In this short and powerful episode of She Rises into Desire, we’re diving into financial empowerment and what it really looks like to fund your dreams — even when fear, shame, or debt are part of the picture.

If you’ve ever wanted to invest in a coach, join a program, attend a retreat, or take the next bold step in your business… but felt held back by money guilt or the “gap” between where you are and where you want to be — this conversation is for you.

This episode of She Rises into Desire was inspired by a message that reminded me just how deeply hope is needed in pharmacy. I’m sharing the truth about where I began—the doubts, patterns, and early missteps—because I didn’t start here. This conversation is for the woman who feels tired, uncertain, or on the edge of giving up. Your beginning doesn’t define what’s possible for you.

Today's episode is all about being the applause, turning shit to gold. So if you have seen my recent signature talk, I want to show you the behind the scenes, the lessons that I learned, the things that I had to move through, the investments that were made.

In This Episode:

-Discover how one bold decision turned a struggling entrepreneur's $5K/year into consistent $13K months

-The truth about why doing “all the right things” (free challenges, trainings, and workshops) wasn’t working

-The real blocks behind undercharging, over-proving, and second-guessing—and how to break free from them

-How nervous system-supported identity work created a full-body shift and quantum leap

-The moment everything changed: saying yes to a retreat before she felt ready

-Why this wasn’t just about strategy, but about soul, embodiment, and becoming who she truly is

-How she went from hiding to confidently owning her message and attracting aligned clients

-What happened after she raised her prices, aligned her offers, and stopped waiting for proof

-The ripple effect: launching a children’s book rooted in her healing journey

-Powerful questions to reflect on where you may still be waiting for permission

-A personal invitation to the Expanding Your Brilliance Retreat—your own portal for expansion

Expanding Your Brilliance Retreat link https://courseswithdrchristina.mykajabi.com/expandingyourbrilliance

Dr. Erin Thompson is a seasoned pharmacist and healthcare educator with nearly 20 years of experience in clinical care, teaching, and coaching. Living with multiple sclerosis, she combines professional expertise with personal experience to empower patients. She earned her BSPS and PharmD from the University of Toledo and completed a PGY-1 residency at UT Medical Center. She also holds a BSEd from BGSU. Through signature programs, tutorials, and speaking engagements, Dr. Thompson provides practical strategies for managing chronic illness, enhancing quality of life, and making informed health decisions. Recognized for her leadership, she received the Usher Smith Excellence in Innovation Award from the Ohio Pharmacists Association and completed the ACCP Professional Leadership Development Program. Dr. Thompson is a devoted mother of two and married to Eric, a fellow pharmacist

Dr. Jackie Boyle, CEO and Owner of Boyle & Co., a career, executive and business coaching company for ambitious women who want to jump to their next level without sacrificing themselves or their priorities. As a POSITIVE INTELLIGENCEⓇ coach, she helps women shift from self-sabotaging to embracing their inner sage. Our methods have demonstrated improvements in well-being, performance, and relationships. In her full-time job, she is a pharmacist that serves as an administrator and educator at a college of pharmacy. She loves giving back to our profession through maximizing the role of our current and future pharmacists. Her most important and joyful role is being a mom to two amazing girls, Gianna and Giulia. She is devoted to helping them see and share their unique gifts with the world.

Kate is a primary care pharmacist, residency program coordinator, mentor, and author. She was the 2022 ASCP Outstanding Student Preceptor, the 2024 Tennessee Pharmacists Association Health-System Pharmacist of the Year, and was an inaugural ASHP Well-Being Ambassador. She has a passion for writing and speaking on all things well-being and has spoken at over fifty events in the last three years. She has contributed to two anthologies, Things I Wish I Knew in 2023 and Expanding Your Brilliance in 2025. In 2024 she published her book on impostor phenomenon, Validated: Lighthouses of Hope in the Storms of Self Doubt, as well as an accompanying workbook, and later this year will publish a new edition of that content for teens.

Christine Furman, M.Ed., is a dedicated wife, homeschool mom, curriculum creator, podcast host, best-selling author, and educator with over twenty years of experience in elementary and special education. Her passion for teaching has led her to develop and teach the EduPlay Learning Curriculum, which provides practical strategies, hands-on learning activities, and resources for families around the world. She is the host of the Home Education with Ease Podcast, and her mission is to help moms raise lifelong learners and embrace a holistic approach to education at home. Christine has created supportive and encouraging communities in Pittsburgh (Pa.), Augusta (Ga.), and virtually for families passionate about raising kind, confident, and independent kids. As the CEO and founder of EduPlay® Learning and Momspiration412® Worldwide, she has grown a loyal following by being an expert contributor through radio, podcasts, TV shows, international stages, magazines, and family-oriented events.

Dr. Katie Wood is a mother, doctor of pharmacy, and integrative fertility practitioner certified in the Restorative Fertility Method, Integrative Nutrition, and Womb Embodiment. She is the founder and CEO of Pharm to Wellness LLC and the brands Happy Nourished Motherhood and Feminine Formula. Dr. Katie helps women and couples nourish their mind, body, and spirit for optimal fertility health so they can consciously and confidently conceive with ease. Dr. Katie comes with over a decade of experience as a pharmacist and in the holistic medicine space. After experiencing a lack of support and education through her fertility and pregnancy journey, she became determined to advocate for women's preconception and maternal health. Dr. Katie is passionate about supporting and empowering women on their fertility and pregnancy transition into motherhood by taking a holistic root-cause approach focusing on nutrition, lifestyle, energetics, and mind-body connection.

Today I am interviewing one of our authors, Dr. Melissa Smith! Tune in LIVE to join us for this raw and real conversation with the behind-the-scenes and what it took to bring this book to fruition. More about Melissa - "I’m Dr. Melissa Smith, PharmD, CPH, founder and CEO of Florida PGX Consulting, LLC. My passions lie in bringing precision medicine, including pharmacogenomics (PGx), Nutrigenomics (NGx) and Endocannabinoid DNA testing, directly to patients throughout Florida in a convenient telehealth experience. I empower individuals to make educated decisions about their medications and supplements, using their genetic insights to improve their quality of life. After 15 years of pharmacy industry experience, I founded my practice to prioritize my mental health and family life. My passion for personalized care led me to transition from executive level roles to creating a practice that aligns with my professional expertise and personal values. Today, I work directly with patients across Florida, providing genetic counseling and medication optimization services while educating the public through blogs and social media to promote the benefits of genetic testing for better health."