Clarity on Fire

Clarity on Fire

By Rachel East and Kristen WalkerSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Clarity on Fire episodes

  • Magic 8-Ball: Netflix is my secret life purpose

    In case you hadn't heard, every-other-Tuesday we're publishing "Magic 8-Ball" episodes! AKA, we shake up the nearly-200 episodes we've released in the past two years, and the one that rises to the surface has a message that you needed to hear today.

    Today's episode is a blog from April, 2018 about our collective hang-up around what "creativity" means. Considering that a lot of us all of a sudden have a lot more time to be creative, it's imperative that we give ourselves permission to actually do that.

    I've spent nearly three decades being mildly annoyed that real life gets in the way of fantasy. To me, fiction and art and music often feel more REAL and TRUE than the monotony of everyday life, with its bills and laundry and mountains of responsibilities.

    Could you make a case that maybe this is a PROBLEM? That I'm trying to escape reality and live in a perpetual state of denial? You probably could. But hey, I'm still paying my bills, and my laundry gets done, and I'm not shirking my responsibilities. So, cut me SOME slack.

    Thankfully, I've found a way to weave creativity into my daily life. I'm not just absorbing other people's creativity—in the form of books, movies, TV, music, and art—I've also built a business that's fueled by my own creative inspiration. But I get that a lot of people don't have that kind of seamless integration.

    I was talking to one of my clients, Gwen, about this recently. She was feeling guilty about wanting to pursue writing—something she finds really fun and inspiring—because it's not "practical." It got me thinking about how warped our definition of "creativity" is, and how many weird "rules" we silently follow about what we're "allowed" to pursue, creatively.

    In this blog I'm (Rachel) talking about why you should never feel guilty about doing what you love (be it writing, Netflix, or anything else), and what the REAL definition of creativity is.

    After you've listened, leave a comment to let us know how you're getting creative in these weird times!

    TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR 1:1 COACHING ENROLLMENT!

    Today, Tuesday, March 31st is the last day we're accepting sign-up forms for 1:1 coaching clients!

    • This enrollment period is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next 4 weeks).
    • You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
    • We will have coaching spots open up before we take on the next "official" wave of clients (which won't be until later in June 2020). So if you're not ready now, or you've found us in-between "official" enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we'll contact you if and when we have availability.
    • There are two options—2 months or 5 months. Brush up on the difference, here. No matter what, all of our clients get access to 10+ hours of structured content and unlimited email support.

    If you're serious about the possibility, fill out this form and we'll schedule a conversation with you!

    Want to hear how our coaching process works (and why it works so well)? Check out our episode, "Why career coaching has (almost) nothing to do with your career" from October 2019.

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    19 min
  • How to use personality tests to change your life

    We all know that person. The one who's read all the books, taken all the personality tests, and been to therapy for years but somehow is exactly the same as when they started? They could talk to you all day long about their issues—they know exactly why they are the way they are—but haven't actually changed.

    None of us want to be that person. But going from intellectually understanding stuff to integrating that information and actually thinking, feeling, and behaving differently? That's not an easy.

    People who "know things" are a dime a dozen. People who have integrated what they know are rare. And bridging that gap usually takes help.

    So, in this brand-new episode of the podcast we're delving into how we, as coaches, use information that all of us love (personality tests) to actually help our clients change their feelings, beliefs, and behavior.

    We talked about…

    • Our three favorite personality tests, ranked in order of usefulness.
    • Which tests are most helpful according to your situation (not all tests make sense in every situation!).
    • Examples of how we've used clients' personality test results to help them make changes that stick.
    • Plus, examples of how we've used our own results to change our circumstances.

    1-ON-1 COACHING IS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!

    We debated whether or not to continue as planned with opening enrollment for 1:1 coaching this week, which we do 3 times per year. Right now doesn't necessarily feel like an ideal time to do anything!

    But we decided to stay the course. For some, what's going on in the world may have thrown a wrench into your plans, and coaching no longer makes sense. But for others, that same wrench may be the very reason it makes sense for you to have extra structure, support, and clarity right now.

    It's our job to help guide people through transitions, existential crises, and major life questions. So as long as people are experiencing that, we'll be here to coach them!

    So, if this turns out to be the right time for you to take some serious personal inventory and figure out where you're going with your life and career, then we're happy to talk to you.

    Enrollment for 1:1 coaching is officially open NOW:

    • Remember, instead of taking on clients whenever, we take them on a few times per year, in waves.
    • Until Tuesday, March 31, we're accepting sign-up forms for potential new clients.
    • We're taking on about 15-20 people, max! If you're seriously considering 1:1 coaching, fill out the "sign me up" form on this page and one of us will be in touch to talk about it.
    • This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next 4-6 weeks).
    • We WILL have coaching spots open up over time, before we take on the next "official" wave of clients (probably in June). So if you're not ready now, then you can add your name to the wait list and we'll contact you if and when we have an availability.
    • You don't have to be 100% certain that this is right for you — just serious enough to want to discuss it.

    If you're seriously considering coaching, read this page and then click "sign me up" to talk to one of us about the possibility.

    Remember, you have until Tuesday, March 31, to fill out that form! After that, you can add your name to the wait list.

    If you want more of a glimpse into our coaching style — how it works, and why it works — check out our episode from October 2019 called "Why career coaching has (almost) nothing to do with your career."

    TAKE THE TESTS WE MENTIONED TODAY

    There are many Enneagram tests you could take, but here are two that we've both personally taken. Keep in mind that you'll want to set aside about 45 minutes to complete either test:

    Eclectic Energies Enneagram Test (free)

    The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (paid)

    We love this free version of the Myers Briggs:

    16 personalities

    And of course, if you haven't taken the Passion Profile Quiz yet, are you even a Clarity on Fire fan?? ;)

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    40 min
  • A message from the Universe, just for you

    In times like these it can be especially hard to tune in to your intuition and receive guidance. Fear and uncertainty create a LOT of noise, both internally and externally!

    And, ironically, it's exactly when we're most afraid and unsure when we most need to be able to receive wisdom and inspiration.

    So, if you're having a hard time getting calm, quiet, and tuning in (understandable, if so!), we thought we'd help you out by doing what witches do best, and conjuring a message from the Universe for you today.

    In this episode Rachel whipped out one of her woo-woo oracle decks and pulled a few cards for all of us. One of the 3 has a message about something you need help with or answers about!

    Click here to see the cards, as well as read the description of each!

    After you listen, come leave a comment to share which card you got and how the message landed with you!

    1-ON-1 COACHING IS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!

    We debated whether or not to continue as planned with opening enrollment for 1:1 coaching this week, which we do 3 times per year. Right now doesn't necessarily feel like an ideal time to do anything!

    But we decided to stay the course. For some, what's going on in the world may have thrown a wrench into your plans, and coaching no longer makes sense. But for others, that same wrench may be the very reason it makes sense for you to have extra structure, support, and clarity right now.

    It's our job to help guide people through transitions, existential crises, and major life questions. So as long as people are experiencing that, we'll be here to coach them!

    So, if this turns out to be the right time for you to take some serious personal inventory and figure out where you're going with your life and career, then we're happy to talk to you.

    Enrollment for 1:1 coaching is officially open NOW:

    • Remember, instead of taking on clients whenever, we take them on a few times per year, in waves.
    • Until next Tuesday, March 31, we're accepting sign-up forms for potential new clients.
    • We're taking on about 15-20 people, max! If you're seriously considering 1:1 coaching, fill out the "sign me up" form on this page and one of us will be in touch to talk about it.
    • This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next 4-6 weeks).
    • We WILL have coaching spots open up over time, before we take on the next "official" wave of clients (probably in June). So if you're not ready now, then you can add your name to the wait list and we'll contact you if and when we have an availability.
    • You don't have to be 100% certain that this is right for you — just serious enough to want to discuss it.

    If you're seriously considering coaching, read this page and then click "sign me up" to talk to one of us about the possibility.

    Remember, you have until Tuesday, March 31, to fill out that form! After that, you can add your name to the wait list.

    If you want more of a glimpse into our coaching style — how it works, and why it works — check out our episode from October 2019 called "Why career coaching has (almost) nothing to do with your career."

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    22 min
  • Side Chat: Why dating & job searching are the same thing

    We've had a few clients come to us recently with career conundrums they just could not figure out. They'd looked at it from every angle and were only getting more confused about what they should do.

    And yet, like magic, when we asked them to stop thinking of their job (either the one they have, or the one they want) like a job, and start thinking of it like a person they were dating, all of a sudden the answers appeared.

    Job searching and dating are almost exactly the same thing. And the sooner you adopt this mentality, the better off you'll be (whether you're "on the market" romantically or professionally speaking!).

    In this month's brand-new Side Chat we're getting into…

    • Why desperation drives both lovers and employers away.
    • How codependence shows up on the job search and on the dating scene.
    • Why trying to be impressive on first dates and interviews is never going to work for you, and how to show up, instead.
    • Setting the ground rules for how you expect to be treated in your career and in your romantic relationships.
    • How to handle breakups of the romantic and professional varieties.

    After you listen come leave a comment to share what resonated most about the relationship between job searching and dating!

    1-ON-1 COACHING IS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT AGAIN!

    The doors are open for new coaching clients now through Tuesday, March 31st!

    • We'll be taking on about 15-20 people in this new wave.
    • This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (March or April).
    • You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
    • We WILL have coaching spots open up in the coming months, before we take on the next "official" wave of clients (which won't be until summer 2020). So if you're not ready now, or you've found us in-between "official" enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we'll contact you when we have an availability.

    If you're ready to talk about the possibility of coaching, fill out the form on this page and we'll schedule a brief call with you!

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    58 min
  • Magic 8-Ball: Honing your intuition (& knowing when it's really fear)

    In case you hadn't heard, every-other-Tuesday we're publishing "Magic 8-Ball" episodes! AKA, we shake up the nearly-200 episodes we've released in the past two years, and the one that rises to the surface has a message that you needed to hear today.

    Today's episode is a Side Chat from last summer about how to hone your intuition (and tell the difference between that, and fear). Pretty relevant right now, don't you think?

    So, imagine a dude pumping iron, except he only ever works out one arm. He's basically a circus attraction with his one giant bicep on the right and a puny, atrophied bicep on the left.

    Well, this freak is all of us. Except the over-developed right arm is your logic/fear muscle, and the atrophied left arm is your feelings/intuition muscle.

    Most of us want to start working out that sad, deflated left arm, because we really want to let go, trust our intuition, and make decisions from a place of deeper knowing, but we have no idea how to do it.

    In this episode we got into:

    • All of the ways you can turn down the volume on fear and allow space for your intuition to flow.
    • How to get into a consistent rhythm of "exercising" your intuitive abilities.
    • Real-life examples of what recognizing (and trusting) your intuition looks like.
    • How to tell the difference between the voice of intuition and the voice of fear.

    After you've listened, leave a comment to let us know how you're going to start making space for your intuition to speak to you!

    SERIOUS ABOUT SOME 1-ON-1 COACHING?

    One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again starting this Friday, March 20th! A few pointers to keep in mind:

    • We'll be taking on about 15-20 people in this new wave.
    • This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (late March and into April).
    • You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
    • We WILL have coaching spots open up in the months after that, before we take on the next "official" wave of clients (which won't be until later in June 2020). So if you're not ready now, or you've found us in-between "official" enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we'll contact you if and when we have an availability.

    If you're seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect!

    Want to hear how our coaching process works (and why it works so well)? Check out our episode, "Why career coaching has (almost) nothing to do with your career" from October 2019.

    EPISODES WE MENTIONED IN THIS SIDE CHAT

    Emotional constipation with Joanna Platt (April 2018)

    Breaking your phone addiction with Kristen Kalp (May 2018)

    Bonus Book Club! Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (June 2018)

    Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018)

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Recovering from addiction & self-hate with Adam Miller

    We all have our laundry lists of insecurities, self-doubts, and things we don't particularly like about ourselves. But when those self-judgments turn into full-on self-hate, that can open the floodgates for all kinds of numbing, self-sabotaging behaviors.

    For Adam Miller, that manifested as drug addiction. Throughout his process of recovery, he learned that the best cure for self-sabotaging, addictive behaviors is learning how to like — and eventually love — himself again.

    Adam will be the first to tell you that cultivating self-love takes time, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to healing from years (or a lifetime!) of self-hate. But it's a journey that just keeps feeling better and better, and life on the other side … well, you can hear Adam describe in his own words exactly how that feels!

    In this month's interview with a normal person, Kristen and Adam talk about how to recover from self-hate and all its insidious side effects. They got into…

    • A few of the many self-sabotaging side effects you might be experiencing if you're struggling with self-hate.
    • Adam's take on the correlation between a lack of self-love and addiction.
    • Why the "cold turkey" approach to changing behavior isn't right for everyone (and might actually be counterproductive), and what to do instead.
    • How to choose which self-improvement path is right for (Adam's method for this is slightly scandalous and so freeing!).
    • Adam's advice, based on lots of personal experience, for how to start cultivating self-love in small ways right away.

    After you've listened, leave a comment to let us know how Adam's story resonated with you.

    MORE ABOUT ADAM MILLER

    Throughout my life, I have always been the "advice friend." You know, the one that people come to for support, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to rant to, and one that can be trusted to listen with an unbiased point of view. A lifetime of being this person has shaped me into someone with a great intuition and an ability to understand why people do what they do, even if they cannot necessarily put their thoughts and feelings into words. It has become my passion, and what I believe to be my purpose in the world.

    Currently, as a professional coach, I get to live that purpose daily. I get to use my own life experience as a person recovering from addiction and as a person who has struggled with self-hate, anxiety, and depression to support those navigating the issues those struggles can cause.

    SERIOUS ABOUT SOME 1-ON-1 COACHING?

    One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again starting next Friday, March 20th! A few pointers to keep in mind:

    • We'll be taking on about 15-20 people in this new wave.
    • This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (late March and into April).
    • You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
    • We WILL have coaching spots open up in the months after that, before we take on the next "official" wave of clients (which won't be until later in June 2020). So if you're not ready now, or you've found us in-between "official" enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we'll contact you if and when we have an availability.

    If you're seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect!

    IF YOU LIKED THIS, YOU'LL ALSO LOVE…

    How to tell the difference between self-loathing & tough love

    Dear Krachel: How do I stop self-sabotaging?

    Dear Krachel: How do I find real self-worth (when nothing has worked yet)?

    Moving past the worst years of your life with Lauren Mowbray

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Dear Krachel: How do I feel my feelings without spiraling out of control?

    Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, a monthly advice segment where we answer audience questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.

    On this episode, we're answering questions from:

    • Miranda, who took the Passion Profile Quiz and can't tell if she's a "real" Thriver, or whether she's only getting that result because she's burnt out and resentful of working. Could she have a different Profile if she recovered from burnout?
    • Jules, who wants to get better at feeling her feelings, but doesn't want to indulge so much that she spirals out of control. How do you walk the line between having feelings and letting them run amuck?
    • Eric, a single guy in his 20s who's ready to start dating again. He wants to know how he can stand out on a dating app, beyond just "being himself."

    After you've listened, leave us a comment to let us know how our advice for these three listeners resonated with you!

    Want to submit a question for our April episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q!

    SERIOUS ABOUT SOME 1-ON-1 COACHING?

    One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again soon! A few pointers to keep in mind:

    • We'll be taking on about 15-20 people in this new wave.
    • This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (late March and into April).
    • You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
    • We WILL have coaching spots open up in the months after that, before we take on the next "official" wave of clients (which won't be until later in June 2020). So if you're not ready now, or you've found us in-between "official" enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we'll contact you if and when we have an availability.

    If you're seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect!

    IF YOU LIKED THIS YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO…

    Dear Krachel: How do I recover from burnout? (January 2019)

    Blog: How to feel work energized at work (& generally in life) (December 2019)

    Emotional constipation with Joanna Platt (April 2018)

    Healing the worthiness wound with Thais Sky (October 2019)

    Side Chat: When your feelings are ignored, scorned, & gaslit (January 2020)

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    43 min
  • Magic 8-Ball: Masculine vs. Feminine Energy

    Every-other-Tuesday we're going to be publishing "Magic 8-Ball" episodes. AKA, we shake up the nearly-200 episodes we've released in the past two years, and the one that rises to the surface has a message that you needed to hear today.

    For our inaugural Magic 8-Ball episode we're re-releasing something from the very first day we launched this podcast!

    The original title was "How to work like a woman (in a world that doesn't want you to)." It explores the push-pull between masculine and feminine energy, which is something you're almost definitely struggling with, even if you haven't been conscious of it.

    On this episode we talked about:

    • Why "equality" doesn't mean having to become masculine in order to succeed in your career.
    • What "masculine" and "feminine" actually mean (we guarantee you've got some misconceptions on this one).
    • Why you might be struggling with burn-out, fatigue, and overwhelm.
    • How to go after freedom and flexibility, even if you feel trapped in a rigid environment.
    • How to embrace your intuition and emotions in a workplace that doesn't encourage you to.
    • How you can get more done, in less time, and still feel rested and energized.

    After you've listened, leave us a comment to let us know what message this Magic 8-Ball episode had for you today!

    SERIOUS ABOUT SOME 1-ON-1 COACHING?

    One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again soon! A few pointers to keep in mind:

    • We'll be taking on about 15-20 people in this new wave.
    • This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (late March and into April).
    • You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
    • We WILL have coaching spots open up in the months after that, before we take on the next "official" wave of clients (which won't be until later in June 2020). So if you're not ready now, or you've found us in-between "official" enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we'll contact you if and when we have an availability.

    If you're seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect!

