#TBH: Your 30s Are Better Than Your 20s

#TBH: Your 30s Are Better Than Your 20s

Your 30s might actually be the best decade yet... and we're making the case for it. Ariana Sullivan is back for another Bestie Hotline, and this week's questions did not disappoint. From outgrowing friendships to accidentally liking someone's Instagram from 2019, we're giving our completely unfiltered takes on the situations every woman secretly overthinks. We dive into why protecting your peace isn't selfish, what it really means to build your village, why your ex getting engaged can still sting even when you don't want them back, and whether wanting your glow up to prove people wrong is actually toxic. Expect plenty of laughs, sister advice, a few hot takes, and the reminder that your life isn't falling apart... you're probably just growing into a version of yourself that no longer fits your old life. In this episode we cover: • How to know when you've outgrown friendships • Why your 30s are better than your 20s • Building a village without burning yourself out • Why your ex moving on still hurts (and why that's normal) • What to do after the accidental Instagram like from years ago • Whether your glow up is really for you... or to prove people wrong   #TBH: Protect Your Peace, Not People's Feelings Because sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is stop watering relationships you've already outgrown.   Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 ⁠https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco⁠ [https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco] 👉⁠ https://instagram.com/therealherpod⁠ [https://instagram.com/therealherpod]   Don't forget to give our amazing bestie a follow too!  👉https://www.instagram.com/arianasullivan_/ [https://www.instagram.com/arianasullivan_/] Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉 ⁠Join the Inner Circle [https://app.flodesk.com/form/69925a10baefbaf8795580de] ⁠ [https://app.flodesk.com/form/69925a10baefbaf8795580de] Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more bad ass women who need to join the internet's favorite girl's room! <3

I Sold My First Business at 30. Here's What It Really Taught Me.

For the last three years, I've poured everything into building my first business. I started it at 27 with no clue what I was doing, learned how to navigate fear, landed my first client, scaled it into a six figure business, and this week... I officially sold it. But this episode isn't really about real estate. It's about what happens when you bet on yourself before you feel ready. We're talking about building confidence through action, why your first dream doesn't have to be your forever dream, how to know when it's time to pivot, and the lessons that came from building something that ultimately prepared me for something even bigger. If you've ever felt stuck in a career, questioned whether you're capable of starting something new, or wondered if you're allowed to change your mind after working so hard for something, this episode is for you. In this episode we talk about: • How I started my first business with zero experience • The biggest mindset shifts that changed my life • What it really feels like to build and sell a business • Why confidence is earned, not found • Knowing when it's time to walk away from something that's no longer aligned • Why your first chapter doesn't have to be your final destination Remember bestie, becoming HER isn't about getting everything perfect. It's about having the courage to take the next step before you know exactly how it'll all work out. If this episode inspired you, be sure to follow The RealHER Podcast, leave a review, and send it to a friend who's ready for her next chapter. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram:👉 ⁠https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco⁠ [https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco] 👉⁠ https://instagram.com/therealherpod⁠ [https://instagram.com/therealherpod]   Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉 ⁠Join the Inner Circle⁠ [https://app.flodesk.com/form/69925a10baefbaf8795580de] Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more bad ass women who need to join the internet's favorite girl's room! <3

From Corporate Burnout to Building a Life You Actually Love

What happens when the career you've spent years building suddenly disappears? This week I'm sitting down with my friend Alissa Winkler for one of my favorite conversations yet. We talk about leaving corporate life behind, starting over in a brand new city, building a business from scratch, navigating rejection, finding confidence when you don't feel ready, and creating a life that actually fits who you are. Alissa shares the reality of becoming a real estate agent during one of the most competitive markets, why cold calling nearly made her quit, how community completely changed her business, and what it has been like balancing entrepreneurship with becoming a first time mom. Along the way, we dive into entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, delayed gratification, time management, confidence, relationships, and the reminder that success doesn't happen overnight. It happens one decision, one relationship, and one day at a time. If you've ever questioned whether you're on the right path, felt behind, or wondered if starting over is worth it, this episode is for you. In this episode we chat about • Leaving corporate and starting over from scratch • The reality of building a business without shortcuts • Why community beats cold outreach every time • Confidence, imposter syndrome, and learning as you go • Entrepreneurship, motherhood, and designing a life you actually love • Why your 30s might be your best decade yet • The power of deciding to quit or win Grab your favorite drink and come hang with us. This one feels like sitting down with two girlfriends who are figuring life out together. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen,  join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco [https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco]👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod [https://instagram.com/therealherpod] Give our Amazing Bestie Alissa a Follow to Stay Up to Date on Her Real Estate Empire: 🩷 https://www.instagram.com/alissawinkler_realestate/ [https://www.instagram.com/alissawinkler_realestate/] Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉 Join the Inner Circle [https://app.flodesk.com/form/69925a10baefbaf8795580de] Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more bad ass women who need this message.

Starting Before You're Ready W/ Nikki McGrew

From TMZ to Entrepreneurship with Nikki McGraw | Starting Before You're Ready What happens when the dream job you've worked years to build no longer feels like the life you're meant to live? This week, I'm sitting down with my friend Nikki McGraw, former TMZ producer turned entrepreneur, content creator, and business owner, for an honest conversation about reinvention, perfectionism, people pleasing, and learning to trust yourself enough to make the leap. We talk about Nikki's journey from a small town in Illinois to Los Angeles, what it was really like working behind the scenes at TMZ for over a decade, and the moment she realized success on paper wasn't enough. We also dive into the messy middle that so many women find themselves in. The season where you know you're being called to something bigger, but you're terrified to leave what's comfortable behind. In this episode, we cover: • Starting before you're ready • Recovering from perfectionism and people pleasing • Learning to trust your intuition • Leaving a successful corporate career • Entrepreneurship and building a business from scratch • Why your 30s can be your most powerful decade yet • The lessons that come from betting on yourself Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, don’t just listen, join the movement. Follow me on Instagram: 👉 ⁠https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco⁠ [https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco] 👉⁠ https://instagram.com/therealherpod⁠ [https://instagram.com/therealherpod] Give our Amazing Bestie Nikki a Follow to Stay Up to Date on business, life, and all the yummy food she's eating: 🩷⁠ https://www.instagram.com/nikkihendry1/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nikkihendry1/] Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  ⁠Join the Inner Circle⁠ [https://app.flodesk.com/form/69925a10baefbaf8795580de] Subscribe to The RealHER Podcast and leave a review so we can reach more women who need to be in the room! And if this episode spoke to you, share it with a bestie who’s ready to make some moves too.

#TBH: The Glow Up Starts With Letting Go

This week on Bestie Hotline, we're talking about the kind of glow up that has nothing to do with changing who you are and everything to do with coming home to yourself. We're chatting about upgrading your wardrobe without losing your personal style, what's currently on our playlists, finding your unique voice in a world that constantly tells you who you should be, and answering a listener question about whether it's time to leave a narcissistic relationship. As we got deeper into these conversations, we realized they were all connected by one theme. Confidence isn't something you buy, achieve, or magically wake up with one day. It often comes from letting go of the things that were never meant for you in the first place. The clothes that no longer feel like you. The relationships that keep you small. The pressure to blend in. The versions of yourself you've outgrown. So grab your coffee, take us on your hot girl walk, and join us for a conversation about confidence, growth, boundaries, and becoming more of who you already are. Because the best glow ups usually start with letting go. 💛✨🎙️ Stay Connected Follow me on Instagram: 👉 https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco [https://instagram.com/kristina_fusco]👉 https://instagram.com/therealherpod [https://instagram.com/therealherpod] Join the RealHER email list for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and weekly hype in your inbox: 👉  Join the Inner Circle [https://app.flodesk.com/form/69925a10baefbaf8795580de] Subscribe to the newsletter for behind the scenes updates, first access to new projects, and all the things we're building together!