We Are ENCODED

What if your biggest limitations aren’t real, but unspoken agreements you've absorbed subconsciously?In this solo episode, Chris Walker reveals 30 “Invisible Contracts”, subconscious beliefs absorbed from culture, school, family, media, and work that quietly dictate how we think life has to be. From the Productivity Contract (your worth equals busyness) to the Suffering as Success Contract (achievement requires grind and sacrifice) to the overarching Reality Contract (believing reality is fixed and outside your control), these hidden agreements keep people stuck, burned out, and unfulfilled.Chris shares how to identify these contracts, why they’re false, and how to consciously choose new agreements that align with freedom, resonance, and expansion. He emphasizes that awareness is the first step, and that you get to decide whether to keep living by society’s rules or rip them up and write your own.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The 30 Invisible Contracts that most people unknowingly live byWhy busyness ≠ worth (and how to break the Productivity Contract)How doing vs. being shifts everything about identity, fulfillment, and successWhy the belief that struggle equals success is a trap that leads to burnoutHow time boxes, career paths, and financial ceilings are manufactured illusionsWhy the Reality Contract governs all others—and how to break free from itA practical exercise to identify the contracts you’re following (and whether you’d willingly sign them)🎵 Intro music: “Saturday Luv” by Zone+Used with permission. All rights reserved to the artist.

What if the freedom you’re chasing isn’t out there in money, titles, or followers—but already within you?In this episode, Chris and Mike dive into the real meaning of freedom, exploring how frequency, self-trust, and authenticity are the true keys to fulfillment. From burnout and anxiety to fulfillment and clarity, they break down how to escape societal conditioning and step into a life that feels expansive, not extractive.Chris introduces frequency tiers, a framework for personal growth and emotional mastery, while redefining productivity and success in ways that shatter the illusion of hustle culture.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why freedom is an internal state, not a financial achievementHow invisible contracts and societal conditioning keep you trappedThe relationship between thoughts, beliefs, and emotions—and how to break the loop of anxietyThe progression of emotional mastery: from being controlled by emotions → to observing → to owning them fullyThe difference between extractive vs. regenerative approaches to business, content, and relationshipsA new definition of productivity that includes creativity, rest, and self-careWhy reducing drag (fear, self-doubt, toxic relationships) accelerates growth faster than working harder 🎵 Intro music: “Saturday Luv” by Zone+Used with permission. All rights reserved to the artist.

Leadership, fulfillment, and human potential are no longer defined by how much you know or how hard you work, but instead by the frequency you transmit. In this episode, Chris Walker joins JR Lay to unpack the ENCODED Frequency Map™, a 6-tier diagnostic and transformation framework designed to help you track, understand, and upgrade your frequency.Together, they explore how frequency, not credentials, money, or status, will shape the future of hiring, leadership, relationships, and communities.This map provides a clear, actionable pathway to elevate your state of being, from survival and scarcity to becoming a Frequency Field Conductor who can transform systems and societies.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why frequency is becoming the ultimate measure of value in the Frequency EraHow AI has shifted us from the Information Era into a new paradigm of human worthThe six tiers of frequency development and how to move between themWhy most resolutions fail without aligning discipline to identity and frequencyWhy future communities and organizations will be built on frequency match, not status or credentialsHow to audit your beliefs, habits, and relationships to unlock transformationThe Six Tiers of Frequency Development:Survival & Scarcity → Burnout, anxiety, external validationBreaking the Illusion → Questioning programming, searching for truthEncoded Activation → Recognizing beliefs, emotions, and actions shape realityEnergetic Mastery → Living from frequency, clean decisions, emotional stabilityReality Architecture → Designing structures for others, manifesting with easeFrequency Field Conductor → Impacting societal systems with pure intentionWhether you’re leading a team, building a company, or pursuing personal mastery, this conversation offers a roadmap for thriving in the Frequency Era, where the greatest advantage you can develop is the frequency you embody.Support the ENCODED Mission 🎵 Intro music: “Saturday Luv” by Zone+Used with permission. All rights reserved to the artist.

Leadership is evolving in real time with the rapid rise of AI. In this episode, Chris Walker joins Omar Khateeb to explore the seismic shift from the Information Era to the Frequency Era—and why the next generation of leaders will be measured not by what they know, but by the energy they transmit.Drawing from Chris’s own transformation—from building and exiting Refine Labs to launching ENCODED—he unpacks how leadership, performance, and fulfillment are moving beyond IQ and EQ into a new dimension: Frequency.Together, they explore:The leap from IQ (knowledge) → EQ (emotional intelligence) → Frequency as the ultimate measure of leadership valueWhy a leader’s internal state and frequency inevitably shapes team performanceDiscipline as identity alignment, not willpower, and why most resolutions fail without this shiftHow to audit habits, beliefs, and relationships to unlock transformationThe collapse of middle management and rise of high-frequency leadershipWhy future communities will organize around frequency rather than status or wealthWhether you’re leading a team, building a company, or pursuing personal mastery, this conversation offers a roadmap for thriving in the Frequency Era where the greatest advantage you can develop is the energy you embody.

Leadership is evolving in real-time with the rapid evolution and application of AI. In this episode, Chris Walker joins Garrath Robinson to explore the seismic shift from the Information Era to the Frequency Era and why the next generation of great leaders will be measured not by what they know, but by the energy they transmit. Drawing from his own transformation, from building and exiting Refine Labs to launching his new venture ENCODED, Chris unpacks how leadership, performance, and fulfillment are evolving beyond IQ and EQ into a new dimension.Together, they explore:The societal leap from IQ (knowledge) → EQ (emotional intelligence) → Frequency as the defining measure of value in life and leadershipWhy a leader’s internal state and frequency inevitably shapes their team’s performanceDiscipline as identity alignment, not willpower, and why most resolutions fail without this shiftHow to audit habits, beliefs, and relationships to unlock personal transformationThe collapse of middle management and the rise of directly engaged, high-frequency leadershipWhy future communities will organize around frequency rather than status, wealth, race, or backgroundWhether you’re leading a team, building a company, or pursuing personal mastery, this conversation offers a roadmap for thriving in the Frequency Era—where the greatest advantage you can develop is the energy you bring into every room.

It’s the end of an era.In this episode, Chris Walker officially announces his exit from Refine Labs through a secondary stock transaction. In an expansive and introspective conversation, he reflects on the full journey of building (and exiting) the company, offering hard-won insights and timeless lessons for entrepreneurs at every stage.Together, they explore:The explosive (and turbulent) growth journey: $3K → $21M ARR in just 3 yearsThe content playbook that launched Refine Labs and redefined B2B marketing strategyWhy detaching your self-worth from business success may be the most liberating thing you ever doChris’s personal evolution through journaling, frequency imprinting, and intuitive decision-makingThe Frequency Map — a framework for identifying and upgrading your internal stateThe vision for ENCODED — a new system to elevate your frequency and design a life of clarity, purpose, and freedomWhether you’re building something new, navigating burnout, or simply ready for deeper alignment, this episode delivers grounded wisdom, tactical insight, and visionary energy for your journey.

In this episode, Chris Walker joins Cameron Hogan for a mind-expanding conversation about the seismic shift humanity is undergoing—from the Information Era into the Frequency Era.Chris shares his personal transformation from scaling a $20M business to experiencing a permanent frequency upgrade in early 2025. He explains how traditional success left him unfulfilled and how deep inner alignment became his new metric for impact.Together, they explore:How intuition, environment, and energy are becoming the real levers of transformationWhy artificial intelligence is forcing humanity to evolve beyond knowledge-based workThe bifurcation of society into controlled systems vs. frequency-based livingChris’s Superpower Protocol for living in alignment: leading-edge experience, zero point, radical self-care, and the production zoneHow time collapses when you operate at a higher frequency—and why hustle is no longer the answerWhether you're expanding to new layers of your own power or sensing that the old systems no longer work, this episode is a blueprint for stepping into your next evolution.🎵 Intro music: “Saturday Luv” by Zone+Used with permission. All rights reserved to the artist.

After building an eight-figure business with hundreds of employees and achieving financial success, Chris Walker discovered that money and external achievements didn't provide the freedom he sought. Instead, he began experiencing profound energetic shifts that allowed him to access frequencies beyond conventional reality.In this episode of We Are Encoded, Chris joins host Tom to share his remarkable journey from operating in what he calls "version 1.0" of human consciousness to experiencing heightened states where he can access future visions, feel energy shifts in his body, and perceive reality beyond linear time.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:How Chris moved from a fear-based, scarcity mindset to accessing expanded states of consciousnessWhy financial success alone led to feeling trapped rather than free, especially during Chris's peak wealth in 2022The physical sensations that signaled Chris was accessing higher frequencies (like tingling fingers and electricity running through his veins) How our thoughts and beliefs literally create our experience of realityWhy resistance and negative emotions are valuable signposts pointing to what needs to change The difference between "signal" and "noise" when learning to trust your intuitionHow letting go of planning and control creates space for quantum leaps in progressWhy children naturally possess heightened abilities that get programmed out of them by societyThe powerful concept of the "calibrated mirror" and how it relates to authentic human connectionChris explains how he's now able to perceive underlying patterns in reality, including how our educational systems, social conditioning, and relationship with time keep most humans operating at a lower frequency. He shares practical insights about how to begin recognizing limiting beliefs and accessing your own intuitive powers.This conversation reveals that personal evolution isn't just about techniques or intellectual understanding – it requires embodying new frequencies and trusting the wisdom that comes from within.

After starting his entrepreneurial journey with just $3,000 in the bank and $60,000 in student debt, Chris Walker discovered that true success comes when your business serves your life, not the other way around.In this episode of We Are Encoded, Chris joins host Chris Maffeo to share why you should create a business that enhances your life rather than consumes it.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:Why bootstrapping offers more freedom than venture capital for 95% of businessesHow clarity creates speed when you remove limiting beliefs and focus on what truly mattersThe surprising truth that Chris felt least free at his peak of financial wealth in 2022Why procrastination and negative emotions are signposts pointing to underlying limiting beliefsThe power of recognizing that your beliefs create your realityHow entrepreneurs can get trapped trading corporate jobs for investor-controlled businessesThe difference between busy work and the few key actions that truly drive business successWhy the best business relationships, partnerships, and customer connections feel effortlessThe importance of understanding every aspect of your business even if you don't perform every roleHow media narratives about entrepreneurial success often hide the complete storyBusiness is just one little compartment in your life, and Chris explains why the box that holds all the compartments "should be effortless, not hard."This conversation reveals how paying attention to resistance and negative emotions can lead to greater alignment and fulfillment in both business and life.

In this episode of We Are Encoded, Chris Walker joins Ross Hudgens to share insights on achieving true freedom beyond just financial success.After taking his longest vacation ever - nearly a month in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji - Chris discovered that his businesses could not only survive but thrive without his constant involvement. This experience validated his evolving philosophy on freedom and what it really means to build a business that serves your life rather than the other way around.Chris reveals that there are actually 10 types of freedom entrepreneurs should pursue, not just the financial freedom that most chase. He explains how letting go of bad clients, delegating effectively, and overcoming the "I'm not good enough" belief pattern can lead to a more fulfilled life and sustainable business.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:The concept of 10 types of freedomWhy financial freedom alone often leaves entrepreneurs feeling trappedHow letting go of limiting beliefs starts with identifying and replacing themThe power of journaling to uncover thoughts that no longer serve you Why resistance with clients and team members is a hint that something is misalignedThe difference between fake delegation and real delegationHow to build a business that sustains without your constant involvementWhy true delegation requires allowing others to solve problems their wayBreaking free from the belief that suffering is necessary for successThe shift from "I'll teach you what to do" to "You already know what to do"This episode reveals how business can be a vehicle for living the life you truly want, not just a means to financial success.

In this first episode of We Are Encoded, Chris is interviewed by James Robert Lay to share his evolution from chasing success to finding inner freedom. After building successful businesses but feeling trapped, Chris discovered that transformation begins with changing beliefs, not actions. Through journaling, self-awareness, and releasing limiting beliefs like "I need to suffer to be successful," Chris found a path to alignment and fulfillment that anyone can follow with the right mindset practices.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:The concept of freedom beyond financial successHow our thoughts create our emotions, which drive our actionsThe importance of reprogramming limiting beliefsWhy journaling is a powerful tool for self-awarenessThe difference between "tugboat" and "lighthouse" approaches to helping othersHow to recognize when something feels "off" and trusting your intuitionBreaking free from the belief that suffering is necessary for successThe four freedoms: time, relationship, purpose, and moneyThis episode reveals the transformative power of habits and mindset shifts that lead to true freedom and success.