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225: It's time for Chelsea to whip out her crystal ball and share her 2024 audio and media predictions!Some things her Magic 8 Ball told her: Spotify and other podcast platforms will introduce a live chat element for podcast hosts to interact with listeners Social platforms will expand into the podcast space to meet market demands and investor expectations The rise of subscription/paywall content and individuals will skyrocket People are becoming media outlets through platforms like Substack Branded podcasts in collaboration with networks, similar to shows like Unwell and Close Friends, will continue to roll out at high speeds The future endeavors of big podcasters, such as creating educational/coaching platforms or branching out into other forms of media like books, TV shows, and documentaries The aesthetic content resurgence, including high-quality videos and photos The diversification of podcast networks through acquisitions and the potential signing of micro-creatorsIf you're curious about podcasting, paywalls, influencers, creators, or tech, then tune in to hear Chelsea's insights on these predictions and their potential impact on the industry. Connect with Chelsea: Website: https://www.chelseariffe.com/ 1:1 Coaching: https://www.chelseariffe.com/podcast-coaching Mic Drop Podcast Launch Course: https://www.chelseariffe.com/mic-drop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseariffe/?hl=en Slight Turbulence Substack: https://slightturbulence.substack.com/ Book a 90 min consult HEREWant to launch a podcast? Grab Chelsea's FREE cheat sheet right HERE.🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...

224: Can you believe it's the final episode of 2023? Before we dive into the excitement of 2024, I've got a treat for you – it's the most downloaded episode of the year, my business year-in-review.Why is this episode such a hit? Well, I'm a bit of an oversharer by nature. I believe in transparency because, let's be real, when we're open about our wins and losses, it helps everyone stop the comparison game. In today's episode, I'm laying it all out there – the behind-the-scenes stuff you didn't see on Instagram or hear in previous podcasts.Want to know what has been a huge game changer for me this year? Investing in done-for-you services. We’re chatting all about finding your zone of genius and why getting clear on how YOUR brain works can help you raise your income peacefully. Trust me; it's worth it.But don’t get it twisted! As the CEO, you're the one steering the ship. I've learned this the hard way. Learning how to manage people is such an essential skill in scaling! It's not my favorite thing, but I've realized it's crucial. You can't wear all the hats forever. Knowing how you work and conveying that to your team makes everything smoother.I’m also sharing a hot tip for those creatives out there - high ticket clients on monthly payment plans are your best friend! Forget starting at zero every month; it's much more relaxing when you know what to expect.And guess what? At the end of this episode, I'm spilling all the tea on my numbers – business income, expenses, profitability – the whole shebang. So, buckle up, enjoy the ride, and get ready for the grand finale of 2023!Want to launch a podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.Connect with me: Website 1:1 Coaching Mic Drop 🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...

223: OMG, HOW is it the end of 2023 already?! Get ready for one of your fave episodes of the year - personal year in review!This isn’t the airbrushed version of the lessons I’ve learned, because I don’t think that benefits anyone. Nope, instead of the tired clichés you’ll often see around this time of year, we’re gonna boldly look right in the face of all of my triumphs and failures.Things I no longer want to put up with: situationships and thin pillows. LOL. But really, I’m proud of myself for new habits I’ve built, doors I’ve opened (and closed), and confronting old wounds. Becoming financially baller and a star athlete were 2 archetypes I tried on this year and LOVED. And 2024 spoiler alert: I want to slow down my travels and approach romantic relationships differently.I love this time of year because it gives us the chance to raise the bar for ourselves with real intention. If you see yourselves in any of the lessons I’ve learned this year, shoot me a message! Words of affirmation are my love language after all.Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠.In this episode, I chat about: My travel plans for 2024 My new criteria for choosing travel destinations Becoming financially baller Why I’m not longer entertaining casual situationships Planning my weeks around my values Accepting my need for comfort Emphasizing health How I don’t feel lonely often, and how I handle it when I do Keeping friendships aliveWant to launch a podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.Connect with me: https://www.chelseariffe.com/ 1:1 Coaching 🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...

222: The holiday season is here, and motivation for getting work done is dwindling. We want to laugh, chill by the crackling fire, eat candy canes, and gossip at holiday parties. Today’s episode is giving post-holiday party gossip fun - it’s a re-air of Samantha Daily’s podcast, "Make Shift Happen," that I was featured on as a guest. It's the audio equivalent of the holiday cookies you’ve been craving.Sam and I dive into juicy travel stories, complete with the best dating spots, and, of course, a cringe-worthy dating experience in Spain from last year – you won't want to miss that!This episode perfectly aligns with the vibe of my Substack, "Slight Turbulence." Picture it as the travel magazine you wish you had on airplanes – not the corporate and boring ones, but something with spice, emotion, laughter, and heartbreak. If you're not familiar with Substack, it's like a blog that gets delivered straight to your inbox, and trust me, you'll want to join in on the wild ride.So, grab your favorite drink – whether it's red wine or a booze-free mocktail (Curious Elixirs, anyone?), throw on those leggings, and get ready for a hot girl morning walk as you tune in and enjoy this episode. It's all about embracing the chaos, having a good laugh, and just letting go. Cheers to that! 🌟🎙️✨We chat: Pros & cons of living the nomadic lifestyle Top tips for running a business while traveling The reality of affording the lifestyle you want to lead The key to switching up your identity narrative Where are the world’s hottest men? Being in your dating era Getting ghosted in real life Advice for nomadic women looking for loveWant to launch a podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.Connect with Sam: Sam's Instagram 🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...

221: WTF goes on behind the scenes inside the life of an influencer? I have a VERY inside baseball view of the influencer industry, and I’m here to share the secrets. After working in influencer marketing to being an influencer myself, I don’t gate keep. We’re getting into the nitty gritty, so you can see if becoming an influencer or content creator is for you.You’ve heard about influencers making BANK from one Instagram post. It’s so natural to hear that and immediately think “YES! That’s what I want!”But what about the legal complexities? What about the toxic, comparison obsessed vibe that you can feel at influencer events? From staying on top of trends to staying "hot," we'll explore the very real challenges that come with influencer marketing.Also… what if you want to be both an influencer AND coach?! We’re getting into that too! I share my top picks of people who have mixed the worlds of consulting and influencing to build an empire.In this episode, we’re chatting about: The actual numbers and what I’ve seen influencers make from brand deals How creating content as an influencer is different than creating content for fun The toxic emphasis on upholding an ever-changing beauty standard Why introverts may not love the world of influencing People that are paving the way in the coaching sphere, influencing sphere, and who is combining the twoWant to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠.Connect with me: Website 1:1 Coaching Mic Drop Instagram 🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...

220: Coach vs. Influencer…which one are you? Two incredibly lucrative careers… but neither of them are right for everyone! This is part one of a series where I’ll dive in to the pros and cons of coaching vs. influencing.I’ve got a unique perspective on both industries.. because I’ve been both! I’ve worked with brands as an influencer and worked in the industry for 6 years doing sales. Later, I built a successful online coaching business, which I still do today. I witnessed the extravagance of influencing and the bureaucracy of brand deals. Coaching gave me insight into new pathways to monetize without third parties and how to really use your zone of genius.Now, I want to share exactly why I chose this route, why I don’t desire to be an influencer, and my POV on the ultimate question - can you do both?In Part 1, a non-sugar-coated summary will enter your ears. You’ll get a real BTS look into the life of a coach. Part 2 (coming out next week) will focus on the life of an influencer.In this episode, I discuss: How coaching allows you to make your own rules Building a flex business that evolves with you The limitless revenue streams of coaching The overwhelming learning curve that you may be navigating alone Constantly investing because the coaching industry over-emphasizes financial success How to know if coaching is the path for youWant to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠.Full Transcript HEREConnect with me: Website 1:1 Coaching Mic Drop 🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...

Learn how to manage your time and live out your values in this episode. They discuss methods for tracking and planning time, optimizing time management, personalizing strategies, and customizing calendars. Discover various tools and techniques for staying organized and living in alignment with your values.

218: Are you over the meme-ification of Human Design? I am. As a Reflector, I’m constantly told that I’m a unicorn, shapeshifter, and chameleon - WTF does that mean in the real world? How can I use that knowledge day to day?The internet, especially Instagram, lacks nuance. That’s why I’m so excited to bring today’s guest, Emma Dunwoody, to dig into the real depth of Human Design!Emma Dunwoody is a Human Design Expert, Master Coach and Behavioral Specialist who believes in the importance of being your own guru. She also hosts the #1 Global Human Design Podcast “The Human Design Podcast.” Her perspective is so refreshing because she doesn’t believe in the prescriptive nature that so many Human Design accounts try to push on the internet.Similar to astrology, it’s important to take your entire chart into account and translate it based on YOUR truth. If you get a reading from an expert, they’re still distilling the information from their own perspective. Emma is working to teach people how to read and interpret their own charts intuitively. Stay tuned until the end, where she’ll be answering listener questions!In this episode, we chat about: Busting myths about Reflectors (I got you bb’s!) Our Human Design pet peeves How to use Human Design within your business What to do about “consistency” if you’re constantly inconsistent Breaking out of the stereotypes of your design Why learning to interpret your own chart is so beneficialCatch this episode about how I run my business as a Reflector!Want to launch a podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.Connect with Emma: Website Get your chart Instagram 🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...

217: Authority used to be a word that activated my rage. But as business owners, we’re constantly hearing how important it is to “establish our authority.” I always felt this framing set up a weird power dynamic between business owner and client.Today’s guest, Hayley Lloyd, completely reframed my understanding of authority by introducing the idea of “feminine authority.” Hayley is a Business & Mindset Coach specializing in guiding service-based business owners to become Feminine Authorities online & scale to multi 6 /7 figures.Hayley is extremely business savvy. That was clear to me in the first few minutes of our conversation. But she also integrates her business knowledge with energetics to really ground the experience of leading a business. As we near the end of the year and our feeds are cluttered with scarcity and urgency, I know this listen is going to help you get your feet back on the ground and flow in your biz!In this episode, we chat about: Why going “all in” too soon can derail your business How reinvesting in the business pays off in the long run Hayley’s signature process of establishing “feminine authority” How to start listening to your body to make decisions What is inner authority vs. outer authority?Want to launch a podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right ⁠HERE⁠.Connect with Hayley Instagram Website Listen to The Hayley Lloyd Show on Spotify Listen to The Hayley Lloyd Show on Apple Sign up for House of Real Authority (Membership) Feminine Authority 🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...

216: Every industry has a guru, spokesperson, or GO-TO resource. For digital nomads, that’s Kristin Wilson.Kristin, also known as Traveling with Kristin on YouTube and Instagram, is the host of Badass Digital Nomads podcast, the author of Digital Nomads For Dummies, and the Go Overseas Mentor at International Living. Who better to walk us through the digital nomad experience than a contributor to the “For Dummies” series?!Kristin is also a DJ on the side - we love a multi-passionate nomad who shows us what it looks like to travel and actively pursue your hobbies. But how do you ACTUALLY pursue hobbies, run a business, and travel? Sounds like a fast path to burnout, right?Today, we’ll get into how to avoid soul-sucking burnout, and get real about why Americans have certain stereotypes that follow them from country to country. If you’re hoping to travel more in the coming months, you’re going to love this episode.Listen to my episode with Kristin of her podcast, Badass Digital Nomads, HERE! In this episode, we chat about: Finding your travel style and embracing slow travel How to make friends while traveling Why it’s so important to establish financial stability before embarking on a digital nomad journey How you can actually save more money by being a digital nomad (yes, we’re serious) American stereotypes - why can’t we shake them off? How influencers can create an influx of travel in certain destinationsWant to launch a podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right ⁠HERE⁠.Connect with Kirstin: Instagram Listen to Badass Digital Nomads on Spotify Listen to Badass Digital Nomads on Apple 🔗 Pitch Perfect starts October 13th! Just 2 spots left - snatch one of the final spots HERE. Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🪐 Pitch Perfect 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ 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...