For some, business is a means to an end. And then there are the wild and crazy people like me - the ones who dive into business as if it were an extreme sport. I use business as a way to grow and expand as a human being with each new challenge. Each new level of success I have achieved has required me to dig deeper and show up more authentically. I love to bring my dedication to my spiritual growth and consciousness into all that I do, from Kink to Business. Blending all of my passions into one ...
Jan 29, 2019•21 min
This episode is a lot of things – smart, funny, thought-provoking and the last Dana podcast ever why didn’t anyone tell me agh! - but it is hardly a debate. Guest Jessica Pettitt would say that it’s good enough as a debate as the end result was an amazing conversation between two brilliant ladies who got their points across. Never mind they keep agreeing with each other on every topic. Just sit back and enjoy the wonderful ride that is this last podcast episode. And thanks, Dana, for two wonderf...
Dec 28, 2018•36 min•Ep. 127
This week Dana brings us content strategist Leigh Fowler. This lady’s mission in life is to help people develop strategies so that we can easily and powerfully share the magic we have inside ourselves with the world. She will share with us the “8 C’s of Content That Converts”, and what the “Triple V Factor” can really do to kickstart your message. Leigh wants us all to be able to create “content that converts, that positions you as the expert, that gives people results and helps them understand ...
Nov 27, 2018•35 min•Ep. 126
Inclusivity is being embraced today as never before. But in business, is it always smart to assume that 100% of the people you interact with are trying their best and acting in your best interest? Your Inner Dominatrix says no. Dana explains the pitfalls to a totally inclusive mindset and shows us how we can position ourselves to deal with that other fifteen percent. Apparently, Inclusively Badass is the way to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 20, 2018•10 min•Ep. 125
Lynn Pelzer has defined her life by being driven. Like, has launched 45 new FemCity Collectives since January kind of driven. Actually, if you search up her profile on Facebook, you will see her life motto: “Dreams do come true, you just have to work for them”. Except this busy, dynamic lady has reached a point in her life where business is good, home is good, life is good. So why does that make her feel so bad? Why is it just so darn hard to step off that hamster wheel of more? Isn’t the point ...
Nov 13, 2018•27 min•Ep. 124
Alright all you business pilots. Buckle up. It’s Mach 1 and beyond today. We are busting through all the crap that rises up just as you are at the cusp of transforming your business. Whether it’s technical glitches, inter-personal issues or just plain annoying slow-downs, Dana has the inner mindset shift critical for you to transform all the crap into business success. Another powerful lesson from the dungeon awaits. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 06, 2018•10 min•Ep. 123
Do you have Kleenex handy? You are going to laugh until you cry today! Step outside of the podcast box and avoid the formals on your way to the top. Larry Roberts’ approach to podcast success means doing the basics but it doesn’t mean that you can’t #hateonApple in the process. Larry sees people wrapped up in the numbers in podcasting, just like they are in business, and that creates an innate unfairness to yourself, your process and your goals. Today, Larry not only tears down the box you tend ...
Oct 29, 2018•34 min•Ep. 122
Today, let’s honour Jane Tabachnick as she shares her current struggle in business with us. Jane helps “savvy entrepreneurs and enlightened professionals package their message into a book that helps them achieve their goals”. Sounds pretty cool, right? So how come Jane is struggling with promoting and supporting herself in the same way? Because like many of us, Jane was raised not to talk about money. #icanrel8. So let’s talk about it. Jane can now, after her session with Dana. What do you need ...
Oct 23, 2018•24 min•Ep. 121
Leigh Burton, a brilliant, powerful successful woman in business, is struggling with something. Even though Leigh has become a masterful coach, driven to help people live ego free; she, just like the rest of us, still has some stuff to work through. Graciously, Leigh has allowed us to listen in on her amazing session with Dana. First Dana pokes at Leigh’s financial sting of having spent money for her own coaching and not gotten the result she felt she paid for, then at the pain of loss of trust ...
Oct 05, 2018•32 min•Ep. 120
Ooh!! We get to be a fly on the wall with this one! Super successful Rina Rovinelli shows us that no matter how big you get in your business, there is always room for improvement. She graciously and bravely allows us to listen in on her personal coaching session with Dana. You can’t get any more authentic than this! Dana takes Rina through a series of clearing exercises; tackling the charges around asking people for money, being a pushy salesperson, being successful and being good enough. I high...
Sep 11, 2018•23 min•Ep. 119
Fall Fair season kicks off with Dana putting you at the controls of the biggest ride ever to hit the county fair: ‘Your Business’. But some of the people in line haven’t grown enough to get on the ride, many of them have WAY too much baggage or are straight up terrified by ‘Your Business’. Well, you can’t drag the ones who aren’t ready kicking and screaming onto the ride. You can’t hold someone else’s baggage for them while they enjoy unlimited rides on ‘Your Business’, and, tantrum or not, you ...
Sep 04, 2018•8 min•Ep. 118
Today Dana lets us in on a big secret: Big Brands are spending billions redirecting their ad campaigns into storytelling marketing. Why? Because our brains are actually hard-wired with the need to tell and hear stories. Which is good, because storytelling marketing cuts through the noisy, sophisticated, jaded markets we deal with today. So, let me tell you a story: Once upon a time there was a marketing genius named Kylie Slavik. But, wait, she didn’t start out as a marketing genius, of course. ...
Aug 29, 2018•31 min•Ep. 117
This one has homework. And on summer vacation and everything! But this simple task can lead to a massive mindshift in your work and your profits. Dana uses Mike Michalowicz’s book “Profit First” to expound on something she’s been saying for years: fall in love with saving money, do it on a consistent basis, and start reaping the rewards of standing in your power as a profitable business owner. How you ask? Tune in to find out! Have you ever been excited to find out what your homework is before? ...
Aug 21, 2018•9 min•Ep. 116
If you are drawn to Dana and all her Inner Dominatrix Awesomeness, does it mean that you hunger for power in your own life? As you steer the ship of your business do you take the helm as a control freak or can you do the number one thing people miss seeing when they look at the dungeon lifestyle: Powerfully Submit. That’s right. Forasmuch as it appears on the surface that the Dominatrix is in control, the true power lies with the Submissive. So if you are hungry for the kind of power that surren...
Aug 07, 2018•10 min•Ep. 115
Bringing the awesome, the realness, and the authenticity this week is Davide Di Giorgio! Davide is 30‑days into a squat challenge and used a time lapse video to show the changes on his social media channels. This led to a random, but appreciated, offer by a friend for a free consultation to assess the physical mechanics of the squats. Davide’s point is that you need to make a connection with people before you reach out with an offer. Dana admitted to being guilty of that same behaviour in the pa...
Jul 31, 2018•46 min
Here's some fun facts: did you know a new divorce is filed every 13 seconds worldwide? And that divorce is considered the second most traumatic life event, beating out incarceration and eclipsed only by death? Since so many of us have to wade through these troubled waters, Dana brings us no less than one of the top divorce lawyers in the U.S. Rebecca Zung reached the apex of her career and realized that the gross majority of people could neither access nor afford her knowledge and expertise. Bre...
Jul 17, 2018•26 min•Ep. 113
Today Dana takes us on a journey with that oh so powerful word NO. Saying no can feel awkward and uncomfortable, and there are actually several reasons behind why many of us struggle to find ways to opt out of things. Dana rips the band-aid off this issue with no explanations, justifications or apologies. Open-hearted and clear. Just like saying no should be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2018•11 min•Ep. 112
Ok. Let`s get personal. Kicking ass and being badass in your career can be exhausting, and it may leave you feeling upset, frustrated and confused when it comes to dating. Thankfully, Dana brings us Dating Expert Jenn Burton to save the day. She believes that dating should be fun and playful, and that women need to harness the power of their femininity and give themselves permission to explore themselves romantically. Well, that sounds way better than being a someone`s doormat for the umpteenth ...
Jul 03, 2018•34 min•Ep. 111
We have been conditioned for generations to believe that work, or your business has to feel "hard" and that "passions" are for playtime. Dana's guest Carrie Roldan wants you to ask yourself "What would you do for FREE?" That amazing thing that you are passionate about, that fills you up and makes you feel alive. Now what if you had a business BFF that could have your back and hold your hand or shove you off the cliff (or whatever you need) to propel you into the space where you can make money fr...
Jun 25, 2018•34 min•Ep. 110
We all want to have a million dollar business. It's the universal 'pie in the sky' entrepreneurs strive for. Dana's guest Milana Leshinsky found out after the fact that she had hit seven figures. She thought that she would feel a deep sense of pride when hitting the million dollar mark. In reality, she was so busy and tired and overwhelmed that she had no real connection to the achievement and just wanted to go sit on a beach instead. So, she sold her business, took an uncomfortable sabbatical, ...
Jun 19, 2018•27 min•Ep. 109
Dana's dishing it solo today and the Inner Dominatrix has some big old boots for you in just your size: Closing Sales Shit-Kickers. That's right. Try them on. Feel how they fit like a glove. Feel how they allow you to drop into your body and tap into your inner power. Ok. There are no magic boots. But there is showing up authentically, genuinely caring for your client and putting THEIR outcome before yours. It's LIKE a super-comfy pair of awesome power boots. And it closes sales. The Inner Domin...
Jun 11, 2018•12 min•Ep. 108
Did you know that babies develop walking muscles not by walking, but by falling down and pulling themselves back up again? Guest Kristy Heart and Dana know all about how to build your confidence, strength and resiliency so that you can stop navel gazing and parley a negative event into an opportunity. You will learn how to prepare for failure so that the process of falling down and getting back up is the juicy part of your ever evolving strive for excellence. Pack some hip waders so you can go d...
Jun 05, 2018•34 min
Have you been led down the garden path by The Next Big Thing!! when looking to build your business? Maybe you got burned by some really good copy, or the pitch managed to hit you where you most felt it. Whatever part of the hook snagged you, there's that moment when you realize what was sold was not delivered. Ugh. The pain. Dana works with us to strengthen and trust our intuition muscles so we can drop back into our Inner Dominatrix. And you know our Inner Dominatrix acts out of power and confi...
May 14, 2018•19 min•Ep. 106
It’s time to strip down and get comfortable with your particular wants in the Dungeon. Why? Because it can actually improve your business. Especially for female entrepreneurs – most women in the business and corporate world do not lean into and embrace their inner power. They try to copycat the Masculine energy and end up tired. Working in the Dungeon with a submissive means not giving them what they want. It’s counter-intuitive; you should give them what they want because that’s what they want....
May 08, 2018•16 min
Ever been pushed off a cliff by a Freedom Navigator? Grab a parachute and join Dana and her guest Barbera Aimes. This tough cookie is an online business and marketing mentor, but her real passion is coaching coaches. Barbera works by giving people the skills, tools and mindset to become change makers. And then pushes them off the proverbial cliff to see what stuff comes up for them. Don't worry, the landing involves being shepherded gently to the ground. Because what you will learn from Dana and...
May 04, 2018•33 min•Ep. 103
Lover of humanity Poppy Sprague discusses something profound with Dana: set yourself up to be able to receive the ugly truth about HONESTY today. You’re going to have to take a good look at your learning curve and go seven layers deep on this one. It’ll hurt, it’ll suck, but you’ll get over it. Because being truly honest with yourself can open you up to the epic overcoming you are yearning for. No judgements. Just compassion and Dana and Poppy. And brutal fucking honesty. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
May 01, 2018•40 min
Today we are going to have you take off your "I am the driven businesswoman" suit and surrender to Dana along with her guest, Odette Peek, as they help you let go of the fear and anxiety that can be a cancer stopping you from living the life you want. Why? Because you can't "Do" your way into peace, and being ok with who you are and where you are at for people who are driven can be a scary loss of control. So take off that jacket, undo that top button and let Dana and Odette bring you from chaos...
Apr 10, 2018•33 min
Are you tired of being alive and breathing without really living and enjoying? Get ready to take a big leap with Speech Stylist and Courage Igniter, Chantelle Adams. She and Dana look at how to share your story. On a stage. With actual people watching. And do it for actual money. All while turning your message into a movement. Chantelle has learned the impact your voice can have for change and breaks down the steps you need to take to get yourself booked by leaving your ego at the door and shari...
Apr 10, 2018•27 min
Today, Dana and her guest Jenny Burk dig in to a juicy topic. Jenny is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach and Body Image Mentor and has brought scintillating, delicious education to the table. By working with a 'bank' of pleasurable experiences, Jenny works to heal our relationship with food and our bodies by divorcing ourselves from the rules and regulations we have around food, allowing ourselves to have food in our environment without it controlling us. Because, let's face it: Food Is Everyw...
Apr 02, 2018•27 min
Dana meets some awesome people! Case in point: Masters of Education and Certified Diversity Trainer, Jessica Pettitt. Jessica is a former comedian to boot. (Who are we kidding, she's still a riot.) Jessica does everything from working with burnt out teams and supervisors to dramatically shift workplace culture to individual self reflection and personal responsibility. Inspiring people to try – to disrupt the stuck cycle of being burnt out – and helping them to believe the possibility that there ...
Apr 02, 2018•27 min
