Expansive CEO

What happens when you and your partner make decisions in completely different ways? And what if those differences aren't actually a problem to solve, but an opportunity to work better together? In this episode of  Expansive CEO , Hannah and Lauren explore the lessons that keep showing up in our lives—and how those recurring patterns can become opportunities for deeper understanding rather tha...

What happens when the people who control the money also control the information about it? Financial secrecy can create fear, dependency, and power imbalances that ripple through families for generations. And when significant wealth finally changes hands, the emotional weight of that inheritance can be just as overwhelming as the financial responsibility. In this episode, Hannah and Lauren continue...

What if you're not behind? What if you're not supposed to have everything figured out by now? And what if the parts of yourself you've spent years trying to change are actually the parts you're here to embrace? In this episode, Hannah and Lauren explore two very different experiences of getting older. While Hannah feels more comfortable in her 40s than she ever has before, Lauren shares how midlif...

Everyone wants to stop trading time for money. But what if that’s not actually the problem? In this episode, Hannah and Lauren pull back the curtain on the promise of “passive income” and explore what business owners are really asking for: a better exchange between the time, energy, and effort they give—and the money they receive in return. In this episode, we explore: Why truly passive income is...

What happens when you don't actually know what's happening with your own money? Sometimes information is intentionally withheld. Sometimes nobody ever taught you what questions to ask. And sometimes the information is technically available—but fear, overwhelm, or old money stories keep you from looking. In this episode, we're continuing our conversation about money between people by exploring powe...

What happens when you make a financial decision that feels right for you—and someone else makes you question it? Maybe you bought something you genuinely wanted. Maybe you invested in an experience that matters to you. Maybe you've built wealth but still feel uncomfortable talking about it with your family or friends. In this episode, we're continuing our conversation about money between people, e...

Two people can love each other, share a life, and even have similar financial goals—and still want completely different things from their money. In this episode, we're talking about money between people: the stories we bring into relationships, the difference between equality and reciprocity, and what happens when we stop assuming a healthy partnership means wanting—or doing—everything together. E...

What if the financial details you're avoiding aren't something to fear—but the very thing that could give you more freedom? This week, we're exploring what becomes clear when we actually look at the details: your finances, business, money stories, Human Design, and the patterns connecting them all. Because clarity isn't about knowing every tiny detail. It's about seeing enough of the whole picture...

Dolly Parton built extraordinary wealth in her lifetime—but her real financial legacy is what she chose to do with it. In this special episode, we look at Dolly's incredible impact through her philanthropy, artistry, and generosity—and explore how her Human Design and Gene Keys reflect the way she created, stewarded, and shared prosperity. Your job is to discover what matters to you—and build the...

Seven figures in revenue. Thousands of followers. Big-name clients. A growing team. An impressive house, car, or Instagram feed. From the outside, these can all look like evidence that you've made it. But what if the business generating $1 million in revenue can't actually afford to pay its founder? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah and Lauren unpack the vanity metrics we use to...

Hiding the Target bags. Breaking down the Amazon boxes before your spouse gets home. Pretending the new dress has been hanging in your closet for years. It's often treated as a harmless joke about marriage. But...why is hiding money from our partners so relatable in the first place? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah and Lauren take another look at money stories in the wild—this...

What happens when a money story you learned decades ago quietly walks into a pricing conversation with you? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah Chapman and Lauren Ammon continue their conversation about changing relationships—this time focusing on one of the most important relationships in your life: your relationship with money. Because becoming aware of a money pattern isn't eno...

Relationships don't change by accident. Whether it's your spouse, business partner, children, or even your relationship with yourself, lasting transformation begins with one simple question: What if the problem isn't the other person... but the way you're relating to their energy? In this episode, Hannah and Lauren explore how Human Design offers a powerful framework for understanding relationship...

What if your business has its own unique energy? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah and Lauren explore a fascinating realization that changed how they think about entrepreneurship: your business has its own energetic blueprint. By comparing their personal Human Design and astrological natal charts with the charts of X² Wealth Planning and Expansive CEO, they uncover why certain p...

What if the problem isn't that you're not making enough money… What if it's that you don't have a system for managing it? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah Chapman and Lauren Ammon unpack one of the most common financial challenges entrepreneurs face: the feast-or-famine cycle. Whether you're landing large consulting contracts, launching coaching programs, or experiencing incons...

What if the part of yourself you've questioned the most is actually your greatest gift? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah and Lauren explore a real coaching case study to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions in Human Design—especially for Projectors. Together, they discuss defined vs. undefined centers, the responsibility that comes with your definition, and why learning to...

Divorce, death, and inheritance are some of life's biggest transitions—and yet almost no one teaches us how to prepare for them. In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah Chapman and Lauren Ammon explore the emotional and financial realities that accompany major life events. From divorce settlements and business succession planning to estate documents and inheritance, they unpack...

What happens when you know all the tools… and still find yourself completely dysregulated? In this episode, Hannah and Lauren pull back the curtain on a difficult week involving the launch of X² Wealth Planning's newly redesigned website—and the emotional unraveling that unexpectedly followed. What began as a technical challenge quickly became a powerful lesson in nervous system...

What if the thing you've been searching for isn't another strategy, another certification, or another business plan? What if the next level of your impact is hidden in your voice? In this episode, Hannah and Lauren welcome transformational musician and voice activator Marni Mae for a live Human Design reading. Together, they explore the connection between voice, purpose, leadership, intuition, and...

What happens when you question something you deeply believe in? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah and Lauren explore a question sparked by Hannah's husband during their 20th wedding anniversary trip: "Do you think you might be wrong about something?" That question opened the door to a profound conversation about Human Design, Gene Keys, self-discovery, parenting, relationships,...

What if the problem isn't your mindset? What if the real issue is the subconscious money story running underneath it? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah Chapman and Lauren Ammon explore why the popular scarcity vs abundance conversation is far more nuanced than most coaches admit. They unpack the difference between mindset and what Lauren calls "bodyset," the subconscious pattern...

What if your biggest financial challenge isn't your income, investments, or business strategy? What if it's a story you've been carrying for decades without realizing it? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah Chapman and Lauren Ammon celebrate the launch of Money Story Cards and dive deep into the hidden beliefs, emotional conditioning, and Human Design patterns that shape our relat...

What if your relationship with money was shaped long before you ever earned your first dollar? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah and Lauren explore the hidden emotional patterns, nervous system responses, and childhood conditioning that shape our relationship with money — and ultimately impact our businesses, relationships, decisions, and sense of worth. This conversation...

What if the reason your business feels heavy is because you're trying to force yourself into someone else's structure? In this episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah and Lauren unpack the deep connection between Human Design, conditioning, entrepreneurship, prosperity, and building structures that actually align with who you are. This conversation explores: Why “proven strategies&rdquo...

What if the thing blocking more money, support, opportunities, and abundance isn't your strategy — but your ability to receive? In this deeply personal episode of the Expansive CEO Podcast, Hannah and Lauren unpack the connection between gratitude, receiving, Human Design, Gene Keys, business growth, emotional conditioning, and prosperity. They explore: Why so many entrepreneurs struggle to...