We’ve all said it:

“I’m fine.”
“I’m okay.”
“It’s all good.”

But what if we’re not?

This week on High Five Hot Mess, Lisa Wilson and Lisa Smith talk about the quiet weight so many women carry—stress, family pressure, changing goals, health fallout, emotional overload, and the pressure to keep functioning while life piles on.

From buffalo humps and burnout to honesty, boundaries, and redefining happiness, this is a real conversation about what happens when life gets heavy.

Sometimes the answer isn’t starting over.

Sometimes the answer is recalibrating.

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🎙️ Recorded at The Pod Place – Las Vegas, Nevada
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What happens when you start with less than $50, two kids with sensitive skin, and a need for something that works?

This week, Lisa from High Five Hot Mess, sits down with Marci Scharko, founder of Turnrow Bath Body & Home, to talk about building a handmade business from scratch, staying true to your values, and growing without losing the heart behind the brand.

They talk about:

• Starting a business with almost no money
• Why scaling up isn’t always the answer
• Handmade vs mass-produced products
• The reality of running a small business
• Burnout, self-doubt, and asking for help
• The 50-pound wax disaster story
• Why customers still matter more than automation
• Building a life that fits you—not just your business

If you’ve ever wanted to create something of your own but felt scared to start, this episode is for you.

Connect with Marci / Turnrow Bath Body & Home:
Website: https://turnrowbathbody.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnrowbathbody/

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What happens when two successful parents in their 40s walk away from stable careers, pull their kids out of school, and spend two years living on the road?

Hilary is back on High Five Hot Mess to tell the truth about long-term van/RV life with kids — and it’s not the filtered Instagram version.

We talk about saving for years to make it happen, what people said when they announced it, homeschooling on the road, discovering their daughter’s dyslexia, marriage inside 300 square feet, campground showers, public laundromats, Arctic Ocean adventures, and what freedom actually costs.

This episode is funny, honest, emotional, and full of the kind of reality nobody posts online.

In this episode:

• Why they quit high-paying jobs
• Saving for years to chase one big dream
• What family and friends really thought
• Homeschooling while traveling full-time
• Discovering dyslexia on the road
• RV life expectations vs reality
• Parenting inside a tiny space
• Marriage under pressure
• Swimming in the Arctic Ocean
• Learning when to say yes—and when to say no

If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like to leave the safe path and choose a different life, this one is for you.

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She was a fire dancer… a flight attendant… a CPA… and a mom.

And somehow—none of it is random.

In this episode of High Five Hot Mess, we sit down with Hilary, whose life completely breaks the idea that you’re supposed to pick one path and stick to it.

From performing at circus festivals around the world… to navigating imposter syndrome… to rebuilding her identity more than once…

This is a real conversation about what happens when your life doesn’t look anything like you expected—and why that might actually be the point.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt behind, or wondered if you’re doing life “wrong”… this episode will hit.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Fire dancer to CPA (yes, really)
• Career change and non-linear life paths
• Imposter syndrome in unexpected places
• Circus performance and festival life
• Confidence vs self-doubt across identities
• Rebuilding after trust is broken
• Small habits that impact mental health
• Feeling lost vs being exactly where you need to be

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LISTENER QUESTION:
Are you where you thought you’d be in life right now?

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Hydrate.
Unclench your jaw.
Give someone a high five.

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In this bonus episode of High Five Hot Mess Podcast, Lisa and Sherif Said get real about what it actually looks like when everything starts going wrong… at the same time.

This isn’t a highlight reel.

This is the part no one talks about — the setbacks, the financial stress, the unexpected roadblocks, and the moments where quitting would be easier.

From buying a struggling restaurant that turned into three, to losing locations, permits, shutdowns, and even a full restaurant flood — this is what building something really looks like when everything feels like it’s working against you.

So how do you keep going?

That’s what this episode answers.

👉 Start with the full episode: She Got Rejected. He Wrote Two Books. Now What Happens Next?

This episode is about resilience in real time — and what it actually takes to not quit.

In this episode:
• What happens when a “good opportunity” turns complicated fast
• The reality of owning and rebuilding a restaurant
• Unexpected costs, delays, and setbacks no one warns you about
• How to stay grounded when everything feels out of control
• Why success becomes the only option after enough adversity
• The mindset that keeps you showing up anyway

If this episode hit for you, follow the show on Apple and share it with someone who needs it.

Sherif’s Books:
The Hustler Legacy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXXXX

The Hustler Playbook (Interactive Journal)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXXXX

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Listener Homework:
Where are you being tested right now… and what would it look like if you didn’t quit?

Roll your shoulders back. Unclench your jaw. Drink your water. And go find your High Five.

IIn this episode of High Five Hot Mess Podcast, Lisa sits down with entrepreneur and author Sherif Said to talk about what really happens when things don’t go your way.

Sometimes you take big swings… and miss. Sometimes you follow the plan… and it still doesn’t work.

So what do you do next?

👉 Continue this conversation in the bonus episode: How Do You Keep Going When Everything Is Working Against You?

This episode is about what happens after the “no.”

From getting professionally humbled to writing two books during a career pause, Sherif shares what it actually takes to keep going when things feel uncertain.

In this episode:
• Taking big swings — and getting rejected
• Why rejection isn’t failure (even when it feels like it)
• The real cost (and surprise) of writing and publishing a book
• How to pivot when life forces you to
• The mindset that keeps you moving forward
• Why the meanest voice is often your own
• Building something from nothing — and doing it again

Sherif’s Books:
The Hustler Legacy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXXXX

The Hustler Playbook (Interactive Journal)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXXXX

Listen & Watch High Five Hot Mess:
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If this episode hit for you, follow the show on Apple Podcasts, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs it.

Listener Homework:
What would you do if you didn’t stop after the “no”? And are you being harder on yourself than anyone else ever could be?

Roll your shoulders back. Unclench your jaw. Drink your water. And go find your High Five.

She manifested a free tire… and that was just the beginning.
A flight delay reversed. A missing bag showed up 500 miles away. Coincidence—or something more?

What if the reason things never seem to work out… is because you’re trying too hard to control how they will?

In this episode of High Five Hot Mess, we share three real-life stories that might completely shift how you see manifestation, coincidence, and control.

• A flat tire that somehow got fixed for free 

• A Trader Joe’s bag that traveled 500 miles… and showed up anyway 

• A flight delay that reversed itself the moment one simple thought changed 

Whether you’re skeptical or fully in, this episode makes manifestation feel real, practical, and honestly kind of wild.

If you’ve ever felt like life should be working—but isn’t—this episode is for you.

Follow High Five Hot Mess on Apple—new episodes every week for people figuring life out in real time.

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Episode References

• Abraham Hicks
  Official teachings: https://www.abraham-hicks.com
• Esther Hicks
  Learn more: https://www.abraham-hicks.com
• Trader Joe’s
  https://www.traderjoes.com

In This Episode

• The flat tire story that turned into a zero-cost fix
• The exact moment a delayed flight… wasn’t delayed anymore
• The GPS analogy that finally makes manifestation click
• The one thing you might be doing that’s slowing everything down

If This Episode Hit You

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New episodes every week for people figuring life out in real time.

A rattlesnake at the front door. A job offer pulled overnight. Everything falling apart… and somehow, everything shifted.

If your life feels chaotic right now, this episode might change how you see it.

What if the moments that feel like everything is going wrong… are actually working for you?

If you’ve been overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or quietly trying to hold it all together—this episode is for you.

In this episode of High Five Hot Mess, Lisa Wilson sits down with Happiness Coach Lisa Ryan to break down what’s actually happening in your brain during chaos—and how to shift it.

• A rescinded job offer that changed everything
• A literal rattlesnake at the front door
• The moment chaos turned into clarity
• Why is your brain wired for negativity—and how to shift it
• Simple practices to move out of survival mode fast

This isn’t about pretending everything is fine.

It’s about learning how to feel better in the middle of real life.

Follow High Five Hot Mess on Apple—new episodes every week for people figuring life out in real time.

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Connect

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Episode Mentions

• The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
  https://www.thesecret.tv/
• The Sedona Method by Lester Levenson
  https://www.sedona.com/
• Microsoft Copilot
  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot

In this week's Bonus Episode of High Five Hot Mess Podcast, when life hits hard and everything feels like it’s falling apart, the people who show up for you become the difference between stopping and surviving. Lisa shares the raw, funny, chaotic, and deeply human story of how her crisis circle

From crying in the car, to fighting with Meta at 2 a.m., to nearly giving up on the podcast altogether, this episode is a reminder that you don’t accomplish anything alone. It’s a love letter to the people who carry us when we can’t carry ourselves.

• 00:00 — When life changes overnight
• 02:30 — Calling the crisis circle
• 06:10 — Fighting with Meta at 2 a.m.
• 09:45 — The nephew who saved YouTube
• 12:20 — Why guests became the bridge
• 15:40 — The story of H: the ultimate crisis friend
• 23:00 — The Saturday statistics bootcamp
• 29:00 — You don’t get anywhere alone
• 32:10 — Gratitude for the people who show up

  friendship, crisis friend, support system, asking for help, vulnerability, podcast journey, emotional resilience, community, gratitude, personal growth, life changes, women supporting women, authenticity, storytelling, behind the scenes

This week on High Five Hot Mess Podcast, Lisa Wilson is flying solo and the universe really said, “plot twist.” With co‑host Lisa Smith temporarily stepping back to support her family, Lisa walks through a week filled with Meta lockouts, tech chaos, creator overwhelm, and the emotional load of holding everything together when life forces a pivot.

If you’ve ever had a week that kicked you in the teeth, this one’s for you.

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🌐 High Five Hot Mess Podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Co‑Host Update: Pivoting With Love & High Vibes
01:51 — Weekly Wrap: Chaos, Lessons & Hallmark Main Character Energy
05:04 — Meta Mayhem: Locked Out of My Own Podcast
07:53 — International Women’s Day: “I Know What I Bring to the Table”
11:14 — The Bride Broke My Spirit: Maggie, Why You Mad at Us
17:47 — High Five of the Week: The Brunch Crew Saves the Day
19:38 — The Board: 80 Minutes of CBD, Calm & Foot Magic
20:58 — Like, Subscribe & Survive: Solo Host Edition

💛 About High Five Hot Mess

A podcast where two long time friends search for high fives in a hot mess world.

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