Soulful CEO Podcast

How Do You Build a Thriving Community Around Your Business?

In this episode of The Soulful CEO Path, host Kristin Constable sits down with Shannon Lorenz, founder of Bespoke Market and the Bespoke Creator Collective, to dive into a timely and actionable conversation about the importance of building community in today’s business landscape.

With the rise of digital noise and constant distractions, both Shannon and Kristin explore how creating meaningful connections and engaged communities is no longer just a business strategy—it’s essential for sustainable growth. Whether you’re running an online business, a local market, or a service-based business, this episode will provide you with practical insights into how to leverage community to fuel your success.

• The Power of Community in Business (00:01:16): Shannon explains why community-building is more important now than ever, offering practical examples from her own experience.
• The Journey of Bespoke Market (00:03:05): How Shannon grew her brand and engaged community with events that people eagerly anticipate and support.
• Community in a Digital Age (00:05:56): Why the role of community is critical as consumers crave more authentic, personal connections amidst overwhelming digital marketing messages.
• Starting From Scratch (00:12:35): Tips for entrepreneurs who are just beginning their community-building journey, including how to connect with and engage local vendors, suppliers, or clients.
• Curating Aligned Communities (00:19:02): How to ensure your community remains cohesive and values-aligned, even as it grows.
• Building Resilience through Community Feedback (00:23:39): Shannon shares how regularly seeking and listening to feedback has shaped her brand’s growth and strengthened relationships with her community.

• Connect with Shannon Llorens: Bespoke Market
• Join the Free Soulful CEO Community HERE
• Website: www.soulfulceo.co

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What does it take to lead a mission-driven business through challenging economic times? 

In this episode of The Soulful CEO Path, Kristin Constable sits down with Rosy Atwall, the founder of Maple Organics, a pioneering plant-based wellness company. Rosie shares her journey from a pivotal 3 a.m. moment that sparked the creation of Maple Organics to the challenges and big wins of building a brand that now serves customers across North America.

This conversation dives deep into the realities of staying true to your mission while navigating the realities of entrepreneurship during booming and scarce times.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to Rosie Atwell and Maple Organics (00:47): Rosie shares the origin story of Maple Organics and how a mother's concern for her child's health led to the birth of a plant-based wellness company.
• Challenges Facing Small Businesses in the Current Economy (06:25): Rosie and Kristin discuss the economic pressures on small businesses, particularly mission-driven ones, and how families' spending habits are shifting.
• Strategies for Navigating Economic Hardships (10:38): Rosie shares her approach to surviving and thriving during tough times, including focusing on profitability, going back to basics, and editing business operations.
• Resilience as a Key to Success (16:17): Rosie emphasizes the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship, sharing personal stories of overcoming challenges and the mindset needed to persist.
• Being a Soulful CEO (26:44): Rosie defines what it means to her to be a soulful CEO, including staying true to one's values, maintaining integrity, and leading with purpose despite the challenges.

Links & Resources:

• Connect with Rosy Atwal:
• Website: Maple Organics
• Instagram: @mapleorganics
• Special Offer: Use code MAPLE15 for 15% off your order at Maple Organics.

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In this episode of The Soulful CEO Path, Kyla Gagnon, a somatic breathwork facilitator and embodiment and empowerment leader for women, shares her stories and insights into the power of breathwork for reclaiming sovereignty, clearing emotional blocks, and achieving greater alignment in both life and business. 

Episode Highlights:

• What is Breathwork? (03:27): a wide spectrum of practices to help deepen our relationship with ourselves by accessing and releasing trapped emotions.
• Reclaiming Sovereignty Through Breathwork (08:12): Kyla shares a personal story of how breathwork helped her reclaim her voice and sovereignty
• The Role of Somatic Work in Business (14:23): Kristin and Kyla discuss the significance of somatic work, particularly breathwork, for business owners to clear limiting beliefs, gain clarity, and reconnect with the core desires that fuel their business success.
• Breathwork for Overcoming Overwhelm (35:13): Kyla offers a practical breathwork technique specifically designed to help manage overwhelm and anxiety
• What It Means to Be a Soulful CEO (38:37): Kyla defines what being a soulful CEO means to her

Links & Resources:

• Connect with Kyla Gagnon:
• Website: The Sacred Essentials
• Instagram: @breathewithkyla
• Breathwork Resources:
• Get Access To More Breathwork Tools & Resources here: Soulful CEO Community

Join the Conversation:

If you found this episode helpful, please follow or subscribe to the podcast.

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Have questions about the episode? Send Kristin a message on Instagram @kristinconstable.

Join the Free Soulful CEO Community: Access more resources and connect with like-minded and ambitious, soul-led women HERE

Website: www.soulfulceo.co

Thank you for tuning in! We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into breathwork for business with Kyla Gagnon. Stay tuned for more episodes designed to help you create a wildly abundant and aligned business.

Episode Description:

In this episode of The Soulful CEO Path, Urszula Lipsztajn, a coach and leadership development expert to social change leaders and teams shares her wisdom and insights around the Enneagram, a powerful personality profile tool, for leaders and entrepreneurs who are looking to create more alignment, fulfillment and exponential growth through their soul work.

Episode Highlights:

• What is the Enneagram? (1:35): Urszula explains the Enneagram as a map of transformation, emphasizing its role in helping individuals be their true selves. She discusses the origins of the Enneagram, its open-source nature, and its evolution over time.
• The Enneagram's Relevance to Business and Entrepreneurship (11:01): Urszula explains how understanding one's Enneagram type can lead to greater self-awareness, better decision-making, and more aligned business practices.
• Practical Applications of the Enneagram (19:02): Urszula provides practical examples of how different Enneagram types might approach business challenges. She emphasizes the importance of discernment and self-awareness in leveraging the Enneagram for personal and professional growth.
• Tips for Beginners (31:35): Urszula offers advice for those new to the Enneagram. She encourages gentle reflection, understanding one's motivations, and avoiding the pitfalls of typing others.

Links & Resources:

Connect with Urszula Lipsztajn:

• Website: Urszula.co
• Instagram: @urszulalipsztajn

Urszula's Offerings:

• One-on-one coaching incorporating the Enneagram.
• Team Enneagram sessions for leadership and team dynamics.
• Enneagram-specific retreat in Tofino (November 13-17 2024).

Enneagram Resources:

• Get Access To More Free Enneagram tools & resources here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulful6figurebusiness

Join the Conversation:

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Thank you for tuning in! We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into the Enneagram with Urszula Lipsztajn. Stay tuned for more episodes designed to help you create a wildly abundant and aligned business. See you next time!

Ever wondered how to seamlessly integrate multiple roles without feeling overwhelmed? In this week’s episode, we have Bunny Young, a serial entrepreneur and seven-figure CEO. Despite managing heart conditions and a brain injury, Bunny has founded multiple successful companies helping service-based businesses thrive.

Get ready to take notes as Bunny shares her "Yes, And" mindset for balancing roles, along with practical strategies for delegation, productivity, and self-care. Whether you're starting out or scaling to seven figures, Bunny's insights will inspire you to create a fulfilling business that aligns with your values and serves the world.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• The Power of Yes, And: Bunny’s philosophy integrates multiple roles without feeling overwhelmed, highlighting the importance of identity in dictating actions and outcomes.
• Delegation and Productivity: The importance of delegation for business success, using tools like the Pareto Principle and the Eisenhower Matrix to maximize productivity.
• Building a Worthy Relationship with Self: Encourages shifting focus from monetary goals to mission and impact.
• Embracing a beginner’s mindset, seeking support, and the significance of continuous learning and growth.
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Connect With Bunny:

• Instagram: @thebunnyyoung
• Website: https://www.bunnyyoung.com/ 

Get Access To The Resources Mentioned Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulful6figurebusiness

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Eisenhower Matrix
• Pareto Principle
• Bunny’s Freedom Machine 90-Min Free Training

Connect with Kristin Constable:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-constable/

Website: www.soulfulceo.co

Join the Free Soulful CEO Community: Access more resources and connect with like-minded and ambitious, soul-led women HERE

This week, we have an episode lined up that will resonate deeply with all of you navigating midlife transitions and seeking a more aligned and impactful path in life and your career.

Brenda Rigney is a business coach for mid-life women and in this episode of The Soulful CEO Path she shares her compelling journey of leaving a high-powered corporate career to become an entrepreneur in her 'second act'.

We get into the importance of aligning your business with your values and life stage and how you can embrace Jane Fonda's concept of a 'second act' to create in Brenda's words, an 'Aligned AF' life.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• The importance of reconnecting with core values and ancestral wisdom.
• The Second Act Concept: Inspired by Jane Fonda, understanding midlife as a powerful time for personal reinvention.
• Midlife Considerations: Addressing perimenopause and other physiological changes to create a business that nourishes rather than depletes.

Connect with Brenda & Check Out Her $5/month Membership

• Website: BrendaRigney.com
• Instagram: @BrendaRigney

Connect with Kristin:

Instagram:@kristinconstable

Website: www.soulfulceo.co

Join the Free Soulful CEO Community: Access more resources and connect with like-minded and ambitious, soul-led women HERE

In this episode of the 'Soulful CEO Path' podcast hosted by Kristin Constable, we explore the all too common journey of high-achieving, ambitious women who find themselves in a place of burnout, specifically in entrepreneurship. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• The belief systems that contribute to burnout, such as the belief that one needs to work hard for what one wants. 
• The importance of unlearning these beliefs and creating new habits and rituals that align with being a Soulful CEO. 
• Non-negotiable rhythms, rituals, and habits that can help entrepreneurs avoid burnout and work in alignment with their values.

Join The Next 90-Day Soulful CEO Ritual Here: https://soulfulceoclub.com/90dayritual 

Connect with Kristin:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-constable/

Website: www.soulfulceo.co

Join the Free Soulful CEO Community: Access more resources and connect with like-minded and ambitious, soul-led women HERE

In this episode of the 'Soulful CEO Path' podcast hosted by Kristin Constable, guest Chantal Russell, the founder of 'The Well by Chantal,' shares her journey from running a brick-and-mortar yoga studio to embracing a life and business aligned with nature on a farm on Vancouver Island. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• The harm hustle culture can have on our well-being as entrepreneurs
• How honoring one's natural rhythms and cycles, especially for menstruating women can increase well-being and productivity in your business
• How to embrace the death-rebirth cycle in entrepreneurship to allow for the evolution of your soul work as a Soulful CEO.

Connect with Chantal: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantalrussell/?hl=en

Website: https://bio.site/wellbychantal

Connect with Kristin:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-constable/

Website: www.soulfulceo.co

Join the Free Soulful CEO Community: Access more resources and connect with like-minded and ambitious, soul-led women HERE

Welcome to an inspiring episode where we witness the incredible journey of Jennifer Chapman from a life-altering stroke to becoming a beacon of empowerment and resilience. Jennifer Chapman, a mastery certified life and leadership coach, joins us to share her transformational story and insights on awakening the inner warrior mindset. 

In this episode, you’ll:

1. Learn about the warrior mindset and how it can shift your perspective from victimhood to empowerment, particularly in the face of personal crises. 
2. Understand the role of life coaching in personal growth and how it can guide individuals toward their true north. 
3. Gain insights into the nuances of entrepreneurship and the importance of self-awareness and inner strength in business and life.
4. Explore daily practices and mindset shifts that can help maintain alignment and project positive energy onto others.

Connect with Jennifer Chapman:

• Visit Jennifer's coaching website:  https://justcommitcoaching.com/
• Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn for regular engagement and valuable exchanges: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchapmanleadershipcoach/

Connect with Kristin Constable:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-constable/

Website: www.soulfulceo.co

Join the Free Soulful CEO Community: Access more resources and connect with like-minded and ambitious, soul-led women HERE

Have you ever felt the push and pull of pursuing your deepest passions while trying to carve out a successful business niche? It's the quintessential struggle of the soulful entrepreneur, and today, I’m peeling back the layers of this complex dance. Join me, Kristin Constable, as I marry the profound eco-soul-centric teachings of Bill Plotkin with the nitty-gritty of running a soulful business. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• That there is a tension between sharing soul work authentically and creating a profitable business.
• The importance of integrating business fundamentals with personal fulfillment to sustain both impact and income.
• The different ways soul work can be expressed and the potential for monetization.

Episode Resources:

Read Bill Plotkin’s “Nature and the Human Soul” https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Human-Soul-Cultivating-Fragmented/dp/1577315510

Connect with Kristin:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-constable/

Website: www.soulfulceo.co

Join the Free Soulful CEO Community: Access more resources and connect with like-minded and ambitious, soul-led women HERE