Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle
Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle (formerly known as Seekers and Shifters) is a podcast about the blurry line between dreaming big and losing your mind. (Spoiler: anyone who has ever achieved anything probably did a little of both.) We sit down with founders, creatives, and visionaries who bet on themselves—often when no one else would. These are the behind-the-scenes stories of people who went for it anyway. The goal? To remind you that the path to something extraordinary almost always looks “delusional” at the start.
Episodes
Starting a business from a dorm room and scaling it into an eight-figure company in just five years sounds like a dream.
In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Aleric Heck, Founder & CEO of AdOutreach™, to reveal his journey from teenage YouTube creator to building one of the fastest-growing companies in America.
Aleric reflects on launching his first YouTube channel at 12 years old, teaching mill...
From the depths of meth addiction to multimillion-dollar success, this story proves that true transformation happens when courage meets opportunity.
In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle meets with Brody Lee, CEO of EventsConsulting.co, to share his remarkable journey from years of drug use to building a thriving business empire.
Within his first year in business, Brody scaled to seven figures and went on to mas...
How does someone go from juggling high school and odd jobs to becoming a millionaire by 22?
In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Justin Chae who shares how resilience, risk-taking, and grit turned hardship into opportunity. Raised by a single mom after financial collapse, Justin pushed through long commutes, an ROTC scholarship, and unexpected breaks in politics that led to his first business.
He q...
This is how the Delusional brand was born.
In this episode, Michelle Coyle sits down with her own brand strategist, Bijal Patel, to break down what makes a brand unforgettable.
They get into how to build a brand that polarizes, how AI can scale your originality, and why your most “delusional” ideas are often your most profitable.
This is for the entrepreneurs who’ve been told they’re too much. The dreamers who know there...
Giving birth to triplets didn’t slow her down. It multiplied her power.
Bianca Aiono did just that. In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle sits down with the powerhouse sales coach who scaled her revenue while raising four kids, including newborn triplets, by ditching performance-based tactics and selling from energetic alignment.
Bianca shares how she moved from $6K offers to clean, congruent $46K packages by an...
Tarin Nix is not just another candidate. She’s a proven change-maker with the experience, heart, and grit to lead Santa Fe forward.
In this episode of The Delusional Podcast, Michelle Coyle sits down with Tarin to talk about what it really takes to run for office and why healing your inner world is just as important as leading in the public one.
Tarin opens up about the emotional cost of campaigning, the power of doing...
Tony Robbins’ right-hand in sales for 15 years, Brook Bishop knows what it’s like to run toward the fire. He’s broken sales records, revived failing teams, and led hundreds toward a vision so big it pulled everyone along for the ride.
Brook went from being suicidal to becoming one of Tony’s top leaders, then built his own thriving business helping coaches, therapists, and experts scale with integrity.
In this episode of...
Dr. Pavini Moray shut down a successful company not because it failed, but because it didn’t feel right.
Dr. Pavini had no backup plan. Just a one-way ticket to Belize, and a wild idea to write a whole book in 30 DAYS.
In this episode of Delusional, Dr. Pavini shares what happens when you walk away from everything on purpose. We talk about the identity crisis that comes with quitting, the freedom of collapse, and the s...
You’ve Been Called Too Much? Good. You’re In the Right Place.
This podcast is for the ones who’ve always felt a little out there. Too intense. Too emotional. Too ambitious. Too something. I’m Michelle Coyle, and in this pilot episode of Delusional, I’m talking with Emmy-nominated screenwriter, executive producer, and one of the most delightfully delusional humans I know, Adam Gilad.
He shares how he went from suburban ...
She walked into a courtroom expecting to lose a year of her life. Instead, she walked out with a second chance she negotiated for herself.
In this episode of Delusional, CEO Tamara Thompson of Broadcast Your Authority shares how that moment changed everything. After battling alcoholism, multiple DUIs, and 90 days in jail, she chose a different path. She went back to school, discovered filmmaking, and used that turning ...
What if the craziest thing you could do... is exactly what changes everything?
Angele Black didn’t have a job, a place to live, or a backup plan. Just a Disney annual pass, one duffel bag, and the kind of delusion it takes to look your future in the face and say, “I’m not going home.”
In this episode of Delusional, I talk with Angele about cold motel rooms, earning barely $7 an hour, and the messy, real path from theme ...
Think you missed your shot? Russ Ruffino didn’t even start until he was 31. He was broke, bartending and convinced he had blown it.
Then, one terrible birthday in Vegas and a random copy of The 4 Hour Workweek sent him in a completely different direction.
In this pilot episode of Delusional, Russ tells me how he went from pouring drinks to figuring out online marketing, why affiliate marketing did not stick, and how he...
Welcome to another episode of "Seekers & Shifters," where we dive deep into the stories of transformation and resilience. In today's episode, Michelle sits down with the inspiring Erica Carrico, a life purpose and business coach who has turned her life's trials into triumphs. From battling cancer as a young mother to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Erica's journey is a testament to the...
In this episode of Seekers & Shifters, Michelle sits down with Jenn Gray, an expert in mindset notion and human design, to explore the powerful themes of life transitions, personal growth, and the profound impact of our beliefs on creating our reality. Both having navigated the challenging waters of divorce and significant life changes, Michelle and Jenn dive deep into discussions about the fear of change, the art...
In this episode of Seekers & Shifters, host Michelle welcomes guest, Mermaid Chè Monique, for an inspiring conversation about radical visibility and empowering self-expression. As a professional mermaid, Chè shatters stereotypes by celebrating body positivity and inclusivity through her unique platform, Society of Fat Mermaids.
Together, Michelle and Chè dive into the world of mermaids, burlesque, and entrepreneur...
In this empowering episode of Seekers & Shifters, Michelle sits down with her old friend Thomas JT Marbury to navigate the journey of personal growth and leadership. JT, a retired military officer with over two decades of experience, shares invaluable insights on how to rise from the depths of life's challenges with resilience and determination. He opens up about his struggles with depression, anxiety, and th...
Welcome to another episode of Seekers & Shifters! Join us as Michelle Coyle sits down with the remarkable Bijal Patel, owner of Launch, a brand agency and consultancy. Bijal shares her journey of transforming small businesses into thriving brands while intertwining Woo with Do—melting spirituality with actionable efforts to achieve success.
They dive into the world of manifestation, personal growth, and the metaph...
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Seekers & Shifters! Today, we delve into the serene and transformational world of spirituality and self-discovery with our special guest, Robyn Vie- Carpenter-Brisco. As a licensed spiritual practitioner and life coach, Robyn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. She is the author of "Let's Get Stoned: Using Stones and Crystals to Create a Li...
On today's episode of Seekers & Shifters, we're diving deep into the fascinating intersection of personal growth, financial freedom, and mindset with our very special guest, Brooklyn Wright. Brooklyn, a personal transformation enthusiast, believes in building wealth strategically while also prioritizing joy and a life free from burnout.
In a captivating conversation with host Michelle, Brooklyn sheds lig...
Welcome to another exciting episode of "Seekers & Shifters. Your host, Michelle Coyle, dives into an enlightening conversation with Victoria Song, a remarkable executive coach who blends science, mysticism, spirituality, and business strategy to help people create their dream realities. Victoria has worked with over 30 coaches and distilled her expansive knowledge into a comprehensive coaching practice.
In thi...
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