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Out on the Skinny Branches with Jim Pehkonen and Mary Reiss Farias What if everything you've been taught about building a successful life is backward? We spend years learning how to earn a living, follow the rules, and fit into someone else's definition of success. But how often do we stop and ask, "Am I actually creating a life that makes me happy?" In this inspiring episode of Out on the Skinny Branches, Jim Pehkonen welcomes author, entrepreneur, and personal development consultant Mary Reiss Farias for a fascinating conversation about breaking away from traditional expectations and designing a life around who you truly are. Mary introduces her concept of a "YOU-Shaped Economy," where success isn't measured solely by income but also by meaningful relationships, personal fulfillment, freedom, and following your passions. Imagine building a life where your work, your values, and your dreams actually support one another rather than compete for your time and energy. What would become possible if you stopped living by someone else's blueprint? But this conversation gets even more interesting when Mary shares her powerful five-step process for creating a Self-Image Script, a practical way to envision your future self and begin living from that identity today. Jim and Mary explore how personalized affirmations, imagination, intentional beliefs, and daily choices can help you step beyond old limitations and create something extraordinary. Rather than waiting for life to change, what if you began becoming the person capable of living the life you desire? You'll discover why the present moment holds tremendous creative power and how shifting the way you see yourself can influence your decisions, relationships, and opportunities. If you've ever felt stuck in a routine, questioned your direction, or sensed there's a more fulfilling version of life waiting for you, this episode will get you thinking differently. Listen in, challenge your assumptions about success, and discover why the most important economy you'll ever create might just be the one built around YOU.

Out on the Skinny Branches with Jim Pehkonen and Ingrid Rivas What happens when a child grows up surrounded by fear, anger, addiction, and uncertainty, then carries those experiences into adulthood without understanding their impact? In this deeply personal episode of Out on the Skinny Branches, Jim Pehkonen sits down with Ingrid Rivas, whose extraordinary journey began in El Salvador, where she witnessed her grandfather's death at just four years old. After immigrating to America, what should have been a fresh beginning became years of instability, domestic violence, and responsibilities no child should have to carry. Ingrid shares how growing up in survival mode created overwhelming anger, anxiety, and eventually a crippling fear of death. Her story raises a powerful question: How much of what we struggle with today was shaped by experiences we never had the opportunity to process as children? But this isn't simply a story about childhood trauma. It's a conversation about courage, spiritual discovery, and the unexpected paths that can lead us toward healing. Ingrid describes how listening to hundreds of near-death experiences helped transform her relationship with mortality, while Jim reveals his own remarkable near-death experience, including an encounter with his late father that forever changed his understanding of life and death. Together, they explore the invisible weight of childhood wounds, the importance of addressing anxiety, and the possibility of finding peace after years of emotional turmoil. If you've ever struggled with unexplained fear, carried anger you couldn't understand, or wondered whether the wounds of your past still influence your present, this is a conversation worth hearing. Sometimes the greatest freedom begins when we finally understand what we've been carrying and realize we no longer have to carry it alone.

Beyond the Masks, Old Survival Patterns, and Expectations: Rediscovering the Person You've Been All Along. You've spent your life learning to succeed, care for others, build relationships, and meet everyone's expectations. But somewhere along the way, did you lose touch with the person underneath it all? In this episode of Out on the Skinny Branches, Jim Pehkonen and Desi Bolin explore a question that can change the direction of your life: Do you really know yourself? Discover how old survival patterns, limiting beliefs, fear, and the roles we've learned to play can quietly control our reactions, relationships, and happiness. What if the impatience, people-pleasing, emotional walls, or need for control you've accepted as your personality aren't actually who you are? What if there's a more authentic, connected version of yourself waiting to be rediscovered? Jim and Desi share insights from the opening session of the Conscious Connection Collective, where personal growth begins not with judgment or fixing yourself, but with curiosity, awareness, and choice. Explore how understanding yourself can transform your relationships, bring back playfulness and imagination, and help you create a life filled with greater meaning and genuine connection. You don't need all the answers, and you certainly don't need to have life figured out. You just need a willingness to explore. If you've ever felt there's more to life than the one you're currently living, this conversation is for you. Listen in, then join Jim and Desi on Tuesday evenings for a deeper journey into yourself. Discover how to experience two complimentary sessions at https://consciousconnectioncollective.com/2. Your next chapter may not begin by becoming someone new, but by finally coming home to yourself.

Mary Farias and Barbara Wainwright The Author's Blueprint - From Your Head to the World What changes when you shift your focus from getting to giving? Bob Burg, co-author of the international bestseller The Go-Giver and author of the sales classic Endless Referrals, joins Mary Reiss Farias and Barbara Wainwright on The Author’s Blueprint: From Your Head to the World for a conversation about books, business, relationships, referrals—and the value we create for other people. For more than 30 years, Bob has helped entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals build stronger relationships, communicate their value, and grow their businesses. At the center of his philosophy is a remarkably simple shift: Take the focus off yourself and place it on serving others. Bob explains that people don't do business with us because we need the sale. They do business with us because they believe they'll be better off as a result. When you consistently focus on understanding people, solving problems, and creating value, something else happens: people want to build relationships with you, do business with you—and tell other people about you. That philosophy naturally extends to authorship. In this conversation, Bob, Mary, and Barbara explore: • The philosophy behind The Go-Giver • How Bob Proctor helped inspire the character of Pindar • Lessons from Endless Referrals • Why relationships are foundational to business growth • Creating value instead of focusing solely on making the sale • Building a business around your strengths • Why serving others and financial success don't have to be opposites • Using proven systems rather than continually reinventing the wheel • How authors can move through fear by focusing on the people their message can serve Bob also shares an important lesson he received early in his sales career: Making money isn't the target. Serving others is the target. Money is the reward for hitting it. For authors, that raises an equally powerful question: What will your book do for the person who reads it? Instead of making the writing process entirely about ourselves—our fears, our uncertainty, our sales, or whether people will approve—Bob encourages authors to consider the higher purpose behind putting their ideas into the world. Can your words help someone? Can your book create more value? Can what you share leave a person, a conversation, or even a moment a little better than you found it? When your answer is yes, you have a reason to keep moving forward. Learn more about Bob Burg on his website: https://burg.com/

Mary Farias and Barbara Wainwright The Author's Blueprint - From Your Head to the World How do successful authors actually sell books on Amazon? And what role will AI play in book discovery? In this information-packed episode of The Author's Blueprint, Mary Reiss Farias and Barbara Wainwright welcome Steve Sarner, Director of Author Success at Shelf Life and former Amazon executive, to discuss what today's authors need to know about publishing, book marketing, Amazon advertising, Goodreads, AI, and long-term author success. With more than 25 years of experience in digital marketing and eight years at Amazon (including Goodreads), Steve shares insider strategies that every author—from first-time writers to bestselling experts—should understand. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ When authors should begin marketing their book (hint: long before publication!) ✅ How to build a launch team and gather meaningful early feedback ✅ Why Amazon advertising can be one of the most measurable marketing tools available ✅ The three most important ingredients for a successful book launch: A great book A professional cover Authentic Amazon reviews ✅ Ethical ways to generate more book reviews without violating Amazon's policies ✅ Why Goodreads is becoming more important than ever for book discovery ✅ How AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the way readers find books ✅ Why appearing on podcasts, blogs, newsletters, and other third-party media improves your discoverability ✅ Why every author should consider publishing in multiple formats, including audiobook ✅ How podcasts and books can work together to grow your audience ✅ Why writing a series can dramatically increase long-term success for both fiction and nonfiction authors ✅ How Shelf Life is using artificial intelligence to make Amazon advertising more accessible for authors Steve also explains why authors shouldn't rely solely on Amazon, but instead build a broader visibility strategy that includes podcasts, social media, newsletters, speaking, and other forms of third-party media to strengthen both search visibility and AI discoverability. Whether you're writing your first book, preparing for launch, relaunching an existing title, or looking for proven ways to reach more readers, this episode is packed with practical advice you can implement immediately. Your book deserves to be discovered. The right marketing strategy can help your message reach the people who need it most. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with another author, entrepreneur, coach, or publisher. 👍 If you would like to be a guest on The Author's Blueprint, please fill out the application here: https://kphred.com/kphred-radio-show-host-application/guest-app/ #AuthorsBlueprint #BookMarketing #AmazonBooks #AmazonAds #Goodreads #Publishing #SelfPublishing #HybridPublishing #AuthorMarketing #WritingABook #BookLaunch #Podcasting #ArtificialIntelligence #AuthorEconomy #MaryReissFarias #BarbaraWainwright #SteveSarner #ShelfLife #KPHRED

Mary Farias and Barbara Wainwright The Author's Blueprint - From Your Head to the World Do you have a message to share with the world—but don't think you're a writer? You're not alone. In this inspiring episode of The Author's Blueprint, Mary Reiss Farias interviews co-host Barbara Wainwright, founder of Wainwright Global Institute, about her own unexpected journey to becoming an author—and why there are many ways to write a book without ever sitting down to "write" one. Barbara shares how she resisted writing a book for more than 15 years before discovering a process that worked for her, eventually turning spoken messages into her book, Awakening to Divine Purpose. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Why having a message is more important than seeing yourself as a writer ✅ How anthologies can be the perfect first step to becoming a published author ✅ Why podcasting can become the foundation for your next book ✅ How interviews and conversations can be transformed into powerful written content ✅ Creative alternatives to sitting down and writing page after page ✅ Why entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants should consider writing a book ✅ How speaking, podcasting, video, and books can work together to amplify your message ✅ The importance of leaving a legacy through your ideas and experiences ✅ How the right coaching and publishing support can simplify the entire process Mary and Barbara also discuss how authors can use podcast interviews to create anthologies, build authority, and expand their reach while helping others share their stories. They explore the power of community through KPHRED Digital Radio and why collaboration is one of the fastest ways to amplify your voice. If you've ever thought: "I have a story, but I don't know how to write it..." "Writing a book feels overwhelming..." "I speak much better than I write..." "I know I have a message, but I'm not sure what to do next..." ...this episode will show you that there are many paths to becoming an author. You don't have to be a writer to become an author. Sometimes all you need is a conversation, a message worth sharing, and the right guide to help bring it into the world. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with an aspiring author, coach, entrepreneur, or podcaster who has a message the world needs to hear. 👍 If you would like to be a guest on the show, please apply here: https://kphred.com/kphred-radio-show-host-application/guest-app/ #AuthorsBlueprint #WritingABook #BecomeAnAuthor #AuthorJourney #BookPublishing #Podcasting #Anthology #SelfPublishing #AuthorMarketing #CoachingBusiness #Legacy #PersonalDevelopment #AuthorEconomy #MaryReissFarias #BarbaraWainwright #KPHRED

Mary Farias and Barbara Wainwright The Author's Blueprint - From Your Head to the World Want to write a book but don't know where to start? Or have a manuscript sitting on your computer collecting dust? This episode is for you. 📚 In Episode 2 of The Author's Blueprint, co-host Barbara Wainwright interviews Mary Reiss Farias about the complete journey from idea to published book—and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring author, speaker, coach, podcaster, or entrepreneur, Mary shares the practical roadmap she uses to help people transform their message into a published book that creates lasting impact. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Why 80% of people want to write a book—but only 1% ever publish ✅ How your self-image may be the biggest obstacle to becoming an author ✅ Why every person has a story worth sharing ✅ The first steps to take if you have an idea but haven't started writing ✅ How to prepare your manuscript for publication ✅ Why memoirs are more than family history—they're part of your legacy ✅ How speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs can use books to expand their influence ✅ How podcasters can turn their episodes into published books ✅ Why building an audience before your book launches is one of the smartest marketing strategies you can use ✅ How relaunching an existing book can create new opportunities and reach new readers Mary also shares why authors shouldn't wait until their book is finished to begin promoting it, and how community, accountability, podcasting, and strategic visibility can dramatically increase the impact of a book after it's published. Whether you're writing your very first book, preparing a manuscript, relaunching a previously published title, or looking for new ways to amplify your message, this episode provides actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence. Your story matters. Your message matters. And the world can't benefit from a book it doesn't know exists. 👉 If you're ready to write, publish, promote, or amplify your book, we'd love to connect with you. Fill out the guest application here: https://kphred.com/kphred-radio-show-host-application/guest-app/ 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with an aspiring author, speaker, coach, or entrepreneur who has a message the world needs to hear. #AuthorsBlueprint #AuthorMarketing #WritingABook #BookPromotion #SelfPublishing #AuthorCoach #AuthorEconomy #Podcasting #KPHRED #PersonalBrand

Mary Farias and Barbara Wainwright The Author's Blueprint - From Your Head to the World Welcome to the very first episode of The Author's Blueprint! 📚🎙️ Every book begins with an idea—but how do you transform that idea into a published book that actually reaches readers? In this premiere episode, hosts Barbara Wainwright and Mary Reiss Farias introduce The Author's Blueprint, a show dedicated to helping aspiring authors, published authors, podcasters, and publishers amplify their message and expand their impact. You'll discover: ✅ Why every person has a message worth sharing ✅ Why publishing your book is only the beginning ✅ How to build an audience before your book is released ✅ How podcasters can turn podcast episodes into published books ✅ How authors can use podcasting to extend the life of their books ✅ Why publishers should help their authors build visibility—not just publish books Mary shares her vision behind The Author Economy, a framework for helping authors transform a simple idea into authority, visibility, relationships, and opportunities. Barbara discusses how podcasting has helped her bring her own book, Awakening to Divine Purpose, to life in an entirely new way, reaching listeners around the world. Whether you're writing your first book, promoting your latest release, launching a podcast, or looking for new ways to amplify your message, this show is designed to help you move from your head to the world. If you've ever thought, "I have a message to share, but I don't know where to begin," this episode is for you. 👉 Interested in being a guest on The Author's Blueprint? We'd love to hear your story and help you amplify your voice. Apply to be a guest here: https://kphred.com/kphred-radio-show-host-application/guest-app/ 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with another author, entrepreneur, or creator who has a message the world needs to hear. #AuthorsBlueprint #AuthorMarketing #WritingABook #SelfPublishing #BookPromotion #AuthorEconomy #Podcasting #PersonalBrand #Publishing #Authors #Entrepreneur #KPHRED #MaryReissFarias #BarbaraWainwright

Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright Awakening to Divine Purpose - A Guide Through the Six Stages of Spiritual Transformation The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara In this episode, we cover "Awakening to Divine Purpose-Stage 4 ~ Practicing the Principles Section 04 Trusting Your Inner Guidance". Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright are on a spiritual quest searching for Universal truth. We will read through this book from start to finish, one section at a time. We trust you will find value in each episode. We invite you to join our Facebook Group "The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara" https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepowerofnowaguidetospiritualenlightmentwithgandb/ Learn more about Barbara Wainwright and our Coaching Courses here: http://www.WainwrightGlobal.com 800-711-4346

Mary Farias & Andre Alexander Economy Creators What if the success you've worked so hard to create is actually costing you the life you wanted it to give you? In this episode of Economy Creators, Mary Reiss Farias sits down with Andre Alexander, the Freedom Architect, for a thought-provoking conversation about freedom, success, entrepreneurship, self-worth, relationships, and designing a business around the life you actually want to live. Andre works with business owners and executives who have reached a point where success is costing more than they expected. His work helps them rethink and redesign the way they operate so their success supports their lives instead of consuming them. Growing up in the Caribbean gave Andre a very different perspective on success. His philosophy is simple but powerful: Success is meant to be enjoyed now—not deferred to some mythical point in the future. Andre challenges the conventional hustle culture that tells us to work harder, acquire more, remain constantly available, and