Whole & Unleashed

Today's special guest is a a social media expert. Her name is Mallory Hank Johnson, also known as MJ. MJ talks about how social media helped her connect and find her community as she coped with infertility struggles and eventually leading her to transition from a great but unsatisfying 9 to 5 job to full time entrepreneurship doing what she loves.

In today’s episode Mallory shares:

• What lead her to walk away from her 6 figure job in pursuit of something more aligned, how that journey was for her. From her struggles to breakthroughs
• What happens after you make the leap. We often hear about people quitting their jobs and it all amazing but sometimes things get worst before they get better. We talk about how our bodies reacted and the space it needed to recalibrate
• How we often override our inner knowing based on a false sense of security
• How you can leverage social media to your advantage, with practical tips to get started
• The importance of choosing a platform that's also fun for you

Expansion sessions are coaching sessions where I help somebody through their resistance and guide them back to themselves

Today’s episode with Janelle we talked about fears. From recognizing what they are to identifying if it’s really a fear that’s coming from within as opposed to amplifying someone else’s.

There is a difference and you’ll notice the moment through it with Janelle. And on the topic of fear, they can offer so much insight and even wisdom on what’s holding us back. We could try to logic them away but sometimes it’s not about approaching them directly. Because there’s usually so many layers underneath.

This episode is for you if you’re sensing some doubt into a new venture you’re starting, even if you’re in the middle of a transition and you’re trying to gain clarity or simply because you want to understand and hold space for your fears.

We talk about what’s holding Janelle back, connecting to her body wisdom and how you can do it too

Today's podcast is a solo episode where I share a little bit more about my process on stepping into my self-worth—including footage I've never shared before—and how starting this podcast helped me heal.

This episode is a reflection on what this podcast journey has been for me. You see, I never realized how much I needed this outlet. Or clued in on how therapeutic this entire ordeal would be. This medium has helped me reclaim my voice. It healed my throat chakra and unblock some energies I didn't even realized were blocked!

But it isn't all rainbows and butterflies. So I thought it might be helpful to share this audio/video footage I recorded of myself after the first interview I did for the podcast. To be frank, I didn't expect to share this because well, it's vulnerable, it's a bit messy, I rambled, I might've cried and the audio is not the best...but I think it's important to show also the messy parts so you too can see more of the process.

In this episode I talk about:

• From believing in myself to fully owning my essence
• Realizing the stories I held onto were keeping me behind
• Recognizing my fears and what they were stopping me from doing
• How I finally started to embrace my desires and believe that I was worth it
• Questions and prompts you could journal on

What does it mean to live courageously? To show up even when things are hard?

I'm so delighted to share today's conversation with a dear friend, Kristen Esquivias where we talked about what it means to live with courage, authenticity and grit

Kristen is an executive and personal coach, supporting individuals to reach their next level of success in their careers and beyond.

Clients often seek Kristen’s support at times of change - expanding responsibilities, seeking a new position, pivot careers, or wanting something to shift but uncertain of where or how to start.

She helps her clients connect to an authentic path forward, one aligned with what matters to that person, and discover new possibilities to achieve their goals.

Kristen’s coaching experience ranges from corporate clients to entrepreneurs, emerging leaders to seasoned managers and c-suite executives, and spanning across functions, departments and industries.  She brings all of her experiences as a corporate leader, yoga teacher, mom of two, committed student of personal growth and leadership development into her coaching work to create trust, connection, and empathy. She’s grateful to get to do this purposeful work in the world and make an impact in others’ lives, one conversation at a time.

In today’s episode Kristen shares:

• The ABC method approach where she goes from hyper-reactive to being more mindful and present
• Her relationship with her grandfather and how it inspired her to find what she's passionate about
• The importance of pausing and celebrating how far you've gone
• How she connects to her inner compassion when the self critique gets loud
• How she incorporates the enneagram system frameworks to support her clients

What does it mean to live courageously? To show up even when things are hard?

I'm so delighted to share today's conversation with a dear friend, Kristen Esquivias where we talked about what it means to live with courage, authenticity and grit

Kristen is an executive and personal coach, supporting individuals to reach their next level of success in their careers and beyond.

Clients often seek Kristen’s support at times of change - expanding responsibilities, seeking a new position, pivot careers, or wanting something to shift but uncertain of where or how to start.

She helps her clients connect to an authentic path forward, one aligned with what matters to that person, and discover new possibilities to achieve their goals.

Kristen’s coaching experience ranges from corporate clients to entrepreneurs, emerging leaders to seasoned managers and c-suite executives, and spanning across functions, departments and industries.  She brings all of her experiences as a corporate leader, yoga teacher, mom of two, committed student of personal growth and leadership development into her coaching work to create trust, connection, and empathy. She’s grateful to get to do this purposeful work in the world and make an impact in others’ lives, one conversation at a time.

In today’s episode Kristen shares:

• The ABC method approach where she goes from hyper-reactive to being more mindful and present
• Her relationship with her grandfather and how it inspired her to find what she's passionate about
• The importance of pausing and celebrating how far you've gone
• How she connects to her inner compassion when the self critique gets loud
• How she incorporates the enneagram system frameworks to support her clients

Brenne Hali is a communication coach, educator, and secret weapon to thousands of big-hearted go-getters around the world.

Her greatest passion, and "the why" behind everything she does, is to empower people to show up (and speak up!) as the versions of themselves they most want to be. She provides teams and individuals with the practical tools and coaching they need to overcome nerves, express themselves clearly, and exude authentic confidence in ALL of their interactions.

Brenne founded SelfSpoken with a mission to share the most valuable and practical skills she gained from both her acting career (which began with the national tour of a Broadway musical), and the near-decade she spent facilitating communication and leadership trainings in the U.S. and abroad.

Nothing lights Brenne up more than empowering people (from every background, industry, and career stage) to stop trying to "prove themselves" when they speak, and to start communicating with real, undeniable confidence from the inside out.

Outside of work, Brenne enjoys few things more than long, delicious meals with friends, traveling with her husband, Eli, and dancing full-out in her living room.

In today’s episode Brenne shares:

• On why we feel nervous when we're put on the spot and how to overcome that
• On being self spoken, finding your voice and honing it
• The importance of intentionality and how to establish that
• What gentle authority is and how she incentivizes her clients to apply it
• How to change your relationship to nerves

Geri Coria is the owner of Apothegeri. She started as a project manager for most of her career until 2020 when she decided to pursue Apothegeri full time. Also known as APG, it started as a side hustle in 2018 which sprang from a place of depression. She was searching for a medium she could create within, but also an alternative to explore self-care. She had been working so much and was feeling disheartened by how her days looked like.  2020 was a year that truly taught her to pause, to appreciate what she has and it gave her the time and space to grow Apothegeri. Each product is made with gratitude, and good intentions. And making candles was ultimately her healing process in reconnecting to herself and recovering from burnt out.

In today’s episode Geri shares:  

• How she felt disconnected in her corporate job and didn't have time for self-care 
• How the name Apothegeri came to be - Her appreciation for candles and how her father inspired her to create them 
• The beauty of community and how her candles started to spread some light in dark times 
• Her process in creating different fragrances and the memories behind them 
• On letting go, trusting the process and timing

Nikki McKnight has over a decade of experience working with companies to improve processes, drive communication and performance, and build a rockstar team. She’s worked with multi-billion dollar retailers, million dollar entrepreneurs, and startup boutiques looking to start off on the right foot. Nikki loves working with the artistic, creative, and spiritual personalities because she truly believes they will be the ones who will change the world for the better.

Nikki loves cycling, pop culture podcasts, romance novels, and hanging with her dog, Riesling.

In today’s episode Nikki shares:

• How she became a backend coach/operations magician
• The importance of having solid systems in your business so you can move through shiny object syndrome
• On mental health, her experience with bipolar II disorder and how she takes care of herself
• Such as creating space and flexibility in her business that allows her to step back whenever she needs to and how you can so so as well
• On the false sense of urgency and why it's important to recognize when it's running the show
• How she learned to streamlined her business with the minimum effect dose, inspired by a mentor of hers

In today's episode, my guest Grace Duong talks about strengthening your intuition through tarot and why it's so important to release expectations

Grace Duong is the founder, artist, and author of Mystic Mondays, a popular tarot deck and app expanded to include the Crystal Grid Deck and the upcoming Cosmic Creatures deck. Grace is on a mission to empower people to connect with their own intuition, no matter where they are. She combines metaphysics into a vibrant visual language that transcends ancient esoterics for today's modern generation, using modern metaphysics to enhance self awareness, inner wisdom, and deeper connection. She believes that the more inner work we do, the more we can show up in the world as our most empowered and authentic selves.

In today’s episode Grace shares:

• How an energy session helped her realize the blocks she was holding onto
• How she turned challenges into opportunities, from experiencing shipping damages to cold emailing a publisher and get published in the same year
• Her intention behind her company Mystic Mondays and how she's making metaphysics more accessible while empowering others to connect with their inner wisdom through her art, colour and tech.
• Learning to release expectations to make space for messages, lessons and abundance
• Choosing to carve her own path to honour her inner truth despite facing many kinds of resistance

Cate is a passionate, driven woman and mother who has worn many hats throughout the years, including: marketing director, childbirth doula, kickboxing instructor, TV series executive producer, and serial entrepreneur (current: UnstuckCo). She attributes her personal/professional growth to her failures and most painful experiences, not her victories.

In today’s episode Cate shares:

• Why it's OK to change your mind, to continuously be learning and unlearning
• What gets a lot of entrepreneurs stuck and stops them from taking the leap
• The narratives we hold onto and in what ways they hold us back
• The types of overwhelm and how to move through them
• The difference between fixing and healing ourselves
• The beauty and lessons she learned from "failure and mistakes"