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Are you stuck in a scarcity mindset, believing that you have to make a living to survive? Sabine Messner contends that there is a significant difference between making a living and truly living, and she wants you to use your wicked smarts and innate creativity to achieve financial liberation.  So, what if abundance is your birthright? What if money DOES grow on trees when you’re aligned with your Soul’s purpose? Sabine is the Human Design Consultant behind Soul Purpose Branding and Soul Purpose Wealth, a practice that shows seemingly-ordinary professionals and extraordinary luminaries how to create their own financial freedom by living their truth and fulfilling their Soul’s purpose. Her new paradigm approach of Spiritual Entrepreneurship has liberated and empowered hundreds of lightworkers around the world, lifting entire communities into higher levels of self-actualization.  On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Sabine joins Anjel to discuss the extraordinary moment of un-creation and creation we are experiencing right now and describe what the shift from a hierarchical reality to a unified consciousness looks like. She introduces us to the sacred technology of human design, explaining how we can leverage self-awareness to activate our Soul’s purpose and create the world we want to live in. Listen in for Sabine’s insight on taking away the notion that you must make a living to survive and embracing prosperity and peace as your birthright!  What You Will Learn  Sabine’s journey to becoming a free thinker, artist, entrepreneur and spiritual lightworker The extraordinary moment of un-creation and creation that is unfolding right now How our current systems are disintegrating as a new paradigm is integrating a reality remodel What the shift from a top-down, hierarchical reality to a 5D unified consciousness looks like How individuals can use the sacred technology of human design to liberate first themselves and then their entire communities Sabine’s insight on how to activate your Soul and create the world you wish to reside in The significant difference between making a living and truly living How to take away the notion that we must make a living to survive and embrace prosperity and peace as our birthright How all humans are creator-gods with the capacity for combustive creativity and explosive financial liberation Why money DOES grow on trees when you’re aligned with your Soul’s purpose Connect with Sabine Messner Soul Purpose Wealth Resources Sabine’s Free Human Design Masterclass Alberto Villoldo’s Energy Medicine Training Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We are in the midst of a massive wave of awakening. And if you’re having your first spiritual experience right now, you may feel like a deer in headlights. So, where can you turn for support as you grow into consciousness and begin to uncover the inherent gifts that are your birthright? How can you make space for the sacredness of your creative power?  Lori Andrus is the Artist and Soulful Traveler behind Crystal Shaman School, a platform that helps people unearth their inner wisdom and recreate their lives. On this episode of the podcast, Lori joins Anjel to celebrate the 100th episode of Wickedly Smart Women and explore the role creativity plays in our spiritual growth and evolution. Lori and Anjel describe how the pandemic served as a portal for change, challenging us to affirm our spiritual experiences in community and acknowledge our creative power. Listen in for insight on using crystals as anchors for intention and learn how to make the space for your creative energy to flow as you bring something from the imaginal realm into the real world! What You Will Learn  How the pandemic served as a portal for spiritual awakening How Lori’s first spiritual awakening made her realize that she had a choice to experience life differently The power of community to affirm our spiritual experiences The value in bringing something from our imagination into the real world Why our devotion to creativity must take precedence over the creation itself What differentiates getting inspiration from the outside from opening something from within How to acknowledge and honor your creative power What you can do to make the space for your creative energy to flow How Anjel employs crystals to shed what no longer serves and energize what she wants to create How to use crystals as anchors for intention and visioning How crystals help us be more present in the physical world Connect with Lori Andrus Crystal Shaman School Resources Lori on Wickedly Smart Women EP067 Lori on Wickedly Smart Women EP019 Reiki Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

What’s in a name? Sharón Lynn Wyeth contends that it reveals our character, personality and preferred learning style. And once you understand how to interpret names through Neimology®Science, you can start living your purpose and making better decisions for your business and in your personal life. Sharón is the Creator of Neimology®Science, the study of the placement of the letters in a name. She serves entrepreneurs in naming new products or businesses and helps individuals understand themselves better and maximize their ability to connect with others. Sharón has appeared on Good Day LA, New York City’s Fox News and Good Morning Arizona, among many other media outlets, and she is the bestselling author of the Know the Name book series. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Sharón joins Anjel to explain how she discovered Neimology®Science and describe what a person’s first, middle and last name tell you about who they are. She introduces us to the idea that every letter has its own personality, exploring how Neimology®Science can be used to make better decisions (including who to hire and how to solve conflict). Listen in for Sharón’s insight on increasing the flow of money through your name and learn how you can leverage Neimology®Science to make choices that improve your personal and professional life! What You Will Learn  How Sharón discovered her unconscious understanding of Neimology®Science. The three skills that helped Sharón develop Neimology®Science. What a person’s first, middle and last name tell you about who they are, how they handle stress and their environmental influences How each letter has its own personality and is influenced by nearby letters The benefits of understanding Neimology®Science. and leveraging the science to make conscious decisions How accurate Sharón has been in choosing the best candidate for a particular job How Sharón serves HR departments, lawyers, entrepreneurs and individuals What Anjel’s name reveals about her skills, abilities and purpose How different letters increase the flow of money in our lives How to tweak a letter when you write your name to bring out one of your strengths Sharón’s three-step process for changing your name (and how it served a client in challenging circumstances) Connect with Sharón Lynn Wyeth Know the Name Resources Sharón’s Know the Name Book Series New Media Summit Neimology Science Certification Training Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We’re programmed to pursue a career that focuses on a single skill set and save other interests for evenings and weekends. But what if we could bring ALL of ourselves into our work? What if the intersection of our varied interests and abilities is where our true genius lies? Jennifer Parker-Brown is the thought leader behind House of Preeminence, a magazine for ‘ambitious women entrepreneurs and the men who uphold them.’ Jenni P also serves as an International Success Alignment Strategist, helping women changemakers, luminaries and leaders engage their genius using the Trinity Code, a ground-breaking quantum success model for the twenty-first century. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jenni P joins Anjel to explain why we all have the capacity to be multipotentialites and how our true genius emerges at the crossover among all the aspects of ourselves. She weighs in on why energetic work must come before business strategy, sharing how money comes easily when you’re in the right vibrational state. Listen in as Jenni P introduces us to the Trinity Code process and learn how to uncover YOUR genius and create lasting change in the world! What You Will Learn The single criteria that motivates Jenni P’s multifaceted life and work How we all have the capacity to be multipotentialites (but we’re programmed to focus on a single career path) How our true genius emerges at the crossover among all the aspects of ourselves Why Jenni P shut down an award-winning, six-figure business How money comes in easily when you’re in the right vibrational state Why energetic work must come before business strategy How House of Preeminence Magazine celebrates the role models leading in a new, holistic way The Trinity Code process Jenni P uses to help people uncover their zone of genius and create lasting change in the world How Jenni P embodies the Trinity Code vs. trying to teach its wisdom Connect with Jennifer Parker Brown House of Preeminence Magazine Resources Emilie Wapnick’s TED Talk Fix My Brand with Ali Craig Dr. Joe Dispenza Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Change is hard, especially if you’re battling binge eating. But saying no to a craving doesn’t have to be a colossal feat of willpower. In fact, curiosity is the best way to create conscious change. So, what does it look like to build a new habit by way of creativity and experimentation? Harriet Morris is the creator of The Shift Inside, a platform designed to empower women to achieve a 95% drop in binge eating without feeling deprived. Known as The Eating Coach, Harriet leverages a combination of psychology and neuroscience to help clients dismantle useless guilt and put their inner food rebel out of a job! She is also the host of The Eating Coach Podcast and the architect of The Body Confident Project, an initiative that makes mirror acceptance possible—within a month. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Harriet joins Anjel to share her struggle with binge eating, explaining what inspired her experiment to give up sugar at age 40 and how she felt better right away. She introduces us to her five-minute willpower strategy for changing habits and describes how you can train your subconscious to react differently to cravings. Listen in to understand Harriet’s creative approach to helping clients and learn how you can leverage experimentation to initiate positive change. What You Will Learn The experience that initiated Harriet’s eating issues at the age of 12 How the restriction of dieting led Harriet to binge eating Harriet’s insight on the three aspects of binge eating (shame, pleasure and protection) What inspired Harriet’s experiment with giving up sugar and the benefits she enjoyed right away Harriet’s five-minute willpower strategy for changing your eating habits How Harriet trained her subconscious to react differently to the cue of a craving How training with IPE gave Harriet the nutritional and psychological distinctions to overlay her own experience Harriet’s creative approach to helping clients with compulsive eating How the desire to help people inspired Harriet to become an entrepreneur Why we all need to be vulnerable and open to asking for help Connect with Harriet Morris Harriet’s Free 3 Mindsets to End Bing Eating Video Series The Shift Inside The Eating Coach Podcast Resources The Body Confident Project New Media Summit Institute for the Psychology of Eating Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Very few of us with spiritual gifts make a comfortable living following that calling. Even Sage Taylor Kingsley spent 14 years either having money OR doing what she loved. So, how did she shift her beliefs around money and learn to receive abundance while she pursues work as an energy healer? Sage is the Divine Alignment Coach behind Prosperous Goddess, a platform that promotes divine feminine empowerment, energy mastery and spiritual entrepreneurship. She is also a highly clairvoyant aura reader, Archangel Michael channel and shamanic soul healer specializing in mother wound healing. Sage has been recognized as the world’s #1 Law of Attraction teacher, and she is on a mission to help lightworkers and other awakening souls connect with the divine, prosper and SHINE! On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Sage joins Anjel to describe when she started having spiritual experiences and how to set boundaries with your own upstairs team. She shares what’s involved in her work around mother wound healing and explains how we’re all connected to the spiritual plane. Listen in for Sage’s insight on healing your subconscious beliefs about money and learn how to live in abundance and follow your calling at the same time. What You Will Learn Sage’s early spiritual experiences and her first massive increase in energy and awareness How Sage came to partner with the Archangel Michael Sage’s insight on how we’re all connected to the spiritual plane How to set boundaries with your upstairs team and choose who you let into your circle Sage’s challenge to follow you J-O-Y rather than a J-O-B How Sage healed her subconscious beliefs around money so that she could receive abundance and live her purpose at the same time How to reframe money as an amplifier of your values What’s involved in Sage’s work around mother wound healing Connect with Sage Taylor Kingsley Prosperous Goddess Sage’s Mother Wound Healing Quiz Resources New Media Summit ‘Songs of Light’ on Spotify Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Do you have an idea or a dream that you’re not putting into action? Debra Kasowski contends that the vision would not have come to you if it weren’t meant for you. And it’s time to step into your potential and execute on that calling right now. Debra is the Success Coach and Business Strategist behind Debra Kasowski International, a world-class training and consulting venture focused on enriching the leadership potential of clients and guiding them to capitalize on their true personal power. Debra is also a bestselling author, charismatic TEDx speaker and podcast host, and her work has been featured on CTV, Breakfast Television and Global Edmonton, among many other media outlets. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Debra joins Anjel to discuss her gift for catalyzing ideas into action and explain how she knows it’s time to pull back and let someone step into who they are as a leader. She shares her top practices for being intentional with your time, describing how habits serve as the foundation of success. Listen in for Debra’s insight on following through on your dreams and learn how to connect your values with your vision and become an unstoppable force! What You Will Learn Debra’s gift for catalyzing ideas into action as a leader The difference between holding people accountable and micromanaging Debra’s approach to helping people fail forward How Debra knows it’s time to pull back and let someone step into who they are Debra’s shift from the corporate world to entrepreneurship What makes habits the foundation of success (and how to make them stick) Debra’s practices for being intentional with your time, i.e.: bookmarking + time blocking your day Why Debra encourages a commitment to continuous learning How connecting your calling with your legacy makes you an unstoppable force Debra’s insight on following through on your dreams Connect with Debra Kasowski Debra Kasowski International The Millionaire Woman Show Resources Books by Debra Kasowski Debra’s TEDx Talk: Packing a Difference in a Shoe Box Debra’s TEDx Talk: How a Simple Drawing Can Unleash Your Brain Power New Media Summit Debra’s Free Course on Making Habits Stick Debra’s Unshakable Mindset Course Marinara Timer Debra’s bLU Talk The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

The gurus tell us that marketing is about speaking to our prospective client’s pain points. But does poking at someone’s pain really make them want to do business with us for the long term? What if we shifted the focus of our messaging from problems to what’s possible? Lisa Manyon is the Business Marketing Architect behind Write On Creative, an agency that helps businesses reverse engineer their most powerful solutions into profitable revenue streams—with million-dollar results. Lisa pioneered the Challenge-Solution-Invitation framework for marketing with integrity by focusing on PASSION points instead of pain points, and her work is featured in Wonder Women: How Western Women Will Save the World. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Lisa joins Anjel to share her vision around marketing to passion points, challenging us to align our business messaging with our values. She explains how her connection with Source gives her the confidence to do marketing differently and what she has learned about trying to force her own plans forward. Listen in for Lisa’s insight on retaining your ability for critical thinking and learn how to develop values-based business communication that reflects your desire to serve. What You Will Learn  What inspired Lisa to leave work at an ad agency and start her own business Lisa’s vision around marketing to passion points rather than pain points How Lisa’s connection with Source supports her in marketing differently than everyone else Why your marketing needs to be in alignment with your values How Lisa’s offerings evolved as she came to address the four components of a successful business How Lisa’s marketing campaigns have helped clients achieve million-dollar results Lisa’s advice on retaining your sense of sense and ability for critical thinking What Lisa has learned about waiting for guidance vs. trying to force plans Lisa’s practice of getting outside to connect directly with Source How to navigate the unrest in the world without getting caught in the fray Connect with Lisa Manyon Write On Creative Resources Wonder Women: How Western Women Will Save the World by Jessica Eaves Mathews and Phil Dyer California Conference for Women Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

The logical brain knows the end before it starts. But the creative brain goes on a journey to discover what’s possible. And when you bring the high-frequency energy of creativity into your life, magic happens. Laura Hollick is the award-winning artist and visionary guide behind Soul Art Studio, a sacred space that helps women cultivate their creative spiritual gifts and birth them into the world. She was featured in a Bravo documentary called ‘The Artist’s Life: Laura Hollick’ and led a TEDx Talk entitled ‘You Are the Art.’ Laura is on a mission to inspire audiences around the world through global events like International Soul Art Day, the Yoni Art Project and Soul Art TV. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Laura joins Anjel to explain how her creativity was born out of a longing to connect. She discusses how she developed the discipline to honor her vision and describes the unexpected surprises that come when we say YES to the creative process. Listen in for Laura’s insight on the healing capacity of what she calls yoni art and learn how to harness the expansive energy of creative power and bring your vision to life! What You Will Learn How Laura’s longing to connect as a kid inspired her imagination and creativity How art affords Laura a sense of beauty, connection and love How Laura developed the discipline to honor her vision and do whatever it takes to make it real Laura’s challenge to find your love and let it drive you Why nothing can stop your vision from coming through if it’s your true soul’s heartbeat The magic that comes when you say YES to your creative power The healing capacity of Laura’s yoni artwork Why NOW is the time of us to get our root back and midwife who we can be as women Connect with Laura Hollick Laura’s Website Soul Art Studio Resources Soul Art School Laura’s TEDx Talk Laura’s Yoni Art Project International Soul Art Day Soul Art TV Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Coming of age in a patriarchal society means leaning on our intellect and defining success in terms of status, power and money. But what if there’s a better way to lead? What would it look like to work toward fulfillment, joy and connection? What if you could succeed personally and professionally by leading a truly juicy life? Sylvia Becker-Hill is the executive coach and women’s empowerment mentor behind the Juicy Life Leader Academy, a membership program designed to support the global community of professional men and women committed to creating a world based on gender partnership. Sylvia has 22 years of experience coaching clients in 18 countries, and she is committed to dismantling the patriarchy and helping build a world that works for everyone. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Syliva joins Anjel to share her experience of growing up in a patriarchal culture, describing how she cut off her mind from the rest of her body and heart. She explains how the world is evolving to a system of gender partnership and introduces us to the idea of using intentional creativity to access our inner guidance. Listen in for Sylvia’s insight on what it means to be a juicy life leader and learn how to use money and power as a tool for good! What You Will Learn Sylvia’s experience growing up in a patriarchal culture and why she cut off her mind from the rest of her body and heart The two triggers that helped Sylvia reconnect with her body and break open her heart in a new way Why awakening and transformation are neither linear nor black and white How the 2016 election inspired Sylvia’s focus on helping women step into their power as leaders What Sylvia’s compass tool reveals about how we’ve been influenced by the patriarchy How evolution supports the most sustainable solution for the majority How the pandemic provided Sylvia with an opportunity to reconnect with her childhood dream and discover the power of creativity How Sylvia uses intentional creativity to help her clients rewire their brains to access their inner knowing What it means to be a juicy life leader and why happy leaders are better leaders Sylvia’s insight on using power and money as tools to do good (not as the end goal of our work) Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill The Juicy Life Leader Compass Sylvia’s Artwork Resources Shiloh Sophia Intentional Creativity Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkins, MD, PhD Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

2020 put a spotlight on the systemic racism that continues to inform policing in the US. So, how do we promote racial equity among law enforcement professionals? How do we shift the mindset of people who’ve been socialized to hate?  And what responsibility do you and I have to help people open their hearts? Tresté Loving is the Founder and President of The Institute for Racial Equity, a training program dedicated to improving race relations between law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve. With 25-plus years of global expertise, Tresté leverages her military experience and dynamic speaking style to dismantle unconscious biases and combat discriminatory behavior from the root, resulting in lasting organizational improvements. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Tresté joins Anjel to explain how she educates law enforcement officers without talking down to them and helps people explore the socialization that made them who they are. She describes how she found a way to connect with extremists and racists during her career in the Navy, sharing her take on the progress we’ve made toward racial equity and what’s left to do. Listen in for insight on the distinction between racism and discrimination and learn how YOU can be part of the solution and support Tresté in her mission to break through hate. What You Will Learn How Tresté’s background in the Navy inspired her to create The Institute for Racial Equity Why Tresté chose law enforcement as the focus of her work How Tresté educates officers at all levels of experience without talking down to them The success story of a young Black female law enforcement officer who was inspired by Tresté’s work How Tresté found a way to connect with extremists and racists during her 26-year career in the Navy Tresté’s intention to help people change their perspective and look at race through a different lens How Tresté helps people explore the socialization that made them who they are and prepare to spend time with people who don’t look like them How to overcome challenges in business by believing in yourself and your mission The progress we’ve made toward racial equity and why we’re ALL responsible for what’s left to do Tresté’s insight on the difference between racism and discrimination Connect with Tresté Loving The Institute for Racial Equity Resources Naval Criminal Investigative Service Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We are all born with intuition. And then we’re taught that it’s not real or that we can’t trust it. But using just one side of our brain means letting go of our deep inner knowing and our connection to life itself. So, what can we do to live a little more insightfully? What is the benefit of living in relationship with our intuition? Kim Chestney is the author, artist and intuition advocate behind Intuition Lab, a revolutionary school for accessing higher awareness. A globally-recognized leader in the realm of innovation, she has been supported by leading organizations like SXSW Interactive and Carnegie Mellon University. Kim is also the author of the new release Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Using Your Inner Power. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kim joins Anjel to discuss why we’re conditioned to rely on a rational, linear way of seeing the world and explain how we can use both sides of our brain in complement to each other. She offers advice on reconnecting with our inner knowing, challenging us to slow down, make space for stillness and live our truth. Listen in to understand how intuition connects you to genius and learn how to get in touch with and use YOUR inner wisdom effectively! What You Will Learn What inspired Kim to make sense of the experiences with intuition she had as a child The twinkles of intuition that grew stronger through Kim’s spiritual awakening How we’re conditioned to ignore our intuition and rely only on a rational, linear way of seeing the world Why it’s crucial to rebalance and use both sides of our brain in complement to each other How Kim helps people exercise and learn to trust their inner knowing Why our intuition calls us to slow down and make space for stillness How intuition connects us to our genius and allows us to live insightfully Kim’s advice on overcoming the cultural guilt around living our truth How Kim’s interests in technology and intuition came together and connected both sides of her brain How Kim’s Intuition Lab helps people get in touch with and use their intuition effectively Connect with Kim Chestney Kim’s Website Intuition Lab Resources Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Using Your Inner Power by Kim Chestney Eckhart Tolle Books by Kim Chestney Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We live in a society that believes our diagnosis. But what if our body is smarter than we think? What if we each have our own high-quality internal pharmacy? And what if we can use something as simple as orchestrated touch to reboot our body—and then let it take care of us? Dr. Manon Bollinger is a naturopathic doctor with 30 years of experience in reconnecting people to their body and taking ownership of their choices in health. As the Founder and CEO of Bowen College, she has trained more than 2,500 healthcare practitioners in her signature BowenFirst touch therapy methodology. Dr. Manon has been featured on ABC, CTV and NBC, and she is the bestselling author of What Patients Don’t Say If Doctors Don’t Ask and A Healer in Every Household. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dr. Manon joins Anjel to share the flashback to childhood trauma that redefined her medical career and inspired her to dig deeper into touch therapy. She explains how our body holds memories and informs the way we experience stress, challenging us to focus not on our diagnosis, but on our body’s extraordinary ability to heal. Listen in for Dr. Manon’s insight on the role the fascia plays in maintaining our health and learn how to reboot YOUR body by way of orchestrated touch! What You Will Learn What inspired Dr. Manon’s shift from law to naturopathic medicine How Dr. Manon thinks about the role fear is playing in our response to COVID-19 The flashback to childhood trauma that redefined Dr. Manon’s medical career and motivated her to dig deeper into touch therapy How our body holds memories and informs the way we perceive pain and stress How Dr. Manon created the BowenFirst methodology for using touch therapy to deal with emotional and physical trauma What caused Dr. Manon’s stage 4 cancer and how she healed herself naturally in just six months How the fascia functions as our ‘internal intelligence service’ How a toxic load disrupts our fascia and manifests in physical symptoms What we can do to reboot our nervous system through orchestrated touch Dr. Manon’s challenge to shift from believing our diagnosis to believing in our body’s ability to heal Connect with Dr. Manon Bollinger Simple Solutions for Stress The Healers Café Podcast Resources What Patients Don’t Say If Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship by Dr. Manon Bollinger A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress by Dr. Manon Bollinger New Media Summit Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

What if you could turn your hobby into a million-dollar business? Victoria Wiek was on the corporate track when she realized that 16-hour workdays would keep her from spending time with people she loved. So, she got clear on what the American dream meant to her and took the leap of faith to become an entrepreneur. Victoria and her family immigrated to the United States with just $30, and since then, she has turned her passion for jewelry design into a $500M business. She has been featured on Shop HQ and the Home Shopping Network for the last 23 years, sharing her designs with millions of women around the world. Victoria is also the author of Million Dollar Hobbies, the soon-to-be-published book designed to help women turn their passions into profit. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Victoria joins Anjel to share the turning point when she carved out her own definition of the American dream and decided to build the Victoria Wiek Collection. She discusses the role divine intervention played in putting her on the path to jewelry design, challenging us to elevate what’s really important to us and make decisions accordingly. Listen in to understand how Victoria’s business grew exponentially when she set clear boundaries and focused solely on the things she loves to do—painting, sketching and connecting with customers. What You Will Learn Victoria’s journey from immigrating to America with $30 to building a $500M business Victoria’s decision to leave the corporate world, slow down and live on less to spend more time with her family The turning point when Victoria defined what the American dream looked like for her and decided to build her own jewelry company The role divine intervention played in putting Victoria on the path to jewelry design Why Victoria focuses on tasteful, affordable jewelry that can be passed down in a family How Victoria realized the business she had started to spend more time with her family was actually keeping her away from them How Victoria’s business grew exponentially when she started setting boundaries Victoria’s commitment to do ONLY the things she excels at—painting, sketching and connecting with customers Connect with Victoria Wieck Million Dollar Hobbies Resources Million Dollar Hobbies by Victoria Wiek New Media Summit Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Klana Andrea Ludwig spent many decades feeling like a misfit. She spent most of her time in her head, and she definitely didn’t feel sexy or even feminine. What did she do to connect with her body and nurture the sensuality she’d been missing? Today, Klana is known as The Pleasure Alchemist, and she has ten-plus years of experience in the field of coaching, bodywork and sexual healing. Klana works with emotionally malnourished people who want support in learning to love themselves and attract the intimacy and joy they desire. She is committed to helping her clients bring mind, body, heart and soul into alignment and feel confident in their own skin. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Klana joins Anjel to discuss the turning point when she quit her safe life and started the journey to become a love and intimacy coach. She describes what sexological bodywork looks like, explaining how it works to keep us sane and keep our bodies healthy. Listen in for Klana’s insight on using breathwork to cultivate a sense of sensuality and learn her strategies for incorporating self-care in your daily life! What You Will Learn The turning point when Klana quit her safe life to train to be a professional coach How Klana discovered her love of touch and shifted her focus to sexuality What sexological bodywork looks like and how it clears the experiences we store in our bodies Klana’s experience of deep knowing that she’s making the right decision Klana’s insight around entrepreneurship as a journey in personal growth How Klana prioritizes self-care through a morning routine and listening to her body How to leverage breathwork to re-center when you feel fuzzy Klana’s breath exercise for cultivating our sensuality Klana’s challenge for listeners to prioritize our needs and focus first on BEING Connect with Klana Andrea Ludwig Klana TV on Facebook Conversations with Klana Resources Cultural Bodywork Sexological Bodywork Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Did you know that vision is really 90% brain and only 10% eyeball? Much like other aspects of our health, stress and emotional trauma have an impact on our ability see clearly. So, what can we do improve our eyesight—without corrective lenses? Claudia Muehlenweg is the creator of Naturally Clear Vision, a practice dedicated to helping clients see better naturally, regardless of the vision challenges they struggle with. She offers five-day challenges, online courses, membership programs and private mentoring to support people in finding the root cause of their blurry vision rather than using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts or surgery. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Claudia joins Anjel to share the vision challenges she faced as a child and discuss how she came to realize that stress made her eyesight worse. She explains why vision is so much more than just eyesight, offering insight on the role our brain plays in what we see and describing the relationship between relaxation and good vision. Listen in to understand how Claudia maintains a clarity of vision and learn how to undo bad habits and heal the emotional root causes of your eye issues! What You Will Learn The vision challenges Claudia faced as a child and how she realized stress made her vision worse Who Claudia serves through her programs at Naturally Clear Vision How Claudia’s clients benefit from the relationship between relaxation and good vision Why vision is so much more than just eyesight The role our brain plays in what we see How our eyes adapt to corrective lenses (and make our vision worse) Why Claudia invested in a mastermind to bring her entrepreneurial vision to life Claudia’s insight on setting clear goals and stepping out of your ‘bubble of safety’ to share your mission with the world How Claudia helps clients undo bad habits and heal the emotional root causes of their poor vision Claudia’s self-care routine of meditation, yoga, breath work, journaling and myofascial release How not feeling safe as a child can lead to the development of vision problems Connect with Claudia Muehlenweg Naturally Clear Vision Resources ‘Optical Differences in Cases of Multiple Personality Disorder’ in The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease ‘Mathematical Model of Emmetropization in the Chicken’ in the Journal of the Optical Society of America ‘Chicks Don Glasses for Vision Study’ in The New York Times Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Women have fought to be seen as equals. To build careers and achieve success in the business world. And in the process, we’ve sacrificed our femininity. So, what can we do to tap into our divine sexuality and bring feminine energy back—without losing all that we’ve gained? Victoria Vives Khuong is the shamanic practitioner, healer and spiritual leader behind the Divine Sexuality Podcast, a show dedicated to helping women positively relate to their bodies, their partners and their sexuality. Victoria has supported more than 4,000 women in leading more fulfilling lives through energy healing and spirituality, emphasizing divine sexuality as the foundation of our womanhood. She is also the international bestselling author of In a Matter of Seconds: A Story to Empower Yourself into Love, Success and Manifestation. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Victoria joins Anjel to describe the near-death experience that initiated her spiritual awakening and share her commitment to helping others embrace their experiences in the ethereal realm. She challenges us to bring the nurturing quality of femininity back to the world, reconnecting with our bodies in the present moment and tapping into the creative force of our sexuality. Listen in for Victoria’s insight on creating space in your day to BE versus DO and find out what it looks like to exude your feminine energy and allow what you want to come to you! What You Will Learn  Victoria’s journey from a career in TV to a voice for divine sexuality The near-death experience that initiated Victoria’s spiritual awakening Why Victoria struggled to embrace her experiences in the ethereal realm Victoria’s commitment to mentor people whose consciousness is expanding to frequencies they didn’t have access to before The five traps that keep us from becoming ecstatic women (and how to move through them) Victoria’s challenge to bring the nurturing quality of femininity back to the world Victoria’s advice on getting present and reconnecting with your body How to tap into the creative force that is your sexuality and allow things to come to you What it looks like to create space in your day to BE rather than DO What dropping your masculine energy means for your sex life Connect with Victoria Vives Khuong Victoria’s Website Divine Sexuality Podcast Resources In a Matter of Seconds: A Story to Empower Yourself into Love, Success and Manifestation by Victoria Vives Khuong Victoria’s Free eBook on Divine Sexuality New Media Summit Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Have you reached a ceiling in your personal or professional life? Wicked smart women know that thought patterns influence our behavior. And limiting beliefs keep us from reaching the next level of success. But did you know that you could use handwriting as a tool to rewire your brain, overcome those mental blocks and transform your life? Misty Cogdill is the Graphology and Mindset Coach behind Handwriting-Soul Academy, a practice dedicated to helping entrepreneurs leverage handwriting analysis and the power of questions to grow their business. Misty has been studying handwriting analysis since 2011, and she customizes her coaching programs to help clients unlock their potential, overcome limiting beliefs and reach their goals by reading their handwriting. Misty is also the author of the Amazon bestseller You Can Heal Your Life with Handwriting. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Misty joins Anjel to explain how our handwriting reflects our thinking, sharing the story of how her personality changed along with her signature. She describes how she helps clients remove the limits in their handwriting and what’s problematic about the way we’re taught to write in grade school. Listen in for Misty’s insight on using handwriting to improve your relationship with money and learn how changing your handwriting can change your life! What You Will Learn What got Misty interested in the art of handwriting analysis How our handwriting reflects our thinking What inspired Misty to go all-in on sharing her understanding of handwriting with the world Misty’s transition from real estate to entrepreneurship How Misty incorporates handwriting analysis in her work as a coach How Misty helps clients remove the limits in their handwriting Misty’s take on what’s problematic about the way we were taught handwriting in grade school What your capital A reveals about whether you’re ego- or spirit-driven How to use handwriting to improve your relationship with money Connect with Misty Cogdill Handwriting-Soul Academy Resources You Can Heal Your Life with Handwriting by Misty A. Cogdill Proctor Gallagher Institute Thinking Into Results Business Networking International Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Do you think of power as an exercise in dominance? Many women are hesitant to step into their power, associating the word with the misuse of authority. But what if power is really about trusting that you know what’s best for yourself? What if you could share your big heart and set boundaries to protect it? What if you could be fierce and feminine at the same time? Diane Halfman is the Empowerment Coach behind SPA Life, a consulting firm that helps overwhelmed women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders learn to access their inner power. Diane served as an undercover cop for the San Diego Police Department for ten years, and she leverages that experience to help clients harness their grit and push through any challenge. She is also the host of the Live Your SPA Life Podcast, a show that inspires listeners to Seek Power Always. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Diane joins Anjel to discuss the unique ability we have as women to access our inner power and set boundaries that serve everyone involved. She explains how to identify when you’re staying in a relationship out of fear, sharing the moment of clarity that inspired her to leave a disempowering marriage and reclaim her own power. Listen in for Diane’s insight on emerging from a crisis and learn how to get clear on what you want and then build your life around those values! What You Will Learn The unique ability we have as women to access our inner power The kidnapping and murder case that helped Diane awaken to her boundaries and reclaim her power How to get clear on what your boundaries are meant for and decide who to let in How to identify when you’re staying in a relationship out of fear The moment of clarity that inspired Diane to leave her disempowering marriage The next steps Diane took to shift from a state of emergency to a state of emergence Why it’s crucial to surround yourself with other strong women How coaching can help us regain trust in ourselves Diane’s advice on expressing what you want through your calendar How Diane helps clients get clear on what they want and recognize their brilliance Connect with Diane Halfman Diane’s Website Live Your SPA Life Podcast Resources Diane’s Free CRISIS Resource Guide Les Brown Jen Du Plessis on Wickedly Smart Women EP059 Jen Du Plessis on Live Your SPA Life Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Dr. Alfred Adler famously said that the dream gives rise to an emotion that helps propel you toward the goal. But how do you learn to recognize what your dreams are telling you? And how can you leverage that information to move your life forward? Layne Dalfen is the Founder of The Dream Interpretation Center, a platform designed to help people understand and take action on their dreams. A dream analyst with more than two decades of experience, Layne is a lecturer at Concordia University in Montreal, and she writes a blog called Understanding Dreams for Psychology Today. Layne is also the author of the two-book set Have a Great Dream: Decoding Your Dreams to Discover Your Full Potential. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Layne joins Anjel to explain how our dreams help us problem-solve and move our lives forward—if we take the time to figure out what they mean. She walks us through the six points of entry for identifying what triggered a particular dream, describing why no one can tell you what your dream is about but YOU. Listen in for Layne’s insight on tapping into your unconscious mind and learn how to leverage dream work to make better business decisions and step into your full potential! What You Will Learn The life experiences that inspired Layne’s interest in dream work What our dreams are teaching us about how to respond in a given situation How we come into the world whole but are conditioned to over-exercise some aspects of our personality (and under-exercise others) How Layne defines dreams as a conversation we have with ourselves about a current issue we are trying to problem-solve The six points of entry Layne uses to uncover the situation that triggered a dream 1.      Feelings 2.      Action 3.      Symbols 4.      Play on words or puns 5.      Plot 6.      Repetition How Layne leverages dream work to help her clients make business decisions How our dreams give rise to an emotion that helps propel us toward a goal How tapping into our unconscious mind moves our life ahead Why nobody can tell you what your dream is about but YOU Connect with Layne Dalfen Have a Great Dream Resources Have a Great Dream Book 1: The Overview—Decoding Your Dreams to Discover Your Full Potential by Layne Dalfen Have a Great Dream Book 2: A Deeper Discussion—Decoding Your Dreams to Discover Your Full Potential by Layne Dalfen The Dream Interpretation Center National Publicity Summit Carl Jung Gestalt Therapy Frederick Perls Alfred Adler Institute Leo Gold CG Jung Societies & Organizations International Association for the Study of Dreams Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Wicked-smart women want to be conscious shoppers. But how do you know when a business is genuinely built around a model of fair trade? A sustainable model that values the health of the planet and the dignity of all people? Rikki Quintana is the creator of HoonArts Fair Trade, a verified Fair Trade business that makes it easy to shop ethically for memorable handmade fashion and gifts. Rikki practiced law for 31 years before founding HoonArts, and today, she partners with 100-plus master artisans (mostly rural women) in three countries in Central Asia. Rikki is passionate about using the fair trade model to build new bridges and help people see our common humanity. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Rikki joins Anjel to explain how her passion for connection inspired the creation of HoonArts and why building one-on-one relationships across cultures is key in forging a shared future. She describes how the pandemic has impacted her business, sharing what she is doing to build an online audience and how a strong money mindset is helping her move forward. Listen in for Rikki’s insight on what it takes to be a Fair Trade verified vendor and learn how to participate in a model that values people and planet over profit. What You Will Learn How Rikki’s passion for connection gave her the courage to create HoonArts What inspired Rikki’s interest in international bridge building Why 1:1 relationships with people from other cultures is key in forging a shared future The challenges Rikki faced in stepping into entrepreneurship later in life (and what keeps her moving forward) How Rikki pivoted in COVID to focus on building an online audience How Rikki makes decisions around which master artisans to partner with and what products to include in her store Why Rikki was inspired by a model of trade where people and planet are equal with profit The arduous process of becoming a Fair Trade verified vendor How the pandemic has impacted Rikki’s ability to do business internationally How Rikki’s mindset work has helped her ease her inner bag lady’s fears when money is tight Connect with Rikki Quintana HoonArts Fair Trade Resources Baskets of Africa Fair Trade Federation Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Many creatives struggle with channeling our energy. We have lots of ideas and find it challenging to focus. But what if we took a vertical stance and poured ALL of our creativity into ONE thing? Ann Bennett is the award-winning graphic designer and marketing expert behind Renegade Branding, a firm that helps conscious entrepreneurs build a head-whipping brand identity that propels their profits to six-figures and beyond. Ann is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs to honor and unleash their rebel voice, amplify their brilliance and change the world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Ann joins Anjel to describe her renegade approach to business and explain why she built a brand to reflect her rebellious nature. She offers insight on the relationship between how much fun you have and how much money you make, discussing the forgiveness exercise she takes her clients through to promote cashflow. Listen in for Ann’s advice on uncovering your unique brand voice and learn to go deep and focus your creativity on ONE thing. What You Will Learn How Ann’s childhood informs her renegade approach to business How 9/11 inspired Ann to reevaluate her life and become an entrepreneur Why Ann built her brand around her rebellious nature What Ann does to reframe failure as an opportunity to iterate Ann’s advice on channeling all of your ideas and creativity into ONE thing How Ann defines branding as an emotional expression Ann’s challenge to move in the direction of your fear The relationship between how much fun you have and how much money you make Why Ann takes her clients through a forgiveness exercise to promote cashflow Ann’s insight on fully living your one precious life Connect with Ann Bennett Ann Bennett Marketing Resources Brendon Burchard Neuro-Linguistic Programming Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

