The Cliff Ravenscraft Show — Where Strategy Meets Soul

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with David, a naturopathic doctor with a thriving local practice and a powerful desire to serve people on a much larger scale. He came to our conversation with a question that so many purpose-driven creators wrestle with: “How do I reach the people I’m meant to serve… especially when I doubt whether I’m charismatic or creative enough to stand out?” What followed was a deeply generative exploration. I invited David to step into a future where his vision was already fulfilled, where he was leading transformational group coaching programs, impacting thousands through his content, and receiving glowing testimonials from clients who had completely changed their lives. Together, we reverse-engineered that dream, uncovering the practical, soulful, and surprisingly simple path that could take him there. In this conversation, we explore: What makes someone resonant vs. merely visible Why charisma is optional, but courage is essential The freedom that comes when your message becomes more important than your ego My own messy beginnings in podcasting (complete with one-star reviews) The power of starting with what you have—even if it’s just 13 subscribers How to make peace with “bad content” on the road to transformation Why the people who need your message aren’t looking for polish—they’re looking for truth If you’ve been waiting for permission to speak, to create, to be seen… Let this be the moment you stop waiting. You already have everything you need to begin. Ready for your own breakthrough? Join me for a future “How May I Serve You?” live session at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/join You bring the question. I’ll hold the space. Free The Dream Workshop If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to join me at the next Free The Dream Workshop. It’s a two-day experience designed to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Learn more and register at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com.  

What we envision as “bigger” often turns out to be less effective than the intimate alternative. Sometimes, a smaller gathering proves more beneficial for everyone involved. In this episode, I share the story of the original Free The Dream message and how it has evolved over time. You’ll hear why we shifted our vision from hosting annual conferences with hundreds or thousands of attendees to creating more frequent workshops with much smaller groups. I also explain why I’ve stopped measuring the value of an event by how many seats are filled and why the deepest breakthroughs often happen when the room is small enough for everyone to be fully seen and heard. In this episode, you’ll discover answers to the following questions: What is the Free The Dream Workshop? Who is it for? What benefit would you get from attending? What content is covered in the sessions? Should you attend a Free The Dream Workshop? The second half of this episode features an audio segment from three attendees of the first-ever Free The Dream Workshop. You'll hear their powerful stories of transformation: how they walked in with uncertainty or limitation and left with newfound courage, peace, and a fresh vision for their personal lives and businesses. Register For Free The Dream Workshop If this episode resonates with you, whether it's igniting a desire for clarity, suggesting a new direction, or simply creating space for self-reflection, I invite you to join us for the next Free The Dream Workshop on Friday and Saturday, August 29th and 30th, 2025. This is a two-day experience designed to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and help you remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Whether you come with a clear goal or just a sense that something needs to change, you’ll leave with fresh insight, practical tools, and the courage to take your next step. You can learn more and secure your spot at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com.  

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most personally meaningful creations in my Higher Self Project — my Soul Songs — and share the full story behind the track The Money Will Come When I’m Aligned. The inspiration for this episode all started with an unexpected email from a listener, Nate Martin, who stumbled onto my YouTube channel at just the right moment. He had been about to unsubscribe… until he saw my channel trailer, This Is Not a Business. This Is Devotion. Something about that message pulled him into my Soul Songs playlist. He ended up listening to The Money Will Come When I’m Aligned ten times in a row, found my albums on Spotify, and sent me a note that reminded me exactly why I create. From there, I open up about how my Soul Songs are born: the way ideas from books, conversations, and spiritual insights turn into lyrics, how I collaborate with ChatGPT to refine them, and how Suno’s AI music generation brings them to life in a way that still surprises me. I talk about the vulnerability of publishing them — from hand-syncing lyrics in Descript to posting on TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook — and what it felt like to release them into the world without any guarantee of how they’d be received. Along the way, I share a powerful teaching from Abraham Hicks on alignment, vibration, and inspiration, along with the specific notes I took while listening. I also reflect on how this teaching ties directly into my own creative process, the deeper role of alignment in every area of life, and why I’ve let go of performing or creating for external validation. Finally, you’ll hear the full lyrics of The Money Will Come When I’m Aligned and the heart behind each line — an anthem for creating from a place of joy, sufficiency, and trust that everything you need will arrive in perfect timing. If you’ve ever wondered how to live and create from your deepest alignment… if you’ve questioned whether money can truly flow without grind or hustle… or if you simply want to hear the story behind one of my most personal pieces of art, this episode is for you. The Path Forward: Your alignment is the creator. Your inspired action is the expression. Listen in and let this story invite you to create from the same place. Free The Dream Workshop If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to join me at the next Free The Dream Workshop. It’s a two-day experience designed to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Learn more and register at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com. The Money Will Come When I’m Aligned They say that wealth comes when you grind But something whispers in my mind That worth is not a race or task It rises from the soul unmasked The world rewards the ones who burn But what if there’s another turn? Where ease and clarity belong And truth itself becomes the song The money comes when I’m aligned Not from the chase, but from the flow When joy is real and peace is near The stream of life makes all things clear It’s not the grind that makes me rise It’s focus felt behind closed eyes The world may shout, but I find The money comes when I’m alignedWho priced the stars or charged the sky? Who bought the sun when it rose high? This earth was paid with none but grace No hands, no trade, just sacred space And yet we think we must exchange Our worth for coins, our dreams for chains But true value flows from inner fire Not from the crowd, not from the buyerThe power’s not in what I do But how I see the world as true The work I love, the steps I take Are just the ripples that I make It’s thought that builds the inner flame It’s focus first, then form and name The mind aligned, reality complies Creation dances where truth flies I thought I wanted cash and fame A bigger life, a louder name But now I see what’s underneath The joy to breathe, the love beneath I live to feel the pulse of grace To walk with light, to move with pace To shine, to laugh, to lift, to see Alignment is what’s wanting me The money comes when I’m aligned. Not from the chase, but from the flow. When joy is real and peace is near, The stream of life makes all things clear. It’s not the grind that makes me rise, It’s focus felt behind closed eyes. The world may shout, but I find: The money comes when I’m aligned. They mock, “You can’t just sit and believe” But stillness isn’t make-believe For when I plug into life’s stream I move like lightning through a dream Inspired hands, aligned with fire Each step is charged with soul’s desire I’m not inactive. I’m alive This sacred motion is why I thrive You can find my Soul Songs Volumes 1 and 2 on Apple Music & Spotify.  

In this episode, I continue what I began back in Episode 783 — taking a second look at recent conversations I’ve shared here on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, but this time covering Episodes 777 through 782. If you listened to Episode 783, you know my original point was that you don’t have to wait until you’re perfect to publish, speak, or serve. But there was another layer — the way I regularly pause to do Higher Self reflections, asking, “Is what I said here true? Is it aligned with my highest values? Does it reflect how I want to show up in the world?” In this session, I share not only the original show notes for each episode but also the Higher Self feedback I received, plus my own real-time reactions. You’ll hear: Why the word illusion can sometimes land like a blade instead of a bridge, and how I’m learning to use it in a way that honors the journey it once protected. The three-step framework I now keep handy for calling out limiting beliefs with truth and compassion. How an offhand phrase like “blah, blah, blah” or “it’s called slavery” can unintentionally diminish someone’s chosen path — and what I’ll say instead going forward. The surprising insight that “should” quietly reinforces control and judgment, and how I’m removing it from my vocabulary. Why my beloved radio dial metaphor just got a major upgrade — and how the “wideband awareness” version helps us hold every thought without suppression. The difference between rebellion rooted in ego and freedom rooted in love — and where I caught myself in the former. The subtle ways I sometimes over-explain or downplay the depth of a moment, and how I’m leaning into speaking from certainty without apology. How a single story, told at the wrong energetic moment, can shift the flow of a conversation — and my plan for greater attunement. This is more than a review of past episodes. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at my own ongoing refinement as a coach, storyteller, and soul-based guide. You’ll hear me celebrate the moments of deep alignment and own the spots where I missed, all in real time. If you’ve ever wanted to see exactly how I use reflection to grow — and how you can do the same in your own conversations — this episode is a masterclass in integration. Join me live at the Free The Dream Workshop — a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Details at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com.

In this episode, I take you deep inside my heart and practice. What began as a reflection on a potential client who seemed like a perfect fit—but then disappeared—became an entire transmission from my Higher Self, and eventually, a Soul Song titled “They Will Know.” I share how I’ve completely shifted from the old ways of unconscious hustle, driven by fear and scarcity, into a new way of being in business: one rooted in trust, alignment, and presence. You’ll hear raw reflections on what it’s like to follow inner guidance, even when outcomes don’t unfold as expected. I also read aloud a message I received through my Higher Self project, reminding me that I don’t need to chase. The ones who are meant to work with me will know. They will come. And they won’t need to be followed up with twice. This episode ends with the full performance of “They Will Know,” a Soul Song that poured through me after this experience. I believe it carries a frequency many of you will feel in your bones. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to let go of the traditional sales game and move into full energetic alignment, this one is for you. Free The Dream Workshop The next Free The Dream Workshop is coming up Friday and Saturday, August 29–30. It’s a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve your seat now at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com. They Will Know I don’t have to follow up. I don’t have to plead.I don’t have to water down the wild voice in me.When I speak, they’ll feel it, like thunder in their chest.They’ve been waiting for this moment. No second guess. No more tugging at the silent.No more knocking on closed doors.The ones who are meant to walk with meThey don’t need convincing anymore. They will know.They will come.They will feel it in their bones like the rising sun.They’ll say “Yes,” with tears in their eyes,“I’ve waited my whole life for this.”They’ll offer to pay before I even ask.They’ll show up early, steady, deep.Not because I asked them to… But because their soul already knew.YesThey will know. I don’t sell answers. I don’t market truth.I speak from the stillness that burns through the proof.Some will pause, and some will pass.But the ones who are called…arrive at last. No chasing ghosts through the inbox tide.No reaching back for those who hide.I’m here for those whose hearts arrivealready open. Already wide. They will know.They will come.They’ll hear my voice and feel the drum.They’ll whisper “Yes” before I do.Because their soul already knew.This is not persuasion’s art.This is a Cart for those who are ready to start.They’ll cry within the first ten lines,“This is what I came to find.”YesThey will know.  

In this deeply reflective episode, I do something I’ve never done before on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show. After publishing a series of unedited, unscripted conversations (Episodes 772 through 782), I felt a nudge. I asked a single question: “From a Higher Self perspective, is there anything that I said in these conversations that might be out of alignment with either truth or how I desire to show up in the world today?” Then I listened. In this episode, I walk you through that process. You’ll hear me reflect on fears many of us carry: – What if I say the wrong thing? – What if old patterns slip through? – What if my unrefined edges get exposed? – What if I’m not as awakened or healed as I thought I was? I answer these questions by showing you what it looks like to keep creating anyway. You’ll hear Higher Self reflections on several episodes, real-time insights I received, and how I’m integrating those insights without shame or regret. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to lead without needing to be perfect… If you’ve ever worried that your healing isn’t complete enough to serve… If you’ve ever created something and then second-guessed your own voice… …this episode is for you. May it remind you: You don’t have to be finished to be faithful. You don’t have to be flawless to be aligned. And even your unrefined edges can become the doorway to someone else’s liberation. Welcome to the other side of the microphone.   At the end, I share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com

In this deeply personal episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I reconnect with longtime listener and creative soul Boone Langston, whose journey from uncertainty to alignment took him all the way to Denmark—where he now designs official LEGO sets. What begins as a moment of appreciation quickly unfolds into a rich, multi-layered conversation about purpose, provision, creative calling, and the nonlinear path that leads us home. Boone vulnerably shares the ups and downs of his journey: the years of not knowing, the pressure of finding “the thing,” the courage to pivot, and even a moment when he and his wife nearly lost their home. You’ll hear how saying yes to resonance—whether through LEGO, video, or teaching—eventually led to a wild ride of opportunities, including a spot on LEGO Masters and a full-circle moment working with the LEGO Group itself. We explore: The difference between faith and knowing What it means to live in alignment with your values Why the path often requires letting go of old success stories How love, family, and creativity can guide your decisions more than certainty ever could This is more than a conversation about career. It’s a conversation about remembering who you are and choosing to take that next step, even when you can’t see the whole map. At the end, I share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com  

In this episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I sit down with my dear friend James Foster for a deeply moving, unscripted conversation that begins with the joy of new grandfatherhood—and unfolds into an exploration of soul, spirit, time, and legacy. James shares how becoming a grandfather to Jackson has awakened something in him that defies logic. We talk about the difference between soul and spirit, how DNA might store more than just biology, and how the love of our ancestors may be living and active in our cells. I open up about a personal experience from my childhood—an encounter across time with my future self—and how moments like that have led me to believe that we can send love backward and forward in time through intention and presence. This conversation goes beyond theology and theory. It’s an invitation to remember who we are, to trust the divine orchestration unfolding within and around us, and to honor the sacred threads that connect generations in ways we’re only beginning to understand. If you’ve ever felt the presence of someone long gone, or had a “knowing” you couldn’t explain… this episode is for you. At the end, I share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com  

In this unscripted, heartfelt conversation, I reconnect with Gwen Schiada—a dear friend whose journey has included building and selling a business, navigating the loss of her brother and father, and now, reawakening to the quiet voice of creativity stirring within her again. What began as a spontaneous drop-in turned into one of the most soul-nourishing dialogues I’ve had in a long time. Together, we explore: What it means to reemerge after a long pause—not with pressure, but with presence. The difference between feeding your soul and expressing it. How grief can become a doorway to remembering who you really are. Why joy, peace, and emotional resonance are your best business strategy. The illusion of being “behind” and how to follow what’s truly aligned, without needing a plan. If you've ever found yourself questioning your purpose, wondering whether your desire to create is ego or essence, or feeling like you're starting over after a season of loss… this episode is for you. And at the end, I’ll share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com  

In this episode, I reconnect with my longtime friend Colin Yearwood for a deep, soul-level conversation about identity, control, and redefining success. Colin vulnerably shares the tension he’s been holding around the question, “Am I a business owner or just self-employed?” After nearly a decade of serving powerfully inside other people’s coaching programs, he finds himself wrestling with whether he’s built what he once dreamed of—or something even better. Together, we unpack the illusion of control, the inherited beliefs we carry from entrepreneurial culture, and the freedom that comes from choosing fulfillment over formulas. I share some of my own journey of walking away from scalable income streams, and we explore the truth that alignment, not outside approval, is the highest form of success. If you’ve ever wondered whether your business “counts” because it doesn’t match someone else’s blueprint, this conversation is for you. There is deep peace waiting on the other side of self-acceptance. At the end, I share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com