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The Christina Kokologiannakis Show
Hosted by Christina Kokologiannakis · EN
"Where success gets lighter—and life gets richer."
The Christina Kokologiannakis Show is the audio experience of House of Cortessa — a movement for high-performing women entrepreneurs who’ve “made it,” yet know there’s a lighter, more refined way to live and lead.
Through raw conversations, science-based performance insights, and refined business strategy, Christina teaches you how to:
- Subtract what drains you and refine what multiplies you
- Build ecosystems, not empires that exhaust you
- Design wealth that fuels your life, instead of consuming it
- Reconnect to your health, power, and feminine rhythm so your growth feels effortless
Each episode pulls back the curtain on how modern women can build empires light enough to live in—inside business, wealth, and self.
This is the philosophy of the House:
The next level isn’t more. It’s less. Refinement is power. Community is the multiplier.
If you’ve ever whispered, “I built everything I dreamed of… so why does it still feel heavy?” — welcome home. You’ve found your House.
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068: She Went from $95/hr to $250/hr: The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything with Katrina Sawa
6d ago00:20:16Tap to summarizeIf you've been charging the same rate for too long and something keeps stopping you from raising your prices — this episode is for you. Katrina Sawa is a business coach with 24 years of experience helping women entrepreneurs grow their revenue, build their authority, and create businesses that work on their terms. In this episode she shares the exact moment that gave her the confidence to raise her rates from $95/hr to $250/hr overnight, why she still believes one-on-one coaching is the most profitable offer you can have, and how writing and publishing a book completely transformed her visibility and client attraction. In this episode we cover: The one room that changed her pricing confidence forever Why investing in a mentor before you feel ready is the fastest path to revenue growth Why one-on-one coaching is still more profitable than courses or group programs How to use a book as a marketing tool — not just a passion project Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing and what women need to know What Katrina says is changing for women entrepreneurs going into 2026 How to build boundaries in business and become a time billionaire Whether you're a coach, consultant, or service-based business owner who knows you're undercharging, this conversation will shift how you think about your rates, your offers, and your worth. Connect with Katrina Sawa: 🌐 Business Coaching: jumpstartyourbiznow.com 📚 Book Publishing: jumpstartpublishing.net 🎟️ Events: jumpstartevents.net 🎁 Free Training: jumpstartgift.com 🔗 Connect with Christina Kokologiannakis Website: www.christinakokologiannakis.com "The Experience" Live In Nashville: www.christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinakokologiannakis/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina_kokologiannakis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinaKokologiannakis
Transcribe →067: Why Your Online Business Stopped Growing in 2026 — 3 Reasons You're Already Behind
2w ago00:15:18Tap to summarizeIs your online business not growing the way it should be? If your revenue has stalled, your launches feel harder, and you can't figure out why — this episode is for you. In this episode I'm breaking down the 3 reasons women entrepreneurs are already falling behind in 2026 and what you need to do right now to stop the stall before the market leaves you behind completely. This isn't about working harder or trying more tactics. The market has fundamentally shifted — and if you're still doing what worked two or three years ago, you're not just plateauing, you're moving backward. In this episode I cover: ✅ Reason #1 — Information Overload: Why the business model you built around your expertise is becoming obsolete and what replaces it ✅ Reason #2 — The Trust Recession: Why buyers are burned out, why launches are getting harder, and why the old playbook is dead ✅ Reason #3 — Behavioral Change: Why tactics stopped working and what buyers are actually responding to now ✅ The Income Jump Framework: How to future proof your next revenue jump before the market shifts again If you've been wondering why your cohorts are getting smaller, your engagement is dropping, or your sales feel harder than they used to — this episode will give you the clearest picture of what's actually happening and exactly what to do next. 🎯 Ready to future proof your business? DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn and let's set up a free call to talk about how you're stuck and how to get your revenue flowing again. Connect with Christina: 🌐 Website: https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/ 🎟️ The Experience Live in Nashville: https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinakokologiannakis/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina_kokologiannakis Mentioned in this episode: The Experience Live in Nashville — Christina's live event where she works with women entrepreneurs to future proof their next income jump using her predictive framework The Income Jump Framework — how to engineer your next revenue jump before the market leaves you behind
