Wake Up with Marci

The Success Trap: Why Achievement Alone Won't Make You Happy

July 2, 2026·40 min
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What happens when you've achieved everything you thought you wanted, yet still feel unfulfilled?In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci sits down with Melissa Franks business strategist, Fractional COO, speaker, founder of On Call COO, and advocate for domestic violence awareness and family court reform.Melissa shares how her journey through personal and professional setbacks reshaped her definition of success. She opens up about surviving domestic violence, finding the strength to rebuild, and why true fulfillment comes from who you become not just what you achieve.In this episode, we discuss:* Why achievement alone won't make you happy* Rebuilding after life's biggest challenges* Domestic violence, healing, and finding your voice* Redefining success with purpose and resilienceIf you've ever wondered, "What about me?" this conversation is for you.New episodes every ThursdayWatch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts & ONNJ.📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon:Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety👉 https://a.co/d/08bfC873Connect with Melissa Social Media Handles:  [Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.]”"https://www.instagram.com/melissa_frankshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melissafranks/”#WakeUpWithMarci #MelissaFranks #PersonalGrowth #DomesticViolenceAwareness #Leadership #Resilience #SuccessMindset

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