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**The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women**

The Gutsy Podcast is for women, entrepreneurs, and go-getters who are ready to stop holding back and start making gutsy moves in their lives and businesses. Gutsy is the belief and action that happens in the split second when you’re faced with a decision—but this time you choose to go for it instead of going back.

Hosted by Keynote Speaker and Coach, LauraAura, this show is your weekly guide to owning what you actually want, shifting the mind junk that’s been holding you back, and taking bold steps toward your goals.

Each week, you’ll get powerful insights, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories designed to help you break free from overthinking and overcomplicating. Whether you’re tuning in for a full episode or a quick Powerback® session, you’ll walk away with the confidence and clarity to stop fighting yourself and start going for it.

Desire drives you, but gutsy? That’s what gets it done.

Latest Episodes:

Powerback 132: Undoing Your Pricing Oct 06, 2022

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In today's Powerback® episode, we are going to talk about undoing your pricing.
I would imagine that if you're listening to this episode, you're probably not happy with what you're charging or where you are financially. Or perhaps you're ready to go to the next level, and you're wondering how you can do that without adding a whole bunch of shit to your plate.
So, let’s freaking do this! And let’s start by undoing your pricing and the three most common limiting beliefs we have around it.
Resources from this episode
Alignment Sessions: get fast + clear answers – Sometimes, you simply need a fresh set of eyes and clear direction on what step to take next. Alignment Sessions are 90-min individual coaching sessions designed to help you realign your energy and get a clear action plan so you can save time and start growing.
1:1 Coaching with LauraAura – My mission is to help you align and simplify so you feel confident, trust your intuition, and expand in ways that make you feel alive. I combine energy work with grounded, practical action, and together we’ll acknowledge the limiting beliefs and habits that may be holding you back while leaning into who you truly are and how you work most efficiently.
Connect with LauraAura
TikTok: @thatlauraaura
Instagram: @thatlauraaura
Website: LauraAura.com

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132: Simplify to Scale with Jessica Yarbrough Oct 04, 2022

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If you want to expand your business financially but can’t wrap your head around one more ounce of to-do’s, then today’s episode is for you.
Today, we’re talking with Jessica Yarbrough about scaling your business by simplifying it.
And there’s more. We’re also chatting about how to create your ultra-high-end package and overcoming the imposter syndrome that’s been holding you back from it all.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why your prospects are wasting your time on calls (and not buying)
How to handle imposter syndrome when you want to scale
What to do if your clients can’t afford you
Examples of ultra-high-end offers (and how to price them)
Jessica’s Marketing Influence System
How you could be weakening your positioning
Simple things you can do today to simplify your business

Jessica is a Business Strategist and Growth Expert for entrepreneurs who are ready to ditch the hustle and overwhelm to build a business that is scalable, sustainable, and wildly profitable.

Resources from this episode

Top 10 Reasons Why Your Prospects Are Wasting Your Time On Calls (and What to do About it) – Read the article on Linkedin.
The Exact Steps to Creating a High-End Coaching or Consulting Program – Read the article on Linkedin.
The Ladder of Influence – How to influence others to buy from you and scale your authority to grow 7+ figures coaching or consulting business – Download the FREE resource HERE.
The 7-Figure Case Study – How one coach went from 6 to 7 figures in just over a year with these smart growth strategies – Download this FREE resource HERE.
Alignment Sessions: get fast + clear answers – Alignment Sessions are 90-min individual coaching sessions designed to help you realign your energy and get a clear action plan so you can save time and start growing.
1:1 Coaching with LauraAura – My mission is to help you align and simplify so you feel confident, trust your intuition, and expand in ways that make you feel alive. I combine energy work with grounded, practical action, and together we’ll acknowledge the limiting beliefs and habits that may be holding you back while leaning into who you truly are and how you work most efficiently.
Connect with Jessica Yarbrough
Facebook: @JessicaYarbroughConsultant
Linkedin: Jessica Yarbrough
Website: jessicayarbrough.com
Connect with LauraAura
TikTok: @thatlauraaura
Instagram: @thatlauraaura
Website: LauraAura.com

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Powerback 131: Undoing Hiding from your money Sep 29, 2022

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The number one thing that I hear when I start talking about money with clients is FEAR. If we look at our numbers, then we have to swallow the pill, look at all the decisions we’ve made, see how much debt we have, and how much income we’re not actually making.
But here’s the thing, while looking away may give you temporary comfort, it has stripped away every ounce of your financial power.
So, let’s get your Powerback in this episode. How about going on a money date with yourself? Sounds interesting? Then cozy up and join me in this conversation.
Resources from this episode
Join the Gutsy Collective - The Gutsy Collective is a community of energetically driven female entrepreneurs + visionaries who desire meaningful growth – mentally, physically, and energetically. Join us online or in-person for monthly mentorship to reignite your fire and get the answers you seek.
Alignment Sessions: get fast + clear answers – Sometimes, you simply need a fresh set of eyes and clear direction on what step to take next. Alignment Sessions are 90-min individual coaching sessions designed to help you realign your energy and get a clear action plan so you can save time and start growing.
1:1 Coaching with LauraAura – My mission is to help you align and simplify so you feel confident, trust your intuition, and expand in ways that make you feel alive. I combine energy work with grounded, practical action, and together we’ll acknowledge the limiting beliefs and habits that may be holding you back while leaning into who you truly are and how you work most efficiently.
Connect with LauraAura
TikTok: @thatlauraaura
Instagram: @thatlauraaura
Website: LauraAura.com

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131: How to Pay Off Debt, Save, and Spend (All at The Same Time) with Alli Williams Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

You know I love a good money conversation. Money holds a lot of energy which can be expansive or restrictive. And the space in between is the tricky part.
How do you expand when there are debts to be paid? How can you grow when you feel weighed down by your financial past?
Today, we’re talking with the CEO of FinanciALLI Focused about how you can pay off debt, save, and spend, all at the same time.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

Where to start if money feels overwhelming or unattainable
The common issues around money: guilt, fear & shame
The 4 steps to take back control of your finances, pay off debt, and start saving (or spending) without guilt or shame
How to prepare yourself for unexpected expenses
Where to start paying off your debt

FinanciALLI Focused is a financial literacy company helping people to create a flexible financial plan they can actually stick to (no deprivation here). Alli paid off over six figures of debt while still saving, investing, and buying season football tickets. Alli has helped hundreds of people pay off debt, build savings, spend on what they value, invest, and feel confident about their finances.

Resources from this episode
Read Alli’s blog post about Sinking Funds at https://www.financiallifocused.com/sinking-funds/
Take Alli’s Free Foundations Course at https://www.financiallifocused.com/foundations/
Grab Laura’s favorite tools and services at lauraaura.com/resources
Noteworthy quotes from this episode
“Money gets to be easy. It doesn't have to be this overly complicated thing. You just need to figure out a plan that works for you and your goals and what you value.”
“If you're sick of being stuck and you want change, you have to take that first step, and it might be scary, but I promise you, it is so worth it.”
“If you budget for things [...] there are no surprises. One thing that always comes up is “unexpected expenses.” And I truly believe most things in life are not unexpected; you're just not prepared for them.”
“I don't want to owe anyone more than I have to.”
“You have to really look at your specific situation, your specific numbers, and then create a plan that works for you.”
“It is very possible to be able to spend money and feel good about it.”
Connect with Alli Williams
Facebook: @financiallifocused
Instagram: @financiallifocused
Website: financiallifocused.com
Connect with LauraAura
TikTok: @thatlauraaura
Instagram: @thatlauraaura
Website: LauraAura.com

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Powerback 130: Undoing Your Resistance to Structure Sep 22, 2022

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Today, we're talking about resistance to STRUCTURE. And here's what that looks like... You want to get ahead, you want to plan, and you want things to work in your favor. However, you may be fighting the very things that could help you accomplish all that.
I’m talking about things like systems, processes, planning, structure, and automation.
All these – what I like to call ‘masculine energy tools’ – will help you become more efficient in your business. And trust me when I say this, they will provide you with the time and space you need to really be creative again.
- But why do we resist these things in the first place?
- And how do we undo this resistance?
That’s what this week’s Powerback® is all about.
Resources from this episode
Learn more about Laura’s Alignment Sessions at lauraaura.com/work-with-me
Connect with LauraAura
Instagram: @thatlauraaura
Facebook: @thatlauraaura
Twitter: @thatlauraaura
Website: LauraAura.com

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130: Managing Your Numbers as A Creative Entrepreneur with Jessica Blasingame Sep 20, 2022

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If you’re a creative entrepreneur who wants to better understand and manage your finances, this episode is for you.
The creative brain often struggles with systemized tasks like accounting. As a creative, I’ve learned that numbers don’t have to be dry and boring – you can infuse your creativity into your financial strategy.
Today we’re talking to Jessica Blasingame, a CPA who specializes in financial services for creative entrepreneurs, about managing your numbers using a holistic approach.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to take a holistic approach to finances
How to handle your finances as a creative
The 4 recurring challenges creatives face with their finances
The best tools to keep up with your numbers
Where to start if you want to manage your numbers better
How much to pay yourself
How to create your pricing structure and your business forecast

Jessica founded Beam Financial Group after working a corporate accounting gig that eventually took a toll on her health. She initially left accounting altogether and worked as a certified health coach and yoga teacher. She came full circle when her clients started asking her about their business finances. She decided to pivot her business back to accounting and bookkeeping. This time, exclusively helping creative service providers with a holistic approach.

Resources from this episode

QuickBooks helped me to take my financial Powerback®. Go to lauraaura.com/resources and click on the QuickBooks link to receive 50% off the monthly price for QuickBooks online for the first six months.
The Gutsy Tribe gets 15% OFF Jessica’s Quickbooks Online Basics Course. Just use the code COURSES15 at checkout.

Noteworthy quotes from this episode

“I think it's important for business owners to take baby steps to start getting some systems in place – or a financial process in place – that works for them. So that they're starting to understand the numbers behind their business.”
“There is freedom in the structure.”
“When you have the systems and processes in place or the tools in place, you feel empowered, and you know what you're looking at. That opens up limitless creativity.”
“You need to see your profit [...] you have to know how much your business is making before you know how much you can distribute to yourself.”
Connect with Jessica Blasingame
Facebook: @beamfinancialgroup
Instagram: @beamfinancialgroup
Linkedin: Jessica (Mishra) Blasingame, CPA
Website: beamfinancialgroup.com

Connect with LauraAura
Instagram: @thatlauraaura
Facebook: @thatlauraaura
Twitter: @thatlauraaura
Website: LauraAura.com

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Powerback 129: Undoing: Absorbing Energy that Isn't Yours Sep 15, 2022

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I know we spent a lot of time in the last episode thinking about your energy and working with your energy. But a really important factor to be aware of and build self-awareness around is other people's energy – the way that it affects you, the way that you may be absorbing it, and the way that you may be implementing it into your own life.
So, here’s how you can start undoing other people’s energy that’s not serving you well:

Recognize when something inside of you has shifted and it doesn’t feel good
Release that energy
Reclaim your energy and Powerback®

How you decide to release and reclaim is 110% up to you. You get to call the shots. You get to turn it on and off, and you get to release anything that doesn't belong to you.
Tips and practices on how you can release and reclaim are waiting for you inside this episode.
Resources from this episode
Take the Power Leak Quiz at lauraaura.com/powerleakquiz and identify where you may be unintentionally giving away your power - which is often the answer to “what am I missing?” and the biggest growth opportunity in your business.
Connect with LauraAura
Instagram: @thatlauraaura
Facebook: @thatlauraaura
Twitter: @thatlauraaura
Website: LauraAura.com

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129: Eliminate Overload and Overwhelm with Joshua Bloom Sep 13, 2022

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It's no secret that owning and operating a business can be overwhelming.
And if you're also an empath with intuitive abilities… Well, things can get really intense really fast.
Caring for your mind, body, and soul is an essential part of growing a successful business, and allowing yourself to tap into your innate powers creates limitless possibilities.
Today we're talking with Quantum Energy Specialist Joshua Bloom about eliminating overload and overwhelm so that you can feel vibrant, alive, and in alignment.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

What empaths and intuitives are
How to step out of overload and overwhelm
Refocusing your energy: going from overwhelm to embodied connection
How to protect your energy as an empath or intuitive person
What the Quantum Field is and why it matters
How you can go into the Quantum Field

Joshua is an internationally acclaimed, trusted authority on Quantum Transformation. Number one best-selling author of The Ultimate Answer Is Inside and the executive producer of the cutting-edge film, The Ultimate Answer Is Inside. Joshua has developed his own modality called Quantum Energy Transformation – which invites extraordinary empaths and intuitives to go inside themselves to access the quantum field.

Resources from this episode

Joshua’s FREE gift mentioned in this episode can be accessed HERE.
To grab the resources mentioned inside the episode, go to: lauraaura.com/resources
Connect with Joshua Bloom
Facebook: @QuantumEnergyTransformation
Instagram: @beingquantumnow
Twitter: @QuantumEnergyC
Linkedin: Joshua Bloom
Website: quantumenergycenter.tv

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Powerback 128: Undoing Your Resistance Sep 08, 2022

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At what point in our journey did we stop playing? When did we lose that childlike spark in us? We forget that play is a natural part of who we are as humans. And because we often go against ourselves, resistance comes up.

Resistance to change, resistance to finances, resistance to friendships, to relationships, to love, to growth, to help… Resistance shows up in any and every type of way you can imagine. So, in today’s Powerback®, we’re going to undo your resistance.

Here’s how:

Recognize where you’re experiencing resistance
Use movement to release that resistance
Reclaim and reframe that area of your life

So, are you ready and willing to start making tiny shifts to reclaim that part of yourself? I’m here to tell you that you do have the ability to explore and do the things that bring you happiness, joy, and peace.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Take the Power Leak Quiz at lauraaura.com/powerleakquiz and identify where you may be unintentionally giving away your power - which is often the answer to “what am I missing?” and the biggest growth opportunity in your business.

Instagram: @thatlauraaura
Facebook: @thatlauraaura
Twitter: @thatlauraaura
Website: LauraAura.com

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128: Somatic Dancing and Healing with Shannon McAlister Sep 06, 2022

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Have you ever had a spontaneous dance party in your living room or got down with your bad self when your favorite song came on the radio?

Have you noticed how different you feel afterwards? Your body is like a highway for energy, and that energy wants to move!

Today, we’re talking with Shannon McAlister about the power of Somatic Dancing and Healing. She learned to calm her nervous system and stop old patterns in their tracks through somatic healing techniques.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Somatic Dancing & Healing: moving energy as you move your body
What somatic means and the difference between somatic dancing and somatic healing
Knowing when it’s time to get up and move your body

Shannon is a Soul Expansion + Somatic Coach helping women tap into their soul expression through somatic practices & self-discovery. She is on a mission to help women answer their soul’s calling and truly express themselves. Through Somatic Dancing, women begin to quiet their inner critic and step into their soul gifts while learning to connect back to their body - all while learning to tune out the static noise of the world so they can hear and feel their own voice and energy again.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Shannon mentions two books in this episode. They are: The Body Keeps the Score and The Emotion Code.

Want $200 off Shannon’s 4-month coaching package? Visit www.therebelsouljourney.com/11-coaching and use the coupon “GUTSY” at checkout.

Take the Power Leak Quiz at lauraaura.com/powerleakquiz and identify where you may be unintentionally giving away your power - which is often the answer to “what am I missing?” and the biggest growth opportunity in your business.

CONNECT WITH SHARON MCALISTER
Instagram: @therebelsouljourney

TikTok: @therebelsouljourney

Facebook: @therebelsoulmama

Website: therebelsouljourney.com

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