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Heart-Led CEOEp 41. Fixing the Clarity Gap: Position, Priority & Path for Heart-Led EntrepreneursYou don’t need a new niche. You don’t need a rebrand. You don’t need to burn your business down.You need to repair your clarity.In this episode of Heart-Led CEO, Anacani Walters breaks down why most “clarity crises” in business are not identity problems, they’re structural leaks.If your content feels heavy, your messaging feels scattered, or you’re quietly wondering if you should start over… pause.This episode will help you diagnose what’s actually happening.What is a clarity gap in bus...
2026-02-1818 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 40. Clarity Gap in Business: 5 Signs Your Messaging Isn’t Converting | Heart-Led CEO PodcastIf your content feels heavier… If engagement isn’t progressing… If explaining what you do feels weirdly hard…You might not have a content problem.You might have a clarity gap.In this episode of Heart-Led CEO, Anacani Walters breaks down 5 of the 12 hidden signs that your messaging isn’t converting, not because you aren’t capable, but because decisions are being made after creation instead of before.Clarity is not aesthetic. Clarity is structural.And when clarity is missing, your nervous system feels it fir...
2026-02-1122 min
Paddle ForwardEp 3. Navigating Fear with Self-Love and TrustFear isn’t the problem, misreading it is.In this episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents, Anacani Walters breaks down one of the most misunderstood emotional experiences women face: fear. Instead of treating fear as weakness or something to “push through,” Anacani reframes it as valuable feedback from the nervous system, a signal designed to keep us safe, not stuck.Drawing from her lived experience as a mama, nurse-turned-entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and stand-up paddleboard instructor, Anacani explains why traditional “fearless mindset” advice often leads to burnout, avoidance, and self-judgment. She shares how self-lov...
2026-02-1011 min
Heart-Led CEOHow to Create Content from Everyday Life (Three Simple Lenses for Wellness Entrepreneurs)If you feel like you’re constantly asking, “What should I post?” — this episode is for you.In this episode of Heart-Led CEO, Anacani Walters shares a simple but powerful shift that helps women wellness and service-based entrepreneurs stop overthinking content creation. Instead of searching for new ideas, she teaches how to translate one real-life moment into meaningful content using three different lenses.You’ll learn how to ask better questions about your experiences, how to speak to different stages of your audience’s journey, and how to create content that feels human, relatable, and sustainable...
2026-02-0412 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 38. Content Creation for Low Energy Days: 3 Simple FrameworksIn this episode of Heart-Led CEO, host Anacani Walters shares three simple, practical frameworks for creating content on low-energy days, without forcing creativity, overthinking, or burning out.This episode is designed for women wellness entrepreneurs, including yoga teachers, coaches, healers, birth workers, and service-based practitioners, who want to stay visible online while honoring their nervous system, capacity, and real life.Drawing from her experience as a nurse-turned-entrepreneur, wellness coach, and military spouse, Anacani reframes low energy as a decision-making signal, not a failure of creativity or discipline. She explains how simplifying content choices allows you...
2026-01-2817 min
Paddle ForwardEp 2. Trusting Your Instincts: Overcoming the Fear of JudgmentIn this episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents, host Anacani Walters shares a deeply personal moment from motherhood that became a powerful reminder about self-trust, fear, and nervous system regulation.After feeling pressure to override her instincts when her three-year-old son fell during a hike, Anacani noticed something important: she was apologizing for her nervous system instead of trusting it. By pausing, acknowledging her son’s emotions, and helping him regulate, the moment resolved quickly, and revealed a deeper truth about alignment, intuition, and emotional safety.This episode isn’t about parenting “right.” It’s...
2026-01-2313 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 37: Can You Be Successful Without Burning Out? A Heart-Led Perspective Inspired by Tony RobbinsIn this deeply reflective episode of Heart-Led CEO, host Anacani Walters, nurse turned entrepreneur, wellness strategist, and recovering burnout survivor, dives into the emotional cost of success and what it really means to build a business that feels good while it grows.Inspired by a recent interview between Tony Robbins and Alex Hormozi, this conversation moves beyond tactics, numbers, and hustle culture to explore the inner language, mindset, and emotional state that sustain long-term fulfillment.This episode is especially for women wellness entrepreneurs who want to scale their businesses without sacrificing their health, values, nervous...
2026-01-2127 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 36. Empowering Women in AI: What I Learned Inside Alicia Lyttle’s AI Business Summit (Without Burning Out)Empowering Women in AI: Why We Belong in These RoomsIf you’re a woman running a wellness or heart-led business and you’re not using AI yet, it’s not because you’re “behind”, it’s because these rooms were never designed with us in mind.In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when I intentionally stepped into the AI space after choosing to slow down for family, why I attended AI Business Summit, and what I learned from being in a room where leverage, scale, and future infrastructure are actively being built.This is not...
2026-01-1724 min
Paddle ForwardEp 1. Navigating the Anxiety of Motherhood: How the Mom Brain Rewires Fear, Stress, and Self-TrustA real-life hiking story in Oahu that reveals how maternal anxiety shapes our nervous system, and how awareness helps us respond instead of react.What causes anxiety in motherhood?Motherhood anxiety is often caused by neurological and hormonal changes that rewire the brain for heightened protection and threat detection, a process known as matrescence. Increased awareness of stress responses helps parents regulate their nervous system and model emotional safety for their children.This directly answers:“Why am I more anxious as a mom?”“Is anxiety normal after becoming a parent?”“What is the mom br...
2026-01-0915 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 35. Dreaming Big Without Shame: The Story Behind 12 Days of MagicIn this first episode of 2026 on the Heart-led CEO Podcast, Anacani Walters shares the real story behind 12 Days of Magic, a project that began as a personal reset during a chaotic holiday season and evolved into a powerful portal for dreaming audaciously without shame.Blending AI image prompting, digital vision boarding, and nervous-system-safe self-reflection, Anacani explores how technology can be used in a values-aligned way, without losing our humanity. She reflects on her own complicated relationship with money, survival, and safety, and explains why her desire for wealth is rooted in freedom, family, and repair...not ego.
2026-01-0722 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 35. Dreaming Big and Living Audaciously: The Story Behind 12 Days of MagicIn this first episode of 2026 on the Heart-led CEO Podcast, Anacani Walters shares the real story behind 12 Days of Magic, a project that began as a personal reset during a chaotic holiday season and evolved into a powerful portal for dreaming audaciously without shame.Blending AI image prompting, digital vision boarding, and nervous-system-safe self-reflection, Anacani explores how technology can be used in a values-aligned way, without losing our humanity. She reflects on her own complicated relationship with money, survival, and safety, and explains why her desire for wealth is rooted in freedom, family, and repair...not ego.
2026-01-0722 min
Heart-Led CEOEmbrace the New Season: A Pep Talk for Making Clear, Aligned DecisionsThis short, grounding pep talk is an invitation to pause, breathe, and make one clean decision as you step into a new season of your life or business.Designed to be listened to on repeat, this guided reflection helps you identify what you’re no longer willing to carry, reconnect with your own authority, and choose alignment over autopilot.This isn’t about five-year plans or forcing clarity. It’s about slowing down long enough to hear yourself, and taking one small, intentional action that moves you toward the life you’re becoming ready fo...
2025-12-3105 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 33. New Year’s Eve Reflection & Vision Casting for Heart-Led Women EntrepreneursNew Year’s Eve doesn’t need more pressure, it needs presence.In this special New Year’s Eve episode of Heart-Led CEO, host Anacani Walters - nurse-turned-entrepreneur, military spouse, first-time mama, and recovering burnout survivor...invites women wellness entrepreneurs into a grounded, heart-led reflection on the year behind them and a powerful vision for what’s ahead.This episode is not about hustle-driven goal setting or fixing yourself.It’s about honoring what you carried, regulating your nervous system, and learning how to dream again, without guilt, urgency, or burnout.Anacani sh...
2025-12-3114 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 32 – The Clarity Gap™: The Real Reason Your Content Feels So Hard | Heart-led CEO | EmpowerHER WaveIf you’ve ever stared at your screen wondering:“Should I post? Should I sell? Should I pivot? Or should I just move to a cabin in the woods and pretend WiFi never existed?”…deep breath, love. This one’s for you.In this episode of Heart-led CEO, Anacani pulls back the curtain on why your content feels so dang hard—and spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated. It’s because you’re living inside what she calls The Clarity Gap™:the space between who you are (Brand), what you say (Message...
2025-12-1727 min
Heart-Led CEOEpisode 31. Why Your 2026 Plan Isn’t Working Yet - And How Clarity Fixes Everything | Heart-led CEO | EmpowerHER WaveIn this grounding December episode, Anacani Walters gets real about the invisible pressure heart-led women entrepreneurs feel as the new year approaches. If you’ve been stressing about strategies, offers, planners, templates, or mapping out 2026 “perfectly”… this episode brings you home to the truth:You don’t need more strategy - you need more clarity.Anacani shares her own journey of navigating a massive relocation to Hawaiʻi, rebuilding routines with a toddler, letting go of misaligned offers, and finding a new rhythm while living out of an almost-empty house. Through that chaos, she discovered clarity, th...
2025-12-1016 min
Heart-Led CEOEp. 30. Your New Season Isn’t a Setback, It’s a Strategy (Lessons From Hawaii & Black Friday) | Heart-led CEO | EmpowerHER WaveIn this deeply grounding episode of the Heart-Led CEO podcast, host Anacani Walters opens up about navigating one of the messiest seasons of her life, from an international move back to Hawaiʻi, to living without household goods, to running a full Black Friday promotion while rebuilding her routines and capacity as a mom, wife, and women’s wellness entrepreneur.Instead of fighting the chaos, Anacani shares how she learned to alchemize it, finding clarity, realignment, and a completely refreshed direction for her business. She reveals why strategy never works without clarity, what Black Friday taught her abo...
2025-12-0323 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 29. From Content Chaos to AI CEO: Build Your 14-Day Command Center in 90 Minutes | Heart-led CEOIf your brain feels fried but your business still matters, this episode is your reset button.In this episode of Heart-led CEO, Anacani breaks down how to go from “I’m doing everything manually and hating content” to AI-supported CEO with a simple 3-part system she teaches inside her AI CEO Accelerator Black Friday workshop. She explains the difference between assistant energy (reactive, constantly behind, doing everything from scratch) and CEO energy (building systems that make posting inevitable), and walks you through the three core pieces of an AI-powered content system:Your AI CEO Comman...
2025-11-2422 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 28. You’re Not Behind: How to Lead Like a CEO in Your Suitcase Era | Heart-led CEOIn this honest, kitchen-recorded conversation, she shares what it’s really looked like behind the scenes, why you are absolutely not behind, and how to rebuild a gentle CEO rhythm when your capacity is at an all-time low. Think tough love, suitcase floors, nervous system care, and permission to start where you are—not where you “used to be.”In This Episode, You’ll Hear:What “Suitcase Era” has looked like: moving from Okinawa → Bali → Honolulu with a toddler and no stable setupWhy feeling “behind” is actually a sign you’re using old standards in a new seasonHow identity w...
2025-11-2326 min
Monetizing Mompreneurs | Summits, Email Bundles, Online Business, How To Make Money Online, Lead Generation, Imposter Syndrome150 | From Burnout to Soul-Aligned Strategy with Anacani WaltersGuest: Anacani Walters — Nurse turned entrepreneur, Women’s Wellness Coach, & the Soulful Systems Queen behind Empower Her Wave Agency.Episode SummaryIn this powerful interview, Linda sits down with Anacani Walters — an emergency medicine nurse, military veteran, wellness entrepreneur, AI educator, and the founder of Empower Her Wave Agency.Anacani shares her incredible 20+ year journey from emergency rooms, flight medic missions, and surgical oncology… to reinventing her life in Japan as a military spouse—and eventually becoming a soulful systems strategist helping women entrepreneurs prevent burnout, automate their workflows, and stay aligned with their purp...
2025-11-1324 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 27: I Led an AI Workshop, Gave a Keynote, and Packed My House—Here’s What Grounded MeBalancing Leadership and Life: My Go-To Rituals & AI Tools for a Busy WeekBy Anacani Walters | Heart-Led CEO Podcast“You weren’t meant to hold it all. You were meant to be held-by systems, support, and sacred strategy.” – AnacaniThis episode is a deep breath for the woman who’s holding it all.From teaching an AI workshop to military spouses, giving a keynote, coordinating events, packing for an international move, and parenting her toddler, Anacani pulls back the curtain on the real CEO life. The overwhelm was real… but so was the alignment.
2025-10-1817 min
Heart-Led CEOEP 26: Pack Light, Sell Soulfully: 5 Things to Stop Doing with Your Content By Anacani Walters | Heart-Led CEO PodcastIs your content strategy burning you out instead of bringing in clients?In this raw, real-time episode, Anacani Walters — nurse-turned-entrepreneur, military spouse, and founder of EmpowerHER Wave — hits record from her in-transition life in Okinawa. While packing her house and moving internationally, she shares the 5 content habits that kept her stuck — and what she let go of to create more space, clarity, and actual conversions.If you're a coach, healer, or heart-led CEO craving soulful structure and simplicity, this one's for you.✨ You’ll learn:Why more content ≠ more clients (and what to do instea...
2025-10-1621 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 25. AI Isn’t Cold—You Just Haven’t Met Her Feminine Side Yet | Heart-led CEOWhat if your resistance to AI has nothing to do with tech—and everything to do with the stories you’ve been told about it?In this week’s episode, Anacani shares the hilarious mix-up that landed her at a military entrepreneur workshop instead of her planned Ikigai Lunch & Learn—and the powerful conversations about AI that followed. From entrepreneurs worried about losing clients, to the deeper fear of “not having time to learn,” she unpacks why this moment feels a lot like Kodak refusing to adapt to digital cameras.You’ll discover:Why AI isn’t here...
2025-09-2515 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 24: The 3 Invisible Leaks Making Content Harder Than It Should BeYour content doesn’t feel heavy because you’re lazy, bad at batching, or unorganized. It feels heavy because your business is leaking energy in ways you can’t always see.In this episode of the Heart-Led CEO Podcast, I’m breaking down the 3 invisible leaks that keep content creation harder than it should be:✨ Content Paralysis — when too many ideas (and even AI) freeze you instead of freeing you✨ Repurposing Roadblocks — when your best work dies after one post instead of multiplying✨ Clarity Chaos — when your message is muddy and every post feels lik...
2025-09-1725 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 23. How Vibe Coding Empowers Women Wellness Entrepreneurs to Create Apps in MinutesFrom $10K pipe dreams to apps you can build in 10 minutes — discover vibe coding and why it matters for your business.In this episode of Heart-Led CEO, Anacani Walters breaks down the revolutionary trend of vibe coding — a conversational way of guiding AI to create functional apps in minutes, no coding required.She shares her personal story of dreaming about apps that once cost thousands, how vibe coding changes the game, and why this trend is already reshaping businesses. With real-world stats, niche-specific examples, and a simple quick-win exercise, this episode is designed to spark poss...
2025-09-0824 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 22: 4 Hidden Signs of Burnout You’re Missing as a Women Wellness Entrepreneur (and How to Reset) | EmpowerHER WaveBurnout doesn’t always look like late nights or endless to-do lists. For women wellness entrepreneurs, it often hides in places we least expect—unresolved trauma, perfectionism, or the invisible weight of being both the nurturer and the CEO.In this episode of Heart-Led CEO, I’m sharing the hidden triggers of burnout and breaking down the 4 types you need to know:The Over-GiverThe PerfectionistThe Invisible BurnoutThe Trauma Mask BurnoutYou’ll also learn a simple, one-minute Nervous System Reset Ritual to help you ground, breathe, and reset before stress takes over.Because...
2025-09-0317 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 21 Navigating the AI Revolution: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Leverage AI for Wellness Success | Hear-led CEO | EmpowerHER WaveIn this enlightening podcast episode, we delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the wellness industry, exploring how AI can serve as a powerful ally for wellness entrepreneurs. The discussion begins with a candid acknowledgment of the overwhelming demands faced by practitioners, many of whom express a desire for multiple selves to manage their myriad responsibilities. The host firmly asserts that AI is not a threat to employment but rather a solution to the pervasive burnout that afflicts many in the field. By embracing AI, wellness entrepreneurs can not only scale their businesses more effectively...
2025-08-2625 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 20. The Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Recognizing Emotional ExhaustionThis episode addresses the profound challenges that accompany the entrepreneurial journey, particularly during times of emotional and physical depletion. I candidly share my personal experiences, including recent hardships that have prompted me to reevaluate my capacity to continue without succumbing to the urge to abandon my endeavors. It is imperative to acknowledge that entrepreneurship is fraught with complexities and is seldom confined to mere highlights; it encompasses the entirety of our human experience. I emphasize the critical importance of refraining from making significant business decisions when one is not fully grounded, advocating instead...
2025-08-2317 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 19. Unlock Soul-Aligned Strategy: How a 90-Minute Power Hour Can Transform Your Wellness Business | Heart-led CEO Podcast | EmpowerHER Wave | Women Wellness EntreprenuerAre you stuck on the content hamster wheel, doing #allofthethings but still not seeing aligned results?In this power-packed episode of the Heart-Led CEO® Podcast, Anacani Walters reveals the exact strategy she uses in her signature 90-minute Power Hour calls to help women entrepreneurs go from scattered to strategic—without sacrificing soul.Inside this episode, you’ll discover:The real reason you might feel blocked in your content or visibilityHow to create a Brand Voice Blueprint™ that makes content flow effortlesslyA simple framework to understand and emotionally connect with your dream clientThe Moon Phase Content...
2025-08-0615 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 18. The Death of the Dusty PDF: How Women Wellness Entrepreneurs Can Upgrade Their Freebies Using AI-Powered Lead Magnets That Engage, Convert, and Build Community Without Burnout |EmpowerHER WaveIn this empowering episode of Heart-Led CEO, Anacani Walters gets real about the rapid evolution of AI and why your outdated lead magnet might be silently sabotaging your visibility. Gone are the days of dusty, static PDFs that get downloaded and forgotten. Today’s audience craves connection, feedback, and a sense of “you get me” — and AI can help you deliver just that.You’ll learn how to:Audit and assess your current freebies with fresh eyesIdentify what’s no longer working in a post-ChatGPT world...
2025-08-0119 minHeart-Led CEOEp 17. The Real Reason You're Resisting Content (and the Yoga Wisdom That Will Shift Everything) | Aligned CEO Rituals | Heart-led CEO Podcast | EmpowerHER Wave | AI for Wellness EntrepreneursIn this soul-deep episode, Anacani shares how content resistance is never really about productivity—it's a reflection of your nervous system, your presence, and your pace. With yoga wisdom and business embodiment, she breaks down:Why how you do anything is how you do everything—in life, on the mat, and in contentWhat your scattered schedule or late mornings are saying about your content strategyThe ritual that helped her launch the Alchemized Content Method™ while healing from injuryWhy AI and automation mean nothing without nervous system safetyHow...
2025-07-1916 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 16. How Women Wellness Entrepreneurs Can Repurpose 1 Message Into 25+ Content Assets (Without Burnout) | Heart-led CEO | EmpowerHER WaveIn this soul-meets-strategy comeback episode, I’m sharing how to bounce back from burnout and build your visibility without doing more. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to keep up with content—and still want to show up powerfully for your business—this is your reset moment.You’ll learn how to repurpose one soul-led message into 5+ aligned content assets today (yes, right now), and why your visibility doesn’t need to cost you your peace.✨ Plus, I’m inviting you to my FREE Aligned Visibility 1-to-25 Workshop happening July 15th. Inside, I’ll show you ex...
2025-07-1213 min
Paddle ForwardEp 41. Pack the Diaper Bag Anyway: Navigating Setbacks, Injured Hands & Motherhood with Grace, Grit, and One Thumb | Paddle Forward PodcastWhat do you do when life sideswipes your plans with a financial curveball and a freak playground accident? You breathe, you cry, and you paddle forward—one thumb at a time.
In this raw, car-recorded episode of Paddle Forward, host Anacani Walters shares how losing a major contract and nearly breaking both hands on a rainy day slide with her toddler became a crash course in presence over perfection. From adrenal fatigue awareness to the metaphor of the “diaper bag mindset,” Anacani unpacks how emotional preparedness, softness, and backup plans can shift how we mother, move, and lead.
2025-06-1713 minHeart-Led CEOEp 15. From Scattered to Aligned: What I Learned Launching My First Signature Course Live (While Rebuilding My Energy + Trusting the Process of The Alchemized Content Method™) | EmpowerHER WaveWhat does it look like to launch a signature course while healing your body, pivoting mid-creation, and choosing aligned visibility over perfection?In this raw and radiant episode of Heart-Led CEO, host Anacani Walters pulls back the curtain on the creation of her first signature program, The Alchemized Content Method™. Launched in just two weeks during a season of physical recovery and deep recalibration, this course became more than a system—it became a mirror and a movement.You'll hear the truth about:Letting go of your “perfect” launch planBuilding a course...
2025-06-1725 minHeart-Led CEOEp 14. How to Overcome Self-Sabotage, Create Powerful Morning Rituals, and Build a Successful Heart-Led Business as a Wellness or Coaching Entrepreneur | Heart-led CEO | EmpowerHER WaveIn this powerful episode of the Heart-Led CEO Podcast, we're naming the quiet (but oh-so-familiar) patterns that keep us stuck—procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt—and lovingly replacing them with aligned rituals that honor our feminine brilliance.✨ I'm sharing the backstory behind my brand-new Aligned CEO Ritual App, a soulful daily practice that has been shifting not just my energy—but my entire business rhythm.✨ I’m also guiding you through the why + what behind the Slay Your Saboteur™ Course, the soul-deep companion for women ready to rewrite their beliefs and rise in CEO embodiment.Whether y...
2025-06-0617 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 13. When Fear Took the Slide: A Lesson in Resistance, Rest & the Ride of Success | Heart-led CEO | EmpowerHER Wave | Self-Sabotage in Business | Resistance MindsetWhen Fear Took the Slide: A Lesson in Resistance, Rest & the Ride of SuccessIn this deeply personal episode, Anacani Walters opens up about an unexpected accident that injured both of her hands—and the spiritual and strategic lessons it revealed.What started as a playful moment at the park quickly turned into a mirror for how she (and so many heart-led CEOs) respond to momentum, fear, and perceived loss of control. Through this story, Anacani explores how resistance shows up not just in life… but in business, launches, and moments of breakthrough.This...
2025-06-0213 minPaddle ForwardEp 40. Beat the Heat: Body Wisdom, SUP Safety & Summer Prep for Moms Over 30 | Paddle ForwardIn this soul-soaked episode of Paddle Forward, Anacani Walters explores the deeper layers of heat exhaustion—not just physical, but mental, emotional, and energetic. Sharing a real-life moment from the Okinawa zoo (hello, toddler meltdown in the sun 🌞), she walks you through how to listen to your body like you would your child—before it’s in crisis mode.
Whether you’re a paddleboard beginner or just trying to parent through a sticky summer, this episode will help you create real-time tools for hydration, breath, self-regulation, and radical preparation.
This episode is for:
Mamas runni...
2025-05-2807 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 12. Mastering Content Buckets: How to Create Belief-Shifting Content That Converts Without Burnout | Heart-Led CEO Podcast | EmpowerHER WaveIn this episode of the Heart-Led CEO Podcast, host Anacani Walters shares how to use belief-based content buckets to turn your voice into a visibility and conversion system—without the hustle or overwhelm.Whether you’re a coach, healer, or soul-led creative, this episode walks you through:✅ How to create content categories that meet your ICA where they are✅ Real-world examples for spiritual businesses (tarot, energy healing, etc.)✅ Why knowing your audience’s beliefs is key to conversions✅ The five types of content buckets you need to move people to action✅ How to build a c...
2025-05-2211 minPaddle ForwardEp 39. The Diaper Bag Mindset: How Everyday Prep Builds Confidence On the Water, In Parenting & BeyondWelcome back to Paddle Forward! In this heartfelt first episode, Anacani Walters unpacks what she calls the “Diaper Bag Mindset”—a way of preparing for life’s messy moments with compassion, confidence, and clarity. Whether you’re heading to a splash pad with your toddler or your first stand-up paddleboard lesson, this episode invites you to reframe preparation as self-love, not fear.
We cover:
🔥 The real-life splash pad moment that inspired this episode
🧠 Why prepping isn’t about expecting disaster—it’s about protecting joy
🌊 How paddleboarding and parenting both require soft strength
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2025-05-2212 minHeart-Led CEOEp 11. When Funnels Make You Feel Like a Failure: A Heart-Led Take on Fast Sales vs. Real Service | Heart-led CEO Podcast | EmpowerHER Wave | Ai and Automation for Wellness Women EntreprenuersThis week’s episode is for every heart-led woman who’s ever clicked “buy now” and then felt less than afterward. 👀In this raw and unfiltered moment, Anna Connie Walters—automation strategist, soulful systems mentor, and the founder of EmpowerHER Wave—shares how she fell into a $27 funnel promising fast cash with AI, only to spiral into self-doubt. But what started as disappointment turned into a sacred reminder: you’re not behind—you’re building something deeper.If you’ve ever compared your journey to someone else’s highlight reel or questioned your slower, more soulful approach to busin...
2025-05-1612 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 10. You Don’t Need a Podcast or YouTube Channel to Create Consistent Content: The Truth That Sparked Content Alchemy | Heart-led CEO | EmpowerHER WaveIn this powerful launch-week episode of the Heart-Led CEO Podcast, Anacani Walters shares the deeply personal story that sparked her signature course: Content Alchemy. From running marathons to being told she had three months to live, Anacani takes you through her journey from high-performing burnout to soulful business builder.💡 If you’ve ever felt like showing up online is exhausting, inconsistent, or just not aligned with your wellness lifestyle—this episode is your permission slip to do content differently.You’ll discover:Why you don’t need a podcast, YouTube, or new content every day
2025-05-0110 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 9. Feeling Inconsistent with Content? Discover the Repurposing System Wellness Entrepreneurs Use to Stay Visible Without Burnout | Heart-Led CEO Podcast | EmpowerHER WaveStruggling to stay consistent with your content? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not failing. In this powerful episode of the Heart-led CEO Podcast, Anacani Walters shares why most women wellness entrepreneurs aren’t struggling with content creation—they’re struggling with system fatigue.In this 15-minute soul-shifting conversation, you’ll discover:✨ Why showing up inconsistently is often a system issue, not a mindset problem ✨ The truth about how social media platforms work (and why your content isn’t getting seen) ✨ How repurposing just one video or podcast can become 25+ aligned...
2025-04-1812 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 8. The Myth of Doing It All: Business Automation & Burnout Recovery for Women Coaches | Heart-led CEO | Why “Doing It All” Isn’t a Strategy for Women EntrepreneursIn this powerful kickoff to our April podcast series, Anacani Walters — nurse turned automation strategist and mama in her 40s — gets real about the myth of “doing it all.” If you’ve been wearing overworking like a badge of honor (while posting content at midnight and reheating your tea for the third time), this episode is your sacred permission slip to stop the burnout cycle.Anacani shares her own journey from nurse burnout to building systems that love her back. She guides you through why over-delivering and always being “on” isn’t a flex — it’s a boundary leak.
2025-04-1017 minPaddle ForwardEp. 38 The Fear Is Never Really About the Water: How SUP Helps Women Reclaim ConfidenceIn this powerful episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents, Anacani Walters gets real about what’s actually stopping so many women from trying something new — and it’s not the water.
From body image struggles to fear of failure and judgment, Anacani unpacks the hidden fears that hold us back in life and how stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) helped her confront them all. Whether you’re a mom, a midlife queen, or just a woman ready to reconnect with your strength, this episode is your invitation to paddle forward — fear and all.
You'll learn:
Why...
2025-04-1017 minPaddle ForwardEp 37. Rainy Days, Scary Thoughts & Showing Up Anyway: Real Talk for Overwhelmed MomsFeeling touched out, overwhelmed, or just not okay lately? You’re not alone. In this heart-led solo episode, Anacani gets real about what it’s like to navigate motherhood, mental health, and rainy season chaos in Okinawa—all while trying to hold it together.
If your nervous system is fried and your self-talk is spiraling, this episode is the hand on your back reminding you: you’re not broken, you’re just human.
We’re diving into:
✨ Postpartum anxiety & intrusive thoughts
✨ The myth of maternal instinct (a.k.a. parental bias)
✨ Emotional survival during Ok...
2025-04-0421 minHeart-Led CEOEp 7. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Self-Sabotage for Women Entrepreneurs: How to Build Confidence, Apply for Grants & Automate with Ease | Heart-led CEO Podcast | Heart-led Women EntrepreneursFeeling stuck in self-doubt, procrastination, or like your business isn’t “big enough” to deserve support or funding?In this episode of Heart-Led CEO, I’m talking about overcoming imposter syndrome as a woman entrepreneur, especially when it comes to scaling your business, applying for grants, and building sustainable systems through automation.You’ll learn:What the “Evil Twin” of sabotage really is (and how she sneaks into your mindset)Why so many women wellness founders feel unworthy of funding and visibilityHow to stop delaying your growth because of perfectioni...
2025-04-0408 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 6 | The Truth About Effortless Social Media: How I Create 30 Days of Content in 30 Minutes Using AIStruggling to keep up with social media? Feeling drained by content creation?What if you could create 30 days of high-impact content in just 30 minutes—without overthinking, without burning out, and without spending all your time glued to your screen?In this episode of Heart-Led CEO, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I run three brands, stay visible, and still have time to help others with their content—all while spending less time on social media.✔️ Why virality is a trap—and what heart-led entrepreneurs actually need✔️ The AI Content Flow Method that...
2025-03-1925 minPaddle ForwardEp 36. Mompreneur Reality Check – Balancing Business, Motherhood & Self-Care | Paddle ForwardPaddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents with Anacani Walters
Welcome back to Paddle Forward! In this heartfelt episode, I dive deep into the realities of balancing business, motherhood, and self-care—without burning out.
I open up about my journey from being a workaholic nurse to a multi-passionate entrepreneur, my struggles with severe heart conditions in my 20s and 30s, and the wake-up call that forced me to rethink how I approach work, family, and well-being.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How I recognized the warning signs of burnout and shifted to a more s...
2025-03-1214 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 5 | Heart-Led CEO Affirmations: Shift from Burnout to Ease for Women Entrepreneurs—Automate, Scale & Lead with Flow | CEO Affirmation | Women CEO Pep-TalkSis, take a deep breath. ✨ You are not here to hustle yourself into exhaustion—you are here to lead with heart, impact, and ease. In this powerful pep talk, I’m guiding you through a shift: from overworking to overflowing, from burnout to balance, from struggle to systems that support you.If you’ve ever felt like you have to “do it all” to be successful, this episode is your permission slip to release, realign, and reclaim your time. We’re breaking free from the grind and stepping into CEO energy that flows with ease. 💫🔥 In this episode, we’...
2025-03-0708 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 4. The Illusion of Success: Breaking Free from Comparison & Judgment as a Heart-Led Entrepreneur | Women entrepreneurs podcastIn this episode of The Heart-Led CEO Podcast, Anacani Walters, a nurse-turned-wellness entrepreneur, breaks down the hidden struggles behind success and why so many women entrepreneurs feel like they’re falling behind.🔥 Inside this episode, we’re diving into:✅ The myth of overnight success and why social media only shows part of the story.✅ How comparison and judgment keep wellness entrepreneurs stuck in self-doubt.✅ The truth behind balancing business, motherhood, and personal growth (hint: no one has it all figured out).✅ Mindset shifts & business strategies to help you redefine success on YOUR terms.✅ How AI a...
2025-02-2833 minPaddle ForwardEp 35: The Hidden Truth About Success: Why No One Actually Has It All TogetherEver feel like everyone else has it figured out while you’re just trying to keep up? You’re not alone. In this episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents, we’re diving into the illusion of success—how comparison, judgment, and assumptions distort our reality, making us feel inadequate in business, motherhood, and life.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why the ‘highlight reel’ on social media is NOT the full story.
✅ How judgment is often a reflection of our own insecurities rather than truth.
✅ The mindset shifts that will help you break free from comparison paralysis...
2025-02-2719 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 3. How Women Wellness Entrepreneurs Can Build a Profitable & Aligned Business Without Burnout | Heart-led CEOAre you a heart-led entrepreneur in the wellness space—doula, coach, healer, yoga instructor—feeling stuck in the hustle? You’re not alone! Many women wellness entrepreneurs struggle to build a profitable business without burnout, overwhelm, or tech frustration.💡 Good news? You don’t have to sacrifice your energy or values to grow your impact.In this episode, I’ll show you how to:✅ Create a business model that works for YOUR life (without burnout)✅ Choose between service-based, leveraged income, and passive income models✅ Set boundaries & protect your energy while still growing your business...
2025-02-2116 minPaddle ForwardEp 34. Doing It Scared: Depositing into the Universe & Showing Up Anyway | Paddle Forward PodcastEver felt paralyzed by fear? That little voice telling you, Who do you think you are? Yeah, me too. But here’s the truth—fear doesn’t mean stop. It means GO. 🚀
In this episode of Paddle Forward Podcast, we’re diving deep into what it really means to do it scared—to take action despite the doubts, the what-ifs, and the fear of failing. I’m sharing my personal journey, from running marathons to overcoming my fear of water (yup, your SUP instructor used to be terrified of open water!), and how I’ve built a life of showing u...
2025-02-1422 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 2. Introducing Heart-Led CEO Pep Talks: Mindset Shifts & CEO Energy for Wellness EntrepreneursSis, I know you’ve been feeling it… That pull to build your business in alignment—not in exhaustion. That deep knowing that success should feellighter.That’s why I’m bringing you something new inside theHeart-Led CEO Podcast—theHeart-Led CEO Pep Talks.These areshort, powerful, soul-filling episodes designed to realign you when business starts feeling heavy. To remind you that ease is your birthright. To help you shift back into flow when the grind tries to pull you in.✨ Feeling stuck?✨ Overthinking your next move?✨ Caught in the cycle of doingtoo much fort...
2025-02-1304 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 33: Letting Go of Perfectionism: How Fear Holds You Back & What to Do About ItPerfectionism isn’t about high standards—it’s fear dressed in fancy clothes. In this episode of Paddle Forward, I get real about how perfectionism sneaks into motherhood, business, and even paddleboarding, keeping us stuck and afraid to take action. From the mom who won’t join a baby & me yoga class to the entrepreneur waiting for the "perfect" launch, we’ve all been there.
I’ll share my own journey as a recovering perfectionist, what I’ve learned from teaching women to paddle past their fears (literally!), and three powerful ways to break free from perfectionism and move forwa...
2025-02-0617 min
Heart-Led CEOEp 1. Done is Better Than Perfect: Overcoming Perfectionism | Heart-Led CEO | Business growth for wellness entrepreneursIn this very first episode of Heart-Led CEO, I’m getting real about something that has held so many of us back—perfectionism.As women wellness entrepreneurs, we pour our hearts into our work. But too often, we let overthinking, self-doubt, and the fear of judgment keep us from actually putting ourselves out there. I know this struggle personally—I almost didn’t post my Etsy template for doulas. I almost didn’t upload my YouTube video. I almost didn’t launch this podcast.And if I had let those doubts win? I wouldn’t be here speaki...
2025-02-0414 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 31: Navigating Life’s Transitions: Tools for Resilience and GrowthNavigating Life's Transitions: Harnessing the Power of Breath
In this episode of Paddle Forward podcast, Anacani Walters guides listeners through life's transitions, providing tools for resilience and growth.
She discusses the overwhelming influx of global news, the prevalent feeling of helplessness, and the debilitating power of fear. Drawing from her experience as a military spouse and a surgical oncology nurse, Anacani emphasizes the importance of mindfulness practices, especially breathwork, in managing stress and trauma.
She shares personal insights on the transformative power of breathing techniques like three-part breath and alternate nostril breathing, aiming...
2025-01-2719 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 30: Unlock the Power of Vision Boards: My Journey to Manifesting SuccessIn this heartfelt episode, I share how I transformed my approach to goal-setting by embracing visual vision boards. From moving beyond resolution lists to anchoring each year with a single guiding word, I take you through my personal journey of manifestation. Learn how teachings from Terri Savelle Foy, Jim Kwik, and Bert Goldman helped me connect faith, science, and creativity to achieve my dreams. Plus, I’ll discuss how quantum leaping magnifies the effectiveness of vision boards.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why I replaced New Year’s resolutions with a single focus word.
How Te...
2025-01-2026 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 29:Reset, Realign, Empower: Navigating Life’s Waves with IntentionLife’s been a little wild lately, and even mermaids need a moment to reset. In this episode, I’m diving into how I’m navigating the chaos with intention—focusing on just three needle-moving activities a day, syncing my business with my cycle, and doing a DIY kinesiology alignment to prepare for a more empowered 2025.
We’ll chat about:
🌊 How to simplify your to-do list with a 90-minute powerhouse hour.
🌊 The magic of syncing your work and life with your cycle.
🌊 Choosing a word for the year and letting it guide your decisions.
If you’re rea...
2025-01-1312 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 28: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Why You’re Not AloneHey, mama. Have you ever had a thought so unsettling it made you question everything—yourself, your baby, even motherhood itself? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey with those scary thoughts we don’t always talk about. From the guilt that consumed me during pregnancy to the overwhelming responsibility of motherhood, I’ll share what I’ve learned about why these thoughts happen and why they don’t make you a bad mom.
We’ll talk about how matrescence (yes, that’s a thing!) transforms us, the power of conne...
2025-01-0625 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 27: Letting Go to Move Forward: Navigating Emotional CurrentsIn this heartfelt episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents, host Anacani Walters dives into the transformative power of letting go. Whether you’re a mom juggling the mental load, an entrepreneur battling burnout, or someone striving for balance in health, relationships, or career, this episode offers relatable insights and actionable steps to release what no longer serves you. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and wisdom from thought leaders like Jim Kwik, Jamie Kern Lima, and Mel Robbins, Anacani shares how to let go with grace and move toward a lighter, freer, and more empowered life. Stick around for a ca...
2025-01-0323 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 26: Embrace Winter Wellness: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Staying GroundedJoin Anacani in this cozy winter episode of the Power Forward Podcast: Navigating Life's Currents, as she delves into the challenges and opportunities of the winter season.
Learn how yoga and mindfulness can become your best friends during these colder, darker months. Anna shares practical tips for warming up physically and mentally, including sun salutations, vinyasa yoga, restorative poses, and pranayama breathing exercises. She also emphasizes the importance of mindfulness practices, morning gratitude, visualization techniques, and staying hydrated for overall winter wellness.
Whether you're a new parent or looking to reconnect with yourself, this episode...
2024-12-2321 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 25: Compassion During the HolidaysNavigating Life's Currents: Compassion During the Holidays
In this reflective episode of Paddle Forward Podcast, host Anacani Walters shares her deep connection to the homeless community, recounting her past experiences and emphasizing the importance of compassion and kindness, especially during the colder months.
Anacani discusses baking cookies for single Marines overseas, the nuances and struggles of homelessness, and the significant impact of small grateful moments.
Through heartfelt anecdotes and personal reflections, she encourages listeners to give with positive intentions, to be grateful for life's basic necessities, and to...
2024-12-1726 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 24: Fearlessly You: Embracing Confidence and Owning Your PowerIn this heartfelt episode of Paddle Forward Podcast, I get real about tackling self-doubt and stepping into the most radiant, confident version of yourself—even when fear feels overwhelming. Drawing from my journey as a yoga instructor, SUP teacher, and entrepreneur, I share personal stories and practical strategies to help you reclaim your power and silence that inner critic.
From overcoming fears of failure to embracing your imperfections, we’ll explore the small steps that lead to massive shifts in confidence. I’ll guide you through reframing mistakes as growth opportunities, building a confidence "muscle," and showing up aut...
2024-12-1230 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 23: Navigating Entrepreneurship: Finding Your Unique PathIn this episode, we dive into the challenges and realities of entrepreneurship, especially for first-time business owners and multi-passionate individuals. The host shares personal insights on the overwhelming amount of advice and methods available, emphasizing the importance of finding what truly works for you.
The discussion covers the pitfalls of seeking quick fixes and the necessity of putting in genuine effort. It also highlights the differences between pain point and empowerment sales copywriting, and how each can impact your business and energy levels differently.
Moreover, the episode touches on the added complexities of being a...
2024-12-0213 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 22: Navigating the Darkness: A Raw Conversation on Resilience and Hope for Suicide Prevention MonthIn this heartfelt and transformative episode of Paddle Forward, I share my personal story of overcoming life's darkest moments. As a military spouse and a survivor of suicidal thoughts, I open up about the struggles many of us face in silence, the power of resilience, and the importance of hope. Whether you're navigating your own challenges or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you are never alone. Let’s hold space for healing, connection, and the courage to keep moving forward.
If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available. Call th...
2024-11-2727 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 21: Breaking Out of the Box: How to Redesign Your Life (and Website) with IntuitionIn this episode of Power Forward Podcast, I share a raw, unfiltered journey of juggling creativity, self-doubt, and the never-ending task list of a solopreneur. While driving to pick up my son (and running late!), I dive into a lesson we all face: breaking free from the boxes society—and we—place ourselves in. From website woes to rediscovering creativity on a blank canvas, this episode is your reminder to trust your intuition, embrace your individuality, and paddle forward, no matter what.
Reflect on an area of your life where you're forcing yourself into a box. How...
2024-11-2507 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 20: Finding Calm in Chaos: Yoga, Toddler Adventures, and the Power of Self-CareIn this heartfelt episode of Paddle Forward Podcast, I reflect on the joys and challenges of practicing yoga with my toddler, navigating personal growth through mindfulness, and embracing the unexpected laughs along the way (hello, toddler commentary during yoga poses!). From the transformative power of the Down Dog app to teaching my son self-regulation tools, this episode is a testament to finding calm in the chaos of life as a mom and entrepreneur.
Reflect on how you can incorporate small moments of mindfulness into your day—whether through yoga, meditation, or even a good laugh with your li...
2024-11-1827 minPaddle ForwardEpisode 19: Why Investing in Yourself Isn’t Selfish: My $5,000 Self-Investment Journey | Paddle Forward PodcastWelcome back to Paddle Forward, where we explore life’s currents, one empowering conversation at a time! In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative journey of self-investment and why it’s anything but selfish, especially for moms, entrepreneurs, and those navigating life’s many roles. This past year, I committed over $5,000 to personal growth, working with incredible coaches like Sally Barkley and Jim Kwik, and the experience has been life-changing!
From embracing video confidence to overcoming mental blocks, I share my self-investment journey’s ups and downs—what worked, what didn’t, and the incredible ripple effec...
2024-11-1159 minPaddle ForwardEpisodes 18: Creating a Heartfelt Meal Train"Creating a Heartfelt Meal Train: Supporting New Moms on Their Postpartum Journey"
In this episode of the Paddle Forward podcast, host Anacani Walters dives into the art of creating a thoughtful meal train that truly supports a mother’s postpartum healing journey.
Drawing from her own experiences as a military spouse, wellness coach, and mother, Anacani shares insights on how to make meal trains not only about providing food but about genuinely supporting a new mom’s physical and emotional recovery. Learn what foods are best for postpartum healing, why it’s important to commun...
2024-11-0513 min
Paddle ForwardEpisode 17: Mama Bear on Duty: Navigating Medical Challenges and Advocating for Your Child’s HealthIn this heartfelt episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life's Currents, I dive deep into the challenges of being a mom and a fierce advocate for your child's health. After a month away dealing with personal family medical emergencies, including my husband's surgery and my toddler's struggles with severe eczema, I'm back to share my story and insights.
I discuss the importance of being an empowered patient advocate—not just for your little ones, but for yourself as well. I'll take you through the emotional and practical aspects of managing your child’s healthcare, from questioning doctors when some...
2024-08-2717 min
Paddle ForwardEpisode 16: Overcoming Fears and Finding Peace through SUP and Yoga with Donnie Current IIJoin us in this enlightening episode of the Paddle Forward Podcast as we dive into the transformative journey of Donnie Current, a retired Marine, published author, and entrepreneur. Donnie shares his first experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), how he overcame his fears, and the profound impact it has had on his life. We discuss practical tips for overcoming self-doubt and stress management techniques, blending the calming practices of yoga and the adventure of SUP.
📺 Watch the full video on YouTube or 🎧 listen on the go on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
🔗 Show Notes:
Donnie's Book: Go With G...
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Paddle ForwardEpisode 15: Matrescence and Motherhood: My Journey to Overcoming Anxiety at 40Join me, Anacani Walters, as I share my deeply personal journey to motherhood at 40, navigating the overwhelming anxiety and embracing the transformative phase of matrescence. Discover practical tips on prenatal yoga, mindfulness, and holistic wellness that helped me find balance and peace. Don’t miss out on exclusive insights and support—sign up for my newsletter and download my Quick Anxiety-Relief Guide to join my Inner Circle. Together, let's navigate motherhood with confidence and grace.
Sign up for my newsletter and download my Quick Anxiety-Relief Guide to join my Inner Circle for exclusive insights and support on your...
2024-07-1545 min
Paddle ForwardEpisode 14: Investing in Yourself: Transforming Motherhood and Professional Life Through Self-DevelopmentWelcome to 'Paddle Forward,' the podcast where we navigate the currents of life, embracing motherhood, mindfulness, and the pursuit of our dreams.
I'm your host Anacani Walters, and in this episode, we'll explore the power of self-investment during the early years of motherhood and for professionals stuck in unfulfilling jobs.
Discover practical tips, inspiring stories, and valuable resources that can help you transform your personal and professional life. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom seeking balance or a professional aiming for growth, this episode will show you how to make the most of your time...
2024-07-1129 min
Paddle ForwardEpisode 13: Conquer Your Fears: How Paddleboarding Transformed My LifeIn this episode of Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents, I share my journey from severe aquaphobia to becoming a confident paddleboarder. Discover practical steps to overcome your fears and build confidence, both on and off the water. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiring stories that will motivate you to embrace the waves and transform your life.
What You'll Learn:
My personal story of overcoming aquaphobia
Practical steps to conquer your fears
The benefits of taking a SUP 101 lesson
Mindset tips for building confidence on and off the water
How paddleboarding can tr...
2024-07-0327 min