In My Non-Expert Opinion

261: “Leisure is one of my number one values. Friendships are some of my most important relationships and I would rather cut back on working and maybe sacrifice some income to be able to spend more time with my friends.”It’s here – the annual BUSINESS YEAR IN REVIEW! (Did I learn anything, or am I still winging it?)This time, I’m unpacking it all: losing a platinum client (ouch), a Christmas miracle pipeline save, de-centering urgency (hello, chill mornings!), and why contracts are basically your business bestie. Oh, and the mindset shifts that got me to $140k while taking nearly 2 months + Fridays off (because burnout? Not on my watch).This one’s raw, honest, and full of receipts – LFG.Snippets from the episode:On Boundaries and Rest:I didn’t want to dive into work right after the holidays. Cape Town summer is finite, and prioritizing friendships and memories felt more valuable than rushing into tasks.On Diversifying Income:If one-on-one work is your primary revenue stream, losing one client can disrupt your entire system. Diversifying offers, like group programs, can provide stability.On Contracts and Policies:Late fees, pause clauses, and cancellation notices are not just practical—they protect your time, energy, and resources.On Imposter Syndrome:If someone fills out your application or books a discovery call, they’re talking to you for a reason. Don’t say no to yourself before they even have the chance to.On Simplifying Launches:I reframed launching as just telling people about my offer for a concentrated time. I made it easy by using what I love—emails, podcasts, and simple visuals.Ending note:This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs who value authenticity, strategic planning, andoo rest. Chelsea reminds us that running a business doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your peace or personal relationships.Resources mentioned: FocusMate to GSD Zencastr for guest podcasting Descript for recording solos Honeybook for contracts + invoicing Notion for life planning, budgeting, podcast etc Google Cal and time block / color code to see valuesConnect with Chelsea: Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

260: “I don't do well with vague, fluffy information. So when people just say, 'Oh, you know, I had a hard time and I learned a lesson and did some therapy and did this and that. And then I just woke up and I just realized it was gone.' I'm like, what did you do? How long did it take? How much money did you spend? What support systems did you have? Those are the nitty gritty details that have helped me. And so to be in service, I want to offer that to you too."It's your favorite episode of the year - the annual HONEST YEAR IN REVIEW: Personal Edition (be sure to ⁠⁠check out 2023's recap episode⁠⁠ and compare notes - was there actual progress made?)Chelsea invites all her 2024 skeletons in the closet onto the airwaves today, sharing everything from situationships (not again! didn't we learn?!), casual sex (or lack thereof), sober (kinda), and the inner demons she's tackling head on.Snippets from the episode: On Relationships:"The lesson I learned from this is that you do need to communicate early on and often, and you cannot use physical intimacy as the glue and the prayer, if you will, that you're going to end up together." On Sobriety:"Being sober, you have no excuse to say, 'OMG, I just said that because I was drunk.' It makes you reflect a lot." On Financial Goals:"Set a goal that is beyond yourself. Paying off debt and getting to zero is cool, but I needed something more emotional, like taking my family to Japan." On Travel and Intentionality:" If you're trying to pick a place to live, think about somewhere that you like who you are or you feel expanded or inspired to become who you want to be." On Budgeting:"Budgeting is just planning out your finances and putting your money where you want it to go. It’s about controlling your money instead of your money controlling you."This episode is full of the nitty gritty of Chelsea's personal life, so if you want to know what goes on BTS of a digital nomad, entrepreneur, writer, podcast host and lover of life - this episode is for you.Resources mentioned: Books:⁠⁠ I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi⁠⁠ Podcasts: ⁠⁠Money for Couples ⁠⁠(formerly I Will Teach You to Be Rich) Tools: Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

259: This isn't your normal episode - it's a vlog from Chelsea's Substack: Slight Turbulence. ST is the wild child, rebellious, chaotic sister of In My Non-Expert Opinion; a creative playground where no topic is off limits. This vlog is about how Chelsea is doing the most - and hating it.If you enjoyed this vlog, you'll love other Slight Turbulence posts like: How TF Did I get into Berghain? - a full behind the scenes of how Chelsea got into Berlin (and the world’s) most exclusive nightclub dressed like a young mom shopping at a local farmer’s market Jellyfish Energy - searing poetry about an ex - you'll need ice to cool off after reading Or the infamous “The Grief Glowup” - the person the piece was written upgraded to the paid tier to access the post (yikes!)By paying $5/mo, or the price of an iced almond milk latte, you’ll get access to Chelsea’s most vulnerable writing, BTS posts and subscriber-only chats (and coming soon - workshops!)Subscribe to Slight Turbulence right HERE!PITCH PERFECT will be back in Spring 2025 - don’t worry! Join the waitlist now, and you'll be the first to know when doors reopen.Connect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Book a 90 Min Consult Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! $200 off with code HOLIDAY2024 Instagram Slight Turbulence Substack - tConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

258: “What if you died tomorrow? What regrets would you have? And what decisions can you make in this present moment to live a non-regrettable life?” - Chelsea RiffeIn this solo episode, Chelsea explores the concept of living a non-regrettable life, breaking down how intentional decision-making can lead to a life filled with meaning and joy. She shares her own non-regrettable decisions, like quitting a job, moving abroad and starting a podcast, and lays out practical steps for aligning your actions with your dreams, no matter how big or small.**Snippets** from the episode: The word 'decide' literally means to cut off—when you make a decision, you’re cutting off something to make space for something new. If I died tomorrow, I’d be so happy with what I’ve created for myself and the people around me because I designed my life intentionally. We live under this illusion that we have endless time, but the truth is, opportunities, your body, and your mind don’t wait forever. Build your life like a video game—drag and drop the things you love, delete what doesn’t serve you, and create your utopia. It’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up in a way that your future self will look back on and say, 'F yes, I’m so proud of us.'Your life is happening now, not someday in the future. Start making decisions that align with life you want to create, and live in a way that leaves no room for regret. Your story matters, expert or not. Resources:Personal Development Tools: The Wheel of LifeApps: The Libby app for free audiobooksMentions: Flynn SkidmoreDigital Tools: ChatGPT- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Did you miss out on **PITCH PERFECT**? Don’t worry! Join the waitlist now, and you'll be the first to know when doors reopen.**Connect with Chelsea:**Website1:1 Podcast CoachingConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

257: “There is like a deeper, deeper wisdom and voice calling me to be like ‘Chelsea, there is a next version of you waiting to unlock and it is sitting there ready to f***ing go. It has like a fire burning and it just needs you to be clear and focus and bright and zesty’. And I don't think of any of those words when I think of me drunk. ” - Chelsea Riffe In this episode, Chelsea opens up about her journey to becoming sober-ish, from her party-girl college days to navigating sobriety as an adult. She shares what prompted her to reexamine her relationship with alcohol and how she's building a life that truly aligns with her values.Snippets from the episode: "I realized that my identity was so tied to drinking—it was how I socialized, celebrated, and even coped with emotions I didn’t want to face." "When I started tracking my spending, I saw how much money I was pouring into nights out, hangover food, and Ubers. It wasn’t aligned with my financial or personal goals." "Morocco was a turning point—it showed me I could live a full and joyful life without alcohol being the center of everything." "I’ve started pouring my energy into hobbies like pottery, boxing, and soap-making—activities that fill my time and make me feel more connected to myself." "The more I step into this sober-ish journey, the more I see how supportive and understanding my community can be—it’s a reminder that you don’t have to do this alone."Sobriety isn’t about perfection; it’s about choosing what aligns with your values and the life you want to create. Take it step by step, and remember that every small win is a vote for your authentic self! Resources: How to Take a Break From Alcohol - Tips After 142 Days- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Did you miss out on PITCH PERFECT? Don’t worry! Join the waitlist now, and you'll be the first to know when doors reopen.Connect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! Instagram Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

256: “I was ready to see a new way of life... there are other countries where I could be happy and experience a similar, if not greater, quality of life than I had.” - Chelsea Riffe For those of you curious about living abroad, I’m sharing today what it truly takes to live overseas, from lessons, logistics, emotional whiplash to rewarding transformations that come with expat life. **Snippets** from the episode: “Leaving the U.S. was about finding a different rhythm of life, testing out if a new culture could offer more fulfillment." "Moving abroad isn’t always easy; you’re adjusting to new norms, letting go of familiar conveniences, and learning to live without the constant hustle." "If you don't speak the language, treat it like a business challenge—take a class, hire a tutor, and immerse yourself as much as possible." "Building relationships with local landlords or AirBnB hosts can go a long way in securing affordable, longer-term stays." "Think of yourself as a visitor with a purpose—whether you're in South America, Europe, or Africa, respect the culture and adapt instead of expecting it to change for you."Wherever you go, go with an open mind and an adventurous heart. Taking the leap to live abroad isn’t just about escaping routine. Life abroad can be a beautiful transformation if you're willing to let go and embrace the journey (and Americans, there are other places to live!)Resources:Financial Tools: Capital One, Apple Card, Bluevine business checking, PayPalAccommodation Platforms: Airbnb, VRBO, booking.com, Bumble BFF for connectingLanguage Learning Tools: DuolingoTravel and Digital Nomad Companies: Remote Year, WiFi Tribe- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Did you miss out on PITCH PERFECT? Don’t worry! Join Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

255: “But colliding shores with something beyond the self is a relief. And it's made me a lot freer in my expression, in the way I move through life, the way I show up, the way I do the work that I do because if everything is about how I come across and who's going to perceive the work in this way and it's a constant measure of the self and that's exhausting and we're missing the point.” - Amanda Norgaard For free spirits craving authenticity and creative expression, this episode with Amanda—a Kundalini Yoga teacher, writer, poet, and Creative Mentor who defies convention—is for you. Dive in as she unpacks her journey of breaking free from rigid spiritual norms, embracing her true self, and building a soulful business on her own terms.**Snippets** from the episode "I think Kundalini energy calls to us in ways we can't ignore. It’s not just a practice; it's a mirror, showing us parts of ourselves we may have suppressed or avoided." "It’s not about what I wear or following some spiritual uniform. Kundalini, to me, is about being true to myself, even if that means jeans and a t-shirt." "Community isn’t about us all thinking or looking the same; it’s about creating a space where every color, every uniqueness, is welcome to show up." "This journey taught me to make my life the ritual – to integrate spirituality into every moment, not just when I'm on the mat or in meditation." "I don't have a roadmap for my business; I simply follow what feels alive in me. Sometimes that means stepping back, recalibrating, and listening deeply to what comes next."If you’re drawn to the idea of blending authenticity with spiritual exploration, redefining community, and embracing every facet of your journey unapologetically, Amanda’s insights offer an inspiring lens on living a life that’s deeply rooted in personal truth and raw self-expression. It’s intense, real, and deep as the bottom floor of the ocean - and I wouldn’t have it any other way!Connect with Amanda:WebsiteInstagramSpotifyResources mentioned in this episode:Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola EstésA Season in Hell & Illuminations by Arthur RimbaudConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

254: "I started the account originally as my, indeed, like diary and doodles, and I would turn my situation, which at the time felt quite embarrassing and cringy, if you will, into a more humorous, self-deprecating cartoon." - Jessica Stahl aka vanillacooldanceFrom creating personal doodles to becoming a sex-positive artist and advocate in Amsterdam - tune in to listen to Jessica Stahl, also known as Vanilla Cool Dance, share her POV on censorship, talking about sexuality online, the orgasm gap and dating while running VCD.**Snippets** from the episode: "My mom got me my first vibrator when she found out that I was having sex and she encouraged me to explore my own pleasure." "The orgasm gap is the basically the pleasure gap between let's say cis men and cis women. And it's essentially… there's about a 30% difference in reliably orgasming with a partner." "So the artwork was of…a king going down on a queen. And it said, a true king always knows who comes first. And I put this throughout the whole city and I absolutely loved it because to me, it's really that getting that instant feedback and starting those conversations on the street was one of the most amazing things that I've experienced." "Now that I've started my newsletter, which is a bit more intimate and personal, I have fears a little bit of how will this affect my dating life because it is a bit more vulnerable when it's not just in cartoon form."Connect with Jessica Stahl Website Instagram SubstackDid you miss out on PITCH PERFECT? Don’t worry! Join the waitlist now, and you'll be the first to know when doors reopen.Connect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! Instagram Slight TurConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

253: "I am an artist, but I am an artist that does not have a medium. I don't create art, but I am a creative director. I'm a visionary." - Zoey GrecoFor those of you feeling challenged with the evolution of your brand and identity in the spiritual business world, this episode is for you!**Snippets** from the episode: "I think Merhipsey was like a way for me to feel like I was being witnessed as being worthy of being spiritual. I also feel like she was kind of something to emulate for people, like the lifestyle that they wanted or the identity that they wanted.” "Comparison is an abuse of time. I stand on that.” "I think it's important for me to be a little bit messy in this process and like visibly messy and be like, hey, guys, we're under construction… reminds me of like when you go to Disney World and they're like, pardon our pixie dust, we're building.” "What brings you joy is truly what you are supposed to be doing. And it's when we ignore that inner voice that says, but I like this, but I want this, but this makes me happy in favor of, but it doesn't make enough money, but I can't, but I couldn't, but I'm not good enough, but my parents would be disappointed, but no one would understand, but but but… all that’s bullshit." "We are not the same. And it's when we abandon self in favor of assimilation or coming into standardization that we deny ourselves and abandon ourselves. That's where we lose ourselves." "It's actually kind of exciting to be in process and to realize that, in the figuring out, that's where we discover ourselves.”If you're ready to embrace the messy process of growth, find joy in your journey, and discover your authentic self, Zoey Greco's insights offer a refreshing perspective on living a spiritually aligned life while navigating the complexities of personal and professional development.Connect with Zoey Greco ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Podcast⁠- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Did you miss out on PITCH PERFECT? Don’t worry! Join the waitlist now, and you'll be the first to know when doors reopen.Connect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast CoachinConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

252: "Perfection is never about the perfection. It's about what we think being perfect will get us." - Antonia DolhainePerfectionists who are ready to be released from the cold, hard grip perfectionism has trapped you in - this episode with Antonia Dolhaine, a Somatic Depth Coach and Artist, is for you.Snippets: "We live in a globally connected world now, but our evolutionary hardwiring is not updated yet. So we still operate socially in these very tribal ways. So we could be 99% the same, but we'll zero in on that 1% difference and blow it up and experience it as a threat in our nervous systems." "Every single perfectionist I've ever worked with, including myself, has at its core been seeking a sense of relaxation. They've just been trying to relax at all costs. And the threat of rejection, of being exiled from the tribe, if they're being seen a certain way, feels so intense and creates so much tension that they get stuck in this bind." "What they're actually afraid of most of the time is that they will agree with other people's rejections and use it to reject themselves." "For people who fear rejection, it's what they don't realize a lot of the time is it's not, it's less being rejected by others that they fear, even though that's what they think their main fear is. What they're actually afraid of most of the time is that they will agree with other people's rejections and use it to reject themselves." "Perfection is never about the perfection. It's about what we think being perfect will get us." If you’re ready to escape the chokehold perfectionism has on you, Antonia is here to help.Pssst - Pitch Perfect starts in just 2 days on October 15th. Take off the perfectionist mask and allow yourself to be seen online by learning how to pitch yourself for podcasts, guest speaking gigs and more. Grab your spot before we fill up HERE!Connect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! Instagram Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA doors open - starting Feb 2026 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE