Magic’s in the Mess

Magic’s in the Mess
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Welcome to Magic in the Mess—where we ditch the highlight reel and get real about what it actually takes to build a business and a life that feels as good as it looks. Hosted by business strategist and Harmony Hustler, Danielle Mckinley, this podcast is for people who are in the thick of it—scaling, stumbling, pivoting, and figuring it out as they go. Because let’s be real: success is never as tidy as it seems. Each week, we break down the messy middle: the mindset blocks, the money moves, the systems that save your sanity—and how to turn setbacks into strategies. Whether you’re feeling stuc

  1. Jun 16

    7 Things I Learned From Being A Drug Dealer in High School

    What if the biggest thing affecting your money today happened before you were old enough to understand money? In this vulnerable solo episode of Magics in the Mess, Danielle McKinley shares the unexpected story of becoming a "drug dealer" in high school, the childhood moment that shaped her relationship with money forever, and why most people are unknowingly living out money stories they created decades ago. This isn't really a story about weed. It's a story about relationships, value, self-worth, and a promise an eight-year-old girl made to herself after hearing her mother say something that changed the trajectory of her life. From growing up on food stamps to building and exiting companies, Danielle breaks down the hidden beliefs that drive our financial decisions and why your greatest asset may be something you're currently giving away for free. In This Episode You'll Learn: • The high school "drug dealer" story that revealed Danielle's first business lesson• How growing up on food stamps shaped her relationship with money• The conversation with her mom that became her lifelong money story• Why money became associated with safety, freedom, and choice• How childhood beliefs quietly influence your financial decisions today• Why relationships are often your most underutilized asset• The hidden value you're likely giving away for free• How Human Design helped Danielle stop apologizing for teaching from lived experience• Why your lived experience may be your greatest qualification• How to identify the money story that's running your life right now The money you're looking for may not be hiding in a new strategy. It may be hiding in the relationships you're already standing in the middle of. Because sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn't learning something new. It's finally seeing what has been there all along. Connect With Danielle: Instagram: @_lifebydanielleWebsite: https://daniellemckinley.com Take the Money Personality Quiz and discover the money story that's been shaping your decisions.

    20 min

  2. Apr 28

    Why You Make Money But Still Feel Broke (It’s Not Strategy)

    What if the reason money still feels stressful…has nothing to do with how much you make? In this solo episode of Magics in the Mess, Danielle McKinley breaks down one of the biggest gaps in financial growth: Your relationship with money. Because here’s the truth… You can have the best strategy.The best systems.The best financial plan. And still feel anxious, restricted, or disconnected. Why? Because if money doesn’t feel good to you…nothing else will fix that. This episode challenges everything you’ve been taught about money, from “budgeting” to hustle culture, and introduces a new way of thinking that allows money to feel good coming in and going out. In This Episode, You'll Learn: • Why strategy alone will never fix your money stress• The real reason money feels good coming in but heavy going out• How your money story was shaped without you realizing it• Why “budgeting” feels restrictive and what to do instead• How to start assigning your dollars better jobs• The truth about buying back your time (and why it’s not wasteful)• How to regulate your nervous system around money• The mindset shift that allows wealth to feel safe, not stressful• The 3-part formula to create anything you want (decide, believe, act) If you’ve ever made good money but still felt tight, stressed, or unsure… This episode will change the way you think about money forever. Because money isn’t just math. It’s emotional, It’s energetic.And once you learn how to work with it… everything changes. Connect With Danielle: Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_lifebydanielle Websitehttps://daniellemckinley.com

    15 min

  3. Apr 7

    Ghost Stories, Healing, And The Energy In Homes With Jennifer Carlson

    What if the thing holding you back… isn’t your life? It’s the story you keep telling yourself about it. In this episode of Magics in the Mess, Danielle McKinley sits down with realtor and entrepreneur Jennifer Carlson for a raw conversation about what it actually looks like to do the work on yourself. Not the highlight reel.Not the polished version.The real, uncomfortable, confronting kind. Jennifer shares how she realized she had been holding herself back for years, not because of her circumstances… but because of the stories she believed about them. From motherhood and guilt to growth and identity, this episode will challenge the way you think about what’s actually possible for you. And unexpectedly…they also talk about haunted houses, energy, and what happens when you finally lean into what lights you up. In this episode, you'll learn: • The lies high-achieving women tell themselves without realizing it• How motherhood can become an excuse that keeps you stuck• Why being “the strong one” can limit your growth• What happens when you get in rooms that stretch you• How to stop making excuses and start taking action• The power of community and accountability in personal growth• Why doing the thing you’ve been avoiding unlocks everything• How embracing your “weird” can actually expand your life If you’ve been telling yourself: “I can’t do that because…” This episode will make you question everything after that sentence. Connect with Jennifer: Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/localjenn Websitehttps://www.lovepines.com Connect with Danielle: Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_lifebydanielle Websitehttps://daniellemckinley.com

    50 min

  4. Mar 31

    Mean Girls Didn't Disappear... They Just Got Better At Hiding

    Let’s be real… Mean girls didn’t disappear after high school.They just got better at hiding. In this solo episode of Magic in the Mess, Danielle McKinley gets honest about something most women experience but rarely talk about out loud: Relational aggression in adulthood. The subtle comments.The weird energy.The backhanded “support.”The feeling of being excluded, talked about, or quietly undermined. And the worst part?It’s so subtle it makes you question yourself. This episode breaks down the psychology behind mean girl behavior, how it shows up in friendships, business, and communities, and how to stop tolerating it for good. Because once you can name it…you can release it. In this episode, you'll learn: • What “mean girl behavior” actually looks like in adulthood• The psychology behind relational aggression• Why subtle energy shifts aren’t in your head• How social comparison creates insecurity and projection• The difference between real support vs. fake support• Why your growth triggers certain people• How to stop tolerating low-frequency relationships• What it actually looks like to “bless and release” people If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking,“Was that a compliment… or was that shade?” This episode is for you. You are not crazy.You are aware. And you get to choose better rooms. Connect with Danielle: Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_lifebydanielle Websitehttps://daniellemckinley.com

    15 min

  5. Mar 24

    The Stories Your Brain Is Telling You Might Be Wrong With Melanie Peralta

    How many of the thoughts in your head are actually true? In this episode of Magic in the Mess, Danielle McKinley sits down with Melanie Peralta for a deeply honest conversation about assumptions, emotional healing, identity, and the invisible stories we tell ourselves. From feeling like we have to “hold it all together” to believing everyone else has it figured out, our minds constantly create narratives that shape how we show up in the world. But what if those narratives aren’t facts at all? Danielle shares a vulnerable perspective on personal growth, emotional resilience, and the realization that many successful, confident people are quietly navigating the same fears and doubts we think we’re alone in. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one questioning yourself in a room full of confident people, this conversation will change the way you look at your thoughts. Because the truth is this:You are not your thoughts. And sometimes the most powerful growth happens right in the middle of the mess. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why you cannot believe every thought your brain offers you• The hidden insecurity even successful people experience• Emotional congestion and why suppressed feelings keep us stuck• The identity traps that make us believe we must “hold it all together”• Why vulnerability is actually a gateway to confidence• How assumptions sabotage personal growth and connection Women hood Wellness Weekend RetreatOctober 2026:https://melanieperalta.kartra.com/page/wombenhood-retreat Follow Melanie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmelanieperalta_ Connect with Danielle: Websitehttps://daniellemckinley.com Instagramhttps://instagram.com/_lifebydanielle Harmony Hustler Newsletterhttps://newsletter.daniellemckinley.com/

    1h 16m

  6. Mar 17

    PSA! Don't Believe Everything That You Think

    You cannot believe everything you think. In this solo episode of Magics in the Mess, Danielle McKinley shares a powerful realization she had after attending a mastermind retreat and speaking at an event where successful entrepreneurs opened up about the insecurities they still experience. It sparked a conversation about the stories our brains create and how those stories can quietly sabotage confidence, vulnerability, and connection. Danielle dives into the pressure many high-achievers feel to always be “the strong one” and why suppressing emotions can create what she calls emotional congestion. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why thoughts are not facts• The mental stories that create self-doubt• Why adults don’t age out of emotions• The hidden pressure of being the “strong one”• How assumptions about others distort reality• Why emotional suppression keeps people stuck• A simple question that helps interrupt negative thought patterns If you’ve ever believed that everyone else has it together except you, this episode will remind you that being human includes feeling everything. The goal isn’t to eliminate emotions.The goal is to let them move and keep moving forward. Connect with Danielle Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_lifebydanielle Websitehttps://daniellemckinley.com

    13 min

  7. Mar 10

    You Look Confident.. But Do You Trust Yourself? With Tara Dunn

    You Look Confident… But Do You Trust Yourself? | Danielle McKinley & Tara Dunn Confidence is what people see on the outside.Self-trust is what’s actually happening on the inside. In this episode of Magics in the Mess, Danielle McKinley sits down with business coach, community builder, and branding photographer Tara Dunn for an honest conversation about courage, confidence, and learning to trust yourself again. Many women look capable, successful, and confident on the outside while quietly second-guessing every decision on the inside. Tara shares her journey from being a quiet wallflower who avoided the spotlight to helping women entrepreneurs build real confidence through self-trust and aligned action. Together, Danielle and Tara talk about the invisible ceilings we place on ourselves, how old stories shape our confidence, and how small daily habits can rebuild trust in who you are becoming. In this episode, You'll learn: • Why confidence and self-trust are not the same thing• How childhood moments can shape adult confidence• The hidden cost of always being “the strong one”• Why assumptions quietly sabotage your growth• How small daily actions build self-trust over time• The power of community and authentic connection• Practical ways to start rebuilding confidence today Tara also shares details about her upcoming Path to Abundance VIP Experience, designed to help women reconnect with their vision, align with their strengths, and move forward with courage instead of fear. If you’ve ever looked successful on the outside but questioned yourself on the inside, this conversation will hit home. Learn more about Tara DunnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taradunnconnects Path to Abundance VIP Experiences launching in February(In person + online experiences designed to help women step into confidence and aligned growth) Connect with Danielle McKinleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lifebydanielleWebsite: https://daniellemckinley.com

    41 min

  8. Mar 3

    Assumptions: Your Brains Favorite Form of Self Sabotage

    Assumptions feel logical.That’s why they’re dangerous. In this solo episode of Magics in the Mess, Danielle McKinley talks about how your brain fills in gaps with worst-case scenarios and how those tiny predictions quietly sabotage your confidence, business, and growth. You don’t react to what’s happening.You react to what you assume is happening. Danielle breaks down why this happens, how negativity bias plays a role, and how to interrupt the pattern before it keeps you stuck for years. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why your brain hates uncertainty• How assumptions create emotional reactions to things that never happened• Real examples from business, pricing, pitching, and client conversations• Why avoiding the ask guarantees the answer• The power of the pause as a pattern interrupt• How to move from prediction to participation If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something before you even tried, this one’s for you. Join the Harmony Hustler Newsletter:https://newsletter.daniellemckinley.com/ Connect with DanielleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lifebydanielleWebsite: https://daniellemckinley.com

    12 min
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Welcome to Magic in the Mess—where we ditch the highlight reel and get real about what it actually takes to build a business and a life that feels as good as it looks. Hosted by business strategist and Harmony Hustler, Danielle Mckinley, this podcast is for people who are in the thick of it—scaling, stumbling, pivoting, and figuring it out as they go. Because let’s be real: success is never as tidy as it seems. Each week, we break down the messy middle: the mindset blocks, the money moves, the systems that save your sanity—and how to turn setbacks into strategies. Whether you’re feeling stuc

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  • Creator
    Magic’s in the Mess
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
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