Are you ready, radiant icons?
Welcome to "Dare To Be Iconic," the podcast made for icons daring to be themselves. Hosted by your favorite icon, Amanda Paolicelli, "Dare To Be Iconic" is not just another self-help podcast—it's your weekly tea time session where Amanda spills all the tea on topics like self-confidence, self-improvement, healing, and personal growth.
Why Choose "Dare To Be Iconic"?
~Real Talk, Real Transformation: Amanda's journey from heartbreak to triumph is the heartbeat of the show. This podcast is a safe space for raw, authentic conversations about healing, self-confidence, self-improvement, and personal growth.
~Practical Tips: Amanda shares practical, actionable tips that you can implement in your daily life. From overcoming setbacks to cultivating a positive mindset, each episode equips you with tools to navigate your dare-to-be-iconic journey.
~Community of Radiant Icons: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are also on their dare-to-be-iconic journey. The podcast is an invitation to be part of a supportive community that celebrates victories, learns from challenges, and grows together.
~Midweek Boost: Need a midweek pick-me-up? Tune in every Wednesday for your weekly tea time session.
Subscribe now, radiants icons, because your tea time session is starting.
What do you do when you’ve outgrown the life you built?
In the Season 4 premiere of Dare To Be Iconic, Amanda Paolicelli is answering that question from the middle of her own life disruption. After packing her life into two suitcases and moving from Orlando, Florida to New York City, Amanda opens up about what it means to outgrow a chapter without hating the life you’re leaving behind—and to choose a life that feels more like you.
Amanda shares why she knew it was time for a change, how healing from sexual violence shaped her desire to reclaim her life and breathe differently, and why starting over doesn’t mean you failed. She also breaks down how she prepared for her new chapter by intentionally researching communities, opportunities, and experiences that could help her build the life she wanted—from dance workshops and boxing classes to new friendships and joining Day One New York’s Associates Board.
Plus, Amanda introduces the Life Disruption Audit, a series of questions to help you identify what you’ve outgrown, where fear is keeping you stuck, and what you may be ready to disrupt.
Season 4 is officially here—and this season, we’re Daring to Disrupt.
Because sometimes you don’t need to burn down your life because it’s bad. Sometimes you burn down the old rules, expectations, and versions of yourself that no longer fit.
And before we go, Amanda brings you Amanda’s Iconic Insights—three things she knows now that she didn’t know then about outgrowing chapters, embracing uncomfortable growth, and daring to be yourself.
Connect with Amanda:
Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! (https://linktr.ee/amandapaolicelli)
Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! (https://daretobeiconic.com/empowerment-events)
Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! (https://www.etsy.com/shop/DareToBeIconic?etsrc=sdt)
Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! (https://www.oakcha.com/AMANDA26403)
Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" (https://form.jotform.com/242166521228048) today!
Timestamps:
00:00 Season Four Premiere
01:07 New Studio, New Life
02:24 One Way to NYC
03:35 Choosing Yourself
07:18 Healing and Outgrowing
09:13 Setting Yourself Up for Success
14:02 Freedom Over Fear
15:10 Life Disruption Audit
17:49 Burn Down to Level Up
19:55 Amanda’s Iconic Insights
20:57 Insight Two: Uncomfortable Growth
22:48 Insight Three: Be Yourself
24:40 Season Four Mission
27:15 See you next week!
P.S. We’re halfway to 100 YouTube subscribers! 👀 Subscribe to the channel and help us hit 100—because when we do, I might have a little giveaway up my sleeve… 👀🎁
22 Jul 2026
Becoming Iconic: A 100th Episode Celebration
100 episodes. Countless stories. One iconic journey. ✨
Radiant Icons, we made it to 100 episodes of Dare To Be Iconic!
In this very special milestone episode, Amanda is celebrating 100 episodes the only way she knows how — with the Iconic Awards. 🏆 From the episode that changed everything, to the moments that challenged her, healed her, and helped shape Dare To Be Iconic into what it is today, Amanda is taking a trip down memory lane and sharing the stories behind some of the most iconic tea time seshes in podcast history.
From healing after heartbreak and finding her voice, to embracing independence, reclaiming her narrative, and daring to become her most authentic self, this episode is a celebration of growth, courage, vulnerability, and the incredible community that has made this journey possible.
