Uncommon Couch

Have you ever felt a pull towards something totally different, a desire to shift your path in life?   This is your soul speaking to you, guiding you closer to your purpose. Oftentimes, we get so caught up in running our businesses how we "should" that we don't listen when our souls guide us to do things differently. But the more aligned you are with your soul's purpose, the better you'll be able t...

As you know, I love systems that help us understand ourselves better. Enter Human Design. If you don't know what Human Design is, make sure you go back and listen to episode 59 where I give an overview of each of the Human Design types and what their strengths, challenges, traits, and strategies are. In this episode, I shared some of the adjustments I made to my launch approach to embrace my Proje...

Ever considered starting a podcast to support your business? A podcast can be a valuable resource to share your message with your audience and get into the ears of the right people.    In this episode, I brought on none other than my own podcast editor, CEO of Wild Home Podcasting, Caroline Hull. Caroline breaks down how you can use a podcast to connect with your ideal clients and get in front of...

Are your subconscious money blocks holding you back from a life of abundance?    The money stories we tell ourselves, often rooted in what we pick up and learn during our childhood, tend to follow us around for our lifetime. This makes it critically important to review the stories you've always told yourself about money: are they fact or fiction?   In this episode, I am revealing the 3 most common...

Being an entrepreneur can be overwhelming. Juggling strategic planning and finances with the creativity and goals that you want to achieve. Knowing when to grow, and knowing when to walk away from an idea. Following your intuition and making strategic choices. Balancing your professional and personal life, sometimes from the same space (whether it's the couch or your home office). It's fun … and i...

Are you secretly skeptical of anything that sounds… too easy?   For years, I felt this way about manifestation: that it sounded way too easy, too good to be true. But after being curious for a few years, I dove headfirst into the law of attraction and saw for myself what I was capable of creating in my life. It's not about being delivered riches from the universe, it's about living in alignment wi...

So your business is growing and you want to hire a team. Where do you start? The hiring and onboarding process sets the tone for your team and your business as a whole. The right team members can decrease your workload, help you scale your business, and relieve some of the pressure you feel as a CEO. And with solid systems in place, you can bring on those new team members with confidence and ease....

If I asked you to write a story about who you are now, who you were in the past and who you are becoming in the future, how different would they be? The stories we hold on to and tell ourselves about our past versions can keep us in a loop and feeling stuck. We can shift these stories and give ourselves the space and permission to evolve and create new stories about ourselves and our experiences....

Do you have the confidence to chase what you most desire? So often, we're conditioned by society's rules to abandon our childhood dreams for more "traditional" paths. We opt for stability. We stick to the status quo. But in doing so, we put ourselves out of alignment with our true desires.  In this episode, chatting with speaker, facilitator, and podcast host Stacey Shipman about how she broke the...

Have you taken the time to really, intentionally reflect on the past year? As we're all looking ahead towards 2022, it's important to also take time to look back and appreciate what the past year has brought us. Whether you experienced a boom in your business, a shift in your personal life, or just a quiet sense of clarity, the past year's lessons can serve to guide you into your next level of gro...

Have you ever experienced a health issue that had no clear cause or cure? Maybe it's chronic fatigue, food sensitivities, or a mystery ailment your doctor can't name. If so, you might have experienced an energy blockage, which can have a profound effect on your physical and mental health. Luckily, just like your body, your energy can be healed, and you have the power to make it happen. In this epi...

We often hear the recommendation to "trust your gut," to lean into your intuition when making decisions. But what if you're not sure how to do that? In the past, I couldn't tell the difference between my intuition, fear, or analytical mind.  With practice, however, I've learned to receive information from my inner self and trust that my gut is steering me down the right path. In this episode, I'm...

Do you ever hear a voice in your head saying you aren't good enough? Or that things won't work out for you? That voice is your inner critic, and unfortunately, many of us have struggled with this voice for a long time. These voices keep us stuck in a state of fear, and they prevent us from becoming our best selves. But when you learn to quiet your inner critic, you can break the cycle of negative...

When does fear show up in your business? Did you turn away from it or lean into the fear, curious to discover what lied beyond it? As entrepreneurs, we get to handle fear differently than most people. We have the opportunity to take more risks, invite change into our lives, and lean into uncertainties that others might avoid. So when that fear creeps in, you must learn to accept it, work through i...

Do you ever feel energetically drained? Like you can't say "no" to taking care of others, even if it means neglecting your own wellbeing?  For highly sensitive people, it can feel impossible to set–and keep–strong boundaries with those you love. And even if you do keep strong practical boundaries, you may still need to reinforce your energetic ones in order to take care of yourself. In this episod...

When you encounter a problem in your business, how do you handle it? Do you try to "figure it out," turning it over and over in your head until you find the solution? Or do you release control and trust your intuition? There can be a balance between analytical problem solving and connecting with your deeper wisdom. The head, heart, and gut can all work together to tackle problems. And, sometimes, ...

Take a look at your to-do list. How much time do you have set aside for the things you want to do? And how much of the tasks on that list don't actually need to get done? As an entrepreneur, there's so much pressure to be productive, hussle all the time, and crank out as much work as possible. True happiness, however, comes from making time for the things you genuinely enjoy and learning to let go...

Do you trust yourself? Like, really trust yourself? Unfortunately, m any of us don't. Whether you second-guess your decisions, outsource your authority to the people around you, or avoid making decisions altogether, a lack of confidence in your decision-making skills can limit your ability to grow and evolve. In this episode, I'm sharing my advice for cultivating self-trust and becoming confident...

Do you consider yourself a creative business owner? The truth is, owning a business involves a lot of creativity and learning to tap into that creativity will help you grow as an entrepreneur. In this episode, I was joined by Sharon Burton, founder of Spark Your Creative and specializes in helping people boost their creativity.  What you'll find in this episode: How Sharon started Spark Your Creat...

Do you know your Human Design type? If not, pause this episode and go find out: https://www.myhumandesign.com/get-your-chart/! Now, once you know your type, you'll definitely want to hear this episode as I cover Human Design 101. You'll hear about each type and the strategy for each of the 5 energy types. Take a listen for an inside scoop of the areas of growth, strengths and a reflection question...

Feel like you have to sacrifice your own wellness at the sake of your business's growth? The good news is that it is NOT a requirement for a successful business! In this episode, I was joined by Calli Zarpas, founder of the Do Well Dept, an inclusive online community that helps remote businesses and work-from-home entrepreneurs achieve overall wellbeing for themselves, their employees, and their b...

Storytelling can have a deep impact on how people relate to you and your business. In this episode, I had on Hillary Rea, founder of Tell Me A Story, a communication consulting and coaching business that teaches multi-passionate entrepreneurs, mission-driven leaders, and committed change makers how to use the art of storytelling as a powerful communication tool.   What you'll find in this episode:...

Did you know that your intuition is there to support you and guide you? During good times and challenging ones, your intuition supports you in making decisions that are right for you. In this episode, I get very real about my personal experience with medical trauma and how this impacted my intuitive awakening. I share how I've been processing the heaviness in the collective and why you should pay...

Do you want to start writing more authentic copy that lights up your ideal client and draws them to you? In this episode, I was joined by copywriter and content marketing strategist, Emma Givens. What you'll find in this episode: How Emma got into copywriting and content marketing What copywriting, brand storytelling and content marketing is Why you want to build authentic relationships How copywr...

Does your business feel out of alignment? Maybe you feel burned out or like you just want to throw it all away and start over. In this episode, I am exploring the most common signs that you might be out of alignment and what to do to shift back into alignment. You'll learn about the four different areas that can contribute to feeling out of alignment and how to recognize when it's time for a chang...