<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/ambition-unscripted/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Ambition Unscripted]]></title><podcast:guid>204da8ed-1036-56ce-8af3-f5ab19d701e4</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:31:51 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Resa 2.0]]></copyright><managingEditor>Resa 2.0</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ambition Unscripted is the no-filter home for creative overthinkers chasing a big, unapologetic life. Hosted by Resa Leigh.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png</url><title>Ambition Unscripted</title><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Resa 2.0</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Resa 2.0</itunes:author><description>Ambition Unscripted is the no-filter home for creative overthinkers chasing a big, unapologetic life. Hosted by Resa Leigh.</description><link>https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>fast growth kills the real you</title><itunes:title>fast growth kills the real you</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>hard truth:</p><p>you can’t chase authenticity and fast growth at the same time.</p><p>One of them has to sit in the backseat.</p><p>I talk about how growth tactics instantly push you into performance mode, how “being yourself online” is a slow burn, and why trying to walk both paths is exactly why I’ve been stuck.</p><p>I’m finally choosing the authentic route. Not because it’s strategic but because my spirit literally won’t let me do anything else right now, so fuck it.</p><p>This episode is for anyone who’s tired of forcing a framework, tired of overthinking how they’re gonna make money from their personal brand, and knows they need to build the body of work first and let the clarity come after.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hard truth:</p><p>you can’t chase authenticity and fast growth at the same time.</p><p>One of them has to sit in the backseat.</p><p>I talk about how growth tactics instantly push you into performance mode, how “being yourself online” is a slow burn, and why trying to walk both paths is exactly why I’ve been stuck.</p><p>I’m finally choosing the authentic route. Not because it’s strategic but because my spirit literally won’t let me do anything else right now, so fuck it.</p><p>This episode is for anyone who’s tired of forcing a framework, tired of overthinking how they’re gonna make money from their personal brand, and knows they need to build the body of work first and let the clarity come after.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ea3b714-4701-48ce-ae8b-9b0fca04be04</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5ea3b714-4701-48ce-ae8b-9b0fca04be04.mp3" length="5392718" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ffc88789-27d9-4a59-aad8-64f7c2701b10/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>u gotta do some cringe shit, friend</title><itunes:title>u gotta do some cringe shit, friend</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Title is self-explanatory. It’s time to do some cringe shit.</p><p>I talk about how waiting for permission is a scam, why thinking about doing the thing is useless, and how every creator you admire started off cringe as hell. You don’t get to skip that part. Nobody does.</p><p>This is about choosing motion over overthinking, building your own damn framework through trial and error, and using your free will instead of sitting on it.</p><p>If you’ve been hiding, hesitating, rehearsing in your head—this is your nudge to start talking, start posting, start something.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Title is self-explanatory. It’s time to do some cringe shit.</p><p>I talk about how waiting for permission is a scam, why thinking about doing the thing is useless, and how every creator you admire started off cringe as hell. You don’t get to skip that part. Nobody does.</p><p>This is about choosing motion over overthinking, building your own damn framework through trial and error, and using your free will instead of sitting on it.</p><p>If you’ve been hiding, hesitating, rehearsing in your head—this is your nudge to start talking, start posting, start something.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7de7168e-9cb7-4248-ac18-0870a0bf8ada</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7de7168e-9cb7-4248-ac18-0870a0bf8ada.mp3" length="4127019" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/99a89c81-fa7d-4894-8c80-cb8d432dc6ca/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>the content condundrum</title><itunes:title>the content condundrum</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode: me, talking out loud, trying to untangle the creative chaos in my head.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>why “cringe” is lowkey the entry fee for your dream life. (I know, yuck)</p><p>my obsession with finding a cute little system instead of just doing the thing</p><p>how ADHD turns one idea into 47 ideas into a whole cinematic universe</p><p>the art of avoiding your calling by… strategizing your calling</p><p>the lie that “the right book, the right guru, the right moment” is gonna save you</p><p>creative bloating (yes, it’s a thing) and why overconsumption feels like productivity</p><p>the existential crisis that happens when you finally have time + freedom but zero motion 🫠</p><p>and of course… day one of my period being the worst possible time to try to become Beyoncé 😭</p><p>This episode is pure, unfiltered ‘working through it’</p><p>If you’ve ever spiraled inside an idea about an idea about an idea…</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever avoided your dreams by making a 12-step plan to start the dream…</p><p><br></p><p>If your brain has ever said “Let’s overcomplicate this so we never have to actually do it”…</p><p>Yeah. This one’s for you. Enjoy!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode: me, talking out loud, trying to untangle the creative chaos in my head.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>why “cringe” is lowkey the entry fee for your dream life. (I know, yuck)</p><p>my obsession with finding a cute little system instead of just doing the thing</p><p>how ADHD turns one idea into 47 ideas into a whole cinematic universe</p><p>the art of avoiding your calling by… strategizing your calling</p><p>the lie that “the right book, the right guru, the right moment” is gonna save you</p><p>creative bloating (yes, it’s a thing) and why overconsumption feels like productivity</p><p>the existential crisis that happens when you finally have time + freedom but zero motion 🫠</p><p>and of course… day one of my period being the worst possible time to try to become Beyoncé 😭</p><p>This episode is pure, unfiltered ‘working through it’</p><p>If you’ve ever spiraled inside an idea about an idea about an idea…</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever avoided your dreams by making a 12-step plan to start the dream…</p><p><br></p><p>If your brain has ever said “Let’s overcomplicate this so we never have to actually do it”…</p><p>Yeah. This one’s for you. Enjoy!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d3f608c-9783-4f9a-9542-3662d4e9992b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:26:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d3f608c-9783-4f9a-9542-3662d4e9992b.mp3" length="4477646" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>lower the bar: consistency for adhd squirrel brains</title><itunes:title>lower the bar: consistency for adhd squirrel brains</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Yall remember that episode about the 30-day Mic Therapy challenge? </p><p>I tried it and lasted… three whole days. 🫠</p><p>Old me would’ve deleted the evidence and moved on. New me? I’m owning it as a lesson learned. </p><p>This episode is about designing goal-focused habits around the <em>real</em> you — not the ideal, superhuman version. </p><p>I’m lowering the bar so low that even my worst-day self can show up, and how tiny micro-moves lead to massive change over time. If you’ve ever spiraled in ADHD shame, here is your permission slip to start small and win anyway.</p><p>💡 Your homework: Pick one habit and dumb it down until it’s laughably easy — then do that every day.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yall remember that episode about the 30-day Mic Therapy challenge? </p><p>I tried it and lasted… three whole days. 🫠</p><p>Old me would’ve deleted the evidence and moved on. New me? I’m owning it as a lesson learned. </p><p>This episode is about designing goal-focused habits around the <em>real</em> you — not the ideal, superhuman version. </p><p>I’m lowering the bar so low that even my worst-day self can show up, and how tiny micro-moves lead to massive change over time. If you’ve ever spiraled in ADHD shame, here is your permission slip to start small and win anyway.</p><p>💡 Your homework: Pick one habit and dumb it down until it’s laughably easy — then do that every day.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0aea505b-f8de-4b07-afb1-d65686d27ff0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:54:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0aea505b-f8de-4b07-afb1-d65686d27ff0.mp3" length="17182286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e0d50463-018b-4483-85b6-b7c227720c4c/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>why adhd entrepreneurs need a mic.</title><itunes:title>why adhd entrepreneurs need a mic.</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h3>Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Need a Mic 🎙️</h3><p>Being an ADHD entrepreneur is… chaotic. 🌀</p><p>Ideas everywhere. Interests everywhere. Energy… scattered.</p><p>Here’s the fix: <strong>start a podcast</strong>. Seriously.</p><ul><li>🗣️ <strong>Talk it out</strong> – Your mouth is faster than your fingers. Brain dump live instead of editing to death.</li><li>✨ <strong>Expression &gt; perfection</strong> – Forget Instagram trends or “polished” content. Raw thoughts are your gold.</li><li>🎯 <strong>One mic, unlimited ideas</strong> – Multi-passion? Perfect. Podcasting lets you explore everything without overthinking.</li><li>💪 <strong>Frictionless creation</strong> – No need for fancy setups. Baby on your hip? Hair a mess? Perfect. Just talk.</li></ul><br/><p>This episode is all about embracing your yapper brain, stopping the endless overthinking, and using <strong>your voice as a tool for clarity, content, and creativity</strong>.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck typing, curating, or over-planning… maybe it’s time to grab a mic. 🎧</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Need a Mic 🎙️</h3><p>Being an ADHD entrepreneur is… chaotic. 🌀</p><p>Ideas everywhere. Interests everywhere. Energy… scattered.</p><p>Here’s the fix: <strong>start a podcast</strong>. Seriously.</p><ul><li>🗣️ <strong>Talk it out</strong> – Your mouth is faster than your fingers. Brain dump live instead of editing to death.</li><li>✨ <strong>Expression &gt; perfection</strong> – Forget Instagram trends or “polished” content. Raw thoughts are your gold.</li><li>🎯 <strong>One mic, unlimited ideas</strong> – Multi-passion? Perfect. Podcasting lets you explore everything without overthinking.</li><li>💪 <strong>Frictionless creation</strong> – No need for fancy setups. Baby on your hip? Hair a mess? Perfect. Just talk.</li></ul><br/><p>This episode is all about embracing your yapper brain, stopping the endless overthinking, and using <strong>your voice as a tool for clarity, content, and creativity</strong>.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck typing, curating, or over-planning… maybe it’s time to grab a mic. 🎧</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f4466477-05df-4209-adbb-d5f3e880556a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:12:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f4466477-05df-4209-adbb-d5f3e880556a.mp3" length="5605262" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3f4136ff-c784-430f-b3bf-94f04aff3bc4/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>the anti-instagram creator path.</title><itunes:title>the anti-instagram creator path.</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like your brain is a buffet of 100 ideas, but none of them actually feed you? Yeah… that’s ADHD creativity for you.</p><p>In this episode, I spill all the thoughts behind why I decided to start a podcast instead of another perfectly curated Instagram page:</p><p>✨ ADHD brains are messy, innovative, and desperate to try <em>everything at once</em>.</p><p> ✨ Turning my voice memos into polished posts was draining. So I said: why not just post the raw audio? Ugly glory &gt; perfect silence.</p><p> ✨ This podcast is letting me explore every passion, express myself verbally, and process life as a stay-at-home mom without overthinking the platform.</p><p>If you’re a creator who feels pulled in a million directions, or just tired of the “perfect feed” pressure, this episode is for you. Grab your mic (or just listen along) and embrace your messy, organic process.</p><p>💪 Let’s normalize yapping, experimenting, and building in public — one imperfect episode at a time.</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like your brain is a buffet of 100 ideas, but none of them actually feed you? Yeah… that’s ADHD creativity for you.</p><p>In this episode, I spill all the thoughts behind why I decided to start a podcast instead of another perfectly curated Instagram page:</p><p>✨ ADHD brains are messy, innovative, and desperate to try <em>everything at once</em>.</p><p> ✨ Turning my voice memos into polished posts was draining. So I said: why not just post the raw audio? Ugly glory &gt; perfect silence.</p><p> ✨ This podcast is letting me explore every passion, express myself verbally, and process life as a stay-at-home mom without overthinking the platform.</p><p>If you’re a creator who feels pulled in a million directions, or just tired of the “perfect feed” pressure, this episode is for you. Grab your mic (or just listen along) and embrace your messy, organic process.</p><p>💪 Let’s normalize yapping, experimenting, and building in public — one imperfect episode at a time.</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fc64cbf7-6b39-4f4d-a1fd-ef8a3872b169</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 06:12:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fc64cbf7-6b39-4f4d-a1fd-ef8a3872b169.mp3" length="5543918" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/35e444af-aef0-44b8-999d-629900856558/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>i started this podcast with $13.</title><itunes:title>i started this podcast with $13.</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I talk about the tools and software I used to make this podcast become a real thing.</p><p>It’s way simpler than you think, friend!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I talk about the tools and software I used to make this podcast become a real thing.</p><p>It’s way simpler than you think, friend!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3525dae0-fd7d-460d-8a61-f96f4d12be7f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:44:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3525dae0-fd7d-460d-8a61-f96f4d12be7f.mp3" length="2404430" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>05:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f032f30e-afb0-45a3-9d45-0103112a8086/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Episode 1: The Experiment</title><itunes:title>Episode 1: The Experiment</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to my very first episode! 🎙️</p><p>Today, I’m doing the scariest, messiest thing: hitting record on my podcast while scared out of my mind. I talk about the fear, the overthinking, the procrastination, and the gooey, slimy, beautiful birth of starting something new 🥹</p><p>This episode is a front-row seat to the moment I decide to just do it—to embrace the cringe, experiment, and move forward anyway. It’s a reminder that you don’t need it to be perfect to begin. You just need to begin.</p><p>Whether you’re wrestling with fear, procrastination, or the pressure to be “ready,” this one’s for you. Cringe is the price of admission—let’s pay it together.</p><p>Time-stamped highlights:</p><p>0:00 - prayer</p><p>1:19 - birthing a new ‘baby’ (creative project)</p><p>2:32 - the FEAR. 🥺</p><p>3:22 - the shift.</p><ul><li>0:00 – Raw prayer and intentions before recording</li><li><br></li><li>2:00 – Wrestling with fear and overthinking</li><li>4:30 – The “30-day experiment” mindset</li><li>7:00 – Cringe is the price you pay to be cool later</li><li>9:30 – Call to action: just do the thing</li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to my very first episode! 🎙️</p><p>Today, I’m doing the scariest, messiest thing: hitting record on my podcast while scared out of my mind. I talk about the fear, the overthinking, the procrastination, and the gooey, slimy, beautiful birth of starting something new 🥹</p><p>This episode is a front-row seat to the moment I decide to just do it—to embrace the cringe, experiment, and move forward anyway. It’s a reminder that you don’t need it to be perfect to begin. You just need to begin.</p><p>Whether you’re wrestling with fear, procrastination, or the pressure to be “ready,” this one’s for you. Cringe is the price of admission—let’s pay it together.</p><p>Time-stamped highlights:</p><p>0:00 - prayer</p><p>1:19 - birthing a new ‘baby’ (creative project)</p><p>2:32 - the FEAR. 🥺</p><p>3:22 - the shift.</p><ul><li>0:00 – Raw prayer and intentions before recording</li><li><br></li><li>2:00 – Wrestling with fear and overthinking</li><li>4:30 – The “30-day experiment” mindset</li><li>7:00 – Cringe is the price you pay to be cool later</li><li>9:30 – Call to action: just do the thing</li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ambition-unscripted.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a8e1782b-c7a2-4428-a1dd-6b290cc02c82</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a273520d-5157-4444-a6aa-168d593f9548/Ambition-Unscripted-zip-2.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:55:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a8e1782b-c7a2-4428-a1dd-6b290cc02c82.mp3" length="3994190" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item></channel></rss>