The Truth About Writing Your Book When Everything Says You Shouldn’t

What would happen to your business, your finances, and your loved ones if something unexpected happened to you?In this powerful and deeply grounding episode, Stacey Tunteri, a Life and Legacy Organizer, invites us to rethink leadership beyond growth and success—and toward protection, continuity, and care. This conversation isn’t about fear. It’s about responsibility, clarity, and peace of mind.Legacy planning isn’t just for retirement or “someday.” It’s a leadership practice that affects how your business runs todayand how your family is supported tomorrow.Why legacy planning is just as critical for small business owners and solopreneurs as it is for large enterprisesThe hidden emotional, financial, and operational cost families face when plans aren’t in placeWhat actually happens to your business, clients, and team if you’re suddenly unavailableThe six practical steps you can start right now to protect your business and personal lifeWhy documenting passwords, accounts, and systems is an act of leadership—and loveHow legacy planning improves daily workflow, reduces stress, and strengthens trustStacey breaks down complex ideas into clear, actionable steps—covering everything from digital accounts and passwords to contingency planning, key contacts, and organizing vital documents. She also shares real-world examples that reveal how lack of preparation can quietly cost families years of time, income, and emotional wellbeing.This episode is especially important for:Entrepreneurs, consultants, and solopreneursBusiness owners without formal succession or contingency plansLeaders juggling both professional responsibility and family careAnyone who wants to protect what they’ve built—and the people they loveTo help you take immediate action, Stacey is offering a free Important Documents Checklist—a simple, practical tool to help you organize the information your loved ones would need in a crisis.Access it here:👉 https://learn.staceytunteri.com/linkl-in-bioLegacy planning isn’t about preparing for the end.It’s about creating clarity, resilience, and peace of mind—while you’re still living, leading, and building.This episode will change how you think about leadership, responsibility, and what it truly means to leave a legacy. 

Embrace Your CEO Money Mindset: 5 Steps to Overcome Money Fears and Attract AbundanceIn this powerful episode, host Seema Giri sits down with bestselling author and financial empowerment coach Pamela Plick to help women entrepreneurs overcome money fears, rewire scarcity thinking, and step confidently into abundance.Pamela breaks down her signature 5 steps to building a CEO money mindset, from identifying your money fears to releasing old beliefs, shifting your habits, and creating daily rituals that attract wealth and clarity. This conversation blends mindset, purpose, and practical financial strategy in a way that feels grounded and actionable.What You Will Learn:• How money fears show up and what they reveal about your relationship with wealth• The role of emotional, spiritual, and practical alignment in abundance• How daily rituals and weekly “money dates” build confidence and consistency• The mindset shifts needed to attract financial opportunities• Why forgiveness, clarity, and self-worth are core to wealth creationThis episode is perfect for women entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and leaders who are ready to release scarcity and claim their power as the CEO of their money.Free Gifts from Pamela:CEO Money Mindset Workbook and Financial Freedom Jumpstart Toolbox(Available through Pamela’s website)Connect with Pamela Plick: https://pamelaplick.comLearn more from Seema Giri: https://seemagiri.comIf this episode inspired you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to support more empowering conversations for women leaders.Keywords: money mindset, women entrepreneurs, overcome money fears, financial confidence, abundance mindset, wealth creation, Pamela Plick, Seema Giri, money habits, mindset transformation, women in business

What if the real reason you feel stuck in your business has nothing to do with strategy — and everything to do with your nervous system?In this powerful episode of Break Free to Brilliance, Seema Giri sits down with Danielle Marggraf to explore the deeper, somatic truth behind entrepreneurial success. Together, they unravel why so many entrepreneurs, coaches, and female leaders hit burnout, self-sabotage, or plateaus even when they’re “doing everything right.”Danielle reveals how nervous system regulation, somatic success practices, and embodied leadership are the real engines behind sustainable business growth. You’ll learn why the body — not the mind — determines your capacity to earn, hold, and expand wealth… and what to do when your system is wired for survival instead of expansion.This conversation dives into:• somatic coaching and the physiology of sabotage• how to scale without burnout using embodied business strategies• increasing your wealth capacity and receiving without fear• shifting out of survival mode and into feminine leadership• why emotional regulation unlocks visibility, creativity, and income• breaking the cycle of overworking, hustling, and self-sacrificeIf you’ve ever wondered why your strategy isn’t working, why success feels heavy, or why you can’t seem to break through your next revenue level, this episode will give you the missing piece: your body’s intelligence.This is sustainable success, not survival scaling.This is leadership rooted in truth, not burnout.This is the next evolution of entrepreneurship.Website: https://seemagiri.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576969995401Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorseemagiri

Title: This One Shift Changes Everything About Your CareerWhat if your career didn’t have to be something you squeeze yourself into… but something that finally fits the person you’ve become?In this powerful conversation, Seema sits down with career ownership coach Stacey Heisey Terrell to explore the one internal shift that transforms everything — moving from fitting into work to designing work around your life.Inside, you’ll hear:The quiet signs you’ve outgrown your current pathWhy intuition whispers before it screamsThe emotional truth behind mid-career reinventionHow layoffs, burnout, and restlessness are often invitations, not failuresThe difference between traditional career coaching and career ownershipWhat AI, instability, and changing industries really mean for your futureWhy telling the truth about what you want changes every relationship around youThis episode is an anchor for anyone standing at a crossroads — unsure whether to stay, shift, or leap.Take a breath.Let this conversation show you what’s possible when you finally take the wheel.If this episode resonates, share it with someone who’s quietly questioning the path they’re on.Seema GiriWebsite: https://seemagiri.com/About Stacy Heisey-TerrellEmail: [email protected]: www.mylifemybiz.com

Wait… you want me to start my book during the holidays?! Yes. And here’s why you’ll thank me later.If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to start your book… this episode will gently call you forward.Because the holidays — with all their noise, pressure, family dynamics, emotional clarity, and calendar chaos — actually reveal the truth you’ve been avoiding:What you’ve outgrown.What you’re craving.What needs to be said.And who you’re becoming next.That’s the headspace powerful books are born from.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:• Why chaos creates clarity (and why that clarity fades by January)• How to use writing as a guilt-free escape hatch during the busiest season• The January Advantage — and why starting now positions you as a grounded leader people choose in Q1• How to start your book in micro-moments without overwhelm, pressure, or long writing days• The internal shift that makes beginning feel calm instead of heavyIf your book idea has been circling you all year, this is your sign.✨ DM me the word BOOK if you want the first supportive, simple step — whether it’s for a solo book or one of my Uplyft anthologies.Your future self is already proud of the page you’re about to write.🌐 Website: https://seemagiri.com/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/CONNECT WITH SEEMA

There’s a specific moment — often quiet, often missed — where your leadership becomes real.It’s the moment you stop performing clarity… and start speaking from the truth that already lives inside you.In this episode of Break Free to Brilliance™, Seema shares a personal story of leading a project conversation from calm clarity instead of over-explaining. You’ll hear how empathy, presence, and truth reshape the way you show up in moments that once felt overwhelming.If visibility feels tender… if your voice shakes before you speak… if you’re rebuilding trust with yourself — this episode meets you exactly where you are.You don’t need to feel ready.You don’t need perfect words.You don’t need to prove anything.You only need to stand in the truth you already carry.Listen in and reconnect to your inner authority.Follow & Connect with Seema Giri:🌐 Website: https://seemagiri.com📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/

Have you ever felt that quiet pull — when life looks fine on the outside, but something within you whispers, “It’s time for more”?You’re not tired. You’re evolving.In this premiere episode of Break Free to Brilliance™, author, speaker, and leadership mentor Seema Giri shares how to recognize the subtle signs of your own evolution — before change gets loud.Learn how to:🌿 Listen to your intuition before burnout hits💫 Distinguish growth from exhaustion✨ Move in rhythm with your next level, not in resistance to itBecause real transformation doesn’t roar — it whispers.Take a breath. You’re not behind. You’re in tune.This is your reminder that brilliance isn’t something you chase — it’s something you remember.🎧 Listen now and let your bold action today be the spark of your brilliance.Follow & Connect with Seema Giri:🌐 Website: https://seemagiri.com/📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/#BeingBrilliant #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #WomenInLeadership #MindfulLiving #AuthenticSuccess #Alignment #Transformation

Bold Action: Moving Beyond Fear, Perfectionism, and HesitationYou know those moments in life when things align in a way you couldn’t have planned? This episode is one of them. Scheduled during Navratri—a nine-day festival in Indian culture honouring the many strengths of Goddess Durga—it’s the perfect backdrop for a conversation about courage, clarity, resilience, and bold action.In this powerful episode of Break Free to Brilliance, host Seema Giri shares how traditions, personal struggles, and leadership lessons weave together into a practical framework for bold action. Drawing on stories from her own journey—writing her first book, launching a business after autoimmune illness, and letting go of perfectionism—Seema reveals how bold action is less about fearlessness and more about moving forward while scared.You’ll learn:Why hesitation shows up as fear, perfectionism, and overthinking—and how to move through it.The 3-Step Bold Action Framework to clarify your next move and create momentum.How small, consistent micro-actions compound into meaningful results.Why accountability and saying yes before you’re ready accelerates growth.The hidden cost of perfectionism and the freedom in choosing “done over perfect.”✨ Whether you celebrate Navratri or not, these lessons are universal. Bold action isn’t about culture or timing—it’s about recognizing the strength already within you and choosing to move forward authentically.🎧 Listen now and let your bold action today be the spark of your brilliance.Follow & Connect with Seema Giri:🌐 Website: https://seemagiri.com/📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/🎧 Subscribe on Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts

Leadership isn’t just about strategies, tools, or checklists. The true power of leadership comes from alignment when your energy, actions, and intentions connect with your deeper purpose. From that space, influence and impact flow naturally.In this week’s episode of Break Free to Brilliance, host Seema Giri shares her holistic leadership framework a model grounded not in theory, but in lived experience. Drawing on her journey of leading teams, building businesses, and navigating personal challenges, Seema reveals how she moved from overwhelm and uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and impact.You’ll discover:How alignment creates natural influence without forcing or striving.Practical ways to step into clarity and show up fully as a leader.Lessons learned from real-life leadership experiences in business and beyond.How to lead with confidence while staying true to your purpose.✨ If you’ve ever wondered how to elevate your leadership, connect with your purpose, and create impact that resonates—this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and step into your week aligned, intentional, and ready to lead boldly.Follow & Connect with Seema Giri:🌐 Website: https://seemagiri.com📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/

You Don’t Need a New Year to Start OverYou don’t need a new year to start over. You don’t need a perfect plan, a fresh calendar, or permission from the universe. What you need is momentum and September is your launchpad.In this powerful episode of Break Free to Brilliance, host Seema Giri unpacks why September is the hidden powerhouse of the year. While most people are winding down from summer or waiting for January to “start fresh,” you’ll discover how this month can become your runway for growth, visibility, and impact.Seema shares personal stories from her entrepreneurial journey including how publishing her first books wasn’t about selling thousands of copies, but about planting seeds of visibility and recognition that opened doors she never imagined.You’ll learn:Why September is your momentum window according to both ancient wisdom and modern strategy.How small, aligned actions compound into lasting impact.Practical steps you can take this week to simplify, scale, and realign your business.The mindset shifts that turn waiting into winning.Your Action Step This Week:Pick one high-leverage action your future self will thank you for whether that’s sending a pitch, sharing your expertise, or streamlining your offers.✨ Don’t wait for January. Your momentum starts now.🎙️ Plus, don’t miss the Break Free Summit, where global leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers come together to share the strategies and stories that amplify brilliance. Follow & Connect with Seema Giri:🌐 Website: Click Here📱 LinkedIn: Click here