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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Leigh McSwan hello@leighmcswan.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rm1e25n8o0rcvrioa9hnvjqewehx?.jpg She's The BOSS. The Business Podcast for Holistic Nutritionists. She Let Go of Unaligned Clients Using Energy | with Stephanie Eagleson She Let Go of Unaligned Clients Using Energy | with Stephanie Eagleson You can’t build a business on energy work by trying to sound like everyone else, and you definitely can’t stay in alignment by serving clients who drain you. We sit down with Stephanie Eagleson, a registered massage therapist turned intuitive energy healer and spiritual mentor, to talk about what happens when you stop shrinking your gifts to fit a neat little box and start letting your work be felt.

We get into the real mechanics of intuitive healing: listening to the body, noticing emotional and energetic roots, and trusting what comes through even when it surprises you. Steph shares why referrals and word of mouth have powered her in-person practice, why online marketing can feel tricky when your service is experiential, and how showing up in your full energy can act like a filter that calls in the right clients.

Then we zoom out to the business side: mentorship that collapses time, taking integration breaks so you don’t lose your voice in a noisy space, and the five-to-ten-year evolution that brings clearer boundaries and stronger conviction. Steph also drops one of our favorite insights, how she let misaligned clients fall away using energetics instead of forcing a messy “breakup” conversation.

If you’re a wellness entrepreneur, coach, or practitioner trying to market something unique while staying true to yourself, hit play, then share this with a friend and leave a review so more women can find it. What boundary do you need to set next?

Connect with Steph on Instagram (you'll love her space, it's a zen den)

And see her website to view her offers and get deeper into her world

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]]> You can’t build a business on energy work by trying to sound like everyone else, and you definitely can’t stay in alignment by serving clients who drain you. We sit down with Stephanie Eagleson, a registered massage therapist turned intuitive energy healer and spiritual mentor, to talk about what happens when you stop shrinking your gifts to fit a neat little box and start letting your work be felt.

We get into the real mechanics of intuitive healing: listening to the body, noticing emotional and energetic roots, and trusting what comes through even when it surprises you. Steph shares why referrals and word of mouth have powered her in-person practice, why online marketing can feel tricky when your service is experiential, and how showing up in your full energy can act like a filter that calls in the right clients.

Then we zoom out to the business side: mentorship that collapses time, taking integration breaks so you don’t lose your voice in a noisy space, and the five-to-ten-year evolution that brings clearer boundaries and stronger conviction. Steph also drops one of our favorite insights, how she let misaligned clients fall away using energetics instead of forcing a messy “breakup” conversation.

If you’re a wellness entrepreneur, coach, or practitioner trying to market something unique while staying true to yourself, hit play, then share this with a friend and leave a review so more women can find it. What boundary do you need to set next?

Connect with Steph on Instagram (you'll love her space, it's a zen den)

And see her website to view her offers and get deeper into her world

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19218874 Tue, 26 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600 2768 intuitive energy healing business, female entrepreneur podcast, holistic business coach, RMT turned energy healer, spiritual business for women, women in wellness business, how to market a healing practice, mentorship for female entrepreneurs, building an full false The Four Tendencies: The Framework That Made Me a Better Practitioner, Coach and Seller The Four Tendencies: The Framework That Made Me a Better Practitioner, Coach and Seller You can have the smartest nutrition protocol in the world and still watch clients stall, ghost, or “fall off” between sessions. That’s not a meal plan problem. It’s a psychology problem, and once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

We’re diving into Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies and how they explain the way people respond to expectations: outer expectations from other people and inner expectations we place on ourselves. I walk you through each tendency with a practical coaching lens so you can spot what’s really happening when a client seems “unmotivated” or “resistant.” Upholders often need permission to be imperfect so life doesn’t break their momentum. Questioners need the why, the research, and the mechanism so they can commit without feeling sold. Rebels need freedom, options, and identity-based language instead of rigid rules. Obligers, the most common group, need external accountability and community support or they’ll struggle even when they want the goal badly.

Then we take it beyond client results and into business: how your own tendency affects consistency, content creation, and self-set deadlines, plus how to use this framework in an ethical way to improve sales and marketing. You’ll leave with clearer client communication, better coaching systems, and a simple way to close the behavior gap that keeps great nutrition practices from becoming truly great.

If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a fellow nutritionist, and leave a quick review so more coaches can stop guessing and start coaching the whole person.

Sales Confidence begins here!

The 4 Tendencies Quiz

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]]> You can have the smartest nutrition protocol in the world and still watch clients stall, ghost, or “fall off” between sessions. That’s not a meal plan problem. It’s a psychology problem, and once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

We’re diving into Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies and how they explain the way people respond to expectations: outer expectations from other people and inner expectations we place on ourselves. I walk you through each tendency with a practical coaching lens so you can spot what’s really happening when a client seems “unmotivated” or “resistant.” Upholders often need permission to be imperfect so life doesn’t break their momentum. Questioners need the why, the research, and the mechanism so they can commit without feeling sold. Rebels need freedom, options, and identity-based language instead of rigid rules. Obligers, the most common group, need external accountability and community support or they’ll struggle even when they want the goal badly.

Then we take it beyond client results and into business: how your own tendency affects consistency, content creation, and self-set deadlines, plus how to use this framework in an ethical way to improve sales and marketing. You’ll leave with clearer client communication, better coaching systems, and a simple way to close the behavior gap that keeps great nutrition practices from becoming truly great.

If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a fellow nutritionist, and leave a quick review so more coaches can stop guessing and start coaching the whole person.

Sales Confidence begins here!

The 4 Tendencies Quiz

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19214786 Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600 1386 holistic nutritionist, client success, behaviour change, personality framework, four tendencies, Gretchen Rubin, nutrition business, client retention, sales strategy, women entrepreneurs, habit formation, business coaching full false Feel It to Free It: The Real Reason High-Functioning Women Stay Stuck, With EMDR Therapist Lilly Gonoratsky Feel It to Free It: The Real Reason High-Functioning Women Stay Stuck, With EMDR Therapist Lilly Gonoratsky Trauma doesn’t just live in the past, it shows up in your body, your relationships, and even the way you run your business. I’m joined by Lilly Gonoratsky, a licensed counseling therapist and EMDR therapist with a master’s in clinical health psychology, to talk about what real healing can look like when therapy is collaborative, flexible, and built around the actual human in front of you.

We start with the leap from agency and group clinic work into private practice, including the parts nobody teaches therapists in school: marketing yourself, finding your niche, and pushing through imposter syndrome. Lily explains why autonomy matters so much in client care, especially when you want to blend modalities like holistic trauma care, somatic work, and EMDR instead of staying locked inside a scripted model.

Then we go deeper into addiction and recovery. We talk about the roots that often sit underneath substance use and behavioral addictions, from childhood trauma and neglect to the everyday pain people don’t know how to name. Lily shares practical ways to prevent avoidance from turning into a spiral: bring the struggle into the light, reduce shame, and build nervous system capacity to feel discomfort without running from it.

Finally, Lily breaks down EMDR therapy in plain English: what bilateral stimulation is, why it can help the brain reprocess distressing memories, and how many people can benefit even if they can explain the “why” logically but still feel stuck emotionally. If you’ve ever worried you’re “too much,” caught in people pleasing, or carrying labels that aren’t yours, this conversation offers a grounded path forward.

If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a five-star review to help more women find the show.

Take Advantage of Lilly's 8-session offer

Learn more about Beyond Roots Counselling

Connect with Lilly on Instagram and see her in action! 

Lilly's fave business book- grab it here

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Trauma doesn’t just live in the past, it shows up in your body, your relationships, and even the way you run your business. I’m joined by Lilly Gonoratsky, a licensed counseling therapist and EMDR therapist with a master’s in clinical health psychology, to talk about what real healing can look like when therapy is collaborative, flexible, and built around the actual human in front of you.

We start with the leap from agency and group clinic work into private practice, including the parts nobody teaches therapists in school: marketing yourself, finding your niche, and pushing through imposter syndrome. Lily explains why autonomy matters so much in client care, especially when you want to blend modalities like holistic trauma care, somatic work, and EMDR instead of staying locked inside a scripted model.

Then we go deeper into addiction and recovery. We talk about the roots that often sit underneath substance use and behavioral addictions, from childhood trauma and neglect to the everyday pain people don’t know how to name. Lily shares practical ways to prevent avoidance from turning into a spiral: bring the struggle into the light, reduce shame, and build nervous system capacity to feel discomfort without running from it.

Finally, Lily breaks down EMDR therapy in plain English: what bilateral stimulation is, why it can help the brain reprocess distressing memories, and how many people can benefit even if they can explain the “why” logically but still feel stuck emotionally. If you’ve ever worried you’re “too much,” caught in people pleasing, or carrying labels that aren’t yours, this conversation offers a grounded path forward.

If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a five-star review to help more women find the show.

Take Advantage of Lilly's 8-session offer

Learn more about Beyond Roots Counselling

Connect with Lilly on Instagram and see her in action! 

Lilly's fave business book- grab it here

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19200523 Tue, 19 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600 2756 EMDR therapy, trauma healing, private practice, nervous system, people pleasing, addiction, holistic mental health, women entrepreneurs, therapy for high achievers, bilateral stimulation, childhood wounds, somatic therapy, counseling therapist, beyond roo full false Death Threats, Viral Hate, & A YouTube Paycheck: What Happens When You Disrupt Your Own Identity Death Threats, Viral Hate, & A YouTube Paycheck: What Happens When You Disrupt Your Own Identity A single, off-the-cuff YouTube video can change your life, but not always in the way you expect. We tell the true story of a nutrition creator who pivoted from a vegan, plant-based identity to a paleo message and watched the internet react in real time. What started as a simple attempt to answer repeated questions turned into overnight virality, intense backlash, and a hard lesson about what it costs to evolve in public.

We get honest about the messy middle of a personal brand pivot: building a platform slowly through Instagram, email marketing, and YouTube content strategy, then suddenly dealing with a flood of comments, emails, and harassment when the algorithm decides to amplify you. We also talk about creator mental health and online safety, including why boundaries like blocking, disabling comments, and stepping away from social media are not weakness, they are self-preservation. If you have ever feared posting your real opinion, switching niches, or telling a story that breaks your old identity, you will recognize the emotional whiplash.

Then we zoom out to the surprising business takeaway. Disruption can be brutal, but it can also be clarifying: the right audience starts to arrive, your message gets sharper, and your work can grow financially when you stop performing who you used to be. We unpack the idea that a little healthy pushback is sometimes a sign you are finally speaking with conviction, and that losing the wrong followers can create space for ideal clients and students.

Subscribe for more real conversations about identity shifts, authenticity, and building a sustainable business online, and if this hit home, share it with a friend and leave a review. What part of your old identity are you ready to let go of?

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Check out my website here.



]]> A single, off-the-cuff YouTube video can change your life, but not always in the way you expect. We tell the true story of a nutrition creator who pivoted from a vegan, plant-based identity to a paleo message and watched the internet react in real time. What started as a simple attempt to answer repeated questions turned into overnight virality, intense backlash, and a hard lesson about what it costs to evolve in public.

We get honest about the messy middle of a personal brand pivot: building a platform slowly through Instagram, email marketing, and YouTube content strategy, then suddenly dealing with a flood of comments, emails, and harassment when the algorithm decides to amplify you. We also talk about creator mental health and online safety, including why boundaries like blocking, disabling comments, and stepping away from social media are not weakness, they are self-preservation. If you have ever feared posting your real opinion, switching niches, or telling a story that breaks your old identity, you will recognize the emotional whiplash.

Then we zoom out to the surprising business takeaway. Disruption can be brutal, but it can also be clarifying: the right audience starts to arrive, your message gets sharper, and your work can grow financially when you stop performing who you used to be. We unpack the idea that a little healthy pushback is sometimes a sign you are finally speaking with conviction, and that losing the wrong followers can create space for ideal clients and students.

Subscribe for more real conversations about identity shifts, authenticity, and building a sustainable business online, and if this hit home, share it with a friend and leave a review. What part of your old identity are you ready to let go of?

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19174813 Thu, 14 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600 592 holistic nutritionist, business growth, identity shift, personal branding, content creation, niche marketing, online business, women entrepreneurs, nutrition business, vegan, mindset, visibility full false Why the Women Who Scale the Fastest Aren't Working Harder, They're Healing Smarter | Sarah Lambert Why the Women Who Scale the Fastest Aren't Working Harder, They're Healing Smarter | Sarah Lambert If you’re doing “everything right” and your business still feels hard, it may not be a strategy issue at all. It may be your nervous system pushing the brakes while your goals push the gas. I sit down with high performance business and leadership coach Sarah Lambert to unpack what nervous system led leadership actually looks like in real life, especially for ambitious women building online businesses while protecting their health and family time. 

We get honest about the invisible ceiling that shows up when you start outgrowing your environment, raising your income goals, or stepping into bigger visibility. Sarah explains why “you are the strategy,” how subconscious beliefs can quietly block scaling, and simple journaling tools that surface what your body is afraid will happen if you succeed. We also talk about why bro marketing burns women out, how cycle aware planning supports consistent content creation, and what it means to sell from embodiment instead of pressure or performative hype. 

Then we go forward looking: how AI can help you save time without muddying your voice, why community is becoming the real competitive edge, and why high ticket support is less about more information and more about someone reflecting your blind spots back to you fast. If you want aligned growth, better boundaries, and a business that feels as good behind the scenes as it looks on Instagram, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a founder friend, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re putting into action.

Get into Sarah's inner world, her Instagram is pure fire and you'll love it! 

Journal Prompts: 

  • I believe that I am_________ (view on who I am as a person)
  • The world is____________ (views on the world)
  • Deepest fear inventory- 25 reasons I actually don’t want this big goal 

For moving beyond your limiting narrative:

  • Who am I without that trauma? Who am I without that experience/story? 



Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> If you’re doing “everything right” and your business still feels hard, it may not be a strategy issue at all. It may be your nervous system pushing the brakes while your goals push the gas. I sit down with high performance business and leadership coach Sarah Lambert to unpack what nervous system led leadership actually looks like in real life, especially for ambitious women building online businesses while protecting their health and family time. 

We get honest about the invisible ceiling that shows up when you start outgrowing your environment, raising your income goals, or stepping into bigger visibility. Sarah explains why “you are the strategy,” how subconscious beliefs can quietly block scaling, and simple journaling tools that surface what your body is afraid will happen if you succeed. We also talk about why bro marketing burns women out, how cycle aware planning supports consistent content creation, and what it means to sell from embodiment instead of pressure or performative hype. 

Then we go forward looking: how AI can help you save time without muddying your voice, why community is becoming the real competitive edge, and why high ticket support is less about more information and more about someone reflecting your blind spots back to you fast. If you want aligned growth, better boundaries, and a business that feels as good behind the scenes as it looks on Instagram, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a founder friend, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re putting into action.

Get into Sarah's inner world, her Instagram is pure fire and you'll love it! 

Journal Prompts: 

  • I believe that I am_________ (view on who I am as a person)
  • The world is____________ (views on the world)
  • Deepest fear inventory- 25 reasons I actually don’t want this big goal 

For moving beyond your limiting narrative:

  • Who am I without that trauma? Who am I without that experience/story? 



Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19143327 Tue, 12 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3534 nervous system regulation, scaling online business, women entrepreneurs, subconscious limiting beliefs, bro marketing, embodied sales, female founder, business mindset, inner child work, holistic business coach, burnout prevention, feminine business strat full false Ethical Sales For Nutritionists Who Hate Selling Ethical Sales For Nutritionists Who Hate Selling Sales is the asset nobody wants to talk about, until the numbers force the conversation. After a scroll through an Instagram clip with high-level entrepreneurs calling out sales as the key business skill, we bring it home for holistic nutritionists: if selling feels like something that “happens to you,” you are leaving your impact to chance.

We unpack why the word sales can trigger a visceral, icky reaction, especially for practitioners who care deeply about ethics and outcomes. Then we offer a reframe that changes everything: real sales is leadership. It is the ability to hold a clear, confident conversation, stay certain about who you help, and guide the right person toward a decision. No fake urgency. No manipulation. No bro tactics. Just clarity, courage, and service.

We also go straight to the uncomfortable layer underneath avoidance. For many of us, “I don’t want to be pushy” is really fear of rejection, fear of hearing “no,” or fear that a price objection says something about our worth. When we stop hiding from that and build actual sales skills, we get more than revenue. We get predictable income, better-fit clients, stronger boundaries, and the confidence to charge what we want and grow beyond a one-on-one practice.

If you feel a ping of discomfort while listening, take it as a signal that something needs to change. Subscribe for more practical business leadership for nutritionists, share this with a practitioner friend who hates selling, and leave a review so more people can find the show.


Sales Confidence kicked off yesterday, watch the replay and join us for the next 3 weeks of live calls! 

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Sales is the asset nobody wants to talk about, until the numbers force the conversation. After a scroll through an Instagram clip with high-level entrepreneurs calling out sales as the key business skill, we bring it home for holistic nutritionists: if selling feels like something that “happens to you,” you are leaving your impact to chance.

We unpack why the word sales can trigger a visceral, icky reaction, especially for practitioners who care deeply about ethics and outcomes. Then we offer a reframe that changes everything: real sales is leadership. It is the ability to hold a clear, confident conversation, stay certain about who you help, and guide the right person toward a decision. No fake urgency. No manipulation. No bro tactics. Just clarity, courage, and service.

We also go straight to the uncomfortable layer underneath avoidance. For many of us, “I don’t want to be pushy” is really fear of rejection, fear of hearing “no,” or fear that a price objection says something about our worth. When we stop hiding from that and build actual sales skills, we get more than revenue. We get predictable income, better-fit clients, stronger boundaries, and the confidence to charge what we want and grow beyond a one-on-one practice.

If you feel a ping of discomfort while listening, take it as a signal that something needs to change. Subscribe for more practical business leadership for nutritionists, share this with a practitioner friend who hates selling, and leave a review so more people can find the show.


Sales Confidence kicked off yesterday, watch the replay and join us for the next 3 weeks of live calls! 

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19137184 Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600 534 full false Your Nervous System Controls Your Business - And You Don't Even Know It with Nicole Elliott Your Nervous System Controls Your Business - And You Don't Even Know It with Nicole Elliott Your nervous system is running your business more than you think. When you catch yourself overexplaining your offer, shrinking your prices, or bracing for a “no,” that’s not just a mindset problem it’s a regulation problem. I sit down with Nicole, a Kelowna-based Spinal Flow practitioner, to talk about what it looks like to come out of constant fight-or-flight and back into a body that feels safe, steady, and clear.

Nicole shares her winding entrepreneur journey and the moment she felt a full-body “yes” to Spinal Flow, a gentle healing modality created by Australian chiropractor Dr. Carly Axford. We unpack how working with the spine and nervous system can help people shift out of go-go-go mode, breathe deeper, and quiet the mental noise. We also explore a surprising teacher: animals. Dogs and horses don’t live in the monkey mind the way we do, and their presence becomes a blueprint for how we can regulate faster in real life.

We get practical about nervous system tools you can use immediately, including sensory grounding, breath awareness, and meditation that goes beyond cookie-cutter visualization. Nicole explains why alpha brainwave audio and binaural beats can be more impactful for some people, and we connect posture to confidence, power, and how you show up in the world. We also talk about trauma patterns, the pull of victim mentality, and how to protect your energy without hardening your heart.

Subscribe for more honest conversations about ambition, money, and ownership, share this with a friend who needs a nervous system reset, and leave a five-star review so more women can find the show.

Ready to finally become a master at sales? Sales Confidence starts this week! Get in now! 

If you're in Kelowna- book with Nicole today! 

Visit her on Instagram and learn about Spinal Flow

Recommended Meditation App

Manifestation challenge

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Your nervous system is running your business more than you think. When you catch yourself overexplaining your offer, shrinking your prices, or bracing for a “no,” that’s not just a mindset problem it’s a regulation problem. I sit down with Nicole, a Kelowna-based Spinal Flow practitioner, to talk about what it looks like to come out of constant fight-or-flight and back into a body that feels safe, steady, and clear.

Nicole shares her winding entrepreneur journey and the moment she felt a full-body “yes” to Spinal Flow, a gentle healing modality created by Australian chiropractor Dr. Carly Axford. We unpack how working with the spine and nervous system can help people shift out of go-go-go mode, breathe deeper, and quiet the mental noise. We also explore a surprising teacher: animals. Dogs and horses don’t live in the monkey mind the way we do, and their presence becomes a blueprint for how we can regulate faster in real life.

We get practical about nervous system tools you can use immediately, including sensory grounding, breath awareness, and meditation that goes beyond cookie-cutter visualization. Nicole explains why alpha brainwave audio and binaural beats can be more impactful for some people, and we connect posture to confidence, power, and how you show up in the world. We also talk about trauma patterns, the pull of victim mentality, and how to protect your energy without hardening your heart.

Subscribe for more honest conversations about ambition, money, and ownership, share this with a friend who needs a nervous system reset, and leave a five-star review so more women can find the show.

Ready to finally become a master at sales? Sales Confidence starts this week! Get in now! 

If you're in Kelowna- book with Nicole today! 

Visit her on Instagram and learn about Spinal Flow

Recommended Meditation App

Manifestation challenge

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19116444 Tue, 05 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3459 nervous system regulation, spinal flow, women's wellness, somatic healing, stress and the body, holistic health podcast, entrepreneurial mindset, trauma healing, body awareness, meditation for women, posture and confidence, energy work, women entrepreneur full false What Would Happen to Your Revenue if You Disappeared for Three Weeks? What Would Happen to Your Revenue if You Disappeared for Three Weeks? If taking a real break would tank your revenue, you’re not lazy or bad at business, you’re just trapped in a structure where you are the system. I’m walking through a simple but uncomfortable test: take three weeks off in your mind, then ask what keeps working in your nutrition business without calls, content, DMs, or constant visibility. The answer tells you whether you’ve built a scalable business or a practice that depends on you for every dollar. 

From there, I introduce the Empire Gap, a diagnostic way to spot the structural gaps that keep holistic nutritionists stuck at the same ceiling. We look at four pressure points: client delivery that requires you on every call, content marketing that only works when you post nonstop, lead generation that depends on personal chasing, and revenue streams that stop the second you step away. This framework helps you name the real problem so you can stop guessing and start building. 

We also get practical about leverage and business architecture: group programs, masterminds, digital courses, and a podcast that brings in warm leads while you sleep. To make it actionable, I share a quick income audit where you list every way money comes in and star the ones that require your constant presence. If everything has a star, that’s not failure, it’s clarity. 

Listen, take the free Empire Gap Assessment linked in the show notes, then share what you found. If this helps, subscribe, leave a review, and send the episode to one nutritionist who needs more freedom in their business.


TAKE THE EMPIRE GAP ASSESSMENT 

TAKE YOUR CALENDAR FROM EMPTY TO BOOKED OUT, SALES CONFIDENCE IS OPEN FOR ENROLMENT FOR A LIMITED TIME!

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> If taking a real break would tank your revenue, you’re not lazy or bad at business, you’re just trapped in a structure where you are the system. I’m walking through a simple but uncomfortable test: take three weeks off in your mind, then ask what keeps working in your nutrition business without calls, content, DMs, or constant visibility. The answer tells you whether you’ve built a scalable business or a practice that depends on you for every dollar. 

From there, I introduce the Empire Gap, a diagnostic way to spot the structural gaps that keep holistic nutritionists stuck at the same ceiling. We look at four pressure points: client delivery that requires you on every call, content marketing that only works when you post nonstop, lead generation that depends on personal chasing, and revenue streams that stop the second you step away. This framework helps you name the real problem so you can stop guessing and start building. 

We also get practical about leverage and business architecture: group programs, masterminds, digital courses, and a podcast that brings in warm leads while you sleep. To make it actionable, I share a quick income audit where you list every way money comes in and star the ones that require your constant presence. If everything has a star, that’s not failure, it’s clarity. 

Listen, take the free Empire Gap Assessment linked in the show notes, then share what you found. If this helps, subscribe, leave a review, and send the episode to one nutritionist who needs more freedom in their business.


TAKE THE EMPIRE GAP ASSESSMENT 

TAKE YOUR CALENDAR FROM EMPTY TO BOOKED OUT, SALES CONFIDENCE IS OPEN FOR ENROLMENT FOR A LIMITED TIME!

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19101250 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0600 434 full false Your Subconscious Is Making Your Business Decisions. Here's What To Do About It | Chantelle Denstedt Your Subconscious Is Making Your Business Decisions. Here's What To Do About It | Chantelle Denstedt A single childhood moment can quietly write the rules you live by for decades, including how you price, how you lead, and how safe it feels to be seen. We sit down with Chantelle Densted, founder of BU Naturally, to unpack how the subconscious mind drives behavior on autopilot and why so many high-performing women still feel a pull toward overexplaining, people-pleasing, or doubting their own authority. 

Chantelle shares her path from 35+ years in tech and leadership to doing deeply human work with mindset and trauma-informed modalities. We talk about the identity shift that hits when you leave a respected title behind, the fear of being judged for choosing holistic healing, and the real work of building a new self-concept you can actually trust. Along the way, we dig into money mindset and the difference between making money and being able to hold it without fear, guilt, or self-sabotage. 

You’ll also get a clear, grounded look at Psych-K and the Aroma Freedom Technique, including what a session feels like, why naming emotions matters, and how memory reconsolidation can reduce the emotional charge of old experiences without pretending they never happened. We connect generational trauma to communication patterns in families and explain how healing your relationship with emotions can change the way you parent, partner, and run your business. 

If you’re building a wellness business and your biggest challenge feels internal, this conversation gives you language and tools to start untangling what’s yours and what you inherited. Subscribe to She’s the Boss, share this with a friend who’s in a pivot, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one belief you’re ready to question today?


Visit Chantelle’s website and get more info on Aroma Freedom and Psych-K®

Follow Chantelle on Instagram @be.you.natural.ly

You're about to become an expert in Sales, join us inside this 4-week mini mind. We start May 6th- Sales Confidence- because today's online space requires it. 

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]]> A single childhood moment can quietly write the rules you live by for decades, including how you price, how you lead, and how safe it feels to be seen. We sit down with Chantelle Densted, founder of BU Naturally, to unpack how the subconscious mind drives behavior on autopilot and why so many high-performing women still feel a pull toward overexplaining, people-pleasing, or doubting their own authority. 

Chantelle shares her path from 35+ years in tech and leadership to doing deeply human work with mindset and trauma-informed modalities. We talk about the identity shift that hits when you leave a respected title behind, the fear of being judged for choosing holistic healing, and the real work of building a new self-concept you can actually trust. Along the way, we dig into money mindset and the difference between making money and being able to hold it without fear, guilt, or self-sabotage. 

You’ll also get a clear, grounded look at Psych-K and the Aroma Freedom Technique, including what a session feels like, why naming emotions matters, and how memory reconsolidation can reduce the emotional charge of old experiences without pretending they never happened. We connect generational trauma to communication patterns in families and explain how healing your relationship with emotions can change the way you parent, partner, and run your business. 

If you’re building a wellness business and your biggest challenge feels internal, this conversation gives you language and tools to start untangling what’s yours and what you inherited. Subscribe to She’s the Boss, share this with a friend who’s in a pivot, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one belief you’re ready to question today?


Visit Chantelle’s website and get more info on Aroma Freedom and Psych-K®

Follow Chantelle on Instagram @be.you.natural.ly

You're about to become an expert in Sales, join us inside this 4-week mini mind. We start May 6th- Sales Confidence- because today's online space requires it. 

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]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19088098 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3087 full false Why She Said She'd Think About It (And Never Came Back) Why She Said She'd Think About It (And Never Came Back) That “pit in your stomach” after a discovery call is not random. It is your instincts telling you the prospect checked out long before they said, “I need to think about it.” We walk through the exact moment most holistic nutritionists lose the sale and why it usually happens when we stop reading the client and start accommodating them with extra explaining, extra justifying, and a nervous “Does that make sense?”I share what is really happening on the other side of the screen: prospects are scanning for certainty. If they cannot feel it, they cannot hand you the lead on decisions that affect their health. The good news is this is not about becoming pushy or “more salesy.” It is about learning a clean discovery call structure that uses better qualifying questions, deeper listening, and clear leadership so the right people naturally move forward. We also talk about why wellness pros are especially prone to over-answering and how to replace that habit with questions that build trust fast.You will leave with a simple, practical tool you can use on your very next call: one question to ask before you mention program details, price, or logistics. “What have you already tried and why do you think it hasn’t worked for you?” It uncovers true needs, positions you as a thoughtful practitioner, and gives the client room to talk themselves into the decision in their own words. If you want more like this, Sales Confidence is my four-week mini mind focused on fixing the sales skill sets that make your discovery calls, email marketing, and social content convert. Subscribe, share this with a fellow nutritionist, and leave a review so more practitioners can sell with clarity and confidence.

Sales Confidence, where you start repairing, so you stop repeating bad sales skills. Join here

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> That “pit in your stomach” after a discovery call is not random. It is your instincts telling you the prospect checked out long before they said, “I need to think about it.” We walk through the exact moment most holistic nutritionists lose the sale and why it usually happens when we stop reading the client and start accommodating them with extra explaining, extra justifying, and a nervous “Does that make sense?”I share what is really happening on the other side of the screen: prospects are scanning for certainty. If they cannot feel it, they cannot hand you the lead on decisions that affect their health. The good news is this is not about becoming pushy or “more salesy.” It is about learning a clean discovery call structure that uses better qualifying questions, deeper listening, and clear leadership so the right people naturally move forward. We also talk about why wellness pros are especially prone to over-answering and how to replace that habit with questions that build trust fast.You will leave with a simple, practical tool you can use on your very next call: one question to ask before you mention program details, price, or logistics. “What have you already tried and why do you think it hasn’t worked for you?” It uncovers true needs, positions you as a thoughtful practitioner, and gives the client room to talk themselves into the decision in their own words. If you want more like this, Sales Confidence is my four-week mini mind focused on fixing the sales skill sets that make your discovery calls, email marketing, and social content convert. Subscribe, share this with a fellow nutritionist, and leave a review so more practitioners can sell with clarity and confidence.

Sales Confidence, where you start repairing, so you stop repeating bad sales skills. Join here

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19049180 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0600 419 full false An ER Doctor Leaves Emergency Medicine To Build A Life That Fits | Laura Grangeia An ER Doctor Leaves Emergency Medicine To Build A Life That Fits | Laura Grangeia The scariest career changes don’t start with a plan, they start with a moment of truth. Laura Grangeia spent 13 years as an emergency medicine physician, doing the work, hitting the milestones, and pushing through the kind of stress most people can’t imagine. Then she heard a clear inner message in the quiet of her own front yard: if she kept living that way, the stress wasn’t just “a lot” it was going to kill her. 

We talk about what an ER shift really looks like, why being a woman inside a hierarchical healthcare system can add a unique layer of pressure, and how chronic values violation can be more damaging than the hard parts you were actually trained for. Laura shares the long runway behind her “overnight” decision: the coaching support that helped her untangle fear and identity, the practical step-down to per diem work, and the honest financial realities of moving from a secure paycheck into entrepreneurship. 

From there, we get tactical about sustainable change. Laura explains how she helps high-achieving women understand the beliefs and patterns underneath their habits, why procrastination can be a rewarded adaptation, and how to rewire identity-level stories with compassion and daily evidence. We also explore breathwork and mind-body practices as tools for stress resilience, plus one question that cuts through every goal: Do you like who you are becoming on the path you’re on? 

If you’re navigating burnout, a career pivot, lifestyle medicine, or building a wellness business with more peace, you’ll leave with language, clarity, and practical next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s at a crossroads, and leave a review with the pattern you’re ready to break.

Check out Laura's website!

Catch up with her on Instagram!

Whole Well Being Lifestyle Medicine:

Hybrid medical practice offering 1:1 Lifestyle Medicine and health coaching (3- and 6-month programs), here.

Be Well Center:

Non-medical wellness business offering workshops and 1:1 coaching with breathwork and guided meditation. Book here


YOU NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR SALES SKILLS, BECAUSE YOU WILL REPEAT WHAT YOU DON'T REPAIR: SALES CONFIDENCE IS WHERE WE DO THE REPAIR WORK. GET IN NOW, WE START MAY 6TH

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]]> The scariest career changes don’t start with a plan, they start with a moment of truth. Laura Grangeia spent 13 years as an emergency medicine physician, doing the work, hitting the milestones, and pushing through the kind of stress most people can’t imagine. Then she heard a clear inner message in the quiet of her own front yard: if she kept living that way, the stress wasn’t just “a lot” it was going to kill her. 

We talk about what an ER shift really looks like, why being a woman inside a hierarchical healthcare system can add a unique layer of pressure, and how chronic values violation can be more damaging than the hard parts you were actually trained for. Laura shares the long runway behind her “overnight” decision: the coaching support that helped her untangle fear and identity, the practical step-down to per diem work, and the honest financial realities of moving from a secure paycheck into entrepreneurship. 

From there, we get tactical about sustainable change. Laura explains how she helps high-achieving women understand the beliefs and patterns underneath their habits, why procrastination can be a rewarded adaptation, and how to rewire identity-level stories with compassion and daily evidence. We also explore breathwork and mind-body practices as tools for stress resilience, plus one question that cuts through every goal: Do you like who you are becoming on the path you’re on? 

If you’re navigating burnout, a career pivot, lifestyle medicine, or building a wellness business with more peace, you’ll leave with language, clarity, and practical next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s at a crossroads, and leave a review with the pattern you’re ready to break.

Check out Laura's website!

Catch up with her on Instagram!

Whole Well Being Lifestyle Medicine:

Hybrid medical practice offering 1:1 Lifestyle Medicine and health coaching (3- and 6-month programs), here.

Be Well Center:

Non-medical wellness business offering workshops and 1:1 coaching with breathwork and guided meditation. Book here


YOU NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR SALES SKILLS, BECAUSE YOU WILL REPEAT WHAT YOU DON'T REPAIR: SALES CONFIDENCE IS WHERE WE DO THE REPAIR WORK. GET IN NOW, WE START MAY 6TH

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Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19047888 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0600 2897 full false For the Holistic Nutritionist Who Knows She Built a Practice When She Was Meant to Build an Empire For the Holistic Nutritionist Who Knows She Built a Practice When She Was Meant to Build an Empire In this episode Leigh McSwan introduces the solo series and explains exactly why She's The BOSS was built specifically for established Holistic Nutritionists who are ready to stop running a practice and start building a real business.

Topics covered: why Holistic Nutritionists are leaving the industry, the business education gap, and what it actually means to build a nutrition empire.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Empire Gap Assessment - Instant Download

Sales Confidence - where you MASTER sales in just 4 weeks

Sales Confidence is a 4 week live program for established Holistic Nutritionists who are done leaving money on the table in their discovery calls. We meet live on Zoom every week from May 6 to May 27. Telegram community and direct coaching in between.

Follow Leigh on Instagram - @leighmcswan_

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> In this episode Leigh McSwan introduces the solo series and explains exactly why She's The BOSS was built specifically for established Holistic Nutritionists who are ready to stop running a practice and start building a real business.

Topics covered: why Holistic Nutritionists are leaving the industry, the business education gap, and what it actually means to build a nutrition empire.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Empire Gap Assessment - Instant Download

Sales Confidence - where you MASTER sales in just 4 weeks

Sales Confidence is a 4 week live program for established Holistic Nutritionists who are done leaving money on the table in their discovery calls. We meet live on Zoom every week from May 6 to May 27. Telegram community and direct coaching in between.

Follow Leigh on Instagram - @leighmcswan_

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-19021282 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0600 600 full false You Do Not Need To Be The Smartest Person In The Room | Kristen Herlihy You Do Not Need To Be The Smartest Person In The Room | Kristen Herlihy That quiet moment when someone asks about your offer and you suddenly overexplain, discount, or hope they don’t say no? We go straight into the mindset and mechanics behind that spiral with Kristen Hurlihy, founder of Refine From Within, a licensed psychotherapist, certified health coach, and fitness trainer with 25+ years of experience helping women create real change without adding more to an already full plate.

We talk about boundaries that actually hold, from structuring your week (client-facing days vs planning days) to the “small” things that make a big difference in your nervous system, like a workspace that feels warm, comfortable, and truly yours. Kristen shares practical burnout prevention habits for female entrepreneurs: a monthly business check-in, a protected quarterly day off, and why you should not announce it to anyone. If you’re building a wellness business, coaching practice, or therapy practice, this is the kind of energy management that keeps you consistent without losing your passion.

Then we tackle imposter syndrome head-on. Kristen explains why clients rarely choose you because of degrees and credentials, and what actually creates trust: responsiveness, consistency, comfort, and learning that feels useful. We also explore how to detach from heavy client stories, the difference between exhaustion and burnout, and why a holistic approach that blends psychotherapy, nutrition, and movement can unlock empowered decision-making, especially for women navigating stress and menopause seasons.

If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a fellow wellness entrepreneur, and leave a review so more women can find these conversations. What boundary or belief do you want to strengthen next?

Need Sales support? Get into Sales Confidence TODAY!

CONNECT WITH KRISTEN ON INSTAGRAM 

CHECK OUT KRISTEN'S WEBSITE

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> That quiet moment when someone asks about your offer and you suddenly overexplain, discount, or hope they don’t say no? We go straight into the mindset and mechanics behind that spiral with Kristen Hurlihy, founder of Refine From Within, a licensed psychotherapist, certified health coach, and fitness trainer with 25+ years of experience helping women create real change without adding more to an already full plate.

We talk about boundaries that actually hold, from structuring your week (client-facing days vs planning days) to the “small” things that make a big difference in your nervous system, like a workspace that feels warm, comfortable, and truly yours. Kristen shares practical burnout prevention habits for female entrepreneurs: a monthly business check-in, a protected quarterly day off, and why you should not announce it to anyone. If you’re building a wellness business, coaching practice, or therapy practice, this is the kind of energy management that keeps you consistent without losing your passion.

Then we tackle imposter syndrome head-on. Kristen explains why clients rarely choose you because of degrees and credentials, and what actually creates trust: responsiveness, consistency, comfort, and learning that feels useful. We also explore how to detach from heavy client stories, the difference between exhaustion and burnout, and why a holistic approach that blends psychotherapy, nutrition, and movement can unlock empowered decision-making, especially for women navigating stress and menopause seasons.

If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a fellow wellness entrepreneur, and leave a review so more women can find these conversations. What boundary or belief do you want to strengthen next?

Need Sales support? Get into Sales Confidence TODAY!

CONNECT WITH KRISTEN ON INSTAGRAM 

CHECK OUT KRISTEN'S WEBSITE

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18998876 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3327 full false Energetic Wellness For Ambitious Women Without Burnout | Sarah King Energetic Wellness For Ambitious Women Without Burnout | Sarah King You can be the woman who gets everything done and still feel like you’re disappearing inside your own life. That’s the tension we get honest about with Sarah King, founder of Empress Nation, as we unpack what burnout looks like for high-achieving, spiritually curious women and why intuition is not a luxury, it’s a real leadership skill.

We talk about the pressure to be perfect across every category, the mental load that never seems to ease up, and the way people-pleasing turns into automatic yeses that drain your energy and blur your boundaries. Sarah shares a sovereignty-first lens on success, including why asking for help can feel loaded, how outsourcing can be an act of self-respect, and what it looks like to choose your priorities on purpose instead of living by everyone else’s expectations.

Then we get practical with energetic wellness and nervous system regulation. Sarah walks us through simple grounding check-ins, sensory shifts that help you move from masculine push-mode into softer feminine energy, and even how a heart-to-heart hug can change your state and your family dynamic. We also explore the long-term cost of ignoring the body, the impact on business decisions and focus, and the tricky line between genuine healing and spiritual bypassing through substances or everyday numbing.

If you’re a female wellness entrepreneur who wants sustainable business growth, clearer intuition, and a calmer nervous system, you’ll get a lot from this conversation. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s carrying too much, and leave a review with the biggest insight you’re taking into your week.

If your sales feel scary, you need Sales Confidence. Early bird pricing is in effect for a very short time. Get in and MASTER sales. 


CONNECT WITH SARAH OF EMPRESS NATION!

ON INSTAGRAM

ON FACEBOOK

VISIT HER ON YOUTUBE


AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT HER WEBSITE AND CURRENT OFFERS: 

Free Trusting Your Intuition MasterClass 

Energetic Healing Alignments 1-1 (Online)

Free Clarity Call to see if coaching is a good fit -BOOK IT HERE 

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> You can be the woman who gets everything done and still feel like you’re disappearing inside your own life. That’s the tension we get honest about with Sarah King, founder of Empress Nation, as we unpack what burnout looks like for high-achieving, spiritually curious women and why intuition is not a luxury, it’s a real leadership skill.

We talk about the pressure to be perfect across every category, the mental load that never seems to ease up, and the way people-pleasing turns into automatic yeses that drain your energy and blur your boundaries. Sarah shares a sovereignty-first lens on success, including why asking for help can feel loaded, how outsourcing can be an act of self-respect, and what it looks like to choose your priorities on purpose instead of living by everyone else’s expectations.

Then we get practical with energetic wellness and nervous system regulation. Sarah walks us through simple grounding check-ins, sensory shifts that help you move from masculine push-mode into softer feminine energy, and even how a heart-to-heart hug can change your state and your family dynamic. We also explore the long-term cost of ignoring the body, the impact on business decisions and focus, and the tricky line between genuine healing and spiritual bypassing through substances or everyday numbing.

If you’re a female wellness entrepreneur who wants sustainable business growth, clearer intuition, and a calmer nervous system, you’ll get a lot from this conversation. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s carrying too much, and leave a review with the biggest insight you’re taking into your week.

If your sales feel scary, you need Sales Confidence. Early bird pricing is in effect for a very short time. Get in and MASTER sales. 


CONNECT WITH SARAH OF EMPRESS NATION!

ON INSTAGRAM

ON FACEBOOK

VISIT HER ON YOUTUBE


AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT HER WEBSITE AND CURRENT OFFERS: 

Free Trusting Your Intuition MasterClass 

Energetic Healing Alignments 1-1 (Online)

Free Clarity Call to see if coaching is a good fit -BOOK IT HERE 

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18932671 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3559 full false A Mother’s Road From Crisis To Advocacy with Robin DeLorenzo A Mother’s Road From Crisis To Advocacy with Robin DeLorenzo Your confidence can vanish in one sentence: “So, what do you charge?” Then life hits you with a much harder question: “What do I do when something feels wrong and nobody will listen?” That’s where this conversation lands, and it’s why I wanted you to hear Robin DeLorenzo’s story in her own words.

Robin is the founder of the Safe Mama Project, a resource and community she’s building after years of navigating her daughter’s complex health journey. She shares how a routine wellness visit became a turning point for her family, why she believes her child was injured, and what it was like to be dismissed when she started asking questions. We talk maternal intuition, informed consent, mom guilt, and the lonely middle space where you’re trying to make decisions with imperfect information and very high stakes.

We also get into the practical realities of turning lived experience into a mission-led business: learning new skills after leaving a corporate career, building online platforms, handling polarizing feedback, and setting boundaries so your nervous system can survive the work. Robin explains what she hopes the Safe Mama Project becomes over the next five to ten years, from step-by-step tools for moms in crisis to bigger community gatherings and education around whole-body wellness.

If you’re a mother, a caregiver, or a wellness entrepreneur trying to lead with courage, press play, share this with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If the conversation resonates, leave a review and tell me what part hit home.

SALES CONFIDENCE- early bird rate in effect! Master your sales skills for life.


Connect with Robin on Instagram and here too

And on Facebook

Visit Robin's website here.

If you need support for your child, please utilize the resources Robin has through The Safe Mama Project:

 www.thesafemamaproject.com

1. What to Do First Guide: /something-changed-guide

2. SOS Kit: /soskit

3. Healing Guide: /healingguide

4. Mentorship: /mentorship




Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Your confidence can vanish in one sentence: “So, what do you charge?” Then life hits you with a much harder question: “What do I do when something feels wrong and nobody will listen?” That’s where this conversation lands, and it’s why I wanted you to hear Robin DeLorenzo’s story in her own words.

Robin is the founder of the Safe Mama Project, a resource and community she’s building after years of navigating her daughter’s complex health journey. She shares how a routine wellness visit became a turning point for her family, why she believes her child was injured, and what it was like to be dismissed when she started asking questions. We talk maternal intuition, informed consent, mom guilt, and the lonely middle space where you’re trying to make decisions with imperfect information and very high stakes.

We also get into the practical realities of turning lived experience into a mission-led business: learning new skills after leaving a corporate career, building online platforms, handling polarizing feedback, and setting boundaries so your nervous system can survive the work. Robin explains what she hopes the Safe Mama Project becomes over the next five to ten years, from step-by-step tools for moms in crisis to bigger community gatherings and education around whole-body wellness.

If you’re a mother, a caregiver, or a wellness entrepreneur trying to lead with courage, press play, share this with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If the conversation resonates, leave a review and tell me what part hit home.

SALES CONFIDENCE- early bird rate in effect! Master your sales skills for life.


Connect with Robin on Instagram and here too

And on Facebook

Visit Robin's website here.

If you need support for your child, please utilize the resources Robin has through The Safe Mama Project:

 www.thesafemamaproject.com

1. What to Do First Guide: /something-changed-guide

2. SOS Kit: /soskit

3. Healing Guide: /healingguide

4. Mentorship: /mentorship




Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18908980 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3223 full false Cheaper Than Divorce: The Gym And The Guilt | Dr. East Phillips Cheaper Than Divorce: The Gym And The Guilt | Dr. East Phillips Your confidence doesn’t disappear at pricing time because you’re “bad at sales.” More often, it vanishes because you’re still asking for permission to be fully seen. I’m joined by Dr. East, an integrative and alternative medicine physician, frequency coach, and best-selling author, for a candid talk about what it takes to unshackle yourself as a woman, a mother, and an entrepreneur.

We dig into the mindset blocks that quietly run the show: self-limiting beliefs, people pleasing, and the belief that a “good mom” should sacrifice everything. Dr. East breaks down why that story creates guilt, resentment, and pressure kids never asked for, then shows how writing your own permission slip can change your marriage, your energy, and your calendar. If you’ve been waiting for someone else to make space for you, this is your reminder that the rescuer is you.

From there, we go deep on identity-based transformation and purpose. We talk intuition as a real business asset, how to follow what lights you up, and how to spot the moment you’ve overstayed your purpose. Dr. East shares practical ways to uncover desire, plus the daily habit structure behind Elevate, a 50-day consistency container that supports higher energy, better boundaries, and healthier growth without grind culture.

If this hit home, subscribe, share the episode with a woman who needs her permission slip, and leave a review so more wellness entrepreneurs can find these conversations.

Connect with Dr. East on Instagram

Visit her website

Do the free 7-day Elevate Challenge on YouTube

Grab Dr. East's Books here


SALES CONFIDENCE early bird pricing on now (but only for a few days!)

This is where you finally master your sales skills, start selling with ease and actually enjoy it! Get in now!

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Your confidence doesn’t disappear at pricing time because you’re “bad at sales.” More often, it vanishes because you’re still asking for permission to be fully seen. I’m joined by Dr. East, an integrative and alternative medicine physician, frequency coach, and best-selling author, for a candid talk about what it takes to unshackle yourself as a woman, a mother, and an entrepreneur.

We dig into the mindset blocks that quietly run the show: self-limiting beliefs, people pleasing, and the belief that a “good mom” should sacrifice everything. Dr. East breaks down why that story creates guilt, resentment, and pressure kids never asked for, then shows how writing your own permission slip can change your marriage, your energy, and your calendar. If you’ve been waiting for someone else to make space for you, this is your reminder that the rescuer is you.

From there, we go deep on identity-based transformation and purpose. We talk intuition as a real business asset, how to follow what lights you up, and how to spot the moment you’ve overstayed your purpose. Dr. East shares practical ways to uncover desire, plus the daily habit structure behind Elevate, a 50-day consistency container that supports higher energy, better boundaries, and healthier growth without grind culture.

If this hit home, subscribe, share the episode with a woman who needs her permission slip, and leave a review so more wellness entrepreneurs can find these conversations.

Connect with Dr. East on Instagram

Visit her website

Do the free 7-day Elevate Challenge on YouTube

Grab Dr. East's Books here


SALES CONFIDENCE early bird pricing on now (but only for a few days!)

This is where you finally master your sales skills, start selling with ease and actually enjoy it! Get in now!

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18877561 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3201 full false Salmon DNA And Sisterhood Are A Business Plan with Laura Swanson Salmon DNA And Sisterhood Are A Business Plan with Laura Swanson AI is speeding up everything, but it can’t replace the feeling of being truly seen. That’s why this conversation with Laura “Lala” Swanson hit so hard for me. She went from high-earning tech sales burnout to a year of slow travel across 13 countries, earned her 200-hour yoga certification in Nepal, and came back with a clearer compass: build a life that feels like yours, then build a business that supports it.

Lala is the co-founder of NomiA, a wellness and beauty travel company hosting curated international retreats for women, and the visionary behind only, a wellness studio concept blending movement, meditation, and community in Minnesota. We talk about trusting your intuition in business, choosing partners with integrity, and why “connection” isn’t soft. It’s a real strategy in 2026, especially post-COVID and in a world where human interaction is starting to feel like a luxury.

We also get practical about the retreat model: what’s included in their Merida, Mexico retreats, how they vet clinics and providers for safety, and how she holds wellness and aesthetics without shame or judgment. Yes, we even go there on salmon DNA injections, skincare, and what it means to feel beautiful on your own terms.

If you’re a female wellness entrepreneur building retreats, a studio, or any community-led brand, you’ll walk away with language, mindset shifts, and next-step ideas you can actually use. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

Connect with Lala and her ventures!

Onle Wellness On Instagram

Nomea Escapes On Instagram

Book Your Beauty Tourism with Nomea Escapes 


Ready to step into an immersive mastermind, create your digital assets AND build your 6-figure ecosystem? You need to be in IGNITE- registration now open.

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> AI is speeding up everything, but it can’t replace the feeling of being truly seen. That’s why this conversation with Laura “Lala” Swanson hit so hard for me. She went from high-earning tech sales burnout to a year of slow travel across 13 countries, earned her 200-hour yoga certification in Nepal, and came back with a clearer compass: build a life that feels like yours, then build a business that supports it.

Lala is the co-founder of NomiA, a wellness and beauty travel company hosting curated international retreats for women, and the visionary behind only, a wellness studio concept blending movement, meditation, and community in Minnesota. We talk about trusting your intuition in business, choosing partners with integrity, and why “connection” isn’t soft. It’s a real strategy in 2026, especially post-COVID and in a world where human interaction is starting to feel like a luxury.

We also get practical about the retreat model: what’s included in their Merida, Mexico retreats, how they vet clinics and providers for safety, and how she holds wellness and aesthetics without shame or judgment. Yes, we even go there on salmon DNA injections, skincare, and what it means to feel beautiful on your own terms.

If you’re a female wellness entrepreneur building retreats, a studio, or any community-led brand, you’ll walk away with language, mindset shifts, and next-step ideas you can actually use. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

Connect with Lala and her ventures!

Onle Wellness On Instagram

Nomea Escapes On Instagram

Book Your Beauty Tourism with Nomea Escapes 


Ready to step into an immersive mastermind, create your digital assets AND build your 6-figure ecosystem? You need to be in IGNITE- registration now open.

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18832294 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3111 full false Closing A Business To Save A Mission with Amber Cebull Closing A Business To Save A Mission with Amber Cebull What if closing a beloved, award-winning brand is the most honest way to protect your mission? We sit down with Amber, founder of Gather Beverage Co., for a raw, timely look at why her clean, functional non-alcoholic elixirs—internationally recognized and fiercely loved—still couldn’t outrun the realities of scale, education gaps, and a market not yet ready for a true premium NA tier. The products were exceptional. The numbers were not. And that’s where this story gets powerful.

Amber takes us from co-owning a brewery during the pandemic to pioneering organic, preservative-free concentrates that used adaptogens, nootropics, teas, and kombucha to mirror the depth of craft cocktails. Along the way, we talk through the hidden cost drivers most founders miss: volatile inputs like certified organic juices, the craft constraints of small-batch syrups, regulatory red tape, and the brutal truth that you can’t pass price increases through if your category doesn’t recognize a top shelf. Education is a mission, but it’s also a cost center, especially when “natural flavors” still confuse buyers and quality gets flattened on the NA shelf.

Then we pivot to what’s next—and why it matters. Amber is building a platform to spotlight holistic chiropractors, nutritionists, and functional providers, clarifying their specialties and helping people find the right fit through interviews, education, and a practical directory. If diet and daily inputs drive most symptoms, access to the right guide becomes frontline healthcare. We also get candid about when to quit (hello, The Dip), how to keep your mission heavier than the grind until it isn’t, and why small-brand acquisitions by big companies can still advance the movement if consumers keep voting with their dollars and reading labels.

If you’re a wellness founder or a curious consumer, you’ll leave with sharper questions, cleaner criteria, and permission to choose impact over inertia. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage to pivot, and leave a review to tell us: what would you quit to grow?

CONNECT WITH AMBER

On Instagram, here and here! 


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]]> What if closing a beloved, award-winning brand is the most honest way to protect your mission? We sit down with Amber, founder of Gather Beverage Co., for a raw, timely look at why her clean, functional non-alcoholic elixirs—internationally recognized and fiercely loved—still couldn’t outrun the realities of scale, education gaps, and a market not yet ready for a true premium NA tier. The products were exceptional. The numbers were not. And that’s where this story gets powerful.

Amber takes us from co-owning a brewery during the pandemic to pioneering organic, preservative-free concentrates that used adaptogens, nootropics, teas, and kombucha to mirror the depth of craft cocktails. Along the way, we talk through the hidden cost drivers most founders miss: volatile inputs like certified organic juices, the craft constraints of small-batch syrups, regulatory red tape, and the brutal truth that you can’t pass price increases through if your category doesn’t recognize a top shelf. Education is a mission, but it’s also a cost center, especially when “natural flavors” still confuse buyers and quality gets flattened on the NA shelf.

Then we pivot to what’s next—and why it matters. Amber is building a platform to spotlight holistic chiropractors, nutritionists, and functional providers, clarifying their specialties and helping people find the right fit through interviews, education, and a practical directory. If diet and daily inputs drive most symptoms, access to the right guide becomes frontline healthcare. We also get candid about when to quit (hello, The Dip), how to keep your mission heavier than the grind until it isn’t, and why small-brand acquisitions by big companies can still advance the movement if consumers keep voting with their dollars and reading labels.

If you’re a wellness founder or a curious consumer, you’ll leave with sharper questions, cleaner criteria, and permission to choose impact over inertia. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage to pivot, and leave a review to tell us: what would you quit to grow?

CONNECT WITH AMBER

On Instagram, here and here! 


Apply for Curated, my done-for-you digital course creation agency, where my team and I build your course for you- top to bottom. This is the perfect solution for busy entrepreneurs who need a digital course out there, but simply don't have the time or desire to do it themselves.

Apply HERE


Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18824285 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3434 full true From Booty Shakes To Business: How Dance Fitness Becomes A Scalable Brand with Angie Shealy From Booty Shakes To Business: How Dance Fitness Becomes A Scalable Brand with Angie Shealy What if the real secret to growth isn’t a secret at all? Angie, a wife, mom of two, full-time professional, and founder of Level Up Dance Fitness, joins us to show how joy, grit, and smart systems beat fads—on the mat and in the market. We start with fitness that sticks: why a 10-minute session you love outperforms a perfect hour you’ll never repeat, and how Level Up blends 90s and early 2000s dance vibes with strength blocks to create a high-energy, judgment-free class that people actually return to.

From there, we pull back the curtain on building a business in real life. Angie shares how she validated demand with pop-ups, handled the gut punch of low attendance, and turned every outcome into data. We dig into grassroots marketing that works—local Facebook groups, chambers, and a trustworthy digital presence—plus the SEO fundamentals that compound over time: clear service pages, fresh content, and clean metadata. When it’s time to spend, she breaks down how to choose between Google and social ads by starting with your audience and backing into budget from customer value.

The strategy that changes everything is her licensing model. Instead of scaling with heavy overhead, Angie certifies instructors and provides ongoing choreography, breakdowns, and education through a subscription. Instructors keep their earnings while the brand compounds reach and recurring revenue. It’s a win-win flywheel: more support fuels better classes, better classes grow community, and community reduces churn.

We also get real about leadership and capacity. Letting go means trusting great work that isn’t identical to yours, asking for feedback often, and leading as a servant. Boundaries power momentum—appointments with yourself, time blocks, and the bravery to say no. We trade performative perfection for seasons of focus, and we tackle imposter syndrome by choosing our hard and showing up anyway.

If you’re ready to build something joyful, scalable, and true to your life, press play. Then share this with a friend who needs a nudge, subscribe for more candid strategy, and leave a review to tell us your biggest takeaway.

Connect with Angie!

Shake your booty over to her on:

Her personal Instagram 

Level Up Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Level Up Dance Fitness Website

--> Are you a woman in wellness who wants to grow her business? Get Into IGNITE- my 6-month immersive mastermind! Together we build your high-ticket digital course, you get coaching, live and in Telegram, plus IT'S AN ALL ACCESS PASS (!!!!) to all my 2026 programs. As an Ignite member, they're all yours, 100% free. Join today, enrolment is now open!

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> What if the real secret to growth isn’t a secret at all? Angie, a wife, mom of two, full-time professional, and founder of Level Up Dance Fitness, joins us to show how joy, grit, and smart systems beat fads—on the mat and in the market. We start with fitness that sticks: why a 10-minute session you love outperforms a perfect hour you’ll never repeat, and how Level Up blends 90s and early 2000s dance vibes with strength blocks to create a high-energy, judgment-free class that people actually return to.

From there, we pull back the curtain on building a business in real life. Angie shares how she validated demand with pop-ups, handled the gut punch of low attendance, and turned every outcome into data. We dig into grassroots marketing that works—local Facebook groups, chambers, and a trustworthy digital presence—plus the SEO fundamentals that compound over time: clear service pages, fresh content, and clean metadata. When it’s time to spend, she breaks down how to choose between Google and social ads by starting with your audience and backing into budget from customer value.

The strategy that changes everything is her licensing model. Instead of scaling with heavy overhead, Angie certifies instructors and provides ongoing choreography, breakdowns, and education through a subscription. Instructors keep their earnings while the brand compounds reach and recurring revenue. It’s a win-win flywheel: more support fuels better classes, better classes grow community, and community reduces churn.

We also get real about leadership and capacity. Letting go means trusting great work that isn’t identical to yours, asking for feedback often, and leading as a servant. Boundaries power momentum—appointments with yourself, time blocks, and the bravery to say no. We trade performative perfection for seasons of focus, and we tackle imposter syndrome by choosing our hard and showing up anyway.

If you’re ready to build something joyful, scalable, and true to your life, press play. Then share this with a friend who needs a nudge, subscribe for more candid strategy, and leave a review to tell us your biggest takeaway.

Connect with Angie!

Shake your booty over to her on:

Her personal Instagram 

Level Up Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Level Up Dance Fitness Website

--> Are you a woman in wellness who wants to grow her business? Get Into IGNITE- my 6-month immersive mastermind! Together we build your high-ticket digital course, you get coaching, live and in Telegram, plus IT'S AN ALL ACCESS PASS (!!!!) to all my 2026 programs. As an Ignite member, they're all yours, 100% free. Join today, enrolment is now open!

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18784385 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0600 3116 full true How A Former Teacher Turned Natural Health Into A Scalable Mission | Erin Ward How A Former Teacher Turned Natural Health Into A Scalable Mission | Erin Ward Ready to trade the busy badge for a business that actually feels like you? We sit down with Erin, a former elementary teacher who built a thriving natural health career by listening to her instincts, setting clear boundaries, and choosing work that lights her up. Her path is a masterclass in practical courage: start small, move scared, and keep aligning your actions with your values until the next door opens.

We dig into phototherapy in plain language. Erin breaks down how reflective light patches may elevate copper peptides, why that matters for stem cell activity, and what aging has to do with recovery speed. You’ll hear how placement and timing work, typical costs, global availability, and why non-transdermal approaches appeal to those juggling complex health stacks. Erin shares personal and client wins—from gut relief to better energy—and contrasts this route with the price and invasiveness of stem cell injections, offering a grounded take for curious skeptics and biohackers alike.

Then we get tactical about entrepreneurship. Erin reveals her daily structure, the time-chunking that protects focus, and the simple lists that keep her work human and effective. We explore human design as a strategy lens—responding versus waiting for invitations, speaking from your natural center of truth, and choosing embodiment over endless to-do lists. Finally, we walk through rituals for releasing beliefs that don’t belong to you and replacing them with ones that support your next move, so you can lead with presence, not pressure.

If you’re building a wellness brand and craving momentum without burnout, this conversation delivers science, systems, and soul. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs permission to pivot, and leave a review telling us the one belief you’re ready to release this year.


Connect with Erin on Instagram! 

Get yourself into a room with other wellness professionals who are mission-led and ready to grow! IGNITE is my immersive mastermind where we work in collaboration to build your business to something scalable, sellable and heart-centered. 



Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Ready to trade the busy badge for a business that actually feels like you? We sit down with Erin, a former elementary teacher who built a thriving natural health career by listening to her instincts, setting clear boundaries, and choosing work that lights her up. Her path is a masterclass in practical courage: start small, move scared, and keep aligning your actions with your values until the next door opens.

We dig into phototherapy in plain language. Erin breaks down how reflective light patches may elevate copper peptides, why that matters for stem cell activity, and what aging has to do with recovery speed. You’ll hear how placement and timing work, typical costs, global availability, and why non-transdermal approaches appeal to those juggling complex health stacks. Erin shares personal and client wins—from gut relief to better energy—and contrasts this route with the price and invasiveness of stem cell injections, offering a grounded take for curious skeptics and biohackers alike.

Then we get tactical about entrepreneurship. Erin reveals her daily structure, the time-chunking that protects focus, and the simple lists that keep her work human and effective. We explore human design as a strategy lens—responding versus waiting for invitations, speaking from your natural center of truth, and choosing embodiment over endless to-do lists. Finally, we walk through rituals for releasing beliefs that don’t belong to you and replacing them with ones that support your next move, so you can lead with presence, not pressure.

If you’re building a wellness brand and craving momentum without burnout, this conversation delivers science, systems, and soul. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs permission to pivot, and leave a review telling us the one belief you’re ready to release this year.


Connect with Erin on Instagram! 

Get yourself into a room with other wellness professionals who are mission-led and ready to grow! IGNITE is my immersive mastermind where we work in collaboration to build your business to something scalable, sellable and heart-centered. 



Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18762204 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 2804 full false From “Too Much” To Just Right, With Stickers, Glee, And Zero Guilt | Andrea Mondoux From “Too Much” To Just Right, With Stickers, Glee, And Zero Guilt | Andrea Mondoux What if the life you’re building is still running on someone else’s script? We sit with transformation coach and author Andrea Mondu to unpack the quiet weight of shoulds, the autopilot thoughts that steer our choices, and the surprising role of play in serious success. Andrea’s new book, Embody Bliss: Break Free from the Shoulds and Move Into More Joy, blends memoir and practical tools to help you question inherited stories, build self-trust, and choose joy on purpose.

We explore her EMBODY approach to change, starting with awareness: logging the thoughts that loop beneath your day, testing them against evidence, and picking beliefs that match your values. From being called “too much” to shrinking dreams to fit corporate molds, Andrea shows how these labels live in our bodies—and how to release them. She shares why not everyone is meant for entrepreneurship, but those who choose it must grow fast: visibility, resilience, and boundaries stop being nice-to-haves and become oxygen.

This conversation is warm, candid, and full of usable ideas. You’ll learn why ten minutes of laughter can reset your productivity, how adult glee rehearsals revived Andrea’s creativity, and why cutting the grass without headphones can ground a scattered mind. We dig into the book’s structure—thought work, stories, shoulds, self-relationship, boundaries, play, nature—and the bonus audio activations designed to help new beliefs stick through repetition. We close with a grounded definition of being a boss: self-ownership, fewer assumptions, less taking things personally, and always doing your best.

If you’re ready to stop performing productivity and start designing a business that supports your life, this one will meet you where you are. Listen, reflect, and try one small shift today—question a thought, protect a boundary, or choose a joy. If it resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find these tools.


Andrea’s Podcast: Balance + Bliss  

Andrea’s Book! Pre-order here before the official release date of March 11th 2026: Embody Bliss

Connect with Andrea on Instagram! 


Learn more about my done-for-you course creation agency, Curated. 



Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> What if the life you’re building is still running on someone else’s script? We sit with transformation coach and author Andrea Mondu to unpack the quiet weight of shoulds, the autopilot thoughts that steer our choices, and the surprising role of play in serious success. Andrea’s new book, Embody Bliss: Break Free from the Shoulds and Move Into More Joy, blends memoir and practical tools to help you question inherited stories, build self-trust, and choose joy on purpose.

We explore her EMBODY approach to change, starting with awareness: logging the thoughts that loop beneath your day, testing them against evidence, and picking beliefs that match your values. From being called “too much” to shrinking dreams to fit corporate molds, Andrea shows how these labels live in our bodies—and how to release them. She shares why not everyone is meant for entrepreneurship, but those who choose it must grow fast: visibility, resilience, and boundaries stop being nice-to-haves and become oxygen.

This conversation is warm, candid, and full of usable ideas. You’ll learn why ten minutes of laughter can reset your productivity, how adult glee rehearsals revived Andrea’s creativity, and why cutting the grass without headphones can ground a scattered mind. We dig into the book’s structure—thought work, stories, shoulds, self-relationship, boundaries, play, nature—and the bonus audio activations designed to help new beliefs stick through repetition. We close with a grounded definition of being a boss: self-ownership, fewer assumptions, less taking things personally, and always doing your best.

If you’re ready to stop performing productivity and start designing a business that supports your life, this one will meet you where you are. Listen, reflect, and try one small shift today—question a thought, protect a boundary, or choose a joy. If it resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find these tools.


Andrea’s Podcast: Balance + Bliss  

Andrea’s Book! Pre-order here before the official release date of March 11th 2026: Embody Bliss

Connect with Andrea on Instagram! 


Learn more about my done-for-you course creation agency, Curated. 



Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh McSwan Buzzsprout-18729192 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0700 2886 full true From Single Mom To Multi‑Millionaire: Jasmine Marra On Redefining Wealth From Single Mom To Multi‑Millionaire: Jasmine Marra On Redefining Wealth What if joy came before money—and made you wealthier because of it? We sit down with life and financial coach Jasmine Marra to unpack how she rebuilt from divorce and job loss to a multimillion‑dollar portfolio, why assets beat accolades, and how women can lead with purpose without dimming their ambition. From the “golden handcuffs” of a government job to acquiring 16 rental units in one leap, Jasmine shows how nervous system regulation, gut‑led decisions, and rapid action turn knowledge into outcomes.

We explore the identity shifts required to move from employee to value creator, including pricing with confidence, selling with care, and shedding inherited limits. Jasmine names the witch wound—the generational fear of being visible—and shares how speaking plainly about money helps women stop undercharging and start building real power. Community is our amplifier: when women gather, timelines compress, bounce‑backs are faster, and purpose expands.

You’ll hear clear, practical money moves: live on no more than 50% of your income to block lifestyle creep, funnel the surplus into assets, and prioritize cash‑flowing investments. Jasmine breaks down first real estate steps for Canadians and Americans, creative financing options, and why one or two properties can change a legacy. We also challenge the “money buys happiness” cliché. Joy is the engine; money widens your choices. Put them together, and you create freedom—time, energy, and impact.

If you’re ready to rethink wealth, trust your gut, and build assets that work while you sleep, this conversation is your blueprint. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more women claim their voice and their wealth. What’s the next bold move you’ll act on today?

Jasmine's Social Media Handle & Website
Instagram: @quantumfemmewealth

Website: Quantum Femme Wealth 

Jasmine's Book: Transcending The White Picket Fence (A Modern Woman's Guide to Wealth, Abundance and Freedom)

--> Get into Your Money Mind (master your mind + let overflow follow)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

If this conversation sparked the realization that you want a digital product- but you don’t want to build it yourself- Curated is where that happens.

Curated is my done-for-you course creation agency. My team and I handle the strategy, structure, and build so you can create real leverage in your business without taking on another massive project.

Because this work is high-touch and fully customized, Curated is available by application only.

Apply here! 
Or connect with me on Instagram @leighmcswanDCC

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> What if joy came before money—and made you wealthier because of it? We sit down with life and financial coach Jasmine Marra to unpack how she rebuilt from divorce and job loss to a multimillion‑dollar portfolio, why assets beat accolades, and how women can lead with purpose without dimming their ambition. From the “golden handcuffs” of a government job to acquiring 16 rental units in one leap, Jasmine shows how nervous system regulation, gut‑led decisions, and rapid action turn knowledge into outcomes.

We explore the identity shifts required to move from employee to value creator, including pricing with confidence, selling with care, and shedding inherited limits. Jasmine names the witch wound—the generational fear of being visible—and shares how speaking plainly about money helps women stop undercharging and start building real power. Community is our amplifier: when women gather, timelines compress, bounce‑backs are faster, and purpose expands.

You’ll hear clear, practical money moves: live on no more than 50% of your income to block lifestyle creep, funnel the surplus into assets, and prioritize cash‑flowing investments. Jasmine breaks down first real estate steps for Canadians and Americans, creative financing options, and why one or two properties can change a legacy. We also challenge the “money buys happiness” cliché. Joy is the engine; money widens your choices. Put them together, and you create freedom—time, energy, and impact.

If you’re ready to rethink wealth, trust your gut, and build assets that work while you sleep, this conversation is your blueprint. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more women claim their voice and their wealth. What’s the next bold move you’ll act on today?

Jasmine's Social Media Handle & Website
Instagram: @quantumfemmewealth

Website: Quantum Femme Wealth 

Jasmine's Book: Transcending The White Picket Fence (A Modern Woman's Guide to Wealth, Abundance and Freedom)

--> Get into Your Money Mind (master your mind + let overflow follow)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

If this conversation sparked the realization that you want a digital product- but you don’t want to build it yourself- Curated is where that happens.

Curated is my done-for-you course creation agency. My team and I handle the strategy, structure, and build so you can create real leverage in your business without taking on another massive project.

Because this work is high-touch and fully customized, Curated is available by application only.

Apply here! 
Or connect with me on Instagram @leighmcswanDCC

Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh Buzzsprout-18697514 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0700 3105 full true Faith, Grit, And A Second Chance | Jessica James Faith, Grit, And A Second Chance | Jessica James A quiet morning ritual becomes the fuse for a radical life reset. We sit down with Jessie—entrepreneur, mother, and mindset guide—to trace how faith, grief, and a shocking brain tumor diagnosis rebuilt her relationship with work, health, and leadership. What unfolds is a story about courage that doesn’t deny fear, but moves anyway.

Jessie takes us through her blue-collar recruitment career in Australia, the confidence that came from learning every rung of the ladder, and the month in 2019 when everything changed: losing her father, discovering she was pregnant, and entering a season of constant reset. When the pandemic hit, she chose calm over panic and designed motherhood around joy, sunlight, and presence—proof that pace is a lever, not a life sentence.

The diagnosis arrived after months of migraines, brain fog, and dead ends. An MRI exposed a tumor—and with it, a new operating system. Jessie’s response in the hospital is a masterclass in triage and leadership under pressure: secure care for her son, make hard legal calls, trust the surgical team, and lean into faith. On the other side, she rewrote success. Health is wealth. Money is a tool, not the point. Inspired action beats rigid planning. Keep big ideas sacred until they’re sturdy, and protect your authenticity from the algorithm’s pull.

We also talk about sonder—the realization that everyone carries an epic—because compassion changes how we lead. Jessie prefers leader to boss: go first, set the standard, and cheer for growth at every level. If you’ve felt the tug to pivot, to slow down, or to finally build a business that can hold you when life hits hard, this conversation is your permission slip and your plan.

If this resonated, follow, share with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review so more people can find these stories.

Connect with Jessie on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pivotingwithjoy/ 

________________________________________________________________________________________

You know you’re meant to build bigger, lead differently, and stop operating by outdated rules—Ignite is where that work begins.

Ignite is my mastermind immersion for female wellness entrepreneurs who are ready to transform how they think, lead, and build—so their business reflects who they actually are and where they’re going next.

And because you’re part of She’s The Boss community, you’ll receive 10% off when you join using code BOSS

Enrolment is now open! Join Ignite here: https://access.leighmcswan.com/ignite/ 


Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> A quiet morning ritual becomes the fuse for a radical life reset. We sit down with Jessie—entrepreneur, mother, and mindset guide—to trace how faith, grief, and a shocking brain tumor diagnosis rebuilt her relationship with work, health, and leadership. What unfolds is a story about courage that doesn’t deny fear, but moves anyway.

Jessie takes us through her blue-collar recruitment career in Australia, the confidence that came from learning every rung of the ladder, and the month in 2019 when everything changed: losing her father, discovering she was pregnant, and entering a season of constant reset. When the pandemic hit, she chose calm over panic and designed motherhood around joy, sunlight, and presence—proof that pace is a lever, not a life sentence.

The diagnosis arrived after months of migraines, brain fog, and dead ends. An MRI exposed a tumor—and with it, a new operating system. Jessie’s response in the hospital is a masterclass in triage and leadership under pressure: secure care for her son, make hard legal calls, trust the surgical team, and lean into faith. On the other side, she rewrote success. Health is wealth. Money is a tool, not the point. Inspired action beats rigid planning. Keep big ideas sacred until they’re sturdy, and protect your authenticity from the algorithm’s pull.

We also talk about sonder—the realization that everyone carries an epic—because compassion changes how we lead. Jessie prefers leader to boss: go first, set the standard, and cheer for growth at every level. If you’ve felt the tug to pivot, to slow down, or to finally build a business that can hold you when life hits hard, this conversation is your permission slip and your plan.

If this resonated, follow, share with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review so more people can find these stories.

Connect with Jessie on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pivotingwithjoy/ 

________________________________________________________________________________________

You know you’re meant to build bigger, lead differently, and stop operating by outdated rules—Ignite is where that work begins.

Ignite is my mastermind immersion for female wellness entrepreneurs who are ready to transform how they think, lead, and build—so their business reflects who they actually are and where they’re going next.

And because you’re part of She’s The Boss community, you’ll receive 10% off when you join using code BOSS

Enrolment is now open! Join Ignite here: https://access.leighmcswan.com/ignite/ 


Connect with me on Instagram!  

Check out my website here.



]]> Leigh Buzzsprout-18698026 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0700 3875 full false