Purpose Unleashed

I know you're sitting there watching Felicia down the street who DOES all the things. She's on all the committees and does everything with all of her kids. And you're judging her a bit and you are annoyed with her a bit. CHECK YO SELF momma.... Why are you comparing yourself to her in the first place? Why is she so triggering for you (what do you have inside that's not healed or whole)? What boundary do you need to set so that you are showing up as the best version of you and so that you can quit judging her?

I love chatting with Olivia about sex.  She brings such a beautiful connection between sexuality, sensuality and spirituality; taking such a polarizing topic and "normalizing" it (because it SHOULD BE!!).  We hit ALL the juicy pieces of this topic today, and I'm so honored she returned for another conversation. About Olivia: "I lead women to sexual liberation so they can have vibrant, intimate relationships & steamy sex lives. As a Sex & Success Coach for entrepreneurial women, I want to show you how your sex life is DIRECTLY correlated to the success that you create and magnetize in your business. By turning yourself on - you have the power to change the trajectory of your relationship, your business, your life, and the lives of all of those you come in contact with." Where to find her: IG - https://www.instagram.com/oliviaseline - this is where she hangs out the most! FB - https://www.facebook.com/olivia.r.seline wesbite - https://www.oliviaseline.com/ email - hello@oliviaseline.com

One of the hardest parts of a blended family situation is co-parenting. There are so many emotions that come into play on all sides of the coin. It is also one of (if not THE) most important parts of blending a family. It is CRITICAL for all of the adults to "play nice" and get along. This conversation was so powerful, because Cara and I both wear the hats of Mom + Step-mom. We get to bring all the perspectives! Cara Wray is a Mindset & Relationship Coach helping mothers nurture the relationship between themselves, their spouse and their children. She is a mother and step mother to 4 beautiful children and she believes your strongest beliefs become your reality. How you can connect with Cara: Free FB Community: The Sacred Mama Co. Email: carawraycoaching@gmail.com Personal FB - https://www.facebook.com/cara.finkwagner IG - https://www.instagram.com/the.sacred.mama/

As single moms we’re ALWAYS running on empty, each day we sleep and recharge just enough to fill our metaphorical tank to about ¼ tank, just enough to get through the next day. It’s why we are always on edge, we always feel like everything is about to unravel. We DO all things. We "people please" because that's the path of least resistance. We say things like, “no, I’m fine - really. I love doing (all the things) and honestly, letting my ex have his way - it keeps the peace and makes my life easier." BULLSHIT!!! You are people pleasing to keep the peace and it's BLOWING UP IN YOUR FACE! You are drowning in chaos that you don't need to. It all comes down to setting some boundaries for yourself - AND STICKING TO THEM!!!!

Another awesome conversation with an incredible human! LOVED chatting with Ashley about the importance of honoring YOU & taking the big scary leaps, even when they don't make sense and even when they disrupt your stable + comfortable life. ASHLEY MARTIN is a motivational speaker, small biz strategist, multi-passionate creative and life empowerer. With her down-to-earth personality and inspiring (and oftentimes hilarious) stories, she guides and encourages those who are stressed-out to slow down and step out of their comfort zones to create a life full of balance, beauty and freedom. Her mission is to help you to find joy and peace by taking risks, trusting your intuition, and unapologetically standing up for what you want. Ashley lives in the Lake Minnetonka area with her handy husband Chad, her best bud dog Maggie, and a sweet cat named Dubbadoo. Do you have something that is tugging at your heart? A decision that you know in your brain sounds crazy...but kind of crazy awesome? Grab her free guide on the website below to help you discern your next right step ---> 10 Questions to Ask Before You Jump Where can you find Ashley? website: www.ashmasterflash.com email: hello@ashmasterflash.com IG: @ashmasterflash FB: @ashmasterflash

Yep - I said it! It is quite literally part of your DNA to trust your motherly instinct and yet almost daily we seek the validation of other parents. And, in the same breath we tell our kids, "If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you follow them?" We tell them that their friends' opinions don't matter but that's not what we're modeling for them. You want independent thinkers? BE an independent thinker.

Sarah is another single momma. She's also an Empowerment Coach for Single Moms & Human Design Facilitator for their Children. We met during a mastermind with one of our mentors. Honestly, this is another episode with so many juicy nuggets that it's hard to summarize. However, she EPITOMIZES what it means to find your self-worth and start creating a magical fucking life!!! She's the momma of two boys and she is CRUSHING it right now - finding all the things that light her up and bring her joy, AND - she's sharing the journey with her kids. Sarah is also an early childhood educator and well versed in Human Design. She uses those two skill sets to CRUSH the #singemomgame. Connect with Sarah: IG: instagram.com/sarahjyorke FB: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.yorke.33

... it's because we throw it around like a meme. "I need a day of self-care." "What I wouldn't give for time to do self-care." Seriously - self-care is not a LUXURY! While things like bubble baths, manicures, a quiet night with wine and Netflix... those things are important and I'm here for those 1111% - that is NOT self-care. Self-care is healing old wounds, doing things DAILY that nurture ourselves. It is just what the term says, "self-CARE". It means feeding our minds, caring our body and nurturing our spirit. That should not be diminished to a "special event" - it should be part of our daily practice.

Returning guest, Corina Sowada and I revisit some of our juicy topics about #singlemomlife, dating and knowing your own worth. Ways to connect with Corina: IG: @corina_unleashed Podcast: Deep Breaths & F* Bombs

I can't even summarize all of the incredible things we chatted about in this episode. Emily brings such an incredible energy and no-nonsense perspective to healing, getting in touch with your feminine archetypes and a whole host of other topics!!! Where to find Emily: hello@emilyturnercoaching.com www.facebook.com/emily.c.turner www.instagram.com/emily.c.turner https://www.facebook.com/groups/rawqueens/

While the story I share here isn't a big secret, most people in my inner circle know it, it's not something I've ever shared publicly on social media (or here). Mostly out of respect for my girls' privacy. It wasn't until fairly recently that they even knew of some of the details. It certainly wasn't something I wanted them reading about on Instagram or from a friend whose mom had heard it here. So, after sharing with them and allowing them some time to start dealing with it, I figured it was time to share. Please note: I share this simply as a way for you to inside of my world a bit and understand better the perspective I bring to the table. This is not an attempt to vilify their dad. I have done a lot of healing and work around my relationship with him. And, while there are still definitely days I'd like to smack him upside the head for the choices he makes, I have completely let go of the hurt and anger. Find me social media: @karihurd on FB & IG karihurdcoaching@gmail.com

Welcome to Season 2 of Purpose Unleashed. In this episode I re-introduce you to me and explain a bit about why I've chosen to "reboot" the podcast and move a new direction.

We all know that moving, even when it goes smoothly, is hard. But this move that I just made was the HARDEST I've ever had! After a little breakdown and conversation with the Universe, I figured out why. In this episode I share with you the realization I had while driving the large moving truck.

STOP letting others define you! We are so easy to accept other people's definitions of who we are. If I'm more than a size 10 I'm, "Plus Size"- how come I'm not "normal size" and the smaller sizes aren't "Under Size". Or better yet, how about it doesn't fucking matter?!?! Just because I'm divorced doesn't mean my family is broken. It was a hell of a lot more broken when we were married. We let terms like this define us and we become so triggered by them. What if we let go of all of that and just lived how we want to live by our own terms and definitions?

We recently discovered that my oldest daughter has the incredible gift of synesthesia. Over the past 6-months we've spent countless hours just chatting about it because I find it so intriguing. As a way to bring you more of me and my family, I recorded one of our conversations so you could hear a little about her, a little about synesthesia and get a little peek further inside my life. The audio is uncut and unedited, mostly because I wanted to keep it authentic. So, my apologies for the "lack of quality" in the audio.

One the most impactful things I've discovered over the past year is the importance of the work I do as it relates to my own kiddos. Healing my shit has, in turn helped them to start healing theirs now while they're young. My oldest even told me one day, "Mom, I'm so grateful to watch you do the work you're doing. It's helping me learn all of this stuff now while I'm young instead of when I'm your age." Trans-generational (aka inter-generational) trauma is basically your power to heal the trauma of past and future generations by healing your own. These don't always have to be BIG traumas. Melissa and I chat about the impact healing your own shit can have on your kids and how doing this work leads to sustainable healing and change in your life (rather than simply putting a band-aid over it). About Melissa: Melissa Lapides is a seasoned Psychotherapist, pleasure queen and powerful trauma healer. She has spent many years on a spiritual path seeking the most effective tools to support full healing of mind, body and spirit. She is HUGE on safety and integrity. You can find Melissa at: Joyfullhealing444@gmail.com https://www.awakenedwomanhealing.com/ Instagram.com/melissalapides

Kelly D. Holstine (she/her) is the Director of Educational Equity at OutFront Minnesota (one of the largest LGBTQ+ state equity groups in the nation) and is the 2018/19 MN State Teacher of the Year. She is the first out LGBTQ+ teacher and the second alternative educator in MN to be given that honor. She helped to design and open Tokata Learning Center in 2012 and has twelve years of teaching experience. She is one the most compassionate teachers I have ever met and is just an all around incredible human! In this episode we talk about so many wonderful and wildly important things.   You can find Kelly at: Twitter is:@kellydholstine https://www.facebook.com/groups/374519063253361/   https://www.outfront.org/educationalequity#our-program   https://www.kellydholstine.com/

The incredible Emily Turner and I talk about: Taking massive messy action Personal accountability Pivoting when things are shifting around you and no longer serving you A little about Emily: "My name is Emily Turner, I am a mermaid, and Mindset Coach. I help women get out of SURVIVAL MODE release the STRESS + SELF DOUBT to live their life with CONFIDENCE + ON THEIR TERMS" You can find Emily at.... hello@emilyturnercoaching.com www.facebook.com/emily.c.turner www.facebook.com/groups/therealandrawsquad

Wanna raise your vibration - surround yourself with people who will help you raise it. We all have those friends we can vent to - and that is important! But we need to be careful we're not seeking out people to simply affirm our negative feelings. Negativity breeds more negativity. Instead, find someone who will help you process through the sh*t while helping you increase your energy and raise your vibe.

You can "do" all the things: hire a coach, meditate, visualize, gain clarity, face fears.....those are important action steps we need to take. But the "secret sauce" that makes it all work - TRUST. We've been so programmed to trust that other people know best for us that we have quit trusting ourselves and the Divine. We play small because we're afraid, not just of the outcome(s) and not even just of taking action - we are afraid of our own intuition. We don't trust our own judgement, when in reality - trusting our own selves and trusting the support of the Universe is the most powerful thing we can do! Wanna connect with me on Social Media? @karihurd on all platforms :)

Whether you think you can or think you can't... you are right! Our brains are constantly seeking to be "right" and "comfortable". Which means, if you believe that you are "too busy" - your brain will seek opportunities to be busy. If you believe you are destined to be broke, your brain will seek to keep you broke. It's a phenomenon called nuero-linguistic programming and basically it states that you are what you say you are. In this episode I chat about how you can literally "flip the script" in order to change your life.

The relationship obviously didn't work and now you still have to try to parent with this person! It's hard as f***, but it is SO important (we all know that). In this episode, Corina and I chat about how we've managed to have pretty successful co-parenting relationships with our children's dads. Where you can find her: corinasowada.xo@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/sowada1 https://www.instagram.com/corina_unleashed/ Here's a FREE soul mate guide from Corina that will help you get clear on who your soulmate is so you can start calling him/her in! https://mailchi.mp/2aa3597d26c4/soulmateguide

Me and my girl Kiki chat about what it means to slow down and really appreciate being present in the now & grounding in when you achieve goals. Kiki Ura is a golden-haired globetrotter, radical self-love advocate and spiritual & personal growth junkie. She is an ex 9-5er turned full-time soulpreneur and digital nomad. After many years of soul searching and discovering the power of personal development, she realized she was not meant to work for someone else - - so she quit! She now lives a life free of societal constraints and on her own terms as a Spiritual Business Coach who helps entrepreneurs scale their business + manifest unlimited freedom, money & success! Where you can connect with her: FB: facebook.com/groups/namaslaybabes IG: @namaslaybabe email: namaslaybabe@gmail.com

So often we talk about ending "cycles of abuse" and "cycles of addiction".... but what about other traumas we pass along inadvertently? We always want what's best for our kids, but a lot of times in the make of protecting them, we share the fears that we obsess about, therefore continuing generational traumas. Women, for us this is most often about weight and body image. But, it can be anything from fears around money, career, relationships, family structure.... you name it. In this episode I talk about the steps I work through to heal and insure I end some of these cycles for my own kids.

Just because "she" has something you don't, doesn't make you LESS or her BETTER - it just means she has it and you don't. That's all. I've been witness to the staggering increase of anxiety in teenagers because they are so busy comparing themselves to others. I've also seen it in my clients. "Her house is cleaner than mine because she has a cleaning lady." - SO WHAT???? STOP comparing yourself, because YOU are amazing!

I've always been an emotional being. I cry at commercials. I get teary-eyed any time I watch my kids do something cool. I feel things ALL THE TIME. And for so long I've pushed that down, I've let it be hidden. I've let people make fun of me for being "so emotional". In reality, when you let yourself FEEL your feelings you start to learn so much about yourself. You discover things and figure out how to process them and work through them. So, STOP letting people dismiss your emotions as being due to PMS, or just being a woman. Emotions are part of who YOU are and you get to honor that!!

In this episode I get to chat with FABULOUS, Shannon Wooten about bravely facing the scary monsters that you've been hiding under your bed. Those things from deep within that you've kept hidden, the "ugly" parts of you that you avoid because you don't like them. But also, the INCREDIBLE POWER that comes from bringing light to them and leaning into the lessons they bring us. She's a Life Coach, writer, & Author of Infertility Sucks, You Don't!. Shannon is a Coach for the high-powered and vulnerable woman ready to love who they are, live unapologetically, and experience success in all aspects of life. You can find Shannon via any of the links below: http://www.lifewithshannon.com/ Shannon@lifewithshannon.com https://www.instagram.com/shannonwooten/ https://www.facebook.com/wootenshannon Shannon's courses and book: Shadow Work Academy: http://www.lifewithshannon.com/shadow-work-academy/ , The Savage Way: http://www.lifewithshannon.com/the-savage-way-program/ , "Infertility Sucks, You Don't!" BOOK: http://www.lifewithshannon.com/infertility-sucks-you-dont/

How many times have you "toughed out" an experience/relationship/job simply because it was "fine" or because certain pieces of it were enjoyable? Me... a 22-year career in education and an 11-year relationship that I knew from year 1 wasn't right. It's SO common! STOP letting the things that are "fine" hold you back from the things that could be GREAT! Peek behind the curtain of those emotions, fears and BS stories to find what truly lights you up, then Kon Mari the crap out of your soul to make room for the new AMAZING things waiting for you.

The Purpose Unleashed podcast is for moms who are ready to unlock their fire, purpose and passion again. Join me, along with guests from my badass tribe for open and uncensored conversations that will inspire and empower you to come a little undone, unleash yourself from bullshit stories that have been holding you back, and rediscover the amazing woman you have been all along. Download your FREE copy of the launch series here: In episode #5, Melanie Ann Layer and I have an amazing conversation about the magic of feminine energy; the power it holds in helping you connect to your true self and unlock your passion for life again. Melanie Ann Layer is the founder of the Alpha Femme brand and the creator of Trifecta Coaching. She is a location independent entrepreneur and travels the world with her incredible man. Together they are transforming the conversation around relationships and making a global shift in how people show up in their lives and businesses. Melanie is a high-performance life coach, a luxury brand business coach and she leads women in leadership positions into greatness with her world class coaching programs. You can find Melanie: hello@alphafemme.com https://www.facebook.com/MelanieAnnLayer.AlphaFemmeOfficial/ https://www.facebook.com/melanieannlayer.alphafemme Alpha Femme FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alphafemme/ Download your free workbook here: http://bit.ly/PurposeUnleashedLaunch

We can't talk about unlock and unleashing passion without talking about....SEX! So, I naturally asked the GODDESS, Olivia Seline to join us on this episode. The power our sexuality has over all aspects of our life is incredible. When we unlock our sexual goddess, we unlock so much in every area. Think of it as the charger of our spirit - when we plug in sexually, we get energy that we can use to live a fulfilled, purposeful life. Olivia leads women to sexual liberation so they can have vibrant, intimate relationships & steamy sex lives. As a Sex & Success Coach for entrepreneurial women, I want to show you how your sex life is DIRECTLY correlated to the success that you create and magnetize in your business. By turning yourself on - you have the power to change the trajectory of your relationship, your business, your life, and the lives of all of those you come in contact with. https://www.oliviaseline.com/ Download your free workbook here: http://bit.ly/PurposeUnleashedLaunch

You might not even realize it, but there are often deep seated fears and bullshit stories you tell yourself everyday that are holding you back from doing what you want and living the life you want. They might not even feel like fears - they be perfectly logical... but they're still grounded in fear. In this episode I chat about fears I faced as I launched an online business and retired from my 22 year career. Fears I'd had my entire life that have held me back. I also talk about how to get clear about what those fears are and how deal with them. Are you ready? Let's go! Still need to download your FREE workbook to go along with these 8 launch episodes? Grab one here: http://bit.ly/PurposeUnleashedLaunch

Who do you show up as when shit gets hard? It's easy to envision the person we want to be and the life we want to have and it's easy to do all the "fun" things when it's easy, but how do you show up when things don't go as you planned? What version of yourself do you become when an old fear or BS story shows up again like a big ugly dragon? My amazing coach, Autumn Bensette and I chat about how to navigate all of that - why it's so important and how to do it. She shares some of her stories and how she overcame the hard and the impact it had on her life and her business when she pushed through, even on the hard days. Autumn is the Host of The Wealthy Babe Podcast, founder of The Bossy Babe Brand and Facebook hub, Business & Money Coach for the Online Coach craving a business, life and bank account without limits and self-published author. She built a baby and to six-figures in a year + coaches women to receive money, success and pleasure like a Queen, build luxury branding and deepen their impact! The work she does is deeper than strategy, it's soul transformation. Her clients consistently manifest realities that make no logical sense, step fully into passion & soul-aligned businesses and elevate WHO they are so they can claim a life even more extraordinary than their dreams. Her mission is to guide women world-wide to feel the fear and do it anyway in their pursuit of an abundant and fulfilling life in not only their business but with their family! Find Autumn at: www.bossybabecoaching.com Download your free workbook here: http://bit.ly/PurposeUnleashedLaunch

When I decided to create my own business, one of the first people I connected with was the QUEEN, Shawna Poliziani. The single most important step in re-igniting your fire and unlocking a new purpose is gaining clarity. When Shawna walked me through the process and created a mood board I started to see who I really was. Having someone else mirror back for me what I couldn't see was the most enlightening experience. In this episode we talk about what exactly a mood board is, how to create one and why you NEED one (even if you're not in business). https://shawnapoliziani.com/ Download your free workbook here: http://bit.ly/PurposeUnleashedLaunch

So you've found what lights you up, you've faced some fears and BS stories.... you've done some of the "inner work" - Now WHAT? Typically taking massive messy action happens along side all of the hard inner work - as we get more courageous we take the action. The key is, we need to take action - even if it's not perfect, even if we're still scared.... hence the name, MASSIVE & MESSY!!! Download your FREE workbook here: http://bit.ly/PurposeUnleashedLaunch

Who is the "next level version" of you? What does she love? What lights her up? How does she act? Getting crystal clear about what you want for your life and who you want to be is so important. It's so easy for us to get lost in a life we don't even create for ourselves because we aren't clear on what we want. In this episode we'll talk about what clarity really looks like, how to get crystal clear about who you want to be and what it means to actually "step into" that version of yourself. Grab your FREE workbook for this 8-episode launch series here: http://bit.ly/PurposeUnleashedLaunch

Hi! Welcome to Purpose Unleashed. I’m Kari and I’m SO damn excited to be here. If you would have told me a year ago that I’d be here right now hosting this podcast I would’ve told you that you were absolutely fricking batshit crazy - but I couldn’t be happier to be here, sharing this with you. In this episode you'll learn a little about me, my purpose (helping moms to unlock their fire, purpose and passion) and my vision for this podcast. Before you begin, please feel free to download a copy of the FREE workbook that goes along with this 8-episode launch series. These first 8 episodes are really to show you what I walked through (and worked through) to reignite my own fire and rediscover my purpose and passion. While they are laid out in the order that I had to walk through them, they are not intended to be a checklist for you to complete; just a picture of things I've experienced as a I've transitioned into this next level version of myself. Thank you SO much for sharing in this space with me. And, as my girl Olivia Seline says: Take what you want, leave the rest! Download FREE workbook here: http://bit.ly/PurposeUnleashedLaunch