In this no-holds-barred, final episode of Season 2, Candy Barone is joined by the one and only Aleasha Bahr, the world's #1 authority on Black Sheep Sales. Together, they rip the lid off outdated, manipulative sales tactics and reframe what selling actually looks like when it's rooted in integrity, service, and aligned energy.
From "stop selling like a douchebag" to “sales is a love letter,” this episode is a firestorm of truth bombs and permission slips for visionary leaders, coaches, and business owners who are done with performative, bro-marketing BS.
Aleasha breaks down her revolutionary Black Sheep Sales Method™, a collaborative, custom, and radically human approach to sales that:
Prioritizes de-qualifying over trying to get everyone to say yes
Encourages you to repel the wrong clients so you magnetize the right ones
Builds trust by giving a damn (and saying no when it’s not a fit)
Removes the pressure and replaces it with presence and curiosity
Converts up to 80% of leads without pretending to be someone you're not
Candy and Aleasha also talk lighthouses, F-bombs, proposal graveyards, and the real reason sales feels weird for so many heart-centered leaders—plus how to finally reclaim your power, your voice, and your pricing.
💥 Whether you’re sales-shy, sales-curious, or a seasoned pro who knows the old model is broken, this episode will validate your gut, challenge your patterns, and remind you: If it’s a fit, it’s a fact—no forcing required.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
Why integrity is your greatest sales asset
How to create collaborative conversations, not pressure cookers
What to say when someone isn’t a fit (and how that builds your business)
How sales can feel like love, not a battlefield
🖤 Want to learn more from Aleasha?
Grab her powerful (and hilarious) new book:
👉 BlackSheepSalesBook.com
And check out her podcast: Sales Is NOT a Dirty Word
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Aleasha Bahr is the world's #1 authority on Black Sheep Sales. As a sales strategy and messaging expert with 15 years of experience, her proven method has helped sell tens of millions in offers - without acting like a douchebag.
Her approach ditches mainstream tactics and helps clients convert up to 80% of leads without pressure or pretending to be someone else.
The Black Sheep Sales Method™: "Because if it's a fit, then it's a fact and there's no "selling" involved."
Host of Sales Is NOT a Dirty Word podcast and the author of the book, Black Sheep Sales: How to Win More Sales without Acting Like a Douchebag.
You can find Aleasha here:
What if being too much was actually your greatest business advantage?
In this magnetic and truth-telling episode, Candy Barone sits down with powerhouse business coach Jessica Fearnley to explore how women in consulting can unapologetically step into seven-figure success without sacrificing their sanity, sovereignty, or softness.
Together, they unpack the myth that scaling means doing more — and instead, reveal the alchemy of earning more by doing less. Jessica shares how she helps women entrepreneurs transition from six to seven figures by shifting from hustle to high-value consulting models, and why “quiet power” and strategic boundaries are the most underutilized assets in leadership today.
You’ll hear Jessica’s behind-the-scenes journey — from public sector project manager to award-winning entrepreneur and author of the groundbreaking new book, “Too Much: How To Thrive Being More Instead of Settling for Less.” This is a fierce reclamation of value, visibility, and vision for any woman who’s been told to shrink, silence, or smooth out her edges to succeed.
If you’ve ever been labeled “too much,” this episode is your permission slip to be even more.
🔑 We cover:
The hidden cost of over-functioning and over-delivering
Why working less can unlock your highest income year yet
How to build a consulting firm that doesn’t burn you out
The mindset shifts that move you from doer to decision-maker
What it really takes to unhook from people-pleasing and patriarchal expectations
This conversation is a mirror, a catalyst, and a revolution for women who are ready to lead with boldness, brilliance, and boundaries intact.
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Jessica Fearnley is a business coach who helps women build seven figure consulting firms. She specializes in the transition from six to seven figures in turnover, and is an advocate for earning more by working less.Jessica has bachelor's and masters degrees from Nottingham University, and a career background in project management, business planning and business development in both the public and private sector.
In December 2019 she was named as one of the LinkedIn Top Voices for Entrepreneurship and Small Business, and is passionate about closing the gender pay gap for women in consulting.
She also is the author of her brand new book: "Too Much: How To Thrive Being More Instead of Settling for Less" -- you can purchased her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Thrive-Instead-Settling/dp/1068376708
You also can find Jessica here:
In this rich conversation, Candy Barone sits down with Lauren Shaw, one half of “The Laurens," to explore how AI can become a transformational, alignment‑driven amplifier in high‑ticket sales and business growth.
