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If you've ever felt like marketing was a box you needed to check to get back to the real work, this episode is going to change the way you see that relationship. I'm sharing what unfolded when I launched my first group program while traveling — how writing about it helped me understand what it actually was, what held me back from live launching in the past, and why the thing you've been waiting to fully understand about your own work might only reveal itself once you start sharing it. This episode explores: The tug of war between flow and structure, and the moment marketing stopped feeling heavyWhat launching has taught me about building offers (and selling brand-new ones)Why the thing you're waiting to figure out might only reveal itself after you beginHow a live launch initiates you into a level you couldn’t have otherwise reachedWhy the full vision isn't clear from the beginning (and what "starting before you're ready" actually looks like in practice) Go Deeper Emergence Mastermind — a 12-week live mastermind for creative entrepreneurs to learn exactly how you're designed to build, lead, and sell (doors close July 24!)Connect on TikTokConnect on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Keolani's Website

If you can name all the significant details of your Human Design or astrology but can’t point to what’s actually changed because of it, there’s a reason why. This week, I'm getting into what it really looks like to use your design in business – not as a framework to study or memorize, but as a series of small, lived shifts that change the way you work from the inside out. I share real client stories, the difference between understanding your design and living it, and why the deepest transformation always happens from the body, not the mind. Join the Emergence Presale List for $200 off This episode explores: Why your rich self-awareness can actually keep you stuck (and the practical context most of us are missing).The difference between knowing your design and actually living it.The exact practice I give to clients with an undefined throat (and why it starts at their coffee shop, not on their sales page).How one Projector client went from 700 views per video to 100k+ by doing less (and having more fun with it).The permission slip most 5th lines have never been given.Why your richest work won't come from more strategy, but from coming back into coherence with who you actually are. Go Deeper Emergence Business Mastermind: a 12-week live mastermind for creative entrepreneurs to learn exactly how you're designed to build, lead, and sell (doors close July 24!)Connect on TikTokConnect on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠All the links

If you've ever wished you had a business partner — someone who could sit next to you, brainstorm through ideas, and help your work become what you know it’s capable of — this episode is for you. I'm sharing the real cost of building in isolation, why so many of our best ideas end up in a graveyard of half-formed concepts, and the unexpected way my most recent offers came to life through being in the right room with the right people. Join the Emergence Waitlist This episode explores: Why the desire for a business partner or co-founder is pointing at something deeper than you might thinkThe specific kind of aloneness that comes from building something the people around you don’t fully understandWhy your best ideas lose their thread the moment your logical mind steps in (and what that's actually costing you)How hosting one unplanned workshop led to three new offers and the birth of my first group programWhy having your work mirrored back to you by the right people changes everythingThree diagnostic questions to help you assess whether your work reflects your depth Go Deeper Emergence Business Mastermind: Doors open June 8 – join the waitlist for first access and $200 off public pricing.Connect on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect on TikTok

If you’ve been feeling the tension between the productive energy we’re taught to idolize and the deep desire to just let your work unfold naturally, this episode is your permission slip to stop forcing it. Today, we’re talking about the concept of receptive leadership, what it looks like to stop working from a place of depletion, and how fully trusting your natural way of operating changes your relationship with your business. Plus, I share a personal example of how I’m launching a brand new offer in one week without aggressive, high-energy sales or marketing plans. Join the Waitlist for Emergence We explore: Why the "I'll get this done, and then relax" mentality is keeping you stuck in a cycle of overwork.The importance of creating the right conditions for your best work to come forward.How I grew a community of 30k+ people on TikTok without a content strategy.Why I don’t use strategic offer frameworks (and what I do instead).What it actually looks like to let your work reveal itself to you step-by-step.The critical shift that happens when Human Design turns from a distant theory to a roadmap you naturally embody. Go Deeper Join the Waitlist for EmergenceConnect on TikTokConnect on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Keolani's Website

If your eyes have ever glazed over looking at a launch plan, content calendar, or a time-blocked week and thought, "I get why this is supposed to work, but I’d rather do literally anything else," this episode is your permission slip. Through the lens of Human Design, we’re exploring how your mind works differently and why that was never a problem to fix. We cover the shift from the old model of survival-based strategy to the future of receptive leadership and how to build a business that honors your natural way of thinking. Topics include: The Strategic Chasm: Why the gap between your true depth and your outward business expression feels so frustrating.Variable 101: An introduction to the four arrows and why they are need-to-know info for real-life business application.Leftness vs. Rightness: The mechanics of being Strategic (active/focused) versus Receptive (passive/open).The Library vs. The Librarian: Why a receptive mind isn't meant to recall info on demand, and how it thrives when prompted instead.The Future of Business: Why 5-year plans are becoming archaic and how we are moving into an age of individualized, embodied leadership.Differentiated: A sneak peek into my upcoming masterclass on mental architecture and the six motivations. DIFFERENTIATED MASTERCLASS Chapters: (00:00) Why traditional business systems feel draining(03:15) The mechanics of differentiation(06:45) Leftness vs. Rightness: Strategic vs. Receptive(10:30) The Receptive mind: Why you can't force output(12:20) Conditioning in the business world and the myth of “lazy"(14:15) Moving into the age of Receptive Leadership(17:50) The key to differentiating your message(20:05) Details on the Differentiated Live Masterclass Connect with Keolani: Emergence Business Mastermind: Summer 2026 WaitlistGet the Variable MasterclassGet Your Free Human Design ChartBook a 1:1 Human Design Reading⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on TikTok⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode of Great Measure, please rate, review, and share with a friend. Your support is deeply appreciated and helps this podcast grow.

Have you ever just known something — taken a different route home for no reason, felt something was off about a situation everyone else seemed fine with, or made a call that turned out to be right later on? For many people, these are the first signs of intuitive gifts that have been there all along. In this episode, I'm joined by Jazzy The Mystic, a 6/2 Self-Projected Projector who built a successful law career before a spiritual awakening at age 30 changed everything. Jazzy now works as a Spiritual Guide for high achievers, helping them cut through the noise and reconnect with the internal guidance system they've been overriding with logic. We get into the six Clairs — what they are, how they show up, and how to start recognizing which ones might already be active for you — why your logical mind tries to talk you out of your instincts, and what it looks like to bring these gifts into your work. We cover: Jazzy's shift from a logic-focused upbringing to discovering her natural mediumship gifts.How a disappearing salad forced Jazzy to pay attention to the spiritual activity in her home.The 6 Clairs — from Clairsentience (clear feeling) to Clairgustance (clear taste) — how to start recognizing which ones are already showing up for youSimilarities between Self-Projected Projectors and Manifestors, and how they can tap into their authority without waiting for permission.Practical tips for highly sensitive, receptive people to clear their energy and maintain boundaries.Why the logical mind tries to talk you out of your strongest instincts. Connect with Jazzy: Join the Next Free Soul Circle on May 1stBook a 1:1 Alignment SessionFollow Jazzy on TikTokVisit Jazzy’s website Connect with Keolani: Centered: Free Leadership ResourceEmergence Business Mastermind⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on TikTok⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Keolani's Website

If you've ever hit an unexpected creative slump or struggled to keep up with a content plan you were initially excited about, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the full story of an unexpected interruption to my work, how surrendering to it led to the deepest rest I've ever experienced, and the potent creative output that followed. This episode also digs into why so many of us struggle with traditional content calendars, launch timelines, and the pressure to always be producing. Get the Variable Business Masterclass Topics covered: Why plateaus are inevitable, and what to do when you hit themRealizing my "leisure time" was just another form of productivityWhat the ocean taught me about creative resistanceCreating without the audience in mind for the first timeWhat Variable reveals about how you're designed to think, create, and leadWhy traditional business strategy doesn’t work for Receptive peopleDetails on my upcoming Variable workshop Chapters: (00:00) Creative Plateaus and the Generator Process(01:50) An Unexpected Trip to Maui(03:15) Synchronicities I Couldn’t Ignore(04:47) Morning Writing on the Lanai(06:44) Facing a Lifelong Fear(08:12) How the Experience Moved Me(10:23) Creating For Myself Again(12:06) More Sales, New Clients, Deeper Connection(13:04) Why Content Calendars Don't Work for Everyone(16:04) Variable and Receptivity In Business Connect with Keolani: Centered: Free Leadership ResourceEmergence Business Mastermind: Join the Waitlist for $200 OffGet the Variable Masterclass⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Keolani's Website

Information alone isn’t enough to create real change, and Human Design is no exception. To get real transformation from this system, you must begin making new decisions. The problem is, most of us were taught to make logical, mentally-sound decisions, and psychology shows that our mind prioritizes safety above all else (even if it makes us miserable). In this episode, we’re going deep on why people struggle with Strategy & Authority, how waiting for the right opportunities can keep you stuck, and how to build self-trust through low-stakes action. Read the blog version of this podcast here. We explore: Why simply learning your Human Design doesn't helpHow I navigated a sudden move with Emotional AuthorityWhy certain authorities require mental processingThe role Cognition plays in day-to-day decisionsThe limitations of using Strategy and Authority alone Connect with Keolani: Emergence Business Mastermind: Join the Waitlist for $200 OffGet the Variable MasterclassGet Your Free Human Design ChartBook a 1:1 Human Design Reading⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on TikTok⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode of Great Measure, don't forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend! Your support is SO appreciated and helps this podcast grow.

It’s time to stop letting the fear of being 'salesy' sabotage your bank account. If your offers are ~chef’s kiss~ but you struggle to promote them as often as you should, this conversation is a permission slip and kick in the butt to start selling with confidence. In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Joelle, a Copywriter and Marketing Mentor who helps people connect with their ideal clients, increase their revenue, and gain the confidence they need to lead their brand to their next success story. We explore: Why we feel like we’re annoying when we sell, and the specific reframe to keep on a post-it note by your desk so you can dissolve that belief for good.Why you need to speak about your offer WAY more than feels comfortable, and how to do it without being repetitive.A practical framework for selling brand-new offers without testimonials (or transformative services where the results don't feel completely tangible).The 3-year-old blog post that’s earned Sara over $30,000 in revenue, and how you can repurpose existing content to sell more without posting more.How to write copy that feels like a natural extension of your personality rather than an overly-professional avatar that zaps your energy (and your magnetism). Connect with Sara: → ⁠⁠Site Series Sprint (Sara’s copywriting course) → ⁠⁠@btlcopy on IG → ⁠⁠@btlcopy on Threads → ⁠⁠@bysarajoelle on TikTok → Point of the Story Podcast → ⁠⁠Visit the BTL copy website Connect with Keolani: → Join the Variable Masterclass Waitlist → @keolaniyoung on TikTok → @keolaniyoung on IG → Book a 1:1 Human Design Reading → ⁠⁠Visit Keolani’s ⁠⁠website⁠ If you enjoyed this episode of Great Measure, don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend! Your support is SO appreciated and helps this podcast grow.

Most marketing advice tells you to optimize for immediate results: the big launches and major viral moments — but what if focusing on short-term wins is what’s draining your creative energy? In this episode, I’m joined by Chelsea Riffe, a 6/2 Reflector, Cultural Philosopher, and host of the top 1% podcast In My Non-Expert Opinion, who helps people excavate their unique school of thought so they can become known for the way they think, not just what they do. We explore how to move from simply sharing information to building an intellectual legacy that generates meaningful visibility, opportunities, and impact. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to cultivate a body of work that feels like art but works like a movement. This conversation covers: The "Sagrada Familia" Concept: Why you should build a business for a timeline you may not live to see finished (and how that relieves the pressure of today)Imagination Stamina: How to "micro-dose" your future self so you don't get overwhelmed by your own potentialTranscending the Algorithm: Lessons from the Heated Rivalry phenomenon — how quality world-building and a distinct viewpoint outperform standard marketing tactics.The Dinner Party Approach to Social Media: Shifting from general broadcasting to intimate, high-level discourse.The Dark Forest Philosophy: Why the safest place to develop your most original ideas is away from the public eye Connect with Chelsea: → ⁠⁠Explore SUPERNOVA: The room to develop your school of thought through philosophical conversation, synthesis and making meaning of everything that interests you. → @chelseariffe on IG → @chelseariffe on Threads → Notes from the New World Podcast → ⁠⁠Visit Chelsea's website Connect with Keolani: → Join the Variable Masterclass Waitlist → @keolaniyoung on TikTok → @keolaniyoung on IG → Book a Human Design Reading → ⁠⁠Visit Keolani’s ⁠⁠website⁠

In this back-to-basics episode, I’m breaking down the Human Design Types through the lens of business. We’re moving beyond personality labels and looking at the mechanics of your aura: the electromagnetic field that determines how you’re designed to interact with the world, attract opportunities, and create success. Whether you're new to Human Design or a seasoned experimenter, this episode will help you identify where you might be operating against your natural design and how to pivot back into alignment. Read the blog version of this podcast here. This episode covers: Aura Mechanics: The impression you make on others without even saying a wordManifestors: The gift of initiation (and why "informing" has nothing to do with asking for permission)Generators & Mani Gens: The magnetic power of the open aura (and why so many Gens/MGs struggle to attract the right opportunities)Projectors: What the invitation really means (and why and when you don't need one at all)Reflectors: Why the make often make the best travel buddies (and what “waiting a lunar cycle” is really about)Type Dynamics: How we’re designed to work together (and why understanding Variable is so important for Projectors and Reflectors) Chapters: 00:00 Why I Rarely Talk About Strategy & Authority02:15 Auric Signatures: The Mechanics Explained04:30 Manifestors: The Innovators & The Closed Aura07:45 Generators: The Builders & The Enveloping Aura11:20 Manifesting Generators: The Express Builders & Skipping Steps15:10 Projectors: The Guides & The Penetrating Aura19:40 Reflectors: The Evaluators & The Teflon Aura23:00 Aligning Strategy with Mechanics for Less Resistance Connect with Keolani: Centered: Free Leadership ResourceEmergence Business Mastermind: Join the Waitlist for $200 OffGet the Differentiated Business Masterclass⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on TikTok⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Keolani's Website

