fun? If we're having fun, is it automatically a success? Is it ok to live for fun? When does a hobby become work? Talking about success and fun and where the two intersect. 

Is money the primary metric for success? Can you have a lot of money but still be failing? What is money mindset? Are the sayings true? Chatting all about success and money and whether it can buy happiness or grow on …

The one that started it all. Why do we so often equate our success to what we do professionally? What if we are really good at what we do but we hate it? What if we are really terrible at what we do but we love it? How …

How do relationships impact our success? Do we become like the people we spend the most time with? Can a successful relationship involve terminating …

What does it mean to be healthy? Why do we need to look at health physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? Does our healthy impact our …

What exactly is culture? How does our environment (our family, religion, geography, etc) impact our ability to succeed? Does culture pre-determine …

How do we answer the question 'Who are you?' If we fail at what we do, do we fail at who we are? How does success impact our identity, or vice versa? Do successes and failures make us who we are? 

Get to know Mark

Let's get to know Sarah and a little bit about the origins of Successfulish.

Just a quick hello from Successfulish

Watch this space! Successfulish is coming soon!

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