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What happens when the life you've built no longer feels like the life you're meant to be living? In this episode, I'm talking with Sam Tetzlaff, a certified Mystic Astrologer, Somatic Educator for Women, and coach with a background in Counseling Psychology. Sam shares her journey from working in traditional counseling to following the pull toward astrology, somatic work, and eventually creating a business that allowed her to bring the mind, body, and spirit together. We talk about what it looks like to follow your curiosity when you don't know where it's leading, why your nervous system plays such an important role in your capacity for change, and how reconnecting with the body can help us navigate big transitions in our lives and businesses. Sam also shares her perspective on the astrology of 2026, the larger collective shifts we're experiencing, embodied leadership, and why so many of us may be questioning systems, identities, and ways of living that no longer feel aligned. In this episode, we talk about: Following your curiosity without needing to know the outcomeThe connection between your nervous system and your capacity for growthBringing together astrology, psychology, and somatic workThe major astrological shifts happening in 2026Reconnecting with the body, intuition, and feminine energyEmbodied leadership and reclaiming your own agencyNavigating seasons when your old life no longer feels alignedThe importance of community and our individual roles in creating collective change If you've been feeling the pull toward something different but aren't quite sure what comes next, this conversation is a reminder that you don't need to have the whole path figured out. Sometimes you just need to follow the next breadcrumb. Connect with Sam: Website: www.samtetzlaff.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherises_embodiment/On October 26 Sam will be hosting a “Full Moon in Taurus women’s circle” inside of the Soulpreneur Collective. Join the membership community for women soulpreneurs now to be a part of this special Samhain-season gathering! https://jessparvin.com/the-soulpreneur-collective/

In this episode, Jess sits down with Emily Killeen, a spiritual yoga teacher, wellness-focused sobriety coach, retreat facilitator, and heart-centered community builder. Emily shares her unconventional entrepreneurial journey—from teaching yoga on the beaches of San Diego to running retreats and a wedding venue, becoming a sobriety coach, creating a group coaching program, and eventually weaving wellness, recovery, and community into one unique business. Jess and Emily talk about the power of being a multi-passionate entrepreneur, finding your message through your own experiences, allowing your business to evolve, and staying consistent without constantly reinventing the wheel. They also dive into social media, authenticity, AI, nervous system regulation, self-care, and why human connection and experiential offerings may become even more valuable as AI continues to change the online world. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your own story may hold clues to your nicheHow Emily turned her sobriety journey into a businessWhy consistency doesn't mean doing the same thing foreverHow to let your offers evolve as you doWhy you don't have to be perfect on social mediaHow authenticity can become part of your marketing strategyWhy community and human connection are becoming more importantHow self-care and personal growth influence your business If you're a multi-passionate entrepreneur who has wondered how all the different pieces of your life are supposed to fit together, this conversation is for you. Connect with Emily: Website: https://www.emilykilleen.com Website: https://www.happysoberfree.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/happy.sober.free/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.eller2 Mentioned in this episode: The Soulpreneur Accountability Ritual: ⁠https://jessparvin.com/freebies/#accountability

What happens when burnout becomes the catalyst for building a completely different life? In this inspiring and deeply relatable conversation, Jess Parvin sits down with Ether Wellness founder and women’s strength and embodiment coach Kari Mysker to explore the winding journey from corporate burnout to creating a thriving women’s wellness business rooted in intuition, embodiment, community, and sustainable growth. Kari shares the very real behind-the-scenes of building a brick-and-mortar wellness studio from scratch, learning to trust herself, navigating entrepreneurship as a Projector in Human Design, and creating spaces where women can reconnect with their bodies in a safe and supportive way. This conversation weaves together entrepreneurship, nervous system regulation, women’s health, embodiment, midlife wellness, community building, and the courage it takes to create something that doesn’t fully exist yet. Topics we cover: Kari’s journey from burnout to entrepreneurshipThe reality of building a brick-and-mortar wellness businessGym anxiety and what’s missing from mainstream fitness spacesHuman Design and entrepreneurship as a ProjectorEmbodiment, intuition, and reconnecting with the bodyThe importance of community for women entrepreneursBuilding Ether Wellness and the evolution of Gather & GrowMidlife wellness, burnout, and nervous system regulationWhy flexibility matters more than perfection in business and wellness Connect with Kari: Rent Ether for your event, class, or gathering and check out upcoming classes & membership:  https://etherwellnessmadison.com/FB/IG: @etherwellnessmadisonYouTube: @KariMyskerGather & Grow (last Friday of the month @ Ether): https://etherwellnessmadison.com/gather-grow-madison-womens-network/ Mentioned in this episode: Join the new Soulpreneur Collective:  ⁠⁠https://jessparvin.com/the-soulpreneur-collective/Attend our event "Thriving in Midlife" on Sept 24 in Madison! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thriving-in-midlife-understanding-your-body-in-peri-menopause-beyond-tickets-1994020391669?aff=oddtdtcreator

What happens when you stop trying to fit yourself into a business model that was never designed for you? In this grounded and deeply nourishing conversation, Jess Parvin sits down with Ayurvedic doctor, yoga therapist, and meditation teacher Andrea Russell to explore what it really looks like to build an intuitively led business over the long haul — especially as a multi-passionate entrepreneur. Andrea shares her 27-year entrepreneurial journey through yoga, Ayurveda, retreats, nervous system healing, and midlife wellness, along with the lessons she's learned about consistency, intuition, sustainability, and creating a business that actually supports your life instead of consuming it. Together, Jess and Andrea explore entrepreneurship through the lens of nervous system regulation, Eastern wisdom traditions, embodied intuition, and the evolving identity shifts many women experience in midlife. Topics we cover: Andrea’s 27-year journey as a multi-passionate entrepreneurBuilding an intuitively led business without forcing yourself to niche downAyurveda, yoga, and nervous system regulation for sustainable successWhy consistency matters more than quick growth in businessEntrepreneurship, intuition, and learning to trust your inner “yes”The connection between nervous system regulation and business capacityMidlife, perimenopause, and the deeper psycho-spiritual transition women experienceGut health, stress, and the Ayurvedic approach to hormonal balanceWhat it means to live an “undivided” life and businessThe power of community, retreats, and women supporting women through transitionConnect with Andrea: Website: andrearussell.comInstagram:  @andrearussellayurvedaYour Wise Way Online Workshop (Sept. 9): ⁠https://andrearussell.com/wise-women-workshop⁠Midlife Madison event (Sept. 24 in-person):⁠ Thrive in Midlife: Understanding Your Body in Perimenopause and Beyond⁠ Mentioned in this episode: Join the new Soulpreneur Collective – use coupon code FOUNDER for 25% off in the month of August. ⁠https://jessparvin.com/the-soulpreneur-collective/

What if healing isn’t about fixing yourself — but remembering who you are underneath the conditioning? In this expansive and deeply grounded conversation, Jess Parvin sits down with somatic and transpersonal psychotherapist Amy Nicholson to explore nervous system regulation, psychedelic-assisted therapy, embodiment, trauma healing, intuition, creativity, and what it really means to follow the “thread of your becoming.” Amy shares her journey from college professor to full-time healer, medicine woman, and musician, along with the powerful role somatic healing and psychedelic integration can play in helping people reconnect to themselves, expand their capacity, and move through life with more presence and agency. This conversation weaves together entrepreneurship, spirituality, nervous system work, collective trauma, creativity, human design, music as medicine, and the profound shifts happening in our world right now. Learn more about Amy’s work, music, courses, pilgrimages, etc: Website: ⁠https://www.amynicholson.co⁠IG : ⁠@earthspirithealingarts⁠FB: ⁠Amy Maiima Nicholson Topics we cover: Amy’s transition from academia to soul-aligned entrepreneurshipWhat somatic healing and nervous system regulation actually meanWhy trauma healing is really about expanding capacityThe role of psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration workHow ketamine therapy supports neuroplasticity and emotional healingThe connection between embodiment, intuition, and authentic self-expressionCreativity, music, and following “the thread of your becoming”Human design: What it looks like to be a Projector with Splenic Authority and a 6/3 Profile.Collective trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and the state of the world Mentioned in this episode: Join the new Soulpreneur Collective - use coupon code FOUNDER for 25% off in the month of August. https://jessparvin.com/the-soulpreneur-collective/

Have you ever thought — maybe this just isn't for me? Maybe I should quit? If you're feeling like giving up on your business, this episode is for you. Jess Parvin gets real about one of the most common — and least talked about — parts of the soulpreneur journey: hitting the wall. Drawing from almost 15 years on the path and years of coaching women solopreneurs, Jess breaks down why wanting to quit isn't a sign you're failing. It's a sign you're in it. She shares what's really behind the urge to give up, how to tell the difference between burnout, misalignment, and a genuine need to pivot — and what to do before you make any big decisions. Topics we cover: Why feeling like giving up on your business is part of the process — not the exceptionThe three-month slump and why it happens to almost everyoneHow your personal blocks, core wounds, and conditioning show up in your businessThe "boulder on the hill" arc of entrepreneurship and why most people quit too soonHow to tell if you need to rest, pivot, or push throughWhy nervous system regulation is essential before making any big decisionsThe role of community, coaches, and inner work in staying the course Mentioned in this episode: New Freebie! The Soulpreneur Accountability Ritual: https://jessparvin.com/freebies/#accountabilityFind your tribe and get a special rate to join the new Soulpreneur Collective: A Membership Community for Purpose-Driven Women Entrepreneurs: https://jessparvin.com/the-soulpreneur-collective/ The Hidden Cost of Undercharging (and What to do about it!): Sustainable Pricing for Soulpreneurs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5i7c1Yq0t9a31tivBqH9Jk?si=6b17s7sgQ6q0q2vomIeaQw Embracing Failure as a Necessary Part of the Entrepreneurial Process + Lessons Learned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3iYyGTxNOGleuOGHPA8NL7?si=miB1AuygS0qt5ySpOHu45Q

In this solo episode, Jess breaks down what new paradigm accountability really means for women soulpreneurs — and why the feminine way to create sustainable momentum looks nothing like the hustle-harder, do-more model you've probably been handed. Drawing from her work with coaching clients and her mastermind community, Jess shares her 7 pillars of soulpreneur accountability: a feminine, aligned, and deeply personal framework for showing up consistently without the pressure, shame, or one-size-fits-all formulas. Topics we cover: Why traditional accountability keeps soulpreneurs stuck and what to do insteadThe real blocks behind inaction — fear, perfectionism, overwhelm, and misaligned strategyHow to shift from shame and pressure to empowerment and integrityThe "be, do, have" reframe and why it changes how you show upWhy saying no and creating space is one of the most powerful accountability moves you can makeThe role of community, ritual, and embodiment in building sustainable momentum Join the Soulpreneur Circle: On Accountability July 16 live on Zoom: https://jessparvin.com/soulpreneur-circle/ Freebie: The Soulpreneur Accountability Ritual  Your weekly check-in to reconnect with your Purpose, define your next steps, and keep moving forward in your business (without hustle!) Download here: http://jessparvin.com/freebies/#accountability

Jess is joined by her husband, Josh Harty, and her sister Sam Parvin for a candid conversation recorded live from Montpellier, France. No agenda, no script — just three people navigating reinvention, talking honestly about identity shifts, the new paradigm of work and community, and how to trust your intuition when everything around you is changing, and a lot of thoughts on AI. Topics we cover: Sam's move from Mexico to southern France and the unexpected identity shift that came with itJosh on uncovering his path in addiction recovery coaching and why he avoids the word "expert"Why real coaching is walking beside someone — not standing on a pedestal with all the answersThe shift from top-down authority to peer-to-peer community and what that means for soulpreneursHow to use AI as a tool without outsourcing your intuition, creativity, or inner compassThe Stoic principle Josh lives by — and why "be, do, have" changes everythingWhat self-care, rhythm, and radical self-compassion look like in a season of reinventionYou can find out more about Josh and Sam here: https://www.joshharty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/samparvin/

Jess is recording solo this week from Montpellier, France — and she's diving into one of the most practical and underused elements in Human Design: your environment. If your brand feels a little off, your content feels exhausting, or you're just not sure where to show up and how — this episode might be exactly what you've been missing. Your environment is listed right on your Human Design chart, and it reveals the energetic conditions where you do your best work — and the kind of brand you're naturally meant to create. Jess breaks down all six environments as branding archetypes and shares exactly how each one shows up in your messaging, content, offers, and marketing. Topics we cover: What the Human Design environment is and why it matters for your brandHow your environment shapes the kind of content, offers, and marketing that feel most natural to youA breakdown of all six environments — Markets, Caves, Kitchens, Valleys, Mountains, and Shores — as branding archetypesReal examples of how each environment shows up in business and entrepreneurshipThree journaling prompts to help you audit your brand through the lens of your environmentHow to stop forcing marketing that doesn't fit — and build something that actually does Download your Free Human Design chart: ⁠https://jessparvin.com/human-design-readings/ If this sparked something for you, I have a 90-minute one-off coaching session called the Soulful Selling Blueprint — where we take your Human Design chart, your environment, and all the relevant pieces, and build a marketing and selling strategy that is completely custom to you. No more forcing tactics that feel wrong. No more exhaustion. Just a clear, aligned plan that actually fits. Find out more at https://jessparvin.hbportal.co/public/68fbe283514e4000276267e2/1-My_services

Jess sits down with Efrat Livny — artist, healer, serial entrepreneur, traveler, teacher, and elder with a PhD in the School of Life. Efrat shares her remarkable journey from Israel to Madison, Wisconsin, why she walked away from academia and her marriage at 40, how a cancer diagnosis at 49 completely reoriented her relationship to life and work, and the surprisingly powerful "donkey-donkey" principle that changed how she thinks about collaboration, burnout, and being of service without losing yourself. Topics we cover: How immigration, loss, and a life-threatening heart defect shaped Efrat's relationship to belonging and purposeWhat made her leave academia, her marriage, and everything familiar — with no plan and no safety netThe story behind Threshold, her ahead-of-its-time community healing space, and what COVID taught her about letting goHow a cancer diagnosis at 49 reoriented everything — and why she chose to go for life instead of fighting for itThe donkey-donkey principle and how to find the lean that holds you both in relationships and collaborationWhy presence and attention are the most radical acts of self-careWhat it means to be an elder entrepreneur — and how women can pool their wisdom for collective impact https://jessparvin.com/surrender-intuition-collaboration-efrat-livny

On this episode of the podcast, Jess sits down with Debbie Cyrel, board-certified holistic nutritionist and founder of Return to Health. Deb has 30+ years of experience helping midlife women get real symptom relief through personalized gut and hormone support — especially around peri and post-menopause. Jess has been working with Deb personally, so this conversation is as real and candid as it gets. Some topics we cover: Deb's unexpected path into entrepreneurship — and how grief and opportunity arrived at the same timeHer own perimenopause journey, why she was denied HRT, and what she wishes she'd known soonerThe gut-hormone connection and why you can't fully heal one without addressing the otherWhy testing early (hello, Dutch Test!) is the single best thing you can do for your midlife healthHow to navigate the overwhelming flood of diet advice — and why protein is non-negotiable for women in midlifeThe role of AI in health and wellness — and why personalized, human expertise still can't be replacedHow Deb works with clients and what realistic timelines for healing actually look likeIf you've been feeling dismissed by conventional medicine, overwhelmed by conflicting health information, or just know something is off, this episode is for you! Connect with Debbie Cyrel: 🌿 Website: Website: https://www.return2health.biz/ 📧 [email protected] 📱 480-318-5291 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiecyrel_bchn

What does it really look like to start over—especially when your life looks “good” on the outside? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Alyson Earnest- writer, coach, and world traveler. We explore her journey of leaving a 30-year marriage, stepping outside of a conventional life, and rediscovering her purpose through travel, journaling, and intentional living. We talk about midlife reinvention, following intuitive nudges, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels aligned—from the inside out. This conversation is for anyone craving more freedom, clarity, and meaning in their life or business. In this episode, we cover: How to find your purpose when your life feels “fine” but unfulfilledReinventing yourself in midlife and starting over after big life changesThe role of travel and new environments in personal growthUsing journaling as a tool for clarity, intuition, and manifestation (and what it looks like to write a memoir!)Moving through imposter syndrome and stepping into your voiceBuilding authentic community (online and in real life) and following your child-like curiosityBalancing awareness of the world with protecting your energyWhy personal growth takes time—and how to trust the processIf you’ve been feeling the pull for something more, this episode is your reminder that it’s not too late to create a life that truly feels like yours. Follow Alyson at outoftheculdesac.com

In this episode, I sit down with energy guide, identity seer, and visionary builder Vanessa Smith for a powerful conversation on intuition, identity, and what it really means to build a purpose-led business in today’s evolving world. Vanessa shares her incredible journey—from following an intuitive calling to move to Europe, to refining her work supporting visionary entrepreneurs in stepping into their highest potential. Together, we explore the “in-between” space of identity shifts, why so many women feel stuck when growing their business, and how to move forward with more trust, safety, and alignment. We also dive into the concept of the current paradigm shift—what’s breaking down, what’s emerging, and how soul-led entrepreneurs are being called to help build what’s next. If you’ve been feeling the pull toward something bigger but aren’t sure how to fully step into it yet, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Check out Vanessa's podcast and other offerings on her website: vasmith.com

Are you undercharging in your soul-led business — and quietly paying the price for it? In this episode, I dive into a topic that keeps coming up with my clients: money, pricing, and the hidden cost of undercharging. If you’re a heart-centered woman solopreneur, you’ve likely struggled with charging appropriately, talking about money, or feeling fully confident in your value. In this conversation, we explore: Why so many women undercharge (conditioning, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, scarcity) The hidden costs of undercharging — burnout, resentment, misaligned clients, and quiet shame How pricing affects client commitment and transformation Red flags that you might be undercharging How to price sustainably (without guilt) Practical reframes and exercises to build confidence and charge from value What soulful, ethical selling actually looks like This episode is both mindset and strategy — because profit isn’t the opposite of purpose. It’s what allows your purpose to live. If you’re ready to build a sustainable business that supports you (instead of draining you), this one is for you. And if you want long-term support building the foundation of your business, including sustainable pricing- join me inside the Soul Profits Mastermind. We'll cover all of these topics and more in our 6 month journey together- with a sisterhood of women walking side-by-side with you. Apply here: https://jessparvin.com/mastermind/ We will also be covering this topic and more in an upcoming FREE Soulpreneur Circle: on the topic of Self-Abandonment March 24 @ 4:00 pm CST // Register here: https://jessparvin.com/soulpreneur-circle/

In this solo episode, I’m speaking directly to the midlife woman who knows she’s meant for more — who has the skills, the experience, and the vision for a soul-led business… but feels like she’s spinning her wheels. Maybe you’ve taken ALL the courses. Tweaked your website 17 times. Built offers. Started and stopped. Stayed “busy” — but not consistently profitable. If that’s you, I want you to hear this: there is nothing wrong with you. In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through the exact roadmap I would follow if I were starting (or rebooting) my business today. We cover: Why “busy but not profitable” happens — and how perfectionism keeps you stuck The power of true niche clarity (and why serving everyone kills momentum) How to refine your messaging so it’s clear, grounded, and free of spiritual jargon Designing aligned, sustainable offers (not just listing your modalities) Reframing marketing and visibility as acts of service Soulful selling, ethical enrollment, and learning to talk about money with confidence Pricing in a way that creates real value exchange Building simple systems, tech, and support so your business can actually grow Finding your unique marketing rhythm instead of following cookie-cutter formulas This isn’t about hustle culture. And it’s not about overnight success. It’s about consistent, aligned action — supported by community, strategy, and inner work — so your business can become both purposeful and profitable. If you’re ready to stop circling your vision and actually build it, applications are now open for Soul Profits Mastermind, my 6-month group experience for midlife women creating soul-aligned, sustainable businesses. You can apply through the website (below), or book a free clarity call to explore whether it’s the right fit for you. You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s build the thing you’ve been sitting on — together. Soul Profits Mastermind application & information: https://jessparvin.com/mastermind/ Contact me with questions or to book a Free Clarity Call! https://jessparvin.com/contact/