In this episode, I’m joined by Danik Bernier, a certified EMDR therapist turned nervous system coach and 5/2 Splenic Projector. As we approach the end of the year, many of us feel the pressure to hit milestones or set massive goals for 2026, which can inadvertently trigger our body’s survival mode. Danik and I discuss how to navigate this expansion without falling into our "not-self" patterns or shutting down completely. We explore: How your not-self theme acts as a signal for survival modeWhy the body perceives exciting, highly-desired goals as a threatHow “making your challenge boring" expands your capacity for big movesAn easy technique to neutralize your specific threat windowsWhen to use regulation tools to improve your resultsPractical tools for business owners to manage stress over big goals and time off Chapters: (00:00) Nervous System Regulation for 2026(03:13) The Human Design Not-Self and End-of-Year Pressure(07:25) Projector Burnout and The Undefined Solar Plexus(11:58) Why Thriving Businesses Should Feel Boring(15:15) Distinguishing Genuine Alignment from Survival Mode(18:18) The "Movie" Visualization Technique for Launches(22:04) Identifying Your Specific Threat Window(29:32) 3 Simple Nervous System Regulation Tools(33:14) Closing Thoughts on Embodied Safety Connect with Danik: → @danikhelpsmoms on Instagram → Subscribe to Danik’s Newsletter → Listen to The Healing Mothers’ Club Podcast Connect with Keolani: → Join the Variable Masterclass Waitlist → ⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Get the Free Energy Leaks Resource → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Keolani’s ⁠⁠website⁠

Welcome to the first episode of Great Measure (formerly Business by Design). In this announcement episode, I share about: The evolution behind the rebrand (and the focus on shaping legacies, not just building businesses)The deeper meaning of Gate/Hexagram 14 — Possession In Great Measure — and the energetic signature of this podcastWhat to expect in this new season Connect with Keolani: → Join the Variable Masterclass Waitlist → Book a Legacy Human Design Reading → ⁠⁠Connect on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ →⁠⁠Visit my ⁠⁠website⁠

If you’re a 6/2 profile, the tension between your natural leadership role and your comfortable hermit cave is probably deeply familiar. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Christian Malarciuc, a 6/2 Generator, Coach, and former client, to discuss our unique experience as 6/2 business owners. We explore: Why standard advice is misaligned for 6/2s (and how we’re truly designed to approach marketing and sales)The transition from the 3rd line trial-and-error phase to the 6th line roofWhy defining “what you do” is so challenging for 2nd linesNavigating content and offer creation as people with “slower” timingWhy 6th lines should focus on building worlds, not solving problemsHow to embrace a softer, more easeful approach to creation Chapters: 01:50 — Building Internal Safety for Action05:12 — The Roof Phase: Healing from the Past08:30 — The 2nd Line: Hidden Gifts & Projections12:20 — 6/2 Marketing: World Building vs. Problem Solving16:25 — Supporting Clients With A Receptive Mind19:38 — Perfectionism and Fear of Rejection23:20 — Self-Abandonment In The Creative Process28:30 — Tapping into Unconditional Love30:50 — Why 6/2s Need Spaciousness33:50 — Hermiting: Creative Devotion vs Avoidance38:50 — Trusting Your Timing Connect with Christian: → @christian.malarciuc on TikTok → @christian.malarciuc on Instagram Connect with Keolani: → Join the Variable Masterclass Waitlist → @keolaniyoung on TikTok → @keolaniyoung on Instagram → Book a Legacy Human Design Reading → Learn more about the Prolific mentorship

Ever felt a deep resistance to marketing and selling despite how much you love your work? This episode explores the specific projections 2nd and 5th Line Profiles receive, why traditional business tactics often fail for 2nd Lines, and what they truly need to be recognized for their innate talent. This episode covers: The difference between the 2nd line and 5th line projection fieldThe 5th line “halo effect” and the risk of reputational damageHow standard marketing strategies create resistance for 2nd linesThe importance of visibility and collaboration for 2nd line sales Connect with Keolani: Emergence Business Mastermind: Join the WaitlistGet the Variable MasterclassBook a Deep-Dive Human Design Reading⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on TikTok⁠⁠@keolaniyoung on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Keolani's Website