Long time listeners of the podcast will probably remember today's guest: Katherine Creighton Crook! Katherine is a multi award winning sports and remedial massage therapist who has combined physical body work with visceral manipulation and her intuitive ability to create a new approach to releasing pain. Back in season 4, she spoke beautifully about the relationship between trauma, pain, and bodywork. ( Have a listen here !) Today, I'm excited to welcome her back on the show to hear about her ex...
Feb 03, 2022•38 min•Season 7Ep. 10
If you're in the personal development space, I'm willing to bet that client safety is important to you. None of us set out with the intention to activate people's triggers! Unfortunately, even with the best of intentions, it can happen. Has a client ever told you that they felt uncomfortable or unsafe? How did you respond? And what about the flip side: have you, as a client, ever had to speak up and advocate for yourself in that situation? Speaking up in those moments is NOT easy... and hearing ...
Jan 31, 2022•18 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Welcome back, everybody! This week, I'm really excited to share my conversation with Lee McDonough. Lee is the CEO and Founder of Coach With Clarity, a training and education company for life and business coaches. She is also the host of the Coach with Clarity podcast and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, ACT On Your Business: Braving the storms of entrepreneurship and creating success through meaning, mindset, and mindfulness . And with a background like that, I was of course delighted to hav...
Jan 27, 2022•26 min•Season 7Ep. 8
If you join READY, you'll hear me talk a lot about the process of "safety first." I circle back to it plenty of times throughout the nine-month program, so as you can imagine, I have a lot of thoughts on the subject! Today I want to touch on 3 different areas where we can practice putting safety first: for yourself as a coach for your clients as you work together for your business as a whole So, what does it mean to practice "safety first" as an approach to being a trauma sensitive coach, leader...
Jan 24, 2022•16 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Long time listeners will probably remember my guest this week! Certified trauma sensitive intuitive transformational coach Andréa Michel came onto the show back in season 4 to talk about healing from trauma, safety and gentleness, and of course a whole lot more. But today, she's here to tell us about her experience in READY! Together, we discussed: The lifelong journey of healing and self discovery The importance of safety, especially for trauma survivors Creating a space for people to heal and ...
Jan 20, 2022•41 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Part of why I decided to create READY is because there are so many facets to trauma sensitivity. The idea of "consent at every turn" is one of them. If you're here, you already know about the importance of consent — but consent isn't just a one-and-done box to tick. Consent to one thing (signing up for a program, for example) doesn't automatically imply consent to other things. Where this often gets lost, and where it's especially important, is when it comes to providing education, showing up in...
Jan 17, 2022•15 min•Season 7Ep. 5
My guest today is Onna LeBeau, a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska who has a passion for financial literacy and helping the underserved population. She brings that passion to her work as Executive Director of the Black Hills Community Loan Fund in Rapid City, South Dakota. And today, she's here to share her experiences in READY! Together, we talked about: Why she decided to join READY What she got out of READY that she didn't expect Her insights for anyone considering joining the program Hea...
Jan 13, 2022•14 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Sometimes, using the wrong word isn't a big deal. Did you know that when most people say they feel "nauseous," they actually mean they feel "nauseated"? It's a tiny difference, and most people will understand what you mean. Heck, most people (except English majors) probably won't even notice! But other times, using the wrong word isn't just a big deal — it's a misrepresentation. It's so, so important that as coaches, our language matches our actions. So when I see coaches referring to their work...
Jan 10, 2022•18 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Anybody who tuned in last season probably remembers my conversation with Mickey MacKaben about staying open to your true nature. Well, good news: she's back, baby! Mickey is a healing artist, visual channel, creative coach — and a graduate from my program READY. This week, I'm sharing our conversation where we discussed the program, and her experience with it, in depth. Mickey and I talked about: Her experiences both during and after READY The ways those experiences have rippled outwards to othe...
Jan 06, 2022•29 min•Season 7Ep. 2
2022 is here and so is season SEVEN of Serving it HOT!! Can you tell I'm excited? Truth be told I have a lot of things to be excited about, but #1 on the list is the new cohort of my grief, loss, and trauma-sensitive certification program READY that I'll be kicking off in March. Because of that, I'm going to do things a little differently this season. "Marketing" myself has never been my favorite thing in the world, so you might say that this is a bit of an experiment for me. I want to spend thi...
Jan 03, 2022•14 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Well, here we are — the end of season 6, and the last podcast episode that I’ll release in 2021. And if you’ve been tuning in all along, you know that as much as I love making this podcast, interviewing every single guest, and connecting my mental dots out loud on my teaching episodes… I’m so happy to cross the finish line on this season! But just because the podcast is wrapping up for the year, that doesn’t mean I’m going on vacation (not yet, anyways). In fact, I’m about to launch a brand-new ...
Nov 15, 2021•21 min•Season 6Ep. 19
My guest this week is the fierce, fearless, and unapologetic Tracey Forde! Tracey is wife and a mother, as well as a sought-after Liberation & Trauma Healing coach, speaker, author & businesswoman. Her smile is infectious, her vibe is down-to-earth, and her passion is helping people who identify as women and are Black or of African descent liberate their mind, body & spirit. The ultimate vision is for them to reconnect with and reclaim the lost parts of themselves as they grow, thriv...
Nov 11, 2021•40 min•Season 6Ep. 18
If you tuned in to last week's teaching episode, you already know that I'm training for my first FULL marathon — and I'm pumped! But obviously, it's November, and in my neck of the woods, that means cold weather. Plus, the very first part of my run begins with running up a hill. Oof. So it's only natural that sometimes, when I think about going for the run I have planned, my next thought is "I don't wanna." Which means I've been thinking a lot about internal resistance. I've talked before in pre...
Nov 08, 2021•12 min•Season 6Ep. 17
My guest today is Mickey MacKaben, a healing artist, visual channel, and creative coach. Mickey has been curious and creative ever since she was a tiny human, and let me tell you — her curiosity and creativity comes through in just about every word this woman says! This was such a deep, vibrant conversation that I know you're all going to love as much as I did. Mickey and I talked about: Looking at the macro, not the micro, in your mindset Practicing trust and mental vigilance Making sure you st...
Nov 04, 2021•52 min•Season 6Ep. 16
For the past few teaching episodes this season, I've talked a lot about my personal development journey over the last decade. Every day, it becomes clearer and clearer to me that it is so important for me to acknowledge everything that's happened in those ten years (especially the last two). Part of why this is on my mind so much is because — you heard it here first! — I'm officially training for my first FULL marathon. Because of how I like to process things, my marathon training is like a buil...
Nov 01, 2021•19 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Does talking about money make you feel uncomfortable? Do you carry guilt around your ability to make money... or maybe shame about wanting to make more? If so, you DEFINITELY need to tune into today's episode with Megan Hale! A former psychotherapist, Megan is now a Profit First®️ Business Strategist & Money Mentor for freedom driven entrepreneurs. She works with people who are ready to step into Feel Good Money & amplify their impact in the world. She believes that more money in the han...
Oct 28, 2021•53 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Today I wanted to expand on the ten year journey I talked about last Monday. Because let's be real: it's one thing to compare where I am right now to where I was ten years ago, but what about the time in between? It was an excruciating time of undoing. Even on the other side, I get emotional when I think about how hard it was! I had no idea how many layers of my own awareness I'd need to work through in order to access my truth. Chip away, rest, repeat. Your journey might not take ten years. Hec...
Oct 25, 2021•19 min•Season 6Ep. 13
My guest this week is Leah Ardent, and I cannot WAIT for you to hear our conversation! Born with business in her blood, Leah is a brand visionary and co-founder of the world's first (and only) actualization agency. (That's just a fancy way of saying she helps entrepreneurs clarify their missions and tap into their genius.) She believes that everyone who is capable and ambitious should have access to the support they need — at a price they can afford. She also did this interview while 36 weeks pr...
Oct 21, 2021•51 min•Season 6Ep. 12
This week, I want to tell you about a beautiful moment I had at the top of a mountain waterfall. But first — let's rewind to where I was at ten years ago. I knew I was terribly misaligned. I knew it was time to actively put myself on a trajectory that would let me live how I wanted to live, feel how I wanted to feel, and be how I wanted to be. I knew that if I wanted to get where I am now, I'd need to take responsibility, and manage my own impatience. When I made that decision, did I think it wo...
Oct 18, 2021•16 min•Season 6Ep. 11
My guest today is Kelly Whinnem, and I'm thrilled to announce that this episode is her official podcast debut... sort of. While it's her first time on this side of the mic, over the last five years, Kelly has helped dozens of women (including me!) launch and run their podcasts — and share their authentic, unapologetic voices with the world. Now, I talk to Kelly pretty frequently, but I was super excited to get her perspective on: The behind-the-scenes struggles she's witnessed from business owne...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 10
When I first entered the business owner space eight years ago, I noticed a trend: old school vs. new school. And we've talked about this on the podcast before — how I wanted to lead from a place that felt authentic and aligned, not sleazy or scammy. But in the last three years, I've been seeing a shift. For a lot of us, and especially for me, the "new school" approach we created? Yeah, it doesn't fit anymore. With all the change happening in the world, we're being asked to adapt, and to shift ho...
Oct 11, 2021•14 min•Season 6Ep. 9
My guest this week is your conduit for all things transformation, embodiment, and leadership: The Brittany R. Williams, Transformational Embodiment Coach and Sex Doula. Brittany supports leaders and highly ambitious folks who find themselves hiding in their potential step up and step into their raw unapologetic power. (I get chills just reading that!) Brittany is also my new support coach in READY!, so I was obviously super excited to have her on the show. Tune in to hear all about: Our collecti...
Oct 07, 2021•47 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Spoiler: I almost didn't release this episode. If you've been listening to my podcast for any length of time, it shouldn't surprise you that generally speaking? I'm a happy, positive person. I don't just get excited about things, I get !!!EXCITED!!! about things. I experience joy and delight on the regular, y'all. But I'm on a journey this year, and part of that journey was a big a-ha moment for me. I don't know how to be happy . Now, fair warning: I'm still processing this revelation and connec...
Oct 04, 2021•15 min•Season 6Ep. 7
If you've ever thought "Wow, Lisa really does ALL the things!" then this is the episode where you'll learn... I really, really don't. That's because I have Ashley Kay in my corner: the CEO and Founder of AK Virtual Assistant Services. After developing her talents for organization and project management in the corporate world for over a decade, Ash found herself craving more fulfillment. She began AK Virtual Assistant services in 2016, when she realized that supporting people isn't just what she ...
Sep 30, 2021•44 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Question for my fellow entrepreneurs out there: how do you feel about photoshoots? Before I took up my leadership mantle, the only time I'd had professional photos was the first time I got married. Now, though? I do photoshoots twice a year! They're a great way to keep my mojo up, to keep my vibe high and my confidence grounded, and to come back to myself in moments of self-doubt. I love the fact that I have a visual representation of my journey over time as an entrepreneur. I can look back at p...
Sep 27, 2021•22 min•Season 6Ep. 5
This is a longer interview than usual, but I have a feeling you're going to love every minute of it — I know I sure did! My guest this week is Vangile Makwakwa, who helps women of color heal ancestral money trauma so they can fall in love with their bank accounts, increase income and live their best lives. She's an author, an avid traveler, and the host of multiple podcasts: the Property Magicians Podcast, and the Money Magic Podcast. And thanks to the magic of the internet, she was able to join...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Let's connect some more dots this week, shall we? My goal here is to offer you something to consider the next time you're in a stressful situation, feeling activated, or in conflict. When you have more awareness and understanding, you can work on responding differently in these situations — and be a little safer within yourself. So, how did this land for you? I'd love to know! If you'd like me to connect some more dots, you can shoot me an email at [email protected] with suggestions for fut...
Sep 20, 2021•20 min•Season 6Ep. 3
My first guest of season 6 is nature-based mentor and certified life coach Lynn Trotta. Lynn guides empaths and sensitive souls out of the overwhelm of distraction culture and into peace and belonging, through a rooted and sacred relationship with nature. As someone with my own deep connection to nature, I don't mind telling you that this got emotional for me! Our conversation flowed so organically, covering topics like: Spirituality and the sacred triangle where she focuses her energy Why natur...
Sep 16, 2021•45 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Welcome to season SIX (!!) of Serving it HOT! I think it's safe to say that, collectively, we've got a lot on our plates right now... and that's why I want to kick things off by sharing some perspectives about these strange, swirling times we're in. I'm so happy that you're here with me. As always, I would absolutely love to hear from you. If you have questions, or a topic you'd like me to cover, or anything else, don't be shy! Just shoot me an email at [email protected]. To connect with li...
Sep 13, 2021•14 min•Season 6Ep. 1
My final interview of season 5 was exactly the conversation I needed to have — and I'm hoping it's exactly the one you need to hear. I had the pleasure of speaking with Manasi Kakade, a Practical Spirituality Mentor, and Speaker for Bridgewalker visionaries. Manasi works with coaches, healers, artists, and authors to create an unshakable internal foundation — so it's no surprise that clients often describe her work as the "liberation of the soul." I couldn't have chosen a better conversation to ...
Jul 22, 2021•51 min•Season 5Ep. 20
