What happens when you’re told you can’t match pitch… and you believe it? In today's episode, I interview Drew Russell DuBoff, a full-time professional singer and musician who was once told by a mentor that he couldn’t sing in tune. Because of that moment, he didn’t pursue music in college, even though he really wanted to. But years later, he found his way back to singing and built a career as a working performer. This conversation is all about overcoming limiting beliefs, unlearning negative ...

This is a story about opportunity cost: what is choosing the cheapest option costing you? Successful people just think differently. Tune in to find out! Support the show Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review. Be on the lookout for new episodes every Wednesday! For coaching services, visit: anniecalvaneso.com

In this solo episode of Success through Scars, I’m telling the vulnerable truth about my money journey: how I went from broke, bitter, and resentful to running a six-figure business and finally feeling safe with money. I open up about: Living in low-income housing (and not even realizing it at first)Resenting my friends whose parents paid for everythingStruggling to accept help from othersWorking four jobs just to get by while building my businessThe moment things finally started to shift (hi...

In this episode of Success through Scars, I chat with Stephanie Ball- an opera singer, sound healer, and now recording artist- about navigating grief, honoring the body’s needs, and using music as medicine. Stephanie shares the raw story of losing her father to dementia, the repeated heartbreak of saying goodbye in small pieces, and how that grief unlocked old wounds she didn’t even realize still needed healing. She dives into how sound healing helps release stored trauma in the body and why ...

Today I sit down with my cousin Kristin Tomasello- our first real heart-to-heart, and what a story she has! From watching her dad collapse from leukemia at 12, to battling her own autoimmune struggles for years, to now running her own foundation, writing books, and launching a sun care line (all while spreading fierce love and faith). We talk healing from the inside out- with food, scripture, boundaries, and compassion. Kristin is living proof that you can turn your deepest pain into a missio...

If you're feeling bone-deep tired- even though you're doing work you love- this episode is for you. I'm fresh off a crazy busy week: I just wrapped a musical I produced from the ground up (with 50 kids!), I'm prepping for a huge move, launching the next round of Crescendo Club, and singing paid gigs nearly every day. I'm deeply fulfilled… and I'm also exhausted. In this solo episode, I'm sharing a raw, honest reflection on what it means to feel both grateful and worn out. Because sometimes, t...

In this episode, I interview my dear friend and one of the most badass women I know, Dana Lynne Varga. Dana is an accomplished career coach, singer, voice teacher, and fierce advocate for singers. But beyond her career, she’s a woman who has walked through fire and come out blazing. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey through gastric bypass, divorce, sobriety, and the powerful reinvention of her life, career, and sense of self. Dana shares so openly about the pain she endured, the ...

If you've ever asked yourself, "WHY can't I just get it together?" "Why am I so exhausted from doing nothing?" this episode is for you. Recorded while I'm not feeling well and taking a sick day, I realized I was actually burnt out. Because I'm going through some massive Uplevels in life right now. We go over: - why you feel exhausted right now - why nervous system regulation is the foundation of sustainable change - how to get into energetic alignment DM me "UPLEVEL" if you're going through a...

Last night, I was literally crying on my couch. So naturally, today I recorded a podcast episode- because I KNOW I’m not the only one who’s felt like that. This one’s for the version of you who just had a bad audition, launched something that no one bought, or is feeling super rejected. The version of you who's questioning, "Is any of this worth it??" I see you. I am you. In this little pep talk episode, I’m sharing the full-circle moment of finally getting to teach my Strength for Singers pr...

Today's episode is so special because I’m joined by one of my dearest friends, Katrina Fasulo! Katrina is an arts leader whose journey is full of resilience, self-discovery, and unapologetic growth. She shares her story of navigating imposter syndrome, workplace dynamics, and early experiences of being bullied for standing out as a tall, self-assured woman. Katrina opens up about what it’s taken to step fully into her power- learning to take up space, leaning on mentorship, and creating space...