Kelly and Chantal explore the multifaceted journey of wellness, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's wholeness and the daily choices that contribute to well-being. They discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, the significance of rituals in personal growth, and the transformative power of connecting with nature and animals.

Takeaways

Acknowledge that you are whole and perfect as you are.

Well-being is a daily choice, not a destination.

Rituals help us integrate experiences and prepare for change.

Creating space allows for personal transformation and connection.

The journey of wellness is about embracing the present moment.

Sound bites

"Embrace what comes, work through what is."

"Change your perspective, change your world."

"You're not meant to hold it all together."

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Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35)

Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Wellness: A Journey Within

03:08 Balancing Roles: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Healing

05:56 The Power of Presence: Daily Choices for Well-Being

09:06 Creating Space for Transformation: The Role of Rituals

11:45 Mentoring the Next Generation: Inspiring Wellness Practitioners

15:04 Harvest Glow: Celebrating Balance and Reflection

18:05 Connecting with Nature: Lessons from Horses

20:59 Living Fully: The Invitation to Slow Down

At some point, we all ask ourselves, is this really what I’m meant to do?

Amanda shares her journey from marketing professional to global yoga educator and creator of Mastering the Business of Yoga (MBOm), opening up about how she made a living teaching, why she paused her podcast after 400 episodes, and what “balance” truly means as a mom of two living in Mexico. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, creative entrepreneur, or someone standing at a crossroads in your career, this conversation will remind you that stability isn’t the same as fulfillment.

🔔 Subscribe for more episodes, where we explore wellness, identity, and creative entrepreneurship with guests from around the world.

Chapters:

0:00 – The Leap That Changed Everything

04:20 – When Marketing No Longer Felt Right

08:10 – How a Podcast Became a Yoga Business

12:30 – Motherhood, Identity & Letting Go of “Having It All”

18:40 – Finding Peace Through Yoga Nidra

25:00 – The Truth About Making Money as a Yoga Teacher

32:20 – Kelly’s Turning Point: Choosing Alignment Over Security

53:00 – How to find your own path?

Connect with Amanda: https://www.amandakingsmith.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/662y0H0Brkb2YFSJYNzG3m?si=8275dcbe17984202

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*By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you.

This helps us to provide more quality content to you.

Thank you.

Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35)

Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang

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