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    53 min
  • Making friends in adulthood with Shannon Egan & Inés Battistini

    A few weeks ago, we hosted a live online workshop about getting what you want in 2020. In typical fashion, the two of us were bouncing ideas and insights and jokes back and forth, and had a great time (and hopefully enlightened a couple people, too). But something that one of our attendees commented on stayed with us long after the hour was over. She said:

    "I have never had a female interaction like you two have. It's wonderful to see, totally alien to me! :( That bond is so powerful and affirming. Thank you for being who you are, and doing that side by side."

    She was 100% right. Having really solid friendships is powerful and life-affirming! And if we could, we'd wave a magic wand over all of you and grant you at least one soulmate-level-platonic-life-partner.

    But since we can't manage that, we decided to whip out the big guns (or big wands, as it were):

    We're doubling down by bringing another dynamic duo on the podcast to talk about all things friendship: Our friends Shannon Egan & Inés Battistini, who are BFFs and co-founders of The Biz Sisterhood!

    Join Krachel and Shanés as we get into…

    • How Shannon & Inés were "love at first sight," but Kristen & Rachel were more "meh" at first sight.
    • Taking friendships from tentative, excited, new friends to soulmate-level-BFFs.
    • Navigating messy, complicated feelings and disagreements between friends.
    • How to tell if someone has the potential to become a deep, authentic, lifelong connection.
    • Where to go to find potential friends if you're struggling to meet people.

    After you listen come leave a comment to share your feelings about making friends in adulthood!

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    MORE ABOUT SHANNON & INÉS

    Inés Battistini & Shannon Egan are on a mission to help female entrepreneurs boost their productivity & manage their time, so they can get things done & achieve their BIG goals without burning out in the process!

    When Inés & Shannon first became entrepreneurs, they struggled to be productive, stay motivated, and get results. But when they started co-working together, magic happened! That's why they created The Biz Sisterhood—a community of Girl Bosses supporting each other on their entrepreneurial journeys. They believe you have what it takes to build a thriving business doing work that you love with less overwhelm and more ease!

    Follow them @thebizsisterhood on IG

    Take The Girl Boss Quiz

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Side Chat: Enneagram Soul Child Theory

    We've been obsessed with the Enneagram ever since we discovered it last year, and we're pretty sure we passed that obsession on to many of you!

    One of Rachel's clients recently said that discovering her Enneagram type felt like "a punch to the soul." And damn, that's exactly how it feels when you pinpoint your type—like you've been truly seen, but in the most vulnerable, cold-sweat inducing way!

    And for those of you who haven't taken the Enneagram yet, and are wondering why in the world you'd ever inflict a "cold-sweat-soul-punch" on yourself … fair. We'd argue it's because until you know your deepest (and often most unattractive) default programming, you can't break free or grow beyond it. And that's something worth doing.

    So, in the spirit of growth, we're revisiting the Enneagram in this month's brand-new Side Chat, after stumbling upon a theory about the Enneagram that makes SO much sense (and made Kristen cry a little).

    We're getting into…

    • What Enneagram Soul Child Theory is, and why it made the Enneagram click even more deeply for us and our other coach-friends.
    • How you might have adapted your dominant Enneagram type as a way to protect yourself from rejection/pain … and what type you might really be, on a soul-level.
    • An explanation of what type you might have started out as in childhood, and what type you became as an adult.

    After you listen come leave a comment to share your reaction to this theory and how accurate it felt for you!

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    IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, LISTEN TO THESE NEXT

    Bonus Book Club! The Wisdom of the Enneagram (Part 1) (August, 2019)

    Bonus Book Club! The Wisdom of the Enneagram (Part 2) (August, 2019)

    CHECK OUT SARAJANE CASE OVER AT ENNEAGRAM & COFFEE!

    Sarajane's site

    @EnneagramAndCoffee on IG

    Her Instagram series on Soul Child theory, by type: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, and Nine

    ENNEAGRAM TESTS

    There are many Enneagram tests you could take, but here are two that we've both personally taken. Keep in mind that you'll want to set aside about 45 minutes to complete either test:

    Eclectic Energies Enneagram Test (free)

    The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (paid)

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About Clarity on Fire

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Clarity on Fire is a podcast for people who know what they DON'T want out of their life and career, but aren't sure what they'd RATHER be doing. We're Kristen and Rachel, two best friends from college and certified life coaches who are here to help you cut through the information overload, get unstuck, and focus not JUST on how you can have a career you're passionate about, but how to create a whole LIFE that feels fulfilling.

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