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My 12-Month Video FastWeek 44: Resistance MixtapeIn which the podcaster reanimates dialog, disobeys much, and proffers ingredients for an albatross stew. LINKS & INFONetwork, dir. Sidney Lumet (1976). Speech 1Peter Finch as Howard Beale Speech 2Ned Beatty as Arthur JensenJoy Harjo, “The Woman Hanging from the Thirteenth Floor Window” from She Had Some Horses. New York: Thunder's Mouth Press, 1983 Victor Hernandez Cruz, “tu no eres” recorded by Christopher Funkhouser at Naropa Institute, 1991. Rough translation in the episode transcript. Barbie, dir. Greta Gerwig (2023)America Ferrera as Gloria (main speech) Voices in response:2025-04-051h 18
Spirit SherpaSpiritual EvictionIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the concept of "spiritual eviction" - a term introduced to Katherine by her mentor, Mary Morrissey.Key Points:1. The hosts explain that spiritual eviction occurs when the universe tries to get your attention through whispers, then louder messages, and eventually drastic measures if you continue to ignore the guidance.2. Katherine shares her personal experience with a business failure that led to a "spiritual eviction" - the closing of her industrial construction company after a major client went bankrupt.3. Kelle reflects on her...2025-01-2022 min
Spirit GuidesWholistic Hiring - This IS Your Circus, These ARE Your Monkeys - TrainingIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger dive deep into the training and supervision aspects of the hiring process, exploring the importance of understanding cultural differences, providing positive reinforcement, and setting clear boundaries and expectations.Key Points:1. Navigating cultural differences in training and communication, especially when hiring from the Philippines and India.2. The ongoing nature of training, including the need for leaders to assess their own role in supporting employees' development.3. The power of positive reinforcement, accountability, and clear communication in the training and supervision process.As Kelle...2025-01-1533 min
Spirit SherpaProcrastination - You're Not Lazy!In this episode of the Spirit Guides podcast, hosts Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger dive into the topic of procrastination and the misconceptions surrounding it.Key Points:1. Procrastination is often not about laziness, but rather a self-protective mechanism that arises when we're faced with unfamiliar actions or tasks that threaten our comfort zone.2. The importance of recognizing and addressing the underlying resistance patterns that contribute to procrastination, rather than simply trying to "power through" it.3. The role of energy levels and intuition in determining when to wait versus when to take...2024-12-1623 min
Spirit GuidesAre You Beating Yourself or Beating Yourself Up? Competing with Self vs. OthersIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the importance of overcoming self-comparison and embracing healthy self-competition.Key Points:The futility of comparing your insides to others' outsides, and the importance of focusing on gratitude and self-compassion.Recognizing patterns of self-judgment and overwhelm, and learning to shift your energy and calibrate your frequency for positive outcomes.The power of celebrating others' successes to align with your own, and being mindful of the energy you bring to your actions.By shifting your mindset from self-criticism to self-empowerment, you can unlock your true potential and...2024-12-0430 min
Spirit GuidesDo I Know the Secrets of the Universe - Understanding Spiritual LawsIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger dive deep into the understanding of spiritual laws and their relevance to business.Key Points:1. Exploration of the law of vibration and how it precedes the law of attraction, highlighting the importance of aligning your energy with your desired outcomes.2. Discussion on the law of thinking and the power of our thoughts in creating our reality, including the concept of the archaeus in alchemy.3. Examination of the law of receiving and the significance of being open to receiving, as well as the closely...2024-11-1343 min
Spirit SherpaAh!! Stop Throwing Money At Me!In this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger delve into the fear of success, exploring its underlying reasons, such as societal expectations and personal beliefs. Key Points:Fear of Success and Personal Growth: Understanding how fear of success can hinder progress and manifest in various ways, including restrictions on freedom and fear of judgment.Challenging Limiting Beliefs: Techniques for identifying and reframing limiting beliefs around money, success, and deservingness to foster personal and financial growth.Coping with Social Media Judgment: Strategies for managing fear of publication and online criticism, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and mental...2024-11-0435 min
Spirit GuidesOpening To The Flow Of AbundanceIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the importance of opening to the flow of abundance in your business. They explore the concept of "pinch points" - areas where the energy or efficiency in your business gets blocked or slowed down.Key Points:1. Identifying and addressing pinch points, whether in your processes, mindset, or environment, is crucial for allowing abundance to flow.2. The discussion covers topics like delegation, systemization, avoiding distractions, and managing your internal beliefs and identity around money and success.3. Kelle and Katherine emphasize the importance of...2024-10-3029 min
Spirit SherpaI Think I Can, I Think I Can, I Think I Can: Can You Overcome Your Impostor Syndrome?In this episode, Kelle Sparta and co-host Katherine Loranger dive into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, exploring how it impacts entrepreneurs and individuals in both personal and professional aspects of their lives.Key Points:Understanding Imposter Syndrome (0:04)Kelle and Katherine discuss the widespread familiarity of imposter syndrome.Exploring the subconscious mind's tactics, such as self-doubt and fear of failure, to maintain comfort zones.Transforming Identities (9:17)Kelle discusses the process of identity shift and foundational deconstruction.Emphasizing the role of repetition and intention in releasing old patterns and nurturing new growth.2024-10-2823 min
Spirit SherpaMirror Mirror On The Wall...Who’s The Most Evolved Of All?In this episode of Spirit Guides, hosts Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the important topic of burnout. They share their personal experiences with burnout and how it can develop slowly and insidiously if not recognized. Listeners will learn key signs of burnout and effective strategies for prevention and recovery.Keypoints:Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger share personal stories of burnout experiences and how it crept up on themSigns of burnout include social activities feeling like chores, withdrawing socially, hypersensitivity, exhaustion and short temper Moving can be a trauma that contributes to burnout due to the d...2024-10-2127 min
Spirit SherpaAre You Being a Stripper At Work? Can Authenticity and Transparency Be Your Biggest Strength?In this episode of Spirit Guides Wednesday, Kelle Sparta and KatherineLoranger discuss the importance of stripping away masks in the workplace toembrace authenticity and transparency. They explore how these qualities canbecome one's biggest strengths in both personal and professional relationships.🎭✨Key Points:Authenticity and Transparency in the Workplace(0:04)• KelleSparta and Katherine Loranger emphasize the need to remove energetic masks andembrace authenticity at work.• Kelleshares her experience...2024-10-1426 min
Spirit GuidesAlign - Spiritual EvictionIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the concept of "spiritual eviction" - a term introduced to Katherine by her mentor, Mary Morrissey.Key Points:1. The hosts explain that spiritual eviction occurs when the universe tries to get your attention through whispers, then louder messages, and eventually drastic measures if you continue to ignore the guidance.2. Katherine shares her personal experience with a business failure that led to a "spiritual eviction" - the closing of her industrial construction company after a major client went bankrupt.3. Kelle reflects on her...2024-10-0922 min
Spirit SherpaAre You Trapped In The Panic Pivot?In this episode of Spirit Guides Wednesday, spiritual business coaches,Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger, discuss the concept of "panicpivot" in business. They explore how to commit to a path and trust theuniverse as a partner rather than an authority figure, offering valuableinsights on avoiding self-blame and fostering business growth.Key Points:Avoiding "Panic Pivot" in Business(0:04)• KelleSparta explains the "panic pivot" in business, where one switches toa new idea quic...2024-09-3036 min
Spirit SherpaIs The Ghost In The Machine Me?" 🤖👻Welcome to this week's episode of "Spirit Guides," where we tackle the intriguing question: Is The Ghost In The Machine Me? Dive into a thought-provoking discussion with Kelle Sparta and her co-host Katherine Loranger as we explore how self-limiting beliefs and fears can stifle entrepreneurs' growth and success. 🌟Highlights:[00:04] Unpacking Self-Limiting Beliefs: Kelle and Katherine Loranger share insights into how personal growth journeys reveal that self-imposed limitations are often the biggest barriers to business success. They discuss common hurdles like fears, perfectionism, and risk aversion that hold entrepreneurs back.[04:58] Overcoming Fea...2024-09-1628 min
Spirit GuidesProcrastination - You're Not Lazy!In this episode of the Spirit Guides podcast, hosts Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger dive into the topic of procrastination and the misconceptions surrounding it.Key Points:1. Procrastination is often not about laziness, but rather a self-protective mechanism that arises when we're faced with unfamiliar actions or tasks that threaten our comfort zone.2. The importance of recognizing and addressing the underlying resistance patterns that contribute to procrastination, rather than simply trying to "power through" it.3. The role of energy levels and intuition in determining when to wait versus when to take...2024-09-0423 min
Perfectly Powerfully YouMoving Past Limiting BeliefsJoin Nikita for this week's episode on how you can recognize and move past limiting beliefs that hold you back in life. Learn four techniques that helps you transform self sabotaging thinking, into actions that propel you into even greater experiences in life.JOIN MIND MASTERY MONDAYhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkde2vqjgrGtcMHQq7VJ_XyhWdLHi69eFcKEY TAKEAWAYSParadigms are old habits, patterns and beliefs about ourselves and how we see the worldTo move past limiting beliefs and into a state of allowance for greater prosperity, freedom...2024-08-3039 min
Spirit SherpaAnalysis Paralysis and Other Resistance PatternsIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the common challenge of analysis paralysis and other resistance patterns that people face in business and personal growth.Key Points:1. Analysis paralysis tricks people into thinking they're making progress when they're actually just spinning their wheels. The key is to take action quickly and adjust course as needed.2. Resistance patterns like perfectionism and procrastination are avoidance behaviors that prevent people from moving forward. Recognizing these patterns as signs of growth can help overcome them.3. Making decisions quickly and committing fully to a...2024-08-2619 min
Spirit GuidesAlign: Analysis Paralysis and Other Resistance PatternsIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the common challenge of analysis paralysis and other resistance patterns that people face in business and personal growth.Key Points:1. Analysis paralysis tricks people into thinking they're making progress when they're actually just spinning their wheels. The key is to take action quickly and adjust course as needed.2. Resistance patterns like perfectionism and procrastination are avoidance behaviors that prevent people from moving forward. Recognizing these patterns as signs of growth can help overcome them.3. Making decisions quickly and committing fully to a...2024-08-2119 min
Spirit GuidesEp 68: Align: I've Got The Power! Owning Your Power In BusinessIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the importance of owning your personal power in business and life. Key points include:1. The multiple layers of owning your power, including accessing your full creative abilities, setting boundaries, and expressing your authentic potential.2. How past experiences, limiting beliefs, and power dynamics can hold you back from fully stepping into your power, and the importance of doing inner work to address these.3. Strategies for stabilizing your identity and energetics when experiencing new levels of success, such as using breathwork and visualization techniques to ground...2024-08-1430 min
Spirit SherpaHow Do I Use My Intuition To Grow My Business?In this episode, Kelly Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss how to use your intuition to grow your business:Key Points:1. Intuition can manifest in different ways, such as through the third eye, crown chakra, or accessing the Akashic records. It's important to discover how intuition speaks to you personally.2. Intuition can be used to test business ideas, analyze potential partnerships and mergers, and make strategic decisions. Following intuitive nudges can lead to unexpected opportunities.3. Developing a relationship with your intuition requires practice, such as asking questions regularly and...2024-08-1330 minSpirit GuidesEp 63: Align: To Team or Not To Team?In this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the important considerations around building a team to support business growth, whether for a non-profit or for-profit organization.Key Points:1. The importance of delegating tasks and giving team members the authority to complete them, while avoiding micromanagement or abdication of responsibility.2. Identifying low-value tasks that can be outsourced or systematized, and prioritizing hiring for roles that align with the business owner's strengths and energy.3. The benefits and challenges of hiring employees versus contracting with virtual assistants or freelancers, including cultural considerations and...2024-08-0726 minSpirit GuidesEp 58: Business As An ExperimentIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the concept of "business as an experiment." They explore how approaching business with a mindset of experimentation, rather than seeking a single "right" way, can lead to greater success and creativity. Key points include:1. Embracing the iterative nature of marketing and offer development, rather than getting stuck in black-and-white thinking about what "works."2. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a business owner, and outsourcing or partnering to compensate for areas you struggle with.3. Relaxing attachment to specific outcomes and allowing intuition and synchronicity to...2024-07-3121 min
Spirit SherpaHow Are My Boundaries as a Business Owner?In this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries in personal and professional life.Key Points:1. The importance of recognizing your own boundaries and feelings, and reinforcing them even with long-time friends and family members.2. Tips for setting boundaries in business relationships with clients, employees, partners and vendors to avoid issues like codependency, power imbalances and damage to integrity.3. Advice for business owners on avoiding burnout through self-care, planning ahead and prioritizing boundaries both personally and professionally.The hosts also discuss...2024-07-3030 minSpirit GuidesEp 53: How Do I Use My Intuition To Grow My Business?In this episode, Kelly Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss how to use your intuition to grow your business:Key Points:1. Intuition can manifest in different ways, such as through the third eye, crown chakra, or accessing the Akashic records. It's important to discover how intuition speaks to you personally.2. Intuition can be used to test business ideas, analyze potential partnerships and mergers, and make strategic decisions. Following intuitive nudges can lead to unexpected opportunities.3. Developing a relationship with your intuition requires practice, such as asking questions regularly and being open to...2024-07-2430 min
Spirit SherpaFear Of FailureIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss overcoming fear of failure.Key Points:1. How perfectionism and parental expectations can influence self-worth and hinder growth.2. Learning from mistakes and embracing failure to remove the need for perfection in creative pursuits.3. Managing self-judgment and resistance patterns to stay focused on progress instead of being flawless.The hosts share personal stories of overcoming challenges like self-doubt and difficult family dynamics. They encourage developing compassion for oneself and recognizing failures as opportunities for growth.Ready to Dive Deeper? 🌊Ask...2024-07-2229 minSpirit GuidesEp 48: How Are My Boundaries as a Business Owner?In this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries in personal and professional life.Key Points:1. The importance of recognizing your own boundaries and feelings, and reinforcing them even with long-time friends and family members.2. Tips for setting boundaries in business relationships with clients, employees, partners and vendors to avoid issues like codependency, power imbalances and damage to integrity.3. Advice for business owners on avoiding burnout through self-care, planning ahead and prioritizing boundaries both personally and professionally.The hosts also discuss...2024-07-1730 minSpirit GuidesEp 43: Fear Of FailureIn this episode, Kelle Sparta and Katherine Loranger discuss overcoming fear of failure.Key Points:1. How perfectionism and parental expectations can influence self-worth and hinder growth.2. Learning from mistakes and embracing failure to remove the need for perfection in creative pursuits.3. Managing self-judgment and resistance patterns to stay focused on progress instead of being flawless.The hosts share personal stories of overcoming challenges like self-doubt and difficult family dynamics. They encourage developing compassion for oneself and recognizing failures as opportunities for growth.Get Katherine’s free meditation fo...2024-07-1029 min