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The Career Breakers Show28. Adriane Jones: [SEASON FINALE] Following the Spark, Not the PlanIn this special season finale of The Career Breakers Show, host and creator Adriane Jones returns to the mic, solo, to reflect on Season 2, share behind-the-scenes updates, and offer a glimpse into what’s next — for the show and her!Over the past six months, Adriane has interviewed bold professionals navigating pivots, pauses, and transitions — not always with a plan, but often by following a spark. These stories reshaped her own thinking and helped her reimagine what’s possible in work and life.In this episode, Adriane shares what’s changed...2025-06-1122 min
Empowered Puberty for Girl MomsEp. 8- Love Your Luteal Phase (Cycle Phases- Part 3)Ep. 8- Cycle Phases (Part 3)Understand the different phases of your menstrual cycle and watch it change your (and your daughter’s) life! Hear me explain why understanding your cycle is critical to your overall health and how you can harness it as the ultimate superpower. Here’s the power in today’s episode…[3:28] The dominant hormone in the luteal phase[3:50] The purpose and role of progesterone[4:17] What happens to the body and the brain during the luteal p...2025-03-1021 min
The Visionary FilesWhat to Do When You Know You’re Meant for More (But Don’t Know What That Is): Part 2 with Tracy MatthewsYou know that feeling when you’re meant for more... but you have no effing clue what that more actually looks like? Tracy Matthews has been there, done that, got the t-shirt, and has been a repeat visitor. And lucky for us, she’s spent decades figuring out the art of reinvention.In this episode, Tracy breaks down the three-phase reinvention process that has helped her successfully pivot her career multiple times. Whether you’re shifting industries, launching something brand new, or simply trying to figure out what’s next, this conversation will help you create clarity, build mo...2025-03-0626 min
The Visionary FilesReplacing Done-For-You Service Revenue with Scalable Digital Products Using Strategic Funnels with Elise HodgeElise Hodge knows a thing or two about words that sell – and building highly strategic funnels. She built her business as a top-tier conversion copywriter, crafting high-converting sales pages and launch copy for clients. But after years of juggling done-for-you services while growing her family (baby #3 is due any day!), she realized she wanted a business model that was more... kiddo + lifestyle friendly.So she made the leap into digital products. And spoiler alert: it paid off. In this episode, Elise breaks down exactly how she replaced her client work with profitable digital products like templates and co...2025-02-271h 02Empowered Puberty for Girl MomsEp. 2- A Generational Impact with Judi Hannewald (Adriane’s Mom!)Special guest Judi Hannewald (my mom!) shares her own experience with puberty and how it shaped how she chose to approach puberty with me. I marvel at how that not only impacted my own journey and career path but also how it’s shaped my daughters’ (Judi’s granddaughters) relationship with their bodies and what a powerful impact each generation has in shaping the next.Here’s the power in today’s episode… [4:40] Guest (Adriane’s Mom, Judi Hannewald) Introduction[6:46] Judi’s Pregnancies[8:17] Judi’s Fertility Knowledg...2025-01-2734 min
The Visionary FilesInside a $100k+ Course Launch Inspired by T-Swift with Shannon MatsonIs launching dead? In a market that more distrusting (and more distracted) than ever, many people seem to think that launching either no longer works or is no longer worth the effort of lower than ever show up and conversion rates. But as Shannon Matson notes, every time you look at the sun to the west, she's launching again – because it's working for her. But howwwwww?! *Shakes fist wildly at the sky*In this episode, I'm sitting down with Shannon to break down her insanely creative, Taylor Swift-inspired launch that brought in over $134K selling sel...2025-01-221h 10
The Visionary Files7-Figure Cash Flow Strategies + Intuitive Financial Decisions with Alyssa LangWhen financial expert Alyssa Lang first set out in 2015 to do her bar patrons’ taxes, she quickly realized she preferred working with the business owners that owed money – meaning they were profitable – rather than the refund seekers.That realization was the catalyst for uncovering her true business superpower of 'using the right data to make the right decisions’ – and not, surprisingly, insta-tabulating the correct tip to add to a check – and she now works just 2-5 hours each week on the THREE 'accounting space’ advising firms she’s founded.Today she joins us for a candid and insig...2025-01-2159 minThe Career Breakers Show14. Adriane Jones: [SEASON FINALE] Reflections from the HostAdriane Jones is a Career Breaker.
In this special season finale of The Career Breakers Show, Adriane, the host and creator of the podcast, takes the guest seat to reflect on her own career break journey. Burnt out and dissatisfied, Adriane made the bold decision to step away from her career in 2024—a move that became a transformative chapter in her life.
Joined by Kim Middleton, a fellow Career Breaker and guest from Episode 2, who steps into the host seat, Adriane dives into her evolving understanding of what it me...2024-12-1940 min
The Visionary FilesThe 3 Biggest Lies You’re Told About Moving From Coaching + Done-For-You Work Into Passive RevenueWhen you are a coach or DFY service provider working with smaller groups of people, it can be really tempting to move towards passive revenue generation opportunities.For the love, DON’T.The main problem with this advice?It’s being doled out by people who are motivated to sell you straight up LIES.Today we’re taking on three of the biggest offenders we’re hearing, and debunking them all the way down to their deceptive origins – and then offeri...2024-02-1419 minThe Visionary Files3 Ways to Generate $20k (or More) Every Month as a Service ProviderMaking 5 figures each month as a service provider can feel extremely unattainable – but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. In fact, there are many ways to bring in $20k (or more!) each month.The trick is being able to leverage your time as a solopreneur…This episode lays out three clear paths towards making consistent 5-figure months – getting you that much closer to doing more of the work that brings you joy…and helping you to avoid the time-sucking pitfalls that can trap you along the way. 2024-01-3125 minThe Visionary Files4 Reasons Your Pitch Keeps Getting OverlookedSince starting this podcast, we have received hundreds of pitches. Out of those hundreds, we have only said yes to ONE pitch – because the rest have... fallen flat.In this episode, Adriane isn't holding back with the four primary reasons most pitches don't land – and at least one of these things you're probably doing because you think it's helping your pitch. If you're looking to land guest podcast spots, this is the episode that will help you with what to do... and what not to do.Quick overview of what...2024-01-2825 minThe Visionary Files#100 - How To Train Your Brain to Have a Million Dollar Mindset, Part 2Frequency. Resonance. Alignment. Manifestation. Visualization. Quantum Leaps?!Okay, so these terms might not be what jump out at you as the kind of things that millionaires value, but rest assured, they are very much discussed in 7-figure circles.Today’s episode brings together two very special occasions – Adriane’s Birthday AND the 100th episode of this podcast! 🎉Milestones are a great time to shake things up – and Part 2 gets all into the messy, woo-laden methodology needed to retrain your brain into believing that ‘being a millionaire’ is already yours.Quick overvie...2024-01-2528 minThe Visionary FilesHow to Train Your Brain to Have a Million Dollar Mindset, Part 1Mindset work and manifestation practices (like, actual scientifically-credible manifestation practices) are powerful tools when you have “become a millionaire” on your life’s vision board. Here’s where things can get a little messy, though. And that’s because…Doing hard work isn’t always going to get you the thing you want – especially if that thing includes ‘break 7-figures’ – and even more so if attempted under the guise of “fake it until you make it.” Which is, unfortunately, a lot of what manifesting + mindset work gets (incorrectly) boiled down to.As we lead up to the BIG 100...2024-01-2432 minThe Visionary FilesBuilding Your Business Through Speaking with Steve Corney, Part 2“Thanks for coming to my TED talk,” says every hopeful public speaker ever…But have you ever wondered what goes into appearing on an actual TED stage?The loss of both of his parents at a young age attached a sense of urgency to how Steve Corney views – and values – leaving a legacy behind for those that love us. The way in which he combined this very personal experience with his professional expertise as a digital learning expert – one who truly understands the power that audio + video recordings hold – is a powerful and transformative l...2024-01-2141 min
The Visionary FilesBuilding Your Business Through Speaking with Steve Corney, Part 1Speaking and communication (and possessing the presentation skills to do both effectively), make up both the original and final frontiers of brand growth. In part 1 of a two-part series, Adriane + Steve reunite to discuss how they pulled the rug out from under their up-until-recent collab plans, in lieu of some unexpected, yet compelling detours: a series of live events that Adriane is planning, and Steve's upcoming TEDx talk!This episode covers how each approach public speaking and the essential ingredients needed to make an audience go from, "Cool story, bruh," to "Damnnnnn...tell me more!"2024-01-1956 min
The Ageless TravelerIntroducing The Ageless TravelerAsk AdrianeAdriane Berg is the host of The Ageless Traveler podcast. She is a travel addict who has been to 110 countries and is passionate about helping others overcome barriers to travel. Adriane is also a United Nations representative from the International Federation on Aging and a member of the NGO Committee on Aging. Introducing The Ageless Traveler Your #1 Resource for Life Long Travel Adriane Berg introduces The Ageless Traveler podcast, a show dedicated to knocking down barriers to travel and providing resources and guidance for both a...2023-11-1514 minThe Visionary Files7 Key Areas of Excellence to Get to 7 FiguresThe fact is, most businesses don’t get off the ground. Which begs the question - why does it work for some and not for others? Well, the bigger your business gets, the more complicated it becomes, and the more complicated your life as a business owner becomes, as well. And while almost everybody sets out wanting a seven-figure business – most people aren't willing to do the work that it takes to get there. In order to grow and scale, you must uncomplicate as much as humanly possible. Start here...2023-10-2429 minThe Visionary FilesHow to Reverse Engineer Your Sales Funnel to Drive Higher Conversions with Steve CorneyEver wondered how to make your marketing more effective or what words to avoid when crafting a compelling sales page headline? Well, today we have an episode that...at least intended to cover these marketing principles exclusively.Instead - we get into something even more valuable.Listen in as Adriane sets out to walk Steve through some of her suggestions for his latest sales page. Their convo quickly jumps straight down a rabbit hole filled with so many numbers and equations and metrics that it ultimately leads them to a bigger revelation about Steve's overall sa...2023-10-1248 min
The Ageless TravelerTravel Safety, Wellness Travel, Travel Companions: Introducing the Ageless TravelerAsk AdrianeAbout Your Host Adriane Berg is the host of The Ageless Traveler podcast. She is a travel addict who has been to 110 countries and is passionate about helping others overcome barriers to travel. Adriane is also a United Nations representative from the International Federation on Aging and a member of the NGO Committee on Aging. Introducing The Ageless Traveler Your #1 Resource for Life Long Travel Adriane Berg introduces The Ageless Traveler podcast, a show dedicated to knocking down barriers to travel and providing resources and guidance for both armchair and ac...2023-10-1114 minThe Visionary FilesYour CEO Superpowers and Why You Should Tap Into Them Relentlessly to ScaleIf you want to scale a business to high 6-figures – even 7- or 8-figures – you have to let go of everything that isn’t one of your superpowers. Not doing so, is either going to hold you back, or if you continue to force it, will leave you spinning your wheels for a LOT longer and with a LOT more energetic investment than is necessary. Which – undoubtedly – will lead you down the path of 3…2…1…burnout.Quick overview of what we cover:The biggest lie told to us, bought and sold by our ego, that keeps us stalled outHow to...2023-10-1018 min
The Visionary FilesThe Key Points of Curriculum Mapping or Auditing to Ensure Your Learners Receive the Promised Outcomes with Steve Corney In todays' episode, the teacher becomes the student! Listen along as Adriane willingly takes the hot seat by turning the tables and inviting Steve - a curriculum-design expert - to review her latest 12-month program, Sustainable Growth Lab. Steve walks Adriane through his method for curriculum mapping and creates a spreadsheet in real time that assesses her most robust course to date. In short - it's course-building GOLD.Quick overview of what we cover: The 5 columns that belong on a curriculum mapping spreadsheetThe tools that can tell you if your content is truly...2023-10-051h 03The Visionary FilesThe 4 Biggest Reasons You’re Having Trouble Scaling Your Service BusinessIf you've reached the point in your business when you're ready to scale (that is, generating more profit whilst spending less resources to do so) but can't seem to find your groove to make it happen, this episode will help you narrow down what the reason for that might be...and what to do about it.Quick overview of what we cover:The 4 components that lead to a self-sustaining businessWhat to do if the weight of your business falls squarely upon you (and only you)How optimizing your marketing and visibility helps kick the productivity hamster...2023-10-0316 minThe Visionary FilesThe Mistake I Made That Is Completely Shifting My BrandHave you ever had one of those moments when you spoke something out loud for the first time, and it just hit differently than it ever has on paper? I had one of those moments recently, and it ultimately set the wheels in motion for an entire rebrand shake-up/personal brand awakening. (One that I’m very much currently in the midst of, tbh.)So, why am I choosing to share it in real time?The biggest reason – these ‘building the plane as we’re flying it’ moments hap...2023-09-2624 minThe Visionary FilesMake More Money + Sales with Your Established Course or Coaching Program, Part 3 – with Steve CorneyAdriane and Steve are back with their complementary accents and worldwide appeal for part 3 of our series on how to make more money + sales in your established course or coaching program.Today’s episode focuses on sales – and specifically – the 7 types of buyers you encounter during your sales process. Whether you’ve got ‘Decisive Desi’ (the buyer we expect everyone to be) or ‘Factual Fallon’ (she can be a wee bit triggering, NGL) or ‘Synergistic Sydney’ (she runs her biz on vibes alone) leading with respect means meeting each where they’re at.Quick overview of what...2023-09-2151 minThe Visionary FilesThe Holy Grail Metrics That Determine the TRUE Sustainability of Your BusinessBuilding a business that can weather storms and persevere across time is respectable – for sure – but building a business that can actually run (well!) without you AND not dump all the work accrued in your absence right back into your lap upon your return, well… that’s next level. In other words, to be truly sustainable, a business must be SELF-sustainable.If you’re someone who likes crisp clean quantitative goals, sharpen your pencils because in 11 short minutes this episode explains the Holy Grail Metrics that determine whether your business is on the path to sel...2023-09-1912 minThe Visionary FilesHow to Stop Being a Control Freak and Effectively Delegate to Your TeamIt takes a village to raise a kid - and, as it turns out, it takes a village to grow a business (especially if you want said business to one day leave the nest - aka - function without you). Even as sweetly as you may say it, your biz is not your baby. And all that helicopter mommin' you've got going on isn't good for either one of you.Today's episode covers the five stages of effective delegation designed to soften those co-dependent edges and help loosen your control freak grip - one measurable s...2023-09-1222 minThe Visionary FilesIdentifying Who Your First (or Next) Hire Should BeAre you ready to take the leap on your first – or next – team member? Hold up! A question I often get asked is around who the next best hire is, and most people who have never heard me speak about this are surprised by my answer. In this quickie episode, let's dive into what I'd recommend you look for when you go to hire – especially if you don't want spend more time making decisions with this person than it would've taken you to just keep the tasks for yourself ;) Quick overview of what we cover...2023-09-0512 minThe Visionary Files7 Traits of ‘A Leaders’: Leadership Qualities That Attract and Keep 'A Players'Human-centric leaders share 7 key traits – and they go way beyond the cookie-cutter “keep an open door policy” cliches that a quick Google search will spit out at you. Remember, ‘A Players’ don’t play for ‘B Leaders’ – this quickie episode is just the framework you need to start leveling up your leadership game. Quick overview of what we cover: How creating a culture of respect for each team member’s ideas equally circumvents both people pleasing- and imposter syndrome-driven behaviorsWhy you should expect to lose your best people – and what i...2023-08-2930 minThe Visionary FilesThe Secret Weapons of Generating More Leads and Converting More Sales with Steve CorneyIf you want a better way to understand how you're generating leads and converting sales – so you can do more of both – this is the episode for you. We're going deep into full funnel metrics, from initial lead capture all the way through the sales conversion through ads, control variables, audience understanding, and the art of interpreting data. Quick overview of what we cover:What a "detonation point" is and why it matters for your funnelUnderstanding your lurkers, your social butterflies, and your unicorns as you create contentWhich parts of your sales and marketing you h...2023-08-221h 09The Visionary FilesPassive Income Series Part 2: Creating Your Blueprint for a Passive Revenue ModelWhat if you could generate an income stream without having to trade your time? This episode, the second part of of a three part series on passive revenue, dives into a *whole masterclass* on creating a successful passive revenue model that aligns with your unique offering and goals. We'll go into passive revenue creation, exploring the importance of understanding the solution you're offering at all levels, from macro to micro and loads of insights into the strategic building of a passive revenue product suite.Quick overview of what we cover:Why you want...2023-08-1746 minThe Visionary FilesPassive Income Series Part 1: The Most Important Things to Know Before You Start (That No One Tells You)"Do passive income, they said... it'll be easy they said." Welp. As amazing as passive income CAN be, there is also a lot of stuff no one tells you before you get started. You go into the world of passive products bright eyed and bushy tailed thinking: this is IT, my ticket to cash! ...And it very rarely works out that way. So I've created the Passive Income Series, and in this first part, I'll talk through what you need to know before getting started. I want you to be able to make an informed de...2023-08-1541 minThe Visionary FilesThe Simple Hack I’m Using to Test Messaging Efficacy 90% Faster with $20 in Ad SpendAre you impatient and want to know if things work like... NOW? (Definitely not me... not ever... 👀) Today we're exploring exactly how I'm testing the effectiveness of your messaging... but faster, with using low cost ads. We'll look at two ad options: boosting a post and thruplay campaigns in Ads Manager. I'll walk you through the process of each, how to choose your goals, how to interpret the data and evaluate the efficacy both qualitatively and quantitatively. And there's a lil bonus at the end with a more advanced strategy about how you can build a warm aud...2023-08-0929 minThe Visionary FilesFreedom Fallacy: The Thing That Will Block You From Having Actual FreedomMost business owners are in pursuit of two things: impacting others' lives and creating freedom in their own. But what happens when that pursuit of freedom keeps us from having actual freedom? In this short but sweet episode, we'll dive into the concept of the Freedom Fallacy, a deeply rooted belief that financial freedom should come before time freedom... but will often just keeps us in the hustle and grind.Quick overview of what we cover:The concept of the Freedom Fallacy and how it blocks business owners from creating a deeper level...2023-08-0314 minThe Visionary FilesThe 5 Elements of a Successful Digital Sales Event Funnel with Steve Corney Part 2We're back for part two of our event funnel review episode, where we reviewed a less-than-stellar challenge. In this second part, we go deeper into aspects of a challenge or live sales event that work really well in terms of your community, user experience, curriculum, and the pitch itself.Where Part 1 dug into the shady tactics of she-who-shall-not-be-named-and-shamed, Part 2 is more information-driven. We'll discuss the inherent challenges behind challenges, dig deep into strategies that work, and those that may cause your participants overload. Spoiler alert: the key is respecting their time, and creating a space where they...2023-08-0141 minThe Visionary FilesEthically and Effectively Charging for Your Services or Coaching PackagesWhat is the best way to price your offers? How can you raise your rates to where you want them to be and still make sales? How can you get someone to actually pay you the prices you want to be paid? (Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my!)If I had a dollar for every time someone asked how to price their offers... well, I would have a lot of dollars. So I created this episode to work through some of the more nuanced parts of both effectively and ethically raising your rates, looking at cost...2023-07-2550 minThe Visionary FilesThe Three Things That Will Hold Your Revenue Back From GrowingAfter working with hundreds of business owners, there are three common traps that I see people fall into which could stifle growth. In today's episode, I'm breaking each of those three traps down to help you focus on scalability and avoid burning yourself out. I'd also love to know which of the things talked about in this episode resonate with you the most so I can create more in depth content. Let me know by sending me a message over on Instagram @soulpreneur_co!Quick overview of what we cover:Why...2023-07-2017 minThe Visionary FilesScaling Your Service Business: The Intentional, Sustainable, Profitable™ FrameworkReady for your business to serve you, rather than feel like a never-ending hamster wheel of tasks? In this episode, I'll walk you through my Intentional, Sustainable, Profitable™ framework which I use to help grow businesses at any stage in order to align your business growth with your lifestyle desires and mission.Imagine a business that not only pays you well but also operates seamlessly, even in your absence. My goal is to help you create a surplus of resources in your business, be it money, energy, time, or satisfaction in relationships. We also walk th...2023-07-1824 minThe Visionary FilesRealigning Your Business to Stay in Personal Integrity and Finding Energetic Business Success with Christine MichelleWhat do you do when you find yourself in a place in your business that is misaligned? After walking away from a decades long run as a corporate executive, then generating a sizable Human Design-based business, Christine Michelle from The Aligned Soul started feeling more and more like she was giving her power away to a tool.Christine is sharing how she walked away from Human Design and has come back stronger, and shows us how to tap into her lifelong process of manifestation (coupled with a lot of action) to create your desired reality. 2023-07-131h 18The Visionary FilesIs the Coaching Bubble Popping? My Past and Future Predictions on the State of the Coaching IndustryThere has been a lot of talk about the coaching “bubble” starting to “pop.” Nearly a year ago, I started making observations and predictions as to what has been happening in the coaching industry, and in this episode, I’m following them up. Whether you are a coach or a business owner working with a coach (or thinking about doing either), this episode gives ALL the spice around the current state of the coaching industry.Quick overview of what we cover:How market sophistication, market savvy, and the economy are affecti...2023-07-1123 minThe Visionary FilesThe Most Shocking Part of My Last Launch (and Why You Should Care)After spending the last quarter preparing for and executing a launch, there is one key insight that I’m absolutely shocked and to be honest, disgusted by. Saying I’m shocked and disgusted isn’t clickbait, it’s simply the truth about how I feel. This is a spicy one, friends, get ready!Quick overview of what we cover:The major problem that exists within the coaching industry and my perspective on how it’s affecting business ownersWhat it means to have integrity in what you offerHow to...2023-07-0630 min