Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Welcome to this week’s Chill and Prosper episode where I’m answering all your questions on:  How to follow a budget without it triggering your scarcity mentality  Overcoming fear of failure, judgment, and being seen How can I overcome guilt from spending on myself? My approach to tracking my income and spending  How to pick and commit to the right side hustle for you And a quick update on my balle...

I have been scared about so many things in my life - especially when I’ve tried something new.  Fear in business is a common experience, even for seasoned entrepreneurs and the first step is to acknowledge this.   In this week’s podcast episode, I open up about my own struggles with fear and share insights on how to navigate these challenging emotions.

Over the past decade, my business has experienced tremendous growth and transformation. As a Virgo, I approach our work with intention, carefully considering how and why we do things. I’m proactive in making changes to align the business with the current season of my life.  Sometimes these adjustments arise from practical needs—like having kids, traveling, or team dynamics. Other times, they stem...

Can you believe we’re already about 14% into 2025? If you’re like me, you might just be starting to clarify your goals for the year. But don’t worry—there’s no better time than now to set your intentions! If you’ve felt a bit skeptical in recent years or have strayed from the basics of the Law of Attraction, it’s time to reconnect and establish a powerful intention for 2025. Today, I want to share...

I have a personal update that might surprise you—I'm selling my rose farm! It feels like the right time and an exciting step for our family, so I wanted to share more about our journey with the farm and why we’ve made this decision.

You may already run retreats for your business or dream of hosting a group of clients for your own retreat.    But today, I want to inspire you to go on a retreat yourself. We'll look closer at the different types of retreats and how valuable they can be for you and your business.

Are you feeling stuck in your business, unable to reach the next level of success?    Maybe your income has stalled, or you're just in a funk. Sometimes, that happens, and it's okay if you're taking a pause.   But it might be time to examine whether you're unconsciously sabotaging yourself, holding yourself back, or playing small.    In this eye-opening episode, we explore the subtle ways entrepre...

Answering your questions (and being of service) is my favorite thing, so I hope you enjoy today’s new AMA episode.  Listen along now for my take on: How do I follow up old money? How do I know if it’s just better to let it go? How to break up with awful clients Putting your business on auto-pilot so you can take a break Balancing business and chronic illness Finding role models that align with you...

It’s time to go behind the scenes of the Chill and Prosper podcast…   To celebrate our 200th episode, I’m sharing the details of how I create the podcast.    If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the idea, then this one is for you.   In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my podcasting journey and sharing practical tips to help you get started without th...

You know those mornings when you know it’s going to be a good day?   Maybe you’ve slept well, exercised or you’re just feelin’ yourself?!   Well, let’s talk about how you can set yourself up for a good day, week, or month. 

Are you hesitant to put yourself out there and market your business?    You're not alone. Fame and visibility are something I've had a love/hate relationship with for a long time.   Indeed, many entrepreneurs struggle with big blocks around visibility, so let's talk practical strategies to overcome these fears so you can, in the words of my friend Jen Kem, get seen, heard, and paid.    In this wee...

It’s time for an Ask Me Anything episode on the pod and I’ve got some juicy questions to kick off the year.

Over the past couple of years, I've been making some major shifts behind the scenes.   So today, I’ve got an update on my sabbatical and retirement plans.    From setting new goals to streamlining my projects, I'm sharing the truth about what it takes to create real change in your life and business.   If you ever feel like you're running on a hamster wheel, constantly chasing the next big thing in...

Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had a wonderfully relaxing holidays (or at least some fun!)   While our team and podcast are on a break, I’m sharing some of my best bits from the last few years, including live event recordings, workshops, and favorite episodes.   On today's bonus podcast you can listen to my sell-out workshop from my London Money Mindset Tour.   In this recording, I share my secrets...

Today I’ve got a special bonus to help you feel more empowered and abundant in the new year.   During the holidays while we’re enjoying a well earned break, we’re sharing some favorite podcast episodes and recordings from live events.   This episode is a free recording of an exclusive event I held in Melbourne a few years ago called “7 ways to increase your abundance”.

Inspired by a simple question from my friend Diana House, I introduce you to the concept of "Defend Your Portfolio"   If you ever feel like you're juggling too many balls in your business and personal life - it's time for a reality check.    This eye-opening, powerful technique has been transforming my approach to decision-making and life management.   You’ll love this and it will revolutionize ho...

Today on the Chill and Prosper podcast, I’m doing one of my favorite formats… Ask me anything!    We’re talking confidence, plateaus and more…

Do you worry about giving the kids in your life money blocks or raising entitled rich kids?   I often get asked about how to teach kids healthy money habits.    It's a topic that's been on my mind lately, especially as I navigate raising my own children.    Let me tell you, even as someone who talks about money for a living, I'm not perfect when it comes to this! But I've learned some valuable les...

Is your business model working for you, or are you working for it?    It's a question we often forget to ask ourselves as entrepreneurs, caught up in the hustle and grind of building our empires.    But here's the thing: your business should fit your lifestyle and goals, not the other way around.   As someone who's been on this journey for years, I've learned (sometimes the hard way) that simplify...

Do you feel your business has taken over every aspect of your life?    It's time to rediscover the joy of hobbies and how they can benefit your entrepreneurial journey.   In this week's podcast episode, I share my experiences with rekindling old passions and exploring new ones. From returning to ballet classes to discovering the meditative power of cross-stitch, I've learned valuable lessons that...

Today’s new podcast episode is very personal.    I receive a lot of questions, so we group them into themes for our Ask Me Anything episodes.   And today’s theme is… TMI.    I’m answering questions about weight loss, menopause, and mental health. 

Ooh, we’ve got a super sexy topic for today… getting through your to-do list.   On today’s podcast, I’m sharing how I stay organized, run my business, and make things easy for myself.

One of my core Chillpreneur principles for life and business is…   "There's always an easier way to make money."    Do you believe that? What does that idea bring up for you?   We're looking closer at this on today's podcast, and I share how to make business easy breezy.    If you ever feel like you're swimming against the current in your business, it's time to embrace this philosophy that could c...

In this week's episode of Chill and Prosper, I'm tackling some of your burning questions about money, business, and success.

If you don't set intentions for where you're going, you often get very confused results from the Universe.   Over the past year, there've been times when I've felt I didn't have any big goals in my life.   Part of that was "Lucky B problems" - I'd achieved many things on my dream board and business was going well, but I also didn't know what I wanted next.   And when this happens, you'll find thin...