Episode notes
#345: In this solo episode, I’m kicking off a brand new series for the month of May all about betting on yourself—what it actually means, how to do it, and why it’s the foundation of creating your own luck.This episode is also deeply personal.It’s been a full year since the show rebranded to She’s So Lucky, and I almost let that anniversary pass without really sitting with it. But when I finally did, it forced me to reflect, not just on how far the show has come, but on how much I’ve changed.What I realized is this: everything we talk about here—luck, success, opportunity, being that girl…
She's So Lucky
by She's So Lucky · English · Business
She’s So Lucky is a chart-topping weekly podcast dedicated to women who create their own luck against all odds. Join host Les Alfred and special guests for compelling conversations that will inspire you to live life on your terms. Les and her guests are giving you a sneak peek into t
More from She's So Lucky
-
E466 · 26 May 2026 · 52 min
How to Trust Yourself Without a Co-Sign ft. Toni Bravo
#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…
-
E465 · 19 May 2026 · 55 min
How to Beat the Odds: Amy DuBois Barnett on Starting Over, Betting on Yourself, and Winning
#347: In this episode, I’m sitting down with Amy DuBois Barnett — media powerhouse, former Editor-in-Chief, and now author of If I Ruled the World — to talk about what it really looks like to bet on yourself throughout the many chapters of your life, and the importance of being willing to start over at any time.Amy has built a career most people only dream about — from running iconic magazines to leading at the highest levels of media — and then made the boldest move of all: walking away from it to start over as a novelist.This conversation is a masterclass in betting on yourself. We talk…
-
E464 · 12 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
How to Train Your Mind to Create Luck with Kyyah Abdul
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…
-
E462 · 28 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
THIS Is How You Build Generational Wealth ft. Vivian Tu
#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…
-
E461 · 21 Apr 2026 · 58 min
You Don’t Need Millions to Start Investing—Here’s What You Need ft. Jaclyn Johnson
#343: In this week’s installment of the Lucky Girls Invest series, I’m sitting down with entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Create & Cultivate, Jaclyn Johnson, for a conversation that completely reframed how I think about money, power, and investing.Jaclyn was actually the person who helped me make my first angel investment—so this episode feels especially full circle.We get into what it really looks like to go from operator to investor, how she built and exited a multi-million dollar business, and why angel investing might be more accessible than you think.But beyond the numbers, this…
-
E460 · 14 Apr 2026 · 1 hr
How to Invest Like Emma Grede
#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…
-
E487 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
4 Life Lessons I Learned the Hard Way So You Don’t Have To
#367: I’m starting the fourth quarter off with a solo episode! This week I'm unpacking the advice our grandmothers swore by: you don't have to touch a stove to know it's hot.I'm sharing the lessons I learned the hard way with money, friendships, career, and relationships to help you navigate these areas better. Plus, I'm finally giving you the full update on my first two angel investments, the thesis behind them, and some big news about the show as She's So Lucky turns eight.Episode Links:The Truth About Angel Investing with Jaclyn Johnson: https://youtu.be/sL355JwiNkQLearn more about…
-
E485 · 29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
How to Stop Chasing and Start Attracting ft. Jessica Nabongo
#366: If you've ever wondered why some people seem to have opportunities fall into their lap, this conversation is for you.Jessica Nabongo and I get into what luck really looks like when your life is in alignment, how to tell the difference between chasing something and letting it find you, and why getting clear on who you are might be the most powerful thing you can do for your career. She also shares what it's taken to protect her energy, sit with hard seasons, and show up as more than the one thing people know her for.We talk about:Why the key to luck is increasing your risk…
-
E484 · 22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
How to Create the Opportunities You’ve Been Waiting For with Blake Newby
#365: Three years ago when Blake Newby first joined me on the show, life looked a little different. She was in the thick of her Saturn return, still untangling herself from traditional media, betting everything on herself with zero proof it would work.She's back, and now she's watching those bets pay off in ways she couldn't have scripted. Blake joins me to talk about what it actually feels like when the things you manifested start coming true, and why getting there doesn't erase what it cost to get there.This is an honest conversation about staying grounded while an entire industry falls…
-
E483 · 15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Why You Sabotage Good Things (and How to Stop) ft. Dr. Marisa G. Franco
#364: In this week's episode of She's So Lucky, I'm sitting down with returning guest, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to talk about the science of self-worth and why so much of what we call "identity" is actually just an old memory in disguise.You might remember Marisa from our February 2023 conversation on platonic intimacy, which ended up being our top episode of the year. She's back this time to talk about her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, and this conversation picks up right where that one left off.Marisa breaks down the…
Take it with you
The Melo app keeps playing with the screen off, works in the car and on your watch, wakes you to your station, and browses the whole catalogue offline. Free, no ads, no account.