A lot of women struggle with body image and food issues. And those struggles often lead to shame, stress and other health problems. But what’s at the root of our challenges with food? And what can we do to repair that relationship and get on the road to good health? Tracy Cromwell is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer. In 2006, she was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and living the chaotic life of a yo-yo dieter. Tracy’s own recovery inspired her to leave a successful career in construction to support others on their journey to health. She is also the coauthor of Your Personal Journey with Food: A Roadmap for the Confused and Frustrated Dieter. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Tracy joins Anjel to discuss the feeling of unworthiness behind her struggles with body image and offer insight on the relationship between food and our emotions. She explains how a pre-diabetes diagnosis finally gave her permission to take care of herself, walking us through the first steps she took to acknowledge her food sensitivities and say no to the things that didn’t make her feel good. Listen in for Tracy’s advice on leaning into your intuitive voice and learn how to listen to your body and build your own healthy relationship with food! What You Will Learn The feeling of unworthiness behind Tracy’s struggles with food and body image Tracy’s insight on the relationship between food and emotions How a pre-diabetes diagnosis finally gave Tracy the permission to take care of herself The first steps Tracy took to acknowledging her food sensitivity and saying no to the foods that didn’t make her feel good The grief and frustration Tracy experienced as she eliminated foods from her diet When Tracy finally started listening to her intuitive voice and made a career change How Tracy connected with her coauthor Ingrid and how their shared challenges led to the creation of Your Personal Journey with Food How to release the shame and self-loathing associated with our body issues Connect with Tracy Cromwell Tracy’s Website Resources Your Personal Journey with Food: A Roadmap for the Confused and Frustrated Dieter by Tracy Schroeder-Cromwell and Ingrid Lauw National Publicity Summit Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Computer engineering requires the use of the left brain, while energy healing leverages the right brain. And it takes a particularly gifted woman to make use of both. But what do you do when a traumatic brain injury takes away the ability to use either side of your brain very well? How do you heal yourself? Born with the gift of healing, Susana is the creator of Healing Alternatives, a practice that helps people with neural impairments, especially those with brain trauma. She also has a PhD in computer engineering and 30 years of experience in building advanced technologies. But after suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) of her own, Susana shifted her focus to recovery—and using her ability as a healer to help others recover from similar trauma. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Susana joins Anjel to explain when she realized her capacity for healing and what inspired her to use her abilities to help people recover from brain injuries. She weighs in on what it was like to be one of few women working in advanced technology in the 1980’s, describing the surprising parallels between computer engineering and her work as a healer. Listen in for Susana’s insight into why few healers work with TBI and find out what she did to heal from her own debilitating brain injuries. What You Will Learn How Susana had been a healer since childhood without being conscious of her abilities When Susana finally realized her capacity for healing How Susana leveraged her healing capacity to help her son avoid surgery How Susana’s fascination with the brain informed her work as a computer engineer What inspired Susana to use her knowledge as a healer to help others recover from brain injuries How Susana was constantly under the microscope as one of the few women working in advanced technology in the 1980’s Why most healers don’t work with traumatic brain injury The parallels between the AHA moment of healing and inventing something new The devastating impact of Susana’s own brain injuries and what she did to heal herself Connect with Susana Stoica Healing Brain Injury Resources Books by Susana Stoica National Publicity Summit Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Make a Lucrative Living in the Creative Arts—with Wendy Wilkins Wendy Wilkins looked successful on the outside. She was a top-producing real estate agent, making $500K a year and driving a Porsche. But she couldn’t get out of bed in the morning. That’s when she rewrote her definition of success and started following her gut to a career in the creative arts. Today, Wendy is an award-winning actress, writer and filmmaker currently featured in the dark comedy Deany Bean Is Dead on Amazon Prime. She is also the author of Sex, Love & Cops: A Memoir of My Five Years as a Young Cop and the former #1 realtor in Australia, personally selling more than $1B in real estate. Now Wendy lives in Hollywood, California, where she is on a mission to make the world a better place by way of the creative arts. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Wendy joins Anjel to share her journey as a multidimensional creative being and explain how she has leveraged the performing arts to make a lucrative living as an ‘actorpreneur.’ She describes the skills around listening and building rapport that served her as a cop, realtor and performer, introducing us to her stepping-stone approach to making major life change. Listen in for Wendy’s insight on giving yourself permission to try things and not finish, accessing your creativity to find the thing that fulfills YOU. What You Will Learn Wendy’s role as a multidimensional creative being with different areas of interest How Wendy defines success as being able to wake up and choose what you want to do How Wendy has leveraged the performing arts into a lucrative living The skills around listening and building rapport that have served Wendy as a cop, realtor and actor Wendy’s experience as a young cop officer and how she thinks about police brutality Wendy’s advice on following what’s in your gut vs. following the money Why Wendy suggests a stepping-stone approach to making a major life change How surrounding yourself with positive people and reading inspiring stories can help you access your creativity Wendy’s insight on giving yourself permission to try things and not finish Connect with Wendy Wilkins Wendy on Instagram Resources Sex, Love & Cops: A Memoir of My Five Years as a Young Cop by Wendy Wilkins Deany Bean Is Dead Lou Diamond Thrive LOUD Podcast Start a Podcast Now Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

As humans, we’ve lost trust in our natural state of connection with creation. So, how do we get back to our essence and learn to listen to our knowing? How do we come to see the beauty in ourselves and start to stand in our radiance? How do we remember who we are? Meilin Ehlke is a world-renowned artist and healer on a mission to support writers, speakers and entrepreneurs in creating infinite momentum. She helps clients get clarity on their purpose and act from a place of grandness, delivering their message to the world with passion and precision. Meilin is also the host of Sacred Sound Surprises and the Moving to Oneness Podcast. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Meilin joins Anjel to describe the peace that comes from embodying our truth, challenging us to return to our natural state of connection with the cosmos. She introduces us to her process for tapping into her knowing, setting an intention and then waiting for the conditions to unravel that make it easy to create. Listen in to understand how Meilin leverages sound to help people heal, giving us the tools to connect with Spirit and stand in our radiance! What You Will Learn How Meilin attracted the people she needed to unfold more and more of her essence The peace that comes from embodying your own truth and expressing it in every moment Meilin’s insight on how we humans have lost trust in our connection to the cosmos How Meilin’s whole body is moved to the things that are medicine to her How to set an intention and wait for the conditions to unravel that make it easy to create Meilin’s ability to see the beauty in others and bring healing information through sound How Meilin helps clients get comfortable in their own skin + develop the confidence to use their voices Why we treat people and the planet differently once we see the beauty in ourselves Meilin’s gift for helping people connect to Source and remember who we are Connect with Meilin Ehlke Meet Meilin Moving to Oneness Podcast Sacred Sound Surprises Resources Eragon by Christopher Paolini LightWorkers Start a Podcast Now Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We tend to keep our spiritual and practical lives separate, believing that professionalism and magic are mutually exclusive. But what if we could use our spiritual gifts as a tool, fully and openly, to build powerhouse businesses that fulfill our purpose, make money and make a difference in the world? Lia Dunlap is the Oracle on Purpose, an Intuitive Business Architect with 25 years of experience teaching entrepreneurs to unlock their unique life purpose. She is committed to helping conscious leaders avoid the mistakes that keep them frustrated about doing shallow work and anxious about having their gift die within them. Lia has supported thousands of clients in 76 countries, aligning their purpose with business strategy to create the impact they were born to make. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Lia joins Anjel to describe how she helps clients identify their unique life purpose and use those gifts to serve the world. She shares the experience that inspired her to stop hiding and step into her full power as the Oracle on Purpose. Listen in for insight on the transformative experience of claiming the gift you are meant to be in this world and learn how Lia’s Purpose & Prosperity Roadmap can help you make the big, bold change toward purpose-driven work. What You Will Learn Lia’s ability to see truth from a very young age and the full body apparition that uncovered her calling How Lia helps clients identify their unique life purpose + use their gifts to serve the world Lia’s insight on bringing together the spiritual and practical aspects of our lives How Lia’s Purpose & Prosperity Roadmap serves those of us who are ready to make a big, bold change What inspired Lia to stop hiding and fully claim her identity as the Oracle on Purpose The flow of energy that comes from embodying the gift you are meant to be in this world How we can help the world shine brighter by being clear about who we are and why we’re here Connect with Lia Dunlap Purpose & Prosperity Roadmap Resources Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Be Heard by Millions & Live Your Destiny: A Creative Age Leader’s Guide to Speak, Sell, Serve & Succeed by Emerald Peaceful GreenForest Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

A lot of wickedly smart women have multiple talents. And if we’re not careful, we can get to a point where we have too many irons in the fire. So, how do we discern the sacred ONE thing we want to focus on? Kate Johnson is the founder and lead cheesemaking coach at The Art of Cheese, a cheesemaking school that specializes in hands-on classes for home cheesemakers. She worked for many years as a Career Development Professional and Board-Certified Life Coach, helping others choose meaningful work based on their passions. Then, in 2014, Kate took her own advice and turned two of her favorite hobbies—dairy goats and cheesemaking—into a thriving career. Kate also serves as a writer and keynote speaker, engaging audiences around her expertise in finding your calling and turning the things you do for fun into a successful business.    On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kate joins Anjel to explain how she came to create a cheesemaking school, offering insight on the nutritional value of cheese and the benefits of being able to make your own. She describes the challenge of being both a dreamer and a doer, walking us through the decision-making process she used to let her life coaching business go to focus on The Art of Cheese. Listen in for advice on discerning when it’s time to ask for help and get inspired to take the first small step toward realizing YOUR big dreams! What You Will Learn What inspired Kate to follow her calling to build a cheesemaking school Kate’s insight on the nutritional value of cheese and the benefits of making your own How Kate pivoted from live classes to a digital format in the wake of the pandemic How Kate realized her childhood dream of living on a farm (and sold her family on the idea) in her 40’s The challenge Kate faces in being both a dreamer and a doer Kate’s decision to let her life coaching business go to focus on building her cheese school How to discern when it’s time to ask for help so that you can focus on the things that fuel you Kate’s advice on starting small as we work toward realizing our BIG dreams Connect with Kate Johnson The Art of Cheese Resources National Publicity Summit Marjory Wildcraft on Wickedly Smart Women EP041 Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Be Heard by Millions & Live Your Destiny: A Creative Age Leader’s Guide to Speak, Sell, Serve & Succeed by Emerald Peaceful GreenForest Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

The gurus will tell you that it’s important to define a specific client avatar and craft your marketing around that person. But Dorina Lanza contends that attracting your ideal people begins with figuring out who YOU are. And once you do that, your people will come to you naturally and pay you MORE because of the transformation you can give them. Dorina is the Founder and CEO at the Circle of Elite Entrepreneurs, a platform designed to help high-achieving business owners perform at a level they never thought possible. As a consultant, master business coach and mentor, Dorina is known for her ability to create a compelling vision that breaks new ground and inspire teams to achieve peak performance. She has consulted with, coached and mentored thousands of individuals and companies around the world over the last 30 years. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dorina joins Anjel to discuss how she learned to attract her ideal people and what inspired her to coach others to do the same. She explains why more money comes in when you’re attracting and working with your ideal client and introduces us to the tools she uses to help entrepreneurs repel the wrong people. Listen in to understand why no one else is qualified to have an opinion on your vision and learn how your archetype can help you become who you need to be in order to do what you’re meant to do! What You Will Learn Dorina’s journey from medical physicist to rocket scientist to business strategy consultant How Dorina learned to attract her ideal people and what inspired her to coach others to do the same How Dorina integrates scientific approaches with internal work to help entrepreneurs achieve peak performance Why more money comes in when you’re attracting and working with your ideal person The tools Dorina uses to help entrepreneurs present themselves to the world in a way that repels the wrong people How Dorina’s Archetype Assessment helps clients understand why they do things the way they do Why no one else is qualified to have an opinion on your vision Dorina’s advice on choosing a coach who has traveled your path and resonates with you Connect with Dorina Lanza Dorina’s Website Circle of Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group Resources Dorina’s Free Brand Your Brilliance Masterclass & Archetype Assessment Dorina’s Radiation Treatment Research MLM Insider The Hero Within: Six Archetypes We Live By by Carol S. Pearson Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Tony Robbins The Ugly Duckling Be Heard by Millions & Live Your Destiny: A Creative Age Leader’s Guide to Speak, Sell, Serve & Succeed by Emerald Peaceful GreenForest Anjel’s Speaker Magic Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We’ve been conditioned to live from the neck up, relying on our minds alone and making limited choices based on the ‘right way’ of doing things that we’ve been taught. But how might our possibilities expand if we reconnected with our bodies? Laleh Hancock is the Leadership Coach behind Global Wellness for All, a platform designed to help people create wellness in their health, relationships, career and finances. She is also the Founder and CEO of global professional services company Belapemo. Laleh has 30 years of experience in business consulting, operational excellence and change management, inspiring thousands of Fortune 500 executives, government and nonprofit leaders, athletes and veterans. Today, she is on a mission to support the leadership capabilities of women in business, at home and in the wider community. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Laleh joins Anjel to explain how fleeing Iran at the age of seven inspired her call to leadership. She describes the infinite possibilities available to us when we bring our unique awareness to the world and shares how she empowers people to connect with their voice and expand their choices. Listen in to understand why wellness is so much more than nutrition and exercise and learn how to create a new level of freedom in your body—and your life! What You Will Learn How Laleh’s experience fleeing Iran at the age of seven inspired her call to leadership The infinite possibilities available to us when we bring our unique awareness to the world Why Laleh credits gut instinct and family support for her choice to lead How Laleh empowers people connect with their voice + trust their awareness How the energy of what we’re asking for will show itself if we’re willing to receive it Why wellness is so much more than nutrition and exercise How Laleh’s Conscious Vagina program helps people connect with and celebrate their bodies How we can use money to be part of a contribution to change reality Connect with Laleh Hancock Global Wellness for All Conscious Vagina Resources Belapemo America’s Leading Ladies: Stories of Courage, Challenge and Triumph by Pat Sampson Be Heard by Millions & Live Your Destiny: A Creative Age Leader’s Guide to Speak, Sell, Serve & Succeed by Emerald Peaceful GreenForest Anjel’s Speaker Magic Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Do you feel fulfilled? Or are you just going through the motions? If you’re not making time for the things that light you up outside of work, chances are your days feel like a blur. But how can a busy entrepreneur find pockets of time to relax and clear our thoughts? What can we do to create a truly time balanced life? Dana Hagstrom is the published author and time management coach behind D&D Marketing, a coaching practice that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses without losing work-life balance. Dana has developed an expertise in helping time starved business owners design a time balanced life, leveraging her PLAN formula for organizing their days to get more done and feel more productive than ever. She is also the author of the Devotions on the Go! series of Bible study reflections. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dana joins Anjel to explain what called her to serve entrepreneurs in living a time balanced life. She describes how knowing she was meant for more helped her leave a traumatic first marriage and uncover her gifts around organization and time management. Listen in for Dana’s insight on building intentional leisure time into your schedule and learn how the right approach to time management allows for a more fulfilling life! What You Will Learn What called Dana to serve entrepreneurs in living a time balanced life How knowing she was meant for something bigger helped Dana leave her traumatic first marriage How a coach helped Dana identify her gifts around time management The power we have to set the intention for a good day How Dana defines a time balanced life Dana’s PLAN formula for keeping a time balanced life Prioritize Leisure Achievement Neat Why it’s crucial to build intentional leisure time into your day How Dana helps clients uncover what lights them up and find pockets of time for leisure What inspired Dana and her husband’s move to Mexico The heart flutter Dana feels when she’s connected to her knowing Connect with Dana Hagstrom Dana’s Time Management Tool Resources Dana’s Devotional Book Series Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Many women, especially moms, put our dreams on hold for the sake of others. We wait to pursue our own passions, putting other people first. But if we want our kids to go after their dreams, shouldn’t we set the example? Rosie J. Pova is an award-winning children’s author and writing coach on a mission to inspire kids to use their creativity, dream BIG and believe in themselves. She regularly speaks at schools, sharing her journey as an immigrant from Bulgaria and encouraging students to persist, push through rejection and hold a higher vision for themselves. Rosie’s latest picture book, Sunday Rain, will be released in March of 2021. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Rosie joins Anjel to explain how to commit to our dreams, challenging us to say NO to the naysayers and YES to the possibilities—no matter the obstacles we face. She describes how she responded to the disruption of the pandemic and ignited her creativity to develop workshops for aspiring writers. Listen in for Rosie’s advice on creating multiple streams of income in your business and learn to STOP waiting for permission and START pursuing your passion! What You Will Learn How reading to her first child helped Rosie reconnect with her passion for writing Rosie’s commitment to pursuing her dream despite the obstacles Rosie’s insight on saying NO to distractions and YES to the possibilities Why it’s crucial to invest in yourself vs. waiting for someone to make your dreams happen for you How Rosie inspires kids to keep moving forward in the face of rejection The writing workshops Rosie developed during the pandemic How to adjust when what you’re doing feels frustrating and no longer serves you The question Rosie asks to decide what’s hers to do How Rosie’s books facilitate deeper conversations between kids and their parents Rosie’s challenge for moms to lead by example and pursue their own dreams How Rosie develops other income streams beyond just selling books Connect with Rosie Pova Rosie’s Website Resources Sunday Rain by Rosie J. Pova Rosie’s Kid Lit Workshops Kate DiCamillo Anjel’s Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Many entrepreneurs struggle with knowing when to ask for help. We look to The Little Engine That Could and think-we-can through every aspect of our business—all by ourselves. But what if there’s a better way to interpret that storybook’s advice? What if we had the faith to think-we-could find support when we needed it?   JJ Ramberg is the mission-driven entrepreneur behind Goodshop, an online coupon platform, and Goodpods, a new social network for giving and receiving podcast recommendations from friends and influencers you admire. JJ spent 13 years hosting MSNBC’s Your Business and Been There, Built That, interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs and business leaders on how to grow a company. She is also the bestselling author of It’s Your Business: 183 Essential Tips that Will Transform Your Small Business. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, JJ joins Anjel to explain what inspired her to create Goodpods and how she made the decision to launch the platform during the pandemic. She shares her vision of a more compassionate, empathetic world and offers advice on finding meaning in your work in a variety of ways. Listen in for JJ’s insight on identifying what’s yours to do (and what isn’t) and learn to understand your strengths and ask the right advisors for help when you need it! What You Will Learn What called JJ to her work as a mission-driven entrepreneur Why JJ decided to launch Goodpods during the pandemic How Goodpods supports JJ’s vision for more a more compassionate, empathetic world JJ’s take on how we can find meaning in our work in a variety of ways What inspired JJ to build Goodpods and how the platform works The question JJ asks to identify what’s hers to do (and what isn’t) JJ’s advice on surrounding yourself with a team of advisors JJ’s reframe of The Little Engine That Could for entrepreneurs How being okay with failure empowers JJ to take risks Connect with JJ Ramberg Goodpods Resources Your Business with JJ Ramberg Been There. Built That. Goodshop Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We are at a turning point in history, transitioning out of the Information Age and embarking on a new era. So, what will it take to be a leader as we move into the Creative Age? How do we awaken our innate power to create conscious change? As Wickedly Smart Women celebrates its first anniversary, we are flipping the script and inviting Guest Host Lori Andrus to ask the questions—while our usual host, Anjel B. Hartwell (formerly known as Emerald GreenForest), offers insight on channeling the energy that is being released globally and taking inspired action to lead with our creative power. Anjel weighs in on what it looks like to be in true alignment as we work to create conscious change, explaining how to know when you are genuinely letting love lead. Listen in for Anjel’s advice on creating a wealthy life by design and learn how you can rise up and be a role model in the new Creative Age. What You Will Learn The challenge of admitting what’s not working in your life What inspired Emerald to change her name to Angel B. Hartwell What it means to be a leader in the new Creative Age Anjel’s challenge for us to awaken to our innate power to create Anjel’s insight around channeling the energy that is being released globally What it looks like to be in authentic alignment with your purpose Ask questions Let love lead Inspired action Get grounded in order to grow Next visible step How to know when your heart is leading you Why we should only take action when we’re inspired Anjel’s advice on creating a wealthy life by design in community Connect with Lori Andrus Crystal Shaman School Resources Lori Andrus on Wickedly Smart Women EP019 The People’s Choice Podcast Awards Anjel’s Wealth Readiness Quiz Anjel’s Write from the Heart Blog Anjel’s Art for the Awakened Heart Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Have you been described as too sensitive? If you have a different way of navigating the environment that goes beyond the surface, you have a gift worth exploring. In fact, you have the potential to facilitate healing as a Medicine Caller. Sophia Wise One is the mentor, visionary and teacher behind the Sophia Wise One platform, designed to help people claim their sacredness, define it for themselves and remember who they truly are. A professional Medicine Caller for more than two decades, she trains other professional Medicine Callers to trust and optimize their medicine by way of self-mastery, skill refinement and ancestral reclamation. Sophia is also the host of the Medicine Caller Podcast and the creator of the I LOVE MY LIFE Academy. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Sophia joins Emerald to explain how she birthed the term Medicine Caller and share her mission to help sensitive people repair their skills and step into the role. She walks us through the creation process she used to build the I LOVE MY LIFE game, challenging us to build evidence through risk-taking and play with reality. Listen in for Sophia’s advice to the mothers of Child Mystics and learn to trust YOUR medicine and use it to help others heal. What You Will Learn How Sophia birthed the term Medicine Caller and who it refers to Sophia’s definition of medicine as anything that interacts with the body to stimulate a healing response Sophia’s mission to help sensitive people repair their skills and become effective Medicine Callers The creation process Sophia used to build her I LOVE MY LIFE game + card deck How Sophia moves through resistance by way of universe-given faith Sophia’s insight on building evidence through risk-taking Sophia’s advice for the mothers of Child Mystics Stabilize your own system first Listen + be willing to just witness Connect with Sophia Wise One Sophia Wise One Sophia on Patreon Medicine Caller Podcast Resources I LOVE MY LIFE Game + Card Deck I LOVE MY LIFE Online Academy Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

What if you have the power to create a new reality? Susan Kennard contends that once we expand our heart field, the dust falls away, leaving pure love in its place. And in that stillness, nothing external can hurt us, and we attract more love and light into our lives! Susan is the Spiritual Scientist behind Awaken Your Gifts, Sparkle to Success, and a number of other programs that she runs both in-person and online. A specialist in Early Childhood Trauma, she spent many years as a Psychologist and Psychotherapist in Child Protection within the UK’s Local Authority. Today, Susan serves as a medium and channel, helping clients heal their heart field and align with their true mission, and she has been featured on British BBC2 and ITV TV. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Susan joins Emerald to share the spiritual awakening that put her on the path to becoming a master psychic, explaining how transcendental meditation helped her embrace her spiritual gifts. She describes how we’re all connected as souls having a human experience and introduces us to the power we have to create our own reality and transform our lives. Listen in for Susan’s advice to empaths on setting big-hearted boundaries and learn how to clear the dust and attract more light and love into your life. What You Will Learn The spiritual awakening that put Susan on the path to becoming a master psychic How transcendental meditation ignited Susan’s consciousness Susan’s insight on how we’re all connected as souls having a human experience How to find a community that helps you work with and accept your spiritual gifts The power we have to create our own reality and transform our lives Why right now is the time for a global heart awakening Susan’s advice for empaths on having a big heart and setting boundaries The relationship between the dust in our field and what we attract into our lives How to acknowledge your expansion by celebrating synchronicities Connect with Susan Kennard Susan’s Website The Spiritual Awakener Podcast Resources Sparkle to Success 60 Seconds of Color Emerald on The Spiritual Awakener Podcast EP130 New Media Summit Transcendental Meditation Susan’s Free Earth Star-Soul Star Download Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

How do you learn to trust your intuition? And what if that inner guide leads you in a direction that contradicts who you thought you were? How do you develop the courage to take a risk and follow it anyway?   Corrin Grillo is the creator of the Angel Alchemy Academy, a six-month experience that helps people assess and utilize their spiritual gifts to transform energy and create a miraculous life. A trained psychotherapist, angel channel and healer, Corin has helped thousands of people all over the world go from angel-curious to angel-powered. She is also the author of The Angel Experiment: A 21-Day Magical Adventure to Heal Your Life. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Corin joins Emerald to share the miracle that healed her depression and inspired her work as an angel channel. She explains how she learned to trust her inner guidance and say YES to a higher vision, taking action even when the intuitive voice seems impractical. Listen in for Corin’s insight on shamelessly claiming ALL the parts of yourself and learn how to listen to the angels and let them guide you out of your suffering! What You Will Learn The miracle that healed Corin’s depression and inspired her work as an angel channel How Corin reconciled being both a psychotherapist and a highly intuitive angel practitioner Corin’s realization that her vision wasn’t just hers but that of a Higher Power and the people she serves How Corin learned to trust her inner guidance and say YES to a higher vision The challenge around taking action even when your intuitive voice seems impractical Why the best way to discern is to take your training wheels off and take a risk The power in claiming all parts of ourselves shamelessly in a community Corin’s insight on trusting your intuition and finding people who support your awakening Connect with Corin Grillo Angel Alchemy Academy Resources The Angel Experiment: A 21-Day Magical Adventure to Heal Your Life by Corin Grillo Be Heard by Millions & Live Your Destiny: A Creative Age Leader’s Guide to Speak, Sell, Serve & Succeed by Emerald GreenForest Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

A lot of wickedly smart women feel like we don’t fit in. But what if seeing the world differently is something to celebrate? What if we can leverage what makes us unforgettable to create a successful brand and business we love? Judy (J.) Winslow is the creator of Unforgettable Brands, a coaching practice that helps entrepreneurs build a business with soul. Known as the Business Owner’s Master Brandologist (the BOMB), J. has won numerous Addy Awards for corporate identity work and was recognized in a list of the 100 Best Life and Career Coaching Blogs with the likes of Tony Robbins and Martha Beck. J. is also a Coach U graduate and the founder of TEDxSarasota, and she coauthored Branding & Marketing Mastery: A Guide to Getting It. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, J. joins Emerald to discuss the three types of business owners she has identified based on their reaction to the pandemic, challenging us to see the opportunity in the current circumstances and create our own recipe for success. She introduces us to her stop-and-assess process for identifying and letting go of what no longer serves and explores how working within constraints helps us access our creativity. Listen in for J.’s insight on evolving without losing your authentic core and learn to leverage what makes YOU unforgettable to brand a business that brings you prosperity and joy! What You Will Learn How J. tapped into what lights her up in college and how that fire continues to motivate her How J. leverages design thinking and creative problem-solving in her work branding clients How J. continues to refine and reinvent herself without losing her authentic core The three groups of business owners J. has identified based on their reaction to the pandemic J.’s insight on creating your own recipe for success + finding opportunity in collaborations The AHA moment when J. realized that ‘not fitting in’ makes a brand unforgettable J.’s stop-and-assess process for identifying and letting go of what no longer serves Why working within constraints helps us access our creativity more quickly How to leverage what makes you unforgettable to create a business that brings you joy Connect with J. Winslow Unforgettable Brands Resources Coach U TEDxSarasota Branding & Marketing Mastery: A Guide to Getting It by Cheri Alguire, Dawn Andrews, Jille Bartolome, Jane Lee Williams, Kim Lysik Di Santi, Mary Ellen Merrigan, Miriam Reiss, Marilyn Schwader and Judy Winslow Books by IDEO Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

A lot of gifted women hesitate to become entrepreneurs because they are afraid of sales. We don’t want to be pushy or aggressive, and we don’t want to have to ask people for money. But what if that’s not really what sales is all about? What if we can be 100% authentic and simply attract the people who need our service? Diane Crncich is the Sales Strategist behind Success By Alchemy, a consulting practice that helps business owners grow the businesses they love and make the money they deserve. She has more than three decades of experience supporting multimillion-dollar corporations and mission-driven businesses in mastering the art of sales. Diane is passionate about busting the ‘Myth About Selling’ that holds entrepreneurs back from getting out and serving more clients. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Diane joins Emerald to explain why you don’t have to be salesy or pushy to share your gifts with the world. She walks us through the unique process she uses to help entrepreneurs get clear on their value, describing how to combine basic math with intuition to uncover your worth. Listen in for Diane’s insight on reframing sales as a transformational service and learn how your brain and gut can work together to make better decisions! What You Will Learn How Diane leveraged her intuition to succeed in corporate sales Why you don’t have to be pushy or salesy to share your gifts with the world The fear and anxiety many of us have around asking for money How Diane reframes sales as providing a service that inspires transformation Diane’s process for determining who you are, who your ideal client is and the value you provide What inspired Diane’s transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship How Diane combines math with intuition to help clients uncover their value Diane’s practices for honoring intuition to make better decisions Connect with Diane Crncich Success By Alchemy Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Think you don’t have any creative talent? Think again! We were ALL born with the capacity to create. And we can ALL leverage those creative gifts to step into our power and experience what it means to live BIG. Rochelle Seltzer is the founder of Creative Core Coaching, a practice designed to help accomplished women navigate big life transitions and figure out what’s next. After nearly 30 years in brand design, Rochelle sold her business and began an intense study of creativity. In 2012, she launched her coaching career with the intent to unleash the untapped creativity inside women everywhere. Rochelle is also the author of Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Rochelle joins Emerald to explain what inspired her to sell her design business and build a coaching career around the power of creativity. She describes how she manages her self-critic, offering advice on being unwilling to compromise as you commit to the process of creating a new life. Listen in for the Discovery Dozen technique Rochelle uses to channel her creativity and learn to start living BIG—and share YOUR creative gifts with the world! What You Will Learn The childhood experience that shut down Rochelle’s creativity How a coach helped Rochelle discover who she is as a leader What inspired Rochelle to sell her design business and pursue creativity coaching Rochelle’s mission to help people understand their capacity to create How Rochelle managed her self-critic in the process of creating a new life Rochelle’s advice on being unwilling to compromise and committing to build a life you love The Discovery Dozen technique Rochelle uses to channel her creativity Rochelle’s guidance for hypercreative people who struggle to monetize their efforts How to start living BIG and share your creative gifts with the world Connect with Rochelle Seltzer The Live Big Book Resources Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life by Rochelle Seltzer The Enneagram Institute Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Emotions that we don’t work through have a way of taking up residence in the body and causing physical pain. So, what can we do to process those repressed emotions? How might breathwork help us move that energy through the body, healing both our physical and emotional pain? Lauren Chelec Cafritz is the internationally known breathwork teacher, speaker and author behind Experience Breath, a platform designed to help people achieve emotional mastery through the power of breath. Trained and certified in Integrative Breathwork, Transformational Breath and many other breathing modalities, Lauren facilitates breathwork for executive teams, nonprofits, government agencies, corporations, hospitals and schools. She is also the national representative for the International Breathwork Foundation and the author of Breath Love. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Lauren joins Emerald to share the personal experience with severe neck pain that led her to breathwork. She explains how our physical pain can be tied to repressed emotions, discussing how techniques like conscious connected breathing work to move energy through the body. Listen in for Lauren’s insight on leveraging side breath to initiate the creative process and learn the four strategies in her toolkit for navigating feelings of fear, anxiety or stuck-ness. What You Will Learn How Lauren’s personal experience with neck pain led her to breathwork How our physical pain is often tied to repressed emotions What inspired Lauren to take on a leadership role in the breathwork space The science behind breathwork and how it works to move energy through the body How Lauren defines conscious connected breathing How conscious connected breathing engages the prefrontal cortex Why Lauren believes that breath mastery = emotional mastery How Lauren leverages side breath to initiate the creative process How Lauren thinks about money as an energy exchange and offers classes on a sliding scale Lauren’s four tools for navigating fear, anxiety or stuck-ness Connect with Lauren Chelec Cafritz Breath Love Resources Breath Love by Lauren Chelec Cafritz International Breathwork Foundation Global Professional Breathwork Alliance Global Inspiration Conference The Mindfulness Center Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand JaM Strategies Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Many entrepreneurs, even the wickedly smart ones, focus on building their business first and then try to squeeze life in around it. But what if we did it the other way around? What if we stopped to figure out what’s really important to us and then built a business around those core values? Known as America’s Mortgage Mentor, Jen Du Plessis is the international speaker and podcast host behind Mortgage Lending Mastery and  Success to Significance: Life After Breaking Through Glass Ceilings. She is also the founder of several successful businesses, including Kinetic Spark Consulting, Black Fox Investments and Valor Home Solutions. Jen has 35-plus years of experience in residential mortgage lending, ranking in the top 1% of loan originators in the US for more than 15 years, and she is the bestselling author of LAUNCH: How to Take Your Business to New Heights. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jen joins Emerald to discuss the childhood experiences that informed her limiting beliefs around money. She explains how she shifted her mindset by exploring the purpose behind the money she was trying to make and asking herself, ‘What is it I really want?’ Listen in for Jen’s insight on making decisions based on your core values and learn how to amplify what’s important to you—and build a business around THAT. What You Will Learn What called Jen to forge the way for women in the mortgage banking industry The traumatic childhood experiences that informed Jen’s limiting beliefs around money What made Jen realize she was sabotaging her life in the pursuit of money How Jen built a vision around the purpose behind the money she was trying to make The power in asking yourself what you really want How to amplify what’s important to you and build a business around that How to determine your core values by exploring what upsets you most Jen’s process of making decisions based on what makes her happy and aligns with her values Connect with Jen Du Plessis Jen’s 7 Success Strategies Success to Significance Podcast Resources LAUNCH: How to Take Your Business to New Heights by Jen Du Plessis Dave Ramsey Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Exploring our Shadow Self is not easy. But recognizing those unflattering or unfamiliar parts of ourselves is crucial in becoming a whole, authentic human. And art is a particularly powerful way to face our shadow and build a vision for what we want to create in the world. Heather Meglasson is the Transformational Impact Artist behind the Human Phoenix Project and Impact Art Immersion, a platform dedicated to celebrating the messy brilliance of being human. A certified group and personal facilitator in the realm of experiential business training, conscious communication and energy work, Heather is on a lifelong mission to create safe spaces for people to self-express and evolve. She is also an international champion singer and dancer, a contributor to several bestselling health and wellness books, and the author of Happiness on Tap: How to Rock What You’ve Got in Life. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Heather joins Emerald to share the pivotal moment that called her to create spaces for self-expression and discuss what inspired current work around exploring the human shadow side. She explains how she makes creative decisions based on whether an idea supports her vision and why she moves toward doing things that scare her. Listen in for Heather’s advice on asking for resources multiple times in various ways and get inspired to show up and make YOUR authentic contribution to the world! What You Will Learn The childhood experience that called Heather to create spaces for self-exploration What inspired Heather to use art to help people explore our shadow aspects How Heather makes decisions based on whether they feed into her vision Why Heather moves toward doing things that scare her Heather’s strategies for reprogramming her brain to accept more money Heather’s advice on asking for resources multiple times in various ways Heather’s challenge for us to show up and give authentically of who we are Connect with Heather Meglasson Heather on Patreon Resources Frontier Trainings Happiness on Tap: How to Rock What You’ve Got in Life by Heather Meglasson Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

What does it take to build a successful company? Yes, you need grit and determination. Creativity, emotional intelligence, and business savvy don’t hurt. But what is the ONE trait all successful entrepreneurs have in common? Christine Kerner is the Founder and CEO of My Little Mascara Club, a subscription service that offers cruelty-free, clean mascara with the goal of helping women feel better about themselves and their lives. A serial entrepreneur, Christie has founded seven businesses herself and helped others scale three more. She has also mentored and coached hundreds of founders and served as the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the nation’s largest university. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Christie joins Emerald to explain what ignited her love of company building and discuss the challenge creatives and technical experts face in building a business around their passion. She offers advice on knowing when it’s time to let go of a company you’ve built and creating the space for creativity to come in. Listen in for Christie’s insight on getting comfortable with not knowing what’s next and find out if you’ve got the one consistent trait that all successful entrepreneurs share! What You Will Learn How Christie’s love of company building was ignited when she was just 16 years old The challenge creatives and technical experts face in building a business around their passion The ONE consistent trait that successful entrepreneurs share Why it’s crucial for entrepreneurs to get comfortable not knowing what’s next The two other companies Christie runs in addition to My Little Mascara Club Christie’s take on making ‘I don’t know how’ the beginning of the conversation (not the end) Christie’s advice on creating the space for creativity to come in How Christie knows when it’s time to let go and sell a company she’s built How Christie gave herself permission to love money Connect with Christine Kerner My Little Mascara Club [Text CREATE HAPPY to 33777] Resources The ASU Center for Entrepreneurship H Factor Express MiE Joy Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

There is a lot of darkness is our world. But all it takes is a single pinprick of light to realize that what feels like an iron wall is not as solid as we thought. So, how do we find those moments of light and joy and celebration—and then learn to create them for ourselves and others? Sherry Richert Belul is the high-performance coach behind Simply Celebrate, a platform designed to help people find creative, intentional and impactful ways to celebrate life and express love for family and friends. She is committed to helping people live lives full of joy, success and engagement. Sherry is also the author of the Amazon bestseller, Say It Now: 33 Ways to Say I LOVE YOU to the Most Important People in Your Life. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Sherry joins Emerald to explain how trying to live someone else’s life led her to a period of depression and share the experience that opened her up to celebration, light and joy. She introduces us to the daily practices that keep her in momentum, describing what fuels her creativity and how she connects with her Higher Self. Listen in for Sherry’s insight on valuing the gifts we’ve been given and learn how to express YOUR unspoken love to the people who matter most. What You Will Learn How trying to live someone else’s life led Sherry to a period of depression The meditation class that inspired Sherry to create moments of joy for herself and others Sherry’s practice of recording messages from her Higher Self How Sherry uses meditation to connect with the Divine How Sherry is fueled by other people’s freedom of expression Why Sherry kept her love bottled up as a young woman and how that informs her work now The benefits of creating a Love List for the people you care about Sherry’s challenge to value the gifts we’ve been given How to ask for support in bringing your vision to life Connect with Sherry Richert Belul Simply Celebrate Resources Say It Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I LOVE YOU to the Most Important People in Your Life by Sherry Richert Belul New Media Summit Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Where did your fears come from? The fact is, we inherit the beliefs of our ancestors and carry their burdens with us, living out the same damaging patterns generation after generation. But what if you could connect with those ancestors and transform your inherited beliefs? Ariann Thomas is an international healer, teacher and Shaman who carries the ancient wisdom and energy of an elder and advisor. Part Cherokee by heritage, the focus of her practice involves shifting unwanted family patterns by connecting with ancestors to make genetic life changes. Ariann is also the Amazon bestselling author of Healing Family Patterns: Ancestral Lineage Cleaning for Personal Growth and Changing Our Genetic Heritage: Creating a New Reality for Ourselves and Future Generations. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Ariann joins Emerald to discuss the health crisis that helped her find her truth and reconnect with her Native American heritage. She describes her role as a Shaman, explaining how we carry the memories of our ancestors with us and what she does to help people heal damanging generational patterns. Listen in for Ariann’s insight on letting go of fear and learn how ancestral healing can help YOU transform harmful inherited beliefs. What You Will Learn Why a successful career as a lawyer didn’t satisfy Ariann’s soul The health crisis that initiated Ariann’s healing and helped her reconnect with her Cherokee heritage The slow process of self-development that helped Ariann let go of the relationships that didn’t serve her How we carry the memories and beliefs of our ancestors in our genes What it means to be a Shaman and how their work is validated by epigenetic research How Ariann helps people connect with their ancestors to heal harmful patterns Ariann’s insight on how the Divine wants us to be successful Ariann’s advice on letting go of fear to boost our immune response Connect with Ariann Thomas Ariann’s Website Resources Healing Family Patterns: Ancestral Lineage Cleaning for Personal Growth by Ariann Thomas Changing Our Genetic Heritage: Creating a New Reality for Ourselves and Future Generations by Ariann Thomas Ariann’s Column in Conscious Shift Magazine Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Do you feel like something is holding you prisoner? You don’t have to stay stuck in painful circumstances. But how do you begin to move through loss or disappointment and find your freedom? Marian McSpadden is the co-owner of a multimillion-dollar business and the creator of MM Coaching, a practice that helps people who feel trapped pursue a difficult change. She is committed to giving clients the roadmap for breaking free from fear and living a joyful, fulfilled life. Marian is also a sought-after speaker and the author of the forthcoming book, Pretty Much Everything You Try Doesn’t Work: How to Get Through the Disappointment You Never Expect. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Marian joins Emerald to explain what inspired her escape from the structured religious community she grew up in and how her understanding of God shifted during that time. She describes the knowing that helped her first make the decision to leave and then take action to initiate her own healing. Listen in for Marian’s insight on navigating the speedbumps when things don’t quite work and learn how to identify what fuels your energy—and do more of that! What You Will Learn What inspired Marian to escape from the strict religious community she grew up in How Marian’s understanding of God shifted The self-help program that helped Marian open up about her painful childhood experiences How Marian made the decision to leave her family and confront her abuser How Marian coaches people to discover the problem that’s causing their pain and find the one thing that can be fixed The knowing and trust in God that helped Marian take action Marian’s insight on navigating speedbumps and persevering when things don’t quite work How Marian learned that not everyone who smiles at you is trustworthy Marian’s practical exercise for identifying what fuels your energy + what drains it Connect with Marian McSpadden Everything You Try Resources New Media Summit Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

If you’re treating your skin with a chemical cocktail of anti-aging products, you may be doing more harm than good. What if there’s a natural way to heal your skin and reprogram your cells to age in reverse? Jewels Arnes is the natural healer and vibrational therapist behind Eternal Gold Beauty, a natural, organic skincare line that promotes healthy skin and restores our natural state of vitality, helping us heal from the inside out. Jewels has 25-plus years of experience in multiple healing modalities, earning certifications in Holistic Health, Energetic Transformation and Quantum Healing, among many other natural health practices. She is a sought-after speaker in the realm of scalar energy and its ability to transform human cells and reverse disease. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jewels joins Emerald to share her journey to creating the Eternal Gold skincare line, explaining how the products both reprogram our cells to age in reverse and awaken our consciousness. She challenges customers to create a ritual around using her products, describing what we can do to clear the old belief systems held in our cells. Listen in for Jewels’ advice on running a business under the direction of your Council of Light and learn how to transform your outer appearance to align with your inner radiance! What You Will Learn How Jewels’ Council of Light guided her in the creation of the Eternal Gold skincare line How Eternal Gold products reprogram the cells to age in reverse and awaken consciousness How ORMUS works to repair our DNA and activate the higher mind Jewels’ favorite product from the Eternal Gold line Why Jewels encourages customers to create an I AM statement followed with a WHY What we can do to clear the belief system held in our cells Jewels’ advice on running a business under the direction of the Council of Light How to connect to your heart and say the next right YES Connect with Jewels Arnes Eternal Gold Beauty [Coupon Code EMERALD] Resources New Media Summit Jewels’ DECU Offerings Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Do you make financial decisions from a place of freedom and joy? Or debt and obligation? What if you could build your own personal economy of abundance? Penelope Jane Smith is the Founder and Executive Director at Real Prosperity, Inc., a coaching practice that helps women entrepreneurs create financial freedom. The go-to expert for some of the biggest names in the conscious business space, she is a sought-after speaker and certified trainer with 20-plus years of teaching experience. Penelope is also the author of The Little Book of Prosperity. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Penelope joins Emerald to share her story of building a $6M real estate empire, losing everything in the recession and then leveraging her creativity to rise again. She offers advice for women who take on the emotional responsibility for others and describes the planning rituals that help her stay connected to her vision. Listen in for Penelope’s insight on the three keys to creating a personal economy of abundance and learn how YOU can make your money work for you and achieve financial freedom! What You Will Learn What woke up Penelope’s entrepreneurial spirit + inspired her to build a $6M real estate empire What Penelope did to tap into her creativity and rise again after losing everything in the Great Recession How Penelope’s business grew when she shifted her focus to supporting others Penelope’s advice for women who take on the emotional responsibility for others How to cut yourself some slack when things happen that are beyond your control Why Penelope works with women entrepreneurs to create financial freedom Penelope’s three keys to creating your own personal economy of abundance Financial education Prosperity consciousness Money systems The planning rituals Penelope does to tune into her vision and channel it into her daily activities Connect with Penelope Jane Smith Real Prosperity Inc. Resources Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki Richard Branson’s Necker Island Herbert A. Simon’s Nobel Prize Lecture on Rational Decision-Making in Business Organizations The Rituals for Living Dreambook + Planner Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

For people who live near the poverty line, a one dollar increase in hourly wage means losing access to public assistance. But this increase in income does not make up for the loss of benefits, and many families get caught in a vicious cycle: If you can’t pay for childcare, you can’t work. And if you don’t work, you can’t feed your family. So, what can we do to make childcare affordable for every parent? Alessandra Desiderio is the Founder and CEO of the CREW Childcare Rewards, an app designed to revolutionize the way we pay for childcare and create a world where all parents can afford to care for their kids. Alessandra also serves as the Development Officer at Colorado Lending Services and Managing Principal at Fiore3 Consulting. She has 15 years of experience in development leadership, personally designing, launching and selling startups in the tech, service and advocacy space. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Alessandra joins Emerald to share her mission to make childcare accessible for all, explaining how her own experience as a single mom and survivor of domestic violence informs her work. She weighs in on the challenges of being a non-tech founder, explaining how she leverages rapid prototyping and a willingness to fail fast in the creative process. Listen in for Alessandra’s insight on making difficult decisions and learn how you can be a part of CREW’s work to make childcare affordable for everyone. What You Will Learn Why Alessandra calls CREW her stain-on-my-soul project Alessandra’s experience with the cliff effect and how it impacted her ability to afford childcare How Alessandra’s willingness to fail fast informs her creative process How Alessandra leverages Tom Chi’s concept of rapid prototyping How the CREW app is designed to make childcare affordable What CREW does to serve parents, childcare providers and businesses The challenges Alessandra faces as a non-tech founder How her brother’s resistance is pushing Alessandra to grow something strong What we can do to support Alessandra’s mission to make childcare affordable for everyone How building a relationship with grief supports decision making Connect with Alessandra Desiderio CREW Childcare Rewards App Resources Tom Chi on Rapid Prototyping Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Does it seem like no matter how much money you have, it’s never enough? If you’re in a constant state of fear around money (even if you make more than enough to cover your basic needs), now is the perfect time to heal your money issues and start treating it like a sacred resource. Mayda Poc is an International Life and Career Coach on a mission to help executives in finance, law and other past-paced industries find their own version of balance and meaning. Mayda has 15-plus years of experience in the finance and investment banking space, and she understands the challenge that crazy-busy overachievers face in prioritizing what’s important and being present in their lives. Mayda uses multiple modalities in her practice, and she is a certified hypnosis practitioner. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Mayda joins Emerald to discuss our complicated relationship with money, describing how it triggers the most animal part of us and why people who earn millions still operate in scarcity and fear. She explains why NOW is the right time to transcend our attachment to money, define what is ENOUGH, and make wise decisions around what to do with the excess. Listen in for Mayda’s insight on learning to speak the language of business and learn how to channel your resourcefulness and turn your creativity into revenue! What You Will Learn How money triggers the most animal part of us as a means of safety and survival How money is linked to status, power and freedom Mayda’s take on money as a privilege that should be used to help others How to define your ENOUGH and make decisions around using excess resources wisely Why NOW is the right time to heal our money issues Mayda’s insight on people who earn millions and still operate in scarcity and fear The opportunity we have to transcend our emotional attachment to money The openings women have to turn our creativity into revenue Mayda’s advice on learning to speak the language of business and finance How to stay grounded through the pandemic and be of service to others Connect with Mayda Poc Mayda on LinkedIn Resources SPANX Founder Sara Blakely Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Are you limiting yourself to the physical reality? Janis Butler contends that ‘we are our souls first.’ And living our true purpose requires waking up to our spiritual nature and cultivating our connection to Source. Janis is the teacher, speaker and certified coach behind Your Soul’s Toolbox, a practice dedicated to helping people live love-filled, meaningful lives through conscious awakening. She earned her BA from Stanford and her Master’s in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Janice has coauthored a number of bestselling books, and her upcoming release, Your Soul’s Toolbox: Secrets to Constructing Your Best Self, is due out in the winter of 2020. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Janis joins Emerald to share the spiritual experiences that led to her work in conscious awakening and explain how to recognize when you’re receiving what she calls an intuitive hit. She describes how to navigate your spiritual and physical realities, discussing how she channels her own creativity by connecting with her soul. Listen in to understand how clearing out unresolved issues leads to clarity and learn how you can leverage compassionate self-forgiveness to walk through difficult circumstances and reconnect with your true self! What You Will Learn The spiritual experiences that led Janis to her work in conscious awakening How to recognize when you’re receiving a spiritual hit Janis’ insight on navigating our physical and spiritual realities Why a sense of unworthiness is ubiquitous in our society The relationship between connecting with ourselves and channeling our creativity How clearing out our unresolved issues facilitates clarity Why we need compassionate self-forgiveness to walk through difficult circumstances How Janis knows when she is working from her soul’s curriculum How Janis experiences a divine download as energy in her body Connect with Janis Butler Janis’ Website Resources National Publicity Summit A Course in Miracles Robert Holden Joseph Campbell’s Concept of Supernatural Aid Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

87% of consumers, when given a choice, will do business with a company that is on purpose, advocating for an issue they care about. But how do you build social responsibility into your business? Can you make a solid income and make an impact at the same time? Cami Baker is the recognized authority on Purpose Leverage Marketing Campaigns. She is on a mission to facilitate collaborations between for-profit and nonprofit organizations, increasing the resources, relationships and revenue for all involved. Known as the Mingle to Millions Mentor, Cami helps business owners meet their ideal clients and make a contribution in the world. She is also the author of Mingle to Millions: The Art and Science of Building Business Relationships and Mastering Referrals. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Cami joins Emerald to discuss how she conceived of her signature Purpose Leverage Marketing Campaign, describing how she marries social responsibility with building a business. She introduces us to the concept of bridging the humanity gap in order to find our ideal clients and explains how she leverages the Rule of 33 to determine which people are the right fit. Listen in for Cami’s next-right-thing approach to overcoming challenges and learn how to build a business that will make money AND make a difference! What You Will Learn How Cami’s sobriety put her on a path to self-leadership The mentors who facilitated Cami’s personal development education How Cami conceived of her signature Purpose Leverage Marketing Campaign How Cami marries social responsibility with building a business Why Cami’s offering is best suited for service providers with big-ticket items The concept of bridging the humanity gap to find your ideal clients Cami’s insight on the boundaries we need to make money in business Cami’s next-right-thing approach to overcoming challenges How Cami leverages the Rule of 33 to find the right fit for people in her life How changing your playground can help you level up your life Connect with Cami Baker Cami’s Website Resources Mingle to Millions: The Art and Science of Building Business Relationships and Mastering Referrals by Cami Baker Books by John C. Maxwell Books by Emerald GreenForest Live & Let Live Horse Rescue Steve Harvey Abraham Hicks Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Each time you’re triggered, less-than-good feelings arise in your body. The question is, are you carrying that heaviness around with you? And if so, what can you do to clear that energy and keep your vibe high? Amy Huentelman is the mind/body coach behind inVigor8, the world’s first 8-minute daily energetic cleanse, and the cocreator of MindFlavors, a program designed to unlock the hidden power of the unconscious mind. Known as the Happiness Generator, Amy’s advanced approach combines guided meditation, powerful connected breathing, imaginating and hypnotherapy to help clients release resistance, raise their vibration and receive inspiration. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Amy joins Emerald to offer insight on how to recognize and trust your intuitive voice. She describes what to do when you’re triggered and need to clear any less-than-good energy, sharing the candle breath exercise she recommends for keeping your vibe high. Listen in for Amy’s advice on how to strengthen your inner guide and learn how to harness the power YOU have to create your own experience! What You Will Learn How Amy’s first experience with her inner voice led to her current work Amy’s insight on how to recognize + trust your intuitive voice Amy’s breathing exercise for bringing awareness into the body What to do when you feel triggered to clear that less-than-good energy How Amy’s 30-Day Transformation helps entrepreneurs upgrade our consciousness The responsibility we have to keep our energy clear in a business partnership What’s involved in Amy’s inVigor8 daily 8-minute energy cleanse Why it’s important to be aware of the heaviness we’re carrying Amy’s challenge to listeners to practice 30 days of candle breath How to get to a place where you always know what to say or do What you can do to be the creator of your own experience Connect with Amy Huentelman MindFlavors Resources New Media Summit Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Six in ten Americans suffer from a chronic disease, and four in ten live with two or more! But here’s the thing: Conditions like heart disease, dementia, cancer and diabetes are preventable and even reversible—if you’re willing to make some fundamental lifestyle changes. Dr. Sally LaMont is the naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist behind the Marin Natural Medicine Clinic in Larkspur, California. Her functional medicine practice focuses on indigestion, hormonal imbalance and healthy aging through personalized natural treatment plans. Dr. Sally is also the creator of the Healthy Aging Reset, a digital course designed to empower women to feel better, get stronger and live longer. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dr. Sally joins Emerald to explain what inspired her calling to naturopathic medicine, describing how poor diet and overwork took a toll on her own family’s health. She walks us through the root cause drivers of chronic disease and discusses our body’s potential for healing by way of a natural approach. Listen in for Dr. Sally’s insight on the four pillars of healthy aging and learn what YOU can do to bring your body into balance and regain your vibrant health! What You Will Learn What inspired Dr. Sally to pursue naturopathic medicine Dr. Sally’s deep knowing around the value of eating real food How poor diet and overwork took a toll on Dr. Sally’s family Dr. Sally’s role as a trailblazer in the resurgence of a natural approach to health How Dr. Sally’s Healthy Aging Reset helps people regain their health Why Dr. Sally sees chronic disease as a silent epidemic Dr. Sally’s four pillars of healthy aging The root cause drivers of chronic disease Chronic inflammation High blood sugar Toxicity Hormonal imbalance Digestive dysfunction Nutritional deficiencies Dr. Sally’s constant commitment to being well + sharing that joy with others Connect with Dr. Sally LaMont Dr. Sally’s Kitchen Resources Marin Natural Medicine Clinic National University of Natural Medicine Bastyr University California Naturopathic Doctors Association Ten Healthy Aging Hacks You Can Use Today by Dr. Sally LaMont Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We know that our relationships are better when we communicate clearly. But many of us cut corners when it comes to artful communication. We send messages without opening a portal first. Or we lead with criticism rather than appreciation. So, what does artful communication look like? And how can we use it to build stronger relationships? Karen Solomon is an Image and Relationship Consultant who teaches men, women and couples the keys to confidence in the bedroom and the boardroom. A credentialed teacher with 20-plus years of experience providing image makeover and relationship coaching, Karen inspires clients to be their authentic, unadulterated selves. She is also the author of Sexy, Sassy & Starting Over: Recipes for a Sweet & Savory Life After Divorce. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Karen joins Emerald to explain how she was introduced to intimacy coursework and what facilitated her transition from mentoring young women to working with mature men, women and couples. She weighs in on why our pleasure is our responsibility, challenging us to ask for what we want in our personal and professional relationships. Listen in for Karen’s insight around the language of consent and learn how you can build connection using the three elements of artful communication. What You Will Learn Karen’s calling to support people in their relationships How Karen was introduced to intimacy coursework Karen’s evolution from mentoring young women to working with mature men, women and couples How to establish consent by opening a portal for communication The three elements of artful communication How we create conflict in relationships when we cut corners in communication Why our pleasure is OUR responsibility Connect with Karen Solomon Karen’s Website Email karen@karensolomon.com Resources Sexy, Sassy & Starting Over: Recipes for a Sweet & Savory Life After Divorce by Karen Solomon Margot Anand Lafayette Morehouse David Deida Coaches Training Institute New Media Summit Karen’s Relationship Real Talk Meetup Cuddle Party Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343  

Do you have a parent, partner or colleague who always has to be RIGHT? Do they blame you for things that you have no control over? If so, you may be dealing with a Hijackal. So, how do you identify when you’re in a toxic relationship? And more importantly, what can you do about it? Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, is the Relationship Help Doctor behind Transforming Relationship, a platform designed to provide ongoing care for relationships in crisis. She focuses on helping the partners, exes and adult children of the relentlessly difficult people she calls Hijackals to ‘stop the crazy-making and save their sanity.’ Rhoberta is also the author of 16 books on toxic relationships, and she serves as the host of the Emotional Savvy and Save Your Sanity podcasts. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Rhoberta joins Emerald to walk us through the characteristics of a toxic relationship. She describes how Hijackals show up in personal and professional relationships, explaining what we can do to recognize their behavior and reclaim our sense of self. Listen in for Rhoberta’s insight on why fixing someone else’s behavior is not YOUR responsibility and learn the three hallmarks of a healthy relationship! What You Will Learn How growing up with Hijackal parents called Rhoberta to this work How to identify when you’re in a toxic relationship How the public perception of a Hijackal differs from their private behavior What Rhoberta does to help people regain their sense of confidence Why our adversarial court system favors Hijackals How Hijackals show up in business relationships The three hallmarks of a healthy relationship How to recognize ‘love bombing’ in personal + professional relationships How to identify when you’ve taken on Hijackal traits Why fixing someone else’s behavior is NOT your responsibility How Rhoberta’s spiritual life supports her in showing up + speaking out Connect with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler Transforming Relationship Emotional Savvy Podcast Save Your Sanity Podcast Rhoberta on YouTube Resources Escaping the Hijackal Trap: The Truth About Hijackals and Why They are Crazy-Making by Rhoberta Shaler, PhD Stop! That’s Crazy-Making: How to Quit Playing the Passive-Aggressive Game by Rhoberta Shaler, PhD New Media Summit Wrestling Rhinos: Conquering Conflict in the Wilds of Work by Rhoberta Shaler, PhD KAIZEN for COUPLES: Smart Steps to Save, Sustain & Strengthen Your Relationship by Rhoberta Shaler, PhD Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

For many entrepreneurs, building an online presence is key to business growth. But visibility is not just about putting yourself out there. It’s about sharing the real you and building sincere 1:1 relationships. And more often than not, it’s the fear of being ourselves that holds us back. Ashley Rainsbarger is the Mindful Business Coach behind The Wiser Life, a practice designed to help service-driven entrepreneurs heal their fear of visibility and serve more clients. She specializes in removing the mental barriers that block business owners from creating what they really want out of life. Ashley has certifications in Health and Life Coaching, and she is a Reiki Master in the Usui System of Natural Healing. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Ashley joins Emerald to explain how she helps clients overcome the fear of being seen. She walks us through her intuitive process for making decisions, discussing how to coach yourself when a choice doesn’t work out the way you wanted. Listen in for Ashley’s insight on the inner work and external strategies you can leverage to expand your visibility online and grow your business. What You Will Learn How childhood trauma and the desire to make an impact led Ashley to coaching The connection between building an awareness of our thoughts + changing our results How Ashley helps clients overcome the fear of being seen Ashley’s intuitive process for making important decisions What to ask yourself when a decision doesn’t work out the way you wanted Ashley’s advice for establishing visibility online Create minimum commitment Focus on building relationships Why the inner work of healing is more important than external strategies re: visibility Connect with Ashley Rainsbarger Coach Ashley 555 Resources Women Helping Women Facebook Group Audible You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Live an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

It’s easy for wicked-smart women to get busy and forget to take care of ourselves. But if we’re sacrificing our own health and wellbeing, we’re just not performing at our best. What if there’s nothing selfish about self-care? What can we do to transform our health and feel our best as we pursue our vision for a better world? Maureen Vincenty is a Transformative Health Coach on a mission to help high-performing entrepreneurs and leaders transform their bodies and up-level their lives. A former NASA and EPA scientist, Maureen’s obsession with research turned to health after losing her mother to cancer unexpectedly. She has spent the last 17 years studying optimal health, fitness and preventative wellbeing, and now, she is dedicated to helping people build the energy, vitality and confidence to make a greater impact on the world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Maureen joins Emerald to discuss her transition from corporate scientist to entrepreneur, describing how she leverages education, empowerment, support and accountability to help people transform their health. Maureen explains how she addresses the root cause of a client’s health issues with lifestyle and nutrition protocols and shares the role joy plays in helping us lead a healthy, purpose-driven life. Listen in for insight around the success journal that keeps Maureen committed to her vision and learn what YOU can do to transform the way you look and feel—in just 30 days! What You Will Learn How her mother’s cancer diagnosis inspired Maureen’s initial interest in health The lifestyle and nutrition protocols Maureen used to heal her own autoimmune issues Maureen’s stressful transition from corporate geologist + researcher to entrepreneur The success journal that helps Maureen stay committed to her vision How Maureen addresses the root cause of her client’s health issues with nutrition and lifestyle protocols How good coaching educates, empowers, supports and holds us accountable The role mindset plays in helping us lead a healthy, purpose-driven life How Maureen’s work with a woman who wanted to lose weight transformed the culture of a small town Why Maureen leans on mentors and masterminds to keep her in forward motion Maureen’s top two takeaways for optimizing our health There’s nothing selfish about self-care Most of us are only 30 days away from transforming how we look and feel Connect with Maureen Vincenty Maureen’s Website Resources New Media Summit Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Did you know that the average grocery store only has a three- to four-day supply of food? With a system that vulnerable, a sustained economic collapse would leave a lot of people hungry. But what if you were empowered to grow your own food? What if you could provide for most of your own needs—and help heal the Earth at the same time? Marjory Wildcraft is the visionary behind Grow Network, the premier online community for people who grow their own food. An expert in off-grid living, she has inspired hundreds of thousands of backyard farmers and led the return to natural medicine in the US. Marjory is also the host of the Home Grown Food Summit and the author of the forthcoming book Grow: All True Wealth Comes From the Ground. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Marjory joins Emerald to explain what inspired her to learn to grow her own food and how that journey healed her on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Marjory describes the opportunity we have right now to reinvent our food and medical supply chains, discussing how the resources at Grow Network can help us survive a sustained economic collapse. Listen in for Marjory’s insight on what it REALLY means to be wealthy and learn what YOU can do to hone and trust your own prophetic vision. What You Will Learn How Marjory’s prediction of economic collapse inspired her to learn to grow her own food Marjory’s anger around how commercial agriculture is destroying the Earth Marjory’s mission to teach people to grow their own food + treat common ailments with plants Why the vulnerability of our food system left Marjory feeling panicked How growing our own food heals us on a physical, emotional and spiritual level The opportunity we have right now to reinvent our food and medical supply chains How Marjory combined a desire for community with her business acumen to build Grow Network How Grow Network’s resources serve to help us survive a sustained economic collapse Marjory’s advice on honing and trusting your prophetic vision Marjory’s definition of wealth as health, community, meaningful relationships and work Connect with Marjory Wildcraft Grow Network Home Grown Food Summit Resources Grow: All True Wealth Comes from the Ground by Marjory Wildcraft National Publicity Summit Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Emerald’s Speaker Magic Quiz Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Are you doing everything ‘right’ and still not feeling fulfilled? Maybe you’re making good money and even doing work that contributes to the greater good. And yet, there’s still tension. If you’re ready to experience true fulfillment, it’s time to ask what parts of yourself you’re hiding. To align with your soul’s voice, show up with authenticity, and be of service to humanity. Devi Adea is the soul-full speaker, coach and conscious business strategist behind the top-ranked Spiritual Entrepreneur Podcast. She empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to embrace their soul’s purpose and share their message with the world to experience elevated freedom and fulfillment. Devi is also the creator of the popular Podcast on Purpose Online Academy, the host of Podcasters on Purpose, and four-time New Media Summit Icon of Influence. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Devi joins Emerald to explain why she hid her spiritual side for so long and describe how she finally found fulfillment by honoring ALL the parts of herself. Devi shares how she navigated the fear of revealing her spirituality to the world and explores how aligning with our soul’s voice can shift our relationship with money. Listen in for Devi’s insight on being guided by the small, still voice inside and find out why being yourself has become a prerequisite for business success. What You Will Learn The experience that taught Devi to hide her spiritual side What made Devi realize that fulfillment is about contribution How the Spiritual Entrepreneur Podcast helped Devi integrate both parts of herself Devi’s hesitance to explain spiritual principles to her coaching clients How giving her feelings time and attention helped Devi navigate disclosure remorse Devi’s mission to identify the gifts she takes for granted + use them to serve others Why Devi believes we’re living in a time when authenticity is required Devi’s advice on being guided by the small, still voice inside The concept of having a ‘dive buddy’ for your business How aligning with our soul’s voice bring can bring money to us Connect with Devi Adea Devi’s Website Spiritual Entrepreneur Podcast Podcasters on Purpose Devi TV Resources Podcast on Purpose Online Academy New Media Summit Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Have you abandoned yourself in the name of belonging? If you’re sacrificing your own self-care in order to be accepted, you DO have the power to make a different choice. To show up with authenticity and be celebrated for being YOU. Holley Mignosi is the Founder and CEO of The Dynamic Dream Life Group, Inc., a practice dedicated to helping leaders increase their influence through hypnotic body language and the neuroscience of storytelling. Holley spent the first 15 years her career as a modeling and acting coach, and she leverages that experience to help clients tap into their signature star power on stage. Holley holds certifications in neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis and hypnotic presentation skills. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Holley joins Emerald to share her journey from addiction to entrepreneurship, explaining why she was using cocaine to keep her job as a runway coach and what finally compelled her to change her life. Holley shares her practices for cultivating trust in the divine and describes the faith it takes to show up and share your story with authenticity. Listen in for Holley’s advice to young women who are caught up in a toxic environment and learn how to leverage body language to step into your leadership and charisma! What You Will Learn Holley’s journey from addiction to entrepreneurship Why Holley was using cocaine to keep her job as a runway coach The moment Holley realized she had to leave her career + her marriage Holley’s advice to young women caught up in a toxic environment Go where you’re celebrated, not tolerated Don’t sacrifice self-care for shallow acceptance Your circumstances are there to teach you something Get rid of your shame by sharing your story How perfectionism and a lack of self-love served as Holley’s enemies How hand gestures act as trust indicators when we’re speaking How the support of a personal trainer helped Holley get healthy and feel good from the inside-out Holley’s practices of multidimensional meditation and prayer Why trust in yourself and the divine is crucial in ‘opening the kimono’ Why women are better at reading body language than men Connect with Holley Mignosi Holley’s Website Resources New Media Summit Holley’s Hot 15 Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Are you dealing with chronic pain but hesitant to resort to drugs or surgery? There are other ways to heal, pending you have an open mind and a willingness to break from convention. In fact, thousands of energy healing modalities exist to support us in healing the body and restoring our energy field. Alice ‘Alicja’ Jones is a Reiki Master Teacher and a practitioner of Metatronic Healing, Quantum Touch, Access Consciousness, Matrix Energetics and crystal healing. She spent 25 years in a high-powered career as a real estate broker until debilitating back pain led her to the practice of energy healing. Alice’s journey is chronicled in her book, Own Your Power: Day by Day—365 Meditations for Clearing Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual Blockages to Becoming Your Higher Self. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Alice joins Emerald to explain how saying NO to conventional treatments for chronic pain (drugs and surgery) inspired her to try Reiki, the foundation of the energy healing modalities. Alice introduces us to the two healing techniques she was gifted by the Archangel Metatron, describing the mystical experiences that revealed her ability to heal through others. Listen in to understand how Alice wrote her book by way of channeling and learn how being open to divine inspiration can serve your creativity—and help you heal! What You Will Learn The health crisis that called Alice to her healing journey Alice’s determination to heal without drugs or surgery How Alice discovered Reiki energy healing The mystical experience that showed Alice she was meant to share her ability to heal through others What inspired Alice to pursue spiritual work full-time The two healing techniques Alice was gifted by the Archangel Metatron How Alice heals clients through the energy field + the body How Alice used channeling to write Own Your Power: Day by Day Connect with Alice ‘Alicja’ Jones Alice’s Website Resources Own Your Power: Day by Day—365 Meditations for Clearing Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual Blockages to Becoming Your Higher Self by Alice ‘Alicja’ Jones Pippa Merivale Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Many women feel a great deal of shame and grief around money. And yet, financial independence is a prerequisite to true freedom. So, how do we reframe the way we think about money? How can we use revenue as a resource and build new systems based on love, inclusion and wellbeing? Julie Steelman is the financial visionary, wealth coach and sales expert behind The Financial Freedom Institute, a platform designed to help pioneering women entrepreneurs build sustainable business models, generate healthy cashflow, and ultimately change their financial destiny. Julie has 25-plus years of experience in corporate sales, where she generated more than $100M in online advertising revenue. Julie is also an award-winning wildlife photographer with a master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology and the author of The Effortless Yes: Demystifying the Selling Process. On this episode of the podcast, Julie joins Emerald to discuss the richness in surrendering to the leadership of our deep dreams, explaining how she learned to break the pattern of people pleasing and express her own feminine power. Julie introduces us to the distinction between being of service and in servitude and describes how being in cocreation with the divine led to her own financial sovereignty. Listen in for Julie’s insight on how wicked-smart women can start to shape the kind of world we crave to live in and learn to leverage money as a resource to be nurtured, cherished and harvested—not hoarded and withheld. What You Will Learn The ‘direct instruction from the universe’ moment Julie understood her calling The richness in surrendering to the leadership of your deep dream How to break the people-pleasing pattern and express your feminine power The distinction between being of service and in servitude How being in cocreation with the divine helped Julie achieve financial freedom The shame, grief and sorrow many women feel around money How to frame sales as a service to the prospect’s vision, not your greatness The parallels between Julie’s wildlife photography and wealth coaching How women can start to shape and mold the world we crave to live in Julie’s insight on money as a resource to be nurtured, cherished and harvested Connect with Julie Steelman Julie’s Website Resources The Effortless Yes: Demystifying the Selling Process by Julie Steelman New Media Summit Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Every child has the potential to live a fulfilling life IF they get the education they deserve. But for the 7M students in the special ed system, access to that education is not a given. So, what can the parents of neurodiverse kids do to advocate for their children? Valerie Aprahamian is the special education advocate and coach behind Advocates for Angels, an organization devoted to protecting the rights of parents of neurodiverse children in the development of their child’s Individual Education Program, or IEP. In the last 22 years, Valerie has attended 4K-plus IEP meetings and mastered the skills necessary to ensure that the students she represents leave high school with the skills necessary to lead a purposeful life. Valerie has also built a virtual parent training program that empowers parents to become effective advocates for their children and create powerful shifts in the special education system. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Valerie joins Emerald to share the story of her daughter Chanel’s autism diagnosis, explaining why she advocated for her daughter to be placed in a general education class and how Chanel proved the experts wrong by graduating with honors. Valerie discusses why it’s crucial for parents to know their rights around the IEP process, describing how her virtual training academy helps moms and dads secure what their child needs to be successful. Listen in for Valerie’s advice to parents struggling with the special ed system and learn what YOU can do to help neurodiverse kids get the education they deserve! What You Will Learn How Valerie’s daughter’s autism diagnosis inspired her current work Why Valerie advocated for her daughter to be placed in a general education class How Valerie’s daughter proved the experts wrong by graduating with honors Why it’s crucial for parents to know their rights around the IEP process What compelled Valerie to create her virtual parent training academy What happens to neurodiverse kids who don’t get the education they deserve The energetic spiritual connection Valerie feels with neurodiverse kids The challenge Valerie faces in wanting to help every mom that calls her Valerie’s advice for parents who are struggling with the special ed system Connect with Valerie Aprahamian Ultimate IEP Quiz Advocates for Angels Resources Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

We’ve been conditioned to believe that success comes with hard work, hustle and grind. That if our work is too easy, we must be doing something wrong. But what if business can be about flow and ease? What if we can make work fit into our life? What if this kind of graceful approach actually allows us to show up as our best selves and serve at the highest level? Christine Kloser is the bestselling author, coach and publisher behind The Transformation Quadrant, a system for helping entrepreneurs and leaders write their transformational books. Since 2004, she’s supported 80K aspiring authors in 127 countries in signing publishing deals, promoting their work on major media outlets and keynoting on stages worldwide. Christine’s life-changing process for becoming a Transformational Author allows her to deliver more than a published book. In fact, she helps her clients fully embody their authentic selves and share their powerful message with the world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Christine joins Emerald to share what called her to this role, walking us through her journey from helping her husband get published to coaching thousands of transformational authors. Christine describes how being conditioned to work hard led her to bankruptcy and explain what steps she took to trust the ease and grace of doing business on her terms. Listen in to understand how self-care serves as fuel for us to serve at the highest level and learn how YOU can use Christine’s methodology to initiate your own personal transformation! What You Will Learn Christine’s introduction to publishing through her husband’s book How saying YES to what showed up inspired Christine’s current work How being conditioned to work hard led Christine to bankruptcy Why self-care serves as fuel for being able to serve at the highest level How Christine learned to trust the ease + grace of doing business on her terms Christine’s exercise for creating a blueprint for your book or course What Christine did to get clear on her next steps and build a new business The process Christine uses to help authors embody their true self Connect with Christine Kloser Transformation Quadrant Get Your Book Done Get Your Book Done Podcast Resources New Media Summit Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

How do we cultivate calm in a chaotic world? David Adelson contends that as the world shifts to a quantum realm, we can channel its vibrational flavors to bring the qualities of peace and harmony into our lives, shift the energy around us, and effortlessly cocreate the life we want. David Adelson is the lifelong healer and meditation teacher behind Peace and Harmony, a company dedicated to bringing serenity, hope and transformation into the world. He has developed more than 500 unique Personal Energy Signature Enhancers, including audio and video recordings, photography and artwork, all designed to help people move with ease from a place of sadness, struggle or frustration to one of good health, prosperity and joy. On this episode of Men on Purpose, David joins Emerald to discuss the challenge we face to cultivate calm in a chaotic world. He explains the distinction between Newtonian and quantum physics, describing how we can harness the world’s shift to a quantum reality to change the energy around us. Listen in to understand why David is ‘not allowed’ to have goals and learn how to cocreate your life simply by knowing what you want! What You Will Learn The challenge around cultivating calm in a chaotic world How David’s programs align with the principle of least action The distinction between Newtonian + quantum physics How we can harness vibration flavors to change the energy around us David’s light switch analogy for learning to perceive with new senses Why David is ‘not allowed’ to have a goal How cocreation operates differently in the quantum realm Connect with David Adelson Peace and Harmony Download Resources New Media Summit Ramayana: India’s Immortal Tale of Adventure, Love and Wisdom retold by Krishna Dharma Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Wicked-smart women understand that our disconnection from the earth has created a number of problems. But did you know that we can leverage an understanding of astrology to get attuned to cosmic forces and reconnect with what Simone Butler calls the world soul, harnessing the ancient secrets of the sky to make a difference in modern life? Simone is the creator of Astro Alchemy, a platform designed to help people find their purpose and passion through the ancient practice of astrology. With more than 30 years of experience as an astrological guide, her work has appeared in Starscroll and Tarot.com, among many other media outlets. Simone is also the author of Astro Feng Shui: Making Magic in Your Home and Life and Moon Power: Lunar Rituals for Connecting with Your Inner Goddess and host of the weekly Patreon show Simone Sez. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Simone joins Emerald to discuss the ancient roots of astrology as a way of understanding ourselves and the world and explain how millennials are rediscovering these traditional astrological techniques. She describes how to bring the divine feminine energy of the full moon into our body and offers insight around some the sacred sites where the land still has power. Listen in for Simone’s call for us to reconnect with the earth and learn why 2020 is the year to rise up into our true power and become a force for change. What You Will Learn What called Simone to explore the world of astrology The ancient roots of astrology as a way to understand the world Simone’s call for us to reconnect with the earth How millennials are discovering traditional astrological techniques How to bring the energy of the full moon into your body Simone’s insight on sacred sites where the land has power The two major outer planet conjunctions taking place in 2020 Why 2020 is the time to rise up into our true identity + power Connect with Simone Butler Astro Alchemy The Astro Alchemy Blog Resources New Media Summit Project Hindsight Chani Nicholas Nina Griffin Steven Forrest Moon Power: Lunar Rituals for Connecting with Your Inner Goddess by Simone Butler Simone’s Moon Sign Finder Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

As women, we’ve been conditioned to give our time and talent away for free. But if we want to build a sustainable business, we HAVE to align our pricing with the value we provide. So, how do we lose the shame around money and start asking for what we’re worth? Lori Lyons is the Founder and CEO of Ignite Marketing, a web design and marketing company that helps small businesses clarify their message and connect with a target audience online. With 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and marketer, Lori marries the woo and the doo, using stories and analogies to make the complex simple. Beyond building websites, Lori and her team support small businesses in the area of social media management, sales funnel design and branding. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Lori joins Emerald to share her journey in and out of entrepreneurship and explain how building a website for a friend led to the creation of Ignite Marketing. She walks us through the process of practicing a proposal without apologizing for the price, discussing why it’s crucial to charge what we’re worth and how to know when it’s time to give ourselves a raise. Listen in for Lori’s insight on giving yourself permission to take a risk and get her advice around building a profitable business that will feed and nourish you and your team! What You Will Learn How building a website for a friend led Lori to create Ignite Marketing Lori’s journey in and out of entrepreneurship over the years Lori’s challenge for women to give ourselves permission to take risks How to practice your proposal without apologizing for the price Lori’s tips for knowing when it’s time to give yourself a raise How to avoid burnout and create a profitable business that feeds you How Lori makes decisions around what to delegate to her team Lori’s work helping clients get to the heart of their marketing message Connect with Lori Lyons Ignite Marketing Resources Podcast Magazine 3 Simple Shifts to Create Momentum in Your Business Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

When it comes to marketing your business, the choices are overwhelming. And what works for another entrepreneur may not be a good fit for YOU. Is there an easy way to discern a marketing strategy that plays to your strengths and gets results? Milana Leshinsky is the business strategist behind Simplicity Circle, a platform dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create simple but lucrative businesses that work for their lives. She is also the architect of the Marketing Superskills Personality Assessment, the inventor of the telesummit, and the former cofounder of a seven-figure online coaching business. Milana is passionate about supporting coaches, authors and speakers in focusing their marketing efforts, and she is the author of Simplicity Entrepreneurship: Escape Burnout, Find Flow, and Discover Your Shortest Path to Profit.   On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Milana joins Emerald to explain how she got her start in online business and introduce us to the distinction between sales and marketing. Milana describes the burnout that inspired her to walk away from a lucrative business partnership, discussing how she designed Simplicity Circle to help entrepreneurs build successful, sustainable businesses. Listen in for Milana’s insight on choosing the best marketing approach for your personality and learn how to stretch outside your comfort zone—in the right direction for YOU. What You Will Learn What inspired Milana’s invention of the telesummit How Milana got her start online with eBooks + her transition to coaching The distinction between sales and marketing Why Milana walked away from a seven-figure business partnership What called Milana to create Simplicity Circle Milana’s commitment to helping entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses How to choose the best marketing approach for you and your personality How to stretch outside your comfort zone in the right direction for you Connect with Milana Leshinsky Simplicity Circle Milana’s Free Marketing Superskills Tool Resources Coaching Millions: Help More People, Make More Money, Live Your Ultimate Lifestyle by Milana Leshinsky Simplicity Entrepreneurship: Escape Burnout, Find Flow, and Discover Your Shortest Path to Profit by Milana Leshinsky Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Our pets are valued members of the family, offering us comfort, companionship and unconditional love. But if their health is in jeopardy and our vet doesn’t have answers, where do we turn? And what can we do to be proactive in keeping our furbabies happy and healthy for the long term? Rachel Augusta is a certified Advanced Proficiency Healing Touch for Animals practitioner who serves animals all over the world. She works in hospitals, veterinary clinics, rehab facilities and shelters, supporting pets who are sick, injured or suffering from a terminal illness, age-related issues or trauma resulting from previous abuse. Rachel’s work has appeared in The New York Times, CNN, the BBC and People magazine, among many other media publications. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Rachel joins Emerald to explain how a difficult experience with her own cat’s health inspired her current work and why she can help more animals now that she’s not over-giving. She discusses what she does to get an animal’s body and brain in alignment, introducing us to the science behind the power of relaxation and happiness. Listen in for Rachel’s insight on how our emotions impact our pets and learn what you can do to keep your entire family healthy—and that includes your furbabies! What You Will Learn How animals have evolved to mask their illness How Rachel’s experience with her own cat inspired her current work What Rachel does to get your pet’s body and brain in alignment Why Rachel can help more animals now that she’s not over-giving The science behind the power of relaxation and happiness The process of working with Rachel Initial consultation to learn full story Examine what’s happening in YOUR life Explore what’s in house (potential hormone disruptors) Hourlong private sessions Rachel’s favorite success story of a Golden Retriever with an abdominal tumor What Rachel’s membership site offers in terms of proactive care Connect with Rachel Augusta Rachel’s Website Rachel’s Membership Site Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources New Media Summit Rachel’s Free Healing Audio Track Emerald’s Wealth Readiness Quiz

Are you fed up with your life but struggling to make a change? If you feel stuck, it’s time to get out of your own way and launch what Kimberly Seltzer calls a confidence makeover. Kimberly is the CEO of Seltzer Style, a platform dedicated to helping people feel good about who they are and learn to embody it. Kimberly leverages her knowledge and experience as a therapist, certified confidence trainer and dating coach to help clients build valuable relationships and attract success via her unique ‘confidence makeover.’ She is a frequent speaker at national conferences, and her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Oprah Magazine and HuffPost, among many other media outlets. Kimberly serves as the leading love expert on The Great Love Debate and The Romance, and she hosts The Charisma Quotient podcast. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kimberly joins Emerald to share the Red Dress Moment that inspired her current work around confidence and explain how it informed her outside-in approach to transformation. She offers advice on building courage through action, exploring the fears that keep us stuck and the value in developing a willingness to receive help. Listen in for Kimberly’s insight on the relationship between internal and external transformation and learn to say YES to your own confidence makeover! What You Will Learn The Red Dress Moment that inspired Kimberly’s work around confidence What inspired Kimberly’s shift to an outside-in approach to transformation How Kimberly got comfortable with being seen and making connections Kimberly’s advice on building courage through ACTION How Kimberly defines confidence as positive experience The fears that keep us stuck and where to find the motivation to change How a coach can help you develop a plan for transformation Kimberly’s insight around embracing the ‘beauty in the grey’ Connect with Kimberly Seltzer Seltzer Style The Charisma Quotient Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources The Jordan Harbinger Show The Great Love Debate The Romance New Media Summit Emerald on The Charisma Quotient EP256

When you’ve been betrayed, it’s natural to build armor around your heart. But if you want to heal and live fully once again, it’s necessary to let go. To allow relaxation, ease and peace to drop away the armor. To trust yourself enough to let love in and give yourself permission to feel FABULOUS every day. Kamala Murphey is a mystic, spiritual teacher and transformational healer. She is committed to helping women devastated by a Plan A gone awry awaken to the possibilities and nurture a relationship with Spirit that lifts them to their highest good. Kamala holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and Theology, and she is the host of the She Moves Mountains Podcast. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kamala joins Emerald to discuss her deep connection with the Divine, explaining how she kept her faith when her own Plan A went sideways and what she does to support women who’ve had the rug pulled out from under them. She shares the process of allowing peace and ease to drop away the armor around our hearts and introduces the idea that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Listen in for Kamala’s insight on using active imagination to communicate with Spirit and learn to give yourself the freedom and license to feel FABULOUS every day! What You Will Learn The moment when God signed His name on Kamala’s heart Kamala’s experience with having her own Plan A go awry when her marriage ended Kamala’s gift for putting people at ease The process of allowing ease and peace to drop away the armor around our hearts The connection between betrayal and the hesitance to ask for help Why asking for help is a sign of strength How to give yourself permission to feel FABULOUS every day Kamala’s practice of using active imagination to communicate with spirit Connect with Kamala Murphey Kamala’s Website She Moves Mountains Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources The Light Body School Kamala’s Soul Spa Program Emerald’s Wealth Readiness Quiz

What would you do differently if you had absolute faith in yourself and your mission? Is fear and self-doubt keeping you (and your business) from getting to the next level? Are you ready to get f’n real, stop hiding and start serving your purpose in a bigger, more profound way? Lisa serves as the host of the groundbreaking Get F’n Real (GFR) Podcast, a confession-based show featuring soulful entrepreneurs, and the creator of the 12 GFR Commandments. She has 20-plus years of experience mentoring millionaire business owners and spent 15 years building a successful business as the Juicy Marketing Expert before she got f’n real and got aligned with her true purpose. Today, she is committed to helping other mission-inspired entrepreneurs get out of their own way, help more people and make more money! On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Lisa joins Emerald to explain what inspired her to build a seven-figure business and why she walked away when it wasn’t making her happy. She shares the messy process of dismantling a business, describing how she got comfortable with not knowing what was next and how the 12 GFR Commandments emerged during that difficult time. Listen in to understand how fear and self-doubt impact cashflow and take on Lisa’s challenge to get f’n real and be unapologetically YOU! What You Will Learn Lisa’s insight around owning your mastery, expertise and beingness What inspired Lisa first to build a seven-figure business and then let it go How Lisa relaxed into not knowing as she dismantled her business How Lisa came to create the 12 GFR Commandments Why stopping is sometimes the most lucrative action we can take Lisa’s belief that being unapologetically YOU leads to cashflow Why it’s crucial to have faith in yourself and your mission Connect with Lisa Cherney GFR GFR Podcast The 12 GFR Commandments Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Emerald on GFR EP018

