
<p>What if AI isn't just changing how we work, but what it means to be human?</p><p>AI Strategist Mishaal Lakhani joins me for a 90 minute conversation on the AI revolution reshaping work, money, mental health, and the...


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Hosted by Alysa Scanzano · education · EN-US
Breaking the Mold is not just a podcast; it's a dialogue at the intersection of art, life, and possibility. Curated by Alysa Scanzano, consider each episode a limited edition—unrepeatable conversations with visionaries who've shattered conventional frameworks. From the philosophical to the tactical, from art to inner wellness, we're deconstructing societal constructs and remixing them into something uniquely our own. This is a space where the listener becomes a collaborator, where you're invited to question, learn, and redefine your own boundaries.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchBreaking the Mold is not just a podcast; it's a dialogue at the intersection of art, life, and possibility. Curated by Alysa Scanzano, consider each episode a limited edition, unrepeatable conversations with visionaries who've shattered conventional frameworks. From the philosophical to the tactical, from art to inner wellness, we're deconstructing societal constructs and remixing them into something uniquely our own.
Breaking the Mold is hosted by Alysa Scanzano. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How AI Is Changing Work, Money & What It Means to Be Human with Mishaal Lakhani" (2 June 2026, 90 minutes), "Why Most People Will Never Be Seen, And How Raj Kotecha Builds Brands That Cut Through" (21 July 2025, 87 minutes), and "Understanding Narcissism: Healing from Toxic Relationships with Dr. Emily Blake" (25 February 2025, 77 minutes).
Breaking the Mold publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 69 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for Breaking the Mold is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Breaking the Mold requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Breaking the Mold's contact route on record: public web form.
Alysa Scanzano hosts Breaking the Mold, an education podcast with 28 episodes published.
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<p>What if AI isn't just changing how we work, but what it means to be human?</p><p>AI Strategist Mishaal Lakhani joins me for a 90 minute conversation on the AI revolution reshaping work, money, mental health, and the...

Episode #27
<p><b>What does it take to build a brand that’s global, rooted, and unmistakably </b><b>you</b><b>?</b></p><p>In this episode of Breaking the Mold, I sit down with <b>Raj Kotecha</b> — global brand strategist and...

Episode #26
<p>How do you break free from a toxic relationship? How do you recognize the warning signs before it’s too late? In this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Emily Blake to uncover the...

Episode #25
<p>Imposter syndrome is a challenge nearly every creative faces at some point. In this candid and empowering episode, we dive deep into the heart of self-doubt, exploring the struggles of questioning your abilities...

Episode #24
<p>🎉 Excited to bring you an inspiring episode with the legendary Cory Shapiro, founder of Vintage Frames Company! 🚀 This conversation dives deep into why staying true to your values is essential, and how you can...

Episode #23
<p>In this powerful episode of Breaking the Mold, we sit down with Adonis Harrison Jr.—a fitness trainer, U.S. Air Force veteran, and resilient leader—to uncover the transformative power of embracing change and...

Episode #22
<p><b>Welcome back to the Breaking the Mold podcast!</b></p><p>Today, I’m excited to be speaking with actress, writer, and producer Andria B. Langston.</p><p><b>In this episode, we explore:</b></p>The business of...

Episode #21
<p>Welcome back to breaking the mold podcast, the show where I speak to artists and creative entrepreneurs that broke the mold and built a life on their own terms. </p><p><br/></p><p>Today im speaking to a podcast host...

Episode #20
<p>Today, I’m talking to my friend Bantu. He’s from Zimbabwe, based in LA. He’s a singer, producer, writer, and Grammy nominee. He’s written and produced for people like ASAP Rocky, Chris Brown, and French Montana. He...

Episode #19
<p>Allison Bagg is a sound healer, breathwork facilitator, intuitive guide, and artist based in Los Angeles. She utilizes many modalities to help clients penetrate their bodies, establish strong boundaries, and open...

Episode #18
<p>North Carolina-born, LA-based Shep is an artist who “creates a compilation of stories. These are tales of cultural pain, paint strokes channeling beauty we see daily, with colors reflecting the human and spiritual...

Episode #17
<p>I am so excited to share this episode with the one and only Tess Trotter. As best friends and business partners, this one is special. We dive into the inner workings of goal setting, habits, and systems for life and...

Episode #16
<p>Hayley Gene Penner is a singer-songwriter and author of the book “People You Follow,” a memoir she wrote documenting the inner workings and experience pursuing music in LA. </p><p><br/></p><p> Along with putting out...

Episode #15
<p>Rubina Bernabe is a true example of what it means to live authentically and challenge the norm. In our conversation, Rubina opens up about her path to self-love and how she’s woven her passion for travel into her...

Episode #14
<p>Will Nichols is an artist and creative entrepreneur. Having made his name in photography, fine art, Web3, furniture space, and much more.</p><p>The best way to describe him, and the first hook that intrigued me, is...

Episode #13
<p>In this episode, I talk to Ani B. She’s the co-host of the new but fast-growing podcast In Flow. </p><p><br/></p><p>Ani started her podcast this year in January 2023 and has almost 70k followers on TikTok. Some...

Episode #12
<p>Iman Benet is a Culinary Artist, Writer, and Human Rights Activist. </p><p><br/></p><p>In this episode, we talk about: </p><p><br/></p>Healing and raising your vibration through food Tuning and listening to your...

Episode #11
<p>@createdbyeyes is a director, photographer, musician, owner of the LA-based agency @hueperiod, @sacredsmokeincense, and overall creative. </p><p><br/></p><p>I was excited to speak to Carrington because he’s one of...

Episode #10
<p>In this episode, I’m talking to my best friend, Tess Trotter. Tess is the founder and CEO of CEP Communications. A creative marketing agency that focuses on social media marketing, branding, and all things that...

Episode #9
<p>Lilianna Wilde is a singer-songwriter. Based in LA and from Toronto, Lillanna has a really interesting and inspiring story. </p><p><br/></p><p>Originally going to business school and determined to do something...
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