hope that freedom and happiness will eventually appear as a result. Instead, he asks a much more fundamental question: What do you actually want from your life? Mary and Andre explore how easily business owners can become trapped inside economies they created themselves. The business may be successful financially while demanding their time, draining their energy, affecting their health, or taking them away from the relationships and experiences that mattered in the first place. Andre even challenges the familiar concept of “work-life balance.” Why? Because work still comes first in the phrase. His alternative is **life first**. Your career or business was supposed to help create your life. So when did the business become the thing around which everything else had to fit? That question connects directly with the Economy Creators philosophy of intentionally building a YOU-Shaped Economy—one in which your business, work, relationships, health, interests, money, experiences, and personal growth support the person you want to become and the life you want to create. In this episode, Mary and Andre explore: • Why freedom is ultimately a choice • How hustle culture can quietly consume the life you're building • Why success should be enjoyed now rather than someday • The difference between work-life balance and a life-first philosophy • Why being constantly available isn't necessarily a sign of success • How business can affect your relationships, health, energy, and ability to lead • Why self-worth influences what you're willing to tolerate • The importance of asking what you genuinely want from life • Why awareness alone isn't enough—you eventually have to make a decision • Andre's ARIS process for recognizing and creating change • Why changing your results requires changing the way you think • How relationships, referrals, conversations, and other people help build our economies • Why entrepreneurs don't have to do everything alone • How Andre transformed real conversations into his book, *Freedom Conversations* • Why success should support your life rather than consume it Andre also explains that creating freedom involves working on two sides simultaneously: the individual and the business. You can have a well-run business, but if you're exhausted, burned out, disconnected, or struggling personally, your capacity to lead suffers. Likewise, you can work extensively on yourself, but if you've built a business that requires everything to continually flow through you, the structure itself will keep draining you. Freedom requires intentionally examining both. And perhaps most importantly, it requires ownership. You can recognize that something needs to change. You can know what you want. But eventually, you have to decide whether you're willing to create it. As Andre reminds us: “Freedom is a choice.” And: “Success should support the life that you want rather than consume it.” That is the heart of creatin

Mary Farias & Ale Santoliva Economy Creators What does your brand communicate about you before you ever have a conversation with a potential client? And in a world where AI can generate a logo, write copy, create a banner, and produce marketing materials in seconds, how do you make sure your business still feels unmistakably human—and unmistakably yours? In this episode of Economy Creators, Mary Reiss Farias sits down with branding and positioning expert Ale Santoliva for a conversation about brand clarity, human connection, self-image, entrepreneurship, creativity, and intentionally building an economy around who you are. Ale and her husband, Kirill, have spent more than 12 years building their branding and positioning studio and helping entrepreneurs and organizations recognize, refine, and communicate their potential. Ale believes branding is far bigger than a logo, color palette, website, or visual identity. Your brand is the entire experience people have with you and your business—before they work with you, while they work with you, and even after the relationship ends. That makes clarity essential. When your message, positioning, visuals, values, and audience experience work together, people can more easily understand who you are, what you do, and why your work matters. Mary and Ale also explore an increasingly important question for entrepreneurs: What role should AI play in building your brand? Ale isn't anti-AI. In fact, she sees it as an incredible tool. But a tool still needs human creativity, emotion, judgment, strategy, and input. When everyone uses the same tools to generate the same kinds of graphics, language, and marketing, businesses risk becoming interchangeable. And ultimately, AI isn't buying your products or hiring you. Human beings are. The conversation goes even deeper as Mary and Ale explore the connection between branding and self-image. Ale shares how her own identity evolved from an expected path involving international relations, politics, languages, and diplomacy into entrepreneurship and creative work. One decision to travel to New York ultimately changed the direction of her life. It was there that she met Kirill, with whom she would eventually build both a life and a business. Today, their partnership demonstrates another important Economy Creators principle: the power of masterminding and complementary strengths. Kirill brings extraordinary creativity while Ale brings strategy, systems, communication, and an ability to simplify complexity. Together, they have intentionally created an economy that allows them to work internationally, travel, collaborate with people around the world, and build a life around their values. In this conversation, you'll discover: * Why branding is much more than your logo or visual identity * How brand clarity influences the way your audience perceives your value * Why emotion plays such an important role in buying decisions * How AI can support your creativity without replacing your humanity * Why generic AI-generated branding can make businesses disappear into the crowd * The relationship between self-image, confidence, positioning, and business * How repetition and intentional practice develop expertise * Why simplifying complex ideas can become a powerful business advantage * How travel, language, culture, and curiosity shaped Ale's work * The role of masterminding and complementary strengths in entrepreneurship * Why clarity should come before design and implementation * How consistent branding helps people recognize and remember your business * Why becoming known for specific ideas can help establish authority * How Ale and Kirill built an economy that supports creativity, travel, relationships, and freedom Ale also shares what she and Kirill are building now: a more accessible group branding experience designed to help entrepreneurs clarify their audience, positioning, brand personality, communication, and visual direction before moving int

Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright Awakening to Divine Purpose - A Guide Through the Six Stages of Spiritual Transformation The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara In this episode, we cover "Awakening to Divine Purpose-Stage 4 ~ Practicing the Principles Section 01 Exploration and Discovery". Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright are on a spiritual quest searching for Universal truth. We will read through this book from start to finish, one section at a time. We trust you will find value in each episode. We invite you to join our Facebook Group "The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara" https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepowerofnowaguidetospiritualenlightmentwithgandb/ Learn more about Barbara Wainwright and our Coaching Courses here: http://www.WainwrightGlobal.com 800-711-4346

Mary Farias & Rebecca Olsen Economy Creators Become the CEO of Your Life: Create Freedom on Your Own Terms What would change if you stopped building your life around what you were supposed to do—and started building it around what you actually wanted? In this episode of Economy Creators™, Mary Farias sits down with Denmark-based entrepreneur Rebecca Olsen for a conversation about family, freedom, entrepreneurship, wealth, personal development and becoming what Rebecca calls the CEO of your own life. Rebecca grew up believing there was one responsible path: get a good education, find a good job and build a secure life. Then, at 28, she unexpectedly lost her mother. Time seemed to stop—and Rebecca found herself asking a much bigger question: How am I actually using the time I have to live? That question changed the trajectory of her life. Later, motherhood brought another wake-up call. After returning to work, Rebecca picked up her young daughter from daycare and suddenly realized how much of her daughter's life was happening without her. She made a decision: she wanted to build her life around her family—not fit her family into the leftover spaces of her career. In this conversation, Mary and Rebecca explore: • How conditioning and paradigms can quietly pull us back into lives we've consciously decided we don't want • Why asking "What do I really want?" can feel surprisingly vulnerable • Learning to listen to your inner voice • The difference between constantly doing and learning to be • Why stress isn't necessarily evidence that you're accomplishing something • Moving from trying to avoid problems to becoming open to possibilities • Entrepreneurship, investing and creating greater financial freedom • Paying yourself first and beginning to build wealth • Creating a business that doesn't require your constant presence • Building a life and business alongside your spouse • Including your children in the family's dreams and vision • Becoming an example of possibility for the next generation One of the most powerful ideas in the conversation is Rebecca's evolution from carefully planning everything to becoming more open to possibilities she couldn't have anticipated. She compares it to ordering at a restaurant: you decide what you want, place the order—and then allow the kitchen to prepare it. You don't follow the waiter into the kitchen and micromanage every step. It's a beautiful metaphor for learning to clearly define what you want while releasing the need to control exactly how it arrives. Today, Rebecca and her husband intentionally build their lives together. They study personal development, discuss their dreams, align around how they want to raise their three children, build businesses and invest with the goal of creating freedom that isn't dependent solely on their labor. And Rebecca's vision is expanding beyond her own family. She shares her desire to help people—particularly those she's connected with in Latin America—recognize new possibilities for entrepreneurship, economic opportunity and self-sufficiency. At the heart of it all is a deceptively simple idea: Your life doesn't have to look like everyone else's. You can decide what matters to you. You can question the conditioning you inherited. You can define wealth and success differently. And you can intentionally create an economy that supports the life you actually want to live. Rebecca closes the conversation with a question worth asking yourself: When will you become an Economy Creator? Connect with Rebecca Olsen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.v.olsen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-olsen-266633221/ Instagram: @rebecca_v_olsen Continue Your Economy Creator Journey on Substack: https://economycreators.substack.com/ Join the Economy Creators Workshop 👉 https://www.magnetminddevelopment.com/economy Download The Economy Creators Framework Learn how to build an economy around your unique interests, talents, experiences

Mary Farias & Ludie Hansen Economy Creators From Caregiver to Creator: Transforming Dementia Care with AI | Ludie Hansen What happens when your greatest heartbreak reveals your greatest purpose? In this heartfelt episode of Economy Creators™, Mary Farias sits down with Ludie Hansen, a speech-language pathologist with more than 35 years of experience, who is preparing to retire from clinical practice to focus on a new mission: supporting dementia caregivers through innovative technology, education, and community. Ludie's journey wasn't one she planned. After losing her job while helping her daughter through breast cancer treatment, she experienced anxiety, loss of identity, and uncertainty about what came next. During that same season, she became a caregiver for both of her parents, losing them just sixteen days apart. Those experiences transformed the direction of her life and revealed a need she could no longer ignore. Today, Ludie is building Revival Haven, a growing platform designed to support the millions of families caring for loved ones with dementia. In this conversation, Mary and Ludie discuss: • Why caregivers often lose their own identity while caring for others • The emotional reality of dementia and "the long goodbye" • How speech pathology prepared Ludie for this new calling • Why most caregivers don't need more information—they need practical help in the moment • How AI is making personalized caregiver support possible One of Ludie's most exciting innovations is the Revival Haven App, an AI-powered resource that helps caregivers navigate difficult situations as they happen. Instead of searching through articles or waiting for appointments, caregivers can describe what's happening and receive practical guidance on what to say, what not to do, why certain behaviors may be occurring, and simple techniques to help both themselves and their loved one through challenging moments. Mary and Ludie also explore a topic that resonates far beyond dementia care: Finding your purpose after life's unexpected detours. Ludie originally considered becoming a health coach, but nothing felt quite right until she asked herself a simple question: "What did I love most during my 35-year career?" The answer came immediately. Supporting people living with dementia and the families who love them. That realization became the foundation of an entirely new economy built around purpose instead of obligation. The conversation also highlights how AI can be used to serve people—not replace them. Ludie shares how she uses AI to develop resources, organize her business, build educational tools, and free more time for the work she loves most: helping caregivers. Her vision extends far beyond an app. She is creating books, devotionals, educational webinars, professional resources, and a supportive online community where caregivers can find encouragement, practical strategies, and hope throughout their journey. Ludie leaves listeners with a message every caregiver needs to hear: "You're doing the best you can... and that is enough." Whether you're caring for a loved one, navigating a career transition, exploring AI, or searching for your next chapter, this episode is a powerful reminder that our greatest challenges often become the foundation for our greatest contribution. Connect with Ludie Hansen 🌐 Website: LudiesRevival.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Revival Haven App: RevivalHaven.app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ludie.hansen.9 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludie-hansen-4093b8322/ Continue Your Economy Creator Journey: https://economycreators.substack.com/ 🎯 Join the Economy Creators Workshop Discover where you are in your journey to Lead Yourself → Lead Your Economy → Lead Others, and identify your next steps toward building a YOU-shaped economy. 👉 https://www.magnetminddevelopment.com/economy 📘 Download The Economy Creators Framework Learn how to build an economy around your unique inte

Mary Farias & Barbara Wainwright Economy Creators Awaken to Your Divine Purpose with Barbara Wainwright What if the life you're meant to live has been quietly calling to you all along? In this inspiring episode of Economy Creators™, Mary Farias sits down with Barbara Wainwright—founder of the Wainwright Global Institute of Professional Coaching, author of Awakening to Divine Purpose, and creator of The Power of Life Coaching anthology series—to explore how discovering your purpose can transform your life, career, and impact. Barbara began her career as a computer programmer and software consultant, but she always sensed there was something more she was meant to do. That inner calling led her through years of studying coaching, personal development, spirituality, neuro-linguistic programming, and human behavior before founding a coaching organization that has trained thousands of professional coaches around the world. Together, Mary and Barbara discuss what it truly means to build an economy around your unique gifts, your message, and your purpose. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why so many people feel stuck—even when they're successful • How coaching helps people discover what they truly want • The connection between self-image, purpose, and personal growth • Why your subconscious programming influences your future • How meditation, intuition, and inner guidance can provide clarity • Why universal laws become practical tools for creating the life you want • How saying "yes" to opportunities opens unexpected doors • Why every person has a message worth sharing One of Barbara's most powerful observations is that many people never give themselves permission to pursue what truly lights them up. Instead, they stay busy doing what they've always done while quietly wondering if there's something more. Mary connects this idea directly to the Economy Creators™ philosophy: When you begin listening to your inner guidance and honoring your unique interests, talents, and experiences, you stop building your life around a job—and begin building it around who you are. Barbara also shares practical ways to strengthen your intuition, recognize opportunities, and trust the next step, even when you can't yet see the entire path. One quote from the conversation perfectly captures the spirit of this episode: "Show up for God, and God will show up for you in miraculous ways." Whether you call it God, Source, Universal Intelligence, or your higher self, this conversation is an invitation to trust that life is happening for you—and that your purpose has been guiding you all along. If you've been feeling called to something bigger, wondering whether it's time to make a change, or searching for the courage to share your message, this episode will encourage you to take the next step. Because your purpose isn't something you create. It's something you uncover. Connect with Barbara Wainwright: Wainwright Global Institute of Professional Coaching: https://www.lifecoachtrainingonline.com/ Awakening to Divine Purpose: https://a.co/d/0214poGC Co-host of The Power of Now: https://kphred.com/playing-on-kphred/barbara-wainwright/ Continue Your Economy Creator Journey on Substack: https://economycreators.substack.com/ 🎯 Join the Economy Creators Workshop Discover where you are in your journey to Lead Yourself → Lead Your Economy → Lead Others, and identify your next steps toward building a YOU-shaped economy. 👉 https://www.magnetminddevelopment.com/economy 📘 Download The Economy Creators Framework Learn how to build an economy around your unique interests, talents, experiences, and purpose. 👉 https://www.economycreators.live/ec-framework-ebook 🧭 Take the Economy Creators Diagnostic Quiz Identify the opportunities, strengths, and gaps in your personal economy. 👉 https://www.economycreators.live/quiz 🎙️ About Economy Creators™ Economy Creators™ is a podcast and radio show featuring entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, leaders,