In the Season 2 premiere of Uncensored Entrepreneurs, co-hosts Tina Torres-Wilson, Starr Codd, and Robert Wall get real about why this podcast exists and why the conversation it brings is more needed than ever. They pull back the curtain on entrepreneurship to reveal the raw truth: success often comes with self-doubt, fear, burnout, and pivots that no one talks about. From the myth of overnight success to the pressure of highlight reels, the trio shares how this show was born from a desire to normalize the messy middle of building a business.

This isn’t about strategies or surface-level tips—it’s about the real-life experiences that shape entrepreneurs. Tina, Starr, and Robert dive into personal stories, the importance of alignment, and how packaging your expertise can create impact and income. Whether you’re just starting out or evolving through new seasons, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and that showing up uncensored is the most powerful move you can make.

Key Takeaways:

• Unfiltered Truth Matters: This show was created to expose the real, unpolished stories behind entrepreneurship—beyond the Instagram highlight reels.

• Your Story Has Power: Tina reminds listeners that everyone has a story worth telling—and that story can be healing, relatable, and monetizable.

• Alignment Over Aesthetics: Robert emphasizes that success isn’t about performance or polish—it’s about aligning your heart, mind, and purpose.

• Entrepreneurship Can Be Isolating: The hosts reflect on how lonely building a business can be, and why community and connection are essential.

• Start Where You Are: Starr encourages entrepreneurs to stop waiting and start packaging their expertise to create impact and income now.

• This Is Your Safe Space: Uncensored Entrepreneurs isn’t just a podcast—it’s a place to feel seen, supported, and reminded that you're not alone in the messy middle.

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

Robert Wall:

Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollab.com

In this enlightening and unapologetically real episode of Uncensored Entrepreneurs, sales mentor and spiritual strategist Cynthia Stant joins the hosts to unpack a new paradigm: sales as a sacred act. Cynthia shares how she blends high-level strategy with deep metaphysical principles to help entrepreneurs ditch the bro marketing and build businesses rooted in service, connection, and spirit.

Together, they dive into the rise and fall of overnight online empires, the toxicity of performative sales tactics, and the urgent need to bring humanity back into business. Cynthia doesn’t hold back—from her early million-dollar launches to why she gave up traditional live selling for a people-first model grounded in podcasting, meetups, and meaningful conversations. This is a masterclass on integrity, innovation, and trusting your intuition in an industry obsessed with instant success.

Key Takeaways:

• Why true sales success begins with spiritual alignment—not scripts or slick tactics

• Cynthia’s journey from corporate sales leader to seven-figure entrepreneur guided by intuition

• The “illusion” of online success and how social media has warped expectations of growth

• Why bringing people together offline is a powerful, underused business strategy

• How she generated seven figures without a single launch by focusing on connection over content

• The impact of being seen, heard, and trusted—in person and online

• Why personal branding is about consistency, presence, and service—not performance

• Tips for navigating algorithm changes, burnout, and the temptation to quit

• How to sell as yourself, serve before selling, and build a legacy of results and referrals

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

Robert Wall:

Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollaborative.com

In this value-packed episode of Uncensored Entrepreneurs, the hosts welcome Dr. Teresa Pantanella—a former occupational therapist turned Facebook ads strategist and AI educator—for a candid and eye-opening conversation about the ever-evolving world of digital advertising. From surviving rain-soaked therapy clinics to generating 3x ROI for her ad clients, Teresa shares how she transitioned from burnout to brilliance and why she believes marketing is where impact meets innovation.

Together, the group explores common fears around paid ads, the realities of testing content, how to get results without breaking the bank, and why understanding your numbers is essential. Teresa also demystifies AI tools, offering actionable ways to use them without losing your voice or values. Whether you're launching your first ad or ready to scale a high-ticket offer, this episode is a masterclass in blending strategy with soul.

Key Takeaways:

• Why Facebook ads should be used to amplify what’s already working organically

• The difference between cold, warm, and hot audiences—and what to say at each stage

• Common mistakes entrepreneurs make with ads (and how to avoid wasting your budget)

• How to test ad copy and creative for as little as $5/day before scaling

• Which ad types to use (video, engagement, conversion) and when to use them

• The power of AI as an “idea teammate”—and how to use it without losing your human touch

• What every entrepreneur needs to know about market sophistication and messaging

• Why your ad content needs to resonate emotionally, not just inform logically

• When to start running ads (hint: it’s about your readiness, not just your revenue)

• Tips for building sustainable campaigns, preparing for Q4 ad cost spikes, and maximizing low-cost testing windows in December and January

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

Robert Wall:

Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollaborative.com