Lit Up + In Flow

Lit Up + In Flow

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  • E20: Chat GPT might be the fastest way to blend in (not stand out)

    If your posts have started to feel flat, robotic, or just like everyone else’s… this episode will hit home. Cassie and Amanda get real about their own experiences with over-relying on ChatGPT for content, how it led to losing their “voice,” and why audiences are craving authenticity more than ever. They unpack the fine line between using AI as a supportive tool vs. outsourcing your soul, and share practical ways to bring storytelling, energy, and humanity back into your content. Expect honesty, laughter, and a little tough love to help you reconnect with your spark online.


    ⏱ Episode Breakdown

    00:00 – Catch-up: life, grief, getaways & client work

    03:58 – Cassie’s UK trip, strategy downloads & routines

    08:22 – Today’s topic: has ChatGPT gone too far?

    09:58 – When content starts sounding the same

    11:42 – Why our brains switch off with AI patterns

    12:58 – Losing creativity + outsourcing your own opinions

    13:31 – Reflection: we’ve done this too

    14:39 – Contributing to the “noise” online

    16:01 – How to use AI without losing authenticity

    17:26 – Where AI still works (emails, structure, clarity)

    19:28 – Why personality + energy make content stand out

    20:59 – The case for more video + showing your energy

    22:47 – Storytelling as the ultimate trust builder

    25:45 – The neuroscience of stories (oxytocin + empathy)

    26:53 – Amanda’s redundancy story & why it resonated

    27:29 – Cassie breaks down the anatomy of a great story

    28:25 – Turning your stories into audience transformation

    29:44 – Final reflections: create before you consume

    31:00 – Our first (almost) 30-minute episode 🎉

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    32 min
  • E19: Breathwork, falling pregnant and unwiring years of 'always on' in our businesses

    If your nervous system has ever felt fried from years of “girl bossing,” this episode will feel like a giant exhale. Cassie and Amanda open up about their personal journeys with breathwork—from first five-minute sessions that shifted everything to deep three-hour journeys that unlocked healing, released resistance, and even supported fertility. This raw, vulnerable conversation dives into why breathwork is so powerful, how it helps release trapped emotion, and the surprising ways it’s impacted both their lives and businesses. Expect real talk, tears, and takeaways you can use to start your own breathwork practice today.


    ⏱ Episode Breakdown

    00:00 – Why we’re obsessed with nervous system regulation

    01:22 – Cassie’s first breathwork experience & 30-day challenge

    03:39 – IVF journey + using breathwork to support fertility

    05:57 – The reset of a long breathwork journey

    07:34 – Brogan’s powerful first experience

    08:42 – The science of stored emotion & somatic release

    10:25 – Crying as nervous system regulation

    10:48 – Restorative vs activating breathwork explained

    12:48 – IVF setbacks, stress, and recommitting to breathwork

    14:31 – Kundalini activation + the “you’re already a mother” moment

    17:42 – Falling pregnant & life-changing transformation

    18:00 – Amanda’s intro to breathwork & private sessions

    19:28 – What Kundalini really is + life force energy

    21:00 – Letting go of old pain through somatic release

    22:53 – Trusting timelines in business + conception journeys

    24:17 – Healing through discomfort & resistance in breathwork

    27:32 – Reconnecting to content, soul, and business mission

    30:18 – Infusing joy & play back into life and business

    32:15 – Honest reflections: this episode isn’t teaching, it’s sharing

    32:39 – Where to start: apps, YouTube channels & live classes

    34:49 – Why talk therapy isn’t always enough

    36:42 – Breathwork as a powerful release and healing tool

    37:31 – Call to action: try breathwork & share your experience


    Resources:

    -The Breath Haus app 

    -Owaken Breathwork App

    -Maddy - Breathwork facilitator (The Breath Temple) https://www.instagram.com/thebreathtemple/

    -Helena Nikola - breathwork facilitator 

    https://www.instagram.com/_helena_nikola/

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    38 min
  • E18: Don’t let these content mistakes sabotage your sales - part 2

    In part two of Don’t Let These Content Mistakes Sabotage Your Sales, Cass and Amanda go deep into conversion content - the pointy end of your funnel where sales happen. 

    They unpack the biggest mistakes biz owners make when creating content that’s meant to convert, from dodging sales because you “don’t want to sound salesy” to assuming your audience already knows what you offer. 

    You’ll learn how to answer client objections before they arise, qualify your leads with precision, infuse your energy into your content, and show up in ways that make people want to work with you now, not six months from now. 

    If you’ve been posting but not seeing sales, this episode will flip the switch on how you sell through your content.

    ⏱ Episode Breakdown

    00:00 – Welcome back + recap of part one

    01:20 – Growth vs. conversion content explained

    02:46 – Mistake #1: Not answering client questions or objections

    05:11 – Using FAQs + reframing limiting beliefs

    06:50 – Educating clients on tricky topics like licensing + budgets

    08:54 – Mistake #2: Fear of sounding salesy

    10:15 – Selling in stories without feeling pushy

    13:06 – Playing the long game with consistent selling

    15:13 – Testing what your audience says “yes” to

    15:38 – Mistake #3: Not qualifying your leads

    18:24 – Using budget talk to attract the right clients

    20:03 – Clarity in offers makes content creation easier

    22:54 – Mistake #4: Assuming people know what you do

    25:40 – Why your name + face matter for trust

    27:36 – The energy factor in attracting dream clients

    31:15 – Matching on-camera energy to real-life energy

    33:27 – Believing in your value + stepping into CEO identity

    35:57 – Showing the real + raw moments to connect deeper

    37:32 – Good conversion content examples for service businesses

    43:13 – Wrapping up + how to submit anonymous questions

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    44 min
  • E17: Don’t let these content mistakes sabotage your sales - part 1

    If you’re showing up online but your content isn’t converting? 

    This episode is for you. 

    In Part 1 of this two-part mini-series, Cass and Amanda dive deep into the silent sales killers hiding in your content plus the sneaky mistakes that are repelling dream clients without you even realising it. 

    From invisible messaging to misaligned content strategy, this episode holds up the mirror in the most empowering way. Expect mic drops, real talk, and practical shifts to help you clean up your content and start turning posts into profit. If you’re ready to stop working so hard for so little return, press play now.


    ⏱ Episode Breakdown:

    00:00 – Why your content might be repelling buyers

    02:45 – The shift from engagement to conversion strategy

    06:13 – The hidden cost of being “inspiring but forgettable”

    09:22 – Why your content isn’t building desire

    13:40 – The myth of “just be consistent”

    17:01 – What high-converting content actually does differently

    20:45 – Recap: 3 mistakes that are costing you sales

    22:10 – Journal prompts + content audit questions

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    53 min
  • E16: Un-f**k your messaging - Part 2

    This one’s for you if you're done doubting your prices — and ready to embody the message that matches your power.

    In part two of our most-downloaded episode to date, we go deeper than ever before into the mindset shifts, strategic frameworks, and real AF truth bombs that help you refine and embody your messaging — so you can charge more, attract better clients, and actually believe in what you’re saying online.

    We’re talking the Messaging Spectrum, why you’re losing premium clients with “root cause” speak, how your identity affects your content, and why no amount of wordsmithing matters if your energy isn’t behind it.

    This episode is equal parts mindset, messaging and magnetic energy — and it will change how you write, speak, and show up in your content from here on out.

    🔥 KEY MOMENTS + TIMESTAMPS:

    [00:00:46] Welcome to part two: why this convo is everything

    [00:01:10] The Messaging Spectrum: what it is + how to use it to sell

    [00:02:38] Symptoms vs. root causes — and why your clients don’t speak in “clarity” language

    [00:04:12] What your dream clients are actually thinking before they buy

    [00:07:10] DIY content, visual energy + why stunning doesn’t = strategic

    [00:08:59] The identity shift required to own your message

    [00:10:57] What happens when you’re scared to sound premium

    [00:12:50] The energetic embodiment of premium content (and how to step into it)

    [00:14:39] Scaling from $2K to $10K clients? This is the inner shift required

    [00:18:09] Messaging isn’t just words — it’s how you hold the price

    [00:21:00] Pain vs. desire in your messaging: we have thoughts 👀

    [00:24:02] ChatGPT, tone of voice + why your content sounds the same as everyone else’s

    [00:27:00] Specificity, storytelling, and why the internet is allergic to fluff

    [00:30:00] Owning your opinion = becoming uncopyable

    [00:33:11] Final takeaway: You are the differentiator

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    39 min
  • E15: Un-f**k your messaging - Part 1

    If you’ve ever asked “Why isn’t anyone buying?!”, this one’s for you. In this juicy AF episode, we unpack one of the biggest reasons your content isn’t converting the way it should: your messaging.


    We get raw and real about the difference between generic content and magnetic messaging, why you’re still attracting low-budget clients, how your identity impacts your positioning, and the sneaky ways your visuals are screaming DIY (even when your price tag says premium).


    This one’s part mic-drop, part masterclass, and a full permission slip to step into your higher self energy online.


    🔥 KEY MOMENTS + TIMESTAMPS:


    [00:01:02] Why this topic is so juicy + the #1 contributor to making $$$ in business

    [00:01:25] What actually is messaging, and why it’s not the same as branding

    [00:02:52] Where most people go wrong — the fluff, the vagueness, the noise

    [00:04:00] Speaking to symptoms not just root causes — this changes everything

    [00:05:04] The psychology of how people buy (not everyone buys like you)

    [00:06:37] Think it’s your price? Nah babe — it’s probably your messaging

    [00:08:46] Why passion for your craft ≠ strategic marketing skills

    [00:10:17] Messaging + identity — how being stuck in your start-up self holds you back

    [00:13:01] Cringe moments + content that made zero sense (but taught us so much)

    [00:16:39] The real reason your best clients aren’t finding you

    [00:19:38] Messaging isn’t one post — it’s baked into every single touchpoint

    [00:21:23] DIY vs Premium: how to elevate the visual messaging of your brand

    [00:24

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    40 min
  • E14: High Achiever, Here’s Why You Still Feel Exhausted (Even When You’re Winning)

    If you’ve ever felt creatively “foggy,” always “on,” and never truly off—even when you’re not working—this conversation will change the way you think about your brain, your energy, and your boundaries. Dr Kristy Goodwin joins me to unpack why so many women in business are running on empty (even when they’re technically “resting”)—and what we can do about it.


    We talk about how the performance pressure of content creation is rewiring our nervous systems… and how to reclaim your cognitive capacity without going offline for a year.

    🧠 In this episode, we cover:

    • What’s actually happening in your brain when you’re feeling “content fatigue”
    • The difference between pseudo-rest and true rest—and how to tell if your breaks are doing their job
    • How “digital pull” is silently draining your creative power
    • Why working less isn’t the answer if your brain is still on
    • Dr Kristy’s practical (and non-performative) strategies for content creators and business owners
    • How to reset your nervous system to support sustainable visibility
    • Why boundaries aren’t about restriction—they’re about reclaiming your brilliance

    Dr Kristy is a neuro-performance scientist who helps ambitious leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives optimise how they work and live — by aligning their business with their brain.

    She takes the latest neuroscience, psychology, and biometric data — think: Oura rings and Whoop bands — and turns it into really practical tools for focus, energy, creativity and flow.

    Website: https://drkristygoodwin.com

    Instagram: @drkristygoodwin

    Book: Dear Digital, We Need to Talk


    ⏱️ Time-Stamped Breakdown:

    00:00 – Intro & guest welcome

    01:01 – Who Dr Kristy is and how she helps high performers reclaim their energy

    03:40 – The hidden success tax most ambitious women are paying

    05:00 – Dr Kristy’s personal story: burnout, seizures, and a wake-up call from her own body

    08:30 – Why high-achieving women are addicted to the hustle (and where it comes from)

    11:00 – What it means to be in conflict with your “human operating system”

    13:15 – The invisible ways technology is elevating your stress response

    16:20 – What “email apnea” is and how it’s impacting your creative capacity

    19:00 – Micro habits to regulate your nervous system (that actually work)

    21:40 – Why your nervous system is the secret to magnetic content

    24:10 – How wearable data (like Oura & Whoop) helps track stress and resilience

    27:00 – Reframing productivity: the truth about your brain’s 4–6 hour battery

    30:20 – Tools for resilience: from ice baths to boundaries that protect your bandwidth

    33:15 – Dr Kristy’s Flourishing Formula™ for sustainable performance

    36:00 – Why recovery needs to be built into your workday—not just your holidays

    39:00 – How high-res rest = high-res visibility

    42:00 – The default mode network and why your best ideas happen in the shower

    45:50 – Macro seasons of life and leading during personal challenge

    49:30 – The power of connection: oxytocin, co-regulation and the antidote to burnout

    53:00 – Dr Kristy’s parting message on living in high-res

    56:10 – The identity Dr Kristy had to let go of to step into this new way of working

    59:30 – Outro & where to find Dr Kristy

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    1 hr 2 min
  • E13: The courage to say no (even when it pays well)

    In this juicy storytelling-style ep, we’re getting real about the power of saying no — especially when it feels really hard. From unaligned clients to high-paying offers that just didn’t sit right, we’re sharing personal stories and the emotional rollercoaster behind setting boundaries in business.


    If you’ve ever bent over backwards for a client, spiralled over pricing, or struggled with the guilt of putting yourself first — this one’s for you. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to protect your peace, trust your intuition, and reclaim your personal power.

    ⏱️ Key Topics & Timestamps:


    00:00 – Intro

    Flow > hustle — what this podcast is all about


    01:00 – Why Saying No Is So Hard

    How people-pleasing, childhood conditioning, and self-worth all play a role


    08:30 – A Client From Hell

    Cass shares the red flags, the stress, and the moment she said no


    14:30 – Saying No (Even When It’s Good Money)

    Amanda’s Photoshop sponsorship story and the power of trusting your gut


    18:30 – Saying No Changed My Life

    The job Amanda turned down that paved the way for her business


    25:00 – Capacity Is a Currency

    Why even the good opportunities aren’t always the right ones


    31:00 – Boundaries = Energy Back

    How to set personal boundaries and make space for what actually matters


    35:00 – ChatGPT Writes Your No

    A spicy tip that makes boundary-setting easier (and less emotional)

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    40 min
  • E12: When business feels slow, your personal power is being unlocked

    We’re back after a little pause, and today’s conversation is one every entrepreneur needs to hear.

    We’re diving deep into:

    • Why slower seasons aren’t a setback — they’re an opportunity for serious growth
    • The real reason you might not be seeing fast results (and it’s not your offer)
    • How to lead yourself when everything feels heavy, uncertain, or slow
    • Why building a magnetic business requires patience, resilience, and next-level self-trust
    • How detaching your worth from your results actually speeds up your success
    • Why “overnight success” is a total myth — and how to keep showing up even when no one’s clapping (yet)


    This is your reminder that you’re not behind — you’re just building something real, and real things take time.

    If this episode hits home, leave us a review, share it with a friend, or drop an anonymous Q in the link below — we might answer it on a future episode!


    00:00 – Quick life + business updates

    02:00 – Why storytelling editing is the new edge

    04:30 – Content shifts: narration, cinematic b-roll

    07:00 – Leading yourself during industry slowdowns

    10:00 – Short-term results vs. long-term success

    12:30 – Inner work, mindset, and business patience

    18:30 – The slow burn to real brand authority

    26:00 – Trusting your data, not your doubts

    30:00 – How clarity and detachment create momentum

    36:00 – Why engagement metrics don’t matter

    43:00 – Redefining success beyond revenue


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    47 min
  • E11: Success isn’t always safe… and that’s why you’re holding back with Jess Williamson

    Are you putting offers out there but secretly hoping no one buys? Wondering why your success feels capped, even though you’re doing all the things? Avoiding visibility or going after the next level because you’re terrified of what it might actually require of you? 

    We’re joined by the magnetic Jess Williamson – award-winning entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, mindset and business mentor – for one of our most expansive convos yet. This episode is a wake-up call to every woman who’s secretly scared of getting what she says she wants.

    We get into the subconscious blocks, sneaky sabotage, and deep mindset work that’s actually holding ambitious women back – and what to do about it.

    We speak about:

    🔥 Why “more hours = more success” is broken

    🔥 The fear of success no one’s talking about

    🔥 How Jess built a multi-million dollar brand with a modest following

    🔥 Getting hate online (and why it’s actually good)

    🔥 What to do when your goals feel too big to say out loud

    🔥 And how to stop waiting for permission and actually move

    Whether you’re scaling or just starting out, this one’s full of permission slips, perspective flips, and a bit of a loving slap to stop playing small.


    ⏱️ Time Stamp Breakdown:

    00:00 – Intro & Jess in the Maldives

    07:15 – Breaking up with hustle culture

    10:00 – The energetics of sales and the power of letting go

    14:30 – Why your following doesn’t equal your income

    19:00 – Engagement ≠ enquiries: your content is talking to the wrong people

    23:00 – The emotional rollercoaster of business (and how to stay neutral)

    25:30 – Jess’s evolving money mindset

    29:00 – The subconscious blocks that sabotage your income

    33:00 – Judgement, visibility & the Maldives wedding story

    36:00 – Being of service vs chasing dopamine

    38:00 – Quitting aligned businesses that no longer fit

    41:00 – Building a business that matches how YOU want to work

    43:00 – Fear of success > fear of failure

    47:00 – Visualisation exercise to uncover hidden blocks

    52:00 – Giving yourself permission to dream big again

    55:00 – Why “success” is the most dangerous comfort zone

    58:00 – Jess’s behind-the-scenes: investing in her next level

    01:02:00 – The visibility tax: holding the hate and doing it anyway

    01:07:00 – Why success doesn’t mean you’re safe from criticism

    01:11:00 – The fastest path to your next level? Move. Now.

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    1 hr 14 min

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Lit Up + In Flow is a podcast for ambitious people who are ready to build success without sacrificing inner peace. Hosted by Amanda Campeanu, a Photographer, educator and business and…