Episode 114: Breaking Through Business Plateaus with Energy, Identity & Alignment featuring Lena Khais

In this episode of Iconic AF, Anisa Crespo sits down with Lena Khais, founder of Atlas Paradigm, for a powerful conversation on the energetic side of entrepreneurship and what truly keeps business owners stuck at certain income levels.

Lena shares how she helps founders break through revenue plateaus by focusing on energy, identity, and mindset rather than strategy alone. Using a simple formula inspired by fourth-grade math, she explains how success is determined by the relationship between faith-filled aligned action and the limiting beliefs, resistance, and fear holding entrepreneurs back.

Together, Anisa and Lena dive into the invisible ceilings many women face in business, including capacity limits, identity attachment, self-sabotage, and the fear of expanding beyond who they’ve always been. They discuss why working harder is not always the answer, how vibrational frequency impacts opportunities and growth, and why high-level leaders invest in coaching and personal development to continue evolving.

Lena also shares practical examples of helping entrepreneurs recalibrate their energy to attract more aligned success, abundance, confidence, and opportunities without increasing burnout or hustle.

This episode is a powerful reminder that scaling your business often starts with expanding yourself first.

Topics include:
• Energy and frequency in entrepreneurship
• Breaking through revenue and mindset ceilings
• Identity expansion and personal growth
• Faith, alignment, and manifestation in business
• Why strategy alone is not enough
• The importance of coaching and mentorship
• Investing in yourself as a leader

Lena also shares details about her upcoming events, including the free Top 100 Women in Business Virtual Week and her Manifest & Monetize Power Hour.

Episode 113: Reclaiming Hope Through Grief, Trauma & Healing with Kathy George

In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of Iconic AF, Wendy sits down with trauma-informed nervous system coach and author Kathy George for a powerful conversation about grief, healing, resilience, and reclaiming hope after unimaginable loss.

Kathy vulnerably shares her journey through the sudden loss of her six-year-old son, her battle with breast cancer, and the nervous system collapse that ultimately changed the course of her life. Through these experiences, she discovered the profound connection between trauma, chronic stress, emotional suppression, and physical health.

Together, they discuss nervous system regulation, somatic healing, the dangers of “push through” culture, and why women must start listening to the signals their bodies are sending them before burnout and illness take over.

Kathy also shares how she now supports women through her business, Reclaiming Hope Coach, helping clients move from survival mode into healing, safety, and empowerment through accessible coaching, nervous system education, and trauma-informed support.

This episode is emotional, empowering, educational, and filled with hope for anyone navigating grief, trauma, illness, or life’s hardest seasons.

Connect with Kathy:

www.facebook.com/kathy.g.reclaiming.hope

www.instagram.com/reclaiminghopecoach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-george-coach/

https://www.youtube.com/@Kathy_Coach_RHC

If you connected with today’s episode and recognize yourself in the experience of constantly pushing through while quietly running on empty, Kathy George will be teaching a free live online workshop on May 28 at 11am CST:

When Life Won’t Let Up: 3 Keys to Feeling Calm Again

The workshop explores why the body can stay stuck in stress mode long after life’s hardest moments and practical ways to begin feeling calmer and more grounded again.

Free replay available for everyone who registers.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-life-wont-let-up-3-keys-to-feeling-calm-again-tickets-1990111356640

Episode 111: Healing Trauma & Reclaiming Your Power with Cassandra Love Lambert

In this deeply emotional episode of Iconic AF, Anisa Crespo sits down with somatic practitioner and trauma healer Cassandra Love Lambert for a raw conversation about childhood trauma, nervous system healing, and transforming pain into purpose.

Cassandra courageously shares her journey through foster care, abuse, addiction to survival mode, and the long road toward healing after years of trauma and emotional pain. Together, they unpack how unresolved trauma lives in the body, how it impacts relationships, parenting, emotional regulation, and even physical health, and why true healing goes far beyond surface-level self-help.

This episode explores somatic healing in a relatable and accessible way, helping listeners understand how the body stores trauma and how women can begin reconnecting with themselves, regulating their nervous systems, and reclaiming their voice, safety, and power. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, motherhood, intuition, emotional healing, and learning to finally feel safe within your own body again.

Connect with Cassandra:

https://www.facebook.com/CassandraLoveLambert/

https://www.instagram.com/c_love_lambert/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandralovelambert/

https://www.youtube.com/user/CassLambert?sub_confirmation=1

https://www.tiktok.com/@c_love_lambert?lang=en

Episode 110: Caring for Aging Parents with Erin Lamb

In this heartfelt episode of Iconic AF, Natosha Navarro sits down with entrepreneur and senior wellness advocate Erin Lamb to discuss the growing challenges families face as their parents age and the innovative solution Erin created to bridge that gap.

Erin shares the inspiration behind Silver Crown Calls, a wellness check and companionship service designed to help seniors stay safe, connected, and independent while giving adult children peace of mind. From preventing isolation and loneliness to identifying early warning signs of health concerns, medication issues, falls, and scams targeting seniors, this conversation highlights the importance of compassionate support systems for aging loved ones.

Together, they explore the emotional realities of caring for parents who value their independence, the guilt many adult children carry, and how meaningful daily connection can dramatically improve a senior’s quality of life. This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes the smallest acts of care can create the biggest impact.

Connect with Erin:

https://www.facebook.com/erin.lamb.9615

https://silvercrowncalls.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlambseniorliving/

Episode 109: Unapologetically Rich with Shamina Taylor

In this powerful episode of Iconic AF, Wendy Aimee Porter sits down with multi 7-figure entrepreneur and wealth mentor Shamina Taylor to unpack the deep connection between money, nervous system regulation, emotional mastery, and feminine energy.

Shamina shares how subconscious beliefs around worthiness, betrayal, and abandonment can silently cap income, create money leaks, and keep women stuck in cycles of overworking and burnout. Together, they dive into rewiring neural pathways, healing emotional triggers, balancing masculine and feminine energy, and what it truly takes to become “unapologetically rich.”

This conversation is filled with raw truth, powerful mindset shifts, and tangible insights for women ready to break through financial ceilings, regulate their emotions, and step into their next level of wealth, freedom, and abundance.

Connect with Shamina:

https://www.instagram.com/shaminataylor/

https://www.facebook.com/shamina.a.taylor

https://www.youtube.com/@shaminataylor

https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-unapologetically-rich-show-with-shamina-taylor/id1667347023

Episode 108: Many Wigs, One Legacy: Owning Your Voice, Wealth, and Power with Jay Kay

What if you stopped trying to choose… and started owning all of who you are?

In this episode, we sit down with Jay Kay, host of the Many Wigs Podcast, to talk about what it really means to step out of survival mode and into full ownership of your life, your voice, and your legacy.

From real estate and credit to media and entrepreneurship, Jay Kay shares how wearing “many wigs” isn’t a weakness, it’s your power.

We dive into: • Breaking free from the belief that you have to choose between family and success • The truth about generational wealth and why financial literacy matters • The patterns that keep people stuck financially and how to shift them • Why waiting for the “perfect time” is costing you everything • The mindset required to build multiple streams and sustain growth • Turning pain into purpose and becoming the example for the next generation

Jay Kay opens up about building from necessity, evolving into purpose, and creating platforms instead of just participating in them.

This conversation is for the woman who feels stretched, overwhelmed, or unsure… but knows she’s meant for more.

Because you’re not behind. You’re being prepared.

Connect with Jay Kay:

Website: whoisjk.com

Podcast: manywigspodcast.vip

IG: WhoIsJayKay

LeElegance.Co

If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she can have it all… just not all at once.

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Episode 107: From Survival Mode to Soul-Led Success: Building a Business That Heals You with Becca Duncan

What if the way you’re building your business is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Becca Duncan to break down the truth about “bottom-up” business building, where identity, nervous system, and alignment come before strategy.

We dive into: • The difference between survival energy vs. aligned growth • Why hustle is blocking your creativity and results • How grief, trauma, and life challenges can become your greatest business advantage • The science behind burnout, the brain, and decision-making • Rebuilding self-trust and stepping out of numbing patterns • Creating a legacy-level brand that isn’t dependent on trends or algorithms

Becca shares her raw journey through loss, reinvention, and healing, and how she turned pain into purpose while building a business that actually lights her up.

This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to be fully healed to grow… and that the most powerful businesses are built from within.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected from your business, this episode will shift everything.

