If you’ve been feeling the pull to trust yourself more, stop hiding parts of who you are, and build a business that actually reflects your soul and supports your life, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Kirsty Shorten, a Soul Purpose Business Coach who serves as the bridge between intuition and income for soul-led entrepreneurs ready to go from dabbling to devoted.

This conversation is deep, honest, and incredibly grounding — blending intuition, embodiment, mindset, and the real-life roller coaster of business ownership.

We dive into:

Kirsty’s journey from a product-based business into coaching in the holistic/spiritual space
My own path into embodiment and mindset work — and how it’s shaped my business
Feeling safe being yourself online and in your business (and not hiding parts of who you are)
Navigating judgment — especially from people you know — and separating real vs. perceived judgment
How Kirsty helps her clients work through limiting beliefs
Getting comfortable showing your face and real self on social media (starting small and building confidence over time)
Why confidence is built by doing, not waiting until you feel ready
What this podcast has given me — connection, confidence, and owning my voice
Both of our experiences with divorce and how it allowed us to step into our fullest selves
Learning and growing through periods of being truly alone
Moving past self-doubt and comparison, especially online
Using “expanders” instead of comparison — and how that evolves as you grow in business
A powerful question to ask yourself when jealousy or comparison shows up
Defining success on your own terms and deciding what you’re willing (or not willing) to sacrifice
Getting past procrastination by breaking things into smaller, manageable steps
Celebrating small wins to build momentum and keep yourself inspired
Navigating the emotional roller coaster of business ownership — especially as a woman
Dealing with your inner critic during low-energy or luteal-phase moments
Protecting your energy and peace as a business owner
Following your intuition even when it doesn’t make logical sense — and trusting things to unfold in their own time

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