Become

Become

By Courtney KoenigBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Become episodes

  • This isn’t happening to you, it’s waiting on you with International Founder Christina Whiteley

    Feel like life is just happening to you, like you’re frozen, stuck, or waiting for something to change? In this episode, I’m joined by Christina Whiteley to talk about how freedom begins the moment we realize we have a choice. Whether you're burned out, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by overthinking, Christina lays out a clear, empowering mindset shift that puts you back in the driver’s seat, one small decision at a time. She is a Projector and we get into what makes her special!

    If you’ve been giving your power away without realizing it, this is your moment to take it back.

    I would be honored to help you know your gifts! ⁠🧬

    ✨ Get your Human Design reading → ⁠https://www.courtneykoenig.com/human-design-reading⁠

    ✨ Pull your free chart → ⁠https://www.courtneykoenig.com⁠

    🔗 Connect with Christina

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thechristinawhiteley/Website → https://christinawhiteley.com/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thechristinawhiteleyPodcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedom-motivated-with-christina-whiteley/id1605481572

    ✨ Get your Human Design reading → https://www.courtneykoenig.com/human-design-reading✨ Pull your free chart → https://www.courtneykoenig.com

    51 min
  • She built her dream in the middle of grief with founder Jeanette Tachynsky

    Grief doesn’t have to be the end of your story. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Jeanette Tachynsky, founder of Embrace Retreats, to talk about how losing both of her parents within five months gave her the clarity to step into her purpose. Jeanette shares the moment her mother compared her to a butterfly, the sacred signs that followed, and how she turned deep loss into a global mission to support women through transformational retreats.

    We talk about grief, healing, starting before you feel ready, and how to follow your calling even when you’re still in the middle of the heartbreak. If you're navigating loss, holding a vision, or wondering how to begin again — this conversation will meet you right where you are.

    Explore your Human Design:Get your Human Design reading → ⁠https://www.courtneykoenig.com/human-design-reading⁠Pull your free chart → ⁠https://www.courtneykoenig.com⁠Instagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/courtneykoenig/⁠

    Connect with Jeanette:Instagram →

    Personal: https://www.instagram.com/j_tachynsky?igsh=dTkwcGozc3BoZHdt

    Business:

    https://www.instagram.com/embraceretreats?igsh=Z2plNGplbjBobDFuWebsite → www.embraceretreats.ca

    49 min
  • Drop the spiral, and how you can too with founder and author Giovanna Silvestre

    Feeling stuck, behind, or like everyone else has it figured out but you? This episode is your permission slip to stop spiraling and start reconnecting with your truth. Giovanna Silvestre, founder of Confused Girl in the City, Forbes-featured entrepreneur, and now author of Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos , opens up about the pressure to appear perfect, navigating uncertainty, and how honoring confusion led her to a wildly aligned life and business.

    If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, direction, or the pressure to have a five-step plan, this episode is a breath of fresh air. We also explore Giovanna’s Human Design as a Manifesting Generator, how her energy influences others, and how you can use your own design to make clear, confident decisions without burnout.

    Preorder Giovanna’s new book and enter to win 2 night resort stay in Maui:👉 https://confusedgirlinthecity.com/confused-girl-book-launch-giveaway/

    Human Design helps you stop spiraling and start moving forward with peace and clarity.

    ✨ Get your Human Design reading → https://www.courtneykoenig.com/human-design-reading🌀 Pull your free chart → https://www.courtneykoenig.com

    46 min
  • You’re not stuck, you’re just not doing this with Founder Haley Thomas

    If you've ever felt stuck in pressure, rushing toward goals, doubting your timeline, or wondering if your pace is "enough", this episode is for you.

    I sit down with business strategist and founder of The Passion Pursuit, Haley Thomas, to explore the emotional and energetic shift from pressure to peace. Haley is a Generator in Human Design with powerful double empathy from her open centers, giving her a gift for reading the emotional room and creating deep, meaningful connection.

    Together, we unpack what it really looks like to let go of hustle and step into alignment, not just for your work, but for your nervous system, your joy, and your clarity.

    Want to Know What Your Chart Says About You?

    You have 35–40 unique parts of your Human Design chart—and they hold the key to how you’re naturally wired to lead, create, and live in alignment.

    🎯 Pull your free Human Design chart: https://www.courtneykoenig.com/getyourhumandesignchart

    🌀 Ready to go deeper? Book a private Human Design reading made just for you: https://www.courtneykoenig.com/human-design-reading

    Life and business get way better when you stop working against your design—and start leading from your gifts.

    🔗 Connect with Haley Thomas:

    Website: https://www.thepassionpursuitco.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionpursuitcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepassionpursuitPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-pursuit-podcast/id1679569909TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepassionpreneur

    52 min
  • From Shame to Sephora Shelves with Founder Divya Gugnani

    Have you ever felt like you had to hide part of who you are to fit in?

    In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Divya Gugnani, founder of the clean fragrance brand 5 SENS, now available at Sephora.

    Divya shares how growing up as a first-generation Indian-American shaped her identity, how early childhood shame around scent inspired her entrepreneurial journey, and how an autoimmune diagnosis forced her to completely rethink beauty from the inside out.

    This conversation is packed with lessons on clean beauty, building a sustainable business, redefining success, and finding peace by living in alignment with your true self.

    Connect with Divya Gugnani:

    Website → https://5sens.co

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/divyagugnani/

    TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@dgugnani

    YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@dgugnani

    Want to go faster with more peace using your Human Design:

    Your gifts aren’t random. They’re your roadmap. Get a Human Design reading and find out what makes you extraordinary. → https://www.courtneykoenig.com/human-design-reading

    Get your free Human Design chart → https://www.courtneykoenig.com

    Follow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/courtneykoenig/

    41 min
  • She Built Confidence from Rejection with Karen Gray

    What happens when no one picks you—when your story starts with rejection, but you still feel a pull to lead, to rise, and to believe you're worthy? In this powerful episode, Karen Gray shares how her experience with adoption and abandonment shaped her sense of self—and how she reclaimed her confidence from the inside out.

    Grab your Human Design chart to find out the gifts your were born with- https://www.courtneykoenig.com/getyourhumandesignchart

    Connect with Karen:

    Website:  www.CoachKarenGray.com 

    Facebook: https://Facebook.com/KarenGrayCoach

    Instagram: https://Instagram.com/CoachKarenGray

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-confidence-and-leadership-coach

    Podcast:  Rock Movers  (where ever you watch or listen to your favorite shows)

    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray

    FREE SELF WORTH ARCHETYPE QUIZ: https://www.coachkarengray.com/self-worth-quiz

    54 min
  • #115 The Mindset Shift That Takes You to 6- and 7-Figure Success With Kristina Gandre

    In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Kristina, a powerhouse Projector who shares her journey to stepping into her role as a 6- and 7-figure leader—before it even showed up in her account. Kristina opens up about the importance of getting comfortable in the “ick” of the process and trusting that every challenge is part of the journey to greater alignment and success.

    Grab your free Human Design chart and Type course to discover how your unique design can help you step into your leadership potential.

    https://www.courtneykoenig.com/getyourhumandesignchart

    https://www.instagram.com/kristina.socialhttps://kristinasocial.com

    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cut-the-fluff

    35 min
  • #114 Overwhelmed by your child’s emotions when you’re barely holding it together? with Gemma Sharp

    In this episode, we dive deep into emotional intelligence withGemma Sharp, an expert coach helping children, parents, and corporations develop essential emotional skills. We discuss how to regulate ourselves when stress and anxiety push us over the edge—and why emotional intelligence is the key to navigating life’s challenges with ease.

    Gemma shares powerful tools to help both adults and children manage emotions, build resilience, and create stronger connections. This conversation is packed with practical takeaways you can start using today.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • How to recognize and regulate stress before it takes over

    • Simple strategies to help children develop emotional intelligence

    • The role of self-awareness in stress management

    • How understanding your Human Design can strengthen parent-child relationships

    Connect with Gemma Sharp: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/positive_parenting_project/

    Website:https://www.gemmasharp.com/

    FB community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/hummingbirdparenting

    Free Resource: Get Your Human Design ChartA deeper understanding of your Human Design can help you relate better to yourself and your child. Pull your free chart here:https://www.courtneykoenig.com/getyourhumandesignchart

    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might find it helpful.

    46 min
  • #113 How To Actually Surrender to Timing with Kenzie Groh

    In this episode, we dive into the unique energy and gifts of Reflectors through the lens of Kenzie’s Human Design. Reflectors are powerful connectors to the world around them, offering deep insight and connection through their natural empathy. Kenzie shares how embracing this superpower has allowed her to thrive while also navigating the challenges of taking on others’ energy.

    We also explore strategies Reflectors and others can use to protect their energy, including cleansing practices to release what isn’t theirs and surrendering to the natural timing that guides them. 

    Ready to go faster? A Human Design reading can help you understand every part of your chart, giving you the clarity to leverage your natural strengths in both your personal and professional life. Discover how your design can guide you toward success with ease and alignment. Ready to dive in? Get your reading here!

    https://www.courtneykoenig.com/human-design-reading

    https://www.kenzgrohcoaching.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenzgroh

    33 min
  • #112 Ditching People-Pleasing & Reclaiming Your True Yes with Jennie Potter

    In this episode, we dive deep with Jennie Potter on how to move away from people-pleasing and tune into what’s genuinely a “yes” for you. Jennie shares powerful strategies to diminish the influence of the people-pleasing saboteur and reclaim your authentic voice. We explore the importance of reframing “shoulds” into “woulds,” helping you shift from obligation to empowered choice.

    Connect with Jennie Potter:

    Website: https://jenniepotter.com/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsjenniepotterInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/jennie_potter

    Grab her Stuck No More bundle

    40 min

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I gift female founders and executives PEACE! Let me show you how to conquer anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt, paving the way for every success you want with ease and joy.