The Twist Podcast Episode 16 - Hacking Luck with Stephanie Melodia

In this episode of THE TWIST, we’re joined by Stephanie Melodia, an entrepreneur, public speaker, and mindset expert joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey from a "desert island" to delivering a keynote speech in Qatar. Today, Stephanie dives into her philosophy of "hacking luck," explaining that success is most heavily influenced by luck, followed closely by effort.Chapters00:30 The Journey to Public Speaking02:44 Stephanie Melodia: "A Curious Soul"04:04 From Marketing to Mindset using Effectual Thinking07:10 What is Hacking Luck and Why Luck is the Biggest Factor in Success10:45 Realizing Luck Can Be Engineered13:48 Avoiding Eurocentric Terms14:59 The Underrepresented Founders16:44 The Luck Formula: Optimism x Resilience19:43 Choosing Your Narrative on What Happens For You21:24 Recognizing Luck in Disguise22:55 The Most Disempowering Narrative for Women26:19 The Most Unethical Startup Advice30:02 AI and Public SpeakingConnect with us on Instagram @thetwist.podcast for the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content. For inquiries or feedback, reach out to us at [email protected].#TWISTPodcast #LuckFormula #Entrepreneurship #StartupAdvice #PublicSpeaking #EffectualThinking #UnconsciousBias #Qatar #Podcast #CareerShift #PersonalDevelopment #AI #HustleCulture #WomenInBusiness #MakingYourOwnLuck #SuccessMindset