Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you. If you're a watcher, catch us on YouTube too: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsAboutPower
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Dive into the heart of creativity and business with the Accidental CEO Podcast, your go-to audio hangout for turning passion into a thriving business. Hosted by Nata Salvatori, a seasoned wedding photographer and savvy business educator, this podcast peels back the curtain on the accidental journey from creative professional to CEO. Whether you stumbled upon the role of entrepreneur or have always dreamt of leading your own venture, this podcast is crafted for you. Each episode is a blend of ...
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Feeling overwhelmed by all the content and marketing advice out there? Want to run and hide (or melt) the second you think about what you "should" be doing on social media? Content with Character will guide you to take action, think outside the box, and experiment with some unconventional marketing approaches. This podcast brings a human-centric perspective on visibility and content creation through writing, podcasting, speaking, networking, collaborating, and beyond! Time to redefine "marke ...
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Exploring how the chakra system can expand your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, leading you closer to your highest self. Visit www.yourchakracoach.com for more!
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Welcome to "Creative Mind Gymnastics: The Art of Surviving," the innovative and forward-thinking podcast series presented by Susanne and Steffen Rolla - The Rollas, and brought to you by (ras) rolla/art/school. As a cutting-edge platform, this podcast is a fusion of creativity, innovation, and personal growth, tailored for both individuals and dynamic teams. Embracing Modern Technology In our vision to push the boundaries of traditional podcasting, we've embraced the use of synthetic voices, ...
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Episode 81: Your brand story: Score its unique power to help your coaching business.
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13:34People won’t buy your service — until they feel your brand story. Your brand story isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s a tool that can help (or quietly sabotage) your visibility, confidence, and connection with potential clients. But how do you know if it’s really doing its job? In this episode, I’m walking you through 10 powerful questions to help yo…
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76: Why a Midlife Crisis Might Be Your Greatest Business Move
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50:12If you’ve ever sat on a train, in your office, or even in the shower and thought, Is this it?—you’re not alone. Today’s guest, Lisann Valentin, knows what it’s like to hit that wall. She went from Wall Street lawyer to actress on shows like Manifest and The Blacklist, and then pivoted again to become a certified spiritual coach. In this raw and emp…
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Text Emily! I can overthink, outthink, rethink, and retroactively think my way into anything BUT momentum. Can you relate? If so, this episode is for you! This episode is for you if you identify as an overthinker (or just a little too much thinker) at times. We're going to get into the importance of overcoming overthinking so we can gain clarity, c…
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75: Show Up Without Selling Out: The Visibility Strategy That Actually Works with Aria Leighty
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36:22Aria Leighty is not here to play nice—and that’s exactly why you’ll love her. In this episode, we’re breaking the “visibility means more social posts” myth wide open. Aria, founder of Show The F*ck Up Media, shares what it really takes to build a brand that people actually care about. Spoiler: it starts with showing up as yourself and building real…
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The 5 Spheres of Influence & How to Nurture Each One
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28:46Text Emily! You can't (and don't need to) keep up with everyone you meet at the same level or frequency. Not all feedback is equal feedback and your marketing doesn't translate to every last person you interact with. Your business isn't relevant to everyone. But that doesn't mean some people are more valuable than others or deserve to be discounted…
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Episode 80: Successful Video. What did Oprah Teach Him? — It Really Helps You Too
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35:19“Stop obsessing over reach. Start telling better stories.” Lynn Coleman interviews Dan Fisher, founder of Bottle Rocket Media, about the power of video storytelling. Dan shares his journey from photography to editing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and founding Bottle Rocket Media. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling over format, the impact of…
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74: How to Attract Clients Using Pinterest (Without the Social Media Burnout) with Dana Johnson
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34:50In this episode of the Accidental CEO Podcast, Nata Salvatori sits down with Dana Johnson of Dana’s Desk to unpack the untapped power of Pinterest for creative entrepreneurs. Dana, a former wedding industry pro turned Pinterest strategist and online business manager, shares how she went from running events to running the back end of some of the mos…
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6 Tiny, Big Business Game-Changers: reminders for the season you’re in
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22:45Text Emily! No matter your pace right now, no matter what you can and can't accomplish or check off your to-do list, you're not broken, behind, or failing. You’re right where you need to be. This episode gives you 6 tiny, impactful reminders to help you focus on taking the steps, in the season you're in, and do what you can. Short and sweet, here a…
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Episode 079: 5 Ways Successful Female Entrepreneurs Write Powerful Content
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20:05Still trying to be nice online? That’s why no one’s reading your posts In this episode, I break down the five core strategies successful female entrepreneurs use to craft content that truly connects, builds authority and invites their audience to engage. If you've ever felt like your content is being ignored despite your best efforts or wondered wh…
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73: Burnout-Proof PR: How Hayley Knight Rewrote the Rules of Business
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36:38Tired of pretending burnout is just part of the job? In this week’s Accidental CEO, Nata Salvatori interviews Hayley Knight, the unapologetically bold co-founder of PR agency Be Yellow. Hayley opens up about leaving a toxic 9-to-5 to build something radically different—an agency rooted in values, boundaries, and big impact. She shares how Be Yellow…
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5 Ways to Increase Psychological Safety in Your Marketing
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22:03Text Emily! In a world full of loud opinions, tearing people down, judging, and polarization... It doesn't always exactly feel "safe" to contribute your thoughts and ideas. I've held myself back many times on a comment, or speaking up with an idea because I didn't feel safe sharing my viewpoint or belief. You can choose to do things differently. Yo…
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Episode 078: You vibe? Your Missing Link to Successful Personal Coaching Services with Jason del Gandio
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32:41“You’re already giving off a vibe. The question is — do you know what it’s saying?” Lynn Coleman and Dr. Jason Del Gandio discuss the idea of "vibes" and how important they are in all our interactions. Dr. Del Gandio, a professor at Temple University, explains how vibes are the exchange of energy between individuals, which can be physical, metaphys…
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72: If You Want to Grow—Stop Fixing the Wrong Problem
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16:32You’re busy—but are you actually growing? In this episode, Nata Salvatori exposes a trap that’s costing service providers time, money, and sanity: chasing busywork that feels productive but doesn’t move the needle. She walks through a clear, five-step growth path—from clarifying your offer, validating through real sales, delivering sustainably, bui…
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Is it a Creative Block or... something more?
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27:53Text Emily! What’s really behind our creative blocks? Are you actually "blocked" or is there a truth trying to make its way out and give you a message? Sometimes what looks like procrastination, resistance, boredom, and blocks is really your inner self raising its hand to deliver a message. You’re not broken, you don’t need fixing. You just need to…
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Episode 077: How Your Small Business Routine Spawns Wins for Your Life Too with Miriam Ortiz y Pino
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38:31What do a fox, a podcast crash, and a set of keys have in common? Lynn Coleman and Miriam Ortiz y Pino discuss the power of routines and organization in enhancing creativity and productivity. Miriam, a Certified Professional Organizer, emphasizes the importance of consistent routines, such as always placing keys in the same spot, to save time and e…
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71: Digital-First, Drama-Free: Time Strategies for Ambitious Moms with Laura Davis
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35:06You don’t have to choose between thriving at work and being the mom your kids need. This week, I sat down with Laura Davis—time management strategist and founder of Time Management Academy—to unpack the myth of “having it all.” Laura knows the struggle intimately: after going through IVF, she didn’t want to waste a single second. She built a busine…
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Social Platform Plot Twists: review and regroup your social media presence
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38:27Text Emily! Were you sick of social media, uh, long before yesterday!? I'm not alone in the sentiment that modern social media is problematic in a lot of ways. But... don't worry, this episode isn't completely bashing social media! I'm showing the value in it as I encourage you to keep going, even when you don't feel like it or don't feel like it's…
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Episode 076: 5 Simple Ways to Feel Confident Writing for Your Coaching Business with Lynn Coleman
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11:53You’re not bad at writing — you’ve just been taught to write for grades, not people. In today’s episode, I’m taking you through the five ways to boost your confidence when you’re writing for your life coaching or healing business. These tips will help you move past perfectionism, deal with online criticism, and write with both your heart and your h…
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70: How Ashley Paul Built a Wedding Empire—Then Built a Business to Save It
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28:11In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Paul, a veteran wedding planner and floral designer with over 15 years of experience. Ashley delves into her journey through the wedding industry, highlighting the significant changes she's witnessed and the lessons she's learned along the way. Beyond her hands-on work in weddings, Ashley founded Ashley Paul…
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Text Emily! If your business had a body, how would its heartbeat be? Would the pulse be alive and thriving? Or slowly dragging forward? In this episode, we’re doing a mid-year check-up on our marketing, content, and messaging! You’ll walk away with the tools you need to do a full scan with clarity, revived energy, and next steps. Put on your surgic…
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Episode 075: Creating Jobs and Hope Through Real Estate: Insights from LeVar Love
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42:48He thought he was flipping houses. Turns out, he was rebuilding futures LeVar Love, principal owner of Rosie Investment Corporation, started flipping houses because he loved real estate. But it turned into much more - community development work in Chicago's South and West Sides. He partners with the city's Department of Housing to create affordable…
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69: Creating Safe Spaces: The Real Talk on Queer Weddings
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47:40In this episode of The Accidental CEO, Nata Salvatori sits down with Celeste Burns, a queer wedding photographer committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces for all couples. They unpack what most wedding vendors get wrong about working with LGBTQ+ clients—and how to fix it. From the language we use on our forms to the assumptions we carry into pho…
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Stop Shouting into the Void: Step Inside Your Marketing Comfort Zone
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32:13Text Emily! Do you feel stuck shouting into the void? Trapped in comparison? Drowned out by the noisy online space? What if you don't need another opinion, strategy, opt-in, course, or coach? What if you don't need to be more, be less, or dance to the beat of a different drum? What if your marketing could be WAY MORE FUN and feel more comfortable f…
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Episode 074: The Hidden Power of ADHD: Justice, Creativity, and Change with Sue Day
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33:08ADHD can take 13 years off your life — and still be your greatest gift. That fact rocked me when I heard it. How come I’ve never heard that before? And truth be told, this interview is full of things I’d never heard before. Sue Day, an ADHD coach and author, really knows her stuff. It takes creativity and energy to grow your business. Maybe that’s …
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68: Say No with Love: Chelene Knight’s Blueprint for Creative Sustainability
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45:14In this enlightening episode, Chelene Knight, founder of Breathing Space Creative Studios, delves into her transformation from an accidental CEO to a mindful leader. She unpacks the critical importance of conserving energy and the empowering practice of saying no with love. Chelene's insights are a beacon for creatives seeking to navigate the often…
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Text Emily! We all get by with a little help, but... Determining what kind of help you need, where to look for it, and how to give yourself permission to ASK for it, that's another matter entirely! In this episode, I'll share some common signs that you may need extra hands, eyeballs, or tools in your business and what to do before you bring in the …
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Episode 073: 3 Simple Ways to Start Using AI Today as a Coach or Healer with Lynn Coleman
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13:47Worried AI will make you sound like a robot? Here’s how to make it sound like you. In today’s episode, I’m taking you through a simple 3-step process to create texts using ChatGPT, without ever sounding robotic. I’m explaining how to do this even if you’ve never used AI before. AI can save you so much time that you could use for other things, like …
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67: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Shaun Gordon’s Journey to Building KISS Books
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52:00What if selling wasn’t sleazy—and money wasn’t the enemy? In this episode, Shaun Gordon of Kiss Books rewrites the rulebook for photographers who want more than just pretty pictures. From his early days of entrepreneurship to becoming a successful wedding photographer and founder, Shaun shares how shifting your mindset and serving with intention ca…
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Becoming Distraction-Proof: Maybe time isn't the problem
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30:31Text Emily! You don’t need more time. You don’t need more motivation or inspiration or another planner, course, shiny object, or time management method… you more attention. And LESS distractions and clutter. I recently did an episode on Time Management and Experiments in Productivity, and today we’re going to bring a fresh spin as we get into atten…
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Episode 072: Real Estate, Inflation, and Power: What You're Not Hearing in the News with Alex Doubet
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47:13In this episode, Lynn Coleman and Alex Doubet, a historian and real estate executive, discuss the concept of power and its impact on the economy and housing market. He explains the economic principle of "cost disease," where goods resistant to technological efficiency, like housing, become more expensive. Doubet highlights the challenges of housing…
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66: Why Your Mindset Is Blocking Your Business Growth
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44:07What if the biggest thing holding you back in business… is invisible? In this episode, Nata Salvatori interviews Max Rosenkranz, a former mechanical engineer whose spiritual awakening in the backseat of an Uber rerouted his life toward coaching. Max helps entrepreneurs rewire subconscious beliefs that sabotage their businesses, using tools like neu…
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Clarity isn’t a Magic Fairy - but it does have special powers!
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29:40Text Emily! One of the keys to building trust, expertise, and credibility, and helping people understand what you’re sharing is communicating with CLARITY. When it comes to our businesses, forget content, cash, and all the other stuff they say is king… Clarity is King. In this episode, we'll take a look at how clarity comes through in our messaging…
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Episode 071: Why Self-Love is a Radical Act of Power with Theresa Paganini
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37:23What if putting yourself first is the most generous thing you could do? In this episode, Lynn Coleman and Theresa Paganini, founder of Love Yourself, Lean and Elevate, discuss her journey of self-love and empowerment. She shares how her mother's struggles with self-worth influenced her feelings about her own life, leading to a cycle of self-rejecti…
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What happens when you leave the comfort of a steady job to bet entirely on yourself? In this powerful episode, Nata Salvatori sits down with Sam Cordry, founder of Cordry Creative, to talk about the messy, magical process of becoming your own boss—and how to build a brand that actually reflects who you are. Sam shares her journey from employee to e…
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Red, Yellow, or Green Flag. Which is it!?
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36:00Text Emily! There have been plenty of times I haven't trusted my gut. In life and business. Sometimes ignoring it has me chasing a shiny object... sometimes it leads me to think I need to change everything NOW... I've collaborated with the wrong people, tried things I didn't want to do, and I've even posted something I didn't feel 100% about, but I…
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212: Finding Power and Voice in the Darkness
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14:17In this deeply reflective episode, we explore how the solar plexus and throat chakras are affected during the Dark Night of the Soul. When identity fades and words disappear, these energy centers invite us into transformation. Discover what happens when personal power dims and the voice goes silent—and how, through spiritual surrender, they are reb…
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Episode 070: How to Write When You Can’t Write with Lynn Coleman
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11:20Don’t force yourself to write for your business. Instead, try these gentle, intuitive techniques that work so much better. In this episode, I’m talking about writer's block - you know, when anything feels way easier than writing. And I’m inviting you to try something different - are you open to going a little deeper than prompts, templates or ChatG…
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Ever felt trapped in a job that controls your calendar, your income, and your life? That was Makenna Luban—until she said “enough” and built her business from scratch. In this episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast, Makenna shares how being denied time off for her honeymoon and to meet her nephew became the breaking point that led her to entrepreneu…
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It's Not Just a Numbers Game. 6 Ways to make your message more impactful
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23:33Text Emily! More followers, page views, website traffic, podcast guesting spots, it all sounds great in theory… but it’s not always better. In most cases, it's just MORE. In this episode, we get into 6 ways to make your message MORE impactful as we shift from a numbers-driven mentality to an intentional, strategic mindset focused on right-fit vs. j…
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Episode 069: How To Take Your Power Back From Addiction with Zach Ferguson
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35:52What if addiction isn’t a weakness? What if it’s showing you where you can reclaim your power? In this episode, Lynn Coleman and Zach Ferguson discuss addiction and recovery. Zach, an addiction educator and self-led recoveree, has his own definition of addiction: the belief that external sources can provide fulfillment. It’s this belief that leads …
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63: Making Marketing Simple, Fun, and Profitable Again
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46:33If marketing feels like a chore, you're not alone — and today's guest has the solution. On this episode of The Accidental CEO Podcast, Nata Salvatori chats with Chris Burns, marketing expert, coach, and co-founder of Hustle Leaders. Chris has helped businesses double their revenue without doubling their stress — and today he shares exactly how. You…
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Adventures in Time Management: Productivity experiments for every task and personality type!
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39:41Text Emily! Do you ever feel like you’re over-scheduling every minute of every day? Or maybe you just usually wing it and hope for the best? Perhaps you fall somewhere in between? Whether you’ve shown TIME whose boss or let it run the show and bowl you over, this episode is for YOU. This is a live, from-the-field report after I conducted a number o…
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211: How the Heart Chakra Guides Us Through the Dark Night of the Soul
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14:04In this episode of Your Chakra Coach, we explore how the heart chakra (Anahata) responds during a Dark Night of the Soul — those spiritual turning points when everything familiar begins to unravel. You’ll learn why the heart often feels the most during this time, how to support it through grief, and how this difficult season can actually deepen you…
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Episode 068: The Relationship Between Power and Money with Angela Tipton
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35:34“Do you secretly believe money is ‘bad’?” Angela Tipton unpacks the hidden beliefs that could be sabotaging your future plans —and how to shift them. In this episode, Angela Tipton, founder of Fire Your Career, discusses the concept of financial freedom and the importance of a positive money mindset with me. She explains how financial freedom allow…
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62: SEO for Creatives: How to attract your dream client—without relying on Instagram
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35:37This week on The Accidental CEO Podcast, we sit down with Roy Serafin—wedding photographer turned SEO strategist and CEO of Story and Community. Roy's story is anything but linear, but it’s packed with gold for any creative who wants to stop chasing clients and start attracting them. We talk about: Quitting the 9–5 grind after one emotional moment …
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Why Can't We Be Friends? Mixing Personal & Professional Relationships
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30:03Text Emily! Can you / should you befriend clients? Should you take on friends as clients? What are the pros and cons? Just how blurry should those lines between professional and personal relationships be? Often debated in business circles, some swearing by mixing friendship and business and others avoiding it like the plague. To mix or not to mix? …
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210: Your Dark Night of the Soul and the Spiritual Work of the Root and Crown Chakras
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18:20Have you ever felt like your spiritual path has disappeared beneath your feet? Like the practices that used to bring you peace no longer land… and your connection to the Divine feels silent? You might be experiencing what mystics and spiritual seekers have called the Dark Night of the Soul — a profound period of transformation, where everything fam…
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Episode 067: How to Make Powerful Connections with Lynn Coleman
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22:14In this episode, I share my experiences from a recent trip to Phoenix for a group coaching program with James Wedmore. I also share the stress of the run up to going - dealing with a lost cat, arranging for its care, and my Mum’s hospitalisation. Despite this, I managed to attend and enjoy the event, learning once again how important connection is,…
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61: The Importance of PR in the Wedding Industry
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48:58Meghan Ely, owner of OFD Consulting, shares her journey from accidental CEO to wedding publicist and PR expert. She saw a gap in the wedding industry for effective promotion and decided to fill it. Megan emphasizes the importance of PR in getting your work seen and offers various strategies beyond paid advertising, such as event features, company w…
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Do You Need a Regroup? What to do when something's gotta' give
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21:21Text Emily! Ever had a moment in business or life where the dam finally broke? The pressure of "should" gave way, it all became too much, the straw broke the camel's back... and you woke up knowing something needed to change? Something’s gotta give. And when that happens, we need to REGROUP! An honest sit down to review, reflect, evaluate, and disc…
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