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If you asked us which system we like more, Human Design or Gene Keys, I don't think we could give you an answer. Gene Keys is like the intense & mystical sister to Human Design; complex in theory, yet simple to sit with. I, myself (Mariah) have been exploring Gene Keys for a few years now, and have become fascinated with it, especially the way that it breaks things down into different levels of frequency. Learning more about your profile, your core wound, your life's path, and how you're meant to attract people into your life, is just the tip of the iceberg. Which is why we're so stoked to have Gene Keys expert, Maria Henning on the podcast. Maria has a gift of being able to explain the complexities of the Gene Keys in a way that feels more tangible & practical than most. Her knowledge & passion for this system is truly inspiring, and I bet if you didn't know about Gene Keys until this episode, you're gonna be running to grab your profile before the conversation ends. This is a good one my friends, we hope you enjoy! ☺️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Maria's journey of exploring Human Design & Gene Keys ➡️ What are the Gene Keys? ➡️ How Gene Keys connects with Human Design ➡️ Where to get your free profile ➡️ Using Gene Keys as a tool for self-reflection ➡️ Our favorite aspect of the Gene Keys ➡️ How/where to get started when looking at your own profile ➡️ An overview of the different sequences & what they mean ➡️ Examples of how to interpret & integrate the information Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Grab your FREE profile on GeneKeys.com >> Get a Gene Keys reading w/ Maria >> Maria's App: The Cosmic Compendium >> SNAG THE DESIGN YOUR DREAM DAY WORKSHOP >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Maria Henning: Maria Henning is a 2/5 Emotional Manifesting Generator and Human Design and Gene Keys expert, teacher, and coach. She is the creator of The Cosmic Compendium, a one-of-a-kind software designed for Human Design and Gene Keys professionals. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, she grew up in Houston, Texas and now is living the digital nomad dream. Website: https://www.mariahenning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bymariahenning/ Podcast: Shortcuts to Mastery Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
If you've ever been in a season of business where you find yourself following everyone else's advice over your own, this episode is for you! Natashia's journey of being an entrepreneur in this online space is one that a LOT of us can resonate with. A little over a year ago, she found herself stuck, lost, and completely out of love with her business (not an ideal place to be when you work for yourself lol). But it was from that place that she was truly able to learn how to come home to herself; which included getting clear on her mission & vision, and gaining confidence in how she shows up in the world. What we love so much about Natashia is that she's willing to be super transparent, while laughing & dropping nuggets of wisdom along the way. If you're looking for a conversation that's going to inspire you to come back to YOU, regardless of how that path looks, you're going to love this episode! Enjoy! ☺️ (This is our second interview w/ Natashia. If you want to listen to the first one, it's episode #06: Being an Empath & Following Your Intuition to 6 Figures in Business With Natashia Mack) IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Natashia's journey of hiring business coaches & how everything brought her back to what really matters ➡️ Where to start when you're feeling stuck ➡️ How we see the online business world shifting in 2024 ➡️ Examples of how one opportunity leads to another ➡️ The difference in confidence levels when speaking online vs. in-person ➡️ The true power of word of mouth, even in small towns ➡️ Taking action & proving your brain wrong ➡️ Being open to other possibilities & building a business that feels fun for you, regardless of how it looks to other people ➡️ Shifting perspectives to start tapping deeper into yourself Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Natashia's Podcast: The Hot Mess Medium Show >> 1-2-3 Spirit Academy (for Becoming an Evidential Medium) >> Intuition on Point (for Developing Your Intuition) >> Episode #06: Our first interview w/ Natashia >> SNAG THE DESIGN YOUR DREAM DAY WORKSHOP >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Natashia Mack: Natashia Mack is an international Evidential Psychic Medium and host of the Hot Mess Medium Show! She goes by the name of Hot Mess Medium, in honor of being a hot mess ADHD mom of 4, along with owning and embracing being a perfectly imperfect, highly sensitive human - who happens to speak to the dead for a living. She is passionate about bringing people together with her large group reading events, helping others experience their passed loved ones all over again by being a vessel for their presence, personality, and healing messages, and teaching others to trust their intuition in a grounded way. Natashia not only embodies being an authentic & ethical Medium without all the fluff, but it's also what she teaches her Mediumship students inside of her 1-2-3 Spirit Academy. Website: https://www.hotmessmedium.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmessmedium Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotmessmedium Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
True growth comes when we expand our capacity to do hard things. That's how we evolve as humans. That's how we step into the next versions of ourselves. But how the hell do you get started? And what does it all even MEAN? That's what we're diving into in this conversation with Corene Phelps. Join us, as we weave together nervous system regulation, breathwork, and hypnosis; things that all seem kinda separate & in their own box, together, in a way that amplifies the power of each to create a full system of deep healing on different levels. Corene has a true gift of explaining and breaking things down in a way that not only feels empowering, but practical. We had so many things truly shift into place during this episode, and we hope the same happens for you. Enjoy! ☺️ (This episode is the perfect “part 3” for the conversations we had with both Dr. Gala Gorman on subtle stress, and Dr. Anu French on building resilience. So if you haven't listened to episode #73 or #76 yet, tune into those too!) IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Corene's journey of learning how to regulate her nervous system & up-level her subconscious ➡️ What is NLP & subconscious reprogramming? ➡️ The powerful combo of hypnosis & breathwork ➡️ Why most of society needs support with regulating their nervous system ➡️ The real goal with nervous system regulation work & the secret to start moving out of “stuckness” ➡️ The positive compounding effect of micro-movements ➡️ Exploring the high-functioning “freeze” state & getting curious about it ➡️ Tips to help you get clear on what YOU want & refine what success means to you ➡️ Strengthening your discernment to distinguish the different voices in your head ➡️ Balancing your big visions with micro versions of yourself ➡️ Why who you surround yourself with is so important Links & Resources Mentioned: >> FREE 7-day trial of Corene's Membership: Cultivate (no coupon code needed) >> Episode #73 w/ Dr. Gala about subtle stress >> Episode #76 w/ Dr. Anu French on building resilience >> SNAG THE DESIGN YOUR DREAM DAY WORKSHOP >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Corene Phelps: Corene Phelps is a former D1 athlete who left a successful career in luxury real estate for entrepreneurship, investing, and personal development. As a renowned expert in personal transformation, Corene is dedicated to helping individuals break free from limiting beliefs and create a life of abundance. With her qualifications as a Nervous System Success Coach, Breathwork therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, and clinical hypnotherapist, Corene brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to empower you on your journey toward optimal well-being and performance. Website: https://corene-phelps.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corene.phelps/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corene-phelps Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
Building resilience doesn't have to be as complicated as our minds try to make it. Dr. Anu French is such an inspiring example of someone who's walking her talk. Her perspective on resilience, intergenerational healing, and whole-person health is a much-needed one in our modern society. In this episode, we explore so many layers of “what it means to be healthy” through the lens of building resilience from the inside out. If you're looking to be inspired & motivated to start small & come back to the basics to make lasting change, this conversation is for you. Big thanks to Dr. Anu French for sharing all of her wisdom & research with us. The world needs more Anu's, and more play. We hope you enjoy! ☺️ (This episode is the perfect “part 2” for the conversation we had with Dr. Gala Gorman on subtle stress. So if you haven't listened to episode #73 yet, tune into that one too!) UPDATE: If you loved this episode and want more, Dr. French is contributing to a FREE “Reparent Yourself” Online Summit January 15 - 17, 2024 check out the details : https://reparent.genmindful.com/2024-register/ In this episode, we explore: ➡️ Anu's journey of following curiosity & building resilience ➡️ An inside look at how Anu is helping the medical system evolve from the inside out ➡️ How to approach healthy changes in a way that feels supportive vs. overwhelming ➡️ Implementing intergenerational changes ➡️ Exploring the decolonization of medicine & offering a safe space for everyone ➡️ Inner child healing & examples of how it can unfold ➡️ What is resilience and how can we start building it within ourselves? ➡️ Diving into the research behind sound healing ➡️ How to take advantage of sound healing on a practical day-to-day level ➡️ And. So. Much. More! Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Sign up for Dr. Anu French's Newsletter >> RedBubble Store & Prints >> I Am You, You Are Me Kids Book >> Wake Up My Divinity Sound Healing Music >> I Am Art Collection >> Let's Integrate: to Learn About Resilience >> Generation Mindful: to Learn About Mindfulness Tools >> SNAG THE DESIGN YOUR DREAM DAY WORKSHOP >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Dr. Any French: Dr French, an artist, musician, yogini, author, and integrative pediatrician, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, double board-certified in Pediatrics and Integrative Medicine, with fellowship training in Integrative Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry. In clinical practice for 27 years, she melds her passion for providing affordable, accessible integrative pediatric care with craftivism through her affirmative art series and her meditative music at her office in St Louis, MO. Having found balance through the healing arts after professional and personal burnout, Dr French offers integrative resources she hopes will be helpful through the links below: Website: https://www.anufrench.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ANewWellnessAnuFrench Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anewwellness.anufrench/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anu-french-md-faap-aboim-35041489/ Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
If you're feeling uninspired to “set goals” in the traditional way, this episode is for you! >> CLICK HERE TO SNAG THE DESIGN YOUR DREAM DAY WORKSHOP
Is it possible to use our weaknesses as a way to push us forward, instead of holding us back? We think so, which is exactly why we wanted to create an episode about it. Join Shay & me in this conversation as we untangle the idea of “weaknesses”, what they are, how we view them, and where to start exploring them in a way that feels empowering (and not limiting). We hope you enjoy! ☺️ INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE: ➡️ What IS a weakness? ➡️ Why typical “weaknesses” are actually a blessing ➡️ Empowering ways to start viewing your weaknesses ➡️ Stories & personal examples of how we're exploring these ideas ➡️ Tools we use to help us gain self-awareness ➡️ The worst thing you can do when it comes to your limitations ➡️ Untangling the “weaknesses” contradiction ➡️ And so much more! Additional Links & Resources Mentioned: >> How to Find Your Zone of Genius (previous episode #53) >> FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
“Stress” is a word that we hear so often, that it kinda starts to go in one ear and out the other. And sometimes it just feels too vague to grasp onto and actually DO anything about… Which is exactly why we wanted to bring Dr. Gala on the show. Our conversation is casual, yet wildly insightful when it comes to recognizing the different types of stress, and how stress can show up in our faced-pace lives, even if it's “subtle”. There are so many ah-ha moments in the episode, along with SUPER helpful perspective shifts. We hope you enjoy! ☺️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Dr. Gala's journey of healing her chronic stress ➡️ The different kinds of stress ➡️ Common warning signs & symptoms of subtle stress ➡️ Connecting the dots between stress, the digestive system, and stomach acid ➡️ The fine line between good stress & bad stress ➡️ Why lack of sleep causes more damage than just “being tired” ➡️ Awareness as the key to healing ➡️ The slippery slope of symptom suppression ➡️ Ways you can start learning how to *actually* unwind & start to relax ➡️ Focusing on the 80/20 rule when dealing with stress Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Dr. Gala's Book: What's Your Kryptonite? >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Dr. Gala Gorman: Dr. Gala Gorman is a licensed Acupuncturist, Naturopath, and Author who offers practical advice and programs to reverse health issues resulting from chronic stress. She helps women relieve their symptoms, restore their energy, and reclaim their "Super Woman" status. Dr. Gala advocates for getting to the root cause of the health issue and treating it naturally. She encourages patients to be their own health advocate ... or PCP (primary care person). Website: https://drgala.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgalagorman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGalaGorman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgalagorman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galagorman/ Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
Want to land MORE opportunities WITHOUT adding more pressure to grow your business online? If you're nodding “YESSSSS” then this episode is for you. LaShonda is truly a breath of fresh air in this online & digital creator space. Her approach is focused on BALANCE; working less & living more. And that's def not something you hear too often from other full-time content creators lol In this conversation, we pulled back the curtain on what it takes to create content on your OWN terms, whether that's a full-time thing, like LaShonda, or creating content online for marketing purposes as a business owner. We bounce around ideas between strategy & doing the outer work, while also tying that together with energetics & the inside work. It's truly a fantastic episode filled with different perspectives & the deeper layers of combining the online world, with the off-line world. We hope you enjoy! ☺️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ LaShonda's journey of becoming a content creator ➡️ Building confidence in sharing your thoughts & going with the flow ➡️ How to take the pressure off having to grow your business online ➡️ Balancing your online & offline presence ➡️ What brands *really* want when they're considering working with a creator ➡️ Embracing rejection on both sides of a collaboration ➡️ Being relational vs. social ➡️ Not so secret “secret” of becoming a successful content creator on ANY platform ➡️ The benefit of growing slow ➡️ Anchoring into storytelling & who you ARE Links & Resources Mentioned: >> LaShonda's YouTube Passive Income Guide (Free 16-page eBook) >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About LaShonda Brown: LaShonda Brown is an award-winning Tech Educator, YouTube Coach & Speaker based in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. Through her YouTube channel, Bootstrap Biz Advice, and her virtual workshops, LaShonda teaches service providers how to WORK LESS & LIVE MORE by leveraging tech and YouTube. LaShonda believes there is no shame in bootstrapping and content will help you keep your expenses low and your profit margin high while you DIY. LaShonda heavily advocates for sustainable, healthy rhythms in business and shares mindful living tips often including her strategy for the 20-hour work week. She is a small business warrior and loves supporting her neighbors and friends through spontaneous acts of kindness in her local community. LaShonda is one of 50 Canva Verified Experts in the world and also serves as a Flodesk University Instructor, and an official ambassador for the new tech startup Groove. Website: https://www.lashondabrown.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lashondambrown Instagram: https://instagram.com/lashondambrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lashondabrown/ Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
Life can be a WILD ride sometimes, to say the least. Both Shay & I have been chatting about this topic within our own side conversations with each other and our friends, and we've noticed some things that we wanted to bring to the podcast… Join us in the conversation as we explore different perspectives and ways to start tapping back into the magic of life when you're feeling stuck! Annnnd, as per usual, this episode is filled with our personal experiences & stories, examples, and some good laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy! ☺️ INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE: ➡️ The true power of awareness when you're “in the sauce” ➡️ Ways to reconnect with yourself & your body ➡️ Examples of how to open up to signs & synchronicities ➡️ Phrases, mantras, and affirmations that have been helping us lately ➡️ Why we think our egos are such assholes sometimes ➡️ Exploring the truth that we're ALWAYS connected, even when we don't feel like we are ➡️ And so much more! Additional Links & Resources Mentioned: >> FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
Ready to give “failure” a new meaning? This conversation with Jaclyn is such a much-needed perspective shift on what it means to fail, strengthen resilience, and build confidence. We initially wanted to bring Jaclyn on the podcast to chat about becoming a speaker, but the conversation got so much deeper than that (surprise, surprise lol). One of our favorite snippets that we talked about is this idea of “80% happiness”, and how much of an issue it can become in our lives. If you're craving a convo that combines inspiration, tangible takeaways, and stories that give you the good kind of chills, this is THE one to listen to. We hope you enjoy! ☺️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Jaclyn's journey of becoming a professional speaker ➡️ Building confidence through action ➡️ Pivoting through shame & fear ➡️ The issue with being at 80% happiness ➡️ Removing shame from failure ➡️ Using emotions as your guidance system ➡️ Creating space to listen to your quiet inner voice ➡️ Allowing yourself to continue redefining & evolving your story as you evolve ➡️ Connecting with your deeper why & exploring the energy of “regret” to move you forward Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Mic Drop Workshop (Jaclyn's Recommendation) >> Jaclyn's Podcast: Spark Your Light >> Jaclyn's Free Newsletter >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Jaclyn Gallo: Jaclyn Gallo is a speaker, writer, and life coach inspiring others to create lives that spark the light inside of them. She's a 2x bestselling author, host of the top 100 podcast Spark Your Light, and a TEDx speaker who has delivered keynotes across the globe to organizations including Deloitte and Comcast NBCUniversal. Jaclyn is also the founder and CEO of Spark Your Light Studios, a media company that has proudly reached millions of women in 96 countries. Jaclyn's work has been featured by Forbes, Elite Daily, Bustle, and Good Morning Washington. Website: https://www.jaclyngallo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyntgallo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-gallo-digregorio-8a5a22101/ Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
Tired of the old way of doing business & marketing? We are too. Which is exactly why we wanted to have this transparent conversation with Maggie. Maggie is such a breath of fresh air when it comes to marketing & supporting clients. She believes that heart and intuition are the keys to an impactful business, and we couldn't agree more. This conversation is a beautiful example of doing things in a way that FEELS GOOD for you, but before you do that, you usually have to start with digging into your deeper “why”. Join us in this conversation as we explore mindful marketing, and how you can uncover your “why” from alllll different directions, plus examples, stories, and inspiration along the way. We hope you enjoy! ☺️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Maggie's journey of becoming a mindful marketing strategist ➡️ The old way of marketing vs. the new way of marketing ➡️ Balancing inner validation & outer validation ➡️ A look into stepping away from social media while still continuing to grow your business ➡️ Leaning into marketing strategies that make sense for you & how you want to show up ➡️ Exploring your deeper “why” from different perspectives ➡️ How you can start figuring out what your “why” is & allowing it to be your anchor ➡️ Honoring the season of life that you're in ➡️ Implementing radical generosity in your business Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Maggie's Virtual Office Hours >> Maggie's Newsletter Sign up >> Laverne Cox Possibility Model >> Simon Sinek's “Start with Why” Book >> Mariah's Connect & Collab Playbook (Use code COLLABLOVE10 for $10 off) >> Previous episode w/ Keina about finances >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Maggie Gentry: Maggie believes that heart and intuition are the keys to an impactful business. As the owner of MaggieGentry.com and founder of Own Your Why®, Maggie supports high-conscious entrepreneurs who are looking to intentionally grow their business with more ease through her unique blend of insightful business coaching and mindful marketing consulting. Maggie aims to become a thought partner to her clients—acting as a confidant and co-conspirator—gently guiding them towards their growth edges, pointing them back to their truth, and redefining how they do business on their own terms. Website: https://www.maggiegentry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiegentry_/ Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
If you're a Human Design lover like we are, you don't want to miss this episode! Burnout is SO common among entrepreneurs in the online business space, so we wanted to have Rachel from @PureGenerators on to talk about how we can start utilizing the information from our Human Design charts to navigate the world of burnout with more ease. We dive into deconditioning, noticing the signs of burnout, and inspiration for each type (Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors) on how to move forward when you feel it creeping in, and so much more! We're so excited to share this convo with you, especially because we've never heard of Human Design being used in this context before… We hope you enjoy! ☺️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Rachel's journey of finding Human Design (or, how it found her…) ➡️ Letting your life tell you what to explore next in your human design chart ➡️ What is “deconditioning” & how to start approaching it ➡️ Exploring what burnout actually is ➡️ Building confidence in identifying the signs of burnout earlier ➡️ How each of the HD types handle & navigate burnout ➡️ Creating a business that allows you to show up in the right ROLE ➡️ Brief overview of human design variables Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Rachel's book: The Modern Guide to Human Design >> Previous Human Design episode w/ Adriana (Human Design & Business) >> Previous Human Design episode w/ Neha (Human Design 101) >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Rachel Lieberman: Rachel Lieberman is a Human Design expert and the creator of Pure Generators (wwww.puregenerators.com), where she shares accessible, practical Human Design info. Her new book, A Modern Guide to Human Design, comes out in October 3rd, 2023. Website: https://www.puregenerators.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puregenerators Book: The Modern Guide to Human Design Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
The benefits of YouTube are SO much more than what meets the eye, and that's exactly what we explore in this episode. Most of the time you hear about the monetary gains of using YouTube for business growth, which there are definitely plenty of those, but what about the personal growth aspect? What about the deeper meaning BEHIND the channel? Shay does an amazing job at interviewing me (Mariah) about my YouTube journey, including tips, lessons, and the deeper purpose behind it all. We hope you enjoy! ☺️ INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE: ➡️ Mariah's journey of starting & growing a YouTube channel ➡️ Exploring personal growth AND business growth from YouTube ➡️ Why YouTube has a high ROI for business owners ➡️ Handling negative YouTube comments ➡️ Getting ideas for videos & suggestions on how to get started ➡️ The deeper purpose of having a channel ➡️ Building confidence for showing up on a new platform ➡️ Using SEO to drive video views ➡️ Podcasting vs. YouTube Channel ➡️ Using YouTube in a way that uniquely aligns with YOU Additional Links & Resources Mentioned: >> ⚡️ YouTube SEO Starter Kit (use code SEOLOVE10 for $10 off) >>
If you're out here saying the SAME things as everyone else, in the same way, you're doing yourself, your clients & your business a disservice. The idea of “not watering down your message” has been a topic of discussion between Shay & I for a few years, and we finally found the PERFECT human to have this conversation with… Sara from BTL Copywriting is an AMAZING example of what can happen when you allow yourself to show up as YOU in your business; creating content becomes easier, connecting with your clients becomes easier, and marketing, in general, becomes easier. This convo is filled with so many golden nuggets of wisdom & inspiration, with some ridiculous stories, examples, and laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy! ☺️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Sara's perspective on always having to share her “origin story” ➡️ Tapping into yourself for content ideas ➡️ Thinking about “brand voice” differently when you're a freelancer or solopreneur ➡️ The difference between growing a business & growing a social media follower count ➡️ Which types of businesses have more trouble using AI for content creation ➡️ Tips for improving confidence in yourself & your message ➡️ Being selective about who you get feedback from ➡️ The issue with a lot of people's “I help” statements & how to make it better Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Sara's Newsletter: https://betweenthelinescopy.com/subscribe >> Sara's About page: https://betweenthelinescopy.com/about >> FREE Testimonial Guide >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Sara Noel: Sara Noel is a Website Copywriter + Marketing Mentor for business owners who want to craft compelling narratives and build better connections with their ideal clients and customers. Through copywriting, marketing strategy, and mentorship, she helps creative brands, founder-first businesses, and freelancers create, tell, and sustain their success stories—with an emphasis on embracing their authenticity + attracting their ideal audiences. When Sara's not drafting website copy, teaching her students about content marketing, or sending an excessive amount of audio messages in response to a mentee's question, you can find her nose-deep in an Elin Hilderbrand novel, dreaming up her next project, impulsively getting another new tattoo, or entranced in a stranger's life story (because, yeah, she has that “tell me about your whole life!” face). To get to know Sara—and learn from her tons of free marketing tips—visit her online at betweenthelinescopy.com, on Instagram @btlcopy, or subscribe to her newsletter, the Tuesday Table of Contents, at betweenthelinescopy.com/subscribe. Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
We recorded this episode before finding the golden thread of this podcast: (combining the inner & outer work to build a business & life that you love) and not ironically, this convo was so perfectly aligned. In the first half of the episode we dive heavily into the dropshipping world, with Brendan providing such great information (including industry secrets
The typical perspective around “finding your purpose” can set us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, feeling super inspired one minute and then gutted with shame the next. And we're over it. So we wanted to take the whole “finding your purpose” theory apart, inspect it from all different angles, and see if we could come up with a better & more empowering way to think about it. A way that feels more true to who we are, and what we know about the world. This episode is filled with stories, examples, fresh perspectives, and raw vulnerability. We hope you enjoy! INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE: ➡️ Exploring what “finding your purpose” is in a traditional sense & why it sucks ➡️ What “finding your purpose” could ACTUALLY mean ➡️ Connecting the dots between purpose and authenticity ➡️ Being your own puzzle piece ➡️ Stories & examples to help inspire you on your “purpose” journey ➡️ Ways you can start exploring this idea on your own Additional Links & Resources Mentioned: >> ⚡️Learn About Mariah's NEW Networking Event >> FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
Feeling overwhelmed about creating video content? The perspective shifts in this episode are going to change. the. game. Video marketing can feel super time-consuming, especially with fast-moving platforms like Instagram & TikTok, but our guest in today's episode, Natashia Pierre (aka @shinewithnatasha), offers fresh perspectives & genius tips to help you approach it in a way that feels much more “low-lift”. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and completely rejuvenated when it comes to the world of creating video content… We hope you enjoy! ☺️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: ➡️ Natasha's journey of finding the online business space & becoming an entrepreneur ➡️ Growing pains from growing quickly & going viral on social media ➡️ Setting boundaries that feel good & recognizing limitations ➡️ Getting comfortable on video & embracing your uniqueness ➡️ Where to start focusing on your strengths ➡️ How to shift resistance around creating content for Instagram ➡️ Where to get started if you want to revive or strategize your Instagram profile ➡️ The LOW LIFT way to start creating short-form video content ➡️ Creating a flexible content structure that's strategic, yet playful & personal ➡️ The future of video marketing ➡️ Reels vs. Carousels; which one is more effective? Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Natasha's IG post about having a stock content day >> Back to the Basics Podcast Series >> Spicy content podcast episode >> 5-day video confidence challenge for creating stock content >> FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Natasha Pierre: Natasha is the host of the Shine Online Podcast and a Video Marketing Coach for small businesses. Through her signature group programs and educational content, Natasha helps you build your brand with a confident video marketing strategy that ultimately grows your business, community, and impact simultaneously. >> Website: https://shinewithnatasha.com/ >> Podcast: The Shine Online Podcast >> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinewithnatasha/ >> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shinewithnatasha Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
Wondering how you can start using Human Design for business? THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! For both me & Shay, Human Design has completely changed the way we make decisions, how we interact with each other and the people around us, AND how we approach our careers & business. We wanted to bring our guest, Adriana, on the podcast because we LOVE how practical & approachable she makes Human Design, especially in a business sense. Because at the end of the day, if you want to get the most JUICE out of Human Design, in life or business, you have to stop focusing on *just* the learning of it, and instead start leaning deeper into the INTEGRATION of it. During this convo, we dive into so many different aspects of Human Design, including decision-making, what to pay attention to, what questions to ask yourself, how to apply things in a practical way, and so much more… We hope you enjoy! ☺️ In this episode, we explore: ➡️ Adriana's journey of finding & using Human Design ➡️ Human Design vs. other systems (astrology, enneagram, etc) ➡️ What's your Authority in HD & what does it mean? ➡️ What's your Strategy in HD & how can you use it? ➡️ Using HD to make more aligned decisions in business (and life) ➡️ Using HD in relationships ➡️ Deconditioning and what that means ➡️ Ways to self-reflect and explore your subconscious ➡️ Using your profile lines to help steer your business & marketing Links & Resources Mentioned: >> Get your free Human Design Chart >> Work With Adriana & Learn About the Human Design Society >> Human Design 101 podcast episode with Neha >> FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) >> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast >> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop About Adriana Keefe: Adriana Keefe is an award-winning real estate dropout turned Human Design Coach and Motivational Speaker. After her own "quarter-life crisis", she now teaches high achieving women how to use their own unique energy to create more success. Adriana is a 4/6 Manifesting Generator, wife and mother to 3 children, lover of wine and "New Girl", and host of The No BS Human Design Podcast. >> Website: https://adrianakeefe.com/ >> Podcast: No BS Human Design Podcast >> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrikeefe/ Learn more about Curiously Guided: Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned. ✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com ✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH:
Kickin' off season 4 with a BANG ya'll
Authenticity | Curiosity | Watering Down Your Message | Honesty & Self-Reflection | Season Reflections Whoooop whoooop babyyyyy, this is our last episode for season 3. Where has the time gone??? For real for real. Join us in this episode as me & Shay explore authenticity from multiple angles, plus our own self-reflections, and where the podcast is headed... Thank you so much for tuning into this podcast. We appreciate you being here, see you in season 4! In this episode, we explore: ➡️ Exploring what AUTHENTICITY actually is & the complexities of it ➡️ What we've learned over the past season from our guests, our listeners, and ourselves ➡️ The connection between curiosity & authenticity ➡️ The issue with watering down your message ➡️ How to start building confidence in your voice, your perspective, and your message ➡️ What we've been moving through in our own businesses & in life ➡️ What we see for the podcast moving forward ➡️ How we're stepping into the next versions of ourselves SEASON 4 COMING IN AUGUST 2023! Additional Links & Resources Mentioned: AI for SEO: Will Google Rank AI Content? (Mariah's Blog Post) FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah Learn More & Connect: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Anti-Social Business | Content Repurposing | Pivoting | Compound Effect | Income Streams | Social Media This episode is so so so good, and so needed. Holly's whole perspective on business is refreshing as fuck. She's a firm believer that you shouldn't build your entire business on social media, but instead, use social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as your marketing “sidecar”. In this episode, we explore what it means to have an “Anti-Social” business and “ditch the social drama”. Holly shares her real-life examples and stories of why ONLY relying on social media can be problematic, and what to do about it. Plus we explore the power of pivoting, how to ask better questions, and the compound effect of taking the time to build relationships. This is a JUICY one. Get out your pen & paper bc you might just have a million ideas after listening
Blogging | Content Marketing | Brand Sponsorships | UGC | Content Creators | Selling a Blog | Boundaries This episode is JAM-PACKED with golden nuggets of info, including what it's like to sell a blog (which we thought was pretty fucking cool lol). Jenny shines the light on not only the power of blogging & content creation but also on the opportunities available for entrepreneurs to start making money by partnering with brands. She gives so many tips & perspective shifts, along with being SUPER transparent about pricing and where to start with it when first starting out, which we LOVED. This episode is a juicy one, we hope you enjoy it! Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Jenny's journey from teacher to full-time blogger & coach ➡️ Pivoting from blogging as a hobby, to turning it into an actual business ➡️ What it's like to actually SELL a blog ➡️ Getting sponsorships even from a small audience ➡️ The importance of finding & using YOUR VOICE in your content ➡️ What brands look for when searching for creators for sponsorships ➡️ UGC (User-generated content) examples ➡️ Establishing boundaries with brands ➡️ ACTUAL EXAMPLES for pricing sponsorships ➡️ Pivoting from gifted collabs to paid sponsorships ➡️ Is blogging dead? ➡️ How you can use SEO to leverage paid sponsorships AND find gaps in the market for organic traffic ➡️ Common mistakes that bloggers make that hold them back from the success they want Links & Resources Mentioned: 3 Secrets Brands are NOT Telling You About Sponsorships FREE Training Jenny's Book: Influencer Entrepreneur How to Setup Google Search Console FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Jenny Melrose: Jenny is a former reading specialist who “retired” from her teaching career when her blogging income far exceeded her salary. Through hard work and dedication, her lifestyle blog, The Melrose Family, became regularly sought out by nationally recognized brands such as Neutrogena, Smuckers, Glad, Costco, Stanley Steamer, Sara Lee, and many more. She is a content strategist that helps entrepreneurs better understand their messaging and unique position in the online space. Now, she's combining her passion for teaching with her extensive experience of creating strategic content for online business owners via JennyMelrose.com and her podcast, Influencer Entrepreneurs with Jenny Melrose as well as her first book Influencer Entrepreneurs: The 4-Step Framework to Building Your Audience, Growing Your Business, and Making More Money Online. Website: https://jennymelrose.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny_melrose/ Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Blogging | Self-Worth & Self-Care | Self-Doubt | Harnessing A.I. | Partnerships in Business | Meditations This episode was NOTHING like I thought it would be, and everything we needed. Truly. Especially after listening back, there are SO MANY good nuggets of wisdom in here. This is going to be an episode that I personally listen back to over and over again. During the conversation, we dive into the depths REAL QUICK about how easy it is for our identities & self-worth to become wrapped up in our business, along with how each of us is handling it. We also get into the details of Ryan's journey, what he's learned about self-worth, blogging, partnerships, and harnessing A.I. in a way that's exciting for him. If you feel like you're constantly trying to balance structure, with intuition, this episode was made for you. We hope you enjoy it. Thanks for being here :) Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Ryan's journey of turning his hobby blog into a successful business & beyond ➡️ De-coupling & detaching yourself from your business ➡️ Starting off your day getting the “feel good” from yourself vs. seeking it from outside of you ➡️ Balancing having goals & structure, with shiny object syndrome & experimenting with business ➡️ Coming back to yourself & shifting perspectives ➡️ Exploring the energetic frequencies of self-doubt through the Gene Keys lens ➡️ The power of asking questions & curiosity ➡️ Harnessing A.I & allowing our businesses & ourselves to evolve ➡️ Our experience with partnerships in business Links & Resources Mentioned: Check out RightBlogger Wisdom of the Masters (Meditations & Spotify Playlist) FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Ryan Robinson: Ryan Robinson is a blogger, podcaster, Head of Content @ Close.com, and (recovering) side project addict that teaches 500,000 monthly readers how to start a blog and grow a profitable side business at ryrob.com. Website: https://www.ryrob.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRyanRobinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theryanrobinson/ Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
We wanted to keep this week's episode simple & share with you some affirmations for business success to help you feel limitless and expansive. Both Shay & I use affirmation recordings on the regular so we wanted to create one exclusively for the podcast. This affirmation recording would be perfect to listen to in the morning before you start your day, on a walk, or even when you need a pick-me-up during a stressful time. We hope that you use these affirmations as a tool to help you tap into the unlimited possibilities, and ultimately remember that you truly are LIMITLESS ✨ WE APPRECIATE YOU! Additional Links & Resources Mentioned: FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah Learn More & Connect: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Market Research | SAAS Company | Live Video | Marketing for eCommerce | Building a Community | Conversions Ah, we LOVED this episode with Nicolas! We were able to pull back the curtain and get an inside look at what it's REALLY like building a SAAS company, what goes into it, and how Nicolas's journey evolved through the process. Nicolas also shares a TON of knowledge about live video, how he sees it evolving, and why it's so damn good at converting consumers for eCommerce brands. We dive into marketing tips, ways to get more website traffic, how to build an audience, and so. much. more. We hope you enjoy :) Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Nicolas's journey about going from a food scientist to a co-owner of a SAAS company ➡️ The power of testing, tweaking, and doing market research ➡️ eStreamly & how eCommerce websites can use it to drive more sales ➡️ The problem most eCommerce shop owners have when trying to get sales ➡️ Why video drives more conversions ➡️ WTF do you talk about when doing a live video?! ➡️ Ways to increase engagement to appease the social media algorithms ➡️ Communicating with your audience & building community around your brand ➡️ Ways to drive traffic to an eCommerce website ➡️ How to build confidence in doing live video Links & Resources Mentioned: Check out eStreamly & learn more about live streaming Join Nicholas's FREE Community! FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Nicolas Bailliache: Made in France, based in Atlanta Y'all! Nicolas is the co-founder of eStreamly, a live and video commerce SAAS platform empowering brands, retailers and creators to engage shoppers and sell seamlessly using the power of shoppable videos. Prior to eStreamly, Nicolas was a sales leader at Naturex, a company supporting CPGs & brands transitioning to Natural Foods. Citizen of the world, he had the opportunity to work and live across several continents. Passionate about Innovation & Commerce, he loves exploring, learning and having a positive impact people's lives. Website: https://www.estreamly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estreamly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/estreamly_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Estreamly Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Impact & Income | Financial Planning | Creating a Budget | Income Fluctuations | Money Dates | Going Full-Time This episode was such a joy to record with Keina. She approaches, talks about, and explains money in such an empowering way that it's truly contagious. Me & Shay have already made progress & took action steps as a result of this conversation. And we LOVE the way she balances the strategic piece behind finances, money, and budgeting, WITH the emotional piece of it. It's really a refreshing episode, especially about a topic that a lot of people (myself included) try to steer away from. We hope you enjoy it. Thanks for being here :) Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Where Keina's love of finances started & her story of becoming a financial coach ➡️ Removing the shame around not being able to support yourself as a new biz owner ➡️ How to financially prepare yourself to go full-time in your business ➡️ Connecting money with impact ➡️ Build safety with your finances ➡️ Financial planning even if your income fluctuates ➡️ Balancing the emotional & logical aspects when it comes to finances ➡️ Scheduling money dates with yourself ➡️ The biggest mistakes online business owners make with their finances ➡️ Different perspectives about putting your prices on your website Links & Resources Mentioned: Keina's FREE spending plan to make a business budget FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Keina Newell: Keina Newell is the founder of Wealth Over Now, where she works with professional women and solopreneurs to create new possibilities with their money so they can save more, pay off debt, invest in themselves and stress less about money. She is passionate about her work and finds no greater satisfaction than helping her clients start managing their money with joy because they've learned to feel possibility where they once felt shame, guilt, overwhelm, and anxiety. When she is not coaching, Keina is spending quality time with friends and family and traveling! To learn more about Keina head over to Wealth Over Now and explore her tips to manage your money well. Website: https://wealthovernow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthovernow/ Podcast: Money Files: https://wealthovernow.com/category/money-files/ Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
What IS Genius? | Exploring YOUR Genius | Self-Reflection | Relationships | Well-Demons Shay and I have been OBSESSED with this idea of discovering, uncovering, and stepping into our zones of genius. Both of us recently worked with our mutual friend & past podcast guest, Ash Burnside from Healing Hustle Co, and through her program & curriculum geared around exploring “Your Genius Self,” we've learned A LOT about ourselves. Things for both of us are looking wildly different, especially in business, compared to just 6 months ago, and a lot of it has to do with us becoming more aware of & taking action on our GENIUS. Which is EXACTLY why we wanted to pull back the curtain & share it all with you in this episode… In this episode, we explore: What actually IS genius? What could it look like to start stepping into your zone of genius Why it's SO DAMN HARD to OWN our genius Collecting data points How the RIGHT relationships can help you see yourself Why starting with what it's NOT can be helpful Questions to start reflecting on & where to take inventory Behind-the-scenes examples and stories of how we're uncovering OUR zones of genius & how the path is unfolding for us Different tools we use to reflect & get additional insight Tips, insights, and some laughs along the way :) Thanks for being here with us, we hope you enjoy the episode! Mariah's SEO Workshop: And if you're interested in joining Mariah's upcoming workshop happening 4/25/23: SEO for eCommerce & Product-Based Businesses, you can learn more & snag your ticket here! Additional Links & Resources Mentioned: FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah Learn More & Connect: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Exploring Resistance | Learning to Recieve | Intuitive/Therapeutic Journaling | Being an Empath | The Present Moment ooooh baby, we had goosebumps for almost this entire conversation. Melissa's story & journey is wildly insightful. From downloading a whole ass book through intuitive journaling, to changing identities, and everything in between, this episode has a lot of great nuggets. Get ready for a super spiritual, yet grounded conversation where we pull back the layers around resistance, and explore what it means to listen to our own inner wisdom… We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for being here :) Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Melissa's journey through a 30-month sabbatical from her old successful career ➡️ Wtf is a paradigm shift? ➡️ Exploring what the 5D means to us ➡️ Learning to receive ➡️ Therapeutic journaling: what is it & how to get started ➡️ Examples of “just do it” vs. “just be it” ➡️ The grieving process of changing identities & losses within ourselves ➡️ Exploring who you're not & what you don't want ➡️ Resistance being our master messenger ➡️ What is an empath Links & Resources Mentioned: Freedom & Flow Community 2-months FREE As a Man Thinketh Book (in PDF form) FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Melissa Lyons: Melissa Lyons is a mind-body wellness coach, best-selling author, and thought-provoking keynote speaker. Through her programs, books, and group events, Melissa has helped thousands of people identify and modify imbalances and misalignments that block happiness, health, and success. The resulting transformation creates an abundance of clarity, opening pathways to freedom, flow, and connection to life's purpose. Often described as compassionate, raw, and relatable; Melissa draws on her own vulnerabilities, experiences, and humility to reach and connect with people in deep and meaningful ways. Her journey includes an MBA, decades of entrepreneurial and corporate business experience, and a 30-month intensive self-realization sabbatical. Melissa's innovative work in Mind-Body Wellness, Thought Nutrition, and Self-Care Essentials is timely and in high demand as it helps navigate challenging times in this ever-changing world. Her mission is to share wisdom, facilitate growth and awaken clarity as she guides and supports one's inner journey to the alignment of greater harmony, love, and freedom. Website: https://melissa-lyons.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammelissalyons/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmMelissaLyons/ Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Brand Strategy | Business Visibility | Creative Process | Frameworks | Being UNcertified Ya'll, I listened back to this episode TWICE and took a full page of notes. Melinda has this way of like nonchalantly dropping wisdom & nuggets left and right without even realizing it lol Tune in to get the full rundown of not only Melinda's journey & Brand Strategy, but the behind the scenes insight on how to start making your creative process YOURS, as well as exploring the UNcertified movement. You're gonna love this episode. Thanks for being here :) Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Melinda's transition from corporate branding job to entrepreneurship ➡️ Exploring the fear of getting more visible online ➡️ The true power of honesty & what it leads to ➡️ Pulling the pieces together to make an awesome program/service ➡️ Learning to create & execute YOUR creative process ➡️ Brand Strategy 101 ➡️ Taking frameworks apart and putting them back together ➡️ The UNcertified movement ➡️ The pitfalls of getting “certified” What getting “certified” can often mask & the potential deeper levels of it ➡️ Being a creative thinker vs. an overthinker
Sales Strategy | Selling with Integrity | Ethical Sales | Sales as a Sacred Art | Sales Calls vs. Selling in the DMs | Building Your Confidence | Boundaries In this episode, I (Mariah) am flipping it over & interviewing my co-host & brilliant sales-obsessed friend, Shay. Shay & I get so jazzed up about interviewing our guests about their zone of genius, but we wanted to shine the light on each other and ooooooh baby I'm so glad we did. Sales can feel really weird, or icky, or uncomfortable for A LOT of people when they first get started in business. And selling becomes this big roadblock that holds them back from not only making the money that they want but a roadblock in getting their genius out there in the way that they're meant to… Shay shares a new & empowering perspective on sales, which can help take a LOT of the pressure off, and allow sales to be, dare we say, FUN
Mindset | Emotional Intelligence | Coach vs. Therapist | Being “Trauma-Informed” | Delaying Gratification | Being a Better Leader I can't believe we packed so much juice (and laughter) into one episode, truly. Topsie has this way of being able to balance the layered complexities of nuanced topics with light-heartedness, enthusiasm & cautiousness. She can laugh with you about all the wild shit happening, and then drip in mic-drop moments that blow your socks off, within the same sentence. Topsie's approach to chatting about mindset & emotional intelligence is unlike anything we've heard before. Honestly, even just her definitions for these things helped us have quite a few “ah-ha” moments throughout the episode. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do :) Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Topsie's journey from being a mental health therapist to coming into the online space as a mindset & emotional intelligence coach ➡️ When to seek a coach vs. a therapist ➡️ Examples of when you refer coaching clients to a therapist or another suitable professional ➡️ Creating a team of support ➡️ What ACTUALLY is emotional intelligence, and what is it NOT? ➡️ How to measure emotional intelligence ➡️ Emotional intelligence in the workplace & in leadership ➡️ Steps & ways to improve your emotional intelligence ➡️ How trauma can play a role in developing emotional intelligence ➡️ A different perspective on being “trauma-informed” ➡️ How mindset affects your leadership ➡️ Ways to start working through emotions (other options besides therapy) ➡️ Differentiating intuitive nudges vs. fears ➡️ How delayed gratification can determine your success Links & Resources Mentioned: Topsie's Escape the Thought Spiral Guide FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Topsie VandenBosch: Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW, is a Mindset & Emotional Intelligence Coach & Consultant for business owners. She helps business owners identify, learn and master the use of mindset & emotional intelligence skills in the leadership decisions made inside of their businesses. She has assisted in transforming the mindsets of hundreds of business owners and career-focused women over the past 10 years. Prior to entrepreneurship, Topsie practiced clinical mental health therapy for 9 years and retired from her successful brick-and-mortar private practice to pursue being a Coach& Consultant full time. If you're interested in learning Topsie's framework for destroying the negative thought patterns you experience in your business- then download her framework that will show you how to destroy the mindset spiral in entrepreneurship here! Website: https://www.topsievandenbosch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topsievandenbosch Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Frameworks | Live Learning | Learning Styles | How Adults Learn | Intentional Education | Getting Feedback from Clients This episode is everything we needed… It's no surprise that the online education space has been BLOWING UP. And that's great! Making information more accessible to people is awesome. But we can't forget that teaching & educating is a SKILL. And what happens when you have an online space filled with courses & programs created by people that haven't properly strengthened that muscle & developed that skill? Student & client frustration, lack of results, and/or curriculum that feels like chaos. Now don't fret, this episode is not about shitting on course creators or anything like that, actually quite the opposite
SEO Strategy | Content Repurposing | Getting Found on Google | SEO vs. Google Ads | Content Marketing Mariah's hosting an SEO Keyword Research Workshop on Wed, March 1st @ 6pm EST. >> SNAG YOUR TICKET TO THE SEO KEYWORD RESEARCH WORKSHOP HERE
Copywriting | Owning & Sharing Your Story | An Evolved Approach to “Pain Points” | Templates & Formulas Ahhh, this conversation was such a good one. Rachel's story about how she became a Copywriter is one that's filled with so much insight & wisdom, regardless of how long you've been in the business space. And then when we get deep into her zone of genius, talking about learning how to share your story & her different approaches to copywriting for her clients, it's honestly just so refreshing; and wildly helpful. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do :) Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Rachel's journey of her business & how it's evolved ➡️ The importance of copywriting ➡️ How you stand out among the crowd in a saturated market ➡️ Changing habits requires adding resources ➡️ Find the sweet spot of what lights you up & what problem the world needs you to solve ➡️ You have permission to change your mind ➡️ How to start teasing out your story & your copy ➡️ Copywriting formula to help you start creating copy for your website ➡️ A new way to approach “pain points” ➡️ There's a right time to hire a copywriter, learn when that is ➡️ The pros & cons of using templates & formulas Links & Resources Mentioned: Rachel's Copywriting Guide to Write Your Site Right FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Rachel Greiman: Rachel Greiman is a copywriter and documentary family photographer in Denver, CO. She owns Green Chair Stories, a copywriting collective committed to writing websites that get photographers booked. She believes cookies are a perfectly acceptable breakfast food, as long as you eat some salad later. She lives with her giant dog (an 80-pound bernedoodle named Bernadette), her giant husband (a 6'6" man named Travis), and her currently little (but probably soon-to-be giant) babies in a bungalow in the city. Website: https://www.greenchairstories.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenchairstories/ Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
NLP | Business Pivot | Mindset | Self-Trust | Human Design | Surrender | Creating an EASEful Business | Journal Prompts There's a lot of content out there talking about “creating your 20-hour work week” and Shay & I have probably explored most of them lolol BUT Kaitlyn's approach is one of the first ones that actually feels SUSTAINABLE to us… Nope, we don't talk about delegating or hiring a team in this episode. We focus on the INNER shifts you can make, as a business owner, to get LASER-focused on the shit you WANT to be doing. You might need a pen & paper or have your phone's notepad open for this one because Kaitlyn not only gives such good advice & insight, but the journal prompts that she just spitfires out, are straight GOLD. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do :) Overview of the Episode: ➡️ Kaitlyn's journey of transitioning from graphic designer to coach ➡️ What actually IS NLP? ➡️ The potential pitfalls of having a goal of “hitting 6-figures” ➡️ Creating non-negotiables ➡️ The power of a “fuck it” moment ➡️ How to start building the self-trust muscle ➡️ How many promises are you breaking with yourself? ➡️ Giving your brain intentional problems to solve ➡️ Managing your energy as a Projector & Generator type ➡️ Creating a “20-hour” work week that works for YOU Links & Resources Mentioned: Get Your FREE Human Design Chart The Compound Effect Book Kaitlyn's FREE Guide for Creating a 20-Hour Work Week FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Kaitlyn Kessler: Kaitlyn Kessler is a business coach and mentor dedicated to supporting her clients as they step into more ease throughout their businesses and lives. Kaitlyn works with both practical business strategy and the inner work to create businesses that actually feel good to show up in and run. Her work is centered around self-trust, values, and leadership. Website: https://kaitlynkessler.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/kaitlynskessler Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Investing in Yourself | Certifications & Programs | Being Empowered on Sales Calls | Sales Tactics | Business Investments | Behind the Scenes There's been a common theme emerging through a few of our podcast interviews with guests, so me & Shay wanted to dive into the idea of investing in yourself & your business… As with anything in life, investing in yourself isn't good or bad, there's a lot of nuances here, and hint: it all comes back to YOU. In this episode, we explore: Info & course hoarding – being on the neverending wheel of seeking certifications & investing in programs, courses, and tools. Shitty sales tactics to be aware of, especially when you're on a sales call + how to get off a sales call that doesn't feel quite “right” How to start checking in with yourself & gain clarity on the motivating factor behind an investment Our past & current investments; what we got out of them & how we're using them today Behind-the-scenes examples and stories of our decision-making process Tips, insights, and some laughs along the way :) Thanks for being here with us, we hope you enjoy the episode! Links & Resources Mentioned: FREE Meditation pack (includes dream day meditation) Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah Learn More & Connect: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS' SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Intuition | The Layers of Energetics | Leadership | Managing & Expressing Emotions | Brain, Heart & Gut Connection Michael has a GIFT of explaining intuition and the layers of energetics in a way we've never heard before. His background includes many more rigid & structured ways of being, like military training, being an airline pilot, engineering, and being an advisor in the corporate world (among many other things). But what he ended up learning through the journey of it all, is that the true power lies within harnessing your intuition, and focusing on curiosity & collaboration. This conversation includes SO many knowledge bombs, perspective shifts, and “ah-ha” moments. We're super excited to share it with you. Enjoy the episode :) “Intuition is more powerful than intellect” - Steve Jobs Overview of the Episode: Michael's journey of moving from corporate-focused, to intuitively lead A grounded & structured way to think about intuition The surprising thing about Leadership coaching in the corporate world Bridging the gap between left brain & right brain The problem with vulnerability Supporting people by focusing on moving from the what to the WHY Breaking down the 2 types of personal energy; catabolic (breaking down) vs anabolic (building up) Exploring what it really means to be a good leader The different levels & layers of energy Compassion vs. Empathy Tips for strengthening your intuitive muscle The magic of emotions & being supported through them The power of following the process: Being, doing, and having The data & discoveries behind the brain, heart, and gut connection Links & Resources Mentioned: Heart Math Special Curiously Guided & Michael Sipe Offer FREE Meditation pack Buy us a coffee/support the podcast Book a Strategy Session with Shay & Mariah About Michael Sipe: Michael Sipe is a recovering Navy and airline pilot who frequently searches for the perfect longboard wave to surf. Yet, during his busier moments, he helps entrepreneurs upskill their productivity and find a sense of life fulfillment by integrating spirituality into their business. Michael is the owner of Sipe Coaching and Consulting and the COO of The Strategic Advisor Board, a small business consulting firm. Website: https://www.sipecoaching.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sipe-consulting YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCThTH3wdF_vUm_rSjNz6f8Q Connect with the Podcast: Curiouslyguided.com Instagram.com/curiouslygiuided CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS SHAY + MARIAH: Websites: saleswithshay.com & mariahmagazine.com Instagram: @saleswithshay & @mariahmagazineco
Pivoting in Business | Tarot Cards | Natural Rhythms & Cycles | Exploring Failure | Falling Forward | Surrender Wooooo baby, our first guest of season 3 is a special one. Ash was our VERY FIRST guest on the podcast back in season 1 so we thought it would be fun to bring her back as our first guest of season 3 and check in to see where things are now… There are so many good stories & helpful nuggets in this one. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do :)
We're soooo stoked to start season 3. We've already recorded a few episodes with incredible guests, and you knowwww they're
Episode Overview: Special announcement for a live workshop coming upSeason 1 vs. Season 2Building the confidence muscleThe feedback we've been getting from our podcast guestsHow we try to intentionally walk our talk with the podcastInsight on how to start balancing all of these “best practices” being thrown at usStrategy & energetics; what it MEANS when having a businessThe parallels between business growth & relationship growthWhat Shay & Mariah are exploring in their personal livesWhere we see the podcast going & what we're excited aboutSEASON 3 COMING IN JANUARY 2023!Learn more & connect with the podcast:Curiouslyguided.comInstagram.com/curiouslygiuided
Overview of the Episode:Gemma's journey from blogger to online educator Navigating pivots and changing trends as a business ownerIntentionally investing in yourself and your business What “passive income” really means How to create passive income products that are actually profitableInspiration to use platforms in unique and innovative waysThe “secrets” behind creating passive income online in today's digital landscapeAnd so much more!
Overview of the Episode:Feeling & actually embodying affirmations How the wisest medicine is usually the simplest Sitting with & shifting out of the morning doom or worry spiralDo you need to get energized or grounded?Allowing your emotions and feelings to become data pointsThe power of “book-ending” your workdayRebecca's healing journey and how she started allowing herself to be IN her body & feel her feelings How the internal can manifest into physical symptoms & exploring how the nervous system comes into playRecent examples of how trapped emotions have shown up for Rebecca & MariahUsing Aurasma as a tool for exploring gifts and challenges during a season of lifeWhat do colors mean? The power of color and choosing your brand colors accordinglyAnd so.much.more!
This conversation with Miranda felt so easy, fun, and like we've all known each other for years. We truly loved her analogies about marketing and how to make it more simple, doable, and fun, along with the questions that she asks clients in order to help them cut through the noise, and narrow down their marketing focusCheers, friends! We hope you enjoy :)
Incarnation Cross Overview:Your incarnation cross includes 4 different placements:CONSCIOUS SUN & CONSCIOUS EARTH = EXTERNALConscious Sun = the energy that you're here to embody - most potent gift & purposeConscious Earth = what brings you back to center or what helps you feel groundedUNCONSCIOUS SUN & UNCONSCIOUS EARTH = INTERNAL/SPIRITUALUnconscious Sun = the shadows you're here to illuminate. The dark that you're illuminating into light. Your invitation into deeper levels of consciousness. Your triggers or places or shadows.Unconscious Earth = the spiritual path that you're here to walk. It builds your spiritual foundation and creates a connection with yourself, your community, the collective, and the cosmos.
Overview of the Episode:- Alex's Instagram story that went viral in the brand design world - The lack of transparency and context in marketing claims tied to financial promises - Exploring the push to “create a course” or “create a group coaching program” as the only way to grow your business or scale online - The constant message to keep learning, keep buying, and keep investing- Cancel culture and how having these conversations only on social media is harmful and holding us back- Getting clear on your intentions behind your desires - Where to learn about adult learning psychology- How realistic expectations and standards are hurting people - Putting pricing on your website? Yay or nay? - What red flags to be aware of when making an investment or looking for a program/course- How do you approach “mindset” and what can it mean in your course and program?And. So. Much. More!
Overview of the Episode:Angela's journey of starting to explore what “play” really means & how she infuses it into her workWhat does it mean to PLAY?Bringing PLAY into the branding process with clientsThe theory of loose partsPlay as a mindset vs. something to “DO”The constellation mindsetHow adults get disconnected from play, especially when workingExploring boredomThe powerful connection between curiosity and playQuestions to ask yourself to start getting into a playful mindsetExamples of “playing” as an adultAngela's takeaways from studying “play” from a data and research perspectiveAnd More!
Feel free to come back and listen to this grounding meditation as often as you'd like. Enjoy :)
Overview of the Episode:Lara's journey of following her intuition and trusting herselfExploring people-pleasing tendencies and how they can show up in businessWhat healthy boundaries can look like vs. creating them from a reactive state How taking space or a sacred pause after you're triggered can change the course of what happens next What boundaries can we set around launching to help us stay more grounded and connected throughout the phase/process?What boundaries are important to set with team members in your business?Redefining what “launching” means and getting clear on your non-negotiables and/or what you're available forThe KEY to catching team breakdowns before they happenTips and ways to help you stay connected to your inner knowing & your teamLaunch fatigue and how it affects your programsExploring “hype” marketing and “luck” and how they're a prevalent factor in our industry How to start finding a launch strategy and creating a process that will work for you + factors to consider along the wayInsight on what it could look like if you're launching as Projector (in Human Design)Examples of different ways to launch and where to look for inspirationLara's insights from taking a social media hiatus
Overview of the Episode:Shaniel's journey of following the nudge to start taking astrology more seriouslyWhat's a Saturn return?Sun sign astrologyThe realities of starting to work for yourselfWhat is the midheaven and why can it be helpful with business & career?What is the North node and what does it mean?What is Chiron and how can we see it from an empowering perspective?Using astrology as a tool for self-reflection and decision makingSign sign, moon sign, rising signAnd so much more!
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