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May Business Energy Reading Apr 25, 2019

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In the coming month we are called to focus on the actions we take in other areas in our lives and see how they support us in our businesses. Our ability to take care for ourselves directly impacts our ability to serve. In other words, taking action in the parts of our lives that isn’t business related, still affects our businesses.

Making doctor appointments, exercising, even cooking for ourselves, can be an active form of self-care that may deplete our energies, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Being tired is a sign that we made a commitment and followed through with it, and that is something to celebrate.

Overall, don’t let the fear of old patterns popping back up this month derail you from stopping the important work that you are doing, and allow yourself to focus on the idea that being tired is a result of a job well done.

I so hope this reading supports you in the month ahead, and I can’t wait to see what you do with this call to action. Please share this episode with a friend who needs to hear this, and leave us a review on iTunes so this energy reading can reach more people.

SHOW NOTES

3:19 – Energy for the month (10 of Swords Rev.)

We are abusing ourselves with our thoughts and overthinking ourselves to death. Lucky for us, this means the only thing left to do is act! What do we need to support our growth? Business self-care boundaries.

7:50 – Release (4 of Swords Rev.)

We might be tired, but it’s okay because it will be worth it. Let’s focus on the idea that being tired is a result of a job well done. Being tired is a sign that we made a commitment and followed through with it.

14:27 – Outcome (2 of Cups Rev.)

Our old patterns that we have worked so hard to get past may pop back up this month, but do not let the fear of it all coming back stop you from the work you are doing. Create a new habit of letting those thoughts from your critical self become arrows that point you straight to action.

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“Episode 56: May Business Energy Reading”

Going Full-Time with Your Business Apr 18, 2019

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Today I am not only your host, but also your guest for this solo episode, where we talk all about that tricky transition from having a job to running your business full time!

Just to be clear you don’t ever have to quit your day job if you don’t want to, but for those who are ready to make this switch, here are a few things to consider. I hope these simple, though not always easy, steps will guide you through this transition.

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SHOW NOTES

2:35 – Moving from your job to growing your business without being reckless.

Don’t do what I did! I quit my job without coming up with a plan, having a strategy, or saving any money. It’s not a path I’d recommend taking, but it is the path I felt I had to take. Ask yourself, do you just want to leave your job, or do you actually have a place you want to go to in your business?

8:27 – How do you make that leap when you still need the income from your job?

It is so awkward to make that leap, but it becomes easier when we know why we are doing it. Why do you want your business? What is driving you? Before we can consider taking this leap, that why has to be strong!

12:49 – Looking at the Numbers!

How much money do you need to live? How will you make it work when you quit your job? If you are close to making that number, ask yourself why are you afraid of moving forward. If you still need to grow, then save before you quit or transition to part-time.

27:35 – Recap.

What is pushing our transition from job to business?
Plan!
Make the leap or go into band-aid mode!

33:06 – Using tarot for navigating this time.

I may have quit my job because of the fool reversed a bit recklessly, but I think that tarot can be a remarkable tool for us to utilize during this time. If you haven’t yet listened to episode 29, “Using Tarot for Business”, there is a great download with it that includes business focused spreads.

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“Episode 55: Going Full-Time with Your Business”

Developing Confidence with Dorothy-Inez Apr 11, 2019

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This month’s business training is all about confidence! Dorothy-Inez is an Authentic Confidence and Success Mindset Mentor committed to helping entrepreneurs experience a spiritual awakening that empowers them to boldly and confidently show up and shine in their divine identity, call, and purpose, so they can create a life and business they love.

In this episode we learn all about how strengthening our confidence helps us to better connect to our purpose and continue to share our message as business owners. Feeling like you are not good enough, or are prone to failure? You must listen to this episode!

To find out more about Dorothy-Inez and the work she does, check out her website, or reach out to her on Facebook.

If this episode speaks to you, I invite you to share it with a friend!

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SHOW NOTES

1:05 – What is a success mindset coach and what is confidence?

Confidence vs. authentic confidence. We can access authenticity by becoming connected to our true identities. Dorothy-Inez’s goal is to get us back to that place that she believes we are all born with, but become disconnected to over the course of our lives.

4:36 – How do we create consistency in tapping into our confidence?

Make a sacred date with yourself. Start with making a commitment to make yourself a priority. Get yourself, a coach, or even a friend to help keep you accountable. Building your confidence will help you to ask for things more, and to allow yourself to be vulnerable.

13:13 – How can we use our confidence mindset to help us achieve our goals instead of sabotaging them?

By reinforcing our thoughts with truth, and surrounding ourselves with a community that does the same. Be open to being a fertile ground for the seeds of positivity.

20:05 – How can we be confident without taking it over the top?

Who are you not to share your amazing gifts? They deserve to be expressed!

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“Episode 54: Developing Confidence with Dorothy-Inez”

Saturnian Lessons with Sandy Sitron & Dana Balicki Apr 02, 2019

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We have a very special episode for you this week with two very special guests, Dana Balicki and Sandy Sitron! Saturn Returns are important times of change in our lives, but they don’t have to be a time of total upheaval. Astrologer and hypnotist Sandy and her transformational coach bestie Dana work together to help us use this important time to better ourselves and the gifts we have to share with the world. Get ready for a lot of laughing, this episode is super fun!

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SHOW NOTES

1:11 – Introductions
Sandy and Dana tell us who they are and about the work that they do. Friends for 20 years, they bring astrology and coaching together, focusing on working with Saturn as a cosmic life coach and how to use its transit times to get important work done.

9:14 – What are the archetypes of Saturn? How does it show up in our lives?
Saturn as Father Time, the tough teacher, or the inner critic.

18:26 – Saturn Returns
What Saturn can bring up or disrupt when it transits through the place is was when we were born. Sandy, Dana and I share our personal stories of where we were during times of Saturn transits, and how it continues to shape the work we do.

28:13 – What is the connection between times of Saturn transits and the drive to create our own structures?
Saturn can be a nice balancer between making us responsible for our work without letting it take us down.

35:20 – How do you start to approach working with Saturn?
Sandy and Dana have a web course for that! It helps to gain conscious insights and work though limitations to heal and move forward.

50:00 – How can people Learn more about it?
By joining their free astro-coaching workshop on April 5th at 3 pm EST.

58:24 – Is there anything else you want to leave our viewers with?
“We will fill your bummer brain holes!”

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“Episode 53: Saturnian Lessons with Sandy Sitron & Dana Balicki”

April Business Energy Reading Mar 28, 2019

Show notes

Today we look at the energy for the month of April. How did this happen? The year has flow by! This month invites us to build on the work we did in March by securing our boundaries and reaffirming them. We are closer to our rebirth from the ashes as we investigate releasing the things we are holding onto simply because they make us feel good. If we can stay focused on these steps this month then we can do the real work of growing our businesses!

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SHOW NOTES

0:58 – I talk about all the wonderful things I share to IG and my recent struggles with my own mental health in the beginning of this year.

2:45 – Card 1: Overall Energy of the Month (Four of Pentacles)
We have the opportunity to pick up on the work of March where we were called to let things go! April is asking us to secure those boundaries we have created. Like cellular membranes, what are we allowing to flow though us? What needs extra help?

9:24 – Action for the Month (Temperance, rev.)
Take inventory of what you will no longer do. Figure out where the energy is going that does not directly lead to the level that you desire. Where are you spending your time that is not taking you to the next level?

18:50 – Release Work (4 Wands)
This is not a month to play around. We are being asked to let go of focusing on what we really want to be doing from a purely enjoyment based state.

21:31 – Outcome Card (10 of Wands)
We are gonna be busy! There is stuff to do! It is time to keep our heads down, focus, and do the heavy lifting. But beware of burnout, which is why setting our boundaries is so important.

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“Episode 52: April Business Energy Reading”

Intuitive Entrepreneurship with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot Mar 21, 2019

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The one and only Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot is on the show talking intuition, tarot, and growing a 7-figure online business!

Brigit shares her journey from corporate life to her dream-come-true business, working 20 hours per week and prioritizing her family. She shares about learning to trust her intuition in business, the importance of staying focused on your own work.

In this episode, Brigit dismantles the idea that spiritual work should be free, and helps to reframe a healthy relationship with charging. She also offers some tips on creating work that will sell (hint: make what your audience needs!) while staying in your own lane.

We also go deep into the difference between intuition and ego, and how to prioritize intuition as the guiding force in your business. Brigit brings so much of her years of experience to this recording; you do NOT want to miss it!

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SHOW NOTES

Connect with Brigit:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest

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“Episode 51: Intuitive Entrepreneurship with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot”

Networking with Ellie Shoja Mar 14, 2019

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Do you like talking to other people, or does the idea of networking make you break out in a cold sweat?

Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, building a business requires building relationships, making networking a key skill to develop!

Fortunately, Ellie Shoja, the founder of Peace Unleashed and an award-winning writer, producer, mindset expert and motivational speaker, is on the podcast to share how to get past the fear and start talking to actual people to grow your business.

In this episode, Ellie shows why networking matters, and how to go about meeting folks—even if you’re not sure how to get the conversation going!

Ellie helps to reframe business relationship building from getting stuff to creating genuine connection, and even shares some tips on making the first move.

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SHOW NOTES

Connect with Ellie:
Website
Instagram
Podcast

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“Episode 50: Networking with Ellie Shoja”

Herbalism and Mental Health with Spencre L.R. McGowan Mar 07, 2019

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Herbalist and author Spencre L.R. McGowan of Gingertooth and Twine joins us on the pod for some real fucking talk about business and mental health!

In this episode, Spencre shares about her journey to herbal medicine, her travels across the country, and her dreams (now reality!) of running a pie delivery service.

But we go deeper, talking about the assumptions of social media, how perfect posts can hide the reality of small business ownership, and the truth of the jobs that sustain us.

Spencre also talks about her experience with depression, and the challenging process of publishing her book, Blotto Botany.

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SHOW NOTES

Connect with Spencre:
Buy Blotto Botany
Website
Instagram

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“Episode 49: Herbalism and Mental Health with Spencre L.R. McGowan”

March Business Energy Reading Feb 28, 2019

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March’s energy reading is here and we’ve got stuff to do—and not do! This month invites us into some deep questions in our business: what is it time to let go of? Where are we clinging to old offers and activities out of fear? How are we allowing lack of clarity to keep us from acting? Enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on iTunes so the energy reading can reach more people! Do you want to support the production of So You Wanna Be A Witch? I gratefully welcome you to join us on Patreon. SHOW NOTES Follow the Holistic Business Academy on Instagram and slide into the DMs to let me know what you think of the episode! Intro and outro music from bensound.com

“Episode 48: March Business Energy Reading”

Traditional Witchcraft with Becky Beyer Feb 22, 2019

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Herbalist, teacher, and wild foods expert Becky Beyer of Blood and Spicebush is our guest this week! Becky, who holds a masters in Appalachian Studies, practices traditional witchcraft and runs two educational programs in Western North Carolina.

In this episode, Becky gives an overview of traditional witchcraft, the historical basis for her practice, and how she has built a business by sharing her knowledge and experience as a professional forager-witch.

We also explore accessibility and pricing, cultural appropriation in witchcraft and herbalism, and how historical research can help reconnection.

Becky and I also chat a bit about our shared history as North Jersey girls who now live in Western North Carolina because it is rather amusing!

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SHOW NOTES

Connect with Becky:
Website
Instagram

Becky mentioned The Sassafras School that she is running with Abby Artemisia.

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“Episode 47: Traditional Witchcraft with Becky Beyer”

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