After a warm introduction, Lauren recounts how a shared love of sound healing led her and rocket scientist Lauren Capwell to burn everything down, travel to Bali, and co‑found The AI Sales Accelerator™ and Clarity Playbooks™ ... programs that have already generated millions in high‑ticket revenue by teaching entrepreneurs to marry cutting‑edge AI tools with human‑centered sales strategy .
They dive into the evolution of their flagship offerings, from a broad “everything AI” pilot that turned into around‑the‑clock tech support, to today’s finely honed suite focusing squarely on empathetic sales and marketing automation.
Lauren explains how they “whittled down” to the core of what lights them up: using custom GPTs to craft on‑brand messaging, automate content creation, and create an “Alignment GPT” that surfaces misalignments in business and personal flow, one they tested live, to tears, to rediscover clarity and momentum .
A large section of the episode unpacks practical strategies for preserving voice and soul when deploying AI.
Lauren outlines a two‑step method: (1) train a custom GPT on your unique brand knowledge base, and (2) treat AI as a thought‑partner—getting a first draft and then infusing it with your own insights.
They also highlight “deep research” features in modern AI platforms (like ChatGPT’s and Gemini’s) to ground creative ideas in data, an underutilized but game‑changing approach for informed decision‑making and risk mitigation.
Finally, Lauren unveils their latest innovation: the Sales Coach GPT, a 24/7 AI mentor that parses call transcripts to identify hidden objections, limiting beliefs, and follow‑up opportunities, then prescribes exact conversational pivots and nurture strategies.
Listeners are encouraged to join the AI Clarity Community (first Wednesday each month) and try out their free “Premium Pricing GPT,” which demystifies hidden value in your offers and builds pricing confidence.
Throughout, the message is clear: when used with intention and human oversight, AI is not here to replace us but to amplify our unique gifts and propel next‑level impact.
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Learn more about the Laurens and the work they do here:
Lauren Capwell and Lauren Shaw—better known as "The Laurens"—are the powerhouse duo behind a groundbreaking approach to high-ticket sales and AI-driven business growth.
With a unique blend of expertise—a rocket scientist with Stanford AI training and a sales expert who has scaled multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses and sold over $5 million in high-ticket programs—they’ve cracked the code on how to consistently attract and close premium clients.
As the creators of The AI Sales AcceleratorTM and Clarity PlaybooksTM, they help coaches, consultants, and online service providers transform their messaging, automate content creation, and build sales systems that convert.
Their mission: To make AI simple, powerful, and practical—so business owners can scale with ease, reclaim their time, and achieve lasting financial freedom.
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Info on the 6 Week Authentic Sales Challenge Starting May 28th!Premium Pricing GPT - Build unshakable pricing confidence by seeing the real value of your offer... on screen, in minutes.https://thelaurens.ai/
Join the AI Clarity Community - free live monthly AI trainings
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You can find them here:
Website: http://thelaurens.ai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenshawla
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelaurens.ai
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/aiclaritycommunity
In this candid conversation, Candy and Karianne dive into Karianne’s rapid metamorphosis from a portrait-focused business to Strategic Impact Partners, a high-visibility consultancy for 7- to 8-figure CEOs.
In this episode, Karianne shares:
The pivotal “Dames Conference” moment when she followed an intuitive pull toward vision work.
How she reclaimed her Sacral as CEO, silencing the over-analytical mind to generate a million-dollar-plus model in months.
The simple ritual of driving in stillness that sparked her $1M+ vision and business plan in one traffic jam.
Practical takeaways for listeners: carve out quiet slots (even in motion), lean into intuitive whispers, and give yourself permission to say “yes” to your next level.
Tune in to hear how you, too, can spark an instant glow-up when you align energy, belief, and action.
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More about Karianne:
Karianne Munstedt is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Impact Partners, where she elevates executive presence through strategic visibility. With 17 years in the corporate world and a celebrated career as a business owner, portrait photographer, speaker, and coach, Karianne blends business strategy with creative vision and deep authenticity.
She partners with executives and leadership teams to craft intentional, high-impact visibility strategies that reflects who they truly are while aligning with brand identity and business goals. Known for her warm, concierge-level approach, Karianne helps leaders show up with confidence, credibility, and presence—positioning them for lasting impact and recognition.
Karianne is a wife, mother to two children and three furry friends, plant lover, and avid reader. She received her MBA from Arizona State University in 2003. Karianne has received multiple awards for her leadership, business acumen, photography expertise and speaking skills.
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You can learn connect with Karianne here:
Website: https://strategicimpactpartners.us
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kariannemunstedt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kariannemunstedt
What if the reason your business isn’t working the way it used to… is because you’ve outgrown the container it was planted in?
In this soul-stirring, truth-bomb-packed episode, Candy Barone is joined by business growth and visibility strategist Jess Sato for a deeply intimate and powerful conversation about what it means to repot your business, reclaim your voice, and realign with the big idea you’re truly here to lead with.
Together, they dive into the raw, unfiltered terrain of:
The tension between purpose and profit—and why you must learn to hold both
How to identify and articulate your “big idea” (the one that challenges the status quo and inspires real change)
Why so many women leaders feel stuck right now—and what to do when the gears just won’t move
The critical distinction between resting as rebellion and burying your head in the sand
What it takes to burn down the old model and build a business that actually feels aligned
Why clarity isn’t a branding exercise—it’s a soul excavation
Plus, Jess shares her upcoming vision to create a transformational retreat in Egypt, how growing up in the Middle East shaped her mission, and the internal repotting she’s doing to match the bigness of what’s calling her forward.
If you've ever felt like you're on the edge of something massive—but you're stuck in a system, strategy, or story that no longer fits—you cannot miss this episode.
It’s not a midlife crisis.
It’s a purpose awakening.
And it might just be time to repot.
Get to know Jess:
Jess Sato is a business growth and visibility strategist who helps purpose-driven female entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers clarify their big idea, amplify their message, and create lasting social impact.
Through her signature BOLT™ method, she guides clients in refining their vision, crafting compelling messaging, and identifying the right platforms to expand their reach.
As a sought-after speaker coach and consultant, Jessica empowers women to embrace their expertise, stand out as industry leaders, and turn their brilliance into businesses that drive change.
Connect with Jess here:
Website: www.jessicasato.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasato.com
Threads: www.threads.net/@jessicasatocoach
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JessicaSatoConsulting
In this deeply personal and raw conversation, I am joined by Dr. Minette Riordan, a visionary artist and creative coach, to explore how leadership, creativity, and art are inherently linked—and how embracing one’s creativity is key to stepping into authentic leadership.
Minette opens up about her journey through art, from her early days of creative expression to overcoming the limiting beliefs that held her back from fully embracing her artist identity.
Together, we explore how midlife transitions, menopause, and the shedding of old roles catalyze a deeper connection to purpose and creativity, especially for women.
Minette shares her perspective on the healing power of art, why we should all call ourselves artists, and how leadership is akin to artistic expression.
The episode also touches on the often-unspoken aspects of aging, the power of tapping into the divine feminine, and the importance of creating from a place of spaciousness and authenticity.
Key Takeaways:
Creativity is not limited to traditional art forms—it's about problem-solving, innovation, and self-expression.
Midlife is a period of awakening, shedding roles, and embracing a deeper connection to self.
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More about Dr. Minette Riordan:
Dr. Minette Riordan is a modern-day Renaissance woman—a teacher, writer, artist, coach, and deep thinker. With a Ph.D. from Stanford University, she transitioned from academia to become a serial entrepreneur, building multiple successful businesses.
Her journey led her to embrace her identity as an artist, using creative processes like art journaling and intuitive collage for personal growth and self-discovery.
Minette is passionate about empowering midlife women to reconnect with their creativity, purpose, and self-expression.
Through her coaching programs and retreats, she guides individuals on transformative journeys, helping them rewrite their stories and design lives filled with meaning and joy.
Her core beliefs include the freedom to write one's own story, the transformative power of art, and the importance of daily creativity and courage.
You can find Dr. Minette here:
Website: www.minetteriordan.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/minetteriordan
Instagram: www.instagram.com/drminetteriordan
Facebook: www.facebook.com/minette.riordan
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@drminetteriordan
In this powerful episode of the Aligned AF Podcast, I sit down with Shoshanna French, a leading intuitive strategist and founder of Simple Spirit™, to explore the transformative power of intuitive leadership. With over 20 years of experience helping high-profile leaders—including NFL players, Broadway stars, and billion-dollar founders—Shoshanna has honed the ability to guide individuals through moments of confusion, overwhelm, and self-doubt using their intuition.
The conversation dives deep into how intuition is more than just a "gut feeling" or a lucky guess—it is a practical, accessible tool that can be intentionally cultivated to create measurable success. Shoshanna explains how intuition can serve as a compass, guiding visionary leaders toward clarity and smarter decisions, especially during moments of spiritual awakening or life disruption.
The episode also delves into the contradictions of leadership and personal growth, particularly for those experiencing significant shifts in both business and personal life. Shoshanna offers a profound perspective on spiritual awakenings, emphasizing that true transformation often comes with discomfort and upheaval. She explores how individuals, especially leaders, can navigate this discomfort and use it as an opportunity for deep growth, while also addressing how intuition plays a key role in moving through challenges.
Shoshanna and I also share their personal experiences with spiritual awakenings and intuition, unpacking what it means to embrace these shifts and use them to fuel one’s purpose. They discuss practical tools, like automatic writing, that help harness intuition and foster deeper self-awareness.
Finally, Shoshanna shares her signature Intuitive Strategy Session, a transformative 60–90-minute deep dive designed to clear obstacles, generate clarity, and offer actionable strategies for moving forward with confidence.
If you're ready to explore how intuitive leadership can unlock your true potential, this episode is for you. Tune in for a raw, real, and profoundly impactful conversation that will leave you empowered to embrace your intuition and lead with purpose.
Connect with Shoshanna:For more on intuitive leadership and how Shoshanna can help you transform your approach to business and life, check out her special offer for a discounted Intuitive Strategy Session here.
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Shoshanna is here to help you interrupt your life and get on the path of transformation that will change everything you ever knew.
Shoshanna French’s goal is to cultivate wildly successful leaders through the practical power of intuitive leadership. As the founder of Simple Spirit™ and Shoshanna French Consulting, she has provided intuitive strategy sessions to NFL leaders, Broadway and television stars, million and billion-dollar business founders, CEO’s, and business professionals.
She helps her clients strengthen connection to their inner guidance so they can make faster, smarter decisions in business and life. Her clients generate unpredictable and profound results while deepening their connection to their purpose and finding new confidence and clarity.
Learn more about Shoshanna's work:
Website: www.simplespirit.com
Special Offer for Listeners: https://calendly.com/shoshanna-french/intuitive-strategy-consulting-special
Guest: Ashley Connell | Founder of Prowess Project
What happens when revolutionary leadership, Human Design, and next-gen OBM matchmaking collide? Pure magic.
In this raw and riveting episode, Candy sits down with Ashley Connell—visionary founder of Prowess Project—to unpack what it really means to scale with soul, operate from alignment, and create business ecosystems where both CEOs and Online Business Managers thrive.
From breaking down patriarchal hiring systems to redefining success for high-achieving women, Ashley shares the story behind building a 95% success-rate matchmaking platform that goes way beyond resumes. With deep emotional intelligence, proprietary algorithms, and a bold mission to change how we work, Prowess connects powerhouse OBMs with visionary CEOs through compatibility, energy, and intention.
They explore:
Why alignment is non-negotiable in today's leadership landscape
How Human Design and energetic compatibility unlock your true genius
Why AI is the third partner at the leadership table—and how it helps both OBMs and CEOs thrive
The hidden cost of staying in your “competence zone” and how to finally step into your brilliance
What it means to build with someone who sees your magic—and amplifies it
This one’s for the high-performers who are over doing it alone … and for the hidden rockstars ready to rise.
🔥 Whether you're a CEO who needs a right-hand genius or someone who’s ready to become one—this episode will light you up.
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Meet Ashley Connell:
Ashley Connell is the matchmaker behind your momentum—turning visionary chaos into operational calm. As Founder of Prowess Project, Ashley connects big-idea leaders with powerhouse Online Business Managers—women re-entering the workforce with the strategic chops of a COO and the execution power of a VA.
A former tech marketer turned ops evangelist (with features in Forbes, Austin Business Journal, and SXSW), Ashley built Prowess to solve two problems at once: scaling businesses that need operational leadership, and brilliant women sidelined by rigid work models.
Her proprietary algorithm (think LinkedIn meets http://Match.com ) creates deeply intentional, compatibility-driven matches—and it shows: Prowess holds a 95% satisfaction rate.
A Human Design Generator with a gift for sparking momentum, Ashley believes magic happens when the right CEO meets the right OBM.
Because when everyone’s in their zone of genius? The business scales—and the humans thrive.
You can check out what Ashley and Prowess Project are up to here:
Website: https://www.prowessproject.com/
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6nqYT0AIBaIsCInSC2Qrg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-connell-ceo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prowessproject/
What if sales wasn’t something you dreaded—but a powerful act of love, service, and integrity?
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Justine Beauregard—award-winning sales strategist, founder of the top 5% podcast People Over Profit, and Boston Business Women’s Best Business Coach of 2024—to dismantle everything you think you know about selling.
From her days running backyard puppet shows for $5 to helping entrepreneurs generate consistent, aligned income without sleaze or pressure, Justine is a powerhouse when it comes to flipping the sales script. Together, we unpack:
🔥 How to sell without being “salesy”
💰 Why money is neither good nor bad—but a reflection of value
💡 The good → better → best framework for stepping into your sales superpower
👑 What it really means to build a business rooted in purpose, integrity, and profit
🧭 Why your messaging might be costing you—and how to attract ready-to-buy clients with ease
If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable selling or unsure how to share your gifts powerfully, this conversation is your permission slip to do it differently. Raw. Real. Unfiltered. And radically freeing.
Because as Justine reminds us: “Sales is a love letter to the people who need your magic most.”
🎧 Tune in now to reclaim sales as a sacred act of service—and finally fall in love with the way you sell.
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Meet Justine Beauregard:
An entrepreneur all her life, Justine got her start hosting puppet shows in her backyard for $5 a ticket.
As host of the top 5% entrepreneurship podcast People Over Profit, writer for Entrepreneur.com, and an award-winning sales strategist since 2007, Justine loves teaching others how to sell more naturally, without feeling pushy or ‘salesy.’
She’s known for helping entrepreneurs generate more consistent, predictable income in a repeatable way, moving from feast and famine to freedom.
She was also voted Boston Business Women's Best Business Coach 2024
To connect with and learn more about Justine, visit www.justinebeauregard.com
And, be sure to check out her podcast: People Over Profits
You can also find her on the following platforms:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/justinejbeauregard
Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinebeauregardcoach
Guest: Jen Coken, The “Velvet Sledgehammer” of Executive Coaching
Topic: From Imposter Phenomenon to Authentic Power
In this powerful and raw episode, Candy Barone dives deep with globally renowned executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author Jen Coken to unravel the truth behind imposter phenomenon and what it really means to lead with bold authenticity.
Jen challenges the mainstream narrative around "imposter syndrome," reframing it instead as a phenomenon—a natural, human experience that signals you're playing a bigger game.
Rather than seeing self-doubt as a weakness, Jen offers a radical perspective: it’s actually a superpower when understood and harnessed.
Together, Candy and Jen explore:
🔥 Why "authentic leadership" isn’t about following a formula, but about reclaiming your internal authority
🧠 The brain science behind imposter phenomenon and how early childhood patterns shape our leadership style
💥 The real difference between being “nice” and being truly kind—and how choosing clarity over people-pleasing is a leadership act
🌀 How patriarchal constructs and cultural expectations especially impact women in STEM and other male-dominated industries
⚡ Why most high performers have internalized stories they’re not even aware of—and how to rewrite them
Jen also shares her own vulnerable journey of dismantling her childhood decision to stay small, how it fueled both her success and her self-sabotage, and the powerful tools she now uses with leaders to break free from limiting beliefs and fully embody their authentic power.
This conversation is as gritty as it is liberating, serving up deep insight with humor, real talk, and a few well-placed f-bombs. You’ll walk away feeling seen, called forward, and ready to stop “fitting in” and start fully owning your space.
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Featured on ABC, MSNBC, and TEDx, Jen Coken is a globally recognized Executive Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author with 25 years of experience helping leaders thrive in high-pressure environments. Known for her no-nonsense coaching style and sharp humor, she has guided nearly 10,000 leaders—including Fortune 1000 executives—to break barriers and lead with confidence.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Jen specializes in executive presence, leadership influence, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Her book, Make Imposter Syndrome Your Superpower, provides women in STEM with actionable strategies to transform self-doubt into a leadership asset.
Through her keynotes, workshops, and coaching, Jen equips senior executives with the tools to command authority, inspire change, and create lasting impact. Her mission: to empower leaders to shatter glass ceilings and leave a legacy of bold, authentic leadership.
You can connect with Jen here:
- Order her brand new book: Making Imposter Syndrome Your New Superpower
- Take her FREE Imposter Syndrome Leadership Decoder quiz
- Website: https://www.jencoken.com
- Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coken
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jencoken
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.coken
In this raw, riveting, and soul-stirring conversation, Candy sits down with astrologer and business strategist Kim Woods to dive into the deeply personal journey of what it means to awaken, unravel, and realign with your soul’s calling.
From corporate boardrooms to cosmic downloads, Kim shares her path of walking away from a successful 25-year C-suite career to fully embody her soul’s mission—becoming a master astrologer and guide to visionary entrepreneurs.
Together, they explore what happens when your soul won’t be quiet anymore, why “wearing” your wisdom is essential, and how to navigate the gooey mess of a spiritual identity shift.
Get ready to hear real talk on:
✅ Coming out of the spiritual closet
✅ Letting go of the metrics of success that no longer serve
✅ Why 2025 is the year you can’t hide anymore
✅ The power of Kim’s revolutionary “Know-Like-Trust” quiz
✅ The truth about meditation, intuition, and your soul's timingThis isn’t just a podcast. It’s a permission slip to stop playing small and start honoring your soul.
🎧 Listen now and prepare to feel seen, called forward, and deeply connected to your next-level self.
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Kim Woods is the "Trusted Authority of the New Era".
As JP Morgan says, “Millionaires don’t use astrology, billionaires do.” Kim’s strategy combines ancient feminine wisdom, astrology and her 25+ years of C-Suite experience to teach business leaders how to become rich and powerful, make big impact and leave their legacy.
Kim works with visionary entrepreneurs who’ve reached an upper limit in the mid-6 figures and want to break through to 7 and 8-figures.
They’re looking for more certainty, better work-life balance and increased fulfillment that aligns their work with their deeper purpose.
Kim’s clients come to her dissatisfied, knowing they're made for more/better/deeper.
By tapping into their soul, Kim makes sure they're going in the right direction, have access to the right people and are relying on the right resources to create personal, professional and financial triumph.
You can find Kim and learn more about her work here:
Have you ever felt like you were meant for more? Like there’s a greater purpose inside you that’s waiting to be unlocked? I know I’ve felt that way—and I’m sure you have too.
The world has shifted, and so must our approach to leadership. No longer can we rely on outdated models or superficial strategies. Leadership today requires something deeper.
Something more authentic. More aligned.
That’s why I created the Leadership Design Lab—because the world needs leaders who are ready to step into their power and lead from a place of deep knowing and authenticity.
The Leadership Design Lab is not just another course—it’s a game-changer. It’s a revolution designed to help you unlock your leadership potential by tapping into your unique Human Design and aligning your strategy to who you truly are to activate the power of your voice.
This is your chance to break free from the pressure to conform to traditional leadership models. To create your own path—one that is aligned with your values, your purpose, and your true self.
Inside the Leadership Design Lab, you’ll:
✨ Discover how Human Design can guide you to your true leadership essence.
✨ Tap into your unique blueprint for success, aligning your business strategy with your soul’s purpose.
✨ Experience deep, transformational shifts through 1:1 sessions, group mastermind workshops, and ongoing support via Voxer.
✨ Gain exclusive access to a private portal with resources that will help you align, accelerate, and activate your leadership in ways you never imagined.
This is more than a program—it’s a shift. And it’s happening now. Don’t wait for the “perfect time” to act. That time is now.
The world needs leaders like you—leaders who are ready to show up in their full, authentic power.
The Leadership Design Lab is open for enrollment.
Come join us: www.candybarone.com/leadership-design-lab
If you feel the pull, don’t wait. Take the leap. The revolution starts with YOU.
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Over the last 30+ years, I've helped shape leadership from the inside out.And, for the last 8 years, I've studied and embodied Human Design—not as a trend, but as a tool for true leadership transformation.
This work is deep. It's disruptive. I'm saving you a spot.
Come join us: www.candybarone.com/leadership-design-lab
In this raw, powerful, and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Joyce Marter, an internationally recognized mental health expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader, to explore the revolutionary role of self-care in leadership. Joyce has spent over 25 years guiding individuals and leaders through their mental health journeys and is on a mission to redefine what it means to lead — with heart, power, and resilience.
Our conversation dives deep into the heart of the mental health epidemic that so many leaders and entrepreneurs are silently battling. From imposter syndrome to burnout and the great exhaustion sweeping across the globe, Joyce and I unpack how these challenges are more than just individual struggles; they are systemic issues that impact the way we show up as leaders in the world.
We discuss how embracing self-compassion and vulnerability is not a sign of weakness, but rather the key to activating your full potential. We challenge the outdated norms that tell us to “grin and bear it” and explore why asking for help, setting boundaries, and creating space for healing are not only critical to your well-being, but essential for the impact you want to make as a leader.
Throughout this conversation, Joyce shares the power of empathy and why true connection is the foundation of transformative leadership. She encourages us to stop hiding behind our egos and to lead from a place of authentic strength — one that’s grounded in compassion and deeply rooted in self-awareness.
We also dive into the importance of shifting the narrative around success and wealth. It’s not just about the numbers or external validation; it’s about cultivating an abundant mindset that supports holistic well-being — mind, body, and soul. This new era of leadership isn’t about “doing more” or “having it all”; it’s about leading with intention, embracing our full power, and creating an environment where all of us can thrive.
This episode is for anyone feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders, struggling with burnout, or questioning whether they have what it takes to step into their leadership. Joyce’s wisdom offers a clear path forward: Reclaim your energy, embrace your humanity, and lead from a place of authentic self-care and deep empathy.
If you're ready to redefine success, own your power, and step into a new paradigm of leadership, this conversation is your invitation to do just that.
💥 Tune in and join the leadership revolution. The world needs your light.
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Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP is a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, and globally recognized mental health thought leader. She founded, scaled, and successfully sold a multimillion-dollar mental health company and contributes to Psychology Today, MoneyGeek, and other leading platforms.
Her book, The Financial Mindset Fix, has been published in four languages and earned eight book awards. A sought-after expert on the psychology of money and holistic success, Joyce has been featured by CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and MTV, reaching over 1.2 billion people annually.
She is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and consultant and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Speakers Association.
You can find her across these platforms:
Website: https://www.joyce-marter.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycemarter
Order her best-selling book here: Financial Mindset Fix
In a world full of noise and a lot of the same, we need to be able to rise above and differentiate ourselves in a crowded market.
In this episode, I have the honor of engaging in a powerful discussion with my friend and soul sister, Deb Boulanger, where she talks about the need to differentiate and how we can create deeper impact by changing our mindset.
Deb brings to light several strategies that offer us a path for better alignment, to cut through the BS (sometimes our own) and noise, and to be more intentional in our own presence.
The path to unlocking our brilliance as entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants is actually a spiritual journey. Tune in as Deb shares both her own story and powerful insight.
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MEET DEB BOULANGER:
BUSINESS MENTOR | THOUGHT LEADER | SPEAKER
CEO, Life After Corporate | Host, Life After Corporate Podcast Helping Women Leaders Confidently Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
Deb Boulanger is a sought-after speaker, business mentor, and thought leader helping high-achieving women leaders successfully transition from corporate careers to profitable coaching and consulting businesses.
With a 25-year background in corporate leadership—where she managed multi-million dollar business lines—she now guides women through the complexities of entrepreneurship with proven strategies in sales, marketing, and business growth.
As the CEO of Life After Corporate and host of the Life After Corporate podcast, she shares deep insights on business strategy, overcoming mindset blocks, and building sustainable six-figure businesses.
Her engaging, no-nonsense approach has made her a go-to expert for professional conferences, masterminds, and top-ranked podcasts.
You can find Deb across these platforms:
Website: https://lifeaftercorporate.com
Life After Corporate Podcast: www.youtube.com/@debraboulanger/podcasts
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debboulanger-thegreatdo-over
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LifeAfterCorporatePage
Instagram: www.instagram.com/stories/deb_boulanger
Today is officially the start to the Human Design New Year, also known as the Rave New Year. We are embarking upon a new Sun cycle as the Sun moves into Gate 41.
This Gate brings with it the energy for imagination , fantasy., and the patient dreamer. Meaning it's a beautiful time to activate your imagination, play in the pool of possibilities, and begin to tap into bigger potentials.
And, it's also is asking us to slow down and be patient in bringing those ideas to fruition. We start the Human Design New Year in Q4, and we're still in the energy of recalibration.
With this being a 9 Cycle Year in Numerology, we still are purging off and completing cycles of what no longer serves us. It's the pre-season right now. We are prepping ourselves for what's coming. It still might be a bit introspective.
It doesn't mean balls to the wall, get stuff going at mock speed. When we surrender, trust in our Strategy and Authority (inner knowing and way we align correct decisions), and have faith, Divine Timing will present itself.
To explore how to best align your energy with that of 2025, join us for my 3-hour virtual workshop: Getting Aligned AF for 2025 happening on February 4th.
You can reserve your spot here: https://www.candybarone.com/aligned2025
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If you are interested in accessing your unique energetic blueprint, be sure to grab your FREE Human Design chart and FREE summary report here: https://www.candybarone.com/HD-chart
If you would like to go deeper in your exploration, or give the gift of alignment to a friend, you can purchased a Human Design Reading here: https://www.candybarone.com/hd-reading
As we are approaching the Human Design New Year, when the Sun moves into Gate 41, on January 22nd, I discuss how to get yourself truly ready for the incoming energy in 2025.
This is a follow-up to Episode #48: Getting Aligned AF for 2025. In this episode, we dive a little deeper into the conversation around what energy is coming, what we really need to do (and, trust me ... it's not to hit the ground running and get momentum charging fast) to get ourselves grounded and ready to lead and serve in this new year.
We are in a period of introspection, stillness, and creating stability in our own foundations first. Tune in to here some strategies on help to help you navigate the slowdown.
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If you are interested in accessing your unique energetic blueprint, be sure to grab your FREE Human Design chart and FREE summary report here: https://www.candybarone.com/HD-chart
If you would like to go deeper in your exploration, or give the gift of alignment to a friend, you can purchased a Human Design Reading here: https://www.candybarone.com/hd-reading
Get ready .... 2025 is set to be a little fiery and spicy! Can you say unchartered, unprecedented territory? There quite a bit of disruptive energy in the forecast for the upcoming year.
So, how aligned do you feel with the "wobble" we are playing in right? You know, that space where you have one foot in the old and one foot trying to step forward into the new.
It's like teetering between two distinctively different worlds.
While I am totally here for it, I also know there is work to be done to get ready to hold the container for the expansion and shift in consciousness that is coming.
In this episode, I share some of the big highlights and discuss the power of 2025's energy and the meaning of the cycle we currently are in (in numerology, it's a 9).
How can we tap into and leverage the collective energy of the planet, along with our individual Human Design to get ourselves truly aligned AF for what's coming.
Join me on January 22nd for a 3-hour virtual workshop, an alignment mastery playspace (AMP) session, where we will dig into that very discussion and workshop the energy around along with some specific nuances that live within our own design. This deep dive, interactive workshop will give you the foundations you need to create a plan to help you navigate these tumultuous waters.
Register here: https://www.candybarone.com/aligned2025
Do you know what alignment looks like and feels like for you? Do you really know how to be your authentic self?
It took me getting my first Human Design reading to see how far out of alignment I truly was. Not to mention, all the shoulding and shaming I did all over myself.
Take a walk with me and Ernie as I share some of the ways I feel most aligned ... especially after understand my innate wiring and energetic blueprint.
It's like a veil was lifted and I could find my way back home, to me, where I could give myself permission to be all of me and let go of everyone else's version of who they think I should be.
Imagine if, for a moment, you had a way to access that insight for yourself and know what to do with that information to truly let the most authentic YOU shine …
I am offering a 3-hour virtual workshop to give you those tools. For $47, you can join me live (or watch the replay for a powerful, interactive container where you can really dig into your own chart to become truly aligned AF in 2024.
What do you say? You in?
Reserve your spot here: https://www.candybarone.com/human_design_2024alignment
This is a Facebook Live conversation that I hosted back on March 17, 2020, right when the world was shutting down for Covid. I came across it the other day and was struck with how the message still applies to today's times. These same powerful words are just as relevant 2 1/2 years later, so I invite you to listen to them today with an open mind and heart as we approach the end of mental health awareness month. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rest. Restoration. Renewal. Recharge. Replenish. Receive. All beautiful gifts in this time of chaos and uncertainty. And, these gifts are for YOU! Many of you are so called to serve others, to show up, to be responsible. Many of you are empaths. And, you are feeling EVERYTHING! However, many of you also forget to take time for yourself FIRST! So, let's take a moment together to "lift and shift" ... to take time out, with each other. To have a conversation, to talk about the energy that's moving ... Remember, together we are stronger!
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In this episode, we delve into the stigma and expectations placed upon women, especially those who are strong and successful in their professional lives. Join me as I challenge the societal dichotomy that insists women must "have it all" and conform to a prescribed version of success. Together, we'll unravel the ridiculous notion that our worth is tied to fulfilling predetermined roles. From navigating the pressure to have a family and get married to the constant judgment and criticism, we explore the complexities of being a woman in today's world. By sharing my own experiences, I aim to empower women to define their own paths and live lives that are meaningful to them. It's time to break free from societal norms, embrace our true selves, and find fulfillment on our own terms. Join me on this transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we unveil the truth and challenge the status quo.
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