This week on How to Be Your Own Muse, I’m joined by my incredible mentor and friend, Dr. Liz DeFinnis—

A powerhouse mama, business coach, and ex-OT who built a multiple-income-stream online empire without burning out or selling her soul.

We talk about what it really means to "have it all"—and why so many women feel overwhelmed, resentful, or stuck even when they technically do.

You’ll hear:
✨ How Liz rebuilt her life and business after her third child was born with critical health needs
✨ The difference between sustainable success vs. panic-fueled hustle
✨ Why mentorship (not martyrdom) is the fast track to aligned leadership
✨ The truth about sales, money, and time—and how Liz makes ethical income without MLMs
✨ Homeschooling while building an empire?! Yep. She’s doing it.
✨ The internal shifts required to actually hold the life you’ve been manifesting

If you’re tired of almost having the life you want… and you’re ready to become the version of you who can actually receive, enjoy, and expand it—this one will hit deep. 🧠💖

🔮 Bonus magic: Take Liz’s Magical Quiz to Manage Your Time—it’s 🔥 for women juggling it all and wondering what to drop next (or what to reclaim):
👉 https://the-aligned-mama.quizzes.cx/a-magical-quiz-to-manage-your-time

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IG: @lizdefinnis

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💬 What was your biggest “aha” moment from this episode? Tag us and share—we love seeing what lands.

⚠️ Content Note: This episode contains raw reflections on domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. Please listen with care, and pause if needed. You are not alone.

Nicole is back on the mic — and this time, we go deeper.
In this vulnerable, unfiltered conversation, Katie interviews Nicole about her new book, A Shadow Called Sunshine, and the haunting, holy question woven through it all:
“So that what?”

We talk about:

• The long arc of healing after narcissistic abuse

• The grief of being gaslit by someone you trusted

• Writing as reclamation

• And what it means to keep going ... when everything in you wants to shut down

This isn’t just a story of survival through the worst. It’s a story of sovereignty.... "so that what?"

✨ Follow Nicole and her book launch journey here: sothatwhat.org

In this solo episode, Katie gets real about manifestation, career pivots, and the unexpected challenges of getting exactly what you asked for. She shares her personal journey of going from a $1K/month freelancer to an $80K/year corporate content writer—only to realize it wasn’t what she truly wanted. Using astrology and Human Design, Katie found the courage to quit and build a career that aligns with her energy.

This episode explores:

✨ How to use astrology for career alignment

✨ The “1% better” approach to working with your chart

✨ Key astrological placements for career success (Midheaven, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and more)

✨ How to make micro shifts that lead to massive transformations

✨ Why trusting your chart can help you navigate career changes with confidence

If you've ever felt stuck in a job that drains you, this episode is a must-listen.

Resources & Mentions:

🔹 Atomic Habits by James Clear

🔹 Chani Nicholas Astrology App

🔹 Past Episode: The Alter Ego Series (for stepping into your higher career self) Learn about your alt4r ego here.... https://snpfd.co/rHYNe0E9

🔹 Past Episode: Astrology for Career with Kendra (her journey to a higher-paying job)

Connect with Katie:

💌 Follow Katie on Instagram + Titkok @itsfunkyaphrodite

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Can you be spiritual and broke? Yes.Can you cast a job spell from your parents’ basement? Also yes.This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing — and start receiving.

I’m walking you through my Signed, Sealed, Hired ritual — a job offer spell for the woman who’s ready to believe she’s already chosen, already worthy, already enough.

Inside this episode:🕯️ Why we actually do rituals (it’s not about the candle)📜 Step-by-step breakdown of the “Signed, Sealed, Hired” spell💸 What to do if you're in survival mode, doubting your path, or refreshing your inbox 17 times a day✨ Join 30 Days of Career Witchcraft!!! It's in the Facebook group (AND get the free ritual PDF to follow along with this podcast) https://www.facebook.com/groups/228877714504872

Loving this podcast? Help me build this thing by leaving a review! :)

Send a screenshot over to funkyaphrodite@gmail.com or DM me on IG (@itsfunkyaphrodite) & you will receive a creativity ritual and be entered to win a podcast astrology reading ✨

What do you do when your intuition is screaming yes… but life logistics whisper no?

In this raw and unfiltered episode, I take you behind the scenes of my personal decision-making spiral as I process a potential move to Las Vegas—a city my heart is magnetized toward, but one my current reality doesn’t quite agree with.

This isn’t a “how to decide” episode—it’s a sacred unraveling.

I walk you through:

• ​The exact journaling prompts I used to untangle my feelings

• ​How I hold conflicting truths without rushing to resolution

• ​Why intuitive nudges often sound irrational—but are worth exploring anyway

• ​The dance between divine downloads and grounded decision-making

• ​How I honor my desires without bypassing my real-life responsibilities

If you’ve ever felt torn between what your soul wants and what makes “sense”… this is for you.

Loving this podcast? Help me build this thing by leaving a review! :)

Send a screenshot over to funkyaphrodite@gmail.com or DM me on IG (@itsfunkyaphrodite) & you will receive a creativity ritual and be entered to win a podcast astrology reading ✨

In this episode of How To Be Your Own Muse, I sit down with Hanna Foster, aka The Wandering Witch (and Empowered Paycheck alumni, ayyyye ) to explore the deep, magical connection between travel, nature, and energy. Hanna shares how she embraces the spirit of the land, how different places hold unique energetic imprints, and why cultivating a reciprocal relationship with nature matters—beyond just ‘taking’ from it.

We also dive into:

What it means to be a Wandering Witch and a green witch

The energetic differences between locations and why some places just hit differently

How to interact with nature on a spiritual level instead of just passing through

The impact of social media on our ability to be fully present in nature

Why you don’t have to be a “nature girly” to still find magic outsideWhether you’re a fellow travel witch, an energy-sensitive soul, or just someone curious about deepening your relationship with the earth, this episode is for you! Tune in and let us know—what places have left a lasting energetic imprint on you?
Notable Quotables:

🔮"It's not just about what we can take from nature; it's about building a reciprocal relationship. That way, the energy feeds off of each other." – Hanna 🌲"The spirit of the trees in my backyard is completely different from the trees in Scotland or Zion. Every place holds its own unique energy." – Hanna"I think my ‘Instagram brain rot’ makes it harder for me to be in the moment in nature, while my husband just climbs a tree and feels joy. And I respect that so much." – Katie✨ "Some places just feel different. It’s not about logic—it’s about energy. The land has a memory, and you can tap into that." – Hanna

We’re back with the radiant Christie Thor @thecosmicconcierge and this time, we’re diving headfirst into the bold, brilliant, sometimes chaotic magic of the Manifestor mind. (we love yall)

Loving this podcast? Help me build this thing by leaving a review! :)

Send a screenshot over to funkyaphrodite@gmail.com or DM me on IG (@itsfunkyaphrodite) & you will receive a creativity ritual and be entered to win a podcast astrology reading ✨

If you’ve ever felt like your creative energy comes in waves (and crashes), or that you’re not “consistent” enough to be successful… this episode is your permission slip to honor your real rhythm.

We talk about:

⚡ What the Manifestor energy actually feels like

🌊 The difference between creative urges and random ideas

🥱 Why rest is not optional for Manifestors

🌀 How Manifestors can navigate guilt, fatigue, and the pressure to be “on” all the time

💡 And the sacred pause between inspiration and action

annnnddd if you have a loved one who is a Manifestor... this one is DOUBLE for you.

Let’s be honest, our episodes with Chrisie always pop off (y’all have feelings about Human Design 👀 same tbh), so we figured… why not go deeper down the chart? This is the start of a beautiful little HD mini-series.

Whether you’re a Manifestor yourself, raising one, dating one, or just curious—this episode will help you respect the lightning AND the downtime.

📲 Tag us when you listen!

@itsfunkyaphrodite

@thecosmicconcierge

Loving this podcast? Help me build this thing by leaving a review! :)

Send a screenshot over to funkyaphrodite@gmail.com or DM me on IG (@itsfunkyaphrodite) & you will receive a creativity ritual and be entered to win a podcast astrology reading ✨

In this episode, I’m sharing the real tea behind what it really looks like to be on the path toward a higher-paying, more soul-aligned career.

You might not have the job yet, BUTTT if you’ve been feeling the inner shift—the urge to ask for more, say no to what no longer fits, or finally take your work seriously—this episode is your confirmation. So if it resonated? 🙌🏼 Congrats! Big money is already on its way to you. Hold on tight. 🤑

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In this powerful workshop-based episode of How to Be Your Own Muse, Katie unpacks the Venusian Career Codes, a radically different way to approach career success using pleasure, self-worth, and aligned action.

If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck in survival mode, or trapped in career trauma, this is for you. Instead of forcing, pushing, and grinding, Katie shows you how to lean into your natural magnetism, attract aligned opportunities, and call in money and career upgrades with ease.

But before all that... In this episode, we explore:

✨What “Venusian Career Codes” really means—and why it’s the opposite of hustle culture

✨How to break free from career trauma and stop making decisions from survival mode

✨Why self-worth is the foundation of an aligned career (and how to build it)

✨The exact energy shifts that attract higher-paying jobs, better work environments, and more money

✨How to apply Human Design & astrology to career shifts and job searching

✨The masculine vs. feminine energy balance in career moves—when to act & when to receive How to cultivate ease, pleasure, and joy while still taking powerful career action

You’ll also hear:

💡Katie’s personal story of walking out of a toxic job and claiming her power

💡A game-changing manifestation practice for attracting aligned career opportunities

💡A powerful self-worth exercise to rewire limiting beliefs about money & success

💡This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to transform their career path without sacrificing their energy, joy, or authenticity.

Join Aphrodite's Vault here ->

https://katieskinner.podia.com/funky-aphrodite-community

Ayyy I got another client success story - and this one feels like a big deal to me. (They're all a big deal...seriously) In this powerful client success episode of How to Be Your Own Muse, Katie sits down with Kendra Lockhart, a former goldsmith, professional clairvoyant, marketer, and Pilates instructor, to discuss her transformational career pivot.

After 25 years in the jewelry industry, Kendra made the bold decision to quit her job, break free from toxic management, and step into a higher-paying, aligned leadership role—all while embracing her metaphysical gifts and learning to trust her intuition.

In this episode, we cover:

✨The emotional rollercoaster of quitting a long-term career and navigating the unknown

✨Breaking free from toxic work environments and standing firm against gaslighting and manipulation

✨The power of being an energetic yes to new opportunities instead of chasing the wrong ones How astrology, Human Design, and self-trust played a role in Kendra’s career pivot

✨The reality of having a big aura in corporate spaces and why it triggers certain people

✨Rewriting the relationship with money, success, and leadership—on your own terms

✨How Kendra landed a 30% raise and a promotion by stepping into her executive energy

You’ll also hear:

💡The power of asking for what you want (and getting it!)

💡Why finding the right community can make all the difference in navigating career transitions

💡How Katie’s coaching helped Kendra integrate her astrology placements, find confidence, and negotiate her worth

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone stuck in a draining career, craving alignment, and ready to step into a more empowered, abundant future.

Connect with Kendra:

https://www.instagram.com/kendra.lockhart/

In this dynamic episode of How to Be Your Own Muse, Katie welcomes back Christie Thor, aka Your Cosmic Concierge, for a deep dive into the Generator and Manifesting Generator experience in Human Design.

If you've ever felt frustrated, misunderstood, or unsure how to fully step into your power, this conversation will shift your perspective and help you embrace the energy you're designed to work with.

In this episode, we explore:

• The key differences between Generators & Manifesting Generators in work, life, and decision-making

• Why frustration is actually a gift for Generators—and how to work with it
• The Generator mastery path vs. the Manifesting Generator's nonlinear, fast-paced style
• How to rewire your sacral authority to be lit up by things that serve your long-term vision
• Emotional vs. Sacral Authority—how they impact your decision-making and energy
• How open and defined centers affect your experience and interactions with others
• Why Human Design is a game-changer for career choices, relationships, and personal growth

You'll also hear:

💡Katie's personal breakthroughs in navigating work, purpose, and the power of saying "no"

💡Christie's insights on how different energy types experience consistency, frustration, and momentum

💡Practical tips for aligning your energy with how you're designed to thrive This episode is packed with insightful, relatable, and empowering wisdom for anyone looking to embrace their unique Human Design blueprint and step into effortless success.

Connect with Christie:on IG: @bikiniiboss, and follow her astrology mag! @ninthhousemagazine

Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Generator or Manifesting Generator who needs to hear this!

In this transformative episode of How to Be Your Own Muse, Katie sits down with Makosi, The Royal Shaman, for a deep conversation about breaking free from societal limitations, embracing spiritual alignment, and redefining success beyond external achievements... and getting that "beyond the vision board" sort of life.

Makhosi, of TheRoyalShaman.com, is a Spiritual Guide & Authentic African Shaman that helps soul-seeking, high achievers create an extraordinary business & life using mindset, mindfulness & metaphysics mastery.Through Shamanic DNA Activation & Energetic Alignment, she assists high-achievers to discover their purpose, decode their essence and break through the blocks keeping them from creating limitless abundance, unparalleled freedom & exceptional impact. She bridges Ancient Spiritual Wisdom in a modern practical way to resonate with people from all walks of life by applying fundamental, spiritual truths to help high achievers consciously create satisfying success in the real world.The wisdom she shares is all-inclusive, nonreligious, and practical; her clients walk away with a completely different perspective of their life and the world and obtain the tools they need to be happy, successful, and fulfilled spiritual beings having a human experience.

👉🏻In this episode, we cover:

🌊Makosi’s journey from corporate success to spiritual leadership

🌊The concept of "calling sickness" and how ignoring your true path can manifest in physical and emotional struggles

🌊Why traditional goal-setting and manifestation might not be enough for high achievers

🌊How pain points and struggles are actually signs from your higher self that you’re ready to release limitations

🌊The importance of stepping into your creatorship—whether in corporate, entrepreneurship, or any career path

🌊The hidden fears and limiting beliefs that keep women from stepping into financial abundance

🌊How to distinguish between ego-driven wants vs. soul-aligned desires

🌊The challenges and breakthroughs of women reclaiming leadership in business and spirituality.

Makhosi shares wisdom on:

👉🏻Navigating major life transitions with spirit-led guidance

👉🏻Expanding your capacity for abundance (and the challenges that come with it)

👉🏻Healing workplace trauma and reclaiming your voice in your career

👉🏻Balancing ambition with intuition to create aligned success

This conversation is packed with deep insights, personal revelations, and actionable wisdom for anyone looking to lead their life and career from a place of true alignment!

Connect with Makosi:www.theroyalshaman.com and IG @theroyalshaman

In this special episode of How To Be Your Own Muse, I sit down with my assistant, Rebecca Whitlow, who is not just an integral part of my business but also a graduate of The Empowered Paycheck. Rebecca shares her journey from being a nurse to stepping into her calling as a business development strategist and virtual assistant... a career she created for herself using astrology and real-life business strategies.

We dive into: ✨ How astrology and human design helped her align with her career path

✨ The power of mentorship, self-belief, and asking the right questions

✨ Navigating career shifts, overcoming fear, and breaking generational cycles

✨ The emotional transition from receiving a paycheck to invoicing clients

✨ Redefining "selfishness" and learning to prioritize your own growth

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a career that doesn’t align with your purpose, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how Rebecca took action, embraced her unique strengths, and built a thriving business that aligns with her soul.

🔮✨ Ready to step into your own career magic? Learn more about The Empowered Paycheck here: https://itsfunkyaphrodite.com/e-courses/empoweredpaycheck

After a short break, I’m back! And I have a lot to say. Today, I’m sitting on the floor of my son’s playroom (because, let’s be real, life is messy) and sharing the biggest life lessons I wish I had learned sooner. From setting boundaries and trusting your intuition to making peace with imperfection and understanding that money is an energy game, this episode is a mix of real talk, career wisdom, and personal reflections.

Oh, and tech problems? Still my nemesis. 😅

We’re diving into:

✨ Why walking away is not failure but evolution

✨ How your relationship with money is really about receiving

✨ Why burnout is NOT a badge of honor

✨ The reason you need to start taking up space—NOW

✨ How to embrace imperfection and let things be good enough

I also touch on the current North Node in Pisces energy and why we’re all being called to step into creativity, flow, and deeper self-trust.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between your big dreams and the annoying little things that seem to get in the way—this episode is for you.

👉 Let’s connect! I love hearing from you, drop a comment, DM me, or share this episode if it resonates!

In this episode, i had the ABSOLUTE pleasure and chills while speaking with Kallie Klug, a somatic psychology expert.

She dropped some knowledge and shared her insights on utilizing parts work to heal trauma and make decisions more intuitively.(BTW… Kallies Tiktok and IG are: Kallie.Somatics. Her content is really informative)

Kallie also discussed how through her work, she helps people access the different "parts" of themselves, allowing them to better understand their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

By doing so, you can start to work with yourself on past traumas and make decisions that align with their true selves.

I especially really loved how SELF sufficient the process is. ((It’s literally just you and your body and mind)))She also spoke about the importance of making new friends while avoiding people pleasing, highlighting the fact that it's possible to create genuine connections without sacrificing one's own needs and desires.

BONUS, you’re welcome: I shared how these techniques allowed me to trust in the birthing process and have a positive experience without an epidural

Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in somatic psychology or looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationships.

Kallie's insights are both informative and inspiring, and i am grateful AF to have had her on the show.

WELCOME BACK - This interview really is a treat. In today’s episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation about managing professional overwhelm, embracing creativity and letting community heal you.

Heather Powell, a self-described lone Wolf, spent years challenging herself to seek & heal through community— despite her natural inclination towards solitude. She has an incredibly inspiring group of ladies she surrounds herself, She is a self worth coach and creator of the podcast BRAZEN and the Wellthy Woman Method, helping women heal their creativity & money stories. 🔥

When you need a professional hype woman… Find Heather on Instagram & TikTok! heatherpowell.coaching