{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Work of Warriors","title":"Beyond Platinum: The Human Side of Success w/Ali \"AMAC\" McGuire","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3294,"description":"Platinum-selling mix engineer and vocal producer Ali \"AMAC\" McGuire has worked with artists like Post Malone, Kelly Rowland, Lizzo, and Joji, but achieving success didn't bring the peace she expected.\n\nIn this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim Rapach sits down with platinum-selling mix engineer, vocal producer, and speaker Ali \"AMAC\" McGuire for an honest conversation about burnout, perfectionism, identity, self-worth, and the hidden emotional cost of success.\nAfter working with artists including Post Malone, Kelly Rowland, Lizzo, Joji, and Murda Beatz, Ali reached many of the career milestones she'd spent years chasing. But beneath the accolades was a relentless drive fueled by perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the belief that the next achievement would finally make her feel worthy.\nInstead, she found herself burned out, emotionally exhausted, and forced to ask a deeper question: Who am I if my success isn't my identity?Together, Kim and Ali explore what it takes to rebuild your life from the inside out, why nervous system health matters for high performers, and how self-awareness can transform the way we live, create, and lead.In this episode, you'll learn:Why success doesn't automatically create self-worthThe hidden cost of perfectionism and hustle cultureHow burnout develops in high achieversWhy identity often becomes tied to achievementThe importance of nervous system regulation and emotional resilienceHow values and self-awareness create lasting fulfillmentWhat it means to build a life you don't need to escape fromWhether you're an artist, entrepreneur, creative professional, or leader, this conversation is a reminder that success shouldn't cost you your peace.\nThe Work of Warriors is the podcast where artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and high performers learn how to succeed without sacrificing their mental wellness.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/u2irqh0xB3CkjycL5-ffdyf-0iwLfeztiWjzaYXeIIg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYTkw/ZmVlMzk0YzE2YmEz/YzcxZDAyZDE3NzU2/ODQwNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}