Confessions of a Conscious CEO
Selina Ho
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What It Really Takes to Be an "Overnight Success" with Stephanie Melodia
Ever wonder what it really takes to become an “overnight success”? In this candid conversation with Stephanie Melodia, we unpack the truth behind the myth — from the years of work no one sees, to the role of money, luck, and confidence in building a thriving business. Steph shares her personal journey, powerful money mindset shifts, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up, even when the results aren’t instant. We share: Why “overnight success” is a misleading myth (and what’s actually behind it)The role money plays in creating freedom and opportunitiesHow luck really works — and how to stack the odds in your favourBuilding lasting confidence through action and evidenceThe hidden long game behind public speaking and big opportunitiesPractical tips for women to shift from scarcity to abundance with money RESOURCES MENTIONED → GTM Essentials Course: https://selinaho.com/gtm-essentials → Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki → The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel → The Curve https://thecurveplatform.com/ → Female Invest https://www.femaleinvest.com/ → Vestpod https://www.vestpod.com/ LET’S CONNECT → Newsletter: https://ceo-confessions.beehiiv.com → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinaho → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selinajho → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selinajho_ CONNECT WITH STEPH → Podcast: Strategy & Tragedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltJMUZ7C5_A&list=PLlV8JoK2z-iiFOW5Gw-FISA6rvBdR853z → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker START YOUR BUSINESS → Start a business with the free Build a Sustaining Business program: https://selinaho.com/basb → Define your version of success and build a blueprint to achieve it inside the free Your Success Roadmap: https://selinaho.com/roadmap SCALE YOUR BUSINESS → Free GTM Essentials Course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxqvwU4q36bTLn_CVAaeyHPd2bjxIEz_ → Secure Your Winning GTM Strategy: https://selinaho.com/consulting TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Podcast Intro 02:11 Free Course GTM Essentials 03:34 Welcome Stephanie 04:16 Defining Success 05:52 Early Money Memories 08:58 First Job Struggles 13:28 Money Mindset 28:47 The Power of Compound Interest 30:48 Creativity Meets Market Need 32:23 Building Her First Business 33:10 The Unexpected Career Shift 33:56 The Role of Luck in Success 34:34 Effort vs. Talent 35:03 Hacking Luck and Taking Risks 37:14 The Reality Behind Success Stories 37:41 The Behind-The-Scenes of Public Speaking 39:22 First Public Speaking Experience 41:17 The Business of Public Speaking 42:28 Taking Risks for Opportunities 46:22 The Long Road to a Keynote 48:59 Managing Expectations 49:39 Building Resilience 52:19 The Importance of Consistency 01:03:26 LinkedIn Strategies 01:07:57 Final Thoughts and Advice
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