The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women

Hitting the same revenue number year after year can feel frustrating, confusing, and quietly discouraging — especially when things are technically “working.” In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura sits down with Frenchie Ferenczi to unpack what’s really happening when a business plateaus and why pushing harder isn’t always the answer. Together, they explore the difference between a growth...

You’re not overwhelmed. You’re overcommitted to everything except the one move that would actually change your life. You’ve been staying busy — checking boxes, filling your calendar, doing all the things — but you’re still not any closer to the thing you actually want. Why? Because there’s a decision or move you keep avoiding. In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura cuts straight to the point: behin...

Your home isn’t just where you live — it’s constantly influencing how you feel, think, and show up. In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura sits down with K. Margaret Solorio to explore the often-overlooked connection between personal growth and the energy of our spaces. Together, they unpack what energetic clutter really is, how it builds up over time, and why even small, seemingly insign...

You get the idea. The nudge. The pull toward something new. For a moment, you’re in it — imagining what it could look like, feeling the excitement. And then hesitation hits. Suddenly your brain floods with questions, doubts, and what-ifs… and the thing you wanted starts to feel complicated, unrealistic, or “not the right time.” So you back off. But here’s the problem: the idea doesn’t go away. It...

Time management isn’t about hacks, prettier planners, or doing more — it’s about being honest with yourself and treating time like the finite resource it actually is. In this episode, LauraAura is joined by Samantha Lane , founder of Origami Day, for a refreshingly grounded conversation about what time management really requires. Samantha shares how a life-altering health scare completely shifted...

There’s a specific kind of overwhelm that shows up when you’re in the middle of something. You’ve already decided to make the move. You’ve started the pivot, the reinvention, the change in your life or business. But suddenly the noise kicks in — the to-do lists, the emails, the sticky notes, the pressure to know exactly what comes next. And instead of feeling clear, you feel stuck. In this Powerba...

If you’ve ever felt like your body knows something your brain isn’t ready to admit—this conversation will speak directly to you. In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast , LauraAura is joined by intuitive energy practitioner Alice Nova , who shares her path from burnout and identity loss to deep energetic healing. Together, they unpack how to release patterns that no longer serve you, move through res...

“Take up space.” You’ve heard the phrase everywhere — motivational posts, leadership advice, empowerment quotes. But what does it actually mean? In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura breaks down the real, practical meaning behind taking up space and why it matters so much for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves to fit expectations. Taking up space isn’t about being loud or reckless. I...

You’ve probably heard the term shadow work — but what does it actually mean, and how does it impact your ability to move forward in life and business? In this episode, LauraAura sits down with Danielle Massi , a shadow work expert and former psychotherapist, to break down what shadow work really is, where it comes from, and why unconscious patterns often shape our decisions more than logic or moti...

Burned out doing something you actually love? You’re not crazy. And it doesn’t mean you picked the wrong thing. In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura unpacks why burnout often shows up inside the very work you care about most. When people-pleasing, overcompensating, and old hustle habits sneak into a new season, passion can quickly turn into pressure. This episode walks you through how to protect...

What if the problem isn’t your closet—but the rules you’ve been silently following? This week on The Gutsy Podcast , LauraAura is joined by Ellie Steinbrink, a stylist and mindset mentor who helps women rebuild their self-image from the inside out. We dive deep into the unspoken “rules” women absorb about how they should dress—rules shaped by childhood, culture, work environments, and fear of judg...

You make hundreds—if not thousands—of decisions every single day. But how many of them are actually intentional? In this Powerback® episode, I unpack what it really means to stop living on autopilot and start consciously choosing your life—your words, your habits, your consumption, your tone, your energy. Inspired by a conversation with a listener who chose “intentional” as her word of the year, t...

What if the reason your offer isn’t selling—or is draining the life out of you—has nothing to do with your strategy… and everything to do with your design? This week on The Gutsy Podcast , LauraAura is joined by Human Design guide Stefanie Carlstedt for a transformative conversation about building offers that are energetically aligned. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, misaligned, or like your launch...

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re doing it wrong—but because your energy is pulled in too many directions to move forward? In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura gets to the root of why so many women feel like they’re “doing all the things” but still not making real progress. From busywork spirals to perfectionism disguised as productivity, Laura unpacks what’s really behind th...

What if leadership didn’t start with a strategy… but with your nervous system? In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast , LauraAura is joined by feminine energy leadership coach and somatic practitioner Elodie Levasseur to explore what it really means to lead from within. They talk about how to shift out of control-mode, regulate your nervous system, and trust your own inner wisdom to guide your next...

What if the massive shifts we’re craving in the world actually start with the way we treat ourselves? In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura breaks down self-love as a practice —not a fluffy ideal, but a series of real, gritty, daily choices to honor your needs, speak your truth, and make the move you’ve been thinking about. From changing the podcast episode numbering system (yes, really!...

If your business is running you instead of the other way around, this conversation is for you. Donna Dube joins LauraAura to share 6 simple, powerful habits that will help you reclaim your time, break free from burnout patterns, and finally lead like the CEO you are. From creating your CEO Power Hour to reshaping your calendar and letting go of perfectionism, this episode is packed with practical...

You say you want the thing, but you keep showing up like someone who could never have it. This Powerback® episode is your invitation to shift—out of procrastination, self-doubt, and outdated habits—and into the identity of the version of you who already has what you want. LauraAura shares how future self embodiment work has radically changed the way she thinks, moves, and leads (including a last-m...

If you’ve ever opened Instagram and immediately felt disconnected, uninspired, or like you’re forcing something that no longer fits… this episode is for you. This week on The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura is joined by intuitive brand strategist Caitlin Avery to explore what to do when social media kills your business vibe—and how to realign with your brand from the inside out. We talk about using your...

What started as a trip to a high school art show quickly turned into a gut-punch of a realization: our girls are growing up under impossible pressure. In this raw and powerful Powerback® episode, LauraAura unpacks the three heartbreaking themes that kept surfacing in the students' art—fear of the future, safety at school, and most loudly: body image. From sculptures wrapped in chains to title...

If you've ever played by the rules, succeeded on paper, and still wondered, Where’s the freedom in all of this? —this episode is for you. This week on The Gutsy Podcast , LauraAura is joined by Leslie Marant, transformational leadership expert and founder of The ESP Effect. Leslie speaks directly to the woman who is ready to lead—but isn’t sure if she’s allowed to. We talk about how power has...

One moment I was pulling dried beef out of my sports bra in a gym parking lot. The next? A 70,000+ view viral moment on LinkedIn. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a post I never thought would land on a “professional” platform—and what happened when I hit publish anyway. This isn’t just a funny story about pot roast in a sports bra (though yes, that happened). It’s about the power o...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of miscommunication, emotional shutdown, or repeated arguments in your relationships—this episode will change the way you view conflict, connection, and your own nervous system. Tannaz is a couples therapist and the founder of Minutes on Growth , and she joined me to talk about how to build safer, deeper relationships through both inner and relational work. From...

You might be shrinking yourself in ways you don’t even realize. From softening your voice to holding your pee during a meeting—this Powerback® episode is a wake-up call for the everyday ways women unconsciously minimize their presence. LauraAura shares personal stories, including a powerful moment where walking on her tiptoes in her own home triggered a deep realization about how learned behaviors...

What if organizing your calendar, inbox, or business systems wasn’t just about being neat—but about feeling confident, clear, and in control? In this episode, LauraAura is joined by professional organizer and coach Tracy Hoth to walk through her 5-step method to organize anything and everything in your life and business. Tracy shares the mindset shifts needed to get out of chaos and into flow, and...