Every Day's a Train Wreck

Every Day's a Train Wreck

By Marley MajcherSociety & Culture
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Every Day's a Train Wreck episodes

  • Hope Is the New Hustle — with Simon T. Bailey

    What do rainbow pocket squares, corporate call centers, and the actual hope economy have in common? They all show up in this week’s episode of Every Day’s a Train Wreck! 💥

    Marley sits down with her longtime friend, motivational powerhouse, and bestselling author Simon T. Bailey—aka the human embodiment of a sunrise—to talk about his latest book Resilience at Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future (yes, please).

    From Disney boardrooms to crying in rental cars, Marley and Simon dish on what it really takes to stay hopeful (and fabulous) when life’s a total mess. Spoiler alert: It’s not about being perfect—it’s about plussing it up, one micro-move at a time.

    Inside the Episode:

    • The real story behind Simon’s exit from Disney (and how he turned it into a global brand)
    • What “plussing it up” means—and how to use it in business and life
    • Why Marley says Simon’s wardrobe makes Lisa Frank look beige
    • How to turn loneliness, burnout, and customer service hell into teachable moments
    • Simon’s favorite way to drop a “joy bomb” into someone’s day
    • A story about hope, humanity… and stalking (guess who did the stalking 👀)

    Whether you’re navigating holiday chaos, burnt out at work, or just tired of feeling meh, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, be kind, and find your own version of sparkle and service. ✨

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because You Know She’s Not Subtle):
    💰 Sick of bleeding cash in your biz? Download Marley’s FREE pricing guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp
    📚 Want to turn your chaos into cash? Grab Marley’s book But Are You Making Any Money?: http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx
    ✨ For your daily dose of sass, sparkle, and truth bombs, follow her @ThePartyGoddess!

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    45 min
  • Permission to Party, Price, & Pivot — with Nicole Matthews

    What do envelope budgets, global sporting events, and Sex and the City have in common? They all show up in this week’s episode of Every Day’s a Train Wreck with event producer, speaker, author, and longtime friend of the show — Nicole Matthews! 🎉

    Marley and Nicole go way back (think: back-of-the-room business breakthroughs and shared trauma bonding over ticket sales), and in this convo, they cover it ALL — from self-producing profitable events without a client (yep, she was her own client) to why pricing transparency still feels like a dirty little secret in the event industry.

    They also dig into what Nicole’s doing now with first responders, global sports, and creating Olympic-style games with MAJOR heart. Plus: Golden Bachelor theories, the gift of a passport, and yes… why you might want to look into kidnap & ransom insurance. 😳


    Inside the Episode:

    — How Nicole went from Sex & the City watch parties to global sports production

    — The “Recess” idea that didn’t fly with corporate, but should have

    — Why you don’t need a client to create a revenue-generating event

    — How community and camaraderie fuel the future of event planning

    — The surprising growth of mental health support for first responders

    — The $25M business lesson from a secret mastermind trip to Tuscany

    And a shoutout to John Rose, the human version of a Marvel extraction team 💼✈️

    Whether you're an event pro, an entrepreneur sick of undercharging, or just nosy (hi, same), this one’s packed with strategy, story, and sparkle. Don’t miss it.

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (You Know She’s Not Subtle):
    💰 Sick of losing money in your biz? Download Marley’s FREE pricing guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp
    📚 Need a sassier system for your sanity? Grab Marley’s book But Are You Making Any Money?: http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ Follow the behind-the-scenes chaos @ThePartyGoddess on IG. You know you wanna.

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    45 min
  • The Dating App That Might Actually Work — with Sebastian Schmid

    What do matchmaking grandmas, Madrid tapas bars, and low-key spy missions have in common? They’re all part of this week’s episode of Every Day’s a Train Wreck! 🚀

    Marley sits down with entrepreneur and founder Sebastian Schmid, the brain behind a bold new dating app, Tête-à-Tête, that dares to fix everything broken about modern romance. Think: no endless swiping, no ghosting, and no pretending you actually want to "chat" for 17 days. This is real connection, face to face, the way it should be.

    They dig into everything from the psychology of loneliness to why 40% of dating app users aren’t serious (surprise!) to how a well-written date invite could change your life (and your love life).

