Make Your Passion Pay

Clarity can give you the confidence to choose your direction, communicate what matters, and take meaningful action in your business.

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I’m joined by Carolyn Watt, Business Clarity Strategist, creator of the Reboot Framework, and co-host of the PowerUp PowerOn podcast, for a thought-provoking conversation about business clarity, communication, core values, and the patterns that shape our choices.

Carolyn believes clarity unfolds over time. Through meaningful conversation, thoughtful questions, and conscious awareness, we can hear our own ideas differently, recognize patterns, and identify the next best step forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How conversation can help create greater clarity
• Why the words we choose matter in business and life
• How recognizing patterns can open the door to new choices
• Why core values provide direction for your business
• How clear communication strengthens your message and relationships
• The connection between personal values and the way you lead your business
• How meaningful conversations can strengthen networking and connection
• Why clarity is an ongoing journey

Carolyn also shares an important reminder: “The way you power yourself is the way you power your business.” Your personal values, choices, and way of showing up naturally become part of the way you lead and grow your business. 

We also explore the value of meaningful conversation in networking. Carolyn approaches networking with the goal of having two or three great conversations, creating space for genuine connection and stronger relationships. 

Tune in for an insightful conversation about business clarity, communication, core values, conscious choices, personal development, networking, and creating a business aligned with who you are today.

Let’s make your passion pay!

Meet Carolyn

Carolyn Watt is a Business Clarity Strategist who helps women 40+ slow down, think clearly about what’s next, and build a business that fits who they are now. Drawing on more than four decades in business and a background in psychology, NLP, and plain language, she helps women recognize patterns, challenge assumptions, and turn clarity into meaningful action.

Carolyn is the creator of the Reboot Framework and co-host of the PowerUp PowerOn podcast.

Connect with Carolyn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynwattprofile/
Reboot Business Coaching on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebootBusinessCoaching
PowerUp PowerOn Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/powerup-poweron-podcast/id1872464509?l=nb

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What does it take to turn a passion into a thriving business and continue growing as an entrepreneur along the way?

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with Matt Estrin, entrepreneur, author, and founder and CEO of 477 Distilling, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, core values, community, creativity, and the lessons that come from building businesses firsthand.

After spending 15 years as a pastor, Matt felt a growing pull toward a new passion. That journey led him into distilling and eventually sparked an even greater passion for entrepreneurship. Over the past several years, he has launched seven businesses and discovered how much he loves creating businesses, developing people, and encouraging fellow entrepreneurs.

One of Matt’s biggest lessons is the importance of getting out into your community. Building relationships, becoming a familiar face, participating in networking organizations, serving on boards, and supporting local causes have all played a meaningful role in growing his businesses. His philosophy is simple: the more your community knows, likes, and trusts you, the more opportunities you create for people to support your business.

We also explore how Matt’s core values guide his businesses. His teams focus on serving people, supporting the community, and embracing creativity. These values shape the customer experience while giving employees opportunities to contribute their ideas, use their talents, and take ownership of their work.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How passion can evolve into a new entrepreneurial path
• Why community involvement can support business growth
• How core values guide leadership and company culture
• Ways networking and relationship building create business opportunities
• How empowering your team develops stronger leaders
• Why creativity and collaboration strengthen the customer experience
• How working on your business creates greater freedom for the owner
• Why people, purpose, and persistence are powerful parts of entrepreneurship

Matt shares a great example of team empowerment through the creative process at 477 Distilling. His employees collaborate to develop new cocktail menus, with team members contributing their own creations. Giving his people opportunities to lead and create allows their talents to shine while giving Matt more time to build relationships throughout his community.

This conversation is a great reminder that business success reaches far beyond a great product or service. People, relationships, community, creativity, and intentional leadership can create the foundation for a business that grows and makes a meaningful impact.

Tune in for an energizing conversation about entrepreneurship, small business growth, leadership development, company culture, networking, community involvement, and turning your passion into a business you love.

Let’s make your passion pay!

Meet Matt

Matt Estrin is an entrepreneur, author, and founder and CEO of 477 Distilling, who spent 15 years as a pastor before taking the leap into business ownership. Over the past seven years, he has launched seven businesses while gaining firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and building strong teams.

His book, I Know the Owner: From Holy Water to Happy Hour, shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and his belief in the power of purpose, people, and persistence.

During the interview, Matt shared that the book is scheduled for release on October 6 and is currently available for pre-order through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Connect with Matt

Website: https://www.mattestrin.net

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-estrin-223125113

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.estrin.3

I Know the Owner: From Holy Water to Happy Hour:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Owner-Entrepreneurial-Journey-Water/dp/B0H86RX4M9
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-know-the-owner-matt-estrin/1150671287?ean=9798897473090

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Your relationship with money influences the choices you make, the goals you pursue, and the way you define financial success.

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with David Sawallisch, financial educator and co-creator of Power Plate Savers, to explore financial psychology, money mindset, intentional spending, and the everyday habits that can help you build greater financial confidence.

David explains the concept of money scripts, the beliefs and behaviors that influence our financial choices. Through greater awareness and self-reflection, we can better understand our patterns and make intentional decisions that align with the life we want to create.

We also talk about David and his wife Winnie’s journey toward financial independence and the philosophy behind Power Plate Savers. David shares how small, conscious choices around housing, transportation, food, travel, and everyday expenses can add up to meaningful progress while leaving room for the things that bring you joy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How financial psychology influences your money choices
• What money scripts reveal about your financial habits
• How self-reflection can strengthen your money mindset
• Why financial independence looks different for each person
• How intentional spending can support your personal priorities
• Simple financial habits that can create meaningful savings
• Creative ways to think about housing, transportation, food, and everyday expenses
• How conscious financial choices can support greater freedom and joy

David also shares how living in China helped reshape his perspective on income, saving, lifestyle, and financial independence. His experience ultimately reinforced an important lesson: personal finance is personal, and each person has the opportunity to define what financial freedom and success mean for their own life.

Tune in for a practical conversation about financial psychology, money mindset, frugal living, financial independence, lifestyle design, and creating intentional habits that support your goals.

Let’s make your passion pay!

Meet David

David Sawallisch is a Minnesota-based banker, server, Realtor, financial educator, and co-creator of Power Plate Savers, where he and his wife Winnie share their FIRE journey and practical frugality strategies.

His work focuses on helping people rewrite their money scripts and build confidence through simple, intentional habits. Drawing from years living abroad and juggling multiple roles, David brings a grounded, relatable perspective to lifestyle design and financial independence. This is also the bio David provided and LuAnn used to introduce him during the recording.

Connect with David

Power Plate Savers: https://powerplatesavers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19MzjSsENP/
When Passion Meets Purpose: https://www.powerplatesavers.com/post/when-passion-meets-purpose

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What happens when we place people at the heart of leadership and business transformation?

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with Kimberly Petschen, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), speaker, writer, and founder of Presents of Peace™, to explore whole-human leadership and the power of creating workplaces where people feel valued, heard, supported, and inspired to contribute.

With more than 35 years of experience leading transformation within major organizations, Kimberly brings a wealth of knowledge about leadership, organizational development, and creating cultures centered around people.

Kimberly shares how businesses can embrace innovation and growth while developing and honoring the people who bring ideas, skills, experience, and creativity to the organization. We explore how psychological safety, trust, listening, presence, and authentic communication contribute to stronger workplace cultures and meaningful business results.

We also talk about the power of self-reflection and how small moments of awareness can inspire meaningful transformation. Kimberly encourages leaders to use reflection and powerful questions to deepen their understanding of themselves, their teams, and the experiences shaping their organizations.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What whole-human leadership looks like in practice
• How developing and honoring people strengthens company culture
• Why psychological safety supports stronger teams and performance
• How listening, trust, and authentic communication deepen connection
• Ways reflection and powerful questions support leadership development
• How small moments of awareness can inspire meaningful transformation
• Why presence and human connection belong in leadership
• How compassion and community contribute to a thriving workplace

Kimberly also shares the meaning behind Presents of Peace™—the gift of being present in the moment and present with others. Her perspective offers a beautiful reminder of the impact that listening, connecting, reflecting, and being fully present can have in our businesses, relationships, and lives.

As Kimberly shares, transformation happens “one tiny step at a time. One little spark of awareness.”

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership development, company culture, human connection, purpose, and creating workplaces where people thrive.

Let’s make your passion pay!

Meet Kimberly

Kimberly Petschen is a restorative leadership coach, author, speaker, educator, and sacred-space facilitator whose work has been shaped by more than 35 years inside complex organizations and a lifetime of questioning how we might do things better. A former corporate executive and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she has supported more than 4,500 professionals across 25 Fortune 100 organizations and holds more than a dozen certifications spanning human development, business, and technology. Her education extends far beyond professional credentials, shaped by raising her son as a single mother while working and attending college full time, a lifelong commitment to advocacy, and her own experiences with grief, ancestral reckoning, and reinvention.

Today, Kimberly brings these seemingly different worlds together through Presents of Peace™, the movement she founded to restore greater wholeness in how we lead, live, relate, and serve. Her work weaves systems thinking and human development with ancestral wisdom, spirituality, and her Wounds to Wisdom framework, creating experiences that help people understand the patterns shaping their lives and leadership and turn that awareness into meaningful change.

Kimberly is the author of the forthcoming Letters to Leaders: Ancient Wisdom for Those Ready to Restore Our Humanity. For the past two and a half years, she has lived and worked from her RV with her Bengal cat and copilot, Benji, where she is also known as RavenHeart on the road and in sacred circles. Her unconventional path continues to explore the question at the heart of her work: How do we create lives of meaningful service without abandoning ourselves in the process?

Connect with Kimberly:

Website: https://presentsofpeace.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlypetschen/

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

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How do the conversations happening inside your business shape your culture, your relationships, and ultimately your results?

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with LaQuincia “Q” Nichols, a certified life coach and Women’s Leadership & Conflict Communication Strategist, to talk about the connection between strong leadership, clear communication, core values, trust, and company culture.

With more than 20 years of leadership and operational experience at global corporations, LaQuincia has seen firsthand how communication influences the way people lead, work together, and contribute to an organization. Today, she works with soul-led women entrepreneurs, small business owners, coaches, and speakers to help them address important conversations around leadership, money, capacity, and calling.

Together, we explore how leaders can create greater trust and psychological safety, encourage employees to think critically and contribute their ideas, and connect each person’s work to the larger goals of the organization. We also discuss the importance of respecting the roles people play and creating opportunities for team members to share meaningful feedback.

LaQuincia also shares how clear conversations around expectations, accountability, pricing, capacity, boundaries, and performance can strengthen relationships and support revenue. She introduces her S.P.A.R.K. approach, designed to help people create deeper connections and move conversations toward greater clarity and collaborative solutions.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How communication shapes leadership and company culture
• Why trust and psychological safety matter for strong teams
• How core values create a foundation for decisions and accountability
• Ways leaders can encourage employee feedback, curiosity, and critical thinking
• How clearer conversations can strengthen relationships and support revenue
• Why understanding your capacity and zone of genius can help you attract aligned clients
• How the S.P.A.R.K. approach can bring greater clarity to important conversations
• Why collaborative solutions help teams move forward together

As LaQuincia and I discuss, your people are one of your greatest assets. Creating a culture built around clear communication, aligned values, trust, and meaningful connection gives people the opportunity to contribute their best work and helps the entire organization thrive.

Tune in for a practical conversation about becoming a stronger communicator, building meaningful relationships, and leading your business with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

Let’s make your passion pay!

Meet LaQuincia 

LaQuincia Nichols is a certified life coach with over 20 years of leadership and operational experience at global corporations.

She has spent two decades in high-stakes, high-pressure environments where she observed talented women navigating expectations while seeking greater clarity around their careers, success, and leadership.

Through those experiences, LaQuincia recognized a recurring pattern among talented professionals who were uncertain about their career direction and what success meant beyond a job title. Today, she brings that experience into her work with soul-led women entrepreneurs, small business owners, coaches, and speakers, helping them create clearer conversations so they can lead, charge, and live in alignment with their true value. Her current positioning as a Women’s Leadership & Conflict Communication Strategist is also featured on her media sheet.

Connect with LaQuincia

Website: https://www.experience-coaching.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quincie_experience_coaching/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquincia-nichols-741833b/
15-Minute Call: https://connect.experience-coaching.com/widget/bookings/conflict-clarity-chat

S.P.A.R.K. Download: https://experience-coaching.com/stop-rehearsing-it

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What if your next big business opportunity is already within the relationships around you?

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with Jamar Jones, founder of Foureva Media, international keynote speaker, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, to explore how personal branding, networking, and authentic relationships can fuel small business growth.

Jamar shares insights from his book, Change Your Circle, Change Your Life, and explains why being intentional about the people you surround yourself with can open the door to new ideas, collaborations, and opportunities.

We also talk about the power of personal branding and sharing the experiences that make you uniquely you. Jamar encourages entrepreneurs to confidently communicate their stories, accomplishments, and vision while using marketing to spark curiosity and create meaningful conversations.

Together, we explore:

• Building a strong personal brand through authentic storytelling
• Creating meaningful relationships through networking
• Recognizing opportunities within your existing circle
• Using curiosity to make your marketing more engaging
• Creating experiences that bring people together
• Sharing a clear vision that inspires connection and collaboration

This conversation is filled with practical inspiration for entrepreneurs, small business owners, leaders, and creators who want to expand their network, strengthen their brand, and create more opportunities for business success.

Tune in to discover how your relationships, personal brand, and unique story can help you grow your impact and make your passion pay.

Let's make your passion pay!

Meet Jamar

Jamar Jones is the visionary force behind Foureva Media, transforming businesses through the influential power of branding and business advisory. He has worked with esteemed clients such as Marcus Lemonis, VaynerX, Red Bull, and many others. Jamar has secured over half a million in sponsorships for events he has produced and through his podcast. He is known for creating impactful experiences for entrepreneurs in arenas, festival grounds, and retreats around the world.

As an international keynote speaker, seasoned entrepreneur, author and podcast host, Jamar shares profound insights from his book "Change your Circle; Change your Life." His motivational talks, delivered to large audiences at major venues and renowned companies like BMW and PPA with the focus on personal branding and small business growth. 

Nationally recognized with features on Apple TV, Roku TV and billboards in NY Times Square, his vision has transformed 2500+ entrepreneur's to date monetizing their brand positioning and provides once in a life time opportunities for entrepreneurs, marketers, leaders, and creators globally.

Connect with Jamar

Website: https://www.scherrieprince.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fourevamedia/

Book: Change Your Circle, Change Your Life — Available on Amazon

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fourevamedia

Facebook: https://facebook.com/fourevamedia

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What are you building today that you want to continue creating value for years to come?

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with Scherrie L. Prince, attorney, founder, strategist, host of the Play Big Faster Podcast, and author of the forthcoming book Build the Moat First. Scherrie helps entrepreneurs bring their business plans, estate plans, and long-term vision together so they can create businesses designed for control, continuity, protection, and legacy.

Together, we explore what it means to begin with the end in mind. Scherrie encourages business owners to envision the life and legacy they want to create and then reverse engineer the business structures needed to support that vision. From estate planning and succession planning to governance and risk management, she shares practical ways entrepreneurs can build a strong foundation around everything they are creating.

Scherrie also introduces her four essential outcomes for founders: control, continuity, protection, and legacy. She explains how thoughtful business structures, governance, standard operating procedures, risk management, and succession planning work together to create what she calls a "moat" around your company.

We also talk about the importance of creating a "money team" of trusted advisors. Scherrie shares how bringing together professionals such as your attorney, accountant, banker, insurance professional, and tax planner creates greater collaboration around your bigger vision. Rather than viewing each area independently, your advisors can work together to help you build toward the future you envision.

And protecting your legacy extends beyond paperwork. Scherrie and I explore how company culture, leadership, systems, and an empowered team contribute to a business that can continue thriving beyond its founder. Creating a culture people believe in, and systems they can carry forward, gives business owners greater freedom today while strengthening the company's future.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to begin with the end in mind when building your business
• Why your business plan and estate plan belong in the same conversation
• The four essential outcomes of control, continuity, protection, and legacy
• How succession planning supports long-term business success
• Why building a trusted "money team" strengthens your business strategy
• How governance, systems, and risk management help build your business moat
• The role company culture plays in creating a lasting legacy
• How building a business that can operate beyond you creates greater freedom
• Practical steps you can take today to begin protecting what you're building

Scherrie also shares more about her forthcoming book, Build the Moat First. Designed as a practical resource for business owners, the book offers actionable steps founders can begin implementing as they build their businesses, assemble their money teams, and create the legacy that's in their hearts.

This conversation is filled with valuable insights for entrepreneurs, small business owners, founders, and leaders who want to build businesses with intention, create sustainable growth, and turn today's success into a meaningful long-term legacy.

Tune in to discover how thoughtful planning, strong business structures, trusted advisors, and an intentional vision can help you protect what you're building and create a business that truly lasts.

Let's make your passion pay!

Meet Scherrie

Scherrie L. Prince is an attorney, founder strategist, and host of the Play Big Faster Podcast. She advises entrepreneurs and business owners on ownership, governance, succession, and exit planning, helping founders build structure that protects what they create instead of leaving it to chance.

Her path into this work was not planned. She lost her first business to a failed partnership with no governance in place, watched her grandparents' estate turn into a family dispute because there was no will or trust, and then lost everything else in the 2008 collapse. All three happened in her twenties. Those losses led her to law school at 30 and to a simple conviction that has shaped her entire practice since: structure is the moat, and it has to be built before success arrives, not after.

Today Scherrie helps founders design their businesses for control, continuity, and long-term value before growth creates risks that are hard to unwind. She is the author of the forthcoming book Build the Moat First, and she brings both the legal framework and the lived experience of learning it the hard way.

Connect with Scherrie

Website: https://www.scherrieprince.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scherriespeaks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@playbigfasterpodcast?sub_confirmation=1

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

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What happens when a personal challenge sparks an innovation that has the potential to transform an entire industry?

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with Paul Lagerstedt, inventor, systems thinker, and co-founder of ALKAA, to explore the journey of turning a personal experience into a purpose-driven business. Paul shares how his curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and passion for creating solutions led him to develop a new approach to drinking wellness and build a company from the ground up.

After spending 26 years in manufacturing and safety engineering, Paul brought his systems-thinking approach to entrepreneurship. He noticed a gap in the drinking experience and began exploring the science behind why some people experience unwanted effects after enjoying beverages like wine, beer, and spirits. His solution became ALKAA, a patented sachet technology designed to reduce trace compounds in beverages before consumption while maintaining the original experience.

Together, we explore:

• How personal experiences can inspire innovative business ideas
• The entrepreneurial journey of moving from concept to product development
• Why testing, research, and credibility matter when bringing a new product to market
• The importance of patience, resilience, and commitment during the invention process
• How patents and laboratory validation help build trust with customers
• Creating a new category through education and intentional branding
• The power of solving a real problem through creativity and collaboration
• How passion and purpose can fuel long-term business success

Paul also shares the story behind ALKAA's patented sachet technology, explaining how it works through adsorption to capture specific trace compounds found in beverages. He discusses the importance of intentional drinking, slowing down the ritual, and creating a wellness-focused approach that allows people to enjoy social connections while being more mindful of their experience.

This conversation is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, inventors, innovators, and business owners who are bringing ideas to life. Paul’s journey is a powerful reminder that successful businesses often begin with curiosity, a desire to solve problems, and the commitment to keep building through every stage of growth.

Tune in to discover how creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial resilience can turn an idea into a business that creates meaningful impact.

Let's make your passion pay!

Meet Paul 

Paul Lagerstedt is the founder and co-founder of ALKAA, a company pioneering the emerging category of Drinking Wellness™ through innovative beverage technology.

With 26 years of experience in manufacturing and safety engineering, Paul brings a unique combination of technical expertise, systems thinking, and entrepreneurial vision to his work. His journey into entrepreneurship began by exploring a personal challenge and searching for a science-based solution that could improve the drinking experience.

Through years of research, testing, and development, Paul created ALKAA’s patented sachet technology designed to reduce specific trace compounds found in beverages. His commitment to validation, quality, and customer trust has helped establish Alkaa as an innovative brand focused on helping people drink more intentionally.

Paul is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and building solutions that help people enjoy meaningful social connections while supporting their overall wellness.

Connect with Paul

Website: https://alkaa.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-lagerstedt

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What if every big decision felt a little clearer, a little simpler, and a lot more confident?

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with Jason McBeth, founder of Driven Decision, to explore how confidence, trusted guidance, and asking the right questions can transform the way we make important decisions. While Jason specializes in helping people purchase vehicles with confidence, the principles he shares apply to business, leadership, finances, and life. Grounded in his lifelong passion for cars and years of helping people solve complex challenges, Jason has created a business that removes uncertainty and empowers people to make informed decisions with clarity.

Together, we explore why confidence grows when we gather the right information, seek expert guidance, and focus on what truly matters most. Jason shares how his passion for the automotive industry became an opportunity to serve others, helping clients save time, reduce stress, and enjoy the car-buying experience with greater peace of mind.

We also discuss the value of asking thoughtful questions, surrounding yourself with trusted experts, and recognizing that asking for help creates opportunities for everyone involved. Jason reminds us that every expert has unique gifts to share, and inviting others to use those gifts often leads to better decisions and stronger relationships.

This conversation is filled with practical insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and anyone preparing to make an important decision. Whether you're purchasing a vehicle, growing a business, or navigating your next opportunity, you'll discover how clarity, confidence, and collaboration create better outcomes.

Tune in to discover how asking the right questions, seeking trusted guidance, and embracing expert support can help you make confident decisions and truly make your passion pay.

Let's make your passion pay!

Meet Jason

Jason McBeth is the founder of Driven Decision, a vehicle buying advisory service. Driven Decision exists to remove uncertainty from car buying so people can make confident decisions without pressure, guesswork, or regret. In his free time, Jason loves running, biking and spending time with friends and family.

Connect with Jason

Website: https://www.drivendecision.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driven-decision/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584197159266

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

Thanks for tuning in! Remember to share and rate the episode if you enjoyed it. Don't forget to check out my website LuAnnB.com and connect with me on Instagram and Facebook!

Let's spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose!

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Have you ever felt inspired to share your ideas, ask for what you want, and communicate with greater confidence and authenticity?

In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with Grace C.W. Liu, award-winning author of Pearl of Grace®: A Path to Find Your Voice and Inner Worth, creator of the Pearl of Grace® framework, and founder of GraceSOULutions. Together, we explore how embracing your inner worth, communicating authentically, and sharing your voice can strengthen your relationships, career, and life.

Grace shares the inspiration behind her Pearl of Grace® framework and explains why communication is about so much more than the words we speak. From our body language and energy to the stories we tell ourselves, every interaction creates an opportunity to build meaningful connections, strengthen confidence, and inspire others.

We also explore how women can embrace their authentic voice, ask boldly for what they want, and build confidence through meaningful connection and self-awareness. Grace shares practical strategies for communicating with clarity, creating productive conversations, and choosing language that reflects your value and purpose.

This conversation is filled with encouragement for women who are ready to embrace their voice, communicate with authenticity, and recognize that they already have everything they need within them to make an impact.

Tune in to discover how your voice, your story, and your unique experiences can become some of your greatest strengths, and why, as Grace reminds us, the pearl is already inside of you.

Let's make your passion pay!

Meet Grace

Grace C.W. Liu is an award-winning author of Pearl of Grace®: A Path to Find Your Voice and Inner Worth, creator of the Pearl of Grace® framework, and founder of GraceSOULutions.

As a Women's Truth Awakener and professional communication strategist, Grace empowers quiet, overlooked women to speak up, ask boldly, and be heard so they communicate with greater confidence, authenticity, and impact.

Through her coaching, speaking, and transformational framework, Grace helps women embrace their inner worth, strengthen their communication, and confidently share their voices in business, leadership, and life.

Her mission is to help women recognize that their voice matters, their story matters, and they already possess the wisdom and value needed to create meaningful change.

Connect with Grace

Website: https://gracesoulutions.com

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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GraceSOULutions-dy3yq

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Let's spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose!

Thanks for tuning in! Remember to share and rate the episode if you enjoyed it. Don't forget to check out my website LuAnn.com and connect with me on Instagram and Facebook!

Let's spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose!