Mildly Unstoppable is about getting uncomfortable on purpose — in small, human ways that add up.
Each episode explores courage in real life — rebuilding your finances, changing careers, speaking up, starting over, trying something new when you don’t feel ready. Through solo reflections and honest interviews, we look at what actually helps people move forward: not hype or hustle, but momentum, self-trust, and doing the thing anyway.
This is for adults who are a little bored with playing it safe and ready to feel more alive, one brave step at a time. Small risks. Real courage. A life with more momentum.
Changing Your Stars: A Top Engineer's Career Hack to Break into Tech Startups
Have kudos or feedback? Send us a text! Changing Your Stars: A Top Engineer's Career Hack to Break into Tech Startups In this episode of Mildly Unstoppable we hear from Zachary Gillan, an electrical engineer and entrepreneur. Zachary shares his journey from working in defense to starting multiple companies and eventually working at Blissway, a tech startup changing the tolling industry. We discuss how he hacked his career path to break into the start up world, the courage it took to take ris...
19 Jan 2026
The Trauma Transformation Expert: Her Journey Through Healing, What it Takes to Build Secure Attachments After Trauma
Have kudos or feedback? Send us a text! Understanding Attachment and Healing from Trauma with Dr. Claire Dowdle Cina Dr. Claire Dowdle Cina, a Stanford trained licensed Clinical Psychologist, explains overcoming codependence and people-pleasing behaviors and shares her own story of healing and trauma transformation. The conversation explores finding the right therapist, the impact of attachment styles on relationships, psychadelics, and what it takes to work through your trauma. Dr. Claire D...
12 Jan 2026
From Hesitation to Homeowner: Taking the Real Estate Leap
Have kudos or feedback? Send us a text! From Hesitation to Homeowner: Taking the Real Estate Leap In this episode of 'Mildly Unstoppable,' host Jessica shares her personal journey of buying a townhouse in 2019 after realizing, with some sisterly encouragement, that homeownership was within her reach. From the initial shock at the idea to navigating the home buying process, financial calculations, and the valuable lessons learned along the way, Jessica offers a transparent look at her experien...
7 Jan 2026
Embracing Career Reinvention: Lessons from a Professional Dancer Turned Silicon Valley Engineer
Have kudos or feedback? Send us a text! Embracing Career Reinvention: Lessons from a Professional Dancer Turned Silicon Valley Engineer In this episode of 'Mildly Unstoppable,' host Jessica shares the story of her diverse career trajectory, starting as a professional dancer in LA, shifting to electrical engineering, and later transitioning into software engineering. Through personal anecdotes, Jessica emphasizes the importance of letting go of ego and making bold career changes based on insti...
5 Jan 2026
Eye Contact and Beyond: Building Social Confidence
Have kudos or feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, Jessica explores the challenges and importance of social courage, reflecting on her personal journey to improve her social skills and connect more meaningfully with others. She shares her experiences of overcoming discomfort, such as looking people in the eye and making small talk, and how these efforts have enriched her life. Jessica discusses the influence of various factors, including the pandemic's impact on social interactions and ...
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