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In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the heart of what it means to live your passion with Shana Danielle, an inspiring author coach, bestselling author, and book sales strategist. Shana’s journey from law enforcement to full-time entrepreneurship is nothing short of transformative, and today she joins us to share how she made the leap from a structured, demanding career to building a business rooted in creativity and purpose.

With her background as a successful law enforcement officer, Shana had it all by traditional standards. Yet, something was calling her to make a change – to pursue a path more aligned with her true passion and values. Today, she not only thrives as a bestselling author but also empowers other authors and entrepreneurs to turn their books into profitable, purpose-driven businesses.

Join us as we explore Shana’s story, unpack the leaps of faith she took, and discuss practical steps for anyone looking to make a bold career pivot. Alongside these insights, Shana also opens up about her journey with forgiveness, the lessons learned in writing her book, and her perspective on moving forward one step at a time. Her personal story will resonate with anyone ready to overcome fears, release the past, and step into a purpose-filled future.

From overcoming challenges in transitioning careers to balancing family and business as a mother of six, Shana’s story serves as an inspiring testament to the power of taking bold steps toward one’s dreams. Whether you’re contemplating a career change, writing a book, or finding the courage to pursue what truly lights you up, this episode offers valuable insights to help you on your journey.

Tune in now to hear more from Shana Danielle on living your passion!

Meet Shana Danielle:

Shana Danielle is a best-selling author, business strategist, and speaker known for her dynamic presentations on entrepreneurship, bulk book sales, and business growth strategies. With a unique background in law enforcement and a transition to successful entrepreneurship, Shana captivates audiences with actionable insights and motivational stories, inspiring individuals to turn their passion into profit. 

Shana’s journey from a six-figure law enforcement career to becoming a full-time entrepreneur has empowered countless individuals to take bold steps toward achieving their dreams. Specializing in helping authors and entrepreneurs leverage their books to create income and lasting impact, Shana’s presentations are packed with practical strategies and real-world advice. As a mother of six and business coach, she inspires audiences by demonstrating how to balance family, faith, and entrepreneurship, making her an ideal speaker for diverse audiences.

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 
Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

Ever feel stuck but can’t pinpoint exactly why? In this episode of Internally Guided Life, we’re joined by Sara McCready for the final part of our three-part series, focusing on how understanding energy centers—known as chakras—can offer practical tools for personal growth and healing. If you’ve ever felt curious about how small, internal shifts can lead to big changes in your overall well-being, this episode is designed for you.

With an easy-to-understand breakdown of how chakras function and impact your everyday life, Sara helps take this topic beyond abstract ideas. This conversation offers real-world insights and simple strategies to help you recognize when your energy is out of alignment and how you can shift it. Whether you’re working on better relationships, emotional resilience, or just feeling more balanced, there’s something here for you.

Meet Sara:

Sara McCready mentors high-achieving, intuitive women in business who are ready to rise up, reclaim, and reconnect with their energy and authentic selves.

As a certified Reiki Master Teacher, intuitive mentor, and meditation guide, Sara helps women build confidence, feel powerful, and align their minds, bodies, and souls. Her personalized 1:1 mentorship programs provide tools for lasting transformation.

Sara’s expertise is grounded in her personal journey of overcoming four emotionally abusive relationships over 25 years. In 2019, guided by an inner shift, she left a toxic marriage and began her most profound healing journey. Now, Sara empowers others to rebuild from the inside out, turning challenges into personal growth opportunities and finding joy and peace in the everyday.

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If you want to feel more aligned in your emotions, improve your relationships, or simply experience more peace in your day-to-day life, this episode will give you tools to get started. Energy work doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it’s about making small, intentional changes that ripple into every area of your life. Join us for this insightful conversation and learn how unblocking your energy can unlock new clarity, balance, and connection levels.

