Success Through Scars

Annie Calvaneso

Success Through Scars is a podcast for growth-minded people to get inspired to move through fear, take action on their goals, and become the person they’ve always wanted to be. Hosted by 3x business owner, opera singer, and business mentor Annie Calvaneso, this show is for aspiring or current entrepreneurs looking for inspiration on their journey. 

  1. Apr 30

    22. He was told he couldn't match pitch...now he's a FULL TIME musician: Drew DuBoff's Story

    What happens when you’re told you can’t match pitch… and you believe it? In today's episode, I interview Drew Russell DuBoff, a full-time professional singer and musician who was once told by a mentor that he couldn’t sing in tune. Because of that moment, he didn’t pursue music in college, even though he really wanted to. But years later, he found his way back to singing and built a career as a working performer. This conversation is all about overcoming limiting beliefs, unlearning negative feedback, and creating a successful career as a singer without following the traditional path. If you’re a singer, performer, or creative who has ever been told “you’re not good enough,” this episode will show you what’s possible when you stop letting that story define you. In this episode, we talk about: What it’s like to be told you “can’t sing” and how that impacts your identityHow to overcome limiting beliefs in music and performanceBuilding a singing career without a music degreeNavigating musical theatre, opera, and choral workWhy information in the arts shouldn’t be gatekeptHow the Singers and Performers Community supports singers at every stageThis episode is especially powerful for singers, voice teachers, musical theatre performers, opera singers, and anyone building a non-traditional creative career. Connect with Drew DuBoff + the Singers and Performers Community:  https://singersandperformers.com https://instagram.com/drewduboff https://facebook.com/drewrduboff Drew’s Bio: Drew Russell DuBoff is an interdisciplinary musical theatre performer, opera singer, and sacred/choral singer. His performance credits include engagements with Walnut Street Theatre, New Jersey Lyric Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and soon-to-be New Camerata Opera in New York City. He is also the General Manager of Theatre Ariel, Philadelphia’s professional theatre company specializing in Jewish works. He started the Singers and Performers Community because information shouldn’t be gatekept. All singers and performers, whether they’ve pursued a degree in the arts or otherwise, deserve the chance to pursue their dream. The Singers and Performers Community can help make that happen. singersandperformers.com Support the show Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review. Be on the lookout for new episodes every Wednesday! For coaching services, visit: anniecalvaneso.com

    39 min
  2. 07/23/2025

    20. Broke Bitter Bitch to Successful Businesswoman: Exposing my Personal Money Mindset Journey

    In this solo episode of Success through Scars, I’m telling the vulnerable truth about my money journey: how I went from broke, bitter, and resentful to running a six-figure business and finally feeling safe with money. I open up about: Living in low-income housing (and not even realizing it at first)Resenting my friends whose parents paid for everythingStruggling to accept help from othersWorking four jobs just to get by while building my businessThe moment things finally started to shift (hint: it involved delusional confidence and a mentor)If you’ve ever felt stuck in a scarcity mindset, ashamed of your financial situation, or unsure if success is really possible for you, I hope my story shows you that transformation is possible- and that it starts with belief. 💸 I also talk about my Make More Money Masterclass, where I teach you how to rewire your beliefs about money, get out of scarcity mode, and start seeing real possibilities for income and abundance. Use code BROKETOBOSS for a special discount, valid through August 10th. 🎟 Grab your spot here Come say hi on Instagram @anniecalvaneso, and if this episode speaks to you, send it to a friend who might need it too! Support the show Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review. Be on the lookout for new episodes every Wednesday! For coaching services, visit: anniecalvaneso.com

    18 min

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Success Through Scars is a podcast for growth-minded people to get inspired to move through fear, take action on their goals, and become the person they’ve always wanted to be. Hosted by 3x business owner, opera singer, and business mentor Annie Calvaneso, this show is for aspiring or current entrepreneurs looking for inspiration on their journey.