She's So Lucky The Top 7 Tips for Becoming the Luckiest Person You Know
If you’re ready to step into your most aligned, magnetic, and wildly lucky era — this episode is for you. We're closing out the year with a roundup of the 7 most powerful, perspective-shifting lessons from the She's So Lucky conversations that had you replaying, journaling, and texting the group chat.
These aren’t just motivational soundbites — they’re practical, lived-in wisdom from women who’ve made bold pivots, shut down doubt, and redefined what success looks like on their own terms.
Whether you’re manifesting a fresh start, navigating a career leap, or just trying to stay focused without losing yourself in the hustle — this episode will remind you who you are, what you're capable of, and what happens when you stop waiting for permission.
In This Episode:
- How to stop being your own biggest critic and actually back yourself
- Knowing when it’s time to walk away (from a job, a relationship, or a version of you that no longer fits)
- The underrated superpower that took Ami Colé from idea to industry disruptor
- Gabrielle Union on choosing softness and stillness in a loud, demanding world
- The mindset shift Alexis Barber used to unapologetically step into her confidence
- How to rebrand your life — without waiting for January 1
- Taylor Rooks on what to do when people underestimate you (and why that’s not always a bad thing)
Whether you're traveling for the holidays, cleaning your kitchen, or vision-boarding for 2026 — save this one. It's the blueprint.
Revisit the Full Episodes:
- Are You Being Your Own Biggest Hater? Let’s Talk About It [Bonus]
- How to Know When It’s Time to Leave—Your Job, Your Partner, or Your Old Self with Nicole Walters
- The Power of Focus with Diarrha N'Diaye
- Gabrielle Union on Embracing Vulnerability, Moving Through Creative Blocks, and No Longer Going 50/50
- Stop Humbling Yourself: Owning Your Confidence with Alexis Barber
- How to Rebrand Your Life in 2025
- How to Win When People Underestimate You with Taylor Rooks
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- Heifer International: Spread some luck by funding a loan at heifer.org/lucky.
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