In this episode, Rudi sits down with Angie Wisdom—mindset expert, author of The Non-Negotiable You, and founder of the Sharing Wisdom podcast—to unpack the true meaning of living intentionally. Angie shares her journey from high-powered financial advisor to transformational coach, revealing why joy must become the foundation for success, not an afterthought. They dive into practical strategies for taking control of your thoughts, why presence is your greatest gift, and how to embody the version of yourself you want to become. If you’ve ever felt successful but unfulfilled, or struggled to break free from people-pleasing and self-negotiation, this episode is your roadmap to lasting change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Success without joy leads to burnout and emptiness
• Presence is the “gift”—living in the now unlocks fulfillment
• You have the power to choose your thoughts and shape your reality
• Start with one mindset shift: say it, see it, seek it
• Change sticks when you integrate new habits daily, not just intellectually
• Being intentional means embodying the next version of yourself now
• The most powerful breakthroughs happen when you act—information alone isn’t enough
• Community and immersive events accelerate personal transformation

💬 Key Quotes

“Everything is easier to build from a place of peace and joy. If you have any goals out there and you lack peace and joy, ditch the goal for right now and come back and make peace and joy your goal.” – Angie Wisdom

“You have to choose your thoughts. It is your mind to control just as much as my hand is right here.” – Angie Wisdom

“Say it, see it, seek it. When you close your eyes and visualize, your mind starts believing that it can happen.” – Angie Wisdom

“Start with you. When you sit down with yourself, you’ve already chosen yourself and sent a message that you matter.” – Angie Wisdom

“Progress, not perfection. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be progress.” – Angie Wisdom

“If I told you I’d give you a million dollars to carve out time every morning for yourself, you’d find a way. That’s how valuable this work is.” – Angie Wisdom

🔗 Links to Alejandra’s Work & Resources

• Website / Event Tickets: https://angiewisdom.com/
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiewisdom/
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• Book – The Non-Negotiable You: https://angiewisdom.com/the-non-negotiable-you/
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• Podcast – Sharing Wisdom: https://angiewisdom.com/podcast/
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• Get Intentional 2025 Event: https://angiewisdom.com/get-intentional-event/
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Resources & Links:

• Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/community
• Buy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCE
• Connect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstins
• Find Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.com

Chapters:

[00:00] Meeting Angie Wisdom & The Power of Intention

[02:30] Angie’s Awakening: Success Without Joy

[06:00] How to Be Honest With Yourself

[08:20] Building Joy as Your Foundation

[12:00] Say It, See It, Seek It: Mindset Framework

[15:15] What Inspired The Non-Negotiable You

[18:00] Why Action Beats Information Every Time

[20:10] Becoming the Gatekeeper of Your Thoughts

[22:45] Embodying the Version You Want to Be

[26:45] Morning Routines That Set You Up for Success

[30:00] Overcoming Excuses: Carving Out Time for You

[34:45] The Power of Community and Live Events

[37:10] Get Intentional 2025: Why Angie Created This Event

[41:00] Transformational vs. Motivational Events

[46:10] What’s Next for Angie Wisdom