Stay ConnectedWelcome to Becoming Fearless, a podcast about what it takes to say yes to yourself when you are at the intersection of staying the path or taking massive action in your life.
I’m Annie Marchetta, a multi-passionate entrepreneur striving to be fearless in my own life while inspiring others to do the same.
Tune in for empowering conversations about saying yes to yourself, your dreams, and your purpose. Are you ready to start your journey to becoming fearless?
On our first 2018 episode of Becoming Fearless, Annie sits down to talk about the positive changes in her life since she said YES to herself and left her corporate job two years ago. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, 2015, Annie said goodbye to a toxic work environment and set out on a journey to reclaim her identity – a journey which eventually led her to Style Collective, Becoming Fearless, and much more.
Today on Becoming Fearless, Annie chats with Ashley Zeal, one half of the #bossbabe team behind Two Peas in a Prada. Ashley and her partner, Emily, instantly connected over their shared love of fashion and beauty. Emily introduced Ashley to the world of fashion blogs, and in 2014, they launched Two Peas in a Prada. Ashley taught high school English, but when she made more money in a month from the blog than from teaching, she decided to quit and pursue blogging full-time. Join Ashley and Annie as they talk being happy in your own skin, replacing negatives with positives, and doing what works for you.
Today on the Becoming Fearless podcast, Annie sits down with Erika, the podcast host behind Beauty and the Vlog. Erika comes from a business background, first working in commercial real estate, then starting an apparel line with her sister. But Erika had always been interested in interviewing and podcasting. When she discovered the YouTube beauty guru community, Erika decided to start a podcast of her own. Erika now works to inspire and mentor people who want to become influencers in all fields, from beauty to fitness. Join Erika and Annie as they talk visualizing success, having an impact, and focusing on what makes you happy.
This week on Becoming Fearless, Annie chats with Lizzie, the fashion and beauty blogger behind Lizzie in Lace. Lizzie always wanted to be a fashion designer. After declining offers from prestigious fashion schools for financial reasons, and attending a school for several months that turned out to be a scam, Lizzie majored in Art and Marketing at a local college. After graduating, Lizzie wanted a job that made her feel creative and inspired, so she started blogging. Join Lizzie and Annie as they talk creating your own success, evolving with your brand, and helping others realize their worth.
Today on the Becoming Fearless podcast, Annie sits down with Sarah Perkins, Co-Founder and CEO of DesignerShare. Sarah grew up loving fashion, but started a career as a lifestyle writer and editor after college. She was approached by a family friend looking to start a business in the share economy, and together they founded DesignerShare – a peer-to-peer clothing rental marketplace for women. Sarah found herself at a crossroads between her career as an editor and her life as an entrepreneur. She enjoyed her day job, but ultimately decided to pursue DesignerShare full-time. Join Annie and Sarah as they talk listening to your passions, taking things step by step, and leading with positivity.
On this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Kelly Roach, a Business Growth Strategist dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their financial and growth goals. Kelly started working for a Fortune 500 company right out of school, and fell in love with sales. She was promoted seven times in eight years, and by the time she was in her late 20s, she was managing a team of 100 people. But Kelly didn’t feel like she was living up to her true potential. She decided to use her background to help entrepreneurs and small business owners, because she wanted to use her skills to make a difference. Join Annie and Kelly as they talk making strategic decisions, having integrity, and seeking your potential.
This week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, Annie sits down with Sarah Kugelman, Founder and CEO of Skyn Iceland. Twelve years ago, Sarah started to notice the movement toward health and wellness in the beauty industry. Inspired by her own health journey, Sarah founded Skyn Iceland, a skincare brand focused on the link between skin and stress. Join Annie and Sarah as they talk linking expertise with passion, staying connected with your industry, and knowing your limits.
On this episode of the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Natasha Gregson Wagner, daughter of actress Natalie Wood, who was an American film and television actress. She was known for her screen roles in Miracle on 34th Street, Splendor in the Grass, Rebel Without a Cause, The Searchers, and West Side Story.
Natasha is an actress, a mother, and the #bossbabe behind the fragrance Natalie. You may recognize her from the movies High Fidelity, Two Girls and a Guy, Urban Legend, or Lost Highway, but what I love most about Natasha is how she leads with heart.
Natasha says the birth of her daughter helped her begin to heal after her mother’s death – and also got her thinking about the special connection between mothers and daughters. Natasha was inspired to create a fragrance that captured the memory of her mother. Join Natasha and Annie as they talk female empowerment, having faith, and speaking from your heart.
This week, meet Kristen Ley, founder, owner, and creative director of Thimblepress. Kristen majored in graphic design in college, then opened a design firm in Charleston, South Carolina. Kristen loved her job, but she longed to do something more out-of-the-box, and wanted to “get her hands messy” (aka, CREATE!). In need of a creative outlet, Kristen started an Etsy shop, which became the springboard for Thimblepress. Join Kristen and Annie as they talk trusting your gut, preventing burnout, and moving forward.
This week, Annie hi-jacks her own podcast to talk about overcoming comparison and learning compassion – a common conversational thread in many episodes of Becoming Fearless. Join Annie as she talks having empathy and leading with your heart every day.
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