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Success, Rewritten
Success, Rewritten explores the moments that change how ambitious people think about achievement, work, and the lives they are building. Hosted by Emily Washcovick, former Yelp Small Business Expert and host of Behind the Review, this show features candid conversations with founders, executives, and leaders who have faced pivotal moments that forced them to rethink what success actually means. Some left high-powered careers. Some rebuilt after burnout, illness, or loss. Others discovered that…
Episodes
- Success, Rewritten
41: Solo Ep. 9: The Burnout Signs I Mistook for Success
Emily shares the burnout signs she overlooked for years because they often looked like ambition, productivity, and success from the outside. She reflects on a…
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40: You Aren’t Bipolar, You Have Bipolar: Margaux Baumgarten on Identity, Motherhood, and Mental Health
What does it look like to build a full life while living with bipolar I, especially when the diagnosis comes at just 16 years old? Emily sits down with mental…
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39: Solo Ep. 8: Who Am I Without the Title?
Emily shares a recent five-minute talk she gave at the Emerging Women Leaders Speaker Blitz about identity, mental health, career, and what happens when the…
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38: From the Dodgers to Breathwork: Jamie Janko on Burnout, Belonging, and Choice
What happens when the career that once gave you purpose, identity, and belonging starts taking a toll on your body? Emily sits down with Jamie Janko, founder…
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37: Redefining Success After Burnout and Selling Your Business with Crystal Vilkaitis
What happens when the business you built successfully no longer feels like the life you want? Emily sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and former Crystal…
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36: Beyond the Bipolar Label: Breaking Self Stigma and Shame with Dr. Andrea Vassilev
What happens when the stigma surrounding bipolar becomes part of how you see yourself? Emily sits down with psychotherapist, author, and mental health advocate…
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35: Solo Ep. 7: The Most Expensive Business Mistake I’ve Made
Emily shares the most expensive business mistake she has made during her first ten months as an entrepreneur and what the experience taught her about choosing…
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34: Paul Gilmartin on Depression, Addiction, and Recovery
Paul Gilmartin spent years making people laugh on television and in comedy, but behind the scenes he was struggling with depression, addiction, shame, and the…
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33: When Success Costs Too Much: Michael Filosi on Selling, Stress, and Starting Over
Michael Filosi built a dental practice nobody wanted into one of the most desirable practices in his market. What started with possums in the walls, no…
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32: Solo Ep. 6: Say the Words: Breaking the Silence Around Suicide
Emily introduces Say the Words, a new event series beginning with a suicide symposium on September 24, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She shares how…
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31: Motherhood, Mental Health, and Ambition with Emily Guarnotta
Dr. Emily Guarnotta is a psychologist, mom of two, and cofounder of Phoenix Health who specializes in supporting families through infertility, pregnancy…
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30: Clear, Real, and Repeatable: Craig Smith on Connection, Career Pivots, and What Really Matters
Craig Smith is a professional speaker and live TV host who has spent more than 15 years learning what makes a message truly connect. In this episode of…
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29: Solo Ep. 5: Redefining Success Before You Reach a Breaking Point
Emily reflects on her experience speaking at the 2026 Pool Nation Women Summit and shares some of the most important lessons from her Success, Rewritten…
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28: Recovery Is Worth It: Jordan Kernen on Eating Disorders, Mental Health, and Asking for Help
Jordan Kernen is a teacher and mental health advocate who knows firsthand how difficult it can be to recognize when you need help, and how powerful life can…
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27: Finding Your People: Christine Burns on Childfree Life and Community
Christine Burns spent more than two decades building a corporate career before a layoff forced her to confront a difficult question: who was she without the…
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26: Betting on Yourself: How Ali Schwartz Left Corporate for Music
Ali Schwartz spent years building a successful corporate career while treating singing, songwriting, and dance as a side passion. Eventually, she realized the…
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25: Solo Ep. 4: Why Better Sleep Makes You More Effective
In this solo episode of Success, Rewritten, Emily shares why sleep has become one of the most important foundations of her mental health, productivity, and…
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24: Adapting Without Losing Yourself: Quint Boa on AI, Sobriety, and Success
Quint Boa has spent more than 25 years building a global video and animation production company through constant changes in technology, from VHS tapes and DVDs…
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23: Building More Than a Flower Shop: Mikel McGee on 414loral, Pricing Your Work, and Redefining Success
Mikel McGee did not set out to become a florist. Before 414loral became a beloved Milwaukee flower shop, before the bouquet bar, weddings, workshops, farmers…
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22: Solo Ep. 3: They Built Empires With Bipolar Disorder and ADHD
