Fearless and Unfiltered Podcast w/Carrie & Vicki

ACTION... ACTION... We want ACTION!Do you ever feel stuck—like you want to move forward, but don’t know where to start? In this episode of Fearless and Unfiltered, you’ll learn a simple, proven process to shift your energy and take bold action in as little as 5 minutes.We’ll walk through a step-by-step ACTION activation process designed to help you:🔹 Break free from overthinking and hesitation🔹 Recognize ideas that feel expansive and life-giving🔹 Choose inspired actions that align with your bigger vision🔹 Schedule and commit to your next steps with confidence🔹 Use the 5-Minute Power Move to create momentum instantly💡 You’ll also hear a powerful story of how one small step—taken from the energy of vision—unlocked an unexpected $2,000 opportunity. This is the magic that happens when you learn to move from stuck to action.Whether your dream is more financial freedom, love, a new home, or growing your business, this episode will give you tools to start moving forward today.🔥 Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” Transformation starts with one bold step—and it only takes 5 minutes.🔔 Subscribe for more fearless conversations + tools for transformation: https://youtube.com/@fearlessandunfilteredpodcastInterested in learning more about Life or Business Coaching with Carrie Schmidt? Schedule a strategy session here: https://www.carrie-schmidt.com/booking-calendar/complimentary-strategy-session💬 Share in the comments: What’s ONE Power Move you’re committed to this week?

Why do so many organizations stall out, even when they have a great product and solid processes? The answer usually comes down to one thing: leadership.In this episode, we break down:✅ Why leadership is culture, not just a title✅ The 3 P’s every business must master: Product, Process, People✅ Why vision matters more than strategy (and how to communicate it)✅ How to empower your team instead of micromanaging them✅ The truth about why most businesses never reach their full potentialIf you’re steering the ship, your people need more than orders — they need clarity, empowerment, and a culture they believe in. Leadership is about more than growing yourself; it’s about growing others.🎧 Tune in and discover how to shift from struggling with stagnation to creating a thriving culture where your people want to row in the same direction.Let’s Connect:🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessand...🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcarr... https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-amo...👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode!

Welcome to Episode 15 of Fearless & Unfiltered! In this powerful episode, we’re diving into emotional energy, how it affects you, and what you can do to protect your peace.Are you constantly feeling drained after being around certain people? Do you absorb other people’s stress, anxiety, or negativity like a sponge? It’s time for an emotional reboot.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why protecting your energy is your responsibility ✔️ How your “bubble” gets burst (and how to stop it) ✔️ Real science behind how we absorb emotional energy ✔️ Grounding techniques to shake off negative energy ✔️ How to recharge and reset your mind, body, and spirit💥 Whether you’re an empath, a sensitive soul, or just tired of emotional overload — this episode is your step-by-step guide to reclaiming your energy and your power.🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on emotional intelligence, mindset shifts, and fearless living!

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? In this episode of Fearless & Unfiltered, we're giving you a step-by-step guide to creating a powerful vision board that works!Discover:✔️ Why vision boards help you get clear on your goals✔️ How to choose the right images, words, and layout✔️ The energy and frequency behind your vision board✔️ What to do after it’s made (hint: this is where most people go wrong)✔️ How to actually use it to align your thoughts, actions, and energy to manifest your dream lifeWhether you're a first-timer or looking to make your next board even more powerful, this episode gives you the tools, mindset, and intention to create a vision board that actually manifests results.✨ Watch now and learn how to become a conscious creator of your reality!🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly fearless motivation and mindset upgrades. 👇 Drop a comment: What’s going on your vision board this year?

This week on Fearless and Unfiltered, we’re getting cheesy—in the best way possible.Meet Nikki Frost, founder of Let’s Brie Friends, a mobile charcuterie experience that’s flipping the traditional meat-and-cheese board on its head. But this convo goes way deeper than crackers and salami...We talk about:✨ How Nikki turned a spark of creativity into a mobile biz that brings people together✨ Her journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and finding her identity✨ Why success has nothing to do with doing things the “traditional” wayThis episode is for the women who color outside the lines. For the moms, makers, and meaning-seekers who are building something bold and beautiful—just like Nikki.🎧 Hit PLAY if you’re craving real talk, creative inspiration, and a reminder that what defines you is yours to decide.FOLLOW NIKKI & SUPPORT HER BUSINESS📸 Instagram:   / lbfriends_  📍 Facebook: Let’s Brie Friends https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Subscribe for more raw, unfiltered convos that move your soul.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday @ 7PM!

Want to instantly feel better, reduce stress, and attract more positivity into your life? 🌟 In this episode of Fearless & Unfiltered, we dive into the science of gratitude and reveal how it literally rewires your brain for success, happiness, and resilience.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How gratitude activates your brain’s “feel-good” centers (UC Berkeley research!)✅ Why it reduces stress, anxiety, and even improves your immune system✅ The hidden link between gratitude and high-frequency emotions like joy, peace, and love✅ Simple daily practices—like gratitude journaling, gratitude walks, and “gratitude before goals”—to shift your energy anytime, anywhere✅ Real-life examples of how gratitude can instantly change your state💡 Fearless Challenge: Take the 7-Day Gratitude Shift with us—3 things every morning & night—and share your journey on IG! 🎧 Tune in and learn how just 30 seconds of gratitude can shift your mood, elevate your frequency, and help you attract better outcomes in life.👉 Subscribe for more mindset shifts and life-changing insights!📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessandunfilteredpodcast#fearlessandunfiltered #gratitude #MindsetShift #RaiseYourVibration #PersonalGrowth #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #fearlessjourney

In This Episode of Fearless and Unfiltered with Carrie & Vicki:Meet Heather Peters, aka Bella from YouTube’s ‪@Heat101‬ —a fiery force in the world of spice who’s captivating chili heads with her bold passion for heat.Heather is the brand ambassador for PuckerButt Pepper Company in Fort Mill, South Carolina—home of the Guinness World Record-holding Carolina Reaper and Pepper X. Once a rising star in the beauty and education industries, Heather left the corporate world behind to pursue her burning passion for ultra-hot chilies.You may recognize her from Netflix’s We Are the Champions where she competed in the grueling Inaugural International Chile Contest. With her fearless palate and infectious energy, she’s igniting a movement—proving that when you chase your passion, you create a life far from ordinary.🎧 Tune in as we talk courage, reinvention, heat, and how to boldly follow your purpose—even when it sets your mouth (and life) on fire.Learn more about Puckerbutt Pepper Company: https://puckerbuttpeppercompany.com Get in touch with Heather: [email protected] 👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fearless conversations.

Fearless and Unfiltered | Featuring Your Mortgage Maven, Christi MaeIn this episode, we sit down with The Mortgage Maven herself, Christi Mae, to break down DSCR Loans (Debt Service Coverage Ratio Loans) — a powerful financing option for real estate investors looking to build wealth through passive income and investment properties.We dive into:💼 How DSCR loans work✅ Who qualifies and how to use them to your advantage🏠 Why they’re a game-changer for investors (new and seasoned)📈 Current market conditions every buyer should be aware of🔑 Helpful options and programs available for first-time homebuyersWhether you're just starting your real estate journey or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with strategic advice, loan insights, and timely tips to help you succeed in today’s market.Connect with Christi Mae Jones:📧 [email protected]📲 Instagram: @your.mortgagemaven👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!

Pack your bags and join us for this fun and light-hearted episode of Fearless & Unfiltered! We just got back from an unforgettable trip to Costa Rica and couldn’t wait to spill all the juicy details—🏝️ the stunning beaches🌋 the lush landscapes🌮 the local culture😆 ...and of course, the laughter and lessons along the way!Plus, we share our ultimate bucket list travel destinations and why exploring the world is such a powerful way to grow, connect, and live fully. Whether you’re a travel junkie or just dreaming of your next escape, this episode is packed with stories, inspiration, and a few surprises.🎧 Hit play and take a virtual trip with us!👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you love travel, mindset shifts, and all things unfiltered.

You’re not lazy. You’re not a failure. You’re just stuck in a toxic thought loop.In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Fearless & Unfiltered, we’re tackling the one thing that holds so many of us back: our own inner critic. You know the voice — the one that tells you you’re not good enough, smart enough, far enough along, or worthy of the life you dream of.Carrie and Vicki get raw and real about their own struggles with self-judgment, overthinking, comparison, and perfectionism. 🧠 This episode is your permission slip to stop bullying yourself and start talking to yourself like someone you love.You’ll Learn:~How to identify and reframe critical thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I should be further along”~The surprising truth about how your brain is wired for negativity (and how to rewire it)~Grounding exercises to get out of your head and into the present~Our weekly Fearless Challenge to help you silence your inner critic and reclaim your power!FEARLESS CHALLENGE: Write down your top 3 self-critical thoughts — and rewrite them with love and compassion. Bonus: Record a voice note to yourself like you would to your best friend. ❤️📲 SHARE WITH US: What’s the WORST thing your inner critic has told you — and how are you rewriting that story? Tag us and use #FearlessAndUnfiltered to join the conversation.🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday at 7PM EST🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss a moment of truth, transformation, and fierce self-love.WE love you! XOXO

Have you ever had a moment when you met someone… and just knew it wasn’t random?That it was divine timing — the Universe putting you exactly where you needed to be?In this soul-stirring, high-vibe episode of Fearless & Unfiltered, Carrie shares how one bold decision to just show up led to meeting her soul sister, Vicki — and how countless other life-changing connections have happened the same way. In this episode:✨ Why your most powerful relationships often begin when you least expect them✨ Carrie’s real-life stories of divine encounters that changed everything✨ How to recognize and attract soul-aligned people into your life✨ Why showing up — even when you don’t feel like it — opens magical doors✨ Tips for tuning into your intuition and trusting the nudgeYou'll walk away with:💫 Clarity on how to spot and nurture divine connections💫 Permission to take bold, intuitive action💫 A reminder that you are never alone — you are being guidedLet us know in the comments an experience that led you to #divineconnections You never know who you’ll meet on the other side of YES. 💛

Ever wish life came with a manual?Yeah… us too. But instead, we got lessons — and most of them came the hard way. 😅In this raw, real, and ridiculously honest episode, Carrie and Vicki are pulling back the curtain and sharing the hard-won wisdom that came with heartbreak, carjackings (yes, really), missed opportunities, and job mistakes.Some stories will make you laugh. Others might make you cringe. But all of them are packed with truth, tools, and takeaways that will help YOU avoid the same detours.Life will teach you one way or another. If we can spare you a little pain by sharing our stories? Even better.👇 Drop a comment and tell us: What’s one life lesson you learned the hard way?#fearless #unfiltered #fearlessandunfiltered #lessonslearned

Finance Gets Fearless, Fun & Unfiltered!Are you using your money to build the life you LOVE — or just surviving paycheck to paycheck without a plan? In this real-talk episode of Fearless and Unfiltered, Carrie and Vicki dive into the money convo you need to hear (but no one’s really having).💥 From money mindset makeovers to those “WTF was I thinking?!” moments, we’re calling out scarcity thinking, breaking down the energy of money, and spilling how to go from financial chaos to conscious creation.In this episode, we cover:💸 How your childhood shaped your money mindset⚡️ Why money is energy — and how to make it flow toward your vision😂 Our funniest, most impulsive money moves (and what we learned)📈 How to shift from survival spending to strategic investing✨ Where to splurge that actually grows your future self🔥 Lightning Round: Save It, Spend It, or Manifest It?We rapid-fire everyday scenarios and give our unfiltered takes.Juicy Qs we’re tossing around:~If money were a person, what would your relationship look like?~What’s your biggest money trigger?~What would you do with $10K if it dropped in your lap right now?🎯 Final truth bomb:Money isn’t the enemy. It’s a TOOL — and it’s time to start using it to create the life you truly want.💥 WTF are you doing with your money? Let’s make sure the answer is: Living, building, and thriving.

Are you waiting for the “perfect time” to start that dream project, business, or new chapter in life? In this empowering episode, Carrie and Vicki break down the myth of perfection and challenge you to take messy, courageous action—right now.You’ll discover: • Why perfection is really fear in disguise • How clarity and confidence come after you start—not before • Real-life examples of bold actions you can take this week • Powerful prompts to help you stop waiting and start movingThis episode is your reminder that you don’t need to be fearless—you just need to begin.🎯 Challenge: What’s one bold step you can take this week? Share it in the comments!

Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment and immediately regretted it? Or reacted emotionally to a situation, only to realize later that you could’ve handled it differently?In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the art of pausing before reacting—a transformational tool for leaders, parents, professionals, and anyone striving for emotional mastery. You'll learn how to recognize your triggers, stretch the space between stimulus and response, and consciously choose how you want to show up.We’ll explore:~Why our emotional brain often reacts before our thinking brain catches up (with a touch of neuroscience!)~Real-life examples of emotional triggers—from parenting to traffic to workplace conflicts~Practical strategies to build your “pause muscle,” like “Bite Your Tongue for 10,” “Pause, Pray, Proceed,” and reframing your story~How to rewire your automatic responses and become the calm in the chaosBy the end of this episode, you'll walk away with the awareness and tools to regulate your emotions, respond with intention, and co-create a more empowered reality.✨ Because when you master the pause, you master your power.

Manifest Your Dream Life by Thinking From the End in MindAre you stuck in the how instead of the wow? 😩 In this empowering episode of Fearless and Unfiltered, Carrie and Vicki are breaking down the truth about why chasing the "how" kills your dreams — and how to finally start thinking from the end in mind.Whether you feel lost, stuck, or like your dream is too big (or too late) — this episode is for YOU. 💥You'll learn:🔹 Why the HOW keeps you paralyzed🔹 How to shift from survival mode to vision mode🔹 The exact mindset Carrie used to manifest her soulmate🔹 What it really means to give yourself permission to dreamYour only job? Dream BIGGER. The how will reveal itself when you do.👇 Ready to start living the life you've always imagined? Hit play and let’s go!

Welcome to F&U with Carrie & Vicki!!In this raw and real kickoff episode, we dive into the painful trap of unmet expectations—especially in relationships—and the emotional toll it can take on your life. From toxic cycles and victim mentality to boundary setting and spiritual release, we explore the truth behind trying to change someone else. Spoiler: It’s not your job.Whether you’re stuck in a toxic relationship or struggling to let go of "what could have been," this episode will help you reclaim your power, shift your perspective, and find peace in letting go.🎧 Tune in to shift your mindset, rewrite the narrative, and take your power back—Fearlessly and Unfiltered.Your fearless journey starts here!---------------------------------------Your Hosts:Carrie Schmidt: Founder & CEO of Infinite SOULutions, LLC, motivational speaker, life and business coach, and author of Behind the Screen: Uncover the Truth, Connect to your Power, Passion, Purpose!Vicki Amormino: Former radio personality, mom of 5 boys, Automation Project Manager, Co-founder of Pistols & Pumps.New episodes released every Tuesday at 7PM!