Book Deals, Fame, and the Art of Separating Yourself from Your Brand

What happens when your art, your business, and your identity all collide? In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a brand in real time—while writing a book, scaling a company, and navigating the highs and lows of visibility. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance authenticity with sustainability in your career, this one’s for you. We cover: My behind-the-scenes process of pursuing a traditional book deal Why I see my book (and business) as a “hologram” version of me The dangers of processing trauma in real time online How to protect your nervous system while building an audience Why separating yourself from your brand is essential for longevity Spoiler: Fame doesn’t fix your problems—it just shines a light on them. Ready to scale your visibility and step into your own Celebrity Energy? Apply for the How to Be Famous 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if scaling to multiple 7-figures wasn’t about strategy first… but identity? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by sales expert and business coach Dielle Charon to talk about how wealth, visibility, and self-concept shape your results. Dielle shares how she grew from corporate America to a million-dollar business and what really moves the needle when it comes to selling with ease. We cover: How to rewire your identity for wealth & success Why sales is an energy game (not just a script) Balancing luxury desires with authentic service The mindset shifts that take you from six to seven figures Making money as a resource for impact & freedom If you’re ready to embody the version of you who sells with ease, attracts aligned clients, and grows beyond hustle… this conversation is your roadmap. You can find Dielle on Instagram @diellecharon and tune into her podcast, the WOC Business Show.  📲 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode recorded from my living room while my son watches Cocomelon, I share the complete behind-the-scenes story of how I booked my first television role without an agent, manager, or audition—and how that same show just dropped on Netflix years later. I reveal the exact manifestation process I used to book a co-star role on HBO's "Love Life" and how the character I played (an influencer with a book deal) became my actual life. the three biggest mistakes people make when manifesting fame why I intentionally lowered my goal from series regular to co-star how I quit acting classes to test my own celebrity energy methods the identity-shifting process that made opportunities find me why your subconscious will sabotage goals it doesn't believe are possible how one improvised line turned one episode into three the cosmic timing of the show hitting Netflix the same week my book deal begins why the original Self-Made Celebrity program is disappearing forever This is your last chance to get both the original Self-Made Celebrity (created during this exact manifestation) and the new streamlined version for the price of one. Doors close Monday at midnight and this vault of content disappears forever. 📺 Show Mentioned: "Love Life" on Netflix (both seasons worth watching!) 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Ready to manifest your own breakthrough? The Self-Made Celebrity doors close Monday at midnight, and this is your last chance to get both the original unfiltered program (born from this exact manifestation) AND the new streamlined version for the price of one. Head to the show notes to secure your spot before the vault disappears forever. 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your “downloads” were actually divine strategy? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by multi-talented Arielle Zadok—producer, intimacy coordinator, sex educator, and creator of the "Fuck Like the Movies" program. What started as a conversation about celebrity energy quickly evolved into a deep dive on presence, safety, and the intersection between performance and intimacy. This conversation is pure gold for anyone building a personal brand or scaling their soul-led business. We dive into: The energetics of success (and why alignment = acceleration) How to communicate with your guides and receive clear intuitive hits Releasing shame to magnetize the right audience Bridging the mystical and the practical in your business Why the universe wants you to be seen ✨ This episode is your reminder that being famous doesn’t mean being fake. It means being fully expressed. 🔗 Connect with Arielle Zadock: Instagram: @ariellezadock Website: https://www.thepleasureproducer.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! Ready to become someone who pops off just by existing? Join The Fame Switch—my 21-day protocol to rewire your brain for visibility, magnetism, and momentum. Start today and shift your energy in less than 10 minutes a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if going viral wasn’t about playing nice or following the rules… but about becoming unshakable in your self-trust? In this raw, hilarious, and deeply insightful convo with returning guest Nadia Khaled, we dive into dark feminine energy, controversial content, and how not giving a f*ck can make you magnetic. If you've ever felt torn between being “nice” and being real, this one’s for you. Topics we explore: What dark feminine energy actually is—and how to embody it The line between radical responsibility vs. self-blame Processing emotions by Human Design (sacral vs. emotional authority) Why you’re allowed to want attention (and how that doesn’t make you shallow) Turning rage and rejection into your rich auntie era 🎯 Ready to own your polarity and scale with self-trust? This is your permission slip. 🔗 Connect with Nadia Khaled: Instagram: @nadiakhaledd Podcast: "Limitless with Nadia" 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Ready to step into your most magnetic self? Apply for the How to Be Famous Mastermind—we have just a few spots left for our September 4th cohort. This intimate container of 6-8 high achievers includes weekly group coaching, an October retreat in Los Angeles, and the most hands-on support I offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful conversation recorded in Miami, I sit down with manifestation coach and spiritual entrepreneur Nadia Khaled for our fourth collaboration together. As fellow Pisces with Virgo risings, we dive deep into the intersection of spirituality, authenticity, and using fame as a force for good in the world. This episode explores the often-misunderstood relationship between spiritual growth and the desire for visibility, sharing how my journey from strict religious conditioning to celebrity coaching became a path of healing and service. We break down the practical and energetic aspects of magnetism, discussing everything from nervous system regulation during content creation to the art of walking into any room like you own it. Key Topics Discussed: Why the most self-aware people are often the least likely to pursue fame—and why that needs to change How my Mormon upbringing and subsequent spiritual deconstruction shaped my understanding of authentic power The difference between using content creation as escape versus processing emotions first, then sharing wisdom My approach to showing up during my divorce and single motherhood: boundaries, compassion, and the "character" version of myself The alter ego effect: how both Nadia and I use strategic versions of ourselves to build confidence and manifest our goals Why timing matters in sharing your struggles—the power of processing privately before teaching publicly Practical magnetism techniques: the "four corners" room-commanding exercise and expanding your energy field How to identify your natural flow states and use them as a blueprint for magnetic presence The relationship between following your desires and spiritual alignment—why your wants are often your dharma This conversation offers a refreshing perspective on building a spiritual business without compromising your authenticity, plus practical tools for anyone wanting to command more presence and magnetism in their daily life. 🔗 Connect with Nadia Khaled: Instagram: @nadiakhaledd Podcast: "Limitless with Nadia" 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Ready to step into your most magnetic self? Apply for the How to Be Famous Mastermind—we have just a few spots left for our September 4th cohort. This intimate container of 6-8 high achievers includes weekly group coaching, an October retreat in Los Angeles, and the most hands-on support I offer. Limitless Challenge of the Week: Go to the grocery store like you are the energetic leader of the entire space. Watch how people respond when you command the energy of any environment you enter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of How to Be Famous with Whitney Uland, I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually happens when you commit to becoming famous. I'm joined by three incredible women from my recent Mastermind cohort—Kayla Jury, Megan Norris, and Margaret Lefton—for an honest conversation about their transformations over the past six months. This isn't your typical "success story" episode. We dive deep into the messy, vulnerable, and ultimately life-changing process of stepping into celebrity energy. From nervous breakdowns during introductions to signing six-figure clients, these women share the real behind-the-scenes journey of building authentic fame. Key Topics Discussed: How creating a "safe space to be seen" completely transforms the mastermind experience compared to traditional business coaching The powerful exercise of introducing yourself as your highest self in present tense—and why it made everyone cry Why the Mastermind feels more like "theater camp" than business coaching, using acting exercises to build comfort with being witnessed The WTF framework: celebrating Wins, Trolls, and Flops to normalize the inevitable challenges of visibility How identity shifts create lasting results versus quick-fix strategies that fade The difference between compensatory authentic behaviors and soul-feeding expression Why proximity to other people's breakthroughs accelerates your own transformation How learning to be vulnerable in a group setting translates directly to confidence on camera The strategy vs. energetics balance and why both are essential for sustainable fame Transformation Highlights: Kayla: From hiding behind "professional nerd" identity to becoming an author with major corporate partnerships like Nike, building a YouTube channel, and finding certainty in her gifts Megan: Breaking through a follower plateau, tripling her membership, signing her first six-figure client, and embracing her desire to be a "divorce influencer" Margaret: Going from terrified of being on camera to confidently creating skits, starting a podcast, and bringing all parts of herself to her work This episode offers a rare look into what high-level personal development actually looks like—messy, triggering, and ultimately the most rewarding work you can do for yourself and your impact. 🔗 Connect with the guests: Kayla Jury: @itskaylajury on Instagram, follow her book writing journey on her YouTube channel  Megan Norris: @megannoriscoaching on Instagram, “So Good It Doesn’t Make Sense” podcast Margaret Lefton: @margaretlefton on Instagram, "The Multihyphenate Podcast"  📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leav... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw and vulnerable episode of How to Be Famous with Whitney Uland, I'm coming to you from my bed after spending almost 24 hours recovering from what I can only describe as a complete breakdown. This isn't your typical motivational episode—instead, I'm pulling back the curtain on what "new levels, new devils" actually looks like when you're scaling your consciousness and building a celebrity-level business. I share the overwhelming reality of having my work, my processes, and essentially my consciousness being scaled by other people simultaneously across multiple major projects. From unexpected six-figure tax bills to building AI chatbots, from book deals to complete rebrands—this episode reveals what it actually feels like when your nervous system is trying to process rapid expansion. Key Topics Discussed: The brutal reality of scaling your consciousness through books, courses, team expansion, and AI technology all at once How my "aura has a sunburn" from the energetic overwhelm of being perceived and scaled by others The unexpected six-figure tax bill that came with rapid business growth—a "rite of passage" according to my business mentors Behind-the-scenes on building Whitney AI—my chatbot trained on hundreds of hours of my coaching The loneliness of changing socioeconomic classes and feeling misunderstood in both old and new circles Why calling my boyfriend for support was harder than being vulnerable to millions of strangers online How press coverage from LA Weekly and Perez Hilton defending me at Cannes affected my nervous system Why most people try to scale their consciousness before they actually know themselves well enough This episode offers a rare glimpse into what success actually costs energetically and why building resilience is crucial for anyone pursuing visibility and impact. 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! ☀️ Celebrity Summer Sale: https://www.howtobefamous.org/celebrity-summer-sale The Celebrity Energy Circuit ($297): Final chance to get my signature subconscious rewiring protocol before it's retired forever on July 3rd The Self-Made Celebrity ($3,500): Summer sale pricing through July 14th on my 6-month VIP coaching program, including first access to Whitney AI The Celebrity Mastermind ($12,000): Applications now open for September 4th start, limited spots available for high-achievers ready to accelerate their impact This is your moment to make Celebrity Summer legendary—where rest and results exist in the same reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special behind-the-scenes episode of How to Be Famous with Whitney Uland, I bring you inside a private coaching call from The Self-Made Celebrity program where powerhouse producer Michelle Lang and I coach actor/writer Kaitlyn Kelly on transforming her authentic story into magnetic social media content. Michelle Lang, whose impressive credits include Red Right Hand starring Orlando Bloom, Small Town Crime with Academy Award nominees John Hawkes and Octavia Spencer, and the hit Hulu series Everyone is Doing Great, joins me to help Kaitlyn refine her voice, message, and presence on social media. This raw, unfiltered coaching session reveals the storytelling secrets that Hollywood professionals use to create content that actually pops off. This episode offers invaluable insights for actors, writers, influencers, and creative entrepreneurs who want to build their personal brand while staying true to their artistic vision. Whether you're struggling with imposter syndrome or trying to find your unique voice online, this coaching session provides actionable strategies for turning your real-life story into content that resonates. 🔗 Connect with Michelle Lang: Follow her viral content and producing insights on social media 🔗 Connect with Kaitlyn Kelly: Building her presence on social media with cultural commentary from London 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Ready to get this level of coaching for your own fame journey? The Self-Made Celebrity is my 6-month coaching and mentorship program where I bring top-tier Hollywood gatekeepers like Michelle to coach my clients every month, plus provide the mindset work, accountability, and tangible skills needed to become a self-made celebrity. Click this link to learn more about joining us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this energizing episode of How to Be Famous with Whitney Uland, I'm declaring that your celebrity summer officially begins NOW. This isn't about hustling harder or working more—it's about stepping into the identity of someone who gets to have it all: amazing results AND a summer full of rest, play, and joy. This episode features a clip from a recent call inside the Self-Made Celebrity where I went on a passionate rant (the good kind!) about exactly what celebrity summer means and how to use this energy to finally let yourself be seen. Whether you're posting, pitching, performing, or just figuring it all out, this is your moment to stop waiting and start being the star. Key Topics Discussed: Why most people check out during summer and holidays—and how this creates massive opportunities for those who stay energetically locked in The two common (but limiting) approaches to summer: complete vacation mode vs. grinding while everyone else is off How to have both an amazing summer AND incredible results by shifting your identity and beliefs What celebrities believe about themselves, rest, and possibility that allows them to have it all The science behind why intentional rest actually boosts creativity and productivity How to stop making your results conditional on time, effort, and circumstances Why your brain is like ChatGPT and will find answers to whatever questions you ask it The importance of asking "How can I have both?" instead of choosing between success and enjoyment This episode will challenge you to stop choosing between your dreams and your desire for a fulfilling summer, and instead step into the identity of someone who creates magic in all areas of life. 📲 Find me on Instagram: @whitneyuland 🎤 TikTok: @whitneyuland ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow future celeb! Ready to flip the switch on your celebrity identity? Check out The Fame Switch—my 21-day neural reprogramming protocol delivered via private podcast feed. Head to howtobefamous.org/fame-switch to get started with your celebrity summer transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices