3. Lessons Learned: What I Did Right & What I Wish I Did Differently

Building a Soul Aligned Business Requires These Four Activities

Building a soul-aligned business takes more than passion, intuition, or a desire to help people. It requires intentional action, strategic thinking, and the willingness to step fully into your role as the leader of your vision. In this episode, Anna Nichols breaks down the four foundational activities every mission-driven entrepreneur must master to build a business that is purposeful, profitable, and sustainable. From defining a clear mission and creating an aligned business plan to intentionally allocating resources and developing the leadership skills to communicate your vision, this conversation bridges the gap between spiritual calling and practical entrepreneurship. If you've ever felt scattered, stuck, or unsure of your next step, these four activities will help you create a stronger foundation for long-term success. In This Episode: * Why every soul-aligned business begins with a clearly defined mission * How writing an intentional business plan creates clarity and direction * The importance of accumulating and allocating your time, money, energy, and resources strategically * Why leadership and communication are essential skills for every founder and CEO * How these four activities work together to create a business that can grow sustainably over time * Practical questions to help you evaluate where your business is thriving, and where it needs greater intention Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or growing into your next level of leadership, this episode will help you shift from simply running a business to intentionally building a legacy. Your soul mission deserves more than good intentions; it deserves the structure, strategy, and leadership that allow it to make a lasting impact. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about] Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/] Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast] View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode10 [https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode10] Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamannanichols] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba [https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba] Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/] (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/])

9. Too Woo for Traditional Business. Too Practical for the Vibes

In this episode, Anna Nichols explores the space between strategy and spirituality, and why she believes the future of entrepreneurship lives in the integration of both. Drawing from her own journey of building the Spiritual Business Incubator, Anna shares what it was like to navigate corporate leadership, spiritual awakening, and the fear of fully owning both sides of her identity. She challenges the idea that entrepreneurs have to choose between practical business fundamentals and intuitive guidance, arguing instead that sustainable businesses require both. If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit into either camp, this conversation will remind you that your uniqueness may be exactly what your business is built upon. In This Episode: * Why the future of business is the integration of practical strategy and spiritual wisdom * The identity shift of embracing every part of who you are as a business owner * How Human Design, intuition, and soul alignment can work alongside business planning and financial strategy * Why hiding parts of yourself may be limiting your business growth * The importance of finding communities where your full, authentic self is welcomed * How embracing both your practical expertise and spiritual gifts can become your greatest competitive advantage If you've ever wondered whether you have to choose between spreadsheets and spirituality, logic and intuition, or business strategy and energetic alignment, this episode is an invitation to stop choosing—and start integrating. The New Age CEO isn't built on either/or thinking. It's built on the powerful realization that your business becomes stronger when every part of who you are has a seat at the table. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about] Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/] Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast] View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode9 [https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode9] Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamannanichols] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba [https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba] Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/] (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/])

8. How I use Astrology and Numerology for Timing in Business

What if the timing of your biggest business decisions matters just as much as the strategy behind them? In this episode, Anna Nichols shares how she uses astrology and numerology alongside practical business planning to make decisions about launches, partnerships, contracts, visibility, and long-term business growth. Through personal stories, lessons learned, and practical examples, she explores how aligning with your unique cosmic timing can help you make decisions with greater clarity, confidence, and trust. Whether you're brand new to these tools or already incorporating them into your business, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on blending strategy with intuition to create sustainable success. In This Episode: * Why astrology and numerology can become valuable business planning tools * How to identify aligned timing for launches, contracts, partnerships, and major decisions * Lessons learned from launching at the "wrong" time—and what changed when timing aligned * The role of strategic planning alongside intuition, Human Design, and energetic alignment * Why working with trusted advisors can help you navigate your unique timing * How divine timing can create more ease, clarity, and confidence in your business journey This episode is an invitation to think beyond traditional business planning and explore how strategy, intuition, and cosmic timing can work together to support your next level of leadership. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about] Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/] Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast] View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode8 [https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode8] Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamannanichols] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba [https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba] Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/] (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/])

7. Failed Launch or Divine Intervention? Reflection on When You Don't Get What You "Think" You Want

In this episode, I'm sharing a story that almost didn't make it to your ears. After recording this podcast, the audio disappeared, and as frustrating as that was, it became the perfect reminder of the lesson I wanted to teach: sometimes what feels like failure is actually divine intervention. I also take you behind the scenes of what looked like a "failed" enrollment for the Spiritual Business Incubator and the surprising clarity that came from it. We explore the balance between practical business strategy and trusting divine timing, and why not getting what you thought you wanted may actually be creating space for something even better. In this episode: * Why a failed launch doesn't always mean you've failed * The practical business lessons I learned from a disappointing enrollment cycle * How Human Design, astrology, and intuition can help you navigate seasons of uncertainty * The difference between poor planning and divine timing, and how to discern between the two * Why staying committed to your mission matters more than immediate results If you've ever launched something that didn't go as planned, questioned whether you were on the right path, or wondered if the universe was trying to tell you something, this episode is for you. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about] Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/] Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast] View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode7 [https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode7] Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamannanichols] Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba [https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba] Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/] (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/])

6. Slow Down to Speed Up: How Focusing Your Energy Creates Exponential Growth

What if the next level of growth in your business doesn't come from doing more? In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest misconceptions in entrepreneurship: that more effort always equals more results. The truth? Many founders are spreading their time, energy, and attention across too many ideas, projects, offers, and opportunities, then wondering why growth feels slower than expected. I'm sharing why focus is one of the most powerful growth strategies available to you, how scattered energy creates hidden bottlenecks, and what it actually looks like to slow down enough to create momentum that compounds. If you've been feeling pulled in multiple directions or questioning what deserves your attention right now, this episode will help you simplify, prioritize, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. In This Episode: * Why doing more is often the very thing slowing your business growth * How scattered energy creates friction, confusion, and slower results * The difference between being busy and building momentum * How strategic focus creates exponential growth over time * Why saying "not now" can be one of the most profitable decisions you make * Practical ways to identify where your energy will create the biggest impact right now If you're ready to stop chasing every opportunity and start creating sustainable momentum, this episode is for you. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about] Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/] Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast] View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode6 [https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode6] Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart [https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamannanichols] Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba [https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba] Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/] (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/])