This week on How to Be Your Own Muse , Iâm joined by my incredible mentor and friend, Dr. Liz DeFinnis â 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"âand why so many women feel overwhelmed, resentful, or stuck even when they technically do. Youâll hear: ⨠How Liz rebuilt her life and business after her third child was born with critical health needs ⨠The ...
Jul 08, 2025â˘59 min
â ď¸ 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 â 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: âSo that what?â We talk about: The long arc of healing after narcissistic abuse The grief of being gaslit b...
Jun 06, 2025â˘53 min
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 writerâonly to realize it wasnât 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 â1% betterâ...
May 15, 2025â˘32 min
Can you be spiritual and broke? Yes.Can you cast a job spell from your parentsâ basement? Also yes.This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing â and start receiving. Iâm walking you through my Signed, Sealed, Hired ritual â a job offer spell for the woman whoâs ready to believe sheâs already chosen, already worthy, already enough. Inside this episode:đŻď¸ Why we actually do rituals (itâs not about the candle)đ Step-by-step breakdown of the âSigned, Sealed, Hiredâ spellđ¸ What to do if y...
May 01, 2025â˘22 min
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 Vegasâa city my heart is magnetized toward, but one my current reality doesnât quite agree with. This isnât a âhow to decideâ episodeâitâs a sacred unraveling. I walk you through: âThe exact journaling prompts I used to untangle my feelings âHow I hold conflicting truths with...
Apr 30, 2025â˘48 min
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 mattersâbeyond just âtakingâ from it. We also dive into: What it means to be a Wandering Witch and a green witch The en...
Apr 28, 2025â˘49 min
Weâre back with the radiant Christie Thor @thecosmicconcierge and this time, weâre 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 youâve ever felt like your creative energy comes in wave...
Apr 25, 2025â˘53 min
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, Iâm 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 youâve been feeling the inner shiftâthe urge to ask for more, sa...
Apr 14, 2025â˘32 min
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 youâve 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 ...
Apr 04, 2025â˘53 min
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...
Apr 01, 2025â˘54 min
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 Generator...
Mar 28, 2025â˘1 hr
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 mind...
Mar 25, 2025â˘1 hr
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 pat...
Mar 07, 2025â˘1 hr 3 min
After a short break, Iâm back! And I have a lot to say. Today, Iâm sitting on the floor of my sonâs playroom (because, letâs 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. đ
Weâre diving into: ⨠Why walki...
Mar 05, 2025â˘30 min
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 b...
Oct 23, 2024â˘1 hr 11 min
WELCOME BACK - This interview really is a treat. In todayâs 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 communityâ 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 t...
Oct 23, 2024â˘1 hr 2 min
Hi all! Did you miss me? Iâm BACK with a vengeanceâ and Iâm thinking about kicking off a human design series, starting with projectors! I noticed that so many of my clients are projectors â and so Christie explains wtf that means and how to through life! By the way, itâs her birthday todayâ so reach out to her on @yourcosmicconscierge and say happy birthday, Christie! You kick ass!
Sep 18, 2024â˘53 min
In this episode, I'm interviewing Empowered Paycheck beta graduate, Rebecca Oosterhoff. đ⨠UPDATE since recording this episode: Rebecca has quit her job where she was unhappy!!! đąâ¨ Her words: "I realized sometimes I have to make changes so the universe doesn't force them. I feel like I'm being pulled and act more in alignment with my true nature on a daily basis, as opposed to begrudgingly accepting the path I was on" Listen to Rebecca's story about how she regulates her emotions around a stre...
Jul 05, 2024â˘54 min
âAbundance is abundance is abundanceâ my intuition told me. This episode, I share what abundance really means. (Itâs not just money- so itâs really important to be prepared)
Jun 28, 2024â˘21 min
Jackie is freakin awesome. She was the one I hired to help me when I was emotionally struggling in my 9 to 5âŚ. Let me back up! Over two years ago, I got this really amazing job offer. You might know this story. It was close to my home, high paying, creative and I had amazing coworkers⌠BUT!!! my soul still felt a never ending pit of doomâŚ. Until I hired Jackie to help me. In this episode, Jackie shares her back story of living on food stamps in San Fransisco to now living in Sedona + working for...
Jun 10, 2024â˘47 min
This episode goes CRAZY yâall. Nicole Cherie Hesse made a million dollars in her first year coaching⌠and doesnât spare a DROP of transparency and vulnerability in this episode of how it all happened⌠while I back it up with Astrology Witchcraft đ⨠(All the trigger warnings as she speaks about her past - and goes âfull butthole transparencyâ) Nicole's ALT4R Ego Formula: Midheaven: Aries Second House: Virgo Moon: Scorpio Jupiter: Capricorn BONUS! Chiron: Gemini PRESS PLAY for the breakdown on WT...
Jun 05, 2024â˘1 hr 8 min
Welcome back everyone, ⨠Iâve been busy behind the scenes! We just wrapped up our first round of The Empowered Paycheck, a group coaching program for spiritual women who want to start successful side hustles + amp up their careers. Iâm excited for you all to be a fly on the wall behind the scenes â¤ď¸ Jessicaâs story is really interesting- she had been feeling burn out for several years⌠and no other investment in her business was making that budge as much as the tools inside of The Empowered Payc...
May 23, 2024â˘58 min
Need an extra pair of eyes on something youâre procrastinating? Book a free 20 minute call with me! đđź https://itsfunkyaphrodite.com/meetings/neurospicyproductivity ⨠As a creative, witchy ADHDâer⌠âto doâ lists never ever worked for me. They just left me feeling drained, panicked & like a failure (because Iâd always abandon them LOL) OR i would ask myself âwhere did all my money go?!?â And it would be in buying myself sooooo much stuff just for te dopamine to recover. âĄď¸ This episode will...
May 01, 2024â˘20 min
From ego-in-the-dirt to sovereign queen ⨠I wasnât always this version of me⌠I used this astrology formula to CREATE me. In this episode, I break down how I changed my career to one Iâm proud of. Even if youâre not âintoâ astrology, or donât âget itâ, I created this episode to help you start with some pieces I find more helpful than the generic âbig 3â obsession. I'll help you interpret your formula + create your alter ego! đđť Book a 20 minute call with me âĽď¸ https://calendly.com/funkyaphrodi...
Apr 21, 2024â˘25 min
"I should be able to show up in multiple ways. But despite being somebody who has a book deal and 70 plus thousand followers on Tiktok [âŚ] I have to accept that I have my own limitations." -Jessie DaSilva In this episode, we talk about her book, The Witchâs Way To Wealth, and the vulnerability that comes with her recent success.đ¸ đJessie talks through the heavier side of a growing business, like navigating ADHD, money stress, and processing feelings of burnout. So much about career success is ...
Apr 03, 2024â˘1 hr 3 min
"When you see me drinking rose' and in bubble baths and in Paris and with my friends and loving my life, know that within my mind, within this twisted + violent world, that feels like a protest to me. That trauma doesn't get to steal a beautiful future from me or any of us." - Kimberly Rose Pendleton Kim Pendleton is a Chanel-covered 7-figure entrepreneur with her PhD in womenâs studies đ§ . She is also a published author and gets paid to see clients in VIP settings in Paris⌠It seems like a wild...
Mar 04, 2024â˘1 hr 4 min
If you were forced into any religion, cult or belief system - and deep down KNEW in your gut that something was off - this podcast is for you. May it be one step in your healing process as you return to your unique, divine muse. For this spooky season, I get into one of my own personal demons⌠being raised in a very strict christian religion that lead me to believe that I would go to hell for drinking coffee or hanging out with my friends on a sunday. The visceral fear was so incredibly deep tha...
Feb 22, 2024â˘50 min
Welcome back, lovely listeners! In this solo episode, Katie will be discussing the six tests that you need to overcome in order to achieve success in your career, just in the Lord of the Rings on their journey to Mordor. đ These "bumps" in the road can be conquered, (or avoided altogether!) to help you secure a higher paying job. đ Exciting news: The Empowered Paycheck beta program is now accepting participants! Join us for a transformative six-week journey starting on March 11th. Say goodbye ...
Feb 13, 2024â˘32 min
Hi Angels! Iâm so honored and grateful to have Cassie Howard: a FORCE of an Intuitive Business and Money Mentor, who has a radical belief that women have magic and deserve WAY more money!! Sheâs a biz strategy queen and it shows! Her brand The Limitless Woman, is an 8-figure brand. (@cassiehowardbiz) And I⌠as always⌠come in HOT with those good questions. How do you stay productive? How do you get your relationships on board with your big money moves? What advice do you have for entrepreneurs s...
Feb 07, 2024â˘54 min
I almost didnât want to publish this episode 𫣠Not because Emily, (@emyogi_fit) the founder of Fitness Witchcraft, isnât a powerhouse of a speaker, and a woman deeply in her purpose⌠But the opposite reason, in fact. It activated something in me that catapulted me into some next level scary but exciting growth. 𤊠I almost feel like I donât even resonate with the girl conducting the interview anymore đ¨Youâre just going to have to push play and see for yourself. We discuss... â¨Deities, magic an...
Feb 04, 2024â˘1 hr 3 min
