Weaving Your Reality

After 8 years of building Breakfast Criminals – an acclaimed, profitable brand that I organically built through storytelling on social media – it's time for a pivot. In this solo episode, we take a glimpse into how it started, what impacted the success of Breakfast Criminals, and the 17 lessons I learned about social media, people, digital business and the energetic principles of success. See all show notes on wokeandwired.com Episode sponsor: Tailwind is a brilliant Pinterest scheduling tool (and more!) that helps you grow traffic to your website without spending all day on social media. Tailwind is offering a special deal to my listeners. If you haven't tried Tailwind yet, go to tailwindapp.com/wokeandwired to get $30 off of your Plus Plan. Mentioned: 129: Tiny Cabin and Life Update with My Love Eric Brief 96: David Harshada Wagner: Plug Into The Mystical Path In The Midst Of It All 01: How Meditation Led Me To Creating An Award-Nominated Social Media Business, Breakfast Criminals Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, share it with a friend or on Instagram stories (tag @wokeandwired). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Join my email list to know about upcoming workshops and more. Connect with Ksenia: IG: Lifestyle @athomewithksenia Business @whereisksenia TikTok: @athomewithksenia Courses and programs

Cedric Bertelli is the founder and director of the Emotional Health Institute. His work helps people resolve emotional difficulties such as phobias, nervousness, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, rage, jealousy, hypervigilance, anger, worry, rumination and inhibition. My personal experience working with Cedric was profound, and I'm excited to share his wisdom with you! We discuss: What led Cedric to leave his career as a chef and start the Emotional Health Institute Cognitive vs somatic therapy Why we shut down how we feel The space that opens up when we release painful memories from our bodies Why psychedelics have in common with psychosomatics Accessing trans-generational memories How your conscious and subconscious mind register trauma Responding to what's happening now instead of the past How somatic healing and EmRes apply to entrepreneurship See all show notes on wokeandwired.com What is Emotional Resolution®? At the base of EmRes® is a precise process which I call viscero-somatic quieting™. Viscero-somatic quieting connects you to the origin of a difficult emotion through your physical sensations and modulates the unwanted emotional response permanently. This simple yet rarely used physiologic capacity is innate to all human beings. The process is used to resolve conditions such as depression, fear, anxiety, PTSD, anger, and grief. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, share it with a friend or on Instagram stories (tag @wokeandwired). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Join my email list to know about upcoming workshops and more.

In this solo episode, I share the journaling prompts I personally use to reflect on the past 12 months and create a vision for the new year. I share my own reflections from the past year, and my vision for the new year. Last year Katie Hess, Jasmin Jenkins and I had an IRL journaling ritual with these in person and they became a powerful invisible anchor throughout the year. These journaling prompts are a combination of things I've collected over the years. Go through these beginning of a calendar year, or any time of the year! Episode sponsor: Tailwind is a brilliant Pinterest scheduling tool (and more!) that helps you grow traffic to your website without spending all day on social media. Tailwind is offering a special deal to my listeners. If you haven't tried Tailwind yet, go to tailwindapp.com/wokeandwired to get $30 off of your Plus Plan. Related episodes: 81, 182 Connect with Ksenia: kseniabrief.com Ksenia's email list Instagram @ksenia.brief YouTube Ksenia Brief TikTok @ksenia.brief Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Spotify

In this special roundup episode, I share the top takeaways from 10 most downloaded Woke & Wired episodes of 2020. See all show notes on wokeandwired.com Episode sponsor: Tailwind is a brilliant Pinterest scheduling tool (and more!) that helps you grow traffic to your website without spending all day on social media. Tailwind is offering a special deal to my listeners. If you haven't tried Tailwind yet, go to tailwindapp.com/wokeandwired to get $30 off of your Plus Plan. Mentioned: Guided 4-7-8 Breathing with Dr. Weil | Anxiety Relief Meditation 5D Storytelling Workshop 5D Storytelling Live 5-week Class – use code PLAY for 50% off Carolina Arevalo's YouTube video from the tiny cabin Seth Godin on Jenny Blake's Pivot Method Podcast (Seth Godin's new book "The Practice" is a game-changer) Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, share it with a friend or on Instagram stories (tag @wokeandwired). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Join my email list to know about upcoming workshops and more.

In 2020, I grew my TikTok account from 0 to 350K followers and I'm excited to share with you what I've learned so far and how TikTok or Instagram Reels can help you grow your business in 2021. This episode is a continuation of "My TikTok Experiment Series". Catch up on previous updates: My TikTok Experiment: Week One 0-3K Growth My TikTok Experiment 02 | Week Three 3-6K Growth My TikTok Experiment: Week Five 6K-40K Growth See all show notes on wokeandwired.com This episode covers: My journey of growing on TikTok The opportunities that have opened up as a result of growing my platform on TikTok How discipline creates freedom Why short form video (TikTok and IG Reels) will be the #1 The energetics of video content Intentional frequency exchange online How to get started on TikTok or IG Reels Why cross posting on TikTok and IG Reels is the way to go How to save a video from TikTok or IG Reels How repurposing your TikToks on Pinterest could grow traffic to your website My experience with monetizing TikTok through being part of TikTok creator fund Top lessons I've learned from growing on TikTok Mentioned: Social Media Energy Hygiene Workshop 5D Storytelling Workshop 5D Storytelling Live 5-week Class – use code PLAY for 50% off through 2020 The Heart Bowl end of year sale Episode sponsor: Tailwind is a brilliant Pinterest scheduling tool (and more!) that helps you grow traffic to your website without spending all day on social media. Tailwind is offering a special deal to my listeners. If you haven't tried Tailwind yet, go to tailwindapp.com/wokeandwired to get $30 off of your Plus Plan. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, share it with a friend or on Instagram stories (tag @wokeandwired). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Join my email list to know about upcoming workshops and more.

Clarity arises when we create the space for it. In this episode, I share 5 powerful ways to create space for clarity in your business and beyond. When you create the space and focus on what's important, your mind fills out the details. See all show notes on wokeandwired.com. Mentioned: Workshop – 5D Storytelling Through Video: Grow Your Business in 2021 with IG Reels & TikTok 3 New Paradigm Marketing Principles That Change Everything 5D Mastermind Episode sponsor: Tailwind is a brilliant Pinterest scheduling tool (and more!) that helps you grow traffic to your website without spending all day on social media. Tailwind is offering a special deal to my listeners. If you haven't tried Tailwind yet, go to tailwindapp.com/wokeandwired to get $30 off of your Plus Plan. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, share it with a friend or on Instagram stories (tag @wokeandwired). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Join my email list to know about upcoming workshops and more.

If you've been feeling uncertain, up in the air or overwhelmed when it comes to showing up on social media, you're not alone. We're going through a massive recalibration to match the consciousness shift that's happening on the planet. In this solo episode, I share how that translates into the language of marketing, entrepreneurship and social media. The 3 new paradigm marketing principles we cover are: Embodying over proving Real scarcity and energetic boundaries over calculated scarcity Digital avatar over ideal client avatar Want to know how to apply these? Join me for the upcoming workshop on Dec. 21, 2020 at 3pm ET – 5D Storytelling Through Video: Grow Your Business in 2021 with IG Reels & TikTok. A replay of the workshop will be sent to all ticket holders. The price will go up after Dec. 21. See all show notes on wokeandwired.com Episode sponsor: Tailwind is a brilliant Pinterest scheduling tool (and more!) that helps you grow traffic to your website without spending all day on social media. Tailwind is offering a special deal to my listeners. If you haven't tried Tailwind yet, go to tailwindapp.com/wokeandwired to get $30 off of your Plus Plan. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, share it with a friend or on Instagram stories (tag @wokeandwired). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Join my email list to know about upcoming workshops and more.

Shanika Hillocks (@shanikahillocks) is a food & beverage multi-hyphenate redefining what it means to be a luminary in this space. By day, she leads influencer marketing strategy at the largest winery in the country. Her F&B, home lifestyle, and travel writing can be found on outlets including Domino, Condé Nast Traveler, Healthyish, and Wine Enthusiast. Most recently, Shanika has taken her love of storytelling to the podcast space as the Season 2 of host Pineapple Radio. See all show notes on wokeandwired.com. We discuss: Reclaiming your mornings Developing rituals Balancing a 9-5 with side projects The silver lining of the pandemic The power of intention How Shanika got into influencer marketing as a publicist The current state and the future of influencer marketing How do brands choose influencers for paid campaigns? Being a voice for black and brown luminary voices in the digital space URL vs IRL Freedom as a creator Bringing humanity into influencer marketing Mentioned: Shanika's post on URL vs IRL All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Connect with Shanika: @shanikahillocks shanikahillocks.com Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, share it with a friend or on Instagram stories (tag @wokeandwired). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Join my email list to know about upcoming workshops and more. Episode sponsor: Tailwind is a brilliant Pinterest scheduling tool (and more!) that helps you grow traffic to your website without spending all day on social media. Tailwind is offering a special deal to my listeners. If you haven't tried Tailwind yet, go to tailwindapp.com/wokeandwired to get $30 off of your Plus Plan.

Boyd Varty (@boyd_varty) is a storyteller, life coach and a tracker born and raised in South African wilderness at Londolozi Game Reserve. His podcast series, 40 days and 40 nights, is the most impactful content I've experienced this year. In it, he explores the archetype of the mystic in nature, how consciousness changes outside of the structures of modern life, and what it means to be wild. We discuss: Boyd's top lesson from living in a treehouse in the wild for 40 days How to create space for a different system of intelligence to unfold Being a conduit for nature's wisdom Boyd's content creation process Taking notes as a way to connect to the Divine Restoring the land Being a creator and an artist in the digital age The vital part of the famous Joseph Campbell quote that's often left out The power of discipline Letting go of societal norms to step into your wild nature Going beyond the playbook of "success" Feeling alive and expansive as an indicator of moving closer to your purpose Boyd walks us through the 4-step process that's been the most profound teacher in his life How to question and reframe your limiting beliefs Podcast as an opportunity to broadcast your frequency Boyd's personal approach to boundaries with Instagram Connect with Boyd Varty: boydvarty.com @boyd_varty Mentioned: The Lion Tracker's Guide To Life by Boyd Varty Cathedral of The Wild: An African Journey Home by Boyd Varty Boyd Varty's TED Talk, "What I learned from Nelson Mandela" "Form to leave form." – Josh Waitzkin The Work of Byron Katie Connect with Ksenia: kseniabrief.com Ksenia's email list Instagram @ksenia.brief YouTube Ksenia Brief TikTok @ksenia.brief Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Spotify

My life partner Eric Brief is back for a candid conversation about our tiny home life, renovations, and how moving to nature has changed our lives and digital businesses. We discuss: Using digital businesses as a tool for a life of freedom in nature Living a life of creativity and how it's changed since we moved from city to nature Redefining the concept of being "rich" When social media feels like an interruption to your life How we co-create our life together The process of buying our tiny cabin Eric's journey from his first full-time job to becoming entrepreneur (and the role that crystals played in it) Going nomadic and returning to renovate our tiny home How his business SEO exploded since he partnered with his co-founder Turning joyful experimentation on TikTok into revenue Our next building project! The shabbat cabin Our favorite things about moving from city to nature Mentioned: Cacao ceremony podcast episode with Florencia Fridman My basket obsession My TikTok experiment crystalcriminals.com Connect with Ksenia: kseniabrief.com Ksenia's email list Instagram @ksenia.brief YouTube Ksenia Brief TikTok @ksenia.brief Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Spotify Previous episodes with Eric: 56: We Bought A Tiny Home! Our Adventure From NYC to Upstate New York 74: Ksenia and Eric – We Are Going Nomadic! The Why, How and Where 87: Eric Brief – All About Crystals