The Cycle Advantage

What if I told you that the reason you feel like a genius one week and want to burn your whole business down the next is not because you're inconsistent? It's because no one ever taught you how your hormones actually work. You were never the problem. You were just handed productivity rules designed for a 24-hour hormonal rhythm… when your body runs on a 28-day one. And that changes everything. "If you want to be able to expand and grow your business, if you want to be able to show up amazing for your family and you want to show up amazing for your business, then it starts with you coming back to you." Renae Fieck The Real Reason You Feel "Inconsistent" You have days where you feel radiant, confident, sharp, creative, unstoppable. And then you have days where: ✅ You feel foggy. ✅ You feel overwhelmed. ✅ You question everything.  ✅ You want to cancel your launch and move to Italy. It's not random. Your menstrual cycle impacts your brain function. Your hormones influence focus, creativity, emotional depth, communication, and confidence. There is not one single day in your month where your hormone cocktail is the same as the day before. Yet most business strategy assumes you are. Men operate on a 24-hour testosterone rhythm. Women operate on a monthly rhythm of estrogen and progesterone shifting constantly. And we've been taught to run our businesses like men. That mismatch is a huge reason women experience higher rates of burnout, anxiety, depression, and even autoimmune disorders. It's not weakness. It's misalignment. Episode Summary In this episode, we're breaking down what every woman needs to know about her menstrual cycle, hormones, and business success. If you've ever struggled with burnout, brain fog, mood swings, or inconsistent energy in your business, this is your missing piece. You'll learn how cycle syncing for entrepreneurs works, why your menstrual cycle impacts your brain and productivity, and how to use each phase of your cycle to grow your business with more ease and sustainability. This is not basic period talk. This is feminine leadership. Why This Changes Everything When you stop expecting yourself to feel the same every day… You stop shaming yourself. You stop forcing productivity. You stop wondering why you can't "just be consistent." Instead, you build rhythm. And rhythm is sustainable. This is what I teach inside my book Cycle Sync Your Business and inside my mentorship programs. Because feminine leadership isn't about doing less. It's about doing things in alignment with how your body was designed. When you work with your cycle instead of against it: ➡️ You get more done. ➡️ You feel better doing it. ➡️ Your health improves. ➡️ Your creativity expands. ➡️ Your business grows sustainably. That is power. Key Takeaways 👉 The reason you feel like a genius one week… and want to quit the next 👉 How your brain literally functions differently depending on where you are in your cycle 👉 The week you hate most might actually be your secret advantage. 👉 How is your menstrual cycle quietly shaping your focus, creativity, and sales 👉 Why your period is your most powerful CEO phase This Episode Is For You If… ✅ You feel inconsistent in your business. ✅ You're stuck in burnout cycles. ✅ You've wondered why your energy fluctuates so much. ✅ You want to grow your business without sacrificing your health. ✅ You're ready to lead as a woman, not as a watered-down version of a man. Why It Matters If you keep ignoring your rhythm… You will keep pushing. Keep overriding. Keep wondering what's wrong with you. There's nothing wrong with you. You are cyclical. And when you understand that, you unlock a level of self-trust that changes how you lead, sell, create, and live. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: Your business and your body will thank you.

This episode is a transmission. We talk about timing and why I held this episode until the Lunar New Year. We talk about feminine energy not as softness, but as power. We talk about the shift from shedding to activation. If you're a woman building a business and have massive goals for 2026, this is for you. We explore sacred rage, women leaders rising, vision casting for the year ahead, and what it really means to embody the wild feminine in business and life. What You'll Hear in This Episode Why timing your work with energetic seasons changes everything What the year of the Fire Horse means for women How are you being called into the shift from shedding into activation What the wild feminine actually looks like in a CEO Why women actually need to embrace their anger and rage more The call for women leaders to stop playing small The number one way to manifest your biggest desires this year How you can step deeper into activating your WILD FEMININE Learn more about the Awaken Your Wild Feminine Retreat at renaefieck.com/awaken  

They say motherhood changes you but what they don't tell you is that it reveals you. Every trigger, every tantrum, every moment you snap and feel guilt bubbling under your skin. It will hold up a mirror to the parts of you you've spent years avoiding.  The parts that feel tender, reactive, and raw. And that's exactly what this week's episode is all about. I sat down with Carly Ely, and we cracked open the truth about what motherhood is really asking of us. Not the Pinterest-perfect version but the real, soul-stretching journey of learning how to parent while still discovering who you are. If you've ever wondered why motherhood feels like a spiritual awakening (but no one gave you a guidebook for it), you're going to feel so seen in this conversation. We Also Talked About: ✨ The way triggers point to unhealed parts of you and have nothing to do with your child's behavior ✨ Why your worth has nothing to do with how well your child performs ✨ The grief that hits when you realize time is moving way too fast ✨ How motherhood becomes the mirror for your own emotional growth ✨ What it actually means to break generational cycles (without perfection) ✨ The shift from control to connection and how to let your guard down ✨ The quiet shame we carry and how self-compassion sets us free This Episode Is for You If You've Ever… ✔ Felt like motherhood was asking you to do deep inner work (but didn't know where to start) ✔ Needed a reminder that growth and grace can coexist ✔ Been trying to break cycles without burning out ✔ Felt like your kids were showing you what you still needed to heal ✔ Struggled with shame and wondered if you were the only one This conversation will validate your journey, soften your shame, and remind you that you're not alone in the messy middle. Meet Carly Carly Ely is a conscious motherhood coach, subconscious reprogramming expert, and neurodivergent mom of two. She combines her background as a school psychologist along with her training and study of the reparenting and spirituality to guide women through the process of healing and rediscovering themselves in motherhood. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

Somewhere along the way, we were taught that menopause is a loss… A loss of youth, energy, clarity, and vibrancy.  That we have to brace for weight gain, exhaustion, brain fog, and mood swings. That we should just "deal with it" because it's part of aging.  ❌ That's a LIE. What if perimenopause and menopause were actually your body's way of calling you into deeper power, alignment, and self-trust? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Jessica Green, a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, shares holistic strategies to balance hormones, boost energy, and step into your most powerful self. Inside this episode, we're unlocking: ✨ The real reason menopause feels so hard in Western culture (and how to shift your experience starting now). ✨ The hidden link between stress, food, and hormone imbalances ✨ Why women in some cultures barely experience symptoms at all and how to bring those practices into your own life ✨How the energetics of food & mindfulness play a huge role in hormone balance You don't have to suffer through this transition. You don't have to accept the struggle. This is your invitation to step into a whole new way of living and thriving. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

A year ago, I hit pause on the podcast. At the time, it felt necessary… life was full, and I wasn't sure I wanted to keep producing content just for the sake of it. I needed a break. But deep down, I knew I wasn't done. Over the past year, so much has shifted. My business, my perspectives, even my own internal rhythms. And with that, I started feeling this pull to return to the podcast space. But this time, it's going to look a little different. Deeper Conversations, No More Fluff I don't want to just create content that checks a box. I want this podcast to be a space for real, meaningful conversations: conversations that challenge us, expand us, and maybe even make us a little uncomfortable at times. I want to have the conversations that are challenging the status quo and that we NEED to be having around women in business, the patriarchy, femininity vs masculinity, women's health, and so many other beautiful topics that need us to talk about. No Set Schedule! Just Inspired, Impactful Episodes One big change? I'm letting go of the pressure to release episodes on a rigid schedule. Instead, I'm committed to sharing when I feel called to or when I have something truly worth saying. I want every episode to feel intentional, not forced. So, if you're here for quick, surface-level business hacks… this might not be your space. But if you're open to exploring deeper truths, to challenging the way we've been conditioned to work and lead, and to embracing a more aligned, cyclical, and intentional way of showing up in the world then I'd love for you to join me. Are you in? Hit play on this episode, and let's dive in. For those in the USA, grab a free copy of my book, Cycle Sync Your Business at renaefieck.com/freebook (just pay shipping and handling). For those outside the USA, you can grab a copy of my book at CycleSyncYourBusiness.com or grab a free cycle tracker and cycle guide at renaefieck.com/cyclesyncbiz Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

You know that feeling… where you're doing all the things—showing up, grinding, checking every box and yet, deep down, you still feel stuck? Drained? Like you're missing some invisible key that makes success feel easier for everyone else? The problem isn't you, it's the strategy you've been forcing. This week on the podcast, I'm sitting down with Anna Nichols, a Human Design expert and business strategist, to uncover the missing piece how to finally stop working against yourself and start creating success that feels natural, aligned, and ridiculously magnetic. Your energy is your greatest advantage but only if you know how to use it. Inside this episode, we unlock: 🔥 Why 99% of business strategies fail for women (and how to find the ONE that's designed for you). 🔥 How to make success feel effortless by working with your energy, not against it. 🔥 What happens when you declare your next-level life & business and exactly how to handle the fear, resistance, and doubts that come up. 🔥 Why "working harder" is keeping you stuck and the simple shift that changes everything. Anna's story is living proof that when you finally lean into your true design, everything shifts—clients, money, ease, creativity… it all starts flowing. If you're done with burnout, done with the struggle, and ready to build a business that feels as good as it looks—this episode is your permission slip. For those in the USA, grab a free copy of my book, Cycle Sync Your Business at renaefieck.com/freebook (just pay shipping and handling). For those outside the USA, you can grab a copy of my book at CycleSyncYourBusiness.com or grab a free cycle tracker and cycle guide at renaefieck.com/cyclesyncbiz Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

If you've been told "that's normal" one too many times, I need you to hear this: Feeling exhausted every day should not be your normal. Far too many women are being gaslit into believe that their symptoms are because you're "just getting older"or it's just the season of life you're in. But it's not. In this episode, I sit down with Kate Gregory, a women's holistic hormone practitioner, to talk about the very real overlap between burnout symptoms and what gets labeled as early perimenopause. Episode Summary In this episode, Kate Gregory and I unpack why so many women in their 30s and 40s are dealing with hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, irregular cycles, and that classic 3PM crash. We talk about how burnout can mimic perimenopause symptoms, why many doctors miss root causes, and how your body may be protecting you.u. If you're waking up exhausted, feeling older than you are, or stuck in urgency mode 24/7, this episode will help you understand what's really going on and what to do next. Quick note: This episode is education, not medical advice. If you have concerning symptoms, work with a qualified clinician. What You'll Hear in This Episode ✔️ Why "early perimenopause" might be the most overused explanation for women's exhaustion right now ✔️ The subtle signs your symptoms might actually be burnout (not hormones) or perimenopause ✔️ The nervous system loop that keeps high-achieving women permanently tired ✔️ Why when your doctor says "your labs are normal" they might actually be wrong ✔️ The biggest mistake women are making in trying to recharge that's actually depleting them even more ✔️ The surprising reset that happens when you finally step out of your day to day Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Burnout can look like hormone chaos. Long cycles. Short luteal phase. PMS. Fatigue. Brain fog. Mood swings. Kate explains how stress and burnout can create symptoms that get misread as perimenopause. 2️⃣ Your body is not failing you. It's messaging you. Kate shares how the body can slow you down on purpose when you refuse to slow down yourself. . 3️⃣ "Rest" that's actually numbing is not restoring you. A big moment in this episode: the difference between collapsing on the couch with your phone vs doing something truly nourishing (walk, music, creativity, actual connection). 4️⃣ The urgency pattern is a hormone pattern. If you can't sit still without feeling guilty, that's not a personality quirk. That's a nervous system state. And it impacts everything. Why It Matters If you're building a life that looks successful but feels like survival, your body will eventually say, "Nope." And it might show up as: ➡️ waking up exhausted ➡️irregular cycles ➡️ PMS that feels like a personality shift ➡️ a crash at 3PM that takes you out daily ➡️ a sense that your motivation is gone If you want support building a business that honors your cycle and energy, you'll love this related episode on cycle syncing for entrepreneurs. And if you're craving a full-body reset, my Awaken Your Wild Feminine Retreat 2026 is designed for exactly this kind of recalibration. This Episode Is For You If… 👉 You wake up tired and stay tired not matter how much sleep you get or coffee you drink 👉 You've been told "everything is normal" while feeling anything but and the only solution your doctors have to offer is "going on birth control" 👉 Your periods got weird after years of being predictable 👉 You feel like your body changed overnight and no one can explain it 👉 You're stuck in urgency mode and you don't even know how to turn it off 👉 You keep thinking rest is something you earn after you finish the list "Honor what's real for you, but also expand what's possible." Kate Gregory, Women's Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner Meet Kate Kate Gregory is a Women's Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner who helps women in their 30s naturally balance their hormones, boost energy, and improve periods without birth control or burnout. Through functional labs, nutrition, and deep lifestyle work, she supports clients in healing root causes like mineral depletion, chronic stress, and poor detoxification. Whether you're trying to feel like yourself again or trying to get pregnant, Kate's approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and deeply empowering.  She lives in Texas with her husband and 3 beautiful kids. Connect with Kate InstagramGrab Kate's free training: Stop Waking Up Exhausted Want the deeper reset? Come to Awaken Your WIld Feminine Retreat 2026 in San Diego, April 20–24, 2026. It's strategy, nervous system restoration and real sisterhood. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: Your business and your body will thank you.

If you've ever hit a "goal" and thought… Wait. That's it? Welcome to the part of entrepreneurship nobody puts in the launch graphics. You can build the business. You can hit the number. You can get the praise from mentors, clients, and strangers on Instagram. And still feel weirdly empty, edgy, or like your body is quietly filing a complaint with HR. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Cailen Ascher to talk about what happens when you stop chasing other people's version of success and start building a business that actually supports your life (not just your highlight reel). Episode Summary In this conversation, we unpack what it means to redefine success beyond hustle culture and build a sustainable coaching business rooted in integrity, alignment, and longevity. Cailen shares how shifting your definition of success changes everything: your energy, your marketing, your leadership, and your day-to-day life. If you've been craving a more aligned business (one that feels steady, not stressful), this episode will help you come back to what matters and make power moves from a place of truth. What You'll Hear in This Episode ➡️ The shocking reason hitting your goals can actually feel worse than failing ➡️ Why your mentors advice doesn't always work for you ➡️ The biggest reason most entrepreneurs never actually hit their goals (and what to do instead so that you do) ➡️ The hidden reason your nervous system doesn't care about revenue (and how to fix it) ➡️ The simplest hack to stop letting business highs and lows steal your mood ➡️ The one morning practice that instantly gets your power back ➡️ How to tell if your strategy is set up for success or going to drain your energy ➡️The counterintuitive way your body signals when your business is out of alignment Key Takeaways 👉 Success isn't a number. It's a felt experience. Cailen talks about how her definition of success shifted from "more money, more stuff" to feeling supported, steady, secure, and like her work matters. 👉 If the journey feels like stress, the destination won't feel like peace. You don't magically become regulated at 500K if you're anxious at 50K. You just get more expensive problems (with cuter fonts). 👉 Your movement is the anchor. Strategy is the tool. When your mission leads, the marketing gets cleaner. Your message gets stronger. And you stop copy-pasting someone else's reel formula and calling it "alignment." 👉Your vibe is a business asset. Not everyone is meant to teach like a bubbly golden retriever in a blazer. Some of us are more "soft power" or "dark feminine truth-teller" and that's not a flaw. That's your magnetism. 👉 Your power amplifies in community. Competition is a distraction. (And yes, that's going to ruffle the feathers of anyone profiting off your insecurity.) Why It Matters If you're building a business while secretly believing you'll finally feel safe once you hit the next level, this episode is your gentle (but slightly disruptive) wake-up call. Because if you keep chasing success that costs your body, your joy, and your relationships… you won't just "burn out." You'll build a life you need a vacation from. This conversation will help you come back to the version of success that actually supports that.  This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You're tired of hustle culture but still low-key addicted to achieving the next big goal ✔️ You've hit goals and felt… nothing (or worse, felt the pressure to hit the next one) ✔️ You keep comparing yourself to mentors and wondering why their strategy doesn't work for you ✔️ You're craving more community, collaboration, and real connection (not just "networking") ✔️ Your body is asking for a new way (and she's not being subtle about it) If you want another practical pathway into aligned strategy, this episode on cycle syncing + business success is also worth bookmarking. Meet Cailen Cailen Ascher is a visionary business coach and the voice of the Sacred Success Era™ — a new paradigm of coaching rooted in truth, integrity and longevity. With over a decade of experience and a track record of sustaining a $500K/year business, she empowers women to rise beyond competition and fads, and instead build a Sacred Business™ that stands the test of time. Her signature frameworks — blending feminine flow with strategic structure — have supported hundreds of coaches in creating premium group programs, growing global communities and stepping fully into their leadership. Known for her truth-telling and devotion, Cailen is committed to helping women build businesses that feel deeply aligned, abundant and sustainable. Her work has been featured in Business Insider, Huffington Post and Inspired Coach Magazine. Cailen lives in Bucks County, PA with her husband, their two daughters and their spunky little dog, Olive. Connect with Cailen Instagram www.CailenAscher.com Get access to Cailen's free training Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: Your business and your body will thank you.

What if the very thing you were taught to hide was actually the doorway to more confidence, power, and freedom in your life and business? Most women don't avoid boudoir because it's "naughty." They avoid it because they've been trained to be small. Quiet. Contained. To check the "good girl" boxes and pretend their bodies are something to fix instead of something to celebrate. If you've ever felt like your body was something to fight, tolerate, or hide… this episode is going to shake something awake in you. Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, we dive into the deeper meaning behind boudoir photography and how it can shift a woman's confidence, body image, and inner power.  We talk about cultural conditioning, shame around women's bodies, the "good girl" rules we inherited, and how reclaiming your sensuality impacts the way you lead, love, and run your business. You'll hear why boudoir has nothing to do with being thin, perfect, or sexy-for-someone-else… and everything to do with owning your story, your body, and your voice.  We also explore body neutrality, generational belief systems, and the way feminine power actually works in real life. What You'll Hear in This Episode ➡️ How boudoir photography became a life-changing awakening ➡️ Why most women are holding beliefs about their bodies that aren't even theirs ➡️ Why "good girl energy" is the fastest way to stay small ➡️ The real reason women feel disconnected from sensuality ➡️ How body neutrality might be more healing than body positivity ➡️ What boudoir reveals about shame, power, desire, and permission ➡️ How stepping into your sensuality impacts your business and leadership ➡️ The most beautiful part of feminine power that no one teaches us Key Takeaways  📌 The way you think about your body isn't truth. 📌 Confidence doesn't come from your size. It comes from your self-permission. 📌 Most women don't need to love their body. They need to stop hating it. 📌 Sensuality is creative power, and most women have never been taught how to hold it. 📌 When a woman sees her body as a miracle instead of a problem, everything in her life shifts. Why This Matters for You How you see your body shapes how you show up in every room. If you feel small, you lead small. If you believe you're "too much," you start shrinking yourself. If you carry shame around sensuality, you block desire… and desire is the fuel of feminine business. You can't build a spacious, aligned, feminine-led business while fighting the very body that runs it. This episode isn't just about boudoir. It's about reclaiming a part of yourself that you've been taught to ignore. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You've tried to feel confident in your body but nothing sticks ✔️ You grew up with "good girl" rules that still shape how you see yourself ✔️ You're tired of shrinking, pleasing, or playing small ✔️ You want to feel safe expressing desire, power, or sensuality ✔️ You want a business that flows with who you are, not who you're "supposed" to be ✔️ You want to step into feminine leadership without losing yourself Meet Liz Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships and lives. Liz opened her commercial studio in 2018 and has since photographed more than 2,000 women. She has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two teenage daughters. Connect with Liz WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokLiz HansenYouTubeTEDx Talk Free Resource Free E-Book Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step: Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 9-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership. For established feminine CEOs ready to expand capacity, attract soulmate clients, and scale sustainably. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek.

What if your luteal phase became your most profitable time of the month? Wild, I know.  But this is the phase that can expose energy leaks, sharpen your message, and double your conversions with tiny tweaks.  Episode Summary In this solo episode, I'll share with you how the luteal phase can be your profit phase. You'll learn why emotions spike here, how to use that sensitivity for high-converting copy, and which tiny backend edits create big revenue jumps.  Expect cycle syncing business strategies, luteal phase profits, and menstrual cycle productivity that actually feel good. What You'll Hear in This Episode 💡 The mindset shift: from "bad week" to your most refining phase 🔍 How the luteal phase can support headlines, subject lines, and page flow that boost conversions 🧠 Why your brain is detail-focused now and how to use it for auditing your funnels ✍️ How it can become the key to writing copy in that sells 📩 How to separate real data from "luteal stories" so you don't burn down your business Key Takeaways What if your most "ugh" week is the week that quietly doubles your revenue? What if your numbers are fine and it's the luteal story in your head that's tanking momentum? Why It Matters If you keep labeling half your month as "bad," you're leaving money, time, and joy on the table. Aligning your work with your body turns survival-mode into steady momentum. Your business stops feeling like a fight and starts feeling like a flow. This Episode Is For You If… ✅ You crush it one week then want to quit the next ✅ Open rates and conversions feel meh and random ✅ You want more sales without more hours ✅ You're ready to be consistent in a way that honors your body Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step: Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 9-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership. For established feminine CEOs ready to expand capacity, attract soulmate clients, and scale sustainably. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek.

You know that moment when you sit down at your desk, open your laptop, and think… "Okay, what should I post today?" And then instant energy drop. 😩 You're staring at the blinking cursor, already exhausted before you've even started. Somewhere between "be disciplined" and "stay consistent no matter what," we forgot the point. And for so many women, we're forcing ourselves to do things we don't really wanna do in the attempt to build a life we love (sounds kind of like a sick trick). In this episode, we're talking about how to stop chasing motivation and start creating from inspiration, pleasure, and "heck yes" energy instead. Episode Summary In this episode, you'll learn how to: ➡️ Replace motivation with inspired action that feels juicy and alive ➡️ Build your business from pleasure instead of pressure ➡️ Trust your inner rhythm so consistency feels natural, not forced ➡️ Stay anchored to your purpose even when results don't match (yet) ➡️ Handle the haters and trolls with grace (and maybe even use them for content 😉) If this resonates, make sure you listen to 5 Energy Leaks Crushing Your Biz next because when your energy leaks slow you down, no amount of motivation will fix it. Key Takeaways 💖 What if momentum didn't come from pushing but from what lights you up? 🌙 You might be mistaking discipline for alignment.  And it's quietly draining the magic out of your business. 🔥 The thing you call "inconsistency" might actually be intuition, and you're ignoring it. 🌸 The opinions that sting the most are usually proof you're onto something powerful. Why It Matters You're not here to tick boxes or "stay consistent." You're here to change lives, make an impact, and build something that feels alive. When you shift from chasing motivation to following inspiration, your business stops draining you and starts energizing you. Your content hits deeper. Your offers land stronger. And your days start to feel like… you again. This Episode Is for You If… ✔️ You're exhausted from trying to "keep up" with content schedules and strategy hacks ✔️ You crave more flow, fun, and creativity in your work ✔️ You want to build a business that lights you up not one that burns you out ✔️ You're ready to lead from intuition, not obligation Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step: Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 9-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership. For established feminine CEOs ready to expand capacity, attract soulmate clients, and scale sustainably. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek.

Tell me if this sounds familiar: you're hustling to be the perfect mom, perfect partner, perfect boss… and secretly wondering if it's slowly killing you. No wonder we're exhausted, anxious, and quietly wondering if this is really what life is supposed to feel like. In this episode, I sat down with Brooke Jean, therapist and founder of Unperfected®, to unpack the perfection pressure on modern women and how it's fueling burnout, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, and disconnection from our own desires. Brooke's mission is clear: it's time to unsubscribe from "perfect" and reclaim the joy, truth, and power you've always had inside. What You'll Hear in This Episode: ✔ Why "modern women expectations" are breaking our nervous systems ✔ The sneaky ways perfectionism shows up as protection (and how to heal it) ✔ Feminine leadership vs hustle culture and how to know which one you're operating from ✔ The dance between masculine + feminine energy in business, motherhood, and relationships ✔ How to reclaim your energy and channel it into what actually matters Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Perfectionism isn't who you are, it's a survival strategy.  2️⃣ Your body holds the truth of what you desire. 3️⃣ Feminine leadership isn't about being "soft." It's about desire, power, and creation with masculine structure to support it. 4️⃣ Burnout isn't inevitable. When you unsubscribe from the pressure, you make space for wealth, pleasure, and sustainable success. Why It Matters If you keep hustling to meet impossible standards, you'll stay stuck in survival: burned out, resentful, and secretly Googling "is it normal to fantasize about getting the flu just to rest?" But when you start leading from your truth (not someone else's rules), you reclaim your energy, soften into your feminine, and finally create success without self-sacrifice. This is how you scale your business, enjoy your family, and build a legacy you actually want to live. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You feel like you're doing all the things, but never enough ✔️  You've checked every box, yet still don't feel fulfilled ✔️  You're tired of burning out but scared to slow down ✔️  You're craving a business and life that feel aligned, joyful, and true to YOU Meet Brooke Brooke Jean is a therapist turned truth-teller, speaker, and founder of Unperfected® — a brand and methodology that helps high-achieving, anxious women drop the pressure and rise in their power. Through nervous system work, somatic practices, and identity alchemy, she guides women to heal perfectionism, reconnect with their bodies, and live a wildly alive, unapologetic life. Whether she's leading a corporate training, dancing barefoot at a retreat, or dropping soul truth on The Unperfected Pod, Brooke brings a rare blend of psychological depth, real-world leadership, and raw, unfiltered heart. Her mission: help women stop performing and start creating from their truth. Links + Resources Find Brooke on IG: @brookejeanunperfected Listen to The Unperfected Pod + learn more at liveunperfected.com FREE LIBERATION: From Pressure to POWER Masterclass Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 9-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.  

If you've ever pushed through exhaustion with another cup of coffee, ignored your period cramps to meet a deadline, or worn "busy" like a badge of honor, you're not alone.  You want the thriving business and the thriving body, but right now it feels like success is costing you your health. This week's guest, Charlène Gisèle, knows that story all too well. Once a high-powered attorney sleeping less than three hours a night, she hit full-blown burnout before discovering how to rebuild her life from the inside out. And her story is a roadmap for every ambitious woman who's ready to succeed without sacrificing her body. Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, Charlène and I uncover what burnout really is (hint: it's not just being tired) and how women can recover before hitting rock bottom. We talk about the signs of burnout in women, the hidden ways our nervous system and hormones reveal when we're out of alignment, and how nervous system regulation and cycle syncing can become your greatest business advantage. Charlène shares her journey from workaholic to high-performance coach, offering science-backed and deeply feminine strategies to protect your energy and create sustainable success. If you've ever wondered how to keep growing your business without burning out, this episode is your wake-up call. What You'll Hear in This Episode 🌿 The three D's of burnout that most women ignore until it's too late 😴 How Charlène went from chronic insomnia and anxiety to reclaiming her vitality 💡 Why "awareness is a gift" (and the first step to lasting change) 🔥 The surprising truth about ambition, addiction, and why women burn out 🗓 Practical ways to integrate cycle syncing even in corporate jobs Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Burnout doesn't happen overnight: it builds quietly through ignored signals like fatigue, anxiety, and irregular cycles. 2️⃣ "Awareness is a gift." Simply noticing your patterns is enough to start change. 3️⃣ Your body is not an inconvenience: it's the foundation of your creativity, ideas, and sustainable performance. 4️⃣ Recovery doesn't require drastic changes overnight. Small, consistent shifts (like meditation, nourishing food, or mindful breaks) compound over time. 5️⃣ You can achieve big goals without living in hustle mode, success is possible without sacrificing your health. Why It Matters Because staying stuck in hustle culture comes at a cost: your energy, your health, and the very life you're working so hard to build. If you don't shift, burnout will rob you of your impact, your income, and your joy. But when you learn to listen to your body, regulate your nervous system, and sync your work with your natural rhythms, you unlock more freedom, creativity, and energy than you thought possible. This Episode Is For You If… 💼 You're ambitious but exhausted, constantly wondering how to keep up without burning out. 😑 You've hit the "meh" stage in life going through the motions instead of feeling lit up. 💃 You're ready to build sustainable success without sacrificing your health, hormones, or happiness. 🛑 You've tried the productivity hacks, but you still feel like you're running on fumes. 🌸 You want practical, science-backed tools to prevent burnout and feel more alive in your body. Press play now and discover how to finally recover from burnout and create success that lasts. 👉 Want more on building a business that supports your body? Check out How to Align Your Business with Your Cycle and Breaking Free from Hustle Culture on the blog. "Awareness is a gift. If the only thing that you gain today from listening to us both is awareness, that's enough." Charlène Gisèle Meet Charlène Charlène Gisèle is a former Big Law attorney turned High-Performance Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She helps high-achieving professionals recover from burnout and optimize their vitality through nervous system regulation, subconscious mindset work, and science-backed tools for sustainable performance. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.  

The online business space can feel like walking through a carnival funhouse. One moment you're dazzled by shiny promises of "six figures in six weeks," and the next you're clutching your wallet wondering if you've just been sold snake oil in a Canva PDF. If you've ever felt the ick of marketing that doesn't match the delivery, or wondered whether you're "enough" to share your gifts yet, you're going to feel so seen in this conversation with Emily Russell. Episode Summary In this juicy episode, I sit down with Emily Russell to talk about what's really happening in the online coaching world. We talk about the icky marketing tactics that make your skin crawl, how to stay rooted in integrity while running a profitable business, and why imposter syndrome keeps so many brilliant women stuck on the sidelines. If you've ever questioned whether your voice matters or if you're "ready" to share your work, this conversation will remind you that you don't need another certification to start changing lives. You need courage, integrity, and a little bit of humility along the way. What You'll Hear in This Episode  ✔️ The truth about the "ick factor" in online business (and how to spot it before you invest) ✔️ Why some coaches market well but fail to deliver results (and how to avoid becoming one of them) ✔️The human craving for belonging and how that plays out in communities, cults, and coaching spaces ✔️ The difference between leading with integrity vs. creating a facade of success ✔️ How to know when you're ready to share your gifts (hint: you already are) ✔️ The fine line between confidence, humility, and delusion in business growth Key Takeaways  ✔️ Integrity matters more than hype. Marketing might sell, but authenticity and delivery build longevity. ✔️ Belonging is a human need but awareness keeps you from slipping into "us vs. them" dynamics. ✔️ You don't have to be at the top of the mountain to guide someone else up the trail. ✔️ Imposter syndrome keeps you waiting for "one more certification" but your gifts are too valuable to hide. ✔️ Believe you're the best while staying humble enough to receive feedback. That's where growth happens. Why It Matters  Too many women (maybe you included) downplay their brilliance because they don't want to be seen as salesy, pushy, or fake. But hiding your gifts serves no one. You miss opportunities, your future clients miss out on the transformation only you can deliver, and you stay stuck second-guessing yourself instead of creating the freedom-filled business you crave. The truth is, your imperfect, integrity-filled leadership is exactly what the industry needs right now. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You're tired of cringy online marketing tactics and want to build a business in alignment. ✔️ You're a coach or entrepreneur who's been wondering if you're "ready" yet. ✔️ You've invested in programs that over-promised and under-delivered. ✔️ You crave a business model that energizes you instead of draining you. ✔️ You want to learn how to discern what's real vs. what's hype in the online space. Meet Emily Emily Evans Russell is a single mom, 6-figure business owner, and an Intuitive Life Coach & Breathwork Facilitator. She helps women master their nervous systems so they can create businesses that energize rather than deplete them. Because a woman who feels fully alive and present creates impact everywhere she goes. Emily brings mastery in trauma-informed breathwork, somatic practices, and energy healing to create profound transformation. She holds her master's degree in teaching and has trained in breathwork, hypnotherapy, reiki, and yoga. She has also been a facilitator of seminars around the world in consciousness, energy and mindset for over 10 years. Connect with Emily  ✨ Grab Emily's free gift here → emilyevansrussell.com/experience ✨ Follow her on Instagram: @emilyevansrussell ✨ Check out her podcast: Shift Your Vibe to Thrive Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

You know that feeling when you've been running so hard that suddenly… your body, your brain, and even your bank account are like: nope, we're done? Burnout isn't just a buzzword, it's a full-body STOP sign. And yet, most women entrepreneurs keep pushing through because they think rest equals failure. My guest today, Kelly Brock, knows this story all too well. After building multiple six-figure businesses, she hit burnout again, this time with kids, employees, and a whole lot of expectations weighing on her shoulders. What she discovered in that breakdown is exactly what we're talking about today: the seasons of business, how to actually enjoy the present moment, and why authenticity is the only strategy that never goes out of style. Episode Summary In this refreshingly honest episode of the Cycle Advantage Podcast, Kelly Brock and I talk about the real cost of hustle culture. Kelly shares her journey of walking away from a thriving business, taking a social media sabbatical, and rediscovering what presence, pleasure, and alignment really look like as a CEO, mom, and woman. If you've ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel of bigger goals, higher revenue, and non-stop content creation, this conversation is your permission slip to breathe. We dive into the natural rhythms of business, why building around your "summer season" is a trap, and how authenticity will always be your most magnetic asset. What You'll Hear in This Episode: ✔️ The hidden danger of building your entire business on your "summer energy"  ✔️ Why burnout is more than exhaustion: it's a sign you're out of alignment ✔️ How a social media sabbatical revealed Kelly's hidden attachment to dopamine + validation ✔️ The surprising link between presence, prosperity, and play ✔️ Why you cannot automate authenticity (and what to do instead) Key Takeaways ✔️ Seasons of business are just as real as the seasons of the year ✔️ Presence is a practice. If you can't enjoy today, you'll miss the very life you're working so hard to create. ✔️ Authenticity vibrates higher than perfectly curated content. Connection beats curation every time. ✔️ Burnout isn't failure, it's feedback. Let the "dark night" refine you instead of rushing past it. Why It Matters If you're in a season where growth feels slow (or like everything's falling apart), this episode is your reminder: nothing is wasted. Every season: spring, summer, fall, winter serves a purpose. You don't need to keep proving yourself by hitting bigger numbers. You don't need to show up online 24/7. And you definitely don't need to burn yourself down to build yourself back up. Your worth isn't tied to your revenue. Your value isn't measured in likes. And when you stop chasing "more," you'll finally have space to receive what you actually want: freedom, presence, and overflow. This Episode Is For You If… ➡️ You're feeling the sting of burnout (again) and wondering how to climb out ➡️ You've been comparing yourself to mentors or peers in a totally different season of life ➡️ You've ever felt addicted to social media validation and craved a break ➡️ You want to build a business that supports your whole life not just your highlight reel Meet Kelly Kelly Brock is an entrepreneur and CEO of Kelly Brock Co., a coaching company that empowers women to live out authentic and abundant lives. From self-leadership and intuition development to branding and sales, Kelly coaches women to define the life they desire and equips them with the tools they need to make it their reality. Connect with Kelly Website Personal Instagram Business Instagram Guide Not Guru Podcast Work with Kelly Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

You've read the books. You've followed the strategies. You've checked every box the "experts" told you to. And yet… your business still feels heavier than it should. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing something wrong (spoiler: you're not), today's conversation is going to feel like a warm exhale. Episode Summary In this episode of The Cycle Advantage, I sit down with Jillian Dolberry to talk about what it really takes to build a business rooted in alignment, not hustle. We dig into the messy middle of entrepreneurship: unlearning outdated rules, finding your values, releasing internal pressure, and creating systems that honor both your body and your business. If you've been craving permission to grow with peace over pressure, this one is for you. What You'll Hear in This Episode ✔️ How to unlearn the "rules of business" you've inherited and create ones that actually fit you ✔️ Why pressure isn't always a good motivator (and what to choose instead) ✔️ How to give yourself permission to move things on your calendar without guilt ✔️ The surprising connection between personal healing and business growth ✔️ Why peace and pleasure may be your most untapped business strategies Key Takeaways ➡️ Curiosity is powerful. Asking "why am I feeling this way?" can reveal patterns and programming you didn't know were running the show. ➡️ Peace overrides pressure. Sustainable growth doesn't come from hustling harder: it comes from aligning your work with your energy. ➡️ Your body always counts. Burnout doesn't have to scream at you before you pay attention. Honor the signals early. ➡️ Unlearning is as important as learning. What worked for someone else (or your parents in the '90s) may not work for you now and that's okay. ➡️ Permission creates power. Moving tasks, slowing down, and working from joy can unlock more magnetism than forcing yourself forward. Why It Matters If you've been white-knuckling your way through business, telling yourself that hustle = success, this conversation is your reminder: you don't have to earn success by suffering for it. Your future self, the one who's working fewer hours, attracting aligned clients, and enjoying her life is built on different rules.  This Episode Is For You If… ✨ You're exhausted from "doing all the right things" but not seeing results ✨ You're constantly comparing your progress to other entrepreneurs ✨ You want permission to rest, slow down, and still be wildly successful ✨ You crave systems that support you instead of suffocate you ✨ You want to believe in yourself again (and need someone to remind you it's possible) Meet Jillian Jillian Dolberry is an Ops Consultant and Team Strategist for women entrepreneurs and host of The Grace-Filled CEO Podcast. In addition to devoting her heart and time to her family, she helps busy women honor their values and find consistent grace while trying to leave every business better than she found it. Jillian has become a master of setting up boundaries, streamlined systems, Increasing profit from the inside out, and navigating hard conversations with her "honor everyone in the room" approach. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

Your business isn't stalled because you're lazy. It's stalled because you're waiting until you "look professional" enough to show up or you're stuck in the self-help hamster wheel, journaling on your limiting beliefs but avoiding the scary action that actually moves the needle. Sound familiar? (Yeah, me too.) That's exactly what Kimberly Spencer and I dive into in this juicy, real-talk episode. Episode Summary: Kimberly Spencer, an award-winning coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author joined me to unravel the three big traps ambitious women fall into: perfection disguised as professionalism, ignoring the natural cycles of business, and hiding in personal development instead of taking action. This conversation will remind you that your business isn't meant to be linear, polished, or perfect. It's meant to evolve with you messy bun, winter seasons, limiting beliefs and all. What You'll Hear in This Episode: ➡️ Why "professional" often means procrastinating and what professionalism actually is ➡️ How to recognize the season your business is in (and stop shaming yourself for it) ➡️ The sneaky way personal development can keep you stuck instead of moving forward ➡️ Why courageous, imperfect action is always more powerful than waiting to feel ready ➡️ How aligning with your natural rhythms creates momentum without burnou Key Takeaways: ✅ Professionalism is an energy, not a polished backdrop or blazer. ✅ Business moves in cycles: spring, summer, fall, winter and each has value. ✅ Limiting beliefs don't need to be "cleared", they just need to be acknowledged so you can act anyway. ✅ The most magnetic leaders aren't perfect (they're authentic, courageous, and consistent with their commitments) Why It Matters: The cost of staying stuck in these traps is huge. You waste energy trying to look the part, you shame yourself for natural slowdowns, and you keep telling yourself you're "working on your mindset" while avoiding the actions that would actually bring in clients. The future version of you isn't waiting to feel polished, healed, or ready…she's showing up courageously, honoring her seasons, and taking aligned action even with fear in the room. This Episode is For You If… ✅ You've been waiting until things "look professional" to take action. ✅ You're in a slow season and worried it means you're failing. ✅ You've done all the mindset work but still feel stuck.  ✅ You want your business to feel more cyclical, natural, and aligned.  ✅ You're ready to lead with authenticity and courage instead of perfection. Meet Kimberly Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

Have you ever felt like you had to shrink yourself just to "fit" into the room? Like the louder, bolder, more buttoned-up version of you is the only one allowed to succeed in certain spaces? You're not alone, and my guest today proves that the exact opposite is true. Episode Summary In this episode of the Cycle Advantage Podcast, I sit down with Emily Apollonio, founder of Interstellar Performance Labs and the architect of the STAR Program. Emily's real breakthrough didn't come from another credential, certification, or degree. It came from choosing to fully embody her authentic self (yes, fringe sleeves, glitter, and all). If you've ever wrestled with self-doubt, hustling for validation, or wondering if you're "too much" in your work or business, this conversation will light a fire under you. What You'll Hear in This Episode ➡️ The surprising truth about female leadership in aerospace and what it's really like for women in male-dominated industries. ➡️ Why self-awareness is more powerful than stacking credentials (and how it shapes your influence as a leader). ➡️ Emily's journey from aircraft accident investigator to spaceflight analog missions (yes, training like astronauts on Earth!). ➡️ How embracing her cycle and feminine leadership traits helped Emily ditch burnout and lead with confidence. Key Takeaways ✅ Authenticity is magnetic. When you show up as your true self, you actually gain credibility, not lose it. ✅ Self-awareness beats another degree. Real leadership starts with knowing yourself, not just collecting titles. ✅ Your femininity is an asset, not a liability. Traits like communication, connection, and intuition are desperately needed in high-stakes industries. ✅ Burnout isn't required. Cycle syncing and feminine rhythms can help you thrive even in high-pressure environments. ✅ Confidence is built like muscle. Strength in one area of life ripples into every other part of who you are. Why It Matters If you're tired of hustling for worthiness, working harder, chasing validation, or wondering when you'll finally feel like enough, this episode is your reminder: you don't have to prove yourself through exhaustion. Authentic, feminine leadership isn't just "allowed" in male-dominated spaces… it's the revolution we've been waiting for. Emily's story proves that you can be playful and powerful, feminine and fierce, glitter-loving and grounded and still command the respect of your industry. This Episode Is for You If… ➡️ You're a woman in a male-dominated field (or online space) who's tired of proving herself. ➡️ You're craving permission to show up fully as YOU without the mask, without the hustle. ➡️ You've ever thought "Do I need another certification just to be taken seriously?" ➡️ You're curious about how cycle syncing can create more ease, productivity, and confidence. ➡️ You're ready to stop dimming your light and start leading with your full brilliance. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

If you've ever thought "What's wrong with me? Why can't I just handle this like everyone else?"... this one's for you. Because nothing's wrong with you. You're not "too emotional." You're not lazy for wanting more freedom in your schedule. And you're definitely not broken because hustle culture makes you want to burn it all down. This week on The Cycle Advantage Podcast, I sat down with Jessica Steele, a former high school principal who walked away from a picture-perfect career to become a leadership and energetic alignment coach. We went all in on the conversations most people avoid…the ones about humanity, emotional intelligence, and what it really takes to lead without losing yourself. Why This Conversation Matters We live in a world that celebrates doing over being, reacting over pausing, and "leaving your feelings at the door" like that's a badge of honor. But suppressing your emotions doesn't make you stronger; it disconnects you from yourself. And when you're disconnected from yourself, it's impossible to lead with clarity, empathy, or confidence. Jess and I talked about what happens when you finally stop trying to fit into a life you never consciously chose… and start creating one that actually works for you. What You'll Hear in This Episode ➡️ How Jess climbed the career ladder without ever stopping to ask if it was her ladder to climb ➡️ The turning point moment that made her question everything she thought she wanted ➡️ The cost of living by society's script (and why so many women don't realize they're doing it) ➡️ The difference between reacting to a trigger and carrying someone else's energy ➡️ A simple question that can diffuse almost any emotional outburst ➡️ Why pausing before reacting will change your relationships at home and at work ➡️ The role of meditation, stillness, and nervous system regulation in leadership ➡️ How to raise kids who see differences as normal and humanity as non-negotiable 3 Key Takeaways You Can Use Today ✅ Your emotions are data, not flaws. Anger, fear, sadness… they're all information. When you learn to sit with them instead of suppressing them, you stop making decisions from a triggered place. ✅ Ask yourself: "What's true for me right now?" That tiny pause between feeling and reacting can be the difference between a fight and a productive conversation. ✅ Lead yourself first. You can't offer empathy, clarity, or grounded leadership to others if you haven't practiced it with yourself. Why It Matters If you've been living on autopilot, following rules that were never meant for you, and measuring success by someone else's yardstick, you will burn out. Not because you're weak, but because you're human. And humans need connection, stillness, and space to breathe. When you reclaim your humanity and lead from that place, you don't just create better results… you create a better life. This Episode Is For You If… ➡️ You're tired of white-knuckling your way through work and life ➡️ You want to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting instantly ➡️ You've been told emotions don't belong in leadership (and you're ready to call BS) ➡️ You're craving inner alignment before another strategy, hack, or to-do list item ➡️ You want to model emotional intelligence and empathy for the next generation Meet Jessica Jessica Steele is a leadership and energetic alignment coach who's spent nearly two decades transforming lives through purpose-driven leadership. With a background in psychology, secondary education, and instructional design, she's served as a high school principal and held various leadership roles, all while staying rooted in her mission to empower others. Her journey hasn't been linear—it's been guided by intuition, soulful pivots, and a deep trust in her inner knowing. From one-on-one and small group coaching sessions to large-scale PD for schools and organizations and launching the Dear Jess app and The Empowered Educator Series, Jess continues to merge strategy with soul to elevate leaders from the inside out. A published author, passionate creative, and devoted student of energy, Jess brings empathy, alignment, and authenticity into every space she enters. Whether she's coaching, hiking in nature, or creating tools for conscious leadership, she leads with love—and lives with intention. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.

Have you ever been halfway through a decision and thought, "Wait… is this even my choice, or am I just doing what I should?" That's where this conversation is going today. Because if you've been feeling pulled in a million directions, chasing everyone else's expectations, and secretly wondering why you can't just trust yourself… it's not because you're broken. It's because you've been trained (since you were tiny) to put everyone's opinions above your own. Today, I'm sitting down with Jessica Frew…wife, ex-wife, stepmom, and certified BOLD action taker to talk about how to ditch the "shoulds," make confident, conscious decisions, and live in a way that actually feels good (not just looks good on Instagram). She's here to help you stop overthinking, people pleasing, and endlessly justifying your choices and start owning your voice. What You'll Hear in This Episode ✔ How to tell if you're living from your truth or from decades of conditioning ✔ Why most women don't actually know what brings them joy (and how to figure it out) ✔ The sneaky ways we pass "shoulds" down to our kids without realizing it ✔ How to navigate other people's opinions without losing yourself in the process ✔ The decision-making framework Jessica swears by (and why it works for any life choice) ✔ How to shift from "What will people think?" to "What do I really want?" Key Takeaways ✔ Your worth isn't up for debate (stop proving it and start living it.) ✔ Every decision is just information (not right, not wrong, just feedback.) ✔ Small self-honoring choices matter (it's not about spa days, it's about the tiny daily actions that make you feel good.) ✔ You can hold boundaries kindly (respecting your needs and others' feelings isn't mutually exclusive.) ✔ Your conditioning isn't your destiny (you can rewrite your beliefs and how you show up, starting now.) Why This Matters Because staying in the land of "should" costs you everything: your energy, your joy, your health, and your sense of self. When you learn to make decisions from alignment (not fear of judgment), you stop second-guessing, you move faster toward what you want, and you actually enjoy the process. Imagine walking into any situation whether it's a business opportunity, a parenting choice, or even just a Friday night plan and knowing exactly what's right for you. That's what's on the other side of this work. This Episode Is For You If… ✔ You constantly second-guess your choices (and replay them in your head for days) ✔ You feel like you're living your life on other people's terms ✔ You want to make confident decisions without the mental tug-of-war ✔ You're tired of wondering "What will they think?" every time you do something for yourself ✔ You want to model self-trust and confidence for your kids Links & Resources ✔ Grab Jessica's book: Shove Your Shoulds: Become a Decision Making Badass and Live the Bold Life You Deserve ✔ Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jessicafrew Meet Jessica Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She believes that you find true peace, connection and confidence by making your next best decision. Jessica helps you make clear, confident, and concise decisions to lead a BOLD life that is in alignment with who you were created to be while leaving behind overthinking, people pleasing, and the need to justify your decisions through her proven Be.Be.Be Decision Making Formula. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you're a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here's your next step… ✔ Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ Join the Flow Collective Mastermind: A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease.