Love Before 100

Ready to take that abstract desire of yours into reality? In this episode of The Transformation Maven Podcast, Rachel Burch is sharing her strategies for manifesting the things that you really want. It comes down to three very simple (but not always easy) steps. 

01:00 - Rachel introduces one of her favorite topics: Manifestation.

01:45 - Manifestation is taking something from the abstract into reality.

02:01 - “Get out of my dreams and into my car.”

03:18 - The other Billy Ocean song.

05:05 - Billy Ocean as manifestation inspiration.

05:31 - Desire.

06:19 - If you’re looking at your phone all the time, you're bored - and not just in the moment, but with life.  The antidote: you need to pick a goal.

07:01 - Pick something that feels just a little bit outside your reach and feels emotionally charged.

08:04 - (Visual learner? Stay tuned to find out how to get access to Rachel’s Complete Manifestation Toolkit.)

08:43 - Vicki Gunvalson of The Real Housewives of Orange County tells Rachel to create a vision board.

09:48 - Get into the vibration of what you’re trying to attract.

10:31 - Rachel shares a list of things that might block you from being the energy you want to attract.

11:51 - “Get yourself to a place where flow can happen.”

12:15 - Quickly change your vibration. (Walk in nature, hobby, music, etc.)

12:57 - Take action! Do something!

13:19 - Seek divine guidance to find out what you should do next.

13:28 - Rachel’s divine guidance tells her to go for a walk - and she comes up with a solid plan to manifest the money to buy her dream car. Watch the IGTV video here.

14:27 - “When you start to take action towards your desire, when you believe it will happen and you’re open to receiving it, the item can come from anywhere.”

15:28 - Rachel shares the next thing she wants to manifest.

17:46 - A message comes to Rachel while she is reading one of her favorite wealth mindset books!

Get Access to The Complete Manifestation Toolkit: Take a screenshot of this episode and share it in your IG stories and tag @therachelburch. You’ll get a personal DM from Rachel with the link to download the toolkit!

We're mixing things up this week! Transformation Maven host, Rachel Burch, was recently a guest on Rosanne Austin's Fearlessly Fertile Podcast. In today's episode, we're excited to share that interview in its entirety.

Whether you're hoping to manifest a baby, a business, or a husband, you will love their conversation about how to harness the masculine and feminine energy within us all. 

In this episode of The Transformation Maven Podcast, Rachel Burch is talking all about manifestation. Learn how to change your mood when you wake up grumpy, the magic that happens when you stop working and start receiving, and why you might still feel sad even after you manifest everything you thought you wanted.

01:26 - Manifestation is powerful….but what if we reach our goals and we’re still not happy?

01:46 - Rachel has been sharing IG stories about manifesting things out of nowhere

02:37 - “When you are in a state of feeling good, you will attract other things that make you feel good.”

03:10 - Ways to change our mood when we wake up on the wrong side of the bed.

04:48 - Using divine guidance for manifestation

05:27 - Pro tip: have a hobby that makes you feel good! 

06:40 - Rachel tells the story of how she chose to sign up for drum lessons.

08:15 - How to discover your new hobby!

09:30 - Rachel’s coach challenges her to have the biggest income month ever in her coaching business

11:07 - Rachel seeks divine guidance and is told to go on a walk.

11:56 - Something amazing happens when Rachel stops the “work” and opens herself up to receiving.

13:14 - For photos of this next story, check out Rachel’s IG Story Highlights

14:09 - Rachel is “high-fiving” herself after a great client call and notices a text.... 

15:01 - An invitation to audition for a sitcom role!

17:05 - The WORST things that can happen when you utilize the Law of Attraction

18:11 - “Now what?”

18:26 - Rachel was in tears the morning she went to film her sitcom role.

20:09 - The problem with not doing the self development work to heal childhood wounds.

22:26 - We only have ourselves at the end of the day.

24:54 - The Trifecta of Manifestation

25:42 - Things are waiting to come to you out of nowhere!

In this special 50th Episode of The Transformation Podcast, Rachel interviews Vicki Gunvalson. You may know Vicki as “The OG of the OC” on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Orange County, but she is also the President and founder of Coto Insurance & Financial Services, Inc and Coto Financial, Inc. She takes pride in being a part of her clients' retirement financial roadmap – at all levels of their lifespan and business cycle. 

Listen as Vicki and Rachel discuss the importance of understanding the nuts and bolts of your finances, including life insurance, health insurance, options for retirement and so much more. 

03:20 - Rachel discusses the importance of understanding the nuts and bolts of your finances and introduces Vicki Gunvalson.

04:38 - Vicki tells the secret that she wishes she could tell to all 30 and 40-year-olds.

05:16 - “If you think that you’re saving too much, chances are you’re not.”

05:46 - Vicki’s recipe for the perfect client

06:43 - The importance of turning on a lifetime income stream.

07:10 - Get a piece of paper out! Vicki discusses the various options for saving.

07:28 - The “Risk” side: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.

07:45 - The “Safe” side: Vicki tells the story of how she rolled Rachel’s IRA into an index annuity.

08:25 - The “Age - 100” Rule

09:00 - Rachel recalls her mindset when she first met Vicki - she didn’t want any risk!

10:39 - Rachel was surprised by how many people weren’t taking advantage of the 401k matching in her previous career.

11:38 - Vicki’s advice: get everything tax-free when you retire!

12:09 - Vicki talks about how she took a life insurance policy out on her ex-husband, Donn, and is still the owner of the policy.

14:48 - Some of Vicki’s clients own a life insurance policy on their parents.

16:22 - Parents can buy life insurance on their children and take the cash value out from it later for college or a down-payment - Vicki discusses this interesting strategy.

16:46 - Talk to an advisor - https://www.cotoinsurance.com/

17:40 - How much life insurance you really need

18:05 - “Assets don’t make people happy, income does.”

18:49 - Vicki warns listeners not to DIY their financial planning

19:30 - First look at health insurance and life insurance, then make a plan for your 401K and IRA.

21:04 - “The people that procrastinate are the ones that are caught off-guard.”

21:45 - “The best time to start saving is as soon as you start making money.”

22:05 - “You could live longer in retirement than you did in your working years.”

22:30 - Rachel shares the story of her first financial planner - not a good fit.

23:45 - Vicki answers the question: “Are people retiring earlier and younger?”

25:22 - “Get your house paid for, make sure you have low to no-debt, live within your means, and save, save, save.”

26:52 - If you’ve left your company and have a 401k sitting there, let Vicki know! 

In this episode of The Transformation Maven Podcast, Rachel shares how the kindness of a stranger impacted her, her take aways from her Law of Attraction Alaskan Cruise with Esther Hicks and her awareness about why settling for second best will always disappoint (duh!)

Links:

Moana (You’re Welcome)

In this episode of The Transformation Maven Podcast, Rachel shares experiences from her road trip through Sacramento and Redding and how she uses travel and humor to keep the FOMO at bay - especially when her friends are all in Mykonos with champagne and sandy beaches while she is at the Train Museum with a grumpy toddler, a moody tweenager and her ex-husband. 

Links:

Cold Creek Farm: www.coldcreekfarmmtshasta.com

01:11 - Rachel takes a road trip with her ex-husband and two kids to her ex-in laws vacation house

02:52 - Rachel decides to look at the trip as a barometer of her personal development to date.

03:23 - The overarching theme of the trip...

04:11 - Toddlers and convenience stores vs. sundresses in Mykonos

05:13 - Why Rachel was able to find humor in the situation.

07:00 - How to get to the point where you're no longer triggered by what you see on social media.

08:01 - Build an immune system to FOMO

08:36 - Rachel explains what JOMO is and why it's so wonderful

09:47 - Bringing levity to a situation that might not seem humorous

11:00 - Your lightness is contagious! Rachel shares a hilarious observation from the road.

12:01 - Rachel recounts a story from a gas station in Redding, CA. 

14:35 - The point Rachel was trying to make that she didn't even know she was trying to make!

15:41 - Fake it 'til you make it?

17:17 - The power of gratitude, and why you should practice it daily.

In this episode of The Transformation Maven Podcast, Rachel rambles more about the importance of taking time to listen and connect and shares about approaching a very intimidating stranger and also survives her first earthquake in her new place.  

You can find the intimidating stranger's work at www.instagram.com/eltonlouie

Earthquake was a 6.4 centered in Ridgecrest, CA as reported by https://earthquake.usgs.gov 

In this episode of The Transformation Maven Podcast, Rachel shares what she learned from Oprah, God and the "Mayor of Newport Beach" - Be Interested, Not Interesting and YOU will appear to be the most interesting person in the room. 

In this episode of The Transformation Maven Podcast, Rachel Burch shares a story about walking on fire at Tony Robbins’ “Unleash the Power Within” Event. When she finds that it actually wasn’t as hard as she thought it would be, it leads her to reflect on celebrating your wins and overcoming your fears (including her own personal battle with a fear of rejection.) She ends the episode with a special invitation for you to name your fear and declare it.

01:00 Rachel describes the “Fire Walk” at Tony Robbins’ “Unleash the Power Within” Event

02:30 Rachel is in the middle of a giant crowd waiting to walk on fire

03:45 In frustration, Rachel starts to lose grasp of her high vibe energy

04:47 Can you keep yourself positive when you meet roadblocks in life?

05:52  People start cutting in line!

06:34 “Maybe I just won’t do this.”

07:32 Tony Robbins starts walking amongst the crowd

08:17 Tony Robbins grabs and squeezes Rachel’s hand

09:01 Rachel walks across the fire and realizes that it wasn’t so hard

10:15 “We get exhausted just getting to the starting line. And then we walk across the finish line in such a daze, that we forget to celebrate.”

11:40 Remember to keep your head on straight and not letting the people around you take you out of the game.

12:25 The fears that come up when you’re reaching for your goals

12:46 Rachel discusses her fear of rejection

13:13 “If you’re selling something and you’re not asking someone to buy it...there’s a fear of rejection there.”

13:43 Rachel talks about the book “Rejection Proof.”  (See below for link.)

14:31 Challenge: ask a stranger for $100

16:00 Rachel asks strangers at Whole Foods for a compliment

17:03 Rachel asks for a discount at a bowling alley

18:07 Methods you can use for tackling your fears

19:21 What is the one thing in your life that is happening no matter what?

20:55 Rachel invites you to declare your fear.

Resources (may contain affiliate links):

Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang: https://amzn.to/2RqHL77

In this episode of The Transformation Maven Podcast, Rachel welcomes her friend Maxine Nwaneri. If you’re looking for work/life harmony, you won’t want to miss this. Maxine’s story starts in the most unbelievable way. As a teenager Maxine found herself homeless, a drop-out, penniless, and standing face-to-face with a pimp in a London apartment. She eventually went on to graduate from Cambridge University and is now one of the top 30 people under 40 in her industry. She talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and creating the life that you desire, even as you juggle career and mommyhood. You will love Maxine (and her amazing accent!)

You can connect with Maxine at these places:

Website: https://childproofyourcareer.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxine_nwaneri/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFutureIsGreater/

04:50 - The question that Maxine gets most from her clients: “Can I raise my children without sacrificing my career?”

05:11 - Maxine shares a story of being homeless, a dropout, a drug addict, and face-to-face with a pimp.

07:45 - A voice inside tells Maxine “This is not who you’re meant to be. You’re meant for so much more.”

08:18 - After a string of miracles, Maxine graduated at the top of her class and went on to attend Cambridge University

09:30 - As a new mom, Maxine tried to find the right balance, and realized that anything is possible.

12:00 - Maxine’s journey has brought her to help others find work/life harmony.

13:20 - Rachel asks Maxine what advice she has for people that are looking for help with finding work/life harmony.

14:05 - Maxine shares three things that you can do to vastly improve your situation

14:49 - “Activate Your Board of Directors”

16:44 - “Create a Success Schedule”

18:00 - “Activate Your Super Powers”

20:01 - Rachel highlights the importance of focusing on the things that will create the life that you desire.

21:29 - Maxine shares the internal beliefs she had to overcome to be the successful person she is today.

27:24 - What area is Maxine currently transforming in her life?

30:50 - Rachel asks Maxine about her morning routine.

35:10 - Lightning Round!

Other links: 

Children Crashing Dad's Big BBC Interview: https://youtu.be/Mh4f9AYRCZY

Love My Life (Robbie Williams): https://youtu.be/j4ggyO-OFXU

Guadeloupe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadeloupe