Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle
Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle (formerly known as Seekers and Shifters) is a podcast about the blurry line between dreaming big and losing your mind. (Spoiler: anyone who has ever achieved anything probably did a little of both.)
We sit down with founders, creatives, and visionaries who bet on themselves—often when no one else would. These are the behind-the-scenes stories of people who went for it anyway. The goal? To remind you that the path to something extraordinary almost always looks “delusional” at the start.
Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle
How Writing One Secret Novel Changed Her Entire Life With Paula Mathias
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What happens when someone follows an idea that refuses to leave them alone?
In this episode of Delusional!, Paula Mathias, Author of Speak Up and Creator of The YES Test™, shares how writing a secret novel changed the trajectory of her life. Without formal writing training, a publishing roadmap, or even her family's knowledge, she spent a year quietly writing an 80,000-word manuscript that opened doors she never expected.
What started as a private creative project became the catalyst for a speaking career, multiple books, and a platform that has helped thousands of women advocate for themselves with confidence. Paula also shares powerful lessons about overcoming self-doubt, ignoring outside noise, embracing creativity, and making intentional choices that align with a bigger vision.
Hear how one hidden project created a ripple effect that transformed an entire life. Tune in to the full episode of How Writing One Secret Novel Changed Her Entire Life.
Paula Mathias is the Author of Speak Up and Creator of The YES Test™ who brings over a decade of experience in leadership, recruiting, and workforce development. As a speaker and author, she helps women recognize their agency and use their voice to shape their careers and lives. Most people aren’t stuck because they don’t know what to do. They’re stuck because they keep saying yes to things that don’t support the life they want. The YES Test™ offers a simple way to change that.
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Website: https://paulamathias.com/
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Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for.
Connect with Michelle Coyle:
Website: https://delusionaluniverse.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletoscale/
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