Confessions of a Spiritual Entrepreneur: Intuition, Motherhood & Building a Business on Your Own Terms

Patrice Poltzer didn’t just switch careers—she burned it all down and rebuilt from scratch. Moving from Brooklyn to Lisbon with her family, she ditched the traditional corporate path, pivoted from television producer to business owner, and faced the tough reality of reinvention. But here’s the twist: she never planned to be an entrepreneur. Now, she’s using storytelling and AI to help others show...

I know how overwhelming AI can feel—like it’s just churning out endless fluff. But what if we could use it with more intention, keeping our creative spark intact? In this episode, I guide you through a short but powerful meditation to help set boundaries with AI and make sure it amplifies—not replaces—your unique voice. By the end of this meditation, you’ll feel more grounded, clear on your purpos...

Stop treating AI like a toddler's toy. As a Fortune 100 marketing advisor, I see too many business owners misusing AI in ways that strip away their unique magic. AI isn’t here to replace you, but if you’re using it wrong, it could be holding you back. Most people treat AI like a shortcut instead of a strategic tool, and that’s where things go sideways. I’m breaking down how to train AI to enhance...

Marriage isn’t all sunshine and rainbows—and that’s exactly what makes it beautiful. In this candid conversation, I dive into the real dynamics of my relationship with my husband, David, from communication struggles to breakthrough moments that transformed our marriage. As newlyweds, we discovered how our opposite communication styles—his quiet introspection vs. my more…reactive tendencies—became...

Can love be both passionate AND peaceful? In this special Valentine's Day episode, I'm joined by my husband David for an unfiltered conversation about our relationship: from first impressions to navigating entrepreneurship, conflict, and personal growth together. We share the lessons we’ve learned, the mistakes we’ve made, and the rituals that keep our connection strong. We talk about the differen...

Is the fear of success secretly holding you back? In this episode, somatic behavioral therapist Kelley Hoag reveals how ambitious women can bridge the gap between mind and body to make decisions rooted in intuition rather than fear. We explore why so many high-achieving women hit invisible ceilings – and how to break through using embodied wisdom. This conversation unpacks the messy truth about se...

Meditation isn’t just about sitting still—it’s a gateway to clarity, intuition, and transformation. In this raw, intimate exploration of inner connection, I share my experience at a 10-day silent Vipassana retreat and how it completely changed how I approach life, business, and intuition.  From uncovering hidden answers in the subconscious to prophetic dreams that guided me to life-changing d...

When Aleya Harris speaks, you can’t help but listen. From her days as a private chef for celebrities to becoming a strategic storytelling consultant, Aleya has transformed countless lives and businesses with the power of authentic narratives. In this episode, she shares how personal stories—even the most painful ones—can be the secret weapon to captivate, inspire, and sell. We dive deep into her b...

This guided meditation helps you reconnect with your business on a soul level. Through visualization and deep inner work, I guide you to unlock hidden insights about your business's needs and direction. Perfect for entrepreneurs navigating slow seasons who want to emerge stronger and clearer. In this episode we explore: How to use meditation to overcome business dry spells Techniques for visualizi...

Running a successful business isn't always sunshine and rainbows. I'm getting real about my 2024 journey — from a failed launch to juggling a wedding, honeymoon, and house purchase. I learned the most important lesson: that dry spells are actually invitations to level up. I'm sharing how I transformed my own business plateau into powerful insights about pricing, marketing, and most importantly, tr...

Why do women wait until their plans are perfect to take the leap, while men charge ahead with half-baked ideas? I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Olenka Cullinan for a mind-bending conversation about the science behind why women and men approach business completely differently. From accidentally landing a Costco deal through a viral video to running multiple successful ventures while priorit...

New Year, New Vibes: Samantha Fackler’s Guided Meditation for Fresh Starts" Ready to kick off 2025 (or any day!) with a fresh mindset? In this guided meditation, I, Samantha Fackler, lead you through an immersive journey to relax, refocus, and reimagine your goals. You'll discover how mindful breathing and powerful visualization can help you embrace clarity and ease. Together, we’ll create space f...

In this mind-bending conversation, astrologer Virginia Rosenberg reveals why 2025 will be a historic year of massive transformation. We dive deep into how major planetary shifts will reshape everything from technology and government to our personal lives. Virginia explains why the fall of "empires" happening right now is just the beginning, and how the movement of Pluto, Neptune, Uranus and Saturn...

In this episode of Side Note, I sit down with spiritual life coach Rita, together, we unlock the secrets of intuitive decision-making, decode mysterious hawk encounters (including one from my own past), and dive deep into reading life's hidden messages. Rita reveals how ancestral patterns might be secretly holding us back and shares her empowering techniques for clearing energetic blocks. As she o...

Taking breaks isn't lazy—it's the most strategic move for career-driven professionals and entrepreneurs. Emily Guerra shatters the hustle culture myth with brain science that proves rest is your ultimate performance hack. In this episode of Side Note, I team up with Emily, a productivity life coach, to share powerful strategies for rewiring self-talk, boosting creativity, and setting goals deeply...

Does the world really need more marketing content? Another blog, Reel, or TikTok? Samantha Fackler, a 12-year marketing veteran, reveals why traditional advice often fails women entrepreneurs scaling past $100-200K. In this candid conversation, Samantha redefines marketing for leaders tired of the content hamster wheel. Drawing from her work with Fortune 500 brands, she exposes how marketing isn’t...

Meet Chanelle Jefferson, the artist who turned vulnerability into a $300K business strategy. Her story dismantles every "starving artist" myth while proving that authentic visibility isn't just possible—it's profitable. Through her groundbreaking Grief Project, she's showing us how creativity becomes a catalyst for both healing and serious revenue. The plot twist? Overcoming limiting beliefs might...

Breathe, reset, and transform your inner landscape with Samantha Fackler's powerful guided mindfulness session. Discover a potent 5-minute practice that melts away stress, restores calm, and reconnects you with your body's natural rhythm. Samantha walks you through a transformative breathing exercise and visualization technique that will leave you feeling grounded, centered, and ready to tackle li...

Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s a game-changer for amplifying your business and marketing. In this episode of Side Note, Samantha Fackler explores how incorporating gratitude metrics alongside traditional KPIs can foster an abundance mindset and elevate team culture. From navigating the emotional highs and lows of product launches to reframing setbacks and practicing mindfulness, Sam...

Are you stuck trying to make your mark on TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts? Join Samantha Fackler as she welcomes Jera Bean, a dynamic social media coach and short-form video expert, to Side Note. Jera shares her journey from corporate anxiety to becoming a celebrated content creator, revealing strategies to overcome the pressure of “trending” content, embrace your unique style, and craf...

One of the toughest challenges of entrepreneurship is carrying the psychological weight of every decision. When everything depends on you—organizing your time, staying accountable, and making progress without burning out—the road can get lonely. Host Samantha Fackler takes a deep dive into why isolation can be a business killer and how mastermind groups offer the support, accountability, and colla...

What if your hunger is signaling more than just a need for food? Dr. Adrienne Youdim, physician, author, and keynote speaker, joins host Samantha Fackler to uncover the profound link between hunger, emotions, and self-compassion  In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Adrienne explores the common, often unrecognized needs she sees in patients—from the desire for agency in healthcare decisions...

In this raw and revealing episode, Kendall Berg joins Side Note to unpack the complex relationships behind “juggling it all”. As a successful career coach, pageant competitor, mother, and advocate for domestic violence survivors, Kendall courageously shares how her drive to excel across multiple domains emerged as a response to past trauma - and the journey of recognizing this pattern. Through hon...

Ever caught yourself thinking, “Damn, how does she command a room like that?” That’s what this episode is about: how to speak confidently and unlock your vocal power no matter which room you find yourself in. In this Side Note episode, host Samantha Fackler spills the tea on how to transform the way you speak in situations across life and business. The hot date you’re nervous about? The TEDx stage...

Burnout doesn’t have to be the end of the road—it can be the beginning of something transformational. In this episode of Side Note, Samantha Fackler sits down with Regan Oelze, founder of Organized Chaos, who shares her powerful story of turning corporate burnout and anxiety into a thriving confidence. Together, they dive deep into the impact of grief on personal identity, the overlooked connectio...