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How Karina Pontiles Uses Hypnosis to Help You Get Unstuck

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2154645/open_sms] "Everyone thought I was crazy for walking away. But for the first time in my life, I wasn't abandoning myself." Oooh... powerful words! Do you ever feel like you're abandoning yourself so you can just... survive? Maybe you're barely surviving because you're not ABLE to truly be yourself. And if you could follow the path that is meant for you, it will help you break free. That's what this week's episode is all about, where Karina Pontiles shares her R.I.S.E. method with us and how playing the rules and doing what we *think* we should be doing... is really holding us back. We talk about: * The hidden cost of doing what you’re “supposed to do” * What Karina had to unlearn to actually feel free * Why success without alignment will always feel empty * Her R.I.S.E.™ Method and how to rewire subconscious patterns * How to break out of survival mode and reclaim your truth If you've been secretly craving a full-blown life and business reset, this episode may just give you permission to choose what's true to you... not what's expected of you from others. 🔗 Links & Resources: 👉 Learn more about Karina and her R.I.S.E.™ Method: www.karinapontiles.com [http://www.karinapontiles.com] 👉 Follow Karina on Instagram: @karinapontiles [https://instagram.com/karinapontiles] 👉 Connect with Rachael: rj-creative.com [http://www.rj-creative.com] Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Episodes now drop on the second Wednesday of each month, with some bonus episodes dripped in between. Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast! Stay connected with your host, Rachael, on the 'Gram: @rachaelwritingcopy Subscribe to Rachael's weekly newsletter: The Real Deal Digest [https://rachael-johnson-creative.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*ri9u3k*_gcl_au*MTA3ODAzMDEzNy4xNzQzNzEwMjA1] Is your DIY copy not converting like you want it to? Take this quiz and get some answers on how to fix it: What's Your Copywriting Blindspot? [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/67ca50bd74072f001572ef5a]

Your Marketing Plan & the Horse That Can Tell You If It's Working: Equus Coaching with Jenn T. Peterson

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2154645/open_sms] Sometimes, it's hard to know if fear is actually protecting you... or keeping you small. In this episode, I sit down with Jenn T. Peterson, an Equus coach, Shamanic Reiki Master, and former award-winning marketer who uses horses with her clients to help mirror their truth in ways that most humans can't. We talk about: * How to decode false fear vs. real fear (and why you get stuck in the fake kind) * What a horse can tell you about your marketing plan (yes, really) * Why your body already knows what your brain is resisting * What it means to run a soul-aligned business * How Jen's method helps women shift from selling with pressure to selling with purpose If you've ever felt like marketing is icky or selling doesn't feel good... this conversation will completely reframe how you think about visibility, confidence, and running a business that feels like you. Click or tap here to book a free soul-aligned sales activation session [https://jenntpeterson.as.me/Soul-Aligned-Sales-Activation] with Jenn. Or go to her website to learn more at www.jenntpeterson.com [https://www.jenntpeterson.com/] Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Episodes now drop on the second Wednesday of each month, with some bonus episodes dripped in between. Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast! Stay connected with your host, Rachael, on the 'Gram: @rachaelwritingcopy Subscribe to Rachael's weekly newsletter: The Real Deal Digest [https://rachael-johnson-creative.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*ri9u3k*_gcl_au*MTA3ODAzMDEzNy4xNzQzNzEwMjA1] Is your DIY copy not converting like you want it to? Take this quiz and get some answers on how to fix it: What's Your Copywriting Blindspot? [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/67ca50bd74072f001572ef5a]

When Teaching Isn’t Enough Anymore: How to Know It’s Time for a Change (with Lisa Harding)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2154645/open_sms] What happens when you go from CEO of an ed-tech company to a stay-at-home mom to launching a business that helps teachers leave the classroom? Lisa Harding joins Rachael to talk about her unexpected leap into entrepreneurship—and how she went from supporting teachers inside the system to empowering them to find freedom outside of it. In this conversation, Lisa shares how she overcame the fear of judgment, the ethical questions she wrestled with, and why she felt morally obligated to help teachers transition out of the classroom with support, strategy, and a whole lot of heart. We also dive into: * What sparked Lisa’s career shift (hint: it wasn’t about being her own boss—at first) * The imposter syndrome she faced, even after leading a company as CEO * Why teachers make incredible employees and entrepreneurs * The surprising power of supportive community during any big life transition * Her advice for teachers who are scared to make the jump—or unsure if they even should Whether you’re a burned-out teacher, a quiet entrepreneur, or someone wondering what else is out there—this one’s for you. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: * Teacher Career Transition Academy [https://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com] * Free Career Directory with 200+ career options for former teachers: Grab it here. [https://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com/teacher-career-directory?utm_source=podcast_guest] * Facebook Group for Career Transitioning Teachers: Check it out here [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1LvAfpbuom/ ] 🧠 Connect with Lisa Harding: * Instagram: @teachercareertransitionacademy [https://www.instagram.com/teachercareertransitionacademy] * Podcast: Beyond the Classroom 📬 Like this episode?  Make sure to subscribe, share with a teacher friend, and sign up for The Real Deal Digest—Rachael’s weekly love letter to brave entrepreneurs doing things their own way: Subscribe here. [https://rachael-johnson-creative.kit.com/profile] Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Episodes now drop on the second Wednesday of each month, with some bonus episodes dripped in between. Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast! Stay connected with your host, Rachael, on the 'Gram: @rachaelwritingcopy Subscribe to Rachael's weekly newsletter: The Real Deal Digest [https://rachael-johnson-creative.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*ri9u3k*_gcl_au*MTA3ODAzMDEzNy4xNzQzNzEwMjA1] Is your DIY copy not converting like you want it to? Take this quiz and get some answers on how to fix it: What's Your Copywriting Blindspot? [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/67ca50bd74072f001572ef5a]

How to Talk About Death (Without Freaking Out) with Jill McClennen

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2154645/open_sms] In this episode of Do What You Want, we explore life, death, and everything in between with certified death doula Jill McClennen, host of the Seeing Death Clearly podcast. We talk about: * Why preparing for death doesn’t make it arrive sooner—and how that superstition can create chaos later on. * Jill’s powerful “aha moment” that led her from bakery owner to death doula after caring for her grandmother. * What it’s like to start a business in a niche most people avoid thinking about—and how she makes it approachable * Her experience supporting a client through New Jersey’s Medical Aid in Dying law and why language matters. * The unseen chaos families face when there’s no plan: healthcare proxies, passwords, and last wishes left unspoken. * How facing death has changed the way Jill lives—more present, more grateful, and more intentional. * The balance between following a soul-calling and making a sustainable living—and why choosing stability doesn’t mean failure. You can learn more about Jill her business at www.endoflifeclarity.com [https://www.endoflifeclarity.com/] Listen to her podcast here: Seeing Death Clearly [https://www.endoflifeclarity.com/seeing-death-clearly-podcast] Jill's YouTube: End of Life Clarity [https://www.youtube.com/@EndOfLifeClarity] Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Episodes now drop on the second Wednesday of each month, with some bonus episodes dripped in between. Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast! Stay connected with your host, Rachael, on the 'Gram: @rachaelwritingcopy Subscribe to Rachael's weekly newsletter: The Real Deal Digest [https://rachael-johnson-creative.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*ri9u3k*_gcl_au*MTA3ODAzMDEzNy4xNzQzNzEwMjA1] Is your DIY copy not converting like you want it to? Take this quiz and get some answers on how to fix it: What's Your Copywriting Blindspot? [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/67ca50bd74072f001572ef5a]

Feel Better In Your Body: How to apply a holistic approach as you transition into menopause (with Maria Gabriela Guevara)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2154645/open_sms] In this powerful episode of Do What You Want, I’m joined by Maria Gabriela Guevara, a former pharmacist turned Ayurvedic practitioner who helps women navigate perimenopause, burnout, and midlife transitions with compassion, clarity, and ancient wisdom. We dive into what happens when your body starts sending signals you can’t ignore—and how those whispers (or full-on screams) can become your greatest guides in life and business. Whether you’re a health coach, holistic practitioner, or simply an entrepreneur craving more alignment, this conversation will help you reframe burnout, rethink your relationship with aging, and trust the power of doing things differently. ---------------- Maria's IG: @intuitive_ayurveda Get Maria's Starter Kit at https://www.intuitiveayurveda.com/starterkit [https://www.intuitiveayurveda.com/starterkit] Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Episodes now drop on the second Wednesday of each month, with some bonus episodes dripped in between. Please, please please leave a review if you enjoy this podcast! Stay connected with your host, Rachael, on the 'Gram: @rachaelwritingcopy Subscribe to Rachael's weekly newsletter: The Real Deal Digest [https://rachael-johnson-creative.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*ri9u3k*_gcl_au*MTA3ODAzMDEzNy4xNzQzNzEwMjA1] Is your DIY copy not converting like you want it to? Take this quiz and get some answers on how to fix it: What's Your Copywriting Blindspot? [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/67ca50bd74072f001572ef5a]