Why did Matthew McConaughey turn down $14.5 million to say NO to a rom-com? And what does that decision teach us about boundaries, identity, and finally backing ourselves in business and life?In today’s episode of Dirty Chats, I dive into the psychology of saying no, the cost of “easy money,” and why most of us stay stuck in the version of ourselves we’re comfortable with - instead of the one we actually want to become.I also unpack the important, meteoric news that Taylor Swift’s brother Austin Swift is on Raya… meaning some of you may want to emotionally prepare to become Taylor Swift’s sister-in-law. This leads me into a full breakdown of how Raya works - the application process, the secret scoring system, the anonymous committee, the screenshot bans, the categories, the exclusivity psychology, and the absolute circus of celebrity dating culture.Next up is a conversation about the online trend of “having a boyfriend is embarrassing,” why single status has become a flex, and the deeper cultural messaging around men, relationships, identity, community, and connection - plus why men actually need a rebrand.Then, in Dirty Business, we go deep on Matthew McConaughey’s career pivot: – how he went from rom-com king to Oscar winner – why he and Camila chose 20 months of no income – what saying “no” actually cost him – and why that “no” rearranged Hollywood’s perception of himIf you’re a business owner making 2026 decisions, this episode will smack you right in the clarity. We’re talking uncomfortable no’s, pruning seasons, client boundaries, the psychology of applications, and the mindset required to create the future you want.SIGN UP TO BLACK FRIDAY SALE HERE

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