Success, Rewritten

Emily LoMenzo Washcovick
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Success, Rewritten explores the moments that change how ambitious people think about achievement, work, and the lives they are building. Hosted by Emily Washcovick, former Yelp Small Business Expert and host of Behind the Review, this show features candid conversations with founders, executives, and leaders who have faced pivotal moments that forced them to rethink what success actually means. Some left high-powered careers. Some rebuilt after burnout, illness, or loss. Others discovered that the version of success they were chasing was not sustainable. In each episode, guests share the turning points that reshaped their priorities and how redefining ambition helped them build businesses and lives that work together. This is a podcast for thoughtful builders, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are not stepping away from success. They are redefining it. If you are asking bigger questions about ambition, balance, and what it really means to build a meaningful life, you are in the right place.

Episodes

  1. MAR 12

    01: How My Bipolar Diagnosis Reframed Success

    If you’re ready to redefine success in a way that supports both achievement and well-being, subscribe to my YouTube channel, follow me on Instagram, and join us at Success, Rewritten. What happens when a manic episode interrupts a high-achieving life that looks successful on paper? Welcome to Success, Rewritten. I’m your host, Emily, and from the outside, my corporate career in tech was accelerating. I had moved across the country to work at Yelp, built a reputation supporting small business owners, and hosted more than 200 interviews with entrepreneurs. Ambition, achievement, and professional identity had always defined me. In my late twenties, a manic episode led to a bipolar disorder diagnosis. Years later, an adult ADHD diagnosis forced me to examine the relationship between mental health and high performance. I began asking a question many driven professionals wrestle with: Is the version of success we’re chasing sustainable for our well-being? In this first episode, I’m joined by my friend Shelby, a grief coach, three-time author, and podcast host, who helps guide the conversation and unpack the foundation behind this show. Today, I speak openly about bipolar disorder, mania, ADHD, burnout, resilience, and the pressure of ambition in corporate and entrepreneurial spaces. I’m committed to redefining success so it supports both achievement and mental health, and creating space for more honest conversations about identity and the courage to choose a different path. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [07:05] The risky move to a big city that might actually have been hypomania [14:50] Building and hosting a 200+ episode podcast and tying identity to achievement [25:10] What mania actually feels like from the inside [29:50] A mental health crisis and hospitalization that forced everything to stop [33:12] The hidden mental health patterns that can shape major life decisions [37:01] When doctors warned her dream job might not support bipolar instability [39:25] The surprising performance boost from sleep, boundaries, and no multitasking [52:58] Losing career stability and discovering the freedom to bet on yourself [56:00] The promise behind this show and why other people’s stories can reshape your own Resources Mentioned: Rogers Behavioral Health | Website Find more from Emily: Success, Rewritten | Website Success, Rewritten | Instagram Bipolar Brought Balance | Website Bipolar Brought Balance | Instagram Emily LoMenzo Washcovick | Instagram

    59 min
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About

Success, Rewritten explores the moments that change how ambitious people think about achievement, work, and the lives they are building. Hosted by Emily Washcovick, former Yelp Small Business Expert and host of Behind the Review, this show features candid conversations with founders, executives, and leaders who have faced pivotal moments that forced them to rethink what success actually means. Some left high-powered careers. Some rebuilt after burnout, illness, or loss. Others discovered that the version of success they were chasing was not sustainable. In each episode, guests share the turning points that reshaped their priorities and how redefining ambition helped them build businesses and lives that work together. This is a podcast for thoughtful builders, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are not stepping away from success. They are redefining it. If you are asking bigger questions about ambition, balance, and what it really means to build a meaningful life, you are in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Emily LoMenzo Washcovick
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    Success, Rewritten

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