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The Introverted Influencer
Episode 100: Completion, Pauses, and the Permission to Begin Again
Send me a text message! As the year comes to a close, I’ve been asking myself one question: What actually needs to be complete before we move into what’s next?In this milestone 100th episode, I’m sharing why I’m choosing to pause the podcast — not from burnout, but from a deep sense of completion. As one cycle ends and another begins, I talk about the power of letting something finish without dragging it forward out of habit, pressure, or obligation.Before I go, I’m also leaving you w...
2025-12-19
21 min
The Introverted Influencer
If you feel like a lazy loser, this one is for you.
Send me a text message! If you feel like a lazy loser right now- like you can’t find your motivation, you don’t know your next move, and everyone else seems to be sprinting laps around you- this episode is your reminder that you’re not failing… you’re in a sacred pause.Inspired by a spirit animal (yes, literally an egret) that kept showing up in the most unlikely, synchronized ways, this conversation unpacks the deeper message behind stillness, the unknown, and why your “I can’t get my sh*t together” era is actually a str...
2025-12-17
18 min
The Introverted Influencer
My Cheap Productivity Hacks (for When You Don’t Have a Team)
Send me a text message! Because let’s be honest...most of us don’t have a team of assistants keeping our life together. In this episode, I’m sharing the cheap, realistic hacks that help me juggle business, motherhood, and my sanity… all while pretending I totally have my sh*t together.**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or screen...
2025-11-06
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
You Can’t Design Your Dream Life by Staying on the Fence
Send me a text message! Whether it’s a room or your next big move, you can’t create anything real without committing to something first. Yet so many of us stay stuck—afraid to make the “wrong” decision, endlessly reworking the mood board of our lives. In this episode, I share how my approach to home design oddly became the cure for getting out of my own existintial paralysis. Because clarity doesn’t come from thinking—it comes from choosing. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to l...
2025-10-23
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
The Masculine Energy You Actually Need to Uplevel (And It’s Not Hustle)
Send me a text message! There’s a certain masculine energy no one talks about- the kind that lets you gracefully hold the uplevels and manifestations you’ve been calling in.This isn’t hustle or grind. It’s the grounded, anchored energy that keeps your nervous system steady when things start expanding. Without it, every new level can feel like chaos or self-sabotage waiting to happen.In this episode, I’m sharing:The truth about healthy masculine energy vs. hustle energyWhy this grounded masculine frequency is the key to keeping your manifestat...
2025-10-09
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
Fear, Failure, and the Freedom of Getting Knocked Down
Send me a text message! The last few years knocked me flat—algos, setbacks, ego deaths. But instead of proving I was “lucky,” they stretched my capacity and showed me I can rebuild.In this episode, I’m sharing why failure isn’t punishment—it’s initiation. You’ll learn how to stop letting fear paralyze you, see setbacks as proof you’re in the arena, and find the freedom that comes from getting knocked down.Because the truth is: falling isn’t the end—it’s how you rise bigger.**All my fellow mamas out...
2025-09-25
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
Getting Comfortable with Debt and Anger
Send me a text message! Two of the biggest “dirty words” for women? Anger and Debt. But here’s the thing : they’re not always bad. In fact, they can be powerful.In this episode, I share why anger can actually be more sacred (and useful) than depression, and how debt (when it’s tied to investing in your business or self-growth) can be a tool for expansion instead of shame.This conversation is your reminder that:Anger can be fuel, not a flaw“Good debt” can open doors instead...
2025-09-11
13 min
The Introverted Influencer
The Truth About SEO in the AI Era: How to Show Up in Google, Bing, and ChatGPT
Send me a text message! Tired of hearing that “SEO is dead”? Yeah, me too. The truth is, it’s not dead—it’s just getting a fresh coat of snake-oil marketing from fly-by-night companies trying to scare you into buying “AI SEO packages.” In this episode, I break down what actually matters if you want your content to show up in traditional search engines like Google and Bing and in newer AI-driven queries (think ChatGPT, Perplexity, or AI overviews).You’ll learn:Why being indexable is non-negotiableThe #1 reason scannability beats word count every timeHow authorit...
2025-08-28
14 min
The Introverted Influencer
For the Mom on the Struggle Bus
Send me a text message! If you’ve been in a messy mom season—no meditation, no journaling, no morning ritual to speak of—this episode is your big, exhale-worthy permission slip.Right now, I’m deep in the thick of summer break. My spiritual practices have taken a back seat, and for the first time in years, I’m not biohacking, tuning my chakras, or doing any of the usual “high-vibe” stuff. But strangely…I still feel connected. I still feel God—in the simple moments. In the fresh air, the morning walks, the quiet rhythm of wa...
2025-08-14
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
When It Wants to Die—Let It.
Send me a text message! What if the thing you’re clinging to isn’t meant to be saved? In this episode, I’m talking about the sacred (and scary) art of letting go—whether it's a version of yourself, a business model, a routine, or a role that no longer fits. Sometimes we think we’re “failing,” but really… we’re just being asked to evolve.From creative burnout to identity deaths, this is your permission slip to stop trying to revive what your soul has already outgrown.**All my fellow mamas out th...
2025-07-31
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
When Donuts, Netflix & Wine Became My Manifestation Portal
Send me a text message! What if your next breakthrough isn’t hiding in your morning routine, content strategy, or shadow work checklist—but in doing nothing at all? In this episode, I share how stepping off the content hamster wheel, letting myself rest, and even sitting in the discomfort (with donuts, Netflix, and wine in hand) became the most spiritually aligned move I could’ve made. This is for the woman who's tired of trying to vibe her way out of a funk and needs permission to just be. Because sometimes the most magnetic thing y...
2025-07-17
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
The Plot Twist No One Talks About in Manifestation
Send me a text message! Ever felt like when trying to manifest love, abundance, or ease—life serves up rejection, scarcity, and chaos instead? This episode unpacks why experiencing the opposite of what you’re calling in is actually a powerful sign of growth. Let’s talk about what to do when the universe feels like it’s glitching.**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could sha...
2025-06-26
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
The Power of a Micropivot: How Small Tweaks Create Big Shifts
Send me a text message! You don’t need a dramatic rebrand, a new personality, or a 75-step morning routine to change your life. Sometimes, all it takes is a micropivot—a small, intentional shift that moves the needle in your business, your body, or your energy. In this episode, I’m sharing how one tiny adjustment in my wellness routine cracked open a whole new level of momentum—and why the same principle applies to your content strategy, visibility, and alignment. If you’re stuck in the all-or-nothing loop, this one’s your gentle nudge back in...
2025-06-19
14 min
The Introverted Influencer
Is This Still Fun? Losing Yourself in the Content Machine
Send me a text message! What happens when your passion project becomes your paycheck—and suddenly, it feels more like pressure than play? In this episode, I’m getting real about the burnout, the judgment, and the quiet grief of turning your creative outlet into a brand. If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Is this still fun?”—you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the wo...
2025-06-05
19 min
The Introverted Influencer
When You Hit Rock Bottom—Again—Here’s What You Actually Need
Send me a text message! If you’ve already been through a dark night of the soul and now find yourself rock bottoming again—you’re not broken, you’re being initiated. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really feels like to hit rock bottom again in a collective year of endings (hello, Year of the Snake + 9 year in numerology)—and why this one cuts even deeper than the first. I’ll share the overlooked frequency that could be the missing link between staying stuck in the spiral... and actually manife...
2025-05-22
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
Google Loves YouTubers—But What About the Rest of Us?
Send me a text message! Google’s playing favorites—and surprise, surprise, it’s YouTubers getting all the love. But where does that leave the rest of us introverts who’d rather write than film our faces? In this episode, I’m breaking down why bloggers who dabble in video are dominating search, and what the rise of Substack says about the future of long-form content. Is blogging actually making a quiet comeback? Let’s unpack it.**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphone...
2025-05-08
16 min
The Introverted Influencer
You Never Know When It’s Time—For Goodbye or a Breakthrough
Send me a text message! After losing my sweet hound dog Layla without warning, I’ve been sitting with the fragile, unpredictable nature of life. This episode is a tender exploration of how we never really know when it’s someone’s time to go—or when it’s our time to rise. Just as endings can arrive out of nowhere, so can breakthroughs, blessings, and moments of grace. If you’ve been navigating uncertainty, grief, or waiting for a shift… this one’s for you. Let’s talk about surrender, timing, and staying open to the magic in the...
2025-05-01
12 min
The Introverted Influencer
Thinking of Redesigning Your Site? This Cautionary Tale Could Save You Thousands
Send me a text message! Thinking about giving your website a facelift? Maybe you’re itching for a fresh look—or feeling like your site just doesn’t match your vibe anymore. Before you tear it all down and start fresh, there’s something you need to know...In this episode, I’m answering the million-dollar question I get all the time: “Should I redesign my site?” I’m sharing the truth about what happened when I made a major change to mine—and how it led to a steep (and painful) drop in traffic.W...
2025-04-17
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
Burn the Box: Business + Creative Freedom Lessons from Bob Dylan
Send me a text message! If you’ve been feeling stuck in one niche, burned out by the algorithm, or like your creativity is suffocating under too much strategy… this one’s for you.In this episode, I’m sharing some unexpected lessons I learned recently from the one and only Bob Dylan. From refusing to stick to one artistic medium to walking away from what was “working,” his path shows what’s possible when you stay loyal to your soul's creative evolution.**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-m...
2025-04-03
21 min
The Introverted Influencer
No Selfies, No Small Talk—How to Show Up on Social Media as an Introvert
Send me a text message! Hate showing your face on social media? Same. But guess what? You don’t have to be the life of the (virtual) party to grow massive influence online. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I’ve built my brand without constant selfies, exhausting engagement, or pretending to be more extroverted than I am. If you’re an introvert who wants to make an impact without burning out, this one’s for you! Tune in for practical strategies to thrive on social media—on your terms.**All my fellow...
2025-03-20
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
How the Fear of Being Called a Narcissist Is Keeping You Stuck
Send me a text message! If you're a woman growing an online business, brace yourself—at some point, someone’s gonna slap the "narcissist" label on you. But is that really a bad thing? In this episode, we unpack the overuse (and misuse) of the word "narcissist" in today's culture and why a healthy dose of self-focus is actually necessary for success. We’re also examining this from a spiritual lens—what if extreme humility is actually a destructive force? If you truly want to serve others and make an impact, people have to know you exist...
2025-03-06
16 min
The Introverted Influencer
I Was Wrong About Social Media: How AI Changed Everything
Send me a text message! So, here's the deal. I used to be that person preaching that social media isn't the secret sauce to scaling your brand. I even said you don’t need it to grow your blog, website, or business. Well, guess what? I’m eating my words. With AI now running the game, social media is more important than ever. In this episode, I’m breaking down how I’ve shifted my stance on this and why you can’t afford to ignore social media in the age of AI. Get ready to hear why...
2025-02-13
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
Escape the Hamster Wheel of Content Creation
Send me a text message! Tired of running in circles, cranking out content just to stay relevant? In this episode, we’re hitting pause on the hamster wheel of endless creation and talking about how to take back control of your creative energy—without the burnout. If you're ready to get out of the cycle and work smarter, not harder, this one's for you.**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean...
2025-02-06
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
Your Best is Relative: How to Own Your Unique Path
Send me a text message! From Pinterest-perfect decor to Insta-worthy family photos, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling short this festive time of year. But here’s the thing: Your '"best life" isn’t the same as anyone else’s. In this episode, I am discussing why we need to stop measuring ourselves against others and start embracing our own unique journey. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mea...
2024-12-12
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
Opportunity Is Calling: Trust That You Have What It Takes
Send me a text message! How many times have you turned down an opportunity because you felt unqualified, even though deep down the idea of it lit you TF up?In this episode, I’m diving into the trap we all fall into—undermining our own natural gifts and letting self-doubt hold us back. I’ll share why it’s time to stop second-guessing ourselves, embrace the chances that come our way, and trust the skills and strengths we have already acquired.**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you ma...
2024-11-21
12 min
The Introverted Influencer
Life Lessons I have Learned After Blogging for 9 Years
Send me a text message! In this episode, I reflect on my nine-year journey as a blogger and the invaluable lessons I've learned along the way. Whether you’re a blogger, an artist, an entrepreneur, or simply someone chasing your passion, I hope these unique (and sometimes controversial) insights will empower you to keep going- even when no one else seems to be cheering you on!**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this epis...
2024-11-07
21 min
The Introverted Influencer
Feeling Like a Fake? An Unusual Indicator of Growth and How To Navigate It
Send me a text message! Whether you are navigating a career shift, starting a new project, or simply pushing your boundaries, imposter syndrome is bound to rear its ugly head at some point in your self-development journey. In this episode, I am sharing my tips for reframing those feelings, seeing them as signs of progress, and using them to fuel trust- both in yourself and the Universe. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found t...
2024-10-24
10 min
The Introverted Influencer
A Simple Perspective Shift to Thrive Through Anxiety and Adversity
Send me a text message! Let’s be real: being a human on this crazy planet is challenging AF right now! With so many tribulations and unsettling future scenarios lurking around the corner, it’s easy for joy and peace to feel like nothing but distant memories. But here’s the good news: I have found one simple perspective shift to rise above it all. In this episode, I am sharing a foundational spiritual principle that will help you thrive even in the midst of uncertainty.**All my fellow mamas out the...
2024-10-10
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Make Money Blogging in 2024
Send me a text message! Today, I’m diving into a hot topic that’s been on the minds of many aspiring content creators: Is blogging still a viable career, or is it dead? Not to fear—I’m here to give you a glimmer of hope by sharing some unique and effective ways to make money blogging in today’s ever-changing digital landscape.If you would like to book a blogging or website consultation, you can sign up here. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to...
2024-09-19
23 min
The Introverted Influencer
Stop Worshipping the Algorithm: Do this Instead!
Send me a text message! If the algorithm you rely on for the success of your business has been frustrating you (or in my case straight up f*cking you over), you have come to the right place! In today’s episode, I’m sharing both practical and spiritual tips to help you break free from this toxic dynamic and replace it with something way more enjoyable and aligned with your goals. Stop being a slave to the algorithm- you are far too magical for that nonsense! **All my fellow mamas...
2024-08-29
20 min
The Introverted Influencer
For the Moms Going After Their Dreams
Send me a text message! In today's super vulnerable episode, I am sharing what it's truly like to run a business and a side-hustle while also raising little ones (minus a nanny or assistant). Enough of the gatekeeping and the rose-colored lenses that many entitled influencers convey to us daily. Shattering such phony illusions, today I am sharing the honest struggles I face managing my work/family balance. Enough of the unrealistic expectations, it's time to get real AF!**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may wan...
2024-08-15
18 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Get Out of Your Head and Into the Flow
Send me a text message! Are you suffering from analysis paralysis (or what I like to call perfectionist purgatory)? Today, I am sharing how to break the vicious cycle of self-criticism so that you can get back into creative flow. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or screenshot this episode on your phone, upload it to Instagram st...
2024-08-01
16 min
The Introverted Influencer
Why Your Personal Brand Isn't Growing and What to Do Instead
Send me a text message! Feeling stuck trying to grow your business, despite all your practical "efforting"? Before you give up entirely, tune in to today's episode for the energetic advice I'm serving up. (Hint...it's all about reprogramming your subconscious fears of success!)**All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or screenshot this episode on yo...
2024-07-18
18 min
The Introverted Influencer
Sales: An Act of Service Not Sleeze
Send me a text message! Do you cringe when it comes to pitching yourself or your product/service to grow your business? Well, this episode is just for you, my friend!Today, I'm diving into the surprising journey of how I healed my relationship with earning commissions via affiliate marketing. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a fr...
2024-07-02
13 min
The Introverted Influencer
Why NOT to Quit Your Day Job: When Self-development Works Against You
Send me a text message! Wondering when to take that leap of faith in business or life? In this episode, I offer some unconventional advice, drawing from my own journey of transitioning from a professional marketing consultant to a full-time blogger nearly a decade ago.At the end of the day, if you struggle with money wounds or anxiety, I don't recommend frying your nervous system in the name of self-development. There's a more graceful way to go about it. Listen on to learn more!**All my fellow mamas out there: I a...
2024-06-20
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
Infinite Paths to Success: You Get to Decide!
Send me a text message! Tired of hitting walls with lackluster results, feeling drained by unaligned strategies? Girl, it's time to break free from that nonsense!As we enter the mystical age of Aquarius, it's all about becoming your own damn guru! F*ck mindlessly following someone else's blueprint; it's time to carve out your own path to greatness.Join me in this episode as we unravel the secrets of finding YOUR unique roadmap to success, no matter what you're aiming to manifest.**All my fellow mamas out there: I a...
2024-06-06
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
Thriving Through the Bullsh*t: Tips for Navigating Worst Case Scenarios in Your Business or Career
Send me a text message! Are you having major anxiety dealing with massive changes in your industry or business? Are you ruminating on the worst-case scenario and having mini panic attacks on the daily? If so, this episode is for you! In a culture of toxic, new-age positivity, today I am dishing some pretty controversial advice. Listen on to learn more on how I have navigated and ultimately overcome major losses in my business. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on...
2024-05-23
20 min
The Introverted Influencer
Subconscious Mind Hacking Pt.2: Grit
Send me a text message! Looking to shatter past that glass ceiling-keeping you stuck and small? In this episode, I am sharing an actionable, subconscious mind hack for developing the grit and strategy to overcome those pesky plateaus we all face in business and in life. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or screenshot this epis...
2023-09-21
21 min
The Introverted Influencer
Subconscious Mind Hacking Pt.1: Self-Doubt
Send me a text message! You can say all of the affirmations your little heart desires , but if your subconscious is not on board, ain't sh*t gonna happen!Not to fret, in today's episode, I am giving a practical subconscious mind hack for overcoming fear and self-doubt. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or sc...
2023-09-08
18 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Get Comfortable Taking Risks
Send me a text message! If you want to uplevel your business or your life in general, you are going to have to step out of your safety zone and take some calculated risks. Being the Virgo I am, I get that this is much easier said than done- my ego leans more towards predictability and safety than risk and uncertainty. Nonetheless, today I am sharing my recent cosmic perspective shift that has helped me get a little more comfortable taking risks and betting on my next-level se...
2023-07-27
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
The Toxic Lie About Growth
Send me a text message! Not sure if you are on the brink of an uplevel or a dark night of the soul? In this episode, I am dispelling all of the bullsh*t we have been fed about growth. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or screenshot this episode on your phone, upload it to Instagram st...
2023-07-13
18 min
The Introverted Influencer
The Biggest Thing Blocking Your Success
Send me a text message! Perplexed as to why it seems everyone else seems to have it all figured out, while you are left behind frustrated AF with your lackluster results?Today I am giving you some tough love and revealing the biggest block to your success. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or screenshot th...
2023-06-29
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Leverage the Multiverse to Create Your Desired Outcome
Send me a text message! Blending the laws of quantum physics with the art of manifestation, today I am sharing an esoteric technique I have been using to successfully yield the most desired outcome in my business and in my personal life. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or screenshot this episode on your phone, upload it to...
2023-06-15
31 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Elevate Above the Heaviness of Fear and Uncertainty
Send me a text message! With impending fears of an economic recession and total AI domination, it can be a scary ass time to be a digital creator. In today's episode, I am sharing some practical tips I personally use for keeping me cool as a cucumber despite extremely uncertain and chaotic times. **For fellow bloggers freaking out about the impact of AI on Google search results, listen to this podcast episode which I reference in today's show:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-of-googles-new-ai-search-generative/id1072931592?i=1000613712280**All my fell...
2023-06-02
31 min
The Introverted Influencer
Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should
Send me a text message! Feeling heavy, struggle bus vibes right about now? Well lucky for you, in this episode ,I am going to help you Marie Kondo your whole MF'ing life. As the saying goes, when things aren't adding up- you gotta start subtracting, baby! Today, this neat-freak of a Virgo is going to show you how organization is done on an energetic level, so that you can get back into a life of ease and flow. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may wa...
2023-05-26
24 min
The Introverted Influencer
When It's Taking Longer Than You Anticipated
Send me a text message! Feeling frustrated or even downright pissed with just how f*cking long your dreams are taking to crystalize into tangible reality? This episode is just for you , boo! The b*tch is back after a mental health sabbatical and ready to share some recent soul school lessons with you. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could sha...
2023-05-11
22 min
The Introverted Influencer
Why You Should Never Place Your Goals on a Pedestal
Send me a text message! While desire and focus can certainly be useful on the road to achieving your goals, too much of a good thing can actually be counterproductive. In this episode, I am sharing how placing too much importance on your manifestations and achievements can not only slow down the process, but repel your desires altogether. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me i...
2023-03-24
29 min
The Introverted Influencer
Your Struggle with Procrastination Ends Right Here Right Now
Send me a text message! If you find yourself routinely putting off the sh*t you know you need to do in order to get the ball rolling on your goals and your next level life, this solocast is just for you!In today's episode, I am sharing a powerful perspective shift to help you end your dance with procrastination once and for all. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful i...
2023-03-17
25 min
The Introverted Influencer
Winning Blogging Strategy for 2023 with Guest Heather Painchaud
Send me a text message! From aspiring content creators to blogging OGs, if you want to know what winning blog strategy looks like these days, you are going to want to grab a pen and paper and take notes from today's guest. Heather Painchaud, founder of the lifestyle website Homemade Heather, began her blogging journey back in 2008. Through the course of 15 years, the digital creator has built a powerhouse of a business that has supported not only herself and her family, but has continued to grow- despite a perpetually changing landscape.In this ep...
2023-03-10
1h 17
The Introverted Influencer
Why You Shouldn't Indulge Your Inner Introvert 24/7
Send me a text message! As a fellow introvert, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes it is necessary -not merely for sheer survival but for actual "thrival"- that you get out of your shell and interact with other human beings. Today, I am sharing the neuroscience behind human interaction and why such interaction might just be the missing piece in your manifestation practice (as it certainly was for me). If all the praying... and the meditating..and the visualizing.. and the positive affirmations aren't bringing about the realit...
2023-03-03
23 min
The Introverted Influencer
Why Your Efforts Are Never a Waste of Time
Send me a text message! When setting out on the entrepreneurial journey, many doubts can creep up and cause us to half a$$ our efforts. In this episode, I am sharing how to reframe a very common fear that often keeps us from showing up and giving our all to the vision- the fear that all of our hard work will be in vain. If you have ever been anxious that all of your discipline and sacrifice will be fruitless, this episode is for you!**All my fellow mamas out th...
2023-02-24
23 min
The Introverted Influencer
Normalizing Woo and Healing Your inner Child with Natasha Levinger
Send me a text message! You know I am all about the "woo" , so I felt like a kid in a candy shop interviewing today's guest, Natasha Levinger, who is an author, energy healer, therapeutic intuitive and co-host of the "Getting to Know Woo" podcast. In this episode, we discuss the potency of inner-child healing, self-compassion, feminine flow, chakras, and all things energy (not just for your personal life- but for your business) . Natasha also gives some helpful techniques for setting energetic boundaries and cultivating one's own intuitive gifts. To pre-order Natas...
2023-02-17
1h 21
The Introverted Influencer
Reframing Monotony and Drudgery While Building an Empire
Send me a text message! No matter how passionate you are about your business, you can't expect it to be "rainbows and butterflies" every waking minute. Regardless of your chosen industry, monotony (AKA consistency) and grunt work will come with the territory- especially in the early days. And while outsourcing the tasks you hate is the ultimate goal, until you have generated the required cash flow for help, you will need to make peace with some of the aspects of your business that you don't absolutely love . In this week's episode, I am...
2023-02-10
25 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Navigate the World in Between Worlds
Send me a text message! So you've set out to kick some a$$ this year and manifest all you desire- taking inspired action on the daily, holding the vision, keeping the faith, annnd.....nothing but crickets. No results to be had and no proof all of the hard work you are doing will ever even pay the f**K off !While you may be tempted to throw in the towel right about now (trust me...I know the feeling), this is definitely no time to give up or lose hope. You hav...
2023-02-03
25 min
The Introverted Influencer
A candid conversation on plant medicine, business and motherhood with Harmony Williams
Send me a text message! If you have ever considered psychoactive plant medicine as a modality for healing depression, enhancing cognitive function or improving relationships, you are going to want to listen to this very candid and vulnerable discussion with today's guest, Harmony Williams. Not only is Harmony the host of the newly-released Life Changing Trips podcast , she is an entrepreneur, self-development coach, wife and mother of five. Helping women to expand their awareness of patterns and beliefs keeping them stuck in depression, stress and unfulfillment, she is on a mission to facilitate a mi...
2023-01-27
1h 31
The Introverted Influencer
When Going with the Flow Works Against You
Send me a text message! Given so much of the messaging in this podcast is about harnessing flow and ease, today's episode may come as a bit of surprise to you, but, I am going to go ahead and risk sounding contrarian anyway ...Believe it or not, sometimes "going with the flow" can actually derail you. Derail you from your values, derail you from your intuition and, even worse, derail you from your ultimate purpose. Not only is being in flow 24/7 simply not humanly possible, it is actually a violation of univ...
2023-01-20
27 min
The Introverted Influencer
How to Cultivate an Epic Comeback with Whitney Wiser Savage
Send me a text message! If anyone knows how to plot a triumphant comeback after experiencing devastating setbacks, it is today's guest. Ted X speaker, entrepreneur and IFBB Pro Athlete and Olympian, Whitney Wiser Savage, has had to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to cultivate her epic comeback story. Just as Whitney was stepping into her passion as a competitive athlete, she was run over and crushed by an SUV- all as a result of ending an abusive relationship.After having her spine fused back together and learning how to walk again, Whi...
2023-01-13
1h 03
The Introverted Influencer
How to Become More Risk Tolerant - Career Advice from Joanna Gaines
Send me a text message! When I look back on the trajectory of my life, I must admit, that the most fulfilling triumphs have always manifested after seasons of risk and uncertainty (sometimes even after "set-backs" and rejection). If you tend to avoid risks and uncertainty in your own life , this episode is just for you! Implementing some valuable career/life advice given by Joanna Gaines, a former "play it safe" type herself, I am sharing JoJo's take on vulnerability and the importance of becoming more risk tolerant. **All my fellow...
2023-01-06
18 min
The Introverted Influencer
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Send me a text message! I don't care how spiritually evolved or disciplined you think you are , this time of year, something is bound to challenge your nervous system. Whether it be the frenzy and bustle of your overloaded, social calendar, the added financial pressure it all entails, or simply the increased likelihood for overindulgence (AKA anxiety-inducing alcohol and sugar hangovers), during the holidays, it is super easy to get knocked off your center and tailspin into unconscious, auto-pilot mode. In this episode, I am sharing how I was able to pull myself out...
2022-12-16
18 min
The Introverted Influencer
Give Your Soul What it Needs this Holiday Season
Send me a text message! To rest or to power thru the rest of the year ? That is the question!Given aligned action and surrender are both necessary components of the manifestation dance, it can be difficult to know when to do what. In this episode, I share a simple way to know your unique, soul aligned answer to this perplex, self-development quandary. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpfu...
2022-12-09
20 min
The Introverted Influencer
Tis the Season for Boundaries- A Holiday Survival Guide
Send me a text message! If the holiday season has you feeling overwhelmed AF, this week's message is just for you, sis!In this episode, I am sharing some practical survival tips for your mental health this month. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if you could share it with a friend or screenshot this episode on your phone, upload it to Instagram sto...
2022-12-02
19 min
The Introverted Influencer
Harnessing Technology and Social Media for Self-Empowerment
Send me a text message! While it's tempting to only acknowledge the negative aspects of the high-tech, social media driven times we live in, some good has come from it....Case in point? The death of "gatekeepers". With the rise of social media, Youtube, self-hosted blogs and podcasts, traditional media has become a thing of the past- an antiquated notion. No longer do creatives and entrepreneurs have to wait to be "chosen" by a select few. Nope!With the ability to reach millions (hell ...billions) of people at our fin...
2022-11-25
15 min
The Introverted Influencer
The Missing Link in Your Manifestation Practice
Send me a text message! While affirmations, meditations and visualizations are certainly valuable pieces of the manifestation puzzle, if things haven't been materializing for you , chances are, you are missing one incredibly vital aspect of the equation- courageous action!In this episode, I am breaking down the energetic frequency of "courage" and sharing why it is so crucial to manifesting your next-level self. As referenced in this episode, here is the "Levels Of Consciousness" map as posited by David R. Hawkins, MD.PHD. and his scientific research in kinesiology. (The book I refe...
2022-11-18
19 min
The Introverted Influencer
Stripping Away the Bullsh*t: Guided Meditation to Remember Who TF You Are
Send me a text message! As promised in last week's episode, I have recorded a guided meditation and am sharing it with you today!This meditation is for anyone lacking clarity in their identity, career path, manifestations or life in general.Through the guidance of this hypnotic meditation, you will strip away the bullsh*t layers of societal conditioning to remember who you really are and what you really want- before caretakers, peers or society told you who or how to be. Disclaimer: Make sure you are not operating heavy machinery whil...
2022-11-11
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
Find Clarity and Authenticity by Shining a Light on Your Shadow
Send me a text message! Who were you before you were taught shame and embarrassment? How did you show up in life before you learned the bullsh*t art of people pleasing? You see....when we are born onto this planet, I believe we come equipped with pure clarity, authenticity, confidence and wholeness. But as we grow and get thrown into "the system", we are taught to dissociate with certain aspects of ourselves deemed "shameful", silly or undesirable. If you are currently feeling lost or unfulfilled, it is time to shi...
2022-11-04
18 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Know if Your Career Path is Soul Aligned
Send me a text message! If you are currently doubting the path you are on, you need to stop what you are doing right now and listen the f**k up !When I say I have manifested a life of ease and flow, I want to make sure I haven't given you the wrong impression. Throughout my seven-year blogging journey, I would be lying to you if I said I never faced my doubts or challenges. In the early days, sh*t was especially hard. But... it was always a good kind...
2022-10-28
24 min
The Introverted Influencer
The Power of a Pity Party
Send me a text message! Contrary to "bro" style entrepreneurial advice, there is actually power to be had from feeling our damn feelings. In fact, if suppressed for long stretches of time, our unresolved emotions will eventually manifest in physical ways (think autoimmune disease, burn out, fatigue, and chronic anxiety/depression). This is exactly why , in today's episode, I am urging everyone to pencil in the occasional pity party on their calendar. Let that sh*t out, sis!In addition to giving you a permission slip to "cry if you want to", ...
2022-10-21
22 min
The Introverted Influencer
Empowering Yourself Through Universal Law with Guest Sian Hill
Send me a text message! Get ready for a hell of an empowerment session with today's guest, Sian Hill, who is an Internationally Certified Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Master Coach, and host of the Vibrant Mind Vibrant Life podcast .Utilizing universal law, quantum physics, and neuroscience, Sian gives practical ways to rewire limiting beliefs, drop victim consciousness and, ultimately. manifest a kick a$$ life.Instead of worrying about all of the things we can't control- our boss, the economy, social media algorithms, etc.- her empowering re-frames will have you feelin...
2022-10-07
1h 29
The Introverted Influencer
Permission to Be Cringeworthy
Send me a text message! If you aren't looking back at your older work and cringing, I can assure you, you are doing something wrong.Whether you are an artist or an entrepreneur, messy action is a must!In this week's episode, I am sharing why it is so imperative to give yourself the permission to be cringeworthy. I also share a few ways you can learn to love and accept your "hotmess-ness". At the end of the day, you cannot learn to drive a car set in park. We all hav...
2022-09-30
25 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Slay the Demons in Your Head
Send me a text message! I am no stranger to mental demons. In fact, I am pretty sure I have intimately conversed with them all...Whether it be the "you will never have what it takes" demon, the "things will never get better" ogre , or the "you don't deserve to be happy" beast, I have pretty much had to battle all types. And while I have gotten super efficient at slaying the demons before they manifest into a full -blown depression spiral, they never fully go away. The key is le...
2022-09-23
13 min
The Introverted Influencer
Spiritual Resistance Training with Jeana Oldham
Send me a text message! My first- ever guest, Jeana Oldham of The Abundance Formula Podcast, is proof that working a day job (while also raising a baby and a toddler) is no excuse to skimp out on pursuing your soul calling. In today's episode, we are chatting about mom guilt, time management, the parallels of Law of Attraction as it relates to biblical scripture , and how to do all the scary, panic-inducing sh*t (which is ultimately required of us if we want to fulfill our life mission).In addition to being a p...
2022-09-16
1h 00
The Introverted Influencer
Creative Business Owners: Don't Make this Mistake!
Send me a text message! One might assume that getting paid to do what you love will automatically equate to a life of happiness and freedom. The truth of that matter? You can start the business of your dreams and still be miserable as f**k if you don't get super intentional on your soul's core needs and non-negotiables. In this episode, I am sharing a cautionary tale for all creative business owners. Don't make this mistake! **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may wan...
2022-09-02
20 min
The Introverted Influencer
Energy Trumps Strategy
Send me a text message! Striving to find the perfect marketing strategy to grow your business?Well.... I hate to be the one to burst your bubble, but there actually is no one- size- fits- all approach to entrepreneurial growth. In this week's episode, I am sharing the missing component of most marketing campaigns and, spoiler alert, it's completely energetic. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the...
2022-08-26
20 min
The Introverted Influencer
When Your Stats Make You Want to Give Up
Send me a text message! Social media stats or unfavorable algorithm changes making you want to throw in the towel? I totally know the feeling, sis! In today's episode, I am sharing a very powerful reframe for when you feel like giving up on your dreams. Please don't squander the gifts God has placed inside of you over some stupid a$$ metrics. Your calling is way more important! **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If...
2022-08-19
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
Beauty in the Breakdown
Send me a text message! Suffering with lifelong depression and anxiety, I am no stranger to rock bottoms, but I can assure you there is always a gift to be revealed from the pain. In today's episode, I am sharing how I find beauty, faith and even momentum, when facing painful life challenges. My hope is that this message not only helps you to see your blessings in the midst of whatever sh*t storm you may be facing, but that you also learn some tips for transmuting your turmoil into power. Som...
2022-08-12
25 min
The Introverted Influencer
Finding Success After Hitting Rock Bottom
Send me a text message! In this vulnerable interview with Jeana Oldham of The Abundance Formula Podcast, I am sharing the rocky journey that ultimately led me to finding and monetizing my passion as a digital content creator and blogger. Dropping a mixture of spiritual and practical wisdom in this interview, I am sharing how I designed a life of abundance and ease- despite my struggles with depression and addiction. While stepping out of my comfort zone and baring my soul on someone else's podcast wasn't exactly the easiest position for this introvert to...
2022-08-05
55 min
The Introverted Influencer
Finding Peace in the Pause
Send me a text message! In a world obsessed with action and results, choosing to pause and wait for divine guidance- instead of impulsively acting out of desperation- can be a bold move . And while it can certainly feel uncomfortable to sit in the pause of the "unknown" , in this episode, I am sharing how to make peace with the awkward and often trying "in between" phase of manifestation. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you...
2022-07-29
13 min
The Introverted Influencer
How To Get Over the Fear of Being Seen
Send me a text message! Regardless of if you aspire to be an influencer or not, stepping into your next level self and fully expressing your gifts will require a degree of exposure (and at times, vulnerability). In today's episode, I am sharing five tactics that I have personally used to move thru the fear of being seen. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me if...
2022-07-22
17 min
The Introverted Influencer
When NOT to Go For It
Send me a text message! In stark contrast to most entrepreneurial/ masculine self-helpery rhetoric , in today's episode, I am sharing instances when you should actually NOT go for the goal or the next big thing, and what to do instead. Here is the link to Episode 18: "When Everything Goes to Shit" , which I refer to in this episode. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!**If you found this episode helpful it would mean the world to me...
2022-07-15
16 min