We’re officially 100 days away from the end of 2025 — and in this episode, I’m getting real about what that means for your business, your health, your wealth, and your energy.

I’ll walk you through the 4 big focus areas I’m prioritizing to finish the year strong — plus a few vulnerable lessons I’ve learned along the way. If you’ve felt scattered or behind, this episode is your gentle (but firm!) nudge to refocus with intention and momentum.

🌀 Grab your journal and circle diagram — we’re planning a powerful Q4 together.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Why the final 100 days matter more than you think
02:15 – Lead gen & audience growth using summits and bundles
04:30 – AI-Driven Business Summit sneak peek: 62 speakers!
06:45 – How I’m using AI like a “mini Brenda”
07:55 – The cost of burnout + my tendonitis wake-up call
10:00 – The rest, recharge & recovery plan (finally!)
11:20 – A real talk on wealth strategy + new board seat
13:00 – Planning revenue with intention for 2026
14:30 – What’s next for the Aligned AF Community
16:00 – Circle exercise: what you love vs. what’s draining you
17:45 – Boundaries, priorities, and the “calendar detox” you need
19:30 – How to get involved and work with me

✨ Want in on the action?
If you’re serious about ending 2025 in alignment and momentum, you’ve got two powerful ways to work with me:

🔥 Join the AI-Driven Business Summit (Oct 6–8, 2025) — 3 days, 62 speakers, and everything you need to level up with AI without burning out.
👉 Register now

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👉 Join now

Running a business shouldn’t feel like a grind—or rely only on referrals and networking events. In this episode, I share the four lead generation strategies I teach inside the Aligned AF Community that help midlife women entrepreneurs attract clients consistently without burning out:

✅ Short-form content that builds visibility
✅ Long-form content that nurtures trust
✅ Communities & collaborations that expand your reach
✅ Ads that work while you rest

I also talk about lessons from my summer abroad as a digital nomad-in-training, and why the last 100 days of 2025 are the perfect time to get serious about your lead generation plan.

✨ If you’re ready to design a business that supports your life—and not the other way around—this episode is for you.

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The online world is shifting fast—and the smartest business owners in 2025 are the ones embracing real alignment over constant hustle. In this episode, I’m walking you through 3 powerful trends that will shape the way you grow next year (and beyond).

We’re not talking vague predictions or recycled guru advice—these are real strategies I’m using with clients inside the Aligned AF Community to help them build scalable, freedom-first businesses that actually fit their lives.

Here’s what we cover:
✅ How to use AI to streamline without losing your voice
✅ Why personalization is the new baseline for client experience
✅ The human-first secret that will set your brand apart in a noisy online world

These aren’t just trends—they’re invitations to build your business with more intention, ease, and connection.

✨ Want ongoing support as you apply these shifts?
Come join us inside the Aligned AF Community. It’s where the real magic happens.

If you’ve ever felt proud of your growing list… but deep down, you're unsure who’s actually opening, clicking, or buying—this episode is for you.

Today I’m walking you through a real story (yep, the one where I panicked and deleted 600 people), and giving you the 5-step re-engagement plan I wish I had back then.

Because growing your list is great. But maintaining it? That’s where the magic (and the sales) really happen.

💡 If you’re ready to stop chasing vanity metrics and start nurturing a list that buys from you...

📩 Come join us inside the Aligned AF Community where we’ve got:

• Done-for-you re-engagement templates

• Real-time email audits

• Weekly trainings to help you grow a list that actually converts

👉 Join now at https://www.skool.com/aligned-af-community/about

And if this episode hit home, forward it to a business friend who’s stuck in “ghost list” mode.

You built the freebie.
You got a few subscribers.
And then… crickets.

If you’ve ever felt like your email list isn’t working—this is for you.

In this episode, I walk you through 5 silent killers that are secretly sabotaging your list growth, engagement, and sales (even when you’re doing “everything right”). More importantly? I give you the fixes that actually work.

Because building your list is only step one.
Keeping it warm and ready to convert? That’s the game-changer.

🚀 Ready to fix your list strategy for good?

Join my List Building Blueprint Workshop
I’ll walk you through a simple system to:
✅ Attract aligned subscribers
✅ Nurture them with ease
✅ Convert more sales—without burning out

🎯 https://www.brendarigney.com/your-list-building-blueprint
This workshop is your permission slip to stop winging it and start building a list that actually leads to revenue.

If you’ve been craving freedom in your business but keep slipping back into hustle-mode… this episode is for you.

So many midlife women entrepreneurs are still chasing success the old way: more offers, more noise, more pressure.

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to choose between peace and profit.

In this episode, I’m sharing 5 quietly powerful business moves to help you grow a sustainable business that honors your energy, creativity, and body—without burning out or selling out.

This is for women who are done doing things the “online expert” way—and are ready to build something real, rooted, and wildly aligned.

🧭 Ready to build a sustainable, values-driven business?Join us inside the Aligned AF CommunityWe’re a group of midlife women growing intentional, profitable businesses without hustle.

✨ $19/month or $137/year

https://www.skool.com/aligned-af-community/about

If you’re tired of chasing random strategies that might work and ready to build a business that actually delivers aligned results—you’re in the right place. 🙌In this episode, I break down the 3 R’s that drive sustainable business growth:✅ REACH – Get in front of the right people, not just more people✅ RELATIONSHIPS – Stop marketing to strangers and start building trust✅ REVENUE – Build a sales system that doesn’t burn you outPlus: Why email marketing is STILL the most powerful tool in your business in 2025 (even if you’ve ignored your list for months).

Sign up for Your List Building Blueprint workshop: https://www.brendarigney.com/your-list-building-blueprintJoin the Aligned AF Community: https://brendarigney.com/community

Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real systems I use to stay productive, avoid burnout, and build a business that supports my life—not the other way around.I walk you through the exact strategies that keep me grounded and growing, including the 80/20 task audit, time-blocking by energy, offer simplification, and my content flywheel (my favourite way to stay visible without being constantly online).

👇 LINKS & RESOURCES:

Join the Aligned AF Community: https://www.skool.com/aligned-af-community

Take the List Building Blueprint Workshop: https://www.brendarigney.com/your-list-building-blueprint

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I originally shared this conversation on Kylie Kelly’s podcast, Inside the Inbox — and it was too good not to bring over to my own podcast and YouTube channel.In this episode, I break down how I’ve been consistently growing my email list to over 1,000 leads per month — all by focusing on one signature workshop I teach every single month.No new funnels. No dancing on Reels. No exhausting live launches.Instead, I’ll walk you through:✅ How I turned one talk into a high-converting evergreen funnel✅ Why downloadable freebies weren’t working for me anymore✅ The exact nurture strategy I use between sign-up and show-up✅ What to do if you get bored teaching the same content✅ And how this simple system now runs on near-autopilotYou'll even hear how I use Meta ads to fill my workshop, repurpose top-performing emails for new subscribers, and convert leads before they ever show up live.🎁 Want a peek behind the scenes?Join my next List Building Blueprint workshop and I’ll walk you through the entire funnel step-by-step — no cold DMs or discovery calls required: https://www.brendarigney.comFollow me on Instagram for more list building tips: https://www.instagram.com/itsbrendarigney

What does it really take to lead your business like a CEO—without burning out or defaulting to hustle culture? In this episode, I chat with Danielle Nunes, a licensed psychotherapist and fractional CEO who helps women entrepreneurs become intentional, values-driven leaders.

Timestamps00:01 – Meet Danielle: From therapist to CEO mentor01:06 – Using the “Wise Mind” framework to lead with clarity05:06 – How to duplicate yourself instead of just delegating08:19 – Scaling with team ownership & structure10:02 – Her billboard message for women entrepreneurs13:12 – The leap from corporate to building her own dream20:39 – The most overlooked (but essential) system: AOP26:54 – Metrics that matter beyond revenue29:53 – Balancing strategy with emotional intelligence

🎧 Listen in and connect with Danielle:
🔗 Website: www.daniellenunes.com
📲 Instagram: @daniellenunes.ceo
🎁 Freebie: Lead Like a CEO
💼 LinkedIn: Danielle Nunes

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✨ Want to grow your business without the burnout?
Join the Aligned AF Community for access to tools, mentorship, and a network of midlife women rewriting the rules of success.
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