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066: Why High-Achieving Women Feel Stuck — And It Has Nothing to Do With Mindset
4w ago00:41:23Tap to summarizeThat is a strong freebie — very specific, outcome-driven, and zero fluff. Perfect for this audience. Here are your full show notes: 066: Why High-Achieving Women Feel Stuck — And It Has Nothing to Do With Mindset You're driven. You're building. You're doing everything right. So why does it feel like you're pushing through mud every single day? Most women entrepreneurs blame their mindset. They hire a coach, do the inner work, read the books — and still feel stuck. What nobody is telling you is that the real reason you can't scale, can't focus, and can't show up at full capacity has nothing to do with your thoughts. It has everything to do with your body. In this episode, Christina sits down with Jessica Van Antoine, functional health practitioner and founder of Phoenix Functional Health, for a conversation that will completely change how you think about your health, your business, and your time. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why high-achieving women are the most at-risk group for burnout — and why they're the last to see it coming The difference between what is common and what is actually normal (this one will stop you in your tracks) How hidden physical imbalances — hormones, cortisol, inflammation, methylation — are quietly running your business decisions Why your doctor's solution will almost always be a prescription, and what functional health does differently How to think about your body like a bank account — and why most entrepreneurs are overdrawn Christina's "shadow success" story: how you can look successful on the outside while your body is shutting down on the inside The time billionaire philosophy and why your A game is worth more than six hours on your C game How to income jump by solving the next problem for clients you already have — without finding new people Jessica's Burnout Story: Jessica was 30 years old, already working inside the health and wellness industry, and logging 90 hours a week helping scale a wellness center in Boulder, Colorado. She was subsisting on coffee, drinking beer to unwind at night, and had started smoking cigarettes just to have an excuse to step outside for five minutes. Then came the moment in a meeting when her boss said something — and she said it felt like glass cracking. She had nothing left. She walked into her office, crawled under her desk, and ugly cried on the floor. The thing that changed everything wasn't a yoga class or a meditation app. It was discovering the fundamental physical imbalances that were predisposing her to overwhelm, fragility, and burnout. Once she started supporting her body from the inside out, the same amount of work was there — she had just become bigger than it. Christina's Shadow Success Story: Christina was running multiple businesses, raising four kids, and growing fast — until her body started shutting down piece by piece. Two years ago she came within ten minutes of death. The stress, the pushing, the ignored nervous system had all added up. Safety became avoidance. Income dropped. Everything she had built was at risk — not because of her strategy, but because of her body. She has since done trauma release work, addressed digestive issues, eliminated inflammatory foods, and is now in what she calls the best stage of her health. Her message: don't wait until you break. The Functional Health Difference: Jessica tests all systems of the body at once — hormones, detox pathways, methylation, digestion, immune function, nervous system — because the body doesn't work in silos. If one system is underperforming, another is compensating. Western medicine hands you a prescription. Functional health asks where your body stopped functioning optimally and works to return it to 100%. As Jessica puts it: your body is a bank account. Every ignored symptom, every pushed through exhaustion, every skipped meal is a withdrawal. Functional health makes the large deposits that restore your body's ability to heal itself. The Business Case for Your Health: A body functioning at 100% means clearer decisions, faster execution, and better output Four hours on your A game outperforms six hours on your C game every time When you're depleted, you lose your day — and then you lose your evening with your family too Scale faster, earn more, and have a bigger impact when your body is your foundation — not your obstacle About Jessica Van Antoine: Jessica is a functional health practitioner and founder of Phoenix Functional Health. She works exclusively with female entrepreneurs to optimize their health as a business strategy — using comprehensive lab testing to identify root causes and building sustainable lifestyle protocols that integrate seamlessly into a busy founder's life. 🔗 Website: phoenixfunctionalhealth.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-van-antoine-fdnp/ Ready to Find the Money Already in Your Business? Book a free 30-minute call with Christina and she'll show you the one thing already in your business you should be charging double for. No pitch. No fluff. Just the one insight that changes your numbers. 👉 https://tidycal.com/koko1/hidden-lever-call Connect with Christina: 🌐 christinakokologiannakis.com 📍 The Experience — Nashville, May 27–28: christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman founder who needs to hear it. Leave a review — it helps more women find this show.
Transcribe →065: Why Your Business Is Failing — And It's Not What You Think
Apr 1000:08:37Tap to summarizeMost business owners know something is off. Launches are slower. Revenue is inconsistent. You're working harder and getting less back. But the problem isn't you — it's that the market has shifted and your strategy hasn't caught up yet. In this episode I'm sharing what I've been doing for 15 years to stay ahead of market shifts using quantitative analysis and future prediction models — and exactly what that means for your business right now. We cover: Why the online space is in what I call the murky middle and what comes next What income jumping is and why it's the move your business needs Why doing more is the wrong answer and what repositioning actually looks like How to future proof your next move before the market forces you to This is the conversation nobody in the online business space is having right now. And it's the one that could change everything for you. 🔴 Ready to future proof your next move? The Experience is a curated 2-day live event in Nashville (May 27-28). Only 60 seats. Grab your seat → https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinakokologiannakis/
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064: The Space Successful Women Are Missing & And How She Built It
Apr 300:25:48Tap to summarizeWhat if the thing standing between you and your next income breakthrough isn't a new strategy — it's the room you're in? If you've been working hard, doing all the right things, and still feel stuck — this episode is going to hit different. I sit down with the incredible Zina Wilde — actress, entrepreneur, and creator of some of the most transformative women's retreats happening around the world — to talk about what really moves the needle when hustle stops working. This is a raw, honest conversation about failure, community, connection, and what it actually takes to build a business that grows without costing you your life. What we get into: — Why chasing goals without knowing what you actually want to feel leaves you empty even when you win — How Zina built her retreat business from zero — and the exact pivot that made it profitable — Why intimate gatherings of the right women are outperforming every online strategy right now — What happens to your income and your life when you finally stop going it alone — How to recognize the inner critic that's been quietly making your biggest business decisions — Why fun is your most underrated and powerful growth tool This episode is for you if: You've already built something real. You're not a beginner. But something isn't moving the way it should — and you know deep down that working harder isn't the answer anymore. The world is shifting right now. The women who will thrive through it aren't the ones who double down. They're the ones who find their ecosystem. 🔥 READY TO BE IN THE RIGHT ROOM? Join me live at The Experience — Nashville | May 27 & 28 This is a small, intimate two-day live event for women in business who are done playing small and ready to break through their income ceiling — for real this time. 👉 Secure your seat: https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience Seats are extremely limited. This is not a conference. This is YOUR room. Connect with Zina Wilde: Instagram: @ZenaWild Email: zenawilde@gmail.com Follow Christina: Instagram: @christina_kokologiannakis Website: www.christinakokologiannakis.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinakokologiannakis
Transcribe →064: The Real Reason Your Revenue Isn’t Growing in 2026 (And What a 6-Day Freeze Taught Me)
Mar 2600:14:46Tap to summarize064: The Real Reason Your Revenue Isn’t Growing in 2026 (And What a 6-Day Freeze Taught Me) Are you working harder than ever but feeling like your business is standing still? In this episode, Christina Kokologiannakis shares a harrowing personal story from the 2026 Nashville freeze—surviving six days without power in single-digit temperatures with four children. But this isn't just a survival story; it’s a powerful lesson in business efficiency and revenue growth. Christina reveals how she discovered massive "leaks" in her home’s insulation that were invisible until she fixed the most obvious problems first. Most entrepreneurs are doing the same thing: they are so busy "running at a certain speed" that they can't see the massive energy and profit leaks draining their business. In this episode, you’ll discover: The Layered Problem Theory: Why you can't see your biggest business leaks until you solve the most obvious ones. Invisible Profit Killers: How missing "dampers" in your systems (like email lists or launch workflows) are letting your hard-earned revenue escape. The Power of Resourcefulness: How to pivot from "throwing more wood on the fire" (working harder) to "plugging the vents" (working smarter). The Empire Framework: An introduction to Christina’s strategy for Income Jumping and becoming a Time Billionaire. If you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, it’s time to stop the leak. Whether it's people falling off your email list or a launch that didn't convert, there is a strategic plug for every problem. Connect with Christina: Live Event: Want to find and fix your leaks in person? Join the next "The Experience" Live in Nashville for real-life case studies and tailored business advice. The Empire Framework: Learn how to build ecosystems that breathe. Watch the full breakdown on Youtube here. Instagram: Follow Christina @Christina_Kokologiannakis for daily tips on scaling your business effortlessly. Website: Explore more at ChristinaKokologiannakis.com. Don’t forget to Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode on how to build your ultimate empire!
Transcribe →063: Is the Women Founder Life Worth It? Success, Loneliness and "Shadow Success" all Inspired Tequila
Mar 1900:40:05Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the "Dream Life" you built starts feeling like a nightmare? Most high-achieving women are trapped in Shadow Success—where the revenue looks great on paper, but the reality is a heavy mix of burnout, isolation, and "startup loneliness." In this episode, Christina Kokologiannakis is joined by Mara Smith, the founder of Inspiro Tequila. Mara shares her raw journey of returning to the workforce after 16 years to disrupt a male-dominated industry. Together, they go "beyond the bottle" to discuss the invisible costs of ambition and how to reclaim your joy while scaling a business. In this episode, we discuss: The Product Trap: Why building a great product isn't enough if you don't have a market. Identifying "Shadow Success": How to recognize the "monster" that feeds on your success and leaves you unfulfilled. The Funding Gap: The "Proof vs. Idea" double standard for women founders. Building Your Cohort: Why your "carpool friends" don't get your business struggles and how to find a high-level peer group. The Moment Everything Changed: Choosing a life of presence over a life of constant hustle. Ready to Make the Income Jump? Stop adding more activity and start adding more LEVERAGE. If you're a service-based founder ready to go from $100 to $500K and beyond without losing your soul, let's talk. Reserve your seat for "The Experience" Live in Nashville: www.christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience How to Connect: Mara Smith: https://inspirotequila.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-smith-inspiro/ https://www.instagram.com/inspirotequila/ With Christina: YT : https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinaKokologiannakis IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina_kokologiannakis LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinakokologiannakis/ Website: www.christinakokologiannakis.com
Transcribe →062: Amy Porterfield’s Income Pivot Framework Revealed
Mar 500:20:09Tap to summarizeIs the "Big Launch" model dead? When the Queen of Launches, Amy Porterfield, announced she was retiring her flagship Digital Course Academy (DCA) to "pivot," the industry was shocked. But while most people are focused on what she’s closing, I’m analyzing the genius of what she’s building. In this episode, I’m performing a high-level case study on the Higher Income Pivot Framework. If you’ve been stuck in the "launch-burnout" cycle—working harder every year but not seeing your bank account reflect that effort—this is the blueprint you’ve been looking for. In this episode, we break down: The "Reveal": The exact strategy behind moving from a $2,000 course to high-ticket, $15,000+ cohorts. The 14,000 Student Goldmine: How Amy is leveraging her existing audience to double her profit while doing half the work. The "Sleep Test": The one rule you must follow before you’re allowed to make an Income Jump (ignore this and you’ll hit the "Pit of Lava"). Solving Bigger Problems: Why raising your prices isn't enough—and how to identify the next problem your audience is willing to pay premium prices for. Becoming a Time Billionaire: Moving from a "Talking Head" to an Empire Builder who enjoys a lifestyle funded by a breathing ecosystem. Key Moments & Timestamps: [00:01:20] Why Amy is shutting down Business A to build a more effortless Business B. [00:03:45] The difference between raising prices and "Income Jumping." [00:05:30] The Math: How 400 students can be more profitable than 2,000. [00:09:15] Avoiding "Impulse Pivoting" and the shiny object syndrome. [00:15:20] How to find the 3 core elements of your own Income Jump. Resources & Links: "The Experience" Nashville Live: Join me for a curated, one-day implementation intensive. No talking heads—just real jumps. https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience-waitlist
Transcribe →061: Why 90% of Podcasts Fail (And How to Be the 10%)
Mar 400:54:47Tap to summarizeIs your podcast an asset—or just another expensive hobby? Most entrepreneurs jump into podcasting with a "Field of Dreams" mindset: If I build it, they will come. But then reality hits. The downloads don't skyrocket, the editing takes forever, and by episode seven, most creators hit a wall. In the industry, we call this Podfade, and it’s the reason 90% of podcasts disappear. In this episode, I’m joined by podcast strategist and producer Andrea Klunder to discuss how to build a "Powerful Podcast" that actually survives the long game. We’re moving beyond the "standard interview" model and looking at how to use your show as a tool for deep networking, professional clarity, and real-world impact. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on: The Podfade Phenomenon: Why most creators quit just as they’re getting started (and how to ensure you aren't one of them). The "Flexible Format" Secret: Why you don't have to be a weekly interview show to be successful. The Vanity Metric Trap: Why chasing downloads is an exercise in frustration and what data you actually need to track. The Power of the Pivot: I share the "behind the scenes" of why I shut down my previous show to launch this one—and why being authentic is better than being "consistent" with a show you hate. Beyond the Mic: How to leverage your guests and your network to build an ecosystem that funds your lifestyle. Connect with Andrea Klunder: https://www.thecreativeimposter.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaklunder/ https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeimpostor https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativeimpostor Connect with Christina Kokologiannakis www.christinakokologiannakis.com https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience-waitlist Enjoyed this episode? If you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur looking to make your next income jump without the burnout, hit Subscribe and leave us a review!
Transcribe →060: How I Lost 10lbs and Cured Brain Fog in 2 Weeks
Feb 1900:15:36Tap to summarizeHow I Lost 10lbs and Cured Brain Fog in 2 weeks... Is Your Diet Costing You Money? How to Delete Brain Fog and Reach Flow State Are you a woman entrepreneur struggling to stay focused, or finding it impossible to record even a single video without losing your train of thought? If you’ve been feeling "cloudy," hitting a midday crash, or struggling to get into a creative flow, your "healthy" habits might actually be the trap holding your business back. In this episode, I’m sharing the raw truth about how I lost 10 pounds in two weeks, eliminated inflammation, and—most importantly—reclaimed my mental clarity. By making two simple nutritional tweaks and auditing my morning routine with the help of AI, I unlocked a level of productivity that allowed me to record three high-level videos in a single afternoon without breaking a sweat. In this episode, we dive into: The "Health Trap" for Women Over 40: Why the standard advice might be spiking your cortisol and crashing your insulin. The Brain Power Protocol: How increasing protein and cutting refined sugars/processed carbs acts as "fuel" for high-performance entrepreneurship. Becoming a Time Billionaire: Why your health is the foundation of the Empire Framework and how physical vitality leads to an explosion in business income. The AI Health Audit: How I used ChatGPT and sleep tracking data to fix a morning "sluggishness" problem that doctors couldn't solve for years. The Truth About Ketones vs. Sugar: Why your brain prefers running on fat and how to stabilize your hormones for consistent focus. If you’re ready to stop "working yourself into the ground" and start building a business that you actually have the health and energy to enjoy, this episode is for you. Links Mentioned In This Podcast: "The Experience" Live In Nashville: https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/the-experience Learn More About Christina: https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinaKokologiannakis Empire Framework on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YXUXhRK-HWg?si=JSgyRdrABgHzYmXE IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina_kokologiannakis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinakokologiannakis/
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