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  Welcome to Magic in the Mess—where we ditch the highlight reel and get real about what it actually takes to build a business and a life that feels as good as it looks.

  Hosted by business strategist and Harmony Hustler, Danielle Mckinley, this podcast is for people who are in the thick of it—scaling, stumbling, pivoting, and figuring it out as they go. Because let’s be real: success is never as tidy as it seems.

  Each week, we break down the messy middle: the mindset blocks, the money moves, the systems that save your sanity—and how to turn setbacks into strategies. Whether you’re feeling stuck, second guessing yourself, or just need a hype session to keep pushing forward, you’ll leave each episode with clarity, confidence, and a game plan.

  Because the magic? It’s not in waiting for the perfect moment. It’s in making moves—even in the mess.

  
  

Tracy Matthews, a creativity, branding, and reinvention expert, joins Hot Girl School to talk about navigating major life and career shifts. From building multiple seven-figure businesses to bouncing back after losing it all, Tracy shares her biggest lessons on resilience, self-discovery, and knowing when it's time for reinvention. Whether you’re feeling stuck, uncertain about your next step, or craving a new direction, this episode will give you the tools and mindset shifts to embrace transformation with confidence.

Diana Nguyen, founder of Madison Saville, joins Hot Girl School to share her inspiring journey from the finance world to launching an empowering fashion brand. Diana opens up about taking risks, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how her blazers symbolize confidence and strength for women everywhere. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a career or life path that no longer serves you, this episode will give you the courage and insights to pivot into something that truly aligns with your values and passion.

Often, we set goals and move right on to the next thing without pausing to acknowledge how far we’ve come. But celebration is more than a moment of joy—it’s a powerful source of confidence and momentum.As we’re just a few months into the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and how to make celebration a regular part of our lives.Welcome to The Hot Girl School! The podcast where we redefine confidence and go way beyond the reflection you see in the mirror.We're your hosts Lauren and Danielle, here to empower you to embrace your inner radiance because confidence is so much more than looks. Our goal is to help you become your best self.Whether you're strutting into an event or conquering the boardroom, join us as we explore topics like self love, inner strength and owning your unique journey to confidence.So, grab your favorite drinkie and turn up the volume because you're about to unleash your true potential.Why Celebrating Success Matters1. Builds confidence and reminds you of your growth2. Helps shift your mindset to one of gratitude and abundance3. Keeps motivation high for long-term goalsThis is a form a reflection, it's a dopamine hit and it's a mini milestone to recognize yourself for not giving up when things were hard.Think about how good it feels to constantly be crossing things off your to do list. You can hear in our voices how satisfying we find it! That's a gateway into the next step of celebrating your wins. No one else is going to acknowledge you so you might as well acknowledge yourself!This is a form of self love, being your own best friend and your own coach!How to Celebrate Your Wins1. Reflect on accomplishments at the end of the week/month2. Share your success with friends, family, or on social media3. Reward yourself with experiences, not just material things4. Create a celebration ritual—whether it’s journaling, dancing, or treating yourself to something special5. Make your phone background a reminder to celebrate or your manifestationsRemember, when you get on social media don't let other people's wins minimize your win. We are all on a different path and a different timeline so stand proud in your win because it means something to you!If you enjoyed this video, remember to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more inspiring content, and hit the bell icon for new episodes every Tuesday!Let's Connect:📸 Follow us on Instagram: @thehotgirlschool 🔥 Follow us on TikTok: @thehotgirlschool 🎶 Follow us on Spotify: @thehotgirlschool 🟥 Follow us on YouTube: @thehotgirlschool TALK TO US! We want to hear from you! Send us direct messages or email us with topics on what you would like to hear about.💌 thehotgirlschool@gmail.comThank You for Watching!

It all stems from childhood. You can have it all but still feel unfulfilled. One day, it's all going to come crashing down. Learn the tried and true signs of perfectionism and people pleasing, how they bleed together & how to overcome them.We are excited to introduce Allie Brooke, a veteran educator, podcast host, and certified Emotional Intelligence Coach. She empowers women to overcome the challenges of anxiety & build a resilient mindset.What's the difference between Perfectionism & People Pleasing?Perfectionism is the desire to be perfect at everything while People Pleasing is the desire to be perfect within your relationships.Signs of Perfectionism: you take yourself too seriously, you are your own worst critic, you must be 5 steps ahead, this is your way to control things you can't otherwise control and over prepared, you are your own worst enemy. You perceive your perfectionism as value. Your mask never comes off, you have to put on an act for people. You have a strong fear of failure or making mistakes. A big one is perfectionists become defensive. You hate asking for help but it makes you feel weak.Signs of People Pleasing: available to others at any time, you are a yes person, you want to be perfect within your relationships. You are worried about what other's think of you and external validation is how you determine your worth. You have to learn how to say no!These two independently of each other or when they blend together are extremely limiting to you reaching your full authentic self.Why are people proud to call themselves a perfectionist? the thought of being perfect is the high regard. From childhood, we are praised for being the perfect student, friend, son, daughter and as we move into adulthood, the perfect employee. We see how others are ridiculed for failing a test or not playing sports well so we try to remain perfect in order to avoid the gossip.Through what we are taught, we forget to get to know ourselves.Bottom line, it's so important to know who you are, what your values are, what do you stand for and have fun while getting to know yourself. EXERCISE: How do you get to know yourself?Go on a first date with yourself.In a journal, ask yourself what you want. Start with surface level questions. Make it easy and simple.With time and continuation, the questions will naturally get deeper.You are learning how to talk to yourself while getting to know yourself.When you find yourself IN THE MOMENT of shaming yourself and freaking out for making a mistake, stop, take a moment and think about how dire the mistake is. Give yourself grace and regulate. Learn how to talk yourself down and out of the situation. You can be your own best friend, coach and confidant.When it comes to people pleasing, people care about themselves more than they care about you. Your ability to say No impacts them in a way that they are left hanging, but that's not your problem. Because when someone truly cares about you, they are happy to support and wait for you until its convenient for both of you.Remember setting boundaries as a people pleaser is where the structure of putting yourself first steps in. You are honoring yourself and you can still support others by calling, sending a card, etc. Being a flake by committing up front then canceling last minute is not a great friendship and will ruin your reputation. You are teaching people how to treat you so make sure it's clear. The clarity comes from understanding what you want.COUPON CODE to WORK WITH Allie Brooke | The Growth Mindset GalThe Growth METHOD. Membership Community 50% your first month's subscriptionMindset Coaching Programs: 50% off program (1,3,6 months)Code: growthmindsetgal @thegrowthmindsetgal Let's Connect:📸 Follow us on Instagram: @thehotgirlschool 🔥 Follow us on TikTok: @thehotgirlschool 🟥 Follow us on YouTube: @thehotgirlschool TALK TO US! email us with topics💌 thehotgirlschool@gmail.comThank You for Watching!

Have you ever put on an outfit and wondered is this classy or slutty? Today we are going to do a side by side comparison about the differences between a classy woman and what is perceived to be a slutty woman. We are well aware that this is a very subjective topic so be sure to take it with a grain of salt.Welcome to The Hot Girl School! The podcast where we redefine confidence and go way beyond the reflection you see in the mirror.We're your hosts Lauren and Danielle, here to empower you to embrace your inner radiance because confidence is so much more than looks. Our goal is to help you become your best self.Whether you're strutting into an event or conquering the boardroom, join us as we explore topics like self love, inner strength and owning your unique journey to confidence.So, grab your favorite drinkie and turn up the volume because you're about to unleash your true potential.So, we ALL know that sometimes you just want to put on something hot and slutty and you want to be stared at. Because it feels good.What we're talking about is the vibe and reason behind dressing a certain way.Let's look at the details:Classy: refers to someone who embodies elegance, sophistication, and refined taste in their appearance, behavior, and demeanor. It often implies confidence, modesty, and a polished approach to style and interaction.Slutty: "Slutty" is a judgmental and often pejorative term used to describe someone who is perceived to dress or behave in a provocative, overtly sexual, or attention-seeking manner. It often reflects societal stereotypes and double standards regarding sexuality and style.Each of these archetypes relates to confidence and the bottom line is VALIDATION.Cities like Miami, Vegas, Scottsdale, possibly New Orleans, you for it. Nothing is too much or too little!To drill down, we want you to start thinking about your vibe.What does that look like?It's asking yourself why you are dressing this way. Think about how you want to feel when you walk in. Do you want to be stared at because you have a lot of skin showing or do you want to be stared at for your elegance and beauty?The look you go for is what initially calls in all of the eyes staring at you.How do we change the so called slutty look into elegance?1. Less skin is more. You can wear a skin tight outfit but still be completely covered and be extremely sexy. Your silhouette is what's being showcased.2. Choose an outfit that makes you feel like a GD supermodel. By choosing an outfit that makes you feel like a queen, you will naturally walk in feeling confident AF.3. Consider the classy vs slutty vibe IN the outfit you choose to wearChanging your vibe all starts with working on yourself!If you enjoyed this video, remember to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more inspiring content, and hit the bell icon for new episodes every Tuesday!Let's Connect:📸 Follow us on Instagram: @thehotgirlschool 🔥 Follow us on TikTok: @thehotgirlschool 🎶 Follow us on Spotify: @thehotgirlschool 🟥 Follow us on YouTube: @thehotgirlschool TALK TO US! We want to hear from you! Send us direct messages or email us with topics on what you would like to hear about.💌 thehotgirlschool@gmail.comThank You for Watching!

Learn how to rewire you relationship with food! Laura Conley is known as the FUN weight loss coach because she encourages self love not restriction. She created the Yummy Mummy Weight Loss Method and she is going to teach you how to lose weight for the last time! Welcome to The Hot Girl School! The podcast where we redefine confidence and go way beyond the reflection you see in the mirror.We're your hosts Lauren and Danielle, here to empower you to embrace your inner radiance because confidence is so much more than looks. Our goal is to help you become your best self.She started the work on herself, digging deep and pulling philosophies in from other areas such as yoga, meditation and psychology.Hunger Hormone Balance + Fun + Self Love is the combination to change the game! Hint: To balance your hunger hormone, start by removing sugar and flour.Laura's #1: Ask yourself first! What do you want to do at the girls dinner? What do you want your relationship to be with food? What serves you in the moment, tomorrow, and in 5 years?So let's talk tangibles.We do 2 things to ourselves when we eat that cupcake:1. Either bury your head in the sand.OR2. Beat yourself up mentallyHow do we overcome these?Laura teaches you how to deal with these moments and to still love yourself. Nobody is perfect. When you are in the moment and catch yourself giving yourself a guilt trip, choose to love yourself anyway because it's one small mistake. After the fact, if you don't feel good, remember the feeling and when the opportunity presents itself again, call in the previous feeling to remind you that you don't actually feel good after eating the cupcake.Another big question we all have is, what do we eat when we travel? We know that we don't have control over what and how restaurants put in their food and we won't be doing the cooking. So what's the solution?First and foremost, if it's a once in a lifetime trip, INDULGE! It's a week or two and know that if you truly eat every single thing you want along the way, you will ultimately ruin your vacation because you don't feel well. Vacation isn't an excuse to eat more. It's the allowance to try new foods but still eat amounts that align with your weight goals.Second, If you have a rule at home, keep that rule for majority of your time traveling. If you cut out sugar and flour, do your best to stay away from those items while traveling. Again, it's a challenge because we don't know everything that's in the food at restaurants, but it's something you can be mindful of.Questions to ask yourself when you are using food as the solution:What does food provide you that you aren't filled with?What is food giving me and how can I give that myself that gives me the result I want in a different way?Laura wants to help mom's because of how she wanted to show up for her own daughter and because that is her WHY, her coaching has changed family dynamics for her clients.She used to feel like a black cloud would follow her around because she ate poorly which in turn felt ashamed which caused her to snap at her friends which then made her eat more bad food. The result: a toxic cycle.Do you feel like this?The way you feel about yourself trickles into everything. The activities with your kids, intimacy with your significant other, what you say yes or no to. The confidence comes from how you feel and you're in charge of what you put into your body AND how you treat yourself.NINJA TIP: Ask yourself "What do I want?". It's ok if you can't answer the question and see what pops up.Reach out to Laura Conley!YouTube: @lauraconley2074 Instagram: @lauraconleycoachingWebsite: www.lauraconley.com New episodes every Tuesday!Let's Connect:📸 Follow us on Instagram: @thehotgirlschool 🔥 Follow us on TikTok: @thehotgirlschool 🎶 Follow us on Spotify: @thehotgirlschool 🟥 Follow us on YouTube: @thehotgirlschool TALK TO US! We want to hear from you! 💌 thehotgirlschool@gmail.com

Every person has their own opinion on this heated topic. Do you stay in touch with an ex? Is it wrong to be friends with an ex? Do you speak to or check on your ex? Are you curious or jealous of your partner's ex? Some say they are an ex for a reason, but an ex could also be the one that got away. Let's have a discussion around the do's and don't's of staying in touch with an ex. Welcome to The Hot Girl School! The podcast where we redefine confidence and go way beyond the reflection you see in the mirror. We're your hosts Lauren and Danielle, here to empower you to embrace your inner radiance because confidence is so much more than looks. Our goal is to help you become your best self. Whether you're strutting into an event or conquering the boardroom, join us as we explore topics like self love, inner strength and owning your unique journey to confidence. So, grab your favorite drinkie and turn up the volume because you're about to unleash your true potential. WE ALL HAVE A PAST. When you're single, you keep the exes on the back burner in case it doesn't work out or just for your ego's sake to know they haven't moved on. Which quite frankly, is very unhealthy. Now if you are in a relationship but still staying in touch with an ex, ask yourself, "how much do I value this current relationship?". By staying in touch we mean checking social profiles, sending Happy Birthday texts, finding random reasons to strike up a conversation. Then examine your current relationship for what is missing and why you are reaching out to your ex. We all know that a break up requires breaking up with the family and possibly the friend group, so is it ok to stay in touch with your ex's family? We say yes. The caveat is that it's truly to stay in touch with the family and NOT a way to secretly get to the ex. If you are hanging around or reaching out in hopes to have some insight dropped about your ex's life that is the wrong reason. Cutting ties with the ex's family to ensure your current relationship stays in the safe zone would be a smart idea right about now. There are different levels of ex's. Someone who was around for 1-3 months. Someone was you were very in love with. And everything in between. TAKEAWAYS: You know how you feel about your ex. Your actions will follow suit. The truth always comes out. If you aren't happy in your current relationship then your ex will look real good. If you have no feeling for your ex then perhaps a small encounter means nothing. ONLY YOU KNOW. How you know you're in the right relationship: Open communication about ex's is safe. It doesn't need to be word vomit about an ex, but it can be a teaching tool so your current person knows how to treat you and why things they do upset you. An ex can shape the way you approach your new relationship. Set boundaries. Self aware. Practice how to communicate. Work on yourself to show up as your best. If the person you're dating doesn't mirror your healthy habits, ditch em! If you enjoyed this video, remember to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more inspiring content, and hit the bell icon for new episodes every Tuesday! Let's Connect: 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @thehotgirlschool 🔥 Follow us on TikTok: @thehotgirlschool 🎶 Follow us on Spotify: @thehotgirlschool 🟥 Follow us on YouTube: @thehotgirlschool TALK TO US! We want to hear from you! Send us direct messages or email us with topics on what you would like to hear about. 💌 thehotgirlschool@gmail.com Thank You for Watching!