Uncommon Couch

Are you ready to blend your intuitive guidance and marketing techniques? I have just the person for you! In this episode I am joined by Aleya Harris, educator, strategist and founder of Flourish Marketing. What you'll find in this episode: How Aleya landed in the marketing industry How she grew her company to six figures in just one year What she does to keep herself in alignment How you can set u...

Are your subconscious beliefs pulling you off course? This is a challenge that comes up for a lot of entrepreneurs, myself included! In this episode, I am talking about doing the work of subconscious healing to improve your business and yourself as an entrepreneur. You'll hear about my own hypnosis session to work through my struggles and how the subconscious affects your business including the ch...

Is your business set up to be legally protected? In this episode, I am joined by lawyer and legal expert Layne Lyons, JD. Layne helps entrepreneurs protect their businesses and creates peace of mind by educating business owners on the tools they need to be successful. What you'll find in this episode: The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make legally The umbrella method: all of the things you need t...

It's time to stop pushing against your natural rhythms. How would your life and business look if you stopped doing things you "think" you should be doing? In this episode, I talk about my experience with overworking and how learning about Human Design changed how I think about my energy and my work. You'll also hear 4 helpful things you can shift to let go of the struggle we often feel as entrepre...

Does posting on Instagram make your head spin? In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Rigby aka Your Content Bestie. Stephanie is an Instagram Strategist & Content Mentor who helps female entrepreneurs get results without all of the overwhelm. What you'll find in this episode: How Stephanie got started as an Instagram Strategist & Content Mentor The relationship-building element of social media...

Most of us don't have endless energy. It's important to think about HOW we're spending our energy - where is it going every day? During this episode, we'll explore different types of boundaries, such as mental space, energetic, and time. It's easy to slip into a pattern of saying "yes" to too many obligations as a business owner, and we'll discuss how to discern when to say "no" and when to say "y...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Jill Sheppard Davenport, MS, MPP, CNS, LDN, LN, NBC-HWC who is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Licensed Nutritionist, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and meditation instructor. Jill shares her journey of finding her way in the space of nutrition and mental health. What you'll find in this episode: How Jill became interested...

Is your intuition telling you it's time to make a change in your business? In this episode, I am sharing why it's good to listen to that intuitive voice and pivot when necessary. If you've been considering a pivot, this episode will help you navigate through the transition. I'll share questions to ask yourself, the benefits of pivoting, and a few examples of pivots I've made in my business.  What...

In this episode, I was joined by Alaine Duncan, a Licensed Acupuncturist and certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Alaine gives us insight into her career and the work she does around trauma, healing, 5 element theory, and acupuncture. She talks about what brought her to this unique line of work and why she became so passionate about trauma treatment. What you'll find in this episode: A des...

Referral partnerships are one of the most effective ways to find new clients for your business. In this episode, I talk about how to create real, authentic referral partnerships that benefit you and your referral partner. I share some of the ways to collaborate with colleagues and fellow business owners and we'll discuss eight types of referral partners that will help you grow your business. What...

If you've been thinking about writing a book, then you're in the right place! In this episode, I had a conversation with Dr. Rebecca Williams, an award-winning author, psychologist, and leader in the field of wellness and recovery.  She breaks down how to successfully co-write a book including everything you need to know about finding a book topic, searching for a publisher, putting together a boo...

Entrepreneurship can be hard! It often feels like a rollercoaster - celebrating successes one minute and panicking that it's going to fall apart in the next moment. In this episode, I'm sharing ways to manage the ups and downs of entrepreneurship - and how to change your perception of the inevitable highs and lows. What you'll find in this episode: How to look at entrepreneurship differently What...

Looking for more approaches to integrate mental wellbeing into your practice? In this episode, I am joined by Alina Liao, Founder & CEO of Zenit. Zenit is a radical wellness company that creates custom journals and hosts journaling mini-retreats.  Alina started Zenit because she wanted to make mental health and wellness more accessible to everyone through the power of journaling. She shares how th...

Cultivating a holistic approach to building your business might be one of the best things you do for yourself and your company. In this episode, I walk you through three elements of holistic business building and the five core components of business strategy.   What you'll find in this episode: What happens when you don't have a holistic approach to business building The 3 elements of holistic bus...

In this episode, I was joined by Denise Correll, a psychic medium and founder of The Grateful Messenger. She also co-hosts the Enlightened Empaths podcast. We explore how she helps her clients through mediumship and psychic reading services and how she landed on this path. We also discussed how she opens the conversation about mental health support to her mediumship clients who are struggling with...

Have you considered leadership or executive coaching? In this episode, I talk about the steps you can take if you want to expand your work into leadership coaching and leverage your expertise to help other organizations, teams and leaders.  What you'll find in this episode: What leadership or executive coaching is A common question I get asked about leadership or executive coaching The steps to ge...

Are you interested in coaching executives? If you're interested in what it's like to coach leaders and executives, check out this week's episode with founder and CEO of Team Performance Institute (TPI), Jon Sanchez. In this episode, Jon and I discuss his coaching firm and how he ended up in this field. He discusses his own journey from military leader to executive coach. He shares his realization...

Do you struggle with standing behind your ideas? Maybe you worry what others will think if you share your unique perspective or step outside of tradition in your work. In this episode, I am talking about what it means to stand behind your ideas. You'll hear my advice on why you should be an advocate for your ideas and how to reframe the way you think about sharing your ideas. You'll also get some...

Have you thought about integrating Tarot with your clinical work? That's exactly what our guest, Kristen Leigh, offers to her clients. Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Tarot reader who is on the cutting edge of clinical practice. She brings Tarot to her work with therapy clients and she brings therapeutic methods to her Tarot sessions. In this episode, Kristen shares how she create...

Have you been toying with the idea of creating a signature program? It could be exactly what you need to set your business apart, get in front of the right clients for you and start scaling. In this episode, I share what a signature program is and how it can fit into your business model. I touch on building a business around your expertise and the benefits of having a signature program. You'll lea...

As an uncommon therapist with unique ideas, you might find that you create a brand new service that fills an important need!  That's exactly what my amazing client, Kara Ghassabeh did. Kara is a bridal coach that helps brides navigate the stressful engagement period, build strong relationships with those that matter most, and manage wedding drama with grace. She talks about how she recognized the...

Are you ready to explore different ways of expanding your income beyond seeing one on one clients? Then I've got quite the episode for you!  In this episode, we'll be talking about how you can expand the services you offer in your uncommon practice. Many therapists, coaches, and holistic providers enjoy individual work AND they'd also love to offer services that leverage their time and energy bett...

Do you want to live in a better world and impact your life in a positive way? In this episode, I was joined by serial entrepreneur, facilitator, and expert in nonordinary skills and states of consciousness, Trish Blain. Trish and I explore the four forces that impact your clinical work, life and business. We dive deep into connection and cultivating connection with others even when we have differe...

It's time to be exactly who you are! You don't have to fit into this one-size-fits-all box of what society or your professional colleagues think you should be doing.  In this episode, we're exploring why you should carve your own path and do what feels right for you. I give you a glimpse into my own journey and how I carved my uncommon path from a psychologist to coach to entrepreneur.   What you'...

As creative entrepreneurs and healers, there is a beautiful balance between darkness and light. When we begin to accept and embrace that, there's so much greatness that can show up. In this episode, I had Jessica Carson on to talk about this balance and how it all comes down to how we're wired as humans.    What you'll find in this episode: How Jessica got interested in the work she does now How w...