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Pretty Sure

Sabrina Scholkowski

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If you’ve ever felt alone, misunderstood or like your story didn’t matter, I’m pretty sure you’re in the right place now! Welcome to Pretty Sure, a conversational podcast that explores what it really means to turn your mess into your message and find the joy or lesson in life’s ups & downs. Each Wednesday, join Sabrina, Mexican/German millennial, and a mix of guests from everyday people, to thought leaders, artists, entrepreneurs & experts for heart-centered & hilarious conversations. Expect ...
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As you know, I took a short break last year from podcasting while figuring out my next steps, so this episode has been in the queue for a while, but I'm sooo excited for you to hear it. In this week's episode, we have the amazing Lacey Sites, who is not only a badass business coach but also a successful podcaster and has done so many incredible thi…
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In this episode, I talk to former celebrity publicist, TikTok star, and reality tv aficionado Amir Yassai. We met on Clubhouse last year and I got to know a different side of him than what's out there through this chat. Amir is an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and has also faced his fair share of backlash being an out and proud queer Muslim i…
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Have you ever wondered what your life would look like if you were famous or went on reality TV with your entire family? I sat down to chat with Sander Jennings (yes, we all know him from I am Jazz on TLC) to talk about all things fame, being on TV, gender, sexuality, and even how to become a viral Tik Tok star because he has amassed an incredible f…
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Pretty Sure it's the beginning of a new era for the PS Podcast! I'm officially back in business, after a long hiatus, this is the last episode of the year before I start again the second week of January with regular episodes. A lot of you have asked where I've been and what I've been doing, and I do want to apologize for going MIA these past months…
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Pretty Sure I'm baaaaaack!!! This was a super raw episode, I bore it all, I held nothing back, including the tears and frustration and it surprised even me cause I wasn't expecting to get as emotional as I did... I've been going through some things, had to decide about my future, was miserable where I was at in the world, and just everything at onc…
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to go viral on Tik Tok and amass a high number of followers? Maayan Gordon did exactly that and talks to us about what it's all like! She's been in social media and running business on there since before it was even cool, and then moved onto Tik Tok and quickly found her niche, glass blowing, and went viral soo…
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What if social media was in the hands of its users and not a corporation? This week, I talk to Raj Lahoti, the founder of GiftClout, about his journey to the gift economy (don't worry, he explains what it is in the episode), how he got into the tech sector, what a big part Burning Man plays in his life and so much more. If you haven't heard, BitClo…
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Mental Health Awareness Week Special! Have you ever had anxiety or been depressed? Today we talked to Angie Lim, a Business & Mindset Coach, and my good friend. She talks about her experiences battling depression and anxiety, overcoming limiting beliefs, and pivoting through multiple businesses and jobs throughout her career. We also discuss what i…
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Mental Health Awareness Week Special with Mia Pietrafesa: a badass business owner that went from struggle and homelessness to successful business and dream life. In this episode, we talk about everything from facing your struggles, loss, losing friendships, and romantic relationships, to how to find your happiness again and succeeding in life. What…
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What's your biggest dating nightmare? In this week's solo episode, I'm telling you my favorite dating story, my go-to for parties, it's so wild you're going to think I made it up, but I promise it's real. And as a bonus, I'm sharing one of the cringiest stories when it comes to dating as well. I started on Tinder back in the day when it first came …
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Have you ever thought you could use credit in your favor to create a life of freedom? Former athlete, Jack McColl, known on Instagram as the King of Debt, talks to us in this week's episode all about getting financially savvy, cryptocurrency, how to leverage credit to start a business and not invest your own money, and so much more. He gave some gr…
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What would happen if we all started working on our personal development as children? Our guest this week, Nancy Torres, realized the power of mindset and affirmations when she had her first child, and so she came to the conclusion that if children were taught affirmations at a young age, the world would be a better place. And you know what? I agree…
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What the f**k are show notes?! In this short but sweet podcasting tips episode, I'm talking about podcast episode segments, what show notes are, how to create some, different styles of show notes, and a couple of tips and tricks to keep in mind to make your life easier when recording podcast episodes. Follow me on Instagram for confidence tips, beh…
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How long does it take to create an app or launch a tech startup? Zach & Rock, co-founders of Squadcast, spill the beans on their entire journey to creating Squadcast. From how they met, to why they created the platform, to the nitty-gritty of working with tech, and all of the fun parts that come with helping podcasters and running a podcast themsel…
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Can you be happy AND single? What about miserable AND taken? In this week's solo episode, I'm talking about the different stages and mindsets I've gone through being single for 8 years (yes, you heard it here first folks!). I've gone through times where I'd cry and wonder what's wrong with me, and also times when I just loved having fun, to now whe…
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How much importance do you give other people's opinions of you? In this week's episode, I'm talking to Mindset & Biz mentor (and close friend) Hannah Shtein, and we're talking all about her insane journey from law school to the entertainment business, to entrepreneur. The main topic is how to not let other's opinions of you influence your life or d…
