Starting Something New: Journey Behind The Better and Badder Podcast
If you had asked me a year ago where I saw myself today, I never would have said I’d be a full-time TV Producer launching a podcast series. Life has a funny way of taking us down paths we didn’t anticipate, and yet somehow, we find ourselves exactly where we need to be.
When I first had the idea for Better and Badder, I was thinking about all the incredible people I’ve come across—people who have dared to break free from society’s expectations and live life on their terms. These are the people who inspire us, who remind us that “better” isn’t just a possibility—it’s a mandate. And “badder”? Well, that’s about being unapologetic, fierce, and unshakeable in the pursuit of your dreams. I knew I wanted to create a space where we could have those raw, unfiltered conversations about how we can all be better, bolder, and badder in our lives.
This show is all about challenging the way we think of podcasts, success, ambition, and living life on our own terms.
As I was developing Better and Badder, I realized there was another layer I wanted to explore—a more intimate look at the lives of extraordinary individuals who have built something remarkable. Thus, On the Inside was created as an extension of the Better and Badder podcast. It’s part of the same production, but it goes deeper. While Better and Badder is all about pushing boundaries, On the Inside peels back the curtain to reveal the often untold stories behind the success. It’s about getting into the heart of what it takes to break through, especially when no one’s watching. What about the hard decisions, the failures, the nights where doubt felt like it would swallow them whole? On the Inside is about peeling back the curtain and diving into the journeys of those who have built something truly extraordinary. It’s about showing that success isn’t always shiny; it’s messy, it’s vulnerable, and it’s human.
Both parts of the series exist because I believe there’s power in sharing the real, unfiltered versions of our journeys. Too often, we only see the highlight reels of people’s lives—their achievements, their wins, their polished selves. With Better and Badder and On the Inside, my goal is to shift the focus to the messy middle, the hard decisions, the failures that fuel the rise.
Starting these podcasts has been a labor of love and it’s taken a lot to get to this point. This process has required creativity, reflection on what I want to bring to the world, and most importantly, courage. I’ve learned that starting something new, especially something as public as a podcast requires courage. You’re putting yourself out there, hoping that the stories you share will resonate with others, will spark a thought, or perhaps even inspire someone to take their own leap of faith.
Whether you’re looking for motivation to level up your life through Better and Badder or you’re craving a behind-the-scenes glimpse of incredible success stories with On the Inside, I hope you’ll find something that speaks to you.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to bring these stories to life and I’m beyond excited to share these stories with you. Whether you tune in to Better and Badder for that dose of motivation to go after your dreams, or you join me for On the Inside to get an intimate look at the road less traveled, I hope these conversations inspire you to be better, bolder, and yes, badder ;)
With gratitude,
Insley
