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Discover the fascinating idea that your business has its own spirit! Laura Horton-Ludwig shares her journey into shamanic practice, emphasizing the importance of connecting with your business's consciousness. She explains how this connection provides guidance and clarity, grounding you before making strategic decisions. Listeners will learn about practical ways to begin this relationship, along with how listening to your business spirit can transform your entrepreneurial approach into a more soulful and relational experience.

In this conversation with Katja Markelova, we explore the surprising ways that many “trauma-informed” spaces can unintentionally create more shame, fear, and disempowerment. From the myth of “safe spaces,” to the culture of hypervigilance and endless rules, we unpack how these dynamics can leave people feeling fragile and infantilized rather than free and empowered. Together, we explore: Why hypervigilance in trauma-informed spaces often increases shame and fear What to create instead of a so-called “safe space” How to honor real struggles with agency without disempowering people Signs that a community is shame-centric (and how to spot them) What it actually means to hold a non-dogmatic space Katja’s one guiding rule for her containers — and why it matters How all of this connects to cancel culture, difference, and staying in relationship This is a rich, provocative conversation for anyone craving community and leadership that fosters true capacity, agency, and connection — not more fear. Katja Markelova is a seasoned practitioner, educator and creator of the Tales of Bodyverse platform and the professional training Imaginal Body where she teaches human condition through resonance and field dynamics. Trained extensively in somatic trauma resolution, quantum fields, and folklore as somatic maps, Katja developed the "Felt Imaginal Architectural Construction" method - a process that naturally dissolves even most sticky and heavy patterns while building capacity for Effortless, Effective, and Efficient Life Artistry, opening pathways to equanimity and previously unavailable alternatives. Resources & Links Mentioned: Connect with Katja on Telegram → https://t.me/+QtO2QK7U1AMwNGZk Connect with Katja on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/talesofbodyverse/ Learn more about my upcoming workshop, The Visibility Lab → https://www.kimkimballcoaching.com/visibility-lab-for-sensitive-entrepreneurs A Gentle Invitation: If this conversation resonates, I’d love to hear what you’re rethinking about the spaces you’re part of or facilitating-send Katja or I a DM. And if you’re ready to experiment with expression in a supportive space, come join us inside The Visibility Lab. It’s where you’ll get to play with your voice, share your ideas, and build your visibility rhythm without pressure or performance.

For HSP and ND entrepreneurs, visibility is often one of the tenderest parts of business. You’ve built offers you believe in. You’ve worked with clients you love. And still, showing up can feel like too much — or not enough. Maybe you overthink every word before hitting “publish.” Maybe you’ve been quiet because showing up feels like a performance. Or maybe you post often but keep your real perspective, artistry, or quirks off the table — hiding in plain sight. If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken. Your nervous system is simply protecting you. In this episode, we’ll explore: -Why visibility often feels wobbly (and why it’s not about mindset). -The difference between performing and authentic expression. -What “hiding in plain sight” looks like. -The ripple effects of safe visibility. -A short reflection to notice your body’s response to being seen. We’ll also talk about The Visibility Lab — a 4-week guided experiment designed to help you practice visibility in ways that feel safe, light, and playful. Through short audios, playful prompts, and a private space where you can safely practice sharing your opinions, posts, and artistry — without the pressure of performance — before bringing it into the wider world, you’ll build the body-memory that says: “I can share, and I’m okay.”   ✨ Enrollment is open now for $75, and your spot includes a free invitation for a biz bestie. We begin October 6th. 👉 Learn more and join here: https://www.kimkimballcoaching.com/visibility-lab-for-sensitive-entrepreneurs Resources & Links: Join The Visibility Lab Instagram Website: kimkimballcoaching.com

Ep. 37 – What Becomes Possible When You Build a Business Around Your Blueprint What if your business felt like an extension of your essence — rooted in your values, your energy, your brilliance, and your actual needs? In this episode, I share the deeper why behind The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary — a 6-month, high-touch mastermind for HSP and neurodivergent business owners who are ready to grow with more clarity, capacity, and joy. We explore what becomes available when you stop trying to fit your business into someone else’s mold, and instead start building it around your unique blueprint. You’ll hear more about: What it means to lead from your nervous system, not just your strategy How honoring your capacity and desires actually supports growth Why community and belonging can be the key to unlocking sustainable success What it looks like to integrate shadow in leadership, without shame How body-led decision-making transforms your business from the inside out Whether you’re craving more spaciousness, aliveness, or alignment in your work, this conversation offers a glimpse of what’s possible when your business is built to honor you.   🌀 Ready to join us? Applications for The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary are now open.

Episode 36: The Hidden Reasons Your Business Feels Unsustainable as a Sensitive or Neurodivergent Entrepreneur If you’re a highly sensitive or neurodivergent business owner, chances are your business might look like it’s “working” from the outside — but doesn’t always feel that way from the inside. In this solo episode, I walk you through the two most common reasons why your business might feel unsustainable, even if it’s technically successful: ✨ You’re building without your blueprint — following someone else’s formula, without honoring your energy, capacity, sensory needs, or actual desires ✨ You’ve been pushing through resistance instead of learning to partner with yourself — leaving you in a cycle of burnout, shame, or self-doubt These are the foundational areas we work with inside The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary, and I’m sharing more about how addressing them can transform your business from something you’re surviving... into something that supports you. You’ll hear: Why common business strategies backfire for HSPs and ND entrepreneurs What “working with your blueprint” really means (and why it matters) The cost of forcing yourself through fear, shame, and visibility wounds How your business can start giving you energy — instead of draining it Why deep community and nervous-system-safe growth matter If you’ve been craving a new way of doing business — one rooted in your truth, your pacing, and your lived experience — this is for you. Learn more + apply to join The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary

In this expansive episode, I’m joined by Katja Markelova — practitioner, guide, and multidimensional thinker whose work weaves together the morphogenic, ancestral, archetypal, and vibrational fields. Katja shares how she sees business not as a structure to force yourself into, but as a living field to attune to. We explore how the felt sense can guide us into clarity, what happens when we untangle unseen threads like projection and misalignment, and why she doesn’t believe in “blocks” — only deeper patterns wanting to be met. She also speaks to the liberating impact of leaving Instagram, choosing Telegram as her space of expression, and how marketing becomes effortless when it flows from coherence rather than strategy. In this conversation, we explore: • What it means to work within vibrational and mythic fields • The role of projection in business outcomes — and how to dissolve it • Why “blocks” may be a misdiagnosis of something more intelligent • Untangling as a way into new timelines and possibilities • How the felt sense can reveal what’s really going on beneath resistance • Horizontal leadership, client friendship, and dissolving hierarchy • Bringing your wild, whole self into business and marketing This is a rich conversation for anyone drawn to a deeper, more multidimensional experience of entrepreneurship — especially if you’ve never quite resonated with surface-level strategy. Katja Markelova is a seasoned practitioner, educator and creator of the Tales of Bodyverse platform and the professional training Imaginal Body where she teaches human condition through resonance and field dynamics. Trained extensively in somatic trauma resolution, quantum fields, and folklore as somatic maps, Katja developed the "Felt Imaginal Architectural Construction" method - a process that naturally dissolves even most sticky and heavy patterns while building capacity for Effortless, Effective, and Efficient Life Artistry, opening pathways to equanimity and previously unavailable alternatives.   📌 Learn more about Katja’s work: Katja's Telegram Channel Katja's Free Course, Oracle Body   🎧 Listen now and subscribe to Sensitive to explore more conversations for sensitive and neurodivergent business owners.   Get Involved: 1:1 Sustainable Growth Private Coaching: a personalized container for sensitive entrepreneurs ready to grow with clarity, calm, and nervous system support. Learn more and apply.   Craving community and deep support? The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary is an intimate mastermind for sensitive entrepreneurs who want to grow without overriding themselves. Next cohort enrolls in Sept. 2025   Join My Newsletter: Read gently honest reflections on body-led business, sustainable growth for sensitive entrepreneurs, and the real inner work of showing up as a highly sensitive, neurodivergent leader — rooted in my own lived experience.    VIP Starter Somatic Coaching Starter Session: Experience a session using asynchronous voice memo coaching via Signal app.

What You’re Calling a Block Might Be Something Wiser A gentle invitation for HSPs and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. If you’ve been feeling stuck or hesitant in your business — this episode is for you. We explore: • Why resistance often masks something intelligent • A personal story about reshaping a beloved offer • How to meet internal “blocks” with more kindness, not force • An inside look at When Resistance Rises — a 5-day audio journey to help you move forward with care 🌿 Join the live cohort beginning July 28th You’ll get access to the guided audio journey + a Signal community space for gentle coaching and reflection as you go. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about moving in a way that’s more sustainable — and more true. I hope you'll join us. If you’re listening after the live cohort has ended, you can still move through the full guided audio journey at your own pace — just without the live group space in Signal.

In this soul-nourishing episode, we sit down with Dani Gardner—coach, creator of "quiet marketing," and guide for highly sensitive and neurodivergent business owners. Dani shares how she's built a quietly magnetic business rooted in authenticity, emotional clarity, and deep personal values. We explore what it means to become discoverable instead of constantly visible, how Human Design shapes her business strategy, and the small but radical choices that have made her work more values-aligned and sustainable. From eliminating lead magnets to reimagining boundaries with clients, Dani invites us into a business model that prioritizes presence, integrity, and life-first living. What We Cover: The meaning behind "quiet marketing" and how it guides Dani's work Why becoming discoverable can be more sustainable than chasing engagement Naming your offerings in a way that reflects the outcome, not hype Trusting your irritations and making bold business pivots The role of Human Design for Manifesting Generators Why the membership model isn’t always the right fit Navigating burnout, boundaries, and sustainable client work Designing a business that serves your lifestyle as an HSP or neurodivergent person A Gentle Invitation: If you’re feeling the pull toward a slower, truer way of doing business, this episode is your permission slip to explore what that could look like for you. Connect with Dani: Website Instagram Danielle Gardner is a business mentor, and author of “Quiet Marketing; a calm, minimal approach to business and online visibility for Highly Sensitive solopreneurs”. She is a quietly powerful voice in the world of sustainable business and marketing. Grounded, perceptive, and gently rebellious, she helps thoughtful solopreneurs find their own way in business and marketing—without the noise, the hustle, or the pressure to be someone they’re not. Her work blends intuitive depth with practical structure, guiding clients to design offerings, messaging, and marketing ecosystems that can be discoverable by both people and AI tools such as ChatGPT. Through her presence and process, people often feel a profound sense of relief, clarity, and recognition. Like something clicked into place—and now they know their next step. Dani’s approach is rooted in a deep respect for personal energy, timing, and sovereignty. She won’t shout to get your attention, but when you find her, it feels like you’ve found something you didn’t know you were searching for. If you found this podcast helpful, please give it a 5 star review and share it with others who might benefit so we can help more HSP and neurodivergent business owners! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an update! Get Involved: When Resistance Rises: Private Podcast Workshop A 5-day private podcast exploring how to meet resistance with clarity, care, and self-trust—so your business can feel more easeful, spacious, and true 1:1 Sustainable Growth Private Coaching: a personalized container for sensitive entrepreneurs ready to grow with clarity, calm, and nervous system support. Learn more and apply here. Craving community and deep support? The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary is a slow, intimate mastermind for sensitive entrepreneurs who want to grow without overriding themselves. Next cohort enrolls in Sept. 2025 Feeling burnt out? Burnout to Balance, a self-paced course, will help you recover your energy and rebuild your business in a way that honors your nervous system and your life.  Join My Newsletter: Read gently honest reflections on body-led business, sustainable growth for sensitive entrepreneurs, and the real inner work of showing up as a highly sensitive, neurodivergent leader — rooted in my own lived experience.  Free Somatic Coaching Starter Session: Experience a free session using asynchronous voice memo coaching via Signal app.

SEO can feel overwhelming — especially for sensitive business owners who aren’t tech-savvy or don’t have a big marketing budget. In this episode, Kim talks with Tianna Mamalick about how to approach SEO with ease, using low-barrier, no-cost tools that help you show up online without the pressure. Together, we explore: How to use free tools like Google Business Profile and Google Merchant Center — even if you don’t have a physical location or website Why “owning your brand keywords” matters, and how to start What Tianna means by “keyword opportunity” and how to identify it How to simplify how you describe your work so your people can actually find you What AI is changing about the way people search — and what to do about it Tianna Mamalick is the founder of SMB Marketing, she helps small business owners—especially women—grow their visibility through simple, strategic SEO and paid ads. With over a decade of experience, Tianna is known for breaking down complex marketing strategies into practical simplified steps that help your marketing grow long term. She's passionate about helping business owners feel confident showing up online without relying on the algorithm or burning out. Free Resource from Tianna: Free 30 minute keyword course to help you use her keyword opportunity formula to find the right keywords to target: https://smbmarketingschool.com/keywords-course   If you found this podcast helpful, please give it a 5 star review and share it with others who might benefit so we can help more HSP and neurodivergent business owners! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an update!   Get Involved: The Gentle Momentum Method Mini-Course Your energy matters. Learn how to honor it while still making real, meaningful progress in your business — one gentle step at a time. Enroll now for $30. 1:1 Sustainable Growth Private Coaching: a personalized container for sensitive entrepreneurs ready to grow with clarity, calm, and nervous system support. Learn more and apply.   Craving community and deep support? The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary is a slow, intimate mastermind for sensitive entrepreneurs who want to grow without overriding themselves. Next cohort enrolls in Sept. 2025   Feeling burnt out?  Burnout to Balance, a self-paced course, will help you recover your energy and rebuild your business in a way that honors your nervous system and your life.   Join My Newsletter: Read gently honest reflections on body-led business, sustainable growth for sensitive entrepreneurs, and the real inner work of showing up as a highly sensitive, neurodivergent leader — rooted in my own lived experience.   Free Somatic Coaching Starter Session: Experience a free session using asynchronous voice memo coaching via Signal app.

What if your relationship with money was no longer a source of shame, stress, or confusion—but a place of clarity, healing, and empowerment? In this episode, I sit down with Bari Tessler, financial therapist and author of The Art of Money, to explore how somatic practices, emotional intelligence, and nervous system awareness can transform the way we engage with money—especially for highly sensitive and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. We go far beyond spreadsheets, diving into the felt experience of earning, holding, and relating to money in a way that honors your values and your unique wiring. We explore: The deeper roots of financial shame—and how to heal them through the body Why somatic awareness is key to making financial decisions without overwhelm Why some people struggle to hold onto money even after hitting financial goals What your Enneagram number can teach you about your money stories and habits Building a business model that supports your income and your nervous system Whether you’re healing old money wounds or creating a more aligned way of working, this conversation offers compassionate, grounded insights for your journey.   Bari Tessler, M.A. is a Financial Therapist and a pioneer in the Financial Therapy field. She has a Masters degree in Somatic Psychology from Naropa University, 1998. She then ran a bookkeeping business for therapists and artists. In 2001, she merged all her training and created a somatic-based Financial Therapy methodology that she has been teaching for 24 years. She is also the founder of The Art of Money, a financial therapy program and a Mentor Program for therapists, coaches and financial professionals. Bari is the Author of two books: The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness and The Art of Money Workbook. Her work has been featured on Oprah.com, Inc.com, US News & World Report, Reuters Money, The Fiscal Times, USA Today, The Cut, Girlboss, Nerd Wallet, Real Simple, MindBodyGreen, and REDBOOK. She has also been featured on the cover of Experience Life and Mindful. Bari loves to read, dance and enjoy dark chocolate. She lives in Boulder, CO with her husband, son, many cats + a big puppy. Connect with Bari Tessler: 🌐 Website: https://baritessler.com 📖 Book: The Art of Money If you found this podcast helpful, please give it a 5 star review and share it with others who might benefit so we can help more HSP and neurodivergent business owners! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an update!   Get Involved: The Gentle Momentum Method Mini-Course Your energy matters. Learn how to honor it while still making real, meaningful progress in your business — one gentle step at a time. Enroll now for $30 1:1 Sustainable Growth Private Coaching: a personalized container for sensitive entrepreneurs ready to grow with clarity, calm, and nervous system support. Learn more and apply  Craving community and deep support? The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary is a slow, intimate mastermind for sensitive entrepreneurs who want to grow without overriding themselves. Next cohort enrolls in Sept. 2025 Feeling burnt out? Burnout to Balance, a self-paced course, will help you recover your energy and rebuild your business in a way that honors your nervous system and your life.  Join My Newsletter: Read gently honest reflections on body-led business, sustainable growth for sensitive entrepreneurs, and the real inner work of showing up as a highly sensitive, neurodivergent leader — rooted in my own lived experience.  Free Somatic Coaching Starter Session: Experience a free session using asynchronous voice memo coaching via Signal app.