The Confidence Chronicles

There’s a difference between hustle and hunger and if you’re a woman in business, you need to know it.

Hustle is rooted in fear, scarcity, and survival.

It’s that energy that tells you to push harder, do more, prove your worth.

But hunger? Hunger is purpose.

It’s clarity, desire, and the fire to grow from alignment, not anxiety.

In this episode, I’ll break down how to tell the difference between the two, why so many women confuse hard work with self-worth, and how to shift into a place of grounded drive.

Because staying hungry doesn’t mean burning out — it means refusing to settle.

If you’ve been feeling tired, stuck, or guilty for wanting more, this episode will remind you what ambition really looks like when it’s led by confidence, not fear.

• The real difference between hustle and hunger (and how to know which one you’re in)
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• How fear-based ambition quietly burns you out
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• The mindset shift that turns overworking into aligned action
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• Why “rest” isn’t the opposite of ambition, it’s part of it
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• Simple ways to stay hungry for your goals without falling into hustle culture
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When did you stop dreaming?

Not just wishing, not just goal-setting - but audacious, soul-led, goosebump-making dreaming?

In this episode, I take you deep into my recent trip back to the States - back to the city where my deepest trauma lived. And I stood on a stage in Boston, pouring power into women, living the vision my 15-year-old self never thought was possible.

This one is personal. It’s emotional. It’s for the part of you that’s stopped believing it could be different.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why you MUST let yourself dream again (even if it scares you)
• What I’ve learned about healing, visibility, and stepping into global stages
• The power of placing your “order” with the universe - and actually trusting it’s coming
• Why fear won’t keep your dreams safe, but courage will move them forward
• How the full-circle moment of Boston reminded me who the f* I am

This episode is for you if:

You’ve stopped dreaming, or you’ve convinced yourself “it’s not realistic.” If you’re craving more but feel stuck waiting for permission - this episode will reignite your fire.

Ready to dream bigger and build a 7-figure personal brand?

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Is this why your manifestations aren’t happening?

Maybe you stopped believing, wishing, dreaming.

And not just wishing, not just goal-setting - but audacious, soul-led, goosebump-making dreams.

In this episode, I take you deep into my recent trip back to the States - back to the city where my deepest trauma lived. And I stood on a stage in Boston, pouring power into women, living the vision my 15-year-old self never thought was possible.

This one is personal. It’s emotional. It’s for the part of you that’s stopped believing it could be different.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why you MUST let yourself dream, again even if it scares you
• What I’ve learned about healing, visibility, and stepping into global stages
• The power of placing your “order” with the universe - and actually trusting it’s coming
• Why fear won’t keep your dreams safe, but courage will move them forward
• How the full-circle moment of Boston reminded me who the f* I am
  

This episode is for you if:

You’ve stopped dreaming, or you’ve convinced yourself “it’s not realistic.” If you’re craving more but feel stuck waiting for permission - this episode will reignite your fire.

Ready to dream bigger and build a 7-figure personal brand?

Apply for The Queen’s Table now: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/thequeenstable

Loving the podcast? Come connect with me on Instagram → @thequeenofconfidence

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You want to build a powerful personal brand.

But you’re tired of the noise, the ego, the hype.

This episode is your permission slip to do it differently.

I sat down with the incredible Caleb Ralston, the kind and humble AF powerhouse behind some of the biggest names in the game — think Gary Vee, Alex and Leila Hormozi — and now, a rising go-to voice in the personal branding world in his own right.

Caleb’s no overnight expert. He started hustling at 15, filming bodybuilding legends like Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman, before going on to scale Gary Vee’s TikTok from 300K to 3.5M in just three months. 

He helped architect the Hormozis’ brand strategy, built and led an 18-person media team generating 3 billion organic impressions in 2024 alone, and has spent over 16 years building content empires across DTC, fitness, tech, and non-profit brands. 

Now? He’s teaching entrepreneurs how to build magnetic personal brands and media machines that scale.

In this raw, thoughtful, fire-filled conversation, we talk about what it really takes to build a brand that’s built to last — from day one, to day one hundred.

AND Caleb doesn’t gatekeep. He drops frameworks, philosophies, and real-world examples you can use today, no bullshit just pure value from him.

Inside this episode we dive into:

• How Crushing It by Gary Vee cracked open his mindset at age 15 and led to a wild personal brand journey
• The Brand Journey Framework: Caleb’s 4-step process to reverse-engineer your personal brand from vision to action
• What it really means to document vs create — and how to use your real life as content
• Why he put a 6-hour free course on YouTube and why most people will never act on it
• The truth about originality, copying, and why being copied means you’re leading
• How to build your visibility strategy based on sustainability, not pressure
• What most people get wrong about content and why consistency beats complexity
• Why your values and vibe ARE your strategy — not just your visuals
• What to do if you feel like “no one’s picking you” — especially for women 40+ with receipts and experience

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re sitting on a goldmine of untapped genius, this episode will call you forward into a deeper version of your voice, visibility, and value.

This is the conversation we need in the personal branding world right now.

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• Caleb’s YouTube Channel & Free 6-Hour Personal Branding Course : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch4Sl0POBhU
• Brand Journey Framework workbook - linked inside the video
• NEW 3-Hour YouTube Masterclass - also with free workbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTKOJo42eKs&t=865s
• Caleb’s website:  https://calebralston.com/
• Follow Caleb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebralston

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Most women in business say they’re building a community - but they’re ghosting their own audience.

Let’s get real: if who you are online isn’t who you are in person, that’s not a brand. That’s a performance.

This episode is a love letter and a wake-up call. I’m sharing what happened when I met my community IRL, the shocking truth about online personas, and why congruence is the secret weapon most people are missing.

• Why showing up fake is hurting your business
• The behind-the-scenes of our brand new home studio
• What real connection looks like (and how to create it)
• How to build a brand that aligns with who you actually are

This episode is for you if you’re building a brand, a business, or a community—and you want it to feel authentic, magnetic, and REAL.

Ready to build your 7-figure brand? Apply for The Queen’s Table: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/thequeenstable

💖 Loving the podcast? Come connect with me on Instagram → @thequeenofconfidence

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How do you build a podcast that people want to binge?

Erika Cramer (aka The Queen of Confidence) has built a podcast with millions of downloads with listeners who can’t wait to tune in every single week, she’s sold out book tours, speaks across the world and every single day she helps people to become more confident and finally do the thing.

We chat about:
🎙️How to secure celebrity guests on your podcast
🎙️The really simple shift that builds connection with your audience
🎙️The secret to building a brand identity that people never forget
🎙️How to overcome imposter syndrome and actually start your podcast

• 00:00:00 Who Is The Queen of Confidence?
• 00:01:30 Why she loves DOAC and what you can learn from it
• 00:02:28 The one thing Erika does that builds an incredibly engaged community (it’s SO simple!)
• 00:05:25 Do THIS when someone comments on or shares your podcast
• 00:06:30 The power of podcasting
• 00:10:44 Three things to do to build community
• 00:13:23 The key to leaving a lasting impression
• 00:18:10 How Erika got Gary Vee to say yes to being on her podcast
• 00:20:32 And the secret insider tip that worked for Chris Do
• 00:24:20 How to calm your nerves before a huge interview
• 00:27:51 How to get your guests out of PR mode
• 00:31:12 The prep Erika does before a big interview
• 00:38:37 If you’re scared to start (or grow) your podcast … this is the pep talk you need
• 00:42:42 What about if you have imposter syndrome?
• 00:47:25 The advice Erika would give herself starting out

Listen to Erika’s episode with Gary Vee here on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p8IC-ooHNQ and here on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5R6ewBAs75YeIPrrmyGzcl

Find Erika over at @thequeenofconfidence - https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence and
The Confidence Chronicles Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022

Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast

You’re Not Being Copied - You’re Just Not Clear on Who You Are

Let’s get one thing straight: nobody is out here trying to copy you. What’s actually happening? Women are building businesses without doing the inner work. So they join programs, scroll online, and unknowingly become mini versions of their mentors—because they don’t know who they are.

This episode is your wake-up call.

Why lack of confidence - not plagiarism - is the real problem

How to stop becoming a carbon copy of your coach

What “thought leadership” actually means (hint: it’s not repeating your mentor’s frameworks)

The questions you need to ask yourself to find your flavour

This episode is for you if you’ve ever lost yourself inside someone else’s strategy.

👑 Ready to stop hiding and start leading? Apply for The Queen’s Table

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Loving the podcast? Come connect with me on Instagram → @thequeenofconfidence

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You don’t need more confidence.

You need freedom.

Most women chasing confidence are chasing the wrong thing. What you’re really craving is the freedom to be fully, unapologetically YOU - without filtering, performing, or pretending.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why confidence is a byproduct - not the goal - and how to step into radical self-trust that makes you magnetic.

Here’s what we dive into:

Why I’m not “confident” (and what I actually am)

How freedom makes you unforgettable and unstoppable

What internal work really looks like ,hint: it’s not Instagram coaching

How to stop letting opinions, perfectionism, and past pain keep you playing small

Why authenticity is rare—and how to reclaim it

This episode is for you if you’re tired of faking it, performing, or waiting for permission to be who you truly are.

Ready to build a 7-figure personal brand by being fully yourself? Apply for The Queen’s Table:

https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

Loving the podcast? Come connect with me on Instagram → @thequeenofconfidence

Listening on Spotify? Drop me a comment or question - I’d love to hear from you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Fanbase

📲 Ready to grow your fanbase? I got you! No matter how big or small your audience is this training will support you to build a loyal and connected community of true fans

👉🏽 Click here to watch: https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/fanbaseformula

Most women don’t have a confidence problem, they have a victim problem.

You’ve been telling yourself “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t know enough,” or “Who am I to do this?”

Let’s get real - none of that is humble. It’s a distraction. And it’s keeping you broke, invisible, and burnt out. This episode is the loving bitch slap you didn’t know you needed.

I’m breaking down how the victim mindset is silently wrecking your power, your presence, and your income.

• Why “I’m not good enough” is actually your ego
• The hidden benefits of playing small (and how to cut the cord)
• Why thinking you’re the best is the real confidence flex
• How to flip your identity and act like the woman who’s already winning

👑 Ready to build your 7-figure personal brand? Apply for The Queen’s Table:

https://thequeenofconfidence.com/thequeenstable

This episode is for you if…

You’re tired of second-guessing, shrinking, and giving your power away - and you’re finally ready to act like the woman you know you were born to be.

Loving the podcast? Come connect with me on Instagram → @thequeenofconfidence

Listening on Spotify? Drop me a comment or question - I’d love to hear from you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Fanbase

📲 Ready to grow your fanbase?