The Luxe & Leveraged Podcast with Michelle Hext

In this episode, Michelle Hext explores the importance of maintaining a clear vision and unwavering commitment in building a successful business. She shares practical insights on how to stay true to your strategy, resist temptation to cut corners, and the value of patience and consistency in marketing and sales. Key topics: The concept of "Holding the Line" and why it’s crucial for sustainable growth How decision-making and sticking to your strategy influence business results The importance of building a marketing budget aligned with business goals The pitfalls of reactive tactics like discounting or rushing sales Evergreen funnels versus live masterclasses: choosing what works best The realities of investing time and money into scaling a business Why clarity on your ideal client and sales process avoids burnout The role of patience and persistence in achieving long-term success Overcoming the misconception that manifestation alone creates results Practical strategies for refining funnels and marketing efforts   LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.h  

When you finally achieve a level of success you've worked hard to get to, it's never the way you expected to get there.   In hindsight, this ok but along the way? It feels horrendous!   The trick is to stay the course, even in the face of adversity, knowing that your day will come.   Enjoy!   M x       LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext      

In this episode, I share how we can use identity shift to create change and accelerate progress in the areas of our lives that need it most.   Enjoy!   M x       LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext

Quiet ambition is something I have been practising for a while now, and it is changing my life.   Once upon a time, I felt the need to share every goal with the entire internet.   Now I choose privacy.   In today's episode, I share the impact of my decision to go about my business quietly in a noisy world.   Enjoy!   M x       LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext

There comes a moment in every entrepreneur’s journey when the chaos has to stop.   When you realise that constantly tweaking, chasing, reacting, and second-guessing is a clear sign that you need to stop, reflect and make changes to how you've been operating.   In this episode, Michelle Hext explores the profound shift from operating as an emotional entrepreneur to becoming a mature CEO.   Mature entrepreneurs are clear-headed, strategic and create distance between themselves and the brand, so there is no longer the emotional entanglement that often causes reactivity.   You’ll learn why confidence in your business model changes everything, how over-identifying with your business keeps you stuck in volatility, and why simplifying your model and strengthening your systems is the fastest path to sustainable success.   This is a conversation about leadership, emotional neutrality, and the discipline required to build a business that performs well, whether you feel confident on a given day or not.   If you’re ready to stop spinning and start operating with certainty, this episode will show you what that shift truly looks like.   Enjoy!   M x       LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext

Have you ever felt like you were running and couldn't birth an idea to save yourself?  This, my friend, is a sign you need to unplug...I recently took 4 days off to recharge my very drained battery, and suddenly, the ideas and inspiration began to flow.   This week is a peek behind the scenes...I hope you enjoy it.   M x       LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext

In this episode, Michelle Hext discusses the importance of innovation in business. She shares personal anecdotes from her experiences in martial arts and online fitness, illustrating how creating unique market opportunities can lead to success. Michelle emphasises the need for entrepreneurs to identify what they truly want in their business and to innovate accordingly, rather than simply following industry norms.   TAKEAWAYS * Innovation can be a superpower in business. * Blue Ocean Strategy involves creating your own market. * Effective marketing is crucial for business success. * Niche markets can lead to deeper connections with clients. * Creating unique offerings can differentiate your business. * Women often feel intimidated in traditional martial arts settings. * Building community is essential for retention in classes. * Pricing can reflect the premium nature of your service. * Personal experiences can guide business innovation. * It's important to align your business model with your values. M x LINKS My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/ My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/ Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext    

Last year, I had a choice: continue down the same (misaligned) path or trust my instincts and burn it all down.   Now...in hindsight? I see how much taking the safe, familiar, misaligned path was truly costing me...a complete shift in identity, a regulated nervous system and MILLIONS of dollars.   Let's talk about it!   M x   LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext

  In this episode, I shares my experience of taking a two-week break from my business, reflecting on the changes in my life and work over the past six months. I also discusses the importance of unplugging, the impact of social media on our well-being, and my plans to engage more with life outside of work.       LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext         self-care, business growth, social media detox, personal reflection, work-life balance

In this episode of the Luxe and Leverage podcast, Michelle reflects on her journey over the past year, discussing the importance of consistency, the need for personal time off, and the transformative experiences that have shaped her path.   She emphasises the value of journaling as a tool for reflection and growth, and shares insights on embracing change as she looks forward to the new year.     TAKEAWAYS Taking time off can be a necessary part of self-care. Reflecting on the past year can provide valuable insights. Journaling helps track personal growth and changes. Embracing change can lead to unexpected positive outcomes. It's okay to not have something to share every week. Celebrating small wins is important for motivation. Looking back can highlight how far you've come. Personal growth often comes from doing things differently. Planning for the future involves reflecting on the past.       LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/tpm-v1/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext         podcast, reflection, consistency, change, personal growth, journaling, time off, year in review

The 3 Principles That Guided Me in 2026 In this episode, I’m breaking down the three principles that shaped my year, helped me step into a new identity, and finally stop repeating the same patterns. 1️⃣ Let Go & Leave I realised old rooms, communities and relationships were keeping me tied to an old identity. I made the decision to leave, without drama, and create space for the woman I was becoming. 2️⃣ Go Deeper Letting go exposed the real inner work I had avoided. Instead of fighting it, I met it with curiosity and calm. I finally healed parts of myself that were running the show. 3️⃣ Do Things Differently I didn’t want another year that looked like the last one. So I made different decisions and took actions I had never taken before. That alone changed everything. This episode is simple, honest and practical, and it’s for anyone ready to stop repeating old cycles and step into a year that genuinely feels new.   LINKS   My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionaire/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext   Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext  

2025 has been a year of extraordinary growth for me as a founder and personally, and I put that down to one simple thing:   DECIDING to do things differently.   After years of living the definition of insanity, ie, doing the same things expecting different results, I committed to creating REAL change.   In this episode, I share the areas I did things differently and how those decisions shifted EVERYTHING.   I also leave you with a powerful question as you head into 2026. Enjoy!   LINKS My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionaire/   My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/   Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1  

My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionaire/ My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/ Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext Keywords standards, revenue goals, personal growth, professional development, health and fitness, self-worth, motivation, success

In this episode of the Luxe and Leverage podcast, Michelle Hext reflects on her journey of personal growth, the challenges of living the same year repeatedly, and the importance of embracing change. She discusses her health challenges, the need for more energy, and the impact of personal experiences on her entrepreneurial journey. Michelle emphasises the power of self-leadership, decision-making, and the wisdom gained through experience, encouraging listeners to make bold moves and trust their instincts for a fulfilling life. TAKEAWAYS You can live the same year for 10 years or truly live. Self-reflection is crucial for personal growth. Health challenges can impact energy and motivation. Navigating personal challenges shapes resilience. Embracing change requires a new identity. Authenticity in communication is essential. The power of being undaunted can drive success. Wisdom gained through experience is invaluable. Making big moves can lead to significant change. Self-leadership is key to achieving goals. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Reflection 03:03 Living the Same Year Over and Over 06:12 Health Challenges and Energy Levels 09:05 Navigating Personal Challenges 11:53 The Journey of Self-Discovery 14:47 Embracing Change and New Identity 18:05 Communication and Authenticity 20:48 The Power of Undaunted 24:04 Wisdom and Experience in Business 26:55 Encouragement for Big Moves 29:58 Self-Leadership and Decision Making 33:06 Conclusion and Call to Action LINKS My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionaire/ My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/ Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext

CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Monetisation Excitement 02:47 Conducting a Yearly Audit 06:04 Overcoming Resistance and Embracing Change 09:11 Strategies for Podcast Growth 11:53 YouTube Channel Development 15:09 Reflection and Planning for 2026 17:51 Embracing Change and New Opportunities 22:01 Creating New Digital Courses 28:08 Conclusion and Encouragement My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionaire/ My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/ Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext

M x My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionaire/ My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/ Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hext Keywords coaching, authenticity, monetisation, lifestyle, outcomes, simplification, business strategy, legacy, Michelle Hext

In this episode of Luxe and Leveraged, Michelle Hext discusses her journey of podcast growth, personal development, and the importance of embracing the 'ugly' phases before achieving elegance in business and life. She shares insights on visualisation, setting intentions, navigating uncertainty, building a supportive team, and healing from past trauma. Michelle emphasises the significance of nervous system regulation and trusting the timing of change while balancing personal growth with business success. She also introduces her Podcast Millionaire offer, aimed at helping others monetise their podcasts effectively. TAKEAWAYS The podcast is experiencing significant growth with increasing subscribers and downloads. Embracing the 'ugly' phases is essential for achieving elegance in business. Visualisation and setting clear intentions are key to success. Navigating uncertainty requires asking the right questions about how you want things to be. Building a supportive team is crucial for scaling a business effectively. Transitioning to digital courses can open new opportunities for reaching a wider audience. Nervous system regulation is important for managing stress and embracing change. Trusting the timing of change is vital; delays can lead to better outcomes. Healing from past trauma is necessary for personal and professional growth. Creating a clear vision for the future helps in making aligned decisions. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth 02:47 Embracing the Ugly Before the Elegant 06:00 Visualising Success and Setting Intentions 08:42 Navigating Uncertainty and Old Patterns 11:59 Building a Team and Leadership Growth 14:44 Transitioning to Digital Courses 17:56 Nervous System Regulation and Personal Growth 20:48 Trusting the Timing of Change 23:52 Healing from Past Trauma 26:52 Balancing Personal Work and Business Growth 29:35 Creating a Vision for the Future 32:54 Podcast Millionaire Offer and Conclusion LINKS My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionaire/ My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/ Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext

My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionaire/ My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/ Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext

Sometimes we can feel life has us in a holding pattern....we're not going backwards but we aren't going forwards either. Usually, this is a time of being between worlds. You know something big is on the horizon, but you're not quite ready to let go of the old. If you're in this place, forcing things rarely works, and it can be a frustrating place, but I want you to make peace with it...welcome it even. Because this is your call to ascend...yes...even when it makes no sense because your current circumstances are shouting failure. The reason? You've been playing small. Too small. My Website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.michellehext.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The PODCAST Millionaire™ https://www.michellehext.com/the-podcast-millionair My INNER CIRCLE Mentorship https://www.michellehext.com/inner-circle/ Come say "hi" on insta! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleHext?sub_confirmation=1 Substack https://substack.com/@michellehext