234: Chelsea is BACK for Part 2 of her chaotic relationship with money. Today's episode is all about financial stability, particularly as it relates to entrepreneurship and running a creative business. Key Points: The importance of money management in entrepreneurship - this is NUMBER ONE to changing your financial habits Strategies for dealing with debt and managing unexpected financial situations The role of having a consistent income and the benefits of having high ticket clients on payment p...
May 15, 2024•42 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast 233: As a creative, “money” can sound like a curse word. UGH - money?! We want to be FREE. FLOWY. LIBERATED. If we could just not think about money and focus on our art, we’d be living in our dream world, right? WRONG. Money is something you have to think about or deal with every. single. day. Why not face it head on, and learn to have a relationship with it, or better yet, become financially BALLER? In today’s solo episode, Chelsea shares: more about her own money journey, from teaching $15 yog...
May 07, 2024•42 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast 232: We're back for another installment of the Creative Genius Playbook. Today's focus? Rest and softness. In capitalistic structures, being "soft" or taking long periods of rest is considered weak. Today's guest, Isabel Bagsik, is here to bust that myth - once and for all. Key points: The significance of experimenting and not fearing the pivot in our creative processes, of staying true to our values, and of embracing the inevitability of change Inner child work and incorporating play into your ...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast 231: Buckle up for Chelsea’s first ever LIVE podcast taping, coming at you all the way from Cape Town, South Africa at Kaya Cafe ! This is the Creative Genius Playbook series, where we dive into the world of creativity across different industries - from podcasting and music to product design. Today's guests, Sifiso, a creative director for a manufacturing startup, Luvenni, and Greg Duffy, an indie pop singer-songwriter, share their unique experiences and insights on being creative, handling the ...
Apr 10, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 230: Welcome back for another installment of Media Mavens series, where get a peak behind the curtain of Hollywood. The hustle, the rejection, and the seedy underbelly - do you have to sell your soul to have your big break? Zina Wilde, an accomplished writer and actress best known for her role in the hit TV show, "Billions." Zina shares her journey from her humble beginnings to landing significant roles in the industry. She discusses the struggles she faced, including an unexpected imm...
Mar 21, 2024•41 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast 229: Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, founder of Moon Studio, joins In My Non-Expert Opinion this week for our Media Mavens series. Does visibility really make running a business any easier? How can we actually reconnect to our desires and find what we want to create in a world full of noise? And WTF happened to small businesses in 2023? Want to launch your own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE . CONNECT WITH CHELSEA: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Launch your own podcast with Mic Drop! Instag...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast 228: Cat Marnell didn’t make money so the world could see her, she made money so she could see the world. Author of NYT-Best Seller How to Murder Your Life , and the Audible original Self-Tanner for the Soul: How I Ran Away to Europe and Found My Inner Glow (When Life Got Dark) sits down with Chelsea in the middle of her writing retreat in Greece. They talk about travel (and the beauty of being a stranger in a foreign country), writing, and reminisce on the countries they’ve been to. Plus, how t...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast 227: Money isn’t the only metric of success. In today’s episode, Chelsea shares 10 other ways to look at success, and how you can stop comparing your Stripe account to everyone else’s. Full transcript can be read HERE . Connect with Chelsea: Website: https://www.chelseariffe.com/ 1:1 Coaching: https://www.chelseariffe.com/podcast-coaching Launch your Podcast with Mic Drop: https://www.chelseariffe.com/mic-drop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseariffe/?hl=en Slight Turbulence Sub...
Feb 08, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 226: 🎥 CATCH THE VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/46sFOpt34jKVVmbWZVM2FH?si=aeef4c5875c74704 Definition of "pivot" from Oxford Languages: "(especially in a business context) completely change the way in which one does something" When should you pivot? What if you lose everything you've built? What if it... just doesn't work the way you imagined? Chelsea shares her own pivot going down in 2024, and her game-plan to not lose her entire community or income. If you're ready t...
Jan 23, 2024•18 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast 225: It's time for Chelsea to whip out her crystal ball and share her 2024 audio and media predictions! Some things her Magic 8 Ball told her: Spotify and other podcast platforms will introduce a live chat element for podcast hosts to interact with listeners Social platforms will expand into the podcast space to meet market demands and investor expectations The rise of subscription/paywall content and individuals will skyrocket People are becoming media outlets through platforms like Substack Br...
Jan 09, 2024•52 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast 224: Can you believe it's the final episode of 2023? Before we dive into the excitement of 2024, I've got a treat for you – it's the most downloaded episode of the year, my business year-in-review. Why is this episode such a hit? Well, I'm a bit of an oversharer by nature. I believe in transparency because, let's be real, when we're open about our wins and losses, it helps everyone stop the comparison game. In today's episode, I'm laying it all out there – the behind-the-scenes stuff you didn't ...
Dec 26, 2023•35 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast 223: OMG, HOW is it the end of 2023 already?! Get ready for one of your fave episodes of the year - personal year in review! This isn’t the airbrushed version of the lessons I’ve learned, because I don’t think that benefits anyone. Nope, instead of the tired clichés you’ll often see around this time of year, we’re gonna boldly look right in the face of all of my triumphs and failures. Things I no longer want to put up with: situationships and thin pillows. LOL. But really, I’m proud of myself fo...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast 222: The holiday season is here, and motivation for getting work done is dwindling. We want to laugh, chill by the crackling fire, eat candy canes, and gossip at holiday parties. Today’s episode is giving post-holiday party gossip fun - it’s a re-air of Samantha Daily’s podcast, "Make Shift Happen," that I was featured on as a guest. It's the audio equivalent of the holiday cookies you’ve been craving. Sam and I dive into juicy travel stories, complete with the best dating spots, and, of course,...
Dec 11, 2023•49 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast 221: WTF goes on behind the scenes inside the life of an influencer? I have a VERY inside baseball view of the influencer industry, and I’m here to share the secrets. After working in influencer marketing to being an influencer myself, I don’t gate keep. We’re getting into the nitty gritty, so you can see if becoming an influencer or content creator is for you. You’ve heard about influencers making BANK from one Instagram post. It’s so natural to hear that and immediately think “YES! That’s what...
Dec 05, 2023•37 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast 220: Coach vs. Influencer…which one are you? Two incredibly lucrative careers… but neither of them are right for everyone! This is part one of a series where I’ll dive in to the pros and cons of coaching vs. influencing. I’ve got a unique perspective on both industries.. because I’ve been both! I’ve worked with brands as an influencer and worked in the industry for 6 years doing sales. Later, I built a successful online coaching business, which I still do today. I witnessed the extravagance of i...
Nov 28, 2023•42 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast 219: We only have 4000 weeks to live, according to Oliver Burkeman's book titled as such. How can you ensure you're using that time the exact way you want? Especially with a growing to-do list, never-ending emails flooding in your inbox, and facing the constant pressure to be a good employee, student, partner, friend, sister, etc?! Before you pull all your hair out and throw your laptop out the window, listen to this episode. In today's quickie, I'll teach you how to: audit your time and get mor...
Nov 20, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 218: Are you over the meme-ification of Human Design? I am. As a Reflector, I’m constantly told that I’m a unicorn, shapeshifter, and chameleon - WTF does that mean in the real world? How can I use that knowledge day to day? The internet, especially Instagram, lacks nuance. That’s why I’m so excited to bring today’s guest, Emma Dunwoody, to dig into the real depth of Human Design! Emma Dunwoody is a Human Design Expert, Master Coach and Behavioral Specialist who believes in the importance of bei...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast 217: Authority used to be a word that activated my rage. But as business owners, we’re constantly hearing how important it is to “establish our authority.” I always felt this framing set up a weird power dynamic between business owner and client. Today’s guest, Hayley Lloyd, completely reframed my understanding of authority by introducing the idea of “feminine authority.” Hayley is a Business & Mindset Coach specializing in guiding service-based business owners to become Feminine Authorities...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast 216: Every industry has a guru, spokesperson, or GO-TO resource. For digital nomads, that’s Kristin Wilson. Kristin, also known as Traveling with Kristin on YouTube and Instagram, is the host of Badass Digital Nomads podcast, the author of Digital Nomads For Dummies, and the Go Overseas Mentor at International Living. Who better to walk us through the digital nomad experience than a contributor to the “For Dummies” series?! Kristin is also a DJ on the side - we love a multi-passionate nomad who ...
Oct 31, 2023•45 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast 215: If you’re considering pursuing a digital nomad lifestyle, you need to listen to this episode. Last week, I touched on the ins and outs of traveling full time while running a business. This week, I get into the “invisible” challenges. In the spirit of keeping it 100% - traveling triggers A LOT of issues. From missing your college friends’ weddings to dealing with gut issues and stress, I want you to go in prepared. After years of traveling, I’ve found out how to copy + paste my routine no ma...
Oct 23, 2023•58 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast 214: It’s time to demystify the digital nomad lifestyle. Traveling full-time sounds expensive and chaotic, doesn’t it? What if I told you I actually save more $, pay off more debt, feel safer, and get more out of life by traveling nomadically? In today’s episode, we’re getting INTO IT. I discuss: How to choose you’re next travel destination Navigating foreign languages on your own Finding travel communities for the inside scoop How to make space for travel in your work processes Embracing a mini...
Oct 10, 2023•54 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast 213: No, you don’t automatically need to go on birth control or Accutane in order to heal your acne. In fact, you probably shouldn’t because both ‘solutions’ come with REAL consequences for your health. Today’s guests, Danielle Gronich & Kayleigh Christina, are co-founders of CLEARSTEM Skincare , the one-and-only toxin-free skincare line that targets both acne + aging at the same time. A few years ago, Kayleigh was experiencing cystic acne so badly, she couldn’t recognize herself in the mirr...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast 212: Imagine opening up your Stripe account, changing the view to “The Past Month” and seeing the number $100,000 on the screen. A $100K MONTH. That’s what happened to today’s guest, Samantha Smith, this year. Since the last time we spoke on Ep. 159 , she’s made her dreams a reality on multiple fronts. Her podcast, Make Shift Happen, reached 1 million downloads on the podcast’s third birthday and she hit her goal of having a $100K month. Have you ever heard the phrase “what you celebrate, you in...
Sep 28, 2023•53 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast 211: Americans idolize the Brits. They have ROYALTY! The QUEEN (RIP)! The drama of Meghan and Harry! We love to slurp the tea that comes out of the UK, and watch British actors play James Bond or princesses or lead characters in hit romance movies (Hi Notting Hill). If you’ve got daydreams of moving to London constantly swirling in your head, you’re not alone. But what does the immigration process actually look like? How do you meet new people there? Does everyone actually think Americans are an...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast 210: “You’re traveling to WHERE?!” is a question I get often. Isn’t that a place filled with violence? Won’t my phone get stolen in that country? We’ve all heard these comments before traveling to non-touristy spots. But I don’t want you or anyone else to miss out on life-changing places because of misconceptions and stereotypes! Today, I’m joined by Melissa Bareham, a Purpose and Business coach who is a fellow female solo traveler. You’ll hear our honest experiences in places often deemed “unsa...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast 209: Adult life can be super isolating. Like, how are you supposed to make friends when you don’t have recess, dance class, or a homeroom to bring you together? I’ve found the keys to the friendship kingdom, and I want to share them with you. Let’s get into how I’ve been able to create new friendships and maintain old ones, even while traveling the world. Personally, I highly value friendships. I know relationships are the core of my happiness and the baseline for my mental health. Knowing where...
Sep 12, 2023•32 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast 207: Do you ever feel like you are way too zoomed in to your own drama to actually see a path forward? Imagine you're on a Google document and you just can't see the whole table but you need to see the whole table to do the equation. And then you zoom out. Suddenly you’ve got access to all of the tools you need and you’re ready to go. What if I told you it’s possible to apply this phenomena to your own life? I call it “The Snow Globe Effect” because, if you learn to observe your life from an aer...
Sep 05, 2023•21 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast 206: Breaks-ups have the power to kick start your next glow up or drag you down into catastrophic thinking. But when we approach break-ups from a spiritual perspective, we can transmute heartbreak into the ultimate heart opener. Alexandra Shelly, aka The Modern Medium, joins us today for an intimate conversation about the search for love. What does the moment look like when you realize a relationship is coming to a close? How can we nurture ourselves where we’re at instead of poking the bruises ...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast 205: Have you ever found yourself in a partnership where it felt like the other person spoke an entirely different language? Do they run when you are begging for more affection or vice versa? Well, first of all, you’re not crazy. You have different attachment styles. When it comes to my career, friendships, and other aspects of my life, I feel very secure and confident. But, for reasons we will get into today, dating and relationships have always been a sore spot that garnered a lot of shame. If...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast 204: We tend to turn towards meaning-making systems like human design and astrology when sh!t hits the fan. But what if we learned how to harness our energy and move in alignment in our day-to-day lives? Without waiting for a crisis, we might find ourselves hearing the call to write a book . Or allowing ourselves that extra day to respond to that email. Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles, Human Design experts, best-selling authors, and co-founders of ...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast 
