Success Through Scars

“If you don’t just focus on singing, you don’t want it bad enough.”
“If you have anything else you want to do as a career, you should do that instead. It means you don’t want it bad enough.”

These words were some of the worst advice I’ve ever received, spoken to me by an underpaid, burnt out colleague during music school.

If you're a multi-passionate artist, this episode is for you!

We cover:
- how being multi-passionate helps your art
- a powerful shift my client Lucas made that helped him get more aligned singing opportunities
- why I disagree with the term "starving artist"

I hope this episode gives you the support and encouragement you need to pursue all your passions!

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Today's episode is a bit different - it's raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal. I recorded this episode at 10:39 PM on my 30th birthday after reflecting on everything I've been through the past few months and how I'm overcoming it.

You'll hear about:
- The pressures and expectations society places on women to be married by 30.
- How a recent heartbreak pushed me into one of the darkest periods of my life.
- My struggle with attaching self-worth to relationships and how I’m learning to let go.
- The mental health challenges I faced, including depression and su1cidal ideation.
- The lessons I’ve learned about healing, self-acceptance, and finding worth within myself.
- How attachment is the root of all suffering.

This episode is extremely vulnerable for me, and my hope is that it helps you feel less alone if you’ve ever struggled with similar feelings. 

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Happy 2025! This year has started off SO weird for me, with strep throat and then very lethargic. If you're feeling similarly and avoiding doing the thing that will help you move forward, this episode is for you. Listen to this if you need a lil kick in the butt to get it done!

Here are the main two points:
1. Successful people become successful by following through on what they say they'll do.
2. Following through on what you say you'll do builds self-trust.

I hope this episode is helpful for you, and if you got this far - send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook to let me know that you did the thing!

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Do you often find yourself being “the strong one” in your relationships? The one who always has it together, who others turn to for support, and who seems unshakeable no matter what? While being strong is a gift, it can also feel isolating. This is a topic that is very near and dear to my heart!

In this episode, I’ll share personal stories, insights, and encouragement for anyone who feels like they have to hold it all together, even when they’re struggling inside.

We’ll talk about why it’s so hard to ask for help, how being strong can affect your relationships, and why letting others show up for you is one of the actual strongest things you can do. Most importantly, I’ll remind you that vulnerability is also strength, and that it's okay to let yourself be supported.

If you’re a "strong one," this episode is for you. I hope it makes you feel seen!

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One of my "scars" is a tendency towards depression, and I understand deeply how it feels to be stuck in a low mood. A few days ago I had one of those mornings where I woke up already feeling down.

In this episode, I’m giving you the exact steps I take to shift my energy when I wake up in a low mood. This episode is a practical pep talk to help you shift your mindset, and as a result, the outcome of your day.
This isn’t about toxic positivity or ignoring your feelings. It’s about creating a list of possibilities to shift your energy.

Spoiler alert: EVERYTHING on my list happened within 48 hours!!!

Quick disclaimer: I’m not a mental health professional, and this episode is not a cure for clinical depression. If you’re dealing with serious mental health struggles, please reach out to a professional. This episode is a mindset shift for those “blah" days when you’re ready to shift your energy.

New episodes every Wednesday. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag me on social media to share your thoughts on today’s pep talk!

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Hi everyone! I'm SO excited you're here! This episode is my story. In this episode, you'll hear about:
- why I started this podcast
- my accident and emergency surgery, and how it was the catalyst for the rest of my life
- the origin of my self-worth issues
- how I managed losing all my income overnight
- how I pivoted my business during the pandemic

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Welcome to Success Through Scars, the podcast where we turn our most painful struggles into our greatest success stories. I’m Annie Calvaneso, a multipassionate entrepreneur, business mentor, and professional singer who’s overcome anorexia, CPTSD, depression, and anxiety. Each week, you'll hear powerful stories of resilience from people who’ve transformed their deepest pains into testimonies of strength.

If you’re feeling lost or broken but have big goals, you’re in the right place. Whether your scar comes from a traumatic past, a breakup, a near-death experience, or a mental health struggle, remember this: Your scars are proof that you survived. And scar tissue rebuilds and repairs itself, and you come out stronger on the other side. I hope this podcast can bring you the hope you need to keep going. Let’s walk this journey of finding success through scars, together.

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