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Today, we're diving deep into a topic that goes beyond the surface—intuitive styling. How can the way we dress reflect our inner world? Can personal style help us show up more authentically and confidently in our lives? To answer these questions, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jennifer Nataf, a personal stylist with a gift for helping women elevate their style in ways that truly resonate with their authentic selves.

In this episode, Jennifer shares her insights on how clothing and accessories aren’t just about fashion—they’re powerful tools for self-expression, confidence, and personal growth. We’ll explore what it means to approach style intuitively and how tapping into your own unique sense of fashion can help you embrace your inner wisdom. Jennifer will also walk us through the mindset shifts that occur when women work with her, and how the process of styling is often a journey of self-discovery and self-love.

Together, we’ll dive into the world of intuitive styling and uncover practical tips that can help you begin to align your outer appearance with your inner essence. Whether you’re looking for a way to refresh your wardrobe or hoping to show up more fully in the world, this episode is filled with inspiration and actionable advice. Tune in to discover how your style can become a meaningful expression of who you truly are!

Jennifer Nataf’s Bio:

Jennifer Nataf is a personal stylist and style coach for women, passionately committed to helping her clients discover and elevate their unique styles. With a focus on teaching women to feel put together in ways that align with their true selves, Jennifer’s clients experience a surge in confidence that impacts every aspect of their lives.

In addition to offering 1-on-1 personal styling services, Jennifer has developed a “DIY Style Guide” to empower women on their style journeys. She also runs a global style membership and is soon to publish her first book on styling. As a hobby, she enjoys photographing street style, capturing the everyday beauty and individuality expressed through fashion.

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This episode is perfect for anyone ready to explore the intersection of style, intuition, and self-expression. Don’t miss out!

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Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

What does balance look like for you? How do you define success on your own terms? In this solo episode, I explore the often paradoxical relationship between discipline, flow, ease, and grace—and how these forces come together to shape a balanced and fulfilling life.

I’ll share my personal journey of navigating multiple roles and identities—business owner, coach, learning and development leader, podcaster—and what it truly means to live in alignment with your values. Together, we’ll unpack how success isn’t about what we do or the hats we wear, but whether we’re showing up authentically and living in tune with what matters most.

Through reflection exercises, practical strategies, and heartfelt conversation, this episode offers you the opportunity to redefine what success and balance look like in your own life. We’ll dive into the importance of setting boundaries, embracing flexibility, and allowing both discipline and flow to coexist in a way that feels empowering, not restricting.

Whether you're a business owner, a creative, or someone simply seeking more clarity, this episode will guide you toward a more internally guided life—one where your values are your compass and balance feels personal and achievable.

Reflection Prompts:

On Success-

What matters most to me?

What do I want my life to look like?

What are the non-negotiable things I need to feel fulfilled?

How will I know I’m successful?

In what ways am I already successful?

On Balance-

Where do I need more discipline to support my values and goals?

Where can I let go and allow more flow, ease, and grace into my life?

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Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

I'm thrilled to have you join us today for a deep and empowering conversation with a very special guest, Sara McCready. Sara is no stranger to our podcast—she joined us previously to share her incredible journey, and I'm so excited to welcome her back for episode two.

Sara is a remarkable mentor who guides high-achieving and intuitive women in business to RISE UP, RECLAIM, and RECONNECT with their energy and the parts of themselves they may have left behind on their journey to the top. As a certified Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Mentor, and Meditation Guide, she empowers women to build confidence, feel powerful, and become unstoppable in their mind, body, and soul through her transformative 1:1 mentorship programs.

In this episode, Sara and I dive deep into the essential topics of setting boundaries—both relational and energetic—and why they are vital for maintaining our inner peace and personal power. Sara brings her wealth of knowledge and personal experience to the table, having not only survived but thrived through multiple emotionally abusive relationships over 25 years. Her journey from surviving to thriving, guided by divine insight, has equipped her with the resilience and wisdom to teach others how to elevate their lives and vibrations.

