What It Really Takes to Be an "Overnight Success" with Stephanie Melodia

Ever wonder what it really takes to become an “overnight success”? In this candid conversation with Stephanie Melodia, we unpack the truth behind the myth — from the years of work no one sees, to the role of money, luck, and confidence in building a thriving business. Steph shares her personal journey, powerful money mindset shifts, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up, even when the results aren’t instant.We share:Why “overnight success” is a misleading myth (and what’s actually behind it)The role money plays in creating freedom and opportunitiesHow luck really works — and how to stack the odds in your favourBuilding lasting confidence through action and evidenceThe hidden long game behind public speaking and big opportunitiesPractical tips for women to shift from scarcity to abundance with moneyRESOURCES MENTIONED → GTM Essentials Course: https://selinaho.com/gtm-essentials→ Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki→ The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel→ The Curve https://thecurveplatform.com/ → Female Invest https://www.femaleinvest.com/ → Vestpod https://www.vestpod.com/ LET’S CONNECT→ Newsletter: https://ceo-confessions.beehiiv.com  → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinaho  → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selinajho   → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selinajho_ CONNECT WITH STEPH→ Podcast: Strategy & Tragedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltJMUZ7C5_A&list=PLlV8JoK2z-iiFOW5Gw-FISA6rvBdR853z → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker START YOUR BUSINESS→ Start a business with the free Build a Sustaining Business program: https://selinaho.com/basb→ Define your version of success and build a blueprint to achieve it inside the free Your Success Roadmap: https://selinaho.com/roadmapSCALE YOUR BUSINESS→ Free GTM Essentials Course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxqvwU4q36bTLn_CVAaeyHPd2bjxIEz_ → Secure Your Winning GTM Strategy: https://selinaho.com/consultingTIMESTAMPS00:00 Podcast Intro02:11 Free Course GTM Essentials03:34 Welcome Stephanie04:16 Defining Success05:52 Early Money Memories08:58 First Job Struggles 13:28 Money Mindset28:47 The Power of Compound Interest30:48 Creativity Meets Market Need32:23 Building Her First Business33:10 The Unexpected Career Shift33:56 The Role of Luck in Success34:34 Effort vs. Talent35:03 Hacking Luck and Taking Risks37:14 The Reality Behind Success Stories37:41 The Behind-The-Scenes of Public Speaking39:22 First Public Speaking Experience41:17 The Business of Public Speaking42:28 Taking Risks for Opportunities46:22 The Long Road to a Keynote48:59 Managing Expectations49:39 Building Resilience52:19 The Importance of Consistency01:03:26 LinkedIn Strategies01:07:57 Final Thoughts and Advice

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