How To Be Famous with Whitney Uland

What happens when your bank shuts down all your accounts overnight—right before a launch? In this raw solo episode, I share the unfiltered behind-the-scenes of navigating financial chaos, money shame, and the deeper identity shifts that come with building fame and fortune in real time. From grief to breakthroughs (and even my Marvel movie dreams), this is a conversation about resilience, nervous system mastery, and deciding your dreams are not optional. We cover: The $40,000 mistake that shook my money story What happened when my bank froze all my accounts for 45 days Processing grief to unlock clarity (and why breakdowns create breakthroughs) The moment I decided I’m doing a Marvel movie (before it’s even real) Why you don’t need to be “richer or more famous” to start now ✨ If you’ve ever felt behind, unqualified, or like you had to “wait” for permission—this is your sign that it’s go time. 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland 🎁 Free Gift for Podcast Listeners: Download my Abundant Artist Hypnosis and start rewiring your money mindset today → htbf.samcart.com/products/abundant-artist-hypnosis USE CODE PODCAST ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the scariest part of building your brand isn’t the algorithm… but your family finding out what you really think? In this powerful episode, I sit down with my friend and former client Kayla Jury to talk about the messy, raw, and deeply human side of writing your story in public. From the fears of being seen to the nuances of “hero vs. villain” narratives, we unpack what it really means to build visibility when your art overlaps with your personal life. We explore: Why your nervous system resists being seen (and how to rewire it) How unstable childhoods impact creativity, play, and self-trust Releasing shame around family dynamics when telling your story The truth about being cast as the “villain” in someone else’s narrative Writing as healing - and why your art belongs in the world anyway ✨ This conversation is for every creator who’s ever wondered if telling the truth would cost them love. Spoiler: your story matters because of its messiness. 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland Find Kayla Jury on Instagram @itskaylajury and YouTube @Kayla_Jury 💫 Work with me: The Self-Made Celebrity is officially open for enrollment! Join by October 1st to receive a bonus physical workbook shipped straight to your door (U.S. only). Click here to claim your spot → https://www.howtobefamous.org/the-self-made-celebrity-group-coaching 💊 Fuel your Celebrity Energy from the inside out with MaryRuth Organics, my go-to for clean vitamins and supplements. Get 15% off your first order using code WHITNEYULAND or this link: maryruthorganics.com/WHITNEYULAND. Follow MaryRuth Organics: 🌐 Website | 📱 Instagram ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the very thing standing between you and the career you want isn’t strategy… but fear? In this solo episode, I’m recording live from a 7-figure founders retreat in Spain, reflecting on the truth about visibility, community, and what it really takes to build fame that lasts. From parasocial relationships to self-sabotage cycles, I share the behind-the-scenes lessons I’m integrating right now—and how you can apply them to your own rise. We cover: Why fear (not algorithms) is the biggest block to your fame The role of parasocial relationships in building an audience How self-sabotage shows up for creatives & entrepreneurs The power of finding your true tribe at the top Why fame is the currency of impact—and how to start creating it ✨ This episode is your reminder that you’re not “too much”—you’re just one decision away from becoming magnetic. Join me live for Celebrity Energy on Camera and learn how to show up online in a way that actually converts. We kick off soon—save your spot here: https://signup.howtobefamous.org/on-camera 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland Shop Whitney's favorite supplements at ⁠maryruthorganics.com/WHITNEYULAND⁠ and use code WHITNEYULAND for 15% off your order! ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when life won’t stop life-ing—and you’re still responsible for leading a brand in the spotlight? In this raw solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes chaos of Emailgate 2025 (yes, we lost 1,300 subscribers in a single day 🙃), what it taught me about leadership, and why expanding your vision always comes with growing pains. From onboarding new team members to literally falling down the stairs, this is an unfiltered look at what it really takes to hold your dreams at scale. We cover: The infamous Emailgate 2025 fiasco and what went wrong How to know if your team isn’t delivering—or if you’re failing to lead properly Navigating betrayal wounds, trust, and hyper-independence as a founder Fame, visibility, and why sustaining it requires nervous system mastery The spiritual truth behind “nudges” and what happens when you ignore them ✨ If you’re building something big and finding yourself stretched to your limits—this episode is the reminder that expansion is messy, holy, and absolutely worth it. Join me live for Celebrity Energy on Camera and learn how to show up online in a way that actually converts. We kick off soon—save your spot here: https://signup.howtobefamous.org/on-camera 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” era pure strategy—or pure vulnerability? In this episode, I sit down with my ride-or-die Sebastian to break down Taylor’s latest album rollout, the infamous leaks, and what it all reveals about fame, marketing, and the human side of celebrity. From the genius behind her storytelling to the intimacy of her relationship with Travis Kelce, we explore how Taylor keeps reinventing the game while staying deeply connected to her audience. We dive into: The chaos vs. career wins paradox in creative life Whether Taylor’s album leak was an accident—or part of her master plan The psychology of being witnessed and why receiving praise is a fame skill How Taylor engages directly with fans while sidestepping Hollywood pandering Fame as modern mythology—and why we need celebrity stories to believe in ourselves ✨ Whether you’re a Swiftie, a creator, or just obsessed with the mechanics of fame, this convo will shift how you see the art and business of being visible. 