Dare To Be Iconic

Amanda Paolicelli
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Are you ready, radiant icons? Welcome to "Dare To Be Iconic," the podcast made for icons daring to be themselves. Hosted by your favorite icon, Amanda Paolicelli, "Dare To Be Iconic" is not just another self-help podcast—it's your weekly tea time session where Amanda spills all the tea on topics like self-confidence, self-improvement, healing, and personal growth. Why Choose "Dare To Be Iconic"? ~Real Talk, Real Transformation: Amanda's journey from heartbreak to triumph is the heartbeat of the show. This podcast is a safe space for raw, authentic conversations about healing, self-confidence, self-improvement, and personal growth. ~Practical Tips: Amanda shares practical, actionable tips that you can implement in your daily life. From overcoming setbacks to cultivating a positive mindset, each episode equips you with tools to navigate your dare-to-be-iconic journey. ~Community of Radiant Icons: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are also on their dare-to-be-iconic journey. The podcast is an invitation to be part of a supportive community that celebrates victories, learns from challenges, and grows together. ~Midweek Boost: Need a midweek pick-me-up? Tune in every Wednesday for your weekly tea time session. Subscribe now, radiants icons, because your tea time session is starting.

  1. 2D AGO

    Dare to Move: Where Healing Becomes Power with JJ from The MVMNT Lab

    Your power isn’t found. You own it. In today’s tea time sesh, Amanda sits down with JJ, founder of The MVMNT Lab, a Pilates and wellness studio in Kissimmee, Florida, to talk about daring to be yourself, choosing yourself as an entrepreneur, and building a community that lifts everyone up. JJ gets real about the highs, the lows, and the moments of imposter syndrome that come with starting something new—and how trusting the process is part of stepping into your power. They break down why movement is medicine, how Pilates supports your mind, body, and confidence, and why community is one of the most underrated tools for healing. This episode is your wake-up call to stop shrinking, stop waiting for permission, and start reconnecting with your body, your voice, and your power. JJ and Amanda also give a sneak peek of the Dare To Move wellness event on Saturday, April 25—a space to break up with the past, fall in love with your future, and step fully into your iconic self through movement, affirmations, and intentional journaling. If you’re ready to claim your confidence, feel your power, and move in a way that heals, this episode is your blueprint. 🎧 Press play and start moving into your power. Connect with JJ & The MVMNT Lab: Explore The MVMNT Lab! Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Explore the DTBI shop today! Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" today! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Dare To Be Iconic 00:37 Dare To Move Event Preview 01:40 New Merch Drop! 03:09 Spill the tea with JJ 05:17 Origin of The MVMNT Lab 09:53 JJ’s Highs, Lows, and Founder Lessons 14:14 Why Movement Is Medicine 16:24 Pilates & F1: An Iconic Duo 21:44 Healing Into Power 23:37 Why Community Matters 25:34 Dare To Move Sneak Peek 27:45 What Attendees Will Gain 30:28 JJ’s Power Practices 33:05 Power Begins With… 34:35 See you next week!

    36 min

  2. APR 1

    Own Your Sexy: Stop Shrinking & Start Reclaiming

    You don’t become sexy. You reclaim it. In today’s tea time sesh, Amanda gets real about her “sexy 27” chapter—and why it’s been one of the hardest seasons of her life. What was supposed to feel fun, confident, and carefree turned into something deeper: healing out loud. As Amanda unpacks the impact of a past violent relationship, she shares how trauma shaped her self-image, trust, and relationship with her own body—and the truth she’s learning now. This episode is your wake-up call to stop letting trauma, society, or anyone else define your worth, your body, or your power. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, struggled to feel confident, or questioned what “sexy” even means for you—this is your permission slip to take it back. Amanda breaks down her Own Your Sexy guide with four pillars to help you rebuild that connection. From setting boundaries and choosing yourself to movement, self-expression, and creating a life that feels good—this is about owning every part of your becoming, even the messy ones. No shame. No shrinking. No asking for permission. Just power, freedom, and confidence—on your terms. 🎧 Press play and start reclaiming your sexy. Iconic Episode References: Hot & Healing: How To Turn Pain Into Power Freedom Looks Sexy: Designing a Life That Serves You Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Grab your Breakup Journal! Explore the DTBI shop today! Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" today! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Dare To Be Iconic 03:03 Sexy 27 Reality Check 04:19 Trauma & Trust 07:49 Redefining Sexy 11:30 Freedom at the Core 15:41 Reclaiming Your Power 16:19 Four Pillars of Owning Your Sexy 16:49 Pillar 1: Mindset and Energy 18:44 Pillar 2: Body and Movement 21:49 Pillar 3: Expression Rituals 25:38 Pillar 4: Pleasure and Joy 30:52 See you next week!

    32 min

  3. MAR 25

    Radiant Icons Around the World: 2-Year Podcast Anniversary Special

    This is what happens when icons choose themselves. In this special 2-year anniversary episode of Dare To Be Iconic podcast, Amanda celebrates the Radiant Icons — the community that turned a podcast into a global movement. Featuring powerful dare to be iconic stories from around the world, this episode dives into confidence, healing, self-trust, and what it really means to be iconic. If you’re ready to step into your power, trust your voice, and take up space unapologetically — this episode is for you. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! Explore the DTBI shop today! Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" today! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Our 2-Year Anniversary Podcast Special✨ 00:48 Come Join the Movement! 01:21 Alondra: Healing, Community & Finding Your People 03:34 Bella: Reclaiming Confidence After Heartbreak 05:02 Anja: Finding Her Voice & Reinventing Her Path 09:40 What It Really Means to Be Iconic 11:02 Daring to Make an Impact 12:19 Choosing Authenticity & Self-Trust 13:46 Favorite Episode Love & Reflections 14:23 See you next week!

    16 min

  4. MAR 18

    Break Up With The Past, Fall In Love With The Future (Re-Run)

    In this episode of 'Dare to be Iconic,' Amanda spills the tea on breaking up with the past and falling in love with the future. She shares her personal journey of healing from breakups characterized by traumatic letters and how she reclaimed painful dates by creating new, joyful memories. Amanda emphasizes that healing is a non-linear process akin to a rollercoaster, involving backslides that are normal but not indicative of failure. Through her story, she illustrates how transforming pain into power involves reclaiming one's narrative and using past hurts as a foundation for resilience and strength. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Iconic Behavior Masterclass! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! Explore the DTBI shop today! Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" today! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Dare to be Iconic 00:39 The Healing Rollercoaster 01:38 Spilling the Tea on Letters 03:14 Turning Pain into Power 05:37 The Five-Step Plan to Iconic Transformation 06:27 Reclaiming Your Story 07:50 Thank you, Next

    14 min

  5. MAR 11

    The Tea That Built DTBI: 6 Everyday Icon Moments

    Radiant Icon… it’s time for some anniversary tea. ☕✨ As Dare To Be Iconic podcast approaches its two-year anniversary (March 27), Amanda is looking back at six unforgettable Everyday Icon moments that perfectly capture what this community is all about: choosing yourself, daring to grow, and embracing your most authentic life. From writing badass heroines and embracing reinvention, to protecting your peace, reclaiming fangirl culture, and leaning on friendship during heartbreak—these conversations remind us that being iconic isn’t about perfection… it’s about courage. Amanda also shares details about the upcoming DTBI Iconic Behavior Masterclass: Break Up With The Past, Fall In Love With The Future on March 22nd, where she’ll be teaching her signature framework for turning pain into power. And next week, we revisit one of our OG DTBI premiere episodes where Amanda begins opening up about her dating violence healing journey. Because around here, Radiant Icon… we dare to be ourselves. Iconic Episode References: Carly’s Tea Time Sesh! Katie’s Tea Time Sesh! Agatha’s Tea Time Sesh! Alison’s Tea Time Sesh! Ella’s Tea Time Sesh! Meleena’s Tea Time Sesh! Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Iconic Behavior Masterclass! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! Explore the DTBI shop today! Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" today! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Dare To Be Iconic 01:02 Masterclass Announcement 01:45 Carly Robyn – Writing Badass Heroines 05:42 Katie – Embracing Change 08:40 Agatha – Choosing Yourself 15:08 Alison – Healing & Vulnerability 17:54 Ella – Owning Your Fangirl Era 20:12 Meleena – The Power of Friendship 24:37 See You Next Week!

    28 min

  6. MAR 4

    Fashionably Iconic: Embracing Singlehood with Hannah and Jessica

    Radiant Icons, this one's for you. In this tea time sesh, Amanda sits down with Hannah and Jessica of the Fashionably Single podcast for a bold, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to be iconic in your single girl season. This isn’t a “waiting to be chosen” era — it’s a choosing yourself era. The trio dives into redefining singlehood in your late 20s and 30s, breaking the stigma around being unmarried, and embracing independence as a power move — not a placeholder. From navigating past relationships, marriage, and breakups to learning how to be alone without feeling lonely, this conversation is your reminder that single does not mean lacking. There’s laughter (including chaotic hike-date stories), real friendship tea, and a powerful reflection on what their 20-year-old selves would be proud of today. If you’ve ever felt behind, pressured, or questioned for being single — this episode is your permission slip to embrace your timeline, own your softness and your strength, and remember: Your single season isn’t a gap year. It’s a glow-up era. Plus, Hannah and Jessica give us a sneak peek at Fashionably Single Season 2 — and how they’re leaning even deeper into friendship, fashion, and fully enjoying the now. Connect with Fashionably Single: Listen to Fashionably Single! Connect with Hannah and Jessica on Instagram! Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Iconic Behavior Masterclass! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! Explore the DTBI shop today! Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" today! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Dare To Be Iconic 00:54 Masterclass Announcement 01:50 Welcome our Everyday Icons: Hannah and Jessica 05:49 Saying Yes to Connections 07:33 Yin Yang Friendship Energy 17:19 Redefining Single Girl Season 21:37 Lessons From Going Solo 22:25 Learning Self Love 23:16 Monthly Treat Yourself 25:23 Glow Up Habits 28:24 Hike Date Chaos 34:12 Lessons In Friendship 41:45 See you next week!

    44 min

  7. FEB 25

    Love Letters From Within: Boundaries, Trauma, & Healing (Re-Run)

    In this powerful episode of Dare To Be Iconic, Amanda invites you on a raw, transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. She shares intimate reflections from ages 19 to 25, a period marked by deep pain but also incredible growth. With unflinching honesty, Amanda spills the tea on how setting boundaries became her lifeline, how self-compassion became her anchor, and how resilience carried her through her darkest moments. Through heartfelt stories and hard-earned lessons, Amanda offers you practical tools to navigate your own healing—whether it’s grounding yourself during an anxiety attack, journaling your way to clarity, or using positive self-talk to reclaim your power. She challenges you to look within, reclaim your story, and dare to be kind to yourself as you rise above trauma. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Turn your pain into power with Amanda at our next Iconic Behavior Masterclass! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! Explore the DTBI shop today! Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" today! Iconic Resources: One Life Project Find a Trauma & PTSD Hotline Talkspace: Online Therapy Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to Dare To Be Iconic 00:53 Facing Trauma Head-On 03:10 The Complexity of Emotions 06:16 Setting Boundaries 11:08 Creating a Roadmap to Healing 13:40 Dealing with Anxiety and Panic Attacks 14:17 Grounding Techniques and Personal Preferences 15:31 The Rollercoaster of Healing 16:25 Self-Compassion and Grace 19:47 Hotline Questions 27:25 Next Week on DTBI!

    30 min

  8. FEB 18

    Release, Rise, Radiate: A Guided Meditation to Love Yourself First

    Loving yourself first isn’t selfish — it’s the foundation ✨ In this tea time sesh on Dare To Be Iconic, Amanda Paolicelli guides you through a grounding meditation to release what’s been weighing you down, rise into your power, and radiate self-love — on purpose. Through breathwork, visualization, and affirmations, this episode is an invitation to stop carrying the pain and start choosing yourself — softly, boldly, and without apology. No fixing. No forcing. No proving. Just presence, power, and self-love — from within. 🎧 Press play, breathe deep, and dare to love yourself first. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Iconic Behavior Masterclass! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! Explore the DTBI shop today! Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" today! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Back to Dare To Be Iconic 00:28 Iconic Announcement: Iconic Behavior Masterclass Series Returns 01:02 Secure Your Break Up With the Past: Fall In Love WIth The Futre Masterclass Tickets today! 01:39 Why Turning Pain Into Power Matters (Amanda’s Story) 02:45 Guided Meditation Begins: Settle In & Breathe 08:23 See You Next Week!

    8 min
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Are you ready, radiant icons? Welcome to "Dare To Be Iconic," the podcast made for icons daring to be themselves. Hosted by your favorite icon, Amanda Paolicelli, "Dare To Be Iconic" is not just another self-help podcast—it's your weekly tea time session where Amanda spills all the tea on topics like self-confidence, self-improvement, healing, and personal growth. Why Choose "Dare To Be Iconic"? ~Real Talk, Real Transformation: Amanda's journey from heartbreak to triumph is the heartbeat of the show. This podcast is a safe space for raw, authentic conversations about healing, self-confidence, self-improvement, and personal growth. ~Practical Tips: Amanda shares practical, actionable tips that you can implement in your daily life. From overcoming setbacks to cultivating a positive mindset, each episode equips you with tools to navigate your dare-to-be-iconic journey. ~Community of Radiant Icons: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are also on their dare-to-be-iconic journey. The podcast is an invitation to be part of a supportive community that celebrates victories, learns from challenges, and grows together. ~Midweek Boost: Need a midweek pick-me-up? Tune in every Wednesday for your weekly tea time session. Subscribe now, radiants icons, because your tea time session is starting.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Paolicelli
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Amanda Paolicelli
  • Show Website
    Dare To Be Iconic