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We've talked a lot on this podcast about astrology, about human design, about knowing more about yourself.
But it begs the question: How does uncovering all of the magic behind your unique energy translate into your messaging, your brand, and bringing in aligned clients; aligned business?
And that is what my guest today -- Miana Melendez -- is all about.
Listen in and learn:
How intuition plays into Miana’s gift of helping spiritual entrepreneurs with their voice and their brand’s messagingThe recurring themes Miana sees her clients struggle with when it comes to blending their unique energy into their brand voiceHow awareness of your own energy translates into bringing in more businessPlus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on sodalite
ABOUT MIANA
Combining a decade of experience in personal branding with copywriting, marketing + energetics, Miana guides soul-led spiritual entrepreneurs desiring to make a BIG impact with their brand, activate their inner voice and deeply trust their intuitive guidance so they can align with the soul of their brand for greater ease and energetic alignment.LINKS
Miana’s gorgeous website: mianamelendez.comFollow Miana on InstagramA Course In MiraclesAre you a spiritual entrepreneur, holistic healer, or soul-driven coach that needs to get some solid, non-generic contracts in place? Learn more about The Legal Apothecary here.
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Owning a business means confronting a LOT of beliefs that you have about money.
And if you think you've "already done that," well, think again. Because new levels of success and growth mean new shadows to face, and no one knows that better than my guest today -- Jessie Susannah Karnatz aka The Money Witch.
LISTEN IN AND LEARN
-The most common things that Jessie Susannah has heard in her ten years as The Money Witch
-The six portals of financial healing that she leads women through (and the cyclical nature of these portals)
-THE thing so many women struggle with when it comes to financial literacy
And be sure to listen in for this week's holisti-somatic history lesson on: jade plants. 🌿
MORE ABOUT JESSIE SUSANNAH
Jessie Susannah Karnatz, aka the Money Witch, brings capitalism-critical, shame-free education to healers, hustlers, and creatives in order to catalyze change in their financial lives. She believes healing our finances will bring blessing to our lives, our lineages, and our communities. She offers education, Money Magic products, and Intuitive Financial Coaching online and in the Bay Area (unceded Ohlone land) and does it all with impeccable business lady style.Jessie Susannah is the cult leader at Money Coven, an online web of magical beings who are healing their relationship with money, showing up for their financial self care, and becoming powerful stewards to their resources.
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Jessie Susannah's website: moneywitch.com
Follow Jessie Susannah on Instagram
More about the Money Coven: https://money-coven.mn.co/
At Teachable: https://money-witch.teachable.com/
On YouTube hereLearn more about The Legal Apothecary Library -- a contract template library for spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches, and holistic healers -- HERE
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Changing your lifestyle and changing your rituals can actually result in a thriving business.
Just ask my guest today who, along her life journey, realized that a certain ritualistic habit was no longer serving her.
That habit was enjoying an alcoholic drink at the end of the day. And it was examining that habit that led Stephanie to open Nashville's first and ONLY booze-free beverage shop.
LISTEN IN AND LEARN
-What it was that made Stephanie stop drinking alcohol;
-How "Create the thing you wish existed" plays into how and why Stephanie launched her business, Killjoy;
-Some of the biggest challenges she has faced in starting this business (and what's next for Stephanie!)And be sure to look out for this week's holisti-somatic history lesson on: adaptogens. 🍄
MORE ABOUT STEPHANIE
After growing up in Nashville and studying Psychology at MTSU, Stephanie moved overseas where she lived for 13 years while helping US Service Members get college degrees. During that time, she visited 53 countries, competed in the German roller derby championships, got her Master's degree in Human Relations, and went to India to get certified as a yoga teacher. After moving back to Nashville, hiking the whole Appalachian Trail, and working at Hands On Nashville for several years, she started her own business called Killjoy - Nashville's first and only booze-free beverage shop! She is passionate about creating community and helping people experience vibrant health through an alcohol-free lifestyle.LINKS
Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killjoy_nash/
Killjoy's Website: www.killjoyclub.com
Donate here to help fund Nashville's first booze-free bar!
Learn more about The Legal Apothecary Library -- a contract template library for spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches, and holistic healers -- HERE
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Do we have this in common? I never, ever thought I would get into tapping into my intuition or other spiritual or mystical mindsets or methods. Did you?
Maybe you come from a very small town, or a very traditional background, and now, well, you’re tuning in to this podcast and you’re lighting an abundance candle and creating crystal grids.If that’s you, then you have a lot in common with my guest today, Maria Serbus. Maria’s background is in traditional healthcare, but she made a big change years ago and never looked back.
And most recently, Maria has been tapping into learning more and more about the Akashic Records.
LISTEN IN AND LEARN:
How Maria broke out of her comfort zone in leaving a "stable" career path for one that felt more aligned;What Akashic Records are, and how a reading is different from other readings you might have hadMaria's two go-to somatic practices for shutting off the chatter in your mind and getting presentMaria's advice for women business owners when it comes to making the very best decisions for our businesses and ourselvesPlus, listen in for the hosliti-somatic history lesson on frankincense 🌳
MORE ABOUT MARIA
Maria Serbus is a coach, consultant & keynote speaker. As the CEO of Maria Serbus, LLC- her mission is to help ambitious women overcome overwhelm & self doubt through mind-body practices to enjoy the life they live now. Maria incorporates science backed strategies, physiological education & mindset tools to empower women to show up in their full power and create a life they love. She is the host of the Unleash Your Potential Podcast and lives with her family in southeast Minnesota.LINKS
Say hi on Instagram: @mariaserbus
Learn with Maria about the Akashic Records here
Maria's Website: www.mariaserbus.com
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You officially have permission to brag about yourself.
SERIOUSLY. Don't cringe!
And it's not like you actually need my permission, for that matter.
In this episode, I’m speaking to Katie Radel, publicist and founder and CEO of Ripple Consulting Group about the important concept of stepping into your brilliance and taking up space. And that starts with asking yourself ONE question.
Listen in and learn:
THE first question you have to answer before increasing your visibility and publicityThe most common block Katie runs into with women when she is working with them to take up more spaceKatie’s antidote to imposter syndrome (it’s totally random and totally brilliant)And, for fun, ways that an extrovert adds more ease into her life. (I'm an introvert, but if you're an extrovert I know you will relate to Katie's perspective!)Plus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on Cherry Blossoms 🌸
MORE ABOUT KATIE
Katie Radel is the Founder and CEO of Ripple Consulting Group, a public relations firm in Nashville. Katie founded Ripple Consulting Group to help organizations and individuals tell their story and have a positive relationship with their audience and community. We believe that stories and relationships can cause long-term, positive ripple effects.
Katie is the former Director of Marketing and Public Relations for an HCA hospital and helped launch Studio Bank as VP of Marketing. She has led public relations and marketing initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, startups, and nonprofits.
Katie is an Ohio native and lives in Nashville with her husband, son, and rescue dog. She is a people connector, dog, and horse lover, and enjoys good food and good conversation. She is fiercely committed to giving back to the community and supporting women in their career journey.
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Follow Katie on instagram here.
Are you a healer or soul-driven coach that needs to get some solid, non-generic contracts in place?
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There's a tool that leaders, elites, and tastemakers have secretly used for YEARS.
And if you're into cyclical living, and aligning with the moon cycle, the cycles in nature, and your own body's cycle...
this tool can ALSO help you work with the cycles of the planets.
You know what I'm talking about... astrology.
It gets a bad rap for "predicting your destiny in a way that you can't control" -- but my guest today is here to tell you that if that's what you think astrology is, then you might need to talk to an astrologer.
LISTEN IN AND LEARN:
How to use astrology to pinpoint cycles of planting, cultivating, harvesting and resting;How to work with the energy in each of the days of the week (because each one is ruled by a planet!); andWhich aspects of your chart speak most to your business, work life, and aspirations.
Plus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on cherry quartz. 🍒MORE ABOUT KATIE
Meet Katie MacLachlan, a former product design executive turned astrologer and self-discovery guide. After two decades in corporate life, Katie followed her passion for understanding human behavior by integrating astrology with modern psychological principles.
Her approach is refreshingly down-to-earth, merging astrological insights with methods rooted in practicality to help people come home to themselves. Katie's mission is to make astrology accessible and useful for personal growth in everyday life.
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Learn more about practical astrology for self-discovery at begoodguide.com.
Follow Katie on instagram here.Are you a healer or soul-driven coach that needs to get some solid, non-generic contracts in place?
Learn more about The Legal Apothecary here.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW
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Raise your hand (and I'm raising my hand already) if you're guilty of caving to FOMO-inducing marketing trends. Maybe you've felt one of these:
Oh, I really need to do a membership; or
Oh, I need to create a course — even if it's a mini course! — because that's a good way to bring in money; or
Everyone's on Tik Tok and I need to get on tick tock before it's too late!
…It's that kind of before it's too late feeling that just makes you tighten all of your muscles, clench your jaw, and clench your fists. It's not an ease-filled way to approach marketing.
My guest today, Maci, is all about a holistic approach to marketing.
This means, instead of looking at marketing linked only to the end result (sales), looking at it through the lens of “Okay, what feels good to me? What feels most aligned for me?”
Maybe you hate being on video. Maybe TikTok is your jam.
Maybe you hate the idea of writing a weekly blog post. Maybe writing a second nature to you.
Whatever it is. The end goal isn't just sales. The goal is finding the process and finding the things that grow your business. Things that grow your list, grow your income, but don't completely drain you or go against what feels natural and creative and fun to you.
That discovery process is what we’re talking about in this episode.
Listen in and learn:
Why looking at your metrics is a good start… but not the end-all be-all in marketing. The thing you should actually follow (instead of following FOMO-inducing trends)How the biggest challenge in your business can lay the groundwork for your marketing strategyPlus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on the Petoskey Stone 🪨
MORE ABOUT MACI
Maci is a Business Strategist, Copywriter, and creator of Write Your Own Copy™. She’s known for transforming words into cash through solid offer development, brand distinction, and audience connection. With a soft spot for emerging women entrepreneurs, her clients have big ideas that are changing their industries and the world. She helps these pathmakers design profitable offers using audience-focused marketing techniques and copy that sells these effective solutions with authenticity and ease. Anti-hustle. Cold-brew aficionado. Strengths: Strategic, Activator, Individualization, Ideation, Communication. Enneagram 2. INFJ.LINKS
Learn all about how Maci works with clients here
Follow Maci on Instagram hereAre you a healer or soul-driven coach that needs to get some solid, non-generic contracts in place? Learn more about The Legal Apothecary here.
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If you feel like you're finding that you're second guessing decisions that you make in your business, it might come down to asking yourself one question: Why?
Why am I nervous that someone isn't going to accept my proposal? Why did I discount that service? Why do I think this new client isn't going to sign?
WHY AM I SECOND-GUESSING MYSELF?
That's where my guest, Sara Ann Kelly, comes in.
In this episode, we're talking through:
The common mindset Sara has noticed among her high-achieving clients What it means if second-guessing yourself is second nature to youHow over-performing is not doing your business any goodPlus, listen for the holisti-somatic history lesson on: Cape May Diamonds 💎
MORE ABOUT SARASara Ann Kelly is a 3x founder and podcast host who lives by the sea with her husband. She's a 14-year strategist & publicist helping business owners to find the inner high achiever within themselves and their business. Sara is passionate about high achievement, the intersection of passion and purpose, strategy, gratitude, having grace for herself, reforming type A tendencies, Mother Wound work, entrepreneurism, and nature.
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Apply to work with Sara here
Listen to Sara's Make Life Rich Movement PodcastAre you a healer or soul-driven coach that needs to get some solid, non-generic contracts in place? Learn more about The Legal Apothecary here.
SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW! And be sure to tag me @heysomaria if you share this episode on Instagram -- I love to see it!
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What if the whole point of sales isn’t actually to get your customer or prospective client to say “YES”?
I want to introduce you to the concept of consentual sales. And I didn’t come up with that, that was all my guest, Lyssa Scott.
Lyssa has created a formulaic way to sell — called consentual sales— that is super aligned, non-manipulative, KIND, and service-minded.
And it all comes down to things that you can implement that make people feel calm, comfortable and collected, that aren't sending them into fight, flight or freeze. And selling in a way where our nervous system is calm.
Doesn't that sound like a deep exhale?
Listen in and learn:
*How CrossFit coaching led Lyssa to her gritty, no-nonsense approach to sales
*Why super masculine style selling doesn’t work for intimate coaching relationships (and how to approach sales instead)
*What a heart-centered sales methodology looks like
Plus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on royal Hawaiian sandalwood 🌺
MORE ABOUT LYSSA
Buckle up for a wild ride with Lyssa Scott, the fearless female business coach who's rewriting the rules of success. Specializing in heart-centered sales, crafting high-ticket offers, hacking aligned marketing strategies, and creating abundance, Lyssa doesn't just talk the talk – she's walked the globe while conquering the online business game. Lyssa has facilitated successful 5K-40K launches for clients, and in her own business has done $74K in 30 days, as well as $125K in 90 days. You will love her gritty, no-nonsense apporach to sales and high-ticket offers that blends business brilliance with a rebellious spirit.
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Follow Lyssa on Instagram
Work with Lyssa
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Find Your Business Bottlneck: Take Lyssa's Quiz HereAre you a healer or soul-driven coach that needs to get some solid, non-generic contracts in place? Learn more about The Legal Apothecary here.
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Why didn't my client appreciate the extra time I put into this?
Why didn't my family complement the meal I spent hours making?
If you've found yourself questioning why someone didn't have the reaction you wanted to something you went out of your way to do for them.. you're creating an attachment to the outcome. And it's through exploring those attachments that can really help you to identify your triggers and your knee jerk reactions so that you can have a little bit more ease in your life and in your relationships.
That's where my guest comes in. Alyssa Zander.
Listen in and learn:
The questions to ask yourself in order to explore those triggers and attachments to outcomesThe difference between giving from a place of overflow vs making an act mean something about youWhat it means when you feel like you have to defend yourselfPlus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on: the rose 🌹
ABOUT ALYSSAAlyssa is a codependency and relationship coach that empowers women and moving past pain, grief and feelings of not enough and into their joy and inner peace. Her mission is to heal the mother wound which means healing from isolation, judgment, shame over giving, self sacrificing and comparison. Her work leads you through an initiation that invites you into oneness by tending to unresolved trauma through Shadow Work, somatic healing, and inner child healing.
LINKS
Follow Alyssa on Instagram
Subscribe to Alyssa's Codependency Alchemy YouTube Channel
Listen to Codependency Alchemy: The Podcast
Alyssa's WebsiteAre you a healer or soul-driven coach that needs to get some solid, non-generic contracts in place? Learn more about The Legal Apothecary here.
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We are celebrating the one year anniversary of Creative Soul Sisterhood, my community for healers, soul-driven coaches, and professional women that know you can't focus on growing your business without also tending to your mind and body.
In this solo episode, I'm reflecting on the four lessons I learned from starting a community for women, including:
1. My advice to anyone who has ever thought "I wish I could find..."
2. What *not* to tell yourself as you build a community (or anything else)
3. How to avoid burnout along the way; and
4. The open-ended perspective to have as you grow.✨✨✨
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Have you ever felt inexplicable stress in a given situation? Walking into a room? Walking through the forest? Or when a certain scent hits you?
That might be due to generational trauma -- things that have happened in your lineage (even before you were BORN).
And "mother wound" -- a type of generational trauma -- is a phrase that's been circulating in the healer spaces, but what does it mean? What IS a mother wound, anyway?
Put simply, mother wounds all boil down to your needs not being met. When our needs are not met, they stay with us and we keep searching and looking outside of ourselves for someone else or something else to meet those needs.
Does that strike a chord with you? Then you'll be fascinated by my conversation with Laura Lee Paha.
Listen in and learn:
Firstly, and very importantly: Why healing your mother wounds has nothing to do with blaming your motherThe science behind generational trauma and how does it show up in our livesThe essential core needs we have as children (and what happens when those needs are not met)Plus, keep an ear out for the holisti-somatic history lesson on Bach Flower Remedies. 💐
ABOUT LAURA LEE:
Laura Lee Paha, a dedicated generational healing facilitator focuses on empowering mothers with small children to break free from the cycles of family trauma. Her mission is to help mothers like you create a life of joy, peace, and amazing relationships with your children while ending the patterns of intergenerational wounds, without guilt, conflict, or blame.Her own journey as a healer began with personal experiences that shaped her life. She carried deep wounds of fear and rejection from being given up for adoption as a baby. These wounds manifested in various areas of her life, affecting her relationships, career path, and sense of identity. It was when she faced an abusive relationship and the impending loss of her beloved mother to cancer that she realized she needed support and guidance to heal and transform her own life.
Seeking peace and yearning for more joy, she embarked on her own healing journey. Through her darkest days, she experienced profound personal transformation. It became clear to her that sharing this healing work was her life's purpose. To further her understanding and practice, she became certified as a Family Constellations Facilitator, a DNA ThetaHealing® practitioner, and gained expertise in Reiki. Drawing on a decade of experience as a certified wellness coach, she integrated various modalities to create the healing practice she has today.
Beyond her passion for helping women heal, she finds solace in spending time with her partner, Stephanie, and their two fur babies, Asher and Huck, in their Nashville home. Traveling to new places, especially those that offer hiking and outdoor exploration, brings her great joy. As a self-professed foodie, Stephanie and Laura Lee eagerly anticipate their Friday night date nights, where they explore the culinary delights of Nashville's vibrant restaurant scene.
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Follow Laura Lee on Instagram
Laura Lee's Website
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Is sales just one of those topics that makes you auto-cringe? (Me too.)
Sales is just something that has never felt like it comes naturally to me.
Enter my guest, Emily Conley of Emily Writes Well.
Emily is a copywriter (read: word genius) and she's a whiz when it comes to using words to make sales. Listen in to hear:
Emily's beef with creating your "ideal client avatar"How to move past the hidden mindset behind a fear of selling or being too "salesy" Why being feminine or sparkly or silly or powerful is the key to reaching that $1M markThe 20-minute exercise you should do to start attracting clients who perfectly align with your values
Plus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on echinacea 🌺Emily Conley is the owner and lead copywriter at Emily Writes Well. Her superpower is turning the skill, value, and chaos in a business owner's mind and heart into clear, compelling copy that attracts their dream clients. Emily has been writing personality-filled, effective websites, sales pages, and email sequences for fabulous clients since 2019. When she's not working her word magic, you'll find Emily reading a good book or planning her next travel adventure with her family.
HELPFUL LINKS
Emily’s Website
Connect with Emily on Instagram
Follow Emily on Youtube
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Here's another sneak peek at a recent Creative Soul Sisterhood meeting, this time on the body-focused theme of EASY WAYS TO REGULATE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM.
This meeting focused on taking your body from fight-or-flight mode to rest-and-digest mode.
Listen and learn:
The science and biology behind what exactly happens when your nervous system is triggeredWhy constant fight-or-flight mode doesn't do you any favorsAn easy breathing practice that can help youHow plants and oils can regulate your nervous systemTHE PANELISTS:
Monica Baker is a coach through her business Unleashed , a holistic realtor through Zach Taylor Real Estate, and Pause-certified breathwork facilitator. Monica empowers those who are done efforting their way to success to lay down their armor, reclaim their power, and unleash their limitless life.
Monica walked us through the power of breath and her favorite ways to reset her nervous system.
Check Monica out on instagram here.
Maytanee Campbell is a trustworthy friend for all things essential oils, minimizing your toxic load, and chatting about the importance of 💩! (Check her out on Instagram here.)
Maytanee has been in various helping professions since 2008 and currently serves as the Office Manager at Nashville Brain and Body, an integrative health center in East Nashville.
Her big passion is educating others about toxins and the detoxification process, so they can make the most informed choices for their personal wellness. She wants you to feel empowered and confident to advocate for your needs.
Maytanee taught us about the power of plants as a means of regulating our nervous systems.
Dr. Rebecca Batchelor is a chiropractor specialized in neurology, fascia, and pediatrics. Originally from Nashville, she received her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, GA, and has Bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science and Spanish from Harding University in Searcy, AR.
Dr. Rebecca loves serving women and their families, and reconnecting people with their body and their power to heal.
She talked us through the nitty gritty fascinating science of what's really going on inside our bodies. Check Dr. Rebecca out on instagram here.
Want to hear the full conversation? I invite you to join us in the Creative Soul Sisterhood!What's Creative Soul Sisterhood? It's a community for coaches, healers, and creative women who know that you can’t tend to your business without also tending to your mind and body.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CREATIVE SOUL SISTERHOOD (and the details on in-person and virtual membership): https://creativesoulsisterhood.net
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Are you an established CEO of your own business coming up against a wall that you just can't bust through?
Or maybe you are an aspiring business owner with bills to pay and mouths to feed and you just can't see a path to the freedom that comes with living your dream life.
If you're raising your hand, today's episode is for you.
I'm talking to Kirstie Horton about achieving your dreams and goals in a way that mixes soul health and courage.
Listen in for:
How this air force veteran balances the soul and feminine side with structure and disciplineWhat to do when you've invested so much time into your business and one day you realize it's just not doing it for you anymoreWhy the mindset of "luxury is bad" might be holding you back from financial freedomPlus, listen for the holisti-somatic history lesson on the lily 🌺
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Kirstie's Website: www.kirstiefleur.com
Kirstie's YouTube Channel
Follow Kirstie on Instagram
Kirstie's Podcast: Visionary Woman PodcastMORE ABOUT KIRSTIE
For Kirstie Fleur, Freedom is more than a right. Freedom is her purpose.
It’s the driving force behind her company Freedom Fleur, a luxury sustainable clothing brand that makes no apology for ethically-made luxury clothing.
Kirstie’s ed-tech platform the FF Social Club ™ was created to merge women’s personal and profession al growth, innovation, and leadership in one place. As Founder + CEO, Kirstie is focused on Resourcing the Visionary Woman ™ of all backgrounds and circumstances with the support and resources they need to realize their dreams—whether it be building a business of their own or getting started on their personal healing journey.
A Veteran, Kirstie found herself struggling with direction upon her return home, which was further clouded by the lingering aftermath of sexual abuse she experienced in her youth. One night, she discovered a documentary about female survivors of assault that struck a chord and initiated a bigger shift. When she realized she couldn’t take others where she hadn’t gone herself, Kirstie decided to address the unspoken—and that’s when she discovered the true power of her voice and developed The Soul Health Approach ™
Upon acknowledging her shadows, Kirstie’s calling came to light, releasing her from the limiting narrative she had been living by. This awakening started a new story for Kirstie, one that prioritized a healthier holistic lifestyle. Kirstie has since worked to cultivate a new space of discovery and development. Freedom Fleur’s Social Club provides a direct line to invaluable tools for any woman with a vision.
Aa a proud mother, wife, businesswoman, artist, speaker and activist, Kirstie knows balance is a conscious practice, but the joy and fulfillment from your passions should come with ease.
The beauty behind Kirstie’s message? Freedom and success is something you can define and create for yourself. Though freedom itself can feel like a luxury, Kirstie knows it is the key to a life of sustainable joy, power, and pleasure—and therefore worth pursuing wholeheartedly. Kirstie is here to remind you of this truth and help illuminate a new path forward for you.
Kirstie’s academic accreditation include a Bachelor of Science in Business Analysis and Management, an Associate of Science in Information Technology Management, and a Master’s Degree from Wheaton College in Leadership, with an emphasis on Intercultural Communication.
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There a wellness practice that’s lumped under the label of “new age” that’s been around for centuries and that is mindfulness. But what is it? What does it do? And does it really WORK.
Mindfulness often gets lumped in with meditation but what it comes down to is this:
Paying attention on purpose.
Noticing.
Getting curious.
And, according to Rosa Castano, it is the secret tool you can start using today for stress management and, more specifically, handling things that come up that you automatically react to. (Especially in the workplace, but really in all facets of life!)
Listen in and learn:
How to incorporate little mindfulness moments throughout your day;Why, sometimes, we need to strip away our "roles" and professions and connect on a human level;What we can learn from our children about curiosity and a beginner's mindset;Our responding instinct (and how to put it on pause); andUsing habit stacking to your mindfulness advantage.Plus, listen for the holisti-somatic history lesson on CBD. 🌿
MORE ABOUT ROSA:
Rosa Castano has had a 15+ yrs corporate career, in all types of settings from small businesses, freshly minted startups, and large, diverse non-profit corporations. She has worked both in the domestic & international sectors. Like many others, she was forced to pivot to a new path after the COVID-19 global pandemic put a halt to her career. The shift allowed her to take the time to re-evaluate her career aspirations. As a certified Meditation, Mindfulness, and Movement leader, she decided to combine her passion for Well-Being and experience in the Corporate world to create Stress Management Workshops and talks. Her unique understanding of the stressors and joys of the workplace makes her an ideal expert for working with companies to help implement strategies and lead workshops to help create resilience and emotional well-being in the workplace.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW
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How do you start your work day?
Do you kind of set the stage, or do you dive right in?
Because let me tell you, when you have 1,000 things on your to-do list, it can feel really good to check something off the list.
But here’s the thing…
If you’re starting your workday with rushed, frantic energy, that energy will be the undercurrent to your entire day.
It affects your creativity.
It affects your productivity.
It affects your money-making, too!That’s why I created a super fun and free quiz fo help you create a pre-work routine based on your personality and lifestyle.
Head to https://heysomaria.com to take the quiz, and tag me on IG so that I can see your results!
Mentioned in this episode:
Don't Rush Me, Episode 105: Tapping Into Your Intuition by Slowing Down With Lauryn Laszczak
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You're familiar with energy healing... but what is womb healing?
And if having children is nowhere on your radar, can you still benefit? Should you still connect to your womb space?
The answer is yes, according to my guest, Brittany Anderson.
Listen in and learn:
What womb healing is;Why connecting to the womb is so important — regardless of whether you have or want children;How to connect to your womb space; andHow to bridge the sacred and the science in developing your own rituals.Plus, keep an ear out for the holisti-somatic history lesson on nettle. 🌱
MORE ABOUT BRITTANY:
Britt Anderson is a women's health nurse practitioner turned functional medicine consultant who is deeply passionate about supporting women from preconception through postpartum, and beyond. She is especially devoted to empowering women to be the stewards of their own health and well-being so they can thrive. Her experience includes years of working as a doula, pre and postnatal fitness and nutrition coach, and fertility consultant. Through her experience of becoming a mother, and in working with so many women in this stage of life, Britt felt deeply called to create her online community Wildly Sacred Motherhood.Britt is a mom to three little boys and alongside my husband Chad, has built a beautiful life here in Nashville. She loves to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen, lift heavy objects, and play in nature. Building deep connections with other women, and connecting them with each other brings her so much joy!
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LINKS
Find Britt on Instagram
Britt's Website, A Womb in Bloom
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Here's another sneak peek at a recent Creative Soul Sisterhood meeting, this time on the mind-focused theme of LIMITING BELIEFS.
This meeting focused on how to identify and reframe limiting beliefs -- aka the things that your ego or shadow self tells you in order to keep you safe.
Listen and learn:
• What is a limiting belief;
• When do limiting beliefs form;• How to uncover a limiting belief;
• My favorite limiting belief/ego analogy;
• How to reframe a limiting belief..THE PANELISTS:
Laura Lee Paha (@coachlollipop ) (who you’ll recognize from this month’s member spotlight!) is an intuitive coach and healer who specializes in helping successful, professional women in their 30s and 40s nurture their inner world and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.Laura Lee guides her clients through the process of healing from family and childhood trauma, uncovering the root of their problems, and creating a new foundation for their lives. Her approach is holistic and personalized, using her intuition and creativity to craft individualized healing journeys for every client she work with. Through working with Laura Lee, her clients expand their self-awareness and connect more deeply with themselves, creating more joyful and intimate relationships.
Samantha Schmuck (@vibewithsamschmuck ) is a Holistic Life & Embodiment Coach who empowers individuals to reduce their chemical & emotional stress on their body.
She does this through education, simple toxin-free swaps, and her fun & experiential VIBE & Embodiment program to release emotional stress through intuitive joyful movement. Samantha has been a full-time coach for the last 8 years working with over a 1,000 individuals to create personal & professional alignment through 1-to-1 & group coaching, speaking engagements, retreats, and workshops. She has also developed and taught Advanced Nutrition for Health Coaches & the Life Coach Certificate courses for Health Coach Institute which has trained over 14,000 individuals to date.
Want to hear the full conversation? I invite you to join us in the Creative Soul Sisterhood!
What's Creative Soul Sisterhood? It's a community for coaches, healers, and creative women who know that you can’t tend to your business without also tending to your mind and body.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CREATIVE SOUL SISTERHOOD (and the details on in-person and virtual membership): https://creativesoulsisterhood.net
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Are you in business for yourself? Is flexibility one of the top reasons why you started your own business?
If this sounds like you and you're not taking time to do what you love, we gotta have a heart to heart. Because the ability to do what you want to do is worthless if you’re not taking advantage of it!
My friend, Katie Hollowell, is really good about taking time off from her business guilt-free.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How a “keep going no matter what”-style sales training shaped how she approaches work todayThe role positive self-talk has played in her personal and professional lifeThe ways Katie listens to her mind and body (and sometimes, silence)Taking care of your business when you’re on vacation (so you can, you know, actually enjoy your vacation)Why practicing saying “no” to clients is essential, even when it’s scaryPlus, listen in for the holisti-somatic history lesson on lepidolite. 🔮
MORE ABOUT KATIE:
Katie Hollowell is a mortgage lender professionally, but an explorer personally. She’s been in Nashville for 10 years, where she met her husband, Kevin and put down roots with their Frenchie, Louie. When she says she’s an explorer, it's because she isall in on discovering what the world has to offer. Katie loves to read, travel, listen, and learn. She’s currently working on expanding her horizons while also practicing appreciation for where she is right now. (Aren’t we all, Katie. Aren’t we all.)
Follow Katie on Instagram here and here
Find out more about working with Katie here.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW
Were you inspired by this conversation? I hope you’ll drop a review (and go ahead and subscribe while your’e at it!).
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