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The Alignment Lab by Meredith DeSantos
Hosted by Meredith DeSantos · EN
What if success didn’t cost your peace? Welcome to The Alignment Lab — the podcast where high-achievers ditch outdated systems and unlock strategies that align with their energy.
Join Meredith DeSantos, nervous system-first business strategist, as she blends Human Design, neuroscience, and nearly two decades of experience across entertainment, tech, and wellness to help you grow a business that feels as good as it looks. From A-list creatives to visionary founders, Meredith is celebrated for her ability to rapidly launch projects while increasing her clients' creative emotional intelligence.
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Unlocking Business Success with Human Design: A Live-Reading with Amanda Millien
Nov 2500:42:55Tap to summarize#14: In this episode of the Alignment Lab, we dive into the intersection of human design and business strategy with guest Amanda Millien, founder of Millien Media Creative Studio. We discuss how understanding and applying human design principles can better align your business practices with your innate strengths and tendencies. Amanda shares her insights on how she plans to transition from creator to mentor, helping clients not only rebrand visually but also communicate their journey effectively. We explore the importance of rest, self-care, and tapping into the right energy sources to avoid burnout and increase productivity. Tune in for a mix of business wisdom and personal anecdotes, including navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the Alignment Lab00:54 Meet Amanda Million: Visual Storytelling Expert01:44 Human Design and Parenting02:39 Understanding Projectors in Human Design04:12 The Importance of Rest for Projectors13:48 Navigating Emotional Authority16:14 Mastering Your Craft and Overcoming Perfectionism18:09 Embracing Your Role as a Mentor19:52 Harnessing Community and Trusting the Universe21:19 Your Highest Purpose: The Sacred Salesperson21:46 The Divine Creative and Embracing Creativity22:15 Exploring Group Mentorship and Rebranding22:54 Focusing on Details and Effective Communication23:30 The Idea Factory and Trusting the Process24:20 Embracing Wholeness and Abundance25:25 The Evolution of Self and Parenthood27:07 Business Strategies and Mentorship Transition33:35 Navigating Parenthood and Business Juggling40:39 Final Thoughts and Exciting Future PlansRESOURCESContact Amanda: MillienMedia@gmail.comFind her on IG HEREDon't know your HD? Grab your chart for free HERECreate Content that Converts based on your Human Design with the help of a social media expert HERE
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From Music Artist to Mentor: Big Soph on Human Design, Leadership, and Creative Identity
Nov 1800:51:45Tap to summarize#13: In this episode of The Alignment Lab, Big Soph (Sophie Steele) shares her journey from being a music artist to becoming a mentor and leader in the music industry. She discusses her experiences with human design, particularly as a manifestor, and how it influences her approach to creativity, leadership, and personal growth. The episode explores themes of vulnerability, emotional energy, and the importance of community and authenticity in both personal and professional realms. Big Soph emphasizes the need for rest, the power of mentorship, and the intersection of creativity and business, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their unique paths and the gold found in life's challenges.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Journey into Music and Industry Insights02:44 Understanding Manifestor Energy and Personal Growth05:30 Navigating Autonomy and Collaboration08:15 Finding Gold in Life's Challenges11:27 The Role of Community and Personal Evolution14:09 Pursuing Dreams and Balancing Hustle with Rest16:56 Emotional Boundaries and Self-Care19:39 The Power of Aha Moments and Divine Timing22:38 Leadership and Abundance in Creativity25:02 Current Projects and Future Aspirations26:25 Empowering Creatives Through Mentorship28:59 The Release Process: A Focused Approach30:17 Complementary Strengths in Collaboration33:00 Communication and Human Design in Business36:18 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Leadership40:17 The Power of Vulnerability in AuthenticityRESOURCESFollow Big Soph on Instagram Check out ways to work with Big Soph HEREDon't know your HD? Grab your chart for free HERECreate Content that Converts based on your Human Design with the help of a social media expert HERE
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Human Design for Creatives: How Projectors Thrive in the Music Industry with Michelle Garramone
Nov 500:53:24Tap to summarizeIn this special episode of the Alignment Lab, host Meredith DeSantos dives into a live human design reading for music industry veteran Michelle Garramone. They discuss everything from the challenges of using ManyChat as a projector to the intricacies of self-love and sobriety. Meredith also shares valuable insights on leveraging human design to create a business that feels authentic and aligned. Plus, Michelle opens up about her journey from working with a major country star to running her own indie label and education platform. Tune in to discover powerful aha moments and actionable strategies for aligning your business with your energetics.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to the Alignment Lab00:54 Live Human Design Reading with Michelle Garramone01:39 Challenges with ManyChat and Authentic Engagement03:42 Understanding Projector Energy and Invitations06:30 Aligning Social Media Strategy with Human Design12:10 Exploring Human Design Gates and Branding16:39 Balancing Creativity and Business as a Projector26:55 Hosting Group Sessions and Building Community28:56 Conversion Events and Group Hybrids29:27 Masterclass Formats and Funnel Strategies30:51 Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Trial and Error32:52 Intuition, Self-Love, and Environmental Influences34:13 Modeling Self-Love and Overcoming Childhood Challenges37:21 Career Journey and Industry Challenges44:59 Sobriety and Personal Growth52:15 Final Thoughts and Content StrategyRESOURCESGrab your FREE Human Design Chart HereCheck out Michelle on IG and her site! Use code LAB15 for 15% off your monthly membership for life inside The Aligned Content Lab, where we help you create content that converts likes into sales (without the burnout).
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Part 2 Content That Converts Masterclass: Let’s Build Your Content in Real Time
Oct 2800:32:43Tap to summarizeThis is the episode where we actually do the thing.In Part 2 of The Alignment Lab’s Content That Converts Masterclass, we're taking you behind the curtain to build content in real time. If you haven't listened to Part 1, head back to the previous episode to catch up, or else this episode won't make sense. Grab your notebook (or open your Notes app) because this one’s hands-on. Meredith and Mary walk you through the exact process they use inside The Aligned Content Lab to turn raw ideas into magnetic posts — step by step.🎁 Use code LAB15 for 15% off your first month inside The Aligned Content Lab, where we help you create content that converts likes into sales (without the burnout).
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Create Content that Converts
Oct 2100:29:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Alignment Lab, Meredith DeSantos brings you the audio from her Content that Converts masterclass, the one that started a whole conversation about what it really takes to create content that sells without selling your soul.Meredith and her partner, Mary Simmons, unpack why most marketing advice burns you out (and doesn’t convert), and how to align your content with your Human Design so it actually feels good and works. You’ll hear them break down the Aligned Content Formula, how to build trust, avoid the biggest conversion killers, and create messaging that moves people to action.Whether you’re new to content or ready to rework your strategy from the ground up, this is the clarity hit your business has been craving.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the Alignment Lab00:54 Content Converts Masterclass Overview01:49 Setting Goals and Understanding Your Audience03:42 Three Conversion Killers13:23 Human Design and Content Creation23:07 The Aligned Audit: Building Posts That Sell27:46 Conclusion and Next StepsRESOURCESGrab your free Human Design HEREJoin The Aligned Content Lab Membership HERE
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Designing Your Business to Align with Your Energetics (with Heather Leary)
Oct 1400:47:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Alignment Lab, Meredith's joined by the lovely Heather Leary, founder of Salt & Chalk Studio — a UK-based brand and web designer for wellness founders who’s basically mastered the art of working with her energy, not against it.Heather and Meredith dive into what it really looks like to design your business around your Human Design — especially as a Projector — and how that shift changes everything from your work rhythm to your creative flow.She shares her story of leaving corporate marketing, taking a sabbatical for yoga teacher training, and how lockdown became the unexpected catalyst for starting her own soulful design studio. We get into all the good stuff:How to honor your energy (instead of trying to keep up with Generator hustle)What it looks like to brand from alignment — not aesthetics Building a business that actually supports your lifestyleThe power of authenticity, balance, and behind-the-scenes storytellingThis one’s for every creative or entrepreneur who’s tired of overworking their way to success — and ready to design a business that feels as good as it looks.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to The Alignment Lab00:55 – Meet Heather Leary: Brand & Web Designer01:42 – From Corporate to Yoga Teacher Training02:10 – How Lockdown Sparked a Career Pivot03:29 – Projector Energy and Sustainable Success07:29 – Working in Flow, Not Force17:53 – Soulful Branding and Client Work23:02 – Expressing Emotion Through Art23:34 – Balancing Feminine + Masculine Energy24:49 – Corporate Life vs. Fulfillment27:02 – The Start of a Yoga Brand28:48 – Authenticity in Branding34:09 – Why Website Templates Matter44:01 – Outsourcing Without Losing Soul46:34 – Final ThoughtsRESOURCES: Grab your free Human Design HEREJoin The Aligned Content Lab Membership HERESign up for the free Content that Converts Masterclass HEREFollow Heather Leary on IG and check out her website templates and offerings HERE
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Content by Design: Aligning social media with Your Human Design
Oct 700:15:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Alignment Lab, Meredith DeSantos gets real about why your content feels like a chore—and how to fix it. Spoiler: it’s not about posting more, batching harder, or mastering the algorithm. It’s about alignment.She shares a personal story about hiring a fitness coach and how that experience revealed the same lessons we need in business: your results don’t come from doing more, they come from doing what’s right for you. From there, Meredith unpacks how understanding your Human Design—your type, authority, and energy centers—can completely change how you show up online.By the end, you’ll have practical, actually doable steps to align your content strategy with how you’re wired—so creating doesn’t feel like burning out in Canva at midnight.EPISODE BREAKDOWN00:00 Introduction to the Alignment Lab00:54 Personal Confession and Fitness Journey03:10 The Problem with Traditional Content Systems03:54 Aligning Content Creation with Human Design05:58 Human Design Authorities and Content Creation08:36 Human Design Types and Content Strategies10:04 Energy Centers and Content Creation12:37 Practical Steps for Content Creation13:42 Upcoming Episodes and Final ThoughtsRESOURCESGrab your free Human Design HEREJoin The Aligned Content Lab Membership HERESign up for the free Content that Converts Masterclass HERE
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Unlocking Aligned Content Strategies: From Burnout to Breakthrough
Sep 3000:17:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Meredith pulls back the curtain on how hustle culture wreaks havoc on our nervous systems—and why the antidote isn’t “doing more,” but building strategies that actually work with your unique energy. She shares her own story of shifting from a Type-A, overachiever mindset into burnout, and how Human Design became the key to realignment.You’ll hear the truth about burnout and sensitivity (hint: they’re not flaws, they’re signals), and how to reframe them as powerful tools for growth. Meredith breaks down practical ways to create content that honors your energy type—so you can ditch algorithm panic, stop feeling guilty when you need rest, and build a rhythm that actually lasts.Together, you’ll dive into visibility fears, learn why your sensitivity is your superpower, and get a taste of what it looks like to create content that converts without burning out. Meredith also gives you a behind-the-scenes look at her new membership, The Aligned Content Lab, designed to help you craft magnetic content strategies rooted in Human Design and backed by social media best practices.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Welcome to The Alignment Lab00:55 Meredith’s journey through burnout03:03 What aligned action really looks like06:15 Reframing fear + visibility09:30 Human Design types in content creation12:36 Sensitivity as your superpower14:49 Closing thoughts + next stepsRESOURCES: Grab your free Human Design HEREJoin The Aligned Content Lab Waitlist and get a free AI tool to help you build aligned offers HERESign up for the free Content that Converts Masterclass HERE
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Harnessing Human Design: Rituals for Business Alignment
Sep 2300:17:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Alignment Lab, Meredith DeSantos dives deep into the power of rituals tailored to individual human design types. Unpacking strategies from neuroscience to content creation, she emphasizes the importance of embodying your design rather than just knowing it. Meredith shares real-life examples, including her own experiences, and offers practical advice on morning and evening routines, decision-making, and energetic hygiene. The episode also highlights how these rituals can streamline content creation, reduce burnout, and enhance business alignment. Tune in for actionable steps to integrate your energetic blueprint into your daily life and business.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the Alignment Lab00:53 The Power of Rituals in Business and Life03:21 Creating Life Rituals by Human Design Type06:23 Content Rituals for Creative Flow08:54 Decision Making and Authority Rituals11:30 Energetic Hygiene Practices14:06 Conclusion and Action ItemsRESOURCES: Grab your free Human Design chart HEREJoin The Aligned Content Lab Waitlist and get a free AI tool to help you build aligned offers HERE Sign up for the free Content that Converts Masterclass HERE
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Inside a Projector’s Blueprint: Live Human Design Reading with David DeSantos
Sep 1600:43:55Tap to summarizeIn this special episode of The Alignment Lab, host Meredith DeSantos invites listeners behind the scenes for a live Human Design reading with her husband, David.David is a Projector, and Meredith unpacks what that means for his energy, leadership style, and life purpose. Together, they explore the emotional depth in his chart, the balance between creativity in acting and coaching with the demands of family life, and how perfectionism and imagination show up in different ways.The conversation also weaves in highlights from their recent trip to Scotland, parenting while traveling, and the importance of pairing vision with practical action.Listeners will get an intimate look at Human Design in action — and how it can create more alignment in both business and relationships.✨ Bonus: Meredith is offering free Human Design mini-readings to the first three listeners who comment on this episode.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the Alignment Lab00:55 Special Episode: Human Design Live Reading01:48 Travel Tales: Scotland Adventures05:09 Understanding Projectors in Human Design07:26 David's Career Journey and Human Design Insights09:23 Exploring David's Human Design Profile12:01 Gates and Their Impact on Life and Career13:41 Personal Reflections and Family Dynamics17:42 Coaching and Communication Styles18:52 Anecdotes and Witchcraft in Scotland19:48 Encounter with the Witch Energy20:26 Discovering the Druids21:21 Gate 41: Fulfilling Your Dreams22:06 Gate 9: The Details Wiz22:42 Perfectionism and Vulnerability24:53 The Web Series That Never Was31:30 Deep Feeler: Communication and Branding35:03 Gate 22: The Graceful Gazer38:49 The Left Angle Cross of the Alpha41:55 Final Thoughts and Human Design ReadingsRESOURCES:Grab your free Human Design chart HEREJoin The Aligned Content Lab Waitlist and get a free Offer AI tool HEREDrop a review on the podcast & Meredith will send you a link to book a FREE HD Reading (if you're one of the first 3 commenters). And a 50% discount code for everyone else.
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