Follow Becca on IG: @beccaduncanofficial

If this resonated, share it with a woman who needs to hear it and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations that elevate your visibility, influence, and impact.

Episode 106: Stop Overpaying the IRS: The Tax Strategy Every Entrepreneur Needs with Kymbirley Brake

Kymbirley Brake is a tax strategist, founder of OC Tax Brake, and a powerhouse entrepreneur on a mission to make taxes simple, strategic, and actually understandable. With a background in tax law and a journey that started in a hospital room as a single mom caring for her medically fragile daughter, Kymbirley built her business from the ground up while helping families access resources and financial relief when they needed it most.

In this episode, Kymbirley breaks down why so many entrepreneurs avoid their taxes and how that avoidance is actually costing them thousands. She shares the difference between a tax preparer and a tax strategist, why waiting until tax season is one of the biggest mistakes business owners make, and how proactive planning can completely change your financial reality.

She also dives into common misconceptions around entity structure, explaining why you don’t need to rush into an LLC or S-Corp and how to build the right foundation at the right time. Kymbirley gets real about what the IRS actually cares about, why audits aren’t as scary as people think, and how to stay compliant while still maximizing your deductions.

This conversation also goes beyond business, as Kymbirley shares her personal story of resilience, navigating life as a single mom, and finding her voice in a male-dominated industry. She reminds entrepreneurs that you don’t have to carry everything alone and that the right support can free you up to focus on what truly matters—growing your business and creating the life you want.

Connect with Kym:

http://www.octaxbrake.com/ 

SM Handles: OCTAXBRAKE AND JUSTTHETAXTIP 

Episode 105: Rewire Your Mind, Rewrite Your Life with Dr. Lorri Wilson

Dr. Lorri Wilson is a therapist, mental health expert, and neurological strategist who works with individuals facing severe mental illness, trauma, and deep-rooted emotional challenges. With over 16 years of experience studying the mind, she combines traditional therapy with subconscious reprogramming techniques like NLP, EMDR, and hypnotherapy to help clients create real, lasting change.

In this episode, Dr. Lorri breaks down the difference between working on the conscious mind versus the subconscious, and why true transformation doesn’t happen until both are aligned. She shares how limiting beliefs are formed, why people stay stuck despite wanting change, and how powerful techniques like reframing can shift the way we think, feel, and show up in our lives.

She also opens up about her personal journey into entrepreneurship, including the moment she was fired and how that became the catalyst for stepping fully into her purpose. Through faith, mindset work, and self-belief, she transformed what felt like a setback into a breakthrough.

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to stay stuck in your past, your patterns, or your thoughts. With the right tools and belief, you can rewire your mind, step into your potential, and create a completely new reality for yourself.

Connect with Dr. Lorri:

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CAtFx42f6/?mibextid=wwXIfr    https://www.instagram.com/drmcneal?igsh=MTJwd3V6eTR4MXhpdw  

Episode 104: The Truth About Intimacy No One Talks About, what Roommate Syndrome is and How to Fix It with Wanda Santos-Haynes

Wanda Santos-Haynes is a relationship strategist, trauma-informed coach, and PhD candidate in clinical sexology who helps individuals and couples move from disconnection to deep, meaningful love. Known as the last stop before divorce court, she works with high-achieving people who feel like their relationships have turned into “roommate syndrome” and guides them back to safety, intimacy, and real connection.

In this episode, Wanda breaks down why so many couples lose the spark, explaining how relationships shift from emotional connection to daily logistics and responsibility. She dives into the neuroscience behind intimacy, sharing how things like stress, lack of attunement, and over-functioning can lower desire and create distance.

She also unpacks why high-achieving women often feel lonely despite having it all, how childhood trauma and attachment patterns show up in adult relationships, and the ways independence can unintentionally block connection. Wanda introduces the concept of regulation and co-regulation as the foundation for healthy relationships and shares practical ways couples can begin rebuilding trust, safety, and attraction.

This conversation is real, eye-opening, and incredibly relevant for anyone who wants to strengthen their relationship or understand what’s really happening beneath the surface.

Connect with Wanda:

https://wandasantoshaynes.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/wanda.santos.3597 

https://www.instagram.com/wandasantos_haynes/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@wandasantos_haynes