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. 3d ago

    It's Okay to Outgrow Your Life

    What do you do when you’ve outgrown the life you built? In the Season 4 premiere of Dare To Be Iconic, Amanda Paolicelli is answering that question from the middle of her own life disruption. After packing her life into two suitcases and moving from Orlando, Florida to New York City, Amanda opens up about what it means to outgrow a chapter without hating the life you’re leaving behind—and to choose a life that feels more like you. Amanda shares why she knew it was time for a change, how healing from sexual violence shaped her desire to reclaim her life and breathe differently, and why starting over doesn’t mean you failed. She also breaks down how she prepared for her new chapter by intentionally researching communities, opportunities, and experiences that could help her build the life she wanted—from dance workshops and boxing classes to new friendships and joining Day One New York’s Associates Board. Plus, Amanda introduces the Life Disruption Audit, a series of questions to help you identify what you’ve outgrown, where fear is keeping you stuck, and what you may be ready to disrupt. Season 4 is officially here—and this season, we’re Daring to Disrupt. Because sometimes you don’t need to burn down your life because it’s bad. Sometimes you burn down the old rules, expectations, and versions of yourself that no longer fit. And before we go, Amanda brings you Amanda’s Iconic Insights—three things she knows now that she didn’t know then about outgrowing chapters, embracing uncomfortable growth, and daring to be yourself. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! 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 Season Four Premiere 01:07 New Studio, New Life 02:24 One Way to NYC 03:35 Choosing Yourself 07:18 Healing and Outgrowing 09:13 Setting Yourself Up for Success 14:02 Freedom Over Fear 15:10 Life Disruption Audit 17:49 Burn Down to Level Up 19:55 Amanda’s Iconic Insights 20:57 Insight Two: Uncomfortable Growth 22:48 Insight Three: Be Yourself 24:40 Season Four Mission 27:15 See you next week! P.S. We’re halfway to 100 YouTube subscribers! 👀 Subscribe to the channel and help us hit 100—because when we do, I might have a little giveaway up my sleeve… 👀🎁

  2. Jul 22

    Becoming Iconic: A 100th Episode Celebration

    100 episodes. Countless stories. One iconic journey. ✨ Radiant Icons, we made it to 100 episodes of Dare To Be Iconic! In this very special milestone episode, Amanda is celebrating 100 episodes the only way she knows how — with the Iconic Awards. 🏆 From the episode that changed everything, to the moments that challenged her, healed her, and helped shape Dare To Be Iconic into what it is today, Amanda is taking a trip down memory lane and sharing the stories behind some of the most iconic tea time seshes in podcast history. From healing after heartbreak and finding her voice, to embracing independence, reclaiming her narrative, and daring to become her most authentic self, this episode is a celebration of growth, courage, vulnerability, and the incredible community that has made this journey possible. Thank you for being part of 100 episodes of healing, confidence, and becoming iconic. Here’s to the next chapter, radiant icons. 💗 Remember: Dare to be iconic. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! 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 the 100th Episode Celebration 🎉 01:14 Amanda in the Big Apple?!!? 04:15 Introducing the Iconic Awards 🏆 05:13 Iconic Award: The Episode That Changed My Life 08:31 Iconic Award: The Episode You All Couldn’t Stop Talking About 12:08 Iconic Award: The Most Emotional Episode to Record 19:31 Celebrating 100 Episodes + Becoming Iconic: A Hot & Healing Experience 22:19 Iconic Award: The Episode I Almost Never Released 26:33 Iconic Award: The Episode That Healed Me Too 32:05 Iconic Award: The Episode That Best Represents DTBI 34:50 Iconic Award: The Most Amanda Episodes 49:03 The 100 Episode Reflection & Thank You, Radiant Icons 💗

  3. Jul 15

    The Breakup Bible: Your Guide To Surviving Heartbreak (Re-Run)

    EPISODE RE-RUN Heartbreak hurts, Radiant Icons, but it is not going to break you. This week, Amanda is breaking down the Breakup Bible—your ultimate guide to surviving and thriving after heartbreak. From accepting your feelings to cutting emotional cords, she’s sharing the real, raw steps to help you heal and step into your iconic power. Expect honesty, heart, and a sprinkle of sass as Amanda spills her own tea on breakups, lessons learned, and how you can turn heartache into a season of self-love and growth. Plus, she’s answering your juicy questions from the Dare to Be Iconic Hotline! Hit play, grab your tissues (and maybe some ice cream), and let's glow through what we go through. Oh, and don’t forget to connect with Amanda on social media and sign up for Becoming Iconic: A Hot & Healing Experience-an intimate wellness event celebrating 100 episodes of Dare To Be Iconic. Together we'll transform our pain into power through our signature Hot & Healing workshop, a guided release ritual, and a sexy, sultry jazz class led by Ka Rency—all designed to help you heal, embody your confidence, and step into your most iconic self. Join us on Sunday, July 26th at 3:30 PM at Fort Tryon Park in New York City. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! RSVP for our 100th Episode Celebration-Becoming Iconic: A Hot & Healing Experience! 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! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Dare To Be Iconic 01:32 - Spilling the Tea on Heartbreak 02:40 - The Breakup Bible: Step-by-Step Guide 04:15 - Accepting Your Feelings 06:58 - Cutting the Emotional Cord 09:12 - Leaning Into Your Support System 13:20 - Rediscovering Yourself 16:45 - Setting Boundaries for Healing 19:05 - Dare To Be Iconic Hotline 23:30 - See You Next Week!

  4. Jul 10

    How To Be An Icon (Re-Run)

    EPISODE RE-RUN In this episode of 'Dare To Be Iconic,' Amanda shares her personal journey of overcoming perfectionism and the importance of daring to be oneself despite fears and societal pressures. She emphasizes the beauty of imperfection in shaping our unique identities and discusses strategies for embracing flaws and being kinder to oneself. By sharing examples from her own life, Amanda inspires listeners to recognize their own icon worthiness and to be 'imperfectly iconic.' Check out Amanda's journal 'Break Up With The Past Fall in Love With The Future,' available on Amazon, and join the radiant icon community at daretobeiconic.com. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! 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: Join the Radiant Icon Community! 00:40 Defining Iconic 01:20 My Journey to Embracing Imperfection 03:26 The Art of Being Imperfectly Iconic 04:46 Owning Your Imperfections 06:47 Embracing the Unexpected 07:57 Next Steps: Dare to Be Iconic Mindset

  5. Jul 8

    Healing After Heartbreak: My DTBI Origin Story (Re-Run)

    EPISODE RE-RUN In the inaugural episode of 'Dare to Be Iconic,' host Amanda Paolicelli spills the tea on her journey of transformation and self-discovery following a traumatic breakup. Detailing how the end of a significant relationship led her to adopt the 'dare to be iconic' mindset, Amanda emphasizes the importance of self-love, making oneself a priority, and using personal pain as a source of empowerment. She outlines steps listeners can take to embrace their iconic selves, highlighting the value of accepting life's challenges, turning pain into power, and surrounding oneself with a supportive community. Amanda also encourages her audience to join the Radiant Icon community, participate in the movement she's creating, and stay tuned for future episodes focused on self-improvement and personal growth. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! 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 The Heartbreak that Changed My Life 04:04 Embracing the Dare to be Iconic Mindset 05:06 How to Dare to be Iconic in Your Daily Life 06:26 The Journey Ahead

  6. Jun 17

    Unbreakable Confidence: Rebuilding, Trusting, and Loving Like An Icon (Re-Run)

    You are worth of love, radiant icons. For this week’s tea time sesh, Amanda spills the tea on the messy, beautiful process of rebuilding unbreakable confidence after a breakup — whether it’s from a relationship, friendship, or even a version of yourself you’ve outgrown. Sharing her personal journey of being single for three years, Amanda opens up about battling fears of abandonment, questioning when she was ready to put herself out there again, and learning to trust her heart in the process. She reveals her 5-step blueprint to help you: 💫 Reconnect with yourself 💫 Redefine what love means to you 💫 Identify your relationship needs 💫 Embrace vulnerability 💫 Open your heart to love again — on your terms This episode is your reminder that healing isn’t a straight path — but every step you take is proof of your strength. Amanda dares you to reflect on your own journey to opening your heart while never forgetting this truth: You are always worthy of love. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! 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! Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to Dare To Be Iconic 01:02 Secure Your Spot for Daring To Be Confident Masterclass 01:47 Personal Reflections on Singleness 05:29 Building Unbreakable Confidence 06:34 Healing Your Relationship with Love 08:39 Identifying Your Wants and Needs 10:56 Embracing Vulnerability 13:16 The Possibility of Love Again 15:34 Final Thoughts + Your Iconic Challenge 16:37 See You Next Week!

  7. Jun 10

    You're Not Late, You're Becoming: Why You Are Exactly Where You Are Meant To Be (Re-Run)

    You’re not behind, radiant icons— you’re becoming. 💖 In this week’s tea time sesh, Amanda spills the tea about that quiet panic we all feel when life doesn’t look like everyone else’s. From career detours to love that didn’t last, she shares how trusting divine timing led her to some of the most unexpected — and iconic — chapters of her story. This one’s for the Radiant Icons learning to slow down, soften, and finally breathe into the truth that you are exactly where you’re meant to be. You’ll walk away feeling lighter, more grounded, and ready to see your journey through a new lens of gratitude and grace. ✨ guided meditation included — because healing starts from within ✨ exclusive details on our Two Years, One Iconic celebration sale ✨ reminder: your path is unfolding perfectly, even when it doesn’t feel like it Because you’re not running late to your purpose. You’re right on time for your becoming. 🌸 Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! 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 01:00 Two Years, One Iconic celebration 02:24 The pressure of feeling “behind” in life 03:13 Reflections on love, timing, and becoming 08:16 Embracing your own timeline + releasing comparison 20:53 Guided meditation: trusting your journey 22:56 Craft your signature scent 24:14 Sneak peek of next week’s tea time sesh

  8. Jun 3

    You Already Are Her: A Guided Meditation to Unlock Confidence & Clarity (Re-Run)

    Ready for a reset? In this special epsiode of Dare To Be Iconic, Amanda leads you in a guided meditation. You're invited to meet the most confident, radiant version of yourself — and remember that she’s not a future fantasy… she’s already within you. This dreamy visualization will walk you through a grounding journey to release doubt, reconnect with your power, and step fully into your iconic energy. Perfect for a summer reset or anytime you need a boost of clarity, confidence, and self-love. ✨ Walk away with: A renewed sense of selfEmpowering affirmationsMental clarity to own your summerThe reminder that you already are her Take a deep breath, press play, and let’s get iconic. This visualization will guide your Radiant Icons to meet the most confident version of themselves and walk away with mental clarity, renewed energy, and a summer reset to own their power unapologetically. Below is the full guided meditation script for you to record in your voice. Connect with Amanda: Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! 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!

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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
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Amanda Paolicelli
  • Show Website
    Dare To Be Iconic