Success, Rewritten explores the moments that change how ambitious people think about achievement, work, and the lives they are building. Hosted by Emily Washcovick, former Yelp Small Business Expert and host of Behind the Review, this show features candid conversations with founders, executives, and leaders who have faced pivotal moments that forced them to rethink what success actually means. Some left high-powered careers. Some rebuilt after burnout, illness, or loss. Others discovered that the version of success they were chasing was not sustainable. In each episode, guests share the turning points that reshaped their priorities and how redefining ambition helped them build businesses and lives that work together. This is a podcast for thoughtful builders, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are not stepping away from success. They are redefining it. If you are asking bigger questions about ambition, balance, and what it really means to build a meaningful life, you are in the right place.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSuccess, Rewritten explores the moments that change how ambitious people think about achievement, work, and the lives they are building. Hosted by Emily Washcovick, former Yelp Small Business Expert and host of Behind the Review, this show features candid conversations with founders, executives, and leaders who have faced pivotal moments that forced them to rethink what success actually means.
Recent episodes include "38: From the Dodgers to Breathwork: Jamie Janko on Burnout, Belonging, and Choice" (20 October 2026, 56 minutes), "37: Redefining Success After Burnout and Selling Your Business with Crystal Vilkaitis" (13 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "35: Solo Ep. 7: The Most Expensive Business Mistake I’ve Made" (1 October 2026, 11 minutes).
Success, Rewritten publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes.
Booking probability for Success, Rewritten is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Success, Rewritten requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Success, Rewritten's contact route on record: verified email.
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Success, Rewritten
What happens when the career that once gave you purpose, identity, and belonging starts taking a toll on your body? Emily sits down with Jamie Janko, founder of ReWild Breathwork, to talk about burnout, nervous system...
Success, Rewritten
What happens when the business you built successfully no longer feels like the life you want? Emily sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and former Crystal Media founder Crystal Vilkaitis to talk about burnout, selling...
Episode #35
Emily shares the most expensive business mistake she has made during her first ten months as an entrepreneur and what the experience taught her about choosing the right partners. She explains why she initially hired a...
Episode #30
Paul Gilmartin spent years making people laugh on television and in comedy, but behind the scenes he was struggling with depression, addiction, shame, and the lasting effects of childhood adversity. Those experiences...
Episode #33
Michael Filosi built a dental practice nobody wanted into one of the most desirable practices in his market. What started with possums in the walls, no computers, and no website eventually grew into a thriving business...
Episode #32
Emily introduces Say the Words , a new event series beginning with a suicide symposium on September 24, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She shares how conversations with people who have experienced suicide loss opened...
Episode #31
Dr. Emily Guarnotta is a psychologist, mom of two, and cofounder of Phoenix Health who specializes in supporting families through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and parenthood. In this episode of Success...
Episode #30
Craig Smith is a professional speaker and live TV host who has spent more than 15 years learning what makes a message truly connect. In this episode of Success, Rewritten , Craig shares his journey from sports...
Episode #29
Emily reflects on her experience speaking at the 2026 Pool Nation Women Summit and shares some of the most important lessons from her Success, Rewritten keynote. Emily looks back at the early years of her career when...
Episode #28
Jordan Kernen is a teacher and mental health advocate who knows firsthand how difficult it can be to recognize when you need help, and how powerful life can become when you finally accept it. In this episode of Success...
Episode #27
Christine Burns spent more than two decades building a corporate career before a layoff forced her to confront a difficult question: who was she without the job title, salary, and professional identity that had defined...
Episode #26
Ali Schwartz spent years building a successful corporate career while treating singing, songwriting, and dance as a side passion. Eventually, she realized the creative work she was doing outside her day job was what...
Episode #25
In this solo episode of Success, Rewritten , Emily shares why sleep has become one of the most important foundations of her mental health, productivity, and long-term success. She reflects on how she once viewed needing...
Episode #24
Quint Boa has spent more than 25 years building a global video and animation production company through constant changes in technology, from VHS tapes and DVDs to social media, animation, and generative AI. In this...
Episode #23
Mikel McGee did not set out to become a florist. Before 414loral became a beloved Milwaukee flower shop, before the bouquet bar, weddings, workshops, farmers markets, and the bigger space on Historic King Drive, Mikel...
Episode #22
What do the founder of JetBlue, the co-founder of Kayak, the founder of Bonobos, and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles have in common? They have each spoken publicly about living with ADHD or bipolar disorder while achieving...
Episode #21
J Johnson Jr borrowed $100 from his mom at 14 to put his first app on the App Store. It hit #7 on paid entertainment apps. That instinct to spot the trend early and just build the thing has followed him ever since. In...
Episode #20
Content note: this episode is an honest conversation about suicide loss. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7. Jay Laughrey and...
Episode #19
Most of us have been touched by suicide in some way, either directly or through someone we know. But when someone we love is struggling, most of us don’t actually know what to do. Not because we don’t care. Because...
Episode #11
Charlotte Maya was terrified she'd be ostracized by her community after her husband Sam died by suicide in 2007. Instead, being open about it drew people closer. In this conversation, Charlotte talks about writing her...
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