AWAKEN with Maria

In this episode of Awaken with Maria, I sit down for an inspiring conversation with Steve Lange, longtime editor of Rochester Magazine and general manager of the Post Bulletin. We explore how Steve’s winding career path—from math major and sailboats in Michigan to acclaimed writer and leader—has shaped his views on purpose, curiosity, and community impact. Steve shares invaluable lessons from deca...

In this episode of Awaken with Maria, I sit down for an energizing conversation with Tim Nela. Tim is literally on the edge of his next breakthrough. Watch him... Tim is a dynamic entrepreneur who wears multiple hats—real estate agent, GM of Townies, champion pro wrestler, and community connector. We dive into his inspiring journey, from his early childhood in South Sudan and immigration to the Un...

In this episode of Awaken with Maria, I sit down in person with Will Forsman, co-owner of Cafe Steam and Colorway Coffee Roasters, to find out what's really in the cup — and the decade-long journey behind it. We talk about his journey from dishwasher to multi-passionate entrepreneur running four café locations and a roasting business, and I ask the tough questions: his biggest fear, his deepes...

In this episode, Maria interviews Ron, an accomplished musician whose work has profoundly impacted Maria and many others. Maria first met Ron when he facilitated a beautiful sound meditation at a local yoga studio, to supporting his work online & continuing to use his music for grounding meditations. In this interview,we dive into Ron’s fascinating journey from rock drummer to musician and sou...

In this episode, Remi, a powerhouse creative director, and I dive into how building a brand is about so much more than just a logo or colors—it's about creating a world for your clients to step into and embody. Remy shares her journey from graphic design in the corporate world to leading her own creative business and highlights the transformative work of helping women infuse their intuition an...

I have been listening to Dr. Michael Lennox and his morning astrology videos for the last 3+ years... And today it is truly an honor to announce him as a guest on the AWAKEN with Maria podcast. We dive deep into his personal journey from corporate life to becoming a renowned psychologist, astrologer, and dream interpreter. Our conversation is full of wisdom on finding purpose, working with dreams,...

Part 3 of 3 - Make sure to tune in to ep. 99 and 100 for the whole story. This is what it means to live in your purpose, on purpose, daily. It's a choice you make, a practice you chose. You don't know the next 90 steps. You don't know how it all works out and you certainly don't have some preconceived full control over everything. The only thing you can control is you, the choices...

In this episode I sit down with futurist and Emmy award-winning entrepreneur Natalie MacNeil, founder of AI Dream Team. We dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence, spirituality, and embodiment, exploring how we can consciously and responsibly integrate AI into our lives and businesses without losing touch with our humanity. Natalie's unique journey as a futurist and her holistic...

This episode is a must listen to with my dear friend and business colleague Kelly Brock. We dive deep into her journey from burnout and hustle to finding fulfillment as a multidimensional matriarch and conscious leader. Kelly shares candid stories about her evolution in business, conscious parenting, and embracing growth through life's seasons—reminding us that living in our purpose isn't always a...

Enjoy the latest Legacy CEO on the AWAKEN podcast as I interview the amazing KAROLINA RZADKOWOLSKA. We dive deep into Karolina's journey exploring sober living after realizing she didn't enjoy the relationship she had with alcohol, was in a job she didn't love, and knew something had to change. When dry January turned into 5+ years of sober free living & how her power and purpose t...

Living in your purpose is a choice. It requires a deeper inner knowing of what lights you up, a way to connect to your intuition and tools to deal with the stress/overwhelm and mind chatter. Listen now. Enjoy the episode? Send me a DM on IG say hello - https://www.instagram.com/iammariacrystene/ Check out the freebies page: https://higherselfawakening.com/start-here

Living in purpose, on purpose, isn't always linear. It's messy. It means waking up and choosing your purpose, on purpose, daily. It can even mean walking away from "what makes sense" even when everyone thinks is CRAZY, but you do it anyway. This is one story of leading from purpose, part 1 with your host Maria Crystene. Connect: @iammariacrystene www.higherselfawakening.com

Tune into this powerful conversation with Maria & Catherine as we dive deep into how these two spiritual tools - Tarot cards & Feng Shui - can support your spiritual awakening path. While Maria & Catherine both identify as being more "type A logic minded" woman, hear how a Tarot deck started Catherine's journey into tuning into her intuition and when Feng Shui became a last ditch effor...

Tune into this powerful conversation with Nicole “Cole” Nfonoyim-Hara, owner of Griot Arts in Rochester, MN as we discuss how leaning into community & connection is necessary during crazy & uncertain times. While they"may want us divided, Nicole & her work and mission at Griot Arts is a testament to the power of leaning in to community & lifting each other up. Griot Arts is a books...

I had my first reiki session in 2017 in someone's home whom I had just met! I know right!? Trusting... but for the first time the knot in my chest (former highly anxious human) dissipated. I was hooked. What is this!? Energy healing & reiki is powerful, but nearly 9 years later and reiki is going through an upgrade. Tune in to hear from the founder of Quantum Illumination Reiki® (QIR), Christi...

Join Alisa & I as we discuss her journey as a serial entrepreneur and using the combined power of structure & systems in your business with the intuitive soul led side as she scaled and grew multiple businesses (from a brick & mortar gymnastics program/gym to more online businesses with her late husband David) and navigating it all through the ups and downs of life. Meet Alisa: Alisa A...

Join Maria Crystene for this channeled message from the Guardians of the Records. It's time to anchor into your PURPOSE. This is a snippet from call #3 of the RISE series. The focus was anchoring into your SOUL PURPOSE but that you are NOT ALONE. Register for RISE & get access to the full call [ HERE ] https://higherselfawakening.com/rise-purpose

During uncertain & shaky times, I am not one to bypass fear or emotions. We came here to have an emotional, human experience. If you are a female leader, founder or helper and want to be part of the change and revolution - it starts with learning how to face your fear, own it, and release it. We can't truly lead from intuition & soul if we are still trying to bypass and ignore fear. Join m...

If your growth keeps stalling, check your nervous system—not your strategy. A conversation on success sabotage, fear of expansion, and the unconscious beliefs that decide how hard you think you have to work to be “allowed” to succeed. For CEOs, female founders & visionaries. Connect with Sarah: www.instagram.com/thesarahlambert   The Reality Shift Challenge:   https://learn.therosewoodagency.c...

Tune in to this episode with Kiki Neag to see the power of subconscious healing, not just for growth & business expansion, but also how it can support and supplement body based healing as well! Inside the Legacy Light Worker CEO Series, I interview high level CEOs scaling soul led businesses. We go behind the curtain with what it really takes to scale and grow a soul led business, how she infu...

Enjoy this conversation with THE Suzie Cuthbertson. Inside the Legacy Light Worker CEO Series, I interview high level CEOs scaling soul led businesses. We go behind the curtain with what it really takes to scale and grow a soul led business, how she infuses intuition & spirituality into the practical edges of business and what it takes to embody your soul led leadership era. Connect with Suzie...

Inside the Legacy Light Worker CEO Series, I interview high level CEOs scaling soul led businesses. We go behind the curtain with what it really takes to scale and grow a soul led business, how she infuses intuition & spirituality into the practical edges of business and what it takes to embody your soul led leadership era. Tune in with Kristin Constable. Connect with Kristin on IG at: @kristi...

Hey, it's the New Year and We're back & it's time to AWAKEN. *note this work is NOT my own, see author/source below. This beautiful poem was made to be heard today or whenever you're landing on this. Save this one to come back to. It's time to AWAKEN. From the poetry of Yoga - A contemporary Anthology Volume I - Edited by HawaH Invocation by Shiva Rea [ purchase here ] title: Awaken author: Cl...

Re-airing a powerful interview I did with Marrissa Rhodes for the Resonance Rising virtual summit. Connect with Marrissa [ here ] and join the Higher Self Awakening movement for women waking up to SOUL. [ Join now ] Say hi on IG @iammariacrystene and tell me what you loved about this episode. Step into your next era of Soul Led Leadership and Join the Higher Self Awakening movement for female lead...

Re-airing one of my favorite interviews of 2025 - on the Spiritual Warrior Podcast with Barbara. Tune in to her Podcast [ HERE ] and step into your awakening and join the HIGHER SELF AWAKENING MOVEMENT. [ I'm in! ] 👉Say hi on IG @iammariacrystene and tell me what you loved about this episode.💫Step into your next era of Soul Led Leadership and Join the Higher Self Awakening movement for femal...