How To Be Famous with Whitney Uland

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  Lori Alterman on Reinventing Yourself, Going Viral, and Starting Over at 55 23.07.2026 1t

  What if it’s not too late to reinvent yourself, build an audience, and create the career you thought you missed? In this episode, I sit down with comedian, podcast host, and content creator Lori Alterman to talk about how she started over in her 50s, went viral on TikTok, and built an entirely new career around comedy, pop culture, reality TV, and her unmistakable point of view. Lori Alterman shares how a nervous breakdown, trauma therapy, and the end of an era in motherhood pushed her to ask what she wanted the rest of her life to look like. We also talk about the courage it takes to keep going when your family, friends, or online critics do not understand your vision. In this episode, we cover: reinventing yourself and starting a creative career after 50 how Lori Alterman went viral on TikTok dealing with haters, criticism, and the pressure of being visible building a personal brand through strong opinions and authentic content hiring managers, agents, assistants, and support for your creator business why passion, endurance, and self-belief matter more than perfect timing treating your creative career like a real business reality TV, Bravo, the Kardashians, and the psychology of fame motherhood, ambition, and refusing to use your family as a reason to abandon your dreams We also answer a question from inside the Celebrity Circle about whether pursuing a creative career after becoming a mother means you are doing too much. I share why wanting a meaningful career does not make you a bad parent—and how your ambition may become part of the legacy you create for your children. If you are listening in real time, join me inside the Celebrity Circle for private coaching, community support, monthly hypnosis, personalized AI tools, and on-demand access to Whitney AI. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok: @whitneyuland Find Lori Alterman on Instagram: @lorialtermann TikTok: @lorialtermann YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fanorfanaticpodcast Listen to Lori Alterman’s podcast, Fan or Fanatic: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ds7DxDh1M4qlnnjpn5FCJ?si=e476de6621c44812 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Hollywood Formula for Fame: Neuroscience, Celebrity Energy & The It Factor 16.07.2026 53min

  What if becoming famous wasn't about luck, talent, or waiting to be discovered? In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact mechanism behind why some people naturally attract opportunities, audiences, and success while others stay stuck—even when they're just as talented. After spending eight years studying psychology, nervous system regulation, Hollywood, and personal transformation, I've distilled what I learned into the two-step Fame Formula that helps you become magnetic from the inside out. In this episode, we cover: The neuroscience behind the "It Factor" and Celebrity Energy Why your nervous system determines how much visibility you can hold How fear of being seen sabotages your career, business, and content Why manifestation actually works (and why it isn't just "woo") The two-step Fame Formula for becoming magnetic and creating opportunities If you're ready to stop chasing opportunities and start attracting them, join me inside the Celebrity Energy Circuit and begin rewiring your brain and nervous system for visibility, confidence, and fame. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok: @whitneyuland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Jon Thompson on Micro Series, Independent Filmmaking & Building a Creative Career 09.07.2026 44min

  What if the fastest way to break into film and television isn't waiting to be discovered—but making your own project? This week, writer, marketer, and filmmaker Jon Thompson joins me to talk about the rise of micro series, independent filmmaking, brand sponsorships, and why creators no longer need permission to build a career. how to launch a micro series and independent film project finding brand sponsors and funding creative work why creators don't need Hollywood gatekeepers anymore building a filmmaking team and collaborating with other creatives marketing, storytelling, and creating opportunities by making your own work Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland Find Jon Thompson on Instagram @jonithom Follow Co Working Micro on Instagram @coworkingmicro No ads mentioned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Fame Lessons from Cannes Film Festival with Alex Stewart 18.06.2026 45min

  What happens when your visibility grows faster than your identity can keep up with? In this final Cannes Film Festival recap, Alex Stewart and I unpack the biggest lessons about fame, celebrity identity, confidence, visibility, and why I might not be fully owning my own influence. fame lessons from the Cannes Film Festival celebrity energy, confidence, and visibility how Coco Rocha commands attention in a room the difference between followers, fame, and real influence why artists resist being seen and struggle to own their success balancing personal brand growth with bigger creative ambitions Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland Find Alex Stewart on Instagram @alexstewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What Really Happens on the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet 11.06.2026 34min

