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The Real and The Woo with Lauri SternRoot Chakra - What the Cat and Choco Can Teach Us TodayIn this episode, Lauri Stern introduces the first in her Custom Designed Wellness Chakracademy© Chakra Series, focusing on the root chakra (Muladhara). She explores the significance of stability, security, and belonging through stories like 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'A Mother for Choco.' The conversation delves into how childhood experiences shape our sense of safety and the physical manifestations of root chakra imbalances. As a bonus, Lauri offers three practical exercises to help listeners balance their root chakra and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in achieving emotional health.Ch...
2026-01-2750 min
Soulful SpeakingOn the Brink (Literally): Evelyne’s BecomingSend Lauri a messageVoice and visibility coach Evelyne Brink returns with a story that’s part pilgrimage, part primal scream, and fully alive. From being told her voice was “dysfunctional” to getting into (and then kicked out of) musical theatre school, Evelyne follows intuition across continents—Thailand’s Sanctuary, New York cabarets, Brighton pubs—and even into an unlikely season as a #1 Madonna tribute artist. We unpack rejection, rewilding, and the moment you stop auditioning for approval and start embodying who you are. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” broke-but-brave, or called to say no to the shiny path...
2026-01-2051 minThe Real and The Woo with Lauri SternMindfulness Mondays - The Power of Connection and Security in Friendships- Chakra StyleIn this episode of "The Real and the Woo," host Lauri shares insights from a recent trip with her friends, emphasizing the importance of the root chakra in fostering a sense of safety and belonging. She reflects on how our emotional states and insecurities can influence our experiences in social settings, particularly when introducing new dynamics into established friendships. She discusses the significance of feeling secure in oneself and how this foundation affects interactions with others, especially with friends and even, family. Throughout the episode, Lauri encourages listeners to examine their own feelings of insecurity and the i...
2026-01-1923 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Silence to Sound: Finding Your Wild VoiceSend Lauri a messageTherapist and nature-based guide Laura Rose shares how an early love of reading aloud and debate gave way to silence after bullying—then slowly blossomed into a wilder, truer voice through chanting, song circles, land stewardship, and community. We explore why language can’t carry all meaning, how sound opens the door, and what shifts when we replace “fit in” with “belong.” If you’re craving permission to express—beyond the rules and into resonance—this conversation will meet you where words begin: in the living pulse beneath them.Takeaways1. Your vo...
2026-01-1336 minSoulful SpeakingHot Flashes, Cold Facts and "Ohhh… It’s Hormones!" (mini-sode)Send Lauri a messageIt’s 2026 — and somehow, we’re still not talking enough about menopause.In this unfiltered minisode, Lauri and her friend and fellow coach Kelly Myerson swap real stories about navigating hormonal shifts, medical gaslighting, and the mystery symptoms so many women are told to “just live with.”From sleepless nights to sudden clarity, they shed light (and laughter) on what really happens when your hormones start changing — and why breaking the silence might be one of the most powerful things you can do.If you’ve ever thought, “Is i...
2026-01-0909 minSoulful SpeakingTuned In: How to Lead Without Losing YourselfSend Lauri a messageWhat if your sensitivity isn’t something to manage — but the very source of your power?In this heart-opening conversation, Lauri sits down with Bridges and Beacons host and authentic disruptor Kelly Myerson, a leadership coach and occupational therapist who helps women step out of silence and into soul-aligned leadership.Together, they unravel the myth that you have to harden, hustle, or people-please your way into leadership. Instead, they trace the path of staying tuned in — to your body, your boundaries, your values, and the quiet knowing at the center...
2026-01-0643 minSoulful SpeakingPermission to Be Messy: Punk Wisdom for LeadersSend Lauri a messageWhat if real leadership isn’t about being impressive… but being responsive?In this second Untamed Leader Conversation, Lauri Smith welcomes back Bridget Baker (founder & CEO of Bridget Baker Branding) and Brian Perry (story and authentic communication coach, singer-songwriter) for an intimate, wide-ranging exploration of what it means to lead—and speak—without the cage.Together, they unpack leadership as stewardship and service, what it means to follow the room (even when it’s “squishy”), and why the most transformational moments often begin in white space, not-knowing, and permission to be messy.
