Mirror Mirror On the Mic

malissamatia
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Mirror Mirror On the Mic is where real women hold up the mirror and get honest about who we've become-and who we're becoming next. Hosted by Malissa and Inez, two big personality moms with a knack for turning chaos into comedy, this show dives into the beautiful mess of modern womanhood: friendship audits, career burnout, healing, and the hilarious truth behind personal growth. Its equal parts therapy session, slumber party, and self-development with sarcasm.

  1. 1d ago

    Own Thy Stuff: A Conversation with Joe Machicote

    What would change if we all got a little better at owning our stuff? In this episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, I'm joined by my business coach, mentor, and author of Own Thy Stuff, Joe Machicote, for a conversation about accountability, leadership, relationships, growth, and what it actually looks like to take responsibility for the way we show up. Joe shares why accountability isn't about being perfect or taking the blame for everything. It's about recognizing the part that's yours, owning it, repairing when necessary, and moving forward. We talk about how this shows up everywhere: in leadership, marriage, parenting, difficult conversations, and the relationship we have with ourselves. One of my favorite reminders from this conversation? True growth isn't about becoming superior to someone else. It's about becoming better than the version of yourself you were yesterday. If you've ever struggled with accountability, communication, boundaries, or simply figuring out what part of a situation is actually yours to own, this conversation is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: What it really means to "own thy stuff" Why accountability and shame are not the same thing How tone, intention, and impact affect our relationships What strong leaders understand about personal responsibility Repairing after we get it wrong Why becoming better doesn't require becoming perfect 📚 GET JOE'S BOOK Own Thy Stuff https://a.co/d/01pn0wV1  CONNECT WITH JOE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-machicote-a3858a5/ 💗 WORK WITH MALISSA If you're ready to rebuild your confidence, get out of survival mode, and start creating a life that feels like yours again, I offer one-on-one coaching for women ready to take that next step. Coaching: https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching/p/coaching-call-wmal  🎙️ CONNECT WITH MIRROR MIRROR ON THE MIC Instagram: @mirrormirroronthemic If this episode resonated with you, follow the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review. It helps more people find these conversations. Until next time, keep looking in the mirror. 🤍

  2. Aug 13

    What If No One Lived Past 22? Inside The Mark with T.A. Thompson

    What would happen to humanity if everyone knew exactly how much time they had left? And what if that time ended at 22? In this episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, Malissa sits down with T.A. Thompson, author of the dystopian novel The Mark, to explore a world where no one lives past the age of 22. It creates a fascinating question: What happens to a society when there is no long term? When life has a hard expiration date, urgency changes. Maturity changes. Relationships change. And the consequences of today’s decisions become someone else’s problem because, quite literally, you won’t be around to see them. Malissa and T.A. unpack the ideas beneath The Mark: how the limitation of time shapes human behavior, what happens when a society is run by people who never have the opportunity to grow old, and whether wisdom itself requires something we often take for granted: time. They explore mortality, responsibility, power, human nature, our ability to imagine a future beyond ourselves and the uncomfortable question of how much our choices would change if we knew we’d never live long enough to experience their consequences. And because this is Mirror Mirror on the Mic, the conversation also somehow ends up involving sharks. 🦈 If you love stories that entertain you and then follow you around asking existential questions for the next three days, this episode is for you. 📚 Grab a copy of T.A. Thompson’s The Mark and ask yourself: What would you do differently if you knew exactly how much time you had? https://a.co/d/0iN47sDN  And maybe that question doesn’t only belong in dystopian fiction. Because none of us actually knows how much time we have. If you’re ready to stop spending yours in survival mode, Malissa works with women and organizations ready to move toward calm, clarity, confidence, and intentional action. ✨ 1:1 Coaching for women ready to stop living in constant reaction and intentionally create what comes next. 🎤 Speaking Engagements for organizations looking for honest, human conversations about resilience, leadership, burnout, rebuilding, and the power of calm. 🌿 Workshops for groups of women ready to regulate the noise, reconnect with themselves, and move forward from a steadier place. Ready to bring more calm into your life, your team, or your community? Connect with Malissa to explore coaching, speaking, or workshop opportunities. https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching/p/coaching-call-wmal  We may not know how much time we have. But we do get to decide how we spend it.

  3. Aug 6

    What Horses Have Been Trying to Teach Us For 56 Million Years

    There are some teachers on this planet who never learned our language...yet somehow understand us better than we understand ourselves. In this fascinating conversation, we welcome back coach and horse-guided facilitator Nell Debevoise Dewey to explore what horses can teach us about emotional regulation, leadership, healing, and being fully present. You'll learn why horses have survived for nearly 56 million years, how their remarkable hearts create powerful electromagnetic fields that can help regulate our nervous systems, and why they instinctively conserve energy instead of fighting against life. Along the way, we uncover surprising lessons about stress, intuition, connection, and what it means to truly feel safe. Whether you've spent your life around horses or have never been near one, this episode will leave you looking at both animals and yourself in a completely different way. In this episode, we explore: Why horses have survived for millions of years The fascinating science behind horses and nervous system regulation What horses teach us about emotional awareness and leadership Why slowing down is often our greatest source of strength How connection, not control, creates transformation If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love for you to leave a review, share the episode with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you never miss a conversation. ✨ Interested in coaching with Malissa? https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching/p/coaching-call-wmal  ✨ Learn more about Nell and Kelly's horse-guided retreats in the show notes. https://www.equusinspired.com/-retreats  https://nell3d.substack.com/  Sometimes the greatest wisdom doesn't come from another person. Sometimes...it has four legs and a really big heart.

  4. Jul 30

    What If Your Life Doesn't Follow The Script?

    What If Your Life Doesn't Follow the Script? From the time we're young, many women are handed the same blueprint: grow up, find a partner, get married, have children. But what happens when your life takes a different path? And why does that make so many people uncomfortable? In this honest and heartfelt panel discussion, Malissa and Inez are joined by two incredible women who have chosen lives without children. Together, they explore the expectations society places on women, the questions they're constantly asked, the assumptions people make, and the freedom that comes from living authentically. This isn't a conversation about whether women should or shouldn't have children. It's about something much bigger: honoring the fact that every woman's journey is different. Whether you're a mom, child-free by choice, navigating infertility, still deciding, or simply someone who believes women deserve the freedom to define success for themselves, this episode invites you to listen with curiosity and compassion. Because a meaningful life doesn't come from following someone else's script. It comes from having the courage to write your own. In this episode, we discuss: Why women are so often expected to justify their life choices. The difference between choosing a child-free life and grieving a life you hoped for. How societal expectations shape our ideas of fulfillment. Why empathy matters more than assumptions. What it means to create a life that feels authentic to you. ✨ If this conversation resonated with you, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use the reminder that there is no one "right" way to build a beautiful life. Connect with us: 📱 Follow us on social: @mirrormirroronthemic Interested in coaching or bringing Malissa to speak at your organization? Email me at mirrormirroronthemic@gmail.com

  5. Jul 23

    How To Bet On Yourself: A Conversation with Rosie Tran

    What do aliens, stand-up comedy, mental illness, and chasing impossible dreams have in common? More than you'd think. This week on Mirror Mirror on the Mic, I sit down with comedian, writer, and creator Rosie Tran for a conversation that starts with one ridiculous question ("How would you explain humans to aliens?") and somehow turns into one of the most honest discussions we've had about resilience, rejection, and believing in yourself. Rosie shares what it's really like to be a woman in comedy, the highs and lows of performing for live audiences, and why bombing on stage isn't the end of the world. She also tells the incredible story behind Rosie Tran Presents, the show she created after being told "no," choosing to invest her own life savings to bring her vision to life instead of waiting for someone else's permission. One of my favorite moments comes when Rosie compares comedy to music. Not everyone loves jazz, and that doesn't make the musician bad. The same is true for comedians, creators, entrepreneurs, and honestly...all of us. You don't have to be for everyone. You just have to find the people you're meant to reach. In this episode, we talk about: Why rejection doesn't always mean you're on the wrong path The reality of being a woman in stand-up comedy Mental health and finding humor in life's hardest moments What bombing on stage can teach us about resilience Why waiting for permission keeps so many dreams on the shelf The courage to keep going, even when the evidence says you shouldn't Whether you're building a business, changing careers, pursuing a creative dream, or simply trying to trust yourself again, this conversation is a reminder that the people who eventually succeed aren't always the most talented. Often, they're the ones who decide to keep going anyway. Connect with Rosie Tran on Instagram @rosietranpresntstv Be sure to check out Rosie Tran Presents and follow Rosie to see what she's creating next. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder to keep believing in themselves. If you're looking for career coaching, leadership development, keynote speaking, or support as you navigate your next chapter, you'll find all of my coaching and speaking information @mirrormirroronthemic on Instagram  Thanks for listening to Mirror Mirror on the Mic. ❤️

  6. Jul 15

    How Each Zodiac Sign Handles Divorce (Don't come for me)

