her Self: IFS & Spiritual Entrepreneurship

We usually don’t talk about trauma and business together in the same sentence, but that needs to change. And that’s what we’re doing here together today. Here’s the thing: Trauma impacts us ALL as entrepreneurs, to different degrees and in different ways– especially when you’re taking a creative risk or moving into uncharted territory. I’m going to share with you the #1 sign that your trauma may b...

Starting at a young age, we’re taught to ignore our body’s signals (like the need to go to the bathroom or drink water). As we get older, the repercussions of silencing our instincts become more and more grave. This can lead us to get (or stay) in harmful relationships, mistrust our feelings, and perpetuate an ever-widening split between our bodies, psyches, and souls.  Rather than perpetuati...

Money, pricing, and enoughness, oh my! Today we’re talking about something that every woman I work with struggles with– and that I used to struggle with- underpricing and overdelivering.  It’s a recipe for burnout, resentment, health challenges, and a compromised work/life balance at large. Not to mention feelings of scarcity and financial anxiety.  Let’s not do that anymore. I’m going t...

Eight years ago today, February 4, 2016, my life fell apart. I now see that fateful date as the demarcating line between who I was and who I am to become. Since then, my path of rebuilding every crevice of my inner and outer world hasn’t been easy. But it’s been beyond worth it. I’m only now beginning to stand on the deeply aligned and sturdy foundation I’ve created for myself, both personally and...

Today's episode holds a special place in my heart, not just because we're celebrating these soulful, Self-led entrepreneurs, which I love that we are, but because I want this to be an example of what’s possible, especially for women in business.  I think there's a special power in sharing our successes and our challenges, what’s working and what isn’t. When we talk about our journeys, we norm...

I don’t know about you, but I always appreciate hearing what people spend money on in their businesses. Overall, I appreciate having open, honest conversations about money, especially as women business owners. So today I’m taking you behind-the-scenes as I reviewed my 2023 P&L to get clarity on the top three things I chose to invest in in my business last year, and why. My intention is that th...

I know from my own journey as a business owner over these past decades, as well as the experiences of all of my students and clients, that overwhelm and disregulated nervous systems are things we need to be constantly working on. Especially for all of us who are introverted and highly sensitive (that’s me)! Through a lot of trial and error, including a recent dip into the red zone this past fall,...

As we step into a new year together, it’s a potent time to really make sure that the actions you’re taking are leading you to where you want to go— that they’re strategic, thoughtful steps towards creating the business and life that are right for you. Because you don’t want to wake up one year from now hating your life and hating your business– feeling like it’s running YOU, rather than the other...

As you’re listening to this, I’ve entered into hibernation for the holiday season– to partake in the medicine and magic of this season, which is all about resting, dreaming, reflecting, getting quiet, and turning within. With this, we’ll be taking a break from sharing any new podcast episodes until the first week of January. Until then, I wanted to leave you with something that’s appropriate for t...

I was planning on talking about something else today, but I had such a powerful experience earlier this week that I felt inspired to veer from my original plan so I could share more about it with you.  Living in such a transactional and mechanistic culture, it’s easy to forget how magical it is to be a human being who gets to engage in the creative process. Moreover, it’s easy to forget that...

As we’re all entering into review and visioning mode for 2024, I wanted to share some common things I’ve seen over the years with the women I’ve mentored. First, it’s important to note that over 80% of women business owners are working below the 100K income level. Whether you’re ready to soar past this milestone or find yourself consistently falling short of it, there are some fundamental aspects...

Do you ever feel frustrated with yourself, that, despite your best intentions, work bleeds into your personal life more than you’d like it to? Maybe it keeps you from spending more quality time with your family and friends– or even with yourself? Boundaries are a big deal. Not having them can lead to overwhelm and resentment (at best) and to burnout (at worst). These final weeks of the year are re...

Today we’re taking an honest look at things we might consider to be “masculine”: business, money, success, and power. With my own change in direction to specifically serve spiritual, entrepreneurial women, I’m outlining a new paradigm for these things, and how we can all be a part of it. The path of spiritual entrepreneurship is one that invites us to see business as a potent path for healing, ser...

Today I’m speaking with Internal Family Systems Practitioner, teacher, and author, Robert Falconer. As a survivor of extreme childhood abuse himself, for the majority of Robert’s career, he worked with fellow trauma survivors. Yet, an unexpected encounter while assisting an IFS Level 1 training ten years ago led him to also first explore and now specialize in something that’s come to be known in t...

If you have some big dreams and goals but are feeling held back from fulfilling your true potential, I have something that really may help. I’m thrilled to share a special podcast episode today that offers a transparent and thorough look into what it’s like inside Becoming You, my 8-week guided path to becoming the woman you truly are– in business and in life. I’ve shared a lot of personal (and vu...

As part of a big transition taking place in my business, the other week I did something unexpected– and unprecedented– that came with some vulnerability. Today I invited my Marketing Director (with whom I’m partnering during this shift), Helen Hunter Mackenzie, to join me to talk about what went on behind the scenes of this decision.  Together, we’re having an open, honest conversation about...

Just a week into a new season, it’s the perfect time to revisit our self-care rituals. For me, Ayurveda, India’s sister science to yoga, always best supports me with that. To take us deeper into how we can all use Ayurveda to find more balance this season, I invited Claire Ragozzino to join us.  Ayurveda is more than just a set of dietary rules; it is a framework for deep self-knowledge and u...

You may be hearing a lot about Amy Porterfield’s Digital Course Academy (DCA) in your inbox or social media feed lately.  Or perhaps you’re learning about it for the first time today. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, I want to share with you a detailed glimpse into what my experience was like in DCA when I enrolled in it at this time last year. I’ll also outline the pros and cons of it, to...

Maybe you have a dream of taking more extended time off. Perhaps you want to travel; spend more time with your children or family; rest and recharge; or you’re preparing for a maternity or sick leave.  How do you adequately prepare so you can step away with as little stress as possible– financially, logistically, and mentally/emotionally? Today If you want to make your dream of taking a sabba...

During my time off last month, I experienced some big revelations that are changing my life, this podcast, and everything in between. As a fellow traveler on the spiritual path, I know that you’re no stranger to endings, beginnings, and reinventions as we let life and our inner guidance lead us. Today, I look forward to sharing more about how this is unfolding within me now.  You can listen t...

Today, I invite you to meet author and coach Mara Glatzel. Together, we explore her new book, Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty . We explore the importance of rest and self-care, and how engaging in activities that energize us can contribute to a more restful life. Mara also shares her insights on advocating for our needs, emphasizing the responsibility we have in co...

I’m on sabbatical for the month of August, and in this episode I share all the ways I prepared my life and my business for taking this time off.  Enjoy!  You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. Resources: Free mini-course: 7 Habits of Whole Women Connect on Instagram Women’s Retreat in Colorado

I’ve been looking forward to sharing this conversation with you– because there are so few converstaions about or among women without kids. Today, I’m speaking with Ruby Warrington, the author of the new book, Women Without Kids, as well as the author and creator of Sober Curious. With both of these creations, she’s also known as an astute cultural commentator and true thought leader.  I appre...

Since I first brought my business fully online 15 years ago, in 2008, I’ve learned a lot of important– and sometimes expensive!– lessons. To save you some time, money, and energy in trial and error, I’m sharing them with you today. This is for anyone who’s running, or thinking of starting her own business. Join me in this episode as we dive deeper into each of these invaluable lessons, exploring p...

As the last part of our IFS interview series this spring, I invited Chris Burris, a senior lead trainer for Internal Family Systems Institute and one of my own teachers, back to the podcast. Last year, Chris published the book Creating Healing Circles: Using the Internal Family Systems Model in Facilitating Groups, and has since gone on to lead numerous sold-out IFS Healing Circle facilitation tra...