E130 Why Mediocrity Kills Teams—and How to Build a Culture of Excellence
Release Date: 11/18/2025
E141 We Are Meant To Win
Meant to Win
A new era is here. In this episode of Meant to Win, Dr. Stephanie Wigner shares the identity recalibration that changed everything in 2025 and why the podcast is evolving alongside her. Steph walks through the growth, the pressure, the leadership stretch, and the moment she realized she was meant to win no matter the circumstances. This conversation blends real business expansion, team growth, and internal identity work, and sets the tone for what this next chapter is all about. This is your front-row seat to what happens when you stop putting yourself in a box and decide to lead differently....
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E140 What a Week in the British Virgin Islands Revealed About Travel, Work, and Team
Meant to Win
In this solo episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph shares a recap from a week in the British Virgin Islands celebrating Kyle’s 40th birthday and a realization that surprised her. Even with beautiful views, five-star service and full butler access, she’s not a secluded island girl in this season of life. She talks about traveling differently now, using a travel agent to reduce decision fatigue, staying at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, and what it was like having butlers on call for literally anything. Steph shares stories from the resort, boat days, and visiting local spots like...
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E139 Big Updates, Bigger Vision: What’s Coming Next at The Wealthy Practitioner
Meant to Win
In this solo episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph shares several major business updates and teases exciting announcements that signal a big next chapter for the podcast and the brand. The conversation touches on growth, timing, and what it looks like to lead with intention instead of urgency. She walks through upcoming changes to the podcast, enrollment details for the 90 Day Sprint, and the bonuses available to those on the waitlist. Steph also introduces chat BDQ, a new internal AI coaching tool for clients, and shares behind-the-scenes updates on writing her book, launching a...
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E138 Why Bigger Goals Aren’t Enough to Reach the Next Level
Meant to Win
In this solo episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph breaks down why setting bigger goals does not automatically lead to bigger results. The issue is not effort or discipline. It is whether your subconscious feels safe operating at the next level. She explains how the conscious mind sets goals, the subconscious mind protects familiarity, and how that disconnect creates self-sabotage, inconsistency, and the cycle of momentum followed by pullback. You will learn how the reticular activating system shapes what you notice, pursue, and tolerate, and why identity has to change before...
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E137 There’s No Balance — Only Seasons: Motherhood + Entrepreneurship With Dr. Lacey Nevel
Meant to Win
In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph sits down with Dr. Lacey Nevel (). A chiropractor, entrepreneur, and mom, for a candid conversation about building a practice, a social media company, and a life of freedom alongside her spouse. Lacey shares how she and her husband Colton went full send from day one. They opened their practice without a backup plan, learning leadership the hard way, and embracing the reality that entrepreneurship isn’t about balance… it’s about seasons. She opens up about what it’s really like to run multiple businesses while navigating...
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E136 The End of Year Quantum Conversation You Can’t Afford to Miss!
Meant to Win
In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph is joined by her close friend and collaborator Callan Faulkner () for a raw, expansive conversation about quantum friendships, environment, and why the people you surround yourself with determine everything — your income, growth speed, confidence, and identity. Steph opens with a passionate reminder that your environment dictates your results. She explains why tolerating relationships that don’t want to see you win blocks higher-level friendships, opportunities, and timelines — and why proximity to obsessed, growth-minded people...
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E135 The Truth About Scaling: Why Most Businesses Shouldn’t
Meant to Win
In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph shares a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what she’s optimizing for in 2026 — and why understanding the difference between growth and scale is one of the most important decisions you can make as a business owner. Steph breaks down how growth often looks like incremental revenue increases, more personal profit, and greater lifestyle flexibility — while scale requires a completely different mindset, level of sacrifice, and reinvestment back into the business. She explains why so many entrepreneurs say they want to scale without...
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E134 How to Feel Safe Making More Money with Financial Planner Meera Shereen
Meant to Win
In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph sits down with Certified Financial Planner Meera Shireen for a powerful conversation about money, nervous system safety, and what it actually means to feel secure with your finances as your business grows. While Meera brings over a decade of financial planning experience, this conversation goes far beyond traditional money advice. Together, they unpack why so many entrepreneurs fear wealth, how childhood patterns shape your financial identity, and why nervous system regulation is one of the most overlooked components of building...
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E133 From Stay-at-Home Mom to CEO: Jill Cherry’s Reinvention
Meant to Win
In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Jill Cherry— founder of Cherry Picked WebCo () — for one of the most honest and expansive conversations we’ve had on the show. Jill’s story is a powerful example of what happens when identity, motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship collide — and what becomes possible when a woman finally decides to build a business on her own terms. From helping run her husband’s chiropractic practice, to navigating the pressure and guilt of being a stay-at-home mom, to accidentally...
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E132 The Unicorn Launch That Changed Everything
Meant to Win
In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph reflects on one of the most iconic years in TWP history — a year of massive expansion, powerful breakthroughs, and the launch that redefined what’s possible for the brand and the clients inside it. Steph shares the behind-the-scenes of the now-legendary Unicorn Launch, a $2.5M sales event that exceeded every expectation and set a new standard for what aligned launching can feel like. From the moment momentum kicked in to the unexpected ease and fun of the process, she breaks down the identity shift required to create results at...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph opens up about one of the hardest—and most rewarding—parts of scaling a business: building a high-performing team.
Drawing from her experience growing multiple businesses and leading The Wealthy Practitioner to new levels, Steph gets raw about what it really takes to lead at a championship level. From firing team members you love to setting “Netflix-level” standards of excellence, she shares the mindset, structure, and culture shifts required to build a team that truly wins.
Steph walks through the evolution of her leadership over the last three years, the lessons learned from building teams across multiple companies, and how she’s now creating her own TWP Culture Memo inspired by Netflix’s Dream Team philosophy.
You’ll learn how to recognize when someone isn’t the right fit, how to elevate your expectations without guilt, and how to attract A-players who thrive under high standards. Whether you’re managing your first hire or running a full operation, this episode will challenge you to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
Episode Breakdown
00:00 Intro: why “team” is the real CEO game
00:35 Last 24 months: building team across clinics + TWP (hard + liberating)
01:10 TWP team build story: early hires + expanding key roles
01:45 “Championships” pep talk: playoffs mentality + standards going into Full Send
02:35 Letting someone go: culture fit vs performance fit
03:15 The emotional weight of firing + Kyle’s tough-love perspective
03:50 Netflix culture memo: sports team vs family (performance standard)
04:45 Values excerpt: selflessness, feedback, adaptability, excellence
05:40 What she wants post-decision: ownership, initiative, “pick up the slack”
06:20 Complacency risk: when CEO steps back, team can coast
07:05 Leader standard: no waiting for permission—run with ideas
08:00 “MVP” mindset: collaboration + elevating the whole team
08:35 2026 focus: right people > more people (A-players only)
09:15 Reminder: team = freedom; mismatch means hard conversations
10:05 Reframe: letting someone go helps them find alignment too
10:35 “Stranded island” filter: who’s resourceful enough for the mission
10:52 Outro
Key Takeaways
- Your team determines your freedom. You can’t scale or lead without people who are fully bought into your mission.
- Set standards that feel uncomfortable. Leadership means making decisions most people won’t.
- You attract what you embody. If you want A-players, show up like an A-player.
- Culture isn’t perks—it’s performance. Build a professional sports team, not a family.
- Letting go isn’t cruel—it’s kind. Releasing the wrong person creates alignment for everyone involved.
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