Curiously Guided Podcast

We decided to do something a little different for this podcast episode. Typically when we record solo episodes with just us, we choose a theme and allow ourselves to riff on it for a bit. This episode has a bit more structure to it. Tune in to get our perspectives on 10 of the biggest roadblocks that hold online business owners back from creating a sustainable and fulfilling business. For each of...

When a lot of us get started in the online business space, we focus heavily on the strategic side of things, without realizing that there’s another piece to the puzzle; energetics. This fun and informative conversation with Pri covers a little bit of all of it; the importance of tracking data, SEO, and measurement marketing, while still checking in with yourself and using discernment so you can bu...

Manifestation. Subconscious Reprogramming. Hypnotherapy. We all have been hearing these words floating around lately, but what do they actually MEAN? Are they just a bunch of hocus pocus, or are they backed by science and data? And for the love of God, can someone just explain all of this in a way that makes practical and grounded sense???? Yes. Yes, we can. And that’s exactly what this episode is...

“A lot of our lifestyle choices are a reaction to circumstances “ - Shay Navigating the business space, regardless of what kind of business you operate, can be tricky. There are so many solutions, so many ways to do things, AND so many people telling you which way is the “right” way, which is exactly why we wanted to chat about Lifestyle Design on the podcast. Shay has been exploring Lifestyle Des...

We have been CRAVING an episode like this. A total deep dive into “Trauma 101”. With trauma healing, trauma work, and trauma awareness coming to the forefront of the collective, we thought it was important to take it back to the basics. So often we all move forward with assumptions about things, without realizing we don’t know the foundations of them. SO, that’s what this episode is about, the cor...

Brenna’s story and journey gave me straight chills and had me on the edge of my seat for this entire episode. If you’re looking for not only an inspiring story, but one filled with compassion, healing, purpose, and transformation, this is the one. In this episode, we dive into so many layers and facets of healing, and how taking a more simplified and holistic approach can heal so much more than wh...

WE’RE BACK FOR SEASON 2 BABYYYYYYYYY — kicking this season off with an insanely packed podcast episode talking about collaborations and relationship building, but not just the “on the surface” benefits that you hear about in a marketing context… This episode is LAYERED, and it’s honestly like a trailer for the convos we’re gonna have throughout the season. To sum it all up in one sentence; we firm...

We wanted to create a “grand finale” type episode to wrap up season 1 of the podcast (don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere! We’re already recording season 2). But we didn’t want the episode to only be focused on us and our reflections, so we decided to have a conversation that tied in what we learned and our lessons, with the biggest takeaways and our thought process behind the scenes of everythi...

Trigger warning: we kick off this episode by chatting about mental health and suicide. This episode gets REAL deep, REAL quick, and we wouldn’t have it any other way… Our guest, Caili Danieu, has the incredible gifts of holding space, helping people navigate their shadows, and having conscious conversations about death. Through her own journey with mental health, she’s recognized the power in not...

If you’ve had a bad or subpar past experience with a website designer or developer, this episode is for you. We’ve seen first hand with our clients how big of an impact a past website experience can have on a business, both good and bad. So, in this episode, we bring to light a lot of things that aren’t talked about in the website industry, from a client perspective AND a designer/developer perspe...

This episode is JAM-PACKED with wisdom and eye-opening insights. Amy is a creative genius and she’s been able to create a business that combines all of the different tools and things she loves under one umbrella. One of the most beloved tools in her toolbelt is breathwork, and in this episode, we dive deep into what breathwork is, the different styles of it, being trauma-informed, and we even got...

Amanda’s journey is one that so many of us can relate to, especially during the beginning of starting a business; hustle, work, prove, do, do, do, do… She got into the online business world through graphic design, and although designing came pretty easy for her, she quickly slipped into Hustle Culture, working her ass off without taking any time for herself and her health. Her story of the divine...

What does it mean to be productive? That’s the question we’re exploring in this episode, the good, the bad, the everything in between. Both me and Shay have had our own different experiences with productivity (which we explore in the episode) but at the end of the day, we’ve both come to the realization that in order for productivity to work in our favor, we have to refine what it means to us. We...

Connecting and having this conversation with Deirdre was one of the most motivating & inspiring ones yet. As business owners, we know how important selling is, but I don’t think we realized how much storytelling REALLY plays into it, for both e-commerce and service-based businesses. Storytelling is the unique fingerprint of your business. It’s how you make connections, gain visibility, and sta...

The inner critic gets a bad rep most of the time, and I mean, we all know why… Having a loud inner critic usually leads to lots of self-doubt, negative self-talk, holding ourselves back, and judgment. But WHAT IF we shifted the perspective around the inner critic and allowed ourselves to embrace it? What if we used the inner critic as a signpost to where we need to give ourselves extra love and co...

We’ve mentioned Human Design quite a few times in previous episodes so we figured that we should probably start from the beginning. We invited Human Design Practitioner, Neha Jha, on the podcast to give us a little Human Design 101 and go through the 5 human design types, profiles, and more! Neha has a gift of explaining the ins and outs of Human Design in a way that’s not only grounding and under...

Most goals suck. They trigger us into shame spirals and beating ourselves up when we don’t hit them, or even come close… But what about all of the opportunities and learning experiences we gain along the way? Join us in the fun conversation as we explore goal setting and how shifting the perspective has allowed us to feel more empowered when planning for our future selves and business. PLUS action...

Relationship dynamics and energetics are happening all around us, all the time, whether it’s the relationship you have with a partner, a friend, a family member, or even your business. During the conversation with relationship coach, Zara J, we get real deep, real quick, and explore the parallels in the dating world and the business world. Zara unpacks 3 of the most common self-sabotaging patterns...

With both me & Shay being ex-web designers, we thought, who better to have an honest discussion about websites, than us?! This isn’t your normal “Website 101” type of episode. We talk about if you actually even NEED a website to begin with (hint: sometimes you don’t) — and if you DO need a website, where should you begin? We hope that this conversation demystifies the whole website building pr...

Join us in this empowering conversation as we explore the role of female stories and how they impact our subconscious thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors about ourselves, and the world around us. There is so much power behind stories, especially because they’re built into our society on such a deep level that their influence & programming can sometimes be completely overlooked. And that’s where R...

This episode is a juicy one that goes along with Episode 4, where we dive into Sales Strategy. Because selling is great and all, but being VISIBLE is the other piece of the puzzle. (ya can’t sell shit when no one is seein’ you, ya know?) When it comes to marketing your business and getting visible online, there are a TON of strategies that you can play with, but a lot of them are a one-way ticket...

With both me (Mariah) and Shay being empaths aka Highly Sensitive People, we were extra drawn to Natashia and how she built a successful business by turning her sensitivity into a superpower. Natashia has a knack for telling stories that feel relatable, and she gives insanely helpful advice for owning your energy, following your intuition, and creating a business that not only feels good energetic...

There can be a lot of shame in the online business world if you go from working for yourself full-time, to working for someone else, and that’s exactly why we wanted to have this chat with Ash Burnside of Healing Hustle Co. Little did we know, the conversation was going to be so much more than that, in the best way. Ash opens up and gets transparently vulnerable about her story of transformation o...

OVERVIEW OF THE EPISODE: Our philosophy on sales & sales calls for business: Hint: It’s beneficial for both of us, it’s not just about answering the questions of the client. What approach we use Do you even NEED sales calls?! What about using a script for your sales calls? What our sales calls typically include How we handle objections & follow-ups How to establish boundaries aka not coach...

This episode is kind of like a follow-up of our last episode, focusing on trusting yourself enough to follow your curiosity & intuition.  Growing up in our society, most of us have been taught to look outside of ourselves for answers & direction, but what we’ve come to realize on our journeys is that the real answers come from within. But in order to access it all, we have to create the sp...