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Success Unscripted with Jessica Rivera
Ever feel like success comes with a script—one that doesn’t quite fit you? Welcome to Success Unscripted, the podcast where we break the mold, rewrite the rules, and redefine what it means to truly thrive. Forget the traditional rules and cookie-cutter blueprints; this is where we dive deep into the power of your words, your presence, and your influence to help you create lasting impact.
Whether through solo episodes packed with actionable strategies or raw, unfiltered conversations with industry leaders and unconventional success stories, this podcast delivers more than just inspiration—it’s a roadmap for transformation. From navigating leadership and building belonging to stepping into your authentic power, Success Unscripted is here to help you thrive.
Hosted by Jessica Rivera, an executive coach and business consultant who has led a $4 billion division and coached Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 leaders, this podcast combines real-world expertise with a fresh perspective.
Tune in to unlock your potential and redefine success for every season of your life.
Success Unscripted with Jessica Rivera
EP 10. Success on the Outside, Chaos on the Inside: What She Did Next
In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with my client Vanessa Cardona—entrepreneur, powerhouse, and people leader—to talk about what real success looks like when you stop performing and start becoming.
Vanessa opens up about growing up in a family business, hitting million-dollar milestones, and still feeling disconnected from herself. She shares what it’s like balancing motherhood, leadership, legacy, and learning to let go of the pressure to always be “on.”
✨ This episode goes deep. We talk:
- Navigating identity in family-run businesses
- The power of the pause in leadership
- Letting go of emotional autopilot
- Balancing work ambition with inner fulfillment
- Building real relationships (beyond surface-level)
- Breaking the habit of over-explaining and under-trusting
- Stepping into your soft era while still being a boss
- What it really takes to evolve into the 2.0 version of yourself
Vanessa’s story will remind you that success isn’t about what you check off—it’s about what you feel when you show up fully.
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