  I just got back from the Cannes Film Festival, and today I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually happens behind the scenes of the Cannes red carpet. From the surprising difference between the film industry and the celebrity/fashion side of Cannes to the controversy around influencers, models, and who "belongs" on the red carpet, we're diving into the realities of one of the most famous events in the world. In this episode, we cover: • What the Cannes Film Festival red carpet is really like behind the scenes• The difference between the film industry side of Cannes and the fashion/celebrity side• Why influencers at Cannes spark so much controversy• How visibility, status, and celebrity culture actually work• The surprising logistics of getting on the Cannes red carpet• Why celebrity is often more about attention than talent• What I learned from attending Cannes as both a filmmaker and a creator Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyulandFind Alex aka Mr. Beefcake on Instagram @mmentality_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Cannes Film Festival: What It's Really Like Behind the Scenes 04.06.2026 46min

  What is the Cannes Film Festival actually like? After my third trip to Cannes—and Alex Stewart's first—we're breaking down what surprised us, what nobody tells you before you go, and why Cannes is so different from what most people imagine. In this episode, we discuss: • What the Cannes Film Festival is really like for first-time attendees• Why Cannes isn't what most people expect• The unspoken rules and culture of navigating film festivals• Building relationships and opportunities in the entertainment industry• Visibility, celebrity, and what Cannes reveals about how fame actually works 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland 📲 Connect with Alex Stewart:Instagram: @alexandrastewart ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Maria Wentz on Fame, Burnout & Making Money Online 28.05.2026 42min

  Maria Wentz joins me to talk about building an online business, becoming visible after making millions, and what it really takes to hold fame without losing yourself. energetics of fame and moneymaking your first dollars onlinelistening to the marketplace without selling outhandling hate comments and public visibilityburnout, self-care, and scaling an 8-figure businesscollaboration, podcasts, and growing your audience 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland 📲 Maria Wentz on Instagram @mariawentz ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Can I Really Be Famous? (And Your Other Questions, Answered) 14.05.2026 27min

  This is the episode I wish I'd had three years ago — back when I was sitting at home wondering if it was even okay to want what I wanted. I'm packing for Cannes right now. I'm hosting a TV show at the festival next week. And I'm recording this without my hair and makeup done, because I want you to see what being a celebrity actually looks like — not the version you've been sold.In this episode, I'm answering every question I get asked about how this work actually works. The ones people DM me. The ones people are too polite to ask. All of it. We cover:— Why wanting fame is not vain, selfish, or cringe (and why you can stop apologizing for it)— The real reason your content isn't converting — and why no posting strategy is going to fix it— The fame vs. celebrity vs. Celebrity Energy distinction, and the Marilyn Monroe story that cracked it open for me— Your Energetic Thermostat — and why you self-sabotage every time things start working— My three trips to Cannes, and the very different relationship I had to the festival each time— The exact objections that come up before someone joins my world — and the truth underneath each one— The three ways you can work with me, and how to figure out which room is yours. Whether you're brand new here or you've been circling my offers for a while, this is the conversation that answers it. Links mentioned in this episode:— The Celebrity Circle ($45 first month, open enrollment): Join Today Self-Made Celebrity / SMC (open enrollment): Enroll Today The Mastermind (application only, 12 spots, next cohort June 2nd): Apply Here The 5-Day Webinar replay with Alex: Watch Replay Here If this episode moved something in you, send it to the friend who needs to hear it. And if you're ready to stop circling the same ceiling — pick a room, and come in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Difference Between a Deadline and a Delusion 07.05.2026 50min

  This week’s episode is a little more personal. I’m recording from bed in the middle of a big five-day event, deep in Cannes prep, brand deals, visibility expansion, and all the emotions that come with stepping into a bigger version of myself. In this episode, I talk about a moment that cracked something open for me: asking for an opportunity I wanted and getting the response, “I thought you’d never ask.” That moment became such a mirror for how often we delay, hesitate, or hold ourselves back not because the opportunity isn’t available, but because we’re still waiting for permission. I also share the deeper lesson I’ve been moving through lately around power, self-concept, and what it really means to stop waiting to be chosen. I talk about the difference between a deadline and a timer, why so many creatives live under the weight of old timelines that only create shame, and how a real deadline can become a loving boundary that creates momentum, clarity, and movement. We also get into the “river of misery” that tends to show up the second you decide to expand, the identity work required to keep betting on yourself before there’s evidence, and why becoming the person who can hold your desires matters just as much as having the desires in the first place. If you’ve been getting 95% of the way there and then stopping short, this episode is for you. In this episode, I cover: why asking can be an identity shift the difference between mutually beneficial desire and people-pleasing what it means to stop waiting to be chosen deadlines vs. timers, and why one creates momentum while the other creates shame the “river of misery” that comes with real expansion why belief has to come before evidence the mindset shift that helps you actually cross the finish line And if you’re listening in real time, applications are open for my How to Be Famous Mastermind — my highest-level coaching space with the most direct access to me and my team. Apply here:https://www.howtobefamous.org/the-mastermind 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Version of You Who Has the Life You Want with Zarina Yeva 30.04.2026 47min

  In this week’s episode, I’m sitting down with actor, model, and dear friend Zarina Yeva for a conversation that felt deeply personal, reflective, and honestly really moving. We talk about her journey from Kazakhstan to the worlds of film, fashion, and global visibility, but what stayed with me most was the deeper conversation underneath all of it: identity, resilience, spirituality, and what it takes to keep remembering who you are through every season of life. Zarina shares so beautifully about the challenges she’s overcome, the inner work that has shaped her, and the practices that help her stay connected to herself, her purpose, and her vision. We also talk about manifestation, protecting your energy, staying clear in a noisy world, and what it really means to trust the path you’re on even when it asks so much of you. This episode feels like a reminder that the most powerful thing any of us can do is come back to ourselves again and again. Follow Zarina: Instagram: @zarinayeva 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Identity Shift I’m Making Right Now with Lindsey Mango 23.04.2026 1t 2min

  In this week’s episode, I’m joined by one of my best friends and one of my favorite coaches, Lindsey Mango, for a really personal conversation. I invited Lindsey on to coach me through some of the blocks I’ve been moving through lately around expansion, pressure, identity, money, and what it looks like to keep choosing the next version of myself even when it feels uncomfortable. This episode felt especially vulnerable because we got into the real stuff: the fear that can show up after big growth, the ways old survival patterns try to come with us into new levels, and what it means to create from alignment instead of panic. Lindsey helped me see some things in real time that I know so many of you will relate to if you’re in a season of up-leveling, uncertainty, or rebuilding your self-trust. I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation. Follow Lindsey: Instagram: @lindseymango_ 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Stop Stopping: Why You Keep Quitting on Your Content — and How to Finally Build Momentum 16.04.2026 37min

  If you keep starting and stopping on your content, I do not think it is because you are lazy, unmotivated, or undisciplined. I think it is because you are trying to create from a place of friction. In this episode, I’m joined by my team member and coach Alex Stewart to break down the 6 biggest reasons creators keep stopping — and what it actually takes to build momentum that lasts. We talk about:✨ why inconsistency is usually a friction problem✨ why your brain and nervous system may be keeping you small✨ how the wrong system can make content feel miserable✨ why support, accountability, and mentorship matter so much✨ what it means to tap into your Celebrity Energy If you have been stuck in a stop-start cycle with content, visibility, or showing up online, this episode will help you understand what is really going on underneath it. Join me inside Celebrity Circle here:https://oncamera.howtobefamous.org/the-celebrity-circle/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why Your First Project Doesn’t Need to Be Your Big Break.. Breaking down how I made my first TV pilot 09.04.2026 21min

  In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest lies creatives believe: that your first project has to be your big break. It doesn’t. Sometimes it just needs to exist. I’m sharing the story behind Hysterical Women — the pilot I made before I felt fully ready, fully confident, or fully equipped — and why that imperfect project still became a major building block in my career. I talk about perfectionism, fear of being seen, creative identity, and why making the work before you feel ready is often what builds the confidence you’ve been waiting for. I also answer a Celebrity Circle question about what to do when you feel like you’re showing up, creating, and posting, but nothing is taking off yet. If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start building real visibility, join me inside Celebrity Circle: https://oncamera.howtobefamous.org/htbf-programs/ 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Acting Lesson That Changes Everything About Fame with John Ruskin 02.04.2026 54min

  This week on How to Be Famous, I’m joined by my acting teacher, John Ruskin, and this conversation felt especially meaningful to me. John has had a profound impact on the way I think about presence, truth, performance, and what it really means to let yourself be seen. He is the founder of the Ruskin School of Acting and is recognized by the school as one of the teachers hand-picked and trained by Sanford Meisner, which makes this conversation such a special one for anyone interested in craft, magnetism, and authentic expression. In this episode, we talk about acting, identity, emotional truth, and the deeper inner work required to hold attention in a real way. And honestly, that’s what How to Be Famous is about too. Fame is not just tactics. It’s not just content. It’s who you become when you develop the capacity to be seen, felt, and remembered. If you’ve been struggling with visibility, consistency, or feeling like your content doesn’t fully land, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of why presence matters so much. This is exactly why I teach both the internal and external sides of visibility: the nervous system work, the identity work, and the actual systems that help you show up and grow. Links + Resources John Ruskin / Ruskin School of Acting: ruskinschool.com Learn more about Self-Made Celebrity (SMC) here: The Self-Made Celebrity If this episode resonates, send it to a creative, actor, entrepreneur, or artist who is ready to stop hiding and start becoming the person people can’t look away from. 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What Happens When You Finally Stop Hiding Your Work.. The Pilot I never shared 26.03.2026 40min

  I made a television pilot in 2018. I submitted it to festivals. It did well. And then… I never shared it. Not because it wasn’t good — but because I didn’t feel ready to be seen. In this episode, I’m finally releasing that pilot: Hysterical Women — a dark comedy about ambition, power, and gender dynamics in the workplace. But more than that, this episode is really about the gap between who you are privately… and who you’re willing to be publicly. Because the truth is: Most people don’t have a talent problem. They have a visibility problem. This pilot wasn’t perfect. It was B-minus work at best. But making it — and now sharing it — is what actually creates momentum. If you’ve been creating, thinking, planning… but not fully putting yourself out there, consider this your reminder: You don’t need permission to start. You just need to stop hiding what you’ve already made. And if you want support actually showing up consistently — not just thinking about it — that’s exactly what we’re building inside the HTBF universe right now. This is why I created Self-Made Celebrity, my coaching community where I teach you how to grow your audience and become known:https://tr.ee/jZnIJhNzsi Alongside it, the Celebrity Circle helps you expand your capacity to be seen so your content actually lands:https://tr.ee/UuRWTce9qX 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Faith, Mindset & the Real Secret to Staying Famous with Coach Dar 19.03.2026 47min

  In this episode of How to Be Famous, I’m joined by Coach Dar — mindset coach to professional athletes, celebrities, and high performers. We talk about what it really takes not just to achieve success, but to stay there. From handling pressure in the spotlight to recovering from failure, Dar shares the mindset tools she teaches elite performers around the world. We dive into faith, resilience, authenticity, and why your “why power” matters more than willpower when building a platform and sustaining success. If you’ve ever felt called to something bigger but struggled with the pressure or responsibility that comes with visibility, this conversation is for you. In this episode we cover: The mindset behind long-term success How celebrities and elite performers handle pressure What to do when you fail publicly The difference between willpower and why power Why forgiveness and authenticity matter for growth How to stay grounded while building a big platform Instagram: @thecoachdarWebsite: coachdar.com 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Truth About Manifestation, Visibility & Money with Margot Miller 12.03.2026 47min

  This week on How to Be Famous, I’m joined by manifestation coach and transformational guide Margot Miller, and this conversation went to places I didn’t expect in the best way. Margot’s story is wild — she spent 10 years bedridden with a neurological illness, was told by doctors she might die, and eventually rebuilt her life from the ground up. What happened next? She followed a pull toward purpose, started sharing online, and in less than two years built a brand reaching hundreds of thousands of people. We talk about the reality behind “quantum leaps,” the hidden resistance that shows up when you’re called to something big, and why sometimes the scariest thing isn’t failure… it’s actually stepping into the life you want. We also get into manifestation, subconscious reprogramming, ancestral patterns, and the relationship between visibility, purpose, and identity. And yes… at one point Margot literally coaches me through my own dream of winning an Oscar on the podcast. If you’ve ever felt like you know you’re meant for something bigger but can’t quite close the gap between where you are and where you want to be, this episode is for you. • Margot’s “corpse to CEO” story and how illness changed her life path • Why many people find their purpose at rock bottom • The resistance that shows up when you’re meant for something bigger • How subconscious programming affects manifestation and visibility • The surprising relationship between spirituality and money • Ancestral patterns and how they influence success and ambition • Why visibility wounds often show up as insecurity about looks • The mindset shifts required to create “quantum leap” moments • Why purpose often lives in the thing that scares you the most TikTok & Instagram: @margotelisemiller TikTok & Instagram: @whitneyuland WhitneyUland.com ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. For ad inquiries please email: whitney@58ember.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A Farewell of Sorts: The Season of Reinvention (and Why Endings Are Just Rebrands in Disguise) 05.03.2026 42min

  This week’s episode feels like a goodbye and a rebirth all at once. I’m sharing what it looks like to say farewell to an old identity — the version of me that got me here — and step into the next era of my life, my art, and my business. It’s my birthday week (Pisces queen energy ✨), and I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to grow, evolve, and let go… especially when life is good. When you’ve built something you love. When you finally feel safe — and you’re still being called to burn the ships and trust what’s next. In this episode, I talk about: 🔥 The process of releasing old versions of myself (without burning my whole life down) 💫 How I’m learning to tell the difference between intuition, fear, and frustration 🧠 Why resistance is actually proof that you’re expanding 🎬 Why I decided to pause my YouTube show — and the new creative project that downloaded the moment I did 💖 How to stop waiting for someone else to “pick” you and start becoming your own big break This conversation is for anyone who’s felt the pull to evolve — to take up more space, to be seen in new ways, to start again without starting over. Because the truth is, every time I’ve surrendered an old identity, something even more aligned has rushed in to take its place. So if you’ve been waiting for a sign to trust your next leap — this is it. 🎧 Listen when you’re ready to remember: you were right about yourself all along. 📲 Connect with me: Instagram: @whitneyuland TikTok: @whitneyuland Work with me: howtobefamous.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Building Fame Like a Founder: Creator Experiments, Climbing Cringe Mountain & CAT Labs with Cat Goetze 26.02.2026 54min

  This week, I sat down with one of my favorite humans and one of the smartest creators on the internet — my friend Cat Goetze (@askcatgpt). We talked about what it really takes to turn creativity into a scalable business, how to stop waiting for permission, and why “climbing Cringe Mountain” might just be your next rite of passage as a creator. Cat shared her journey from Stanford to Silicon Valley to full-time creator and founder — and the wild story behind launching Physical Phones, her viral hardware startup turned creator-powered case study. She opened up about the tension between being “the talent” and “the boss,” the masculine/feminine energy dance of running a company while staying in flow, and how she’s redefining entrepreneurship through CAT Labs, her newest venture building products and creative experiments at the intersection of art and tech. We also got real about leadership, letting go of control, and how good-hearted people claiming the resource of fame is one of the most radical things we can do right now. This one’s equal parts business masterclass, creator therapy session, and cosmic pep talk for anyone who’s ready to create their own lane instead of waiting to be picked. Connect with us! Host: Whitney Uland → @whitneyuland Guest: Cat Goetze → @askcatgpt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Rejection, Worthiness & Becoming Self-Led with Toranj Kayvon 19.02.2026 43min

  This week, I got to sit down with my dear friend, author, artist, and coach Toranj Kayvon — and as usual, our conversation went deep. We talked about what it really means to become self-led instead of survival-led — and how so many of us chase “legitimacy” through external achievements instead of embodying the truth that we already are worthy. Toranj shares the story of how her U.S. visa denial became the divine detour that led her to create her most powerful work yet — Radiate, a program designed to help creatives regulate their nervous systems, reconnect to their power, and express legitimacy from within instead of trying to prove it. We also explore: The difference between inadequacy and illegitimacy — and how collapsing the two keeps artists stuck How to navigate rejection as divine protection (and why it’s proof you’re being redirected toward your purpose) The spiritual and scientific roots of authorship, expansion, and worthiness And the skill of holding both disappointment and faith when your dream doesn’t unfold the way you expected This one’s for anyone who’s ever thought, “Maybe I’m not cut out for this.” Spoiler: you are. And as Toranj reminds us — your desire itself is evidence that the reality already exists. ✨ If you loved this episode, make sure to tag us and let us know your takeaways:@whitneyuland and @toranjkayvon on Instagram. You can learn more about Toranj’s work or reach out to join her upcoming intensive at thetoranshow.com or email hello@thetoranshow.com. And as always — if you’re ready to activate your own Celebrity Energy and become a Self-Made Celebrity, you can apply to work with me directly at howtobefamous.org. Until next time, xx Whitney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices