Fraud to Fearless

Brooke Talbot & Hayden Anderson
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Fraud to Fearless is a Top 10 global podcast for ambitious professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are tired of letting self-doubt and imposter syndrome hold them back. Hayden and Brooke have honest conversations weekly about fears, failures, setbacks, and mindset challenges that nobody talks about but everyone experiences. Imposter syndrome doesn't just show up at work. It shows up in leadership, entrepreneurship, relationships, parenting, and the biggest moments of our lives. Whether you're chasing a promotion, building a business, leading a team, navigating relationships, or simply trying to become the person you're capable of being, you'll find practical tools and real-world stories to help you build confidence and take action. Because the goal isn't to eliminate fear. The goal is to stop letting fear make your decisions. Join thousands of listeners around the world who are learning to lead with confidence, embrace uncertainty, and move from self-doubt to self-belief. Now what are you waiting for? Select an episode, hit play, and begin the pursuit of your dream YOU, the Fearless You. Let’s go! See you on the pod, Brooke + Hayden

  1. 4d ago

    The Relationship Audit - Are You Showing Up for the People You Love? | #64

    What makes a strong relationship, and are you showing up for the people you love? In Episode 64 of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke introduce The Relationship Audit, a practical exercise to evaluate how we show up in marriage, friendships, family, and the relationships that matter most. From understanding what makes us feel loved, to recognizing how childhood experiences shape our relationships, this conversation explores the habits that build stronger connections. Together, they discuss: Knowing what makes you feel loved and supported.How childhood experiences shape adult relationships.The five key areas of the Relationship Audit: checking in, emotional support, initiative, reliability, and celebrating others.The importance of reciprocity, communication, and making relationships a priority.Your challenge: Pick one important relationship in your life. Evaluate how you're showing up and ask the other person: What makes you feel loved? Because stronger relationships don't happen by accident. They start with intentional action. Join the Team Fearless community: ⭐ Rate & review the podcast. It helps more than you think!💬 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new episode.📲 Follow Fraud to Fearless on social media and join the conversation.Friends, you were made for more. More purpose. More confidence. More impact. Because when you live fearless, you inspire others to do the same.

  2. Oct 28

    Brad Mortensen - First-Generation Student to 18th President of Utah State University | #63

    Brad Mortensen, the 18th president of Utah State University, joins Fraud to Fearless to share his journey from first-generation college student to university president. In this conversation, Brad discusses imposter syndrome, overcoming self-doubt, making difficult leadership decisions, and learning to lead before you feel completely ready. From navigating uncertainty to carrying the weight of leading a university, Brad shares the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy and why even experienced leaders need trusted advisors, strong teams, and the courage to ask for help. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, stepping into a leadership role, struggling with imposter syndrome, or questioning whether you’re ready for your next big opportunity, Brad’s story is a reminder that you don’t need to have every answer to take the next step. In this episode, you’ll discover: Brad Mortensen’s journey from first-generation college student to the 18th president of Utah State UniversityHow to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt when stepping into a bigger roleWhy trusting your instincts matters when making difficult decisionsHow to lead through uncertainty without having all the answersWhy leaders need trusted confidants, strong teams, and the willingness to ask for helpHow to navigate the weight and loneliness that can come with leadershipBrad’s perspective on AI, experiential learning, and the future of higher educationWhy keeping students at the center of decisions mattersFraud to Fearless is about going from imposter to empowered in work, life, and relationships. If you're ready to ditch self-doubt, build confidence, and live more fearlessly, welcome to Team Fearless. Join the Team Fearless community: ⭐ Rate & review the podcast. It helps more than you think! 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. 🔔 Follow/subscribe so you never miss a new episode. 📲 Follow Fraud to Fearless on social media and join the conversation. Because when you live fearless, you inspire others to do the same.

  3. Oct 7

    Blood Clots to Entrepreneurship - The Epic Hire Story with Connor Belicic | #62

    Two blood clots changed Connor Belicic’s perspective on life and ultimately gave him the courage to bet on himself. In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke sit down with Connor Belicic, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Epic Hire, to talk about what happens when a successful career suddenly gets interrupted by a life-threatening wake-up call. Connor had built an impressive career in recruiting, working with major companies and helping grow teams across the country. But after tearing his Achilles playing basketball, Connor unexpectedly discovered he had two large blood clots blocking blood flow to his heart. Surviving that experience forced him to step back and ask a bigger question: Am I really doing what I want to be doing with my life? The answer eventually led Connor to leave a successful recruiting career, trust his co-founders, and take the leap into entrepreneurship to build Epic Hire, a recruiting technology company focused on connecting employers with early-career talent. In this conversation, Connor shares: How a life-threatening health crisis changed the way he viewed his career and futureWhy sometimes the biggest risk is staying comfortableWhat it really takes to leave a successful career and bet on yourselfThe challenges of building a company without a traditional entrepreneurial or technology backgroundWhy entrepreneurship doesn't come with the predictable playbook of a corporate careerThe sacrifices required to build something from the ground upHow his wife and daughters shape his definition of successWhy “Action crushes anxiety” became a mindset he lives byHow failure, rejection, and uncertainty can create momentum instead of holding you backConnor’s story is a powerful reminder that life is too short to ignore the things you know you’re called to pursue. Sometimes the wake-up call you never expected becomes the catalyst for the life you were afraid to build. Join the Team Fearless community: ⭐ Rate and review Fraud to Fearless to help more people discover the show. 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to bet on themselves. 🔔 Subscribe to Fraud to Fearless on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform for more conversations about overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, leading with purpose, and becoming fearless in work, life, and relationships. Because friends, you were made for more. More purpose. More confidence. More impact. Because when you live fearless, you inspire others to do the same.

  4. Sep 16

    New to Fraud to Fearless? Start Here | #61

    New to Fraud to Fearless? Start here. 🎙️ With nearly 60 episodes covering everything from imposter syndrome and self-doubt to career growth, leadership, entrepreneurship, parenting, relationships, and personal growth, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. So in this episode, Hayden and Brooke are giving you the ultimate Fraud to Fearless starter guide. They’re taking you behind the scenes of the podcast, sharing some of their favorite conversations, standout guests, and the Top 5 Most Listened-To Episodes that Team Fearless has loved most. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, struggling with imposter syndrome, building a business, leading a team, balancing work and family, or simply trying to become more confident in who you are, there’s an episode for you. In this episode, you’ll discover: 🎙️ Where to start if you’re brand new to Fraud to Fearless 🔥 Hayden and Brooke’s favorite episodes and conversations 🏆 The Top 5 Most Listened-To Fraud to Fearless Episodes 💼 Episodes on careers, branding, resumes, networking, and entrepreneurship 🧠 Conversations about imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, fear, and self-doubt 👥 Leadership lessons for building high-trust teams ❤️ Episodes exploring parenting, relationships, and life beyond work 🌎 Some of the incredible guests and stories that have shaped the Fraud to Fearless journey And if you want to get to know the hosts themselves, Hayden and Brooke each share the episodes that tell more of their personal career and life stories. Fraud to Fearless is about going from imposter to empowered in work, life, and relationships. If you're ready to ditch self-doubt, build confidence, and live more fearlessly, welcome to Team Fearless. Join the Team Fearless community: ⭐ Rate & review the podcast, it helps more than you think! 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. 🔔 Follow/subscribe so you never miss a new episode. 📲 Follow Fraud to Fearless on social media and join the conversation. Because when you live fearless, you inspire others to do the same.

  5. Sep 10

    The High Achiever’s Dilemma: Why Success Is Burning You Out | #60

    What if the very thing driving your success is also driving your burnout? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke unpack The High Achiever’s Dilemma, the constant pressure to do more, achieve more, grow faster, and chase the next thing, even when you’re already running on empty. From burnout and workplace stress to career ambition, family, and the pressure to constantly optimize our lives, we explore why so many high achievers struggle to slow down, and what might be underneath our fear of letting go. What if success isn’t always about adding more? What if the next level of your life requires you to create space, define what “enough” means, and give yourself permission to rest? Whether you’re building a career in Corporate America, growing a business, leading a team, or simply trying to keep up with everything life throws at you, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what achievement, success, and living fearlessly actually look like. Join the Team Fearless community: ⭐ Rate & review the podcast to help more people discover Fraud to Fearless 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs permission to slow down 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new episode Because you were made for more, more purpose, more confidence, more impact. And sometimes, living fearless means knowing when enough is enough.

  6. Sep 2

    She Got the Job She Was Never Supposed to Get | Jenna Sundholm | #59

    What if getting the opportunity you never thought you'd get is exactly when imposter syndrome hits the hardest? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke sit down with Jenna Sundholm to talk about career growth, leadership, imposter syndrome, and what happens when you get the job you never thought you were qualified to have. Jenna shares her journey from Learning & Development professional to senior leadership, including the moment she stepped into a bigger role leading leaders and immediately began questioning whether she was ready for it. Because sometimes the hardest part of getting the promotion isn't earning it. It's believing you belong there once you get it. Jenna opens up about the pressure that comes with career advancement, learning to lead at a new level, balancing ambition with family and personal priorities, and realizing that you don't have to have everything figured out to be an effective leader. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why imposter syndrome can become louder after you get the promotion • How to lead confidently when you're stepping into a role bigger than anything you've done before • Why being successful doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your identity, relationships, or family • How to recognize when work is taking more from you than you intended to give • Why you don't need to feel 100% ready before taking the next step in your career • How to redefine success as your career and life evolve • Why sometimes the opportunity you feel least qualified for is the one that helps you grow the most Whether you're pursuing a promotion, stepping into leadership, navigating imposter syndrome, or wondering if you're truly ready for your next career move, this conversation will remind you that you don't have to feel ready to be ready. Because sometimes the job you were never supposed to get is the job that shows you what you're capable of. Join the Team Fearless community: 👍 Follow for real conversations on leadership, career growth, entrepreneurship, relationships, and overcoming self-doubt. ⭐ Rate and review to help more people move from imposter to empowered. 💬 Share this episode with someone questioning whether they're ready for their next opportunity. 🔔 Subscribe and never miss the tools and conversations to help you lead, grow, and live more fearlessly.

  7. Aug 26

    She Fell From the Sky and Survived: The Courage to Take the Next Step | #58

    What if courage isn't about being fearless, but simply having the courage to take the next step when you have no idea what comes next? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Brooke shares the incredible true story of Juliane Koepcke, a 17-year-old who survived falling nearly two miles from a plane after it broke apart over the Amazon rainforest, and then spent 11 days alone in the jungle fighting to survive. But this isn't just a story about survival. It's a story about fear, courage, resilience, and what we do when life puts us in circumstances we never expected. When Juliane woke up alone, injured, and lost, she didn't know how long it would take to find help. She didn't have certainty. She didn't have a guarantee. She simply focused on the next stream, the next bend, and the next step. Because fear isn't just something we experience in extraordinary circumstances. Fear can derail our careers, relationships, dreams, businesses, and the decisions we make every day. And sometimes the biggest challenge isn't knowing exactly where we're going, it's finding the courage to keep moving when we don't. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why fear doesn't have to disappear before you take action • The difference between being fearless and being courageous • How focusing on the next right step can help you move through uncertainty • Why difficult experiences don't have to define who you become • How fear can quietly influence the decisions we make • Why your courage and resilience can become an example for someone else Whether you're navigating a career setback, starting a business, facing an unexpected life change, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what's next, this story will challenge you to rethink what courage really looks like. Because you don't have to know the entire path. Sometimes courage is simply taking the next right step. Join the Team Fearless community: 👍 Follow for real conversations on leadership, career growth, entrepreneurship, relationships, and overcoming self-doubt. ⭐ Rate and review to help more people move from imposter to empowered. 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs a little courage to keep moving. 🔔 Subscribe and never miss the tools and conversations to help you lead, grow, and live more fearlessly.

  8. Aug 19

    What the 2026 World Cup Taught Us About How to Lose | #57

    What if losing isn't a sign that you failed, but an opportunity to learn, grow, and change direction? In this episode of Fraud to Fearless, Hayden and Brooke look at the 2026 World Cup through a different lens: what can the world's biggest sporting event teach us about how to lose? From Mexico and the United States to Argentina's heartbreaking run and Spain's championship victory, they explore what happens when we put everything into something, and still don't get the outcome we wanted. Because losing isn't just part of sports. We lose jobs, promotions, opportunities, relationships, business deals, and dreams. And sometimes the hardest part isn't the loss itself, it's what we decide that loss means about who we are. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why losing doesn't mean your effort was wasted • Why you're allowed to grieve before you grow • How losses can expose where we've tied our identity to achievement • How to separate a bad outcome from your identity and self-worth • Why failure can provide valuable data for your next chapter • How learning to lose well can shape who you become Whether you're navigating a career setback, building a business, leading a team, or simply trying to handle life's disappointments differently, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what losing really means. Because you don't have to win every time to be moving forward. Sometimes the loss is what changes your direction. Join the Team Fearless community: 👍 Follow for real conversations on leadership, career growth, entrepreneurship, relationships, and overcoming self-doubt. ⭐ Rate and review to help more people move from imposter to empowered. 💬 Share this episode with someone navigating a loss, setback, or new chapter. 🔔 Subscribe and never miss the tools and conversations to help you lead, grow, and live more fearlessly.

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Fraud to Fearless is a Top 10 global podcast for ambitious professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are tired of letting self-doubt and imposter syndrome hold them back. Hayden and Brooke have honest conversations weekly about fears, failures, setbacks, and mindset challenges that nobody talks about but everyone experiences. Imposter syndrome doesn't just show up at work. It shows up in leadership, entrepreneurship, relationships, parenting, and the biggest moments of our lives. Whether you're chasing a promotion, building a business, leading a team, navigating relationships, or simply trying to become the person you're capable of being, you'll find practical tools and real-world stories to help you build confidence and take action. Because the goal isn't to eliminate fear. The goal is to stop letting fear make your decisions. Join thousands of listeners around the world who are learning to lead with confidence, embrace uncertainty, and move from self-doubt to self-belief. Now what are you waiting for? Select an episode, hit play, and begin the pursuit of your dream YOU, the Fearless You. Let’s go! See you on the pod, Brooke + Hayden

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  • Creator
    Brooke Talbot & Hayden Anderson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brooke Talbot & Hayden Anderson
  • Show Website
    Fraud to Fearless