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Digital Decluttering: How to Make Tech Your Assistant, Not Your Adversary with Amanda Jefferson | 312 May 26, 2025

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Tired of feeling like your tech is running you instead of the other way around? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. It’s time to declutter your digital life and turn your tech into the reliable assistant you wish you had.

Today’s guest is Amanda Jefferson, TEDx speaker, tech and productivity coach, and one of the world’s first certified KonMari consultants. Amanda has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Harper’s Bazaar, and more—and she’s on a mission to help you stop drowning in apps, files, and inboxes and start using tech to free up time, mental space, and actual energy.

This episode is your permission slip to simplify. To stop over-engineering your systems. And to build a tech setup that supports your life and your business—without requiring an IT degree or another Sunday lost to Google Drive hell.

In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What digital clutter is actually costing you (spoiler: it’s a lot) ✅ How to train your tech to work like a full-time assistant ✅ Simple systems to manage email, files, and notifications ✅ Why perfection isn’t the goal—ease and clarity are ✅ The biggest digital organization myths (and what to do instead) ✅ How to make tech feel less overwhelming and more empowering

You have big ideas, bold goals, and important work to do. Let’s make sure your tech supports that—not sabotages it.

Connect with Amanda:

Website: https://www.indigoorganizing.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hey.amandaj/

Free Gmail Declutter Checklist - https://www.indigoorganizing.com/gmail-checklist

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How to Scale A Business Without Sacrificing Everything with Kelly Roach | 311 May 21, 2025

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Can you build an 8-figure business and have a fulfilling personal life? Kelly Roach says yes—and she’s living proof.

On this episode, Kelly Roach, award-winning entrepreneur, former NFL cheerleader, Fortune 500 executive, and 11x international best-selling author, joins us. She built her company from zero to 8 figures with no investors, no debt, and no burnout-fueled hustle culture. Now she’s sharing how you can do it, too—without sacrificing your marriage, your kids, your sanity, or yourself.

Kelly’s not just a business powerhouse—she’s a truth-teller. We talk about how to scale with integrity, how to own your power in work and life, and how to redefine success so it actually feels like freedom. This episode is part strategy, part mindset, and all about giving women permission to grow their businesses without burning it all down.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How Kelly scaled to 8 figures with no outside funding
✅ The mindset shifts that make or break sustainable success
✅ Why "balance" is outdated—and what to aim for instead
✅ How to build systems that support your business and your life
✅ Owning your power, even when the world tells you to play small
✅ Why betting on yourself is always the smartest move

There’s no badge for being the most exhausted person in the room. You can build big without burning out—and create a business that supports the life you actually want.

Connect with Kelly:

Website: https://kellyroachinternational.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520

X: https://x.com/kellyroachlive?s=20

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kellyroach

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755

Freebie: https://thekellyroach.com/reinvention

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How To Build A Profitable Online Business with Carla Biesinger | 310 May 19, 2025

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Starting a business online has never been easier. But growing one that actually makes money? That’s where most people get stuck. Whether you're building a brand from scratch, monetizing your content, or trying to turn a side hustle into something sustainable—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Carla Biesinger, business mentor and online course creator who has helped over 7,000 women grow profitable businesses using Instagram, email marketing, and connection-driven strategy. After running a 7-figure restaurant in Argentina, Carla took her business online—and never looked back.

This episode goes way beyond hashtags and email funnels. We’re talking about what it really takes to grow a business that makes money and supports your lifestyle—not drains it. From mindset and monetization to building an audience that actually buys, Carla delivers honest insights with no fluff and zero bro-marketing.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ What makes an online business profitable (and what doesn’t)
✅ Why audience connection matters more than follower count
✅ How to use Instagram + email marketing without burning out
✅ The mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to scale sustainably
✅ Creating business models that allow for freedom and flexibility
✅ Why your business should support your life—not run it

There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint, but there is a better way. One that’s built on clarity, consistency, and staying aligned with your values.

Connect with Carla:

Website: https://www.carlabiesinger.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlabiesinger/

Free IG Masterclass: https://go.carlabiesinger.com/instagram/

Monthly Instagram Content Lab: https://go.carlabiesinger.com/lab/

Carla is co-hosting a 3-day business retreat in Lisbon in Sept: https://www.carlabiesinger.com/retreats

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The Ambition Trap with Amina AITai | 309 May 14, 2025

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For a lot of us—especially high-achieving women—ambition can feel like a double-edged sword. It drives us, fuels us, and pushes us forward. But it can also drain us, disconnect us, and quietly lead us away from who we really are.

That’s exactly why I invited Amina AITai back to the podcast. She’s a holistic business and career coach, a chronic illness advocate, a proud immigrant, and one of the most grounded voices on what it means to live and lead with intention. In her new book, The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, Amina unpacks the toxic side of ambition—and how to reclaim it in a way that actually serves you.

We talk about the ambition myths that keep women stuck, the pressure to perform at all costs, and how to get out of the cycle of striving and back into alignment with what really matters. This isn’t about playing small—it’s about playing smart. Purposefully. Intuitively. Sustainably.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ What the ambition trap is—and how to know if you're in it

✅ The difference between aligned ambition and external pressure

✅ Why burnout isn't a badge of honor

✅ Practices to reconnect with your brilliance and body

✅ The surprising role rest plays in achievement

Ambition isn’t the problem. The problem is chasing a version of success that was never really yours to begin with. It’s time to stop striving and start living—from the inside out.

Connect with Amina:

Website: www.aminaaltai.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/aminaaltai/

Book: https://www.aminaaltai.com/book

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How To Build Girls’ Confidence with Cyndi Roy Gonzalez | 308 May 12, 2025

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We talk a lot about confidence on this show—what it is, how to build it, and how to hold onto it in a world that’s constantly trying to tear it down. And when it comes to raising confident girls? The most powerful thing we can do isn’t lecture or list strategies—it’s model it. Because confidence is contagious. Especially when it’s real.

In this episode, I’m joined by Cyndi Roy Gonzalez, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Greater Boston, an organization that’s helping thousands of girls build confidence, community, and the kind of inner strength that lasts well beyond the finish line. Since 2010, they’ve served over 18,000 girls in Eastern Massachusetts—and they’re just getting started.

Together, we talk about what it actually takes to help young girls grow into confident women, why we need to challenge the limitations society places on them, and how adults can model the kind of authenticity and courage we hope to see in the next generation. Because confidence isn’t just something we teach. It’s something we live.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why modeling confidence is the most impactful thing adults can do
✅ How Girls on the Run helps girls tap into their strengths and voice
✅ The role of joy, movement, and connection in developing self-trust
✅ Why confidence is more than achievement—it’s about authenticity
✅ How to challenge societal messages that limit girls (and us)

The world doesn’t need more pretty wallflowers or shrinking violets—it needs authentic, confident humans who speak their truth, live with purpose, and run toward the life they want and the things that matter most—to THEM.

Connect with Cyndi & Girls On The Run:

GOTR Boston Website: www.girlsontherunboston.org

GOTR National Website: https://www.girlsontherun.org/ - from the national website you can find your local council or start one if it doesn’t exist in your area

FB: facebook.com/girlsontherungreaterboston

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The Icelandic Art of Intuition with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir | 307 May 07, 2025

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We’ve turned intuition into a buzzword—flattened it into a slogan, a gut feeling, or a vague whisper we don’t always know how to hear. But what if intuition is so much more? What if it's one of the most powerful tools we have—and we’ve just forgotten how to use it?

In this episode, I’m joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, Icelandic thought leader, filmmaker, and author of InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times. Hrund has spent over 20 years studying and teaching the science and art of intuition through her TED Talk, Netflix documentary (InnSæi: The Power of Intuition), and global work on leadership, innovation, and inner knowing.

Together, we explore what intuition really is (hint: not woo-woo), how to cultivate it in a culture obsessed with logic and overthinking, and why your ability to listen to yourself might be the most essential skill you can develop.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why we’ve misunderstood intuition—and how to reclaim it
✅ Practical ways to strengthen your intuitive muscle
✅ What Icelandic wisdom teaches us about inner knowing
✅ How to use intuition during uncertainty and decision-making
✅ Why trusting yourself is an act of rebellion (and power)

Intuition isn’t magic—it’s a deep, internal guidance system that already exists inside you. The question is: are you listening?

Connect with Hrund:

Website: www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com

TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/hrund_gunnsteinsdottir_listen_to_your_intuition_it_can_help_you_navigate_the_future?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Newsletter: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/blog/

LI: www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsdottir

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/

Book: InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times

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Perfectionist Burnout with Dr. Tiffany Moon | 306 May 05, 2025

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Let’s be real: some of us aren’t just experiencing burnout—we’re perfecting it. Overachieving our way into exhaustion. Piling on responsibilities like it’s an Olympic sport. And believing that if we just get it right enough, peace and happiness will magically follow.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, CEO, speaker, entrepreneur, wine and candle maker (yes, really), and reality TV alum—basically a walking resume of overachievement. But she’s also someone who knows what it feels like to chase perfection at the expense of joy—and how to break free from it.

Her book, Joy Prescriptions, explores the cost of perfectionism and what it really takes to reclaim your happiness. Together, we’re talking burnout, boundaries, high-achieving pressure, and how to stop proving your worth through productivity.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ What perfectionist burnout really looks like (and why it’s so sneaky)

✅ The hidden cost of tying your identity to achievement

✅ Why rest is not a reward—it’s a requirement

✅ Practical ways to redefine success without burning out

If you’re tired of proving, pushing, or performing your way to “enough”—this one’s for you.

Connect with Tiffany:

Website: https://joyprescriptions.com/

Summit (Nov in Dallas): https://www.leadhersummit.com/

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Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You: The New Hormone Solution with Dr. Erika Schwartz | 305 Apr 30, 2025

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Feeling exhausted, anxious, bloated, foggy, or just off—and being told “it’s normal” because you’re aging or just a woman? Yeah, no. It’s not normal. And it’s definitely not something you have to accept.

In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Dr. Erika Schwartz, a pioneer in bio-identical hormone therapy and founder of Evolved Science, where she’s flipping traditional medicine on its outdated, symptom-chasing head. With over 30 years of experience, eight best-selling books, and a global reputation for helping people reclaim their health, Dr. Erika is here to tell us: your hormones matter. And ignoring them could be the reason you feel like garbage—even if all your labs come back “normal.”

We’re talking real solutions, not band-aids. Actual prevention, not prescriptions. And a whole new way of thinking about what your body needs to thrive—especially as you age.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why traditional medicine is failing women—especially around hormones
✅ The truth about hormone imbalance (and how to fix it)
✅ What bio-identical hormone therapy really is—and why it matters
✅ Signs your hormones are out of whack (that your doctor might miss)
✅ How to advocate for yourself in a medical system that often won’t
✅ What true health optimization looks like (spoiler: not another pill)

It’s time to stop accepting exhaustion as a fact of life and start demanding answers—and better care. Because your hormones aren’t the problem. They’re the starting point to feeling like yourself again.

Connect with Erika:

Website: https://drerika.com/

Book: https://drerika.com/publications/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drerikaschwartz/

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Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life with Shira Gill | 304 Apr 28, 2025

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Clutter isn’t just a pile of stuff on your desk or a closet that won’t close—it’s a drain on your energy, your focus, and your peace of mind. And if your physical space feels chaotic, chances are something deeper is, too.

In this episode, I’m joined by Shira Gill, globally recognized home organizing expert and author of LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life. Shira has helped thousands of people—from busy moms to top executives—cut through the chaos and create lives that actually feel good to live in.

We talk about why organizing isn’t about perfection (thank goodness), how your home reflects your inner world, and how simplifying your life is one of the most powerful forms of self-care. This is your permission slip to let go—of clutter, of pressure, of things that aren’t serving you—and create space for what actually matters.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ The connection between clutter, stress, and mental overwhelm
✅ How to edit your life with compassion and clarity
✅ Why “lowering the bar” can be the key to more joy
✅ How to use decluttering as a path to self-respect and confidence

Clearing physical space clears mental space. And when we stop trying to keep up with the clutter—literal and emotional—we make room for peace, creativity, and freedom.

Connect with Shira:

Book: LifeStyled

IG: https://www.instagram.com/shiragill/

The Life Edit Substack: https://shiragill.substack.com/

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Normalize It: Breaking The Silence & Shame That Shape Women’s Lives with Dr. Jessica Zucker | 303 Apr 23, 2025

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Let’s be real—being a woman isn’t either empowering or exhausting… it’s both, often at the same damn time. And the parts we’re told to keep quiet about? The messy, emotional, deeply human ones? Those are exactly the conversations we need to have out loud.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Zucker, psychologist, writer, and creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. She’s the author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, A Movement, and her newest book Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives is a battle cry for truth, healing, and visibility.

We talk about the power of saying the quiet parts out loud—especially when it comes to miscarriage, reproductive health, grief, and the impossible expectations women are expected to carry. This is for anyone who’s tired of pretending everything’s fine and ready to tell the whole story—not just the polished parts.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ The emotional toll of silence, stigma, and “looking fine”
✅ Why normalizing miscarriage, loss, and vulnerability matters
✅ The importance of speaking up (even when it’s uncomfortable)
✅ Why telling your story is healing for you and for others

When we normalize what’s real, we free ourselves—and each other. Let’s stop hiding our stories and start healing through them.

Connect with Jessica:

Book: Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame that Shame Women’s Lives

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ihadamiscarriage/

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