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You’re smart. You work hard.
You’ve checked the boxes, followed the rules, maybe even exceeded expectations.

So why do you still feel like something’s missing?

This episode is for the high-achievers who’ve started to question their own grind.
The leaders who’ve hit the goals—but still feel off.

The truth:
You’re not stuck. You’re not unmotivated.
You’re just wired for avoidance—and no one taught you how to undo it.

In this no-fluff, science-backed episode of Success Unscripted, I dive into:

• The neuroscience behind why we default to what’s familiar—even when it’s sabotaging us
• What cognitive dissonance actually feels like in the body
• Why your nervous system doesn’t trust you anymore
• How self-leadership starts with the conversations you’re having with yourself
• The high-achiever’s habit loop—and how to break it
• The real reason your goals feel harder than they should

This isn’t a motivational talk.
This is a mirror moment—and it could change everything if you let it.

🎯 Ready to lead with power and precision?

Applications for my next Communicate to Lead cohort are now open.
This isn’t just about public speaking—it’s about leading from the inside out.

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🎧 Listen now. Lead boldly. Live in alignment.

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Most people say they want change—but few are willing to do the inner work required to lead it.

Dan Lloyd has sat with celebrities, politicians, CEOs—and still, his greatest work has been showing up for himself. Raised in a biracial household on Long Island, Dan’s journey led him from the world of sports and music to building a civic movement that’s reshaping power from the ground up.

In this episode of Success Unscripted, Dan and Jessica have the kind of raw conversation most leaders won’t say out loud. They unpack the real cost of visibility, why showing up isn’t enough if you’re not bringing value, and how emotional resilience—not ego—is the secret to lasting influence.

This episode will challenge how you see politics, leadership, and yourself.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The truth about value—and why most people misunderstand it
• How therapy and self-reflection shifted the way Dan leads and lives
• Why local politics is the gateway to power, wealth, and real impact
• How to stop taking things personally when you’re building something bigger than you
• What it actually means to show up fully in your own life

This is the kind of conversation that doesn’t just inspire—it activates.

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🔗 Minority Millennials: @minoritymillennials

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She thought running a restaurant was just about food.
Turns out—she was learning how to lead herself.

Massiel “Massy” Medina is a natural-born host and entrepreneur who loves entertaining—and who’s discovering that true success means building confidence, creating boundaries, and letting go of control.

In this episode of Success Unscripted, we talk about:

How saying “yes” to everything led to overwhelm—and how delegating helped her reclaim joy

The importance of self-care rituals like sauna, meditation, and movement to replenish energy

Why building a supportive team changed everything—and why trust is key

Facing imposter syndrome head-on without a college degree—and finding strength in lived experience

The power of tough conversations, speaking her truth, and releasing toxic positivity

What it means to grow from the inside out, embracing vulnerability and authenticity

Massy is on a journey to build her business—and herself—one conscious choice at a time.

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/iammassymedina/

This episode is for the leaders who crave growth beyond the hustle, for the overthinkers seeking peace, and for anyone learning how to trust themselves and others again.

I’m proud of this one—and I know you’ll feel it too.

Let me know what came up for you. DM me @jessicarivera.co or visit JessicaRivera.co

Enjoyed this episode? or want me to cover a specific topic? let me know! message me @jessicarivera.co or check out my website JessicaRivera.co