The Authentic Audience Podcast

In this episode of the Authentic Audience Podcast, Krista talks with Molly Balint, a business mentor, speaker, multi-passionate creative, people connector, and founder of the SOFT business movement. Molly shares her approach to entrepreneurship, which involves leaning into intuition, prioritizing rest, moving away from toxic productivity, and focusing on authenticity in business relationships...

Join Krista and today's guest, Anna Hull, on a celestial journey, uncovering the profound impact of lunar phases on daily life. They explore the cosmic connection between the moon and human experiences, delving into the significance of lunar cycles in personal productivity, sleep, and emotional well-being. Plus, they discuss the innovative "Season of Life" reading, merging life phases with lunar r...

Krista’s guest, Maggie Doyne, has crammed a lot into her 36 years. In addition to co-founding the BlinkNow Foundation and caring for numerous children in the Kopila Valley Children’s Home she set up in Nepal, Maggie has become a mother to two biological children and written a book, Between the Mountain and the Sky , about her experiences.  Despite her many achievements, Maggie’s journey has n...

Krista teams up with designer Abbey McGrew to discuss crafting a distinctive brand identity and telling a compelling story about your business. As the creator and CEO of Wayfarer Design Studio, Abbey loves working with innovative founders to build a brand aesthetic that reflects their business’s purpose, personality, and values. She’s an expert on the psychology of branding, and today, she focuses...

Krista’s guest, Nanci Luna Jiménez, founder of the Luna Jimenez Institute for Social Transformation, invites listeners to reframe the way they think about racism. She clarifies the meaning of white privilege and encourages white Americans to reflect on how the cult of individuality has deprived them of a sense of community and alienated them from their original European roots. Nanci believes in a...

In today's episode, listeners are invited to explore the transformative concepts of radical acceptance, self-care, and societal expectations with the insightful perspectives of Heather Anthony, a healer, therapist, and retreat host. Both being working moms, Heather and Krista intimately understand the immense pressures placed on women to conform to traditional ideals of motherhood. Throughout the...

Krista engages in a deep discussion with Robin Wilner, a holistic nutritionist and women's health coach, addressing the multifaceted challenges women face during various life stages, including PMS, perimenopause, and postpartum weight loss. Together, they explore the intricate relationship between hormones, holistic living, and the art of aging gracefully. Throughout their conversation, Robin outl...

In a deeply enlightening encounter, Krista engages in a soul-nourishing heart-to-heart dialogue with Nikki Novo, a beacon of wisdom as a spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and the author of the transformative, "Soul-Led Living." Within their conversation, Nikki unveils the profound narrative that propelled her from the vibrant shores of Miami to the tranquil embrace of rural North Carolina, radia...

Krista chats with mystic, Tantric yoga teacher, and artisanal vegan cheese-maker Julie Piatt aka SriMati. SriMati is a multi-dimensional being who treats every aspect of her life as a spiritual practice. Her SriMu dairy-free cheeses are devotional offerings, and her online Water Tiger community is a portal for conscious awakening and expansion. Sri’s personal and spiritual evolution is based on a...

Krista discusses conscious entrepreneurship and Human Design with Mel Nahas, the co-founder of Conscious City Guide. Over the last decade, Mel has transformed her life by leaving behind a successful career in the music industry in Australia to carve out a niche in the wellness space in LA. As an eternally curious spiritual seeker, Mel uses many methods to elevate her consciousness, but today she f...

Krista’s guest, Madeleine Wyke Silva, helps entrepreneurs move out of constant hustle mode and work towards building sustainable seven-figure businesses. As the founder of Hello 7-Figure Freedom, Madeleine focuses on creating recurring monthly revenue and encouraging her clients to regularly take time out from the daily grind to retain a sense of clarity and creativity in their work. Madeleine and...

Krista speaks with Wise Woman and Intuitive Business Strategist Mellissa Seaman about combining spirituality with entrepreneurship and living a life filled with purpose, passion, and abundance. They talk about female mentorship and compassionate marketing, and Melissa invites listeners to take her quiz to discover their Soul Gift Type and learn how to make money in alignment with their Gift. Links...

Krista invites happiness coach Brandi Mechele onto the show to explain why prioritizing happiness is so important. Brandi encourages listeners to think of happiness as a goal rather than the inevitable outcome of high-achievement and financial success. Plus, she reminds us that we all have the power to raise our consciousness and invite more joy, flow, and ease into our lives. Links from this epis...

In this episode, Krista welcomes Alegra Kastens, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and founder of the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders. Drawing from her personal experience with OCD and eating disorders, Alegra shares her compelling journey and emphasizes the importance of education and advocacy in her work. Tune in as they explore the intricacies of OCD, including intrusive...

Sleep experts Paige and Lindsey from Parenting Practice of Colorado join Krista to discuss building healthy sleep habits for babies and children. As qualified sleep practitioners and mothers of young children, the pair know a thing or two about the importance of good-quality sleep, and they explain how their gentle sleep training programs help babies sleep better and give their tired mamas some mu...

Krista opens up about her relationship with astrology and explains how it taught her to love herself, understand others, and find a path to God. She describes her unusual introduction to astrology, what her chart reveals about her dharma, and how her fascination with the planets inspired her to name her daughter after a sixteenth-century German astronomer and astrologer. Above all, she urges liste...

In this episode of the Authentic Audience podcast Hannah Crerar, the founder of Soul Psychology, describes the unique blend of Human Design, astrology, and Chakra Energetics she uses to help her clients develop their self-knowledge, grow their confidence, and live more intentionally. Hannah explains why Human Design (a system that combines elements from astrology, The I Ching, and Kabbalah with mo...

Krista and her guest, health & wellness coach, Erin Treloar, share their experiences of dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, and intrusive thoughts. Erin talks candidly about the disruptive and often debilitating symptoms of OCD and explains how her struggle with anxiety and panic disorder inspired her to help others. She also points to the powerful lessons that anxiety can teach us and how it...

Krista chats with mystic, magician, and herbal alchemist Coyote Menor about using magic to thrive and prosper in the modern world. Coyote’s magic is steeped in the traditions of Shamanism, Palo Mayombe, Eastern mysticism, and Western alchemy, and he founded his esoteric consultancy Agency 148 with the intention of helping executives, entrepreneurs, and creatives acquire an other-worldly edge in bu...

Spiritual wellness practitioner Liana Naima shares her insights on turning inwards, confronting our inner chaos, and accepting that life is imperfect, unpredictable, and impermanent. Liana emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the full spectrum of our emotions, and she suggests some simple ways to ground ourselves and find our center when the world around us feels chaotic and overwhelming. Co...

Krista welcomes Elizbeth Ralph onto the show to discuss wealth-building and developing a healthy and positive approach to money. Elizabeth is a former financial trader whose personal wealth planning strategy enabled her to retire from the corporate world at 39 and devote more time to helping others fulfill their financial goals. As a spiritual investor, Elizabeth teaches the practice of money neut...

Jill Wright, founder of Grow Like a Mother, joins Krista to share her tips for navigating motherhood with confidence and ease. She talks about managing mom guilt, avoiding overwhelm, and holding on to your sense of self when faced with the all-consuming demands of caring for a young child. Above all, she focuses on mindset, time management, and finding simple, sustainable ways to nurture your soul...

In this episode, Krista welcomes Brooke Novick, a co-founder of Axis Mundi and a highly experienced psychotherapist, to discuss the exciting and transformative world of microdosing, sacred medicine, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Brooke is dedicated to making the intentional use of psychedelics safe and accessible to anyone who feels called to it, and she shares her insights and expertise gaine...

In today’s episode, Kiki Robinson, also known as The Opulent Witch, leads the Authentic Audience community in a tarot reading where they offer guidance on how to connect with our ancestors, close cycles, and move forward in life with a sense of joy, community, and celebration. Kiki also shares some practical witchy ways to clear energies, avoid distractions, and come home to our true selves. They...

Victoria McGruder, the founder of FinPowered Female, joins Krista to discuss financial literacy, wealth-building, and finding a balance between living well today and investing for a better future tomorrow. Her mission is to educate and empower women to take control of their financial lives, identify their financial goals, and make their money work for them. She’s a mother, a Certified Private Weal...