In My Non-Expert Opinion

256: “I was ready to see a new way of life... there are other countries where I could be happy and experience a similar, if not greater, quality of life than I had.” - Chelsea Riffe

For those of you curious about living abroad, I’m sharing today what it truly takes to live overseas, from lessons, logistics, emotional whiplash to rewarding transformations that come with expat life.

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Wherever you go, go with an open mind and an adventurous heart. Taking the leap to live abroad isn’t just about escaping routine. Life abroad can be a beautiful transformation if you're willing to let go and embrace the journey (and Americans, there are other places to live!)

Resources:

Financial Tools: Capital One, Apple Card, Bluevine business checking, PayPal

Accommodation Platforms: Airbnb, VRBO, booking.com, Bumble BFF for connecting

Language Learning Tools: Duolingo

Travel and Digital Nomad Companies: Remote Year, WiFi Tribe

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255: “But colliding shores with something beyond the self is a relief. And it's made me a lot freer in my expression, in the way I move through life, the way I show up, the way I do the work that I do because if everything is about how I come across and who's going to perceive the work in this way and it's a constant measure of the self and that's exhausting and we're missing the point.” - Amanda Norgaard

For free spirits craving authenticity and creative expression, this episode with Amanda—a Kundalini Yoga teacher, writer, poet, and Creative Mentor who defies convention—is for you. Dive in as she unpacks her journey of breaking free from rigid spiritual norms, embracing her true self, and building a soulful business on her own terms.

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If you’re drawn to the idea of blending authenticity with spiritual exploration, redefining community, and embracing every facet of your journey unapologetically, Amanda’s insights offer an inspiring lens on living a life that’s deeply rooted in personal truth and raw self-expression. It’s intense, real, and deep as the bottom floor of the ocean - and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Connect with Amanda:

Website

Instagram

Spotify

Resources mentioned in this episode:

A Season in Hell & Illuminations by Arthur Rimbaud

Amanda’s community, “The Muses”

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254: "I started the account originally as my, indeed, like diary and doodles, and I would turn my situation, which at the time felt quite embarrassing and cringy, if you will, into a more humorous, self-deprecating cartoon." - Jessica Stahl aka vanillacooldance

From creating personal doodles to becoming a sex-positive artist and advocate in Amsterdam - tune in to listen to Jessica Stahl, also known as Vanilla Cool Dance, share her POV on censorship, talking about sexuality online, the orgasm gap and dating while running VCD.

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Connect with Jessica Stahl

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253: "I am an artist, but I am an artist that does not have a medium. I don't create art, but I am a creative director. I'm a visionary." - Zoey Greco

For those of you feeling challenged with the evolution of your brand and identity in the spiritual business world, this episode is for you!

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If you're ready to embrace the messy process of growth, find joy in your journey, and discover your authentic self, Zoey Greco's insights offer a refreshing perspective on living a spiritually aligned life while navigating the complexities of personal and professional development.

Connect with Zoey Greco

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252: "Perfection is never about the perfection. It's about what we think being perfect will get us." - Antonia Dolhaine

Perfectionists who are ready to be released from the cold, hard grip perfectionism has trapped you in - this episode with Antonia Dolhaine, a Somatic Depth Coach and Artist, is for you.

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If you’re ready to escape the chokehold perfectionism has on you, Antonia is here to help.

Pssst - Pitch Perfect starts in just 2 days on October 15th. Take off the perfectionist mask and allow yourself to be seen online by learning how to pitch yourself for podcasts, guest speaking gigs and more. Grab your spot before we fill up HERE!

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251: Caroline Feda is a former Pitch Perfect alumni and an incredible psychic medium who's here to share her insights on making business decisions spiritually and aligned with your soul instincts!

Snippets to catch this episode:

- ‘The only way you're going to start trusting yourself more is if you start taking action. Seeing it pay off and then like putting those in your little like mental bank and being like, Oh, okay. When I did that, nobody died. I was safe.’

- ‘It's just showing yourself that you can be in those spaces with the same people. You can have intelligent conversations. And just because I don't have a 10,000 followers on Instagram doesn't mean I don't have something to say.’

- ‘I just think we live in a world where everybody thinks everybody was just born good at what they do.’

- ‘And that's because they started, they practiced, they build the muscle, they got better and they refined. You cannot refine anything if you never put it out there.’

Stick around until the end for a special discount on Caroline's readings exclusively for our listeners. Trust me, after hearing this episode, you'll want to book a session with her!

Topics covered:

- Caroline's journey as a psychic medium and intuitive coach

- The genius behind her business name "Peace in Chaos" and how it came to be

- Navigating life and developing psychic abilities in bustling cities like LA and New York

- Common struggles Caroline's clients face, including career decisions and finding deeper meaning

- The difference between intuition and anxiety when making business decisions

- Caroline's experience with Pitch Perfect and other investments

- How to recover from decisions that don't align with your intuition

- Practical tips for reconnecting with your inner voice and making aligned choices

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250: What if your business was run like a juicy red strawberry stand, only in season in the summer? And the rest of the year was focused on planting the seeds, watering them, and nurturing them with enough sunlight to burst out of the ground? This is the beauty of seasonal working - or what I’m coining as wavy marketing.

In this solo ep, I break down the components of wavy marketing, explaining how it allows for periods of high and low activity that align with personal energy levels and life’s curveballs. This style of running my biz and marketing has allowed me to maintain a thriving business while prioritizing travel, relationships, and personal growth. If you're an entrepreneur or content creator seeking a more flexible and intuitive way to approach your marketing efforts, this episode is for you!

Snippets:

• ‘I believe I've personally confused consistency with frequency. I think I've also confused it with being prolific.’

• ‘I consider what I do very wavy. So here's what I mean. Wavy marketing is essentially seasonal marketing. I like to work in seasonal cycles versus always on.’

• ‘Why am I going to force myself to do these things that I don't like, just to say that I'm quote unquote marketing? I don't think that's good marketing if you don't like doing it. If your energy is being depleted and you hate doing it, and you're like, this f***ing sucks, I think people feel that energy.’

• ‘Make a quadrant on a piece of paper and on the top left, write what I love and what I'm good at. On the right, write what I love and I'm bad at. On the bottom left, write what I hate and I'm good at. And what I hate and I'm bad at. Now, once you list all those things out, decipher where to put your energy, and the hate sections, the bottom, that should either be automated, delegated, or deleted.’

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249: Today's episode is for anyone who does not want to be a "grustler" (grinder + hustler), is uninterested in wearing 80 hour work weeks as a badge, and ready for more easy, breezy style of running a business.

You'll learn about understanding your energy cycles, batching tasks, customizing your work schedule, understanding your motivational style, and planning for financial stability when you want to take time off, need a mental health break, or are ready to take that sabbatical to Japan.

Pitching yourself on podcasts is one of the easiest ways to expand your business with less headaches. Headaches are not leisurely. Pitch Perfect - the 8 week program that will get you from crickets to booked out by appearing on podcasts - is now OPEN for enrollment until Oct 15th. Join us today!

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248: Human Design lovers - you're going to gobble up today's episode with Maike Gabriela - Human Design & Deconditioning Expert!

We riff on how each type can thrive in business and energetically, how to live authentically in a world where it may feel unsafe to, the issue with clinging on to your design too hard, the meme-ification of HD and its downsides, how to apply HD in your daily life, using HD as a permission slip and not a crutch, and being a Reflector myself - we dive deep into Reflector waters!

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Connect with Maike and join "Are You The Chosen One?" 3-day live event Sept 30 - Oct 2!

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247: Ever thought about pitching your “this is going to shatter the glass ceiling” idea to a big tech company, inviting that cutie on Bumble out for mini golf, or asking for a raise at the job you’ve been at for 7+ years and DEFINITELY deserve one… but the idea of rejection made you wince? Same.

But I’m alive. Rejection didn’t kill me. So I’m here to tell the tale of how I cope with rejection professionally and walk you through several celeb stories - and how we wouldn’t be able to experience their genre-changing art or mind-bending music or industry-leading apps if they let rejection deter them.

You’ll hear stories about Britney Spears, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Queen, the founder of Calendly, Tope Awotona, and myself, and how rejection only became fuel to lead us to success.

I also challenge you to reflect on your own experiences with rejection and how they've shaped your path. Remember, sometimes rejection is just redirection to something even better. Corny but true!

If you found value in this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a comment on Spotify. I'd love to hear your stories of rejection and what came after—you can DM me on Instagram @chelseariffe or email me at [email protected].

Rejection is a whole topic inside Pitch Perfect - doors open in early October! Grab a spot on the waitlist to be notified!

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Thanks for listening, and remember—your story matters, expert or not!