In this heartfelt conversation, Valerie sits down with podcast host and visibility expert Noemi Beres to explore what it truly means to persevere when life and business demand reinvention.
Noemi’s story begins in a place of deep personal loss and leads to a rebirth of purpose. She shares how she transformed her career, discovered podcast guesting as a powerful connection tool, and built a thriving business by showing up authentically, even when the path wasn’t clear.
Together, Valerie and Noemi unpack how resilience, curiosity, and small consistent steps can rebuild both your confidence and your visibility.
If you’ve ever wondered how to keep believing in your vision when everything feels uncertain, this episode will remind you that your story isn’t over; it’s evolving.
Key Highlights
The year is not over, and it is not too late to finish strong. In this episode of Business by Design, I share how you can close out Q4 with clarity, confidence, and momentum, no matter what your year has looked like so far.
Here is what you will take away from today’s conversation:
You do not need a perfect year to finish strong. You need a powerful quarter, and this episode shows you how to create it.
Designing your victory is a choice. Start by choosing power over perfection today.
Confidence does not come from thinking differently. It comes from doing differently. In this episode of Business by Design, I reveal how celebrating small wins can reset your confidence and transform the way you show up in your business and life.
Here is what we cover in this week’s episode:
If self-doubt has been stealing your energy, you will leave this episode with tools to build your confidence one brave step at a time.
Designing your victory is a choice. Start by stacking your small wins until they speak louder than your doubts.
How many times have you told yourself, “I will start in January” or “I will wait until I am more ready”? Waiting feels safe, but it keeps you stuck. In this episode of Business by Design, I show you why bold action now creates clarity and confidence in ways waiting never will.
Here is what you will discover in today’s episode:
If you have been circling your goals instead of stepping into them, this episode is your permission slip to take one small but bold action today.
Designing your victory is a choice. Start by acting before the “perfect time” ever arrives.
Are you busy every day but still wondering why you are not moving forward? In this episode of Business by Design, I walk you through a simple but powerful tool I call the Action Audit.
So often, we fill our days with tasks that look productive but do not actually move us closer to our bigger vision. The Action Audit helps you identify what is working, what is draining you, and where your next level moves truly are.
Here is what you will learn in today’s conversation:
When you finish this episode, you will know exactly where to focus your energy for the biggest results.Designing your victory is a choice. Start by doing an honest audit of your actions today.
Money can feel like one of the heaviest topics in a woman entrepreneur’s journey. But what if your money choices became a reflection of your values and a path to the freedom you crave?
In this special episode of Business by Design, I sit down with Mona Santos, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), to have an honest conversation about aligning money, values, and vision. Mona shares her own journey of redefining financial success and offers practical insights on how women entrepreneurs can take ownership of their finances without shame or fear.Here is what you will learn in this empowering conversation:
Mona’s wisdom will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to see money as a tool for freedom, not fear.Designing your victory is a choice. Start by aligning your money with your values today.
In this conversation, Valerie Priester emphasizes the importance of building confidence through keeping promises to oneself. She introduces a five-day challenge consisting of small, actionable steps known as 'micro brave moves' that encourage individuals to take action, face fears, and ultimately build self-confidence. Each day focuses on a specific task designed to empower individuals in their personal and professional lives, such as confidently stating prices, asking for opportunities, and learning to say no. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to implement these strategies and reflect on their progress.
Takeaways
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In this conversation, Valerie Priester shares her insights on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of viewing setbacks as feedback rather than failures. She discusses the emotional hurdles that can arise when expectations are not met and offers practical strategies for shifting one's mindset. By focusing on data and feedback, entrepreneurs can learn to take action without being hindered by fear. Valerie outlines three key mindset shifts and encourages listeners to embrace trial and error as a vital part of the growth process.
Takeaways
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In this conversation, Valerie Priester shares insights on the importance of appreciating the present moment, especially during the 'in-between time' when you are waiting for your desires to manifest. She emphasizes the role of faith in this process, encouraging listeners to activate their faith and recognize the abundance they already possess. Through personal anecdotes and client experiences, she illustrates how gratitude can shift perspectives and open doors to greater opportunities, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
Takeaways
RESOURCES
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In this episode of Business by Design, Valerie Priester interviews career coach Shannon Fox, who specializes in empowering working moms to achieve their career goals without burnout. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, the MAP framework for success, and the significance of mindset in personal and professional growth. Shannon shares her journey of overcoming burnout and the strategies she uses to help her clients navigate their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The conversation emphasizes the power of self-care, the role of coaching, and the importance of recognizing one's strengths.
Takeaways:
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Feeling heavy even while hustling? Your strategy isn’t broken—your vision is buried. In the final August clarity episode, Valerie walks you through a 10-minute reset:
Listen, breathe, then move from mind-fog to momentum.
RESOURCES
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Meet my client—talented, booked out, and quietly discounting her rates because she feared bigger conversations. One rewritten belief and 21 micro-brave moves later, she tripled her lead quality.
Inside the episode:
• The single sentence running her business (and how we rewrote it).
• How a one-page Future Snapshot shifted her pricing energy overnight.
• Daily “micro-brave” actions you can steal to align your offers with your worth.
If you’ve ever taken “whatever comes along,” this is your coffee-chat reality check.
RESOURCES
Free guide: Break Through Your Confidence Plateau → https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau
You’re refreshing the same tab, replaying the same “what-if” scenario, and calling it research. It’s not—it's fear dressed up as productivity.
In this clarity-first mini lesson, Valerie unpacks:
Grab your notebook (not another browser tab) and let’s decide, simplify, and move.
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In this week’s episode of Business by Design, Valerie sits down with guest Deb Monfette, a high-tech coach and creative strategist, to explore how clarity, simplicity, and alignment can radically transform your business.
Deb shares her personal journey from corporate to entrepreneurship and how creating space for her true strengths helped her build a business she actually enjoys.
They unpack:
Whether you're feeling stuck in a sea of strategies or overwhelmed by noise, this episode will help you reconnect with your path forward.
Download Valerie’s free guide: Break Through Your Confidence Plateau
Designing your victory is a choice—start with getting clear on what lights you up.
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a loop—repeating the same client story, stressing over the same money worry, or recycling the same tired inner dialogue? And then you pause and wonder: Why am I still here?
I’m Valerie, and in today’s episode of Business by Design, we’re exploring how a single moment of pure, gentle awareness can interrupt the pattern and open the door to lasting change. No force, no shame—just presence. Because sometimes, the breakthrough isn’t in doing more—it’s in noticing what’s already on repeat.
Let’s step off the hamster wheel. See you on the podcast.
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You’re on a discovery call. The vibes are right, the connection is strong—and then it happens. Your voice wobbles right before you quote your price. Sound familiar?
I’m Valerie, and on this week’s Business by Design, I’m sharing a simple, powerful 3-step ritual I call the Pre-Sale Pep Talk. It’s my go-to before any sales conversation, especially when nerves try to take the mic.
Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into higher-ticket territory, this pep talk will help you anchor your confidence, own your value, and speak your price with power.
Let’s get you prepped, present, and paid. Tune in.
You know that moment—the pause right before you hit publish, pitch the client, or say your price out loud—and suddenly, self-doubt shows up like an uninvited guest?
I’m Valerie, and on this week’s Business by Design, we’re talking about that tight little knot of hesitation that shows up when you’re on the edge of visibility, leadership, or expansion.
This episode is your permission slip to feel it, face it, and move anyway. Because every bold move you make in business requires a mindset that supports your mission—not sabotages it.
Let’s loosen the grip of fear and tighten your trust in yourself. You’re more ready than you think. Let’s dive in.
What if the secret to sustainable growth isn’t another strategy—but a mindset shift rooted in who you really are?
I’m Valerie, and today on Business by Design, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Delphina JOY Avila. Together, we’re exploring how grounding your business in your values—not just your goals—creates authentic leadership, lasting impact, and yes… JOY.
Dr. JOY shares her powerful L.E.A.D. with JOY framework to help you:
Live your values
Embrace the growth path
Align wellness and work
Decide with intention
This episode is a soul-deep reminder that your business isn’t just a checklist—it’s an extension of your purpose. So if you’re feeling stretched, stuck, or searching for deeper alignment, this conversation is for you.
Feeling stuck? Like you’ve hit a wall in your business growth? Don’t panic—this might just be your plateau moment.
I’m Valerie, and today on Business by Design, we’re reimagining what it means to hit a plateau—because it’s not a setback, it’s a signal. A powerful pause inviting you to reflect, recalibrate, and rise.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to shift your mindset around these seasons, use visualization to reignite your vision, and take the kind of bold, intentional risks that lead to real breakthroughs. Your next level is waiting—and the plateau might just be the doorway.
Are the promises you speak over your business backed up by consistent action? Or is there a quiet gap between what you say you’ll do and what actually gets done?
I’m Valerie, and this week on Business by Design, we’re talking about the confidence-draining disconnect that happens when our actions don’t align with our intentions. Because that gap? It’s subtle, but it can hold you back in big ways.
Let’s talk about how to close it—so the words you speak over your business are reflected in your results, your growth, and your power.
It’s time to walk the talk.