“Building an Iconic Brand Through Self-Leadership with Madelyn Carafa”

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Madelyn Carafa, the powerhouse behind The Healthy Hustlers podcast and now a sought-after mentor for women in business.

Madelyn’s journey is a masterclass in self-leadership. From leaving a secure marketing career to follow her intuition and launch one of Australia’s most loved wellness brands, to now guiding women to find their voice through podcasting and coaching. She shows us what it truly means to build with integrity, alignment, and courage.

🎙️ How self-leadership helped Madelyn trust her intuition and build The Healthy Hustlers brand
🎙️ The non-negotiables and values that keep her brand aligned and authentic
🎙️ The biggest internal narratives she’s had to rewrite while stepping into coaching
🎙️ The practical tools and rituals that help her lead herself through growth and motherhood
🎙️ Why nurturing your inner world is the key to attracting aligned opportunities
🎙️ How the YOU pillar of the EMBODY Framework continues to shape her next evolution

Your takeaway:
True leadership starts with self-leadership. When you honour your values, set clear boundaries, and nurture your inner world, you naturally attract the opportunities, clients, and success that align with your purpose.

Connect with Madelyn:
📲 Instagram – @madelyncarafa
🎙 Podcast – The Healthy Hustlers

Work with me:
📩 Apply for my high-touch EMBODY Mastermind:
DOORS ARE OPEN: https://www.dannivee.com/embody-mastermind-2026

Let’s connect:
📲 Instagram – @danniveecoach
📘 Facebook – facebook.com/danniveecoach
💼 LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/danni-vee
🌐 Website – www.dannivee.com

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In this Episode I’m diving into one of the most overlooked truths in leadership and business growth: you don’t need more confidence, you need to stop performing it and start embodying it!

After years on stages and in boardrooms, I’ve seen how “looking the part” keeps high-achieving women bracing, filtering, and second-guessing. Performing confidence is exhausting.

Embodied leadership feels like peace and it’s built on nervous system safety, not just mindset hacks.

In this episode, I’m talking about:
The real difference between performing confidence and embodying leadership (and how to spot it in yourself)
Why “fake it till you make it” backfires ....your body can’t be convinced by a script your nervous system doesn’t believe
How safety in your nervous system becomes the foundation for true confidence, visibility, and presence
The invisible costs of performing: undercharging, overgiving, staying the “best-kept secret,” and burning out
A client case study: dropping the mask, restructuring offers to align with truth, and doubling revenue without panic attacks
A simple reflection to help you choose honesty over proving, one space at a time.

Your takeaway:
You don’t rise to the level of your strategy, you fall to the level of your embodiment.
When you stop performing power and start embodying it, your voice doesn’t need to shout. Your presence speaks for you.

Work with me:
The EMBODY Mastermind is NOW OPEN:
Apply here: www.dannivee.com/embody-mastermind-2026
Send me an email with any questions at [email protected]

Let’s connect:
📲 Instagram – @danniveecoach
📘 Facebook – Danniveecoach
💼 LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/danni-vee
🌐 Website – www.dannivee.com

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In this Episode I’m joined by the incredible Sally Prosser; voice coach, speaker, and the author of Voiceprint.

Sally believes our voice leaves an invisible mark on the world every time we speak, what she calls your voiceprint. From going viral on TikTok to guiding leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to own their authentic sound, Sally’s journey is a powerful reminder that your voice matters.

In this episode, we’re talking about:
🎙️ What your voiceprint is and why it’s the most authentic mark you leave behind
🎙️ Why fear of public speaking is a myth and what people are really afraid of
🎙️ How going viral reshaped Sally’s relationship with vulnerability and authenticity
🎙️Why trusting your intuition is key to finding your true voice
🎙️Simple Daily practices to help you stop holding back and start speaking with authority

Your takeaway:
Your voice is more than a tool. It’s a reflection of your authentic confidence and inner authority. When you embrace it, you stop holding back and start leaving the impact you were born to create.

Grab Sally’s book Voiceprint: https://www.sallyprosser.com.au/book

Work with me:
📩 Apply for my high-touch EMBODY Mastermind:

DOORS ARE OPEN: https://www.dannivee.com/embody-mastermind-2026

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Let’s connect:
📲 Instagram – ⁠⁠@danniveecoach⁠⁠
📘 Facebook – ⁠www.facebook.com/danniveecoach
💼 LinkedIn – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danni-vee
🌐 Website – ⁠⁠www.dannivee.com⁠⁠

Connect with Sally:
📲 Instagram – ⁠@sallyprosservoice⁠
🎙 Podcast – That Voice Podcast

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In this Episode I’m diving into one of the most underestimated foundations of leadership and business growth: MINDSET

Through my 25+ years in business I have learnt through my client work and my own journey, you can stack your calendar with strategy sessions, buy every online course, and tick all the “right” boxes… but if your mindset isn’t aligned, none of it is going to create the growth you’re working so hard for.

In this episode, I’m talking about:

• The most common limiting beliefs that keep leaders and business owners stuck, fear of failure, fear of success, and fear of being seen

• Why your brain is wired to keep you “safe” instead of successful, and how the amygdala hijacks your growth

• The neuroscience behind mindset, including why 95% of your decisions come from your unconscious mind

• The measurable difference a growth mindset makes, with studies showing leaders with it are 34% more likely to thrive under pressure

• How to spot when your inner critic is running the show and what it takes to rewrite the story

  
  

Your takeaway:
You don’t rise to the level of your strategy, you fall to the level of your mindset.

When you choose to shift the stories you believe about yourself, everything in your business and leadership begins to shift too.

Work with me:⁠⁠⁠
The EMBODY Mastermind is NOW OPEN:

Apply here: ⁠⁠⁠www.dannivee.com/embody-mastermind-2026Send me an email with any questions at [email protected]

Let’s connect:
📲 Instagram – ⁠⁠@danniveecoach⁠⁠
📘 Facebook – ⁠Danniveecoach
💼 LinkedIn – ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/danni-vee
🌐 Website – ⁠⁠www.dannivee.com⁠⁠

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In this Episode I’m joined by the incredible Lisa Micale, founder of Golden Brands and the visionary behind the Golden Success Women in Business Conference.

Lisa’s journey through burnout, reinvention, and alignment has shaped how she now supports women in business to lead with authenticity, joy, and purpose.

In this episode, we’re talking about:
✨ How to make aligned business decisions that bring more freedom and meaning
✨ Why delete or delegate is a game-changer for leaders who want to grow without burning out
✨ The role of storytelling in building trust and connection with your community
✨ How to show up authentically in a world of AI, filters, and highlight reels
✨ Why consistency beats perfection when it comes to building your brand

Your takeaway:
Authenticity is built through connection and consistency, not perfection. The more you share your real story, the stronger your brand and community become.

✨ Work with me:
📌 Join my ElevateHER Membership: ⁠⁠https://www.dannivee.com/elevate-her-by-DanniVee⁠⁠
📩 Apply for my high-touch EMBODY Mastermind: Email me directly at ⁠⁠[email protected]

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Let’s connect:
📲 Instagram – ⁠@danniveecoach⁠
📘 Facebook – ⁠Danni Vee⁠
💼 LinkedIn – ⁠Danni Vee⁠
🌐 Website – ⁠www.dannivee.com

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Connect with Lisa & Golden Brands:
📲 Instagram – @goldenbrandsco
🌐 Website – www.goldenbrands.com.au

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In this Episode I am diving into a leadership skill that gets talked about far less than it should: courage.

Here’s the truth: courage isn’t about being fearless, it’s about showing up when fear is loudest.

