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Eoin Fitzgerald and Pete Townsend dive headfirst into insights from the first AMA session on the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator, then look at Stripe's re-entry into crypto and what they'd miss if they stayed on the sidelines, Pete shares some stories from the Token 2049 conference last week in London, and Eoin tees up some unique insights on embedded finance through the lens of NerdWallet's IPO filing and Productfy's $16mn Series A. MAIN STORIES COVERED: Highlights from 1st AMA (ask-me-anything) on the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator in Dublin (YouTube, 13-Oct-21) Stripe goes back to the crypto future (Charlie Taylor @ Irish Times, 13-Oct-21) Stories from Token 2049 in London last week (Business Insider, 11-Oct-21) NerdWallet's IPO filing reveals high-margin content business, accelerating marketing spend (Techcrunch, 11-Oct-21) OTHER STORIES/REFERENCES: ‘Shopify of embedded finance' startup Productfy grabs $16 million in funding (ITMunch, 10-Oct-21) Proposed Bank Jewel Wants to Become a Global Stablecoin Issuer, With Bermuda's OK (Coindesk, 13-Oct-21) Plaid Report: The Fintech Effect - Fintech's Mass Adoption Moment (Plaid Blog, 12-Oct-21) LINKS: Leave a review and subscribe on Podchaser| Apple Podcasts | Spotify| Google| Overcast Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack Follow us on Twitter Podcast| Twitter Pete| Twitter Eoin Get in touch at info@moneyneversleeps.ie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyneversleeps/support

157: Money Talks #42: Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator in Ireland | Chase Goes UK | AngelList Gets Stacked Eoin Fitzgerald and Pete Townsend dive into the big news for Ireland's startup ecosystem as Techstars come to Ireland with the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator, along with some news of how Pete will be leading the program, then we get into how we think Chase's digital bank might fare in the UK, and also AngelList's announcement of AngelList Stack and their opportunity to monetize their massive user base through fintech. MAIN STORIES COVERED: Techstars comes to Ireland with the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator Techstars to hold blockchain-focused accelerator in Dublin (Charlie Taylor, Irish Times, 27-Sep-21) 5 Questions with Pete Townsend, Managing Director of Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator(Techstars Blog, 30-Sep-21) Chase Launches UK Digital Bank JPMorgan Chase Launches New Digital Bank in the UK: What do the Industry Think? (Fintech Times, 21-Sep 21) AngelList launch AngelList Stack AngelList returns to its founder-focused roots, with a twist (Techcrunch, 28-Sep-21) LINKS: Leave a review and subscribe on Podchaser| Apple Podcasts| Spotify | Google | Overcast Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack Follow us on Twitter Podcast| Twitter Pete | Twitter Eoin Get in touch at info@moneyneversleeps.ie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyneversleeps/support

Eoin Fitzgerald and Pete Townsend walk through Amazon's new partnership with BNPL (buy-now-pay-later) player Affirm and what this means for the Amazon flywheel, and then answer the question ‘what's a stablecoin?' in the context of USD Coin and the Centre Consortium, before diving into the world of NFTs through Visa's $150,000 purchase of a CryptoPunk NFT and the big opportunity for monetizing the metaverse. MAIN STORIES COVERED: Amazon-Affirm BNPL (buy-now-pay-later) Affirm shares soar nearly 47% after Amazon partnership that lets consumers buy expensive things in installments (CNBC, 30-Aug-21) Is Affirm's Amazon Deal Better Than Walmart? (Fintech Business Weekly/Jason Mikuda, 29-Aug-21) How does Affirm make money? (Finty, 21-Jun-21) USDC and Stablecoins Centre Consortium announces new team to create 'global network of stablecoins' (the Block (via Coindesk), 30-Aug-21) AID:Tech utilises Circle and USD Coin to provide fraud resistant disaster relief(Finextra, 30-Aug-21) Visa is now supporting settlement of card transactions with USDC (Techcrunch, 29-Mar-21) Visa gets into NFT space Visa buys a CryptoPunk as it takes first steps into 'NFT commerce' (The Block, 23-Aug-21) Nifty Corporates (Not Boring by Packy McCormick, 30-Aug-21) LINKS: Leave a review and subscribe on Podchaser | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google| Overcast Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack Follow us on Twitter Podcast| Twitter Pete | Twitter Eoin Get in touch at info@moneyneversleeps.ie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyneversleeps/support

Eoin Fitzgerald and Pete Townsend unpack the shiny new $24bn valuation for Chime in the context of the American neobank landscape, Ron Shevlin's concept of neobank-driven deposit displacement through the lens of Bank of America, Facebook's relaunch of their crypto project, the potential impact of Amazon hiring a crypto lead, the LendingClub turnaround and a sampling of Lex Sokolin's poetic fintech prose. MAIN STORIES COVERED: Chime's Big Raise Chime raises $750 million, earns big jump in valuation as another fintech moves closer to IPO (CNBC, 13-Aug-21) Bank of America and Deposit Displacement Bank Of America is losing its grip on millennials as fintechs reinvent the checking account (Ron Shevlin in Forbes, 16-Aug-21) Facebook's Wallet Relaunch Will Facebook's Relaunched Digital Wallet [Novi] Alter the Future of Payments? (The Financial Brand, 24-Aug-21) Amazon's Crypto Journey Beyond the rumors: Amazon's likely direction in crypto (American Banker, 30-Jul-21) Lending Club Turnaround Buying a bank turned LendingClub around. Now the fintech industry is watching (Protocol, 16-Aug-21) HONORABLE MENTIONS: Creating, Transacting, and Storing Value in the Financial Metaverse of NFTs, DAOs, and DeFi (Lex Sokolin, Fintech Blueprint, 23-Aug-21) Walmart is looking for a crypto product lead (The Block (via Arca) 15-Aug-21) LINKS: Leave a review and subscribe on Podchaser | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Overcast Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack Follow us on Twitter Podcast | Twitter Pete | Twitter Eoin Get in touch at info@moneyneversleeps.ie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyneversleeps/support

Eoin Fitzgerald and Pete Townsend dive deep into the annual results from UK neobanks Starling and Monzo and what's next for both, before getting into Square's deal for BNPL (buy now, pay later) player Afterpay and how the integration will lead to a ‘fintech flywheel'. They then dive even deeper into their developing fintech flywheel thesis with a look into how Amazon and Shopify built their flywheels around a B2C to B2B bridge and ‘doing one thing well', before tying it all back together with a look at Revolut's travel plans. MAIN STORIES COVERED: Starling's Results Breaking down Starling's 2020 financials (Sifted, 22-Jul-21) Monzo's Results Monzo reports £114m annual loss and a second “going concern” warning (Sifted, 30-Jul-21) Square's big move into BNPL with Afterpay Why Square is shelling out $29B to snag BNPL player Afterpay (TechCrunch, 2-Aug-21) When Fintech Meets Marketplaces (a16z Fintech Newsletter, July 2021) HONORABLE MENTIONS: Revolut, Europe's $33 billion fintech giant, launches a travel booking feature(CNBC, 20-Jul-21) LINKS: Leave a review and subscribe on Podchaser | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Overcast Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack Follow us on Twitter Podcast| Twitter Pete| Twitter Eoin Get in touch at info@moneyneversleeps.ie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyneversleeps/support

Eoin and Pete mine a motherlode of fintech hotspots this week starting with insights into Revolut's latest $33bn valuation, Square's quest for crossover between creators, crypto and small businesses, then we dive deep into the upcoming Robinhood IPO and our developing thesis on fintech flywheels. MoneyNeverSleeps is sponsored by PAT Fintech, the training partner that demystifies fintech and digital finance for financial services professionals. MAIN STORIES COVERED: Revolut's Big Raise Revolut confirms a fresh $800M in funding at a $33bn valuation to supercharge its financial services superapp (TechCrunch, 15-Jul-21) Revolut: required study for any student of disruptive innovation (Sifted, 21-Jul-21) Revolut vs. Nubank: Insight from Rally Cap Venture's Juan Gabriel (Twitter, 16-Jul-21, thanks Lex Sokolin) Square's Crossover Square to Create New Bitcoin Platform for Financial Services (CoinDesk, 15-Jul-21) Square to take on incumbents with business banking accounts (Finextra, 21-Jul-21) Robinhood IPO Robinhood IPO: Still A Bad Bet for Investors With Alarming Risk (David Trainer, Forbes, 20-Jul-21) HONORABLE MENTIONS: Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy: David Velez from Nubank (Apple Podcasts) $1 out of every $5 in venture funding went to fintech in Q2 2021 (Morning Brew, 8-Jul-21) LINKS: Leave a review and subscribe on Podchaser| Apple Podcasts | Spotify| Google | Overcast Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack Follow us on Twitter Podcast| Twitter Pete| Twitter Eoin Get in touch at info@moneyneversleeps.ie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyneversleeps/support

In this Money Talks segment, Eoin Fitzgerald and Pete Townsend start with some insights on Visa's deal for Tink and how the European context of Tink differs quite a bit from the US context of Visa's dead deal with Plaid, then we look at Binance's recent troubles before rounding out with Revolut's recent reporting of their 2020 results and the potential to roll Revolut into a Rundle - the recurring revenue bundle. MoneyNeverSleeps is sponsored by PAT Fintech, the training partner that demystifies fintech and digital finance for financial services professionals. MAIN STORIES WE COVERED: Visa to buy Swedish fintech Tink for €1.8bn (Sifted, 24-Jun-21) Binance: Watchdog clamps down on cryptocurrency exchange (BBC, 28-Jun-21) Revolut's 2020 Results (Lex Sokolin, The Fintech Blueprint, 28-Jun-21) LINKS: Leave a review and subscribe on Podchaser| Apple Podcasts | Spotify| Google| Overcast Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack Follow us on Twitter Podcast| Twitter Pete| Twitter Eoin Get in touch at info@moneyneversleeps.ie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyneversleeps/support

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from:   Ana, who's got a LOT on her mind right now: Trying to work from home while caring for two small kids, a recent ADHD diagnosis, and feeling like she's constantly underperforming at work. She knows she could benefit from ADHD-specific coaching, career-specific coaching, and therapy … but how does someone who's in the midst of a big struggle even decide where to start untangling their issues? Uninspired Thriver, who's really attracted to the idea of being their own boss, having financial independence, and traveling the world. Starting a business seems like a natural next step, but they aren't having any ideas that excite them. What questions should they be asking to figure out what to do next? Lauren, who loves a lot of things about her life—the new city she lives in, her house, her two kids—but is feeling a bit deflated because, somewhere along the way, she stopped having big dreams. What do you do when you've run out of dreams?   Our answers for these three aren't going to be what you're expecting (which was fun for us)! Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you.   Want to submit a question for our August episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q!    LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Side Chat: How to actually DO feminine energy (June 2021)   Making space in your life (when you don't believe it's possible) with Anna Gore (December 2020)   Taking a year-long sabbatical from work with Francine Mends (September 2019)   Blog: How to take a long sabbatical from working (March 2016)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Join our Patreon community   Check out our YouTube channel

In this Money Talks segment, Eoin Fitzgerald and Pete Townsend start with their insights on what Stripe's latest product could mean for their long-term plan, then they think through the next media flywheel with Netflix finally getting into merch, before heading south to Miami for the outtakes from Bitcoin 2021. MoneyNeverSleeps is sponsored by PAT Fintech, the training partner that demystifies fintech and digital finance for financial services professionals. MAIN STORIES WE COVERED: Stripe goes beyond payments with Stripe Identity (TechCrunch, 14-Jun-21) Overdue - Netflix does merch - the flywheel is spinning (Scott Galloway on Twitter, 11-Jun-21) Thousands of bitcoin believers descended on Miami to party and preach the gospel of ‘HODL' (CNBC, 7-Jun-21) 5 Weirdest Moments at the Bitcoin 2021 Conference in Miami (Decrypt, 6-Jun-21) OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST: Stripe: Thinking Like a Civilization (The Generalist, 13-Jun-21) The Flywheel (Hubspot Blog) When Will Amazon Offer a Checking Account? (Ron Shevlin in Forbes, 14-Jun-21) Pipit Global's crowdfunding campaign on Spark Crowdfunding - last few days! LINKS: Leave a review and subscribe on Podchaser| Apple Podcasts | Spotify| Google| Overcast Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack Follow us on Twitter Podcast| Twitter Pete| Twitter Eoin Get in touch at info@moneyneversleeps.ie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyneversleeps/support

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself. This month we answered questions from: Ashley, who’s wondering how long is too long to stay at a bridge job? Diana, who listened to last month’s Side Chat and is curious—where’s the line is between unreasonable and irresponsible when it comes to quitting your job? JoAnn, who really wants to reduce her hours at work but is afraid her supervisor won’t be happy. How can she ask to do less even though she doesn’t have a “good reason” for asking? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you! Want to submit a question for our July episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q!  JOIN THE CLARITY ON FIRE COMMUNITY! You should definitely come check us out on Patreon! Join the $3/month tier (The Spark) for access to occasional bonus episodes and other special content. Think of this like our virtual “tip jar.” If you’re not interested in the community aspect, but appreciate our work and want to send a little love our way every month, plus get access to bonus content, this is for you! Join the $6/month tier (The Flame) for occasional bonus content and …  access to monthly patron-only Zoom meetups (hosted by our Community Ambassador, Madison), quarterly Zoom hangouts with Krachel, and access to a private Discord server where conversations are going on every week. For those of you who join “The Flame” tier, get excited because we’re doing a book club later this month (date to be announced soon) on Outrageous Openness and E-Squared! Read one or both, do some experiments, and join the group as we talk about the results of inviting the Universe to take the lead. Become a patron, here. And then introduce yourself in Discord, so you can start making friends with other COF people! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT How to work less, live more, and make great money with Katie Mongelli (July 2018) Blog: Why everything can get easier when you get a bridge job (June 2019) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel  Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

Honing your intuition is one of the most important parts of getting clear on who you are, what you want, and where you’re headed. Without it, you’re like a GPS with bad reception–you’re not going to get very clear guidance, and you may end up driving in circles. But honing your intuition can take time and practice, so sometimes it’s nice to piggyback off of another GPS you can trust, even if it’s just long enough to check your directions.  So, in that spirit, here’s another Message from the Universe episode for you! Tune in if you need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up.  Today we pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is! ☺ And be sure to listen to the very end of this episode, because the Universe came through in a big (and hilarious) way. Click here to see the cards, as well as read the description of each! And after you listen, come leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you. LAST DAY OF 1:1 COACHING ENROLLMENT! Today (Friday, May 28th) is the LAST day of coaching enrollment! A few pointers to keep in mind: This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next 4 weeks).  If you’re not ready now then you can add your name to the wait list, and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability in the future. We’ll probably be opening enrollment again in September/October. You don’t have to be 100% certain that this is right for you — but serious enough to want to discuss it. If you’re seriously considering coaching, read this page and then click “sign me up” to talk to one of us about the possibility. LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel  Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

One of our favorite lines in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is in the very first chapter, when Vernon Dursley is introduced: “He hurried to his car and set off for home, hoping he was imagining things, which he had never hoped before, because he didn't approve of imagination.” Can you imagine how differently Harry’s life would have gone if he’d decided to be more of a Dursley than a Potter? If he’d dedicated his life to being normal and rational and reasonable? We’re imagining something like: “Harry decided it wasn’t particularly sensible to leave his life at Number 4 Privet Drive behind to attend a school where they study ridiculous subjects like flying and potions making. He lived in the cupboard under the stairs until he was old enough to start an internship at Grunnings, where he learned how to fill orders for drills. He wasn’t happy, but he was practical, and that’s what mattered! The end.” One of the biggest cons we’ve pulled on ourselves is believing that being reasonable is actually safe and productive. In this month’s brand-new Side Chat, we’re dispelling (dispelling … get it) you of that notion. We’re talking about… Rachel’s realization that being “reasonable” actually caused trauma that it took about 15 years to heal from. All the things we think we need to be practical and rational about, but that are actually just holding us down. The difference between being “unreasonable” and “irresponsible.” Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share what you’re going to let yourself be “unreasonable” about! 1:1 COACHING IS BACK! Coaching enrollment is happening NOW! A few pointers to keep in mind: Instead of taking on clients whenever, we take them on a few times per year, in waves. Continuing until Friday, May 28, we’re accepting sign-up forms for potential new clients.  We’re taking on about 10-15 people, max, and some of those spots are already gone!  This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next 4 weeks).  If you’re not ready now then you can add your name to the wait list, and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability in the future. You don’t have to be 100% certain that this is right for you — but serious enough to want to discuss it. If you’re seriously considering coaching, read this page and then click “sign me up” to talk to one of us about the possibility. LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel  Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

I don’t know about you, but I (hi, Kristen here!) have been feeling extra overwhelmed lately. There’s just always so much to do!  And yes, most of it is all stuff I want to put my time and energy into, but it still feels like a lot of doing. I’ve been feeling a strong urge to sloooow down the pace of life lately and stop trying to make everything happen all at once.  The beautiful part about being is coach is that, sometimes as you’re helping a client find solutions to the problems in their lives, you end up finding your own solutions along the way too.  That’s what happened recently with my client Carolyn, who’s been trying out a “feminine energy experiment,” where she focuses less on doing and more on attracting. And I’ve gotta say, her results have been pretty amazing so far!  So naturally, I had to bring her on the podcast and have her share her journey with you. ;)  This is one of those conversations I keep mentally coming back to, and it’s inspired me to do my own feminine energy experiment to help calm my growing overwhelm. I have a feeling you’ll be inspired to try your own experiment too after you hear how it’s gone for Carolyn! Listen in as Kristen asks Carolyn about... What feminine energy means to her, and how different it is from how most of us typically operate in the world.      What she did (and, more importantly, didn’t do) during her feminine energy experiment.  The results of her experiment (you won’t believe some of the stories!) and why she’s decided to continue her experiment indefinitely.  Her advice for how you can try your own experiment with feminine energy.  After you’ve listened, leave us a comment to share how Carolyn’s story resonated with you! MORE ABOUT CAROLYN CANONICA Carolyn is an avid world traveler, hiker, and yogi. Her other passions include reading, writing, philosophy, psychology, and deepening her spirituality. She is an oncology Physician Assistant by trade and lives in Brooklyn, NY. 1:1 COACHING ENROLLMENT IS OPEN NOW! We’re accepting sign-up forms for new clients starting today through Friday, May 28! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started in May or June. You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. Check out the details and fill out the form on this page, and we’ll talk to you soon! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Magic 8-Ball: Masculine vs. Feminine Energy (March 2020)  Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018) Bonus Book Club! E-Squared by Pam Grout (January 2020) Finding a new job in 24 hours with Christina Hart (January 2021)  LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel  Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself. This month we answered questions from: Samantha, who listened to our last Side Chat about wants vs. needs and started wondering about how that idea applies to money—when is it a need, and when does it become a want? And are you allowed to think that a large amount of money is actually a need? So Many Books, So Little Time, who’s very overwhelmed by all the things she wants to do, but doesn’t have time for now that she’s working a 9-5 again. How do you even begin to choose which books, podcasts, shows, courses, and YouTube videos to check out, and which to ignore? Amelia, who listened to some of our past Bonus Book Club episodes (linked below!) and was inspired to experiment with the Law of Attraction. She’s mind-blown with the results! But now that she’s realized how powerful her thoughts and intentions are, she wants to stop thinking things like, “I’ll never meet someone!” How do you stop fixating on things that you don’t want to happen? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you! Want to submit a question for our June episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q!  1:1 COACHING IS COMING BACK! One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again on Friday, May 14! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started in May or June. You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. If you’re seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect! COMMUNITY UPDATES! We’re doing our first quarterly Zoom with Krachel for our Patreon members next Wednesday, May 12th at 1pm Eastern! This inaugural hangout will be “ask us anything” style. ☺ Unlike monthly community meetups, this will be recorded. So, if you're a Flame tier member, you can enjoy the replay if you aren't able to attend live! Become a patron, here!  LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Bonus Book Club! The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (August 2018) Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018) Bonus Book Club! It’s Not Your Money by Tosha Silver (March 2019) Bonus Book Club! E-Squared by Pam Grout (January 2020) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel  Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

First and foremost–May the Fourth be with you.  Secondly–WHEW, do we have a litany of important news to share! Listen in today as we break down some major events happening in the Clarity on Fire world. The teasers include… Why we’re significantly changing how we do 1:1 coaching for the first time since we started 9 years ago … and what that means if you’re interested in working with us this time around. A book announcement many of you have been waiting years for. A major life change for Rachel, and the things she’s cooking up for you behind the scenes as a result. … and a story about a snake scaring the crap out of Kristen, just for fun. If you miss this one, you’ll be about as informed as someone Obi Wan Kenobi just mind erased with the Force (I will NOT apologize for this example on Star Wars day), so do yourself a favor and listen in. 1:1 COACHING IS COMING BACK! One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again on Friday, May 14! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started in May or June. You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. If you’re seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect! COMMUNITY UPDATES! We’re doing our first quarterly Zoom with Krachel for our Patreon members next Wednesday, May 12th at 1pm Eastern! This inaugural hangout will be “ask us anything” style. ☺ Unlike monthly community meetups, this will be recorded. So, if you're a Flame tier member, you can enjoy the replay if you aren't able to attend live! Become a patron, here!  LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel  Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

Calling all fellow bookworms, library nerds, and general lovers of literature — it’s time for another book club episode of the podcast!  Whenever there are five Fridays in a month, we devote the extra Friday to a book that we can’t get enough of. In this episode, we’re diving into a brand-new book: Radiant Rest by Tracee Stanley. The last couple books we’ve talked about (The Artist’s Way and The Body Keeps the Score) were INTENSE. So, this book, which is all about yoga nidra—aka, the yoga of sleep—was the perfect, soothing antidote to the reading we’ve done lately. ;)  And given how exhausted, burnt out, and stretched to the limit most of us are after the last year, we need to prioritize rest more than ever! So, listen in as we talk about… What yoga nidra is, and the science of how it works How you can literally enter into a deep sleep state while still conscious and aware! The differences between meditation and yoga nidra Why we often resist resting (and even feel guilty for it)  Our experiences after trying out the practices that Tracee introduces in the book After you listen, come leave a comment to share how this conversation resonated with you! 1:1 COACHING IS COMING BACK! One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again on Friday, May 14! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started in May or June. You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. If you’re seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel  Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

Full transparency, one of our biggest pet peeves is when people hear the “career” part of “life & career coaches” and assume we help people scour job boards and edit their résumés. There’s nothing wrong with that—it’s just not what we do. If you’ve found us, you may very well want a new job. You might find yourself pursuing job boards and staring at your résumé, wondering how to polish it so that you can be noticed by a company with an awesome work culture. But those aren’t the steps that come first. You can’t find career fulfillment if you have no idea who you are, what you want, or how to even recognize the right thing if it showed up. That’s our bread and butter. So, thank goodness for AJ Mizes, who actually loves all the stuff that we don’t! On this month’s interview with an expert, AJ and Rachel got into… How 88% of people get hired these days (…newsflash, it’s not sending endless online applications). Job searching and interviewing in a time of COVID—what’s changed, and a few things you probably haven’t thought of yet. Questions to ask in an interview to help you identify whether an employer is going to be healthy or toxic. Red and green flags to look out for in a potential boss. The one thing you absolutely MUST be doing if you want to stand out and get hired for a dream job. We learned SO much from AJ in just an hour—you’re going to get a lot out of this, too. After you listen, come leave a comment to share which of his strategies you’re going to implement! MORE ABOUT AJ A.J. is a talent and human potential aficionado with over a decade of experience within Career Coaching and Human Resources, and has been featured in NBC, CBS, FOX, The International Business Times, and Yahoo! News. He is currently CEO of The Human Reach, a human potential institute guiding high-achieving professionals to land their dream careers in record time, and coaching Silicon Valley leaders to be thoughtful, effective leaders. His most previous role was as a Facebook Global HR Leader. He has supported global teams of over 3,000 people and launched many innovative leadership programs that are still in full swing at Facebook today. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 1:1 COACHING IS COMING BACK! One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again on Friday, May 14! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started in May or June. You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. If you’re seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect! COMMUNITY UPDATES! We’ve got a LOT happening in our Patreon community this month! Join our $6/month “Flame” tier for access to… Monthly community meetups on Zoom. Our next one is happening on Sunday, April 25 from 2:00-3:30pm EST. And we're bringing on an expert for you! Fellow community member Francisca will guide us into expanding and exploring our breath with a 90-minute Conscious Connection breathwork practice to clear energy and release tension. This meetup will be 90 minutes so that we have plenty of space for breathwork and social connection, before and after the main event. Quarterly Zooms with Krachel! Our first one is happening on Wednesday, May 12 at 1pm EST. Unlike community meetups, this will be recorded. So, if you're a Flame tier member, you can enjoy the replay if you aren't able to attend live! More to come on this one closer to the day of, though we're planning on doing an "ask us anything" themed session for our inaugural event! Our private Discord Server, which is a space for our community to chat every day and connect! Sharing our feelings, recommending books and podcasts, talking about career and life challenges–it's all happening on Discord. Become a patron, here! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

So … I was in a therapy session and my therapist said something that filled me with, as I told Kristen during this episode, “The wrath of hell.” Why? Because she, unintentionally, broke one of the cardinal rules of anyone who’s in a therapy/coaching/healing profession: Make the person in front of you feel seen and heard. I brought her my very raw, tender emotions about something that was deeply troubling me, and in her attempt to help, she used an analogy that made me feel very unseen and unheard–and worse than that, almost made me feel gaslit and belittled. Cue rage erupting from me akin to the fires of hell. But, in classic fashion, my rage gave me an opportunity to coach myself (it turns out, of the two of us I’m probably the better coach for me anyway). And in getting to the bottom of why I was so triggered, I made a HUGE realization: I was angry because she had treated one of my needs as if it was a want. So, I decided we definitely need to have a Side Chat about this! Listen in as Kristen and I talk about… The analogy she used that made me feel like she was diminishing my needs. How, in an attempt to be evolved, we often end up gaslighting ourselves out of having needs. Why treating needs as needs, rather than wants, makes room for you to have ALL the uncomfortable emotions, without feeling guilty about it. Why it’s totally normal to be attached to your needs, and how you definitely don’t have to worry that being attached will mess up your ability to receive what you want. After you listen, come leave a comment to share something you’ve been treating as a want, that might actually be a need! COMMUNITY UPDATES! We’ve got a LOT happening in our Patreon community this month! Join our $6/month “Flame” tier for access to… Monthly community meetups on Zoom. Our next one is happening on Sunday, April 25 from 2:00-3:30pm EST. And we're bringing on an expert for you! Fellow community member Francisca will guide us into expanding and exploring our breath with a 90-minute Conscious Connection breathwork practice to clear energy and release tension. Here's a teaser: "Conscious Connected Breathing is a powerful, active three-part breathing practice that consists of a large inhale into the diaphragm, another inhale into the chest, and a soft exhale. This amazing practice has helped people experience more joy, less stress, reduced tension, increased focus, relief, clarity, and connection to their intuition." This meetup will be 90 minutes so that we have plenty of space for breathwork and social connection, before and after the main event. Quarterly Zooms with Krachel! Our first one is happening on Wednesday, May 12 at 1pm EST. Unlike community meetups, this will be recorded. So, if you're a Flame tier member, you can enjoy the replay if you aren't able to attend live! More to come on this one closer to the day of, though we're planning on doing an "ask us anything" themed session for our inaugural event! Our private Discord Server, which is a space for our community to chat every day and connect! Sharing our feelings, recommending books and podcasts, talking about career and life challenges–it's all happening on Discord. Become a patron, here! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

One of the hardest lessons I have to learn over and over again is that you will never be done. Ugh. It would just be WAY more convenient if life was arranged into predictable milestones that I could work toward at a reasonable pace and achieve with stunning regularity, thank-you-very-much!! And I also love control! When getting what I want depends on how much I’m perfecting myself and my actions, then at least I can make things happen. Sadly for me, and probably you too, life refuses to comply with my wishes. And yet … sometimes, that’s incredibly good news. Which is why I brought on my client, Solange, for this month’s interview with a normal person. It turns out that you can get things that feel too good to be true, without being “done” or the most perfect version of yourself! Listen in as Solange and I talk about… The incredibly hard place she was in a few years ago, and how she got stuck in a very bland, unfulfilling job. That time, only a few weeks into coaching, when Solange was shocked by getting something she’d just told me she wasn’t sure was possible for her. How she let go of the fixation on needing her career to be predictable and linear, and started flexing her creativity again (and writing her first novel). How life can be both unbelievably good and very much a work in progress, at the same time. After you listen, come leave a comment to share how Solange’s story resonated with you! JOIN THE CLARITY ON FIRE COMMUNITY! A lot is happening over on Patreon! Join the $3/month tier (The Spark) for access to occasional bonus episodes and other special content. Think of this like our virtual “tip jar.” If you’re not interested in the community aspect, but appreciate our work and want to send a little love our way every month, plus get access to bonus content, this is for you! Join the $6/month tier (The Flame) for occasional bonus content and access to monthly patron-only Zoom meetups (hosted by our Community Ambassador, Madison), quarterly Zoom hangs with Krachel, and a forum where members chat in depth! For those of you who join “The Flame” tier, there’s going to be a breathwork workshop later this month hosted by our friend and Patreon member, Francisca Hernandez! Dates and more info will be posted in Patreon. Become a patron, here! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself. This month we answered questions from: Murphy’s Law, who’s been having a string of bad luck that’s making her feel as if the whole world is conspiring against her! She’s asking the important questions: WTF?! And, how do I get myself out of it? A Gal with Mama Trauma, who (as you could probably guess) has a not-so-great relationship with her codependent mom. She’s tired of avoiding confrontation and being flimsy with her boundaries. How can she stand up to a parent who gaslights, manipulates, denies, and guilt trips? Rory, who’s been dating for a while and trying to overcome her fear of sharing her needs … until a friend told her she was overdoing it, and she started second-guessing herself. She wants to know when it’s appropriate to ask someone to meet your needs, and when is it not OK? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you! Want to submit a question for our May episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Blog: Stop going to the hardware store for milk (November 2018) Blog: Stop torturing yourself with other people’s potential (December 2019) Side Chat: When your feelings are ignored, scorned, and gaslit (January 2020) Dear Krachel: How do I detach from negative people? (February 2021) Side Chat: How to spot a red, green, or yellow flag (February 2021) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

In the best of times, it’s hard to tune into your intuition and receive guidance. Fear and uncertainty, whether it’s created by world events or the particulars of your life experience, create a LOT of noise, both internally and externally. And, ironically, it’s exactly when we’re most afraid and unsure that we most need to be able to receive wisdom and inspiration. Last year we started doing “Message from the Universe” episodes to help get us through the pandemic. Though we stopped doing them regularly, we promised they’d be back at random, probably when you most needed a little encouragement — and when do we not need that? So, if you’re having a hard time getting calm, quieting your mind, and tuning in (understandable, if so!), we hope this message will give you an extra boost of guidance today. We pulled 3 cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is! Click here to see the cards, as well as read the description of each! After you listen, come leave a comment to share how the message landed with you. JOIN THE CLARITY ON FIRE COMMUNITY! We’re now on Patreon! And it’s pretty lit in there (don’t come at us for that lingo), if we do say so ourselves. Join the $3/month tier (The Spark) for access to occasional bonus episodes and other special content. Think of this like our virtual “tip jar.” If you’re not interested in the community aspect, but appreciate our work and want to send a little love our way every month, plus get access to bonus content, this is for you! Join the $6/month tier (The Flame) for occasional bonus content and access to monthly patron-only Zoom meetups (hosted by our Community Ambassador, Madison) and quarterly Zoom hangs with Krachel. For those of you who join “The Flame” tier, there’s still time to join before the first community Zoom this Sunday, March 28 at 1pm EST! This inaugural hangout is going to be book-club style! Choose between discussing Untamed by Glennon Doyle or The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. And if you haven’t read either, no worries, you’re still welcome. Become a patron, here. And then introduce yourself, so you can start making friends with other COF people! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

Most of us are pretty good at certain kinds of commitments: We’ll be true to our partners, loving and supportive parents to all types of children (furry or human), dedicated family members, and diligent co-workers and leaders. Buuut then we’ll completely drop the ball when it comes to commitments to ourselves. We get asked a lot, “How can I stay consistent when I commit to something?? It drives me nuts that I say I want to do something, and then can’t make myself keep doing it!” So, in today’s brand-new Side Chat, we’re diving into an easy adjustment you can make that will help you stay a little truer to yourself. We got into… How your efforts to stay consistent are, ironically, probably making it even harder to follow through. How to create a “menu of options” for getting things done that allows you more freedom and flexibility without throwing structure out the window. A few examples of how we’ve been using this new system, personally and with clients, and the positive results we’re seeing! And, completely unrelated, we had a 10-minute conversation at the beginning of this episode about an elephant in the room that, after three years of podcasting, we’d never actually talked about. Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how this landed with you, and what adjustments you might be making to your routine! JOIN THE CLARITY ON FIRE COMMUNITY! We’re now on Patreon! And it’s pretty lit in there (don’t come at us for that lingo), if we do say so ourselves. We just published a bonus episode about depression and anxiety, which has kicked off quite the group convo, if that tickles your fancy. Join the $3/month tier (The Spark) for access to occasional bonus episodes and other special content. Think of this like our virtual “tip jar.” If you’re not interested in the community aspect, but appreciate our work and want to send a little love our way every month, plus get access to bonus content, this is for you! Join the $6/month tier (The Flame) for occasional bonus content and access to monthly patron-only Zoom meetups (hosted by our Community Ambassador, Madison) and quarterly Zoom hangs with Krachel. For those of you who join “The Flame” tier, mark your calendars! The first community Zoom is happening on Sunday, March 28 at 1pm EST. This inaugural hangout is going to be book-club style! Choose between reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle or The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Become a patron, here. And then introduce yourself, so you can start making friends with other COF people! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Magic 8-Ball: Masculine vs. Feminine Energy (March 2020) Side Chat: The trick to overcoming your deepest, most secret blocks (May 2019) Change your bad habits (& get over your fear of failure) with Jessica Binder (March 2019) Side Chat: How to stop procrastinating (January 2019) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Join our Patreon community Check out our YouTube channel

This week I invite you to think about why you do the things you do in your writing life...and how you can make some quick changes that yield big improvements. ::LINKS:: Leave a comment: https://storyaday.org/episode202 Get the 202-episode Podcast Table of Contents: https://storyaday.org/podcastlist Should You Buy The Next Book/Course Flowchart: https://storyaday.org/shiny-objects/ Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-sound  

Some of the most interesting people I know are the ones who’ve had a winding, twisting, irregular career path — starting out doing one thing, then dabbling in something else, and then taking a massive left turn into a whole new arena. These people have unique perspectives and loads of fascinating stories that never seem to run out. They also tend to have very few regrets because they’ve played out many of their “what if” daydreams in real life. And yet, most people are also terrified to take an unconventional career path that doesn’t follow on the linear “perfect resume” format we’ve all been taught is correct.  So what gives? Why are we so attracted to people with the most interesting (read: nonlinear) paths in life, and yet we feel so resistant to becoming one of them? It all comes down to fear: fear of failure, fear of what people will think, fear of rejection, fear of the unknown, fear of disappointment, and on and on. That’s why I’m excited to have Emily Florence on the podcast today. She felt all of those fears at every twist in her unconventional career path, but she followed her intuition and acted anyway. Listen in as Kristen asks Emily about... Her experience taking a break from college and traveling alone overseas for 4 months. The story of when she dropped out of law school … after 4 days. What led her to ultimately run her own business. What advice she has for anyone who feels ready for a career change, but is paralyzed by their fear about taking the leap. After you’ve listened, leave us a comment to share how Emily’s story resonated with you! MORE ABOUT EMILY FLORENCE Emily Florence is the founder of Savvy Miss, which is honored to be named a Forbes Top 100 Website for Women. She’s also the host of the EveryDay Happy Show podcast, a certified life, life purpose and business coach, a writer, and a former entertainment publicist and journalist.   Emily’s a puppy mama to a silly lab named Harper, a lover of green tea, a travel enthusiast and a grateful optimist.   She has a Master of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College in Boston, a BA in Cultural Anthropology from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Life Coaching Certificate from the Life Purpose Institute. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, she was an entertainment publicist representing award-winning clients including American Idol, Gilmore Girls, So You Think You Can Dance, Malcolm in the Middle, Bernie Mac and more.   Emily loves inspiring and supporting people to create happier, more fulfilled, easygoing lives – and to be kinder to the amazing person staring back at them in the mirror. Find her on Instagram @savvymiss. JOIN THE CLARITY ON FIRE COMMUNITY! Big news: We’re now on Patreon! Join the $3/month tier (The Spark) for access to occasional bonus episodes and other special content. Think of this like our virtual “tip jar.” If you’re not interested in the community aspect, but appreciate our work and want to send a little love our way every month, plus get access to bonus content, this is for you! Join the $6/month tier (The Flame) for occasional bonus content and access to monthly patron-only Zoom meetups (hosted by our Community Ambassador, Madison) and quarterly Zoom hangs with Krachel. For those of you who join “The Flame” tier, mark your calendars! The first community Zoom is happening on Sunday, March 28 at 1pm EST. This inaugural hangout is going to be book-club style! Choose between reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle or The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. And when you sign up for either tier by the end of the day TODAY, March 12, we’ll enter you into a drawing! Two lucky patrons will win a free single coaching session with one of us. Become a patron, here. And then introduce yourself, so you can start making friends with other COF people! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT The secret to mastering informational interviews with Elise Austen (July 2020) Burn This: 8 career beliefs to leave in the 2010s (January 2020) When life screws up your plans with MaryBeth Bailar-Heath (January 2020) There's no such thing as a career soulmate (May 2019) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Join our community on Patreon Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself. This month we answered questions from: Unsure Entrepreneur, who started a business last year after dreaming of entrepreneurship for ages … but is now feeling a bit hollow and unfulfilled. They can’t imagine going back to work for someone else, but now this doesn’t feel quite right, either. How can they pinpoint what’s off, and fix it? Sam, a dance teacher with a toxic boss. She desperately wants to quit her job before her contract is up in a few months (and has the panic attacks to prove it), but feels guilty about abandoning her students before the big performance. Should she stick it out, or is it OK to walk away? Ashley, who’s in a happy, healthy, loving relationship … but can’t stop thinking about a toxic ex. What’s up when you know it was right to end a relationship, but your brain keeps coming back to the person anyway? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you! Want to submit a question for our April episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q! JOIN THE CLARITY ON FIRE COMMUNITY! Big news–we’re now on Patreon! Join the $3/month tier (The Spark) for access to occasional bonus episodes and other special content. Think of this like our virtual “tip jar.” If you’re not interested in the community aspect, but appreciate our work and want to send a little love our way every month, plus get access to bonus content, this is for you! Join the $6/month tier (The Flame) for occasional bonus content and access to monthly patron-only Zoom meetups (hosted by our Community Ambassador, Madison) and quarterly Zoom hangs with Krachel. For those of you who join “The Flame” tier, mark your calendars! The first community Zoom is happening on Sunday, March 28 at 1pm EST. This inaugural hangout is going to be book-club style! Choose between reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle or The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. And when you sign up for either tier by next Friday, March 12, we’ll enter you into a drawing! Two lucky patrons will win a free single coaching session with one of us. Become a patron, here. And then introduce yourself, so you can start making friends with other COF people! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Side Chat: The 4 Passion Profiles (December 2018) How to work less, live more, and make great money with Katie Mongelli (July 2018) Side Chat: Does life purpose even exist? (January 2021) Burn This: Sacrificing your health for a job (May 2020) Navigating a toxic workplace with Stacy Campesi (February 2021) Bonus Side Chat: How to create light at the end of the tunnel (February 2021) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel Join our Patreon

Since we became coaches almost nine years ago, we can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard from clients, “I feel lonely. It’s hard to make friends. I wish there was a way to connect with other people who are interested in personal development and deep conversations.” And so often, we wished we could play platonic matchmaker and gather all of these individuals together and let them make friends with each other. It’s been a bucket list idea for ages! Until now, that is. Drumroll please

We didn’t need an excuse to interview our Internet-friend-we’ve-never-actually-met-in-real-life, Caroline Garnet McGraw. BUT, she did sort of whisper the magic words that made it painstakingly obvious we HAD to talk to her: “I used to be in a cult. And I was good at it.” Best elevator pitch ever. Caroline’s first book, You Don’t Owe Anyone: Free Yourself From the Weight of Expectations is getting published in April, and we got to sit down with her to talk about her journey from INTENSE people-pleaser to free and self-expressed human. This one goes out to all of you people-pleasers, perfectionists, high achievers and highly sensitives, as well as anyone who struggles to let go of guilt and prioritize your own needs. We got into… How growing up in a religious cult trained Caroline to please everyone but herself. The physical and mental symptoms you can expect when you’re suffering under the weight of other people’s expectations. Why “not owing anyone” isn’t selfish, and how to rid yourself of guilt for prioritizing your needs and wants. This was such a deep, necessary conversation–the opposite of surface-level self-help! Share it far and wide, with anyone in your life who needs to hear it. And leave a comment after you’ve listened to share what you’ve decided you don’t owe anyone, anymore! MORE ABOUT CAROLINE & PRE-ORDER THE BOOK Caroline Garnet McGraw is an author, speaker, and coach for recovering perfectionists. She's the creator of A Wish Come Clear, a popular blog devoted to trading perfectionism for possibility, as well as several online interview series. She's a two-time TEDx speaker, and her essays have been featured on The Huffington Post, Momastery, and Women For One. Caroline lives in Florence, Alabama with her family. Preorder the book today and claim $1294 worth of limited-time bonuses, including over 100 expert interviews and a coaching guidebook! Preorder and claim your exclusive bonuses here. LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

A few weeks ago one of Rachel’s clients shared a very interesting conundrum: She’s wading through the world of dating apps, which is a masterclass in practicing discernment and listening to your intuition, as many of you know! She said, “I’ve gotten pretty good at identifying red flags right off the bat. And I’m also seeing some green flags—signs someone is respectful and shares the same values as me. But I’m struggling at identifying yellow flags. What do I do when I run into something that, in the moment, doesn’t feel like a red flag, but in hindsight, maybe it was? Was I ignoring my intuition? Should I have known better?” This deserves a whole episode, if you ask us! So, in this month’s brand-new Side Chat we’re diving into how to spot the differences between red, green, and yellow flags. We got into… Why red and green flags have more in common than yellow flags, and why the approach when encountering a yellow flag is so different. How to define what counts as a red, green, or yellow flag—Some are universal, some might be very personal to you! Recognizing which pattern you default to: Are you someone who paints yellow flags green (aka Kristen)? Or do you default to painting yellow flags red (aka Rachel)? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share which kind of flags you’ve been struggling with, and how you tend to default when grappling with the tricky yellow ones! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Side Chat: Honing your intuition (& knowing when it’s really fear) (June 2019) Side Chat: Why dating & job searching are the same thing (March 2020) Side Chat: What happens when your intuition is wrong? (July 2020) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

This is one of those conversations that’s going to be applicable to 99.9% of you, because who hasn’t experienced a toxic workplace at some point in their life?? Whether you’re a college student folding clothes at the mall or a Senior VP at a large firm, toxicity ABOUNDS — in the form of cattiness, disengagement, resentment, and groupthink, to name a few culprits. In this month’s Magic 8-Ball episode we brought back this classic from two years ago, because if anything, the pandemic has made wading through the mire of a toxic workplace even more stressful and complicated than ever. Listen in as Stacy Campesi, one of our very best friends, shares her well-earned wisdom about how to navigate a toxic work environment. We talked about: The relationship between toxic workplaces and “good-girl syndrome.” Why “toxic” is a misused word, and why using it makes the problem worse. How we can identify an unhealthy environment ahead of time, before we ever make a commitment. When to stick it out, and when it’s OK to bail. What steps YOU can take to improve your environment, based on what Stacy has seen work for herself and her clients. After you’ve listened, leave a comment to let us know how Stacy’s advice resonated with you! MORE ABOUT STACY Stacy Campesi is a certified professional coach and workshop facilitator. She is passionate about helping unfulfilled, overachieving professionals find career confidence and clarity.
 Stacy loves working with smart, ambitious women who lead with heart and are so used to giving to others that can’t even recognize their own wants or needs without feeling selfish. By cutting through the uncertainty, self-doubt, and fear of disappointing others that holds them back, Stacy is able to help her clients make decisions that get them what they want, without compromising a thing!

Stacy is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. She is also certified as an MBTI & Emotional Intelligence practitioner. Find Stacy on her website, connect with her on LinkedIn, and listen to her nuggets of wisdom on Voxer @stacy_campesi. LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

No matter how short the delayed gratification, there’s always going to be time between realizing you want something and the moment you actually get it. Sometimes, it’s easy and nearly instantaneous. You realize you’re hungry, and two minutes later you have a snack in hand. Other times, you realize you want a specific career or a certain kind of relationship, and 2, 5, 8 years later … you’re still waiting to get it. We talk a lot about the nature of trust and timing and letting go of control around here. Usually in a way that, at least we hope, feels uplifting and optimistic. But to get to optimism and hope you sometimes have to do some dredging and detoxing—you have to confront your own less-than-flattering, shadowy tendencies. So, in this month’s brand-new interview with a normal person, Rachel and her client of many years, Catie Beth (aka, CB), dove into the muck! They got into… The things CB used to want, that she now has, as well as the things she wants that she hasn’t gotten yet. The issues both Rachel & CB avoided dealing with, that may have made their journeys longer and harder than necessary. How to be honest with yourself about whether you’re actually ready for the thing you want. Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how Rachel & CB’s take on getting real with yourself landed with you! MORE ABOUT CATIE BETH Catie Beth (CB for short), 31, lives in Charlotte, NC with her two pups, Georgia and Charlotte. By day, she’s a headhunter for a creative and marketing recruiting firm. By night she won't shut up about personal development, astrology, Harry Potter, books she’s reading, her nieces and nephews, new recipes she’s found and being witchy. She’s a Side-Hustling, ENFJ, Slytherin, Enneagram 3w2 and a longtime fangirl of Clarity on Fire. She is stoked to be a part of the podcast as a normal person! Find her on Instagram @catiebeth19. LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself. This month we answered questions from: Ready to Move Forward, a highly sensitive person who’s been deeply affected by the meanness and negativity of people around her. She’s just now getting to the point where she’s ready to share some of her creative work with the world, but she knows it will open her up to hurtful feedback. How can she stop absorbing negative energy so she can live her life in peace? Emily, a college senior whose parents have consistently told her she’s “average” and “won’t succeed.” A lifetime of being torn down by the people meant to love and uplift her the most has left her fearful and lacking in confidence. How can she believe something different about herself, and stop allowing the toxic messages from her family into her life? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you! Want to submit a question for our March episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q! LAST DAY OF 1:1 COACHING ENROLLMENT! Today, Friday, February 5, is the LAST day we’re accepting sign-up forms for new clients! Keep in mind that: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave (and many of those spots are already taken). This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next month). You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. You have the option of 2 or 6 months of coaching, though we’ll prioritize people who want to do 6 months. We’ll most likely open enrollment again in May/June. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. Check out the details and fill out the form on this page, and we’ll talk to you soon! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Blog: Keep new ideas to yourself (December 2020) Blog: When you're tired of waiting for what you want to show up (January 2021) Side Chat: Fruit of the poisonous tree (August 2019) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

We heard an anecdote recently about Navy SEALs that hit us so hard, we had to do a special episode about it: Apparently, of all the extreme things they subject SEALs to during training, the part they find the most unbearable is not knowing when it ends. It’s not the torturous conditions themselves, but not knowing how long they’ll have to endure them, that makes it so difficult. Of course, we immediately thought: This is the pandemic. Or a job you hate and have no idea when you’ll ever be able to quit. Or a bad marriage. Or being single when you don’t want to be. Or a health crisis. There are so many things in life that feel impossible to quit, and are made that much more difficult because we have no light at the end of the tunnel. But who’s to say you can’t create a light at the end of the tunnel? We believe it’s possible, even in circumstances you think you have zero control over. So, in a special bonus Side Chat, we got into… Why it feels so heavy to have no light at the end of the tunnel, and what it does to us psychologically when we’re in that state. A strategy you can implement that takes you from feeling like a victim to circumstance to empowered and energetic and hopeful. How we, and some of our clients, have taken this strategy and quit things that seemed impossible to quit, and created light where there used to be none! Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how this resonated with you, and how you might apply this to your situation! 1:1 COACHING ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! We’re accepting sign-up forms for new clients starting now through Friday, February 5! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next month). You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. You have the option of 2 or 6 months of coaching, though we’ll prioritize people who want to do 6 months. We’ll most likely open enrollment again in May/June. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. Check out the details and fill out the form on this page, and we’ll talk to you soon! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

Calling all fellow bookworms, library nerds, and general lovers of literature — it’s time for another book club episode of the podcast! Whenever there are five Fridays in a month, we devote the extra Friday to a book that we can’t get enough of. In this episode, we’re diving into an age-old classic, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. To be VERY honest, when we say “can’t get enough,” in this case we did get enough. Too much, even. Like, “throw this book across the room” levels of enough-ness. And not because this book is awful. Quite the opposite! It’s more like, too hot to handle. If you’ve got ~stuff~ … this book is going to bring it up. And you best be ready when it does! Listen in as we talk about: Why we were triggered by this book, and why Rachel in particular had a detox-level reaction to it! The two weekly activities you can do to unblock yourself, creatively or otherwise. Why this book is excellent for people stuck for any reason, not just in an artistic sense. Some next-level ideas that were new, even to us! After you listen, come leave a comment to share how this conversation landed with you! 1:1 COACHING ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! We’re accepting sign-up forms for new clients starting now through Friday, February 5! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next month). You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. You have the option of 2 or 6 months of coaching, though we’ll prioritize people who want to do 6 months. We’ll most likely open enrollment again in May/June. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. Check out the details and fill out the form on this page, and we’ll talk to you soon! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

In times like these it can be especially hard to tune into your intuition and receive guidance. Fear and uncertainty create a LOT of noise, both internally and externally! And, ironically, it’s exactly when we’re most afraid and unsure that we most need to be able to receive wisdom and inspiration. Last year we started doing “Message from the Universe” episodes to help get us through the pandemic. Though we stopped doing them regularly, we promised they’d be back at random, probably when you most needed a little encouragement—and it feels like we could all use that right about now! So, if you’re having a hard time getting calm, quieting your mind, and tuning in lately (understandable, if so!), we hope this message will give you an extra boost of guidance today. We pulled 3 cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is! Click here to see the cards, as well as read the description of each! After you listen, come leave a comment to share how the message landed with you. 1:1 COACHING ENROLLMENT IS OPEN NOW! We’re accepting sign-up forms for new clients starting today, Friday, January 22 through Friday, February 5! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next month). You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. You have the option of 2 or 6 months of coaching, though we’ll prioritize people who want to do 6 months. We’ll most likely open enrollment again in May/June. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. Check out the details and fill out the form on this page, and we’ll talk to you soon! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

I have this fantasy of one day having a life where everything is in perfect balance. I’m putting out quality work, exercising daily, nurturing all of my relationships, getting plenty of sleep, making smart financial decisions, maintaining a clean home, making green juices every morning and healthy meals every night, and leaving plenty of time for fun and relaxation. And eventually I imagine adding kids and pets into the equation (without disrupting the balance of everything else, of course). Intellectually, I know this is unrealistic, but I can’t help that a small part of me still hopes this fantasy will come true. Can you relate? I’m reluctantly realizing that, as long as I stay attached to the myth of a perfectly balanced life, I’ll always be slightly critical of my current, imbalanced, messy life, judging it for what it *should* be. So I’ve decided I need to take a good, hard look at this whole “balance” thing and shift my mindset around it once and for all. Otherwise, my longing for a perfectly balanced life will perpetually steal any contentment I could be feeling with my life just as it is. In this week’s throwback blog from 2019, I’m sharing 4 hard truths that I’ve come to believe about balance… After you’ve listened, come leave us a comment over on the blog to let us know all your thoughts about what it means to live a balanced life. SERIOUS ABOUT SOME 1-ON-1 COACHING? One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again this Friday, January 22! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 10-15 people in this new wave. This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next month). You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. If you’re seriously considering coaching, check out this page for all the details so you know what to expect! IF YOU LIKED THIS, YOU’LL ALSO LOVE… How to make your own Rules for Sane Living (August 2018) My go-to move for getting out of overwhelm (July 2019) Moving past the worst years of your life with Lauren Mowbray (February 2019) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

A decade ago both of us cared a lot about finding our purpose. It was more than just a want—it was a need. If we didn’t hurry up and find a path that gave our lives meaning we felt like something cataclysmic would happen. And now … well, to be honest, neither of us really care all that much about life purpose anymore. We’ve wondered if it even exists, period! In this month’s brand-new Side Chat, we’re getting into how we went from obsessed with life purpose to feeling

If 2020 left you a bit world weary and you’re craving a spark of hope, optimism, and magic … today’s episode might be just what the doctor ordered. Christina Hart’s story is about finding a new job, and in record time to boot! But it’s also about something much deeper than that: trusting that things are always ultimately working out for you and opening up for life to surprise and delight you. Tune in to this week’s episode with a normal person to get inspired by Christina’s story. Kristen asked Christina about… How she built up the confidence to finally speak up for herself (even to her boss!), and the unexpected outcome of that. The story of how she quit her job with no plan, and ended up unemployed for less than 24 hours in the midst of a global pandemic. The seemingly magical bread crumb trail she followed that led her to the perfect next job. Her personal journey of building her intuition and trust in the universe, and her advice for how you can start developing this for yourself. After you’ve listened, leave us a comment to share how Christina’s story resonated with you! MORE ABOUT CHRISTINA HART Christina works as a Sports Physiotherapist (aka Physical Therapist) in Australia.  She spent the early days of her career trying to prove the professors that told her she would never make it in the sports world wrong. She went on to work with professional athletes from multiple countries for many years before settling down in private practice. Now after 13 years in the industry, this highly sensitive, introverted Thriver and recovering people pleaser has learned how to speak up for herself.  This shy small-town girl has finally found a voice and is enjoying the benefits that come with no longer pretending to be ok with everyone else’s expectations for her.   IF YOU LIKED THIS, YOU’LL ALSO LOVE… Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018) Magic 8-Ball: Honing your intuition (& knowing when it’s really fear) (March 2020) Treating life like a magical scavenger hunt with Francisca Hernandez (November 2018) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

There are a fair amount of things in life that we have some degree of control over. If you want to lose weight, you could follow a nutrition plan and work with a personal trainer. It might take time, but with consistent effort you would be guaranteed to see changes. Or maybe you decide to go back to grad school, but you’ve got to take the GRE first. So you buy the prep books, enroll in a class, and take practice exams until you feel positive that you’ll ace the test. And if you feel the urge to up and move to Colorado, you could save money, hire movers, rent an apartment, and haul yourself across the country. No need to wait on anything or anyone to make that happen. But there are just as many things that we have no control over—things that matter to us a whole lot that we can’t guarantee or force to happen at all. Finding a dream job. Meeting your life partner. Having your business take off. It’s waiting for these things — the things we can never guarantee, that could potentially never happen — that drives us nuts. While we’re waiting, it’s SO easy to start wondering: “What am I doing wrong?” and “Is there something about ME that’s making this not happen?” and “What if this just isn’t in the cards for me?” Cue instant depression, hopelessness, and malaise. In this blog (originally from 2016!) I’m diving into how to wait in a way that feels productive and hopeful, instead. LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

Happy New Year! We’re starting off 2021 right with a brand-new episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself. This month we answered questions from: Diana, who made a load of personal progress last year, but after a period of time woke up one day somehow back in the same old stuck place she was before. Does that mean she never made progress at all? What gives?! Good & Poor, who had the guts to ask for a raise and got unexpectedly denied. Worse, her boss heavily implied that she should be “grateful for what she has,” as if it’s shameful to ask for more. How can she let go of the guilt for wanting to earn more money? Trying not to be desperate, who is turning 34 and feeling panicked about not yet having a spouse or children, which she very much wants. Friends keep telling her “it’ll happen when she stops trying,” but her desperation won’t allow her to stop trying. What do you do when letting go of a lifelong dream feels impossible? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you! Want to submit a question for our February episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Bonus Book Club! The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (August 2018) Side Chat: What if you never get what you want? (December 2019) The magic of thinking like a happily single woman (April 2020) Side Chat: The 4 Attachment Styles (October 2020) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Blog: What to do when you’re tired of waiting for the thing you want to show up Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

If you’re reading this, congratulations. You made it to the last days of 2020—maybe exhausted, burnt out, lost, confused, and a little worse for wear—but nevertheless, you did it. And if ever a year needed processing, it’s this one. So, in our final episode of the year we’re sitting down to work through some feeling and make some confessions. We got into… How the “no expectations for the rest of 2020” challenge went—in an interesting plot twist, Kristen is feeling saltier than Rachel for potentially the first time ever. Two confessions from Rachel, one of which she’s positive you’re going to hate (Kristen sure did!) Some VERY helpful do’s and don’ts for analyzing how this year went for you. A big question to help lift your spirits as we go into 2021. Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how this one landed—there’s a lot to unpack! LAST DAY OF CLARITY IN A TIME OF COVID! 2020 has been a YEAR, and you deserve something good! So, through the end of TODAY (Friday, December 18), you can get access to the super-popular promotion we did during the height of lockdown earlier this year: Get the Passion Profile Short Course, our intro course that helps you get clear on your career direction in as little as 1 day, for 50% off its usual price ($125 instead of $250). No discount code needed! Price is automatically lower on our site. Get a single coaching session with one of us! We normally only offer one-off sessions to former clients, but we’re now opening this option up to everyone. When you buy a session, we’ll reach out within a couple days to schedule it with you (which might end up being in January, depending on availability). Get both the PPSC and a single coaching session as a bundle! When you check out for either the PPSC or a single session, add the other to your cart as an upgrade. It’s $125 for the PPSC, $150 for a single session, or $225 for the bundle! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

You’ve probably all dreamed at some point of being Duchess Catherine (British royalty) or Beyoncé (American royalty)—if only because of how nice it must be to have the resources to outsource the mundane crap that eats up all your time! If they don’t want to cook, clean, do laundry, file their taxes, or go to the grocery store every again, they don’t have to. The dream! Like Kate and Bey, Anna is also a busy working mom of three young kids. But unlike the mega-rich and famous, she doesn’t have a full-time staff to take care of everything for her. Yet, somehow, in the midst of a pandemic, while working full-time and juggling virtual learning for her kids, she managed to carve out a couple hours multiple times per week to go to her own private studio space and paint. Given that Anna would have sworn up and down that such a thing was impossible just a few months ago, we had to have her on the podcast to talk about how she created space in her life just for her. So, in this month’s brand-new interview with a normal person, Rachel and Anna got into… Why creating more space has very little to do with how much time you do or don’t have. The fears she had to work through (particularly, disappointing people) in order to carve out and protect that space. Why prioritizing space is directly related to getting what you want—be that a new job, relationship, more money, etc.—even if you think it’s completely unconnected. Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how Anna’s perspective on making space inspired you! MORE ABOUT ANNA Anna is a working mother of 3 kids aged 6 and under, so she has her hands full! After reading Glennon Doyle's Untamed about six months ago, Anna began to take more ownership of her time. She started working with Rachel and is learning to become less focused on pleasing others and more focused on taking care of herself so that she can enjoy her life and show up for her family, job, and community in a more energized and authentic way. As part of that journey, she has taken up painting, a passion she had abandoned about 10 years ago, and is finding it is giving her so much life in this uncertain and chaotic time. CLARITY IN A TIME OF COVID IS BACK! 2020 has been a YEAR, and you deserve something good! So, until Friday, December 18 we’re bringing back the super-popular promotion we did during the height of lockdown earlier this year: Get the Passion Profile Short Course, our intro course that helps you get clear on your career direction in as little as 1 day, for 50% off its usual price ($125 instead of $250). No discount code needed! Price is automatically lower on our site. Get a single coaching session with one of us! We normally only offer one-off sessions to former clients, but we’re now opening this option up to everyone. Get both the PPSC and a single coaching session as a bundle! When you check out for either the PPSC or a single session, add the other to your cart as an upgrade. It’s $125 for the PPSC, $150 for a single session, or $225 for the bundle! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

A client of mine, Jack, has been entrepreneurially minded for his whole life. He’s an idea machine, and he’s constantly coming up with cool business ideas. He can’t help it — it’s just how his brain works. Naturally, he’ll get excited about a new idea and want to share it with people. As soon as inspiration hits (which is frequently), he’ll text his brother or call his mom or tell the coworker on the other side of his cube. Their reactions aren’t always what he’d hoped for. In fact, they’re usually pretty discouraging. They’ll ask a million questions about how it will work — questions he can’t yet answer, since he’s still working out the idea in his mind — or they’ll jump to all the reasons why it’s risky or impractical or straight-up impossible. Usually, after these deflating conversations, Jack will feel less enthusiastic about the idea, and often he’ll end up abandoning it altogether. When Jack came to coaching, he told me he was afraid he’s all ideas and no action. He was feeling like maybe he wasn’t cut out to be an entrepreneur after all, since he couldn’t seem to stick with an idea and make it a reality. “Your problem isn’t that you have too many ideas, or you’re flaky, or you lack follow-through, or anything like that,” I told him. “Your problem is just that you share your ideas too soon, and with the wrong people.” In this week’s throwback blog from 2018, I’m making a case for why you should keep new ideas to yourself for a while, and how to know when it’s OK to share them with others. CLARITY IN A TIME OF COVID IS BACK (FOR 2 WEEKS)! 2020 has been a YEAR, and you deserve something good! So, until Friday, December 18, we’re bringing back the super-popular promotion we did during the height of lockdown earlier this year: Get the Passion Profile Short Course, our intro course that helps you get clear on your career direction in as little as 1 day, for 50% off its usual price ($125 instead of $250). No discount code needed! Price is automatically lower on our site. Get a single coaching session with one of us! We normally only offer one-off sessions to former clients, but we’re now opening this option up to everyone. Get both the PPSC and a single coaching session as a bundle! When you check out for either the PPSC or a single session, add the other to your cart as an upgrade. It’s $125 for the PPSC, $150 for a single session, or $225 for the bundle! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, a monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself. This month we answered questions from: Laura, who’s had a number of job interview recently that end the same way: The hiring manager says it came down to her and someone else, but they went with the other person. Why does she keep almost getting hired, but falling short of success? Christian, who’s very attracted to a career path that’s great for a Firestarter—but that’s not his Passion Profile. Does he have what it takes to make it work, or will he regret pursuing a career that’s not aligned with his Profile? Kim, who’s struggling to tell the difference between being skeptical and being judgmental. How can you tell for sure whether your ego is influencing how you’re something? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you! Want to submit a question for our January episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q! CLARITY IN A TIME OF COVID IS BACK (FOR 2 WEEKS)! 2020 has been a YEAR, and you deserve something good! So, until Friday, December 18 we’re bringing back the super-popular promotion we did during the height of lockdown earlier this year: Get the Passion Profile Short Course, our intro course that helps you get clear on your career direction in as little as 1 day, for 50% off its usual price ($125 instead of $250). No discount code needed! Price is automatically lower on our site. Get a single coaching session with one of us! We normally only offer one-off sessions to former clients, but we’re now opening this option up to everyone. Get both the PPSC and a single coaching session as a bundle! When you check out for either the PPSC or a single session, add the other to your cart as an upgrade. It’s $125 for the PPSC, $150 for a single session, or $225 for the bundle! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Side Chat: Is it not working? Or is it not working YET? (November 2020) Burn This: Labeling emotions as “good” or “bad” (June 2020) Side Chat: Why job searching & dating are the same thing (March 2020) Getting over your ‘all or nothing’ obsession with Amy Everhart (October 2018) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

Lately, one of my (Rachel’s!) clients came back a couple weeks into a homework assignment and proclaimed: “I’m really frustrated and disappointed. It’s not WORKING!!” When you’ve spent a couple weeks on something and you’re seeing no results, of course it’s frustrating. Especially when every day that passes by gives your inner critic more and more fodder for beating you up—“If you were good at this, it would work.” “See, I told you that you’re a failure. Why even try?” But I wasn’t “in it” like she was, so I could see the reality of the situation: It’s not that her strategy wasn’t working, it’s that it wasn’t working YET. She hadn’t given it nearly enough time or effort to conclude it wasn’t working and would never work. So, in this month’s brand-new Side Chat, Kristen and I sit down to talk about how to tell the difference between “it’s not working,” and “it’s not working YET.” We got into… How to define what something “working” even means, according to your situation. Ways you can tell something has the potential to work, you just need more time. When it could work, but you might need to make some changes/tweaks to get there. When it’s never going to work, and you should give up and focus on something else. Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share what’s not working, and what might not be working yet in your life! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Side Chat: Are you copping out? Or letting yourself off the hook? (April 2020) The magic of thinking like a happily single woman with Shani Silver (April 2020) The secret to mastering informational interviews with Elise Austen (July 2020) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

Bekah Trice is a self-described wellness junkie. There are a LOT of healing modalities out there — therapy, coaching, massage, acupuncture, human design, tapping, and energy healing, to name a few — and she’s tried them all. I like to think of her as a wellness concierge; she’s dabbled in everything, so she’s naturally great at helping people figure out what might work for them. Of course, the very act of seeking out various healing practices means you sense there’s something within you that needs healing. Whether you struggle with imposter syndrome, people pleasing, low self-confidence, a history of trauma, or a loss of trust in yourself and/or the world, we all could use some emotional and spiritual healing (especially after the year we’ve collectively had!). Tune in to this week’s episode with a normal person to hear more about Bekah’s healing journey. Kristen & Bekah got into… What exactly Bekah was trying to heal from that caused her to seek out so many different wellness modalities. What she tried that DIDN’T work vs. what DID work, and how to tell the difference for yourself. Why your intention for seeking help is just as important as the type of support you choose. The three stages of healing that Bekah has gone through over the years. How COVID has impacted Bekah’s wellness routine, and her advice for people who are struggling to stick with their old healthy routines. After you’ve listened, leave us a comment to share how Bekah’s story resonated with you! MORE ABOUT BEKAH TRICE Bekah is one of our favorite clients- she has been working with Kristen since 2014. What we love about her evolution and wanted to share in today’s interview is her commitment to continuous experimentation with all types of healing modalities in an effort to dig deep and really identify those pieces holding her back. She’s always looking for ways to tap into her inner goddess, and she's committed to keeping it real, authentic, and fully alive.  She now resides in the NYC metro area, and is working in what was her dream job- doing enterprise software sales for a fortune 100 organization. A true Side Hustler, she has pursued multiple career paths- a stint on Capitol Hill, jobs in HR consulting and technology recruiting, and now software sales. IF YOU LIKED THIS, YOU’LL ALSO LOVE… Bonus Book Club! The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. (Part 1) (October 2020) Bonus Book Club! The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. (Part 2) (October 2020) Recovering from addiction & self-hate with Adam Miller (March 2020) Bonus Book Club! Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb (November 2019) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

I feel like I need to offer a massive correction to all of the people, you included, I may have fooled over the years: I’m not actually all that tough. I know the resting bitch face (which is very handy in repelling unwanted small talk at the gym or grocery store) may have suggested otherwise. Or the fact that I’m blunt, loud, and opinionated. Or that I very clearly do not suffer fools. The exterior may look tough, but the inside is plenty soft and sensitive. And, like most of you, for a long time I thought that sensitivity equated to weakness. I thought the only way to get through hard times was to “tough it out.” Put my head down, plow through my problems, and take no mercy (on myself, most especially). You may be surprised to hear me say that 2018 was not my favorite year, by a long shot. And while all the gory details don’t need to be put on display (yet—I’m positive it’s a story I’ll tell when I have more hindsight and perspective), I can tell you that, very much against my will, I became a MUCH stronger person this year (stronger, but not necessarily tougher). Like most lessons you don’t ask for, this one taught me so much about the true nature of strength. And I have a suspicion that you probably need to hear, as much as I did, what real strength is, and what it isn’t. So, this one goes out to you—especially if you’re under the mistaken impression that you’re weak. After you’ve listened, come share your take on strength with me in the comments. IF YOU LOVE OUR BLOGS, DOWNLOAD OUR EBOOK COLLECTIONS! Each of our eBooks is a collection of about 7 blogs centered around a different theme. If you liked this blog, you might enjoy “Am I doing ‘life’ right? Wisdom, relief, and tough love for getting through difficult times.” It’s a “Life 101” primer for dealing with some of the hardest aspects of being human — from shame and insecurity to feeling stuck and ‘behind’ everyone else — in a way that makes you more grounded and resilient, and ultimately … good at life. Download all 4 eBooks here! LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, a monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself. This month we answered questions from: Ellie, whose friends are all talk no action when it comes to personal development. What do you do when your close friends aren’t committed to growing as people? Tribe of One, whose parents have each moved on to new relationships after their 31-year-long marriage ended in divorce. Their new significant others seemingly have no interest in getting to know her, though. How can she be more accepting of people who don’t care about having a relationship with her? Reality Checker, whose passive-aggressive co-worker has finally come to the attention of their manager. Now that he’s being held more accountable for his behavior, Reality Checker wants to stop reading into every little interaction, but it’s understandably hard to trust him. How do you tell when someone is actually being passive-aggressive, or when you’re reading too much into it? Leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you! Want to submit a question for our December episode of Dear Krachel? Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q! LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Side Chat: When you want to fix someone, but can’t (March 2019) Making friends in adulthood with Shannon Egan & Inés Battistini (February 2020) Dear Krachel: Is having no expectations an excuse for being lazy? (October 2020) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

All of us have either been the person who, even if they know it’s happening, can’t stop dating carbon copies of the same person over and over again; OR we’ve been the friend watching it happen, wanting to beat our head (and our friend’s head) against the wall. And if that doesn’t resonate, maybe you’ve been the person who keeps seeking praise and validation from a boss who’s stingy with compliments, or maybe you’ve been the person who really wants to get close to people but runs away as soon as things get too vulnerable. How you show up in relationships — romantic, platonic, professional, familial — is VERY much influenced by your attachment style. There are 4 styles, and only one of them is healthy. And none of us have just one style (sooo … do the math — that means we’ve all got at least some unhealthy relationship patterns). In this side chat from October 2019, we’re getting into some Psych 101 and breaking down: Each of the 4 attachment styles: What they mean and where they came from. Why attachment theory explains SO much about your unhealthy relationship patterns. Why some people just can’t stop being codependent, while others can’t help being avoidant (and why some people are, oddly enough, both). How to start breaking the cycle of your attachment style and become healthy in all of your relationships. After you’ve listened, leave a comment to let us know what your attachment style is and how this episode is helping you think about your patterns differently! LOVED THIS? LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT! Dear Krachel: What counts as a "deal breaker" in relationships? (July 2020) The magic of thinking like a happily single woman with Shani Silver (April 2020) Contagious Love with Carla Romo (November 2019) Conscious break-ups & brave conversations with normal person Marina (January 2019) LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Check out our YouTube channel

There’s a reason that the Hero’s Journey is a circle—the hero or heroine can only appreciate how much they’ve grown and changed when they go back to the beginning. Everything at home is as they left it, but yet it feels incredibly different … because they are different. In the last four years, Brit Kolo quit a job, started a business, evolved that business into something new, lost her faith in that business, got a new job, quit it after 3 months, and came back to her business with renewed hope and energy. A heroine’s journey for sure! There’s a reason Brit is one of our favorite people, and this conversation showcases it. You’re going to love how deep and empowering this one is. Listen in as Rachel and Brit talk about… What precipitated Brit, a Firestarter if ever there was one, deciding to throw her hands up in surrender and be open to literally anything that happened next … including setting her business aside for a new job. How she followed her intuition and pursued what felt aligned every step of the way, which meant walking away from that new job after only 3 months. How she dealt with the opinions and disappointment of the people in her personal and professional life after making such a life-altering decision. The difference between selfish and self-sustaining choices, and how to make decisions that serve you without being wracked by guilt. We’d love to hear how this powerhouse of a conversation inspires you, so come share in the comments! MORE ABOUT BRIT Brit Kolo is the Creator of the Marketing Personality Type™ Framework at MarketingPersonalities.com and the Host of the Marketing Personalities Podcast. Through her framework, designed to match you with your best marketing strategy based on your Myers-Briggs Personality Type, she’s here to shake up your approach to marketing and inspire you to grow your business in a feel-good way. Meet Brit and get ready to go deep, find your true self, and grow that business of yours WITHOUT feeling fake and salesy at MarketingPersonalities.com. LOVED THIS? LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT! A true fan asks us deep, probing questions with Brit Kolo (April 2019) Magic 8-Ball: Honing your intuition (& knowing when it’s really fear) (March 2020) Bonus Book Club! Untamed by Glennon Doyle (May 2020) Side Chat: What happens when your intuition is wrong? (June 2020)
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Have you noticed that surfers tend to have nice abs even though they’re not trying to? They’re just out there doing what they love, and abs are the happy byproduct. Meanwhile, you might be in the gym, cursing your ab-less torso on what feels like your millionth rep of sit-ups. When you boil it down, there are always two approaches to getting what you want: Head-on, or sideways. The head-on approach is how must of us naturally assume success and achievement work. It’s direct and rooted in cause and effect. “I do this, I get that.” In today’s brand-new Side Chat, we’re talking about the sideways approach to getting what you want. It’s counterintuitive (or maybe just purely intuitive) and indirect. We got into… How we might all be falsely correlating effort with success. Why doing what feels good is usually the best way to get what you want, even if it’s completely unrelated to your goal. Examples of how we’re coming at goals indirectly right now. How this idea ties into “no more expectations for 2020.” We’d love to hear what you’re going to come at sideways, starting now. Come share in the comments! LAST DAY OF 1:1 COACHING ENROLLMENT! Today, Friday the 16th, is the LAST day we’re accepting sign-up forms for new clients! A few pointers to keep in mind: We’ll be taking on about 15 people in this new wave, but some of those spots are already spoken for! This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next 4-6 weeks). You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation. You have the option of 2 or 6 months of coaching, though we’ll prioritize people who want to do 6 months. This is our last coaching enrollment of the year! If you’re not ready now, or you’ve found us in-between “official” enrollment periods, then you can add your name to the wait list and we’ll contact you if and when we have an availability. Check out the details and fill out the form on this page, and we’ll talk to you soon! GET TEXTS FROM CLARITY ON FIRE! Want to get weekly texts from us? Sign up here, OR … text your first name followed by your email address (Example: Hermione hgranger@hogwarts.edu) to 703-783-3223. LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Sign up for texts from us Check out our YouTube channel