    Inside the Episode:
     — The Madrid-based dating app putting face-to-face first
     — Why traditional apps fail 99% of the time
     — How Sebastian’s global upbringing and Shanghai detour sparked his obsession with connection
     — Tips for making your date proposal actually appealing (hint: don't be boring)
     — The wild astrology breakdown of his entire family (because of course)
     — Marley’s unsolicited business advice... and reality TV pitch

    Whether you’re dating, ghosting, recovering from both, or just want to know what Gen Z is doing with your favorite Parisian phrases, this episode is full of laughs, lessons, and LOTS of entrepreneurial real talk.

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because She Will Say It Louder for the People in the Back):

    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your biz + finally pay yourself like a pro? Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp
    📚 Prefer your strategy with a side of sass? Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? → amzn.to/1wAWpfx
    ✨ Need a daily dose of chaos + confetti? Follow Marley on IG @ThePartyGoddess

    P.S. Want to test drive Tête-à-Tête (or invest in the next big thing)? Find Sebastian and his app at teteatete.co or on TikTok @teteatete.app. Single and planning a trip to Madrid? You know what to do...

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    51 min
  • Wallpaper, Window Treatments & Château-Level Vision — with Samantha Williams

    What do Pasadena mansions, Parisian flea markets, and scratch-and-sniff bananas have in common? Just another totally normal day on Every Day’s a Train Wreck. 🤷‍♀️

    This week, Marley chats with interior designer (and fellow wallpaper fanatic!) Samantha Williams about the actual reality of building a design business, creating spaces with soul, and saying “yes” to a dream French château gig… from an email she almost deleted. 🙃

    From navigating historic preservation laws to shopping for copper pots in Paris, they dish on all things design—plus what it’s really like working with your husband (spoiler: he's an engineer), managing client emotions, and investing in your own brand without losing your sanity (or your savings account).

    Inside the Episode:
     — How Sam went from federal funding reports to French interiors ✨
     — The $10,000 gamble that built her business (hint: it’s not ads)
     — Why estate sales are low-key the best design school around
     — Tips for decorating when your wallet’s not vibing with your Pinterest board
     — The truth about burnout, big projects, and client crazytown
     — And yes… Marley volunteers to party plan at the château for FREE 🇫🇷

    Whether you’re reimagining your living room or dreaming of a Parisian powder room, this episode proves good taste isn’t about price tags—it’s about perspective (and maybe a really good Persian rug at an estate sale).

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because She Will Yell It From the Rooftops):

    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your biz + finally pay yourself like a pro? Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp
    📚 Prefer your strategy with a side of sass? Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? → amzn.to/1wAWpfx
    ✨ Need a daily dose of chaos + confetti? Follow Marley on IG @ThePartyGoddess

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    47 min
  • Heal Your Sh*t (However You Need To) — with Jennifer Dawn

    Family secrets. Hidden papers. Energy healers in Australia. And a snow-covered fire pit in upstate New York. If that doesn’t scream Every Day’s a Train Wreck, what does? 🔥

    Marley is joined (again!) by coach, podcaster, and spiritual badass Jennifer Dawn for one of the most jaw-dropping stories we’ve ever had on the show. What starts as a conversation about energy healing turns into a full-blown family origin story—complete with hidden siblings, decades-old secrets, and one powerful decision to stop carrying other people’s baggage.

    From intuitive paper-walking sessions (yep, that’s a thing) to discovering a whole other side of her family—literally—Jennifer walks us through how clearing her energy wasn’t just woo-woo fluff... it rewired her life.

    Inside the Episode:
     — The moment a mystery podcast guest changed everything
     — What “walking on papers” actually means (and why it works)
     — Why trauma doesn’t always look like trauma—but still sticks
     — The wild story of finding her biological father… and losing him again
     — How her sister picked up the phone—and a whole new chapter began
     — PLUS: snow, fire, and a very Marley ending you won't believe 🧯

    Whether you’re deep in your healing era or just curious what the heck family constellation work even is—this episode proves that how you heal doesn’t matter. But healing? That’s non-negotiable.

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because She Will Yell It From the Rooftops):

    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your biz + finally pay yourself like a pro? Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp
    📚 Prefer your strategy with a side of sass? Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? → amzn.to/1wAWpfx
    ✨ Need a daily dose of chaos + confetti? Follow Marley on IG @ThePartyGoddess

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    43 min
  • Optimism, Overthinking & The Monthly Subscription Called Resilience — with Dr. Kate Lund

    What do twin teenage boys, energy healing, and broken backs have in common? They all made it into this week’s episode of Every Day’s a Train Wreck! 💥

    Marley sits down with psychologist, author, podcaster, and fellow Mission Matters host Dr. Kate Lund for a very real convo on resilience—what it actually is, how to build it without overhauling your entire life, and why it’s not a one-and-done fix (spoiler alert: it’s more like a monthly subscription you can never cancel 💳).

    From meditation hacks and burnout survival to parenting teens and falling off literal horses (yep, Marley’s got stories), this episode is packed with practical tips, honest laughs, and unexpected “holy sh*t” moments.

    Inside the Episode:

    • How Dr. Kate went from Boston hospitals to podcasting from Seattle
    • The #1 tip for building resilience without losing your mind (or your cool)
    • Why doing just five minutes of anything can change everything
    • The role optimism plays when you're flat on your back—literally
    • How stress sneaks into your system like dirty gym clothes (ew)
    • Plus: meditation, motherhood, and Marley’s core workout confessions


    Whether you’re raising humans, recovering from chaos, or just trying to keep your brain from spiraling at 2 a.m., this one’s for YOU.

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because You Know She’s Not Subtle):

    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro? Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Ready to dive even deeper into the glitter-covered chaos? Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? here: http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ And for your daily dose of sass, sparkle, and unapologetic real talk? Follow her on Instagram @ThePartyGoddess!

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    45 min
  • Jam Jars, Bear Stew & Fire Eating?! Meet Chef Autumn Day

    From bear stew to blown sugar sculptures, today’s episode is one hell of a culinary ride. Marley chats with the wildly talented (and wildly entertaining) Chef Autumn Day—private chef, artist, fire-eater (yes, really), and founder of The Seasonal Bounty.

    Raised on a homestead in rural New York and now based on the sunny shores of Florida, Autumn brings her from-the-earth roots to everything she creates. This convo spans edible glitter, halibut dreams, root cellars, roadkill (yes, again), and why plant-based doesn’t mean boring. Her work is grounded in reverence—for ingredients, for process, and for the people she feeds.

    Also? She was literally in the circus. So there’s that.


    Inside the Episode:

    • How Autumn went from glassblowing and fire-eating to private cheffing
    • Her family’s wild garden-to-table tradition (think: neighbors, corn soup, & 200 jars of salsa)
    • Why fish shouldn’t be fishy—and how to spot the real deal
    • The art-meets-science magic of sugar sculpting
    • Why reconnecting with your food matters more than ever
    • Yes, we talk about skinning bears. Buckle up.

    This one’s got grit, heart, and a ton of flavor—plus a few moments that’ll make you spit out your coffee. If you’ve ever been curious about food as a sacred practice (or just how to make a potato 30 different ways), you’re in for a treat.


    👩‍🍳 Guest Links:

    📸 Instagram: the.seasonal.bounty
    🌱 Website: www.theseasonalbounty.com
    📘 Facebook: The Seasonal Bounty

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because You Know She’s Not Subtle):

    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro? Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Ready to dive even deeper into the glitter-covered chaos? Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? here: http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    💃 For your daily dose of sass, sparkle, and unapologetic real talk: Follow Marley on Instagram @ThePartyGoddess!

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    53 min
  • Custom Bling, Big Myths, and Lab-Grown Drama — with Daniela Sokolowski

    What do lab-grown diamonds, repurposed heirlooms, and breast cancer survivor magic have in common? That’s right—today’s guest, the brilliant, bold, and bling-savvy Daniela Sokolowski of DiCuore Diamonds.

    Marley sits down with the bespoke jeweler (and transparency queen) to talk all things diamonds, design, and why “custom” doesn’t mean you need a trust fund. From the real truth about the lab-grown craze to the emotional stories behind repurposed jewelry, this episode delivers sparkle and substance.

    Also? If you think you can tell the difference between a $7K lab-grown and a $150K natural stone with your naked eye… think again.


    Inside the Episode:

    • Why the “lab vs. natural” diamond debate is way more emotional—and generational—than you think
    • The real definition of bespoke (hint: it’s not just for people with yachts)
    • How Daniela’s breast cancer journey reshaped her mission and her business
    • Repurposing heirloom jewelry into something deeply personal—and wearable
    • What your favorite stone actually says about you
    • Why younger buyers are ditching resale value for “just make it BIG” vibes
    • The power of personalization—and why it’s the new luxury

    ✨ Whether you’re ring shopping, rethinking your grandma’s cocktail ring, or just diamond-curious, this episode breaks it all down with zero fluff and a whole lotta sparkle.

