The Dark Side of Ambition: When Money Is Your Master You’ll Always Be A Slave

Today’s episode is a raw conversation where my long-term client & friend, Katja Lillian, interviews me on the financial betrayal that cracked open my Soft CEO Era, the truth about stamina and pressure in entrepreneurship, and the moment I realized money had started to run the show. If you’ve ever wondered what really fueled my shift into more spacious success, this is it.We chat:Why I invited my clients into my home and the power of personal touch in a digital industryThe “eternal flame” of high achievement and how childhood patterns shape driveThe achiever’s curse, burnout cycles, and the double-edged sword of ambitionThe financial betrayal that forced a complete priority shift in my life Why balance is a myth and a better way to approach it How to stay ahead of the market without abandoning what lights you upThe truth about shifting industry trends, one-to-one coaching, and the Secure CEO mindsetThe loneliness of hitting huge milestones and how success changes things behind the scenes📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.SIMILAR EPISODES:8 Surprising Lessons on Money & Fulfilment from my 30th YearMy First Million in Business: 10 Lessons LearnedWANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

It’s the end of the year, it’s Sagittarius season, and I’m officially 32. In this solo, I’m breaking down the three business seasons every entrepreneur cycles through, the truth about what 2025 actually looked like behind the scenes, and why this year pushed me to rebuild my entire product suite from the ground up.We chat:1:00 – The three business seasons every entrepreneur cycles through3:12 – 2023, the explosive growth year (million-dollar revenue, 1M podcast downloads, huge launches)3:57 – 2024, the Soft CEO Era: creating more spaciousness and still growing8:07 – 2025, becoming a full building year and what was required behind the scenes11:41 – How I cut out a six-figure revenue stream yet still out-earned 202413:12 – Retiring Abundant & Ambitious in 2026 and trusting yourself to remove another multi-six-figure revenue stream15:12 – The four major strategic upgrades that fueled growth in 202518:20 – The gap in the coaching industry: storytelling and vibes vs true strategy23:54 – Integrity over trends: why I refuse to chase hype even when it slows growth28:57 – A recap of 2025 & revamping my product suite for sustainable success: YOM, Sold Out Stories, MDM, The Room, Top Tier upgrades42:16 – Life updates & getting botox for the first time (and what I think of it)📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.WANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY SALES - SAVE UP TO 60% OFF FOR 1 WEEK ONLY. SALE ENDS DEC 1 💸Cancel culture used to be a celebrity problem… now it’s coming for anyone with a Wi-Fi connection.In this solo, I’m unpacking why so many women are watering themselves down online, how pop culture is feeding the fear of being “canceled,” and why being successful, pretty, opinionated, or visible suddenly feels risky.If you’ve ever posted then deleted, played it safe, or shrunk yourself to avoid backlash… this episode is your sign to stop censoring your voice.We chat:1:20 - The fear that 85% of people secretly have about posting online3:40 - The attempt to cancel Sydney Sweeney after her “good genes” ad with American Eagle 10:18 - The internet’s leap to racism claims and trad-wife panic against Taylor Swift16:40 - The online hate following Charlie Kirk’s death18:50 - Modern day Salem Witch Trials — why creators are terrified of being associated with the “wrong” person21:20 - Matt Rife’s attempted cancellation: is a bad joke grounds for a destroyed career?27:01 - The impact of the digital mob mentality: a real story from someone in my life who was cancelled online 30:00 - Key lessons from being cancelled online & how the fear of cancellation is affecting your business 40:23 - Can you be polar online to without being political? 📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.WANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

Have you ever woken up up one day and realized the life you've been living isn’t even yours?That’s the plot twist Melissa had to face. One that dragged her through a felony she didn’t commit, a total loss of identity, and the long climb back to self-trust, spiritual truth, and purpose.In today’s episode, I sit down with Melissa Monte, founder of the global top podcast Mind Love, award-winning storyteller, and expert in high-impact influence, to explore how your darkest detours often become the exact path toward your purpose.We chat:1:10 – The moment Melissa realized she’d been “disappearing” from her own life3:40 – The trunk full of stolen jewelry and the arrest that flipped her entire reality5:01 – Why Melissa took a felony deal at 22 and how shame kept her from asking for help9:15 – How to shift your identity from “walked on” to radically self-responsible13:38 – Choosing your purpose instead of “finding” it28:09 – This ONE emotion will BLOCK your manifestations 38:08 – The #1 missing piece from your messaging & storytelling41:47 – Her 7-part story structure that helps your audience feel something 44:20 – Advice for anyone building a purposeful brand who feels like “no one is listening”📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.WANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

All the girlies romanticize their “broke girl era” but no one talks about what it actually takes to break free from it.In this episode, I’m sharing the real real of how I went from living paycheck-to-paycheck in Madrid (with nine roommates and a cube-sized trash can) to building a 7-figure brand and stepping fully into my rich girl energy.We chat:5:00 - Why being broke in your 20s feels different than struggling in your 30s10:25 - The “video game” of money & the lessons you keep failing12:15 - The power of non-attachment, faith, and self-trust in creating wealth17:43 - How indecision keeps you broke & why fast action compounds wealth22:36 - The truth about victim mentality & how it silently keeps women small26:35 - Tactical shifts that helped me stop feeling “energetically poor”26:50 - The 3-3-5 journaling method that changed everything35:26 - Money books that changed my brain chemistry39:57 - How to feel abundant even when you’re not in overflow yet📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.WANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

You’ve probably heard people say motherhood changes everything, but no one talks about how it affects your business, marriage, and productivity as a female entrepreneur.In this episode, I sit down with my longtime client and friend Katja Lillian, a multi–six-figure coach, podcast host, and new mom, to talk about what really happens when your entire identity evolves overnight.We chat:3:00 - The wild weekend that changed everything, and Katja’s first $20K week10:15 - Top 2 mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs for massive impact & success15:00 - The biological “pull” at 30 no one prepares you for18:00 - Navigating the fear of losing your business when entering motherhood 25:50 - The hidden resentment and jealousy that can surface in early motherhood33:00 - Rediscovering yourself and your marriage after a baby42:08 - How postpartum can soften your hustle AND make you a stronger CEO47:45 - Beauty standards, body image, and giving fewer f*cks post-baby📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.CONNECT WITH KATJAFollow Katja on InstagramWANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

She's in her bridal era. From the Pinterest moment that led me to our venue to the beauty pressure I’ve been feeling and the chaos of balancing wedding planning with business launches… this episode is a raw, funny, BTS look at what it’s actually like to plan a destination wedding while running a full-time business.We chat:6:00 - Where we decided to get married and why 8:45 – The intense beauty pressure that snuck up on me 10:47 – Ditching a business conference to find the perfect wedding dress 16:25 – Am I doing multiple looks? 18:58 – Wedding traditions we’re keeping vs. breaking33:05 – How we divide planning, budgets & splurge priorities36:52 – The ONE thing we argued over when planning41:09 - How I was left with no makeup artist for my wedding day!!!📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.WANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

In this episode, you’ll hear a mashup from four women who turned bold decisions into real, measurable results in their businesses. These are the BTS stories of betting on yourself, building emotional resilience, and learning the real formula for sustainable success.We chat:3:00 — Becca’s formula for going from a government job to a multi–six–figure business7:55 — How she grew her revenue by 311% and built a waitlisted brand in 3 years9:44 — Why Alica joined A&A (and the moment she knew she was ready for more)18:15 — MaKenzie’s burnout moment and what it really takes to pivot fast21:00 — The bold decision that changed her business forever24:10 — The invisible ROI (beyond strategy and sales)28:20 — Milestone moments, motherhood, and redefining success on your terms 29:27 — Why Jess left her law job, lied to her family, and went all-in on her business 36:10 — The “before you’re ready” moves that changed the game📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.WATCH THE FULL IG LIVES:IG Live with BeccaIG Live with AlicaIG Live with MaKenzieIG Live with JessWANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

You might not know his name, but you’ve definitely shared his quotes.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Poster Journal, the anonymous creator behind the viral “I say what you’re thinking” quote posts that have taken over the internet. If you’ve ever wondered how to build something viral without selling your soul, this one’s for you.We chat:5:15 - Living a double life — how he balances the mystery of being anonymous online with raw authenticity 15:55 - Why laziness is his secret weapon for consistency (say what??)22:00 - Pivoting before burnout and how to rebuild creative momentum26:01 - When Urban Outfitters copied his design & the challenges of being a trendsetter 30:58 - Why trying to be “unique” actually kills your originality 34:07 - The “sophomore album effect” and what to do AFTER the first hit of success 39:05 - Making money from your creations without losing the magic as an artist  49:40 - Blending masculine + feminine energy for unstoppable creativity 1:00:49 - Smash or Pass: Chronically Online Edition📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.SIMILAR EPISODES:Feeling Creatively Blocked? How to Find Your Voice, Stop Hustling & Start Creating w/ James McCraeBuild an Uncopyable Brand & Becoming Influential [without Being an Influencer] w/ Ange SimsonCONNECT WITH PJ:Follow Poster Journal on InstagramCheck out his websiteWANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey

What if the secret to building wealth wasn’t strategy or hustle, but numbers?In this episode, numerology expert Harriette Jackson reveals how she used numerology to climb from $200K in debt to millionaire status in just three years. We unpack the spiritual science, decode my own numerology chart live on air, and explore how your numbers hold the energetic blueprint for your business, money, and purpose.We chat:1:58 - The “not-so-secret weapon” that is numerology and how it teaches you to sell, lead, and live through math and energy.5:30 - Astrology vs Numerology: the difference between external and internal influence.6:35 - How numerology helped Harriette rise from $200K debt to millionaire in three years.13:30 - The hardest spiritual lesson she had to master on her path to wealth.14:40 - The 10 energy bodies & how strengthening your aura accelerates manifestation.20:01 - The visible side of numerology: soul, karma, destiny, gift & path numbers.23:55 - The invisible side: people, shadow, blind spot, hidden key & embodiment numbers.55:16 - Money & Messaging Codes: how numerology predicts your business blueprint.57:36 - How your numbers can reveal the truth about your sex life (yes, really).📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.SIMILAR EPISODESFusing Astrology and Psychology w/ Debra SilvermanUnderstand Your Human Design: Optimize for Ease, Flow, and Success w/ Erin Claire JonesCONNECT WITH HARRIETTEFollow Harriette on InstagramCheck out Harriette's Numerology AIWANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey