Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins

In this deeply moving episode of Iconic Leadership, Karissa sits down with Sarah Bouse—Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, creator of the ASCEND Method™, and a woman who embodies what it truly means to rise without apology.
Sarah’s leadership wasn’t born in boardrooms—it was forged in moments where her body was dismissed, her voice minimized, and her future questioned. From a terrifying health crisis in her early twenties, to being told motherhood might never be possible, to repeatedly hearing “this is normal” when she knew it wasn’t—Sarah shares the defining moments where she chose self-trust over surrender.
In this conversation, we explore:

• The leadership decisions that changed everything when no one else would advocate for her
• The daily habits and embodied practices that helped her reclaim her energy, confidence, and authority
• What it looks like to lead from the body—not just the mind
• How becoming a mother, practitioner, and mentor required her to rise into her power without waiting for permission
• Why listening to your body is one of the most radical leadership acts a woman can make

This episode is a masterclass in embodied leadership, self-trust, and sovereign decision-making—especially for women who are done shrinking, explaining, or apologizing for their needs, their ambition, or their truth.
Sarah’s story is a living reminder that when a woman stops abandoning herself, she doesn’t just heal—she ascends.
If this conversation stirred something in you—if you know you’re being called to rise into your next level of leadership, power, and embodiment—this is your invitation.
✨ Grab your ticket to RI$E on March 19th and step into the room where Alpha Queens rise together.  This is where identity shifts, leadership activates, and women stop waiting to be chosen.
You don’t need permission. You need a decision.
? See you at RI$E.
Show Links ? Buy the Book: Alpha Queens Rising
A powerful collective of legacy stories from women who chose to rise when it mattered most — including Larissa Reid as a featured author in Volume I.
? http://amazon.com/author/karissaadkins
? Grab Your Ticket to RISE 2026
Where Purpose Meets Power — a live women’s empowerment and leadership experience featuring keynote voices shaping the next era of iconic leadership.
? Bellevue, NE | March 19, 2026
? https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/rise-the-alpha-queen-experience-event?am_id=sarah4328 
? Book a Private Call with Karissa
Ready to rise into iconic leadership, clarify your strategy, and step fully into your CEO identity?
? https://alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m

Most women don’t plateau in business because they lack strategy.
They plateau because their identity hasn’t caught up to their ambition.
In this episode of The Iconic Leadership Show, I break down why million-dollar growth is not a marketing or mindset problem,  it’s an identity decision.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
• The hidden cost of declaring big goals
• Why leadership pressure increases as success grows
• The identity gap that quietly caps income
• Why mindset and marketing without structure fail
• How emotional mastery determines wealth sustainability
This episode is for women who know they’re meant for more —
and are ready to lead, decide, and expand without collapsing, shrinking, or losing themselves.
 
? WAYS TO GO DEEPER
? The RISE Event, In-Person Live Experience | March 19  | Omaha NE
For women ready to rise out of reaction and into embodied leadership
✨ Tickets on sale now
⏳ Early-bird pricing ends February 15
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✨ Ready to step into embodied leadership?
Join me live in The RISE Room on March 19.
Early-bird tickets end February 15. https://alphaqueencollective.com/rise-the-alpha-queen-experience-event  
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Book your Game Plan call: This invitation is for women who are done circling the same level.
If you’re ready to step into higher standards, cleaner decisions, and embodied leadership, book a Game Plan Call. We’ll assess readiness, alignment, and next steps.
https://alphaqueencollective.com/gameplan-call

In this powerful episode of Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins, Karissa sits down with Larissa Reid, wealth strategist, accountant, and the unapologetic force behind In The Black Business Services.
Larissa is a walking comeback story.
A single mother of five who built her firm from scratch during one of the most challenging seasons of her life, Larissa didn’t inherit wealth, stability, or financial literacy—she built it. What began as survival became purpose, and purpose became a nationally recognized financial firm serving entrepreneurs and nonprofits across the country.
In this episode, Larissa shares the rarely spoken truth behind financial confidence: it isn’t about numbers alone—it’s about identity, safety, and self-trust.
Together, Karissa and Larissa explore:

• How women move from financial chaos into calm, strategic leadership
• Why money confidence is built, not born
• The connection between lived trauma, nervous system regulation, and financial decision-making
• How clarity with your numbers becomes clarity with your power
• What it really means to stop playing small with money and step fully into CEO identity
  
  
  

Larissa opens up about her journey—from childhood survival and near-death experiences, to building a firm rooted in integrity, faith, and service. She explains how she turns overwhelmed entrepreneurs into confident CEOs who understand their numbers, trust themselves, and build real, sustainable wealth.
This conversation is a masterclass in quiet power, the kind that doesn’t need to prove itself, panic, or perform. It’s leadership grounded in clarity, courage, and self-responsibility.
Larissa is also a featured author in Alpha Queen Rising: Legacy Book Project – Volume I and a keynote speaker, bringing her voice, wisdom, and lived authority to a global movement of women rising into legacy leadership.
If you’re a woman in business who knows it’s time to stop avoiding your numbers—and start owning your power—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.
Because iconic leaders don’t come from perfect conditions.
They rise anyway.
Show Links? Buy the Book: Alpha Queens Rising
A powerful collective of legacy stories from women who chose to rise when it mattered most — including Larissa Reid as a featured author in Volume I.
? http://amazon.com/author/karissaadkins
? Grab Your Ticket to RISE 2026
Where Purpose Meets Power — a live women’s empowerment and leadership experience featuring keynote voices shaping the next era of iconic leadership.
? Bellevue, NE | March 19, 2026
? https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/rise-the-alpha-queen-experience-event?am_id=larissa7625
? Book a Private Call with Karissa
Ready to rise into iconic leadership, clarify your strategy, and step fully into your CEO identity?
? https://alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m
About the Guest: Larissa ReidLarissa Reid is a wealth strategist, accountant, and the founder of In The Black Business Services, a nationwide firm helping entrepreneurs move from financial chaos into confident CEO leadership.
A single mother of five and a walking comeback story, Larissa built her business from survival seasons into a purpose-driven financial firm rooted in clarity, integrity, and self-trust. She is known for turning overwhelmed business owners into confident leaders who understand their numbers, build real wealth, and stop playing small with money.
Larissa is a featured author in Alpha Queen Rising: Legacy Book Project – Volume I and a keynote speaker, bringing lived authority and financial literacy to rooms ready for real transformation.

 What Larissa Is Building

• In The Black Business Services — bookkeeping, tax prep, advisory & year-round strategy? https://www.intheblackbusinessservices.com
• The Tax Concierge Package — high-touch monthly tax & bookkeeping support
• Year-End Cleanup & Tax Season Services (Klarna & AfterPay available)
• Expanding into tax resolution services and building a membership for ongoing financial education

 Connect with Larissa
? Business IG & FB: @intheblackbiz
? Personal IG: @Just_riss85
? Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/larissa.mitchellreid

In this powerful episode of Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins, Karissa sits down with Samantha Rambo, a featured author in Alpha Queen Rising: Legacy Book Project – Volume I and a keynote speaker for RISE 2026: Where Purpose Meets Power.Samantha’s story is not one of overnight success, it’s a story of identity, resilience, and choosing yourself when life gives you no safety net.

A single mother who entered healthcare out of necessity, Samantha became a CNA simply because it was the only door open when childcare costs and survival demanded action. What she found instead was purpose—standing beside patients in their most vulnerable moments, witnessing both the power and the failures of a system built to respond to crisis instead of prevent it.

In this episode, Samantha shares how heartbreak became the catalyst for her rise—from financial scarcity and personal struggle to building a six-figure mission-driven business rooted in education, empowerment, and prevention. Her journey led her to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, determined to ensure no one ever feels powerless, uninformed, or alone in their health or their life.Together, Karissa and Samantha unpack:

• What it really means to choose yourself when fear, scarcity, and uncertainty are loud
• How identity—not confidence—is the foundation of leadership and success
• Why self-worth is a strategic advantage, not a mindset cliché
• The moment Samantha decided she would never accept “this is just how it is” again
• How purpose-driven leadership creates impact far beyond income

This conversation bridges leadership, embodiment, and legacy. It’s about rising when there is no roadmap—and becoming the woman others rise because of.If you are navigating a season of reinvention, leadership expansion, or purpose-driven growth, this episode will remind you:

You don’t rise because the conditions are perfect.
You rise because you decide.

About the Guest: Samantha Rambo, FNP-CSamantha Rambo is a Family Nurse Practitioner, founder of Wellness For Any Body, and a passionate advocate for accessible, evidence-based health education. Rooted in lived experience and deep compassion, Samantha transforms heartbreak into healing—empowering people to reclaim their health, confidence, and future.

Her mission is simple but powerful: no one should face their health—or their dreams—alone.

🔗 Connect with Samantha on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sanantha.rambo/ 

🔗 Show Links & Calls to Action

📘 Buy the Book: Alpha Queens Rising
A powerful collective of legacy stories from women who chose to rise when it mattered most.
👉 http://amazon.com/author/karissaadkins

👑 Grab Your Ticket to RISE 2026
Where Purpose Meets Power — Live Women’s Empowerment & Growth Event

📍 Bellevue, NE | March 19, 2026
👉 https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/rise-the-alpha-queen-experience-event?am_id=samantha9140

📞 Book a Private Call with Karissa
Ready to rise into iconic leadership and explore the Iconic Leadership Mastermind?
👉 https://alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m

In this electrifying episode of Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins, Karissa pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful projects she has ever created, The Alpha Queens Rising Legacy Book Project, and the larger leadership movement it represents.
This isn’t just another anthology.
This isn’t a compilation of motivational stories.
This is a codex of courage, a collection of women who refused to break, refused to shrink, and chose to rise into their highest identity as leaders, founders, and legacy makers.
This episode marks a defining moment in the evolution of the show, a shift from business strategy alone into iconic, embodied leadership and the woman behind the brand.
Inside this episode, Karissa shares:
? Why this book, and this movement, matters now more than ever
? What makes Alpha Queens Rising unlike anything in the empowerment or personal growth space
? Behind-the-scenes emotional moments that forever changed her as a leader
? Why the world needs sovereign, embodied women leading at the highest level
? How the upcoming RISE Event on March 19th 2026 will elevate this movement into full embodiment
? How the book and the event work together to support women through their next evolution
PLUS, Karissa announces the Alpha Queens Rising Author Interview Series, launching next week on the podcast, featuring raw, unfiltered conversations with women whose stories will activate you, expand you, and elevate your identity as a leader.
This episode is a declaration.
A remembrance.
A rising.
If you’ve felt the pull toward your next level...
this is your sign.
This is your moment.
This is the movement.
? Grab your copy of Alpha Queens Rising - http://amazon.com/author/karissaadkinamazon.com/author/karissaadkins
? Grab your RISE ticket here. Tickets go on Sales January 1st 2026 https://alphaqueencollective.com/rise-the-alpha-queen-experience-event ? Book a call with Karissa alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m

? Join the Alpha Queens Rising, Facebook Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1244777007316075/ In this electrifying episode of Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins, Karissa pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful projects she has ever created, The Alpha Queens Rising Legacy Book Project, and the larger leadership movement it represents.
This isn’t just another anthology.
This isn’t a compilation of motivational stories.
This is a codex of courage, a collection of women who refused to break, refused to shrink, and chose to rise into their highest identity as leaders, founders, and legacy makers.
This episode marks a defining moment in the evolution of the show, a shift from business strategy alone into iconic, embodied leadership and the woman behind the brand.
Inside this episode, Karissa shares:
? Why this book, and this movement, matters now more than ever
? What makes Alpha Queens Rising unlike anything in the empowerment or personal growth space
? Behind-the-scenes emotional moments that forever changed her as a leader
? Why the world needs sovereign, embodied women leading at the highest level
? How the upcoming RISE Event on March 19th 2026 will elevate this movement into full embodiment
? How the book and the event work together to support women through their next evolution
PLUS, Karissa announces the Alpha Queens Rising Author Interview Series, launching next week on the podcast, featuring raw, unfiltered conversations with women whose stories will activate you, expand you, and elevate your identity as a leader.
This episode is a declaration.
A remembrance.
A rising.
If you’ve felt the pull toward your next level...
this is your sign.
This is your moment.
This is the movement.
? Grab your copy of Alpha Queens Rising - http://amazon.com/author/karissaadkinamazon.com/author/karissaadkins
? Grab your RISE ticket here. Tickets go on Sales January 1st 2026 https://alphaqueencollective.com/rise-the-alpha-queen-experience-event ? Book a call with Karissa alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m

? Join the Alpha Queens Rising, Facebook Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1244777007316075/ 

As we step into 2026, most women entrepreneurs and CEOs are setting goals, but very few are setting them from identity, self-leadership, and alignment.
In this episode of Big Money Sales Moves, Karissa Adkins breaks down the A/B/C Goal System, an identity-based goal setting framework designed to help women in business create sustainable growth, consistent income, and personal expansion, without burnout or hustle culture.
You’ll learn why traditional goal setting methods fail high-achieving women, how survival-based goals block momentum, and why true success begins with who you become, not just what you do.
Karissa also shares her personal C-goal story, revealing how identity expansion led to international speaking, book creation, major events, and documentary opportunities — without forcing outcomes.
This episode is for women ready to step into sovereign leadership, embodied execution, and next-level CEO identity in 2026.

In this episode of Big Money Sales Moves, Karissa unveils the exact lead generation pathways she’s committing to in 2026, and why simplifying to fewer, more potent channels is the smartest move for women scaling to their next level.
You’ll hear the four core lead-gen pathways that will anchor all growth inside the Alpha Queen Collective next year, and how each one supports deeper authority, cleaner leads, and more aligned clients:
The 4 Lead Gen Pathways for 2026

1. Speaking (stages, workshops, events, retreats)
    → Download the *Alpha Queen Retreat Planner – The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Designing Transformational Retreats. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKUI_QVf9CRKUQ0oUU46bOFFhMYpnFvtcR4S6QeI5as/copy?usp=sharing
2. Podcasting – Your weekly long-form authority engine
3. Newsletter – Value-first content + client showcases
4. Social Media – With a focus on Facebook + LinkedIn as the only platforms needed, done with intention and strategy

Karissa also breaks down her top 3 strategies for each social platform, and shares how these four pathways work together to create an ecosystem of trust, authority, and intentional sales.
If you’ve been craving a simpler, more focused approach to lead gen (one that feels aligned, feminine, and powerful), this episode is your 2026 blueprint.
 
? LINKS & RESOURCES

→ Ready to scale with precision, not pressure? Book a clarity call with me and let’s map your next-level revenue and mindset identity strategy. alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m
→ If you’re a coach, consultant, or entrepreneur who wants to scale with ease, clarity, and confidence: the Big Money Sales Moves podcast is your new weekly power-up. https://open.spotify.com/show/6v2rbs5sYLUN56ILQmzaaH
→ Connection creates growth. Join us the first Monday of every month at 10:30 AM CST. for a free networking + collaboration + mastermind meetup. Register now — next session is Jan. 5. https://alphaqueencollective.com/roundtable
 
 ? Join the Alpha Queen Collective
• Cashflow Codes – Perfect for beginners who want simple, repeatable cashflow
• Gorgeous Goddess – For seasoned CEOs ready for deeper identity work & million-dollar sales strategy Book a Call with Karissa – Your personalized next-step roadmap alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m 

? Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karissa.adkins365  and LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karissaadkins/ 

Alpha Queen Retreat Planner: Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Creating Transformational Retreats -
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKUI_QVf9CRKUQ0oUU46bOFFhMYpnFvtcR4S6QeI5as/copy?usp=sharing

In this episode of Big Money Sales Moves, Karissa breaks down the mindset shifts, strategic decisions, and energetic upgrades that created her biggest business breakthroughs of 2025. From deep identity work to simplifying systems to elevating team energetics, these lessons are the blueprint for any woman ready to step into her own million-dollar era.
Karissa also shares behind-the-scenes insights into two major moves that transformed her year:
✨ restructuring her core mastermind + coaching program, and
✨ launching Cashflow Codes, her first-ever low-ticket, no-contract offer — which brought 6 women in the first 10 days and 10 more within the first 30.
This episode is equal parts strategy, identity, and straight-up Alpha Queen wisdom.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why neutrality is the most underrated (and profitable) sales energy
• How identity elevation always precedes income elevation
• The simple, scalable systems that created more growth than new ideas
• Why high-intent conversations outperform every other marketing strategy
• How team energetics shape your revenue, leadership, and capacity
• The CEO-level skill that made scaling feel lighter instead of heavier
• The bold business moves that paid off — including a full mastermind restructure and the Cashflow Codes launch
• What Karissa is taking into 2026 as non-negotiables for million-dollar success

Links & Resources Mentioned:
? Join the Alpha Queen Collective (AQC) choose the path that fits your season:
• Cashflow Codes – for beginner coaches and Business babes craving simple, repeatable cash-generating skills
• Gorgeous Goddess – for seasoned Coaches, Heart Led leaders, Ambitious CEOs with a team ready for deeper identity, leadership, and million-dollar sales strategy
? Book a Call with Karissa – map out your clearest path forward alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m
? Grab the AQC Planner – the modern guide helping women “have it all” without burning out https://www.alphaqueencollective.com/alphaqueenplanner
? Sign up for our monthly roundtable mastermind and networking meet up’s - https://alphaqueencollective.com/roundtable

In this final Quantum Energetics episode, Karissa gets raw about the one skill that changes everything — confidence.
Without it, your sales will stall. Your marketing will fall flat. Your brand won’t grow.
But with it? Everything expands — fast.
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.
In ths episode, Karissa breaks down the mindset and micro-habits that create unshakable self-belief — and shares her personal story of being judged, doubted, and underestimated… and doing it anyway.
You’ll learn:
✨ The simple daily habits that build bulletproof confidence.
✨ How to stop letting other people’s opinions control your power.
✨ Why authenticity is your secret weapon in sales and leadership.
✨ Karissa’s signature “Fuck it, I’m doing it anyway” theory — and how to apply it to your next bold move.

This is the confidence activation you didn’t know you needed — the one that makes every strategy, script, and sales call work better.

→ Download the RISE App for meditations and EFT tapping that reprogram your subconscious for focus, confidence, and clarity. https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/rise-app-optin

→ Unlock $100K in Hidden Revenue with These 5 Power Moves Discover the framework helping women create consistent 5-figure months, without adding more to their plate or losing their spark. Includes the Quantum Success Activation System ($997 Value) https://www.alphaqueencollective.com/5powermoves  → Ready to work with Karissa, so that you can make some power moves in 2026? Book a 15 min. clarity call today. alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m

POWER QUOTE:
“People are going to judge you no matter what. So you might as well do what lights your soul on fire.” — Karissa Adkins

POWER MOVE:
Do one thing today that scares you a little — the DM, the post, the pitch, the live.
Fear is just your next level knocking.

In today’s episode of the Quantum Energetics Pillar, Karissa reveals the secret code that fueled her rapid business expansion — from $10K days to $176K weeks — in just over a year.
What made it possible? An All-In Mindset.
When you decide to go all in on yourself — no plan B, no backup, no half-effort — the universe meets you with speed.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
The difference between dabbling energy and all-in energy.
The 4 pillars of an All-In Mindset — Self-Belief, Self-Trust, Self-Talk, and Self-Motivation.
How to recognize where you’ve been holding back and re-commit to your next level with total conviction.
Because when you go all in on you, everything starts to go all in for you.

→ Download the RISE App for meditations and EFT tapping that reprogram your subconscious for focus, confidence, and clarity. https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/rise-app-optin

→ Enroll in How to Master Your Time Like a Millionaire to create structure that supports your next-level mindset and success. https://www.alphaqueencollective.com/mastertime 
→ Ready to work with Karissa, so that you can make some power moves in 2026? Book a 15 min. clarity call today. alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m
 
POWER QUOTE:
“When you go all in on yourself, everything starts going all in for you.” — Karissa Adkins
POWER MOVE:
Ask yourself: Where have I been half-in?
Then pick one area — self-belief, self-trust, or self-talk — and go all in for the next 7 days.