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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 11. He Thought His Purpose Was Too Late—Then Everything Changed
🎙 Success Unscripted – Episode 11
What if the very thing you were meant to do has been inside you all along—just waiting for you to finally say yes?
In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented and deeply inspiring Don the Cake Don—a self-taught cake artist who walked away from an 18-year corporate career to follow a dream he had been ignoring for years.
He found his purpose at 42.
He found peace in powdered sugar.
And his story will shift something in you.
✨ In this episode, we talk about:
- The cake that changed everything (yes, it looked like King Tut)
- Leaving a “safe” corporate career with zero bakery experience
- How he ended up making cakes for Shaquille O’Neal, Jennifer Lopez, the New York Mets, and more
- Healing childhood wounds through creativity
- Coexisting with imposter syndrome
- The power of trusting your gift—and betting on yourself at any age
- What real success looks like when it’s rooted in authenticity
🔥 Favorite Quotes:
“I wasn’t looking for fame. I was looking for freedom.”“That cake didn’t just change my career. It brought me back to life.”“Purpose doesn’t expire. You just have to be brave enough to answer it.”
🎂 Connect with Don:
🔗 Website: thecakedon.com
📸 Instagram: @the_cake_don
💬 Ready to step into your next chapter?
DM me or email Hello@jessicarivera.co to learn more about private coaching, corporate workshops, or bringing me in as a keynote speaker.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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