Activating Magic

Laura Wieck believes that we've all been blessed with the talent to heal. Her certification program has changed the services of coaches and massage therapists everywhere, and it was amazing to chat with her during today's episode.

A Master Coach and creator of the BodyMind Coaching Program, she is dedicated to helping Holistic Practitioners utilize the power of the BodyMind Connection in supporting their clients and growing their businesses.

She believes that you have been blessed with the talents to help others hear and the desire to make a difference. Her mission is to help you honor yourself, serve your clients and grow your business in a heart-centered and impactful way. That means no more burnout. No more exhaustion. No more charging-less-than-you-are-worth!

The body-mind connection is often talked about in this space, but Laura approaches it with unique eyes as a former massage therapist.

After a traumatic experience, she noticed physical pains she couldn't explain. It wasn't until a teacher explained that unprocessed feelings can get trapped in muscles that she realized it was residual guilt.

After her first mind-body connection experience, she started unofficially coaching during her massage sessions. So much so, that she would spend 30-45 minutes after each session giving away her coaching services.

Once she formalized and started charging for her services, she began a certification program that allows healers everywhere to deeply connect with their audience.

During our time together we dig into:

• How she overcame the burnout her overextended schedule lead to
• Why she had fully committed clients who weren't changing anything in their lives
• How she ended up in massage therapy
• What shifts she had to make to start charging for her coaching services
• Why she puts 'body' in front of body-mind experience
• Her first intuitive hit (and other juicy stories)
• How she finds a balance between structure and flow during retreats

She also shares her grandma's piece of wisdom and one of her favorite quotes about feelings.

One of Laura's favorite ways to connect is over a webinar, so she invites everyone to check her's out at thenewbodymind.com/webinar.

Lastly, don't forget to let us know a nugget you've taken away from this awesome episode!

If you've ever been referred to as a "renaissance soul", or found yourself wanting to try ALL kinds of things (in business and in life), be sure to catch this episode.

Today I got the opportunity to chat with my beautiful friend Caroline Gardheim. She is an entrepreneur for twenty years, the founder of the membership program Shine Your Light Sisterhood and the Swedish company Kreativ Insikt (Creative Insight), designing inspirational books and products, an author of 20+ books, one translated into English (Unleash Your Creative Spirit – The Guide to Building Your Dream Life), Priestess, Shaman, MBA economist and certified coach with the mission to supporting creative women with heart who want to be leaders, for themselves and others, in the Era of the Soul, to rise to their potential and shine all of their light in the world.

Carolina lives in the beautiful archipelago of Stockholm, Sweden, together with her husband and their two sons, where she loves to paint, write novels that never leave her desk drawers and always win at a family game of cards. She leads about 5 to 6 retreats in different formats, for between 5-200 people, every year, in Sweden, Italy and the UK.

During our time together we dig into:

• The new, creative ways she's using her MBA
• Why she was inclined to shut her creativity down
• What lead to her burn out at 30 years old
• How she bounced back from that place and started creating a life she loves
• The wakeup call that led her to reinvent her life
• Why she views ADHD as her superpower
• Her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship
• How retreats have changed the way she works with her clients
• What it took for her to accept that she is a shaman
• Bringing her "woo" side into the business world
• And more!

Also, learn about the impactful shifts she made when recovering from her illness and burn out. These are tools anyone can use when designing an aligned lifestyle.

Finally, be sure to download your free copy of her eBook, Calling Women With Heart in the Era of the Soul to Step into Leadership & Service, with articles from women leaders and entrepreneurs talking about our time and the importance of women stepping into service and leadership. Get your copy here → carolinagardheim.com

Today we're digging into one of my favorite things to talk about… selling transformation. Please note, I'm using the word "selling" intentionally, but you can also call it inviting or offering.

This 7 step system is everything you need to know to sell in a way that creates transformation for your clients rather than just disseminating information.

As coaches and retreat leaders, it's necessary for us to take a sale past a transaction.

We have to have a unique way of approaching sales, which can be a great thing! But it can also leave us crippled when thinking about price points and service offerings. In this episode, I walk you through my 7-step system for selling transformation.

We'll talk about…

• Recognizing and defining transformation
• The energy levels of transformation (also in episode 4)
• Creating a permanent shift
• Understanding your pricing
• Knowing the true value of transformation
• Talking to a potential client's soul and ego (more about this in episode 3)
• Understanding that your tools are secondary (Like I say, context over content!)

I'll also share a sample conversation you can have with someone when their ego is butting in and trying to control the sales call.

Finally, I'll share a story about my first interaction with true transformation, and how that permanent shift forever impacted the way I interact with the world. It also impacts the way I view my services and prices.

Once you've listened to this episode, be sure to let us know a nugget you've taken away!

Today's guest went from living on the street at 16 to saying a prayer that lead to massive success. Her mission to empower and equip women of color to claim wealth touches me every time I speak with her. Be on the lookout for the actionable gold nuggets she drops throughout this entire episode.

Inspirational Speaker, Black Women Millionaire Mentor, and Creator/CEO of Defy Impossible, Inc., Dr. Venus Opal Reese has been featured in Forbes, Ebony, Black Enterprise, on ABC News, CBS News, PBS, in Glamour magazine, Diversity Inc., the Associated Press, on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, at MegaFeast and is a regular contributor to Heart and Soul Magazine/TV.

Once upon a time, Dr. Venus was a walking statistic. She was living on the "mean" streets of Baltimore by the age of 16 amid violence, drugs, and prostitution. The predictable outcome was welfare, addiction, and ultimately death. Amazingly, 14 years later she graduated with a second master's degree and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Dr. Venus has turned her survival into a system that fast-tracked her to $2.3 million in less than 4 years. Her clients have generated over 7 million in revenue using her PROVEN programs, systems and strategies.

Dr. Venus knows what it takes to break through inner glass ceilings that limit performance. She teaches purpose-driven, high-achieving Black Women professionals, entrepreneurs, experts, and executives how to defy their impossible to break the million-dollar mark—on their own terms.

During our time together, we talk about the importance of someone holding space for you. In retreats, growing up, and business! Women of color don't have a lot of champions, and Venus is determined to be one.

We also dig into…

• How we change how we're showing up in the world
• Her process: Heal. Manifest. Millions
• Why healing is the first step toward making millions
• The 4 steps of healing to make millions
• Why education doesn't equal money anymore
• Vetting people before you get on a discovery call
• Where your Million Dollar Money Maker is (it's not where you think!)
• Her experience with Snoop Dogg
• Why you should let yourself hit rock bottom
• An alternative definition to manifesting

Venus explains why you need to heal your heart before you manifest millions. "When we're at a low vibration, our heart is like a toilet that's clogged. When you heal, you create space for Spirit to move through you."

She also shares reasons why people fail at manifesting millions.

As a gift for all listeners, she's giving access to her best selling training called Get Money. In it, you'll get a taste of her teaching style to see if it resonates, and learn to bring in new money now with skills you already have. Access the training here → http://www.defyimpossible.com/gift/

If you've ever felt guilty for doing what feels good or felt like something should be harder or more difficult than it is, this episode is for you.

Carolin Hauser-Carson, founder of Women in the Flow, has coined Pleasure IQ, which teaches you how to "decipher" the clues your paradise is sending you so that you can be empowered to navigate toward a future of having it all.

She is a Naturopathic Doctor, Humanistic Psychotherapist, and Family Constellations Facilitator and the author of the book Blossom – Your Sevens Step Journey to Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse and Creating Your Dream Life! An internationally-recognized speaker and teacher on the subjects of spirituality, emotional healing, and women's empowerment for almost a decade.

Today, she combines her knowledge about emotional healing, spiritual truth, and authentic business-building to help women connect to their life's mission that spurs truly fulfilling careers, amazing contributions, and abundance in the areas of health and relationships. Her work is based on the intersection of where the human body and experience meets past–and even ancestral–trauma, and shows how each individual's authentic and true self is the source of one's own good – a place of unlimited abundance, creativity, courage, and joyful existence.

During our conversation, Carolin and I will cover interacting with pleasure using all of your senses, what keeps us in a state of lack, and the small decisions she made that took her from sick on the couch to living in tropical paradise.

We'll also discuss:

• The 4 steps of Pleasure IQ
• Her book, Blossom - The 7-Step Journey to Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse and Creating Your Dream Life
• The 5-day clarity she experienced after a breakdown, and how she leads other women to that place
• What manifestations she saw during her experience that built trust around what she now calls pleasure IQ
• The importance of having a coach or mentor when you're making an energetic shift
• Balancing feminine and masculine energy
• Staying at a high vibration and how that looks different for everyone
• How guilt and shame differ from other emotions, and how they manifest
• Family constellation work (this is so interesting!)

Carolin also describes her morning routine, which includes setting an intention in her free Facebook group, Women in the Flow. You will also see that noted on the free hand out for today's episode, found at www.womenintheflow.com.

The truth is, when someone is in a transformation, you are interacting with the highest version of themselves. However, they can't see themselves in that way, so their ego may lash out. It can be in resistance, even if their soul is in transformation.

To be a really powerful coach, you have to be able to hold space for your client's truth. While that space leads to transformation and personal growth, sometimes it isn't what your client (or your client's ego) wants to hear.

Today we're talking about why a powerful retreat leader is not always liked. What happens when your client resists the change they've committed to when it comes time to take action? How do you handle these resistances when you're leading a live retreat? What boundaries do you need to set so you don't become a space for abuse or mistreatment?

In this episode, we'll dig into the answers to those questions and more.

Key Takeaways:

• What it looks like when a client is stepping into a new energy and fighting with their ego
• How to handle these situations at live retreats
• Keeping your calm while your client experiences this struggle
• My definition of 'powerful'
• How to challenge egos without being confrontational
• Creating healthy boundaries with clients both at a retreat and at home
• 3 of my 10 Principles of Healthy Compassion
• I also touch on the 7 Levels of Energy, which you can find in Episode 4

The bottom line is, when you are taking a powerful stand for someone's higher version of themselves, they might not like it in the moment. In fact, they're likely to put up a fight. But if you know this, you can hold a zen, loving, and compassionate space for them.

Today's guest, Kris Prochaska, saw a big problem with modern psychology. Her focus on diagnosing solutions (rather than problems, as she was taught to do) eventually lead her to human design. Don't worry if you're not sure what that is, we'll dig into it during this fascinating episode!

Guest Bio:

Kris' 20+ combined years of experience as a therapist and business consultant help her laser right to the root of an issue and provide her clients effective and practical solutions. Maybe it's because she prefers cowboy boots to heels, but she's been described as an intuitive sharp-shooter who knows exactly what an individual or company needs to eliminate AND do more of in order to bring them into alignment for greater purpose, productivity, & profit.

Her 2015 TED talk has over 100k views, and while she spoke about 'how to get your kids to listen & engage', the principles hold true in business as well. Kris is also a TEDx speaking coach and the author of Life Well Spoken: Free Your Inner Voice & Prosper. http://www.krisprochaska.com

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During our chat, Kris provides an overview of human design and why it's so critical to retreat leaders and business owners. I'll also share my own experience with it, and how it took me from crying in the middle of a retreat, to fully aligned.

We dig into:

• The problem with Myers Briggs and DISC tests
• How to get your human design chart for free (Jovian Archive)
• What kind of information we can learn from our human design
• How to read your chart and understand the mechanics of it
• Why it's crucial for retreat leaders to understand their human design
• The different authorities of the body and how to tell when you're receiving a message

Kris also talks about how different human design types (Generators, Projectors (Advisors), Manifestors, and Reflectors) may react during retreats. She explains which ones will need more rest and recuperation, which ones are likely to keep powering through, and which ones should focus on planning shorter programs.

To find the Align Your Design Success Mantra, to help you stay aligned as you build your business, head over here. This is a must-have regardless of if you're a human design novice or pro!

Today's guest, Kate Wolf, is on a mission to help a million change makers discover their "wild voice". Her background in theatre, communication, and business sets her up to be a leading voice for her sisterhood. She warns those who want their life to stay exactly the same that they need not apply!

Guest Bio:

Kate Wolf, founder of Wild Voices and the Beacons Sisterhood, is on a mission to unleash the voices of a million changemakers. Kate works with playful pioneers and aspiring philanthropists; women with entrepreneurial spirit who want to combine their work in the world with giving to the causes they love. She brings years of experience as an intuitive energy healer, reiki master, yoga and meditation teacher and creativity expert to clear blocks to healthy self-expression and support clients to speak their truth. With a vast understanding of effective communication from work in the theatre and Creative Education – directing, writing, performing and teaching – Kate transforms bland brands into businesses that beam with personality and stories that connect – from both the page and the stage. She has been called fun, playful, wise beyond her years, honest, fiercely loving and dangerously insightful. Which means - those who want their life to stay exactly the same, need not apply. If you know your work is about more than just making money – if it's about starting a movement, lighting a way for a new world, taking a stand for something bigger than yourself – AND you want to make more money so you can give more back - Kate Wolf will support you to own your magic, free your voice and shine your quirky light – so that those who need you, find you.

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In our discussion, Kate shares what your wild voice is, why it's so important, and how to tell when you're hearing from it. She talks about how she found her wild voice, and what had to change in her life once she did.

We also dig into:

• Dealing with low-vibration as leaders.
• How her retreats have changed since she started understanding her wild voice.
• Why a retreat is such a great place to transform.
• How to tell the difference between your wild voice and your "logical" voice.
• Why a place of truth is the only place we can change.
• How to set up a Truth Retreat.

Kate leads us through an exercise to get us out of our head and turned into our wild voice. This is perfect if you've been experiencing blocks or fears. I had an impactful experience during it, and the process only takes a few minutes!

She also shares how to find her Wild Voice Survival Guide -- which is a must-have for all retreat leaders. Be sure to head over to her website and grab that, as well as information on any of her upcoming events.

Today's guest, Dawn Kaiser, inspires audiences around the world. She calls herself a leapoligest (more about that later!), and specializes in helping others find their courage zone.

Dawn believes that when everyday people pursue extraordinary dreams they discover everlasting joy. She is on a mission to set the world on fire with joy and help others go beyond a life of fine to a life of flourishing! She loves serving God-sized dreamers and soulpreneurs by empowering them to leap into their calling and make their wildest someday dreams a today reality!

I'm so excited for you to hear Dawn's message. She truly spreads joy no matter where she goes--and our chat today was no exception.

During our conversation, we covered her story, how a complete stranger flipped her career track on its head, and what the most common misconceptions about leaps of faith are.

We also discussed:

• Her 10, rapid-fire questions to help dreamers find their top 5 passions.
• What stops most people from pursuing their dream.
• How to give up "control" and trust God or Spirit.
• What God-Sized dreams must (and must not) be.
• Her biggest "leap of Faith" to date (if you're in South Africa, pay attention to this!)
• Why it's important to determine your core values, even if you work for a corporation.

Dawn remains that joy is a choice, no matter what circumstance you're in. She believes that people have extraordinary dreams every day, and it's YOUR time to shine. As a special thank you to all listeners, Dawn provided a promotional code for her upcoming retreat. Simply type LEAPER18 here to save!

Also, be sure to share your insight from Dawn's Top 5 Passions Test on the Aligned FB entrepreneurs page.

Today's guest, Lisa Berkovitz, has recognized that her life's purpose is to bridge the gap between business and spiritual worlds. As a master level coach, she has worked with some of the most creative and powerful voices alike to align their souls with their businesses.

Lisa Berkovitz has bridged the business and spiritual worlds for over 15 years, as an M.B.A., high-level project manager for Fortune 100 and 500 companies, master-level NLP practitioner, Reiki master, and master-level coach to executives and entrepreneurs. She has extensive experience drawing out the Life's Work of some of the world's most visionary, passionate and accomplished change-makers, helping them shape it into a tangible, practical form so it can make its intended impact in the world, and do so with less effort, more flow, and in deepest alignment with who they are and why they're on the planet.

During our discussion, Lisa shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. She recounts how her soul always knew what she was supposed to be doing, even when she wasn't turned into its energy yet.

We also cover:

• When she realized there were two voices in business.
• How she connects with those who haven't bought into the whole "soul" thing yet.
• What is most heartening to her in business today.
• How frequency helps fill retreats.
• What peeling back the layers of conditioning looks like.
• Building your vibrational muscle.

Lisa also leads us through a simple, yet powerful method to refocus and recenter. It allows you to call all your scattered energy back to yourself and tune into your soul's frequency. This is a great exercise to go through when you're feeling blocked, stuck, or anxious.

Lisa created an Access Your Souls Wisdom meditation for all listeners, and you can download it free on her website.

Don't forget to stay tuned to hear Lisa's answers to the rapid-fire "Align with This" session!