Ironically Serious
Ironically Serious offers an unfiltered take on up-leveling life in business, relationships, motherhood, friendships, health/wellness, and self-care. After a dramatic life pivot, Taylor Hedden pulverized society's expectations and started a podcast to document it along the way. Throwing a cold glass of water into the face of hardship, Taylor put a modern twist on confidence and what it means to have earned it. In the spirit of resilience, we relish in personal empowerment and the hard shit that makes us who we are. We're here for the relevant, raw conversations that promote transformation while at your lowest and showing shame the door. Let your hair down and lean in—all are welcome here.
Ironically Serious
Grief, Growth & Getting Back Up ft. Mikayla Chaparro
#70: Mikayla Chaparro didn’t just pivot—she rebuilt. The last time Mikayla came on the podcast, she was walking through the raw, immediate aftermath of losing her son, Valor. It was tender, heavy, and still too fresh to fully unpack.
In this episode, Mikayla returns—still grieving, still growing, and now stepping into a completely new season of life. We talk about what has shifted in the last few years since, not just in her business and motherhood journey, but in who she is as a woman.
This is not a highlight reel. This is a story about loss, rebuilding, and choosing to keep moving—when it would’ve been easier to stay stuck.
We talk about:
→ Living with grief that doesn’t go away, but changes shape
→ Writing as a tool for healing, honesty, and not sugarcoating your story
→ The evolution of Dawn Photo Co. and what growth actually looks like behind the scenes
→ Selling a house, uprooting your family, and letting go of the version of life you once built
→ Embracing maturity, contentment, and identity beyond your job title
If you’re in a season of transition—grief, growth, or just wondering who the hell you are now—this episode will meet you right where you are.
Listen to Mikayla's episode from 2022 here.
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www.mikayladawnchaparro.substack.com
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