Confessions of a Spiritual Entrepreneur: Building a Business on Your Own Terms

Comparison might be the thief of joy, but it's also stealing your brand, your momentum, and your ability to stand out!

In this episode, I am getting real about the two ways comparison shows up for entrepreneurs: as a safety mechanism that keeps us blending in, or as competitive fire that leaves us burnt out and resentful.

Whether you're unconsciously mimicking your "competitors" or feeling the jealousy of watching others succeed, this episode will help you step back, reclaim your unique positioning, and build a business that actually feels like you.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure of your positioning, or like your message isn’t quite landing, this episode will give you a new lens to look through.

In This Episode, you'll discover:

• How comparison shows up in subtle (and unexpected) ways
• The difference between “safe” and “competitive” energy in business
• Why you might blend in instead of stand out
• The 3 steps to building a strong brand
• A new way to think about standing out without forcing it

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Emotional intelligence shapes far more than we realize, from how we lead in business to how we relate to the people closest to us.

In this episode, Samantha sits down with speaker, executive coach, and CoLab founder Genoveva La Placa to explore the deeper role emotions play in leadership, relationships, and self-awareness. Genoveva shares her journey from CFO of a half-billion-dollar hedge fund to becoming a speaker who helps women understand emotions as messengers instead of problems to fix.

Their conversation explores the connection between emotions and the body, why many women are conditioned to suppress what they feel, and how becoming more aware of our emotional landscape can change the way we make decisions in business and life.

They also touch on feminine leadership, intuition, and the powerful influence of mother-daughter patterns that can quietly shape how we show up in the world.

This episode invites you to rethink emotions... not as something to control or fix, but as something that may have something important to say.

In this episode:

• Why emotional intelligence is one of the strongest predictors of leadership success
• The connection between emotions, the body, and decision-making
• How many women are conditioned to suppress emotions, and what that costs us
• What feminine leadership actually looks like in business and life
• How mother-daughter patterns can shape self-worth, relationships, and leadership
• Why learning to process emotions can change how we lead and communicate

Connect with Geno:

Website: https://genolaplaca.com/

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

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There's a moment in every season of growth where you look around and realize — some of the people who were meant for that old version of you... aren't meant for this new one.

In this episode, I'm getting honest about what it means to outgrow friends, team members, and clients — and why the part no one talks about is the grief that comes after. Whether it's a friendship that slowly faded, a team member you had to let go, or a client relationship that ran its course, these endings carry weight. And they deserve more than a quick pivot.

I'm also sharing the signals I use in my own business to know when something needs to change (including the one that woke me up at 2 AM more than once).

If you're in a season of expansion and you can feel the relationships around you shifting, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• The "cast of characters" framework: why every chapter of your life attracts different people, and why that's by design
• The two ways relationships end (and why one of them sneaks up on you)
• The nervous system signal that tells you it's time to let a team member go, even before your brain catches up
• Why I don't stay in client relationships just for a paycheck, and what I do instead
• The grief moment that actually sets you free — and why skipping it keeps you stuck

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What if everything you've been told about your cycle, your fertility, and your body's timeline was only half the story?

Women’s health is filled with cultural narratives that many of us never question: fertility timelines, pushing through hormonal symptoms, bouncing back postpartum, or dreading menopause.

In this episode, Samantha sits down with acupuncturist and herbalist Kristin Hauser to explore a radically different perspective on women’s health rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, somatic awareness, and holistic fertility care.

Kristin shares why fertility support shouldn’t begin after months or years of trying, how nervous system health and nourishment impact hormones, and why reconnecting with the wisdom of the womb can transform the way women move through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

We also talk about the deeper emotional and spiritual themes that arise through motherhood — including surrender, capacity, and learning to trust the body’s intelligence.

If you’re navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, or simply want to understand your cycle and hormones on a deeper level, this conversation will open your perspective.

In this episode:

• Why waiting until you're ready to conceive to learn about your fertility might be the biggest gap in women's health
• Why burning yourself out might be the reason your hormones are off
• How cultural narratives around fertility, birth, and menopause shape women’s experiences
• Why reconnecting with the body and pelvic space can deepen intuition and wellbeing
• How motherhood and fertility journeys often invite surrender, growth, and expanded capacity

About Kristin Hauser:

Kristin Hauser is an acupuncturist, herbalist, and founder of Womb Medicine. Her work sits at the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal medicine, pelvic health, and somatic education.

She specializes in supporting women through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal health, while also mentoring practitioners who want to bring more holistic care into women’s health.

Connect with Kristin:

Website: https://www.wombmedicine.com/.

https://www.shopwombmedicine.com/

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

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Mercury retrograde doesn't have to be something you dread.

In this guided meditation, Samantha takes you through an energetic practice to work with the gifts of this season—instead of resisting them. This retrograde falls in Pisces (February 25th–March 20th, 2026), inviting us into deeper emotional and intuitive work.

Most people only hear about the communication breakdowns and travel chaos. But there's so much more available when you know how to tap in.

This practice helps you access what's beneath the surface, connect with your intuition, and move through this season with ease and transformation.

Mercury Retrograde Dates:

• Pre-shadow: February 11th
• Retrograde: February 25th–March 20th
• Post-shadow: through early April

Save this episode and return to it throughout the season whenever you need grounding or clarity.

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What really changes during the first trimester of pregnancy, especially when you’re also running a business?

Not just the physical side of things, but the emotional, spiritual, and identity shifts that have already started happening. Because the truth is, becoming a mother doesn’t just flip on the day a baby arrives. For me, the transformation started the moment I got pregnant.

If you’re someone who is pregnant, thinking about becoming a mother one day, or just curious about what women in your life might be going through during this chapter, I hope this conversation helps you feel a little more connected to the process.

And yes… I also share the baby’s gender at the end of the episode!

In this episode I talk about:

• What trying to conceive actually felt like emotionally
• The experience that shifted my mindset around pregnancy
• What my first trimester has really been like
• The identity changes that are already happening
• How pregnancy is changing the way I think about business
• Letting go of control and learning to trust intuition
• The ripple effects pregnancy can have on friendships and boundaries
• Why I’m feeling more connected to my purpose than ever
• And the baby’s gender reveal at the end

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What if your next vacation could be a transformation portal for you and your business?

In this episode, host Samantha shares her honest approach to traveling as an entrepreneur. Fresh from back-to-back trips to Germany and the Bay Area, she breaks down the six intentional practices that help her stay energized, present, and creatively inspired while moving through the world—without burning out.

This is not about hustle or productivity hacks. It's about using travel as a tool for expansion, connection, and reclaiming the parts of yourself that get buried in the daily grind of business ownership.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The 'invisible framework' that separates a typical vacation from a business-altering transformation (and why most entrepreneurs miss this step entirely)
• 6 intentional practices that help you stay energized, present, and creatively inspired while traveling
• How to structure your days to invite "business downloads" without actually working (and why forcing productivity kills this flow)
• The truth about "working vacations" and the specific boundaries that support your nervous system to prevent burnout on the road
• From nude German bathhouses to solo glacier hikes: Why your business revenue needs you to get uncomfortable in your personal life
• How to do one thing that lights you up, even during work trips

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Whether you're just launching your business or feeling called to revisit the foundation, this episode is your guide.

In this solo episode, Samantha shares the essential building blocks she wishes she'd known when she first started her business—and the lessons that still guide her today. These aren't the typical business school basics. Instead, you'll hear honest reflections on self-awareness, belief systems, and how to ask for help differently.

If you've been busying yourself with the "shoulds" of entrepreneurship instead of focusing on what actually makes a difference, this episode will help you realign for success.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• The #1 thing that drives revenue (hint: it's simpler than you think)
• Why self-awareness isn't just spiritual and how it affects everything from trust to team dynamics
• Samantha's personal belief about how business should be done differently—and how that drives her entire mission
• The truth about doing it alone and delegation
• How to review your business building blocks no matter what stage you're at

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Feeling restless, urgent, or creatively activated? The fire horse year begins February 17th, and this conversation is your roadmap for navigating it without burning out.

Spiritual coach Anna Tsui breaks down what fire horse energy actually means for your business and life—and why this is the year to stop hiding and start showing up authentically. We cover how to pivot quickly, why past life gifts are resurfacing, what collective shifts are coming, and how to make your work relevant during transformation.

In This Episode:

• What fire horse year means and how to work with this wild, unpredictable energy
• Why Anna gained 138K followers in 2 weeks (and what that teaches us about alignment)
• How different astrological signs will experience this year
• The collective themes emerging: job instability, currency shifts, and the need for spiritual leadership
• Why authenticity and empathy are your competitive advantage in the AI era
• How to recognize past life gifts and integrate them into your work
• Practical strategies for visibility, pivoting, and staying grounded

Key Takeaway: This is the year for aligned, courageous action. If you're doing the work your soul came here to do, fire horse energy will amplify it in ways you never expected.

About Anna Tsui:

Anna is a serial entrepreneur, energy reader and bestselling writer. She helps business owners identify their unique voice and create messaging that is authentic and captures attention.

Connect with Anna:

https://substack.com/@annatsui

https://www.instagram.com/ms.annatsui/

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If you run a values-driven business and also care about money, decisions, and showing up consistently online—this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I sit down with KC Steinbeck (tarot reader, astrologer, intuitive, and business owner) to talk about discernment, self-trust, and what it looks like to run a spiritual business through different seasons of growth.

We get into how to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety, how to know when to follow a nudge vs. stay the course, and how to navigate the visibility vs. rest tension without spiraling into fear or feeling behind. KC also shares his behind-the-scenes season: scaling to over a thousand readings, burning out, and shifting into a membership model that supports sustainability.

In this episode:

• Why intuition in business isn’t about “trusting the vibe” and how I tell when it’s actually anxiety
• The hidden reason authenticity online feels harder the more successful your business becomes
• What burnout is really asking for when your business scales faster than your nervous system can handle
• How to know when it’s time to rest, pivot, or stay the course even when doubt is loud
• The subtle ways entrepreneurs outsource self-trust without realizing it (and how to reclaim it)

Connect with KC:

https://linktr.ee/kcsteinbeck

https://www.thelimitlessinsights.com

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