    Do the stars determine how we handle heartbreak...or do they simply give us another way to understand ourselves? In this solo episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, we're taking a lighthearted (and slightly unhinged) tour through all 12 zodiac signs to explore how each one might navigate divorce, breakups, and life's biggest endings. From Aries booking a flight before the ink is dry to Taurus emotionally attaching to throw pillows, Virgo creating color-coded spreadsheets, and Pisces making a heartbreak playlist worthy of an Oscar, no sign is safe. But beneath the laughs is a much bigger conversation. This episode isn't really about astrology. It's about the coping strategies we all develop when life falls apart. Why do some of us stay busy? Why do others analyze every conversation, cry for months, or completely reinvent ourselves? More importantly, how do we move from simply surviving heartbreak to intentionally healing? Whether you're a devoted astrology enthusiast, a total skeptic, divorced, dating, healing from a breakup, or simply navigating a season of change, this episode will invite you to laugh, reflect, and maybe recognize a little more of yourself along the way. Because self-awareness isn't about becoming someone else. It's about finally understanding the person you've been all along. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: How each zodiac sign might respond to heartbreak and major life transitions The hidden strengths and blind spots behind different coping styles Why your default reaction to pain isn't your destiny The difference between surviving and truly healing How curiosity can replace self-judgment as you rebuild your life 💗 Ready to take the next step? If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to stop surviving and start intentionally rebuilding your life, I'd love to support you. ➡️ Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching  ➡️ Book a free discovery call: mirrormirroronthemic@gmail.com  ➡️ Download my free resources: https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching/p/just-wait-guide  📱 Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrormirroronthemic 🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps more women find the show and join our growing community of people choosing healing, honesty, and growth.

  7. Jul 8

    I'm Almost Ok: Amanda Landes

    What if the goal isn't to be perfectly okay? This week on Mirror Mirror on the Mic, I sit down with forensic psychologist and author Amanda Landes to talk about perfectionism, authenticity, resilience, and what it means to embrace the messy middle of being human. Amanda shares stories from her personal life, insights from her work with women navigating professional, romantic, and personal challenges, and the inspiration behind her book I'm Almost Okay. Together, we explore why so many of us feel pressure to have it all figured out, why vulnerability is actually a strength, and how owning our imperfections can create deeper connection with ourselves and others. In a world that constantly asks us to be polished, productive, and perfect, maybe there's power in answering the question "How are you?" with a simple: "Almost." Not broken. Not failing. Not pretending. Just human. And honestly? Maybe we should start a trend. In This Episode: • The difference between being high-achieving and being trapped by perfectionism • Why authenticity creates deeper connection than perfection ever could • The stories women carry and the expectations they inherit • How to stop hiding your messy parts and start owning them • Why "almost okay" may be a healthier goal than "perfectly fine" Connect with Amanda Landes 📖 Get I'm Almost Okay: https://a.co/d/02PiNm0v  📱 Follow Amanda: Instagram: @amandaelandes  Connect with Malissa 🎙️ Follow the podcast: Instagram: @mirrormirroronthemic ✨ Interested in coaching, speaking, podcast guest appearances, or collaborations? 📧 Email: mirrormirroronthemic@gmail.com 🔗 Work with me: https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching  If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs permission to stop pretending they're perfectly okay. Because sometimes the bravest answer isn't "I'm fine." It's "I'm almost okay."

  8. Jul 2

    The Life Skills Nobody Taught Us: Dr. Kimberly Vay

    What if your emotions aren't the problem?? In this deeply personal episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, Malissa sits down with her own therapist, Dr. Kimberly Vay, to explore the life-changing principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) If you've ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, anger, shame, heartbreak, or simply the weight of being human, this conversation is for you. Together, they unpack some of the most powerful metaphors used by Dr. Vay: 🌊 Why you can never step into the same river twice 🎈 What happens when you keep trying to push your emotions down like a beach ball underwater 🐟 Why fish don't know they're in water and how we often normalize unhealthy environments without realizing it You'll learn why emotions aren't "good" or "bad," how emotional regulation actually works, and why so many of us spend years fighting feelings that are simply trying to give us information. Malissa also shares how DBT became one of the most important tools in her own healing journey, helping her navigate grief, divorce, uncertainty, and the everyday challenges of being human. Whether you're in therapy, considering therapy, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this episode offers practical wisdom, compassion, and hope. In This Episode: What DBT is and how it's different from CBT Why emotions are neutral The cost of emotional avoidance Mindfulness in everyday life Emotional regulation tools you can use immediately How to stop fighting your feelings and start listening to them Why healing isn't about becoming emotionless Connect with Malissa 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @mirrormirroronthemic 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of Mirror Mirror on the Mic ✨ Interested in coaching, speaking, or podcast guest opportunities? https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching or email me at mirrormirroronthemic@gmail.com  #DBT #MentalHealth #Therapy #EmotionalRegulation #DivorceRecovery #HealingJourney #Mindfulness #SelfGrowth #MirrorMirrorOnTheMic #KimberlyVay #LifeAfterDivorce

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Mirror Mirror On the Mic is where real women hold up the mirror and get honest about who we've become-and who we're becoming next. Hosted by Malissa and Inez, two big personality moms with a knack for turning chaos into comedy, this show dives into the beautiful mess of modern womanhood: friendship audits, career burnout, healing, and the hilarious truth behind personal growth. Its equal parts therapy session, slumber party, and self-development with sarcasm.

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  • Creator
    malissamatia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
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