Gifts Into Gold

In this follow-up episode of Gifts Into Gold – Where Money & Soul Collide, I’m joined once again by Claudia Unger for a deep and fascinating conversation about Human Design, Quantum Human Design, ancient wisdom, and the archetypal patterns that shape how we show up in the world.We explore how profiling tools can help us understand our innate gifts, our conditioning, and our natural energetic blueprint. Claudia explains the difference between traditional Human Design and Quantum Human Design, and how the language we use, even the words we think, can influence our vibration and ultimately our reality.We talk about why these systems resonate across cultures and time, why archetypes are universal, and how tools like Human Design can accelerate self-awareness without putting us in a box.This is a rich, grounded conversation for anyone interested in identity, intuition, ancient systems of wisdom, and the deeper energetics behind decision-making.✨ What We ExploreWhy profiling tools help us understand our strengths, shadows, and behavioursThe difference between Human Design and Quantum Human Design - and why language matters energeticallyHow traditional HD draws on I Ching, chakras, astrology, and KabbalahThe challenge of complexity and the risk of “over-identification” with Human DesignHow Claudia uses HD and QHD with clients to uncover conditioning and limiting beliefs quicklyWhy manifestation often doesn’t work (and why people unknowingly focus on lack)Eastern vs. Western approaches to gratitude, spirituality, and worldviewWhy archetypes transcend cultures, time, and language - and mirror our shared human psyche✨ Key TakeawaysHuman Design is powerful because it bypasses the conscious mind — it’s not based on self-assessment.Quantum Human Design uses high-frequency language designed to support expansion, not limitation.Archetypes are universal patterns that help us understand ourselves without rigid labelling.Manifestation begins with inner work — if we focus on lack, we repel what we desire.Our gifts aren’t random; they are part of a shared human consciousness that connects us all.Understanding your energetic blueprint helps you make aligned decisions in business and life.You can connect with Claudia Unger here:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-unger/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/claudiaungercoaching⁠Website: https://www.claudia-unger.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠⁠⁠

A Deep-Dive Conversation on Career Change, Identity & AuthenticityIn this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Gifts Into Gold - Where Money & Soul Collide, I’m joined by Claudia Unger, a transition coach, researcher, and expert in the emotional and practical realities of changing your career or business direction.Claudia shares her honest journey from a long corporate career into entrepreneurship, and then back into corporate again - revealing what most people never talk about: the internal shifts, the grief, the identity loss, the freedom we crave, and the freedom we actually need.We explore the tension between responsibility and desire, the truth about consistency in business, the emotional challenges of leaving a job (or returning to one), and what it really means to honour your values of freedom, authenticity and responsibility.This episode is a deep, beautifully human conversation for anyone navigating transitions, feeling stuck between two identities, or wondering what it really takes to build a life aligned with who you’re becoming.What We CoverClaudia’s journey from travel industry research to entrepreneurshipWhy we underestimate the emotional impact of career transitionsThe real reason consistency in business is harder than learning new skillsIdentity shifts and “grieving” when leaving or returning to corporateFreedom as a value: what it means and why it’s different for everyoneResponsibility vs. manifestation - why intention alone isn’t enoughAuthenticity, masks, conditioning and becoming who you truly areThe role of Human Design / Quantum Human Design in transitionYou can connect with Claudia Unger here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-unger/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudiaungercoaching---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠⁠

In part two of my conversation with Mary Weaver, we go even deeper into what it means to redefine success on your own terms. Mary shares how she’s learned to release old identities, embrace uncertainty, and see her work as a spiritual practice.We discuss how the academic mindset of achievement can collide with the soul’s desire for freedom - and how to find peace in that space of contradiction.We explore:Why letting go of perfectionism opens space for creativity and flow.The courage to live and work without guarantees.What happens when we stop seeking validation and start honouring our truth.How Mary’s research and mentoring now serve a higher purpose of connection and meaning.Takeaways:Redefining success begins with self-acceptance, not achievement.Certainty is overrated - magic happens in the space of not knowing.The more we allow, the more life reveals.You can connect with Mary Weaver here:https://substack.com/@thedailymoonscopehttps://www.facebook.com/mary.weaver.1272---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠

In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Weaver, an academic researcher, author, and business mentor with a difference.Mary brings a rare blend of intellect and intuition to her work - weaving together the rigour of research with the wisdom of soul.In this first part of our conversation, we explore how our sense of identity and success shifts when we start to trust what we feel as much as what we know. Mary shares her own journey of merging academia and spirituality, learning to listen to her inner guidance, and the power of self-permission in both business and life.We explore:The tension between intellect and intuition and how Mary learned to let them coexist.Her turning points from academic success to soul-aligned work.Why self-trust and curiosity open more doors than strategy alone.The importance of surrender and flow for those who like to “get it right.”Takeaways:You can honour both your analytical mind and your intuitive wisdom - they’re not at odds.The shift from “proving yourself” to trusting yourself changes everything.True success often comes through curiosity, not control.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠

In part two of my conversation with Melina Abbott, we dive deeper into the dance between money, magic, and the divine. Melina shares her perspective on living in the unknown, embracing fun and playfulness, and why our emotions, from joy to sadness. are all part of the richness of being human.We discuss:Why the unknown is where the real magic happens.Learning to trust divine timing instead of clinging to control.Healing “little girl syndrome” and embracing every part of ourselves.The truth about money: why it’s a game, not a measure of your worth.Why joy is the real magnet for abundance (and how it’s brought Melina more money than striving ever did).Her next book, God Doesn’t Make Mistakes, and the movement she feels called to create.This is a heartfelt and soul-nourishing episode about self-acceptance, money stories, and finding freedom in play.Takeaways:Letting go of control opens space for miracles.Money is simply energy - our joy and perspective shape how it flows.Embracing every part of ourselves (even the parts we once rejected) unlocks deeper wholeness and abundance.If you missed part 1, you can listen to that here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6unMsH07LQ7uRw6RPNJu3I?si=mk0DzxPMQCi1fc9ATWk0bQYou can find out more about Melina here:⁠https://www.melinaabbott.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠

In this episode of Gifts Into Gold ~ Where Money & Soul Collide, I’m joined by the wonderful Melina Abbott, spiritual writer, coach, and author of Sacred Selling. Melina shares her inspiring journey from sales and marketing manager to soul-led entrepreneur, and how her path has been guided by a search for purpose, possibility, and freedom.We explore:The serendipitous path that led Melina into sales (and why she never thought she was good at it).Her first leap into business and how she landed clients straight away through courage and intuition.The “feast and famine” cycles of entrepreneurship - and what they taught her about worth and value.Why selling is really about relationships, invitations, and joy - not pressure or manipulation.What “sacred selling” really means and why embracing it can feel like a playful, magical game.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that your gifts are unique because of you - not because of what you do.Takeaways:Sales doesn’t have to feel heavy or icky - when you truly believe in what you’re offering, it becomes an act of service.Success is not about chasing numbers, but about the deep joy that comes from creating impact.Your uniqueness lies in who you are, not what you sell.You can find out more about Melina here:https://www.melinaabbott.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠

In this solo episode of Gifts Into Gold – Where Money & Soul Collide, Karen reflects on one of her favourite quotes:“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent one.” – Albert EinsteinWhat begins as a story about a framed quote she once dismissed evolves into a profound exploration of perception, consciousness, and energetic creation.Karen shares how her understanding of reality shifted through studying metaphysics and quantum principles, and how this awareness changes the way we move through life and business.We explore:The illusion of reality and how our beliefs shape what we see.The balance between intellect and intuition — and why both are needed for true insight.How every thought, feeling, and action contributes to the collective field.The power of expanding your energetic capacity to co-create change in yourself and the world.Takeaways:What you perceive as reality is filtered through your conditioning — shift your beliefs and your experience changes.Logic and intuition are meant to dance together; when they do, the magic happens.Working on your own energy doesn’t just transform your life — it ripples through the collective consciousness.Closing note:This episode is an invitation to see your life through a new lens — to recognise that you’re not separate from creation itself. Every shift you make within expands what’s possible for everyone around you.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠Substack: ⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠

In this episode, I share the vision behind the Soul Aligned Wealth Movement - why this podcast is more than conversations about business, and how wealth can become a force for meaning, impact, and legacy.Wealth isn’t just about lifestyle. It’s about aligning with your truth, trusting yourself, and creating ripple effects that matter. Whether through your business or giving back in other ways, this movement is about money with purpose and wealth with soul.Join me as I:Share the 5 pillars of the Soul Aligned Wealth Framework (Gifts, Identity, Money, Flow, Connection).Explore why entrepreneurs often plateau and how to break through with alignment.Explain what “money, meaning, and magic” really mean in practice.Invite you into the bigger mission behind Gifts Into Gold.This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement. And you’re invited.-----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen on Facebook, LinkedIn or SubstackWebsite: KarenRevell.comBirthday Gifts: KarenRevell.com/Birthday-OffersMusic credits Music by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

Welcome back to the Gifts Into Gold podcast, season 2.In this episode I explain why I've been away for so long, and I explore:What it really means to embody your valueHow being out of alignment with your truth. can affect your energy, clarity and confidenceWhy following your fascination is one of the gentlest ways to reconnect with yourself, andHow I found my way back, slowly, intentionally and on my own terms.Music credits Music by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

Do you find creating content is hard for you? When that moment comes to write that post or newsletter or prepare that video or podcast episode you find your mind goes completely blank. If so then today's episode will help you think about how you can find a way of creating content that's in flow for you. Find out more about Karen at https://karenrevell.com/

Most heart-led business owners don't like selling.  They want to help others with their gifts yet hate the idea of being pushy or coming across salesy. In this episode I talk about the mindset of selling being a service in itself and suggesting some questions that can be asked to help your prospective client have the gift of clarity whether or not they decide to work with you. In this way you can make your sales conversations feel light, fun and enjoyable to do. You can find out more about Karen and obtain more resources at KarenRevell.com

Did you know that you have a particular money personality? Today I'm talking further about your relationship with money. In this episode you will: - learn about money archetypes and how you have your own money personality - understand how your relationship with money impacts different areas of your business - what the eight archetypes are and some of their key strengths and challenges so you can identify which one you might be You can connect with Karen and access more resources at KarenRevell.com

What are money beliefs and how do we get them? How do we know if they are helping us or holding us back? Do you think that because you are successful that you don't have any money beliefs stopping you earning more? These are the points raised in todays episode. You can connect with Karen and access more resources at KarenRevell.com Music by The 126ers

In the second episode in the series about money I explain how money has a very unusual quality in that it provides both security and freedom at the same time. You can connect with Karen and access more resources at KarenRevell.com Music by The 126ers

Many have a poor relationship with money so today I want to show you how money is really useful and should be treated as your friend. I also explain when and where the money flows to and from and how this is important when you price your services. You can connect with Karen and access more resources at KarenRevell.com Music by The 126ers

You probably know that having a vision of what you want to achieve helps to bring your dreams into reality. But how do you create a vision that truly inspires you to take action and move forward. Often we end up creating a vision of what we think we 'should' want. It's like our ego takes over and comes up with a long list of the things that would be nice to have. So how do we create a vision and goals that truly aligns at a deep soul level to what we truly desire and what really is important to us? That's the topic of today's episode. I hope you enjoy it. You can connect with Karen and access more resources at KarenRevell.com Music by The 126ers

It's often said bt experts that if you are not making at least 6 figures in your business then it's just a hobby. But is that true? In this episode I share 5 reasons why some of my clients and colleagues started their business and what is really important instead. You can connect with Karen and access more resources at KarenRevell.com Music by The 126ers

There's a lot of talk about getting into flow these days. So what is flow, is it important and how can you utilise it in your business? That is the content of this episode.  You can connect with Karen and access more resources at KarenRevell.com Music by The 126ers

We all have stories about money even if we are not aware of them, AND they affect different aspects of our business from packaging, pricing, positioning and even promoting our offers and services.In this episode I'm talking about the typesof stories you may be running that are stopping you creating the success you desire in your business.If you would like help in overcoming your money stories, then you can find out more about my Alchemy of Wealth programme at KarenRevell.com   Music: Golden Empire by The 126ers

I always say that wealth and worthiness go hand in hand but that doesn't mean your worthiness is based on material success. We all too often confuse self-worth with self-esteem. You can connect with Karen and access more resources at KarenRevell.com Music by The 126ers