We explore the foundational aspects of boundaries: What are they, why do they matter, and how can we effectively set and maintain them in our everyday lives? Sara shares practical strategies for recognizing when boundaries are needed and how to implement them in a way that is both healthy and life-giving.

We also delve into the world of energetics—an area where Sara truly shines. If you're new to energy work, don't worry; Sara breaks it down beautifully, explaining how to identify when you need stronger energetic boundaries and sharing key practices for maintaining them. Whether you're dealing with relational challenges or just looking to protect your energy better, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Join us for this engaging conversation that blends Sara's personal journey with practical guidance, designed to help you reclaim your power and reconnect with your highest self. And as a special gift for our listeners, Sara is offering a guided audio meditation titled "Finding Inner Peace" to help you start your journey toward greater calm and clarity today.

Tune in to discover how to set powerful boundaries, harness your energy, and truly step into your power. This episode is for every woman ready to reclaim the parts of herself she may have left behind and rise up stronger than ever.

Listen now and begin your journey to becoming unstoppable!

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Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

In this special episode, I'm incredibly honored to have one of my coaching clients join us—Emerald Hawkins, a talented chemist who recently completed the Burnout to Balance coaching program. Emerald's journey is truly inspiring, and I'm thrilled to have her share her experience with us. 

We delve into the transformative power of the Burnout to Balance program, a 12-week coaching container focusing on Inner Healing, Relational Mastery, and Passion & Purpose. Emerald's story is a testament to the incredible growth and change that can happen when we commit to our well-being and personal development. The episode is filled with Emerald’s wisdom on truly practicing self-care and transcending the habits and behaviors that lead to burnout.

Episode Highlights:

Join us for this inspiring conversation with Emerald Hawkins. Her story is a powerful reminder of the benefits of coaching and the importance of investing in our personal growth and well-being. Thank you, Emerald, for sharing your journey and insights with us. We hope listeners feel inspired to reflect on their own journeys and consider the positive changes that coaching can bring.

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Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

In this empowering episode, we explore how to activate your leadership by standing in the authority of your message. Our guest, Lainne Love, an Award-Winning Spiritual Psychology Coach, Bestselling Author, Leading-Edge Healer, CEO, and proud Momma, shares her journey of self-mastery and her mission to inspire others to actualize their bigger purpose. Lainne discusses the transformative power of storytelling, healing generational traumas, and the essence of embodied leadership. Whether you're looking to step into your leadership role or seeking to heal and grow, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice to help you become your bigger mission.

About Lainne Love:
Lainne Love is captivated by self-mastery and driven by a deep sense of purpose. As an Award-Winning Spiritual Psychology Coach and Bestselling Author, Lainne is passionate about innovation and dedicated to supporting individuals who strive to positively impact humanity. She is also a Leading-Edge Healer, CEO, and a devoted mother. Lainne's work focuses on helping people activate their leadership, accelerate their growth, and birth their bigger mission. Connect with Lainne and explore her work at LAINNE.com.

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Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

In this empowering episode, your host, Kayla Sweet, is joined by Sara McCready, a certified Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Mentor, and Meditation Guide to explore the topic of toxic relationships.

Sara shares her inspiring journey from enduring four emotionally abusive relationships to emerging as a beacon of resilience and healing for high-achieving, intuitive women.

We delve into the complexities of toxic relationships, the signs and red flags, and the transformative process of disentangling from such detrimental bonds.

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Sara mentors high-achieving & intuitive women in business to RISE UP, RECLAIM & RECONNECT to their energy & the parts of themselves they left behind on the way to the TOP!!

As a certified Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Mentor & Meditation Guide she teaches Women how to build their confidence, feel powerful, and become unstoppable, in their mind, body & soul, through her 1:1 mentorship programs.

A survivor turned thriver, over 4 separate emotionally abusive relationships, experienced during 25 years of her life, Sara knows firsthand how to build the resiliency muscles required to elevate your life & your vibration. In January 2019, after only being married for 2-years, with the help of Divine guidance, she pulled herself out of the fourth and final, highly toxic relationship, and began her deepest, life-altering, healing journey. She experienced her breakdown, for her breakthrough! Sara is grateful to be here & now, to share, teach, inspire, and encourage Women, to know peace & joy in their everyday life!

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Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Welcome to the fourth and final installment of the series. We are unveiling the profound insights of Maureen Murdock's masterpiece, "The Heroine's Journey: Woman's Quest for Wholeness." The remarkable Emily Nascimento—coach, facilitator, and ceremonialist- joins us to support and co-facilitate this soulful dialogue.

In this episode, we dive into Stage 9 (Healing the Wounded Masculine / Finding the Man with Heart), Stage 10 (Integrating the Masculine and the Feminine / Beyond Duality), and The Heroine’s Return. We begin this episode with a deep exploration into how we must confront and heal the wounded masculine, moving from conflict and exploitation to compassionate integration. We discuss the transformative power of balancing masculine and feminine energies, overcoming cultural conditioning, cultivating self-love, and embracing vulnerability. Finally, we discuss the Heroine's return to the world and her unique work in it.

This episode promises to inspire and empower you to find balance, wholeness, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Be prepared for a soul-stirring exploration as we offer practical tools and rituals to empower women on their quest for wholeness using this model as the framework for deep internal work. This episode reverberates depth, vulnerability, and sheer beauty—a testament to the transformative power of embracing one's journey within.

About Emily Nascimento:

Emily is a coach, facilitator, and ceremonialist who exists at the intersection between psychospiritual development and leadership. Driven by a core belief that our most sacred contribution to the world is our own healing and soul-embodiment, Emily helps people discover their calling so they can live and lead authentically while having a positive impact. Emily leverages a multidimensional approach to working with clients; she brings her experience in somatic coaching, soul-purpose craft, and leader development to support her clients in bringing their aspirations, longings, and vision to life.

Connect with Emily:

Website: https://wildeyescoaching.square.site/

Blog: https://wildeyes.substack.com/

To go deeper into this work:

Read: Holding Threads (Emily's Blog): Integral Leadership: Waking Up (where we discuss oneness and unity).

Explore: The Circle Way Website & The Circle Way Book

Practice: 5Rhythms - An embodiment practice to experiment with feminine and masculine energetic integration

Reflect: 31 Days of Heroine’s Journey Reflection Prompts

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Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

Prepare for an intimate and inspiring episode as I sit down with Michele Johnston, a woman who courageously broke free from the rigid confines of societal expectations to rediscover her true self. Raised within a strict religious ideology, Michele dedicated her life to raising her four children, losing herself in the process. Faced with the choice between complacency and self-discovery, she embarked on a transformative journey towards radical self-love and authenticity.

In this heartfelt conversation, Michele opens up about the grief that often accompanies personal growth and how she navigates through it. She shares her experiences of embracing imperfections, learning to love her unique self and the role of self-forgiveness in her healing journey. Michele’s story is a powerful testament to the strength and resilience it takes to reclaim one's identity and live a life true to oneself.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or well along the path, Michele’s insights and practical advice will resonate deeply, offering guidance and inspiration for your own process of growth and self-discovery. Tune in for a soulful exploration of what it means to truly find and love yourself.

Prepare to be moved and motivated as we delve into Michele's journey of growth, grief, and self-love. You won’t want to miss this episode.

Meet Michele:

Michele was raised with a strict religious ideology of what a woman "should be". Being devoted to raising her four children, she completely lost herself in motherhood and was faced with the decision of either being content with complacency or embarking on a journey of rediscovery. Michele shares about breaking free from societal expectations, embracing imperfections, & journeying toward a life of self-love and authenticity.

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/fiercelyauthenticcoaching

Website: www.michelejohnstonspeaks.com

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Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/