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland You can find Sebastain on Instagram: @sebastiancail TikTok: @sebastiancail ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your art, your business, and your identity all collide? In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a brand in real time—while writing a book, scaling a company, and navigating the highs and lows of visibility. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance authenticity with sustainability in your career, this one’s for you. We cover: My behind-the-scenes process of pursuing a traditional book deal Why I see my book (and business) as a “hologram” version of me The dangers of processing trauma in real time online How to protect your nervous system while building an audience Why separating yourself from your brand is essential for longevity Spoiler: Fame doesn’t fix your problems—it just shines a light on them. Ready to scale your visibility and step into your own Celebrity Energy? Apply for the How to Be Famous Mastermind 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if scaling to multiple 7-figures wasn’t about strategy first… but identity? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by sales expert and business coach Dielle Charon to talk about how wealth, visibility, and self-concept shape your results. Dielle shares how she grew from corporate America to a million-dollar business and what really moves the needle when it comes to selling with ease. We cover: How to rewire your identity for wealth & success Why sales is an energy game (not just a script) Balancing luxury desires with authentic service The mindset shifts that take you from six to seven figures Making money as a resource for impact & freedom If you’re ready to embody the version of you who sells with ease, attracts aligned clients, and grows beyond hustle… this conversation is your roadmap. You can find Dielle on Instagram @diellecharon and tune into her podcast, the WOC Business Show.  📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode recorded from my living room while my son watches Cocomelon, I share the complete behind-the-scenes story of how I booked my first television role without an agent, manager, or audition—and how that same show just dropped on Netflix years later. I reveal the exact manifestation process I used to book a co-star role on HBO's "Love Life" and how the character I played (an influencer with a book deal) became my actual life. the three biggest mistakes people make when manifesting fame why I intentionally lowered my goal from series regular to co-star how I quit acting classes to test my own celebrity energy methods the identity-shifting process that made opportunities find me why your subconscious will sabotage goals it doesn't believe are possible how one improvised line turned one episode into three the cosmic timing of the show hitting Netflix the same week my book deal begins why the original Self-Made Celebrity program is disappearing forever This is your last chance to get both the original Self-Made Celebrity (created during this exact manifestation) and the new streamlined version for the price of one. Doors close Monday at midnight and this vault of content disappears forever. 📺 Show Mentioned: "Love Life" on Netflix (both seasons worth watching!) 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Ready to manifest your own breakthrough? The Self-Made Celebrity doors close Monday at midnight, and this is your last chance to get both the original unfiltered program (born from this exact manifestation) AND the new streamlined version for the price of one. Head to the show notes to secure your spot before the vault disappears forever. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your “downloads” were actually divine strategy? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by multi-talented Arielle Zadok—producer, intimacy coordinator, sex educator, and creator of the "Fuck Like the Movies" program. What started as a conversation about celebrity energy quickly evolved into a deep dive on presence, safety, and the intersection between performance and intimacy. This conversation is pure gold for anyone building a personal brand or scaling their soul-led business. We dive into: The energetics of success (and why alignment = acceleration) How to communicate with your guides and receive clear intuitive hits Releasing shame to magnetize the right audience Bridging the mystical and the practical in your business Why the universe wants you to be seen ✨ This episode is your reminder that being famous doesn’t mean being fake. It means being fully expressed. 🔗 Connect with Arielle Zadock: Instagram: @ariellezadock Website: https://www.thepleasureproducer.com/ 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Ready to become someone who pops off just by existing? Join The Fame Switch—my 21-day protocol to rewire your brain for visibility, magnetism, and momentum. Start today and shift your energy in less than 10 minutes a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if going viral wasn’t about playing nice or following the rules… but about becoming unshakable in your self-trust? In this raw, hilarious, and deeply insightful convo with returning guest Nadia Khaled, we dive into dark feminine energy, controversial content, and how not giving a f*ck can make you magnetic. If you've ever felt torn between being “nice” and being real, this one’s for you. Topics we explore: What dark feminine energy actually is—and how to embody it The line between radical responsibility vs. self-blame Processing emotions by Human Design (sacral vs. emotional authority) Why you’re allowed to want attention (and how that doesn’t make you shallow) Turning rage and rejection into your rich auntie era 🎯 Ready to own your polarity and scale with self-trust? This is your permission slip. 🔗 Connect with Nadia Khaled: Instagram: @nadiakhaledd Podcast: "Limitless with Nadia" 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Ready to step into your most magnetic self? Apply for the How to Be Famous Mastermind—we have just a few spots left for our September 4th cohort. This intimate container of 6-8 high achievers includes weekly group coaching, an October retreat in Los Angeles, and the most hands-on support I offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices