Rich Life Revolution

In this episode of The Rich Life Revolution, I dive into a game-changing concept: Are you a Lighthouse or a Tugboat?

🔦 Lighthouse: Stands tall, shines bright, and inspires others by simply being. No pushing, pulling, or convincing—just radiating light and guiding the way.

🚢 Tugboat: Works hard, toils, pushes, and exerts constant effort to move others forward—often at the expense of its own energy.

I get real about how showing up as a tugboat in life, business, and relationships led to burnout, frustration, and even the breakdown of my marriage. But shifting into "Lighthouse Mode" transformed how I live, lead, and love—without sacrificing myself in the process.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Stop pushing, pulling, or convincing—just BE.

• How standing in your power and living authentically is the ultimate guide for others.

• The power of radical responsibility and non-judgment in relationships.

• Simple ways to embody the Lighthouse energy in your life today.

Ready to shine without the hustle? Tune in and learn how to step into your light!

Mentioned in this Episode: 📩 Email Michelle: [email protected] 💬 Slide into Michelle's DMs: Instagram @michellebcooper

What bold decisions are you making to better align your life? If you've ever needed a kick in the pants to start centring career choices that feed your soul (not just your bank account), today's episode is the perfect listening companion—a deep dive with Jill Stanton, a successful entrepreneur and Personal Power Coach. We talk all about leaning into discomfort, trusting ourselves, and going big when going home feels like the safer, easier option. Listening in is the first step toward stepping into your incredible power!

Get a sneak peek at Jill's success steps and start implementing them: How alignment makes the hardest decisions surprisingly easy Making the shift from external to internal validation The fantastic places self-confidence can take you (and how to get there) What we tend to miss when we're laser-focused on the monetary goal

Resources from the episode:

• Check out my episode all about Human Design: https://michellebcooper.com/sacred-money-archetypes-human-design-ep-27/

Connect with Jill:

• Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjillstanton/
• Reach out about Personal Power Coaching: https://www.jillstanton.com/
• Explore the Millionaire Girls Club: https://www.millionairegirlsclub.com/

Get more with Michelle:

• Download Michelle's Resources from her Stan Store: https://stan.store/michellebcooper
• Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping: https://alchemyaccounting.ca/
• The Sacred Money School: https://the-sacred-money-school.mn.co/
• Read her book! Confessions of a Money Rock Star: https://www.amazon.ca/Confessions-Money-Rock-Star-Abundance/dp/198867509X/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2EKILMESTSGCS&keywords=michelle+cooper&qid=1687550778&sprefix=michelle+cooper%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-5
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellebcooper/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebcooper/

Welcome back to Rich Life Revolution! In this power-packed sequel to Episode 69, I dive deeper into the life-changing magic of raising your standards. This isn't just a "nice-to-have" concept—this is the upgrade your soul has been craving.

✨ Here's what's inside this episode:

• Why settling for less is draining your energy—and your bank account.

• How to set non-negotiable standards (starting with YOU at the top of the priority list).

• The art of radical responsibility: Why you're tolerating the chaos and how to stop.

• The truth about C players in your life and business—they gotta GO.

• Goal setting for your higher self (hint: stop playing small).

I get raw and real about what raising my standards has meant for my friendships, my business, and even my hydration goals. (Yes, water counts, people!) And spoiler alert: When you level up your standards, you level up your life—period.

🎯 Questions to journal on:

• What drains your energy the most right now, and why are you tolerating it?

• If you operated from your highest self, what five goals would you pursue?

• What do your standards say about how you see yourself?

How are you going to make your entrepreneurial mark on the world? Considering a move from employee to self-employed can be pretty nerve-wracking—even if the added security of a nine-to-five is somewhat questionable these days. In this episode, Michelle chats with a long-time business builder who made the official leap from worker to entrepreneur last year after many side hustles in passionate pursuit of her purpose. Today, Candice Dorsey is brimming with insights and tips, both about how to talk yourself up so this transition feels possible and about her current business: guiding clients in launching their own podcast.

Increase your entrepreneurial capability with Candice's thoughtful perspectives:

• How to nurture that "do your own thing" mindset
• A simple marketing hack to identify the best lead magnets, whatever your offer
• What to keep in mind as you prepare to transition out of your nine-to-five
• The bright side of the struggles we face as we make our own way

Connect with Candice:

• Learn more about her courses: https://www.hellocsdorsey.com/
• Follow her on Instagram: http://instagram.com/csdorsey_hello
• Check out her podcast, Hello C.S. Dorsey: https://www.hellocsdorsey.com/podcast
• Get the Podcast Launch Guide: https://learn.hellocsdorsey.com/

Get more with Michelle:

• Download Michelle's Resources from her Stan Store: https://stan.store/michellebcooper
• Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping: https://alchemyaccounting.ca/
• The Sacred Money School: https://the-sacred-money-school.mn.co/
• Read her book! Confessions of a Money Rock Star: https://www.amazon.ca/Confessions-Money-Rock-Star-Abundance/dp/198867509X/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2EKILMESTSGCS&keywords=michelle+cooper&qid=1687550778&sprefix=michelle+cooper%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-5
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellebcooper/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebcooper/

Welcome back to Rich Life Revolution! In today's episode, I dive deep into the art of raising your standards—because let's face it, you deserve better. Inspired by Jill Staten's transformative audio series, Michelle takes us on a journey of self-discovery, radical accountability, and some serious tough love.

✨ Here's what you'll get in this episode:

• How low-key anxiety and frustration are your first clues that it's time to level up.

• Why tolerating less sends a signal to the universe that "meh" is okay (spoiler: it's not).

• The magic of replacing "I'm trying" with "I am."

• A breakdown of what settling is really costing you—money, confidence, and peace of mind.

• Practical, no-BS questions to uncover where you've been settling and how to stop.

I get brutally honest about my own realizations—friends who ghost the effort, putting myself last on payroll, and even accepting a fuzzy brain because, "that's just menopause." (Nope. Not anymore.)

🚨 Homework Alert! 🚨 I invite YOU to get real with two game-changing questions:

1. What's draining you right now?

2. Why are you allowing it?

What would retiring by 50 look like for you? Whatever point you're at in your career, if you're a Rich Life Revolution follower, you've probably thought about retirement. If you've ever daydreamed about departing your occupation before age 65, this episode is for you!

Dalene Higgins is a financial coach for Gen Xers. She's also the first successful student of her process designed to help people retire at 50. Her story doesn't involve an inheritance or lottery windfall. Rather, she relied on a clear budget—what we like to call a conscious spending plan around here—to reach her goal. Now, she helps women and couples over 40 figure out how they can do the same. Her conversation with Michelle is packed with helpful insights for every working adult, wherever they are in their career journey.

Learn from Dalene's own experience and her no-nonsense future-planning process:

• Specifics for creating the budget or conscious spending plan that works for you
• How to think about balancing your current and future enjoyment
• Why you need to get really clear on what you want your retirement to look like
• The many different types of "retirement" you can choose from

Connect with Dalene:

• Set up a consultation to chat about your retirement plan: https://elevatefinances.us/
• Follow her stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_finances/
• Check out her "Wealthy After 40" podcast: https://elevatefinances.us/blog/

Get more with Michelle:

• Download Michelle's Resources from her Stan Store: https://stan.store/michellebcooper
• Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping: https://alchemyaccounting.ca/
• The Sacred Money School: https://the-sacred-money-school.mn.co/
• Read her book! Confessions of a Money Rock Star: https://www.amazon.ca/Confessions-Money-Rock-Star-Abundance/dp/198867509X/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2EKILMESTSGCS&keywords=michelle+cooper&qid=1687550778&sprefix=michelle+cooper%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-5
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellebcooper/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebcooper/

How can you take your mental health into your own hands? Our lives tend to be whirlwinds these days—we're trying to run our businesses, raise our families, and find fulfillment every day. It's no surprise that anxiety and unhealthy relationships can creep into the story. In this episode, Michelle discusses these two super-relevant issues with Beth Klein, an anxiety and relationship therapist. Beth's clear recommendations for dealing with both problems will give you some fresh perspectives and hopefully leave you feeling more capable of tackling whatever stressors come your way!

Hear Beth's research-based take on these two common mental health barriers:

• Why we get that fight, flight, or freeze feeling when we're not actually in danger
• Practical tips for dealing, and helping a friend deal, with anxiety attacks
• The different types of toxic connections we encounter
• Why conversation is the first step in facing fears around boundaries and unfulfilling relationships

Connect with Beth:

• Find out more about her work: https://www.fireflycounselingmn.com/

Get more with Michelle:

• Download Michelle's Resources from her Stan Store: https://stan.store/michellebcooper
• Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping: https://alchemyaccounting.ca/
• The Sacred Money School: https://the-sacred-money-school.mn.co/
• Read her book! Confessions of a Money Rock Star: https://www.amazon.ca/Confessions-Money-Rock-Star-Abundance/dp/198867509X/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2EKILMESTSGCS&keywords=michelle+cooper&qid=1687550778&sprefix=michelle+cooper%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-5
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellebcooper/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebcooper/

In this quick but powerful episode of the Rich Life Revolution Podcast, Michelle Cooper dives into the magic of raising your standards and kicking low-energy, Desperella moments to the curb. 👋💅 We're saying goodbye to settling, over-giving, and giving away our power—and hello to setting higher standards that align with the life you truly deserve.

Michelle shares her personal experiences and a recent story of a client who found herself giving away her power at work. Michelle's message? It's time to reclaim your worth, set clear boundaries, stop over-giving, and demand what you deserve. 💥

If you've ever settled for "just okay" or felt like you needed approval to go after what you want, this episode is your permission slip to level up and ditch the BS that no longer serves you.

🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to set clear boundaries and assert them with confidence.

• Why over-giving drains your energy and how to stop doing it.

• The importance of demanding what you deserve in business, relationships, and life.

• How raising your standards is the ultimate act of self-love.

• A simple piece of homework to help you raise your standards today!

💡 Quote of the Episode: "The key to stepping into your highest self is knowing that 'good enough' is no longer good enough." – Michelle Cooper

📓 Resources Mentioned:

• Rich Life Revolution Workbook

• Life Transition Workbook

🎯 Action Step: Identify one area of your life where you've been settling and take a bold step to raise your standards. What will you no longer tolerate?

As a driven businesswoman, how can you embrace your Queen Energy? Manifesting your Rich Life Revolution has a lot to do with finding your power and resonant energy. In this episode, Michelle speaks to Jamie Faye, a relationship and intimacy coach who guides her high-performance clients in pursuit of a very special kind of feminine power: Queen Energy.

When you're focused on doing it all—running your businesses, caring for your families, being engaged in your communities—it's easy to forget that masculine energies that often are running the show. Jamie works with women just like you, helping them balance these hustle culture traits with essential feminine qualities like vulnerability and softness. Discover how to lean into your royal passion and spark a whole new view of what it means to be a woman.

Jamie's warmth and experience take you deep into the ultimate female archetype:

• A story of self-discovery and the depths of the Queendom
• What every woman needs to know about Queen Energy
• Life-changing feminine practices we can all add to our routines
• How high-achieving women can benefit from embracing their inner Queen

Resources from the episode:

• Listen to episode 51, "The Red Velvet Rope Lifestyle: Start Putting Yourself First": https://michellebcooper.com/red-velvet-rope-lifestyle-ep-51/
• Listen to episode 54, "Simple Steps to Romanticize Your Life": https://michellebcooper.com/simple-steps-to-romanticize-your-life-ep-54/

Connect with Jamie:

• Email her directly: [email protected]
• Learn more about her work: https://www.jamiefayecoaching.com/
• Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiefayecoaching/

Get more with Michelle:

• Download Michelle's Resources from her Stan Store: https://stan.store/michellebcooper
• Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping: https://alchemyaccounting.ca/
• The Sacred Money School: https://the-sacred-money-school.mn.co/
• Read her book! Confessions of a Money Rock Star: https://www.amazon.ca/Confessions-Money-Rock-Star-Abundance/dp/198867509X/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2EKILMESTSGCS&keywords=michelle+cooper&qid=1687550778&sprefix=michelle+cooper%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-5
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellebcooper/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebcooper/