Ever wonder what it really takes to become an “overnight success”? In this candid conversation with Stephanie Melodia, we unpack the truth behind the myth — from the years of work no one sees, to the role of money, luck, and confidence in building a thriving business. Steph shares her personal journey, powerful money mindset shifts, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up, even when the results aren’t instant.

We share:

• Why “overnight success” is a misleading myth (and what’s actually behind it)
• The role money plays in creating freedom and opportunities
• How luck really works — and how to stack the odds in your favour
• Building lasting confidence through action and evidence
• The hidden long game behind public speaking and big opportunities
• Practical tips for women to shift from scarcity to abundance with money

RESOURCES MENTIONED 

→ GTM Essentials Course: https://selinaho.com/gtm-essentials

→ Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

→ The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

→ The Curve https://thecurveplatform.com/ 

→ Female Invest https://www.femaleinvest.com/ 

→ Vestpod https://www.vestpod.com/ 

LET’S CONNECT

→ Newsletter: https://ceo-confessions.beehiiv.com  

→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinaho  

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selinajho   

→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selinajho_ 

CONNECT WITH STEPH

→ Podcast: Strategy & Tragedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltJMUZ7C5_A&list=PLlV8JoK2z-iiFOW5Gw-FISA6rvBdR853z 

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia 

→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker 

START YOUR BUSINESS

→ Start a business with the free Build a Sustaining Business program: https://selinaho.com/basb

→ Define your version of success and build a blueprint to achieve it inside the free Your Success Roadmap: https://selinaho.com/roadmap

SCALE YOUR BUSINESS

→ Free GTM Essentials Course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxqvwU4q36bTLn_CVAaeyHPd2bjxIEz_ 

→ Seed to Series A company that needs GTM support? Let’s chat: https://selinaho.com/consulting 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Podcast Intro

02:11 Free Course GTM Essentials

03:34 Welcome Stephanie

04:16 Defining Success

05:52 Early Money Memories

08:58 First Job Struggles 

13:28 Money Mindset

28:47 The Power of Compound Interest

30:48 Creativity Meets Market Need

32:23 Building Her First Business

33:10 The Unexpected Career Shift

33:56 The Role of Luck in Success

34:34 Effort vs. Talent

35:03 Hacking Luck and Taking Risks

37:14 The Reality Behind Success Stories

37:41 The Behind-The-Scenes of Public Speaking

39:22 First Public Speaking Experience

41:17 The Business of Public Speaking

42:28 Taking Risks for Opportunities

46:22 The Long Road to a Keynote

48:59 Managing Expectations

49:39 Building Resilience

52:19 The Importance of Consistency

01:03:26 LinkedIn Strategies

01:07:57 Final Thoughts and Advice