Magic’s in the Mess

In this raw and powerful episode, Danielle sits down with two unstoppable forces—Whitney Abraham and Stephanie Hanna—for a deep dive into the messy middle of business, leadership, loss, and female friendship.

From campaign defeats and business betrayal to building thriving communities and launching sold-out conferences, this conversation explores the exact moments where things felt the hardest—and how they became the most transformative.

You’ll hear:

• How to rebuild trust after being burned

• The real truth about running for office and not winning

• What happens when your mission matters more than your title

• Why doing the work (on yourself) changes everything

Grab your notebook, your tissues, and your people—this one’s layered with perspective, grit, and growth.

🎙️ Plus: The one person workshop that started it all... and how it led to a sold-out movement.

Follow @CaptureConfidence for more from Whitney & Stephanie.
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Today’s episode is a special crossover conversation originally recorded for Capture Your Confidence—and it was too good not to share here on Magic in the Mess. I’m joined by my dear friend Whitney for a raw, honest dialogue about the journey to real confidence, the layers of our money stories, and how tightly we often wrap our self-worth around performance and success.

We unpack the difference between performative confidence and embodied confidence, what it means to live in alignment, and how to know when it’s time to pivot—even when things look “successful” on the outside.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still feel disconnected from yourself, this episode is your permission slip to pause, reflect, and reset.

🎧 Stay tuned for Part Two—airing now on Capture Your Confidence.

#magicinthemess #confidencework #moneyhealing #entrepreneurtruths #selfworth #womenwhorise #innerwork #alignmentoverhustle

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In this powerful episode of Magic’s in the Mess, Danielle McKinley sits down with holistic stress coach Samantha Schmuck, founder of Revived Living, to explore how emotional pain often manifests in the body—and what we can do about it.

Samantha shares her raw journey from competitive gymnastics and chronic pain to healing, self-awareness, and building a life of peace and purpose. Together, they unpack:

• What “the vibe shift” really means

• How to recognize burnout and stress signals before they crash you

• The science behind embodiment, visualization, and nervous system regulation

• Tools to help high-achieving women reconnect to their body and intuition

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment—this episode is your invitation to tune in, turn inward, and take your power back.

Connect with Samantha:
🌐 revivedliving.com
📲 @iamrevivedliving | @vibewithsamschmuck

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In this soulful episode of Magic’s in the Mess, Madison Gammons shares her powerful journey through anxiety, career pivots, and letting go of what no longer fits. From hitting rock bottom to building a business that honors her joy, Madison opens up about what it means to evolve out loud, embrace the mess, and trust your gut—especially when it doesn’t make sense on paper.

In this episode:

• Recognizing anxiety as a sign, not a setback

• Shifting careers and identities with grace

• Why slowing down can accelerate growth

• The pressure to prove vs. the peace of alignment

• How to rebuild from burnout with intention

• Creating a life that feels as good as it looks

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own success story, this one’s for you.

#MadisonGammons #MagicInTheMess #BreakdownsToBreakthroughs #BurnoutRecovery #CareerPivot #WomenInBusiness #AuthenticLiving #AnxietyAwareness #JoyOverHustle #IntentionalLiving #EvolveOutLoud #MentalHealthMatters #FemaleEntrepreneurs #LifeAlignment

What happens when the hustle breaks you? In this raw and inspiring episode of Magic’s in the Mess, Rachael Amarante shares her bathroom floor breakdown moment—the rock-bottom wake-up call that changed everything. From corporate burnout to personal reinvention, Rachael walks us through how hitting pause led her to reclaim her identity, rewrite her habits, and build a business rooted in purpose over perfection.

We cover:

• Recognizing the slow signs of burnout

• Letting go of hustle culture and perfectionism

• Tactical steps like her “10 before tech” method

• Teaching your family to be part of your mission

• How failure can redirect you to what actually works

• The beauty of messy pivots and aligned decisions

This episode is for the woman lying on the metaphorical bathroom floor—ready to get back up and build something real.

#RachaelAmarante #BurnoutRecovery #PerfectionismRecovery #MagicInTheMess #10BeforeTech #WomenInBusiness #HighAchievers #SlowDownToSpeedUp #AlignedAction #HealingJourney #FemaleEntrepreneurs #BusinessMindset #HabitChange #MomLifeAndBusiness #AuthenticLiving

In this eye-opening episode of Magic’s in the Mess, functional nutritionist Nicole Ritter unpacks what most doctors miss about burnout, hormone imbalance, and gut issues. From her own journey through chronic fatigue and misdiagnosis to helping hundreds reclaim their energy through root cause healing—Nicole brings both heart and hard science.

Inside this convo:

• Why burnout is a symptom, not the root

• The connection between hormones, gut health, and mental clarity

• Common mistakes with supplements and testing

• How to spot “greenwashed” health advice

• Food freedom, not fear

• Tips to start healing without overwhelm

This episode is for every woman who’s ever been told “you’re fine” when she knows something’s off.

#NicoleRitterWellness #RootCauseHealing #FunctionalNutrition #BurnoutRecovery #HormoneHealth #GutHealing #MagicInTheMess #WomensHealth #ChronicFatigueHelp #HealingJourney #FoodFreedom #WellnessWithoutOverwhelm #HormoneBalance #NutritionCoach #EmpoweredHealth

What if the thing you’re most afraid of is the exact move that will change your life? In this episode of Magic’s in the Mess, Jessica Burgio shares how she walked away from a successful salon career to build a powerful personal brand and launch a top-rated podcast. She dives deep into how owning your voice—and sharing your story before it’s “perfect”—can open doors you never imagined.

We discuss:

• Pivoting from beauty industry to personal development

• Finding clarity through chaos

• Launching a podcast and creating magnetic content

• Why it’s okay to evolve publicly

• Building a personal brand with confidence

• Letting go of people-pleasing to lead authentically

This one’s for the woman craving more but afraid to take the leap.

#JessicaBurgio #PowerOfThePivot #MagicInTheMess #PersonalBranding #PodcastLaunch #WomenInBusiness #AuthenticLeadership #ConfidenceCoaching #LifeAfterSalon #ContentCreationTips #FemaleEntrepreneurs #OwnYourVoice #MessyAction #EvolveOutLoud

In this powerful episode of Magic’s in the Mess, Danielle sits down with community-building powerhouse Kristen Cantrell. From leading 250+ agents nationwide to launching a franchise with over 20 chapters in just one year, Kristen shares her raw, unfiltered journey of reinvention, resilience, and radical authenticity.

They dive deep into:

• Building and scaling intentional communities

• Transitioning brokerages and weathering industry backlash

• How vulnerability builds trust and loyalty

• Tips for launching events, retreats, and franchises

• The importance of trademarking your brand early

• How women can find their voice, build connections, and create success on their own terms

If you're a female entrepreneur, real estate leader, or community-minded visionary—this one’s for you.

#MagicInTheMess #KristenCantrell #WomenInBusiness #RealEstateLeadership #FemaleEntrepreneurs #BuildYourCommunity #BusinessPodcast #MindsetShift #FranchiseSuccess #PersonalBranding #RetreatsThatConvert #AuthenticLeadership #HelloCulture #WomenWhoLead

This week on Magic’s in the Mess, Danielle sits down with Tirza Jova, founder of Milk by Mom, a revolutionary breast milk freeze-drying service empowering modern mothers. Tirza shares how her personal struggle traveling with breast milk during the pandemic led to a bold entrepreneurial journey—one fueled by purpose, pressure, and deep personal growth. From battling burnout and embracing vulnerability to scaling her company and navigating fundraising, this conversation is a must-listen for every woman juggling ambition and motherhood.

We dive into:

• Tirza’s origin story and the birth of Milk by Mom

• The challenges of launching a startup with a newborn

• Inner child work, emotional triggers, and healing

• The real talk behind fundraising and keeping your equity

• Why community and support are non-negotiables

Follow Tirza @milk.bymom to stay connected and support the movement.

🎙 Subscribe, share, and don’t forget: the magic really is in the mess.

Get ready for a no-fluff, high-impact conversation with sales and marketing strategist Jillian Murphy. With over two decades of experience, Jillian shares how losing her corporate job during the pandemic pushed her into building a powerhouse online business. From mastering sales with zero backup plan to scaling six figures in just six months, this episode dives deep into rapid action, aligned messaging, and what it really takes to win in business today.

You’ll hear how she turned a chance mastermind invite into a life-changing moment, the power of detachment in sales, and why rejection is your best teacher. Jillian opens up about single motherhood, tough conversations, and the messy middle most people don’t talk about.

If you’re an entrepreneur who’s ready to stop playing small and start closing with confidence, this one’s for you.

Topics Covered:

• Her leap from corporate to entrepreneurship

• Why sales is the ultimate life skill

• Lessons from her worst month in business

• Rejection therapy, rapid action, and building resilience

• Creating momentum through consistency

Connect with Jillian:
Instagram: @theJillianmurphy
Podcast: Scale Your Sales
Webinar: “Close from the DMs” – every Wednesday