Spiritual Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Devi chats with Tracy Paye about organization and Feng Shui tips to help you in your life and business. Tracy is the owner of Miss Organized Professional Organizing Services and is a certified professional organizer, feng shui consultant and interior re-design specialist.

Topics discussed during this episode include:

• What it takes to create a supportive space and organized business with high energy and great success
• How clutter can drain your energy and what to do about it
• The SPACE method of organizing that Tracy learned from studying Julie Morgenstern
• How clutter can use up your "psychic ram" and creative part of your brain, cause overwhelm and stress and effect the executive functioning on of the brain and what to do about it
• How to deal with "decision fatigue" and "choice overload" through Tracy's "Think in 3s Strategy"
• The Mouth of Chi and how it affects the energy that comes into your home
• "Snake Lady" from her book "If Clutter Could Talk... The Stories It Would Tell"
• Bagua Maps for managing the energy of your home
• How to help deflect energy from negative neighbors using bagua mirrors
• How to best organize your office
• Setting up your office in the "command position" for success What type of desk is best to have in your office
• Tracy's "Prepare to Act" system
• Tracy's "Desk Clearing Method" that will free you up within 15 minutes, using her "Stop and Sort Strategy"
• The energetic imprinting of clutter Feng Shui "no nos" such as having broken glass and dead plants in your office or home
• What three elements to use to improve the energy of your office or home
• The benefits of carrying 8 aventurine crystals to your prosperity in business
• The effect of your words, especially the "h word"
• Tracy's "BOPA (Brainstorm, Organize, Plan and Action) system" for managing "bright shiny object syndrome"

More about Tracy: For over 30 years, Tracy has used her talents for organizing, feng shui and interior re-design to transform homes and offices into spaces that look great, feel amazing, function efficiently and improve lives dramatically. Fascinated with the psychology behind clutter, Tracy shares her insights through her client's stories in her book, "If Clutter Could Talk.....The Stories It Would Tell".

Tracy's mission is to help people thrive in life by clearing their mess to relieve their stress and spread the message that an organized life is an easier life.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Tracy's website: TracyPaye.com Tracy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/If-Clutter-Could-Talk-Stories/dp/1484829913

SPACE Method of Organizing by Julie Morgenstern: http://www.juliemorgenstern.com/books/organizing-from-the-inside-out

What the Bleep movie and Messages From Water with Dr. Emoto: http://www.whatthebleep.com/

David Allen's Book "Getting Things Done": https://gtdconnect.com/store/product.php?productid=17035&cat=3&page=

In this episode, Devi chats with Dr Dolores about her work in bridging spirituality and wellness. As Spiritual Entrepreneurs it is so important to maintain our energy levels and physical wellbeing.

During this interview, Devi and Dr Dolores discuss:

• How to bridge spirituality & business
• How energy patterns move through our endocrine and lymphatic systems to create dis-ease in our physical bodies and what to do about it
• The uniqueness of each body and how you need to treat each person individually, based on their own energetic and physical needs and patterns
• The new medical model that is inclusive of all types of healing and medical modalities
• How to manage when someone that you love is dealing with a health challenge
• Why we sometimes get imbalanced and go into full on caretaker mode in order to avoid other things in our own life experience
• Self-care and self-love
• The importance of fully feeling your feelings and a process to help you to "drop in" to your heart to gain deeper access to your feelings
• The importance of meditation for spiritual and physical health
• The messages of her two books: "The importance of telling your personal story" "How to navigate the healthcare system"
• The power of gratitude and appreciation
• and more...

About Dr. Dolores:

Dr. Dolores (Doctor of Nursing Practice), Nurse Practitioner, and Author is a distinguished pioneer and visionary bridging the world of spirituality and wellness. Her company Recovering Healthcare, Breathes new life into patient wellness through Education, Empowerment, Compassion and Connection and prepares patients for a successful surgery. With over 38 years of nursing experience and has assisted in approximately 9000 surgeries, she know what works to create positive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.

Gifted since she was a child with intuitive abilities, she's always been on the cutting edge. Entrusted as a surgeon's right hand on complex procedures, Dolores has worked in the specialties of neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology and gynecology using minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Always a visionary, she founded the Concierge Surgical Coaching program to offer enhanced preparations to patients prior to surgery employing complementary and alternative therapies. This kind of preparation is now commonly accepted as an adjunct to traditional surgery preparation today.

Dr. Dolores trained at the prestigious Yale New Haven Hospital, where she worked under the revolutionary Dr. Bernie Siegel, an international expert and surgeon in the field of cancer treatment and complementary, holistic medicine. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2008 from Case Western Reserve University, one of the top nursing programs in the nation. Again on the cutting edge, Dolores now takes us beyond the mind-body paradigm to include spirituality in health and wellness.

Her books "HELP! How do I get the most out of my healthcare experience" is a must have resource book to assist people to maneuver through the healthcare system, and Spiritual Wellness For Life share stories about those Aha moments that change your life forever, are available through her website www.RecoveringHealthcare.com/books

Dr. Dolores resides and has a virtual practice in Encinitas, CA

Learn more about Dr. Dolores here:

Her Practice Website: www.RecoveringHealthcare.com Email: [email protected] Direct Phone: (760) 579-2440 You can find her books: www.recoveringhealthcare.com/books-by-dr-dolores-fazzino/

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During this episode, Devi chats with Leslie Deems, LAc. about how to maintain balance on all levels as a Spiritual Entrepreneur. Leslie is the founder of Awaken Balance, an integrative medicine health practice in Carlsbad, CA.

Leslie is an Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, NAET practitioner, and lecturer. She holds a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese medicine and is licensed by the state of California. She has been studying and practicing Chinese Medicine for 20 years.

During this interview we cover:

• three power practices that Leslie and her patients use to maintain balance, energy and wellness
• the importance of balance to create a successful enterprise and life the power of mentorship and what to look for when selecting a mentor supplementation and what to look for when selecting supplements how to prepare yourself for maintaining balance if you or someone that you love is dealing with dis-ease in the body
• how to listen to your body and learn from it in a time of imbalance
• what is Chinese Medicine and what is included in practice of Chinese Medicine
• a technique that Leslie teaches to help your body to deal with and heal from allergies
• the importance of really listening and following your body's guidance
• how to get more done using short and long lists
• productivity practices that Leslie uses to maintain a healthy business/play balance
• what to do when clients who are undergoing change, project their fears and anger on you as a healing practitioner
• how to deal with rejection in the area of client acquisition
• and so much more...

Have a listen!

More about Leslie Deems, LAc.:

Leslie was drawn to the art of Chinese Medicine when facing her own healing crisis in 1995. Her personal journey with the efficacy of acupuncture is what drew her to apprentice with the world-famous Dr. Richard Tan in San Diego.

Leslie treats a variety of illnesses and diseases, but she has a passion for helping people with chronic pain issues and food allergies. Leslie has lectured at California State University, San Marcos, on alternative health care and facial diagnosis. Her manuscript on Face Reading is presently in the works.

Currently, she is a volunteer for the Buddhist Tzu Chi medical foundation, providing free medical care for underserved individuals. She presently sees patients in both the San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area.

In addition to her private practice, Leslie resides on the Board of Directors of the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective, San Diego. Leslie enjoys being in nature, gardening and composting, dance, travel, and time spent with family and friends.

Leslie is dedicated to providing quality care in a caring and compassionate way. In the pursuit of wellness, she believes it is best to use an integrative approach, considering all options, while treating the whole person.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Awaken Balance website: http://www.awakenbalance.com/ Leslie's direct phone number: (510) 846-8451

In this episode, Devi speaks with Micole Noble, a certified life coach and Chopra Center Master Educator about how to create total wellbeing through self-awareness, and the practice of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda.

They cover a lot of ground in this interview, including:

• The power of having a mantra to support a deep meditative practice How Primordial Sound Meditation Mantras are chosen
• How to overcome "monkey mind"
• How to get started in meditation and create a sustainable practice
• What times of day are best for your meditation practice
• What body position is optimal for practicing meditation
• The gifts of meditation in your life
• Whether it is better to use a guided meditation audio or practice silent meditation practice
• How to weave meditation, yoga and Ayurveda into your life to support your wellbeing and business
• How much sleep you should have and the kind of sleep that is important for your wellbeing
• The power of coaching in your life and business as a Spiritual Entrepreneur
• Micole's favorite Spiritual Business Practices based on the 7 Spiritual Laws of Yoga
• Accountability and structuring your day for optimal success and well being
• How your word can effect your self worth and what you create in your life
• The three different constitutions or "Doshas" in Ayurveda and what they mean.
• and so much more...

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More about Micole:

With 15+ years of experience as a Corporate Recruiter, Micole began her personal journey to wellness and a balanced lifestyle in 2007. In 2009, she became certified as a Life Coach and began working with individuals who sought more meaning in their lives and to make a real difference in the world.

Micole has worked since 2011 at The Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad CA, the premier provider of experiences, education, teacher trainings, and products that improve the health and wellbeing of body, mind and spirit. She is a Chopra Center Master Educator who teaches an integrative approach to total wellbeing through self-awareness, and the practice of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda.

She fully believes and lives these consciousness-based teachings of Vedic science, as translated by Deepak Chopra and David Simon, the Chopra Center for Wellbeing founders. Micole collaborates with other business owners in her area to educate and inspire seekers to have the lives of their dreams. Micole is an organizer in her community and has co-led such groups as the Holistic Moms Network, (Carlsbad Chapter Co-Founder).

Since 2010, she has created space in her home each month for women to connect as friends and spiritual beings with others who are looking for deeper meaning and connection. Micole is passionate about her family, health/wellness, meditation/consciousness, yoga/exercise, and connecting people. She loves traveling around the world, spending time with her animals and in nature, and continually growing and learning.

It is Micole's mission to create community wherever she goes and to one day own a wellness space for going within and connecting to what's most important – our Selves. Micole resides in Carlsbad, CA and can be found mostly in La Costa – either working at the Chopra Center, luxuriating at the spa, and/or getting her OM on.

Websites Mentioned:

• Micole's Main Website for her business and programs that she leads: http://micolenoble.com
• The 21 Day Meditation Experience website with Deepak Chopra and Oprah: https://chopracentermeditation.com/
• The Chopra Center Ayurveda Dosha Quiz that was referenced in this episode can be found at: https://store.chopra.com/dosha-quiz/
• The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/the-7-spiritual-laws-of-yoga

(Devi Download) How to Overcome Feeling Isolated as a Spiritual Entrepreneur: In this episode of Spiritual Entrepreneurship, Devi Adea addresses the feeling of isolation that often occurs somewhere along the journey of Spiritual Entrepreneurship.

As Spiritual Entrepreneurs, we are deeply blessed to have a natural connection to the energy of our own soul and our own inner team. And even still, in being a leader and creating something new and innovative, sometimes the path can seem lonely because it is a path less traveled.

Devi shares with you 5 strategies that you can use to help you to overcome any feelings of isolation in your business life, especially if you are someone that works from home, that doesn't have a team, or that has a peer group that doesn't fully relate to the life path and creative spirit of a Spiritual Entrepreneur. We don't want to let go of the amazing people in our lives. Each person that we are blessed to call friend is true gold. However, it is so important to surround ourselves with additional like hearted, like minded connections and to create an environment where our greatest and highest vision for our lives and businesses are not only supported, but are demanded of us.

The five different options that Devi shares in this episode, include:

• "Working alone together" Coworking in a shared coworking space
• Creating a calendared appointment with another like hearted Spiritual Entrepreneur on a recurring basis
• Powerful Coaching & Masterminding
• "Voworking" or Virtual Coworking

There is no reason to ever feel isolated in doing the work that you are here to do and answering the calling of your own soul.

Devi challenges you to choose one of these options and take action on it right now. Your work in the world is important and needed. You deserve to be fully supported and surrounded in love.

You can learn more about Devi and her work, at her main website: deviadea.com

In this episode, Devi speaks with Carl F. Hicks, Jr., Ph.D., who serves as President and CEO of The Growth Group, LLC and principal management consultant. Carl's results-oriented approach combines his management education and his approachable, conversational style with more than 30 years of Executive Coaching and Management Consulting experience. With wit and a unique ability to align individual performance with organizational objectives, Carl enables clients to free themselves from non-value added details to focus on mission-critical, strategic initiatives.

Concentrating on The Human Side of Management, Carl helps clients identify, think through and effectively address interpersonal and performance issues that act as a drag on their success. Working with firms ranging in size from emerging entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies, Carl has helped them identify and develop their top managerial talent, strengthen their work teams and optimize their organization's performance.

Carl received his Ph.D. in Business Administration and MBA from the University of Arkansas and his BS in Management with distinction from Mississippi State University. Carl and his wife, Carolyn, are the proud parents of daughter, Natalya, founder and CEO of Natalya Bah Consulting in Washington D.C., and the happy grandparents of three grandchildren. He and his wife divide their time between their homes in Chevy Chase, MD and Hilton Head Island, SC.

During this episode, we discuss:

• Carl's recent experience on silent retreat and some of the major takeaways and insights that he has received over the years from this practice.
• What it takes to find true fulfillment in life.
• How slowing down can give us insights that we might otherwise miss out on, during our day-to-day life experiences.
• Carl's daily routine and how he balances all aspects of his life, including taking 10 weeks of vacation a year, while maintaining a highly lucrative and thriving coaching and consulting practice.
• What one question to ask yourself to help you discover your life purpose.
• What to be thinking about if you are transitioning into the position of CEO.
• How to get started in a new business venture as a Spiritual Entrepreneur
• and so much more...

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During this episode, Carl also shares some powerful quotes, one-liners, and great books for you to read. You can learn more about Carl Hicks at his website: www.thehicksfix.com or you can contact him directly by phone: (240) 351-4897 or by email: [email protected]

His books, High Impact Ideas for Your Life and Unlock the Growth Potential of Your Organization, are available at Amazon.com.

Brittney Carmichael, better known as "Brit", helps spirited women share their creative gifts with the world. She is a trailblazing light worker with a mission to inspire + empower badass females to live a life you love + SHINE from the inside. She is like the truth-telling bestie you've always wanted. She embodies a unique method of combining intuitive awareness + compassionate honesty with spiritual truths + techniques to help you break free of fear + discover your deepest desires.

In this episode, we talk about everything from loving yourself and your body, to travel, to alkalizing your body through plant-based living, to how to manage your weekly schedule to enjoy a great lifestyle as a spiritual entrepreneur.

Brit really brings home that we get to choose our life experiences moment by moment and we can always select what brings us the most joy. That is how she chooses what goes on her calendar and it has played a big part in her going from 75 pounds overweight to fully expressing her unique exceptional beauty and loving herself, shining from the inside as a healthy and radiant Spiritual Entrepreneur. This episode is a great reminder to love yourself and to be yourself unapologetically! You can find more of Brit at www.brittneycarmichael.com.

In this episode, Devi chats with Kelley Grimes about self-nurturing and the impact that it can have on our life experiences and the pathway to success as Spiritual Entrepreneurs.

Kelley Grimes, MSW, is a counselor, author, speaker, self-nurturing expert, and founder of Cultivating Peace and Joy. She is passionate about empowering overwhelmed and exhausted individuals to live with more peace, joy, and meaning through the practice of self-nurturing. She believes in nurturing peace in the world from the inside out. She also teaches self-nurturing to women overcoming domestic violence, homelessness and other major life challenges at local non-profits. She is married to an artist, has two empowered daughters, and loves singing with a small women's group.

You can learn more about Kelley and her work at www.cultivatingpeaceandjoy.com and download your free Self-Nurturing Mobile App with daily inspirations and reminders to nurture yourself.

In this episode, Devi chats with Jen Hoffman. Jen is not your average yogi. A public accountant turned certified personal trainer and registered yoga instructor, she is the founder of HealthyMoving.com.

Jen uses this virtual studio to help students all over the world to weave healthy movement into the fabric of their day. She relies on her husband to keep their three lovely children off camera through Namaste.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How Jen balances her busy schedule as a Spiritual Entrepreneur and home schooling Mom and keeps self nurturing alive in her life
• The defining moment for Jen in choosing the work that she does today and how she "knew" it was her purpose
• How Jen transitioned from working as a Certified Public Accountant with a brick and mortar business to having a successful online studio
• How you can use your breath to create a better life
• A unique and profound spiritual practice for serving your clients at a whole new level
• And so much more...

Take a listen! You can find more about Jen at HealthyMoving.com and access a free class at HealthyMoving.com/freeclass.

In this episode, Devi chats with Marcy Morrison. Marcy, the founder of Careers with Wings, embodies that which she strives to evoke in others – energy, enthusiasm, passion and fun.

Often referred to as bringing sunshine to every room she enters, Marcy helps others uncover and find their dream career via her books "Finding Your Passion: The Easy Guide to Your Dream Career" and "Falling in Love with Me: A Personal Journey and A Guide to Falling in Love with You" (in English and Spanish), coaching, speaking engagements, workshops and trainings. With the formula Passion + Purpose = World Change, Marcy's vision is a world where everyone connects to their passion and purpose to change the world.

Marcy has held workshops/trainings/speaking engagements for organizations including the San Diego Junior League Super Training Day, University of California San Diego, University of San Diego, Workforce Partnership, Lead San Diego, Jenna Druck Foundation, Jaycees, and many others. Marcy is a sought out career expert nationwide with her work appearing in/on MSN CareerBuilder, San Francisco and San Diego Univision, CBS Los Angeles, ABC Washington D.C., FOX New York City, San Diego Business Journal, and regularly on San Diego stations including KUSI, Channel 6, FOX, and Channel 10.

Marcy is a coach for RiseSmart (www.risesmart.com) where she assists people through their career transition after a layoff. Marcy also has served as a consultant for Right Management where she facilitated layoffs and career transition workshops in both English and Spanish. Marcy is equally dedicated to her vision of giving children and communities opportunities – or wings – to rise above poverty - Children with Wings. Marcy also serves on the Steering Committee of the Community Alliance for Youth Success (CAYS) with Stedman Graham, Bobbi De Porter of Quantum Learning Network and other youth education/empowerment thought leaders. CAYS launched Youth Success Week http://youthsuccessweekoceanside.org/ in January 2016 with the Oceanside Unified School District in San Diego to serve as a nationwide model that is pulling together community resources and leaders to ensure youth success.

Marcy is a former Board Member of Just in Time for Foster Youth where she also helped build Career Horizons for Young Women and teaches classes on finding your passion and mentors 6 young women. Her work with Just in Time was written up in the San Diego Union Tribune - you can read the story here. Marcy received Just in Time's Volunteer of the Year Award.

Marcy is the proud Mom of two boys and lives in San Diego, California. Marcy has a Master's Degree in International Management/Latin America from the University of California, San Diego and a Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs/Spanish from James Madison University.

Her interesting career journey ranges from international business, development, sales, marketing in the non-profit, governmental and for-profit sectors has given her a wide-range of understanding when working with a diversity of clients.

To Learn more about Marcy, visit her website: www.careerswithwings.com