Weaving Your Reality

The intention of all interviews on Woke & Wired podcast is to show you different pathways to creating a life of fulfillment, impact and success in this age of digital possibility. Instead of offering one “right” way to be a conscious entrepreneur, I am on a mission to expose you to many possible routes. In the end, it has to feel aligned for you. Tune into what resonates, take action, test, repeat. And keep me posted on your takeaways from the show by tagging @wokeandwired on Instagram! In this conversation with Niraj Naik, pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert, we discuss: How Niraj lost his sense of purpose as a pharmacist, and found meaning in holistic healing How he cured himself from an autoimmune condition (Ulcerative Colitis) holistically Optimizing health vs curing an ailment How Niraj created with his breathwork methodology, SOMA Breath How his online business generates revenue Why email lists are still the key to marketing How to create a business you’re aligned with  Finding what works for your VS jumping into a variety of projects at once Great product as the foundation of a successful business The role that high ticket funnels play in his business What he learned from creating a membership website early on in his business  How YouTube helped Niraj launch his business The massive role being on podcasts has played in selling his products The importance of building a team and outsourcing as a multi-talented entrepreneur 3 tips for conscious entrepreneurs  Lessons Niraj has learned from his journey as an entrepreneur What is altered state of consciousness? Why breath is the access to your spirit How to reprogram your subconscious beliefs with breath The similarities between breathwork and psilocybin See all show notes and resources on wokeandwired.com. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it with a friend and on your Instagram stories (and tag @wokeandwired so I can see it). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group.

If I never produced a single episode after this one, my mission would still be complete. This conversation with Shawn Askinosie is the epitome of the Woke & Wired philosophy of living a heart-centered life driven by presence, generosity, curiosity and adventure, with the internet and business being the tools we use to experience connection. Founder of Askinosie Chocolate Shawn Askinosie is a criminal defense lawyer turned conscious chocolate entrepreneur recognized by Oprah as "One of 15 Guys Who Are Saving the World." Making a difference on a business level starts with making a difference on a personal level, interaction by interaction. This conversation with Shawn had a profound impact on me and gave me a glimpse into what’s possible when I get present to the connection between my personal vocation and how I make money. I know this interview will move you, too. Get prepared to encounter the Divine. In this episode, we discuss: How a divine encounter led Shawn from journey from a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer to making chocolate How can we be present for divine encounters? The power of following your sorrow and heartbreak How to find your purpose through service Moments of joy of service as a path to expanded consciousness The intersection of personal and business vocation How Shawn honors his ancestors through his business Why fair trade business doesn’t mean the farmers get paid more money Why Askinosie Chocolate chose direct trade and profit sharing over fair trade How they are able to pay farmers on average 55% more  Why the growth of the Askinosie chocolate business is directly related to faith How to practice presence in everyday moments The role that technology and social media play in creating community and a sense of unity See all show notes on wokeandwired.com Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it with a friend and on your Instagram stories (and tag @wokeandwired so I can see it). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group.    

Your worth doesn’t come from the number of likes on Instagram. I often get calls from clients panicking about tanking engagement on their posts.   Since when does a number under a photo define who you are, your level of success and the value you bring into the world? As you listen to this episode, you will step into your worth and allow in pathways for creating a way to show up online and create a digital footprint in a way that feels aligned, inspired and intuitive. The social media Q&A covers:  What is your favorite way to convert SM engagement into connection with a client? What’s the best source for creating / curating my digital footprint? How do you manage so many Instagram accounts?  And how do you feel inspired to create? See all show notes and the next episodes I recommend listening to on wokeandwired.com. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it with a friend and on your Instagram stories (and tag @wokeandwired so I can see it). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group.

Clodagh S.Higgins (@queenmaevev2) is a Digital Agency Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Author and Podcaster based who lives in the beautiful Irish countryside and works globally. I was fortunate to meet Clodagh through the Conscious Social Media Program, and then run into her in person when she was presenting at one of the top digital marketing conferences in the world. In this episode, you’ll be reminded that it’s never too late to pursue what’s meaningful for you, and how the digital world can be your ally in doing so.  We discuss:  How working in tech took her from Ireland to England, Australia and around the world  How taking a break from social media was an important step in Clodagh’s process of reinventing herself The energetics of reinventing yourself on social media What she does as a location independent digital agency coach How she combines life of natural healing and spirituality with digital marketing   The practices she’s done to feel worthy and create financial abundance Clodagh’s manifestation process Why it’s important to not rush into business partnerships Why personalized video is the future of business (and how anyone can apply it!) How to make a vision board that reminds you to stay on track with your vision daily Her journey to leaving the big city and moving to the countryside How she manages ADHD with meditation and diet What role cacao ritual plays in Clodagh’s life See all show notes on wokeandwired.com. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it with a friend and on your Instagram stories (and tag @wokeandwired so I can see it). Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group.  

We are going nomadic for the winter! I’ve been getting a lot of questions after sharing it on Instagram. In this episode, my partner Eric and I answer all of them, including: Why we’re going nomadic for 6 months How moving to a tiny home prepared us for going nomadic How we are funding our digital nomad lifestyle Where we are going first How we’re deciding where to go and how long to stay How we’re packing for our nomadic adventure Why are we going nomadic when we just settled down in our tiny home? Who’s going to live in the tiny cabin while we travel Do we second guess the decision? What crystals we’re bringing What snacks we’re bringing 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

Rosie Acosta is a yoga and meditation teacher featured on the cover of the Yoga Journal, speaker, writer and the host of “Radically Loved Radio” Top Rated Health Podcast on iTunes. I met Rosie when on stage at the Lead with Love Summit in Aspen, and I’m very excited to share her radically loving presence with you! In this episode, we cover: How to own your unique medicine The financial side of being a yoga teacher and why Rosie continues to teach yoga How she manifested big opportunities through teaching yoga How Rosie makes money as a yoga teacher: her main revenue streams  Top 3 pieces of business advice for conscious entrepreneurs (including yoga teachers) Finding balance between strategy and flow as an entrepreneur  Rosie’s relationship with social media  Finding a formula for creating online courses that feels right for you Nature healing Listen to the Conscious Social Media Episode with Ksenia Avdulova on Radically Loved Radio.  See all show notes on wokeandwired.com Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it. Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group. Tag me on Instagram @wokeandwired and let me know your favorite takeaways.       

Leading functional-medicine expert Dr. Will Cole (@drwillcole) is on a mission to empower you to bring balance into your life with food, fitness, relationships and technology. My previous interview with Dr. Will Cole about his book “Ketotarian” and staying in your own lane was a smashing hit, and I’m excited to bring him back on Woke & Wired to chat about digital wellness, his new book The Inflammation Spectrum and more! In this episode, we cover: Why you might have inflammation even when you’re only eating healthy and what to do about it What it’s like to co-host a podcast for Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop (The Good Fellas) Why digital wellbeing is an important part of functional medicine The key piece of intuitive eating that most people are missing out on Why you have to consider bio-individuality if you want to lower inflammation in your body Demystifying wellness trends  Cultural food fatigue Why food only is not the answer to overall wellbeing  What wellness looked like in rural Pennsylvania where Dr. Cole grew up  How not to be ashamed of your healthy habits (especially for kids!) Get the ergonomic Swopper chair on swopperusa.com and use code BREAKFASTCRIMINALS for 20% off on any product. Listen to my first episode with Dr. Will Cole about the success of his book Ketotarian on wokeandwired.com. Get all show notes and resources on wokeandwired.com. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it. Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group. Tag me on Instagram @wokeandwired and let me know your favorite takeaways (the account is currently transitioning, so if you don’t see it don’t worry, it’s coming back soon under this username!) 

Abbi Miller is a yoga teacher turned productivity preacher, aka a holistic business coach. Since reconnecting thanks to social media (#wired), we’ve led yoga retreats and business conferences together, and collaborated on the Biz Babe Workbooks. Abbi is a productivity queen with a generous heart. See all show notes and previous episodes on wokeandwired.com. In this episode, we talk about:  How Abbi has built a successful location independent business (without a college degree)  What her income streams are as a holistic business coach How to be a morning person How the Biz Babes Unite community was born How we turned content from in-person workshops into digital downloads and a passive stream of income What it’s like to grow up unschooling How to trust your gut again after a life-threatening experience How intuition led Abbi to her fiance Sam  Why Abbi decided to pivot from a very successful retreat business to expanding her online offerings What does understanding your moon cycle have to do with time management?  How to use systems to create freedom How to fall in love with Mondays Resources:  Biz Babe Workbooks Bundle Of 5 E-Workbooks  Monday Magic Method Download Eneogram - Erin Claire Jones episode  Ethel Studio zero waste meditation cushion Doterra Essential oils Connect with Abbi: Abbimiller.com @abbimillerholistic on Instagram Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it. Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group. Tag me on Instagram @wokeandwired and let me know your favorite takeaways!  

Sage Dammers is the co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and chocolatier of Addictive Wellness, which makes my favorite sugar-free, keto, paleo heirloom raw chocolate with powerful adaptogens. See previous episodes and show notes on wokeandwired.com. Addictive Wellness Discount Code for my community:  If you love chocolate and want to add more adaptogens to your life, get yourself some Addictive Wellness and make sure you use code BREAKFASTCRIMINALS to get 15% off. If you want to keep eating chocolate and reduce the amount of sugar you consume at the same time, this is perfect! I love the Addictive Wellness subscription with a variety of chocolate flavors, and my favorite flavor at the moment is BEAUTY with Mucuna, Tremella Mushroom, Chaga Mushroom and Blue Butterfly Pea Flower. This chocolate suits most dietary restrictions as it is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, keto and nut-free. In this episode, we discuss:  What is conscious entrepreneurship?  How social media played a key role in growing Addictive Wellness online business  How Sage met his life and business partner Anna Blanca (an expanding story if you’re ready to meet a partner who sees the highest version of you!)  How Sage and Anna Blanca started Addictive Wellness What are adaptogens? (Some adaptogens we cover are schizandra, chaga, reishi)  How to take adaptogens consciously All about chocolate:  Conventional chocolate VS heirloom chocolate The difference in cacao strains (GMO vs non-GMO) The benefits of chocolate Cacao as a “gateway health food” The kind of chocolate you can eat while on a candida diet What is MAO inhibitor and how does it work  Why cacao can make adaptogens more effective Is cacao psychedelic? The components in chocolate that make you feel bliss Is chocolate environmentally friendly? How to shop for consciously produced chocolate cacao products   Is “fair trade” and “organic” all that it’s hyped up to be?  And more: Sage’s go-to practice for expanded consciousness – mantras Silence and presence as a way to connect to divine guidance  What it was like growing up in a meditation center How Addictive Wellness gives back  How to heal candida, balance blood sugar and clear acne the natural way (based on Sage’s personal experience).* *Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. Please consult a doctor with any questions specific to your health.  Mentioned in this episode: Gurumayi Chidvilasananda Holographic Kinetics healing modality Paul Stamets: Website, Save The Bees initiative, Interview by Tim Ferriss, Interview by Joe Rogan  Some adaptogens and supplements for skin that Sage recommends: Pau D'arco, Vitamin B5, Chaga.  Topical solution: A mask made with Apple Cider Vinegar, Rhassoul Clay, Bentonite Clay and French Green Clay (you can buy a bundle of all three here); Rose Water and Witch Hazel. CANDIDA RECOVERY - The Complete Guide on the SuperFeast Podcast About Sage Dammers: Sage Dammers is the co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and chocolatier of Addictive Wellness. Fueled by a passionate desire to help people live the ultimate life and create a better world, Sage began as a teenager seeking out information that no mainstream school could offer in the areas of nutrition and traditional herbal systems of indigenous cultures. He has developed products internationally and given lectures on peak performance nutrition in Australia, Bali, America, and France. Connect with Sage and Addictive Wellness: www.AddictiveWellness.com  www.SageDammers.com  www.YouTube.com/AddictiveWellness  www.Instragram.com/AddictiveWellness Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it. Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group. Tag me on Instagram @wokeandwired and let me know your favorite takeaways!

In this episode with biohacker Leon Hill aka Leon The Alchemist, we deconstruct the 5 tips for starting a podcast that will bring you a sense of purpose, recognition, connections and money in the bank. Leon shares how to start a podcast in 2019 and get 200K+ downloads in under 90 days, and shares psychological hacks behind creating a successful online brand. Buckle up – I took more notes while I was recording this than any other interview. Listen to the first episode I recorded with Leon Hill (#42: Bio Alchemy, Self-Love & Making $1 Million On Social Media). In this episode, we discuss: How to start a podcast in 2019 and get 100,000 monthly downloads The benefits Leon and I have seen from starting a podcast How much money can you make from a podcast in 2019? Why copying Joe Rogan and Tim Ferriss isn’t an effective strategy for starting a podcast 5 tips to create a successful podcast  How to hack podcast rankings Unpacking the psychology behind creating a successful podcast cover art An unconventional (and time-saving) way to promote your podcast on Instagram How to monetize a podcast: advertising VS your own digital products Why any branded content gets less engagement on social media  What role Leon’s girlfriend Sorelle Amore played in his podcast success  Why Leon took an extended social media break  Connect with Leon Hill:  Probably (Maybe) The Best Podcasting Course In The World bioalchemy.co @leonthealchemist Connect with Ksenia:  kseniabrief.com Instagram @ksenia.brief YouTube Ksenia Brief TikTok @ksenia.brief Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Spotify