In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Anya, energy coach and mentor, to talk about transformation, manifestation, and what it really takes to break out of survival mode.
Anya shares her journey from addiction, financial struggle, and an emotionally abusive relationship into building a life rooted in alignment, abundance, and purpose. We talk about energetic patterns, subconscious cycles, and how many people stay stuck not because they lack motivation, but because they haven’t addressed what’s underneath.
This conversation explores manifestation beyond the surface level — combining energy, structure, and strategy — and what it looks like to actually embody the life you say you want.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t explain, or you know you’re meant for more but don’t know how to access it, this episode will open a new perspective.
Connect with Anya:
- Website: https://ascendnatiion.com/manifestation-webinar/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendnatiion/
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In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Brana Petrongola, Realtor at CG Realty, to talk about building a business rooted in authenticity, empathy, and long-term relationships.
Brana shares her journey from healthcare to real estate, what it was like stepping away from her career to be home with her children, and how returning to work became a healing chapter in her life. We talk about staying true to yourself in a sales-driven industry, choosing alignment over pressure, and building a business through trust instead of tactics.
Brana also opens up about profound personal loss, being adopted and later reconnecting with her birth family, and how those experiences shaped her mindset, leadership style, and the way she serves clients today. From starting Michael’s Legacy Project to honoring family through service, this conversation explores resilience, perspective, and purpose.
Connect with Brana:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/brana_bringsyouhome
- Instagram: @brana_bringsyouhome
- CG Realty: https://cg-realtyllc.com/agents/Brana-Petrongola/8728667
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In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Sydney Jones, founder of Sydney Jones VA, a digital marketing agency helping brands scale their online presence and turn reach into real conversions.
We talk about building a marketing agency from the ground up, overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating client communication, and learning how to set boundaries in business. Sydney shares how transparency builds long-term client trust, how referrals have fueled her agency growth, and why alignment matters more than niche.
We also dive into social media burnout, scaling with a team, client relationships, and the emotional side of entrepreneurship that no one talks about enough.
If you’re a digital marketer, agency owner, or entrepreneur navigating growth, this conversation will resonate.
Connect with Sydney:
https://linktr.ee/sydneyjonesva
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In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Gwen, Business Systems and Team Growth Strategist, Online Business Manager, and VA Matchmaker, to talk about scaling without burning down your business.

After starting as a virtual assistant over a decade ago, Gwen built a business helping visionary founders ditch admin overwhelm, hire the right support, and create systems that actually work. We talk about hiring the right virtual assistant, building trust inside your business, delegation mistakes entrepreneurs make, and why scaling sustainably requires intention — not desperation.

We also dive into burnout cycles, long-term client relationships, managing expectations, and why entrepreneurship is often the biggest mirror you’ll ever face.

If you’re overwhelmed, stretched thin, or wondering how to grow your team without losing control — this conversation will bring clarity.

Connect with Gwen:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwentheobm/
- Website: www.gwencastleberry.com
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In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Juli, Shopify expert and founder of Virtually Juli, to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of product-based businesses.

After burning out in the nonprofit world, Juli pivoted into online business management and now helps overwhelmed product-based founders streamline their systems, optimize their Shopify storefronts, and build sustainable backend processes that actually support growth.

We talk about busy seasons, CEO days, front-loading your calendar, managing client expectations, building systems that work, and why scaling without burnout requires structure — not hustle.

If you're a product-based entrepreneur or online store owner feeling overwhelmed by operations, this conversation will give you clarity.

Connect with Juli:
- Website: www.virtuallyjuli.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtually.juli/

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In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Brian Thompson, founder of Brian Thompson Financial, to talk about building a profitable business that actually supports the life you want.

Brian is a financial planner and former tax attorney who specializes in helping LGBTQ+ and mission-driven entrepreneurs gain clarity around their money, systems, and long-term growth. We discuss the difference between being good at your craft and knowing how to run a business, why financial clarity is foundational to impact, and how to align your mission, values, and profit goals.

We also explore hustle culture, intentional growth, balancing mindset and money, and why entrepreneurship is a gift when you approach it with clarity and intention.

If you’re building a purpose-driven business and want your finances to support your vision — not stress you out — this conversation is for you.

Connect with Brian:
- Website: https://btfinancial.com
- Instagram: @btfinancial
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthompsonfinancial/
- Podcast: Mission Driven Business
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In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Lein to explore giftedness, sensitivity, trauma, and what it truly means to flourish as a high-achieving woman.
We talk about how giftedness shows up beyond IQ, why so many women feel “different” without knowing why, and how early experiences, labels, and trauma can shape identity well into adulthood. Dr. Andrea shares her perspective on post-traumatic growth, integration, and why healing doesn’t stop at symptom management — it’s about becoming whole.
This conversation is especially for women who feel deeply, think expansively, and are ready to stop pathologizing their sensitivity and start understanding it as a strength.
Connect with Dr. Andrea:
- Free Quiz: Are you a Gifted Woman?
https://go.andrealein.com/quiz
- Free Guided Visualization: The Beautiful Life Activation
https://go.andrealein.com/optin

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In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Brittni Cosgrove, a transformational life and business coach who helps ambitious entrepreneurs break free from self-imposed limitations and build success in alignment with who they truly are.
We talk about why there is no single “right” way to build a business or live your life, how subconscious beliefs shape our decisions, and why so many entrepreneurs burn out trying to follow strategies that don’t actually fit them. Brittni shares powerful insights on alignment, nervous system regulation, money mindset, and how to move from fear-based decision-making into soul-led action.
This conversation is for anyone who feels boxed in by “shoulds,” overwhelmed by online noise, or disconnected from the original vision that pulled them into entrepreneurship.
Connect with Brittni:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittni.cosgrove/
- All her links: https://linktr.ee/brittnicosgrove
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In this episode of The End in Mind, I’m joined by LauraAura — keynote speaker, personal growth coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast. LauraAura shares what really happens when women outgrow the businesses and lives they once worked so hard to build, and why hesitation is often a sign that something more aligned is calling.
We talk about why clarity doesn’t come from overplanning, how perfectionism and fear keep women stuck, and what it actually takes to trust yourself enough to move forward. LauraAura opens up about selling her branding agency after 16 years, listening to her body’s signals, and rebuilding a career rooted in purpose, freedom, and courage.
This conversation is for anyone who feels restless, uninspired, or quietly called toward something bigger — but isn’t sure how to take the next step without burning everything down.
Connect with LauraAura:
- Website: https://lauraaura.com/
- Podcast: https://www.thegutsypodcast.com/
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In this episode of The End in Mind, I’m joined by Julie Radico, Psy.D., board-certified psychologist, coach, speaker, and coauthor of You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health Tool Kit.
Julie shares how professional women can navigate anxiety, burnout, grief, unhelpful thinking patterns, and workplace bias while staying grounded in their values and strengths. We talk about the real differences between therapy and coaching, why comparison can quietly undermine confidence, and how women can advocate for themselves without burning out.
Julie also explains her approach to demystifying psychology—turning complex mental health concepts into practical tools women can actually use in their careers and lives. This conversation is an empowering reminder that you don’t need to do everything perfectly to move forward with clarity and self-trust.
Connect with Julie:
- Website: https://drjulieradico.com
- Book: You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health Tool Kit:
https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/summer-2024/you-will-get-through-this/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-radico-psy-d-abpp
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UndercomplicatingStuff
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