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Stephanie Schutt 9 Episodes Jul 3, 2026

Pretty Vocal is a podcast about ambition, entrepreneurship, leadership, discipline, motherhood, identity, and the thoughts behind the decisions that build a powerful life. Hosted by Stephanie Schutt, the show features honest, thought-provoking conversations that challenge listeners to become more intentional. It covers topics like building a business, using your voice online, navigating growth, and self-leadership. The podcast aims to push beyond surface-level motivation and explore what it truly takes to create a meaningful life.

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Your Feelings Are Terrible CEOs Jul 3, 2026 1427 We've been taught to make our biggest life decisions based on how we feel. But what if the voice you've been calling wisdom... is actually fear?In this episode of Pretty Vocal, we're unpacking the difference between instinct and conditioning, why your brain is wired to prioritize safety over growth, and how old survival strategies can quietly shape the decisions you're making today.Stephanie share

The Myth of Balance Jun 26, 2026 1221 In this episode, I'm unpacking why I believe "balance" has become one of the biggest myths we've sold ourselves, the cultural guilt surrounding screen time and motherhood, why I don't buy into the backlash against ambition, and the real reason I built a business in the first place.This isn't an episode about working more.It's about getting honest about what the life you say you want is actually go

Familiar Misery, Unfamiliar Possibility Jun 19, 2026 1481 In this episode, we're diving into why people stay in jobs they hate, relationships they've outgrown, patterns that no longer serve them, and why overthinking often masquerades as productivity.We talk about:Why highly capable people stay stuckThe psychology of loss aversionFamiliar misery vs. unfamiliar possibilityWhy your brain prefers certainty over growthHow overthinking becomes a socially acce

I’m Not Staying Here Jun 15, 2026 1258 In this episode, I'm sharing some of the most formative seasons of my life—from growing up in my brother's shadow, to losing 100 pounds, to the years I spent hiding parts of my story because I was afraid of what people would think.But the lesson isn't confidence.The lesson is trust.Because confidence isn't what changed my life. Confidence was the byproduct.What changed my life was learning to keep

Maybe You're The Problem Jun 9, 2026 1374 in this episode, we're diving into one of the most important skills you'll ever develop: self-awareness.we're talking about the reality of building a business with people, why personal development will eventually become your biggest bottleneck (or greatest asset), and how the life you want requires a version of you that doesn't exist yet.if you've ever struggled with accountability, leadership, di

The Psychology of Being Perceived Jun 5, 2026 1534 I genuinely believe the internet has changed human behavior in ways we are not talking about enough.We now live in a world where people can watch your life every day without ever actually speaking to you. They know your routines, your family, your business, your wins, your losses—and yet many of those same people have never had a real conversation with you.In this episode, I'm unpacking the psycho

Ambition Is Not Anti-Family Jun 1, 2026 1328 in this episode of Pretty Vocal, we’re talking about one of the most emotionally charged conversations surrounding modern motherhood:ambition.somewhere along the way, women were taught that motherhood and ambition cannot peacefully coexist in the same life. that wanting more somehow means loving your family less.i don’t agree.this episode is not about convincing every woman to build a business, wo

Comfort Is the Real Thief May 28, 2026 1290 We’ve all heard the phrase: “comparison is the thief of joy.”But what if comparison isn’t actually the problem?What if comfort is?In this episode, we’re unpacking:why exceptional people make us uncomfortablethe difference between destructive comparison and developmental comparisonwhy hard rooms change youhow competition exposes complacencythe psychology behind defensiveness, intimidation, and the

There Is No Award For Almost Starting May 25, 2026 1112 one of the biggest reasons people never become exceptional at anything is because they are way too aware of the fact that someone else already exists. In this first episode, I'm diving into scarcity mindset, social media comparison, documenting while becoming, and why the presence of greatness should expand your vision instead of shrinking it.you’ll hear thoughts on:why saturation is often proof o

Pretty Vocal — Trailer May 24, 2026 68 Welcome to Pretty Vocal... a podcast about entrepreneurship, leadership, discipline, identity, motherhood, communication, and the thoughts behind the decisions that build a powerful life. In this short trailer episode, Steph shares what you can expect from the show and why she decided to start it.

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