True from within

Alycia kiyeko

Welcome to true from within podcast with Alycia Kiyeko. You will unlock your limiting beliefs that will allow you to be your own truth, to sell every day, to say goodbye to your toxic relationships that block you from taking your life to the next level and finally be you, live by your own rules. Be ready to be your own truth, true queen and create your empire. Join me on IG : alyciakiyeko

  1. 3d ago

    I Used to Beg My Boss for a Gold Star. Then I Started Doing It to My Analytics.

    You left your 9-5 to stop being an employee so why does your business still feel like a boss you're desperate to impress? In this episode of From Within, Alicia gets honest about the real reason you're getting likes but no clients who see you as the authority: you've glued your identity to your work. You did the courses, hired the coaches, learned every hook and the results still aren't landing, because the problem was never your strategy. It was that one bad post feels like a verdict on your worth. Alicia traces it all the way back from her toxic corporate lab days waiting on a boss for a gold star, to the childhood "good child" conditioning that taught you to perform for love and shows you exactly how to separate your identity from your work so you can finally create like yourself, sell without shrinking, and attract people who actually take you seriously. What you'll gain by listening: Why "getting views but no clients" is an identity problem, not a content problemHow the "good child" wound quietly runs your business (and how to break it)What Pick Me Content is and why it attracts the exact clients who drain youThe mindset shift from likes don't pay your bills, conversion doesWhy your "worst" performing post can be your highest-converting oneHow to audit your business so you stop punishing yourself for a system leakWhy haters, weirdly, are good for your visibility, conviction, and incomeTimeline: 00:00 — Why so many women are still "an employee" inside their own business01:03 — The real reason your strategy isn't working: identity tied to work03:34 — Where this actually comes from03:50 — Alicia's corporate story: a toxic lab and waiting on a boss for validation05:14 — The "good child" conditioning and why empaths learn to please06:16 — Opening a business, then losing your voice to social media's rules07:20 — Pick Me Content and the clients it attracts08:04 — Riding the analytics rollercoaster with your self-worth strapped in09:00 — Every piece of content has a different purpose (and that's okay)11:00 — Likes don't pay the bills, conversion does12:09 — Why "bad" content often converts best12:50 — The dating-show example: reaching fewer, right people on purpose13:32 — Feeling safe enough to change, and how to audit your business15:10 — Getting safe with yourself: separating your emotions from your work16:16 — Why haters help your visibility, conviction, and income16:36 — Your clients don't need to love you , they come for the transformation17:24 — The truth: you're allowed to do this for you, too17:46 — How to work with Alicia + newsletterReady to find your leak? Grab the audit → https://alyciakiyeko.gumroad.com/l/fljzq · Book a 1:1 → https://cal.com/alycia-avec-simplicite-bj14ox/60min?overlayCalendar=true Newsletter: https://mademoisellemindset.substack.com/

  2. Jul 27

    What a Reality Dating Show Taught Me About Building a Luxury Brand (And Why People Aren't Here to Love You)?

    In this episode I use a couple from a reality dating show I only catch in TikTok clips to explain something I see constantly in coaching and content: a woman with every ingredient to be a luxury brand who keeps discounting herself because she doesn't fully trust her own value. I translate that relationship dynamic directly into business, why you lower your price the second someone hesitates, why you soften your message so nobody feels challenged, and why that pattern turns a premium offer into something people haggle with instead of invest in. I also get into the uncomfortable truth that your audience isn't showing up to love you, they're showing up for one of three things, and understanding that changes how you sell completely. I close with the two steps to actually diagnose what's blocking your business, because most of the time it isn't your marketing. In this episode: The reality show storyline that turned into an entire lesson on brandingThe difference between a "luxury brand" and a "cheap brand" mindsetWhy you compromise your price and your message when you're scared of an empty inboxThe pattern where a client says she has no money, then buys a 5K course from someone else that same weekWhy dating norms differ between France and the US (a quick personal tangent)Why AI can copy your content but never your knowledge, background, or positioningWhy people are not here to love you, and why that's actually freeingThe grocery store analogy: why nobody buying bread cares if the cashier likes themThe three real reasons people show up to your content (it's not affection)Why Chanel doesn't care if everyone loves them, and what that means for your pricesThe two steps to find out what's really blocking your businessTimestamps: 00:00 — Why I'm talking marketing through a reality TV show today00:38 — The couple whose dynamic stopped me in my tracks02:23 — Turning her into "the brand" to make the lesson land02:50 — How a luxury brand quietly becomes a cheap one03:54 — A quick detour on French vs. US dating norms05:01 — Lowering your standard means lowering your price and your value06:04 — "Your brand is not luxury anymore, it's cheap"06:27 — The client who "has no money" but buys a 5K course elsewhere07:16 — Why this episode is about mindset, not strategy08:20 — The 5K offer quietly discounted to 50009:22 — "You are more enough," even in the age of AI10:00 — The positioning line that makes you impossible to replace10:28 — Being scared to sell because you think it makes you unlikable11:00 — Stop talking about yourself, talk about the transformation12:02 — "I am not the main character to this person"12:40 — The two steps to find what's actually blocking your business14:00 — The grocery store analogy14:14 — The three real reasons people show up to your content15:46 — Why Chanel doesn't need everyone to love them16:42 — Why you need both the people who love you and the people who just buy17:02 — Sign-offIf this hit different, go to my newsletter at [link] for the full steps, and grab the audit at [link] to find out what's actually blocking your business, because most of the time it isn't your marketing at all. call with me

  3. Jul 23

    I Made $0 for 5 Weeks and My Business Grew Anyway

    I didn't post for five weeks. Not a podcast episode, not a TikTok, not a newsletter, in English or in French. In this episode I get real about why: I wasn't lazy, I wasn't behind, I was creating content just to feed an algorithm instead of connecting with you. I walk through my six years of content, the break I took (which involved way more online roleplay gaming than business strategy), the friend who reminded me why I love writing, and the moment I realized my block was never about running out of ideas, it was about not feeling safe in my own business anymore. I also get transparent about the money (or lack of it), what happened to my following and engagement while I was silent, and why rest isn't the same thing as quitting. In this episode: Why I stopped creating content after six years, even though I love itWhat five weeks of silence actually did to my podcast, Substack, and followingThe difference between taking a break because you want to versus because you need toHow an online roleplay game (and a stranger who loves writing) helped me get unblockedWhy my "writer's block" was really a safety problem, not a skill problemHow I use AI in my process, and what I never let it do for mePermission to rest, to ask for help, and to make money without proving it in every postTimestamps: 00:00 — Why I disappeared for five weeks across every platform00:51 — What actually happens to your business when you stop posting01:15 — My six-year content journey, from my first blog to now04:07 — Deciding to take a real break instead of forcing "good content"05:01 — What the break actually looked like (hint: not a wellness retreat)07:36 — The friend who reminded me why I love to write09:02 — Realizing the block was never about writing, it was about safety12:11 — How I actually use AI in my content process13:17 — The numbers: what grew (and what didn't) while I was silent15:05 — Permission to rest, to make money, and to stop proving yourself17:21 — Coming back to content with way less pressure19:23 — It's okay to ask for help, and it's okay to slow downIf this hit home, sign up for my newsletter at [link] for more of this, and grab my free business reset audit at [link] to see exactly where your business needs support before burnout makes the decision for you.

  4. Jun 13

    From "Maybe" to "I Am": How to Finally Own Your Brand Out Loud?

    Book 1 to 1 : ⁠⁠https://cal.com/alycia-avec-simplicite-bj14ox/60min⁠⁠ Join my substack : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mademoisellemindset.substack.com⁠/⁠⁠ In this episode, True queen moves beyond the basics of personal branding (logos, brand statements, visuals) to explore what actually separates brands that convert from brands that don't, even when they look nearly identical. Using a story from her cousin's wedding in the Belgian countryside, she explains how confidence and self-embodiment, not the perfect outfit or photoshoot, are what people actually respond to. She unpacks why so many entrepreneurs unconsciously sabotage their own brand by using hedging language like "maybe" and "what if," and how that hesitation makes potential clients doubt them, even when their offer is better and cheaper than a competitor's. The episode also addresses the rise of AI-generated content and why flawless, AI-perfect personas are losing to creators who show personality and point of view. Drawing comparisons to Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift, she illustrates how the strongest personal brands aren't the ones that look the most polished, but the ones whose creators fully commit to and embody their vision, even before everything is perfect. Key takeaways: Personal branding is about embodiment, not just aestheticsHesitant language ("maybe," "what if") undermines client trustAI-perfect content isn't what makes brands stand outCommitment to your vision, even imperfectly, builds recognition and loyalty

  5. May 20

    The Summer Strategy That Will Double Your Clients Next Year

    Summer isn't slow your strategy is. In this episode of Truth from Within Podcast, I'm breaking down exactly why you're struggling to sell during summer and what to do to flip that completely. If you're tired of low sales, one-time clients, and creating offer after offer just to survive this one's for you. I'll show you how to build a dream client journey, create a seasonal experience people come back to every year, and start preparing for Q4 right now. Whether you're a coach, nutritionist, or service provider, this strategy works. Stop chasing one-time buyers. Start building a long-term brand people are loyal to. Comment "successful" if you want the full process in Instagram (alyciakiyeko) or on substack. Timestamp Topic 0:00 – 0:30 Intro + summer sales mindset issue 0:30 – 1:30 Shoutout to listener + podcast growth update 1:30 – 3:30 Why summer feels slow (and why it's a mindset problem) 3:30 – 5:30 Proof people spend in summer: concerts, Beyoncé, travel 5:30 – 8:00 The mistake: chasing low-ticket one-time clients 8:00 – 10:30 Dream client journey & how to structure your offer suite 10:30 – 14:00 Creating a seasonal recurring experience (McRib / Pumpkin Latte analogy) 14:00 – 18:00 Community > information in the AI era 18:00 – 21:00 Long-term strategy: doubling clients year over year 21:00 – 21:52 CTA: Substack, YouTube subscribe, summer group If you want to go more deep : The Ultimate Secret to a High-Cash Summer for Your Business If You Think Summer Is Dead for Sales, You Are Missing These Summer Marketing Ideas Book 1 to 1 : ⁠https://cal.com/alycia-avec-simplicite-bj14ox/60min⁠ Join my substack : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mademoisellemindset.substack.com⁠/⁠⁠

  6. May 1

    She Had 2K Followers, Amazing Engagement, and Zero Consistent Sales Until We Fixed This

    Book 1 to 1 : https://cal.com/alycia-avec-simplicite-bj14ox/60min Join my substack : ⁠⁠⁠https://mademoisellemindset.substack.com⁠/⁠⁠ If you need help figuring this out, I created ⁠⁠⁠⁠The $5K Breakthrough System⁠⁠⁠⁠, a diagnostic workbook that shows you exactly what’s leaking revenue, time, and energy in your business in just 48 hours. You can have great engagement, a growing audience, and still end up with one or two misaligned clients at the end of the month. That was my client's reality before we worked together. She was posting every day, investing in content strategy coaches, and even going viral but nothing converted into consistent sales. The problem was never her content. It was her offer architecture. In this episode, I break down the exact case study: what we found when we audited her data, why pain-focused content attracts the wrong clients, and how rebuilding her offer suite helped her double her income in one month without posting more. If your content educates but does not convert, this one is for you. Timestamp Topic 00:00 Introduction — the case study setup 01:00 Client backstory — engagement without sales 02:30 The "going viral" trap 05:00 Why content pillars alone don't convert 07:00 Offer architecture — the real problem 09:00 Market research vs. guessing 10:00 Pain-based content attracts the wrong clients 11:30 Desire-led content and buyer psychology 13:30 What we actually did — auditing her data first 17:30 Rebuilding the offer suite (low ticket + high ticket) 20:30 Results: doubled income, same audience, less content 22:00 How to audit your own content and data 23:00 CTA — one-to-one, newsletter, audit playbook

  7. Apr 24

    Why You're Stuck in Slow Season (And How to Never Let It Happen Again)?

    Join my substack : ⁠⁠https://mademoisellemindset.substack.com⁠/⁠ If you need help figuring this out, I created ⁠⁠⁠The $5K Breakthrough System⁠⁠⁠, a diagnostic workbook that shows you exactly what’s leaking revenue, time, and energy in your business in just 48 hours. You had a strong January. People were buying. And now it's Q2 and everything slowed down. You're posting more, tweaking your offer, chasing every trend and still no sales. It's not the algorithm. It's not the season. It's not your price. You don't have a system. In this episode, I break down the 4 levers you need to sell consistently no matter what month it is: clear messaging, knowing your dream client by heart, an offer built for the right person, and knowing your business data cold. When you have all four, slow season becomes a choice not a crisis. Sign up to the Substack at mademoisellemindset.com for the full written breakdown. 00:00Q2 is here and your sales disappeared — you're not alone00:45"You're too expensive" — the objection that breaks you01:46Visibility, engagement, virality — but nobody buys03:00The offer tweak spiral: challenges, bundles, mini-minds...05:30The real problem: you don't have a selling system06:50Buyer behavior has changed since 2020 — here's what shifted26:14Chasing trends is making it worse (reels, carousels, Substack...)27:42The real issue: you stopped believing in your offer29:00Build the offer your client actually needs — not what's trending30:54The 4 levers of the consistent selling system32:38When you have the system, slow season is your choice

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Welcome to true from within podcast with Alycia Kiyeko. You will unlock your limiting beliefs that will allow you to be your own truth, to sell every day, to say goodbye to your toxic relationships that block you from taking your life to the next level and finally be you, live by your own rules. Be ready to be your own truth, true queen and create your empire. Join me on IG : alyciakiyeko