If you’ve ever grown so fast you barely recognized yourself… this one is for you.

In this conversation with Leila Hormozi, we go behind the curtain of rapid business growth — beyond revenue, beyond strategy — and into identity.

We talk about criticism, visibility, filtering yourself to avoid judgment, and what really happens when your business grows faster than your comfort zone.

From the outside, explosive growth can look like a highlight reel. From the inside? It can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and even painful.

Leila shares why “the more you want to grow, the more you’re going to be in pain” — not because growth is bad, but because it demands an identity shift.

If you’re a 7-figure founder scaling higher… Hiring leaders for the first time… Outgrowing your old systems… Or white-knuckling your next level…

You’re not broken. You’re evolving.

This episode is your permission slip to embrace the stretch — and lead with honesty along the way.

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[00:01] How to stop trying to “prove yourself” to the internet

[00:05] Why hyper-growth feels like pain—and what 2025 taught her about “unfamiliar territory”

[00:10] The moment health forced leadership evolution

[00:15] How “dangerously confident” content gets made when life is falling apart

[00:20] The self-care boundary that actually scales a company

[00:28] Her non-negotiable morning routine

[00:35] The leadership book she had to write

[00:49] Flash-fire leadership: building a culture where people tell you the hard truth (and how to reward honesty)

Listen to Related Episodes:

• Building a Wildly Successful Business (and how to show up when it’s hard) with Leila Hormozi
• How You Can Develop the BEST Traits in Leadership
• Growing in Life + Business: What I'm Learning in the Messy Middle

Connect With Leila Hormozi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilahormozi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leila.naghshineh

Website: https://www.acquisition.com/

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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode621

Are you making great money… but still not building real wealth? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I chat with Kaitlyn Carlson, former Wall Street wealth manager and founder of Theory Planning Partners, who helps 7-figure female entrepreneurs build financial legacies—not just businesses.

This isn’t your typical finance convo. We’re breaking down:

✨ Why high income doesn’t equal financial freedom

✨ Mindset blocks that keep you stuck, even at 7 figures

✨ How childhood money dynamics impact your business

✨ Why you need a wealth team, not just a bookkeeper

Kaitlyn shares practical strategies and powerful shifts to help you move from hustle to legacy—and finally keep more of what you earn.

Whether you’re making $500K or $5M, this conversation will help you rethink how you lead, earn, and build a future on your terms.

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[03:44] Why most 7-figure entrepreneurs focus on income but ignore long-term wealth

[08:19] The financial wake-up call that led Kaitlyn to serve female founders

[11:11] How childhood experiences shape your financial mindset

[16:05] The key differences between an income strategy and a wealth strategy

[23:45] Why building wealth requires a team (and not just a bookkeeper!)

[29:32] How to evaluate if your business is scalable, sellable, or sustainable

[37:51] The mental shift that changes everything: from “I have enough” to “I’m enough”

Listen to Related Episodes:

• Tax Secrets Every Entrepreneur Should Know with Karlton Dennis
• 8 Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Relationship with Money
• Wealth Building Strategies: How to Budget, Invest, and Raise Your Prices

Connect With Kaitlyn Carlson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoryplanningpartners

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090129347132

Website: https://theoryplanning.com/

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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode620

In this episode, I share one of the most transformative moments of my life: watching my mom relearn how to walk after aggressive cancer treatments. It was humbling, heartbreaking, and taught me a core truth—if you don’t believe in yourself, nothing else matters.

Even with the support of loved ones, if you lack belief in your vision, your goals, or your ability to make it happen… your dreams will stall.

So what does belief really look like in business? It’s not about pretending everything’s fine or reciting affirmations in the mirror. It’s about choosing to lead with intention, not insecurity. It’s about seeing your future self clearly and making daily decisions that align with her.

This isn’t just mindset fluff—it’s a roadmap for making belief your business strategy.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, afraid, or like your “baby steps” aren’t working fast enough… this episode will remind you that every small, imperfect action counts. And belief? That’s the first one.

Let’s take that step—together.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:00] Why discomfort is the price of change (and what baby steps really teach us)

[01:45] The emotional moment watching my mom relearn how to walk—and what it taught me about belief

[02:38] Hard truth: If you don’t believe in you, your dreams won’t work

[03:39] The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to grow: consulting their past

[04:33] A guided exercise to envision your future self and reverse engineer their habits

[06:10] How small decisions (like online grocery delivery!) reflect your identity as a future CEO

[08:02] Why you must act like your future self today—not once you “arrive”

Listen to Related Episodes:

• How to Become Your Own Advocate and Get What You Want With Heather Hansen
• How to Gain Unshakable Confidence Through Clarity ft. Erin Weed

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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode619