Harmony Not Hustle Podcast

🎄Hey storefront business owners! In today's episode, I'm sharing a game-changer for your holiday season. Forget the myth that you need multiple, complicated promotions to boost your sales, especially durning the holiday shopping season! I'm gonna tell you why that it actually overwhelms your customers and reduces your profits and what to do instead. I'm Sonja Thompkins, and with over 20 years run...

Hey everyone! Need to tackle ways to keep your business thriving during the government shutdown? In this episode, I've shared two current strategies to help you generate revenue, gain free promotion, and support your customer base of Federal Government Employees. I'll discuss the trifecta every business should aim for: generating revenue, satisfying clients, and valuing staff. Plus, I'll dive into...

If you're a product-based business owner, local boutique, or wellness service provider, chances are… you're sitting on untapped income . In this summer storefront series episode, Sonja Simone breaks down how to make more money without launching something new or overbuying inventory. Spoiler: your next sale isn’t about what’s new—it’s about what’s already working. This is your invitation to slow do...

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing a personal, behind-the-scenes check-in that’s been quietly unfolding for months. Spoiler: it’s not a pivot—it’s a return. I’m leaning boldly back into my roots supporting storefront entrepreneurs—product- and service-based business owners who serve people in real life. Whether you’ve got a boutique, a wellness studio, a market, or a po...

In this BONUS episode of the Harmony Not Hustle Podcast we're diving deep into understanding your personal cycles, specifically the female menstrual cycle (even if you're peri or menopausal) In this episode I help you recognize and harness your hormonal rhythms to drastically improve your productivity even if you just work for 1 hour. I share my personal journey and insights into how these cycles...

🍿In this special pop-up episode you'll get a sneak peek into a project that I've been secretly nurturing and building for over 2 yrs. I'm Sharing: why it's taken so long for me to share it publicly, how I totally harnessed and trusted my Human Design emotional authority as a MG in the process and why it's THAT THING that's been missing in the coaching and mentoring space. (My midheaven in ♒️ Aqu...

In this episode, I’m breaking down why burnout keeps creeping back even when you're trying your best to “do less.” We’ll explore why overworking isn’t the full story, and how internal pressure, over-functioning, and borrowed routines may be fueling your fatigue. More importantly, I’ll walk you through what actually stops the burnout cycle—and it starts with reconnecting to your own internal rhythm...

In this quick audio note, I’m talking honestly about what it feels like to navigate burnout, fear, and pressure during uncertain times— again . From 2008 to 2020, I’ve seen how even in chaos, women like us still rise. Not by pushing harder, but by grounding ourselves and moving differently. And If you’ve been feeling tired, anxious, or disconnected from the success you’ve worked so hard to build,...

In this special episode, I sit down with my former client and multi-passionate entrepreneur, Tamira Keith. We talk about our evolving careers, making pivots that feel authentic, and how to stop forcing strategies that don’t fit your energy. Whether you're an established business owner craving a new way of operating, a creative drowning in ideas, or a spiritual entrepreneur wanting to blend soul wo...

Welcome back to Harmony Not Hustle ! In this first episode of 2025, I’m sharing the four foundational truths that I know without a doubt this year. While I haven’t set a theme, a word of the year, or even mapped out hard-set goals, these truths have been shaped by my experiences—both personal and professional—and will guide my path in 2025. In this episode, I cover: ✨ The deep understanding I hav...

Embracing Simplicity for Peace and Happiness In this episode host Sonja Thompkins explores the concept of simplicity and how embracing it can lead to increased peace and happiness. Referencing Starbucks's and parallels to her personal life, she encourages you to assess where you may be overcomplicating your schedules and responsibilities. She introduces the importance of subtracting unnecessary el...

EP 34: In this episode Sonja pulls the curtain back on how the health impacts of living a dissatisfied professional life can be detrimental for entrepreneurs. She shares her thoughts on the concept of 'dis-ease,' emphasizing how professional dissatisfaction can manifest in physical and emotional health issues. She also shares her personal story of re-creating business ownership for herself with ta...

In this episode Sonja Thompkins shares how you can experience harmony from just about anything including this dreaded task you're already doing. 💌 Click Here to Get Emails From Me That Keep Your Energy, Mental Health, Values & Your Business Mission In Harmony: https://harmony-not-hustle-sonja.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*15vwtiu*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDY1NDc5MjkuQ2owS0NRanc1dWJBQmhESUFSSXNBSE1pZ2haWFZYb3h...

In this episode, Sonja provides a powerful and empowering strategy to help female entrepreneurs entrepreneurs manage and reduce their financial stress and business anxiety. She discusses one not so unique, but very taboo approach for 2024 and how it directly improves your well-being and business success. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, tune in to discover the practic...

Do You Need a General Life Coach or a Specialist? Ever wondered if you need a general life coach or a specialized coach to tackle your goals? In this episode Host and Life Coach Sonja Thompkins explains the difference, which of the two is most versatile and which might just be what you need to get clear on your next steps. Using relatable analogies and real client stories, Sonja gets into the nitt...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Analena Fuchs, a Human Design and Gene Keys guide, join us. Annalena shares her journey of discovering Human Design and how it transformed her approach to life and business. Learn about the importance of embracing your unique path, the pitfalls of following cookie-cutter success formulas, and how to make decisions that truly align with your authentic self. K...

Welcome to the Harmony Not Hustle™ Podcast (formerly the Art Of Self Mastery Podcast) This is my new trailer. I hope you love it! Full transcript coming soon 💌 Click Here to Get Emails From Me That Keep Your Energy, Mental Health, Values & Your Business Mission In Harmony: https://harmony-not-hustle-sonja.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*15vwtiu*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDY1NDc5MjkuQ2owS0NRanc1dWJBQmhESUFSSXNBSE...

In this episode host Sonja Thompkins talks about clarity and the importance of getting clear on your next steps in the midst of being on a self discovery journey, transitioning into a new career, or finding connection in a relationship. If you're struggling to find clarity in your life decisions this is an episode you want to dive into. If you want to gain crystal clear clarity, enough clarit...

In this episode Host Sonja Thompkins has an in-depth conversation with Sasha Ruffin, a Digital Creator and former client of Sonja. Starting from Sasha's realization that despite much self-development work on her own she was still struggling in her roles as a mom, entrepreneur and main financial contributor in her household. Sasha shares how she was able to get to the core of her dissatisfaction an...

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In this episode, we're diving into the idea of finding harmony when every success seems to come and go. We'll talk about how to handle those ups and downs - especially if you're an ambitious woman chasing goals in your career, relationships or self-development. Let's explore together how to strike that balance between achievement and going with the flow. Key Takeaways: The Myth of Always Winning W...

In this episode, join us as we delve into a deeply personal journey of resilience, empowerment, and choice as a black woman facing fibroids and ultimately deciding on a hysterectomy. Our host, Sonja, shares her raw experience - offering insights into the pros and cons of hysterectomy for fibroids while shedding light on the under discussed aspects of uterine health and hysterectomy among women - p...

In this podcast episode, Sonja interviews Whitney King, creator of “Wave Of Mind”, a six month set of clinically informed monthly guided Journals aimed to improve your mental health. Created with a team of therapists, incorporating tools like cognitive behavioral therapy these journals help to foster self-discovery, trust, and acceptance. Whitney shares her personal journey of using therapy to ove...

In this milestone episode, Sonja takes you along on a heartfelt look back at her podcasting journey over the past year. Sonja also shares insights into why podcasts are so popular for entrepreneurs in 2024 as an essential business marketing tool. She goes deep into why most of the business strategy around podcasting for business may not work for you like it didn't for her, and what did. Hear how y...

In this episode, we dive deep into how to organize & prioritize our goals and wants. Sonja talks about how you can tell the difference between those quick 'I want it now' urges, the solid 'I'm going for it' goals, and those deep-down soul whispers of desire. Key Takeaways: Understanding Your Wants: Learn how your wants are clues that kickstart your journey toward what you really want out of yo...