Welcome to Successville

Welcome to Successville is a podcast where each week your friend and host, Sophie Williams, has a conversation with a different Successful Guest to ask - what is success, how do you know when you've got it, and is it really all it's cracked up to be?

Welcome to Successville is a society podcast hosted by Sophie Williams, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sophie Williams hosts Welcome to Successville, a society show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Emma Slade Edmondson Contains Multitudes

  Apr 8, 20251h 9mS2

  <p>Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Emma Slade Edmondson, to  discuss the complexities of identity, self-perception, and the journey of navigating success. Emma shares her transition from a corporate career in advertising to pursuing her creative passions, including writing a book that addresses race and identity. </p><p><br></p><p>Useful links:</p><p>Emma on Instagram</p><p>Emma’s book - The Half of It</p><p>Emma's new venture - Good Form</p><p>Emma’s website</p><p>The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot take...

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  Episode #10

  Anne Ravanona is doing a power pose

  Apr 1, 202556 minS2

  <p>Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Anne Ravanona shares her journey from burnout and perfectionism to speaking in front of world leaders and creating a funding platform for women.</p><p>Useful links:</p><p>Global InvestHer</p><p>The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.</p><p>Sophie’s Instagram</p><p>Sophie’s Social Action Instagram</p><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Success and Guest Anne Ravanona</p><p>05:46 - Early Life and Academic Success</p><p>14:29 - Burnou...

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  Episode #9

  Tasha Bailey loves (some of) the things she thought she hated

  Mar 25, 20251h 4mS2

  <p>Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Tasha Bailey, AKA Real Talk Therapist, to talk about her journey from childhood as a Golden Child, to becoming a therapist.</p><p>Useful links:</p><p>Tasha on Instagram</p><p>Tasha’s book</p><p>The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.</p><p>Sophie’s Instagram</p><p>Sophie’s Social Action Instagram</p><p>Yearly Compass</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Tasha Bailey and Her Work</p><p>03:08 - Young relationship to success<...

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  Episode #8

  Erika Ehler chose comedy over the army

  Mar 18, 202554 minS2

  <p>Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest and comedian Erika Ehler explore succession the world of comedy. They discuss early influences, the challenges of navigating the comedy scene, the importance of representation, and the evolving definitions of success in a creative career.</p><p> </p><p>Useful links:</p>See Erika Live at the Soho Theatre May'25Erika on Instagram<p>The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.</p><p>Sophie’s Instagram</p><p>Sophie’s Social Action Instagram</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 - Intro a...

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  Episode #7

  Rupal Patel has gone from CIA to CEO

  Mar 11, 20251h 8mS2

  <p>Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Rupal Patel to explore Rupal's unique journey into the CIA. They discuss the challenges faced by women and people of color in corporate environments, the importance of team dynamics, and the challenges of working in individualistic societies.</p><p>Rupal shares her journey from a successful academic background to the challenges of entrepreneurship and the loneliness and self-doubt that often accompany starting a business.</p><p>Useful links:</p><p>Rupal on Instagram</p><p>Rupal’s website</p><p>Rupal’s book - CIA to CEO</p><p>Th...

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