This week on Fearlyss & Unfiltered, Alyssa is joined by Priya Patel, host of I Wish I Knew That, for a conversation about inner work, visibility, and what it actually takes to show up online as yourself. Priya shares how her journey started with something as simple as noticing her own thoughts, and how that awareness eventually led her into coaching, and into a years-long fear that her personality was too unhinged to be taken seriously in her field. Alyssa and Priya talk through what visibility really means, why "fixing" yourself isn't a prerequisite for helping others, and the moment Priya decided to stop shrinking her personality to fit a mold that was never hers to begin with.

If you've done some of the personal development work and you're still holding back from showing up fully online, this one's for you.

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• 0:00 Intro and welcoming Priya Patel
• 1:00 How Priya's inner work journey actually started
• 3:00 Starting with awareness instead of tools or frameworks
• 6:00 Realizing coaching was the path
• 9:00 What clients are really feeling underneath outward success
• 10:30 Where to start if you know something's off
• 13:30 The James Clear "vote" concept and rewriting stories
• 15:00 Transition into personal branding and visibility
• 18:00 The fear of being "too unhinged" for coaching
• 21:00 Alyssa's story about hiring a coach who cursed on LinkedIn
• 24:00 Final advice and closing

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AI is changing how business owners build their brands...but most are using it wrong.

In this episode, Alyssa Olerud and AI strategist Abigail Merrill break down how to use AI strategically without losing your voice, authenticity, or competitive edge.

This episode provides a clear, strategic perspective. Alyssa and Abigail go beyond surface-level tips to explore how AI actually works, where bias exists, and how to use these tools responsibly while still building a recognizable, human-centered brand.

With a background in revenue operations, marketing, and AI integration, Abigail brings real-world expertise to the conversation. She shares a practical framework that helps business owners adopt AI in a way that drives results without adding complexity or sacrificing brand identity.

Episode Overview

• Why business owners—especially women—are slower to adopt AI and how to overcome it
• The reality of AI bias and how it can impact your brand and decision-making
• How to use AI as a collaborator while maintaining your authentic voice
• A simple 3-step framework to integrate AI into your business operations
• Practical ways to use AI for content creation, communication, and productivity
• How AI can reduce mental load and give you back time as a business owner

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What happens when success on paper no longer feels aligned internally?

In this episode of Fearlyss & Unfiltered, Alyssa Olerud sits down with former immigration attorney turned mindfulness coach Rashmi Shah to explore burnout, alignment, and conscious leadership. This conversation is for the mother and business owner who want to lead with grounded presence instead of pressure.

Rashmi shares the pivotal moment that made her question whether she was truly well, how nervous system regulation became the foundation for her career pivot.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why meaningful career pivots are often a slow burn
• Signs of high-functioning burnout
• A simple 20-minute nervous system regulation practice
• What alignment really means in business and motherhood
• How to “come home to yourself” and stop performing success

Rashmi is the founder of The Inner Echo and author of the bestselling children’s book "I Found My Piece" As a working mom of three, she helps women build lives they don’t need to escape from—starting with internal safety.

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What does it actually take to build to 1M subscribers on YouTube...and keep going for over two decades?

In this episode of Fearlyss & Unfiltered, host Alyssa Olerud sits down with creator and professional scooter athlete Jon Reyes, who has spent 23 years building an audience online and grown to 2.5 million followers across platforms. Instead of chasing algorithms or quick wins, Jon built his career by focusing on community, consistency, and creating content he’d make even if no one was watching.

This conversation is for creators, founders, and business owners who feel stuck overthinking content, worried about monetization, or burned out trying to “do social media the right way.”

You’ll hear:

• How Jon built to 1M+ on YouTube by treating subscribers like friends
• Why most creators quit too early and what realistic growth actually looks like
• How to post consistently without burning out or forcing content
• The mindset shift that makes brand deals and monetization feel natural
• Why pressing record matters more than hooks, captions, or strategy at the start

If you’re trying to grow on YouTube, Instagram, or any platform without losing yourself in the process, this episode will reset how you think about content, community, and long-term success.

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Your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression someone has of you as a business professional — yet most profiles are under-optimized, outdated, or unclear. In this episode of Fearlyss & Unfiltered, Alyssa Olerud walks through a step-by-step LinkedIn profile optimization audit designed to help business professionals turn their profile into a clear, searchable, and conversion-ready digital storefront.

This episode is for any business professional who wants to utilize LinkedIn intentionally... whether you’re a service provider, consultant, entrepreneur, or corporate professional building a personal brand. Alyssa shares the same LinkedIn audit checklist she uses with private clients, breaking down exactly what to update, what to remove, and how to position your profile so the right people immediately understand who you are, what you do, and how to work with you.

EPISODE OVERVIEW
• How to audit your LinkedIn profile for clarity, visibility, and search
• The most common LinkedIn profile mistakes professionals make
• How to optimize your headline and About section using keywords
• Why your LinkedIn profile should be written for buyers, not peers
• How to remove friction so it’s easier for people to contact and work with you

KEY TOPICS COVERED

• LinkedIn as Your Digital First Impression
• Optimizing Visuals: Header Image and Profile Photo
• Writing a Keyword-Driven LinkedIn Headline
• Contact Info, Links, and Profile Settings
• How to Write a Strong About Section
• Using Keywords Throughout Your Profile
• Featured Section and Social Proof
• Experience, Education, and Skills Optimization
• Recommendations and Credibility Building

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The psychology of aesthetics shapes how people feel, decide, and buy often before a single word is spoken. In this episode of Fearlyss & Unfiltered, Alyssa Olerud sits down with Dr. Kristi Reid-Partin to explore how design, visual environments, and personal style directly influence perception, confidence, and consumer behavior.

This episode is for service-based business owners, personal brand builders, and creatives who want to understand why aesthetics matter far beyond appearance. From the layout of a website or storefront to what you wear on a sales call or podcast interview, these visual cues quietly communicate trust, value, and credibility.

Dr. Reid-Partin brings a rare blend of academic research and real-world experience. As a PhD-trained psychologist, university professor, and former boutique and short-term rental owner, she shares practical insights backed by both data and lived results — including how intentional design choices led to six-figure increases in property value and revenue.

In this episode, listeners will learn:

• Why aesthetics are a form of communication, not decoration
• How visual complexity, clutter, and spacing impact trust and pricing perception
• The role design plays in consumer decision-making, both online and in person
• How clothing choices influence confidence, performance, and first impressions
• Why authenticity and novelty increase perceived value
• How business owners can align visual branding with their desired positioning

Throughout the conversation, Alyssa and Dr. Reid-Partin break down how people form impressions in under a second, often before any conversation begins. From short-term rentals and retail spaces to websites, wardrobes, and personal brands, aesthetics quietly set expectations and influence behavior.

The episode also explores the psychology of dress, including how what you wear reinforces the role you’re stepping into. Listeners will gain clarity on the difference between buying for taste versus buying for personal style, and why discomfort in your clothes or environment is often a sign of personal or professional transition.

If this episode changed the way you think about design, style, or first impressions, be sure to follow or subscribe to Fearlyss & Unfiltered. Share this episode with a business owner or creative refining their brand and connect with Alyssa and Kristi on social media.

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There’s a moment many women experience… a quiet internal pull that says, “you’ve outgrown this version of your life or career.” In this episode of Fearlyss & Unfiltered, Alyssa Olerud sits down with ICF-certified career and professional development coach Vanessa Crues to explore how real confidence is built through values alignment, clarity, and intentional decision-making.

This conversation is for women navigating career transitions, leaders building confidence, and entrepreneurs whose careers are deeply tied to their identity. Alyssa brings her grounded perspective as a personal branding and content educator, guiding a thoughtful discussion that goes beyond surface-level motivation and into the internal work required to move forward with confidence.

Vanessa Crues draws from her experience as an ICF-certified coach, Assistant Director of Career Programs and Engagement at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, author, and psychology graduate student. She blends neuroscience, positive psychology, and practical strategy to help people move from uncertainty into purpose-driven action, especially during seasons of change.

Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or redefining your personal brand, this episode offers grounded insight into how values-led clarity can unlock confidence and direction.

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Integrity and consistency aren’t just personal values — they’re the foundation of long-term growth in both life and business. In this episode of Fearlyss & Unfiltered, Alyssa Olerud delivers a grounded, honest reminder of why honoring your commitments (especially the small, unseen ones) directly impacts your confidence, credibility, and personal brand.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who want to show up more consistently, stop breaking promises to themselves, and build real trust with their audience. Alyssa challenges listeners to move beyond motivation and discipline and instead focus on the identity they are reinforcing every day through their actions.

With real-world experience building a personal brand online, Alyssa shares practical insight on consistency, integrity, and the quiet moments of growth that don’t come with applause but matter the most.

Episode Overview

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why breaking small promises to yourself slowly erodes confidence and self-trust
• How consistency shapes identity more than motivation ever will
• The connection between integrity and long-term personal brand growth
• Why “the way you do one thing is the way you do everything” applies to business
• How small daily actions compound into credibility, trust, and success
• Why showing up online consistently is essential for audience growth

Key Topics Covered

Integrity as the foundation of trust

Integrity starts internally. Honoring commitments builds trust with yourself before it ever builds trust with others.

Consistency over motivation

Consistency isn’t about discipline — it’s about identity. Who you are becoming matters more than temporary motivation.

Breaking promises and self-confidence

Small broken commitments quietly damage confidence and self-trust, which directly impacts leadership and growth.

Small actions and long-term growth

Growth happens in the quiet moments. The daily actions no one sees are the ones that define success.

Personal branding and showing up online

Consistency online builds credibility and trust, not just visibility or algorithm reach.

If this episode resonated, follow Fearlyss & Unfiltered for more honest conversations about growth, branding, and showing up with integrity. Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that the small things matter — and connect with Alyssa to continue building a personal brand rooted in trust and consistency.

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