The Good Business Witch

How do you recognize your intuition, especially if you're neurodivergent or you experience anxiety? Let's explore it! This week's talking points: Learning how to tap into your intuition Recognizing the signs Meditation that actually works for neurospicy folks Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome with a power statement or affirmation Visit MeganWinkler.com to learn how to work with me or to find more resources to help you build your business!

Are you ready to tap into your intuition and use it more often in your business? I'm helping you discover how to do this very thing during this week's episode of The Good Business Witch Podcast.  Talking Points: Even Einstein believed in intuition. Our body's wisdom. The brain is a slow poke compared to the heart. A teeny bit of advice. Learn more about the MBA Program here:  https://www.meganwinkler.com/mba-program 

We have to sell our offerings and sometimes that feels really icky. As a heart-centered business owner myself, I know how pushy and inauthentic it can feel to sell things.  Talking points: You're not annoying people You're called to do this work More service means more service! Head to my site to learn more about the MBA Program: https://www.meganwinkler.com/mba-program 

Spiritual folks want to create connection with all parts of their life and that includes their business. But there's always the fear that something bad will happen if they come out of the broom closet and embrace their woo, witchy, or spiritual selves authentically. This week, I'm sharing about my personal journey and what I've learned as I align my spirit with my business.  Talking points: Naysayers suck What to do when inspiration hits What 99% of people are doing - and why you don't need to worry about them! For more info about the MBA Program, visit https://www.meganwinkler.com/mba-program 

Welcome to The Good Business Witch Podcast! Today, I'm talking about Aquarius Season and your business. It's time to shake things up, bring some innovation to your work, and get creative. Talking points: Bucking traditions and burning things down - within reason. Creative thought. Making friends. Head over to https://meganwinkler.com for more info on my work and ways to work together!

This week, we're talking about Capricorn vibes, business planning with the seasons, and when the best time to launch during winter 2024 is. Talking points: Leaning into the introverted stability of Capricorn Trying something new in Aquarius Vibin' in Pisces Want to learn more about what I do or book an Energy Profiles Reading? Head to https://meganwinkler.com for more info!

Welcome 2024! As we come back into the flow of the podcast, I have 3 questions for you for the year. No, we're not setting resolutions on the podcast. We're tapping into who we want to be, how we want to feel, and what happens when we feel that way.  Talking points: 2023 was the best of times and worst of times Resolutions are out Solar Biz Magick Planning  

You've set intentions...now what? It's important to activate your intentions when you set them, so let's talk about it! Talking points: SMART goals? Eh... Self-compassion Making it easy! Let me know what intentions you set for the New Moon! To learn more about the MBA Program, visit: https://www.meganwinkler.com/mba-program 

We're kicking this episode off with some acknowledgments about the shadow of American Thanksgiving and how you can take action to support Native American tribes. Then we move on to gratitude magick - one of my favorite types of magick to practice! Talking Points: Purchasing from Indigenous artists/businesses. Creating an Achievements Journal Clear Quartz for gratitude. Find out more about the land you live on here: https://native-land.ca/ 

Why on earth would you want to leave your comfort zone? Well, it's because that's where deeper, more meaningful life and work happen! Let's discuss. Talking Points: Exercising self-compassion, especially when the world is on fire. Weighted blankets. Adding action to your intentions. And, if you're interested in joining the MBA Program, check it out here: https://goodbusinesswitch.thrivecart.com/magickal-business-activation/ 

I've got a special guest today! Cindy Ingram, author of the best-selling book, Art is About Being Whole, joins me today as we talk about the duality of human nature, the journey back from burnout, and how we are multi-passionate, dynamic women.  Talking Points: Frida Kahlo's "The Two Fridas". Jaws - yes, the movie. Experiencing art, not just viewing it.   Grab your copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/awmM3Ab Connect with Cindy at: ArtIsAboutBeingWhole.com

Booooo! It's Halloween! Today, I'm talking all about the scary myths around women in the workplace and spooky (and sometimes horrific) women's history facts. Talking Points: Notorious RBG Ambitious women The Motherhood Penalty And here's the article cited in this week's episode to learn more about Edwina Dunn's work:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/joyburnford/2021/05/10/the-unentitled-mindset-how-old-myths-are-keeping-women-stuck/?sh=25d7d0646e76

Scorpio season is bringing self-transformation and quiet passion to our businesses. How will you lean into this energy? Talking Points: Scorpions are scary. Passion, desire, and transformation - especially around Pluto. Online business bundles. Grab your bundle here: https://www.thestephanieblake.com/simple-business-bundle?affiliate=meganwinkler 

Self-management - or self-regulation - is a skill that you can build. It really comes with self-awareness first. In this episode, I'm sharing some elements of Energetic Containers, why self-management can help you, and more! Talking points: Mental health benefits Social time is valuable time Thanks for listening! Stay Magickal!

Did you know you can set your sales process up to follow the Moon's phases? It's true! I'm leading you through the highlights of what it's like to work with the moon to increase sales, refine your process, and make more money in your spiritual business. Head to my substack for in-depth moon updates for your biz and life: https://meganwinkler.substack.com/ 

Let's talk about an insidious part of the patriarchy, and a reason we burn out, the Motherhood Penalty. Talking points: Unpaid labor Joe & Sophie Outdated women's "roles" Disrupting the status quo Be sure to check out my Substack too: https://meganwinkler.substack.com/ 

When you make a big shift in your day-to-day calendar, you'll start making bigger shifts in your life. Spoiler alert: They'll be positive and more supportive than you might realize. Talking points: Moon day/Monday Rigid time blocking doesn't work for creatives Soulful scheduling will support you Head to my blog to read more about Energetic Containers and how you can be productive without burning out: https://www.meganwinkler.com/blog/productivity-without-burnout Oh, and follow me on Instagram: @TheGoodBusinessWitch

The podcast is back and better than ever! This week, I'm catching you up on everything I've been doing since our previous episode and sharing about why I've brought my first podcast love back on the air.

Announcing Reclaiming Leadership with The Good Business Witch coming September 2022!

This week, for my final guest episode here at The Good Business Witch Podcast, I'm joined by one of my biz besties, Deanna Seymour. Deanna, or dd for short, is your right hand ma'am when it comes to marketing your business and she has the most colorful website I've ever seen! She comes up with strategies you'll love and then she gets to work to make them happen! Hang out with her online at: HTTP://deannaseymour.com  

Today I'm chatting with a founding partner of Full Swing PR, Caitlin Copple Masingill. We're discussing why every business needs PR, not just the older or more established organizations. Caitlin and her public relations and digital marketing firm help women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA leaders be seen, sought after, and grow their business. Her clients have been in Fast Company, Forbes, TIME, and The New York Times. She's spoken at universities, for philanthropic groups, and at Rachel Rodgers' Million Dollar Idea Summit. Grab your free One Page PR Plan from Caitlin here: https://www.fullswingpr.com/one-page-plan/ Connect with her online here: https://www.fullswingpr.com/ 

Your empathy is a superpower! This week, I'm chatting with Jennifer Moore. As self-described ‘pragmatic woo,' Jennifer Moore is passionate about intuitive mentoring and healing of highly sensitive, empathic women. As a former hot mess and world-class ‘awful-izer,' Jennifer understands how overwhelming feelings and energy can be for empaths—even from a young age. With knowledge, experience, and education that spans three decades, she is on a quest to teach empathic women to be a beacon for calm, peace, and healing in the world, as opposed to being an amplifier of stress. In addition to being an Amazon best-selling author with Empathic Mastery, Jennifer is one of 21 Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) International Master Trainers in the U.S.. She has been featured on many top-level podcasts including Raising a Powerful Girl, Soul Centered Entreprenuer, and Empowered Spirit Show. She also hosts her own magical podcast The Empathic Mastery Show. In her spare time Jennifer loves to hang out with her animals (and partner) at her home in Maine. Find her online: https://www.facebook.com/EmpathicMastery  https://www.instagram.com/empathicmastery/ https://twitter.com/empathicmastery https://www.linkedin.com/in/empathicmastery/

Join me and Micha Goebig, founder of Go Big Coaching as we talk about authenticity in the workplace, safety, and the agency that you have in your business.  Micha primarily works with women in tech and other male-dominated industries, guiding her clients through the process of unlearning what holds them back and gaining the confidence they currently lack in their professional environment. Going forward, they will be able to rewrite the rules and change the world - one company, one community, one boardroom at a time. Find her online at: https://www.michagoebig.com/ 

This week's guest is Kristen Zavo! Kristen is a career coach, keynote speaker, and author of the international best-seller Job Joy: Your Guide to Success, Meaning, and Happiness in Your Career. In her coaching practice she works to help high-achieving professionals land jobs, launch businesses, and build careers they love.  After nearly two decades working in top Fortune 500 companies, Kristen found herself having checked all the career boxes but feeling the unhappiest she had ever felt.  She bravely quit her finance job in New York City and within six months she had landed a job and promotion in an entirely new sector. Colleagues and professionals in her network took note and began turning to her for help to do the same.    What began as a career coaching side-hustle turned into her most fulfilling pivot to help thousands secure fulfilling jobs. Currently, Kristen helps corporate-climbing professionals clients define success on their own terms, land their dream job, and build a career they love through her 9-month live-coaching and mentorship program Find Your Job Joy. She is also recognized as a thought leader in her industry having been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo News, Real Simple and CBS News, among others.    Beyond bringing clients job joy, Kristen loves to create her own joy which frees her up to travel, take on adrenaline-pumping adventures like skydiving (bungee jumping is next!), and trying new recipes.

Join me and Lianne Kim as we talk about why it's a GOOD thing to be disliked in business! Toronto-based Lianne Kim is a business coach and strategist dedicated to helping mamapreneurs build profitable and passion-powered businesses. From her renowned podcast The Business of Thinking Big, to her Amazon bestselling book the Building a Joyful Business, not to mention her online community Mamas & Co., it's clear Lianne thrives on supporting mom-bosses.   For more than two decades, Lianne has successfully grown her sales and marketing career, but it was one stormy night in 2014 that was the impetus for her entrepreneurial journey. That night, she along with six other women shared their dreams, hopes, and a few glasses of wine while they built the foundation for a company driven by women living life on their own terms.   Today, Lianne is the founder of that company – Mamas & Co. –  which has gone on to become an international organization that supports thousands of female entrepreneurs to grow successful businesses through its educational content, summits, networking opportunities, giving program and online membership.  With a business mindset of ‘family over hustle,' Lianne prides herself on her work/life balance as a mother of two who loves helping other mothers move toward their joy-inspired business goals.

Come hang out with me and Carrie Flynn! Carrie is the owner of Virtual Simplicity, LLC., which specializes in helping our clients get their online programs created, designed, and ready to launch with simplicity and ease, so they can launch + maximize profits fast. We offer full, custom website + funnel design in Kajabi, and full launch management strategy/support.   Carrie loves yoga, her daily coffee, British TV shows and movies, and college football (Go Gators!). She's been married to her husband for 16 years, and together they have two daughters, ages 13 and 5. Carrie lives in the Mount Dora, FL area with her family.    Find her on Instagram @virtualsimplicity and LinkedIn

Jody Milward is what she likes to call an "accidental entrepreneur". Like many women, she didn't want to return to a 9-5 office gig after having kids. So she started her first business as a Private Investigator (obvious choice, right?). But, after 9 years, 7 figures in revenue, and much government red tape, it was time to move on, and she stumbled into the Social Media and paid traffic world. From her first client in 2014, making $12 per hour, to generating over 7 figures in revenue 6 years later, Jody has lived and breathed digital marketing as a freelancer, sub-contractor, in-house, agency owner, consultant, speaker, educator and mentor. Follow her online: https://jodymilward.com/  Podcast: Online Confidential with Jody Milward: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-confidential-with-jody-milward/id1531340860 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jodymilwardadcoach  

Behind The Author's Leverage brand is Parchelle Tashi, a former high school math teacher with a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction turned creative entrepreneur. As an award-winning video producer with 10+ years of production experience, the combined expertise in production, education, and business growth come together to help authors create online courses based on their bestselling book, saving them time and creating a revenue stream in their business. She's leading a personal mission to create noteworthy learning experiences that raise consciousness on the planet by inspiring action towards change. Parchelle resides in sunny San Diego with her life partner. Connect & Learn from her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parchelle/

Gemini Season is upbeat, curious, and intellectual. Here's how to use that energy in your work. 

The Universe isn't waiting for 100% - it just wants you to start moving forward. Today, I'm talking about seeking your purpose in tiny steps and I'm chatting with my guest, Lisa Kelly, a "Mentor In The Art Of Living Your Dreams." Find Lisa online: IG - https://www.instagram.com/lisakelly.life/   FB - https://www.facebook.com/lisakelly.life/ Freebie: https://lisakelly.life/illuminated-vision-success-bundle/ 

I'm back from my retreat with a pep talk about standing up to the patriarchy in little ways all the time. Witches, assemble!

Join me as I chat with Whitney McNeill about inviting our spirit guides into our business and life.  Whitney McNeill is an Intuition Teacher & Spiritual Mentor. She has helped over 10,000 people connect with their intuition and spirit guides to align with their life purpose and live in abundance. She is the founder of a 6 figure business, Messenger of Spirit, LLC. and offers students a variety of courses including her signature 12-week program, the “Intuition Abundance Academy”. Check out her free Masterclass: https://courses.messengerofspirit.com/spirit-guide-masterclass-2021 Connect with Whitney online: Facebook: @messengerofspirit Instagram: @messengerofspirit YouTube: @messengerofspirit

It's been an interesting couple of months as I've been birthing a new version of my business. This week, I'm giving you an update on my business, the book I'm writing, and some tips for the upcoming Mercury Retrograde!

I started writing these recommendations out for you and then I kept writing them for me. Owning a business is a challenge and one we LOVE. However, it's sometimes helpful to remind yourself it's YOUR business and you get to decide. I hope you enjoy this short, loving episode!

I think we're covering everything in this episode! From my segment all about working in my high priestess energy to a fabulous guest segment with Lisa Simone Richards, a visibility expert and PR strategist, we're covering both sides of the spiritual and strategy spectrum! Lisa Simone Richards is a PR & Visibility Strategist for online coaches who want to get seen everywhere. Through her free workshops, masterclasses and mentorship program, she gives you the insider secrets on how to get exposure and reach more people without spinning your wheels on social media or wasting money on Facebook ads. On weekends you can find her playing in the kitchen with her husband, petting ALL the dogs in the park, and watching way too many fashion styling videos on YouTube. Learn the best way for YOU to get visibility online as a coach at www.lisasimonerichards.com/quiz

Today I'm breaking down the idea that owning a business is a straight point A to point B experience. In fact, it's a mess! Let's chat about that AND the amazing things that being a business owner brings to our lives!

Dr. Alyssa Adams is a psychologist turned intuitive business coach.  She helps successful (but secretly stuck) entrepreneurs to uncover their unique advantage and unleash it into the world so they can authentically stand out, build wealth, and feel more confident.  In her boutique coaching practice, she works with executives and entrepreneurs from all over the world. Her unique model blends mindset, shadow work, human design, and brand archetypes to infuse the best psychology has to offer to unleash your next level of success.  She's been featured in numerous media outlets, shared her ideas at national conferences, and sold profitable online courses. She currently hosts The Uncommon Couch podcast, where she explores the evolving edge of business, embracing your uniqueness, and the psychological side of entrepreneurship.  Today, we're chatting about connecting to your intuition in your business and getting unstuck! One of my favorite subjects...

This week, I'm talking about how our sensitivity, emotions, and intuition are positive attributes. Embrace them! 

I'm ok, but I did get into a car accident this week. Let's talk about self-leadership during moments that suck, and how it can help you live a better life. I'm also chatting about the unexpected aspects of this year's themes.

Idealism can lead us to walk around with our heads in the clouds. It can also lead to cynicism and patterns governed by the "shoulds" from society, business experts, and our own stories. Let's look at idealism in a different light and bring it into our businesses in a different way.

Let's dive into that good Aquarian energy this week with redefining success. I chat with Riah Gonzalez, author of Successful As F*ck and badass businesswoman.  Follow Riah on Instagram at @riahgonzalez_author  and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riahgonzalez/

A book recommendation, thought-terminating cliches, toxic positivity, and aligning in your business...and that's all before we get to my interview with Jennifer Wheeler, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Founder of MNDSHFT Health. Learn more about MNDSHFT Health at mndshfthealth.com. The book mentioned in this episode is Cultish: The Language of Fanatacism, by Amanda Montell.

Episode 99?! Let's talk about the responsible business practices we can all implement in our businesses - and beyond! This week, I'm talking about environmental and philanthropic impact, ethical practices, a new way to look at your economics, and creating a community with your business. You're going to love this episode!

Welcome, 2022! We're kicking off the month and the year with some practical business tips that will make your inner Capricorn sing (no Cap!). Let's talk about money processing fees and platforms, project management ideas, file storage, and - my fave - not over-scheduling yourself this year. 

Stop shoulding all over yourself, honey! Let's talk about those shoulds in business and life as we look back on 2021 and then cross the "finish line" into 2022.

This week, I'm talking about integrity and authenticity. How do we maintain both when we evolve as humans? Transformation is a part of life, so how does it work in your business? Let's taco bout it!

Let's talk about that word, "professional." I'm not a fan, honestly. How does authenticity mesh with this concept of professionalism? What about for those of us with different backgrounds? Let's chat about it!

Let's talk about your values and how they define your business with my friend, Lindsay White. Lindsay is passionate about guiding female entrepreneurs in creating the work and life blend they long for, and a leadership brand that is authentic and grounded in their own values and purpose. Lindsay is great fun to chat with and you'll love this episode! Find her online: www.highvoltageleadership.ca 

Join me this week as we explore the spirit of your business! My guest, Fay Semple, is a spiritual entrepreneur, psychic, wisdom holder of earth magic, nature lover, geomancer, feminist, mother of 2, and perpetually curious seeker of knowledge and learning. She's also a ton of fun to chat with! Her gift is enabling women to work with their higher self, energy and spirit at the deepest level to co-create a reality that supports them in their success. Her work as a business attunement coach focuses on empowerment and wealth creation, energy and earth wisdom, spirit and coming into right relationship with our soul and our life. Her mission is to help women live wholly and serve beautifully in a manner that supports humanity and all life.    Find Fay online: https://www.facebook.com/FaySempleBusiness https://www.linkedin.com/in/fay-semple/ https://www.instagram.com/faysemple/ www.faysemple.com

Death to the Hustle! How's that for a battle cry? Join me and Sarah Chappell as we discuss her approach to business, maintenance mode, and having a minimal viable business. Plus, I encourage you to remember how awesome and great you are! Sarah is a holistic business coach on a mission to help folks craft lives of self-care and service. A decade of addiction and a lifetime of anxiety and depression led Sarah to discover tarot as a tool for self-care. Embracing a spiritual practice cracked open massive shifts in her experience of the world, and underpins all of the work she offers today. Sarah has over fifteen years of sales, marketing, and communications experience working and has supported hundreds of healers, makers, and mystics with her programs and coaching. Sarah has been featured in USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Healthline, and The Temper, amongst others, and is the host of the iTunes Top 20 Spirituality podcast So You Wanna Be A Witch. When not offering what has been called “*so* good and *so* ouchie” transformational support to her students and clients, Sarah hangs out with her dog and partner, tries to remember she loves knitting so she'll actually do it, and reads. A lot. Find her online: instagram.com/sarahmchappell  sarahmchappell.com & holisticbusinessacademy.com

Let's talk about taking care of ourselves, No Bones Days, and how we need to have small goals in place to help us achieve our big ones. Join me and Michelle DeNio as we discuss how to do it. As a strategist with a passion for life and business excellence, Michelle works with busy entrepreneurs and small business leaders to help them reframe challenges to create a bigger impact on the world, while sharing their beautiful gifts.   Find her online:  www.instagram.com/michelle_denio www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio https://www.facebook.com/groups/fullybookedsolopreneur   Website: www.michelledenioconsulting.com