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Episode 130: The Serenity Solution: Letting Go of Perfectionism with Mackenzie SheltonWhat if the key to growing a thriving business and a full family life isn't doing it all perfectly, but learning to let go of what was never yours to control?In Episode 130 of ICONIC AF, host Anisa Crespo sits down with Mackenzie Shelton, real estate team owner, real estate investor, homesteader, author of The Serenity Solution, and host of the Roots and Roofs podcast, for an honest conversation about building success without losing your peace.Mackenzie graduated college in 2010, worked in property management for about five years, and then got her real estate license at the suggestion of her now-husband. She started as a solo agent, and by 2019 and 2020 she was selling 50 to 70 homes a year with three young kids at home while pregnant with her fourth. That season pushed her to start her own team. Seven years later, her team consistently helps well over 100 families a year, and she has built a business within the brokerage she works at. She shares why you will never hear her or her team push someone to buy or sell before they're ready.Together, they talk about the simple systems that keep a busy entrepreneur and mom from burning out, how a question from John Maxwell inspired her podcast, and how motherhood brought her back to her Catholic faith. Mackenzie also opens up about being a recovering perfectionist, giving control to God, and the business partnership split that taught her she was capable of doing it on her own.Inside this conversation:• Going from property management burnout to running a real estate team • Selling 50 to 70 homes a year while raising three kids and expecting a fourth • Building a business within a brokerage instead of opening one • Why educating clients beats pushing them to buy or sell • Two simple systems: weekly menu planning around your calendar and a weekly calendar meeting with your spouse • The daily question "Who can I add value to today?" • Surrendering control as a recovering perfectionist • Why failure is the stepping stone to where you need to go next • One small thing you can do this week to bring more peace into your lifeIf you're juggling a growing business, a family, and a never-ending to-do list, and you're ready to trade pressure for peace, this episode is for you.🎙️ Tune in to Episode 130 of ICONIC AF and discover what becomes possible when you stop trying to control it all and start building with peace.Watch Iconic AF on Million Dollar Network: https://tv.milliondollarnetworkinc.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iconic-af/id1786618997Connect with Mackenzie:Mackenzie Shelton is a real estate team owner based just outside Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the east side of the Omaha, Nebraska area. She is a real estate investor and homesteader alongside her husband and a mom of four. She is the author of The Serenity Solution: Freedom from Control, Perfectionism, and the Pressure to Do It All, and the host of the Roots and Roofs podcast. Mackenzie also offers real estate coaching and homesteading consulting.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mackenzie.raburn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mackenzieleeshelton/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-shelton-274334182/

Episode 129: From Communism to $2.5 Billion: Stop Performing and Start Fully Living with Marta HobbsIn Episode 129 of ICONIC AF, host Anisa Crespo sits down with Marta Hobbs, entrepreneur, exited founder, best-selling author, luxury life coach, and soul-led business mentor, for a powerful conversation about worth, wholeness, and what it really means to live life on your own terms.Marta's story is anything but ordinary. Raised in communist Poland, surrounded by scarcity and lack, she immigrated to the United States at age 12 without speaking English. Years later, she and her husband started a travel company from scratch with nothing but two cell phones and grew it to $2.5 billion in revenue, ran it for almost 15 years, sold it, and moved to France. Together, they explore why so many high-achieving women still feel like they have to earn love and approval, how to turn the gaze inward, and why balancing your feminine softness with your masculine badassery is the key to wholeness. Inside this conversation:• Going from scarcity in communist Poland to co-founding a $2.5 billion company• Why even big visions stay small without the right people around you• What it means to stop performing and start fully living• Balancing feminine softness with masculine badassery• Why success, money, and status don't automatically create self-worth• How your environment shapes your identity and your next level• What women waste the most time on: waiting for permission• Learning to dance with the fear, because no one really knows what they're doing• The Dior moment that changed how Marta saw herselfIf you're a successful woman who is ready to stop waiting for permission, stop living by everyone else's rules, and start being crazily and unapologetically yourself, this episode is for you.🎙️ Tune in to Episode 129 of ICONIC AF and discover what becomes possible when you stop performing and start fully LIVING.Connect with Marta:Website: https://www.martahobbs.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MartaHobbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartaHobbs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-hobbs-bba360300/ Luxury Wealth Codes: https://www.luxurywealthcodes.com 

Episode 128: From Burnout to Abundance: Reclaiming Your Feminine Power with Angela RamelWhat if the secret to greater success, wealth, and fulfillment isn't doing MORE, but learning how to RECEIVE?In Episode 128 of ICONIC AF, host Anisa Crespo sits down with Angela Ramel, Holistic and Taoist Transformation Mentor, for a powerful conversation about feminine energy, self-worth, emotional healing, and the connection between pleasure, purpose, and prosperity.With over 30 years of experience in holistic transformation, Angela shares why so many high-achieving women appear successful on the outside while feeling disconnected on the inside. She introduces her signature Ramel Method and explores how releasing limiting beliefs, reconnecting with your body, and embracing feminine leadership can create a more aligned and abundant life.Together, they explore the hidden costs of hustle culture, the importance of nervous system regulation, the relationship between creative and financial energy, and why true empowerment begins with giving yourself permission to receive.If you're ready to stop chasing external validation, reconnect with your authentic power, and redefine success on your own terms, this episode is for you.🎙️ Tune in to Episode 128 of ICONIC AF and discover what becomes possible when you stop simply doing and start fully BEING.Connect with Angela:https://gossclub.com/angela-ramel/ https://www.instagram.com/angelaramel/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaramel/https://www.facebook.com/ramelangela/https://shop.beacons.ai/angelaramel/338ff05c-246a-4c07-a950-18487735f3b5https://shop.beacons.ai/angelaramel/338ff05c-246a-4c07-a950-18487735f3b5https://shop.beacons.ai/angelaramel/338ff05c-246a-4c07-a950-18487735f3b5 

Episode 127: The Science of Healing: Inflammation, Longevity & Breaking Barriers with Viktoriya & OksanaWhat if the secret to better health isn't doing more, but getting back to the basics?In this episode of ICONIC AF, Anisa Crespo sits down with twin sisters Viktoriya and Oksana, published immunology scientists, entrepreneurs, and experts in cellular health and nutrition.From growing up in Ukraine and immigrating to America with their family to building a successful wellness business, these powerhouse sisters share an incredible story of resilience, determination, and following their passion.Together, they dive into the connection between nutrition, inflammation, and longevity, uncover common misconceptions about supplements and popular health trends, and discuss why understanding what your body actually needs is more important than chasing the latest wellness craze.But this conversation goes beyond health!Viktoriya and Oksana also reveal how they grew their business from $18,000 to $450,000 in revenue, the sacrifices they made along the way, the importance of mentorship, and how they overcame stereotypes as women in science.Whether you're looking to take control of your health, build a successful business, or simply find the courage to pursue something bigger, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.Because being ICONIC AF isn't just about what you accomplish. It's about having the courage to challenge the status quo, invest in yourself, and create a life of health, purpose, and possibility.🎙️ Tune in, get inspired, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!https://www.facebook.com/viktoriyaandoksanahttps://www.instagram.com/viktoriyaandoksanahttps://www.youtube.com/@viktoriyaandoksana  Connect with Viktoriya & Oksana

Episode 126: Confidence Into Currency: Becoming Visible Before You Feel Ready with Lisa Marie PepeWhat if the thing standing between you and your next level isn’t another strategy—but the confidence to finally let yourself be seen?In this episode of ICONIC AF, Anisa Crespo sits down with Confidence Coach and Online Visibility Expert Lisa Marie Pepe for a powerful conversation about confidence, faith, visibility, self-worth, and creating success without losing yourself in the process.Lisa shares how her entrepreneurial journey began while recovering from surgery and realizing she no longer wanted an employer—or anyone else—to have control over her ability to take care of herself. What started as a desire for freedom evolved into a mission to help successful women create greater impact and income through businesses and lives designed on their own terms.Together, Anisa and Lisa unpack why so many accomplished women can look incredibly successful on the outside while still questioning themselves internally—and why another achievement, accolade, client, or income goal will never create the self-worth we’re searching for.They also explore what it really means to turn confidence into currency, why perfectionism often disguises itself as procrastination, how visibility creates opportunity, and why authentic human connection matters more than ever in an increasingly AI-driven world.Inside this conversation:• Why confidence is the foundation for visibility and growth• Turning confidence into currency without tying your worth to money• Breaking free from perfectionism, procrastination, and fear of judgment• Building self-worth from within instead of chasing external validation• Faith, purpose, and recognizing your God-given gifts• Why visibility is essential for creating greater impact and income• Authentic visibility vs. performative content in the age of AI• Building a freedom-based business without creating another exhausting job• Staying in your zone of genius and delegating what isn’t yours to carry• Showing up before you feel completely ready• Changing the inner dialogue that quietly keeps women playing smallThis conversation is a reminder that you don’t need permission to take up space, use your voice, or become more visible.Your gifts can’t create impact if no one knows they exist.Website: https://www.lisamariepepe.comEmail: [email protected] FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/lisamariepepeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_marie_pepeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamariepepeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lisamariepepeOthers: https://www.tiktok.com@lisamariepepeNext Level Visibility and Authority Audit - subscribepage.io/8o5KZ2 Connect with Lisa

Episode 125: Build the Business Around Your Life, Not Your Life Around Your Business with Victoria CrewesWhat if the next level of your business isn’t about working harder—but getting radically clear on what success actually looks like for you?In this episode of ICONIC AF, Anisa Crespo sits down with business coach and mentor Victoria Crewes for a powerful conversation about building a profitable business without sacrificing the life you were building it for in the first place.Victoria shares how she went from quitting her job with just days of pay in the bank to building a multi-six-figure business, evolving from $50 sessions to premium offers as high as $50,000. But her journey wasn’t simply about making more money. It was about learning to trust her intuition, understand the true value of her work, create offers people genuinely want, and redefine success on her own terms.They dive into the difference between self-worth and offer value, why some women struggle to sell premium services, how positioning can create—or kill—consistent revenue, and why personal development can’t replace solid business strategy.Victoria also opens up about the deeply personal season that forced her to restructure her company around just three working days per week so she could prioritize her family, her health, and what mattered most.Inside this conversation:• Going from $50 sessions to $50K offers• Why premium positioning requires more than confidence• Creating offers based on outcomes instead of your time• Strategy vs. energetics—and why successful businesses need both• Building your business around your values and desired lifestyle• Why inconsistent income may actually be an offer problem• Identity, visibility, self-worth, and becoming the woman capable of holding more• Trusting the “inner whisper” and taking courageous actionVictoria’s final message is simple: Listen. Do. Then think.Connect with Victoria CrewesFREE = Fb community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/20kmonthclubPAID = Shit Hot Offers (entry level offer): https://www.buildwithheart.com/shit-hot-offers FB: https://www.facebook.com/victoriacrewesbuildwithheart/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/victoriacrewes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriacrewes/Build With Heart https://www.buildwithheart.com/   

Episode 124: Stop Just Filing Your Taxes: The Tax Strategy Every Business Owner Needs with Marina ArtymenkoWhat if the biggest tax mistake you’re making happens long before tax season?In Episode 124 of ICONIC AF, Wendy Aimee Porter sits down with entrepreneur, accountant, and tax strategist Marina Artymenko to talk about why successful business owners need more than someone who simply files their taxes.Marina shares her journey from launching a trucking company with her husband to building a tax practice serving more than 2,000 clients. She reveals some of the biggest mistakes she sees business owners make, why year-round tax planning matters, and how the right strategy can uncover opportunities that might otherwise be missed.She also shares the incredible story of a client who came to her owing more than $500,000—and how digging deeper into years of missed business deductions helped dramatically change the numbers.If you’re building a business, growing your income, or wondering whether your current tax professional is truly helping you strategize, this episode will make you look at your numbers differently.Connect with Marina:Art MarinaTax Firm artmarinataxfirm.com 

Episode 123: From Trauma to Transformation – Faith, Healing & Breaking Generational Cycles with Thyra NewbyHealing isn't about pretending the past never happened—it's about refusing to let it define your future.In this deeply moving episode of Iconic AF, host Anisa Crespo welcomes Thyra Newby, transformational life coach, speaker, and author, for an honest conversation about overcoming trauma, embracing faith, and creating a life of freedom and purpose.After surviving childhood abuse, toxic relationships, domestic violence, and unimaginable loss, Thyra made the courageous decision to stop surviving and start transforming. Today, she empowers women to break generational cycles, release shame, heal unresolved trauma, and step into the life they were created to live through transformational coaching, hypnotherapy, NLP, and unwavering faith in God.In this episode, you'll discover:How to transform trauma into purpose instead of painWhy grief is an essential part of healing and personal growthHow to break free from people-pleasing and self-abandonmentThe difference between surface-level motivation and true transformationThe role of faith, hypnotherapy, and NLP in emotional healingWhy choosing yourself is one of the most powerful decisions you'll ever makeHow to build a legacy that empowers future generations of womenIf you've ever felt trapped by your past or wondered if it's too late to rewrite your story, this conversation is proof that healing is possible—and that your greatest chapter may still be ahead.Connect with Thyra Newby:https://www.instagram.com/live.life.empowered/https://www.facebook.com/ThyraNewbyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thyra-newby/https://www.facebook.com/groups/traumatotriumph2025 

Episode 122: From Trauma to Triumph – Recovery, Resilience & Building a Business That Lasts with Kerri Anne KedzioraYour past doesn't define your future—your response to it does.In this inspiring episode of Iconic AF, host Anisa Crespo sits down with Kerri Anne Kedziora, founder of Kedziora Business Growth, to explore her extraordinary journey from adversity to achievement.With over 35 years of experience in the cleaning and operations industry, Kerri has faced challenges that tested both her business and her character. From losing business during the COVID pandemic and overcoming a hostile business takeover attempt to winning a decades-long battle with alcoholism, she shares the lessons that transformed her into the leader she is today.Now, Kerri helps property managers and business owners build scalable operational systems that create lasting growth while empowering entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles with confidence and resilience.In this episode, you'll discover:How Kerri rebuilt after losing major business opportunitiesThe mindset that helped her achieve lasting sobriety after 27 yearsWhy strong operational systems are the key to sustainable growthHow to overcome imposter syndrome and lead with confidencePractical strategies for navigating overwhelm and business challengesHow to transform trauma into purpose, impact, and lasting successIf you've ever felt like life or business has knocked you down, this conversation will remind you that resilience is built one decision at a time—and that your greatest comeback may still be ahead.Connect with Kerri Anne Kedziora:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-anne-kedzioraWebsite: https://kedzioragrowth.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerrikedziora 

Episode 121: From Corporate to AI Founder – Building an App with No Tech Experience with Evelyn Lopez Delon Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs begin with the hardest life lessons.In this inspiring episode of Iconic AF, Anisa Crespo sits down with Evelyn Lopez Delon, co-founder of Sales Command and creator of Speak Studio, to explore her incredible journey from corporate executive to AI entrepreneur.After a life-changing moment in a hospital room with her daughter, Evelyn realized that chasing financial security was costing her the one thing she could never get back—time. That realization led her to leave the traditional path behind, build multiple businesses alongside her husband, and ultimately create Speak Studio, an AI-powered platform that helps entrepreneurs discover their authentic brand voice and create content with confidence.In this episode, you'll discover:Why founder freedom is more valuable than endless scalingHow Evelyn built an AI app in just six weeks with no technical backgroundThe SPEAK Framework for building a powerful personal brandHow to create authentic content without burning outWhy your business should support your lifestyle—not consume itThe mindset shifts that helped Evelyn pivot, grow, and stay aligned with her purposeIf you've ever questioned whether your business is serving the life you truly want—or wondered if AI could help you grow faster—this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and powerful inspiration.Connect with Evelyn Lopez Delon:https://linktr.ee/EvelynLopezDelon Special Offer: Evelyn is offering Iconic AF listeners exclusive lifetime access to Speak Studio for $99 USD before it transitions to a subscription model.