Weaving Your Reality

Jera Foster-Fell a.k.a. Jera Bean is on a mission to empower women to get out of their comfort zones and not take life too seriously. She is one of the most real, humble people I’ve met who truly leads by example. In this vulnerable conversation, Jera shares:   Her journey of being burned out at her graphic design job and becoming an Instagram influencer How sharing her Kayla Itsines BBG guide made her originally fitness account from zero to 15K followers in 3 months How she has built a successful influencer business without a strategy or a business plan Why you don’t have to have it all figured out to share your experience with people Her transformative path of becoming a SoulCycle instructor with no background in fitness and fear of public speaking The power of owning your decisions – even the really hard ones, like leaving her SoulCycle job The biggest business fear she has faced so far Her advice for anyone starting an online brand The biggest mistake that brands make when reaching out to influencers How to know your worth What’s next for @jera.bean You can also watch this episode on YouTube!  Mentioned in this episode: Kayla Itsines BBG Workout Guide Connect with Jera: @jera.bean on Instagram About Jera Foster-Fell: Jera Foster-Fell was born and raised in NYC, studied Fine Art at USC, and worked as a graphic designer in LA, Boston, and New York in what she likes to call her ‘former life’. After working at several terrible jobs, ending a long-term relationship, and struggling with social anxiety, she hit an all-time low. But in 2015, everything changed. She found a new passion for life through the combination of exercise and social media. Over the last three years, Jera has grown her lifestyle account to close to 200,000 followers, became an Adidas ambassador, pursued her dream of becoming a SoulCycle instructor, all while openly sharing both her triumphs and failures along the way. Covering topics from mental health to beauty and style, Jera’s goal is to empower women to get out of their comfort zones and to build confidence in themselves along the way. Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it. Rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Subscribe on iTunes. New episode drops every Thursday! DM me on Instagram @wokeandwired and let me know your favorite takeaways and show requests.

Nilima Bhat, a visionary speaker and coach, explores transformative leadership through the lens of Shakti Leadership. She emphasizes integrating feminine energy into corporate culture for balance and sustainability. The discussion highlights the importance of spirituality, intuition, and presence in leadership roles. Bhat shares practical mindfulness techniques for busy entrepreneurs and delves into the interplay between technology and consciousness in business. Her insights aim to inspire leaders to merge personal mastery with effective, conscious practices.

Katie Hess may be known for her flower power message with her flower elixir company LOTUSWEI, but behind the soft beauty is a powerhouse conscious leader. After spending 12 years transforming people’s lives with one-on-one flower elixir therapy consultations and seeing astounding results, she knew she wanted to bring it to the next level to impact millions of people. That’s how LOTUSWEI was born. Today, she’s disrupting the industry with her creative intuitive approach to events and content strategy. In this episode, we talk about: How Katie helped me get comfortable in front of the camera for the first time in my life Translating ancient Tibetan practices into the modern world Using social media to stay connected to your mission and the impact you’re creating Conscious leadership and what it has to do with honest communication How plants and flowers are an accessible way to reconnect to nature Do flower elixirs still work if you're a skeptic?  Transitioning a successful offline business onto social media How the intention of joy can be the most important element of creating a successful conscious business How shifting our awareness can expand our perception of reality  How growing a business is like a spiritual path How choosing to not do trade shows and organizing her own out-of-the-box Flowerlounge events was the best business decision she made Don’t let “I should know more” stop you from doing what you love. You can figure out anything! The power of being present without pressure to change Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a friend and leave a rating and a review on iTunes. #sharethegoodvibes See show notes for links to all the things mentioned in this episode on www.wokeandwired.com, and connect with @iamkatiehess, @lotuswei and @wokeandwired on Instagram to share your favorite takeaways!  

Sah D’Simone went from being a creative director of a popular fashion magazine to living in ashrams and monasteries around the world and studying with some of the most prolific spiritual masters. To our luck, he didn’t stay in ashrams. Sah came back to New York to help as many people as possible live in alignment and achieve their highest potential. Combining his eye for style, sassiness, spiritual depth and smart business tactics, Sah used social media to establish a powerful brand that impacts people on a global level. Sah is an embodiment of living a Woke and Wired life, and I am very excited to share this conversation with you! In this episode, we talk about:   The importance of discipline to achieve transformation Spiritual bypassing Overcoming suicidal thoughts and depression How to become friends with the mind and live from the heart Strategies that helped him create a blog about conscious living and attract millions of readers How a comment at a dinner gave him the courage to be a spiritual teacher Merging mystical and scientific knowledge How to establish a successful brand as a spiritual teacher How to share your message on social media: do’s and don’ts An exercise for creating more abundance in your life Connect with Ksenia:  Courses and Programs: Conscious Social Media Method Podcast Instagram: @fundedbysource Ksenia’s Instagram: @athomewithksenia @ksenia.brief TikTok: @athomewithksenia YouTube Channel Share Funded by Source:  1. If you enjoyed the podcast, share it with a friend or on Instagram stories and tag @fundedbysource. 2. Subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. 3. Join my email list to know about upcoming workshops and more. 4. Visit fundedbysource.com. 5. Subscribe, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts.

Meditation and Chanel. Ruby Warrington is a pioneer in bringing together these two worlds that have been separate for centuries. “Material Girl, Mystical World”, is her tagline and the name of her first book with Harper Collins. Her online magazine, The Numinous, the now age guide to a high vibe life, bridges the gap between the mystical and the mainstream and really is a reflection of a larger societal awakening. In this episode, we talk about: How Ruby monetizes her online magazine A major lesson she learned from launching products that didn’t sell How to do business “The Numinous” way How being “sober curious” helped her to be more emotionally connected How to overcome anxiety over public speaking How to choose which projects to pursue and put your energy into The importance of bringing together different parts of your business under one umbrella brand What role vulnerability plays in creating a successful brand Is goal setting actually important for success? White privilege in the wellness industry How you’re feeling about yourself offline always gets reflected on social media

Jules Hunt of @omandthecity is a rare gem. Having had to deal with being unhappy in a fashion job and wanting to delete her blog because she felt like she wasn’t making an impact, she’s become an expert on getting “unstuck”. That led her to create Om And The City, one of the fastest growing mindful lifestyle platforms, and landing partnerships with Allbirds, Athleta and Whole Foods. In this episode, we discuss: THE BUSINESS OF SOCIAL MEDIA What does a wellness blogger actually do How to run a profitable wellness blog in the oversaturated world of Instagram (it’s not too late to enter the game) Getting compensated for your time, energy and art as a blogger Creating sponsored content in a genuine way Using social media to manifest a lifestyle that you want   EXPANSION Getting unstuck and finding your “om”   CONFIDENCE  Not letting opinions stop you   FUN FACT   You’ll never believe what Jules’ first YouTube channel was dedicated to!   STRATEGY The importance of having a plan when you quit something From working in fashion to finding the courage to do what she loves through staying true to herself How to give your community what they want while fulfilling your needs How to set healthy boundaries between growing your personal brand and having personal life Strategy VS intuition   PRODUCTIVITY The power of monotasking   SOCIAL MEDIA  A 4-year relationship that started in 8th grade thanks to AIM messenger The most important lesson social media has taught Jules   SELF-CARE The power of morning and evening routines   QUOTABLES: “Once you find your core and your center by asking yourself the tough questions, the rest unfolds around you.” “More things don’t necessarily make you happier.” “Sometimes you need that kick out the door to keep moving and set on the path that you’re meant to be on.”   *** If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast - it helps other people discover it, get inspired and get in action! If you share the screenshots the episode you’re listening to on Instagram Stories and tag @wokeandwired so we can connect.

What do success, spirituality and social media have in common? And can tying it all together contribute to our fulfillment? I know from experience that the answer is yes and on this podcast, I will be sharing findings from my own journey as well as thought-provoking conversations with other conscious entrepreneurs and thought leaders. In this episode I share: How I got into social media when I was 15, and started making money online when I was 20 How heartbreak led me to starting @breakfastcriminals, a successful wellness social media platform How Tim Ferris’ Four-Hour-Workweek inspired me to create my first brick and mortar product, the @heartbowl How blogging allowed me to become a digital nomad and get paid to travel the world How I lost it all and found my way back through yoga and meditation Seeing synchronicities as confirmations that I’m on the right path Finding the balance between going with the flow/divine guidance and hustling How spending more time on my personal and spiritual growth made my business more successful