What do the founder of JetBlue, the co-founder of Kayak, the founder of Bonobos, and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles have in common? They have each spoken…
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21: The CIA Research Behind Headphones That Calm Your Brain | J Johnson Jr, High Frequency Highway
J Johnson Jr borrowed $100 from his mom at 14 to put his first app on the App Store. It hit #7 on paid entertainment apps. That instinct to spot the trend…
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20: Jay Laurie & Charlotte Maya: Surviving a Suicide Loss, and Learning to Live Again
Content note: this episode is an honest conversation about suicide loss. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide &…
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19: Solo Ep. 2: Suicide Literacy: What to Say, What to Ask, and Why Language Matters
Most of us have been touched by suicide in some way, either directly or through someone we know. But when someone we love is struggling, most of us don’t…
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18: Charlotte Maya: Surviving Suicide Loss and Learning to Love Again
Charlotte Maya was terrified she'd be ostracized by her community after her husband Sam died by suicide in 2007. Instead, being open about it drew people…
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17: Jay Laughrey on Losing His Brother to Suicide, Grief, and Rebuilding After Loss
Jay Laughrey has built Proteus Pools into a thriving pool business, but the road there was rocky and started with losing his brother and mentor, Jeff, to…
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16: Solo Ep. 1: The Habits That Protect My Mental Health as an Entrepreneur
The mental health advice entrepreneurs don't want to hear is that working less can actually make you more effective in your life and business. I can prove it…
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15: Gabe Howard: Why Mental Illness Isn't Something You Get Over
Subscribe to the newsletter at Success, Rewritten for more conversations like this one. The language around mental illness is completely wrong. Gabe Howard, a…
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14: Mignon François, The Teenage Mother Who Risked Her Last $5 to Build a $10M Empire
Can you turn $5 into $10 million? Mignon bet the last $5 she had for dinner to build a bakery business that has sold over five million cupcakes and crossed $10…
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13: Amy Morin: The Therapist Who Wrote the List That Helped 50 Million People
For deeper reflections on work, resilience, and redefining the way we live, subscribe to the Success, Rewritten newsletter. Mental health and mental strength…
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12: Alex P. Taylor Shares What He Learned About Media & Entrepreneurship
Pre-Order Totally Nachrageous here. If you're sitting on a creative idea waiting for permission, this episode is about the person who stopped waiting. Today’s…
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11: Ramon Ray on Getting Fired, Selling Businesses & The Celebrity CEO Framework
If this conversation gave you a clearer way to think about your next move, you’ll find more episodes and insights at Success, Rewritten. It’s all there to help…
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10: The Phone Call That Made Jay Baer Quit His Job The Next Day
Explore SuccessRewrittenShow.com and Jay's top locations: tequilareport.com and jaybaer.com When Jay Baer was 30, his best friend called to say he had brain…
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09: Marketing Mistakes, Customer Avatars & Hustle Culture | Zanade Mann
If this helped you think more clearly about what you’re building and who it’s for, there’s more waiting for you at Success, Rewritten. The same drive that made…
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08: Why We Need to End the Mental Health Stigma | Dr. Ricardo Anderson
End stigma together, one story at a time, with The WISE Approach. How long can you run away from trauma before it catches up to you? Dr. Ricardo Anderson was a…
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07: Xerxes Nabong on What His Dad's Death Rewrote
If you’re thinking more about what’s really important in life, you can get the newsletter at Success, Rewritten. What if success isn't about retiring someday…
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06: Why A Layoff Can Be Your Greatest Opportunity | Jenny Dempsey
If you’re in the middle of your own shift, get the newsletter at Success, Rewritten. What happens when the person who taught you to work hard is the one who…
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05: What to Say to Someone Grieving | Shelby Forsythia
Order Of Course, I’m Here Right Now, your compassionate, practical guide to comforting someone who’s grieving. You don’t need better intentions to support…
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04: How to Face the Challenges of Entrepreneurship | Cate Luzio
What if the hardest part of success is not starting, but continuing? Today’s guest, Cate Luzio, is the Founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional…
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03: The Secret to Become a MAGNETIC & UNSHAKABLE Speaker | Lynn Smith
Explore more conversations like this and dive deeper into the work at Success, Rewritten. Why do smart, capable people still struggle to communicate clearly…
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02: The Best Way to Build & Scale a Proftable Franchise | Jami Stigliano
Find a nearby class and get two weeks of unlimited DivaDance classes for $59! What if the thing you started for fun after work turned into a national business?…
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01: How My Bipolar Diagnosis Reframed Success
If you’re ready to redefine success in a way that supports both achievement and well-being, subscribe to my YouTube channel, follow me on Instagram, and join…