How To Be Famous with Whitney Uland

What if you stopped trying to be the “good guy” in everyone’s story—and started embracing the full spectrum of who you are? In this episode, I sit down (for the third time!) with my friend, author, and creative powerhouse Kayla Berry to unpack what it really means to be both the hero and the villain in your own narrative. We talk about personal evolution, visibility, jealousy, and what happens when you outgrow the version of yourself that people once knew. Here’s what we cover: Reclaiming your “villain energy” without shame How to stay grounded when people misunderstand your glow-up What it takes to write your next chapter (literally and metaphorically) Navigating visibility and family dynamics when you start to rise Becoming the version of you who can hold more fame, success, and attention This conversation is raw, real, and one of my favorites we’ve ever had—it’s a masterclass in self-permission and reinvention. Want early access to our exclusive Black Friday offers? Join the How to Be Famous Wishlist now: signup.howtobefamous.org Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland Find Kayla Jury on Instagram @itskaylajury ✨ 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 conversation with Alex Stewart, the Director of Implementation for Whitney's team, listeners discover that discipline is a powerful ally for creatives rather than an obstacle. Alex discusses the two types of creatives and how fans of structure can amplify their talents. He explains how to build consistent action plans, manage motivation slumps, and turn big ideas into lasting momentum. Through strategies to blend creativity with discipline, he shows that planning can turn failures into learning opportunities and ultimately foster sustainable success.

What if building creative confidence only took five minutes a day? In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend (and our new How to Be Famous Creative Director!) Margaret Lefton to talk about what it really looks like to build self-trust as a creative — both in your art and your visibility journey. In this episode, we talk about: How Margaret used a “five minutes a day” habit to rebuild self-trust Why running became the perfect metaphor for creating content The link between tangible progress and creative momentum What it actually means to hold your Celebrity Energy every day How to create results faster by starting smaller 🎮 Game Mentioned: Off the Record — my favorite tool for turning any room into a connection portal. Use code WHITNEY15 for 15% off at⁠ ⁠⁠playofftherecord.com 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland 📲 Find Margaret on Instagram: @margaretlefton ✨ 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 secret to being famous wasn’t about avoiding hate—but learning how to stay seen even when it hurts? In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing the real behind-the-scenes of leading my mastermind, navigating online criticism, and staying grounded when visibility feels vulnerable. From learning what true leadership looks like to regulating your nervous system when trolls come for you, this episode is all about becoming the kind of person who can hold more—more fame, more impact, and more love. We cover: What it actually means to be a “self-made celebrity” The link between fame and nervous system capacity How to process hate online without shrinking The difference between authentic connection and performance Why visibility is a responsibility—not an ego trip This episode is your permission slip to stop waiting until it’s safe to be seen. The world needs what only you can give. 🎮 Game Mentioned: Off the Record — my favorite tool for turning any room into a connection portal. Use code WHITNEY15 for 15% off at playofftherecord.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! 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

Hey future celebrity - I’m coming to you from a rainy Tuesday in LA, deep in the creative cave building a brand-new free training (and yes, a new hypnosis to go with it — stay tuned!). This week, I’m talking about something that so many creators overlook: the energetic difference between creating and sharing. After locking myself in The Proper Hotel — the same place where my card once got declined and this whole “How to Be Famous” journey began — I was reminded just how sacred and vulnerable the process of being seen really is. In this episode, I’m unpacking: The energetic gap between creating and showing up online How “being perceived” is an art form — not a performance Why content creation is a spiritual practice in visibility The full-circle moment that reignited my purpose What it really means to channel your Celebrity Energy This one’s for the artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are ready to make sharing your art feel as powerful as creating it. 💊 This episode is sponsored by MaryRuth Organics — my go-to for clean supplements. Get 15% off with code WHITNEYULAND or this link: maryruthorganics.com/WHITNEYULAND 📲 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 money wasn’t the problem - your relationship with it was? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Julia Carlson, financial strategist, author of Money Loves You, and the CEO behind Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group. Together, we talk about breaking free from money shame, rewriting your wealth story, and scaling your business with strategy and soul. We dive into: The energetic side of money (and how to shift your frequency around it) Releasing shame when facing your finances head-on How to go from a 7-figure hustle to an 8-figure foundation Balancing motherhood, money, and meaning Why good women with money will change the world Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or influencer—this conversation will help you build wealth, freedom, and legacy without burning out or selling out. 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland Find Julia Carlson: Instagram @thejuliacarlson | Website: thejuliacarlson.com 📘 Get Julia’s book Money Loves You on Amazon. 💊 This episode is sponsored by MaryRuth Organics — my go-to for clean supplements. Get 15% off with code WHITNEYULAND or this link: maryruthorganics.com/WHITNEYULAND 💫 Ready to rewire your relationship with money and fame? Start the 21-day Celebrity Switch Protocol → https://www.howtobefamous.org/the-celebrity-switch ✨ 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 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