Unjaded: Human Design for Intentional Entrepreneurs

193. The New Rules of Content Creation for Online Businesses in 2026

The online space is shifting fast — and if you create content for a living, you can feel it. In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson breaks down how content creators and online entrepreneurs need to adapt in 2026 as algorithms evolve, AI search expands, and audience behavior changes. This is not an episode about chasing trends or gaming platforms. It’s about understanding what’s actually being rewarded now — and how to work with it instead of burning yourself out. Vickie unpacks the rise of storytelling, answer-based content, personality-driven brands, long-form platforms, and the return to community and in-person connection. She also explains how Human Design offers a clear shortcut for creating content that feels natural, sustainable, and deeply human in an increasingly automated world. If you’ve been feeling like the old content rules no longer apply — you’re right. This episode will help you recalibrate. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. Why storytelling matters more than ever in an AI-saturated online space 2. How content-based algorithms and AI search systems now scan and rank your content 3. What “answer-based content” really means and how to use it 4. Why vague spiritual language no longer converts — and what to say instead 5. How to optimize your content for search intent without losing your voice 6. The role personality plays in modern personal brands (and why hiding isn’t working) 7. How your Human Design Profile shapes the way you should create content 8. Why UGC and everyday authenticity are outperforming polished brand content 9. The growing return to community, in-person offerings, and analog experiences 10. Why long-form content is winning again — and how it builds trust and demand 11. How to blend online visibility with offline connection in a changing market Key Takeaway: The future of content isn’t louder, faster, or more automated — it’s clearer, more human, and more intentional. Creators who understand search intent, lean into storytelling, and show up as real people will be the ones who thrive in 2026 and beyond. Links and Resources: 🎧 Pathway to Profit: Private Podcast [https://vickiedickson.thrivecart.com/pathway-to-profit/] - Learn how to create long-form content that attracts aligned, paying clients — and keeps working over time https://vickiedickson.thrivecart.com/pathway-to-profit/ Connect with Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dickson EP 172 - Content Mistake by Profile and How to Fix Them - [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c7de24b1-1d66-4617-bf53-a9f4bef6a13f]https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c7de24b1-1d66-4617-bf53-a9f4bef6a13f EP 81 - How to Use your Human Design Profile to Create Content That Gets You Hired [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aeefa789-837d-4f4a-afb6-bb35c657fb96] https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aeefa789-837d-4f4a-afb6-bb35c657fb96

192. Stop Chasing Shiny Objects: How to Build a Sustainable Online Business That Actually Makes Money

If you’re constantly eyeing the next certification, tool, platform, or healing modality instead of actually making money and serving clients, this episode is your loving but firm wake-up call. In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson calls out the shiny-object cycle that keeps entrepreneurs busy, overwhelmed, and stuck — and walks you through what actually matters if you want a sustainable business in 2026 and beyond. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about building the skeleton of your business: the foundational systems that hold your offers, your clients, and your income — so you can stop spinning and start leading. Vickie breaks down the most common distractions entrepreneurs use to delay visibility and responsibility, and contrasts them with the few core elements every business actually needs to function, grow, and make money consistently. If you’ve been “preparing” for years but not seeing the results you want, this episode will bring clarity — and probably some relief. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. Why certifications, modalities, and frameworks often become permission slips to avoid leadership 2. How rebranding, renaming, and platform hopping quietly stall your business growth 3. The difference between being busy and building something that lasts 4. Why constantly creating new offers is often a sign your foundation is missing 5. What actually belongs in the “skeleton” of a sustainable online business 6. Why one clear offer matters more than a complicated offer suite 7. How email, payment systems, and calendars create ease for you and your clients 8. Why making regular offers is non-negotiable if you want consistent income 9. How choosing one primary platform can simplify your marketing and increase sales 10. A real example of how a simple, aligned offer brought in revenue without a launch Key Takeaway: You don’t need another certification, platform, or healing breakthrough. You need a solid foundation. When your business has a clear offer, simple systems, and a place for people to find and pay you, everything else becomes optional — not urgent. Links and Resources: 🎧 Pathway to Profit: Private Podcast Series [https://vickiedickson.thrivecart.com/pathway-to-profit/] - a 20-episode step-by-step breakdown of the systems and structure needed to build a sustainable business https://vickiedickson.thrivecart.com/pathway-to-profit/ Connect with Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dickson

191. Human Design in Business: A Side-by-Side Chart Comparison of Two 2/4 Manifesting Generators

On paper, Vickie and her business partner Lisa look almost identical in Human Design: they are both 2/4 Manifesting Generators. Same Type. Same Profile. Same label. But in real life, they move through business very differently. In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie walks you through a side by side chart comparison to show you just how nuanced Human Design really is. She breaks down the differences in their channels, Centres, definition, and energy so you can stop reducing yourself to “just” your Type and Profile and start understanding how your specific design actually wants to operate. You will hear how things like a defined Root vs undefined Root, split definition vs single definition, and an undefined G Centre vs a heavily defined G Centre change the way two “identical” 2/4 Manifesting Generators experience pressure, direction, identity, pace, and partnership in business. If you have ever wondered why you do not resonate with generic Human Design Type descriptions, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * Why “I’m a 2/4 Manifesting Generator” is just the beginning of your Human Design story * How the 2/4 profile actually shows up in real life through community, hermitting, and long term relationships * What happens when two big Manifesting Generator auras share a business and a physical space * How the 34–57 channel (powerful intuitive response) operates differently than the 34–20 channel of charisma * The impact of defined vs undefined Root Centres on pressure, urgency, and getting things done * How split definition vs single definition changes the way you process, decide, and move in business * Why an undefined G Centre questions identity and direction while a defined G Centre quietly holds the line * How dormant gates get “lit up” in relationship and what that means for your patterns in intimacy, boundaries, and conflict * Practical ways to use Human Design in partnership so you stop expecting other people to work exactly like you Key Takeaway: Two people can share the same Type and Profile and still be wired completely differently. The power of Human Design is in the nuances, not the label. When you understand your actual mechanics, you stop making yourself wrong and start building your business in a way that honours how your energy is really built to work. Links and Resources: Book a Human Design Reading with Vickie here. [https://www.vickiedickson.com/human-design-reading] Use coupon code SAVE50 to get 50% off. Dive into the nuances of your own chart so you can use your energy properly in life and business. In Person Human Design Workshop in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Message her on IG [https://www.instagram.com/vickie.dickson/]for details. Join Vickie for a live workshop on Sunday, January 25th to explore how to use your Human Design to live your purpose without burning out. Connect with Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dickson Here is the link to our Human Design charts [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XiSbEuFJMksUUoaxU4LwWYjs97cKzsT47QMHUZdgVhY/edit?usp=sharing] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XiSbEuFJMksUUoaxU4LwWYjs97cKzsT47QMHUZdgVhY/edit?usp=sharing

190. Entrepreneur Year-End Review: Celebrate Your Wins and Plan What’s Next

Episode Summary: Ever feel like you’re constantly chasing the next goal and forgetting to celebrate how far you’ve already come? In this reflective episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson invites you to pause, breathe, and recognize all that you’ve actually accomplished in your business this year. As 2025—a global year of endings and completions—comes to a close, Vickie shares a simple yet profound exercise to help you wrap up your year with clarity, gratitude, and intention. You’ll celebrate your wins, identify one thing left to complete, and tap into your future self for guidance on what to do (and what to let go of) before stepping into 2026—the year of new beginnings. This isn’t just about reflection—it’s about energetic closure and setting yourself up for a powerful, aligned start to the new year. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * Why entrepreneurs struggle to celebrate accomplishments * The energy of 2025 as a year of completion—and what 2026 will bring * A guided exercise to help you take stock of what you’ve achieved * How to choose one meaningful goal to complete before the year ends * A powerful visualization to connect with your future self for clarity and direction * The difference between busywork and true momentum in your business Key Takeaway: You’re doing more than enough. Before you rush into 2026, pause to celebrate the work, the growth, and the resilience that brought you here. Your future self already knows the next step—trust her. Links and Resources: * Join Coach Week [https://vickiedickson.thrivecart.com/coach-week/] (January 5–10) — a full month of Designed to Profit inside one powerful week - Register here for just $47 https://vickiedickson.thrivecart.com/coach-week/ * Connect with Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dickson

189. Trusting my Sacral: How this Emotional MG opened another business in 8 days!

EPISODE SUMMARY On November 1st, a simple coffee run turned into a life-changing moment. In this episode, Vickie Dickson shares the real story behind jumping back into retail as a Manifesting Generator with Emotional Authority. She opens up about the conditioning that almost stopped her, the synchronicities that made the decision undeniable, and why trusting her sacral — even when it goes against “the rules” — matters more than ever. This is an honest look at how MGs actually make decisions, how emotional waves shape clarity, and why following satisfaction can reignite your entire business. If you’ve ever shut down an idea because you were afraid of what people might think, this one is your permission slip to do the thing that lights you up. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE * What it really looks like to make a big decision as a Manifesting Generator with Emotional Authority * How conditioning shows up when you want to pivot, expand, or try something new * The difference between overriding your sacral and trusting your internal knowing * Why satisfaction fuels every other part of your business * How synchronicity, response, and emotional awareness work together in real life * The power of honouring your lived Human Design over rigid “rules” * Why returning to retail reactivated joy, creativity, and energy for Vickie’s online business * How to recognize when you are stopping yourself because of fear of judgement * Practical insight into navigating emotional waves * Why your purpose will never feel tidy, linear, or entirely comfortable LINKS MENTIONED * Connect with Vickie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/vickie.dickson/] @vickie.dickson * Send a voice note through SpeakPipe [https://www.speakpipe.com/vickiedickson] https://www.speakpipe.com/vickiedickson * Learn more about Human Design and business at vickiedickson.com