Are you ready to step into the spotlight and share your message with the world? There’s a good chance that putting yourself out there will require some healing work on your part. In fact, Debbi Dachinger contends that visibility is an inside and outside job, requiring both practical strategies AND spiritual growth to break free of limitations and become ALL of yourself for an audience. Debbi is an award-winning radio and podcast host, media personality and keynote speaker. An authority in the realm of visibility, she coaches clients on how to position themselves as the go-to expert in their field, write a bestseller and/or land interviews that get results. Debbi’s work has been featured on 1,000-plus media outlets, and she has been recognized with the Broadcasting Industry Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the Who’s Who Hall of Fame for Entertainment, among many other accolades and honors. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Debbi joins Emerald to share the healing journey that allowed her to step into the spotlight and explain why visibility requires both inner work and a practical system to achieve results. She describes how she discerns whether an opportunity is the next right step, offering insight on how to stay committed to a vision—yet fluid in how your creativity expresses itself along the way. Listen in for Debbi’s advice around focusing your efforts where you shine and learn how to leverage The Law of Reversibility to manifest your big, badass dreams! What You Will Learn The healing journey that allowed Debbi to step into the spotlight How visibility requires both a practical system AND inner work The three ways Debbi helps clients position themselves as experts Debbi’s extrasensory capacity to see other’s strengths How Debbi discerns whether an opportunity is the next right step How to stay fluid around how your creativity expresses itself Debbi’s advice on focusing your efforts where you shine How Debbi leverages The Law of Reversibility to achieve a vision Connect with Debbi Dachinger Debbi’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Wealthy Life by Design Application Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz

For wicked-smart women who are highly creative, it can be challenging to harness that creativity and turn it into cashflow. How do we balance the structure of running a business with the unpredictability of our creative imagination? How do we make time to play yet hold ourselves accountable for reaching our creative goals? Jennie Edwards is the creator of Your Dynamic Story, a platform designed to help entrepreneurs craft and share their message to make a bigger impact in the world. She teaches clients how to show up with confidence and vulnerability, in alignment with their values. Jennie is passionate about empowering others to grow their audience, connect authentically and drive sales. She is also a successful photographer and videographer with 12 years of experience running her own business as a creative. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jennie joins Emerald to share her calling as a creative leader and explain how she is inspiring others to take their mission to the next level. She introduces us to the idea of leveraging stillness to make big decisions and bringing a vision to life through strategic manifestation. Listen in for Jennie’s insight on scheduling time for creativity and learn her top affirmations for creating abundance in your business and life. What You Will Learn Jennie’s calling to use her creative gifts to elevate others What inspired Jennie’s move to San Diego to pursue her best life How Jennie leverages stillness + embodiment to make decisions Jennie’s practice of strategic manifestation to realize her goals How clearly defined values help us know when to change Jennie’s advice on holding yourself accountable to creative goals The individual and group coaching options Jennie offers How Jennie’s relationship with money has evolved over time ·        Conversation with inner critic re: self-worth ·        Affirmations to generate abundance Connect with Jennie Edwards Your Dynamic Story Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Strategic Sorcery

Are you hung up on using ‘proper business communication’ with potential clients? The truth is, we are interested in buying from people who are interesting. People we like and trust. But how do you build a marketing campaign that lets prospects know who you are AND communicates the solution you offer— in a way that’s easy to understand? Kimberly Weitkamp is the solopreneur behind The Audience Converter, a service dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, coaches and service providers build an audience of loyal followers, and the cohost of the Chatting with Copywriters podcast. A talented marketing strategist and conversion copywriter, Kimberly is the creator of the Concierge Conversion Method, a system for attracting and engaging the right people with the right message at the right time. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kimberly joins Emerald to share her gift for explaining complex ideas in simple language and describe how (and why) she helps clients put a little bit of themselves in their marketing. She discusses how she gets past creative blocks, what self-leadership challenges she faces as a solopreneur, and where she goes for mentorship and support. Listen in for Kimberly’s insight on the single question at the core of all marketing initiatives and learn how to leverage the power of one to market your business. What You Will Learn Kimberly’s gift for explaining complex ideas in simple language Kimberly’s practice of giving fast answers in online marketing groups How Kimberly honors her vision with daily meditation + reading Why Kimberly helps clients put a little of themselves in their marketing How Kimberly gets past creative blocks with music and movement The single question at the core of Kimberly’s marketing initiatives Kimberly’s self-leadership challenge re: marketing her own business The challenge Kimberly’s clients face around defining their audience The popularity of marketing challenges to engage followers Kimberly’s insight on ‘the power of one’ in developing marketing copy The community Kimberly leans on for mentorship and support Connect with Kimberly Weitkamp The Audience Converter Chatting with Copywriters Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Steve Olsher Titanides

Going through a dark time can leave us distrusting our decisions and even questioning our worth. But if we can get curious about our challenges, they afford us a big opportunity for growth. After all, the fastest path out of the muck is through it. So, how can we learn to explore our darkness and grow into a new story? Kymberlie Dimoz is the Founder and CEO of Lightning Rod Agency, and all-female consulting agency that helps fem-trepreneurs grow to their maximum potential. She leads a team of brilliant women in designing customized done-for-you marketing services, including copywriting, web design, branding and strategy development. Kym is on a mission to amplify her clients’ brilliance and help them hit their bold, audacious goals by way of tailor-made systems. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kym joins Emerald to explain how being single and pregnant at 19 inspired her current work and why she believes that the greatest growth comes from exploring our darkness. She offers advice on navigating challenging times as a leader by knowing who you are and what you need AND embracing the humanness of your team. Listen in for Kym’s insight around the energy and momentum that come from asking for help and learn how to identify when you’re entering a new phase of growth. What You Will Learn How being single and pregnant at 19 inspired Kym’s current work Kym’s insight on exploring your darkness to achieve big growth How Kym navigates challenging times in her business Structures in place for support (e.g.: run with friends) Proactively take care of mental health every day Embrace humanness + vulnerability with team Why you’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with How Lightning Rod Agency offers its clients end-to-end marketing Kym’s take on how being uncomfortable is necessary for growth The energy and momentum that comes from asking for help Kym’s pattern around money and how she was able to confront it Connect with Kymberlie Dimoz Lightning Rod Agency Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Gestalt Therapy

All life crises are not created equal. Betrayal is unique in the way it shatters the foundation of our relationships and sense of safety and security. After all, when the people you trust the most prove untrustworthy, who do you trust? And according to Dr. Debi Silber, time doesn’t necessarily heal the wounds of betrayal unless we actively rebuild our sense of belonging, confidence and worthiness. Debi is the holistic psychologist and personal development expert behind The Post-Betrayal Transformation (PBT) Institute, a platform and training program dedicated to helping people heal from a betrayal. She is also the author of the bestseller The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis. Debi has shared the groundbreaking discoveries of her PhD study around how women experience betrayal on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show and the TEDx stage, and she is on a mission to help women move past their betrayals—once and for all. On this episode, Debi joins Emerald to explain how her study of betrayal was inspired by personal experience and share her vision to certify a host of PBT practitioners around the globe. She walks us through the three discoveries that emerged from her research on what differentiates betrayal from other life crises and describes how we can regain our sense of control in its aftermath. Listen in to understand why so many of us get stuck in what Debi calls the survival stage of healing and learn how to shed your bitterness, improve your health, and stage your own post-betrayal transformation! What You Will Learn How Debi’s personal experience inspired her study of betrayal Debi’s vision to expand the global number of PBT practitioners The three discoveries that emerged from Debi’s research Healing from betrayal is different from other crises Betrayal has unique physical, mental and emotional symptoms There are five distinct stages from betrayal to breakthrough The loss of control we feel in the wake of betrayal How to recognize micro-betrayals early and get out of the situation Why we get stuck in the survival stage of healing from betrayal The three groups in Debi’s study that did not heal from betrayal The relationship between betrayal and gut issues Why WILLINGNESS is crucial to healing from betrayal Connect with Dr. Debi Silber The PBT Institute From Betrayal to Breakthrough Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis by Dr. Debi Silber Debi’s TED Talk Emerald on From Betrayal to Breakthrough EP022 PBT Certification

Are you putting off your dreams for the future? Promising that you’ll start doing that thing you love as soon as you fill-in-the-blank? If so, it’s time to start living in the present. To make the time and space to pursue your calling NOW, even if you can only spare a few minutes a day. Michele Pariza Wacek is a bestselling fiction and nonfiction author. Michele writes psychological thrillers and hosts a popular book blog, and she is the creator of the five-book Love-Based Business series that teaches readers how to build a profitable business on a foundation of love. Michele also owns a successful marketing and copywriting company, selling more than $50M in products and services over the past eight years. On this episode, Michele joins Emerald to share her calling to communicate through the written word, discussing the emotional intelligence required to write persuasive copy. She describes how her mother’s passing inspired her to stop putting off her dreams and make the time and space to write fiction. Listen in for Michele’s insight around money as a mirror and learn how the language we use influences our ability to take action in the present! What You Will Learn Michele’s calling to communicate through the written word Michele’s insight around writing love- vs. fear-based copy How art creates a safe environment for feeling our emotions The role animals play in supporting + guiding Michele How her mother’s death inspired Michele to pursue her fiction Michele’s advice on making the space to pursue you dreams How language influences our ability to take action in the present How to put things in perspective when money isn’t flowing Connect with Michele Pariza Wacek Michele’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Michele’s Love-Based Business Series Books by Michele Nancy Marmolejo

What’s the difference between barriers and boundaries? Even the most wicked-smart women among us struggle with giving our time and energy away. So, how do we break free of the artificial barriers society places on us and learn to set healthy boundaries? How do we create routines that nourish our minds, bodies and hearts? Sage Simpson is the creator of Balance by Sage, a platform designed to help women reclaim the Wild Woman Within so they can live sexy, wealthy and wild lives—while making a radical difference. Sage teaches a blend of Kundalini, Qigong and Ecstatic dance, leading workshops, online courses and retreats around the world. Sage is on a mission to transform the lives of 11 million women, helping us become Balance Warriors, a community empowered to show up in our lives with a sense of purpose, ease and joy. On this episode, Sage joins Emerald to describe the experience of being called into a powerful leadership role by Mother Earth. She discusses the difference between barriers and boundaries, explaining how we can free ourselves from societal and family conditioning AND safeguard our time and energy with the structure of routine. Listen in for Sage’s insight around leading through our power and vulnerability—and learn her daily beditation practice for extending love to yourself and the world at large. What You Will Learn Sage’s experience of being called to lead by Mother Earth The distinction between barriers and boundaries How to safeguard your time + energy like a sacred space How Sage finds liberation within the structure of routine Sage’s daily BEDITATION practice and its benefits Extending love to yourself + others through meta meditation The global community of 11M women Sage wants to lead How women can serve through our power + vulnerability How Mother Earth is calling us to redefine community Connect with Sage Simpson Balance by Sage Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

What holds ambitious women back? Society tells us that we’re not wired for leadership, that the business world isn’t where our strengths lie. And too many wicked-smart women get burned out by the struggle and walk away. But what if the conflict has nothing to do with the way we’re wired? What if it’s just a matter of learning the rules of the game we’re playing? Annette Comer is the founder of The World’s Greatest Women Academy, a program designed to help driven professional women negotiate what is still very much a man’s world. Annette spent 20 years in corporate management, earning the title of Woman of the Year from The National Professional Association of Professional Women. She also has 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, building multiple successful businesses and writing the bestseller, Rescue Me: How to Save Yourself (And Your Sanity) When Things Go Wrong. On this episode, Annette joins Emerald to discuss the inspiration behind The World’s Greatest Women Academy, explaining how it helps women come forward as leaders in the world of business. She shares insight on sourcing the energy and creativity to make more money and describes how to balance present and future thinking to bring your plans to life. Listen in for Annette’s AHA moment around gender differences in communication and learn how to leverage her five pillars of performance to facilitate your own health, wealth and personal fulfillment. What You Will Learn Annette’s background in corporate leadership + entrepreneurship The impetus for Annette’s five-step system for women leaders How women win at business once we know the rules of the game Annette’s AHA moment re: gender communication differences Annette’s five pillars of performance 1.      Physiology 2.      Psychology 3.      Perceptivity 4.      Purpose 5.      Productivity How money complements rather than dominates Annette’s life How past/future thinking get us into a place of fear with money Annette’s advice on taking daily steps to realize your plans Connect with Annette Comer The World’s Greatest Women Academy Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Rescue Me: How to Save Yourself (And Your Sanity) When Things Go Wrong by Annette Comer

As women, we’re conditioned to suppress ourselves in order to keep the peace. For many of us, this means we either compromise our own values to avoid standing out OR we sever ties with people completely. But what if there’s a way to honor the community you’re a part of AND walk in your own truth? What if we CAN create mutually beneficial relationships where we show up as ourselves? Lori Andrus is creator of The Crystal Shaman School, a platform that weaves the transformational practices of ceremony, shamanic journeying, divination and sacred creation to awaken individuals to their true inner brilliance. A practitioner of crystal shamanism and soulful traveler, Lori artfully blends ancient wisdom traditions with crystal insight, empowering heart-centered individuals to create vibrant, joy-filled and deeply rooted lives. On this episode, Lori joins Emerald to explain how energy medicine helped her recover her voice and challenge us to express our own inner wisdom. She discusses the challenge of creating mutually beneficial relationships when belief systems are out of alignment, sharing her own experience with learning to contribute to a community without losing herself. Listen in for insight into how self-sufficiency can turn dysfunctional and learn to set the intention for recognizing and receiving the support to you need to thrive. What You Will Learn How shamanism + energy medicine helped Lori recover her voice The distinction between performance and authentic expression How Lori honors her family’s beliefs AND walks in her own truth Creating mutually beneficial relationships despite disparate beliefs How to nourish yourself and contribute love to your community The dysfunction of our cultural value around self-sufficiency Why we need support to keep moving forward on our journey How to set the intention for recognizing and receiving support Connect with Lori Andrus Crystal Shaman School Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Caroline Myss

When a relationship ends, it can feel like you’re never going to bounce back. But with the right tools, you can not only recover from old wounds, but develop whole new way of being that invites adventure—and attracts a whole different kind of partner. Marci Fedor is the creator of Left Brain Love, a platform that helps high-achieving intellectuals attract their ideal relationship. Marci’s coaching career began after her own 30-year marriage ended in a ‘surprise’ divorce, and she was called to serve others in their own journey of healing. Marci has helped clients all over the world get unstuck from their past, reconcile old patterns, and start to live adventurous lives. Her background in NLP, transformational coaching, hypnotherapy and holistic health afford Marci an arsenal of techniques to help people start living new lives. On this episode, Marci joins Emerald to explain how her own seven-year post-divorce healing process inspired her to help others accelerate their relationship recovery. She describes how recovering your power supports you in attracting a true partnership rather than a power struggle and shares the significance of asking yourself, “What do I want?” Listen in for insight on designing a vision that helps others AND serves you and learn how to say YES to yourself—and attract abundance in all aspects of your life! What You Will Learn What inspired Marci to help others accelerate the relationship recovery process Marci’s lifelong desire to help people with relationships and personal growth The AHA moment Marci experienced in training to be a holistic health coach Why Marci serves single clients who are looking for a successful relationship How recovering your power helps you attract a partnership vs. power struggle The power of asking yourself the question, “What do I want?” How to design a vision that helps others and recognizes what’s best for you Why your relationship with money tends to mirror your personal relationships Marci’s message for listeners around attracting love by saying YES to yourself Connect with Marci Fedor Left Brain Love Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Relationship Recovery School

The decision to divorce is a difficult one, especially if young children are involved. No parent wants to miss half of their kiddo’s childhood. But how do we learn to co-parent in a positive way? What strategies can divorcing couples use to create a happy life for their child AND themselves? Co-parenting expert Teresa Harlow is the author of Happily Divorced: A Journey Through Divorce & Co-Parenting by the Golden Rule. She acquired her expertise through firsthand experience, and today, she is committed to making positive co-parenting the expectation for divorced parents—rather than the exception. A well-known speaker and blogger in the co-parenting space, Teresa advocates for using the Golden Rule to improve every one of our relationships, and she believes that the painful decision to divorce does not have to mean a pain-filled life. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Teresa joins Emerald to share the powerful moment when she was called to find a different way to co-parent and maximize the time both she and her ex spent with their child. She explains how she shifted the way she communicates with her ex-husband and why a similar value system is key in Golden Rule co-parenting. Listen in for insight on demonstrating the kindness you’d like to receive and get Teresa’s advice around letting your ex know when you bring a new adult into your child’s life. What You Will Learn Teresa’s calling to offer the world a model of positive co-parenting How Teresa shifted the way she communicates with her ex How Teresa and her ex maximize time spent with their child Why a similar value system is key in Golden Rule co-parenting Teresa’s invitation to define what kindness means to you The disqualifiers that may preclude positive co-parenting with an ex Informing your ex when you bring a new adult into your child’s life Don’t do it in front of kids Don’t let ex be last to know What gives Teresa the courage to share her family’s story Connect with Teresa Harlow Teresa’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Happily Divorced: A Journey Through Divorce & Co-Parenting by the Golden Rule by Teresa Harlow with Bob and Ian Harlow National Publicity Summit