Creatress of Freedom Podcast

In this must-listen episode, Annie takes us on a journey through her recent trip to America, where she uncovered profound lessons on self-discovery, sisterhood, and the art of trusting the process. From the vibrant streets of Austin to the iconic landmarks of San Francisco, she shares eye-opening reflections, including a deep dive into the haunting history of Alcatraz. This episode is packed with...

In this episode, I dive deep into the past year, encouraging you to celebrate your achievements and set powerful intentions for the new month. We explore the transformative power of intuition in decision-making, especially as an entrepreneur, and I share some insights on finding joy and authenticity in your work. Join me as I challenge you to reflect on your goals and consider the person you need...

In this episode, Annie discusses the common experience of quiet months in business, particularly in the salon industry. She emphasizes the importance of changing strategies to avoid these quiet periods, tracking data to identify patterns, and maintaining a positive mindset despite external narratives. Annie shares her personal experiences and offers actionable strategies for business growth, inclu...

In this episode, Annie shares her personal experience of connecting with her deceased grandfather and the profound impact it has had on her spirituality. Annie also explores the concept of the masculine and feminine energies and how she has learned to soften into her feminine without a masculine figure in her life. She emphasizes the power of trusting and surrendering to the timing of finding a ro...

In this episode, Annie and her good friend Claire discuss the topic of motherhood and whether or not they want to have children. They share their personal experiences, fears, and societal pressures surrounding this decision. They explore the idea of motherhood beyond biological children and the importance of nurturing oneself. They also touch on the impact of the changing world and the schooling s...

Annie shares an update on her experience with Mr. S, a man she had a deep connection with when she first got to Greece. After 7 months, she received a text message from him, expressing how she had unlocked energies for him and wanting to share his profound experiences. They had a long conversation about spirituality, love, and their connection. Annie reflects on her ego's desire for control and th...

In this episode, Annie shares her recent experience in Corfu and the lessons that came through around trust, surrender, and embracing feminine energy. Annie reflects on the significance of rest and the need for a balance of masculine and feminine energies and how that's come up for her lately. She also discusses the power of embracing one's uniqueness and trusting intuition instead of following tr...

In this episode, Annie interviews her longtime client turned great friend Vanessa. This is Vanessa's second time on the show! She is a salon owner and mother and in this conversation they chat about how to strike that tricky balance between mom-ing, life & business.   They get into the challenges of being a 'mompreneur' and how to navigate mom guilt. Vanessa shares her strategies for setting bound...

In this episode Annie discusses the importance of having policies and procedures in place in order to step off the salon floor and create freedom in your business. She shares her own experience of being able to take time off and travel while her team thrived because of the systems she had implemented. Plus, Annie shares a specific example of how having a policy in place protected her salon from is...

Annie shares her experience attending a healing arts festival in Crete, her search for deep sisterhood connections and the growth she has experienced on her journey. She reflects on her ability to attend the festival alone and be comfortable in her own skin, overcoming past insecurities and abandonment issues. She also explains how her inner critic popped up and the stories it created, emphasizing...

In this episode, we're diving into the importance of getting to know your staff on a deeper level and providing support and understanding. This conversation came from one of Annie's clients who came to her about a staff member who was struggling to pick up tasks and not meeting expectations. Annie emphasizes the need to consider your staffs background and experiences beyond the surface level when...

In this episode, Anastasia interviews her dear friend Ellie, who shares her journey of overcoming challenges in her life and how they led her to a place of growth and empowerment. Ellie discusses her experience of leaving an abusive marriage, rebuilding her life, and finding her passion in the hair and beauty industry. She also talks about her decision to become an online brand ambassador for a co...

In this episode, Annie shares three things she would do today to scale a salon with ease. From getting clear on your vision and mission, to having a solid understanding of your finances, and learning how to stand out and share your own uniqueness to make a bigger impact. Annie dives into the importance of long-term strategies for sustainable growth and what she would do now if she still had her sa...

In this episode, Annie discusses the topic of resistance within business. She shares her own experiences with resistance and explains why it is important to address it. Annie also identifies two possible reasons for resistance: something being out of alignment within the business and feeling resentment towards the business. She emphasizes the need for self-care practices and prioritizing personal...

Today we're chatting with Annie's client Shelby as she shares her journey as a salon owner and mother, detailing the challenges she faced in balancing her business and family life. This conversation delves into the strain entrepreneurship can have on a marriage, financial struggles, and the pivotal moment that led her to seek change. Shelby shares reaching a point of uncertainty in her business, s...

In this episode, Annie shares how she manifested her dream home in Greece! She talks about the challenges she faced in finding the perfect home and how she trusted her intuition throughout the process. Annie emphasizes the importance of getting clear on what you want, visualizing it, taking inspired action, and trusting in the process. She encourages listeners to believe in their manifesting power...

Annie's client Jaz shares her entrepreneurial journey as a salon owner, from the challenges of starting a business in a new country to the struggles of balancing work, family, and personal growth. Her story is a testament to the courage & determination required to pursue one's dreams and overcome obstacles. Through mentorship and self-discovery, Jaz has found stability and success in her business....

 In this episode, Annie introduces the rebranding of her podcast from 'According to Annie' to 'Creatress of Freedom'. The concept of being a 'Creatress of Freedom' is about creating freedom in all aspects of life, including body, mind, spirituality, and relationships. Annie encourages listeners to tap into the unknown, have courageous conversations, and liberate themselves from societal expectatio...

Today we're recapping season 1 of the According to Annie podcast! It's been an epic season of so much growth, travel, freedom, change, lessons, and evolution. Season 1 followed me through some of the biggest upgrades of my life & it's been a wild ride recapping it all.   From where I came from, to who I am today— I hope you enjoyed coming along for the journey! We'll be back for season 2 upgraded,...

Letting go of a staff member is by far one of the hardest parts of being a business owner. You've created a relationship, invested time, money and energy, you've trained them, established shared loyalty, and probably genuinely love them as a person… but deep down you know that it's not working for you or your business. Scared to make the move you know you need to? This one's for you! Tune in episo...

Today we're diving into my childhood as a Jehovahs Witness. We get into my background, where I came from, and how I got to where I am right now. From childhood to present — we unpack what's made me the woman I am today. Tune in to episode 80 for the full story.     Let's Stay Connected! Say Hi on Instagram, @ theaccordingtoannie ! Follow along at the podcast's Instagram: @ accordingtoannie_podcast...

Todays conversation is around hiring staff and the stories, assumptions (and excuses) we often feed off of when things feels challenging or uncomfortable. Energy is everything and what you put out there is what comes back around. If finding staff always feels 'hard' — can you step back and get honest with yourself about the effort & energy you've been putting behind it? Are you making excuses inst...

What happens when you reach new levels of growth and inner happiness? Sometimes your old life comes back around to test things when you least expect it. And when this happens, it usually means you're going through an epic upgrade. Tune in to episode 78 for how this recently came up for me and the lessons I took away from these experiences.     Let's Stay Connected! Say Hi on Instagram, @ theaccord...

This is the last leg of the series! In this episode, we dive into Part 4 of my experience with Greek men. There has been so much growth in these episdoes. Throughout these experiences, I learned a lot of lessons about myself, my standards, and my expectations. Tune in for the final episode in this series where I try out Tinder for the first time! Trust me you don't want to miss this one...   Let's...

Welcome back to Part 3 of my experince with Greek men! Recounting these stories has been so much fun. There's been so many lessons and so much juice that has come through! Today's episode is truly breathtaking- it is an experience that I will never forget & I can't wait to share this with you! Don't forget to head to Part 4 after!   Let's Stay Connected! Say Hi on Instagram, @ theaccordingtoannie...