The Lipstick Alchemists

Have you ever reached a goal you worked incredibly hard for…only to immediately start thinking about the next one? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many ambitious women spend their lives chasing achievement, believing confidence will finally arrive after the next promotion, the next milestone, the next accomplishment. But what if confidence isn’t built at the finish line? In this epis...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances…it’s the size of the dream you’ve allowed yourself to believe is possible? In this episode, we’re talking about a different kind of journaling—writing about the life you desire as though it’s already yours. Not because pretending makes it happen, but because your mind has to become familiar with a new possibility before you’re wil...

Everyone talks about journaling your dream life. But what if you can’t even picture it? What if the life you truly want feels so far away that writing it down seems impossible? In this episode, we’re sharing the often-missed step that comes before dreaming big. Before vision boards. Before manifestation. Before creating your future self. You have to understand the beliefs that are shaping your cur...

What is your money actually saying about your life… your identity… and your purpose? In this deeply personal episode, we explore the emotional connection between money, self-worth, scarcity, and the lives we truly want to live. From spending habits and shame around money to investing in dreams that feel terrifying but aligned, we unpack how money often mirrors what we value most — and what may be...

In this episode of The Lipstick Alchemists, we dive into identity shifts, how limiting beliefs show up when you feel called into a new version of yourself, and how parts of you still cling to the old you. Your identity is shaped by what you value, what you believe to be true, and the stories you tell yourself about who you are. But so often, life is simply happening to us that we never stop to int...

What happens when you stop ignoring your gut… and actually listen to it? In this episode of The Lipstick Alchemist, we sit down with Kelly Kussman to talk about the real journey behind building a business—from corporate life to creating a fast-growing brand rooted in purpose.  But this isn’t just a “success story.”  This conversation is raw, honest, and packed with moments that will hit you whethe...

 In this milestone episode of The Lipstick Alchemists, we welcome our very first guest interview—and it’s a powerful one. We sit down with Kelly Kussman, founder of Cayla Gray, to talk about the winding road from corporate success to soulful entrepreneurship. Kelly shares how a life-changing season of grief, healing, and self-discovery led her to create a fragrance brand rooted in transparency, me...

You didn’t choose your money mindset—you inherited it. In this episode, we unpack how subconscious beliefs formed in childhood quietly shape your financial decisions today… and how the very beliefs that once kept you safe may now be keeping you stuck. Through personal stories, we explore the hidden narratives around money, success, and motherhood—and how rewriting those beliefs can unlock a more a...

What if the way you think about money is the exact thing holding you back from the life you actually want? In this episode of The Lipstick Alchemist, we’re diving into the real reason so many people feel stuck financially—and it’s not what you think. From hyper-vigilant savers to carefree spenders, we break down the most common money mindsets, where they come from, and how they quietly shape your...

Are you setting bold goals—or quietly playing it safe? In this episode of The Lipstick Alchemists , Andrea and Stevi get real about goal-setting, self-evaluation, and what it looks like to actually commit instead of repeating the same cycle (yes… losing the same 10 pounds again). Andrea shares a powerful personal story that sets the stage: juggling life, responsibilities, and expectations—while sl...

In this episode of The Lipstick Alchemists, Stevi and Andrea open up about the moment they felt the pull to create this podcast—and why ignoring it was no longer an option. With careers established, boxes checked, and life “working,” they found themselves at 40 and 45 asking deeper questions about purpose, joy, and what’s next. They share the real, unfiltered truth about growth: the more you overc...

Who you choose to socialize with matters more than you think. In this episode, Stevi & Andrea dive into how the people around you influence your growth, mindset, and direction.  From follow-up and accountability to alignment and energy, this conversation explores whether your circle is truly pushing you forward—or quietly holding you back. If you’ve ever questioned your relationships, felt stu...

This is the beginning of something powerful. In this first episode of The Lipstick Alchemists Podcast , hosts Andrea and Stevi invite you behind the lipstick for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to stop playing it safe and start living in full alignment. Created for ambitious women who know they’re meant for more, this podcast is for the brave ones—the women ready to step...

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