This is Personal

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the process I use to turn my dreams into reality. If you’re ready to create your next-level life and business in 2026, you’ll want to listen in. Grounded Growth Grounded Growth Voxer Event

If you’ve ever caught yourself trying to “save” the people around you, this conversation is for you. I'll walk you through how believing in people shows up in 4 areas of my life: believing in my husband and kids, believing in my clients, believing in potential clients, and believing in myself.

I'm 2 weeks postpartum today. Tune in to hear Bridget's birth story and lessons I've been learning from my newborn.

Most of us didn’t start our businesses because we were excited to “sell.” We started them because we wanted to help people. But if no one is buying what you’re offering, that help never reaches the people who need it most. In this episode, I’m sharing a past training from my program The Serenity  where I share all about how to sell in a way that actually works without feeling m...

When I think back to the early days of my business, I remember having so much belief in what was possible for me and my business. That vision of what my business would look like "someday" kept me moving when things were hard (and honestly it still does). ButI’ve noticed for myself and for many of my clients that sometimes “someday” becomes a trap. We think we’ll magically wake up confident or sell...

This isn’t the polished rebrand launch I had planned for the new podcast: This is Personal "simple strategies and honest conversations for a business that fits your life." Instead I share openly about my pregnancy, mental health, and the intense emotions I’ve been processing lately. But most of all, I talk about resistance. You know what you want. More clients. More revenue. A sold-out launch. But...

Weak decisions drain your energy. Powerful ones lighten your mental load. In this episode, I unpack the difference between the two, why powerful decisions are a hallmark of successful people, and how to start practicing this skill. If you are interested in exploring what it could look like to work together send me a DM on Instagram or you can send me an email and I'd love to chat with you abo...

I’ve been blessed with the most amazing friendships, and recently I’ve been reflecting on how they came to be. When I dug deeper, I realized there are 9 principles that have shaped these close connections. And, they are the exact same principles that can help you attract more aligned clients in your business. Last chance to join Consistent Income Lab

Fall is around the corner, and with the shift in seasons, I’ve been reflecting on how I want to spend my time. In this episode, I walk you through the exact process I use to plan my ideal fall schedule—one that honors my energy, priorities, and season of life as a mom and business owner. If you’re craving more rhythm, space, or intentionality in your days then this one’s for you.

I found an old journal entry from almost a year ago with the prompt: “If I were to tell someone exactly what to do to start making consistent money as a coach, service provider, or online educator, here’s what I’d say…”   And in this episode, I share my answers straight from that journal page.   These steps became the foundation for a new group program: Consistent Income Lab (an 8-week i...

When most people start a business, they focus on the strategy: What to post. When to launch. How to grow. And while those things matter (and I love helping clients get clear on them), there’s another layer that often gets overlooked: the emotions driving your actions. In this episode, we’re diving into why your energy and motivation matter just as much—if not more—than the tactical steps you're ta...

After a good cry and a journal session, I realized I’ve been slipping into a pattern I know all too well: prioritizing everything except myself. So in this episode, I unpack what that looked like this week (including a very human parenting moment), why I decided to go off of Zoloft during pregnancy, and the honest reminder I needed about creating space for me —outside of my work, outside of my bus...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what a typical day looks like for me right now—while pregnant, running a business, and soaking up summer adventures with my kids. I’ll share how I structure my time, how I decide what to prioritize (in both work and life), and the mindset shifts that help me stay grounded and intentional—even when things don’t go perfectly. Hang out with me on Insta...

Are you chasing the perks of entrepreneurship while quietly resenting the hard parts? You might be trying to hold only one side of the stick. In this episode, I talk about the power of being honest about both sides of entrepreneurship—the beautiful and the brutal. I walk you through the process of making a powerful decision: to embrace all of it and go all in or to set the stick down and choose a...

Feeling pulled in a hundred directions? You might be suffering from complexity bias. In this episode, I unpack the power of asking better questions, why our brains resist simple solutions, and how I’ve built my business by focusing on what actually moves the needle. Hang out with me on Instagram @thealexfales Join the waitlist for The Serenity

If you've ever avoided something in your business or personal life because it felt wrong, this episode is for you. I unpack a recent realization from a conversation with my coach: the difference between something being unaligned and simply uncomfortable. I share personal stories—from navigating a launch that didn’t go as planned, to posting on Instagram, to saying no to playdates to prioritize wor...

In this episode of The Mindful With Media Podcast , I’m joined by relationship coach Sara Payne for a deep and meaningful conversation about what it takes to build strong, healthy, connected relationships—not just with your partner, but with yourself, your kids, and everyone in your life. Sara walks us through the five pillars of a rock-solid relationship and shows how each one can shift the way w...

In this episode of The Mindful With Media Podcast, I’m diving into why cookie cutter strategies often fall short. With all the free advice online (and yes, even tools like ChatGPT!), it’s easy to wonder if hiring a coach is still worth it. But here’s what I’ve learned over and over again: nothing compares to the power of personalized support. I’m sharing real stories from my own coaching calls—lik...

If you've ever felt like taking care of your health gets pushed to the bottom of the list as a mom and entrepreneur, you are not alone. In today’s episode, I chat with my good friend Anne Miller—fitness coach, mom of four, and personal development enthusiast—about what it really means to take care of your body in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and supportive of the rest of your life. We talk ab...

In this episode I dive into all things Human Design with Jade Alexander, host of The Simplify Podcast. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing life or business “wrong” because you don’t operate like everyone else, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Jade shares how learning about her Human Design type helped her let go of shame, trust her intuition, and simplify everything—from h...

Erika Behunin is a LCSW and runs her private therapy practice where she mostly works with women with anxiety helping with nervous system regulation. In this episode we discuss: understanding the nervous system "ladder" the hidden key to feeling safe and regulated normalizing feeling dysregulated practical ways to move up the ladder how to be present with your kids when your brain won't stop spinni...

In this week's episode I chat with a good friend about the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. We discuss why setting goals and establishing habits is different as a women (and especially as a mom of young kids), our favorite tips from the book, and how we're applying it to our lives. Hang out with me on Instagram @thealexfales Join the waitlist for The Serenity

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Emily Hemmert is the founder of a nonprofit organization called The Marcovia Project. Tune in to hear what makes this foundation so unique along with several helpful insights on how to run a successful business. Participate in The Marcovia Project's GIVING WEEK Hang out with me on Instagram @thealexfales Join the waitlist for The Serenity

In February of 2017 my husband was playing in an intramural basketball game where he experienced a concussion that led to a life-saving surgery. I decided to interview my husband and his parents to share this miraculous story. Currently enrolling for the next round of The Serenity (a high-level space for a tight-knit group of 10 female entrepreneurs to refine their strategy, strengthen their minds...