Badass and Bulletproof

I don’t have time to learn about all of this or go back to uni to be a financial advisor” In this episode we dive into * Why some of the clients i see who need to most help with money mindset work are actual lawyers, accountants and financial advisors * How to find time in your day to implement money strategies *Delegation + time management for money managment The more you share, the more people w...

Why I'm a coach who hates many things about the coaching industry. I wasn't born yesterday (that's one of my favourite bluey episodes, in case your wondering). I've been around long enough now that I'm confident in myself and the fact I know my shit. Thirteen years as a business owner, six years coaching and experience in many different fields. It's enough that I trust my gut, and I'm not afraid t...

Living with autism, an update … Back in 2018, I recorded one of my first ever podcasts “autism, a gift” https://soundcloud.com/shona-gates/autism-is-a-gift?si=6d0ca96e4ca74f8da95b9c92b9ad0039&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing It's been 4 years, so I thought it was time for an update. Because It’s been another long week battling with NDIS + FEROS care, gigantic fuck u...

Becoming a #1 best selling author …. “Hello Abundance” book reading + answering all your questions about publishing! In this episode, you are going to learn ... *Why I chose to self publish and would do so again! *Hear me read chapters 1-2 of my second book "hello abundance" Plus so so much more The more you share, the more people we can impact, and the more awesome free content I can create for y...

Why you should always read the terms and conditions… In today online business scape, everything is about FOMO, urgency, rush, quick buy … In this episode, I will dive into why I am NOT about that, why I believe you should be able to trust yourself, make decisions in your own time, ask questions and trust your sovereignty. And speaking about this publically is going to piss a few people off, but to...

5 ways to recognise scarcity …. In this episode, I want to share the top 5 ways you can recognise, and in turn shift a scarcity mindset. This training was taken from an audio session in the Sexy Selfish Elite membership. You'll learn how to identify the 5 ways scarcity shows up in our lives. I share some of my personal experiences and stories. and will help you identify Why these behaviours, thoug...

The power of Multiple income streams If you have read my book, followed me on social media or done one of my online programs you would know I'm a HUGE advocate for multiple streams of income. Did you know the average millionaire has at least 7 different streams of income at one time? in this podcast episode, i talk about…. Why multiple income streams are so important. I break down my own incomes s...

The real truth about the “uplevel” It's not all sprinkle doughnuts and unicorns. In this podcast episode, ( taken originally from training in the sexy selfish Elite) I want to deep dive into what it really looks like when you go through a big life/business uplevel. the emotional rollercoaster the self-doubt the challenges that test us. I share some of my own personal stories, and what i know to be...

Responsibility and Vulnerability ... 🙊💛 Remember this … no one wins the award at the end of the line for “doing it all themselves”. It's ok to not be ok. It's ok to prioritise some things more than others, even if those some things might go against the grain. It's ok to ask for help. It's ok to be helped. It's ok to say “I need this”. It's ok to clock off. It's ok to rest, even if you feel like...

The podcast episode is about brands and businesses who “support women” on the surface, but when you look deeper are in fact taking advantage of women-led small businesses. Why I'm not ok with that, and why you shouldn't be either. I'm not here to call out specific companies or organisations. I'm here to open up a conversation, call awareness to this issue, that if left unchecked, will keep so many...

Running an aligned business is really about doing shit that lights you the fuck up, trusting your own intuition and growing a business that you never feel burnt out exhausted and resentful towards. It's trusting in YOU, feeling truly connected to the business purpose and vision of your brand and knowing fully that abundance is YOURS if you decide it to be. Your dream business is only one choice aw...

Ever since I was young, I have always faced bouts of anxiety and stress. My biggest breakdown was when… at 34 weeks pregnant my hubby was away on a boys trip and i was overcome with this panic that something would happen to my husband while he was away and i would be left to have the baby by myself, It was completely illogical fear, i knew it was anxiety and yet i couldn’t stop the panic, it rose...

Why you should never say "I cant afford it" In this replay of the LIVE mini money mindset masterclass, you are going to learn ... * Why you should avoid ever saying "i can't afford it" * How this phrase can be one of the most damaging contributions to a scarcity mindset * And what exactly to say instead Plus so so much more JOIN ME LIVE in the mums manifesting wealth facebook group or TUNE INTO TH...

In this mini money mindset masterclass, TAKEN from a live stream in the "Mums Manifesting Wealth" Facebook group you are going to learn ... * My personal daily money mindset habits * How to create intentional space in your day for money mindset work * My 5-minute hack to nurture your money every single day Plus so so much more I hope you guys get some value out of these podcasts, and it might even...

Awareness is everything … Choosing abundance over scarcity in your everyday thoughts and actions, that’s what requires some effort and consistency This part is ongoing, evolving and expanding .. there is no end, or arriving. Like in the journey of life, we continue to grow. The next stage of your life requires you to consciously choose it. Becoming a fully empowered, aligned and abundant women doe...

Raising your Muther Farking prices …. This month in the sexy selfish elite we focused on pricing, setting your prices, understanding your prices, energetically aligning with your prices …. it was all about the PRICING! We had audio trainings, ebooks, cheat sheets, spreadsheets, guest speakers and lived Q+A sessions, it was all around amaing, transformative and powerful. so of course I wanted to gi...

Do you ever feel like you arnt enough ?? are you still waiting for permission? for someone to tell you, yes you are awesome are you still waiting for *Proof? for someone to show you a signed sealed certificate that your worthy or success and abundance? Are you still giving yourself an excuse to NOT achieve the things that you desire because you’re waiting for the secret, the magic pill the miracle...

Here in Australia, there is something called the “Tall poppies syndrome” which I see as the tallest poppy gets snipped back to fit with the size of the others. If someone is wealthy, successful or prominent they will often be the subject of envy, mockery and public “cutting”. It can be things like downplaying success “well you got lucky”, jealousy, pointing out flaws, exclusions from certain group...

Budgets aren't the goal …. nor should they be In this episode of the podcast, it's going to get a bit controversial, and I know I'm going to cot a bit of flack from the hardcore budget community … but I'm ok with that Because, if this podcast helps even just 1 mum out there free herself from budget shame and guilt… it's worth it In this episode learn about Why budgets shouldn't be a moral issue Ho...

The energy of investing in your business … Spending money on yourself and your business can be a really scary leap to take, b ut so many coaches and mentors out there make it seem like such an easy snap decision, and that if you don't do it somehow you are “less than”, scared or “ don't believe inyourself” I’m here, in this podcast, to firmly deny and dispell these myths. Because if there's anythi...

You might have already seen this if you are subscribed to my email newsletter list or stalk me on IG,… but I announced something really exciting recently And while it's having HUGE impact and transformations already … I mean this is POTENT + POWERFUl stuff. I wanted to take this episode of the podcast to expand on it a bit more let's go deeper let's dive in lets us learn more about ourselves than...

Coach vs mentor, what's the big deal ….? An online conversation was opened up this week in one of the groups I'm a part of for women in business. and it invited some really great open discussion about these two terms “mentor /coach” and what they mean, or how we define them. It was an important conversation and I learn a lot form seeing all different type of views and ideas on this topic, so I tho...

Making money doesn't make you an expert Some might call this podcast episode a riff or a rant, that's fine .. I know what it is, a topic that I'm passionate about finally being brought out in the open, and I'm ready to share on this. Conversations about money are SOOO important, women speaking about money is vital, all of this is GOOD … however, there is this really toxic energy in the online coac...

I got my first 1-star review …. So, I’m writing a new sales page for the book, time to level up since book 2 is due to be released this year. And I'm getting all my ducks in a row, collecting testimonials, collating book selfies … all the fun stuff. and in that list of possible testimonials to use, I came across * cue shock and horror … my first 1-star review. “see, Shona you've made it, this mean...

In this episode of the podcast, I'm being a bit reflective and sentimental, looking back on the life I've created and the little girl version of my who dreamt that it would one day be a “thing” to be a woman in business creating her own rules… You see, Ive never been an “or” kind of girl …. I'm more of an “and” type So, as I kid I wanted to grow up and become a magazine editor, and a film director...