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Becoming Home with Classie WatsonHow Survival Mode Disguises Itself as CompetenceIn this episode of Becoming Home, Classie Watson explores one of the most overlooked realities of survival patterns:They often don’t look like struggle. They look like competence.Many thoughtful, high-functioning people have learned how to move through life with insight, responsibility, and capability. They can articulate their patterns, understand their behaviors, and show up in ways that appear grounded and reliable.And yet, beneath that competence, there can still be a nervous system organizing life around urgency, control, and constant holding.In this conversation, Classie examines how survival mode an...
2026-03-2534 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonYou Cannot Build a Meaningful Life From a Body That Feels UnsafeIn this first episode of Becoming Home, Classie Watson explores a truth that quietly shapes more of our lives than we often realize:You cannot build a meaningful life from a body that feels unsafe.This conversation is especially relevant for thoughtful, capable people who are often seen as high-functioning — the ones who have quietly become “the strong one” everyone relies on.Many people learn how to function, perform, and carry responsibility for others. Over time, that constant holding can create a deeper kind of exhaustion — one that isn’t simply about bein...
2026-03-1116 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonPodcast Trailer: What Becoming Home Is AboutIf you’re new here, this short episode introduces the heart behind Becoming Home.Many of us learned how to function, achieve, and push through — but not necessarily how to feel safe in our lives, our relationships, or even inside ourselves.In this podcast, Classie Watson explores what it means to build internal safety — emotionally, relationally, and practically — so life, leadership, relationships, and work no longer require constant bracing.Through reflections on identity, nervous system patterns, healing, and intentional life design, each conversation invites listeners to move beyond simply understanding themselves and toward building...
2026-03-0902 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonWhy I Created Becoming Home | Designing a Life Your Nervous System Can Rest InFor the past eight years since Founding CW Intentional, much of this work has lived inside private conversations, consulting rooms, strategic sessions and long conversations with people navigating moments of transition — leaders, founders, and individuals who had insight, awareness, and even success, yet still felt looming tensions inside the lives they had built.Over the years my podcast has shifted, often in sync with my evolution, from Pursuing Peace, Intentional Life & Business Design, and now Becoming Home.In this transition episode, I share why this new space — Becoming Home with Classie Watson — exists and the deeper...
2026-03-0607 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonWhen Hustle Isn’t the Problem—Misalignment Is: How to Rebuild from Your Owner’s IntentIn this opening episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something I see every day—not just in my clients’ lives, but in my own journey too.This episode is for the founder, leader, or high-achieving woman who’s asking: “Why am I still exhausted—even when I’m doing the ‘right’ things?”What I’ve come to realize—and what I share with you here—is this: Sometimes we’re trying to build a life or scale a business from a place of healing… But we’re still making decisions from survival. Still operating...
2025-06-0300 min
The Inclusive Business LabWhere’s the Village? Redefining Connection, Competition & Collective Healing w/ Classie WatsonWe always hear it takes a village—but have we ever really felt that village?In this episode of The Inclusive Business Lab, I sat down with Classie Watson—business strategist and intentional life coach—to unpack the reality of connection, competition, and what it truly means to build a safe and supportive community for women.We talk about:- Why the ‘village’ has become more concept than reality- How competition and fear block real collaboration- What i actually takes to create spaces where women can thrive togetherIf you’ve...
2025-02-1448 minThe Inclusive Business LabWhere’s the Village? Redefining Connection, Competition & Collective Healing w/ Classie WatsonWe always hear it takes a village—but have we ever really felt that village?In this episode of The Inclusive Business Lab, I sat down with Classie Watson—business strategist and intentional life coach—to unpack the reality of connection, competition, and what it truly means to build a safe and supportive community for women.We talk about:- Why the ‘village’ has become more concept than reality- How competition and fear block real collaboration- What i actually takes to create spaces where women can thrive togetherIf you’ve...
2025-02-1448 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonLiving with Purpose: Transform Your Life with Intentional Living PracticesAre you feeling disconnected from your true desires and overwhelmed by the expectations of others? It's time to reclaim your authenticity and design a life that truly reflects who you are. In this episode of the Intentional Life and Business Design Podcast, we explore the transformative power of intentional living and how it can bring clarity and fulfillment to your daily life.We start by defining what intentional living means and the benefits it brings to your personal and professional life. Living intentionally goes beyond merely reacting to circumstances—it’s about making conscious choices that align with...
2024-07-1736 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonBetter Strategies for Client Acquisition: NetworkingAre you relying too heavily on social media posts to attract new clients? It's time to take a breather and stop stressing over creating endless content. In this episode of the Intentional Life and Business Design Podcast, we delve into the world of client acquisition and explore more effective strategies beyond social media.We start by defining client acquisition and its importance in strategically growing your client base. Social media is just one piece of the puzzle, and we’ll show you how to expand your strategy to include other impactful methods.Key points covered in...
2024-05-2722 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonPivotal Shifts: Navigating Life and Leadership through Mindsets and Core BeliefsWhether you’re leading a team, running a business, or simply navigating the complexities of life, understanding the power of mindsets and core beliefs is crucial. . I'm your host, Classie Watson, owner and founder of CW Intentional Life and Business Design here to guide you through the intricate labyrinth of mindsets and core beliefs that shape every aspect of your personal and professional life.Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or anyone seeking personal growth, this episode provides valuable guidance for a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Subscribe and download "Pursuing Peace" for insights into achieving a...
2023-12-2843 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonEnhancing Organizational Communication with the What-Why-How MethodIn our fast-paced business world, effective communication is vital. It's not just about exchanging information. I'm Classie Watson, Owner and Founder of CW Intentional Life and Business Design, here to guide you through the intricacies of effective communication within organizations. Whether you're a startup enthusiast or a seasoned executive, this episode is crafted to transform your approach to communication. We'll explore the transformative power of one of our strategic methods, the What-Why-How Method, an essential tool in our suite of strategic resources, meticulously designed to enhance your understanding and application of key business concepts. ...
2023-12-0523 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonHow to Navigate Complex LeadershipI'm Classie Watson, Owner and Founder of CW Intentional Life and Business Design, here to guide you through the intricacies of leadership in today's complex environment. In this episode, we'll explore how to lead with both clarity and compassion, using innovative methods to make impactful decisions.Whether you're a C-suite executive, Business owner or corporate leader, this episode is for you. I'll share 2 of our strategic tools and methodologies with you that you can start using immediately to help you navigate complexities that may arise in leadership.If you are ready to work with...
2023-11-2814 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonThe Fundamental Characteristic That Will Help You Receive More of What You Want In LifeIn this episode, I was on the treadmill. However in this episode, I discussed with my live audience “the common characteristic that helps a person receive what they want in life” or more commonly put, “get to where they want to go”. In this episode you’ll understand - when discipline, consistency and focus become partners and attributes along this process - the fundamental first step that most people completely neglect, miss and skip entirely that causes them struggle in the short and long term- specific questions you must consider to prepare, plan and pursue yo...
2023-05-0608 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonThe Pursuit of Peace: A Deeper Reflection Of Our Definition And Desire For Peace with guest Abraham WilliamsonIt's the first episode of the NEW SEASON and our REBRAND!! I'm so glad the podcast is back! In this episode we have a special guest and long time friend, Abraham Williamson joining me to share a deeper reflection on his pursuit of peace throughout his life and entrepreneurial journey. We explore his travels to Africa, educational pursuits, and relationships as he has worked to cultivate a life of peace and prosperity not only for himself but for his community. Abraham Williamson is a NYC Lawyer, a Co-Founder of Go with Canvas an innovative law fir...
2023-02-1543 min
Life in the Leadership Lane138. 50 Ideas in less than 300 Seconds SEASON 3 on Life in the Leadership Lane Highlights 2022Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get started and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, we are featuring season 3 highlights! 50 of our guests sharing perspective in less than 5 minutes on Life in the Leadership Lane. Special thanks to all of our amazing guests for being on the show! What’s was your favorite episode?
Season 3 guests include: Rachel Ferina, Jason Suto, Ja...
2023-01-0404 min
The Inclusive Business LabMental and Emotional Wellness in Business with Classie WatsonThere are some people who are just so foundational in your life, they just make you do and be better! Classie Watson is one of those people for me! I hope you have your pens, pencils and paper ready because Cassie is dropping gems! Classie Watson is a Life & Business Strategist with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is the founder of the Person-Centered Business Method and the founder of Women Rise an organization for women and young girls. Classy helps entrepreneurs develop a mental health conscious business with foundational business strategies, SOP's, CX Processes & m...
2022-04-1347 minThe Inclusive Business LabMental and Emotional Wellness in Business with Classie WatsonThere are some people who are just so foundational in your life, they just make you do and be better! Classie Watson is one of those people for me! I hope you have your pens, pencils and paper ready because Cassie is dropping gems! Classie Watson is a Life & Business Strategist with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is the founder of the Person-Centered Business Method and the founder of Women Rise an organization for women and young girls. Classy helps entrepreneurs develop a mental health conscious business with foundational business strategies, SOP's, CX Processes & m...
2022-04-1347 min
Black Consumer News (BCN)Angel & Wesley's BCN Women History Month Spotlight:As part of the BCN Women History Month Spotlight, Black ConsumerNews.com (BCN) Chief Creative Officer Angel Burt held a panel discussion with special guests Kesha Zaffino, Cindy Hurst, and Classie Watson on this week’s edition of BCN Headlines on KABF FM, 88.3 FM.
2021-03-281h 00Becoming Home with Classie WatsonFINDING HOPE & FOUNDATIONS IN THE MIDST OF RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL UNRESTIn this episode, I sit down with Ante Yana a local activist, pastor and musician and Cat Lane a local pastor and activist. Together we share in a very emotional conversation about our journey of hope and healing in the midst of racial, social, and political unrest. We discuss concerns in the black community and our own internal struggles as we navigate this space of emotional turmoil while still steadying ourselves in the greater hope and foundation that we can find to help us continue moving forward. STAY IN TOUCH WITH CLASSIE | MS CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING:
2020-07-101h 11Becoming Home with Classie WatsonTHE ADAPTATION OF CLASSIE WATSONad·ap·ta·tion/ˌadapˈtāSH(ə)n/noun"a change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment."In this episode you are listening to Abraham Williamson & Classie have a conversation that is Raw & Real.STAY IN TOUCH WITH CLASSIE: Website: www.classiewatson.com Facebook: @TheClassieWatsoninstagram: @TheClassieWatsonWork 1-ON-1 with me as your life transformation coach + Personal Brand/Business Strategist: https://www.classiewatson.com/lifeandbrandcoachingwithclassieHAVE A SEAT AT...
2020-05-1330 min
Becoming Home with Classie WatsonREDEFINE YOUR SUCCESSPODCAST EP. 19 : REDEFINE YOUR SUCCESS with Chris TheJourney James is COMING IN HOT Thursday, April 9th, 2020 at 9:00am🔥🔥🔥Let's face it we all have the desire to be successful, and each of us has a specific vision for that success. If you are struggling or needing motivation to help you move more powerfully forward toward your success, or maybe even brainstorm new ways to define what success means to you then this episode is a MUST LISTEN!!Chris TheJourney James is a full time creative who has literally created a career out of his art. He has ov...
2020-04-0942 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonLEADING COLLABORATIVELY BY RELEASING FEAR & FOCUSING ON MENTAL & EMOTIONAL WELLBEINGIf you are struggling with your own mental and emotional wellness right now, feeling limited, feeling overwhelmed by fear or worry, and even those of you feeling like there isn't enough room for you and that you have to compete for what you have, then this is the episode for you. In this episode we discuss the importance of personal development in business as it relates to fears, limiting beliefs, ad mindset and how overcoming this helps us learn that we must collaborate and use community to grow both in our personal lives and in our business. ...
2020-03-2658 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonHEALING FROM SEXUAL TRAUMA AND CULTIVATING MORE INTIMACY WITHIN YOURSELF AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPSThis episode is so POWERFUL! More than 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 4 men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact at some point in their lives. Every 73 seconds a person is sexually assaulted in America. This is not only a concern but the lifelong consequences both mentally and emotionally that can come with sexual trauma and intimacy has a detrimental effect on the individual and thus the larger society as a whole. In this episode I discuss with Andrea Girisha, a sexual trauma healing expert working with sexuality, intimacy and relationships, what the emotional and mental effects...
2020-03-2059 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonFROM PERSONALITY TO PROFESSIONALISMTHIS EPISODE IS ON FIRE 🔥🔥🔥PODCAST EPISODE 16: FROM PERSONALITY TO PROFESSIONALISM with JENNY AMBROSE is coming in hot!! 🔥We are diving deep in this episode to talk about how to bring more authenticity into your business and that relates to who you are on the outside and on the inside! If you are struggling with confidence, sharing your personality online, confused about what is being professional if you're being personal, then this is the episode for you! STAY IN TOUCH WITH CLASSIE | MS CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: Website: www.classiewatson.com Facebo...
2020-03-1350 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonTHE JOURNEY TO SELF-LOVE AS A MINDSET AND EMOTIONGUESS WHAT?! WE SAVED THIS AMAZING PODCAST EPISODE TO AIR ON MY BIRTHDAY!!🔥🔥🔥This Special Podcast EPISODE 15: SELF-LOVE IS A MINDSET AND AN EMOTION with my girl Amber of Amber Leann DrakeWe talk about mindset and specifically the mindset of self Love and how the way we lead and care for ourselves is the blueprint for how the entire universe responds to us! This episode means so much to me and it was only fitting that after finding my path to self-love, that on my birthday we discuss this very topic. See last year...
2020-03-0539 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonOVERCOME THE OVERWHELM OF SOCIAL MEDIAPODCAST EPISODE 14: OVERCOME THE OVERWHELM OF SOCIAL MEDIA with Samantha Semans of Ten10 Social is COMING IN HOT! 🔥If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed, lost, or anything in between with how to use social media to build your brand, audience, community or just to engage and develop meaningful relationships in your business, then this is the podcast episode for you!We are diving deep in this episode to talk about social media and the mental blocks that keep us from showing up confidently and consistently! Lets face it, it can be overwhelming. W...
2020-02-2740 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonHOW TO USE EMAIL MARKETING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESSWe are diving deep in this episode with email marketing strategist, Ashley K Deluca, to talk about why having an email list and investing time in email marketing is one of the most sustainable strategies you can use for your business growth! If you are struggling with how to use email marketing, what to say, how to say it, how to engage your subscribers or even get subscribers, then this is the episode for you! Consider this email marketing 101 and you are about to walk away with actionable steps to grow your business and your email list e...
2020-02-2033 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonTHE MONEY MINDSET: MONEY AS AN AMPLIFIER OF OUR SENSE OF IDENTITY AND WORTHIn this episode we are digging deep into the mindset of money and how money is tied to our identity and our sense of worth with, feminine business coach, Juliet Tang from New York City, NY.Juliet Says, “How we do money is how we do everything.” And she couldn’t be more correct. If you are in the cycle of trying to jump from online course to online course, doing sales trainings and conversion tricks, trying to call in new customers, wanting to increase your prices and make more money, and its not coming to you...
2020-02-1348 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonHow To Market Yourself Authentically and ConfidentlyJulie Duvall is the Feisty and Fabulous Redhead that makes all of your favorite sugar scrubs, bath bombs, shower steamers, lotions, potions and candles so that you can “Live Sassy”! In this episode, I had the opportunity to share a conversation with Julie about how she uses her AUTHENTIC VOICE AND FABULOUS PERSONALITY to market herself. Marketing in what many consider saturated markets or industries can feel tough and sometime defeating. But learning how to market through personal connections and your personality gives you something new, fresh, and unique because there is no one else like you...
2020-02-0643 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonGetting Inspired: Where Passion and Purpose CollideI sat down with Michelle Hill the heart and change maker behind Southern Inspirations where she is sharing good stories about good people doing good things across the south. Michelle shares with us how we start taking inspired action and how we do that through finding our passions and our purpose. Its time to get inspired and start taking action in our lives. If this sounds like you then take a listen, share, like, rate, and review this podcast. CONNECT WITH MICHELLEFacebook: Southern InspirationsInstagram: @SouthernInspirations19Website: http://www...
2020-01-3039 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonCreate Your Dream LifeIn this episode, I am talking with Judy Best about having bigger dreams for your life and pursuing them! How often do we intend to do something, believe we can only achieve a certain level of success or feel stuck? If you are ready to create your dream life, then this episode was made just for you. Judy shares her journey through life, job transitions, mentors, and so much more as she worked to create her dream life. How can you dream bigger for yourself and create your dream life:1. Give yourself permission to dream bigger
2020-01-2340 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonMindset Mondays: Community + Connection“It is not primarily our physical selves that limit us but rather our mindset about our physical limits.” — Ellen Langer0:45 - Intro & Welcome2:36 - Having one of those burnout days4:28 - Brene Brown - Connection+Community+ Friendship5:11 - Saying, "I'm Fine." - The habit of self neglect7:03 - Habits of the mind are on AutoPilot10:13 - The tendency to isolate13:28 - Mindset can be self-deceptive17:26 - Healthy friendships are not a luxury, they are a necessity18:34 - Setting Healthy Mindset boundaries
2020-01-2031 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonBuilding A Community at Nexus Coffee & Creative: We Are Better Together with Amy Counce"Nexus is founded on the 4 C's, COFFEE, CREATIVE, COMMUNITY, & CONNECT. It's very much the foundation and the bricks that we are builidng. So how can we lay more bricks on top of that and build a better home? As cheesy as it sounds, we are better together. It's not healthy for us to be alone in this journey." - Amy Counce of Nexus Coffee & CreativeAmy is sharing with us the story and the "WHY" behind her community based coffee shop and her motto, "WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER." Have you felt that spark that happens as things...
2020-01-1137 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonThe Mental Health Stigma: Let's Talk About It "Come One Come All"Classie Ehrhard and guest, Susannah Pugh, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling, unravel components of the Mental Health Stigma that may limit people from seeking therapy. Together they discuss common concerns, myths, and reasons the stigma exists as they work to dismantle the fixed mindset that may keep those that need therapy from seeking it. This conversation is about shifting your mindset to understand the benefits of therapy and counseling services, the fears that may limit people from coming, and how to overcome them by shifting your mindset. Classie and Susannah work to normalize and humanize the roll that therapy c...
2019-12-2345 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonMindset Monday Episode 1Welcome to Mindset Mondays!“Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny.” — Mahatma Gandhi 0:16 - Welcome1:26 - Why tune in to Mindset Mondays3:02 - What is a mindset?6:15 - 3 Types of Mindsets10:05 - Challenging our Mindset10:59 - Negative Self-Talk15:06 - Perfectionism mindset18:03 - Weekly Mindset Exercise 22:55 - Walking Powerfully in your purposeAbout the PodcastBecoming Home with Classie Watson e...
2019-11-0422 min
Becoming Home with Classie WatsonSpeak Life Poetry Series: Sometimes We Don't PrayClassie has created a collection of written spoken word poetry. In this mini series, Classie is sharing in the first episode a poem called, "Sometimes We Don't Pray". This piece is a reflection of how each of us can fall from grace and lose our faith. But in the midst of it all, how do we find the strength to rise again... Classie uses this piece to question how far we fall from prayer, from solitude, and from faith in a world that is broken. I invite you to comment and to share. Poem "Sometimes We...
2019-09-0304 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonA Servants Heart: Cultivating a Virtuous Spirit with Brianna RodgersIn this episode Classie speaks with Brianna Rodgers (founder and SHERO of Pretty Proverbs a woman's ministry) about having a servants heart and what that means as we cultivate a life that is sustained by being virtuous in Christ. It’s my hope that as you listen to our conversation that you feel empowered to look inward and develop your own servants heart. Brianna and her ministry can be found at:www.prettyproverbs.comFacebookPretty ProverbsInstagram:Pretty_ProverbsAbout the PodcastBecoming Ho...
2019-06-0735 minBecoming Home with Classie WatsonBreaking The Silence: Suffering in Silence Through Miscarriage and InfertilityIn this special edition podcast, Classie Ehrhard interviews four courageous women as they share their struggles of suffering and healing through their experiences during miscarriage and/or infertility. Breaking the Silence and creating a conversation around the struggles but also the hope and healing through the journey of miscarriage and infertility. Classie Ehrhard also shares her struggles with miscarriage in this episode. Thank you to the ladies that shared their stories on this podcast including Veronika Nieves, Amber Emerson, and Jessie Gibson-Jones. About the PodcastBecoming Home with Classie Watson explores identity, nervous s...
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