The Stella Rae Podcast

In this week's episode, I'm sharing some hilarious NYC summer storytimes, dating observations, and the biggest mindset shifts that have been helping me become more confident and stop people-pleasing. We talk about creating your own reality, having higher standards, protecting your energy, confidence, boundaries, dating, friendships, and why you don't need to overextend yourself for peo...

Summer is the time of year when it's easiest to fall off...your routine, your goals, your gym schedule, all of it. But what if balance didn't mean choosing between being disciplined and actually living your life? In today's episode, I'm talking about how I find that sweet spot, why I quit my nannying job to fully lock in on my own business, my biggest regrets from my early 20s and...

00:00 Why "just rest" isn't helpful advice for high-achievers 02:18 Why traditional rest feels stressful for Type-A personalities 04:32 Finding what actually recharges you 06:54 You can't give 100% to every area of your life 08:03 Planning ahead to avoid burnout and enjoy your social life 09:16 Why sleep changed everything for me 10:07 Summer mindset shifts: discipline vs. making...

SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes every Tuesday!! Welcome & welcome back!! In today's episode, we're talking about what to do when you feel lost, directionless, and unsure of what you want from life. A lot of advice assumes you already have a goal and just need motivation—but what if you don't even know where to begin? I'm sharing what helped me move from feeling stuck, isolated, a...

We’re officially halfway through 2026 and this is your reminder that there is still SO much time to become the person you want to be 🤍 In this episode of the Stella Rae Podcast, I’m sharing my recent realization about time passing, entering my late 20s, and why June + summer can either become your biggest distraction or your biggest opportunity. We talk about how to lock in for the next 6 months,...

Welcome back yall!! In today’s episode of the pod, we’re talking about the REAL process of locking in, leveling up, and becoming your ideal self this summer. I’m breaking down the mindset shifts, habits, routines, and uncomfortable truths that helped me finally stop self-sabotaging and start feeling aligned, disciplined, confident, and motivated in my everyday life. We get into:✨how to stop letti...

welcome back yall!! in this episode, i’m talking about choosing to be child-free, the pressure to get married in your late 20s, and the reality behind dating, relationships, and societal expectations for women. we get into: why i’m leaning toward not having kids tbh the truth about “biological clock” pressure marriage, dating, and red flags no one talks about narcissistic patterns in relationships...

welcome back to the podcast!! in this episode, we’re talking about beauty, discipline, confidence, perfectionism, and why how you show up for yourself matters more than people want to admit.after posting a tiktok about why i think it’s important to look cute every day, someone commented that we should “decenter aesthetics”.tbh yes beauty culture can be exhausting, but there’s also a huge differenc...

Welcome back yall!! What if the key to becoming your best self… is being more self-focused? In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between identity vs reputation, and why constantly seeking validation or following the “expected” life path is holding you back from your next level. We talk about self-worth, relationships, societal pressure (marriage, timelines, etc.), and why doing what y...

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Hey yall, and welcome back!! It’s 2026, and we are officially doneee treating our “weaknesses” like flaws. In this episode, I’m breaking down how your insecurities, fears, and obstacles are actually the gateway to your next level...if you know how to work with them instead of against them. I share practical ways to reframe challenges, take action when things feel uncomfortable, and turn everyday m...

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Hey yall! In this episode of the Stella Rae Podcast, I’m sitting down with Scarlett Leung, the co-founder of Pretty Tasty Tea, the viral collagen iced tea brand now in CVS, Target, Sprouts, and thousands of stores nationwide. Scarlett shares her real story of going from Deloitte and corporate fashion to launching startups in fertility, wellness, and now functional beverages. We talk about burnout,...

Everyone keeps saying 2026 is the new 2016, and instead of romanticizing the past, I wanted to talk about how we can actually use the last decade to create the best era of our lives moving forward. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest lesson I’ve learned since 2016: taking action beats overthinking every single time. We’re talking about confidence, discipline, people-pleasing, self-trust...

Hey yall, welcome back!! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Amy Vaughan, CEO of Together Digital, a powerful community of women in marketing, tech, and leadership who believe in real connection over surface-level networking. Amy has built her career through bold pivots, resilience, and community, and in this conversation she breaks down what it actually takes to rebuild confidence, navigate...

Hey yall, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! In this first episode of 2026, I’m talking all about how to actually reset for the new year without feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or behind. New Year’s resolutions can bring motivation, but they can also bring stress, pressure, and perfectionism, especially if you feel like you “should’ve done more” last year. In this episode, I share my approach to setting goals in 20...

Hey yall!! This is the final podcast episode of 2025, and I wanted to end the year on a real, grounded, locked-in note...not toxic positivity, not victim mentality, just honesty. In this episode, I talk about what it actually means to end the year strong, how I’m shifting into a locked-in baddie mindset for 2026, and why feeling stuck, unmotivated, or off-track isn’t random, it’s usually a sign yo...

I’m finally back after a little hiatus!! and tbhh, this episode is all about the mindset shift that helped me step back into my main character era in 2025. This year challenged me, isolated me, rebuilt me, and honestly pushed me into a whole new level of confidence and alignment. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact shifts that helped me lock back in:✨ Rewiring my mindset✨ Using my ambition +...

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Check out Hello Fresh!! https://www.filify.co/SHBn0 use my code HF-0449 for up to 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life!!hey yall! in this week’s episode, i’m talking about why you keep falling off your goals and how to actually create lasting change. i break down the real reason discipline doesn’t work when you don’t have a deeper why behind it, plus how to reconnect with your purpose, stay...