2026-01-0253 minSoulful SpeakingUntamed Leader: Standing in Your True FrequencySend Lauri a messageWhat if leadership isn’t about certainty or strategy?In this first-ever Untamed Leader Conversation, Lauri Smith is joined by intuitive guide Jeni Holla and catalyst-for-change Giselle Jennaway for a raw, spacious, and deeply embodied exploration of what it means to lead from truth rather than conditioning.Together, we question inherited models of leadership rooted in control, approval, and performance—and illuminate a different path: one shaped by sovereignty, intuition, and the courage to stand alone in a frequency before anyone joins you.From the difference between “choice...
2025-12-1749 minSoulful SpeakingOut of the Box: Lauren’s Speaking BreakthroughSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when you put soulful speaking into practice?In this playful and powerful follow-up with Lauren Goldberg, we move from conversation into coaching. Lauren bravely steps into the hot seat to try out a 60-second pitch for her work—and together we explore how shifting from titles and rambling to intention, alignment, and invitation transforms the way she shows up.We talk about why pain-point marketing feels manipulative, how to lead with vision instead, and the difference between cramming everything into an “elevator pitch” versus offering a soul...
2025-12-0926 minThe Real and The Woo with Lauri SternMindfulness Mondays - Year-end Shedding and Room for New EnergyIn this episode, Lauri discusses the importance of mindfulness and personal prioritization, sharing insights on synchronicities and energetic wellness. She emphasizes the journey of self-discovery, the need to peel back layers of oneself, and the transition from a collective focus to individual empowerment as we approach the new year. Lauri also highlights the significance of self-care, setting boundaries, and understanding our internal wiring to foster personal growth and healing.Reminding us we must continue the work from the shedding of 2025 and make room for new energy to emerge in 2026...more free from baggage that weighs us down...
2025-12-0822 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond the Box: Lauren’s Journey from Silence to Self-DiscoverySend Lauri a messageWhat happens when the world tells you to squeeze into a box you were never meant to fit?In this soulful conversation, self-discovery and leadership coach Lauren Goldberg shares her powerful journey from a childhood of silence and perfectionism to embracing her voice, her neurodivergence, and her “kush ball” self. Together, we explore the fog of outdated leadership models, the costs of trying to fit in, and how clearing the fog can open up clarity, confidence, and creativity.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a career identi...
2025-12-0229 minSoulful SpeakingSinging After Silence: How Markus Found His Voice (Again)Send Lauri a messageAt three years old, Markus dragged a chair onto a “stage” and started speaking. He never forgot who he was—until a traumatic moment at nine and a half led him to “wall in” his soul and lose his speaking voice. In this intimate conversation, Markus Neukom (Steward of the Stillness Council) shares how stillness became his compass, why suffering trained him to hold others through transformation, and how song carried his truth when words could not. We explore agency after trauma, choosing joy without bypassing darkness, and the lifelong path of remembering the origin...
2025-11-1847 minThe Real and The Woo with Lauri SternJillian Bernstein - CEO & Founder of The Wellness ExtensionIn this conversation, Lauri sits down with Jillian Bernstein, founder and CEO of Wellness Extension, which provides concierge HR services to small businesses by creating systems and strategies that foster a culture of support and kindness in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in HR and consulting, Jillian has hands-on expertise in implementing every aspect of people operations, from benefits administration and compensation structures to talent management, while maintaining a focus on employee well-being. Her mission is to help organizations grow, retain, and engage talent to achieve the ultimate trifecta: high retention rates, happy employees, and sustainable bottom-line...
2025-11-1348 minSoulful SpeakingSaying Yes (and Sometimes No): Sarah Stockham on Aligned SpeakingSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when a lifelong teacher and musician steps out from behind the piano and picks up the mic?In this heartfelt conversation, Simply Sarah host Sarah Stockham shares her journey from back-row musician to mic-on leader — and what it really means to say yes (and sometimes no) on the path of aligned speaking. Together, we explore the courage it takes to leave a lifelong role, follow intuitive nudges, and trust that new opportunities will unfold in perfect timing.Sarah’s story is a masterclass in grace, growth, and grou...
2025-11-0444 minThe Real and The Woo with Lauri SternMindfulness Mondays - Empowered Tenacity and Self-Care of BoundariesIn this brand new Bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri will bring forward teachings, information, and things for listeners to consider about themselves and the world around us all. In this episode of Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri discusses the importance of making small brave moves and the tenacity required to pursue one's goals. She emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries as self-care and explores the concepts of joy of missing out (JOMO) versus fear of missing out (FOMO). Lauri also addresses the importance of knowing when to persist in asking for what you want and when to step b...
2025-11-0310 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Anxiety to Aligned: Purpose-Driven Marketing Meets Soulful SpeakingSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when a natural listener with a “small voice” decides to step into visibility?In this candid and inspiring conversation, digital marketing strategist Berlyn Komar shares how she stretched herself beyond anxiety and discomfort to embrace speaking as part of her purpose-driven business journey. From teaching one workshop a month to showing up on podcasts and in-person events, Berlyn’s story is proof that confidence is built one courageous step at a time.We also dive into soulful marketing, the importance of storytelling, and how to ease yourself into v...
2025-10-2131 minThe Real and The Woo with Lauri SternMindfulness Mondays - Monkey Minds and Habitual WorryIn this brand new Bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri will bring forward teachings, information, and things for listeners to consider about themselves and the world around us all. In this episode, Lauri discusses the importance of understanding our minds to change them, using meditation and movement to hear our thoughts, and the impact of worry on ourselves and our children. She emphasizes the need to break free from habitual worry, understand our internal instructions, and change our perspectives and habits for personal growth.#youmatter #parenting #monkeyminds #self-awarenessSend us a text
2025-10-2006 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond the Kremenator: Speaking with Flow and FireSend Lauri a messageIn part two of my conversation with Kremena Yordanova, we turn to the present — her evolving relationship with speaking, her dance with imposter syndrome, and the art of showing up unscripted and real. Kremena shares her favorite speaking experiences, her perspective on leading across generations, and the importance of humility in conscious leadership. We close with the Pivot Pivot: a playful round of questions that reveal her quirks, her loves, and the legacy she wants to leave behind.TAKEAWAYS:1. Imposter monsters show up to protect us — but their voic...
2025-10-0721 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Stage Freeze to Soulful Flow: Shedding the Masks We WearSend Lauri a messageBefore becoming a keynote speaker and conscious leadership voice, Kremena Yordanova was known as “The Kremenator” — a corporate leader who could get things done, but at the cost of masking her softer self. In this first part of our conversation, Kremena shares her earliest experiences with speaking (including a childhood stage freeze), how yoga helped her dissolve fear and reconnect with presence, and the high price of wearing masks in the corporate world. Together, we explore the link between survival, performance, and authenticity — and the moment yoga entered her life to change everything.
2025-09-3029 minThe Real and The Woo with Lauri SternMindfulness Mondays - New Episode Series - My Why and Why #YoumatterIn this brand new Bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays, Lauri will bring forward teachings, information, and things for listeners to consider about themselves and the world around us all. In this first episode, Lauri discusses some of the work she does in her business, Custom Designed Wellness. In her work as an Energetic Wellness Coach and Consultant, Lauri offers 1:1 healing sessions, group workshops, and corporate discussions and workshops that all emphasize the importance of understanding one's internal instructions and the opportunities for personal upgrades. Her signature workshops, "We DO Come with Instructions," helps attendees understand in th...
2025-09-2208 minSoulful SpeakingSpeaking Naked, Living Radiant (Part 2)Send Lauri a messageWhat if the tears we fear are actually the doorway to our deepest power?In Part 2 of this flipped conversation, Evelyne Brink invites Lauri to share how letting herself be seen — trembling, raw, and alive — transformed not just her theater work but her life’s calling. Together they explore the sacred edge between control and surrender, why speaking through tears can open hearts, and how true transformation comes when we allow our full aliveness to shine.Takeaways:1. Lessons from the ancient art of theatre serve leader...
2025-09-1628 minSoulful SpeakingClaiming the Fire Within (Part 1)Send Lauri a messageBeneath every mask we wear, there is a spark waiting to be seen.Season 2 opens with a flipped conversation where voice and visibility coach Evelyne Brink turns the questions back on Lauri. Together they explore the roots of the “Good Girl” mask, how sensitivity shaped survival, and the breakthrough moment when a hidden fire finally came roaring out on stage. This is where the journey from Good Girl to Wild Woman truly begins.Key Takeaways:1. The “Good Girl” mask can look different for everyone — from compliance...
2025-09-0939 minSoulful SpeakingSoulful Speaking Season 1: Stories That Stir the Soul (Part 2)Send Lauri a messageWhat does it really take to speak from the soul?In Part 2 of this special highlight series, we continue our journey through the raw, radiant, and deeply human stories of the Season One Soulful Speaking guests. From moments of doubt to sparks of awakening, each voice reminds us that the path to authentic expression is rarely linear—but always worth it.Whether you're facing the green light of the camera or the pressure of a family dinner table, these stories invite you to reclaim your voice and speak your tr...
2025-09-0228 minSoulful SpeakingSoulful Speaking Season 1: Stories That Stir the Soul (Part 1)Send Lauri a messageWhat happens when soulful humans find the courage to speak their truth?In this special Season One highlight reel, we revisit the powerful, personal stories of some of our most beloved guests—from the moments they almost lost their voice to the breakthroughs that brought them home to it.Whether you’re new to Soulful Speaking or walking this path with us from the start, this episode is a celebration of truth, transformation, and the radiant power of voice.Guests included: Brian, Maurine, Annie, Jeni, Candis, Nick, Brid...
2025-09-0232 minSoulful SpeakingPivot Pivot Season 1 Mash-Up: When the Mic Gets PersonalSend Lauri a messageWhat do 14 soulful speakers say when the spotlight softens and the mic gets personal?In this special bonus episode, we’re mashing up answers from the “Pivot Pivot” lightning round—a series of rapid-fire questions inspired by Bernard Pivot and Inside the Actors Studio. From favorite words to how they hope to be remembered, this mash-up offers a glimpse into the hearts behind the voices.As I edited, I was struck all over again by just how extraordinary these people are—wisdom, heart, soul, purpose, and presence, all wrapped in breatht...
2025-06-2413 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Silence to Service: The Alchemy of Speaking with Giselle JennawaySend Lauri a messageGiselle Jennaway’s journey from strenuous avoidance of speaking to using her voice as a tool for deep transformation is nothing short of alchemy. In this soulful conversation, Lauri and Giselle explore the moments that shaped Giselle’s relationship with her voice - from childhood shutdowns to profound ahas. A series of synchronicities sparked a connection that highlights the transformative power of intention and the magic that happens when we speak in service of those we’re meant to reach. Giselle’s path led her from being silenced in a choir, to dreadi...
2025-06-1755 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Stage Fright to Spotlight: Speaking Through SensitivitySend Lauri a messageWhat happens when a highly sensitive person takes center stage?In this episode of Soulful Speaking, copywriting soul genius Joanne Homestead shares her journey from a terrified five-year-old clutching a microphone to a confident entrepreneur embracing her authentic voice. Along the way, she invites us into a deeply human exploration of fear, presence, and transformation.Together, we explore:Why some of our earliest speaking experiences leave lasting marksHow teaching became Joanne’s improv playgroundThe hidden challenges (and gifts) of being a highly sensitive speakerWhat to do when th...
2025-06-1048 min
Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsTeaching for Transformation: Creativity, Patience, and Presence (Lauri Ann Lumby)Special "business revenue leak checklist" offer, free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Lauri Ann Lumby explores the power of embodied learning and self-actualization, blending mindfulness, creativity, and spiritual inquiry. Her approach highlights deep personal growth, the role of the facilitator, and fostering a patient and authentic connection for transformative online education.Lauri Ann Lumby has nearly 30 years of experience as an educator, spiritual counselor, and soul guide, and is the author of 11 books. In this episode, Ari, Abe, and Lauri discuss:The goal of courses is to support people i...
2025-06-0929 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond the Mantra: A Deep Dive into Intend, Align, InviteSend Lauri a messageWhat does it really mean to speak soulfully when you’re in front of a crowd, feeling the nerves, trying to stay connected?In this intimate follow-up conversation, Dana Baugh returns with thoughtful questions about the deeper layers of Lauri Smith’s Vocal Presence Path approach to soulful speaking. Together, they revisit the roots of the “Intend, Align, Invite” mantra, unpack its evolution, and explore how it can live not just in your mind—but in your body.From navigating resistance and inner critics to remembering the aliveness you were born...
2025-05-1349 minSoulful SpeakingColoring Outside the Lines: Own Your Sparkle with Tina BSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when a big-hearted farm girl turns Muppet-inspired porch performances into TED Talks and global keynotes?Tina B. joins Lauri for a soulful, sparkly conversation on intuition, presence, and the power of letting your full self be seen. From the fifth-grade teacher who believed in her voice, to a Paris keynote gone sideways (and back again), to 30 days of Facebook Lives in her sweats—Tina shares what it really means to speak from your truth—slides or no slides, fear and all.If you’ve ever dimmed your light...
2025-04-2948 minSoulful SpeakingBeyond the Mask: From Armor to AlivenessSend Lauri a messageWhat happens when the voice you’ve been told you have to use isn’t your own?Executive coach and organizational change consultant Dana Baugh joins Soulful Speaking to share her journey from corporate leader—where she was encouraged to “man up” and mask her true self—to a more heart-centered, present, and authentic speaker. Her story reveals what can unfold when we follow the quiet voice urging us away from external achievement and toward inner alignment.Together, we explore what it means to stand at the crossroads between societal exp...
2025-04-1542 minSoulful SpeakingSoul Over Strategy: Finding the Aliveness in SpeakingSend Lauri a messageIn a special flipped episode, Brian Perry turns the tables and interviews Soulful Speaking host Lauri Smith, diving into her journey of learning to surrender to creativity, let go of control, and serve the moment fully. Together, they explore the magic of playing beyond fear and tuning into the energy of aliveness. Brian highlights Lauri’s personal evolution, from following external formulas to embracing her authentic voice, and her philosophy on speaking from the soul. Lauri shares her insights on how to feel for the “neon lights” vibration in your words, move from tensio...
2025-04-0133 minThe Real and The Woo with Lauri SternBonus Episode 1 - A Very Meaningful Conversation about our Times with Ramaa KrishnanIn today's episode, I introduce a newer format for The Real and the Woo - raw, real and dedicated to the conversations, subject matter and topics I want to bring to you as often as I'm guided to. Some will be solo-casts and some, like this one will be conversations meant to offer some healing, encouragement, information and elevation of our collective vibrations. There's so much happening not only in the world around us, nationally and locally but also within us. Ramaa and I discuss the profound opportunity for growth and learning times such as these provide f...
2025-03-1858 minSoulful SpeakingFrom Overthinking to Flow: Unlock Your True Speaking VoiceSend Lauri a messageIn this episode of Soulful Speaking, we delve into the transformative power of breath and intention as host Lauri Smith coaches guest Eric Ayers. Together, they explore how to move beyond imposter syndrome, embrace flow, and tap into the natural energy of authentic communication. Using her Intend, Align, Invite framework, Lauri helps Eric shift from overthinking to fully embodying his message. Through breathwork, energetic alignment, and real-time practice, Eric discovers how to deepen his connection with his audience and speak from his truest self.If you’ve ever struggled wi...
2025-03-1843 min