Podcast Summary: She's So Lucky

Episode Title: How to Be More Lucky: Lucky Girl Commandments You Need to Thrive [Solo]
Host: Les Alfred
Release Date: June 24, 2025

Introduction

In this solo episode of She's So Lucky, host Les Alfred shifts the focus from interviewing successful women to empowering everyday women to create their own luck. Les introduces the concept of "Lucky Girl Commandments" — guiding principles designed to help listeners harness their innate luckiness and thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Rebranding and Building Community: Becoming the Clovers

Les begins by discussing the recent rebranding of the podcast and the community it fosters. Previously, the community lacked a cohesive identity, with members being referred to by various names such as "balance besties" or "balance baddies." Inspired by a suggestion from a YouTube commenter, Les adopts the name "Clovers" for the community, symbolizing luck and unity.

Notable Quote:

"Referring to this community as the Clovers would be really cutesy. I love it."
— Les Alfred [02:15]

Redefining Luck for Women

Les delves into the societal perception of luck, particularly how it often diminishes women's achievements by attributing their success to external factors rather than their hard work and ingenuity. She emphasizes that creating one's own luck involves proactive actions and the ability to seize opportunities.

Key Points:

• Luck vs. Entitlement: Challenge the notion that women achieve success solely through luck or external aid.
• Proactive Creation: Encourage taking deliberate steps to transform opportunities into tangible successes.

Notable Quote:

"Creating our own luck is really all about the actions that we take to use what we've been given to make something new."
— Les Alfred [05:20]

Lucky Girl Commandments

Les outlines five commandments designed to cultivate lucky girl energy. Each commandment is accompanied by practical advice and personal anecdotes to illustrate their effectiveness.

1. Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready

   • Concept: Always be prepared to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.
   • Example: Les relates this to being ready to catch a game-winning ball in sports, metaphorically speaking to being prepared in life.
   • Notable Quote:

     "Stay ready so you don't have to get ready is paramount."
     — Les Alfred [07:45]

2. Increase Your Risk Tolerance

   • Concept: Embrace risks to unlock new opportunities and experiences.
   • Example: Les discusses working on her nervous system to better handle discomfort, enabling her to take calculated risks.
   • Notable Quote:

     "Lucky girls aren't afraid to take a little risk. It's all about taking calculated risks."
     — Les Alfred [10:00]

3. Follow Your Curiosity and Align with Your Intuition

   • Concept: Let curiosity guide you towards opportunities that resonate with your inner self.
   • Example: By pursuing interests driven by curiosity, Les has unlocked numerous opportunities in her career.
   • Notable Quote:

     "Being able to lean into curiosity gives us a sense of wonder and openness."
     — Les Alfred [13:30]

4. Detach from the Outcome

   • Concept: Focus on the process rather than fixating on specific results, allowing for serendipitous outcomes.
   • Example: Les shares her experience moving to LA smoothly by not being overly attached to specific outcomes.
   • Notable Quote:

     "Detaching from the outcome leaves a lot of room for wonder."
     — Les Alfred [18:50]

5. Be Present in the Rooms You Are In

   • Concept: Fully engage and invest in your current environment, which can lead to unforeseen opportunities.
   • Example: Staying present in her current roles helped Les attract significant opportunities organically.
   • Notable Quote:

     "When you allow yourself to be firmly rooted and planted and present in where you are, it's going to actually be a lot easier to invite in the next thing."
     — Les Alfred [22:10]

Personal Lucky Moments

Les shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the commandments in action, highlighting how preparedness and openness have led to fortunate outcomes.

• Relocation to LA: Secured a fully remote job and a rent-controlled apartment seamlessly, defying her initial fears of difficulty.
• Joining a Podcast Network: Through a spontaneous thought and readiness, Les joined a podcast network that significantly advanced her career.

Notable Quote:

"There are so many actions that aligned in order to be able to seize those opportunities."
— Les Alfred [09:00]

Community Shared Lucky Stories

Les presents selected stories submitted by the Clovers community, showcasing real-life applications of the Lucky Girl Commandments.

1. Story 1: Moving After a Breakup

   • Summary: A listener moved back to her house after a breakup, leveraging a pre-owned duplex to ensure housing stability. She effortlessly secured a tenant and even rented out her car, turning a challenging time into a period of growth.
   • Analysis: Exemplifies Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready and Detach from the Outcome.
   • Notable Quote:

     "I knew I had to leave St. Louis and the only reason I was there was because my ex is from there and his family is there."
     — Listener [29:00]

2. Story 2: Becoming a DJ

   • Summary: A music enthusiast followed her curiosity to learn DJing casually, which led to professional opportunities, including gigs with major brands and opening for renowned artists.
   • Analysis: Demonstrates Follow Your Curiosity and Increase Your Risk Tolerance.
   • Notable Quote:

     "My luck happened when I truly stepped all the way out of my comfort zone and showed up even when I was scared."
     — Listener [33:30]

3. Story 3: Making the Most of a Night Out

   • Summary: A listener turned a potentially disappointing evening into a serendipitous meeting with a future partner by deciding not to waste a good outfit and seizing an unexpected opportunity.
   • Analysis: Reflects Be Present in the Rooms You Are In and Detach from the Outcome.
   • Notable Quote:

     "I can't imagine what my life would have been like if I didn't go out that night."
     — Listener [35:50]

Incorporating Community Stories

Les expresses gratitude for the overwhelming number of submissions and plans to feature more stories in future episodes and on social media. She emphasizes the importance of sharing these stories to inspire and remind the community of their inherent luckiness and the power they hold to create their own fortunate moments.

Notable Quote:

"We may have this idea that something is supposed to be super hard, but not everything has to be hard."
— Les Alfred [38:25]

Conclusion: Embracing Clover Energy

Les wraps up the episode by reaffirming the commitment to the Lucky Girl Commandments and the transformation of the community into Clovers. She encourages listeners to channel their lucky girl energy into the second half of 2025, promising abundant and magnetic experiences.

Notable Quote:

"Clovers, I hope you understand the assignment. We're channeling this energy for the second half of 2025. We're going to turn this ship around."
— Les Alfred [41:00]

Takeaways

• Preparation and Readiness: Being always prepared allows for seizing unexpected opportunities effortlessly.
• Risk and Comfort Zones: Embracing and managing risks is essential for unlocking new paths to success.
• Curiosity and Intuition: Letting curiosity guide actions can lead to fulfilling and unexpected ventures.
• Flexibility with Outcomes: Detaching from specific results opens doors to greater possibilities and serendipity.
• Presence and Engagement: Fully engaging in current environments enriches experiences and attracts luck.

Final Thoughts

Les Alfred's solo episode serves as a motivational blueprint for women seeking to cultivate their own luck. By adhering to the Lucky Girl Commandments and drawing inspiration from both personal experiences and community stories, listeners are empowered to navigate their lives with confidence, openness, and proactive intent.

Note: For more insights, resources, and to join the Clovers community, visit the show's website or subscribe to She's So Lucky on your preferred podcast platform.