It’s the bridge between who you are now and the leader you’re becoming.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why waiting for confidence keeps you stuck (and how courage actually creates confidence)

• The neuroscience behind courage and why your brain is wired to keep you “safe” instead of helping you grow

• Practical micro-bravery practices you can use to build courage like a muscle

• How my EMBODY framework weaves courage into Energy, Mindset, and Ownership

  
  

I’ll also give you one simple action you can take this week to practice courage in your leadership without waiting until you “feel ready.”

💡 Your takeaway:
Confidence comes after courage, not before. Choose one small, uncomfortable action this week that aligns with your bigger vision and notice how it shifts your presence and impact.

✨ Work with me:
📌 Join my ElevateHER Membership: ⁠https://www.dannivee.com/elevate-her-by-DanniVee⁠
📩 Apply for my high-touch EMBODY Mastermind: Email me directly at ⁠[email protected]

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Let’s connect:
📲 Instagram – ⁠@danniveecoach⁠
📘 Facebook – ⁠Danni Vee⁠
💼 LinkedIn – ⁠Danni Vee⁠
🌐 Website – ⁠www.dannivee.com⁠

If you loved this episode, leave me a 5-star rating or share it with another leader or business owner who’s ready to step up with more courage. x

Too many leaders are still clinging to the outdated image of being unshakable. But here’s the truth: people don’t connect with perfect leaders, they connect with the human ones.

In this episode of The Danni Vee Show, I sit down with the incredible Chelsea Pottenger, performance coach, founder of EQ Minds, and author of The Mindful High Performer.

Chelsea opens up about her journey through postnatal depression and how it reshaped her understanding of resilience. Together, we dive into the dangers of hustle culture, the importance of presence, and why rest and recovery are not indulgences, they’re essential leadership skills.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why vulnerability is a leadership asset, not a weakness

• How authenticity builds stronger trust and connection

• The role of rest and recovery in sustainable performance

• Simple tools to stay grounded and present each day

  
  

Power Quote:

“Rest and recovery are not luxuries, they are leadership skills.”

Try this today:
Pause for five minutes between tasks. No phone, no distractions, just breathe and notice how much clarity you bring back to your next decision.

About Chelsea PottengerChelsea Pottenger is a leading international speaker, author, and high-performance coach. As the founder of EQ Minds, she works with some of the world’s most recognisable brands, helping people reset their mindset, enhance wellbeing, and perform at their best.

You can explore her work at EQ Minds and grab her book The Mindful High Performer.

Work with me

• ElevateHER Membership — for women ready to lead differently, grow with authenticity, and step into their full power.
  🌐 Join here: www.dannivee.com/elevate-her-by-DanniVee

  
  

• EMBODY Mastermind — my high-touch, transformational space for leaders who are done performing and ready to own their impact.
  📩 Email to apply: [email protected]

  
  

Connect with me
Instagram: @danniveecoach
LinkedIn: Danni Vee
Website: www.dannivee.com

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You can be smart, driven, experienced… and still be stuck in the same place.

Not because of the market.
Not because of your team.
Not because you “don’t have time.”

But because on some level, you’re still outsourcing responsibility.

In this episode, I’m not sugar-coating it.
We’re talking about the real reason you’re not where you want to be and why radical responsibility is the turning point for every powerful woman I work with.

I share a moment in my own journey where I avoided ownership and stayed stuck far longer than I needed to… and what shifted when I finally decided to lead myself first, instead of waiting for circumstances to change.

This isn’t about blame.
It’s about power.
The second you stop explaining away your results and start owning your energy, your choices, and your leadership… everything moves.

If you’ve been saying:

• “The market is tough…”

• “My team just isn’t motivated…”

• “I don’t have the capacity…”

…this episode is your loving interruption.

You’ll be invited into a mindset challenge that helps you catch your “I can’t” in real time and turn it into “here’s what I can do next.”

Because the moment you take radical responsibility?
That’s the moment you start creating real freedom.

💭 What we cover in this episode:

• Why avoiding responsibility keeps you stuck in victim mode

• How radical responsibility gives you back your power

• What it really means to own your energy, choices, and impact

• Why vulnerability + responsibility are inseparable in leadership

• A mindset challenge you can start today to reframe your “I can’ts”

  
  

  
  

  Ready to work with me?

▶️ ElevateHER Membership - For women ready to lead differently, grow with authenticity, and step into their full power.
🌐 Join here: www.dannivee.com/elevate-her-by-DanniVee

▶️ EMBODY Mastermind - My high-touch, transformational space for leaders who are done performing and ready to own their impact.
📩 Email me to apply: [email protected]

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💜 Work with me👋 Stay connected

What if building a high-performing team wasn’t about hiring the most skilled people… but about creating an environment where every person feels aligned, valued, and inspired to do their best work?

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow business powerhouse, Angela Henderson, to unpack the real story behind how she went from doing everything herself to leading a thriving team that runs with trust, clarity, and ease. No sugar-coating.

No “just hire and hope for the best” strategies. Just a raw, honest look at the messy middle, the leadership shifts that changed everything, and how aligned leadership can transform your business and your life.

Angela shares how she navigated the chaos of those early days, the moment she realised she couldn’t grow without letting go, and the powerful role that values, boundaries, and trust have played in building a team she loves.

I also share my own insights from working with elite businesswomen inside my EMBODY Mastermind and how many of them face the exact same challenges when they’re ready to scale but feel torn between control and freedom.

What we cover in this episode:

• Why the shift from solopreneur to CEO is more mindset than mechanics

• The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when building a team (and how to avoid them)

• How to embed your values into every hire, meeting, and decision

• The systems Angela uses to keep her business running with both excellence and ease

• A behind-the-scenes look at how letting go of control can actually grow your business faster

• Real-world lessons from the EMBODY Mastermind on leadership, trust, and alignment

  
  

  About Angela Henderson

  Angela Henderson is an international business coach, keynote speaker, podcaster, and successful entrepreneur who helps women in business create sustainable, profitable companies without sacrificing their health or happiness. She’s built multiple thriving businesses and is passionate about helping leaders develop aligned, values-driven teams that love what they do.

  Connect with Angela:
  Website: www.angelahenderson.com.au
  Instagram: @angelahendersoncoach

  
  

  
  

  Want to work together?

Ready to lead from the inside out?

💻 Explore the ElevateHER Membership:⁠https://www.dannivee.com/elevate-her-by-DanniVee⁠

📩 Apply for the high-touch EMBODY Mastermind:Email me directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠

Let’s stay connected:

📲 Instagram: ⁠@danniveecoach⁠💼 LinkedIn: ⁠Connect with me⁠🌐 Website: ⁠www.dannivee.com⁠

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We made it!!

Episode 10!

And today, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood leadership skills out there: vulnerability.

Here’s the truth: vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s the foundation of authentic leadership.
When you’re willing to show up as your real, unpolished self, you create space for trust, empathy, and deeper connections… both with yourself and with those you lead.

In this milestone episode, I’m sharing:

• My own experiences with vulnerability (and how it’s shaped my business, leadership, and life)

• Why trying to be “perfect” in leadership pushes people away

• How a single moment of honesty can transform trust within your team

• Practical ways to bring more vulnerability into your leadership without oversharing

  
  

I’ll also give you one simple action you can take this week to practice vulnerability in a way that builds connection and influence.

💡 Your takeaway:
This week, share one real, unpolished truth with your team, clients, or audience. Notice how it changes the connection.

✨ Work with me:
📌 Join my ElevateHER Membership: https://www.dannivee.com/elevate-her-by-DanniVee
📩 Apply for my high-touch EMBODY Mastermind: Email me directly at [email protected]

Let’s connect:
📲 Instagram – @danniveecoach
📘 Facebook – Danni Vee
💼 LinkedIn – Danni Vee
🌐 Website – www.dannivee.com

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