The Intuitively Aligned Podcast with Sydney Blum

Today’s episode features social impact leader Surabhi Jain who deep dives with me about intentional systems change leadership and how tapping into your intuition can deepen your awareness personally and in navigating professional relationships. Surabhi is the Founding Executive Director of the Toronto Workforce Funder Collaborative, Co-Founder of Women in Power , and creator of Power x Privilege ....

Hi friends, I’ve missed you! I’m very excited to be back with new energy for 2024, especially as far as podcast releases and Intention Setting Circles are concerned. It’s not to late for your to join me this Thursday, Jan 11 from 7:45pm-9:45pm EST ($44/PWYC) for my 2024 New Year Intention Setting Circle. If you’re interested, hit reply in Substack or email me here subject line: 2024 Intentions. Wh...

Hi friends, I hope you’re doing well and nourishing your body, heart and spirit in the best ways you know how right now. I wanted to let you know that I’m not releasing a podcast episode this week - sorry! Here is a 5 minute voice note instead! I didn’t have something to say that truly felt aligned to where I and we are at in this moment. It isn’t for lack of content. I have several beautiful inte...

Want to set intentions with me for 2024? Join my 2024 New Year Intention Circle on Dec. 28th at 8pm EST , details below! In today’s solo episode, you’re invited to reflect on the way in which exploring your origins can bring deeper understanding and integration to the reality you are creating in your everyday life. You’ll be invited to reflect on the stories you know, the details you might uncover...

Welcome to a new feature of The Intuitively Aligned Podcast, a Bonus Feature for paid subscribers to help you go deeper in your own intuitive practices. With each guest episode release, I will be adding more here so that you get more diverse perspectives on what regular intuitive practices look like for different people. If you have questions you’d like to have covered or guest suggestions for fut...

What if corporate social responsibility efforts truly protected and supported life on Earth? In today’s episode, you’ll hear B. Lorraine Smith, an adviser, writer, speaker and corporate mischievist who holds a vision of an economy that works in service of life. She has been digging deeply into these issues and brings profound and illuminating insights that affirm how much more is possible for huma...

Today’s episode is a solo where we dive into the idea of intention setting and how this practice can shape and transform your everyday life. While this is a topic I’m very passionate about, today’s episode focuses specifically on the defining intentions and exploring the relationship between gratitude and intention setting. You’ll also get to hear a fun story about the intention setting process th...

Quick Announcement: I will be holding a Live FREE Virtual Intention Setting Event for the month of December on Wednesday, November 29th at 8pm EST . If you’d like to attend please email me here with the subject line “December Intentions” for details and the Zoom link. Today’s episode is the result of a joyful and loving grief container that former guest and dear friend Mathura “Temwa” held for me...

Welcome to all of our new listeners and my heartfelt thanks to all of you for listening and continuing to cultivate your intuition for greater joy, empowerment and meaningful impact personally and in our collective existence. In today’s episode I give you some updates and share some very simple yet profound insights so that you can cultivate deeper awareness as you connect more deeply to yourself,...

Imagine growing up disconnected from your culture. Now imagine realizing that this was by design to separate you from the Land, your People, and your Spiritual Self.  Today’s warm and insightful episode features Indigenous changemaker, educator and social entrepreneur, Shannon Murphy. Shannon is Mohawk from Six Nations and of the Bear clan. She is a strong advocate within the Indigenous community...

Have you ever considered how embracing your unique sensory experiences could dramatically improve your life and even help you find your purpose?  In this episode of The Intuitively Aligned Podcast, Lia Grimanis takes us on a remarkable journey through her life, sharing experiences that define resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of joy. You’ll hear how as a homeless teenager, Lia made a promise...

In this solo episode, I dive into the power of intuition as well as how to mobilize it to call in beautiful gifts and joyful surprises in your everyday life.  I emphasize the importance of not overanalyzing or rationalizing intuitive downloads and instead recommend a practice of recording them. By noting down your intuitions and the way you perceived them, you can begin to recognize and deepen you...

Have you ever wondered how life's most challenging moments can profoundly shape your path? In today’s episode, Ken Wylie, a lifelong adventurer, seasoned mountain guide and author of Buried (2020) , shares stories and wisdom that reveal how intuition can be an invaluable compass whether you are traveling on wild landscapes or navigating life in modern society. Ken speaks candidly about his experie...

In a world where technology, nature, and intuition intersect, how can you harness these forces to co-create a more sustainable future? Prepare to embark on an eye-opening exploration with visionary on The Intuitively Aligned Podcast . In this captivating episode, we dive deep into Negin's unique perspective on reimagining human existence in an ever-evolving landscape. Negin’s insights gently invit...

How could exploring life after death enhance your connection to your intuition, your physical body, and guide you toward deeper alignment in your daily life? Join us for a deeply insightful episode of The Intuitively Aligned Podcast, featuring intuitive health practitioner, Registered Nurse, motivational speaker, loss mama, and near-death survivor, Melinda Peterson. As you dive into Melinda's extr...

Have you ever thought about how seeing life from different angles can transform both your creativity and daily experiences? Step into a world of intuition and imagination in this heartfelt conversation with Darius Bashar, an artist who skillfully weaves photography, vulnerability, spirituality, writing, and community meditation into a captivating tapestry of expression. You won’t want to miss the...

Have you ever considered how a playful practice could transform your intuition, core beliefs, and physical vitality? In this powerful solo episode, you will hear about the pivotal role of playful practice in my own intuitive journey. I share reflections on my transition from being a serious perfectionist to someone who now infuses ease and joy into almost every aspect of life. You will also hear a...

How would your career and personal life evolve if you let your intuition be your guide? In today’s episode, I talk with Vanessa Valencia about how she has tapped into different aspects of her intuition with significant results in different chapters of her life.  Vanessa openly shares about her young adulthood and how her intuition led her to leave Toronto to pursue her MBA in France. She talks abo...

What does it mean to authentically show up in a world filled with expectations and complexity? Today we delve into the transformative journey of self-discovery and authentic living with Jake Ernst. You won’t want to miss this! Jake helps people identify patterns that are keeping them stuck so they can reconnect with themselves and build a life they love. Jake's core values are authenticity, connec...

Have you ever wondered how to access your untapped power within to transform how you live, lead and overcome challenges? This week we dive deep into the extraordinary life experiences of Larissa Conte, who fuses her wisdom as medicine woman, rites of passage guide, and ceremony designer, and as an accomplished entrepreneur and organization designer to help leaders create cultures of Power that Ser...

In a world that often undermines our belief in what's possible, how can you harness the power of imagination to manifest extraordinary outcomes? Join us in this fascinating episode of The Intuitively Aligned Podcast, with guest Justin Bailie, co-founder and chief strategy officer of leading transportation management system provider Rose Rocket. Today we peel back the layers of Justin's vibrant lif...

This is Part 2 of my conversation with guest Mathura “Temwa” Mahendren! If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back and begin there! You’ll want to hear this conversation in order, especially given the beautiful opening that Mathura shares. As mentioned in the notes for Part 1, for the first time ever, we’ve decided to share our full conversation - from our pre-chat (which is juicy and felt like pa...

This week we are doing things differently! Guest Mathura “Temwa” Mahendren and I have decided to share our full conversation - from our pre-chat (which is juicy and felt like part of the episode from the outset), to how we set intentions (which I do with every guest, but have never aired before), to how Mathura opened up the space, and the epic conversation that followed, which we have broken into...

Uncover the incredible career voyage of Zoë Paliare on today's episode of The Intuitively Aligned Podcast. From lawyer to equity director, to entrepreneur and podcast host, Zoë's extraordinary journey showcases how embracing your intuition can ignite a dynamic, purposeful career. Dive into how she uses her diverse background to challenge the status quo in law and foster inclusivity in workplaces....

How can we lead ourselves into deeper alignment to try and make a difference in the world? There are experiences that shape us in ways that we only recognize later on life, but with alignment to our inner voice and the ability embrace the impact, we can uncover these moments closer to when they are actually happening, and lead ourselves down the path of our intentions and vision. From an eye openi...