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Can you really do anything & get everything you want in life? In this episode, we talk to corporate dropout, Jac about what made her leave her 6-figure job to pursue her own business (The JW Method), how she went from finance trader to millionaire in the making, and so much more. We got close and personal, and she shared an epic tip that will be us…
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What can happen in a year? You'll find out exactly in this episode. because Pretty Sure Podcast turns ONE!!!! I can't begin to express my gratitude and love to each and every one of you that's listened so far 🥰 In this episode, I share the biggest lessons throughout this year of podcasting, and feature multiple past guests that shared their biggest…
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What actually goes on at a sex party? I've asked myself that question before out of curiosity, and this week's guest was finally able to answer that for me (and hopefully you too!). Sally Blenkey, has done it all: she started a tanning business that catered to the stars, she created a burlesque company, then created a positive sex-party empire for …
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What's it really like to get plastic surgery? Have you ever thought about getting lip fillers? In this tell-all episode, I give you the behind-the-scenes of what getting a nose job feels like. I went through it in December, and I had...a lot of thoughts about it. Btw, stick around to the end as I reveal a surprise I've been working on for the past …
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Here's a confession: I NEVER intended to be a coach, start a podcast or even become an entrepreneur... it all sort of just happened by accident (but that's a story for another time on the show). In this solo episode, I'm diving deep into why I decided to become a podcast coach, what my program Ready, Set, Podcast looks like, who it's for, and most …
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Do you need to have a business to start a podcast? In this second client spotlight episode, I talked to my friend & former podcast coaching client, Diane Corish, about her spiritual awakening & religion (there's a method to the madness: her podcast, The Aligned Action, talks about religion and spirituality from different lenses) and how she merges …
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What makes a good podcast guest? How do you even become a podcast guest? I answer these questions and more on this short but sweet episode. I just hosted a FREE 3-day challenge all about how to pitch yourself as a podcast guest, and I had over 90 people sign up, it was crazy good, and thought I couldn't leave you without the knowledge. I give you 3…
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Ever wondered what life is like as a Drag Queen?! This week, I talked to Miss Anita Tension (if read properly, sounds like "I need attention" and pun fully intended by her) about what it takes to transform herself into a Drag Queen, and let's just say it got very juicy! We had a blast, and even cried-laughed at some point at one of her stories invo…
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Do you sometimes love to hate your siblings? I have a confession to make... even though I grew up an only child, I have two half-siblings on my dad's side, and it's as if I had no siblings at all... I did a rant a couple of weeks ago, and you asked for a podcast episode, so in this week's solo episode, I talk about my toxic relationship with my sib…
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What does it look like to live debt-free? For a staggering number of Americans, that's the dream that seems unattainable... and today's guest, Ryleigh, is here to tell us how she became not only debt-free in under 18 months but financially thriving. A mom of twins, and millennial money muse, RK (as she prefers to be called) and I talked about worki…
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What is it about Clubhouse, that's got everyone obsessed? No android release update, so I have yet to try it, but I know it's not just a trend, audio is the next big thing, and it's here to stay! Very cliché of me, but this week I'm actually talking about why 2021 is the BEST time to start a podcast and why you should jump on the opportunity before…
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Do you feel self-conscious about your body? Have you ever wondered if life really does get easier as the years go by? Today's guest, Tova Leigh, wrote the literal book on it, (like, she actually wrote a book called F*cked at 40) and so we're discussing everything from moving from Israel to the UK, changing careers, becoming confident in your own bo…
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Have you ever done something you're not proud of in a relationship? Or dated someone you're still wondering WHY on earth you did? I certainly have, and after dating my fair share of narcissists (and feeling ashamed of it for many years...) in this episode, I talk about the 5 things I learned from dating multiple narcissists. From simple lessons tha…
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What do a math teacher, a podcaster, and an entrepreneur have in common? They're all the same person! Yes, you heard that right, this week on the podcast, for a special client feature, we have Johanna Demuth, a former podcast coaching client of mine who just launched her podcast: Solving for the undefined. We talked about what it's like being a mat…
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Do you feel pressured to make 10K+ in less than 6 months when you're just starting out in business? How about seeing everyone featured as a "top 10...." in the media, do you feel like you NEED the validation? I'm talking about exactly THAT in this week's solo episode. This toxic behavior needs to stop, we're constantly chasing after validation, and…
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What's the craziest thing you've ever done in your life? Do you think you'll remember in 5 years, or 10, or 20 when you're looking back on your life? In this week's episode, we talk to Jessica Smith, author of the book Your Twenties and we got deep and personal talking about heartbreak, expectations we're supposed to follow in our early and mid-twe…
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Have you ever wondered why some people tend to "make it" and others don't? Why some podcast shows have more success than others? Why some people get better guests and others can't even convince their grandma to be a guest? Spoiler alert: it's passion. But what does that have to do with podcasting you ask? Well, you're gonna have to listen and find …
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Have you ever been ghosted? Cheated on? Or wondered what non-monogamy is all about? Us too! And for this Valentine's Day special, I talked to sex coach Rachel Overvoll & relationship coach Jerry Souter about things like how to address your partner's sexuality, how to know what you want in a relationship, how to experiment with things outside of you…
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What hurts more: a friendship breakup or a romantic one? Depending on the relationship and years of knowing each other, I genuinely believe a friendship can hurt more! I'm being super candid in this episode about two particular friendships that ended in disaster, and completely blindsided me too. I guess you can also call this episode: how to lose …
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What is it like to be a music artist? I used to ask myself this question when I was a kid singing along to Britney Spears and pretending my scarf was a microphone, and today I got to interview dark-popstar on the rise, Ashley Zarah. We didn't just talk about music and finding inspiration as a creator, but we dove deep into discovering your identity…
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Pretty Sure we're back and better than ever!! Do you believe you can accomplish anything? After listening to this week's show, which I like to call the "get pumped" episode, hopefully, you will! In this first episode of season 3, I talk to Cat, co-founder of Cult LDN, and Hannah, Senior Art Director at Cult, about what it's like working in the adve…
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Pretty Sure is back this Wednesday with an all-new season! You asked, and I delivered, so even though some things are changing, some are staying the same but you're now getting DOUBLE the fun! This season we'll be airing 2 episodes a week so, each week, you'll get ONE guest episode and ONE solo episode too. And that's not all! We've added more topi…
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It's the Season 2 FINALE on the podcast this week! To close off this fabulous season, we have none other than the modern-day Carrie Bradshaw: Sara Simmonds, a former Fashion buyer for Harvey Nichols, turned sustainable fashion entrepreneur, turned success coach. We talked about living my dream of being a fashion buyer, launching her own (sustainabl…
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Have you tried online dating before? I have so you don't have to! (Just kidding, actually, you should try it one day) In this episode I talk about my love/hate relationship with dating apps, what I've seen on each one of them, and what my problem with modern dating currently is, hint: it's the fact that people don't respect each other anymore. This…
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Do you think representation matters? Imagine being away on business, getting ready for a meeting, only to realize you forgot your beauty products at home... it's usually not a big deal right? Except if you're a black woman or WOC and can't find anything remotely aimed at your hair type or skin. That's why Orion Brown crated Black Travel Box, beauty…
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Let's walk down memory lane... what's one thing this year has taught you? I can think of at least a dozen in my case, but in this episode, I talk about the 5 things we all learned from 2020. It's the last episode this year, so I wanted to make it a memorable one! As we get ready to ring in the new year and *cautiously* walk into 2021 (cause let's f…
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What's on your Netflix must-watch list this time of year? Any classic movies you watch year after year? In this Christmas Special, I talk about the 5 best Xmas movies I've watched ever, what's good about them and why YOU should binge them too! Christmas looks very different for everyone this year, but there's something's that don't change, like the…
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Can you turn a mistake into your greatest life lesson? Emily O'Brien did precisely that after she got caught doing something illegal and ended up in prison for a couple of years. Instead of letting that mistake drag her down, she turned it around and started a business, Comeback Snacks, right out of prison. Her story is one of resilience, strength,…
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It's that time of year, where you're one of two people: you either have all your holiday presents bought and ready, or you're scrambling last minute cause you can't figure out what to give that person you've been with for 3 months or your best friend who only likes candles... what now?! In this episode, I talk to gift-giving expert (and quantum man…
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for the biggest names in Fashion, and be surrounded by models, designers & fancy clothes? For this Fashion Week special, I'm pulling the curtain back and showing you a behind-the-scenes look of what it's really like to work in fashion: from working as a stylist to working at a fashion show and befriendi…
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What do tech, fashion & expat-life have in common? They're all things this week's guest has done! Chris Oh, the founder of Dreaminars & host of P.S Younger Self Podcast, has worked in multiple different industries, had a long career in fashion, and one day up and left everything behind to travel the world in search of her favorite city and become a…
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As women, we grow up with lots of pressure: to find a good partner, have kids while "young", be successful but not too successful, learn how to cook, be sexy & good looking but also demure, etc etc (which are all BS but that's a conversation for another day...). Now, as Latinxs, the pressure is 10x because you're now the daughter of immigrants or b…
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What does a vegan person even eat in a day? I used to ask myself this, followed by: what the f**k does plant-based mean?! If that's you too, you're not alone...In this week's episode, I talk about what it's really like being vegan, why I chose this lifestyle, what impact it's had on my social life (I still go on dates btw, at least pre-corona 😉 ) &…
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Imagine you just signed up for a life-changing program, but the minute you walk in, you realize it was all a big mistake and there's no turning back now...what do you do then?! In today's episode, my friend Kayleigh, a marine core veteran, and I talk about her journey into military life, realizing it wasn't for her, leaving after her tour was up to…
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