Thank you for being part of 100 episodes of healing, confidence, and becoming iconic. Here’s to the next chapter, radiant icons. 💗
Remember: Dare to be iconic.
Connect with Amanda:
Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! (https://linktr.ee/amandapaolicelli)
Secure your spot for our next Empowerment Event! (https://daretobeiconic.com/empowerment-events)
Shop the "Own Your Sexy" Collection! (https://daretobeiconic.etsy.com/)
Stream the Radiant Reign Era Playlist! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SCIf7iVVx5HHGQPeQvNfi?si=-Ne-RXvtSFGHvDKqO77AqA&pi=_bZOOWkhR4ePK)
Discover your iconic signature scent with Oakcha! (https://www.oakcha.com/AMANDA26403)
Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" (https://form.jotform.com/242166521228048) today!
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the 100th Episode Celebration 🎉
03:15 Amanda in the Big Apple?!!?
07:45 Introducing the Iconic Awards 🏆
09:30 Iconic Award: The Episode That Changed My Life
16:45 Iconic Award: The Episode You All Couldn’t Stop Talking About
22:30 Iconic Award: The Most Emotional Episode to Record
33:45 Celebrating 100 Episodes + Becoming Iconic: A Hot & Healing Experience
36:30 Iconic Award: The Episode I Almost Never Released
44:00 Iconic Award: The Episode That Healed Me Too
52:00 Iconic Award: The Episode That Best Represents DTBI
57:30 Iconic Award: The Most Amanda Episodes
01:13:30 The 100 Episode Reflection & Thank You, Radiant Icons 💗
01:20:00 Closing Thoughts: Here’s to the Next Chapter ✨
15 Jul 2026
The Breakup Bible: Your Guide To Surviving Heartbreak (Re-Run)
EPISODE RE-RUN
Heartbreak hurts, Radiant Icons, but it is not going to break you.
This week, Amanda is breaking down the Breakup Bible—your ultimate guide to surviving and thriving after heartbreak. From accepting your feelings to cutting emotional cords, she’s sharing the real, raw steps to help you heal and step into your iconic power.
Expect honesty, heart, and a sprinkle of sass as Amanda spills her own tea on breakups, lessons learned, and how you can turn heartache into a season of self-love and growth. Plus, she’s answering your juicy questions from the Dare to Be Iconic Hotline!
Hit play, grab your tissues (and maybe some ice cream), and let's glow through what we go through.
Oh, and don’t forget to connect with Amanda on social media and sign up for Becoming Iconic: A Hot & Healing Experience-an intimate wellness event celebrating 100 episodes of Dare To Be Iconic.
Together we'll transform our pain into power through our signature Hot & Healing workshop, a guided release ritual, and a sexy, sultry jazz class led by Ka Rency—all designed to help you heal, embody your confidence, and step into your most iconic self.
Join us on Sunday, July 26th at 3:30 PM at Fort Tryon Park in New York City.
Connect with Amanda:
Follow Amanda's DTBI Journey! (https://linktr.ee/amandapaolicelli)
Secure your spot for Daring To Be Confident Masterclass! (https://daretobeiconic.com/empowerment-events/ola/services/daring-to-be-confident-masterclass)
Shop the Radiant Love Collection today! (https://daretobeiconic.etsy.com/)
Meet Amanda at LandoBash! (https://daretobeiconic.com/empowerment-events/ola/services/fast-iconic-landobash)
Got a question for Amanda or a topic you'd love to hear discussed on a future episode? Submit your question to the "Dare To Be Iconic Hotline" (https://form.jotform.com/242166521228048) today!
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Welcome to Dare To Be Iconic
01:32 - Spilling the Tea on Heartbreak
02:40 - The Breakup Bible: Step-by-Step Guide
04:15 - Accepting Your Feelings
06:58 - Cutting the Emotional Cord
09:12 - Leaning Into Your Support System
13:20 - Rediscovering Yourself
16:45 - Setting Boundaries for Healing
19:05 - Dare To Be Iconic Hotline
23:30 - See You Next Week!
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
2,364
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
20 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
16 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
58
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
71
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