Cinco Paul on Despicable Me, Schmigadoon & Making It as a Screenwriter

What if the thing standing between you and your next level isn’t a lack of strategy — but your inability to hear and trust your own intuition? In this episode, I’m joined again by psychic medium and personal transformation coach Stephanie Zeller for a conversation about the connection between intuition, creativity, visibility, and fame. Stephanie teaches people how to strengthen their intuition and psychic abilities, and we get into why successful people seek out psychics, what acting and channeling have in common, and why learning to get out of your own way can make you more magnetic. We also talk about the subconscious beliefs that quietly keep us from being seen, sharing our work, making more money, trusting ourselves, and going after the lives we actually want. Then we open the conversation up to the Celebrity Circle for live intuitive coaching around fame, art, relationships, money, visibility, and creative blocks. In this episode, we talk about: Why celebrities and highly successful people work with psychics — and what they’re actually looking for The connection between acting, creativity, channeling, intuition, and “celebrity energy” How fear of judgment, being misunderstood, and childhood rejection can block bigger visibility How to tell when you’re acting from intuition versus ego, fear, urgency, or attachment Why subconscious reprogramming can reveal opportunities that were sitting in front of you the entire time How to know whether a psychic reading is actually empowering you or causing you to outsource your power Why trusting your intuition can help you move beyond the limitations of your logical brain The difference between creative flow and forcing your work from perfectionism or ego What happens when you stop trying to make yourself palatable to everyone and start attracting the people who actually resonate with you Why becoming more visible may require increasing your capacity for vulnerability How the beliefs you hold around money and worth can affect the level of success you allow yourself to create Why sometimes the next step isn’t a giant leap — it’s building the identity, confidence, and capacity that make the leap possible Stephanie also shares her own journey from working as a dental specialist and international educator to becoming a psychic medium, personal transformation coach, and founder of The Transformation School, where she now teaches people how to develop their intuition and psychic abilities. We also dive into Trigger Free, Stephanie’s subconscious reprogramming tool, and why I’ve personally found it so useful for identifying the hidden beliefs underneath fear, resistance, and feeling stuck. One of my favorite ideas from this conversation: if there’s something you deeply desire but you genuinely cannot see a path to it, there may be a belief or trigger sitting between you and the solution. Stephanie Zeller Trigger Free — Stephanie’s subconscious reprogramming tool Celebrity Circle Follow me on Instagram: @whitneyuland If you loved this episode, subscribe to How to Be Famous, leave a review, and send this to the person in your life who keeps second-guessing the thing they already know they’re meant to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I recently took what might be my favorite photo of myself I’ve ever seen — and instead of just making me feel hot, it made me realize how vulnerable it is to actually see yourself becoming someone new. In this episode, I’m talking about the relationship between visibility, identity, fame, and self-perception — and why your next level often feels embarrassing before it feels natural. why photoshoots can change the way you see yourself visibility, nervous system regulation, and the fear of being perceived personal branding, image, and expanding your Total Addressable Market (TAM) becoming your future self before you have external proof sexuality, self-expression, and the parts of yourself you’re scared to let people see If you want to work with me and expand your visibility, brand, and capacity to be seen, apply here. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I went to a David Meltzer event expecting to lose an entire workday… and instead walked away feeling like my entire life had shifted. In this episode, Alex Stewart and I unpack why getting yourself into the right rooms can completely change your self-concept, what you believe is possible, and the opportunities you’re actually capable of seeing. We discuss: why putting yourself in the right room can change your self-concept and expand what feels possible manifestation vs. hard work — and why belief + discipline together are so powerful acclimating yourself to wealth, success and people operating at the next level why learning to actually ask for what you want can create opportunities faster how masterminds, networking and community can normalize your next level before you’ve reached itWe also pull back the curtain on the immersive celebrity retreat we’re creating — including live coaching, creative projects, networking, industry connections, paparazzi and a red carpet. If you want to join us, apply here. To become a client, apply here. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland Find Alex Stewart on Instagram @mmentality_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you realize the career you’ve built isn’t the dream you actually want anymore? My friend, actress, producer, and Self-Made Celebrity coach Michelle Lang is back to talk about finding your way back to your creative identity, reinventing yourself in Hollywood, and using social media to create opportunities on your own terms. Michelle and I talk about: reinventing yourself as an actor, artist, or creative after losing confidence in your dream how Michelle generated over 100 million views by embracing her weirdest creative instincts why social media is changing Hollywood—and how actors and creators can use it to build their own leverage motherhood, shadow careers, and giving yourself permission to want more why the people around you need to see who you’re becoming, not just who you’ve been We also talk about claiming your identity before you have external proof, letting yourself be “too much,” creating from desire instead of fear, and why Michelle is officially done trying to make herself more normal for the internet. Michelle will be joining me at the upcoming Self-Made Celebrity Retreat, where we’ll be coaching, creating, connecting, and filming my new reality series. You can join us through The Self-Made Celebrity or purchase a ticket to attend the retreat. Find all the details in the links below. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland Find Michelle Lang on social media @themichellelang Find Stephanie Zeller's Trigger Free Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it actually take to build a lasting creative career in Hollywood? I sit down with Cinco Paul, the writer behind Despicable Me, The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who, and Schmigadoon, to talk about the career highs, failures, big breaks, and creative risks that shaped his path from aspiring songwriter to successful screenwriter and showrunner. In this episode, Cinco Paul and I talk about: how Despicable Me became a massive success—and why you can never predict what audiences will love why chasing trends can make your work less impactful taking Schmigadoon from an idea he held onto for 25 years to a TV series and Broadway musical dealing with rejection, career setbacks, and creative self-doubt even after you've found success his advice for screenwriters, showrunners, and creatives trying to break into Hollywood We also talk about social media, taking feedback without losing your creative vision, pitching yourself in Hollywood, and why your screenplay isn't your ticket to success—you are. Go see Schmigadoon on Broadway. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland Find Cinco Paul on social media and follow along with Schmigadoon for updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when artists stop waiting for Hollywood to pick them? I sit down with creator-economy entrepreneur Zack Honarvar to talk about how the entertainment industry is changing, why creators have more power than ever, and what artists need to understand about building an audience in the new Hollywood. In this episode, Zack Honarvar and I talk about: the creator economy and the decline of traditional Hollywood gatekeepers the difference between creators and celebrities—and why prestige still matters why actors, musicians, and artists need to learn how to command attention using social media to create your own opportunities instead of waiting to be discovered why the artists who learn to love promotion will have an unfair advantage Zack also shares his perspective on YouTube creators moving into traditional entertainment, Netflix licensing creator content, building businesses around your creative work, and why publicly claiming your biggest career goals can actually help you achieve them. If you're ready to become the next big thing and want to work with me directly to become a Self-Made Celebrity, head to the link in the show notes to learn how to coach with me. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland Find Zack Honarvar on social media @zackhonarvar Learn more about Zack's upcoming Unlisted premiere and screening series at unlistedpremieres.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you start becoming visible... and people begin projecting onto you? This week I'm joined by actress, sales strategist, and spiritual teacher Ruby Robinson for one of the most honest conversations I've ever had on the podcast. We dive into spirituality, celebrity, identity, fame, nervous system regulation, creativity, and the very real fear of accidentally becoming someone's "guru." If you've ever wondered where the line is between influence and worship, ambition and ego, or manifestation and identity, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: spirituality, ego death, and the law of detachment celebrity energy, parasocial relationships, and why people project onto public figures leaving Mormonism, religion, and rebuilding your own spiritual beliefs creativity, acting, storytelling, and why artists must learn to detach from outcomes identity, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building a business without losing yourself why nervous system regulation changes your relationship with visibility and success If this episode resonated with you, I'd love if you left a review. Your reviews help more creatives, entrepreneurs, and artists discover the show—and they're helping me build something much bigger behind the scenes. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok: @whitneyuland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you start becoming visible... and people begin projecting onto you? This week I'm joined by actress, sales strategist, and spiritual teacher Ruby Robinson for one of the most honest conversations I've ever had on the podcast. We dive into spirituality, celebrity, identity, fame, nervous system regulation, creativity, and the very real fear of accidentally becoming someone's "guru." If you've ever wondered where the line is between influence and worship, ambition and ego, or manifestation and identity, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: spirituality, ego death, and the law of detachment celebrity energy, parasocial relationships, and why people project onto public figures leaving Mormonism, religion, and rebuilding your own spiritual beliefs creativity, acting, storytelling, and why artists must learn to detach from outcomes identity, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building a business without losing yourself why nervous system regulation changes your relationship with visibility and success If this episode resonated with you, I'd love if you left a review. Your reviews help more creatives, entrepreneurs, and artists discover the show—and they're helping me build something much bigger behind the scenes. Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok: @whitneyuland Find Ruby Robinson on Instagram: @[INSERT HANDLE] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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