Success Unscripted with Jessica Rivera
Ever feel like success comes with a script—one that doesn’t quite fit you? Welcome to Success Unscripted, the podcast where we break the mold, rewrite the rules, and redefine what it means to truly thrive. Forget the traditional rules and cookie-cutter blueprints; this is where we dive deep into the power of your words, your presence, and your influence to help you create lasting impact. Whether through solo episodes packed with actionable strategies or raw, unfiltered conversations with industry leaders and unconventional success stories, this podcast delivers more than just inspiration—it’s a roadmap for transformation. From navigating leadership and building belonging to stepping into your authentic power, Success Unscripted is here to help you thrive. Hosted by Jessica Rivera, an executive coach and business consultant who has led a $4 billion division and coached Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 leaders, this podcast combines real-world expertise with a fresh perspective. Tune in to unlock your potential and redefine success for every season of your life.
Episodes
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A raw Q&A on imposter syndrome, confidence, self-worth, and why you’re not stuck — you’re just overdue for alignment. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a truth-telling conversation.
In this special Q&A episode of Success Unscripted, I sit down with my 13-year-old niece Kayla, who brings me your real questions straight from Instagram:
- “I feel lost. How do I know if I’m on the right path?”
- “How do I stop feeli...
A raw and unfiltered conversation on why true success requires discomfort, how self-abandonment keeps you stuck, and the powerful shift you need to finally step out of your comfort zone.
Growth isn’t glamorous. It’s uncomfortable. It’s confronting. It forces you to question everything you believe about yourself — and that’s why so many of us retreat back into our comfort zones.
In this episode of Success Unscripted, I’m...
Here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud:
You’re not stuck because of your job.
You’re not stuck because of your partner.
You’re stuck because of the beliefs you refuse to challenge.
In this solo mic-drop episode of Success Unscripted, Jessica Rivera exposes the real reason high-achievers stay in cycles of self-sabotage, procrastination, and silence. Backed by science (yes, there’s a study that says sta...
You’ve been told to stay humble, let your work speak for itself, and just keep grinding. But guess what? Your work isn’t a microphone—and silence isn’t a strategy.
The truth? High achievers don’t wait to be noticed—they make sure their impact is seen, heard, and valued.
In this episode of Success Unscripted, I’m calling BS on outdated humility and breaking down:
✅ Why the “humble” mindset is keeping you stuck, unse...
You’re smart. You work hard.
You’ve checked the boxes, followed the rules, maybe even exceeded expectations.
So why do you still feel like something’s missing?
This episode is for the high-achievers who’ve started to question their own grind.
The leaders who’ve hit the goals—but still feel off.
The truth:
You’re not stuck. You’re not unmotivated.
You’re just wired for avoidance—and no one taught you how ...
Most people say they want change—but few are willing to do the inner work required to lead it.
Dan Lloyd has sat with celebrities, politicians, CEOs—and still, his greatest work has been showing up for himself. Raised in a biracial household on Long Island, Dan’s journey led him from the world of sports and music to building a civic movement that’s reshaping power from the ground up.
In this episode of Success Unscripte...
She thought running a restaurant was just about food.
Turns out—she was learning how to lead herself.
Massiel “Massy” Medina is a natural-born host and entrepreneur who loves entertaining—and who’s discovering that true success means building confidence, creating boundaries, and letting go of control.
In this episode of Success Unscripted, we talk about:
How saying “yes” to everything le...
What started as a career path turned into a journey of self-discovery.
She wasn’t just making a living—she was learning to live fully.
Katherine Serrano Sosa is part of the 2%—a licensed Latina architect who left behind the corporate mold to create a practice rooted in purpose, alignment, and intention.
In this episode of Success Unscripted, we talk about the journey underneath the job title—the ...
He was signed to Uptown Records as a teen.
He went on world tour with Diddy.
He worked behind the scenes of some of the biggest moments in music.
And then—he walked away.
Today, Harold Wilkerson (@uptownharry0) is a college professor, communication strategist, and founder of @chase.republic, where he teaches high-level professionals how to lead with clarity, confidence, and calculated communication.
In this ...
Sarcasm isn’t communication—it’s avoidance. Guilt jokes aren’t funny—they’re manipulation.
In this no-fluff episode of Success Unscripted, Jessica Rivera exposes the toxic communication habits that are destroying your influence and your relationships—especially if you’re over 30 and still calling it “just a joke.”
Jessica shares a real-life story from her own experience, backs it up with science from Harvard and Y...
In this powerful milestone episode, Jessica Rivera turns 50 and shares 5 transformative life lessons every high-achieving woman needs to hear.
If you’ve ever struggled to receive love, felt like you needed to be strong all the time, or found yourself playing small in rooms you’ve earned your seat in—this episode will speak directly to your soul.
🎙️ Jessica gets honest about:
- Why love is always the answer, even when ...
🎙 Success Unscripted – Episode 11
What if the very thing you were meant to do has been inside you all along—just waiting for you to finally say yes?
In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented and deeply inspiring Don the Cake Don—a self-taught cake artist who walked away from an 18-year corporate career to follow a dream he had been ignoring for years.
He found his purpose at 42.
He found peace in pow...
In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with my client Vanessa Cardona—entrepreneur, powerhouse, and people leader—to talk about what real success looks like when you stop performing and start becoming.
Vanessa opens up about growing up in a family business, hitting million-dollar milestones, and still feeling disconnected from herself. She shares what it’s like balancing motherhood, leadership, legacy, and learni...
You’ve been told to stay humble, let your work speak for itself, and just keep grinding. But guess what? Your work isn’t a microphone—and silence isn’t a strategy.
The truth? High achievers don’t wait to be noticed—they make sure their impact is seen, heard, and valued.
In this episode of Success Unscripted, I’m calling BS on outdated humility and breaking down:
✅ Why the “humble” mindset is keeping you stuck, unse...
Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever. So why do we hold on to relationships, friendships, and even jobs that drain us?
In this episode of Success Unscripted, we’re getting to revisit an IG live I did where we got raw and real about:
🔥 The 4 unmistakable signs it’s time to stop trying
🔥 Why some people are stuck in an old version of you—and why that’s a problem
🔥 How self-accountability is N...
In this episode of Success Unscripted, I sit down with Liz Agosto—a former client turned friend who went from executive assistant to COO of major organizations. She played the corporate game, followed the rules, and stayed "humble"—until she realized it was holding her back.
We dive into:
✅ Why playing small is keeping you broke, invisible, and stuck
✅ How self-promotion isn’t arrogance—it’s survival<...
We’ve all been there—frustrated, unseen, unsupported—yet when someone asks, “Are you okay?” we respond with the biggest lie in leadership: “I’m fine.”
In this unapologetically raw episode of Success Unscripted, I pull back the curtain on the hidden cost of that simple phrase. This isn’t just about venting at work or bottling up emotions—it’s about how silencing your truth slowly erodes your influence, authenticity, and...
In this bold and unapologetic episode of Success Unscripted, I sit down with the powerhouse herself, Jules Mela (@iamjewelzz)—entrepreneur, former corporate queen, and living proof that success has nothing to do with titles and everything to do with authenticity.
We get brutally honest about the identity crises no one talks about, the guilt of outgrowing relationships, and why success isn’t about chasing money—it’s abo...
Growth isn’t always about adding more. Sometimes, it’s about letting go.
In this unapologetically bold episode of Success Unscripted, I’m asking the question most people are too afraid to face: What part of you has to die in order for you to thrive?
The habits, mindsets, relationships, and identities that got you here won’t get you to the next level. That comfort zone you’ve been clinging to? It’s costing you more than...
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