Normalize Failure with Melissa Angeli

Normalize Failure with Melissa Angeli

In our latest episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversation, Alice Tang sits down with the brilliant Melissa Angeli, founder of Undaunted Future. Melissa shares how she built her first million by playing the long game, delaying gratification, and learning to view "failing" as just part of the learning curve. "When we learn to walk, we fall down and pick ourselves up. No one thinks of that as a failure. The same thing can be said about doing business." — Melissa Angeli Key Takeaways from this Episode: * Pay Yourself First: Wealth building isn't about watching the clock; it's about consistency, living below your means, and prioritizing your long-term goals over instant gratification. * Work at the 'Top of Your License': To scale your business, stop trying to do everything. Surround yourself with experts who round out your weaknesses so you can focus on your unique genius. * Normalize Failure: Build a circle of cheerleaders who lift you up. Your identity doesn't change just because a project didn't go right the first time. * Live Your Legacy Now: Why wait? Impact the world and use your resources to make a difference today, not just after you're gone. Connect with Melissa: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-angeli-she-her-b420194/] Connect with Alice: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/askalicetang/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/askalicewmdc/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2TxI8pscjku54lBUaP8KjYPnZy3kjeFU] Ready to up your money game, conquer your fears of taking risks, and scale your entrepreneurial dreams? Want to keep the momentum going? The next million-dollar conversation is already waiting for you. We post the best highlights and extra wealth tips from these episodes every single week on Instagram at @AskAliceWMDC, so make sure to follow us there too so you don't miss a thing.

Progress Over Perfection: The Art of Resketching Your Million-Dollar Legacy

Are you letting the pursuit of a perfect plan stand in the way of your actual progress? In this powerhouse episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang welcomes back a dear friend and returning champion of the million-dollar milestone: Bonnie Treichel, CEO and Founder of Endeavor Law and Endeavor Retirement Consulting. Since her last visit, Bonnie has scaled her businesses, launched a best-selling book (Our Retirement Sketchbook), and completely transformed her internal relationship with wealth. Alice and Bonnie dive deep into what happens after you hit the million-dollar mark, how the value of money shifts from "safety" to "time wealth," and why your financial future should be treated as an adaptable sketch rather than a rigid blueprint. In this episode, you'll discover: * Progress over Perfection: Why an imperfect leap of faith beats a flawless, unexecuted business plan every single time. * The Power of "Resketching": How to boldly erase, refine, and edit your life and financial goals through life's unexpected bumps—from career pivots to late-in-life structural changes. * Time Wealth vs. Number Wealth: Why maximizing your time and human relationships is the ultimate return on investment. * Firing the "Legacy" Clients: The raw, honest truth about transitioning away from people-pleasing to strategically scale your business. * The Partnership Wheel: Why a collaborative network of CPAs, financial advisors, and attorneys is critical to avoiding legislative tax dents in your wealth. If today's conversation inspired you, the breakdown doesn't stop here. Come join our community on Instagram at @askalicewmdc I share insights, behind-the-scenes moments from these millionaire mentorship sessions, and tips to help you build your own legacy. Hit follow and say hi in the DMs! Connect with Alice: Website: https://askalicetang.com/ [https://askalicetang.com/] Instagram: @askalicewmdc Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askalicetang/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/askalicetang/] Connect with Bonnie: https://endeavor-retirement.com/our-team/ [https://endeavor-retirement.com/our-team/]

Fire Yourself: The "Systems Simplified" Path to Your First Million with Adi Klevit

Are you a CEO or just the world's most overworked employee in your own company? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang is joined by Adi Klevit, an Industrial Engineer and the visionary behind Business Success Consulting Group, to discuss how to stop being the bottleneck and start being the leader. Adi has spent over 30 years helping entrepreneurs step out of the daily grind and into the freedom they actually started their businesses for. If you feel like your business would crumble if you took a two-week vacation, this conversation is your wake-up call. Inside this episode: * The "Magic" Trap: Why relying on your "personal touch" for every task is actually killing your ability to scale. * Industrial Engineering Your Life: How to apply high-level efficiency to any size business to bring order to the chaos. * Stepping Out of the "Day-to-Day": The exact moment you need to stop doing and start documenting. * The Freedom Metric: Why true wealth isn't just about the bank account—it's about owning your time. About Adi Klevit: Adi is a management consultant, international speaker, and host of the Systems Simplified podcast. She specializes in empowering entrepreneurs to create businesses that run themselves. Connect with Alice Tang: * Website: www.askalicetang.com [https://www.askalicetang.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askalicetang/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/askalicetang/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askalicewmdc/ [https://www.instagram.com/askalicewmdc/] Connect with Adi Klevit: * Website: https://bizsuccesscg.com [https://bizsuccesscg.com] * LinkedIn Series of business articles by clicking here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adiklevit [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adiklevit] * Systems Simplified Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMU4_U9_jvxzoUeEvnRHwD009nCIEXcXq&si=46dJJDtHUXniSQ4z [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMU4_U9_jvxzoUeEvnRHwD009nCIEXcXq&si=46dJJDtHUXniSQ4z] * Interested in Adi's Forbes article about AI? Click the Link below to read more: AI As Your Early Warning System: How Leaders Can Use Predictive Processes To Protect Performance [https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2026/04/03/ai-as-your-early-warning-system-how-leaders-can-use-predictive-processes-to-protect-performance/]

Stop Blocking Your Own Success: Mastering Your Inner Champion with Dorice Horenstein

Are your own thoughts holding you back from your first million? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang sits down with international keynote speaker, author, and mental fitness expert Dorice Horenstein to uncover the "saboteurs" that interfere with our success. Dorice shares her powerful journey from a 30-year career in education to becoming a "Mental Fitness" powerhouse, helping leaders move from "Oy to Joy". Learn why negative emotions are actually helpful alerts, how your "energy radius" affects everyone around you, and the practical steps to rewire your brain for abundance. In this episode, you'll discover: * The Saboteur Interference: How phrases like "I can't" or "I don't believe I could" are signs of mental blocks. * The 6-Foot Energy Radius: Why the energy you bring—scarcity or abundance—is literally felt by those around you. * From Oy to Joy: A vulnerable look at handling financial setbacks and rejection with integrity. * The CHOOSE™ Framework: Dorice's roadmap for clarity, honoring feelings, and taking the "Enactment" steps that build confidence. * Action Over Fear: Why the first step of action creates the momentum and courage you need. About Dorice Horenstein: Dorice is the author of Moments of the Heart and Choose to Be Your Own Champion. She translates neuroscience and Positive Intelligence® into usable tools for leaders at organizations like Netflix, MDRT, and SHRM. Connect with Alice Tang: * Website: www.askalicetang.com [http://www.askalicetang.com/] * YouTube: Women's Million Dollar Conversations [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2TxI8pscjku54lBUaP8KjYPnZy3kjeFU] Connect with Dorice Horenstein: * Website: https://www.doricehorenstein.com/ [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.doricehorenstein.com/] * To determine your saboteur: Saboteur self assessment: https://oytojoyspeaker.myflodesk.com/selfsaboteurassessment [https://oytojoyspeaker.myflodesk.com/selfsaboteurassessment] * To retrieve the PQ session: https://oytojoyspeaker.myflodesk.com/pqrecording [https://oytojoyspeaker.myflodesk.com/pqrecording]

The Secret to the Million Dollar Mountain: Why Alice Tang is Pulling Others Up

"When you make a decision that you can do it, your help will come." - Alice Tang In this special role-reversal episode, guest host Laura Salerno Owens sits down with the visionary behind Women's Million Dollar Conversations (WMDC), Alice Tang. After interviewing over 60 high-achieving women, Alice reflects on her own journey and how the WMDC project has shaped her views on financial freedom, building meaningful community, and leaving a legacy that endures for generations. We dive deep into: * Wealth Beyond Money: Why your health and time are invaluable currencies. * Shedding the Joneses: How to stop building someone else's perfect life and start honoring your own. * Micro-Mentoring: Why 15 minutes of advice can change a career path. Join the conversation and gain powerful wisdom to carry with you on your own journey to the million-dollar mountain top.