When it comes to creating a soul-led life or career, expectations are one of the biggest blockers to clarity.

In this raw, personal episode of Diary of a Creator, I reflect on the shadow of expectations, especially after just turning 40.

We cover:

• Why expectations are ego-based (not soul-based)

• How they sneak into decision-making and sabotage clarity

• The trap of timelines, milestones, and societal shoulds

• Why overachievers feel constant disappointment

• The difference between expectation and vision

• What to do when you're frozen in indecision

If you're at a crossroads and craving clarity, the Inner Compass Reset will shift you out of the mind and back into body-led knowing.

START FREE ➡️ Inner Compass Reset

You can leave the corporate job.
You can start the soul-led business.
And still… find yourself burned out, unfulfilled, and following someone else’s way.

In this episode, I get real about the spiritual traps, ego patterns, and business pressures that nearly made me give it all up.

And how everything changed when I decided to stop outsourcing direction and start listening inward. Even for my business strategy.

Inside:

• How we unconsciously recreate what we tried to escape• The silent power of spiritual ego and strategy shame

• Why your path must be different if it’s truly soul-led

• Why every misstep is part of building trust in your voice

• What happened when I rebuilt everything through intuition, and nothing else

This is your permission to stop following and start leading. From within.

If this story or journey resonates, then here are some next steps for you:

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Laura spent 16 years climbing the corporate ladder. She had the title, the salary, the life she thought she was supposed to want.

But her soul and eventually her body knew better.

In this conversation, we explore what happens when the “dream job” starts to feel like a cage, and the cost of staying in the wrong path becomes too high to ignore.

Inside this episode:

• The hidden cost of ignoring your intuition
• How living in two worlds creates deep internal misalignment
• Why “on paper” success doesn’t always feel like alignment
• What chronic illness taught Laura about her soul’s path
• The fear of being seen and the slow, courageous process of moving through it
• How creating space changed everything
• Why clarity and momentum come after the leap, not before

If you’re standing at the edge of a leap, wondering if it’s time, this episode is your mirror.

🎙️ Connect with Laura:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_art_of_transformation__
Website:  www.artbyboaty.com
Podcast: @realityreconsideredpodcast

If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own journey…I’ve created a few free resources to support you wherever you’re at:

🔹 Download the Career Clarity Map: Designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and uncover your next aligned step 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/clarityjourney

🔹 Take the Shadow Quiz: To uncover which unconscious patterns might be holding you back 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/limiting-belief-survey

When you’re ready to go deeper, let's chat!

👉 Book a free Career Clarity Call: https://www.victoriamay.com.au/book

She had the clients, the funding, the vision.
But it still wasn’t sustainable.

In this episode, she opens up about the real cost of building a mission-driven tech start up, and what happened when her body, soul, and truth said, "enough."

Through breathwork, energy healing, and reclaiming her truth, she found the business that was always meant for her.

This episode is a map for any woman caught in cycles of overworking, questioning, or self-sacrifice.

Inside, we explore:

• The two failed ventures that prepared her for alignment
• Burnout, identity loss, and the awakening that followed
• The energetic difference between force and flow
• How she rebuilt her life and business from inner truth
• What real soul-led entrepreneurship actually looks like

If you’re navigating your own pivot—this will speak straight to your core.

To follow Rebecca: 

Find out more: www.rebeccagrainger.com.au
Follow on: www.instagram.com/iamrebeccagrainger
Free guided breathwork: https://youtu.be/gvPxrIqlhQ8

If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own journey…I’ve created a few free resources to support you wherever you’re at:

🔹 Download the Career Clarity Map: Designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and uncover your next aligned step 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/clarityjourney

🔹 Take the Shadow Quiz: To uncover which unconscious patterns might be holding you back 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/limiting-belief-survey

When you’re ready to go deeper, let's chat!

👉 Book a free Career Clarity Call: https://www.victoriamay.com.au/book

Everyone makes it sound easy.
Start a side hustle. Create freedom. Live your dream life.

But the truth?
If you start for the wrong reasons, you’ll likely end up right back where you started.

In this episode, I speak to the women who are feeling the pull to begin something new.

Before you act, I want you to pause and ask: what energy are you creating from?

Inside, I share:
 • The warning signs your motivation is rooted in urgency, fear, or burnout
 • How I ended up recreating what I was trying to escape
 • What it really takes to build a fulfilling, freedom-based path
 • The key questions to ask yourself before you start anything new

If you’re navigating the early stages of change—this episode will give you the clarity to choose a path that’s built to last.

If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own journey…I’ve created a few free resources to support you wherever you’re at:

🔹 Download the Career Clarity Map: Designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and uncover your next aligned step 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/clarityjourney

🔹 Take the Shadow Quiz: To uncover which unconscious patterns might be holding you back 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/limiting-belief-survey

When you’re ready to go deeper, let's chat!

👉 Book a free Career Clarity Call: https://www.victoriamay.com.au/book

Diana had what many dream of: a remote job, a passport full of stamps, and no office in sight.

But inside, she was unraveling.

In this conversation, Diana shares what most don’t see behind the Instagram-perfect nomad life: burnout, misalignment, and a deep soul calling that refused to be ignored.

🎙️ Inside this episode:

• How freedom on the outside means nothing if you’re trapped on the inside
• The surprising grief that comes with letting go of your old identity
• What her spiritual awakening really looked like (and how it started with a course)
• The loneliness of leaving traditional paths—and how to find support
• Why astrology, energy healing, and intuition became her soul business
• The daily practices keeping her grounded as she builds from the inside out

If you’ve been questioning the path you're on—this is your reminder to listen within.

🔗 Connect with Diana on Instagram: Instagram.com/nomadic.stars/

🔗Free soul purpose guide: https://linktr.ee/nomadic.stars?lt_utm_source=lt_admin_share_link#469628004

If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own journey…I’ve created a few free resources to support you wherever you’re at:

🔹 Download the Career Clarity Map: Designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and uncover your next aligned step 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/clarityjourney

🔹 Take the Shadow Quiz: To uncover which unconscious patterns might be holding you back 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/limiting-belief-survey

When you’re ready to go deeper, let's chat!

👉 Book a free Career Clarity Call: https://www.victoriamay.com.au/book

Have you ever gotten exactly what you asked for—and still felt like it wasn’t enough?

That was me earlier this year. After manifesting the financial stability I craved, I expected peace. Instead, the pressure just shifted. From money... to time... to purpose.

In this raw solo episode, I explore the sneaky pattern that keeps even the most soul-led women stuck in a cycle of craving and dissatisfaction.

Here’s what we get into: 

▪️ Why the ego is never designed to feel fulfilled (and what that means for your goals) 

▪️ How to spot when you’re creating from lack vs. from love 

▪️ The real reason your goals might not bring you peace 

▪️ How to shift from chasing to anchoring into wholeness

✨ Plus a powerful reflection to check whether your desire is soul-led or survival-driven.

🎧 This is for you if you’re on the soul path (or wanting to embark on one) but still feel stuck, burnt out, or unsatisfied.

If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own journey…I’ve created a few free resources to support you wherever you’re at:

🔹 Download the Career Clarity Map: Designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and uncover your next aligned step 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/clarityjourney

🔹 Take the Shadow Quiz: To uncover which unconscious patterns might be holding you back 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/limiting-belief-survey

When you’re ready to go deeper, let's chat!

👉 Book a free Career Clarity Call: https://www.victoriamay.com.au/book

Fiona had done the leap before. Three times, in fact. But in 2023, when she was made redundant from a job she loved—one she had manifested—she knew this time had to be different.

In this episode, she shares the full truth of what it’s really like to walk away from comfort, paychecks, and prestige in pursuit of something deeper: freedom, creativity, and a business that feels like home.

🎙️ Inside this episode:

• How redundancies can be sacred interventions
• Why most women procrastinate with branding (and what to do instead)
• The truth about ego vs. soul in entrepreneurship
• Managing money, risk, and nervous system safety when building your dream
• What it means to show up—not perfectly, but purposefully

This one’s real, practical, and relatable. If you’re craving freedom but questioning your readiness—Fiona’s story will help you trust that you already have what it takes.

🔗 Connect or work with Fiona:
 https://www.thesoulhive.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.soul.hive/

If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own journey…I’ve created a few free resources to support you wherever you’re at:

🔹 Download the Career Clarity Map: Designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and uncover your next aligned step 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/clarityjourney

🔹 Take the Shadow Quiz: To uncover which unconscious patterns might be holding you back 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/limiting-belief-survey

When you’re ready to go deeper, let's chat!

👉 Book a free Career Clarity Call: https://www.victoriamay.com.au/book

You’ve made a big decision—or you’re standing on the edge of one—and suddenly the doubt creeps in. Is this really the right path? Or have I completely lost the plot? In this episode, I unpack what it really means to be on your soul-aligned path (hint: it doesn’t always feel peaceful), and the difference between fear that’s trying to protect you and fear that’s actually trying to keep you stuck.

I share personal stories of both trust and terror, clarity and confusion, and the tiny signs that helped guide me back to truth. This episode will help you learn how to tune into your inner compass, spot real alignment, and know when fear is drowning out your intuition.

🎙️ Inside this episode:

• Why fear shows up even when you're on the right path
• How to tell the difference between ego noise and inner truth
• What “flow” actually looks like (it’s not what you think)
• The biggest signs you're not on the right path
• Why building trust in your intuition is non-negotiable—and how to start

🎧 Tune in if you’re navigating a big decision, questioning your direction, or trying to figure out whether you’re really living your truth—or just following someone else’s map.

If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own journey…I’ve created a few free resources to support you wherever you’re at:

🔹 Download the Career Clarity Map: Designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and uncover your next aligned step 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/clarityjourney

🔹 Take the Shadow Quiz: To uncover which unconscious patterns might be holding you back 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/limiting-belief-survey

When you’re ready to go deeper, let's chat!

👉 Book a free Career Clarity Call: https://www.victoriamay.com.au/book

Leaving corporate to follow a soul-led path is a bold move—and it’s not without its challenges.

In this episode, I share 12 things I wish I’d known before making the leap. These are the real, behind-the-scenes lessons that don’t get talked about enough—from navigating uncertainty and financial fear, to dealing with criticism, ego spirals, and the deep inner work that comes with choosing alignment over safety.

This isn’t here to scare you—it’s here to support you with truth, so you’re better equipped to walk your own path with clarity and compassion.

🎙️ Inside this episode:

• Why uncertainty hits harder than expected
• How to spot ego-driven advice vs. true alignment
• The mindset traps that recreate hustle in your soul-led path
• What actually holds you back (hint: it’s not what you think)

🎧 Tune in if you’re ready to leave corporate—or already have—and want to walk your next chapter with more truth and less self-doubt.

If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own journey…I’ve created a few free resources to support you wherever you’re at:

🔹 Download the Career Clarity Map: Designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and uncover your next aligned step 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/clarityjourney

🔹 Take the Shadow Quiz: To uncover which unconscious patterns might be holding you back 👉 https://www.victoriamay.com.au/limiting-belief-survey

When you’re ready to go deeper, let's chat!

👉 Book a free Career Clarity Call: https://www.victoriamay.com.au/book