The Coaching Mixer

Join Erin and Elana for a candid conversation about the messy, beautiful evolution of their coaching. From over-sharing personal details to struggling with neutrality in politically or spiritually charged sessions, they explore what it really means to stay present and serve the client rather than the coaching methodology. They unpack their early-career habits of perfectionism and self-critique, ho...

In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin Aquin and Elana McKernan open up about the cringe-worthy, humbling, and ultimately transformative mistakes they've made in their coaching and businesses. Over cocktails, they dig into what happens when you drop the ball with a client, how to repair trust without spiraling into self-blame, and why true integrity in business is rarely about being perfect....

In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin and Elena pour a drink and dig into a question they get all the time: what skills should new coaches actually focus on? Their answers evolve in real time—from self-coaching and marketing to the art of being present and the necessity of learning how to recover when your attention slips. In This Episode: What real self-coaching looks like (and what it isn'...

This episode of The Coaching Mixer with Erin and Elana pours out both cocktails and candor. The two dive into a listener's provocative question: Should a coach be able to coach on things they haven't mastered themselves? They explore integrity in coaching, the difference between mindset and strategy, when lived experience helps (or hinders), and the fine line between inspiration and inauthenticity...

This week we continue our exploration of how AI is changing the way we create, connect, and work. The conversation is from our real questions about what's gained and what's lost. In this episode, you'll hear: The parallels between AI's rise and earlier shifts in creative industries. How using AI can shift the balance between doing the work and living your life. What "authenticity" means when techn...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live, work, and even create. But does it enhance human creativity—or threaten to replace it? In this candid conversation, Erin and Elana unpack their evolving relationship with AI. From early skepticism about its ecological impact and artistic plagiarism to surprising discoveries about how it can sharpen communication and lighten the mental load of ru...

If you've ever felt pressured in a sales conversation—or worried that you were pressuring someone yourself—you'll want to hear this episode. Erin and Elana dive into the messy realities of selling coaching, sharing their own horror stories and the lessons that came out of them. Instead of following "proven" formulas that feel misaligned, they explore what it looks like to build trust, create genui...

"This is where things get a little spicy." The coaching world is shifting—and honestly, it's about time. In this episode, Erin and Elana grab a couple of mocktails and chat about what's really changing in coaching (and why it's actually good news). Forget the pressure of chasing money goals, running hype-y ads, or following someone else's cookie-cutter plan. If you've ever felt like you didn't qui...

What if burnout wasn't the end of your business story—but the beginning of something richer, more sustainable, and more human? In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin and Elana sit down with their caffeinated (and decaffeinated) drinks to talk honestly about the cycles of burnout and renewal, and what it really means to build a business that supports both your vision and your well-being. You'l...

In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin and Elana sip their rum cocktails and dish on the coaching industry, consults, and the power of creativity as it relates to coaching and life. What we discuss: How we manage our nerves when coaching in other people's communities Erin's very chill approach to consults and sales calls Why it's important to dabble in art forms that don't come naturally to u...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Coaching Mixer with Erin and Elana. In this podcast, two Master Certified Life Coaches sip a cocktail, let their hair down, and chat about life, coaching, and the state of the industry. Erin Aquin is a Master Certified Life Coach and co-author of the #1 bestseller " Superabound: Live the Life the Universe is Dreaming For You . " She provides whole life coach...