    🛍️ Guest Links:

    📸 Instagram: @danadaniella23
    📍 NYC: By appointment at 41st & Broadway
    💎 Brand: DiCuore Diamonds

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because You Know She’s Not Subtle):

    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro? Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Ready to dive even deeper into the glitter-covered chaos? Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? here: http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    💃 For your daily dose of sass, sparkle, and unapologetic real talk: Follow Marley on Instagram @ThePartyGoddess!

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    34 min
  • Debate Star, Dog Bags & Dalmatian Dots: Chris Bae’s Accidental Empire

    You think your 8th grade science fair was impressive? Please. This week, Marley sits down with Chris Bae—a rising senior, varsity football player, guitar-shredding debate captain, and the accidental entrepreneur behind what she lovingly calls “The Poop Stand” (but you can call it what it actually is: Do the Doo).

    Built from wood scraps and pure last-minute brilliance, Chris’s Dalmatian-dotted dog waste station has become a full-blown neighborhood fixture—complete with trash bin, poop bags, and a lot of community love. It’s been through high winds, sign-swapping chaos, and even the occasional poop tornado… but Chris still manages to maintain it (with Febreze) while juggling school, band, debate tournaments, and college applications.

    Marley gets into it ALL: the missed school award (don’t get her started), why this should be a franchise, and how a kid who “devoured a presidential encyclopedia” for fun is low-key building his platform—one poop bag at a time.


    What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

    • The 8th-grade “procrastination project” that became a neighborhood legend
    • Why Marley thought it was a legit Home Depot prototype
    • The Great Wind Disaster of ‘23 (aka poop bags flying free)
    • Chris’s daily life: guitar, gridiron, Congress… and dog duty
    • The business idea Marley insists he should monetize (QR codes incoming)
    • What it’s like being a teenage CEO of Do the Doo™
    • Why he didn’t win at the school fair—and why we’re all still mad about it

    Guest Links:

    📸 Instagram: @chris_bbae + @dothedooofficial
    🌐 Website for Do the Doo coming soon!


    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because You Know She’s Not Subtle):

    Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
     👉 Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp 💰

    📚 Ready to dive even deeper into the glitter-covered chaos?
     Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? here: amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily dose of sass, sparkle, and unapologetic real talk?
     Follow Marley on IG @ThePartyGoddess!

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    32 min
  • From Bolognese to Spirit Panthers — Chef Aricia Alvarado on Food, Flow & Plant Medicine

    Marley sits down with her longtime partner-in-chaos Chef Aricia Alvarado—restaurateur, award-winning mixologist, ambiance whisperer, and the woman behind Alchemy Kitchen, where every bite is basically edible art. Born on a coffee and cacao plantation in Nicaragua (yes, for real) and trained in L.A.’s legendary kitchens, Aricia brings bold flavor and even bolder vibes to everything from food to florals.

    They dive into her culinary journey (hello, Parkway Grill to Genovese’s pizzeria), her obsession with ambiance (lighting matters, people), and how pottery, plant medicine, and panther-mermaids floating in space somehow unlocked her creative fire. You’ll laugh, you’ll crave carbs, you might even text your spirit guide.


    What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

    • How Aricia built two thriving culinary brands (and what keeps her inspired)
    • Why ambiance is everything—and the secret sauce to setting the vibe
    • The surprising link between creative intuition and meditation
    • How plant medicine helped her stop second-guessing and start flowing
    • Pottery, perfectionism, and what it means to return to your roots
    • Floating panther-mermaids (it makes sense, promise)
    • A call to have more fun with your food—and your life

    Guest Links:

    📸 Instagram: @alchemy_kitchen_

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because You Know She’s Not Subtle):

    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
     Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Ready to dive even deeper into the glitter-covered chaos?
     Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? here: http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily dose of sass, sparkle, and unapologetic real talk:
     Follow her on Instagram @ThePartyGoddess!

    🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because… duh):
    💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro?
    Download Marley’s free guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp

    📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free?
    Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx

    ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival:
    Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram.

    47 min

About Every Day's a Train Wreck

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Every Day’s a Train Wreck is a bold, unfiltered podcast hosted by Marley Majcher (The Party Goddess! / The Profit Goddess!) that explores the messy reality of business, life, money, and high-end event planning—with a mix of humor, hard truths, and actionable strategy.