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In this unscripted, unedited episode, I go rogue (no intro music, no team!) to share something I felt called to say out loud. If you've been feeling the swirlâthe overwhelm, the heaviness, the chaos of the world right nowâthis episode is for you.
Iâm sharing how Iâve been navigating this moment as a mom, a coach, a woman approaching 50, and a leader in this communityâand why I created Practice What You Preach Week.
This isnât just for entrepreneurs (though I definitely had you in mind)âitâs for any woman feeling out of alignment with the wisdom she shares with others. Whether itâs in your business, your home, or your relationships, this is a space to pause, reset, and walk your talk.
Weâll dive into what it means to show up with integrity and alignment, even when the world feels upside downâand how doing so can ripple into everything from your marketing to your motherhood to your energy.
If youâve ever felt like the shoemaker with no shoes, this week is for you.
If youâve been consumed by the swirl and want a way out, this week is for you.
If youâre ready to take aligned action again, this week is for you.
Join us at: plansimple.com/challenge
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âWe may be coming to the end of our reproductive cycles and our function as reproducers, but we still have brains, we still have bodies, we still have metabolism to maintain.â
âKate Wells
Whoâs seeing changes throughout their body as they go through perimenopause or enter menopause? I got so much out of this conversation with Kate Wells, owner of Parlor Games, a company focused on products and education to support women in menopause and perimenopause. Kate was a teacher in her previous life, and I learned so much from her.
Kate introduces us to 5 hormones we need to be paying attention to at this stage of life: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. We talk about the role of each and what we can do to promote health around each.
Perimenopause and menopause can be confusing. Letâs shed some light on it.
We talk about:
Why stress can impact us so much at this time of lifeWhat causes symptoms like bloating and breast tendernessThe reason you are ready to fly off the handle for the littlest thingWhatâs natural and normal â and why that may not be optimalHow many things hormones like estrogen and progesterone do in our bodiesWhy itâs so hard to find a provider who knows about perimenopauseABOUT KATE
Kate Wells is a hormone expert and true biochem nerd who has been educating practitioners about hormones for many years. Starting out as a High School science teacher, and then pivoting to the business world, Kate knew she wanted to combine her passions for science and business and found the perfect match in leadership roles at labs specializing in hormone testing and hormone formulation. Kate is the author of A Forecast for Health: Understanding Your Potential for Lifelong Wellness and is the CEO and co-founder of Parlor Games LLC. Kate holds a BS, MBA, and has completed a Fellowship in Herbal Medicine. Kate and her team at Parlor Games are on a mission to save the world one vagina at a time by continuing to educate women and health practitioners on the role of hormones in optimal longevity.
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Website: https://www.parlor-games.com/Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/parlorgamesfun/https://www.facebook.com/myparlorgameshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/parlor-games/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katewellsmba/DOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens.
Even though we want big change, itâs really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect.
Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:
KNOW YOUR HORMONES. Learn about the various hormones that are shifting in perimenopause and the effects they have. Too often we just hear about estrogen, but you also want to know about progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol.LEARN ABOUT HORMONE THERAPY. Not all health providers understand current beliefs about the safety of hormone therapy. Take some time to educate yourself about the benefits... -
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âIt's never too late, and you're never too old to do anything.â
âFiona Lambert
We donât have to become invisible as we age. We donât have to gain weight, lose fitness, slow down or stall out. What if you could be in the best shape of your life at 60?
Fiona Lambert, author of Invincible Not Invisible, set herself that goal just nine weeks before turning 60. I love her energy and the belief that itâs not too late and you arenât too old. I got inspired to transform my health again before my 50th birthday.
Fiona believes in having a purpose driving you and 21 day habit resets. And like we do in FLOW, she believes in 90-day goals and lifestyle changes made up of consistent small changes. Canât imagine changing your diet or finding time to exercise? Listen in for how she did it â and check out our Doable Changes to start your own wellness shift at any age.
We talk about:
Breaking stereotypes about our ideas of wellness, fitness, and whatâs happening in our bodies as we ageHaving a purpose and deadline for an end goalThe power of HIIT training for transforming your body and fitness â even when you donât have a lot of timeThe challenges of making a change like giving up sugar or alcohol â and how the challenge diminishes with time as it becomes your normShifting to more protein and less carbs as you age â and stocking your fridge with foods that fit your goalsFionaâs 5 PsâPurpose, planning and preparation, perseverance, people to support you, and positivityABOUT FIONA
Just nine weeks before her 60th birthday, successful fashion businesswoman Fiona Lambert decided to get into the best shape of her life consciously exercising more and being mindful of her diet.
By cutting out alcohol and eating more protein than carbohydrate, she lost weight, gained muscle, and more importantly, she was sleeping better, feeling confident and full of energy, laughing in the face of the common presumption that we slow down as we get older.
Through Fionaâs personal story of being a senior executive at major UK fashion brands over 35 years, mothering two children, working up from a designer and going on to successfully transform brands in the industry for years, she's a fearless entrepreneur and has now used her passion and energy to become a fitness idol and author.
Fionaâs new book, Invincible Not Invisible, proves you don't need to feel invisible in later life and shares her message that it is never too late to get into the best shape of your life. Drawing on her own experiences and business background, she provides practical insights, effective strategies, and actionable tips for anyone looking to achieve their best shape and reclaim their vitality, irrespective of age.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionalambertofficialLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-lambert1DOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action.
Sometimes action gets a bad rap. You can be kind to yourself. You can practice being AND doing, but for change to happen you have to take steps. The way we take care of ourselves is making the steps doable and focusing on one thing at a time. We take time to integrate the change and then move on to the next one. And donât forget â having a bad day doesnât mean you are done! Pick a Doable Change that resonates with you the most to start...
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âHealth is a lifelong process. But when you start thinking, okay, if I loved my body, if I truly loved my body, how would I treat it?â
âSarah Haas
A lot of times women raise their hand for weight loss, because it's how we've been conditioned to react to the health world, but what if we actually focused on health?
So many of us have negative self-image. Weâre used to zeroing on our perceived flaws, but what if we focused on how amazing our bodies are? What if we focused on the little shifts we can make that make us feel amazing?
Iâm diving into that with Sarah Haas, integrative nutrition health coach, weight loss & diabetes expert, certified personal trainer, and speaker, who is taking a stand for womenâs health.
We talk about:
Taking stock of what you want the second half of your life to be likeCultivating the feeling of enoughness and love How we project ideas about weight and body image onto our kids ⊠even if we donât talk about itChanging out of a punish, restrict, deprive mindset to focus on what you need, protein, vitamins, rest, movement, down time ⊠Making a 1% improvement a week adds up to 52% change in health over a yearFocusing on taking care of our bodies in perimenopause/menopause and pushing back on the idea that itâs all downhill from hereABOUT SARAH
LINKS
https://sarahhaaswellness.com/https://www.instagram.com/sarahhaaswellness/Boss Body podcastDOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.
Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. Instead of going all in, in ways that are not sustainable, you can stack up a series of Doable Changes that build to that big change that you crave. This is the 1% change we talked about. Choose one Doable Change that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life.
Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:
CULTIVATE A FEELING OF ENOUGHNESS. Instead of trying to change yourself, start by loving yourself and feeling like you are enough. Start each day by repeating I am enough or another loving saying.Throughout the day ask yourself: I loved my body, if I truly loved my body, how would I treat it?MAKE A LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED. Too often when we think about health, we think of the things we canât have or focus on things we have to push to do. Make a list of all the things you need to take care of your body. Hereâs a start: protein, vegetables, movement, rest ⊠keep going.FOCUS ON 1% IMPROVEMENT. Pick one thing from your list of what you need and focus on weaving it into your week. Remember, you arenât aiming for perfection, just a 1% change. Maybe you add one more veggie to a meal or make sure you start your day with water or set a timer to take your supplements.
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âBeing able to really prioritize yourself and your health is going to give you the ability to show up as your best self.â
âJillian Greaves
Your body is waving the white flag â fatigue, digestive issues, thinning hair, anxiety ⊠Are you paying attention? You wouldnât be the only one too busy taking care of kids and parents and a business to tend to your own health.
But itâs time to shift our priorities. Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist Jillian Greaves explains small, slow sustainable changes can have ripple effects â and why itâs essential for entrepreneurs to prioritize health.
We start with food. That doesnât have to mean elimination diets or restrictive plans. Nutrition doesnât have to be complicated, which is important when you feel like you canât do one more thing. And the good news is, youâll start to notice some differences in energy and mood â and maybe other symptoms â pretty quickly.
We talk about:
Make slow, deliberate but sustainable changes based on the why, not simply on suppressing symptomsStarting with food, especially eating for blood sugar regulation, including breakfast ideasEliminating decision fatigue around eating without losing joyThe effects of chronic stress in our own lives and in the world around usCreating pockets for restoration of your nervous systemChanges in perimenopause being one more way your body is talking that you should listen toABOUT JILLIAN
Jillian Greaves is a Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist, the owner of the private practice Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness, and the creator of the PCOS Root Reversal Program. Jillian provides comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on PCOS, hormone balance, and digestive health. Jillian and her team help women identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symptoms using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition, and supportive lifestyle therapies as the first line of intervention. It's her mission to empower women to take back control of their health, reclaim their confidence, and to experience life at its fullest potential.
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Website: https://jilliangreaves.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliangreavesrd/DOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.
Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life.
Here are 3 Doable Changes from this conversation:
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Start by listening to your body. Itâs easy to ignore what it is trying to say because you think you donât have time to deal with it, but what if you started paying attention. Notice your energy throughout the day. Notice your mood or anxiety. Notice changes in your skin, hair, weight. Not to judge, just for information.START WITH BREAKFAST. Start your day with a breakfast that includes some protein (and ideally some veggies). Eating to maintain balanced blood sugar starts in the morning and can affect your mood and energy. It doesnât have to be complicated. You can batch cook a frittata to heat up through the week or try yogurt with... -
âCaring about your pelvic floor has big impacts later on.â
âTanya Goodrich
What if we got it all wrong with kegels? A lot of us donât know a whole lot about what our pelvic floor even is, but weâve been told to do kegels. Tanya Goodrich, PT and womenâs pelvic health specialist, clears up what the pelvic floor is, why itâs so important, and why kegels might not be what you need. (Oh, and they call them blueberries now.)
The pelvic floor is the group of muscles that sling between your pubic bone and your tailbone, like a hammock. And what a lot of people donât realize is that your pelvic floor is part of your core.
A lot of the things that weâve been told we just have to accept â like leaking a little after having kids â is common, but not normal. You donât have to just take it.
We talk about:
How to retrain your bladder if you have to pee all the time â and how frequently you should be goingConsidering hormone therapy and getting a healthcare team that is up to date on current menopause studies How stress affects the pelvic floor and why somebody might need to loosen their pelvic floorWhy so much change happens in the pelvic floor during perimenopause/menopauseThe connection between constipation and the pelvic floor and 4 steps to get you pooping: hot beverage in the morning (bonus for coffee), big circle massage starting at your right hip bone, a heat pack, and walking; and relaxing instead of pushingHow to warm up for good sexABOUT TANYA
Tanya Goodrich, PT, DPT, a distinguished figure in womenâs pelvic health, brings over 15 years of experience to her practice and advocacy efforts. With a background in dance from the California Institute of the Arts and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco, she possesses a unique blend of expertise.
As the founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy, Tanya specializes in addressing a wide range of pelvic health issues, including those related to pregnancy, postpartum care, menopause, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and sexual health. She extends her influence beyond clinical practice, serving as a recognized speaker on these topics and providing guidance to organizations like Evernow, focused on menopause care, and Blossom Birth and Family, a nonprofit supporting women and families in the Bay Area.
Tanya is also a member of the medical board for Hot Pause Health, a fast-growing community dedicated to empowering women through their peri/menopause journeys. In this role, she contributes her expertise to advancing education and support for women navigating this transformative stage of life.
Through her comprehensive approach and dedication to education and innovation, Tanya Goodrich continues to make significant contributions to improving womenâs pelvic health and well-being. Tanya was recently featured in Maria Shriverâs Sunday Paper as an âArchitect of Changeâ for womenâs health.
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https://healthypelvis.com/ourteamDOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action.
Sometimes action gets a bad rap. You can be kind to yourself. You can practice being AND doing, but for change to happen you have to take steps. The way we take care of ourselves is making the steps doable and focusing on one thing at a time. We take time to integrate the change and then move on to the next one. Pick a Doable Change that resonates with you the most to start from.
Here are three Doable changes that we chose from this conversation.
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What if I could get over all the little things that keep holding me back and really be the healthiest version of myself by my 50th birthday?
âMia
Iâm pretty health focused. In fact Plan Simple started when I was 33 with three young kids and a business .. and I wasnât the healthiest version of myself. There was a day I couldnât try to power through on coffee any more.
I started with yoga. I changed my food â went raw vegan (without even knowing what kale was). I kept it simple and self-loving and I stuck with it. My wellness journey unfolded from there.
But then in January I found sickness just pummelling our family. And I realized that Iâm doing what Iâve been doing for 15 years.
My 50-year-old body is different than my 33-year-old body. Iâve been coasting. Itâs time to stop relying on an old version of me to make decisions for now and future me.
What would it look like to be the healthiest version of me when I turn 50?
Sometimes we stick with what we are doing because itâs easier than going all in on something new.
But this isnât a whim or a âshouldâ goal. I truly want to feel amazing â and have energy to show up my best for my clients and my family.
Three things happened:
Iâve gained about 45 lbs, which I attributed to perimenopause. I found my feet hurt so much I almost couldnât walk when I first got up in the morning. I went to the doctor for an ear problem, and they told me I needed surgery.I knew my body was not in good shape for surgery. What if I could heal my ear another way? Or what if I could make myself ready for surgery?
And at the same time, my kids are growing and I'm loving seeing their interests â and I want to be healthy and mobile to be able to visit them wherever they are in the world.
Itâs time for change.
I believe that all of us have our next doable step.
That means you can start wherever you are â and that wherever you are there is a next step.
Iâve been coasting when it comes to health for a while now, and I canât anymore.
Here are of the things Iâm doing:
Focus on Food â that means meal planning and doing my friend Tessâs program, it means rethinking sugar and proteinRethink Exercise â I got out of my usual routine and itâs been hard getting back for physical and emotional reasons. Iâm trying new things and pushing â with loving intent â what I think I can do. Add More Rest and Mediationâ I can work my body, but I also need rest. Iâm trying more healing mediations and scheduling more time for them. Remember Hydration and Supplements. Sometimes we just need to come back to what we know we need.This doesnât just happen. We need to decide. We need to schedule. We need boundaries. And we need support (Iâm putting my team together).
Iâm working on all of it this month, and I hope youâll try it too â whatever you need for your healthiest self.
What would happen if you felt really good right now?
HEALTH EPISODES
PlanSimple Food and WellnessLINKS
Join SK60 with me this March.DOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action.
Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over...
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âGet the discipline of really tracking your numbers on a daily basis.â
âDahiema Grant
How much money should you be making? Itâs a question we grapple with as entrepreneurs, and I dig into it with Dahiema Grant, who helps entrepreneurs succeed with the money side of business.
One of the reasons Dahiemaâs money ideas meshes so well with PlanSimple is that she doesnât separate the person from the business. The lifestyle you want plays a big role in determining how much money your business needs to bring in to cover expenses and pay for your lifestyle.
Letâs get more comfortable with money and develop good money practices. Weâll see when it makes sense to get financial help, too.
We talk about:
Non-negotiable morning routines and how they set us up for successMoney habits that can flex with how much or little money you haveA gross profit goal and what you actually netHow getting really specific about what you want helps you get thereBeing on top of your money, even if you outsource a lot of financial activitiesGetting support on historic financials and strategic projectingABOUT DAHIEMA
CEO & Founder, Dahiema Grant, is a purpose-driven entrepreneur who walks a path of faith, empowerment, and service. She deeply understands the unique journey of female entrepreneursâtheir challenges, aspirations, and the strength it takes to build something greater than themselves. Guided by a spirit of mentorship, she finds profound joy in uplifting young girls and women, using her gift for numbers as a tool to foster abundance and success.
She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, an MBA in finance, and a CPA license. With almost two decades of experience in the small business sector, she has gained deep insight into the challenges entrepreneurs face, equipping her with the wisdom and expertise to help them overcome obstacles and thrive. Through her wisdom and practical strategy, she has helped numerous clients navigate obstacles, cultivate resilience, and achieve sustainable growthânot just in their businesses, but in their personal and spiritual lives as well.
Dahiema is also a passionate endurance runner, a testament to her unwavering discipline, faith, and perseverance. She has completed countless races, including the NYC Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, and the esteemed Boston Marathon. With every mile, she embodies the same principles she brings to her workâdetermination, commitment, and the belief that with faith and dedication, all things are possible.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsg-advisory-cpa/DOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.
Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life.
Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:
TRACK YOUR NUMBERS DAILY. Get in the habit of looking at your numbers daily. Include revenue and expenses. See how much you are taking in and how much you are actually taking home. If you have outsourced money, make sure you are getting regular reports â and looking at them.SET REVENUE / FINANCIAL GOALS. Know how much you want to bring in through your business, and also have a sense of how much you want to net. Both are important to meeting your... -
In this episode, I dive into my personal journey with moneyâhow itâs been both a challenge and a powerful teacher for me. I share the money stories I grew up with, the obstacles Iâve faced as an entrepreneur, and how I've healed those limiting beliefs over time. As I approach 50, Iâm reflecting on what it means to step into a new chapter with clarity around money and my future. Join me as I unpack how Iâve learned to be in a relationship with money, heal my past, and create a future where money works for me in a meaningful way.
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âI define wealth as the luxury of choice.â
âKaitlyn Carlson
Do you like the sound of financial freedom or work optional? If youâre uninspired by the idea of a retirement fund and underwhelmed by the idea of money management, this conversation with certified financial planner Kaitlyn Carlson is for you.
A financial planner helps you take the 30,000 foot view of your financial situation. They see your business, your other assets, your liabilities. They see where you are and where you want to be ⊠and the different paths to get you there.
If you are looking for the luxury of choice, wealth creation needs to be part of your plan.
We talk about:
Living in your purpose and looking at your work optional date3 levers you can change the numbers you settle on make you panicWriting down your financial goalsGrowth over time and why to start now even if you canât save what you think you should be savingUsing a retirement calculator Getting help with financial planning instead of feeling like you have to know everything about itABOUT KAITLYN
Kaitlyn is the Founder & CEO of Theory Planning Partners, a boutique wealth creation firm for the top female entrepreneurs in the United States.
Before launching Theory Planning Partners, Kaitlyn spent the majority of her career at UBS Financial Services, Inc., where she held roles in both the southern and northeastern regions of the U.S. There, she developed more than 300 financial plans for clients with assets ranging from $500,000 to $1 Billion. Subsequently, she became an advisor on a private wealth management team that managed over $600 million for a few dozen families. Her career began in asset management with Putnam Investments.
Kaitlyn is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâąïž (CFPÂź), Certified Exit Planning Advisorâąïž (CEPAâąïž), and an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMAÂź). Outside of work, she is a spiritual seeker ravenous to understand why we are here and how to make a meaningful life.
Kaitlyn lives in Marblehead, MA, with her husband, Jake, their three children, Russell, Luke, and Grace, and their affectionate dog, Bacchus. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, traveling, and trying new restaurants around Boston.
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theoryplanning.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theoryplanningpartners/DOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action.
Sometimes action gets a bad rap. You can be kind to yourself. You can practice being AND doing, but for change to happen you have to take steps. The way we take care of ourselves is making the steps doable and focusing on one thing at a time. We take time to integrate the change and then move on to the next one. Pick a Doable Change that resonates with you the most to start from.
Here are three Doable changes that we chose from this conversation.
FIND YOUR FREEDOM DATE NUMBER. Use a retirement calculator to figure out how much you need to live the lifestyle you want based on when you want to be work optional.ADJUST YOUR FINANCIAL FREEDOM NUMBER. If your freedom date number scares you, change one of the levers. You can adjust how long before your freedom date, how much money you want to live on monthly, or play with your savings rate. You can keep adjusting too.START INVESTING. Donât think that you have to hit your number right away. Start now with what you can do. Work toward reaching that monthly goal (and know that if you exceed it, you will make up for some of the lower months).
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âThe more money that is in the hands of women who are conscious and doing amazing, the more money gets put back out into our families, our communities and the global collective.â
âChristine Walsh
We need to get better with money. Money triggers us in a way that nothing else does. Iâm talking with Christine Walsh, a financial transformation expert, about why â and what we can do about it.
We dig into why what youâve learned about money management probably isnât right for you as a woman and an entrepreneur. We talk about how improved stewardship around money allows us to change things in the world.
What I really love about Christineâs approach is that it is both practical and energetic.
We talk about:
Shifting how you think about money from something that gets you things to something that brings change Getting clear on your values and where your spending is and is not alignedWhy you donât probably donât have to give up StarbucksStarting with no judgement to improve your relationship with moneyTending to your money like youâd tend a plant you want to growRecovering power by facing our money storyABOUT CHRISTINE
Christine Walsh, master certified coach, fractional CFO, speaker, and author is revolutionizing the way women access financial independence in their businesses and their lives. She coaches motivated women to amplify their money through deep mindset work, accessible tools and practices, and sound financial strategy developed over her 25+ years of successful financial leadership. Her #1 best selling book, Be The Queen of Your Money, teaches women how to create an abundant future by transforming the financial narrative holding them back from a life of abundance on their terms. She can be found at RebelRiseFinance.com and in the mountains of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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https://rebelrisefinance.com/https://www.instagram.com/christine.marie.walsh/https://www.facebook.com/chriswalshcoachMoney Archetype quizDOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens.
Even though we want big change, itâs really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect.
Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:
REVIEW YOUR SPENDING THROUGH YOUR VALUES. Get really clear on your values for your business and yourself (they may be the same or have overlap). Then look at where you are spending money and what you are spending it on. For each thing you spend on, assess whether it is in alignment or not with your values.CHECK ON YOUR MONEY EVERY DAY. If you want your money to grow, you have to tend to it. Start by checking on it daily. Do it with compassion and no judgement. Get used to keeping money in sight instead of hidden.CHANGE YOUR MONEY STORY. If you frequently say, âIâm not good with moneyâ or another stale story, itâs time to shift your money story. Start by looking at your beliefs about money â what itâs for, how we get it, who has or deserves it, how you judge it â and your fears... -
âEvery single woman needs a little bit of money of her ownâ
âTess Waresmith
61% of women would rather talk about death than money. Are you one of them? Letâs change that! Money is regularly on my growth edge, so Iâm learning along with you about something I feel like I should know more about â investing.
Iâm excited to talk with financial educator and investor Tess Waresmith. It feels like women are playing catch up when it comes to money, and Tess wants to reduce the gender wealth gap. Even if you feel like you are living paycheck to paycheck, this applies to you. And if youâve heard that the younger the start the better, there are still benefits to starting if you are 50 or older.
I always say planning is deciding in advance, and you ask for your future self. Investing is another way of taking care of your future self. And Tess explains why you need to know the basicsâeven if you decide to outsource your investing.
We talk about:
Why you donât need a dollar for dollar budget and what you need insteadHow to invest money if your income varies from month to monthHow to actually invest without having to time things right and pick the right stocksMultiple benefits of making small investments regularlyWhether you should invest or pay off debt firstAge and whether itâs too late (itâs not!)ABOUT TESS
Tess is a speaker, financial educator, and the founder of Wealth with Tess, a financial education community that helps women learn how to grow their money using simple investing strategies so that they can retire comfortably and live life on their terms.
After losing thousands in investing mistakes in her 20âs, Tess learned everything she could about wealth building and built her net worth from 0 to 1 million as a single 35 year old woman. Tess has recently been featured as a financial expert on Business Insider, Fox 5, and has over 70,000 followers across social channels.
Now sheâs on a mission to reduce the gender wealth gap and help more women reach financial independence through simple investing education. Thousands of women have attended her free investing workshops and hundreds of women have joined her small group coaching programs to learn how to take control of their money. Tess believes that more money in the hands of women is magic.
LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithtess/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesswaresmith/https://www.moneyconfidentclub.com/foundersDOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.
Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life.
Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:
GET INTENTIONAL ABOUT SPENDING. You donât need to have a complicated spreadsheet for a budget. Start paying attention to where your money goes. Identify the key buckets your spending fits into. How much income is going to necessary expenses? How much is extra? Where does that money go? Is what you are spending on important to you? Could you move some of it to the future you bucket?START AN -
âYour business is not about tasks. It is about finding the big rocks to move the needle. And so much of what's on the task list does not create business.â
âChristine Campbell Rapin
Are you spending the time on the right things in your business? So many of us think that we could move faster if we just had more time. Iâm talking to business advisor Christine Campbell Rapin about building a sustainable business.
Itâs not about going in 150% all the time. Itâs not about perfecting social. Itâs not about being everywhere all the time. In fact, the most important thing for you to do might not even be on your to do list.
Christine shares the two essential things she thinks entrepreneurs need to focus on. We dig into the need to sell, into money changing hands. She asks: what can you do today that is simple, repeatable, boring, predictable, that moves the needle? Because movement is the key.
We talk about:
Why posting on social media isnât making an offerAsking: Who can I connect with today? Marketing is about moving the right people toward you (and the wrong people away)Building a circle of influence and controlling your digital footprintWhy you need to make more offers than you are todaySelling instead of creating something newABOUT CHRISTINE
Christine Campbell Rapin is an energetic, tell-it-like-it-is business advisor, mentor, consultant, speaker and 3x international best-selling author with more than 25 yearsâ experience in marketing, sales and operations working with start ups to the biggest companies on the planet. Sheâs supported over 400 companies to create a combined revenue more than $1B and believes business growth CAN be elegantly simple when you focus on the 3 non-negotiable business foundations that build a client growth engine.
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Website: https://www.christinecampbellrapin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christine.campbell.rapinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinecampbell1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@christinecampbellrapinSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christine-campbell-rapinDOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens.
Even though we want big change, itâs really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect.
Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:
HONEST ASSESSMENT. Take a look at your to-do list for your business and where you are spending most of your time. Is any of that making an offer? Is any of it moving the right people closer to buying? Then look at your audience. Are you talking to the right people?INCREASE YOUR CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE. You get to decide how you do this: networking, strategic alliances, partnerships. Pick something. Schedule time each week to reach out and connect with these people. Build... -
Instead of forcing yourself into the January 1st narrative or waiting for the 'perfect time,' discover how seasonal planning can honor your unique rhythm and help you align with your true desires. I share why I believe 90-day planning is more effective than annual resolutions, how to identify and honor the season you're in, and why this process allows you to evolve with ease.
Whether itâs designing a season of creativity, nurturing, or bold action, this episode will guide you through creating a holistic plan that feels good and works. You'll also learn the key steps to making time a container for your dreams. Tune in for inspiration, a practical process, and a new way of thinking about time and growth.
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âHaving a streamlined, functional, spacious home literally improves your life on every level.â
âShira Gill
Is decluttering your home on your list? So often Iâm talking with women about big business goals and the thing that keeps coming up is their full closet, the cluttered living room, or all the boxes in the basement.
I asked organizing expert Shira Gill about why we get stuck on this idea â and what we can do about it. She said: âA disorganized space signals to our brain that our work is never done. Having a streamlined, functional, spacious home literally improves your life on every level.â
Decluttering your home can help you lose weight, get your finances in order, improve a relationship, or start a business. Even with that motivation itâs not easy, but Shira has amazing tips for our biggest stumbling blocks.
We talk about:
The big reasons we have a hard time letting go: How our identity gets tangled with our stuff and the scarcity mindset of âwhat if I need this someday?âAsking yourself what life you want to lead now or in the future â and whether the stuff is part of that life (or part of your life for this season) How to get rid of hard to rehome things and setting boundaries around getting things out of your houseClearing a microspace (less than a room) at one timeGetting into a decluttering flow and creating common ground around what âdeclutteredâ means for shared spaceDecluttering our digital spacesABOUT SHIRA
Shira Gill is a world-renowned organizing expert and the bestselling author of three books: Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled. Sheâs a sought-after expert for media outlets and has been featured by Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, People, Forbes, goop, Architectural Digest, Oprah Daily, Vogue, and The New York Times. Her popular newsletter The Life Edit has subscribers from all 50 states and 140 countries.
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www.shiragill.com @shiragillNewsletter + CommunityOrganized LivingMinimalistaLifeStyledDOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action.
Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it.
Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:
PICK A MICROSPACE TO DECLUTTER. Instead of biting off too much â your whole house, or even a whole room â pick something more specific, like the coats in the entry way. This is a lot more manageable and you can get some wins.CREATE A BOUNDARY. Sometimes we get so caught up in selling something or getting rid of it the right way or we choose what to get rid of but then it sits in a bag.... -
âSometimes what we need and want in our heart of hearts is not what other people are telling us we want, should want, or should need.â
âJennifer Zwiebel
Imagine spending hours hibernating and dreaming. Thereâs an energy at this time of year of looking ahead and envisioning our future, and FLOW365er Jennifer Zwiebel is brilliant at helping people do that. Iâm so excited to share her process and ideas with you.
We often shut ourselves down quickly when we begin to vision. Sometimes there are real logistical obstacles to navigate, and sometimes there are stories in our head we need to navigate. If you keep getting stuck, Jenniferâs process will help.
Magic opens up when we get into a space of trust, curiosity, and exploration. Letâs dive in!
We talk about:
Creating sacred space and permission for yourself to visionMindset work that keeps us from moving forwardUsing true statements to calm down your mind about obstacles Being playful with our visions and actions5 pillars: passion, commitment without attachment, adaptability, partnership, and trusting the timing and evolution of ideasWicked (go see it) and how it demonstrates visioning and creatingABOUT JENNIFER
Jennifer Zwiebel is an entrepreneur coach and founder of VisionCraft, where strategy meets magic. Jennifer coaches highly intuitive entrepreneurs to bring their most meaningful visions to life. She helps her clients get clear on what they really want, embrace their potential, release obstacles, and trust their extraordinary visions. From Implementation Labs to The Visionaries Playground to customized one-on-one coaching, Jennifer creates safe spaces for entrepreneurs to explore, share, and realize their unique purpose and gifts. Join the magic at visioncraftcoaching.com.
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https://www.visioncraftcoaching.com/January Visionaryâs Playground Retreathttps://plansimple.lpages.co/flow365/DOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.
Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life.
Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:
TRY THE TRUE NORTH PROCESS. Our fears or limitations often stop us in our tracks as soon as we have a big idea. Start by noting the obstacle or limitation. Identify the truth in each one. Go as far as you can with the true statements. This can help calm down your mind. Then ask if there are things you need: something you need to learn, someone you need help from.CREATE A SAFE SPACE TO REFLECT. Give yourself some time and space away from others. Ask questions like: What has my life has been like? What has my work been like? What have my creative pursuits have been like? What would I... -
In this episode of the Plan Simple Podcast, Iâm sharing my transformative yearly reflection process. Iâll walk you through why reflecting on the past year is such a powerful tool for stepping into your future self with clarity and purpose. Iâll open up about the challenges and breakthroughs of my 2024, from health scares to personal growth, deepened relationships, and finding joy in unexpected places.
Together, weâll explore how to shift your perspective, celebrate who youâve become, and use reflection as a foundation for aligned choices in the year ahead.
If youâre ready to rise into your best year yet, join me for my free Resolution to Result event, where we can do this process together. Visit plansimple.com/resolutiontoresult to sign up.
Letâs reflect, learn, and rise together!
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"The more we can claim and own our wins, the more weâre able to create even more success. Itâs about shifting our mindset and letting ourselves celebrate, even the small ones." â Amy Ahlers
If youâre ready to step into 2025 with a clear mind and an open heart, let me introduce you to one of the most transformative exercises I do every year: The Year-End Completion Ritual.
I discovered this process over 10 years ago from the incredible Amy Ahlers, and it completely changed how I approach the end of the year. Back in 2019, I had the honor of interviewing Amy about this ritual, and Iâve been practicing it ever sinceâalways on the solstice.
Why the solstice? For me, itâs a powerful time to pause, reflect, and create space for whatâs next. This ritual shifts my mindset and helps me feel grounded as I ease into the slow, intentional planning for the year aheadâa process that unfolds over the next six weeks.
Hereâs a step-by-step guide to try it for yourself.
Step 1: Take Inventory of the Past YearStart by looking back on the year thatâs wrapping up. Use your calendar or journal to jog your memory and make two lists:
Wins, Accomplishments, and Completions: What are you proud of? What did you complete or accomplish? Even surviving a tough season can count as a win.Losses, Failures, and Incompletions: What didnât go as planned? What felt heavy or unfinished?Some things might show up in both lists, and thatâs okay. For example, a challenging life transition might feel like both a loss and an accomplishment.
Step 2: Celebrate Your WinsNow, take those wins and go deeper. Ask yourself:
What strengths or skills did I develop?Who have I become because of these experiences?This step is all about honoring your growth. As women, weâre often so quick to skip over our successes. But this is your chance to pause, reflect, and truly celebrate yourself.
Step 3: Process Losses and FailuresThis part can feel heavy, but itâs so freeing. Amy introduced me to the Perspective Scale, a tool to process emotions and reframe our mindset.
Hereâs how it works:
Rate each loss or failure on a scale from 1 (despair) to 11 (joy).Focus on moving up the scale one step at a time. If youâre at a 3 (anger), what thought or action could bring you to a 4 (worry)?The goal isnât to force positivityâitâs to create authentic shifts in perspective.
Step 4: Identify Your LessonsReflect on what this year taught you. Write down 3-5 lessons in a way that feels empowering.
Instead of: âI never trust my gut instinct and it gets me in trouble,â try:
âWhen I trust my gut instinct, I make better decisions.â
This small shift reframes your lesson as an opportunity for growth rather than self-criticism.
Step 5: Complete the YearThe final step is a simple but powerful ritual to close out the year:
I release⊠(What are you letting go of?)I celebrate⊠(What are you proud of?)I will remember⊠(What lessons will guide you into the new year?)Write it down, read it out loud, and feel the weight of unfinished business lift off your shoulders.
Why This Ritual MattersEvery year, I walk into this process feeling a little overwhelmed and walk out with a sense of clarity, peace, and readiness for whatâs next.
This isnât about rushing to set resolutions or forcing yourself into the ânew year, new youâ mindset by January 1. Itâs about honoring where youâve been so you can step into the future with intention.
Want the Planning Pages?If this resonates with you, Iâve got you covered! Email us at
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âEverything that you want is just outside of your comfort zone.â
âJen Mazer
Weâre all dreaming up our lives ⊠and those dreams can be reality. Iâm so excited to have Jen Mazer, the Queen of Manifesting, back in conversation about dreaming and manifesting.
When we believe what we see in our dreams, itâs more of a direct line to it happening. Instead of âtrying,â we act from a place of trust and expectation. Itâs time to stop pushing away the ideas that come and trusting them.
We need to get out of our comfort zone and get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Everything we need is outside of our comfort zone â and if we step out of that zone, we can get what we want.
We talk about:
Overcoming resistance and trusting yourself so that you can trust the universe to support youGratitude practices and paying attention to synchronicitiesMaking time to focus on your big dream3 questions to ask: What do I want? How will I feel when I have that thing that I want? How can I feel that way now? Reflecting on the past year before amplifying the new yearThinking about what actions would make a ripple effect in your lifeABOUT JEN
Jen Mazer is the âQueen of Manifestation.â Sheâs always been able to dream up outrageous adventures and actually live them outâfrom rubbing elbows at a small private cocktail party hosted by Martin Scorsese, to living rent-free in the East Village of Manhattan for 10 years, to paying off over $38,000 of debt in less than a year, having her artwork published in the New York Times, traveling the world, meeting the man of her dreams (a successful rock star), giving birth at home to both of her children on the same day 9 years apart, and starting a green school in Africa.
Jen is a sought-after transformational speaker and coach. She teaches people how to manifest their biggest dreams while making an impact on the world. She is known for her signature Manifestation Masters Program and Private Success Coaching.
She's the author of Manifesting Made Easy (Simon & Schuster) and Co-Founder of the board game Sparked.
Learn more at www.queenofmanifestation.com.
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http://www.queenofmanifestation.com/ http://www.facebook.com/QueenofManifestationInstagram @jenmazerDOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.
Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life.
Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:
DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE. List 5 things you love. Then do one of those things. It doesnât have to be related to your big dream. You donât have to spend a whole day doing the thing. Just doing something you love can shift your vibration.GET AT THE FEELING.... -
âWe can make friends in any stage of life â and good friends.â
âAdam Dorsay
Do you crave more connection? Wondering who your people are at this stage of life? Iâve been exploring that myself and it keeps coming up in FLOW365, so today Iâm diving into a conversation about connection with psychologist and coach Adam Dorsey.
It starts with connecting with yourself. Adam suggests asking yourself, âWhat really brings me alive?â And he shares his FEED filter â Does an activity get you in Flow? Does it Energize you? Does it Educate? Does it add Depth?
We all connect differently and have different schedules for connecting, but even introverts like me need connection.
We talk about:
Four kinds of connection to self, others, the world, and something greaterHow we all connect differentlyAdamâs driveaway test for connectionMeeting people through shared interest causes or meetupsHow dogs help us meet peopleWhether our in-person connection has changed since the pandemicTaking the risk to be vulnerableABOUT ADAM
Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executive coach in Silicon Valley where he serves high-achieving adults (including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes). Adam is the host of SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast with over 200 episodes available on all platforms. He has given two highly regarded TEDx Talks: one about men and their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood and his book on the topic of the four ways people connect is available on October 1, 2024.
Beyond his private practice, Adam is a resiliency expert who co-created an international program for Facebookâs Online Safety employees for several years. He now serves as the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean and has frequent requests from the media for interviews. He has provided keynotes and trainings to multiple corporations and organizations, including Microsoft, Linkedin, and the California Psychological Association.
He is happily married, the father of young boys, and he has a hypoallergenic 33-pound Australian Labradoodle therapy dog named Raffi, who lives at his home and works at his office.
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Website: https://dradamdorsay.com/Book: Super PsychedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradamdorsay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dorsay-psy-d-a582a2/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dradamdorsayDOABLE CHANGES
At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens.
Even though we want big change, itâs really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect.
Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:
CONNECT TO SELF. Before you work on connecting with others, deepen your connection to yourself. Start by asking: âWhat really brings me alive?â Not sure? As you go through your day, check your activities with the FEED filter: Does it get - Laat meer zien
