Gifts Into Gold

What if the very beliefs making you question your worth are also preventing you from fully owning, and being rewarded for, the gifts you have to offer?In Part Two of my conversation with Jen Thomas, we move beyond her career and business journey to explore some of the deeper patterns she discovered along the way.Jen shares how imposter syndrome and an unconscious belief that she wasn’t good enough were showing up not as obvious insecurity, but as proving, fixing, doing more and overgiving - patterns she believes ultimately contributed to a second burnout.That leads us into a fascinating conversation about money, receiving and why those of us working in coaching, wellbeing, healing and spiritual fields can find it particularly difficult to place financial value on what we do.From there, we explore another thread that has been present throughout Jen’s life: her deep connection with nature and the spiritual experiences that eventually became central to both her life and work.Jen shares her relationship with nature, the white lions, angels and Goddess Isis, and why her spiritual work is ultimately not about following someone else’s rules, but developing self-leadership and trusting your own experience.In this episode, we explore:* The difference between relying on learned skills and stepping into your natural strengths* Imposter syndrome and the unconscious “I’m not good enough” belief* How proving, fixing and overgiving can become expressions of low self-worth* The relationship between deserving, receiving and money* Why coaches, healers and wellbeing practitioners can struggle to charge for their work* The conditioning that tells us spiritual work “should be free”* Why receiving well can help change the pattern for those who follow us* Nature as a source of healing, self-acceptance and unconditional love* Jen’s experiences with intuition, angels, white lions and Goddess Isis* Why true spiritual leadership is about empowering people rather than creating followers* Self-leadership, uniqueness and giving ourselves permission to be who we really are* The “golden threads” that weave through our lives and eventually bring us back to what is true for usUltimately, this is a conversation about recognising that our path doesn’t have to be linear. The experiences, interests and gifts that appear disconnected can turn out to be threads of the same story - leading us towards greater truth, alignment and self-leadership.You can find out more about Jen Thomas athttps://www.revitalisecoaching.co.uk/Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share it with another soul-led entrepreneur who needs to hear this.Connect with Karen Revell hereSubstack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Credits:Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when you have a successful career, you’re good at what you do — and yet something inside you keeps whispering that there must be something more?In this episode of Gifts Into Gold – Where Money & Soul Collide, I’m joined by priestess, professional coach, energy healer and certified angel guide Jen Thomas.Jen’s career began almost by accident in marketing and eventually took her into the video games industry, where she spent ten years in a career she genuinely loved. But as her work became increasingly driven by processes, systems and numbers, Jen began to feel disconnected from the creativity, intuition and emotion that came naturally to her.Eventually, burnout brought her corporate career to an end and opened the door to an entirely different journey.We talk about Jen’s recovery, retraining as a coach and the evolution of her business — from career and confidence coaching, through marketing and business mentoring, to gradually embracing the spiritual and intuitive gifts that she initially found frightening to share publicly.Jen describes this period as “coming out of my spiritual closet” — a beautiful example of how vulnerable it can feel to stop hiding the parts of ourselves that don’t fit neatly into the identity we’ve previously created.In this episode, we explore:* Falling into a career versus consciously choosing your path* The inner knowing that tells us there is “something more”* Burnout and what happens when our work becomes deeply misaligned with who we are* Why emotion and intuition belong in business* Rediscovering yourself after leaving a long-established career* The difference between the skills we’ve accumulated and the gifts that come naturally to us* Why sharing our deepest gifts can feel so vulnerable* Jen’s experience of “coming out of the spiritual closet”* Allowing a business to evolve as we evolve* Looking back at what we’ve left behind to find the “golden nuggets” that point us towards what we’re really here to doIt’s a conversation about following the threads — and recognising that the different chapters of our lives may not be as disconnected as they first appear.You can find out more about Jen Thomas at https://www.revitalisecoaching.co.uk/Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share it with another soul-led entrepreneur who needs to hear this.Connect with Karen Revell hereSubstack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Credits:Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Gifts Into Gold – Where Money & Soul Collide, Karen talks about:How a realisation that surprised her, and shifted how she teachesWhat manifestation is, and how it’s not what most people thinkHer personal story and how she had been using both methods but hadn’t realised it.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share it with a soul-led entrepreneur who needs to hear this.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

In this follow-up episode of Gifts Into Gold – Where Money & Soul Collide, I’m joined once again by Claudia Unger for a deep and fascinating conversation about Human Design, Quantum Human Design, ancient wisdom, and the archetypal patterns that shape how we show up in the world.We explore how profiling tools can help us understand our innate gifts, our conditioning, and our natural energetic blueprint. Claudia explains the difference between traditional Human Design and Quantum Human Design, and how the language we use, even the words we think, can influence our vibration and ultimately our reality.We talk about why these systems resonate across cultures and time, why archetypes are universal, and how tools like Human Design can accelerate self-awareness without putting us in a box.This is a rich, grounded conversation for anyone interested in identity, intuition, ancient systems of wisdom, and the deeper energetics behind decision-making.✨ What We ExploreWhy profiling tools help us understand our strengths, shadows, and behavioursThe difference between Human Design and Quantum Human Design - and why language matters energeticallyHow traditional HD draws on I Ching, chakras, astrology, and KabbalahThe challenge of complexity and the risk of “over-identification” with Human DesignHow Claudia uses HD and QHD with clients to uncover conditioning and limiting beliefs quicklyWhy manifestation often doesn’t work (and why people unknowingly focus on lack)Eastern vs. Western approaches to gratitude, spirituality, and worldviewWhy archetypes transcend cultures, time, and language - and mirror our shared human psyche✨ Key TakeawaysHuman Design is powerful because it bypasses the conscious mind — it’s not based on self-assessment.Quantum Human Design uses high-frequency language designed to support expansion, not limitation.Archetypes are universal patterns that help us understand ourselves without rigid labelling.Manifestation begins with inner work — if we focus on lack, we repel what we desire.Our gifts aren’t random; they are part of a shared human consciousness that connects us all.Understanding your energetic blueprint helps you make aligned decisions in business and life.You can connect with Claudia Unger here:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-unger/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/claudiaungercoaching⁠Website: https://www.claudia-unger.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

A Deep-Dive Conversation on Career Change, Identity & AuthenticityIn this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Gifts Into Gold - Where Money & Soul Collide, I’m joined by Claudia Unger, a transition coach, researcher, and expert in the emotional and practical realities of changing your career or business direction.Claudia shares her honest journey from a long corporate career into entrepreneurship, and then back into corporate again - revealing what most people never talk about: the internal shifts, the grief, the identity loss, the freedom we crave, and the freedom we actually need.We explore the tension between responsibility and desire, the truth about consistency in business, the emotional challenges of leaving a job (or returning to one), and what it really means to honour your values of freedom, authenticity and responsibility.This episode is a deep, beautifully human conversation for anyone navigating transitions, feeling stuck between two identities, or wondering what it really takes to build a life aligned with who you’re becoming.What We CoverClaudia’s journey from travel industry research to entrepreneurshipWhy we underestimate the emotional impact of career transitionsThe real reason consistency in business is harder than learning new skillsIdentity shifts and “grieving” when leaving or returning to corporateFreedom as a value: what it means and why it’s different for everyoneResponsibility vs. manifestation - why intention alone isn’t enoughAuthenticity, masks, conditioning and becoming who you truly areThe role of Human Design / Quantum Human Design in transitionYou can connect with Claudia Unger here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-unger/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudiaungercoaching---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

In part two of my conversation with Mary Weaver, we go even deeper into what it means to redefine success on your own terms. Mary shares how she’s learned to release old identities, embrace uncertainty, and see her work as a spiritual practice.We discuss how the academic mindset of achievement can collide with the soul’s desire for freedom - and how to find peace in that space of contradiction.We explore:Why letting go of perfectionism opens space for creativity and flow.The courage to live and work without guarantees.What happens when we stop seeking validation and start honouring our truth.How Mary’s research and mentoring now serve a higher purpose of connection and meaning.Takeaways:Redefining success begins with self-acceptance, not achievement.Certainty is overrated - magic happens in the space of not knowing.The more we allow, the more life reveals.You can connect with Mary Weaver here:https://substack.com/@thedailymoonscopehttps://www.facebook.com/mary.weaver.1272---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Weaver, an academic researcher, author, and business mentor with a difference.Mary brings a rare blend of intellect and intuition to her work - weaving together the rigour of research with the wisdom of soul.In this first part of our conversation, we explore how our sense of identity and success shifts when we start to trust what we feel as much as what we know. Mary shares her own journey of merging academia and spirituality, learning to listen to her inner guidance, and the power of self-permission in both business and life.We explore:The tension between intellect and intuition and how Mary learned to let them coexist.Her turning points from academic success to soul-aligned work.Why self-trust and curiosity open more doors than strategy alone.The importance of surrender and flow for those who like to “get it right.”Takeaways:You can honour both your analytical mind and your intuitive wisdom - they’re not at odds.The shift from “proving yourself” to trusting yourself changes everything.True success often comes through curiosity, not control.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

In part two of my conversation with Melina Abbott, we dive deeper into the dance between money, magic, and the divine. Melina shares her perspective on living in the unknown, embracing fun and playfulness, and why our emotions, from joy to sadness. are all part of the richness of being human.We discuss:Why the unknown is where the real magic happens.Learning to trust divine timing instead of clinging to control.Healing “little girl syndrome” and embracing every part of ourselves.The truth about money: why it’s a game, not a measure of your worth.Why joy is the real magnet for abundance (and how it’s brought Melina more money than striving ever did).Her next book, God Doesn’t Make Mistakes, and the movement she feels called to create.This is a heartfelt and soul-nourishing episode about self-acceptance, money stories, and finding freedom in play.Takeaways:Letting go of control opens space for miracles.Money is simply energy - our joy and perspective shape how it flows.Embracing every part of ourselves (even the parts we once rejected) unlocks deeper wholeness and abundance.If you missed part 1, you can listen to that here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6unMsH07LQ7uRw6RPNJu3I?si=mk0DzxPMQCi1fc9ATWk0bQYou can find out more about Melina here:⁠https://www.melinaabbott.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Gifts Into Gold ~ Where Money & Soul Collide, I’m joined by the wonderful Melina Abbott, spiritual writer, coach, and author of Sacred Selling. Melina shares her inspiring journey from sales and marketing manager to soul-led entrepreneur, and how her path has been guided by a search for purpose, possibility, and freedom.We explore:The serendipitous path that led Melina into sales (and why she never thought she was good at it).Her first leap into business and how she landed clients straight away through courage and intuition.The “feast and famine” cycles of entrepreneurship - and what they taught her about worth and value.Why selling is really about relationships, invitations, and joy - not pressure or manipulation.What “sacred selling” really means and why embracing it can feel like a playful, magical game.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that your gifts are unique because of you - not because of what you do.Takeaways:Sales doesn’t have to feel heavy or icky - when you truly believe in what you’re offering, it becomes an act of service.Success is not about chasing numbers, but about the deep joy that comes from creating impact.Your uniqueness lies in who you are, not what you sell.You can find out more about Melina here:https://www.melinaabbott.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe

In this solo episode of Gifts Into Gold – Where Money & Soul Collide, Karen reflects on one of her favourite quotes:“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent one.” – Albert EinsteinWhat begins as a story about a framed quote she once dismissed evolves into a profound exploration of perception, consciousness, and energetic creation.Karen shares how her understanding of reality shifted through studying metaphysics and quantum principles, and how this awareness changes the way we move through life and business.We explore:The illusion of reality and how our beliefs shape what we see.The balance between intellect and intuition — and why both are needed for true insight.How every thought, feeling, and action contributes to the collective field.The power of expanding your energetic capacity to co-create change in yourself and the world.Takeaways:What you perceive as reality is filtered through your conditioning — shift your beliefs and your experience changes.Logic and intuition are meant to dance together; when they do, the magic happens.Working on your own energy doesn’t just transform your life — it ripples through the collective consciousness.Closing note:This episode is an invitation to see your life through a new lens — to recognise that you’re not separate from creation itself. Every shift you make within expands what’s possible for everyone around you.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Karen Revell on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/karen.revell.50⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrevell/⁠Substack: ⁠https://karenrevell.substack.com/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.karenrevell.com/⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music by ⁠Sergei Chetvertnykh⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13767⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenrevell.substack.com/subscribe