Today we are talking all things branding and design with my guest, Kylie Bire. Kylie is a Brand and Website Designer, creative strategist, and founder of Indeko Creative—where soulful strategy meets intentional design. With over 20 years of experience across graphic design, marketing, and brand management, she blends her deep industry expertise with a heart-led, intuitive approach to help creatives and wellness entrepreneurs align their branding with their energy, values, and essence. Through he...
Jul 07, 2025•52 min•Season 15Ep. 23
A few weeks ago we were talking about my simple business structure for better money making potential. This week i’m sharing one way to dig yourself out of the ‘stuck in the bottom’ tier way of working. If you’re teaching all over town and don’t have time to think about doing business differently, this might be a solution. And if you want my help to make it a reality, reach out. Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk about coaching: https://schedule...
Jun 30, 2025•30 min•Season 15Ep. 22
In this foresty mythical episode we are talking about the importance of telling the truth. When confronted with confessing her deepest secret, Draupadi saved the day. What secrets could liberate you in life and business if you said them out loud? Want more support? Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald...
Jun 23, 2025•30 min•Season 15Ep. 21
I’m a zealot for more space and time to enjoy life. If I’m not working with my clients or teaching my students, I’d prefer to be almost anywhere than my office and computer. If you’re craving to claw back time from your wellness business, I hereby give you permission to stop doing these four things. Right. Now. Want more support? Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Patreon: www.patre...
Jun 16, 2025•31 min•Season 15Ep. 20
Are you making the money you want to in your Yoga business? Do you have the time you want in your iife to live as you want to? If you’re running all over town teaching everywhere and not getting time to rest, recharge and have enough fun, it could be because you’re business structure isn’t set up for success. This episode will help. Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Patreon: www.pa...
Jun 09, 2025•34 min•Season 15Ep. 19
I heard from a bunch of listeners who just get really peeved when Yoga teachers say… In this episode Ive got some laughs from our Kula that you’ll love. Also this week a sneak into the Patreon May bonus episode about knowing when and how to raise your rates. Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald...
Jun 02, 2025•27 min•Season 15Ep. 18
Do you own any books written by celebrities? This week Shauna Flash and I are chatting about the yoga book written by super model Christy Turlington. We cover a LOT of ground! If you’d like to talk about Yoga books with me on the show, reach out. More about Shauna: Shauna Flash is a yoga teacher and yoga teacher trainer based in Sandy, Utah, specialising in stress reduction and mindfulness practices. With a calming presence and a passion for holistic wellness, she supports individuals in finding...
May 26, 2025•54 min•Season 15Ep. 17
This week I’m onboarding two new clients. As a part of that process they have completed a comprehensive survey which poses questions about business, challenges, goals, visions and support. This week I’m sharing part of that survey because I suspect there will be insights for you and your business, too. Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to book in to talk: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counse...
May 20, 2025•33 min•Season 15Ep. 16
This week we’re journeying back into the forest to learn more about ourselves, our tendencies and our longings with some Yoga mythology. Perhaps the ultimate problem-solver, this guy shows us how to get sh!t done… all while healing some rather significant intergenerational trauma! Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald...
May 12, 2025•33 min•Season 15Ep. 15
I’ve found myself being SO pissed off during a couple of classes recently. Good news! There are teachings to be found in this space. This week i’m sharing the exact things that have given me the sh!ts in class and what I’m changing about my own teaching as a result. Enjoy! Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald...
May 05, 2025•38 min•Season 15Ep. 14
This week I’m joined by Taylor Lorenz oftaylorstracks.com and @taylorstracks. Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor's Tracks, a former full-time travel writer turned yoga teacher, mentor & trainer after taking her first YTT that sparked her self acceptance journey. We talk about ways to feel more confident, which limiting beliefs can keep us stuck in our teaching journeys and how accepting our bodies and modelling self-love is an essential part of being an inspiring Yog...
Apr 27, 2025•37 min•Season 15Ep. 13
Vānaprastha is the third stage of life, acting as a bridge between the householder stage and the stage of renunciation. This period involves stepping back from everyday life, usually in a forest setting, to focus on spiritual reflection and readiness for the final stage of life. In this 5-part series, I’m sharing stories from Yoga that are set in the forest, where things can be shadowy and unclear, more mystical and nuanced. Part one is a story of ensuring you’re focussing your attention on the ...
Apr 20, 2025•28 min•Season 15Ep. 12
Ganesha mythology is so powerful for small business owners. As we embark on the second quarter for this calendar year, let’s use 5 pieces of Ganesha lore to check in with how your business goals are progressing! If you want more support from me, here are some links: Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling Coaching training: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining Online Yoga: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/3znlrz7xsqy4 Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching...
Apr 14, 2025•37 min•Season 15Ep. 11
Sometimes Yoga teachers can fall victim to workplace bullying because, we can wrongly believe, Yoga people are all good people. How can we protect ourselves from bullying in Yogaland while still showing up as our caring selves? Also, a small ‘community of practice’ insight from a class I attended last week. I hope it helps! Read the specifics about my new 3-month coaching package here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdon...
Apr 07, 2025•33 min•Season 15Ep. 10
Sometimes sticking to the plan is NOT the thing to do. If things aren’t working, ‘just showing up’ isn’t enough. Also this week I’ve got a reminder about 3 money things you need if you are really running an actual business ;) Enjoy! Read the specifics about my new 3-month coaching package here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching...
Mar 31, 2025•40 min•Season 15Ep. 9
I’ve been compiling the reading list for my new coaching training program, and my weekend read had some great reminder tips for us as Yoga teachers! I’ve got three in particular from Michael Arloski’s ‘Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change’ that you’ll love. Become a supporter on Patreon to listen to the full episode: patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Curious about becoming a coach? Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining Book in to talk about working togethe...
Mar 23, 2025•25 min•Season 15Ep. 8
This week I’m joined by Sarah Barguirdjian of Sarahbyoga and we talk about our Yoga careers, our friendship and Sarah asks me the spicy questions about why this and why now. I hope you enjoy it! Follow Sarah on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbyoga/ Curious about becoming a coach? Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Sign up for online Yoga classes with ...
Mar 16, 2025•45 min•Season 15Ep. 7
As a Yoga teacher you've invested heavily to develop the skills to identify patterns and habits and offer mindful and compassionate modifications. As a Yoga teacher you’re a champion of lifelong transformation and growth. As a Yoga teacher you’re skilful at (and you LOVE!) creating safe and beautiful spaces. In this episode I’ll explain why these skills set you up to be a powerful coach with the capacity to co-create lasting change with your clients. Curious about becoming a coach? Here’s the li...
Mar 09, 2025•33 min•Season 15Ep. 6
As a Yoga teacher you've invested heavily to develop the skills to identify patterns and habits and offer mindful and compassionate modifications. As a Yoga teacher you’re a champion of lifelong transformation and growth. As a Yoga teacher you’re skilful at (and you LOVE!) creating safe and beautiful spaces. In this episode I’ll explain why these skills set you up to be a powerful coach with the capacity to co-create lasting change with your clients. Curious about becoming a coach? Here’s the li...
Mar 02, 2025•40 min•Season 15Ep. 5
Enjoy a sneak peak into this month’s Patreon bonus episode about mindfully deploying expansion and contraction energies in business. Hear the full episode by joining Patreon for $5 a month and get oodles of episodes you haven’t heard yet! Here’s the link for that: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Also this week i’m announcing my BRAND NEW coaching training program! Yep, I’m stepping up to teach you how to be an awesome coach (like me! hehe). Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.a...
Feb 24, 2025•30 min•Season 15Ep. 4
Today I’m speaking with Genieva Davidson about how to confidently pitch your Yoga business and bring more attention to what you have to offer. Genieva is the owner of Genieva Bliss Media that specialises in PR through press and podcast interviews as well as speaking, grants, awards and in general pitching the business and brand. Genieva became an expert pitcher from back in high school when she pitched herself to hundreds of scholarships to go to college for almost free. From there, she pitched ...
Feb 18, 2025•51 min•Season 15Ep. 3
I’m starting something new this week: sharing the business lessons I’ve received from being a drop-in Yoga student. I’m also reflecting on the importance of having passive marketing working for you, freeing you up to do other things. in your business. If you know you only market when you’re trying to fill something up, this might be a good episode for you! Join Patreon for $5 a month and get oodles of episodes you haven’t heard yet! Here’s the link for that: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Check out...
Feb 11, 2025•42 min•Season 15Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 15! To celebrate the beginning of a new year and a new Season, I’m chatting with Pat Sperry about creating safe spaces, trusting our instincts in business, knowing who will make a great collaborator, protecting boundaries when you’re in biz with your beloved and a load more. Pat’s story of transformation began on a fateful day with a yoga DVD, leading him to a life dedicated to self-discovery and service. His teachings are rooted in Yogic, Buddhist, Taoist, and Reiki lineages, ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 15Ep. 1
Greetings from Thailand! I’m popping out of my season break to remind you about your very last chance to join my powerful group coaching program, Keep Growing. While the sound quality is low in this bonus ep, the message is important: if you KNOW you’re meant to work with me to finally make the difference in your business in 2025, this is THE time. The investment has never been this low. And I’ve never been more obsessed with supporting Yoga teachers to make epic leaps forward. Let’s do this! Re...
Jan 27, 2025•43 min•Season 14Ep. 24
To finish off this season of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast, I’ve put together three biz goals I think will make the most significant difference for you in 2025. Thanks so much for listening, and I’ll see you back in the main feed in February. Can’t wait? Join Patreon for $5 a month and get oodles of episodes you haven’t heard yet! Here’s the link for that: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald I’ve extended the 25% off Grow, Serve & Shine 8-month coaching package for one more person. Here’s the li...
Dec 25, 2024•35 min•Season 14Ep. 23
This week I'm joined by Bob Cirino, an entrepreneur and yoga teacher whose aim it is to harmonize humankind with nature. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including why Bob thinks we need to think more like warriors on the spiritual path. Find out more about Bob here: https://www.spiritualwarrior.life/ or on Instagram at @bob.cirino I’ve extended the 25% off Grow, Serve & Shine 8-month coaching package for one more person. Here’s the link for info: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au...
Dec 17, 2024•59 min•Season 14Ep. 22
Last week I shared that my 8-month coaching package, Grow Serve & Shine, will be concluding. In this episode I’m sharing 6 things my most successful clients have had in common, as well as a little more as to why I’m ending this package… after 105 clients! Reach out if you are interested in signing up, before I take it down. I’ve extended the 25% off, if you’re interested in being one of my final clients. Here’s the link for info: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Book in to talk about ...
Dec 09, 2024•37 min•Season 14Ep. 21
Over the past six months I’ve worked with a number of clients who are tightly stuck in the double bind of making money and having time. In this episode I’m sharing the implications of this situation, how it shows up, and a few ways to get out of it. Also, I’m sharing that my 8-month coaching package, Grow Serve & Shine, will be concluding this year. I’ve loved offering this over the past ten years… AND I’m looking to doing things differently in 2025. Reach out if you are interested in signin...
Dec 01, 2024•32 min•Season 14Ep. 20
I spent the weekend submerged in the Bhagavad Gītā (happy place!). One of the terms my teacher taught us was ‘Tyāga’, dispassion or inner renouncement. I think this is a quality that serves us SO well in business. So I’ve got three tips for you, and a bonus suggestion. Enjoy! Shop my FLASH SALE here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/flashsale Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching...
Nov 25, 2024•45 min•Season 14Ep. 19
This week I’m sharing my favourite dog story from the epics and talking about how unconditional love, being unwavering and showing up no matter what can be some of the most beautiful parts of having a Yoga business. Shop my FLASH SALE here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/flashsale
Nov 18, 2024•43 min•Season 14Ep. 18
