Love, Light & Business with Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa shares how embracing your introversion, sensitivity and feminine energy can transform your life and business!

You will:

Learn how embracing your introversion can transform your energy and confidence, which directly affects how you show up in your life, business and relationships
Find out if you are highly sensitive, and if you are, how to honor this beautiful trait. 💖
Learn about the feminine and masculine energies, and why a whole movement of women are leaning into their soft girl era

On this mini-series, I’m sharing my treasure trove of high vibe, glowed up energy habits that I’ve cultivated over the past 10+ years that have CHANGED MY LIFE and the way I am able to show up for MYSELF and what is important to me, as an intuitive, introverted, and sensitive woman and entrepreneur!

If you want to follow along and receive access to this free mini course membership area, where these audios will be uploaded along with the journal prompts that go with these audios, you can sign up for free at bit.ly/energyglowup. I highly highly recommend you do that right now, open up a browser and sign up because there are prompts to complete there that I won’t be covering in the podcast episode. Head to bit.ly/energyglowup to sign up!

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We are all part of nature, and like nature, we have cycles, rhythms, periods of rest and periods of growth… and when we can tap into them, instead of work against them, we can show UP with high vibes and amazing energy to all of the things that matter to us- like business, relationships, and family!

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I am kicking off my Your Energy Glow Up, Mini Course to help you glow up YOUR energy so you can show UP with high vibes and amazing energy to all of the things that matter to you - like your business, relationships, family! Sign up at bit.ly/energyglowup to take the free mini course alongside the Podcast.

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Hang out with me live on 4/22 on my free class, How To Tap Into Seasonal Magic For Long-Term Success In Biz & Life: A Spring Reset ✨ https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0_MH7pO1Sd-Me8_Hc5y0mA

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On this episode, Mona Lisa shares how she lives with the seasons, and how this has given her more inspiration, excitement and permission to be where she is in business and life!

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On this episode, Mona Lisa shares how she decides what to do next in her business to take her business to the next level, and how she approaches business trainings, programs, coaching and investments.

This is her simple approach to taking business trainings that have helped her up-level her business… without the guilt of not completing a program, or the pressure to “get it perfect” or invest in the “perfect thing” every single time.

If you are wondering what to invest in next that will actually catapult you to your next level, listen to this episode to hear Mona Lisa’s simple method for deciding what to dive into next in a way that feels joyful & aligned.

Also, if you’re looking for a private business coach, visit monalisaondevilla.com/awaken to apply to work with Mona Lisa!

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On this episode, Mona Lisa shares about taking time off for her annual winter hibernation and why she’s made this a non-negotiable part of her life!

She also shares her thoughts on New Year’s resolutions as she gets ready to wrap up 2022, and begin 2023.

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On this episode, Mona Lisa shares how you can feel more confident in areas of your life where you might feel shaky and insecure (like starting a business, being visible on social media, and sharing your message out in the world).

She shares how she recently overcame feeling super doubtful in herself with this simple, perspective-changing tip, and how you can do the same today!

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On this episode, Mona Lisa shares what happened after she posted a TikTok, Facebook Reel, Instagram Reel & YouTube Short every day for 30 days straight… and what you need to do as an introverted, heart-centered and intuitive entrepreneur!

She had ZERO experience with TikTok and YouTube Shorts (even as a consumer), and had no idea what to expect.

And even though she does have an Instagram presence, she never posted daily, so this was going to definitely be a challenge.

Through the process, she learned how NOT to do TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube as an introverted, and heart-centered woman and what you need to know if you’re interested in growing your presence and confidence on social media as a coach, entrepreneur and service-oriented brand.

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Today, I open up about feeling misunderstood throughout my life as a highly sensitive, introverted, intuitive woman, in hopes that today’s message reaches exactly who it needs to reach. If you’re an empath, highly sensitive, introverted, intuitive woman and feel things super deeply, you’ve got to tune into today’s episode.

Also, this Friday, 11/25, I am opening my huge Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022 promotion!

This year’s offers are made to help the introverted, intuitive woman who has BIG dreams and is ready to begin, grow, or scale her own business. From coaches to heart-centered entrepreneurs and energy workers, to women who don’t even have businesses yet - I have a lineup this year that will support you.

All of my offers - including the brand new ones! - are 30% off for this super limited time.

Check out my catalog at bit.ly/loveandlightsale, and be sure you’re on my email list or following me on IG so you can grab the link when the cart opens!

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On this episode, Mona Lisa shares a story about a time she didn’t follow her intuition… and what happened right after (spoiler alert - it wasn’t great!).

So if you ever feel like something has gone wrong, or you find yourself going down a negative spiral of negativity, complaining, telling the same looping story over and over again, and even blaming yourself, this episode is for you.

She shares how she was able to break free of her negative train of thoughts and replace it with new, more powerful thoughts, to ultimately help her in the future… and how you can do the same thing.

Exciting news! Mona Lisa’s 2022 Black Friday/Cyber Monday catalog is here, and with it… offers like you’ve never seen before! Head to Mona Lisa’s Instagram Highlights to browse through the catalog (settling in with a coffee, tea and cozy blanket is recommended, but completely optional!).

Instagram.com/monalisaondevilla

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If you’re practicing self care, reading personal development books, and working on yourself…

... but still left feeling drained, burned out and uninspired, today's Podcast episode for you!

There's something that many spiritually minded women do that literally sucks our energy away (and GIRL, if you're like me, I know you did a lot to clean it up).

I did this a LOT when I was brand new to my spiritual journey…

If I still did this today, I would NOT have the energy to run a successful business.

So if you're starting a business, or simply focusing on starting a more heart-centered life, you MUST check out today's episode!

Ålso, I am on Day 27 (phew!!) of my 30 days of posting on Instagram Reels & TikTok!

I can't WAIT to share all my takeaways from doing this - from the good and the bad and the ugly.

For now, check out the amazing content because I’m talking about everything related to being a successful, happy, feminine, introverted woman entrepreneur online.

If you’ve been loving this content, I know you’ll love the videos (and if you’re not a video person, just put your phone down and listen in - I get it, and that’s what I do sometimes!)

Join me below:

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Welcome to Episode 77 of the Love, Light & Business Podcast!

On today’s episode, I’ll be talking about how to find your passion, your focus, your big YES, so you can call in what’s next for you… especially after you’ve been through a transitional or busy period in your life where maybe you weren’t working so diligently on your dreams, or even just a period where your dreams have just evolved and changed, you’ve changed, then this episode is for you!

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Welcome to Episode 76 of the Love, Light & Business Podcast! On today’s episode, I’ll be talking about manifesting & something we all DO that sabotages our deepest desires.

This is for you if you have a lot of big dreams and things you REALLY want to manifest, yet you often find yourself in a tug-o-war with your dreams.

Sometimes, things flow and feel really good, and sometimes, it feels like you're working against yourself and you're back at square 1.

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This episode is for the woman who feels super passionate about her business and the lifestyle she wants to live… but feels a bit unmotivated, for numerous reasons: basically, life happening!

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The sixth conversation in the Lightworker Boss Conversation Series, where Mona Lisa brings on her clients as special guests to share wisdom, shared laughter, and intimate real talk on being an introverted, intuitive woman, entrepreneur and coach online.

Today, you’re gonna meet with Lightworker Boss Klarice Pocaigue, who started with 0 knowledge of starting a business, and has been a Lightworker Boss for only 2 months at the time of this recording. Now, she has her brand, ideal client, signature program, and FIRST funnel, almost ready to launch! Klarice also shares her experience with how she made the decision to sign up for LWB, even though she was nervous to invest. Enjoy!

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Welcome to the Lightworker Boss Expert Coach Series! You had the chance to hear from current Lightworker Bosses, and now you’re going to hear from the alumni who have moved on to become part of my special team of 2020 Lightworker Boss Expert Wellness And Mindset Coaches.

From newly graduated clients who are absolutely killing it, to veteran clients who have been on their own for years - you will get to listen in on a range of inspiring conversations with amazing introverted, intuitive women who will show you what’s possible for you once you make the decision to commit to your coaching business and your dreams!

Today, you’re gonna meet with Lightworker Boss Expert Coach Brittany George, founder of Mixed Mental Health. She is a coach and counselor who was able to replace her income from her previous job in her online business only one month after completing The Lightworker Boss. She’ll share more about that today, and how she got started in earnest as a result of losing her job in the pandemic… I hope you enjoy!

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Today, you’re gonna meet with Lightworker Boss Expert Coach Andrea Claassen, who has helped thousands of women transform their health over the past 14 years by giving her clients small habit changes to implement into their lives. Enjoy!

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The fifth conversation in the Lightworker Boss Conversation Series, where Mona Lisa brings on her clients as special guests to share wisdom, shared laughter, and intimate real talk on being an introverted, intuitive woman, entrepreneur and coach online.

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Lightworker Boss, Caitlin Bottagaro. She is such a wonderful light in this world, and shares with us her major epiphany that led her to completely shift her life, and go on her personal path of healing, transformation, love and light. Hope you enjoy!

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Welcome to the Third conversation in my Lightworker Boss Expert Coach Series! You had the chance to hear from current Lightworker Bosses, and now you’re going to hear from the alumni who have moved on to become part of my special team of 2020 Lightworker Boss Expert Wellness And Mindset Coaches.

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Welcome to the Second conversation in my Lightworker Boss Expert Coach Series! You had the chance to hear from current Lightworker Bosses, and now you’re going to hear from the alumni who have moved on to become part of my special team of 2020 Lightworker Boss Expert Wellness And Mindset Coaches.

I’m also SO thrilled to announce that new Lightworker Bosses entering in the fall of 2020 will get the chance to work closely with this team of Expert Coaches as part of the Lightworker Boss program! Listen closely, because toward the end of our conversation, they will outline what you can expect from your session with them. Today, you’re gonna meet with Rejys Cowan, a life coach, intuitive, empath, and podcaster who recently decided to take the leap into being a coach and entrepreneur full-time, after being in the healthcare industry for 7 years!

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Welcome to the FIRST conversation in my Lightworker Boss Expert Coach Series! You had the chance to hear from current Lightworker Bosses, and now you’re going to hear from the alumni who have moved on to become part of my special team of 2020 Lightworker Boss Expert Wellness And Mindset Coaches.

I’m also SO thrilled to announce that new Lightworker Bosses entering in the fall of 2020 will get the chance to work closely with this team of Expert Coaches as part of the Lightworker Boss program! Listen closely, because toward the end of our conversation, they will outline what you can expect from your session with them. Today, you’re gonna meet with Amanda Castilone, a thriving self-love coach and breathwork facilitator.

She drops so much wisdom, in almost every sentence of this conversation, so get ready to take notes… enjoy!

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The fourth conversation in the Lightworker Boss Conversation Series, where Mona Lisa brings on her clients as special guests to share wisdom, shared laughter, and intimate real talk on being an introverted, intuitive woman, entrepreneur and coach online.

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to a Lightworker Boss and private client, Michelle Duffy. She takes us behind the scenes as she prepares to launch her very first coaching funnel and business by the New Year. Hope you enjoy!

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The third conversation in the Lightworker Boss Conversation Series, where Mona Lisa brings on her clients as special guests to share wisdom, shared laughter, and intimate real talk on being an introverted, intuitive woman, entrepreneur and coach online.

In this episode, Mona Lisa and Alyssa Herzinger discuss quarantine life in the UK, how Alyssa started her life coaching business as a result of being laid off in the pandemic, and how she is finding her way as a multi-passionate coach.

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The first conversation in the Lightworker Boss Conversation Series, where Mona Lisa brings on her clients as special guests to share wisdom, shared laughter, and intimate real talk on being an introverted, intuitive woman, entrepreneur and coach online.

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Ever wonder, “how do I market myself genuinely online? How do I come across as a real, authentic person, rather than someone who is scripted or pushy?” Mona Lisa answers these questions in today’s podcast, and shares the 1st thing you MUST do if you want to market yourself genuinely online

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Need a niche? Trying to find your perfect ideal client? Confused about it all? Listen to this!

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Ever wonder how to grow your new or current coaching business when life takes some unexpected turns, like losing a job, quitting a job, getting engaged, having a baby, or something you never could have predicted? Tune in to find out how I grow my business even when life... happens.

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Last week, I shared the crazy, simple technique that allowed me to walk on fire & build my business. Today, I show you how to implement this yourself!

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The BIGGEST takeaway from attending Unleash The Power Within with Tony Robbins... and from walking on fire!

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How do you know when it’s time to work hard and go the extra mile on your business goals… or when it’s simply more productive to relax? Tune into today’s Podcast to find out!

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Hey loves, it’s Mona Lisa Ondevilla, and welcome to this week’s episode of the Love, Light & Business Podcast. I’m really excited because today, I’m sharing with you the 3 sneaky mistakes that slow your roll in your business.

I am constantly asking myself…

… how did I feel when I was first starting out as a new girl boss?

… what was I doing that didn’t work?

… how did I actually make this happen?

… what did I wish someone told me?

I’m constantly asking that because I know that so many of you are in the place where you’re a new entrepreneur, a new coach, and you haven’t gotten your first 5 clients, or if you’ve gotten clients, it’s not consistent, and it’s not enough for you to replace your income.

I remember being there so I’m always asking myself - what do they need to know in order for them to pass that level? So they ARE living in according to the life they love, and they are living aligned, and they are living their purpose?

In this Podcast, I’m answering this question.

Let’s get started.

Today’s episode is an accumulation of a lot of what I’ve learned on my journey - being a full time coach now for 3 years is not something you get to without learning a lot along the way.

When I was first starting, I felt like I was on the journey alone - I didn’t know what steps to take, what was normal, what wasn’t normal, because I didn’t have anyone around me doing this whole coaching thing - let alone online marketing. That’s not the people who I rolled with.It really seemed like a far off dream, but a big part of me said to me - YOU can do this Mona Lisa. This is real! In the back of my head, I knew I could do it and I was rooting for myself but there was no outward manifestation of my business.

My husband - then fiance - he always has supported me and believed in me, and he was like one of the only ones! Everyone else was like WHAT on earth, this is a crazy hobby that maybe she’ll outgrow, maybe she’ll forget about.

But I always knew that this was something that I would be good at, that I would succeed in. It really was only a matter of time.And after making so many mistakes, I started succeeding, I started getting traction, receiving clients, living my purpose, I started my Podcast…

But I didn’t pop out of the box mistake free - I still make mistakes to this day, I still fail a lot to this day - but there were some beginner’s mistakes that I made for a very long time, that I wish someone had told me and been like, “excuse me, you need to stop making this mistake because it’s hindering you in your business more than you think!”

That’s what I’m gonna be sharing with you today!

So let’s get into the first mistake.The first mistake is a BIG mistake that I see SO many women - including myself - making. If you are still making this mistake, you gotta find a way to STOP it! This mistake is continuing to look outside yourself for answers when you don’t even need any more knowledge or info, what you need is action!

What does this look like? This looks like being addicted to getting all the courses, but not taking action on them. It feels like progress but it’s not real progress. What happens is you never feel ready enough, you’re trying to learn everything, when in fact you only need a few key components in order to get started (and likely, they are things you already know!).

I absolutely love learning and I’m always growing and evolving in that way. I am also a big fan of taking action - I buy a course, I take action. Otherwise, what is the point of all of that information? It’s just information that gets stored in my head and will make me feel overwhelmed! And feel guilt, and shame, and you procrastinate… yikes!

One of the big mistakes that fuel this mistake is constantly looking around at what everyone else is doing, seeing what everyone else is up to, to see what you should do. Which is totally normal in the beginning… I was always looking at other people’s stuff in the beginning because I wanted to understand the space I was in, what it looked like to be a coach, to be an online entrepreneur…

… but there comes a point when doing that is actually hindering you.

If you feel like you already know a lot of the stuff the people you compare yourself to are saying, then it’s time to put YOURself in the position of an expert and go and take action on your business.

The problem with comparing yourself to everyone else is that you’ll never see yourself as the expert, and step into your own as an expert, no matter how much you know. Mistake #2 is a mistake that can really hinder the growth of your business and the progress of your business. I’m going to give you some examples from my own life of what that looks like, in your business.

Mistake #2 is not wanting to start over and do something again because of all the work you’ve already put in.

I just need to say right now - you 100% need to do the wrong thing in order to figure out and do more of the right thing!!Please move on if something isn’t working in your business.

Let me give you an example.

In the beginning of my business, I was a learning a lot of things, in particular, I was finding my ideal client.

At first my idea of my ideal client was anyone who was in a transition in their lives. If you needed help, I was your girl! And this wasn’t working - you can’t talk to everybody, particularly, everybody in the personal development space! People were confused by what I was doing, and I wasn’t getting clients beyond friends.

My second iteration of my ideal client was engaged women because I had just gotten married, and it was a really stressful process and I don’t think people actually talk about it, and how stressful it actually is in your life, with your family, and friends, and your relationship.

I dove straight into the wedding industry… and it wasn’t working. I realized my heart wasn’t in the industry, after having done it.

So I was like OK…. I gotta move on.

At all of these points, I decided, this isn’t working, I gotta start over and move on. And at every point here you guys, I created opt-in’s, free gifts, websites, logo design, graphic design… I basically launched an entire business every time.

If I didn’t start over though, I would NOT be where I am today. And finally… after a few more iterations of my ideal client, I found my ideal client, and from there, things really started to explode.

I’m sharing this with you because so many of us think we have to get it right from the beginning and that is so fake and so no true. It sets us up to think that if we don’t get it right from the beginning, we are SO over, and that’s not true at all.

You’ve got to fail a million and a half times in order to succeed.Allow yourself room to fail and allow yourself room to let go of the stuff that just isn’t working.

I wanna do a little asterisk here because you have to know when it’s not working before you throw in the towel, and without getting into all of the strategy and all of the numbers, (that’s definitely something that I would recommend, and that’s not something I can get into with you on the Podcast or we’d be here forever!), but what I can say, is that in the beginning, when I didn’t know the strategy, what I used and what I relied on was my intuition.

Knowing that what I was saying wasn’t really landing, knowing it was time to move on.

Sometimes it took a long time to realize this… !

If you’re stuck making this mistake, it’s gonna look like you taking a bunch of action, building the website, putting content out, and not getting traction. And you don’t really have a clear path, and you’re trying to push it, but NOTHING is working! If you’re stuck in this particular mistake, that’s what it’s gonna feel like - no fun at all!

OK, so let’s get into the 3rd sneaky mistake - The mistake is not dropping old stuff because you feel guilty about moving on because of the “should’s”! You feel like you should have done that whole training, you should have finished that whole book, etc.

I’m a big fan of take what you need from each training, teacher, book, coach, and often it’s not the WHOLE THING - more often than not, it’s ONE LIFE CHANGING NUGGET. Let’s talk about books for example.

I actually don’t finish a lot of the personal development books that I read, but I really feel called to certain books at certain times. And I usually read, if I’m being really honest, a third, until I get something really big, and really juicy, and then I implement that! And maybe later, I go back to the book later, or maybe I don’t.

I like to absorb one unique nugget, implement, and put the process or thought into my life rather than absorbing so much that it just feels like there’s now ALL of these things I have to do, and that I can’t move on without finishing the old stuff.

Instead, think - what was it from that particular course, training, experience that I needed?

You won’t necessarily get exactly what you think you need from everything, but you need to learn to give yourself permission to let go of the old stuff.

This also has to do with old friends, people who are no longer aligning with you. Also drop that guilt, clean it up, allow yourself to move on from what no feels energetically aligned with you.

How I like to learn from authors and experts in my life is identifying what my very next step is, and finding help around THAT. So right now, I am heavily into funnels and I’ve been building funnels out for the past year now, and everything that I’m doing, all of the investments that I’m making, are with people who understand high-level funnels. I’m advanced now in my funnel implementation and strategy, so that’s where I’m at - I’m not at this point in my career and my business focused on writing a book, even though that’s something I eventually want to do.

I’m not gonna go and find and invest in a course like “how to write a book in the next 30 days”. That’s not what I’m focusing right now.

The old me who made this sneaky mistake would buy alll the things.

You just have to identify your next step!I will share that in the beginning, the biggest thing I needed help with was finding clients. I thought, how the heck do I find clients online?! If that’s it for you, let it be THAT, and get the support and training you need around that.

You might be like… well Mona Lisa, partnering with people will help me get my clients! And yeah, that’s true, HOWEVER, that doesn’t need to be your focus right now. There are other, more simple structures that will lead you there faster and more efficiently.

So there also is a time element to consider - your business plan will be different based on your own goals.

I recommend getting expert help around your next step from someone who has done that - it’s exactly what I do in my business and it’s what I continue to do because I don’t know everything and I also don’t wanna poke around on Google all day!

I am a big fan of learning from others who have come before me.Identify that next step, and allow yourself to drop all of that old stuff, that you’ve probably already learned from in a way that you may not have acknowledged yet!

Alright loves, that’s all for today’s episode! I hope that this has served you and helped you and I will see you next time for the next episode of the Love, Light & Business Podcast.

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Hey loves, and welcome to the Love Light and Business Podcast! I am SO happy to be recording a new episode of the Podcast – we moved website hosting and our podcast to a completely new platform, and it was a much longer and complicated process than I thought… and this got pushed to the bottom of the pile.

But I’m back, and ready to start off this new season with fresh episodes for you, the intuitive, introverted and empath lightworker.

At the time this Podcast is coming up, I am feeling the inward, introspective energy of fall…

Which brings me to today’s topic – I can’t wait to bring with you today’s topic, “the only reason you have no clients (yet!) & Still Feel Stuck In Your Business … and what to do about it.”

Let’s get into it!

I know that many of you are in the early stages of business – you don’t have consistent coaching income and clients yet, and you still feel like a new entrepreneur.

You question if you’re a legitimate business owner, because you’re not sure if you have the right structures set up to bring you quality leads, and clients you love working with… nothing is working, yet.

This is a VERY normal place to be… I hung out there for the first 2 years of my business!

I also noticed that many of you have been in this early stage of business for longer than is comfortable… and it’s starting to feel very, very uncomfortable.

I know this feeling, because I’ve felt it.

For some of you, to get to this point might take half a year. For others, a year. For others, it could mean 5 years.

Before I dive into the ONLY reason you’re not getting clients and what to do about it, I wanna share 3 signs that YOU are at this entrepreneurial fork in the road where something WILL change, whether or not you’re ready for it… I like to see it as, the Universe is nudging you along!

You’re starting to feel desperate – like you’re out of time, money, patience, and you’ve done everything you can. You’re grasping at straws trying to make it happen.
You feel more heavy than light when you think about your business. The initial wave of excitement you had when you first started out, and had the idea to be a coach, is gone, except for the little bursts of enthusiasm you have here and there.
You start to compromise your desires and think things like, it’s ok if I don’t become a FULL time coach, and live the lifestyle I really desire. As long as I make a difference somehow, some way – even if it’s in my 9-5! – I’ll be happy. You’re starting to move away from your dreams in order not to feel hurt if they don’t happen.

From what I’ve observed, this is the make or break it point for entrepreneurs, where the road splits into 3 paths -1. You stay feeling this way – like a new entrepreneur who isn’t really getting anywhere – indefinitely. Everything starts to feel more heavy, and you feel frustrated, self-defeated, and your self confidence is shot. Your initial enthusiasm and message feels dim and far away. 2. You throw in the towel and decide, this isn’t gonna work for me. It’s time to give up, get a job, stop dreaming. This breaking point might take years for you to get to, but you get here nonetheless. This is gonna sound harsh, but you settle for YOUR version of mediocre. 3. You DO NOT BACK DOWN. Instead, you decide that enough is enough and you make a decision to stop letting your fears, doubts, and excuses win. You decide to take on the mindset of the version of you who is successful, and you are diligent about making mindset your priority.

If you’re listening to this right now, I want to take a moment to directly speak to YOU – if we were in the same room, I’d be looking you right in the eye.

I wanna tell you - if you are HERE, hearing this message – number 3 is the only option for you.

You are MEANT TO DO GREAT THINGS, and you owe it to yourself to LIVE OUT YOUR DESIRES, whatever they may be.Maybe your desires shift and evolve along the way – that’s great, that’s normal – but I NEVER, EVER want you to give up on yourself and settle for a mediocre life. You are meant for more.

The ONLY Reason You Have No Clients & Feel Stuck In An Unaligned Job is because you are not fully committed, in one way to another, to your personal transformation AND thriving business success.Maybe you are doing the strategy… but you’re inconsistent with your DAILY SPIRITUAL MINDSET PRACTICE. You push it to the side, thinking it’s not as important as the marketing, but deep down – you know that’s a lie.

Or maybe you are doing daily mindset work… but you’ve neglected to find the right strategy that works for you, and you’re not taking REAL LIFE ACTION.

Or maybe – and this is where I was stuck - you still had an exit plan, a backup job in case it didn’t all work. A part of you doesn’t wanna let go of the perceived safety of thinking, “if it doesn’t work I can still... have a 9-5, be a nanny, work for X company, etc.” When you make decisions from this place… they come with the option of failure, and things like investing in your business become scary.

When success if your only option, and you KNOW and feel that in your soul… your decisions become aligned with success.

And like I shared, I have felt it all when it comes to taking full responsibility and commitment to my transformation and my business.

In the beginning, I wasn’t business savvy at ALL and thought… the Universe will bring me the right clients! I will meditate, and feel aligned, and network, and trust that the right people will somehow find me if they are meant to work with me. When that didn’t work…

I swung the other way - I bought all the courses, bookmarked all the articles, took a thousand notes. I was like a sponge, soaking in all the online marketing strategy (which was confusing, because often people taught conflicting things).

What was actually happening was that I had a lot of beliefs running in the background that were stopping me, that I had NOT worked through… To name a few, I thought that success only meant HARD WORK and unhappiness.

I didn’t feel right about receiving financial compensation for the work I was doing.

I felt safer playing small.

It wasn’t until I finally stopped RUNNING and denying my sabotaging beliefs that I was able to heal them, and create the space I needed for my business to thrive.

It was hard. I meditated a LOT. I cried a LOT on the floor, especially when I did the inner child work. It wasn’t FUN.

But wanna know what’s harder?NOT LIVING THE LIFE YOU KNOW YOU WERE BORN TO LIVE, THE LIFE YOU WERE CALLED TO LIVE.I’m not perfect today – I don’t think anyone is ever DONE healing their limiting beliefs - but I’ve transformed ENOUGH to have a successful thriving business and lifestyle.

So, I promised to share what to do about this –

You have to figure out what beliefs - and they are often ONE OR TWO major ones – are stopping you from achieving your next step of success and happiness.Once you do that, you’ve got to re-write the beliefs. I’ve shared a process for that in episode #42.

And if you’ve tried to do this before, but you haven’t been able to discover the ACTUAL limiting belief you need to heal right now, or stick with your spiritual work, or learn the strategy YOU need… it’s time to get REAL SERIOUS about this work, like your life depends on it, OR get a coach.

I’ve had the biggest breakthroughs in my life as a result of working directly with a transformational business coach.Whether you’re called to work alone, with me, or someone else, it doesn’t matter – but MAKE IT A POINT TO GET YOURSELF THE BREAKTHROUGH YOU NEED right now, so you are not stuck for a minute longer.

And if you’re listening to this live – before October 29, 2018 – I’m offering a free LIVE round of my Release To Receive course to help you RELEASE the blocks holding you back, so you can finally receive the success and happiness that’s JUST WAITING FOR YOU TO CLAIM IT.

You can sign up at bit.ly/releasingrituals.

If you’re listening after October 29, 2018, and missed the live cut off date, you can still sign up and receive the replay – and you get a free affirmation bracelet, too.

Alright, so that is ALL FOR TODAY’S episode… I hope that this has served you, and I’ll see you next time on the next episode of the Love, Light & Business Podcast!

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Episode 55: What To Do When You're Frazzled, Ungrounded & Feel Like You're "Just Another Coach"If you feel frazzled, ALL over the place, and a tad bit insecure in your new business, and you want NOTHING more than to feel energized and confident, you’re going to love today’s episode.

I’m going to share a BIG mindset tip that will help you feel more grounded in your business, and a really awesome way to authentically differentiate yourself online. Let’s get started!

If you’re a new entrepreneur, chances are you are SUPER excited for the prospect of having your own full time coaching practice… and SUPER frazzled and confused about all of the things you have to do. Last time, I shared the ONE simple funnel that you can focus on as a new coach to book your coaching practice, and today, I’m going to share a big mindset tip that will help you feel even more grounded.

So let’s get right into it!

I wanna start by asking you something - what do you think needs to happen before you start getting consistent clients, and make enough money to leave your job and have all of the freedom you desires?If you’re anything like how I was, you may believe you have to be mega internet famous with a huge following in order to make real money online.

That notion - that I had to be the Internet’s NEXT BIG THING - kept me paralyzed. I constantly compared myself to other coaches, and went back and forth between feeling like I had something to share with the world, and feeling like I couldn’t even compete because everyone else was offering something much more interesting than I was.

I asked myself, who was I to hang my shingle as a transformational coach when there were a million other coaches out there? Who would even care?

I thought I had to build a big newsletter list, a huge social media following, maybe write a book, do a ton of guest blogging, establish myself as a speaker, have a GORGEOUS website… and THEN I’d start getting clients.If I hadn’t tossed that notion out of the window, I wouldn’t be a coach today. That doesn’t mean I don’t have those things, or want those things even now, but it wasn’t a requirement for me to achieve freedom from my 9-5 and make it as a full-time 6 figure coach.

So ask yourself - what contingencies are you putting on your dreams? What are you telling yourself NEEDS to happen before you make it online?

And is that really true?

Because if your dreams stay vague and hazy - or too many steps ahead of where you are today - you won’t have the power to manifest because you’ll be giving off unclear vibes to the Universe. One day you might want a killer website, the next day you might want to partner with people, the next day you’re trying to learn how to guest blog or learn SEO. It’s too frantic and all over the place.

Does that make sense?

OK, next I’d love to help ground you into what ACTUALLY needs to happen for the majority of you.

Most of you are still in a 9-5, and you’re DREAMING of handing in your 2 weeks notice to your boss and NEVER looking back.

For most of you, what you desire most and what’s NEXT for you is FREEDOM. Not fame, not a book, not a retreat in Bali.

Are you with me?

Cool. So then the question becomes, how do you achieve FREEDOM from your job?Well, that depends on how much you need to make in order to feel comfortable leaving your job, or supporting yourself full-time in your coaching business.

So come up with a number (Click here to grab your copy of my free show notes for this episode to complete this exercise) that feels good - that includes it all. Break it down - what does that look like per year, per month?

For many of you starting out, that number will be between $5-10K for FREEDOM and then $10K-$20K for feeling like you’re living abundantly.Once you have that number, the question becomes, how much is your signature program, and how many clients do you need to book every month in your signature program to sustain that number? If it’s $5K, you might need 2 2500 clients or 5 1000 clients or 10 500 clients.

2-10 clients a month isn’t THAT MUCH. IT doesn’t require a MEGA following. A world tour. A book. It does require you to have your systems set up and in place, but it doesn’t require you to be famous first. Make sense?

COOL. So maybe right now, you’re like OK Mona Lisa, I got it - so I need 5 clients a month. Who is going to wanna work with me if there are a million other transformational/health/career/relationship (pick your niche) coaches out there?

Well, you’ve GOT TO SHOW up as YOU online - not as this idea of who you think you should be.

YOUR VIBE attracts your tribe. Cause while there are a lot of other coaches doing what you wanna do, no one is going to share your message in the way you’re sharing it. Think about it - Beyonce didn’t say, oh, you know what, there are so many good singers in the world, nevermind. And her songs aren’t about anything wildly original - she’s talking about love, relationships, women running the world… and she’s put HER unique flavor into it.

Like Beyonce, I didn't re-invent the wheel here. I didn't invent online marketing and funnels. I learned it from experience, yes, and also from teachers who learned from their teachers, who learned from their teachers. Your content isn't original - you are original, and the way you show up is unique to you.

You’ve got to learn how to infuse YOUR personality into your marketing, write the way you talk, and share your stories. Share what you’ve been through. Be a human. What got you to where you are today? What makes you passionate about what you’re doing?

In the show notes, I’m going to have you write something called your origin story.

The story that explains what GOT YOU HERE, what drives you, how you came to be a coach and do what you’re doing today.

If you feel squeamish at all about writing about yourself, and you think - OMG who actually cares about all of this, I don’t wanna talk about myself - I want to tell you… you’re right.

Your story is going to sound boring and irrelevant and unrelatable to MOST PEOPLE in the world. But to your tribe, those who will wanna work with you and learn from you, your story is going to sound like music to their ears.

Alright so that is ALL for today’s episode, I’ll see you on the next episode of the Love, Light And Business Podcast.

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Episode 54: The EXACT 3-Step Strategy I Used To Go From 0 Clients To Fully BookedAlright, SO today I’m super excited to be sharing a very practical 3-step strategy that you can use TODAY to finally book your own dream clients consistently so you can quit your job, work from home, travel the world… or fill in what you’d love to do with all that newfound freedom you’ll have once you leave the daily grind! That’s just what I did.

Sound good?

Before I get into the strategy, I want to emphasize that in order for this to work for you REALLY WELL - and it’ll work regardless if you do what I’m about to tell you, but you’ll just be less effective and probably get a client here and there rather than booking yourself solid with a waiting list and a full coaching roster - you have GOT to work on your mindset.

That’s why so far, MOST of my Podcast episodes have been about mindset - because if it was just about the strategy, then anyone who implemented any strategy that works would be successful.

The secret ingredient behind the strategy is you - you’ve got to condition yourself to be an energetic match with all that you desire.It’s probably the same with the topic you’re coaching on, right?

For example, if you’re a new transformational career coach, likely, you’ll have a step-by-step strategy or curriculum that you walk your clients through. HOWEVER… you know it’s not just about the strategy. The client has to actually do the work, and bring a certain amount of energy, excitement and passion to it in order for her to find her dream job. She can’t just go through the motions of applying to any old job, going to her interviews with zero confidence, thinking she’s not gonna get it anyway so she shouldn’t get her hopes up anyway. That WON’T work, not for the level of greatness that she’s designed for.

And I’m HERE for you to rise into your greatness. It’s not even about you just being a fully-booked coach - I want you to be the GREATEST, MOST JOYFUL version of you as a coach you can be!!

Got it?

Awesome.

OK, so now that we’re on the same page about mindset and energy, I’m gonna share why this simple, 3-step strategy actually works to book clients before I dive into the nitty gritty details of the 3 steps.

If you listen carefully… I didn’t say that this strategy is going to make you internet famous, or appear in every media outlet out there, or even have a ton of visibility and followers.

I simply said… you’ll be FULLY BOOKED.

Now, if what matters to you right now is that you have a mega following and you’re on the cover of Oprah Magazine and on the path to booking an agent for a book deal, THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS NOT FOR YOU. I fact, I haven’t done any of those things - yet - so I’m not your girl for those topics. That’s not to say I won’t have an expert come in and speak about those things, but that’s not my area of expertise (by the way, see what I just did there? I’m fully aware of what I’m GOOD AT and what I know and can provide as value as a business coach, and what I’m not good at. It helps me not feel like I have to know everything under the sun, and allows me to get REALLY good at what I do know without distraction! I highly recommend you do the same in your coaching practice.)

The reason I can SO STRONGLY speak to this is because back when I used to sell $197/month programs, I didn’t focus on becoming fully booked. Instead, I followed whatever new ideas came to me based on what I read somewhere online, or based on whatever new creative whim formed in my mind that I’d passionately write on a post it-note and forget about in a week.

(By the way, I had a MUCH HARDER TIME getting clients at that rate than I do with my current private coaching rates, which START AT 6 times that amount at the time this episode airs).

I had all passion, all creativity, and NO FOCUS ON BEING FULLY BOOKED.

So I spun my wheels, getting nowhere, and eventually had to go back to a regular 9-5 job, even though I had already invested a lot into online marketing courses and I was a certified coach. I thought... maybe I should just be a yoga teacher, teach English in another country, or maybe move to India to experience the REAL spiritual journey because this whole, far-fetched coaching thing wasn’t working out. I even seriously considered creating sustainable coconut-leaf-made grocery bags and selling them at the Farmer’s Market and eventually to Trader Joe’s. It was quite the learning experience.

All of that to say… if you’re at the point where you’ve claimed that coaching is for you, and that you’re ready to focus on creating a FULL TIME LIVING being a coach, this 3-step strategy is for you. If you’re where I was when I was trying to be the next big BAG lady… not so much.

So let’s get into this magical, simple 3-step strategy that worked for me to consistently book clients online that I know will work for you, too.

Step 1 - Make Your Premium, Signature Coaching Program Based On Solving A Specific Problem That Your Ideal Client Needs Solved NOW (like they are CONSUMED with this problem and ready for it to be solved already.Anything less is going to be a waste of your time and energy. I remember this being hard for me to hear because I was like, well, what about the people who NEED the solution and don’t know they do? What if I wanna help them? Or if they’re curious about the problem? NO NO NO. It’s not enough for someone to purchase a premium coaching program if their problem is a “would be nice to solve” or a problem they don’t even know they have!! Like I always say… ain’t nobody got time for that!! What’s premium pricing? It’s up to you right now and where you are with your wealth consciousness and what feels good to price. Think about pricing like Goldilocks and the 3 little bears - you’ve got to find the pricing that feels good to you right now. Not too small, not too big, just right.If you need help finding your ideal client AND/OR creating a premium signature coaching program, you’re in luck because I’m hosting a flash sale for you to get these exact 2, in-depth modules plucked right out of my signature coaching program curriculum. Head to bit.ly/secret54 to get this deal now!
Step 2 - Create A Mega Valuable Free Gift/Opt-In/Lead Magnet that will have your ideal clients have a quick win, that THEN directly leads into your premium signature coaching program.What I mean by that is to HAVE your program MAKE SENSE to be your ideal clients’ NATURAL NEXT STEP in their evolution, once they complete the free gift and see their quick win.A LOT of what is taught out there in the online marketplace is to create your opt-in first based on what you think is gonna convert, and THEN build your signature program and hope that people sign up.This is what I was taught at first, and it didn’t work and now looking at it, it makes sense why it didn’t!The program MUST make sense directly after your opt-in.The first opt-in’s I chose were a challenge, and then eventually, I started hosting my own webinars.
Step 3 - OK cool, so now the LAST STEP is to promote your opt-in through your ONE CHOSEN CHANNEL. I emphasize ONE because unless you have the resources to hire out a social media manager, PR Director, Podcast partner manager, you will not have time to be everywhere at once, ESPECIALLY if you’re in a job in addition to building out your business on the side.Here are two of my fave options: Paid Social Media Traffic (HIGHLY recommend this, even if you’re just starting out, as long as you know what you’re doing!! You can start for as little as $5 a day for 2 days) and Podcasting (you can build your content, build your voice, and build your tribe through partnering with other ladies who have a following and can help you by putting you in front of your ideal clients).Other options: Organic Social Media Traffic (Select your fave platform where your ideal clients hang out, I chose Instagram when I was starting out), Blogging, Networking in FB groups, Networking in person, YouTube, Starting your own FB group, be creative and think of where you’d like to shine if it’s not on this list.

So to sum up, the 3-step strategy is this:Create Your Premium Signature Coaching Program > Create A Free Gift That DIRECTLY Leads To Your Program > Promote Your Free Gift On One Channel That You’ll Focus On Completely & Knock Out Of The Park!

That’s all ladies. That’s it. There is NOTHING else outside of this that you need to do to get clients and book yourself solid, so don’t look all over the place for a different strategy if that’s your goal!!

What I just shared with you is what actually matters when it comes to building a full time coaching business online!!

And remember, if you’re interested in taking advantage of my flash sale and you’re listening around the time this airs in Feb 2018, head to bit.ly/secret54 and you’ll get immediate access to my ideal client clarity module from my signature private coaching curriculum.

I hope that this has served you and gotten your wheels turning. I’ll see you on the next episode of Love, Light and Business!!

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Episode 53: The NEW Love, Light & Business Podcast!One of the number one questions I get asked is this - how do I tune into my intuition to receive business guidance?

I totally get the question because so often, we reach a point where we “know” what to do next in terms of strategy or logistics - we know to publish the blog post or website, to schedule out our content, to figure out our ideal client already! - but for some reason, we feel stuck either energetically, or we’re just not seeing results in our business.

For example, I had a client recently who was doing all of the right things - she was showing up regularly on social media, publishing her newsletter, getting a 60% converting opt-in page… but she was NOT getting any requests for discovery sessions (by the way, if this is all gibberish to you, stay tuned for the next episode where I’ll break down the online marketing funnel in every day language).

After we made sure to tweak and optimize her marketing funnel and Instagram ads, I knew something else was going on. So, I asked her to drop into her intuition and ask for guidance on what to do next.

Within a couple of days, she reached out to me and told me her intuition guided her to check her application page, and her spam folder, and she actually had 5 applications waiting for her and she didn’t even know!! On top of that, her application wasn’t functioning properly on her website, and she never thought to check!

Do you see how intuition comes in handy with business?I’ll give an example from my own life… and I have a HUGE bit of exciting news to share, but before I get into that, let me explain how this whole “use your intuition in life” thing started for me… I’ve never shared this whole story, and I think it’s time!!

In 2010, I had just graduated from college and was working as a teller at the bank and freelance writing for the local paper and some online how-to sites (remember E-how? Yup, i used to get paid a whopping $50 per article!).

Not my dream jobs, but hey, it paid the bills! And I started to get into this huge existential crisis, asking myself… what am I meant to do with my life?

Then one night, I had a MAJOR fight with my husband - then boyfriend - and I was in so much pain, when all of a sudden it was like my brain stopped working and I woke up to the present moment. Things got all sparkly, and it was like I was seeing everything around me for the first time. I had NO idea what was happening but I know it felt amazing.

The feeling lasted for about a day, and then I started searching for this feeling again… which led me down the path of meditation and yoga. My whole life became about finding this amazing feeling - which later, a meditation workshop leader told me was a satori, or sudden enlightenment - again.

I bought my first matching meditation pillows from Cost Plus World Market, set up a cool little altar with a Buddha sculpture - also from World Market - and sat myself down. I didn’t know this at the time, but I had unknowingly stepped into a lifelong spiritual journey that would lead me to where I am today.

Then… flow started to happen and I started receiving intuitive hits, as you do when you begin tapping in.

I’ll shorten the month-long sequence of events that led me to move to New York City, but it went something like this:

Read The 4 Hour Workweek. Go to Borders. Buy a pretty magazine. Reach out to the editor-in-chief and leave a voicemail on her phone. Receive a call from said editor. Work my butt off and save to move to New York to become a writer, like Carrie Bradshaw.

Alright, let me jump in here and talk about New York for a second. Shortly after moving to New York, I started getting this really strange energy from the editor who told me she’d hire me and hook me up with a job. Turns out, she was shutting down her magazine due to personal problems, and it ended up getting ugly. But I was determined and in flow to make it in New York, blasting “Empire State of Mind” all day very day, allowing my intuition and desires to lead the way...

I pounded the pavement, and within a month, had networked with editors from the top national women’s magazines in the city, and within 2 months, was contributing, interning, and writing for 3 of them, in addition to contributing to online magazines on dating, travel, and health.

It was this unique way of trusting my intuition, listening to it, and moving toward my evolving desires that allowed me to:…. Be introduced to Gabby Bernstein, a mentor who would change the course of my life from her workshop in a tiny yoga studio in the East Village.

… Know that it was the right move to go back to California after I realized the 9-5 editor lifestyle wasn’t for me.

… Join B-School, train to be a coach, and build a coaching business while I was in a 9-5.

… Know it was right to quit my 9-5 (even though I thought I’d be there for 3 more years)

… Move to San Diego, the city I’d dreamed about living in since back when I was a teller.

… Travel the world and meet my very best friends while doing it...

And today… ready for that exciting bit of news I mentioned earlier?!? -

… I know that it’s the right move for me to go back to the San Francisco Bay Area (at least for this next year… ).I know. Crazy, right?

Let me back up… about 4 months ago, I stopped feeling completely aligned with San Diego, much like how I stopped feeling aligned with New York. What I thought I wanted - to grow old and have babies here - stopped being what I wanted (luckily, my husband was on board and in fact was the one who posed the question - do you still want that life here?).

My desire was telling me to move back to the Bay Area to establish a home base from traveling the world near my family, and my intuition was telling me… this is where your next chapter begins. Go.

And let me tell you, I tried to ignore this little intuitive hit even more than I ignored the hit to leave New York City after finding success - I mean HELLO, San Diego was my DREAM - … but the signs were everywhere! I even had different friends - who don’t know each other - ask me if I was going to move from San Diego out of the blue.

So, I’m going. It was NOT an easy decision - following your intuition isn’t always convenient - but doing otherwise can have a lot of other unwanted repercussions.

I know your version of listening to your intuition and going with your evolving desires might not be as extreme as moving all around the country as your desires evolve and change, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have story that’s looking to evolve and to be written.Now, you might be asking… how do I tune into my intuition? How do I even receive these intuitive hits about what to do next in the context of my current desires?

Great questions.

So now I’d love to share with you some practices, tools, and a bonus superpower that will help you hear your intuition in your business and life, in the context of your desires and what feels good.First step… get clear on your ultimate pressing desire right now is. What do you REALLY want that you think about often?

Next, it’s about tuning into your intuition to receive guidance on the matter... like is it time to leave your 9-5? Should you stay for another year? Should you move? Is it time to have a baby? What do you want to move forward?

After you have your question, let’s talk practices that will help you get in touch with your inner guide!

Regular meditation and journaling form the bread and butter of tuning into my intuition. In the show notes, I’ll share with you my favorite meditations, guided visualizations, and journal prompts that help me on my journey.

What’s important here is that you let this process be fluid, not rigid, and not like anyone else’s. Take what works from what I share, but if you don’t like meditating for 20 minutes, then don’t - meditate for 10. If Bikram Yoga or running is your form of meditation, do that. If you don’t like to journal, speak your prayers out loud. The point is that you get into a state of flow and connection with your higher power. It might feel awkward - or like nothing is happening at first - and that’s OK too. Stick with it, stay committed to receiving guidance on your desire, and continue to tap in and listen.

Next, I’m happy to share with you the fun tools I use to tap into my intuition as a complement to meditation and journaling. I love using a pendant for yes/no answers, Tarot/Angel/Daily Inspiration Cards, books that bring me to center, and sage to clear any energy that may be making it hard to feel in flow. Check out the show notes for specific tools, books and decks I use every day!

And that’s IT!! Literally, it’s that simple… it’s just a matter of finding different ways to RE-connect to the same energy connection.

Oh yeah, and I want to share the bonus superpower I mentioned... FOCUS.

Don’t get distracted by other people’s opinions!! Trust the guidance you receive, and definitely don’t receive a piece of guidance, and then ask 10 friends about their opinion on the matter.

Keep it sacred, between you and your Source, and trust the guidance you receive. Otherwise - and def speaking from experience here - you’ll end up with 10 different opinions and feel even more confused on what to do next.

One more word on focus… social media and the internet is set UP to be distracting and to cause us to look at a million bright shiny objects. I’ve even checked social media a bunch of times as a distraction to writing this longer-than-usual Podcast outline!

BUT, success belongs to those of us who can focus and put boundaries on our time and energy.The ones who can focus move forward and create masterpieces. Sometimes, I think about Beethoven, Mozart, the great artists and I think… man, it must have been MUCH easier to be creative when all you had to distract you was a house phone that MAY or may not ring that day, and your neighbors who may or may not come over!!

Be purposeful with how you spend your time and energy, and use your focus, in addition to your intuition, as your superpowers.Alright that is ALL for today’s episode!

Make sure you download your show notes, and if you enjoyed the Podcast, please leave me some love and light and give me 5 stars in iTunes. Thank you so much, and I’ll see you next time on the next episode of The Love, Light and Business Podcast.

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In today's episode of Intuitive Tuesday, I answer the question... "is my coaching I’m offering worth what I’m charging?"

3 Questions To Ask Yourself:1. What’s the end “result” of the program?A transformation, a BIG step forward with their… (insert what you do here). Health. Relationship. Career. Business. Can you get clear on their takeaways from your signature program? The more tangible the better.A lot of times I hear women tell me what they offer isn’t tangible, and I get that – clients come to me for business coaching and get SO MUCH more. But I lead with what they are coming to me for – which is helping them creating signature programs and funnels that allow them to get ideal clients online in a heart-centered, aligned way.Knowing your ideal client will allow you to tailor a signature program to them so that the value is crystal clear.When you create a signature program that supports a specific ideal client with a specific strong desire, pricing becomes irrelevant. It all depends on where YOUR pricing vibration is. 2. For your ideal client, what’s the end result worth to them?Say for example, you're a relationship coach and you're helping women become confident and magnetic so she can call in her soulmate. What would becoming the woman who exudes allure, confidence, and magnetic vibes to her future soulmate be worth to this woman? Again, it comes back to knowing your ideal client! 3. Have you received coaching? If so, then reflect on how it has changed YOUR life. What was that worth to you?If not… I’d ask yourself if you are actually thoroughly convinced in the power of coaching. And if so, why you haven’t invested in it yourself! You cannot ask your clients to do what you yourself will not do.

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Welcome gorgeous and radiant woman, it’s Mona Lisa Ondevilla and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life and business that they desire.

Today, I want to point out the HUGE contradictions that exist in the personal development/self-help space that used to make me feel terrible about myself, which made me doubt my capability to be a good coach and entrepreneur.

My goal in doing this is to help you see that there’s no right way to do things in life and business, so that you can feel empowered to figure out YOUR OWN unique way of being in the world, and to help you release the shame that can come with doing/thinking things that are non-PC.

For example…

Today, I have a low threshold for gossip, complaining, victim mentality.I’ll give you an example. Yesterday, I was standing in line at Costco waiting to try an acai smoothie, and a woman walks up and loudly starts commiserating with the sample lady about something that I don’t remember the context of, but the energy was “complain, complain, complain, yeah life is miserable, don’t we all know it, that’s just how it is, low-vibe, low-energy, blah blah…”

So, I wandered away to the frozen fruits section and left Michaelangelo – who thankfully can just ignore people – to grab me a smoothie.

This illustrates the first HUGE contradiction I want to point out...

"Have proper boundaries in place, but love and accept everyone."That last part used to realllly get me.

I used to JUDGE MYSELF SO HARSHLY if I didn’t glue myself to the floor whenever low-energy people came around. I would stick it out and shame myself for having judgemental thoughts like– “seriously, your lame-ass martyr story is super boring and isn’t fooling anyone. You’re zero percent committed to taking responsibility for your circumstances, aren’t willing to change anything, love complaining, and wtf are you even wearing, it’s fugly and ruining my high-vibes of being surrounded by beauty. Get me out of here! Wait, MONA LISA, be nice… ”

If I broke this down to the archetypes that I know I have within me, it would be The Mean Girl Vs. The Doormat/Little Miss PerfectToday, I don’t even have this internal war happen because the second I sense complaining/boring ass vibes, I am OUT.

But it took me awhile to get there because… love and accept everyone, right?

The truth is, you can love and accept everyone and not want to be anywhere near them. We all have our soul’s journey, and I honor that – and now, I also honor my feeling of not wanting to be in the same room as you. Spiritual, right, wrong? I don’t know – but it feels GOOD to me.

Ultimately, you have to do you and what feels good for you (and what feels good for me might not necessarily be what feels good for you!!).More contradictions …

Hustle and do EVERYTHING HUMANLY POSSIBLE TO SUCCEED INCLUDING WORKING NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS, but practice self care and wellness
Get crystal clear on what you want to manifest, but detach from the outcome
Dream big, but be happy, grateful and content with what you have today
Be YOURSELF, but follow my step-by-step solution to succeed in X (life/business/health/wealth)

And I point these out not because I’m making fun of them, in fact, I’ve SAID almost everything of the above myself!!

At different points in your life, all of the above could be true for you.It gets confusing when we think we’re supposed to be a certain way all the time, and we become vigilant and all-or-nothing about that way of being. We practice so much self-care that we take ZERO action in our business, or we take completely dis-aligned action because we’ve neglected our self-care. Or we’re super kind and accommodating to everyone, including energy vampires, then go home and immediately numb out with Netflix.

The ONLY way out is to tune into your intuition so powerfully, so fiercely, and on a regular basis that you can navigate what’s true for you in any self-help rule (and take what applies to you).

All of the information out there WILL contradict itself, and if you spend your time trying to collect and make sense of everything, your job will never end.

"Your job as a feminine, smart, and intuitive woman is to find out what’s true for you in that MOMENT and in that situation."Your job as a feminine, smart, and intuitive woman is to find out what’s true for you in that MOMENT and in that situation (because it can change next week, next month, or next year, then change again, and that’s OK).

Now, I want to leave you with 3 questions to ask yourself so that you can digest and implement the information I shared today.

Write down or think about your answer to the following 3 questions:1. What is ONE area in my life or business where I play out an internal tug-of-war based on a contradiction of 2 values I believe in? 2. What beliefs do I have that subconsciously allow this cycle to keep on going? 3. What new belief will guide me to re-write this association in a way that feels GOOD?

I’ll give you an example.

Be nice to others and love and accept everyone vs. Set proper boundaries
Setting boundaries makes me a bitch. Setting boundaries means I don’t love and accept others.
New belief: Setting boundaries allows me to show up fully, energetically, and in LOVE in my marriage, friendships and business

When you have that new belief, REFER TO IT OFTEN, especially when you are in situations that trigger this contradiction within you.

Now, I would love to HEAR YOUR TOP CONTRADICTION IN MY FACEBOOK GROUP at facebook.com/groups/intuitivecoaches. Your shared contradiction and journey can DRASTICALLY change the perspective of another woman in the group, so get out that and share share share!

ALRIGHT LADIES, I hope that this has served you and I’ll see you next time on the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday!!

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Hi beauties, it’s Mona Lisa and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life and business that they desire.

Today, I'm answering a question from Destiny Lynn in My Intuitive Coaches Facebook group. She writes in…

“My question is how do soulfully determine if you should go back to your 9-5 with the intent on using it as a tool to further invest in your business. I have been sick over the decision to go back to my 9-5 so I can fully fund my dream. Or to continue just finding ways to cut corners and just make it work.”This IS SUCH a great question, Destiny, and one I get asked all the time! Thank you for submitting it.

I think that having a job that feels good – READ: not energy draining, all consuming, or stressful – can be a powerful and effective way to invest in your business if it feels like it will create more SPACE in your life as opposed to more heaviness.

I went back to a 9-5 job after I had invested in my website, coach training, logo, etc. because I didn’t want to feel the pressure of HAVING TO GET CLIENTS in order to survive. Personally for me, that energy felt toxic and unsupportive of my mission as a new coach trying to establish herself.

I knew it wasn’t going to be my job forever, so I called in a wonderful 9-5 job that felt very fun, lighthearted and easygoing. I stayed there for a couple of years until I felt SO ready to go full-time in my coaching business.

Going back to your question – you said you felt sick over the decision to go back to your 9-5 so you can fully fund your dream.

What is it about going back to a 9-5 job that makes you feel sick?Is it the job itself (in which case, I’d say, get a job that you enjoy more and have fun with it!) or perhaps the lack of flexibility (in which case, I’d say get a job that offers you time and location flexibility!)?

OR, is it something else, like your soul wants NOTHING more than to be full-time in your coaching practice right now, and you KNOW you can make it happen?

OR, is being part-time somewhere an option?

There’s no black and white answer, so in lieu of personally getting on a coaching session with you and hashing this out, I want to give you 3 tips for getting the answer for yourself.Tip #1)

Tune into your intuition and ask yourself…. What would be in greatest support right now for your business? Will your business flow more if you have the support of a 9-5 job, or if you were in it full-time?

Tip #2)

Consider creative options. For example, I had a job for a few years as I was building my practice, and when I left, I decided to move back into my grandparents’ house in order to take the rent and other bills off of my plate while I REALLY built it up.

That won’t necessarily be your solution, but think outside of the box here – what creative solutions can you think of right now in order to invest in your business’ success? Maybe it’s nanny-ing, tutor-ing, VA-ing, putting some investments on a CC, or simply doing everything humanly possible you can do to book your next clients in order to cover your investments.

Tip # 3)

Be clear on exactly what you need and for what. Do you have a certain dollar amount you need to make a month before you HAVE to go back to a 9-5? Or, do you need $5k, $10k, $20k to cover your business investments? Getting clear might be all it takes! For example, if you need $10K to cover some investments, that can be as simple as landing a few clients, and cutting a few corners as you said, as opposed to going back to a regular job.

Alright Destiny, thanks for asking your questions, and I hope those tips have helped you!

And if you resonated with Destiny, I hope that this has served you as well.

NOW, I’d love to know what your takeaways are if you listened in and related to Destiny’s question! Let me know by heading to my Facebook group at and you can also submit your own question there.

I hope that this has served you, and I’ll see you next Tuesday on the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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I’m Mona Lisa Ondevilla, international success coach for intuitive coaches.

Today, I’m going to share with you a key difference between boring, broke coaches who help no one but really really want to, and magnetic, money-making coaches who show up and help their tribe by the thousands.

As an introvert myself, I work with intuitive women coaches because I believe they are the most powerful, untapped resource on the planet, who can literally save the world, once they get over their drama and stories about why they can’t show up.

So many smart, intuitive ambitious coaches are aware of their limiting beliefs, which is an important first step. But it’s only the first step.

I’ve seen too many women drag their sad stories around for months and years, and I’ve seen the negative effects it has on their lives - they become ugly, old, tired, and they literally repel success. They energetically attract friends and clients who also drag around their sad stories... Success doesn’t wanna be anywhere near that - can you blame it?

You have to leave the boring ass, depressing parade by taking action that directly challenges your fear if you want to be successful as a coach.1. Face your most crippling fear/story - the one that’s been stopping you from your next level of success and happiness. Ask your fear, what does it need from you? Write the answers down. 2. Decide to leave your story behind and to no longer let it play a part in your identity. Be fierce about this - this means monitoring your thoughts, habits and words so that you are not acting in alignment with this story anymore. 3. Now here’s the step that makes the difference between the boring, broke coaches who help no one and the magnetic, money-making coaches who help thousands. Take action from the energy of the woman who doesn’t have this story and be vigilant about it like your life and happiness depends on it - because it does. What does she do? How does she show up? What does she believe and think about herself? What do her boundaries look like? If your story is that you’re afraid of publishing your blog post because you’re afraid of what people will think, write and publish 10 posts and promote the hell out of it on your Instagram and Facebook. Watch your confidence rise as you get the confidence and shine that comes from a woman who just conquered her fear. If you see yourself slipping back into the old story, bring yourself back. Like your life depends on it. Be aligned with the energy of a coach who does not have your old story and fear.

I didn’t say it was easy, but then again, it’s not easy to be on the broke, boring and bummed out coach parade for way too long!

So, take inspired action now by writing in the comments below what ONE ACTION you are going to do to conquer your fear and re-align with your success instead.

Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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Today, I’m going to share with you why trying to keep up a perfect image online doesn’t actually keep you from being judged harshly. I know, I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but I’m SO tired of seeing otherwise, smart, brilliant and radiant women keeping themselves prisoners because they want to look perfect and like they have their shit together, when they’re not fooling anyone.

This need to look perfect and to present a perfect image online is poison to our coaching industry.No one - myself included - wants to be subject to looks of horror, evil laughter, or even worse, pity (who does she think she is?).

But here’s the thing. If you post happy, love-yourself quotes all day every day, and in reality, you hate everything about yourself - people can feel it. And they will judge you. And probably not trust you to be their coach.

You are so much smarter and braver than that, and I know that you can be loved and honored for being the most real version of yourself - not for being a watered down, boring version of ourselves (that’s not fooling anyone).Here’s the way out.

First, you have got to call out your inner judger - you know, the one who wants you to be little miss perfect, or boring, broke coach. Give her a name. Frantic Franny? Mean Girl Mandy? Then, let your inner judge-y mean girl take the reigns, and let her tell you what she REALLY feels. Write it allll down.

After that’s out of the way, identify whose voice that is - is it a parent’s voice? A mean girl from 5th grade’s voice? Maybe your own voice from an earlier age?

Next, write down your truth. For every judgement that your inner mean girl said, write down what you actually know about yourself to be true. For example, maybe she told you that you don’t know what you’re talking about and that you’re a major fraud. But deep down, your truth is that you know you have such an incredible gift to share with the world, and that you’re a strong, capable and brave woman who knows what she’s talking about.

Lastly, show up and take action that makes Mean Girl Mandy come out to play! Start your business Instagram, get your website together, show UP. She will come out, and when she does, go back to your List of TRUTHS and stubbornly shut her down. She’ll lose her power over you in time.

As you do this, people will start to FEEL YOU - who you really are. And you’ll start to attract clients who deeply resonate with you and love you for your imperfections.

After you do this exercise, I’d love to hear the name of your inner saboteur. Share it with me below or in my FB Group Intuitive Coaches here.

I hope that this has served you and I’ll see you next time on the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday!

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Hi Lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life and business that they desire.

Today, I am helping all new coaches and early stage coaches figure out how to tap into their inner sparkly confidence.

A lot of new coaches ask me, how do you speak with confidence? How do you offer your services with confidence? How do you put content out there with confidence?I get this question and where it’s coming from because when I first started out I did not have much confidence at all

In fact I deferred to a lot of other people and put my intuition about what I should talk about about and what mattered to me on the back burner. I felt like people didn’t really care about what I have to say.

This is where I see a lot of new coaches get mixed up.

When I was first starting, I felt like I had to have a “good marketing message” and I had to talk about things that would “sell” or somehow come across correctly. I felt like I had to show up in a certain way.

I am here to empower you to instead, talk about what lights you up!!

Because when you’re speaking from love and excitement and passion... people will hear that. People will be inspired by that.Even as an introvert – actually, especially as introverts – we don’t like doing the small talk thing.

We like to dive in and talk about things that really matter to us – whether it’s the current theory that we’re reading about, or the new spiritual, personal development practice that we’re trying, or the new program that we’re in – we love to talk about things that we’re exited about, what we stand behind, that light us up.

The same thing goes for speaking with confidence in your business and creating content and packages and content that you’ll really want to go out there and fill and sell.

If you create something that you feel… “well… this looks right, this looks like a viable business idea/service and someone will buy it…” – if you come at it with that energy, you’re not going to be coming at it with a level of excitement.

And the excitement and the inspiration factor is what’s going to get people in your tribe. People are going to hear your excitement and say – I want what she has.

We all have different journeys – it’s about getting in touch with your own journey.Maybe you…

Went through a health crisis and learned how to listen to your intuition and learned how to nourish your body in a way that you wouldn’t have been able to do if you had listened to everyone else

Have a weight loss/fitness journey

Have been through a relationship journey

Left the herd, and have done something different than what was expected of you

Been through a major transformational journey

Took a different career path

Are a healer who loves all things Yoga/Reiki/Crystal Healings/Tarot Readings

Have gone through a life-changing spiritual journey

These can all be pieces of your story, and when you talk about, you get LIT up and super excited to share with other people because you’ve been there and you get it.

It gets kinda weird when you talk about things that you haven’t been through yourself. Like, in the beginning, I would not have been able to talk about starting a business successfully because I hadn’t done that yet – so that wouldn’t feel aligned for me, and I would have to borrow from other people’s voices and I wouldn’t know what that process looks like for me (yet!)

What’s your story? What DO you know? What do you LOVE talking about forever and ever? What’s the topic you can go on and on about?Once you know that, the rest is much easier to figure out, from that place, you can create programs and packages that light you up, and create content that lights you up.

Your light lights up the world.It’s ok to be a beginner and to not REALLY know what you want to coach people with yet– let yourself be there if that’s where you are.

There will sometimes be elements of your story where it will be obvious – you had a major health transformation and now want to help other women find that for themselves.

But sometimes it’s less obvious than that – maybe you went through a tough transformational period in your life and you healed yourself of addictions, or depression or anxiety, and you don’t necessarily want to help people with that, but you do want to help people with map out their journey and inspire them along the way.

Once you connect the dots between what you help people with and your story, it gets really clear and exciting.

And honestly, the only way is to move forward through trial and error and discovery, and to trust the process.I went from career coach for college women, business coach, happiness coach, bridal coach, transformational coach, and now, success coach.

My point is, is that in each of these phases, I totally went for it – I made business cards, websites, freebies… I really went for it. When I thought I wanted to be a bridal coach, I surrounded myself in the industry and even assisted a wedding planner to see if I wanted to be in that industry.

It was only through taking action and eliminating, that I found my own voice and discovered “this is what I want to help people with!” I took a ton of action!When you finally find that THING that lights you up – AKA your superpower – THEN you can create awesome signature programs and feel confident about selling them because you KNOW you can help your clients get to the other side because you’ve been there yourself (or have helped others get there!).

The confidence pieces comes from knowing yourself and eliminating and seeing what you love – it doesn’t come from guessing and sitting at home, which is what I thought early in the game. You’ve got to get out there!

There’s this really cool lightbulb moment that goes on with my private clients when I help them with this piece. The second they realize who they are meant to serve and how they already have so much knowledge and passion on the topic – they feel like they were BORN to share their message. Before that moment, there’s so much confusion, back-and-forth-ness, doubting and second-guessing!

If you’d love to also feel that way, I invite you to check out my free guide, Awaken Your Lightworker Superpowers to discover what your message is!

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That’s all I have for you today, I hope that this has served you and I’ll see you next Tuesday on the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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She's the quintessential zen girl boss next door, and we talk about: Why your energy matters as an introverted, woman entrepreneur * What type of passive income you can create (even as a brand new coach!) so you can live a more abundant, free-flowing lifestyle * How to find your voice and message as a new coach (hint: acting like you're an extrovert doesn't work!) * What "Zen Femme" is and how to honor our cycles as feminine entrepreneurs so we can maximize our productivity and live more aligned * How Korynn found her first clients (with only 25 people on her list!!)*

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Hi Lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life and business that they desire.

Today, I’m talking about how to discover if you’re coming across a deep-seated, energetic belief or thought pattern that’s currently sabotaging your current situation.Without doing and continuing to do the transformational work that I’m about to share with you, I wouldn’t have been able to create a life and business that I love.

And I know the same is true for every successful lightworker girl boss who is out there doing what they love – I can feel it in the way they talk about what they do and what they’ve had to overcome to get where they are. Plus, working closely with some amazing mentors and entrepreneurs myself, I’ve seen what it takes to make your business a reality.

So let’s dive right in…

First, how do you know when you’re coming across an energetic belief?The best way for me to explain this is to share with you a real life story about my early days of entrepreneurship.

When I was first starting out, I felt like I was doing everything I needed to do at that point to start my business – start a website, regularly post valuable content, reach out to JV partners, listen to business Podcasts and learn from online marketing gurus I admired, like Marie Forleo.

But nothing was happening. And even though I told myself that I was trying, a part of me knew that I wasn’t doing everything I could – that I was sabotaging myself somehow.

Finally, these beliefs surfaced – I’m not a real entrepreneur. I’m a fraud. My business isn’t a real business, and I don’t even know if I can help people. How can I charge people if I don’t even know if I can help them? I’m way out of my league here. What am I thinking…?

So you can see that even though from the outside, I was a busy body, these beliefs were getting in the way of my business’ success.

For example, I would reach out to JV partners, and instead of seeing the value I had to bring to the table, I would put them on a pedestal because they were “real entrepreneurs” and I thought I wasn’t. Not an attractive energy for a JV partner, let me tell you!

Another example, because I believed that I wasn’t a real entrepreneur, I didn’t make any money, even though I inspired people. I was playing small – I was posting quotes and inspirational content online, but I wasn’t putting my actual business systems into place to actually sell anything because I didn’t take myself seriously as a real coach and entrepreneur.

Lastly, I couldn’t stomach investing money in working with a high-level coach (or even talking to a coach!) because I secretly didn’t think that I could make the money back. Talk about planning for failure! I was manifesting my financial struggle in business by not willing to believe I’d have enough income in the future to cover my investments.

These beliefs can sabotage you, even if you think you’re doing everything you can.So take a moment and feel into this… where do you feel blocked in your business today? Jot that down, and pause this Podcast if you need to.

Next, I want to walk you through the foundation of the 6 step formula I use on myself and with my private clients for moving past beliefs that are no longer serving you.

Ask yourself, what belief needs to be shifted in order for me to move past this?
Listen to your guidance.
Once you get an idea of what the belief is, examine what it sounds like. Where it came from. Is it your mom’s voice? Your dad’s? How long have you had it? How does it manifest in your life today? Your business? Your relationships
Ask yourself, is this belief still true for me today? Is it still serving me? Usually, the answer is No, so bring your awareness to how it’s no longer working for you.
Next, ask yourself what beliefs would serve you better, and choose your new beliefs. What would you rather believe instead of this? What would change if you had those new beliefs?
Reinforce your new beliefs by choosing actions that align with your new belief, and be fierce about this – it’s like reprogramming a faulty computer.

Alright so that’s all for today’s Podcast!

I hope you this episode has helped you uncover the limiting belief that’s getting in the way of your success, and provided you with a process to clear it, so you can get on with living the amazing, lightworker life that’s available and waiting for you. I hope that this has served you and I’ll see you next time for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Hey lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa Ondevilla and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life and business that they desire.

So today, I want to dive in deeper to a story that I recently shared.

You know how Facebook shares with you those “1 year ago today” photo memories?

Well, today I got a “three years ago today” photo, and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

I remember taking this photo so clearly, like it was yesterday. I was on the beach in Hawaii on a family vacation… and I hated myself.

Every part of my life was in chaos. I don’t even remember what job I had at the time, because my jobs changed so frequently. I don’t remember where I lived at the time, because I moved so frequently.

I didn’t have any friends. My relationship with my husband was going through hell, and I didn’t know if we were going to make it.

I knew I wanted to have a business – I had already gone through B-School and coach training at this point – but it seemed so far away*.I knew I would get there eventually – maybe – but I didn’t know when and I didn’t know how.* When my family asked me what I was doing with my life, I would just say something like… “I’m working on my business on the side, and have a job that’s helping me get out of debt and save enough money until my business is successful.”

I don’t think I convinced them. I don’t think I even convinced myself. My life was in too much chaos to even focus on my business, and I had a lot of inner work to do before that was even an option.

So what changed…?

I’ve been wondering the same thing.

If you would have sat beside me on that beach and told me that in 1.5 years, I’d have a successful coaching business, would live in San Diego with my husband and kitty (I didn’t even have a kitty at the time), that I would be traveling to 4 global destinations in a high-level mastermind coaching program, and that I had real friends all over the world… I would have called you insane.

But that’s what happened. Seriously. Yes, I still pinch myself.

And life has been changing so quickly, that I didn’t even realize that was my life only 3 years ago until Facebook showed me that photo.

So… what changed?

As I sit here and write this, I realize that the number one thing that changed was me. I had to transform into the woman who runs a thriving, full-time coaching practice, who lives in a luxurious resort-style community, who has a beautiful relationship with her husband and friends.

That woman in chaos – who I send so much love and support to looking back – was not going to become a #girlbossonfire.

Not a chance in hell.

After I got to the other side of hell – with the help of Gabby Bernstein, Danielle LaPorte, and Wayne Dyer – then I was ready for my dream business to take off.Only then was I ready for the how-to’s. The plan. A business coach. Action!

The power of being really READY + investing in a coach = really fast change + quantum leaps in businessInvesting in your business before you’ve left the chaos is a waste of money. But when you’re ready… your life and business will change so fast that you won’t even know what happened until Facebook shows you a photo 3 years later.

Here are the exact mindset shifts and practical action steps I took towards completely turning my life around:1. First, I stopped being the number one buyer of my own struggle story and my own excuses. We all have our own stories – we’re too young, too old, too introverted, too shy, too inexperienced, not ready yet, waiting for the perfect time/financial situation/life situation. A lot of these were my story, and I justified them like crazy. But then, I stopped because I realized the story was completely stopping my forward movement. 2. Second, I invested in the coaching and programs that I knew would help shortcut my route to success. I had tried to do everything before then on my own – piecing it together by attending different webinars, trainings, online DIY programs, doing my own website – and it was getting me nowhere. I realized that something had to change (in other words, I needed outside help) to make this happen and fast – I no longer wanted to wait 6 months, a year, or two years. 3. Third, I started taking a lot of inspired action based on the guidance I received from the coaching and programs I had invested in. This time, I was motivated to see it through and not just drop the ball on myself and my business. 4. Fourth, I stayed centered and bubbled myself in positive energy and wealth consciousness until I started seeing success. I simply wasn’t available to hearing anything that opposed my desires – no one’s negativity or nay-saying could permeate my energy field.

That’s it. Looking through this list, I realize that I still do these 4 steps to this day. I may not have the same struggle story anymore, but I still face a different set of fears and demons as I grow my business and continue to journey on this path of personal transformation (it never ends).

I still heavily invest in myself and my business – that’s a negotiable, and my business wouldn’t be where it is today without those financial investments. Also, I still take a lot of inspired action daily, and am committed to staying centered and connected to the Universe via wealth consciousness exercises and meditation. These 4 steps changed my life.

So that’s all, I hope that this simple list inspires you to take action for yourself, because it’s really not as complicated as we make it. It can be so simple, if we allow it to.

I hope that this has served you, and I’ll see you next Tuesday, for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Hey lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life and business that they desire.

I want to talk today about a belief that’s been rearing its ugly head in my own life, and in the lives of so many of the women I speak with on a daily basis (on from word on the street from the FB group and in conversations with you!).

I’ve been hearing variations of the belief that we must struggle and work really hard and slave away in order to be successful.And this belief can show up in all kinds of different ways and it can be very detrimental when starting a business, or when continuing a business that has already seen a level of success, or when you’re desiring to uplevel.

So in any stage of business, this belief can show up and do some serious damage.The first thing I wanted to do is bring some awareness of this belief in your own life.

If this is coming up for you… see if this resonates with you in your core and if this feels like something that you’re struggling with.

Some ways that this belief can show up:

Believing that being busy and stressed out is glorified (even if you don’t consciously believe that!), it can show up by being busy and not being present, and rushing
Being really inspired and motivated to work on your business at first... and then putting on the brakes and self-sabotaging because a part of you believes that because success is right around the corner, it means you’ll have to struggle and the hard, hard work and tears is right there waiting for you
Not being able to relax in the things that you’ve already created in your life… it doesn’t necessarily need to be in business if you’re new. Maybe there are other areas of your life where you have worked hard and have a lot of things that you’ve accomplished and feel proud of.

Where in your life can you put down this go-getting energy and instead sit in the appreciation of what you’ve already created?

Take baby steps in celebrating what you’ve already done, what you’re already rocking in other areas of your life before you do this with your business and money mindset.

I want to differentiate here – it’s not that you don’t have to work hard.

In the book Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, he talks about how money doesn’t have to be this hard work/labor/burden type of thing in order for it to come to you.But there does need to be action you do need to be taking consistent action, you do need to be setting up your structures, and speaking to your tribe and being visible, and sometimes that process isn’t enjoyable... nothing is going to be 100% OMG I love doing X all the time.

I don’t know what the pieces for you are in your business that you don’t necessarily enjoy, but that’s not to say that it needs to be a struggle and a burden, and feeling like “OMG this absolutely sucks and my blood and sweat and tears are going into this journey, and I need to not go to sleep and work 24 hours in a row, and make my hormones imbalanced, and gain a bunch of week and not take care of myself and work myself to the bone so that I can be successful!”

If you’ve already started a business and if you feel like this is self-sabotaging you, or if you’ve already received a level of success and you aren’t able to experience it, and this whole topic is resonating with you, then I first want you to focus on awareness.

In what ways is this belief of struggle = success, showing up in your life? What is it making you do or not do? Is it making you really go for it in your business and slow down, or be in overwhelm, or stay stuck in perfection? How is this specifically showing up in your business and life?

Be willing to examine the belief and really see the repercussions that this belief and then holding on to it for dear life, is having on your on your business.As they come up, be willing to challenge them, you can journal about it, and if you have a coach, share it with your coach. Really be willing to call it out – don’t let it be in hiding anymore.

Make it a big deal.Make this belief showing up in your life be a big deal, call it out! Call it out to a coach, call it out to a friend, journal it, and call it to the surface so you can then see how it’s affecting your life.

Then ask yourself, what are the news beliefs that you’d like to have instead of this one of success is struggle. What is the new belief you’d like to have?

Then begin to choose those new beliefs in that moment as your old belief comes out.It will be a process of showing your old belief the door, allowing it to exit, and then creating space for your new belief to blossom.

Choose beliefs like… “success feels good, success comes easily to me, successful flows to me, I am already successful.” Make affirmations about them and really belief and feel them as you say it.

And ask yourself, where in your life can you allow yourself to experience more happiness for what you’ve already achieved? Where doesn’t it need to be a struggle where you’re still making it a struggle? Where can you experience more deep gratitude and more presence in your life?

It’s in the every day moments where I realize I’m hanging on to my old beliefs, it’s not always on the meditation pillow, or during an epiphany in yoga, sometimes it’s when I’m making tea or making dinner.In the moments when you catch yourself acting a certain way because of your belief, remember you can choose otherwise.

You have the power to choose in every moment, and that’s what Gabby Bernstein calls a miracle – that instant shift in perspective, instead of choosing fear, choosing love.

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Hey lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa, and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life and business that they desire.

You’ve heard me say before that it’s so important to get clear on your desires, and today, I really want to give you a way of looking at this concept in a more concrete, specific way.

This technique that I’m about to share can really help you really get out of being “stuck” in your head and stories, and into inspired action.A lot of us – especially as introverted, intuitive and self-aware women – know what we fear. We have a good idea about our wounds, and the things that have us terrified. Looking stupid, failing, being judged, being misunderstood, being visible, etc.

Some of you at this point may also have a good idea of your desires in your life, and what you really want to happen. Perhaps it’s more travel, freedom, peace, happier relationships, financial abundance, serving the world.

The thing is, we often don’t get specific enough about how our desires and fears play out in our lives.And in order to get out of feeling stuck and suffocated by our fears, then we have got to pile on specific, real-life consequences of living out our desires and fears.

So first, I want you to get clear on your general fears. Write a list in your journal of a handful of general fears.

A general fear might sound like… I’m afraid of putting myself out there.

A general desire might sound like… I want freedom from my day job.

Then, for each fear, I want you to get specific about how this is playing out in your life – what does this actually mean? You can write out as many specific fears for each general fear as you want.

A more specific fear might be… I don’t want to publish my blog posts or promote my website on Facebook because I’m afraid of what my friends and family might think if I all of a sudden start announcing myself as a coach.

A more specific desire might sound like… I want the freedom to wake up in the morning and instead of rushing out the door, I want to be able to meditate, journal, enjoy a nice, slower pace, and ease into my day with a grounded, radiant energy.

Now that you have your list, I want you to go through each fear and think… what will happen if I DON’T get over this fear? How will this affect my relationships? My health? My well-being? My life?

And then go over each DESIRE and think… what will happen if I achieve this desire? How will this affect my relationships? My health? My well-being? My life?

The more REAL LIFE and specific you can get, the more powerful this exercise will be because you’re now taking it out of concepts and theories and into REAL LIFE and associating REAL pleasure and REAL pain with desires and fears.Once you do that, refer to this list regularly– look at your desires often, and reflect on how your fears are showing up in your life, on the daily.

Remind yourself so you don’t FORGET what really matters.Alright, so that’s all I have for you today! I hope that this has served you and I’ll see you next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Hey lightworkers – it’s Mona Lisa, and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths, manifest the conscious and abundant life and business that they desire.

OK… today I have a few confessions to make.I don’t really like hiking.

And I absolutely don’t like camping.

I’ve always wanted to really like hiking, but I just… I don’t. At least anything beyond the gentle strolls to the nice, easy ocean overlooks.

What I really love is the ocean.

And I don’t really like the idea of hot yoga, so I’ve never been… and in fact, I’m more of a gentle yogi all around. I’d rather get my workout on in barre, dance or pilates classes, or weight training.

What the heck does this have to do with you?!

I wanna help you give yourself permission to like what you like, and don’t like what you don’t like, and to create the business and life that really feels like YOU.Because those are the things that will inform you on creating a brand you love that’s representative and true to you.

And that YOU and YOUR vibe will attract your tribe.

In the beginning, I was so caught up in focusing on what I thought I should like, but secretly didn’t … hiking, cooking, camping, quinoa, hanging out at bars …

Now, I focus on what I love – beaches, traveling, sunshine, pilates, the ocean, luxury, elevated every day essentials, reading, iced everythings, candles, personal development, crystals, happy people, succulents, plenty of “me time”, plenty of time with friends who uplift and inspire me, bubbly pink baths…

And I’m able to visually see my brand come before me based on these things. If I were to put in a camping picture somewhere into my branding, it wouldn’t feel me.

And online, it’s all about creating a brand that’s you. There’s really no faking it!How you do business – who you work with – how you show up – is really up to YOU, and the more you can own that, the more joyfully successful you can be.

Even the small things – like how you want to spend your mornings when you wake up – can be inspiration for you and a way YOU do life and business.

When you get really clear on the way you want to do things, and when that lights you up and inspires you, then you’ll be able to move forward with more clarity and energy.

MUCH different than doing things that you think you should be doing!

Like everything in business, this process evolves as you learn more about yourself and move forward, but it’s really important that you start somewhere strong - where you feel confident in where you are today.

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Confidence in your message and who you are will lead to confidence in other areas of your business – marketing, writing copy, creating programs.Don’t get caught up in perfectionism here and wishing you were something or someone different here - be real and transparent about who you are and where you are today – and play up your strengths, what you’ve been through, and your story.

I’m confident there’s so much hidden treasure inside of each of you, and it’s waiting to be called forward and shared with the world!

That is our calling as lightworkers who are called to serve others – we’re here to transform our own stories, and to help our tribe awaken rise out of their own darkness by sharing our own journeys bravely and with authentic heart and compassion.

I hope that this has served you, and I'll see you next Tuesday, for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Hi gorgeous souls, it’s Mona Lisa and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life that they desire.

If you’re here, chances are, it’s important for you to live a fulfilling, soul-centered lifestyle where you get to just be you and show up in service to the Universe.You dream of having mornings where you can ease into your day, have a nice hot cup of tea, and maybe do some yoga, before you start working with clients or writing your blog.

And you also think, hmmm… it would be nice to also make enough money to get you out of your full-time job, or out of financial fears. And maybe you’re warming up to the idea of having a lot of money, so you can do things you secretly desire to uplevel in your life, like being able to buy the really good tea from Teavana, or the Egyptian cotton thousand thread count sheets you’ve been eyeing for awhile. Elevated every day essentials.

You’ve thought about it – maybe you’ve even started a website, or ordered some business cards.

But, once you get past the initial excitement and dreaming, you might realize something along the lines of... oh, crap, but I’m not the entrepreneurial type. Maybe I'm not cut out for this. (insert your illogical fears here)I can’t do this – network all day? Go to business cocktail mixers every night? Be on video? Put myself out there?

Uh-uh. Not going to happen.

And then, you start to get discouraged and lose steam, because you don’t see how you can make it happen as YOU.

And I hear you – you worry that you don’t have what it takes to be an entrepreneur, because you’re introverted, intuitive, or too soft-spoken.

So, to eliminate the confusion, today, I want to share with you the personality traits and characteristics that make up the successful girl-boss-next-door.Think of it like the ingredients to making a really good soup… you’ve got to have it all there in order for it to work.

I hope that this checklist inspires you to see that you have what it takes to make this your reality. Or, that it shows you where you’re missing the mark, so you can adjust your sails and get back on track. Or, that it shows you that this whole entrepreneur thing just isn’t your thing!

So let’s get into it!

To be successful as a powerhouse girl-boss-next-door, you need the following:1. A deep, burning desire to create a service-based business, beyond it just being about the money (the money is there, but it can’t just be about the money or else you’ll jump off the wagon at the first bump in the road). It’s gotta be something you love. If you don’t have this ingredient, you might as well jump off the wagon until you get it – it’d be like trying to make soup without water or stock. 2. Next, you’re crystal clear on your why, or you’re ready and willing to find this out ASAP! You know your core desired feelings, your vision, and your mission, and it’s really important for you to live the life you envision – priority #1. Again, this ingredient is super important, because if you’re starting a business with “it would be nice to have a business that makes me money on the side, that I don’t really have to work on” it ain’t gonna work. Business needs some serious fire, especially in the start up days! 3. A fierce willingness to go deep, transform your limiting beliefs, relationship with money, and old stories that need to be thrown out. Having a heart-centered business forces you to grow and develop yourself inside and out, and you’ve got to wanna grow. 4. You hold yourself up to a high standard, and are committed to your success, no matter what. Failure is simply not an option because see 1 + 2. 5. You are willing to learn from your temporary failures and setbacks, and are super resilient – you are down to course correct as things don’t go the way you planned (trust me, they won’t always go the way you planned, and that’s business!), and to continue taking action until you have a strategy that works for you!

And that’s it! Those are the 5 ingredients that will make you unstoppable as an entrepreneur.

Tell me in the comments of this Podcast, did you meet the ingredient checklist? Is there an area you need to develop? Or did you decide that being an entrepreneur is just crazy town and not for you? Let me know!

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Hello Gorgeous Lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life that they desire.

Today’s Podcast is the second part of a two-part series centered around creating content for your tribe, so you haven’t listened to Intuitive Tuesday Podcast #33, I highly recommend you listen to that first!

So last time, I had you decide on what type of content you want to put out. Maybe you decided on a blog, a Podcast, a video series, Instagram, graphics, or a FB Live show.

Now that you know how you would like to speak to your tribe, now it’s time to figure out what content to create.Remember, last time I said “As an online coach and entrepreneur, the only way you can make sales and get clients is by putting out consistent content that your ideal customers will love and resonate with.”

Your job is to find out what your ideal customer loves learning about and engaging in when it comes to your specific topic.Of course, a big part of this is figuring out your ideal customer, which is a whole, ginormous process in itself, that I teach to my private clients and couldn’t possibly fit into a Podcast.

But, for now, let’s say you already have an idea of your ideal customer and who she or he is, and that you know what topic you want to help your clients with.

For example, in a nutshell, my ideal customer is an introverted, intuitive woman who is a new or aspiring coach. My main topic is showing my ideal customer how to have a more fulfilling, joyful lifestyle by learning how to create a sustainable, profitable coaching business where she’s able to use her unique talents and skills to transform the lives of her clients.

Once you have that down, you’re ready to create some awesome content!

4 Steps To Create A Year’s Worth Of Content That Your Tribe Will Love, Resonate With, & Be Served By:Step 1: Brainstorm 12 Sub-topics (one for every month). Examples: Say your topic is nutrition.

Potential sub-topics could be: yummy clean recipes, what foods to eat depending on their body type, supplements, how to grocery shop, how to meal prep your lunch, how to wean yourself off of sugar, etc.

Step 2: Write out 1-2 common problems that your tribe has for every sub-topic. This will be your basis for writing content.

So let’s stay with the example of nutrition, a potential common problem that your ideal customer may have in the sub-topic of “healthy grocery shopping” could be that he or she has no idea how to grocery shop, gets super overwhelmed at Whole Foods, and ends up just spending tons of money on ready-made foods and salads, that aren’t even that healthy.

Step 3: Let them know you get it, and provide some personal experience or experiences you’ve helped your own clients through

Step 4: Give them a solution! “Reverse engineer” the solution to be something you can help them with, to affirm your place in their minds as their fave, go-to expert in your topic.

Some valuable things you can offer are free how-to’s (like this step-by-step!), show notes, a way to work with you privately, a free program you’re offering, or a FB group.

I hope that this has served you and I’ll see you next Tuesday, for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Today, I’m sharing with you a letter I to myself… before I had anything I have today. When coaching and having my own full time coaching business was just a figment of my imagination.

I wrote this letter/journal entry when everything I have today - my mentors, my business, my travel plans, my lifestyle, my home - was nothing more than a prayer, my deep visualization.I wrote this letter to myself the night after I left my 9-5 about a year and a half ago. I kept it all this time because I knew that one day, I’d be ready to share it and that one day, it would help someone in the same position I was in.

It’s personal, raw, filled with terror, fear, excitement.Most of all, it's filled with faith.

I’m excited to share it with you – finally – today, because I know that there are many of you who could use a little bit of inspiration and faith. Things can change, really, really fast once you’re ready.

I want you to pay particular attention to the type of language I’m using at this point in my life, tune into my energy. I’m on the brink of so much at this time, and shortly after I wrote this, I had my first $10k month. A few months after that, I moved to my dream city of San Diego.

Here it is, unaltered and unformatted..."Im writing this the night after I left my comfort zone in my 9-5. I was making decent income, worked with a team of women who I loved, and could have been happy there if I wanted. But for whatever reason that was beyond me, I started feeling miserable there. Like there was something more, something else that needed to happen. The signs? I started to feel like one of the walking dead. I wasn’t taking care of my body. My home. My relationship. Everything except my comfort zone was slowly losing its spark. I was losing my motivation in all areas of life – my desire was there, but I didn’t have enough energy because my comfort zone was ironically, draining me. But even so… I could have chose to be happy there. Everything is a choice, and I was choosing to sabotage myself while I stayed in this job. Its because a huge part of me knew that I was meant for something more. I didn’t feel sexy, I was showing up for my relationships, friendships, family. I knew that in leaving, id be able to show up for myself and everyone else on a level that I was now capable of (that I wasn’t prior to starting this job).

The decision to leave was pure agony as well. It had built up to a point where I couldn’t not leave, but I didn’t wanna push that button yet either. But I knew if I didn’t, that decision was something that would bother me forever. Im not really good at staying in situations I know don’t work – the second I know its not for me, I move on. It was hard in this situation because my coworkers felt like family, they had become my friends. It was one of the most difficult things iv ever had to do in my adult life. you know what i did realize though, at 3:30 am? that i could be a MUCH better friend from the place i am in now, than i could have ever been in my zombie like state in my comfort zone. i can show up.

After I drove home from work on my last day, I started bawling, crying. The truth was finally hitting me, and my emotions were catching up (it was almost like I couldn’t feel my emotions during the day because it was so tough). I sat on the floor of my empty apartment (because for some miraculous reason, the universe aligned it so that the next day would be the last day in our apt as well).

And then, after sobbing, I stopped. And proceeded to order a ton of comfort food to… well, comfort me (thai food in my case).

I went to sleep early.

Now im awake, at 4 am, writing this. Cause it helps me process. And I know it will help someone else one day, since this is so fresh and raw for me right now.

I realized when I woke up that this is a sacrifice ive made. My choices have been a huge sacrifice, for the life and future that I want. I sacrifice a lot – travel, events, eating out, shopping, doing stuff with my hubby, ive now sacrificed the comfort of a 9-5 and the paycheck and friendships that I formed there. And I wasn’t doing it consciously before, so it felt like… well, who am I to ask for something amazing in my life.

Well you know, I realized… who am I not to? I have given everything, absolutely everything up at this point to follow my path.

To trust in the universes plan for me.

On the surface, it might look like I have nothing right now. This is a supreme illusion, because for the first time ever, I have absolutely everything I need to co-create the life ive dreamed of, practically. I have a strong relationship with my hubby and so much love there, and a commitment to myself and my wellness. To money and financial freedom. Time freedom. I am ready to rock and roll, universe.

Let’s. Do. This.

Let's play. Let's create. Let's make tons of money.

I want insurance. Healthcare. A happy and luxurious home that's ours. a growing family. a kick ass career. lots of travel. nice clothes. lots of events. lots of chill time. to be able to get my eyelashes done and always look amazing hipline. money in the bank. nice cars. the Philippines. a fireplace. luxury travel. luxury linen. soft, fluffy towels. a nanny. a chef. an assistant. to glow. to lead. to love. a thriving business. to feel and look like a million dollars. a legend. wealth. a sexy and fulfilling and loving marriage. a happy husband. however that can happen. you take care of the how and work through me. i will show up. i am here."

So that’s it gorgeous ones – that was my letter.Can you see yourself in it? Are you where I was? Then I’m so excited for you. I’d love to hear your reaction in the blog post comments below, or in my inbox (send me an email to monalisa@monalisaondevilla.com).

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Hello Gorgeous Lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life that they desire.

Happy New Year and WELCOME TO 2017 (to those of you listening to this Podcast live and in real time).

I’ve heard from many of you that you’ve had transformative, eye-opening experiences in 2016, and that you’re inspired to get serious and get real about making 2017 the year that you finally launch your coaching business as an introverted woman and lightworker, and make some real money doing what you love to do – help others see their own light.

To make this switch, many of you have decided to stay goodbye to your old stories – like being afraid of being visible and out there as an introverted lady, or of looking stupid, failing, disappointing yourself, your family, your kids if you have them.

You know the stories. I know them well, too.

So to give you some extra momentum, today I’m going to share with you an important decision you have to make as an early entrepreneur to get your business up and running. It’s something that I’m deeply excited about, because I believe that as intuitives and introverts, we have an edge over everyone else in this category (yes, I’m totally biased, what can I say).

You may have heard before that content is king, and in the online world, nothing could be more true.

As an online coach and entrepreneur, the only way you can make sales and get clients is by putting out consistent content that your ideal customers will love and resonate with.

So the decision you have to make is simply this: what type of content would you like to put out on a regular basis?Ask yourself the following questions:

What kind of content would light you up to put out? What do you naturally love to do? What do you think would be fun, even if it’s a little outside of your comfort zone? What type of content do you absolutely want to steer away from (at least for now)?

This decision is so important because if you’re not feelin’ your content medium, your audience can tell.

On the other hand, if you LOVE the way you’re delivering your content, your audience will too.That’s why when I have clients who love to write, I tell them to write. Or if they love to make videos, I tell them to make videos (and later, to transcribe the videos to post on to their site).

Great news! There is not a whole lot of decision to be made here.

There are 4 types of content to choose from:

Writing
- This can include quotes, captions, newsletters, blogs… anything you put out with the written word!
- Videos
- Live Videos
- Audio/Podcasts

All I’m asking from you today is that you pick ONE main way to provide valuable content to your list.Use your intuition as well as that smart brain of yours to decide what feels right for you to start. I guarantee you already know the answer!

You CAN and WILL - slowly but surely - expand the ways you like to provide content, but you don’t have to worry about that right now. For example, I started with writing, then went into Podcasting, then videos, then finally, I’m tip-toe-ing into Live Video. But I could NOT have started out with live video at first – if I pressured myself to do that in the very beginning, I wouldn’t have even started!

And let me let you in on a little secret… it always feels sort of awkward and scary to start! I still get nervous when I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone (like when I did my first FB live a few weeks ago!), but I love and savor this feeling, because it means I’m growing.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, chances are, you also love to grow and learn as well, and owning your own business is a sure way to grow both financially and spiritually.So for now, choose your favorite and give yourself full permission to knock it out of the park.

Some people to say to choose content that your audience will love to digest, and there is some truth to that – for example, I recently learned that a lot of you love video (who knew?!), and now I make videos too! BUT, I only did it when I was ready. The thing is, I personally don’t believe in forcing yourself to do something you don’t enjoy in your business – that’s a surefire way to make sure you don’t get the momentum you desire.

Your audience will resonate the MOST with whatever content style you feel the most natural and comfortable in today.As a sidenote, this isn’t to say that you will LOVE to create content every single time, because some days, you won’t be feeling inspired, creative, or want to write content, even IF it’s the kind of content you enjoy.

And let me tell you, the ones who PUSH through when that happens – who write the email, even when they’d rather go to the beach or lounge on their couch – are the ones who will SLAY it in their business this year.

Now I do want to say that no matter what you choose, there will be a writing component because you should be sending out a regular written newsletter if you aren’t already.

But if writing isn’t your jam, but audio/video is, you can record yourself speaking what you want to say and then transcribing it for your audience to digest in your newsletter.

Alright, so to recap… your only homework for today is to choose what type of content you’d like to put out! Once you’ve decided, share it with me in the comment section of the blog. Declare it, and make it more real!

On next week’s Podcast, I’m going to help you figure out how to create valuable content that your tribe will love, so make sure to tune in to part 2 of this 2-part episode.

Alright lovelies, that’s all for today, I hope that this has served you and I’ll see you next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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How To Create A Sacred NYE Ritual for 2017!Prep Items:* Blankets * Sage * Books * Candles/Fireplace * Music * Healthy Snacks * Tea * Crystals * Paper/Journal + Pen * Angel Cards * Things That Feel GOOD

5 Steps To Planning Your Sacred New Year's Eve Ritual1. Set the space & smudge! 2. Meditate 3. Tune into your Core Desired Feelings, and answer the following questions:

1. What does living aligned to each of your CDFs mean for you?
2. What worked for you this year, and how can you live even more aligned next year?
3. What didn't work for you, and what can work better?

Write out 3 desires for the New Year, based on your Core Desired Feelings
For each desire, create a plan including habits, action & scheduling

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Hello gorgeous lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa, and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life that they desire.

Today’s topic is a message that I’ve been receiving straight from the Universe! This topic has been coming up in my own life recently, with a majority of my private clients, in random emails, and in conversation with my support team.

The truth is, lately, I’ve been feeling an intense need to lay low energetically… which basically means, I’ve been wanting to do nothing except read, journal, take long, luxurious baths, turn on the fireplace, and do Christmas-y things with my man.Now, this doesn’t come easy to me - I’m high-energy, go-getting, and love actively working on my lightworker business.

It’s easier for me to run a full scale marketing campaign than to sit on the couch and do nothing.

But this hibernating feeling is literally overriding my go-getting, gung-ho attitude. Every time I have a huge take-on-the-world plan for the day, my body tells me… how about we take a nap instead?

Now before I realized what was going on, I started judging myself pretty harshly - I criticized myself for being lazy and unproductive. I started saying all kinds of mean, untrue things about myself.

How dare I watch Gilmore Girls when there were launches to plan and campaigns to make? Hard work means success. Etc. Etc. That old programing came out, rearing its ugly head.

So I started asking questions. I started outside of myself first, with my acupuncturist, who told me that hibernating is absolutely essential because spring is right around the corner. Seasonally, it’s time to go within, to do the inner work, to do exactly what I’ve been naturally called to do. Otherwise, we won’t feel refreshed come spring.

When I meditated on this, I saw this was the truth for me. My inner guides confirmed what my body already knew. Then I started getting emails and messages all over the place that it’s time to relax and just be… that this is actually part of the process.

Interestingly enough, when I had worked through this myself, almost all of my clients brought up this same concern in their sessions. Funny how that happens!

So I want to pass the message on to you, too… the winter is the time for us to go within. To be cozy. To pass on the chaos, the franticness that the season may induce. To hibernate.

Because ladies… spring is just around the corner.As introverted and intuitive lightworkers, you know this to be true, which is why you’re probably also feeling this need to withdraw.

Listen to that.

Listen to your body and your intuition.

One of the reasons I wanted to start my own business was so that I could honor my natural cycles and rhythms. I remember writing out… when December comes, I want to take a full TWO WEEKS off, just like when I was in school. That was one of my why’s.

And December is here, and I’m remember-ing … I’m exactly where I need to be, where I asked to be, before I even understood “why”.

If you’re listening to this, chances are you might not yet have the luxury of taking 2 weeks off (but I know you’re working to get there!).

So what does this look like for you?

Maybe it means giving yourself permission to actually enjoy the days off you DO have for the holidays, by getting support… Maybe it means not cleaning and hiring a housekeeper (unless you love cleaning). Or scheduling a couple of spa dates with yourself.

Maybe it means saying no to activities that don’t feel right at the moment.

What’s important is that before making any decisions, listen to your inner guide first. Get quiet. Give yourself permission to slow down.

For example, I LOVE my business mastermind sisters, and we’re all supposed to meet in LA for a girl boss brunch. Usually I’m excited and all about it, but when I listened to my truth, I knew it would be more in my service to stay home and bundle up for the weekend instead of jetset off to LA. And also, I didn’t want to show up and secretly want to be home - that wouldn’t be in service to my girl boss sisters!

So promise me something… no judgments of being lazy this holiday season, ok?Follow your truth.

If you find yourself doing nothing except drinking cocoa on the couch, that’s OK.

Resting IS productive. Without it, you’ll burn yourself out and won’t have the fresh spring energy you’ll need to rock out in 2017.

Finally, I want to address this line between lazy and hibernating. Honestly, the only one who knows the answer is you.

Every moment, I’m asking myself… does this feel in service? Am I feeling aligned? Am I feeling inspired in this quiet, or lethargic?

For example, I’m still planning out my new year, but I’m doing so in my cozy home, with my cozy socks on, surrounded by candles and Christmas lights.

And when I do watch Netflix, I’m choosing shows that make me happy - Super Soul Sessions and Harry Potter! - and giving it my full attention and presence, rather than being on Facebook and email at the same time. I’m saying no to frantic.

So relax, release and receive… and know that if you’re being called to hibernate, there’s a reason for that.

You’re going to emerge being so, so ready for what’s next.

Alright my loves, that’s all for today’s Podcast. I hope that this has served you, and I’ll see you next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Hey introverted girl bosses!

Welcome to Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life that they desire.

Today, I want to share something that has just come to the surface for me. The simple awareness of what's going on with this for me has already brought a massive shift for me, so if there are those of you out there who are also dealing with this, then I want to bring your awareness to it.

Today's Podcast is for you if you've ever tried to make yourself take up less time, less space, and even less money than what feels good, what feels expansive, and what feels abundant.Do you allow yourself to take up time and space?

What about money for things that you want to buy... for pure joy?

As an online entrepreneur and success coach, I have a lot more time and space than I've ever had.

And I noticed that I have a tendency to squander it away!

And if you're thinking... I have a corporate job, and I would never squander away my extra time if I had it.

I totally get it - that was me, literally less than two years ago when I was in a corporate job.

I used to say that if I didn't have a full time job, and I had all day to work on my business, then I would always be so productive with my time.

But here I am... I noticed this pattern of whenever I had too much time, I found myself wasting it. Playing games, checking my email, texting my friends, scrolling through social media. And when I had too much energy, I used it.

One of my favorite energy draining things to do when I have a ton of energy, is doing a deep clean on the house (and I really go for it!). After, my energy is gone. Now I have less of an excuse to do that because I hired a housekeeper, but that was one of my favorite excuses to spend energy.

In regards to my space, I tended to walk quickly, avoided making eye contact with strangers, and I found myself sort of shrinking myself down and becoming ninja stealth mode.

I asked myself... why am I squandering away my time and my space, what's causing this, is it because I'm an introvert... ?

If that's what you're thinking, the answer is no, it's not because you're an introvert.

I realized that I did this to get back into my comfort zone of having a set amount of time, energy, space, money... and it was a habit I didn't realize I had.

And this habit is something that I picked up as a child, as a young teen, when I had to make myself smaller and less noticeable in my family because it meant that I was safe, safe from being ridiculed, safe from being laughed at, safe from getting attention, safe from being thought stupid.

So the less attention I attracted to myself, the less I felt these things. The more I was able to be a stealthy ninja the whole day, the more I could survive the day without feeling embarrassed.

This is a childhood belief that I was walking around with all day without realizing it.

Why does this matter?

It matters because the more present you are, the more successful you can be. The more success, joy and abundance will be attracted to you.

Take up the damn space! This means that you'll begin to attract to you more joy, abundance and success.

By being small, and rushing, and not having enough time... you'll attract more of that.

By shrinking yourself down, you'll always be shrunk down.

By always squandering away money and energy, you'll have and attract the amount of money and energy that is perhaps less than what you desire.

In Think And Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill touches on the concept of having to fill your current space in order to move on to the next level.

Think about the theory of evolution. Think about your personal evolution. Can you recall a time when you evolved somehow? Did you more than take up your previous space?

When you more than fill your current space, you can't help but evolve.So what does this have to do with your business?

This has everything to do with your business!

Because if you don't claim your space, your time, your right to fully exist where you are right now, where you are today... you won't move forward in your business or be able to sustain success.

You have to feel everything now, and you have to become a magnet for the expansion that you desire. You have to expand into yourself now and to be grateful and be present for everything that you have now because you will more than fill your space and you won't be able to help evolving.

So how do you do this?

No more rushing, no more shrinking, no more squandering your time and space, your right to exist.

So if this resonates with you, I'm glad you listened to this. Your awareness to this is a major first step, and I also have a practice that will help you.

I want you to breathe into the feeling of the expansion, of taking up time and space and energy. How does that feel?

Allow yourself to experience pure laughter and joy and happiness, even if it feels foreign or silly at first... if you've been so used to making yourself small, making your joy small, play, laugh, dance, sing. Put down the blinds and do your thing, feel amazing because that is what you're going to attract to you.

Become aware of yourself, become present in every moment.When you find yourself feeling tight or making yourself feel small, notice it! And come back to breathing, and come back to the mantra "it is safe for me to take up time and space."

Or if for you it's money, or energy, you can come back to the mantra "it is safe for me to take up time, money, etc."

I also have 3 bonus reads if you want to deep dive into this topic:

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller

So that's all for this episode of Intuitive Tuesday! I hope that this has served you, and I'll see you next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

xo,

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A question I get asked all the time is, "How do I feel free, abundant, joyful, happy, purposeful, and high vibe… if I’m still in transition?"

This is such a great question. If you know a little about me, you know that I am all about staying high-vibe, no matter what. The thing is, this can get tricky, especially if your outer experiences (i.e. material world!!) isn't where you want it to be... yet.

Why is it important to be high vibe, anyway?One of the most important reasons is... you manifest the energy that you give out.

For example, if you’re starting a business, I’m going to take a big guess that you want to feel:

Free (both financially and with your time)
Abundant
Joyful
Happy
Purposeful
High-vibe, radiant, energized, & confident!

So if you're giving out tired, overwhelmed, confused energy that lacks clarity and decisiveness, you get that back. It's a vicious cycle, if you let it be.

But you have a choice...

Honestly, I think it's not really a choice, but necessary for survival (especially if you've managed to find your way to my blog!).

You have to raise your vibes to the level of that which you want.For example... if you want to be a thriving online coach and entrepreneur, ask yourself... what does the version of me who is a thriving online coach and entrepreneur feel like? What does her energy feel like? And then... channel her.

I have 4 tips for you if you’re in that weird transition place, where the Universe is catching up to you and everything you are manifesting.

Daily Gratitude. This is a daily practice. Before I got to where I was, I was already thanking Uni for blessing me with a full time coaching business and a wonderful home in San Diego. Even though at that point I had ZERO clients, I KNEW they were coming, I felt it. And they did. I was also grateful for all of the things I already had - my passion to help others, my husband, my health, my kitten.
1. Gratitude instantly focuses you on attracting the best things in your life, because you are focusing on the best - you are focusing on love.
2. Find a gratitude practice that works for you, and don’t give up until you’ve found one - I journal every day, and I often start with "Thank You Universe for..." What would work for you?
3. Find a tribe that elevates you. It’s important that we connect with other women who are likeminded, can lift us up and accept ALL of us at the same time. Even for introverts (and actually, perhaps especially for introverts, who tend to stay in their head a lot of the time!).
  1. Join my new introverted girl boss FB group if you’re a new entrepreneur, or thinking of becoming one.
  2. Feel your Core Desired Feelings daily. You can already live and feel your CDFs today. In fact... you actually have to in order to get some movement in your life in the direction you desire.
  3. Make raising your vibes your top priority. Take your vibes and your life seriously. Honor what it is you desire to manifest, as your desires are within you for a reason.
    1. If you find yourself resisting raising your vibes, take a look at what might be stopping you, and get honest with yourself!

Bonus tip

Lastly, I have a bonus tip, if you are a new entrepreneur or just starting out! Join my new 7 Day Business Cleanse.

If you did the 7 Day Energy Cleanse with me, you’re going to love the business cleanse, especially if you’re a new girl boss who needs to clear away some negative, old, stuck energy so she can get some MAJOR traction in her business.

Head to 7daybusinesscleanse.com to check it out!

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Do you ever feel stuck, uninspired to work on your business, or mentally foggy?

Ick - I know the feeling!

As an introverted girl boss, it's

important that you're able to pick yourself up and move forward if you ever catch yourself feeling low vibe.

Which is why I'm interviewing Andrea Claassen, fitness lifestyle expert, yoga instructor and mindset shifter, on today's Intuitive Tuesday Podcast.

She uses her background in The Desire Map, yoga, Ayurveda, and fitness to create her own unique, signature training style.

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Andrea gives some amazing advice on how to create a fitness lifestyle that works for you, so you can slay it as a girl boss and keep your vibes high.

Also, Andrea has an amazing free gift for you! To find out how to work out for your body type, click here.

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Are you sensitive to other people's energy?

Do you consider yourself a giver, a healer, or a natural nurturer?

Then you're going to love today's Podcast!

I ask relationship coach and psychologist, Melissa Jay, how to deal with the people in our lives who... well, suck the life out of us.She also shares how to set personal boundaries and establish self care practices so we can avoid getting stepped all over (energetically and emotionally!).

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Also, if you were taught from a young age that you need to "earn love" or "earn happiness" before you can self-care, don't miss today's Podcast.I couldn't resist asking Melissa how to approach this common belief that unfortunately runs rampant amongst intuitive and introverted women. I think you're going to love her answer.

*UPDATE:* Melissa is offering an AMAZING gift for you, if you'd LOVE to learn the Art of Living Through Your Heart In Relationships. Check it out here!**

Once you're done listening to the Podcast, come back to this page and let me know - what's one thing you can commit to doing this week as an act of self-care?

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I often get asked how I made the switch from aspiring coach, to full-time coach and entrepreneur.

And I completely understand this question, because I asked it for the longest time.

I asked this even after I became a certified coach and went through coach training. Even after I completed B-School with Marie Forleo. Even after I spent a ton of money on my initial websites (which by the way, I never used).

I still felt like I wasn’t a real entrepreneur.

I went to networking events with my flashy new business cards, feeling like a complete fraud.

Women gravitated towards me and my passion, and that scared me because deep down, I felt I was a faker.

I felt like I was on the outside looking in at a pretty glass window, filled with happy, beautiful entrepreneurs who spent their days working in beautiful cafes, traveling the world, and mingling with other amazing women entrepreneurs. I craved being one of those happy entrepreneurs whose lives felt so effortless and care-free.

I Felt Like I Needed To "Fix Myself" Or "Learn More" Before I Was ReadyI spent a lot of those beginnings years trying to find ways to fix myself and to earn my right to take up space, and to hang my shingle as a coach. I attended conventions, retreats, read self-help books, bought online programs, and made tons of to-do lists.

I coached for free, I traded coaching, and charged really low fees to get experience. I went back to a corporate job so I could pay my bills, and spent my free time doing a lot of things I thought entrepreneurs did – I made a logo, made business cards, networked locally, made lists (seriously, I made a lot of lists).

But even after all of this, I still felt like I wasn’t the real deal. I couldn’t figure out how to make the leap, and I didn’t know how to turn pro. And I was working REALLY hard – nights, weekends, holidays.

So what happened? What’s the “secret?”

It’s not really a secret, it’s actually a simple truth that I know all successful entrepreneurs can relate to.

If you can relate to anything I’ve said so far, pay attention to what I’m going to say next because this is IT lightworkers, this is the secret sauce.

I made a decision to be successful.I decided I was going to be successful, no matter what.

I decided to no longer be available to my bullshit, my lies, the excuses that I told myself. I decided to no longer be available to going back to a job, to make money while I built my business. I decided that I was SO OVER living a life that felt completely un-aligned and that I was done with it – that I was going to take that hard action that I needed to move forward (more on this later).

In that moment, I decided that I was going to do everything I could to make it as a coach. Not tomorrow, not next month, not next year. Starting NOW.

One of my mentors and coaches, Gina DeVee, has a quote that I love – she says “go after it like your hair is on FIRE.”

Don’t get me wrong – before that moment, I was trying really, really hard. But at the end of the day, I still had a job to fall back on in case I failed. I could always work on my business on the side, I told myself. The truth is, I hadn’t burned my bridges to my mediocre life.

Which meant that it was still a very real possibility to me to fail.

Everything Became Clear After I Decided Success Was the Only OptionI knew that success was the only possibility because I would not STOP until I got there. I invested in the best coaching for me, the best business and marketing training, the best website, designers, support, software.

I decided to show up for my business by being consistent in my content, my Instagram, my newsletter, my Podcast. To get on calls with potential clients, even though it scared me.

Once you decide to succeed, and make yourself available to nothing less, everything becomes easy.

The aching question of "but-what-if-I-fail" is no longer there.

You act as if you are going to succeed because you have a conviction that you are. And that’s what makes it so.

When I decided to succeed in my business, I made some other decisions that were tough, and looking back, I know that's why I didn't make the decision earlier.

3 Big Life Decisions I Made After I Decided To SucceedFirst, I left my 9-5 job and moved back in with my grandparents to work on my business full-time. This wasn’t easy – I was already married, and felt super ashamed of doing this, and to top it off, my family was anything but supportive of my dreams.

Second, as you may know, I was forced to re-examine my marriage with a man I LOVE with all my heart, because I knew there was healing that needed to happen in that area before I could be successful. This broke my heart, but now, our relationship is so much stronger because of it.

Third, I got into credit card debt to pay for the programs I knew would take me forward. I grew up in a household that things credit card debt was REALLY bad and shameful, but I had to get over that because I wasn’t going to get the money anywhere else (I had no savings, and no one would help me).

If I didn’t do decide to take those hard actions, I wouldn’t be typing this up at a gorgeous beach-side café in San Diego, while I’m prepping for my next coaching call.

But the decision to take those actions was a no-brainer, once I decided to succeed. It was scary, but it was still OK because I kept the bigger picture in mind.

Without that decision, those actions wouldn't have been worth it because that would have meant risking my whole life for no promised payoff.

Make sense?

Alright lightworkers, I truly hope that this has served you today!

Let me know in the comments below what action you need to take to move forward and decide to succeed!

P.S. Watch this video for extra inspiration!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI0csRLFbXg

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We talk about everything under the sun related to being an intuitive, empowered woman. She shares her tips on how to ground and release so much of the energy we store in our bodies (including the energy we suck up from other people!).

We also explore how to get back in touch with our sensual, vulnerable, and vibrant feminine side through movement.

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I am SO excited to share with you a topic that I recently shared with my Introverted Girl Boss Academy, that has my Founding Members fired UP.

It hit home because they realized that this area needed serious cleaning up in their lives. And they could see the potential it had to change everything.

It changed everything for me, too.

You know, so many women come to me asking about how to create a successful online business as a coach. And when I say “coach”, I’m referring to any type of woman who works with anyone in a 1-on-1 capacity, whether that be as a life coach, a wellness coach, a purpose coach, a health coach, a fitness coach.

What are you doing today to build your successful, future business?One of the questions I ask is what are you currently doing today in order to build your successful, future business for yourself.

And sometimes, I hear an outlined plan of action. Sometimes, as in… 1 in 10.

I more often hear a range of responses, from “I’m in a huge life transition right now, and started my business, but got sidetracked, and am now ready to take action, but don’t know what that is yet” to “I’ve researched a ton but don’t know where to start” to “I’m getting my website up, and don’t really know what to do after that, but know that’s important… right?”

And the truth is, these are all forms of what my own mentor and business coach, Gina DeVee, calls “feminine woo-hoo-ery”. I love that term because I know it intimately - I lived in feminine woo-hoo-ery land for a long time, and it’s funny to poke fun at it because it’s a pattern that I know so many of us can fall into if we’re not careful.

As feminine women, we can have trouble bridging the gap between getting shit done and still feeling free and in touch with our intuitive and feminine side.

This can result in a couple of different outcomes - we can either lean towards being more masculine, and slowly moving away from our feminine nature, or leaning towards our feminine, and forsaking the masculine structures. Or, we can be balanced and know when to use the feminine and masculine sides for good. We all have both elements in us.

So if this is all confusing to you, let me take a step back and talk in real life terms.

A (Super) Crash Course In Femininity vs. MasculinityThe feminine is the side of us that longs to be free, in tune, aligned, in love, is passionate, blissful, joyous, light-filled. It’s our intuition, our empathy. It’s the flowing water in the river.

The masculine side of us is the structure, the earth that forms around the river and makes the river… well, a river! It’s the side that is full of structure, plans, scheduling, logistics, solutions.

The successful woman entrepreneur knows when to use both sides to her advantage. If she falls too much into her feminine, she has wishy-washy dreams and desires and intentions, but nothing ever happens. If she falls too much into her masculine, she has goals and plans with no soul, and she’ll eventually burn out and lose her light, her intuition.

Personally, I grew up being super structured and masculine, because I related a lot more to my dad, and he has a very masculine personality. As I grew up, I started to awaken to my feminine side, and she felt so foreign and new to me, but like a breath of fresh air.

Today, I bring both elements to my business. I love accomplishing things, I am ambitious and driven and I love making things happen… but I am so aware of my need to tune into my self, turn inward, and come back to myself.

So, all of this to say, I’d love to propose a way for you to navigate both the masculine and the feminine sides of your personality, to bring a new level of success and fulfillment in your business and life.

The ONE Thing You're Probably Not DoingAll of this can be achieved with… your calendar.

Your calendar is the masculine structure that allows the river to be, to flow. Without it, the river would not be possible. But without the water (the feminine energy force), the structure would just be a ditch.

Using and following your calendar properly is one of the most POWERFUL things you can do right now that will help you bring your dreams to real life. And that’s where you want them, right?!

If you have resistance to this, get curious about it, and do what you need to do to clear the resistance - success lies on the other side of it.

You can start off small, scheduling in pockets of times in your week to work on creating your business. Or you can go hard, and create a full schedule for yourself, calendaring out every minute of every day (which is what I do).

And don’t think that I don’t calendar out free time - I have large chunks of time in there for working out, meditating, journaling, hanging out with my husband, and self-care. It’s crazy - so many of these things that I actually want to do, don’t get done if it’s not in my schedule - it remains a “one day”.

Resources To Support You - A Brave, New, Calendar-ing, You!Alright, I hope by now, I’ve convinced you to get started on creating your schedule!! I have a few resources I’d love to share with you about scheduling:

The first is Google Calendar - I live by my Google Calendar because my clients schedule in sessions with me directly, and I can plan everything out, hour by hour.

The second resource I have for you is Wunderlist - it is a super fun way to make lists! I actually have time in my calendar that I call “Wunderlist” time, and I have a “Wunderlist” list for every day of the week. For example, Mondays and Fridays are my BIG Wunderlist days, and Tuesdays-Thursdays, I don’t always get to it, because that’s when I work with clients.

The last resource I want to share with you is the Passion Planner. It’s a great hour-by-hour, written planner that has a nice, clean layout. I used it when I first started my business, and it worked until I gave my clients the ability to schedule themselves directly into my calendar.

Before you calendar, I recommend you do a brain dump of absolutely everything you want to do - things that you’ve always been meaning to do, but haven’t been able to do, for whatever reason. Then, create a Wunderlist for every day of the week and write these things in for you to take action on.

Your calendar allows you to live the life you WANT, and sets great boundaries for you on your time and energy. I can’t wait to hear about what this changes for you!

Remember to download your show notes below for a quick reference guide to all of the great resources I shared with you today, and for a look at my own calendar.

Also, leave me a comment below - what is ONE action item you were inspired to do after listening to today’s Podcast?Alright loves, that’s all I have for you today! I’ll see you NEXT Tuesday, for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Last Intuitive Tuesday, I shared my top 5 fave tools for new lightworker entrepreneurs, and loved your response! I was super inspired by your responses, and wanted to give you some more resources to help out your life, in general, even if you’re not an entrepreneur yet. So today, I am super excited to share with you 9 AMAZING books (and 1 resource) that have completely changed my life, and honestly helped me be the person I am today.

Click here to listen to the Podcast in iTunes - you'll get the full list and learn why I think these books belong on every lightworker's bookshelf. No iTunes? Listen to the audio directly on my website here.

Top 8 High-Vibe Mindset Books for LightworkersThink And Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Leveraging The Universe – Mike Dooley

Money, A Love Story - Kate Northrup

The Desire Map - Danielle LaPorte

A Return to Love – Marianne Williamson

The Law of Divine Compensation – Marianne Williamson

Miracles Now – Gabby Bernstein

Wayne Dyer – all of his books (I have them all on audio)

… and 1 Business Book The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster - Darren Hardy

There are SO many I could recommend, but I’m only going to recommend one right now. Instead of throwing you a bunch of books, and confusing you with all kinds of strategy, this is a great baseline book that will give you a wonderful foundation & business mindset to use when you’re starting out and need guidance on making priorities & thinking about how to approach your business.

Bonus ResourceI Am Not Your Guru (on Netflix) – Tony Robbins

There you have it – my favorite books and resources that have changed my life for the better.

I highly recommend that instead of buying all of the books at once, you start small!

First, watch the Tony Robbins documentary on Netflix.

Then, pick ONE book to start with (you can always come back to this list in the future when you’ve finished that book)! Pick the one that is calling to you the most, or if you can’t decide, write them all down on flashcards and pull it out of a basket.

One more thing… I am thinking of doing a book giveaway, and I need your help!Let me know which of these books you are MOST excited to read, by leaving me a comment with the title of the book in the section below.

When I get enough votes, I’m holding a giveaway for the top 3 books that you vote for (I’m thinking next month)!

Honestly lightworkers, these books have changed my life, and I am excited to share them with you!

Remember to comment below and let me know what book you’d love to read first!

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Click here to listen to today's Podcast via my website, or click here to listen to it in iTunes. Prefer to read? Enjoy the transcript below. Hi gorgeous lightworkers, it’s Mona Lisa Ondevilla and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life that they desire.

As you may know, I recently made a big move to San Diego, California. What you may not know is that I manifested living here with my husband not so long ago (less than a year ago!).

I visualized owning my own successful lightworker business, living in a luxury, resort-style community by the beach, and being able to wear a bikini every day if I wanted (because, it seriously never gets cold in San Diego).

Today, I enjoy living my dream lifestyle every day.So how did I do it?

That’s what today’s episode is all about. I hope that by sharing my journey with you, you’ll see how to begin creating your own dream life, if that’s what you truly and deeply want, by demystifying the manifesting process.

I want to start off by saying that San Diego was somewhere I always wanted to live, and I knew it would happen “one day”. I also always knew that I would own my own business “one day”.

My Dreams Only Started Happening When I Took Action & Gave Them A DeadlineBut these things only started happening when I took concrete steps towards making it happen, and when I put a deadline on my dreams (which makes it real, as opposed to a floofy theoretical concept). It allows the process to energetically begin.

The process of aligning yourself with what you truly want only requires that you know how you want to feel, especially in the very beginning. You figure out the “how” and the details along the way, as you begin to co-create with the Universe.

My First Desire Was To Just Serve & Help OthersAt first, I told the Universe that I just wanted to serve others – really, anyone who could benefit from my coaching.

The Universe waved her wand and said OK! So a mixed bag of people came my way, and I ended up feeling energetically drained from working with them, and depressed that I wasn’t making any money, (after all, I was only doing trades at that point).

Lesson #1: I Wanted To Serve A More Specific NicheLesson learned. This evolved into wanting to serve introverted women, which lit me up because I realized that I could choose who I wanted to work with, and I could choose people who uplifted me! So I began coaching my ideal customer – still for free. This was exciting for me (I was helping other women who were so fun to work with!) until I decided that I needed to actually make money so I could get out of my 9-5 job and take my business seriously.

Lesson # 2: I Wanted To Get Paid While Serving My Dream ClientLesson learned. This evolved into wanting to serve intuitive, introverted women and get paid while doing it! And the Universe waved her magic wand, and I did just that, and it felt absolutely amazing. Until I realized that living in a place that felt uninspiring to me was starting to feel really, really, wrong.

So one night, my husband and I asked the Universe for help, for a nudge in the direction of San Diego. We sat down, called our angels into the room, and asked them for help. A sign, direction, anything.

And then my husband got laid off from his job. Like, the very next day.

Instead of freaking out, I took it for what it was – a sign. It was scary as hell, but I knew it was the sign we asked for.

Lesson #3: I Wanted To Get Paid While Serving My Dream Client In My Dream CitySo finally, last January, I got really serious about moving to San Diego. Instead of making it a “one day” type of thing, I made it a “by July” type of thing. And it happened in May.

So here I am today.

Living in San Diego. With my hubby and Ella, my kitty. With my own business, serving intuitive, introverted, intelligent and inspiring women every day. In a resort-style community, minutes from my fave beach. Wearing bikinis almost daily.

Every day, I’m surprised by things I find that are even more aligned with me than I could have imagined – smoothies and acai bowls all over the place, yoga studios galore, luxurious outdoor shopping malls, stand up paddle boarding yoga at the pool.

No doubt, the process is still evolving, and that’s beautiful and part of life. But now, it’s more about refinement (like finding my fave beaches, planning upcoming travel vacations, and finding fun water activities), as opposed to big life shifts.

Every Step Of The Way, I Refined My Desires As I Took ActionBut here’s the thing – this process is not linear. When I first decided I wanted to be a coach, it wasn’t easy. I went back to a job in the process. I moved back in my with my family in the process. I had to give up my kitten, Ella, in the process for a few months (I’ll save that story for another day). I almost got a divorce. I lost friends, best friends.

Destruction Always Comes Before Massive TransformationIt was ugly and more than once, I found myself wanting to give up and throw in the towel. Actually, I did throw in the towel for a few months, which resulted in the darkest days of my life.

But notice I didn’t stay down, and I never gave up for good. Instead, I let the process breathe and evolve. There was a lot of destruction that had to happen before I could get to where I am today.

So why am I sharing this with you?

So "Sort Of" Wanting Your Dream Life Isn't EnoughI want to tell you, you’ve got to really, really, want what you want. You’ve got to want it so badly that you’re obsessed with it, and won’t take no for an answer. You’ve got to be willing to take risks, come back after failures, and take action. You can’t STOP taking action.

Each step will bring clarity. It’ll also bring destruction, because serious destruction precedes serious transformations.

You’ve got to really, really, want it. Or it won't happen.And then you’ve got to let go of how you think you’ll get there.

I had to go through each step to learn something along the way. And I had to uncover blocks, too- about being seen, about making money (good money!) for what I do, about niche-ing down and choosing who I want to work for.

This whole process of growth, is made a little bit easier, a little more bearable by the fact that I’m intuitive and can sense when I’m going in the right or wrong direction.

Your intuition is your guide to each phase in the process.If you want it badly enough, everything is worth it and you’re ready. If you’re at the point where you’re thinking, “oh it would be nice if my dream life happened…” that’s not enough. It can’t just be nice. It needs to be a MUST. You can’t be available to a life of anything less. That desire and conviction is where your real manifesting power lies.

As you can tell, I am SUPER fired up about this.

It seriously lights me up to help women who are READY to step into their dream lives and businesses.It’s really fun for me, to say the least!

So now that you know about what fires me up and a few of the steps I took to get to where I am today, let me know what you’re ready to call into your life by leaving me a comment below. I’ll do my best to reply to every comment, because I can’t wait to learn more about you!

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Click here to listen to today's Podcast on my website, and click here to listen to it in iTunes. Or, enjoy the transcript below. As you may know by now, I am a huge fan of teaching what I am currently learning and implementing in my life with full transparency, and this episode is no exception!

Today, I’m talking about how to identify and deal with the fear of success, which is often a hidden & underlying saboteur to happiness & real, lasting fulfillment.Like many of you, the past few months have been busy & very transformative for me. Many of my clients and peers have made major moves, life changes, career changes and in general, positive life movement as well.

Two weeks ago, I had a minor surgery (which thank the Universe, went amazingly well), and last week, Michaelangelo (my husband), Ella (my Persian kitten!) and I officially moved to our dream city, San Diego.

Now I live in a luxurious, 5-star resort-style community surrounded by palm trees and the sun, and I have an incredibly fulfilling business where I get to serve women who uplift and inspire me with their transformations. And I literally just spent part of Monday afternoon lounging poolside.

While everything was falling into place and aligning – my business, my lifestyle, upcoming travel plans, my finances, my family – I found myself having moments of disbelief and fear.

I was sabotaging my happiness before I even allowed myself to feel itMore than once, I’ve thought … do I really live here? Is this possible?

And then I thought… what’s the catch? Is this all going to be taken away from me? Is this too good to be true? Can I really afford to live here and sustain this lifestyle?

Old Money Beliefs & Programming LOVE coming up when you're ready to feel joy - it did for me.So I started distracting myself and mentally checking out with the usual suspects – social media, food, texting. I even was tempted to start playing WoW again (which stands for World of Warcraft, a massive online game that I was addicted to in college – I know you learn more about my weird quirks every Podcast)!

And while I’ve experienced moments of presence, incredible gratitude, and even bliss, I’ve also noticed that I’ve been distracting myself and shying away from feeling really, really good. The second it starts to feel good, I distract myself, ignore my beautiful surroundings and choose to focus on some super minor problem (like what to get for dinner).

I even got stuck in our elevator alone for about 10 minutes without my phone about an hour after we moved, which was really scary! I’m convinced I somehow manifested this on my mission to self-sabotage my happiness. (As a side note, if you ever get trapped in an elevator and find yourself panicking, sit down and breathe through it as you wait for help!).

Self-sabotaging is VERY real, lightworkers. To the point where you can make yourself get stuck in an elevator.If you’re questioning if this is even possible? The answer is YES, it is SO possible! One of my business mentors, Marie Forleo, talks about how she used to always get physically ill after a successful business launch.

Or have you ever heard of people who’ve won the lottery (sometimes, they’ve won numerous times!) and then shortly after become bankrupt?

Maybe you’ve had a similar experience. Think of a time when you manifested something you really wanted, or just felt really, really good and proud of yourself. Maybe it you found an amazing home, carved out extra time, made a surplus of money, got a raise, a promotion, a man, lost a ton of weight, experienced a really powerful meditation … and then something bad happened after to pull you out of your joy.

You pick a fight with your spouse, you have a panic attack, you feel stupid or experience self-doubt, embarrassment of what your friends and family might think, you check your Facebook feed to find bad news, you eat unhealthy food, you call energy vampire. That’s the fear of success in action.

So what’s going on here?

Why do we fall into a trap of pulling ourselves down when things go really right?It has to do with the theory of the upper limit, which is a natural sort of brainwashing that we all have to keep ourselves safe. Logically, we all know that we should be enjoying ourselves. But often, the underlying saboteur, the fear of success, comes out and disguises itself as all kinds of things.

If you want to learn more about this topic, check out the book The Big Leap to learn more about this concept.

In short, we can and often do sabotage ourselves if we feel too good.What does “feeling too good” mean? It really varies person to person, but the idea is that we have a set point for how to feel. Many of us are familiar with how it feels to go below our set point – we feel bad, we get sad, we cry, we get angry. But what we don’t realize is that we also have a upper limit to how good we can feel.

So what can we do to expand this upper limit?How do we crash the ceiling, which I’m assuming if you’re listening to this, is important to you?

I have 3 tips for you based on what’s helped me ground deeper into my joy. Read all 3, and choose the one that resonates with you the most when your upper limit comes up, or use all 3!

First, I worked through a process similar to The Cure, which is a tool that I use regularly to banish fears (you can get your free copy of the workbook at at monalisaondevilla.com if you haven’t already). But instead of focusing on a fear and releasing it, I focused on feeling good for as long as possible. I let myself feel amazing and light and giddy for as long as possible, instead of distracting myself. Remember, what you focus on expands. This is a powerful tool to manifest more of what you want. If you’re an empath like I am, it’s especially important for you to expand your joy using this technique. Realize that you feel very deeply – both the good, and the bad, and it can feel like a pendulum that I’ve often heard described as a blessing and a curse. If you’ve experienced deep sadness and loss in your life, these feelings can also come up when you experience joy, as they are two sides of the same coin.
Second, I grounded myself in gratitude and gave a huge thank you to my angels & the Universe for bringing me exactly what I wanted and more, on such an amazingly fast schedule! Give a shoutout to your higher power and feel the love coming right back at you and receive it. Write it down and get clear on exactly what you’ve manifested and what you’re grateful for.
Lastly, I tuned into the visualization that I used to manifest my life today. When I did that, I realized that all of the good feelings that are coming up are not foreign to me – in fact, I planned to feel them on purpose using my Core Desired Feelings, which is a foundational Desire Map principle I use in my 1-on-1 work. They felt more familiar when I remembered that I did this on purpose, and my primary intent was to feel good and that it was now my responsibility to receive and feel good!

Alright lightworkers, that’s all I have for today! I hope that this has served you and that the next time you feel a sense of anxiety or gloom raining on your parade, you remember this episode. See you next, next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

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Today’s episode is for lightworkers who are considering starting a business, have recently started a business, or own a side business that they haven’t been able to successfully get off the ground yet.

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I’m going to show you where to focus your time and energy in the very beginning so you can avoid going broke or getting so discouraged that you decide to give up (by the way, please, don’t give up – the world seriously needs what only you have to offer!).

I decided to become an entrepreneur to serve the world and fulfill my purposeWhen I declared that I was going to be an entrepreneur, everything felt so exciting.

I was the CEO, President, Owner, Girl Boss, (as a side note, I really did spend a lot of time and energy trying to figure out my title in the beginning so I could put it on business cards, which I didn’t even end up needing), and I just knew I was going to be of amazing service to the women who needed me most.

Then, I got really overwhelmed by all of the business to-do's, and began to really fear failingBut after the initial excitement that came with deciding to start a business wore off, I started to get really, really scared of failing. Overwhelm and fear kicked in, and as an energetically sensitive person, I didn’t know what to do! I had just spent a ton of money on branding and opt-ins, but was not making any money, or reaching… well, anyone.

The reality set in that, yes, I would need to make money to keep my business afloat, and that this needed to be more than a really expensive hobby.

I realized, my business needed to be more than a really expensive hobby - I needed to make moneyIn my own journey, this meant that I needed to go back into the corporate world so I could pay bills and rent, because I had exhausted my funds. Not ideal, but I had to do it!

The reality is, your business needs income to be successful!

I know this might sound obvious, but to me, it definitely wasn’t at first. I really just wanted to make a positive impact on the world by coaching other women!Truthfully, my story is not unique. Many entrepreneurs throw in the towel after they’ve spent money on a website, logo, branding, professional photos, etc. because they feel like they’re way in over their head and don’t know how to get clients and customers.

They go back to the soul-sucking jobs they hate for a few years (like how I did), or worse, stay there forever. Or get a side job that isn’t nourishing, while their dream business fades away and loses momentum. They lose their light, their spark, and become a shadow.

If that sounds familiar, I’m so glad you’re listening in. I do NOT want that to happen to you!

I managed to get out of my corporate job after a year and a half, and change my mindset to match that of a real business owner (one who realized that money, in addition to being of massive service to the Universe, is the lifeblood of her business!).

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself this….

The HUGEST Mistake That Almost All Intuitive Entrepreneurs Make is to focus all of their initial time, energy and money into going after fame, visibility, and branding.Now I want to avoid confusion right away and say this is NOT applicable to you if you have a huge amount of money saved away, have a large business loan or outside financial support that you can use to sustain yourself, or if your business is a side thing and you have a job you love that can financially feed your business. Again, if that is you… the rest of this Podcast is not for you, and you can tune out now!

This is applicable to you if you want your business to be a full-time, income-generating AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, and if you don’t have a few years of living expenses saved up that you’re ready and willing to dip into.

OK, so if you’re still listening, let’s dive in.

As brand new entrepreneurs, we have a limited amount of time, energy and especially money. And if our goal is to have our business be financially successful ASAP, it is massively important that we learn how to focus on what Darren Hardy (author of The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster) calls, our vital functions (and measure them by your vital metrics).

The vital functions can vary from business to business, but at the very beginning, your #1 vital metric to drive should be income generation.It’s not having a nice website.

It’s not having a newsletter.

It’s not having gorgeous photos or super fancy branding.

It's not blogging.

It’s not any of the stuff that builds your online fame and visibility factor - at first.

Focusing on these things instead of focusing on the vital functions that drive your vital metric of income generated is a recipe for early business burnout and failure.This is not to say that those things won’t come in the future! They are important, and should be focused on when your business is ready and sustaining itself.

But you do NOT need any of these things to start making money in your business. It’s definitely nice to have, but not necessary.

So what vital functions are necessary for you to focus on first? This varies from entrepreneur to entrepreneur, but the bottom line is that these vital functions help you generate income right away.

As you do this, you’ll gain confidence and momentum, because you will have early proof that your idea is viable and that you CAN make money doing what you love to do.Everything else builds from there.

Focus on getting the “low-hanging fruit” of your business.

Here are two examples of vital functions to help you grow your income:

Offer your service or product to people who will likely buy your product or service now – friends, family, co-workers, acquaintances, people in your local community.
Get in front of a targeted group of potential clients who may be interested in your product or service through Facebook ads or online or in person joint ventures.

Get creative and be willing to put in a lot of upfront work.

This is where grit and your availability to hit the ground running is super important (which is why it’s really important to love what you do!)

Remember, energy flows where your focus goes! Focus on getting money in the door ASAP.Alright, it's your turn to take action!

Identify 3 vital functions that drive your #1 vital metric (remember, at the very beginning, this is to make sales and generate income!) and let me know what they are in the comments below.

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why Now Is the Time to #JoinTheRide

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Today’s Intuitive Tuesday Podcast is definitely for you if you’ve ever wondered… what type of lightworker am I? Am I even a lightworker at all? What is a lightworker?

I am super excited to introduce a new feature for the Intuitive Tuesday Podcast – Q & A’s! I often get asked very similar types of questions, and thought it would be fun to answer them here so everyone can benefit.

So if you have a burning question to ask about creating and living a lightworker life and business, please submit it to monalisa@monalisaondevilla.com - you never who you could be helping out, and there’s a good chance I’ll be featuring it soon!

Today’s question comes from Andrea, and she asks… “How can you bring your lightworker life into your business if you are in a more traditional role? I’m curious about how to bring it to my training business.”

Awesome question, Andrea! I’m really happy to answer this question, because it’s a sentiment that I hear a lot.

To answer your question, I’ll start by defining what a lightworker is, so we’re on the same page.

Then, I’ll give you some examples about how to bring your light work into your every day life, whether you have a service-based business, product-based business, traditional career, work full-time as a mom, or if you’re still looking for direction.

Alright, so first… let me define what a lightworker is.

What is a Lightworker?In my opinion, a lightworker is anyone who is on a journey to live more consciously and with intention, for the purpose of living a joyous life.

OK, let’s break this definition down into 3 parts!

Lightworker 101: Living More ConsciouslyThe first part is “living more consciously”. What does that mean? This speaks to the process of stripping away the unconscious habits, thought patterns and actions that we’ve done for so long, especially those that harm us and work in the background. If you always sabotage yourself, feel overwhelmed, have a tendency to procrastinate, or do anything and wonder “why,” it’s because of a fear or belief running in the background.

Living more consciously is the process of getting to know your fears, and doing the work to dissolve them.

It’s about bringing your own actions into the light and holding yourself accountable for what you see. It’s about examining the limiting beliefs that have been running your life, just under the surface. It’s getting curious about your automatic reactions, and then loving yourself as you heal and become more whole.

So what does this look like in real life? Using spiritual tools, like The Cure to interrupt negative patterns, like success-crippling procrastination and perfection, or staying in a poverty mindset because you’re afraid of the consequences of wealth and success.

Lightworker 101: Living With IntentionThe second part is about living with intention, which goes hand in hand with living consciously – they’re two sides of the same coin. Living with intention is about bringing a level of presence to your life, and showing up as fully as you can in the choices you make.

It’s about making decisions that reflect the way you want to live, like living in a home that feels just right, or working in a purposeful job, or owning a business that fuels your soul. It’s about aligning your values with how you spend your time, how you parent, how you eat, how you love.

Lightworker 101: Living More ConsciouslyThe last part of the definition is “For the purpose of living a joyous life,” which is pretty self-explanatory – the goal of all of this, the goal of every lightworker, is to feel good, and to live a life that you love and celebrate, every day.

To summarize, to be a lightworker means you are on a journey to live more consciously and with intention, for the purpose of living a joyous life.

As you go through and do these things, you will inevitably shine your own light brighter, and either indirectly inspire others who witness your light and lifestyle, or directly inspire others through your chosen profession.

Just to clarify: helping others directly is not a requirement of being a lightworker, but it’s often a side effect of going on the journey– many of us can’t help but want to share the amazing things we’ve learned on our journey with the world!

Also, I didn’t say anything about having to wear crystals, malabeads, or getting regular energy healings – being a lightworker doesn’t require any of that (though those things are super fun, and you’ll most likely find yourself gravitating towards them eventually!).

How Do I Be a Lightworker ALL The Time?For the first 6 years of my journey, I didn’t identify with being a lightworker, especially not full time. I felt really divided in the beginning– like my peaceful, zen side was a totally different person than the person I was in my “real” life.

I remember being so frustrated, and even asking Gabby Bernstein when I was in her group coaching program (back when she coached small groups of 30 in a yoga studio in NYC!), how to be a lightworker all the time, not part of the time. I felt like a big time fraud.

She looked at me, smiling, a little amused, and said… honey, it’s a process, and it’s totally okay.

I didn’t love the answer at the time, and I wanted to say, but YOU’RE a lightworker all of the time, but now I get it - she was right.

As You Shine Brighter… You’ll Inspire Others to Shine, TooSure enough, slowly, as I did the work, I couldn’t help but bring my light to all areas of my life. It started to infiltrate everything, slowly at first, and then faster. The light eventually even reached the darkest of places in my life, the places I thought would never heal and change.

This is where the huge changes take place. But you’ve got to stick with the work. It can take years, but let me tell you, the time will pass anyway, and this is the most important work of your life!

How to Bring Your Lightwork to Your Every Day LifeAlright, so now I’m going to give you some examples of how to bring your light work into your every day life, whether you have a service-based business, product-based business, work in a traditional career, a a full-time mom, or if you’re still looking for direction.

The very first thing that people think of when they think of being a lightworker is having a service-based business. And this is pretty accurate– we naturally tend to gravitate towards owning a service based business because we love helping other’s live in a more conscious, intentional and joyous way.

This could be as a coach, nutritionist, trainer (like you, Andrea!), yoga teacher, doula… the list goes on. You are bringing your lightworker life into your business, simply by being a lightworker yourself, and showing up.

Even if you don’t directly use the word lightworker, or even mention the word manifest or the Universe, your presence will inspire and heal others. You will begin to attract people into your practice who need your light.

If you own a product-based business, this applies to you as well! Your products will ooze your energy, your intention, your personality, your light. Give conscious attention to your branding and packaging, as they will often speak on your behalf.

Also, like service-based businesses, you should be in regular contact with your customers, through your newsletter and social media outlets – these are places to intentionally infuse your personality with your writing, pictures, and lightworker stories.

A Prayer for Lightworker BusinessesWhether you own a product or service based business, I invite you to recite a prayer for your angels and the Universe to hear.

Here’s an example of what I say, which you can customize for your service:

Please send me women who would really benefit from my service as a _________, who I can truly help and who would be a pleasure to work with. If their life can be changed as a result of working with me, help them find my workshops, programs, Instagram, or Podcast, and nudge them along, whispering in their ears, so they can eventually either say yes to working with me, or see the blog post they need to see that will change their life. Thank you.

Then release it to the Universe. And I kid you not – almost all of my clients say they found me through a divine coincidence, and that they simply felt like they needed to click on my ad, email me, or get into contact with me. It happens all the time.

Don’t Own a Business? You’re Still a Lightworker!And finally, if you fall into any of the other lightworker categories (if you’re a full time mom, have a traditional career, or if you’re still trying to figure it all out), all of the same rules still apply – work your light by living a more conscious, intentional and joyous life.

Remember, you don’t have to own a certain type of business to be a lightworker – in fact, you don’t even have to own a business at all!

Strategically Place Lightworker Tools In Your LifeIf you’re like how I was and tend to forget your lightwork when you’re in the “real world,” strategically place some lightworker tools in your daily life. I have a client who hangs mala beads in her car, and says her mantra on her way to pick up her kids.

If you have a 9-5 job, decorate your desk with a salt lamp, crystals, and quotes (that’s what I did!). And if you’re still trying to figure it out… be gentle with yourself, and do the work of living consciously, and with intention, for the purpose of living a joyous life. The rest will fall into place.

I hope this answered your question, Andrea! I know this was a long answer, but I definitely wanted to address this question properly, because it’s been a topic I’ve wanted to cover for awhile! Thank you so much for submitting it!

Remember, if you have a question you want answered on this Podcast, send an email with your name and question to monalisa@monalisaondevilla.com.

That’s all for today, lightworkers! I hope that this has served you, and I will see you next, next Tuesday, for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Do you ever feel super nervous about doing something that will completely expand your life and business in the right direction?Maybe it’s hosting your first webinar, teaching your first yoga class, talking to a potential client, putting your product or services out there for the world to see, sending an email to a potential partner who you’d love to work with, or publishing work that you’ve spent a lot of time and effort on.

I’m talking about those instances where you feel nervous and more specifically, vulnerable, and have a burning desire to wanna just run under the covers and hide from it all!

If you could use a dose of extra support and self confidence during the times when you’re about to do something that makes you super nervous, check out my 5 tips below.I literally use these steps every time I do something new that takes me outside of my comfort zone, and also when I’m doing something that I’ve done before, but for whatever reason, I find that I’m still nervous about it!

They are my life-savers - read on!

Get into a power stanceLiterally change your physical stance, and get into the Wonder Woman pose - hands on your hips, stand tall and proud, with your eyes fierce and blazing with passion. Then, do a little strut, or just stand there and revel in your bad-ass-ness. This will give you a great boost of energy and confidence if you’re about to do something live, like teach, coach, or train.
Do some reverse worrying This is a technique from Mike Dooley’s book, Leveraging The Universe (a must read for all lightworkers!). It's exactly what it sounds like: instead of worrying about what could go wrong, make a list of everything that could go right. For example, if you’re about to give a presentation, write thoughts like: the tech was flawless, you were prepared and on time, you looked amazing, the best people showed up and absolutely LOVED you… etc.
Dress for how you want to feelThis one is self explanatory! Every time I host an online workshop (where no one sees me!) or do an interview, I always wear the sexiest, beachiest dress I can find and I put on a pair of killer heels. I do my makeup, make my hair all beachy and luscious, spray on perfume, and I look HOT. This gives me confidence and makes me feel like I’m gonna SLAY IT.I would have a TOTALLY different vibe if I showed up in yoga pants and a hairbun, because that would make me feel frumpy. Personalize this for you and the situation - for example, if you’re teaching a yoga workshop, a sexy bun and colorful yoga pants would definitely work!
Set up your energetic environment Meditate, visualize your success, drink a green smoothie, and have your energy boundaries in place (if you need to learn how to do this, sign up for my free 7 Day Energy Cleanse for some amazing energy tools!). Take extra care of your energetic environment that day, and pay attention to how you feel. Ask your angels to help you release any negative emotions and tension, and to help bring you an extra dose of positive energy and loving support.
Set up your physical environmentCreating a supportive physical environment is so important to feeling amazing, especially when you’re about to do something that makes you feel nervous! For example, when I first started hosting webinars, I cleared my space with sage, had tons of my favorite crystals around me, burned candles, and diffused essential oils. Also, I taped pictures of people who inspire me all around my work area when I’m about to give a presentation, and it feels like they are rooting for me. (I have Tony Robbins, Marie Forleo, Gabby Bernstein and Marianne Williamson’s photos around me during live webinars!).If you’re going somewhere where you can’t set up your ideal physical environment, then wear your favorite matching bra and panty set, stick some crystals in your pocket, and have a clearing spray with you to spritz when needed! Get creative. Also, send some amazing good vibes to your future self by imagining the exact spot where you’ll be, and showering it with love and light. I used to do this with job interviews all the time! You can always get in your element, and it totally works.

A bonus tip is know that it gets easier with time and practice, as you grow and expand your comfort zone.

That’s all for today, lightworker. If you enjoyed today’s Podcast, let me know and leave a comment below - I can’t wait to hear from you!

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I just got home from a crazy-amazing trip adventuring in Hollywood with my hubby.

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We explored the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, then spent a soul-healing and inspiring day on Saturday hanging with Oprah, Eckhart Tolle, Marie Forleo, Kris Carr and company at Super Soul Sessions.

It was amazing and so fun!

But.

At the end of the day on Saturday, I was completely exhausted and ended up with The Biggest Migraine of My Life.

I couldn’t even bring myself to hit up the B-Schooler meetup in LA after Super Soul Sessions. I felt like I got hit by a bus.

While I’ve been busy growing my business, preparing for our May move to San Diego, adventuring, traveling and expanding my soul (all amazing things, mind you!),

... I completely forgot to take care of myself.This is a big no-no for lightworkers, intuitives and empaths like myself.I’m not talking about manifesting, meditating, and working out, because I do those things religiously. I’m talking about basic self-care 101, like taking my vitamins, eating nutritious food, and making it a point to check in and be present with my body.

I didn’t check in with myself until I was forced to. I’m still recovering.I realized… if I struggle with this, this has got to be something that you all struggle with too, especially because I know so many of you are intuitives and empaths as well! So I thought it would be helpful to share my own process for easing back into self-care.

5 steps to ease yourself back into self-care:1. Identify what happened Without going too deep into self-analysis and the shame spiral, objectively ask yourself - what happened? What beliefs did I hold that made me stop taking care of myself? In my case, I told myself it was OK because I was moving, going on vacation, and was generally busy - self care could come later. What are your limiting stories around self-care 2. Identify Your Truth Once I stepped back and identified what my limiting stories were, I realized my truth: being healthy and taking care of myself is a critical part of showing up as a lightworker and effective coach. It was just as important (if not more important!) than anything else I was doing in my business. This is something I always logically knew, but didn’t really know, until I had a minor wake-up call. Oprah also said another universal truth - there will always be a reason to postpone taking care of yourself because we are ALIVE. Holidays, birthday parties, vacations, moving… life happens. Energetically decide that now is the time to live your truth. If you’re having trouble identifying your truth, listen to my free grounding exercise, which you instantly receive when you sign up for my 7 Day Energy Cleanse at 7DayEnergyCleanse.com. Once you’re grounded, ask yourself for the truth behind your story – your intuition will answer. 3. Make the decision to forgive yourselfMake the decision to forgive yourself, even if you don’t particularly feel forgiveness initially. That’s OK. Set the intention to let yourself off the hook, and serve up some compassion to yourself, much like you’d give to a friend who reached out to you about this. 4. Go back to your whyIf you’ve been following me for some time now, you’ll know that I am a huge believer of tuning into your Why on a regular basis. This is where my big shift happened this weekend. My epiphany - using your intuition to listen to your body is important because otherwise, you can’t DO everything you want to do. For me, being healthy goes hand in hand with my ability to show up as a lightworker, a great coach, a present wife, and a playful, loving spirit. 5. Create an energetic shift with EFT (tapping) Lately, I’ve been really into tapping and have been recommending it to my friends, hubby and clients, because it has created massive energetic shifts for me. I love it because thinking is not required (I tend to overthink enough), and it’s an incredibly powerful tool that anyone can do. Download today's show notes for my favorite intro to tapping videos!

That’s all for today, gorgeous lightworkers! Remember to download today's show notes for extra resources and the episode’s summary, so you can have these steps with you whenever you need them.

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One of the most common concerns that many of my clients have is that they aren’t ready yet, or that they’re not good enough yet to become visible in their desired marketplace.

They are afraid to show up because they’re not perfect yet and their ducks aren’t all lined up - maybe they’re not the perfect weight, or don’t have the most gorgeous website up.

They’ve learned all they can, got a ton of training and certifications, and researched a LOT.

This can lead to overwhelm, and the best cure for overwhelm is... action!

But for whatever reason, they can’t motivate themselves enough to move forward and take real action!

Often in this case, the deeper underlying fear is not a fear of perfection, or “not enough training”.

It’s a deep fear of not being unique enough, and of not having something of enough value to offer in the marketplace.

The fear-based ego says, "There are way too many insert your desired profession here, and I will just be cluttering up the marketplace even further. I don’t want to do that. What will people think?"

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world...” - Marianne Williamson

We tell ourselves, there are people more experienced, more knowledgable, and prettier than we are, who are already doing what we want to do.

The truth is, my loves, there is no one like you.

One of my mentors, Marie Forleo, says that “the world needs that special something that only you have.”

Your Tribe Needs to Hear From YOUBy playing small and not showing up and shining your light, the way you were BORN to do (as a side note, the Universe plants your desires into your head!), you will be doing a HUGE disservice to not only yourself, but to those who need your service or product from YOU the most.

Yes, it’s true - there's a lot of the same information out there. It’s not all about the information - no one is really recreating the wheel here, and that’s not even a requirement to be successful.

I myself was inspired to write this post by things I’ve learned from Marianne Williamson, Marie Forleo, Tony Robbins, Mike Dooley… the list goes on.

The Secret Ingredient to Success in Business is YOUIt's ALL about the packaging. Ready for the secret ingredient to success in business as a lightworker? Your personality is the packaging!

Your unique perspective on the world has NEVER been seen and WILL NEVER BE SEEN AGAIN in the Universe.

No one sees the world like you do. There is only one you.

And there are people out there waiting to hear from you.

A lot of this is about taking yourself out of the equation for a second.

I’m going to use my own coaching business as an example...

I used to think that there were so many business coaches out there, that they all looked the same and were doing the same thing, and that I didn’t stand a chance at standing out.

I didn’t see my uniqueness as an asset back then.

Fast forward to today. On a coaching session this morning, I had a client tell me that she’s been looking for a business coach for a long time, but never found someone who resonates with her until she came across me.

Win-win!

This same story can easily be true for you, too.

Click to Tweet: As a lightworker, it is your divine responsibility to find and serve your tribe.Think about it: doing otherwise due to fear & ego-based thoughts would be selfish.

If you can identify, find and serve YOUR tribe, just by being you... you are providing so much value.

Your tribe might have even heard the SAME exact things before, but they might need to hear it from you - from your perspective, your life background, your intonation.

What's beautiful is that with time, you'll develop your voice and gain confidence as you continue to put yourself out there. And you'll attract people who love you, and repel those who don’t jive with your energy.

It’s sort of like jogging - it’s tough and clunky at first, unnatural even, but with time and repetition, it becomes easy and you start to see results.

Ready to Put This Into Practice?So if you’re like OK, Mona Lisa, I already know this intellectually, but I don’t FEEL IT. I get it, I’m very feelings-based, too! If that's the case, I have some homework for you.

Prove it to yourself. Find ONE person in the world who would love to hear about your product or service (or even a theory that you love!) from you in particular.

And once you do - officially congratulate yourself for joining the game!

Once you find one person, you'll know that there are more out there. So find one person to provide your service to - even if it's free if you’re just starting out (the value you'll get is the KNOWING).

If you already have clients, do a survey to your existing clients - ask why they decided to work with you, what were the key determining factors. I guarantee you'll see similarities, and you'll see your own personality as a big contributor.

You literally never know what people need to hear - don't judge it based on your own frame. People are in different places and you could be the one to tell them something that will change their life. They might NEED to hear it from you.

Did anything surprise you about today's Podcast? Let me know in the comments below, and leave me a review on iTunes!

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Some days, it’s all glamour and flow as a lightworker and intuitive entrepreneur. You meet an amazing new partner, you host a great workshop, you finish your website, you double your income, you’re on top of the world.

And some days, it’s unsexy as hell and it’s a grind.I was motivated to write today’s Podcast, because I wanted to shed some light on the unsexy part of being a successful entrepreneur because I don’t think it gets talked about enough!

Today’s Podcast is relevant even if you’re not an entrepreneur, because I feel like social media in general portrays this super sexy, effortless image of what it means to be a woman. While I do have those days, it’s not that way 100% of the time!!

And besides, not telling you about this side would be, in my opinion, a huge disservice to you.

When I was first starting out, I always got discouraged when I looked at what other entrepreneurs were up to because I felt like they had something I didn’t – that they were loving every part of their life and nothing ever felt like work to them!

I want you to know that it’s not all sunshine and love and light, even for me, and I also wanted to share 4 things I do to motivate myself when I want to sleep instead of work!

Listen to today’s Podcast in iTunes here, or directly on my website here.

Even though now I have more support than when I first started, and I’m growing a to team help me out, mostly my business consists of me doing the work!

So there are a lot of things that I haven’t outsourced yet, and I really have to push myself to do things I don’t really want to do but need to be done.

These are the times where I summon up the willpower and the grit to do it.

CLICK TO TWEET: Dragging your feet? Remind yourself of your why, throw on some Beyonce and Meghan Trainor, down an iced coffee, and just do it!

Alright enough explaining – let me take you behind the scenes of exactly what I’m doing right now, in hopes that it gives you a laugh, and also makes you feel less guilty when you’re like “I SERIOUSLY don’t want to do this right now.”

As a side note, I want to admit that I didn’t want to share all of this because I was afraid of being “found out” and judged as not being perfect and super happy all of the time, but I realized this was an opportunity to walk my talk - I tell my clients to put themselves out there and be genuine all the time! And being hella happy all the time anyways is just weird.

OK, so right now I’m in the middle of finishing a ton of copy for an upcoming ad campaign, which is a massive rehaul of everything I originally wrote. It’s all growth, and it’s all for the better, but let me tell you - I am super NOT motivated to do it, and I’ve honestly been dragging my ass on it for 2 weeks.

Today is literally the last day I have to do it, and I’m writing this Podcast instead!

This HAPPENS every now and then. You have to know this is SO REAL and it’s part of being an intuitive entrepreneur, especially one who is sensitive to energy and subject to life’s energetic ups and downs!

So, what do you do when this happens to you? How do you go on and not just give up?

Trust me, I’m writing this to myself as much as I’m writing it for you!

4 Things to Do When You Want to Sleep Instead of Work!1. First, I think following through with difficult or unsexy tasks gets easier with time because as you go on and gain traction as an entrepreneur, you can’t exactly run away like you could when your business was just a concept, or a good idea. It’s accountability – I literally can’t just abandon my projects! This is probably the #1 reason I’m not just gonna call it a day and take a nap. 2. Second, it’s also good to keep in mind your why, like how I mentioned earlier. My why always ties back to my core desired feelings, which is a core concept that I work with in my coaching programs. I want to feel love, radiant, beauty, free and light. Specifically, I want more luxurious travel, more time spent with my husband, to build a gorgeous home for my future children, and to have a business that fulfills me and helps so many others. Go back to your why when you’re falling apart! 3. Third, good planning usually helps to prevent doing things you don’t want to do! For example, I structure my week so that at any given moment, I have 3 different projects I can work on to choose from. For example, writing my script for 2 Podcasts is on my list for this week, so I’m not straying from my week plan. Other things on my list that I did today: I bought a scheduling system, handled a problem with AWeber (my mailing service provider) and bought a juice cleanse for the weekend, which were all items on my to do list.

So even though I’m distracting myself from the major project at hand which is writing copy, it’s productive distraction!

The problem happens when you ignore something for so long (like in my case, writing copy) that you get into a time crunch time! If this happens, go back to tips # 1 and 2!

Fourth, it helps to be aware of your energy. Specifically, know when in the month you tend to be more quiet and want to focus inward, and when you want to go full force on your projects – if you’re intuitive, being aware of your energy ups and downs is super important, and it’s much better to work with it than to have to work against it. I have a whole free program at 7dayenergycleanse.com that helps you do just that, so definitely check that out if it sounds like something you’d love to learn how to do. Also, if you’re intuitive, pay attention to the moon cycles if you’re not already – right now, I know the moon is waning, which means my energy is much quieter right, and I can’t quite go as full steam ahead as I can when the moon is waxing.

Even though I just want to sleep right now, I’m going to diffuse some peppermint oil to wake me up, and plow through! My why is way too big to flake out on.

I hope that was inspirational and insightful, loves! Let me know I’m not alone, and what you thought in the comment section below!

That’s all for this week, lightworkers! I’ll catch you next, next week for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Today, I’m talking about the one practice that ALL lightworkers need to establish to consciously manifest and attract amazing things into their lives.

As a lightworker, it is of super huge ultimate and EXTREME importance that you regularly hit pause in your life to celebrate your accomplishments and how far you’ve come on your journey, even if you don’t feel like celebrating or think you have nothing to celebrate yet.

Celebrating is an important ingredient to conscious manifesting, and it also has the benefit of instantly making you feel more happy and abundant.Click here to listen to the episode in iTunes, or here to listen to it directly on my website. Or, read the transcript below.

If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly moving and making things happen. You’re on the go, and you love it that way! Planners are your best friend (even though sometimes it’s just the idea of planners) and you love setting goals and achieving them.

Striving all of the time might be coded in your DNA, but it comes with the side effect of never acknowledging how far you’ve come.The second you’ve accomplished something major, you’re on to the next big thing, and you’ve only allowed yourself a tiny moment of celebration.

It’s the whole carrot on a stick analogy.

For example, in the past year, I’ve created two online programs, grown my email list to a number I previously thought was impossible, attracted amazing partners, hired my own business coach, ran hugely successful Facebook ad campaigns and online workshops, and replaced my 9-5 income by doing something I love to do – serve other women entrepeneurs and lightworkers!

Looking back, I don’t quite remember hitting pause in between. I just sort of go, AWESOME, what’s next?!?!

But the message I’ve been getting lately is to allow myself room to pause – even for a brief moment – to acknowledge all of the amazing things I’ve accomplished in my business and life. It’s incredibly affirming, regardless of where you are on your path, because it shows you how everything is forward movement, and how everything did happen for a reason. Everything makes a lot more sense in hindsight.

You don’t have to be exactly where you want to be in your life to celebrate.In fact, it would be counter productive to wait until everything is absolutely perfect before you allow yourself space for expansion and appreciation of everything good that has happened to you.

Even if you’re just starting a business, or figuring out what sort of lightwork you want to bring into this world, or if you’re pioneering your own spiritual journey,

I guarantee you are further along your path than you were a year ago.CLICK TO TWEET: Appreciating your journey and acknowledging its value attracts more abundance to your life and keeps you in a high vibration.

You can celebrate leaving a destructive 9-5. You can celebrate how you stay centered and in your power in a tough situation. You can celebrate how you took yourself out to a coffee date and read, because you needed a break from your kids and chores. You can celebrate the new playlist you made for yourself. You can celebrate getting married. You can celebrate how you replaced coffee for juice. You can celebrate how you listened to your gut instead of your brain in a situation.

CLICK TO TWEET: Nothing is too small to celebrate. Everything is forward movement.

I have a few suggestions on how you can hit pause, but know that there is no RIGHT way.You can use one of my ways, or you can do something totally different. The point is that you pause, reflect, and admire how far you’ve come. Celebrate and stay in that space of acknowledgement and gratitude for as long as feels good.

My personal practice isn’t structured – I don’t have it on my calendar to pause and reflect. I do it when it feels right, and when I’m called to, and I don’t do any ritual. I could just be sitting in my car or driving along.

If you’re been following my work, you know I’m a huge fan of visualizing my future self and gaining knowledge and strength from her wisdom.

Have a Girl Crush On YourselfI do a sort of backwards version of that –

I look back on myself and what I’ve done in the last few months, and think wow, she is so awesome and really transforming her life.Maybe you’d like a little more structure. If that’s the case, schedule it in for once a month, once a week… whatever feels good.

I know I’m being ambiguous when I say do whatever feels good, but that’s just the thing – it has to feel good and be a natural process for you. Use your intuition and tune in - the Universe might be throwing signs your way to slow down and reflect!

For example, if you’re listening to this Podcast right now, I bet you could use a pause!

Take inventory right now and give yourself a smile and think, I kicked so much ass over the past few months, and there is so much more where that came from! And sit in the splendor and truth of that statement.Another thing you could do is have a friend you check in with once a month where you simply gush about what you’ve done and what you’re proud of.

A note here – if you feel uncomfortable about this exercise, like you’re boasting or being prideful… check in with that feeling and see what that’s about.Another thing you could do is do is journal every full moon and write down everything you’re proud of yourself for doing in the past month.

If you don’t pause and celebrate your accomplishments and forward movement, you will forever be in a space of lack and “not good enough”, and not be able to see the amazing good that has already happened in your life.

This lowers your vibration and keeps you in an awful, anti-motivational space.Alright my lovely lightworkers, that is all I have for you today. I hope that this has served you, and I’ll see you next, next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

If you enjoyed today’s Podcast, let me know by taking a few minutes to give Intuitive Tuesday with Mona Lisa 5 stars in iTunes and writing a simple review for me so other lightworkers can find me!

Many thanks and bonus karma points to you in advance if you decide to do that - it will really help me get my message out to more intuitive women just like you!

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I’m excited for you to tune into today’s Podcast. I felt especially called this week to speak straight from my heart, to write an open, real, and raw letter especially for you.

No tips, how-to’s, or steps this week (don’t worry, they’ll be back next week).

Click here for today's Podcast on iTunes. Click here to listen to it right here on my website.

My intention for today’s Podcast is to send you a warm blanket of unconditional love, support and inspiration straight from my heart. For you to come back to anytime you need it.Because I’ve heard and witnessed so many of you beautiful women suffering – so many of you feel alone, lost, and without purpose.

So check it out on iTunes here, or click here to listen to it on my website. Or read the transcript below.

So many of you feel hopeless. You feel trapped, stuck, and ashamed. You need more money – money for abundance, happiness, and freedom. Money - so you don’t have to always look at the prices before you buy.

You want to feel healthy – you want to lose 25 lbs, and keep it off, for good this time. To be honest, you feel fat, and you feel ashamed of it.

You’re stuck. You’re stuck in a job, a relationship, a situation that is no longer serving you. And you don’t know what to do.

You just know you want more. You need more. Travel. Love. Money. Health. To be seen. To help other women. To feel sexy and free.

To experience life at the level you know you’re meant to live it.But you don’t know how.

And so today, I want to tell you exactly what I wish someone had told me when I was there, which wasn’t too long ago.

You are enough. Just as you are. You are loved. Just as you are.You’re on a journey and there is a way out – you’ve been called to help others, and this is your rite of passage – your suffering is temporary and will help you relate to those you can serve.

You will rise, and when you do, there will be no stopping you. Keep on trusting the Universe, and prepare for what’s next. Cry – cry a lot. Let it out so your tears will longer poison you.What do you need to sacrifice? What do you need to let go of, leave behind, in order to move forward? What are you still clinging on to? Let go to move forward. It’s safe for you.Your desires aren’t random. They were planted in you for the purpose of being realized. The Universe lives through you, in you, and wants to experience everything you desire, through you.

You are beautiful. You are loved, and you are not alone. I’m with you. I am you. I don’t care if you’ve never met me, if we’re not spoken directly. I love you, and I am here to remind you of your light. To mirror what you know is hidden of you.

You will change. Something will happen that will make it too painful for you to stay where you are. And when that happens – thank the Universe. It’s over. It’ll be time for your ascent, for the world to finally meet you.

And the world will celebrate you.What do you want?

Who do you want to be?

Love. I want love. I want to be loved, I want to feel love, and I want to love. It’s really that simple.

CLICK TO TWEET: Everything that expands you will expand the Universe.Don’t keep yourself down – don’t let us down.

Keep on going. Rest.

You want to succeed? The only way to do this, to really, truly, deeply succeed, is to leave behind your negative thoughts and replace them with love.

This is the only way.

Get quiet enough to listen. Make this a priority.Awareness comes before everything. You already know what to do.

What are your thoughts manifesting?

What do you have to let go of?

What do you have to receive?

Whenever you’re lost, in despair, and think – this is bullshit. When you’re ready to throw in the towel.

Don’t.

Remember my words. And forge on. Beside me. In sisterhood. I’m with you, and I’m cheering you.

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In honor of Valentine’s Day (& to take advantage of the yummy love energy in the Universe right now), I have a special treat for you! If you’re married or in a long-term relationship, you'll love the wisdom in today's post. Not attached? Today's Podcast will help you know what to do when you meet The One!

Whether or not you’re attached or single, today’s episode drops some wisdom on how to re-connect with your sexy side.

Check out the Podcast here, or listen to it on my website here. Or, read the transcript below.

Esther Perel’s book, Mating in Captivity, should be required reading.

It’s my absolute favorite book on exploring what it means to be a woman in a long-term relationship, and why cultivating a “secret garden” – a physical, emotional, and intellectual space only for you – is essential for creating a playful, exciting and sexy long-term relationship.

She says, CLICK TO TWEET: "Not everything needs to be revealed… Love enjoys knowing everything about you. Desire needs mystery.”

When I read this book, I was looking to re-ignite the fire into my relationship. After a decade of knowing each other, my relationship with my husband was in serious need of some sizzle.

So, while I pride myself on being an independent, conscious and purpose-driven woman, when it comes to relationships… I tend to throw myself all in and love to divulge it all.

Mystery is the Most Important Ingredient For Desire

But Esther Perel says that the mystery is what keeps desire alive. It’s the excitement of not knowing, the playful dance of what-if’s and maybe’s, and the alluring call of not really knowing the other person yet.

It’s not safe.

But as we move on, we naturally seek to become safer in our relationships. We tell our secrets, we learn theirs, and after time, there is no more mystery.

Intimacy and Love Demands Safety and Security

You know your hubby’s clothes – you fold his laundry. He knows all of your lingerie – you share the same luggage when traveling. You know his habits, he knows yours.

You get comfortable.

And I LOVE comfortable. Or so I thought.

The thing is, I also love feeling sexy, wanted, desired.

And Esther Perel says that these human desires - the need to feel safe and connected, and the need for excitement and independence - conflict, especially when it comes to the area of love in the modern day.

I’m definitely still learning in this area of my life, but I’d like to share some tips on what I’ve uncovered so far, and what’s worked for me. If this resonates with you, take action now with my 4 tips.

Homework For a Sexier Valentine’s Day & Love Life (You Wanna Do This Assignment!)

Buy Esther Perel’s book, Mating in Captivity, and read it ASAP. You still have time to make this Valentine’s Day super sexy for you and your long-term love.
Heed the advice of this this super accurate quote I found on Pinterest: A man is like a cat – chase him and he will run. Sit still and ignore him, and he’ll come purring at your feet.
Start to cultivate your own secret garden by discovering the feminine in you. What I mean by that, is discover what lights you up creatively. What makes you feel sexy, playful and alive as a woman? What makes you channel your inner Beyonce? What do you do that turns you on? Remember, these answers are for you only – don’t share them!
Look into your past and consider the role of women in your family when you were growing up. What was it like for you to be a woman in your family? What did that mean? What did your mom, grandma, and aunts do to embrace their femininity, if anything? How is that showing up for you today, and is it stopping you from feeling your sexiest?

Alright, that’s all for today, my sexy, intuitive loves! Enjoy your Valentine’s Day, and I’ll see you next, next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Today, I want to talk about why you have to leave your comfort zone if you want to succeed, give you some true stories about leaving my comfort zone that I know you can relate to, and leave you with some tips for leaving your own comfort zone.

I really wish I had these tips that I’m about to share with you when I first started to tiptoe outside of my comfort zone.So as a bonus, I made a downloadable PDF for you at bit.ly/comfortzonedownloadso you can refer to the 4 tips I outline in this audio any time you need it.

If you’re ready to take action and leave your comfort zone, and could use some support, then click here to listen to today’s Podcast in iTunes or here to listen to it on my website. Or, read the transcript below.

If you’re here, I bet you have big dreams, love taking action, and feel a calling to share your message with the world.

Maybe you’re thinking of leaving your job and starting your own business.

Maybe you’ve already started your own business.

Maybe you’re considering being a yoga teacher, a life coach, a personal trainer.

Leaving Your Comfort Zone is Inevitable if You Have Big DreamsNo matter which of these you relate to, I guarantee that you will come across the boundaries of your comfort zone. And, it will terrify the living daylights out of you. I have to say, that even though I’m talking to you about the importance of leaving your comfort zone, I still hate doing it – it feels awful! That’s why it’s called leaving your comfort zone – it’s uncomfortable!

But it’s the only way to expand.

Reality Check – Do You Really NEED to Leave Your Comfort Zone?Right now, I want you to consider your dreams, your purpose, how you want to show up and serve in the world.

Next, I want you to consider your life today.

Now answer this: do you have all of the skills, experience and connections that will help you succeed on the level that you truly desire?

Now unless you’re super advanced in your dream business already, I am 100% sure that your answer is no.

And I am also 100% sure that in your journey forward will require you to leave your comfort zone.

Leaving Your Comfort Zone Gets Easier With Practice – Trust Me!I do have good news though – once you take your first leap, it gets easier. I promise, it’s only super super scary the first time around. But if you don’t get over this fear of leaving your comfort zone, you will continue to sabotage your journey.

For example, I was SO embarrassed to do my first podcast. It was very much outside of my comfort zone. I literally forced my husband to get out of earshot, and I couldn’t listen to my recording for the longest time because it felt so strange!

Now, I absolutely LOVE it, and it’s such a fun part of my business that I look forward to every other week. It allows me to show up for my purpose in a bigger way, by giving my private coaching clients valuable content that they can listen to on the go, and it allows me to serve women who aren’t ready to start coaching yet, but who still want to learn from and receive the energy of a practicing transformational life coach.

That wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t leave my comfort zone.

This same fear of leaving my comfort zone showed up when I led my very first webinar in December. I actually self-sabotaged because I was SO nervous and I made myself really sick with the flu a few days beforehand (which happened to be on Christmas). I still showed up, and it was the most fun and rewarding thing I’ve done with my business so far. I’m planning on doing these regularly now!

The same thing happened when I led my first coaching session, even though they were practice sessions! I was so nervous before every session that I used to pace around my house in jitters!

It was also really uncomfortable for me to post about my business on social media because I was afraid of what other people – namely, people from high school who I didn’t even really talk to, old friends who had dropped out my life, and my family – would think.

Now, social media is an essential marketing tool for my business, and how I meet so many of my amazing clients!

Now, back over to you!

Is there something outside of your comfort zone that will help you move forward, that you haven’t been able to move past?Then I have 4 tips about leaving your comfort zone that I wish I knew about five years ago!

I want you to realize that leaving your comfort zone gets easier with practice, just like working out. Before, having to leave my comfort zone used to STOP me from moving forward, and now, I acknowledge it, take a deep breath, and move forward!
Since it gets easier with practice, this means that you have to summon some real willpower to get started. In the beginning, you might have to force yourself, especially if you know that it’s the next step you must take. It’s like starting to work out after you haven’t gone to the gym in a long time – you’ve gotta motivate yourself. The best way to do that is to have some really attractive goals. Get clear on your why and get strong in your why.
I want you to take inventory of all of the times you’ve left your comfort zone in the past that have helped you grow and become who you are today (it should actually be every single time!). Refer to this every time you feel afraid, to help you realize just how worth it is to expand!
I want you to create a board of your personal goddess council to support you. I want you to print a picture of everyone you admire, look up to, and are inspired by, and imagine that they’re there, cheering you on, giving you advice, and urging you to share your message. They’ve gone through the same thing. Look at it whenever you’re about to do something that scares you.

Remember to grab your comfort zone download at bit.ly/comfortzonedownload so you can refer to the 4 tips any time you need them!

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Today, I’m so excited to show you how to manifest your goals with the help of your number one resource - energy! I’m going to share my practice for following through on goals and how to avoid the pitfalls that so many resolution-makers fall into (myself included!)

2016 Is Your Year To Manifest Abundance!Today also happens to be my very FIRST Podcast of 2016! This year is going to be crazy amazing, and I’m not just saying that because it’s a New Year.

This year is charged with the energy of making things happen, and receiving the blessings we’ve been working so hard to manifest.

So while 2015 was the year of planting seeds and of setting a foundation, 2016 is the year of taking action and collecting our bounties.

If that resonates with you, and you’re ready to take action and receive your rewards from the Universe, then click here to listen to today’s Podcast in iTunes or here to listen to it on my website. Or, read the transcript below.

Important Note!! YAY, hallelujah, thank Uni… my Podcast in iTunes is fixed, just in time for 2016! If you’ve subscribed to my feed before, please click here *to make sure you’re still subscribed so you can receive our weekly updates. If you’re a new subscriber, welcome – past episodes are all loaded into iTunes and ready for you to binge-listen to! Happy New Year!!*

Today, I am diving into my absolute favorite topics – energy and manifesting!Specifically, I’m going to show you how to use your energy to manifest your goals.

First, I’m going to explain what I mean when I refer to “energy” and how it shows up when you’re making goals.

Second, I’m going to give you an exercise that I use daily to manifest my goals with intention and positive energy. I’ve used it to manifest everything from my dream career and dream business, to my husband and money earned in alignment with my purpose. Today, I’m going to show you exactly how to do that for yourself.

Before I tell you about how to use energy to manifest, I thought it would be helpful to define energy.

Energy is quite literally, the frequency of vibrations.It’s the vibrations we give off, the energy of people around us, even plants – everything gives off energy. Even inanimate objects can be charged with energy – think crystals, talismans, malabeads. Even my workout clothes have energy - the energy of working out!

Everything has energy – there are low energy vibes, and high energy vibes. The key to manifesting your goals is to get on the same energy vibe of your goals.

Have you ever heard the theory that you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with? This is because, as energetic beings, we tend to match the energetic vibrations of those around us. People can affect us with the energy they have in regards to fitness, money, travel, lifestyle, health, and so on.

What do people around you think about goal setting? So let’s bring this all back to the energy of goal setting, since it is the New Year. Now, I want you to think about the 5 people you spend the most time with – what are their beliefs on goal setting?

If they don’t align with how you want to feel when it comes to setting goals, listen up, because I have a quick tip that will help you overcome this.

I want you to intentionally infuse your environment with people who are aligned with your goal-setting values.This is super important. They do not have to be people you personally know – they can be authors, bloggers, or experts.

For example, you listening to this Podcast right now is a great way for you to infuse my own energy towards goal-setting into your life.

Now, I want you to get clear on your own thoughts on goal setting? What’s your energy like when you think of goal setting? Are you excited? Inspired? Daunted? Overwhelmed? Tired? Cynical? Thrilled?

This is important to know because the energy with which you set your goals will directly influence how the goals will feel when they become real.

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Marianne Williamson said,CLICK TO TWEET: “Everything we do is infused with the energy with which we do it. If we’re frantic, life will be frantic. If we’re peaceful, life will be peaceful. And so our goal in any situation becomes inner peace.”

The outcome of your goal-setting practice will be closely aligned to the energy you hold when you manifest.Still with me? Good!

Now, I want to teach you the exercise that I use twice a day (once right when I wake up in the morning, and once before I sleep). This exercise is based from the book, Think and Grow Rich from Napoleon Hill, which is a must-read book for anyone interested in manifesting and accumulating wealth (and this should be everyone!). It’s .99 on Amazon, so go ahead and download it if you have a Kindle!

My Daily Exercise For Manifesting With EnergyEvery morning and night I recite my Desire Statement (a.k.a. my goal) out loud. This is composed of what I desire and by when – I give it a deadline. Then, I energize my Desire Statement with the energy of my goal by meditating for 5-15 minutes on what my life will look like once I achieve my goal. I always end up smiling really wide a few minutes in, because it feels so amazing, which is really good – this is manifesting through energy at its finest!

Now, I want you to take action. Write our your Desire Statement, and recite it out loud to yourself before bed and upon rising. After you read it, sit in the energy of what the attainment of that goal feels like.

Awesome! That’s all for today, lightworkers! I’m excited to hear all about your success and what you manifest in the next month. I hope that this has served you, and I’ll see you next, next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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I've gathered up all of my Intuitive Tuesday (IT) podcast episodes so you can catch up before the New Year. Feel free to binge listen, and enjoy!

IT 001: The Power Of HabitLearn How to Free Your Time By Becoming Aware Of Your Habits

IT 002: 4 Steps To Banishing Late Night FearsMy favorite technique for banishing late night fears

IT 003: The Story Behind The 30 Day Energy Cleanse (It's Not What You Think!)Find out the real reason I created the 30 Day Energy Cleanse

IT 004: 2 Practices For More Money, Time & LoveLearn how you might be self sabotaging and discover 2 practices to start receiving more today

IT 005: My Weird Pre-Coaching Ritual + Mercury RetrogradeLearn why rituals are super important, and learn more about the weird effects of Mercury Retrograde!

IT 006: The Power Of Your Period + An Intimate Look At My Monthly Practices For Tuning InLearn 3 tips for tuning into your monthly inner wisdom

IT 007: Why Being Off-Balance Is Productive & How The Ideal Of Balance Sucks EnergyDiscover why being out of balance is totally OK and how to succeed even when you're not balanced

IT 008: How to Gracefully Decline Holiday Party Invites Without Massive GuiltThis one is for all of my introverts! I'll teach you my pain free process for politely declining invites, without feeling guilt

IT 009: 3 Words That Will Change Your Life (Hint: It’s NOT “I Love You”)I'm excited to share exactly how I plan my life with a lightworker mindset. I'm also sharing a bonus, downloadable resource, so you can see just how powerful it is for yourself!

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Not an audio learner? That's OK. Read the article transcription below.Today, I am so excited to introduce the topic of core-desired feelings (or CDFs) to you. If you’ve been in my world, you’ve heard me reference CDFS a lot, or even mention my own CDFs.

The term Core Desired Feeling was coined from the Desire Map, a holistic life-planning book written by one of my mentors, Danielle LaPorte, that has completely changed my life.

But before I get into my story, let me tell you who can benefit from uncovering their own CDFs and living a Desire Map-centered life.

Desire Mapping is for you if...1. Followed the map to success, and achieved a good amount of it, but still feel like there’s something more. You’re searching for this elusive sense of happiness, but don’t know how to get there, and you might even feel guilty for searching – like you’re betraying those you love. 2. You feel stuck in your life. You know what you want, but find it difficult to scrounge up the energy and time to make your dream life happen. But deep down, you know you can’t settle for less than what you know you’re capable of. 3. You love the idea of following a spiritual practice, but can’t seem to make anything stick. You desire to feel more present and alive in your life and body, to fully show up, but for whatever reason, you can’t keep up a regular meditation practice, yoga practice, gratitude practice, tapping practice, etc. You’re familiar with spiritual terms, but need guidance, and a solid plan – you love planning! 4. Lastly, The Desire Map is for you if you feel stuck in your life but don’t know exactly what you want, but you know one thing – that you simply want to be happy.

If you resonate with any of the above statements, I guarantee that a firm commitment to Desire Mapping can change your life.

I Was A Hot Mess Before The Desire MapBefore the Desire Map, I was struggling with a lot of pain – the pain of not knowing exactly what I wanted to do, but knowing that I wanted to make a difference. The pain of being newly married, feeling like I wanted to run away and leave responsibility behind to discover myself again. Today, I have a business doing what I love to do, and my hubby is my partner in making it all happen. I’ve never felt happier and more aligned.

Click to Tweet: "Happier women who are aligned with their purpose will fill the world with more light and happiness. @mlondevilla #lightworker"

Download the Desire Map 101 - Free One Page Resource Guide!Click Here to Download The Desire Map 101: Resource Guide

Now, I’d love for you to begin exploring Core Desired Feelings and The Desire Map for yourself. I can’t get into all of it now, or we’d be here forever, so I made a free one-page resource guide, Desire Map 101, for you.

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Before you run off and enjoy some pumpkin pie, I want to share how I keep myself energized during social gatherings. These practices are super useful, especially when confronting unwanted energy intrusions and uncomfortable questioning from gossip-y aunts (yikes!).

Avoid energy vampires & gossipers as much as possible.
1. If you come into contact with one, be aware of their energy and its effect on you and quickly build an energy barrier.
2. Don't emotionally engage in the conversation, which will be a major energy suck. Talk about surface level things, like the weather or the food. Plan talking points now! Also, if you're like me and tend to overshare or ramble on in an effort to establish a connection, notice it and zip your lips!
Take outdoor breaks often.
1. If it's too cold, take bathroom breaks. Be conscious of when your energy is running low, and politely remove yourself from the conversation so you can recharge.
Remember that introverts are one third of the US population.
1. There's a big chance that many of the people at the party feel the same way you do, and they might not be as prepared as you are - maybe you can save them & share some tips!

Alright, you can do this, my dears. I hope that these tips help you enjoy your Thanksgiving even more, and I will see you next Tuesday, for Intuitive Tuesday.

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Click here for the audio link to today’s Podcast. Or read the transcription of the audio below. If you’re an introvert who loves the holidays and alone time, then today’s episode is for you.

In today's Intuitive Tuesday Podcast, I'm sharing my lifesaving line that helps me gracefully decline invites without the guilt, so I can keep my sanity and energy.

Not an audio learner? That's OK. Read the article transcription below.Hi lightworkers! It’s Mona Lisa and it’s Intuitive Tuesday, the radio show helping intuitives, introverts and empaths manifest the conscious and abundant life that they desire.

Hashtags for Your LifeBefore I get into today’s show, I want to share 2 new hashtags that I would love for you to use and infuse with your own story and energy. The first is #peaceloveandbusinesslife and the second is #PLBgirl.

My intention is that they give you power, a sense of belonging, and a connection to a way of being that embraces and holds sacred the values of igniting inner peace, love of self and all of life, and the business of living your purpose.

Share Your Green Juice Selfie, PleaseUse it to share your every day PLBgirl life – a glowing post-workout selfie, your fancy color-coded planner, a favorite mug or crystal, a happy holiday photo of you and your hubby (and kid, and pets!), your morning green juice. I want to see how you live, and to celebrate your every day moments that make up your #peaceloveandbusinesslife.

I’ll be right there hashtagging away with you.

Alright, so without further adieu, let’s get into Episode #8!

Today’s episode is for you if you love the holidays, but are cringing at the idea of having your cozy, self-care “you” time diminished by a ton of holiday parties. Maybe you’re even tired anticipating all of the parties you’ll be forced to attend!

Making Alone Time a Priority Does Not Make You a ScroogeIf you’re anything like me, you protect your “you” time like a mama bear protects her cubs. As an introvert, I need alone time to rejuvenate my energy. Without it, I end up irritable and low-energy, which isn’t fun for my hubby or me.

The thing is, when I say no, I often feel guilty and afraid of being judged as “anti-social”. As an empath, I hate feeling misunderstood!

But when I say yes to things I didn’t really want to go to, I end up feeling resentful and sulky.

So, two things.

Get On The No Train to Avoid Nervous Break Town!The first is I want you to choose your yes’es wisely. Make them be whole-body YESES so you don’t get burnt out. And as Marie Forleo say, get on the no train! Know that it’s OK for you to say no, even if the asking party doesn’t understand.

Also, realize that if you say yes and secretly want to say no, they’ll feel that, even if it’s on a subconscious level. It’ll feel icky for them, too, which I don’t think you want!

So protect your boundaries and make no your default answer. You’ll avoid burnout, and have more energy to commit to things that really light you up, which serves the Universe in a much bigger way! With time and practice, it gets easier.

My Life Saving One Liner To Avoid Awkward SituationsSecond. I have a very polite and practical way for you to decline invites to social gatherings without lying. Memorize it and make it your go-to line!

“You guys are going to have so much fun! I can’t make it, but I hope you all have a good time. Thank you for thinking of me and sending me an invite.”

Genius, right?

Full disclosure: I didn’t think of this amazing formula myself, and completely forgot where I heard it. If you know, please let me know so I can give credit where it’s due! It has been a life-saver for me.

No One Cares If You Don’t…If you’re still not convinced, know this – no one really cares if you don’t go to the party!! Seriously – they might be slightly bummed at first, but most of it is your introvert mind creating a huge story.

Alright my dear PLBgirls, I hope that this has served you. I will see you next, next Tuesday for the next episode of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Often, life doesn't look pretty.

Today, my dishes and laundry are overflowing, I have nothing in the fridge besides caramel apples, and half of my life is packed up in boxes.

And this is totally, 100%, okay.

Because... although the dishes are sticky with caramel, they remind me of the hilarious process of making caramel for the first time with my hubby (tip: be patient, laugh a lot, and don't touch the hot caramel).

The crystals scattered around my house are visual reminders of recent, totally amazing, breakthrough coaching sessions.

The clothes on the top of my pile of laundry are glittery from a kick ass dance class.

Life does not have to be balanced to be beautiful.In today's Intuitive Tuesday Podcast, I'm talking about the pressure of living a balanced life, and I give you some practical homework on how to stay sane, even when you're feeling hopelessly out of balance.

Check out the Podcast here if you have iTunes or an iPad (we're having technical issues, please check back in a few days!). If not, check out the audio here.

Not an audio learner? That's OK. Read the article transcription below.Today, I want to talk about the illusion of “living a balanced life”, and the damaging effects of the belief that being in balance all the time is ideal.

Let’s start with the idea of “living a balanced life.”

What Does Living a Balanced Life Mean For You?I often hear my clients describe “living a balanced life” as this ideal state of being where they are exercising all of the time, kicking ass in their career or business, running their household perfectly, remembering to take care of themselves, eating healthy and clean, hanging out with their friends on a regular basis, and being a sexy and put together woman and lover.

Do you know anyone who’s like this all the time?

I sure as hell don’t, and if you think you know someone like this, they are a liar or not human!

The truth is, being completely balanced 100% of the time is unrealistic, and being off balance is necessary, especially at turning points in life.

There is a natural and raw beauty in being off balance.There was a point in the beginning of my coaching business where I was ready to forge ahead, full force. I just attended a retreat and a coaching convention, and I was ready to rock.

But when I got home, my personal life and marriage quickly started to unravel. I had shifted a lot of beliefs to make room for my business, but the rest of my life hadn’t caught up yet. I had a LOT to work on internally that I was ignoring, and I had to learn how to truly love myself without tying it to anything external.

Getting Pushed Off Balance is The Universe's Way of Nudging Us In the Right DirectionTruthfully, I was forced to get off balance (as we often are) but looking back, it was SO necessary – now my business and marriage are healthier than they ever have been.

I wish I could go back in time and tell myself that! If this resonates with you, please take heart and know that being off balance, even when you don’t know why, is part of the journey.

Be gentle with yourself.Balance is an illusion – the distribution of energy is a conscious act, and it’s inhumane and even counter productive to ask ourselves to put equal energy into all areas of our life at all times. Go where your intuition is leading you today.

Your Homework: Examine Your Energy & Identify Your Bare MinimumNow, back to you. Your homework today is has two parts. The first is to check in. Where is your energy going right now? Are you off balance? Is one area of your life receiving more attention than another? Have you been feeling guilty about this?

Next, I want you to identify your area of least effort in the following categories: health, exercise, family, relationships, self care, business/career, intuition/spiritual practice. What is the bare minimum you can do when you can’t summon up 100% energy in this area?

Bare minimum is bare minimum – no shooting for ideal, here. Identifying this can help you get clear on what needs to happen for you to scrape by in all areas.

Extra Resources For More EnergyIf you don’t have enough energy to meet your bare minimum requirements, please do (or re-do) my 30 Day Energy Cleanse and stay tuned to my newsletter – I will have extra resources for you soon!

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Click here for the audio link to today’s Podcast. Or read the transcription of the audio below. What do you think of when you think of October?

For me, October brings to mind caramel apples, cozy nights in enjoying the rain, nature hikes, pumpkin patch visits and romantic picnics.

October's Energy Invites Us InwardOn a deeper level, my body and intuition sense a subtle shift in energy. My attention is quietly drawn inward (even more so than usual!), and I feel a pull to nurture myself and witness what's happening in my body.

In today's Intuitive Tuesday Podcast, I want to share my monthly method for tapping into my inner wisdom. I've never talked about this before, so definitely tune in!

Not an audio learner? That's OK. Read the article transcription below.Today, in the spirit of fall and the energy of going inward, I want to talk about periods.

Yes, you heard that right.

A Taboo Topic That Shouldn't Be Taboo At AllI have to admit, it makes me feel a little squeamish talking about it because it feels taboo (I even considered other words for "period" like "mother's gift from nature" or "menstrual cycle"), but let's be real - I call it "my period" when it comes around. Anyway, I realized there's no reason to be ashamed of it - we're all adults here.

It's a huge part of being a woman, and learning how to be in touch with our monthly cycles, through awareness and love, can change our perspective on our feminine bodies.

Period = All In Your Head?Growing up, I had bad cramps and mood swings. My dad used to tell me, my mom and my 2 sisters, "it's all in your our head". It was funny at the time, but looking back, that message told me that my "womanly stuff" didn't matter.

Eventually, I ended up in the ER with really bad cramps, and was diagnosed with endometriosis. After I did some research, I learned from Dr. Christiane Northrup that endometriosis is a woman's body's way of drawing her attention to a very specific problem - the conflict between her innermost emotional needs, and what the world is demanding from her.

Your Period is a Sacred Invitation to Listen To Your BodyAfter I learned how to embrace myself and acknowledge my period as a sacred invitation to go inward, my cramps subsided, and I was able to avoid regular surgery (which my doctor said was inevitable).

3 Tips For Tuning Into Your Monthly Inner WisdomWhether or not you have awful cramps, or you get more emotional and moody and crave chocolate, I have some tips for you to make the most of your period.

I want to banish the myth that your period is a time when you're "super emotional". Our periods are a time when the veils and facades that we carry so well during the rest of the month, drop. We feel how we really feel, and can't help it. Things that aren't working and things that are bothering us that we've been ignoring, come to the surface. We are forced to acknowledge what we don't want to acknowledge. I invite you to take advantage of this time and tune in - what is your body telling you? This is a time to notice and release the crap that isn't working in our lives, as much as we can. Listen and go inward.
If you do have cramps (or get sore anywhere), I have a really cool mantra for you (I call it my period mantra!). I focus on the area that's hurting and I say "you are loved. you are safe. you are beautiful." It shifts the energy and makes me feel instantly better, even if it still hurts.
Lastly, I want you to give yourself permission to practice the art of extreme self care (a phrase coined by author Cheryl Richardson). Be OK with disappointing other people, if it means taking care of yourself.

Brene Brown said it best when she wrote, "Daring to Set Boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others."

The next time your period comes, try one or all of these techniques. Commit to your favorite one right now, and let me know how it goes - I'd love to hear about the insight you gain.

I hope that this has served you and I will see you next, next Tuesday for Intuitive Tuesday!

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Click here for the audio link to today’s Podcast. Or read the transcription of the audio below. How are you hanging in there this Mercury Retrograde?

It's only been a few days, but I can already feel its intense effect on communication (old issues came out of nowhere with my hubby, and technology has not been my friend today!). If you have no idea what I'm talking about, today's podcast is for you.

I'll also be sharing why rituals are super important for intuitives and introverts, along with my favorite rituals.

Not an audio learner? That's OK. Read the article transcription below.Today I want to talk about the importance of rituals & share some of my own rituals that I use to stay grounded and connected to the universe.

What The Heck is Mercury Retrograde?!But first, I want to wish you a safe Mercury Retrograde! If you don’t know what Mercury Retrograde is yet, do a quick search on Google. It’s a time period of a few weeks that happens about 3-4 times a year where everything associated with the planet Mercury, the planet ruling communication, goes wonky.

So technology is prone to messing up, communication with other people can be misinterpreted, and weird things happen. Also, things that have been hiding tend to come up during this time– think old friends, old issues, things you’ve been avoiding. This Mercury Retrograde started on September 17 and ends on October 9, 2015. Stay sane out there!

The Power of Rituals for Intuitives & IntrovertsAlright, so let’s get into talking about the importance of rituals. Rituals are important for everyone (think having a sweet sixteen, getting married, having a baby shower), but they are extra important for intuitives & introverts because it helps to ground them and provides a framework to understand themselves and their lives on a regular basis.

Rituals thread together our daily lives, and helps us create meaning in the every day.

They provide us with a sacred space by calling us to the present moment.

They also give our brains much needed rest, since they often don’t require much brainpower.

Rituals allow us to just be.

What Rituals Do You Already Have In Place?With fall coming in a few days, I thought it was the perfect time to give you some rituals.

I bet you already have some rituals for fall.

Do you pick out pumpkins, take your sweaters out of hiding, or make your favorite fall recipes this time of year?

Those are rituals that signify the beginning of fall.

Side note: In the previous Intuitive Tuesday, I referenced my fall ritual from last year, so if you haven’t checked that out, click here.

My Pre-Coaching Ritual, My Monthly Ritual, and My Yearly Fall RitualRituals don’t have to be tied to the change in season (though that’s always fun!). You can also have daily rituals, monthly rituals, or yearly rituals. Or you can have rituals based on an activity – for example, I always open the window and meditate before my coaching sessions. I also ask the Universe to help my client hear exactly what they need in our session, and I picture them in my mind and send them tons of love and light (if you've coached with me before... yes, that is intentional!).

A monthly ritual I’ve been doing for the past 3 months is a monthly angel card reading at the new moon. It lets me know what I can expect for the cycle ahead, and is always really fun! I set the scene by clearing the space with sage, lining up my crystals and seashells, and sometimes, lighting candles.

A yearly ritual I like to do in fall is checking in with how I’m doing with living in alignment with my Core Desired Feelings. If you’re new to my work, core desired feelings are the way that I plan my lifestyle – it’s a holistic life planning where I focus on the end feelings, not the end goals. If you’re interested in learning more, stay tuned for the upcoming launch of my Desire Map 1-on-1 coaching program.

Create Rituals & Create Some Space For Magic to Happen!What about you? I invite you to write down a list of your current rituals, and see what new rituals you’d like to create. Then, schedule it in – as my mentor Marie Forleo says, if it’s not scheduled, it’s not real!

I hope that this has served you, and I will see you next next Tuesday for the next session of Intuitive Tuesday.

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Click here for the audio link to today’s Podcast. Or read the transcription of the audio below. Happy September, lightworker!

I know fall is coming up because my ever-eager, inner Virgo has already lured me to Target a few times for ritualistic hunts for fresh journals, highlighters and pens.

(Speaking of rituals, check out this post for tips on creating your own fall ritual to get you in the fall mood.)

This month is when dreams and plans become form, when iced coffee and flip flops are replaced by pumpkin spice lattes and cozy blankets. It's time to get down to business.

I'm ready.

Harvest the Universe's Supply of Love, Money & TimeIn keeping up with the theme of fall, this month's first Intuitive Tuesday is dedicated to helping you receive the harvest of love, time and money from the Universe that you could be unconsciously blocking.

Not an audio learner? That's OK. Read the article transcription below.Today, I want to talk about receiving, and give you two simple practices that will help you easily start the flow of receiving from the Universe.

I was inspired by a recent call with one of my clients where she opened up about being an over-giver. She said she has always been a giver, in her friendships, as well as in romantic relationships.

Giving Is Depleting If You're Not ReceivingGiving is amazing, and benefits both the giver and the receiver. But it can quickly become draining and depleting if you don’t allow yourself to receive.

Think of the cycle of giving and receiving as a natural cycle of the Universe. In order to be in balance, you have to do both.

We Receive in Many Ways - Energy, Time, Money, & LoveThe thing is, so many of us are caught in this “give, give, give” cycle and feel like a deer in headlights when it’s time for us to receive. I can definitely relate to this, and have a feeling many of you can, too. Receiving is crucial, and if you’re blocking yourself from receiving, you’re blocking yourself from abundance. Think about it – where do you feel a lack right now- is it money, love, time? Consider the ways you might be blocking yourself from receiving in these areas.

Deflection is a Form of Self SabotageHere is an example of how you might deflect receiving love. Say that you’ve been working out, toning up, and have seen noticeable improvement in your energy and body. You’ve been giving a lot of yourself, and feel proud of your accomplishments.

Now, imagine that your signficiant other tells you that you look amazing, better than you’ve ever looked before. That you’re beautiful and shining, inside and out!

You can respond 2 ways – you can either receive the compliment, say thank you and genuinely feel and receive the love of that statement, or you can deflect, be embarrassed, and either change the topic or mumble a “thank you, I’ve JUST been working out more” (notice how the word “just” downplays the tremendous effort you’ve been giving).

The first way allows you to receive the love from the Universe through your partner, and the second way deflects it.

2 Practices to Start Receiving More TodaySo, the first practice I want to share with you is to practice saying “thank you” and pausing after to genuinely feel and soften into your “thank you”. It’s a way to start receiving in a small way, that will open doors to higher levels of receiving.

The second practice I’d like to share with you is a mantra with my favorite receiving crystal – rose quartz! Buy a rose quartz and say this mantra “I open myself to receiving.”

That’s it!

There are so many other things I can say on this topic, like how feminine energy is receiving and how masculine energy is giving, but this Podcast would go on forever!

If you’re interested in diving in deeper, check out my 30 Day Energy Cleanse where I spend a whole day talking about this.

I hope that this has served you and I will see you next next week for the next session of Intuitive Tuesday!

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Click here for the audio link to today’s Podcast. Or read the transcription of the audio below. I always knew I had a greater purpose, but I didn't always know what it was. For years, I lived with the subtle pain of knowing I wasn't living in alignment with my soul's desires.

Can you relate?

In today's Intuitive Tuesday Podcast, I'm sharing the not-so-pretty story on why I created the 30 Day Energy Cleanse, along with homework to move you forward if this resonates with you.

Not an audio learner? That's OK. Read the article below.I hit a really, really low point a few years ago, and allowed myself to be pulled into complete self-destruction and fear. I gave in to my fears and gave up on myself. I was in complete self-betrayal.

I drank a ton, I partied, and sort of went anti-Mona Lisa (remember - I am an introvert, and the couch with my hubby and my kitten is more my scene than clubs!). I reverted to a state of disempowerment.

I Made The 30 Day Energy Cleanse For MeThe 30 Day Energy Cleanse was born out of the ashes of a life I had almost completely burned down. The only thing I had left was this indestructible desire to rise.

I remember the moment the intervention from the Universe happened. I was literally shaking from a draining conversation I had with an energy vampire who literally sucked the life force out of me.

I found myself in tears, repeating, "I release the energy that isn't mine, I release the energy that isn't mine" over and over and over again.

By the time I got home, the negativity was released, and in its place was divine inspiration. I was buzzing with the realization that I had the tools inside of me to get out of the state of intense fear and crap that I was in. So I sat my butt down and wrote the outline for what is now the 30 Energy Cleanse.

Your Suffering Is Happening To Help You Rise Into Your Greatest SelfI was inspired to write this post because I realize that when you are right in the middle of your own spiritual CRAP, it doesn't feel like there's an out, especially when you don't the tools to dig yourself out.

I want to let you know that there is a reason for your suffering if you're in that space right now ("suffering" ranges from "happy but restless for more", to "downright miserable and anti-You"). You will discover that reason when it's time.

Give Yourself Permission to Feel and Let Yourself Off The HookWhen I was in a state of fear, I didn't allow room for any light, but I was so afraid of the darkness that I hid from it, too. This only created more destruction. It was only when I allowed myself to feel every emotion that was coming up when I started to find my way back to me.

Your homework? Give yourself permission to feel everything (slowly lean into it, and accept the tears or sobs or anything that shows up) and witness the gorgeous range of feelings that you are capable of feeling.

Let yourself off the hook for anything you feel awful for, and receive the love that the Universe is always sending your way. Yes, you deserve it, I promise.

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Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night and think... what the hell am I doing with my life? What if I fail miserably? What if I can't ever be happy? What if this Universe stuff is all BS? (Gasp!)

If not, then you've got it going on and don't need this post at all.

If this sounds all too familiar, then today's Podcast is perfect for you.

It was inspired by my own recent late night episode, which I got through with a process that has evolved into a fear-banishing 4 step process.

I'd love to share my 4 steps with you.

Not an audio learner? That's OK. Read the article below.Are you making big, light-filled changes in your life right now?

If so, chances are high that you'll run into the late night slayer of dreams: Fear.

Fear comes up when the ego feels threatened by the expansion of our light. And it comes to us when we're most vulnerable (hence the night time visits!).

It attacks us with this relentless line of questioning: what if I fail? What if I do this, and it's not enough? What if people are judging me? Why do I feel so lonely? What if this is crazy? What if people think I'm crazy? What if this doesn't work and I look stupid? What if something is wrong with me? Why can't I just be happy?

As an empath, it's easy to get overwhelmed by these strong fears that your darkness throws at you.

My mission is to empower the light and shrink the darkness, so I'm excited to share what I do when the ego rears its ugly head.

4 Steps to Banishing Late Night Fears1. Acknowledge the fear and see it for what it is - a feeling that needs your attention and needs to move through you 2. Witness it 3. Breathe & send love into it 4. Step out of your mind and lean into the feeling (even if it's scary and unpleasant!). The temptation here is usually to distract yourself, but the only way to get this out of your environment is to work through it.

Bonus Step: Release the fear to the Universe and say the following prayer - Universe, please release this fear from me and transform it into whatever serves the world.

There you have it! The next time this happens to you, remember this process and send that little saboteur on its way.

I hope that serves you, and I will catch you next, next Tuesday for Intuitive Tuesday!

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Habits consist of a cue, a routine and a reward. My cue? Items to put away. My routine? Cleaning. My reward? A feeling of peace that accompanied having a nice, clean house.

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Get Crafty & Build Your Brand With Zero Pressure Oh, my, word... there are so many awesome tips and tricks for building an online brand, that it can be hard to keep up. The truth is, even though there's so much good information out there, it can be overwhelming to sort through.

One of my non-freak-out strategies is to let go of the need to control, to trust the Universe and to know that you'll be guided to the right strategies that will work for you. Don't drive yourself crazy trying to do everything (which is a way to make sure you get NOTHING done).

When I came across the idea of an identity box, I instantly loved it and thought, what a fun, hands-on way to build a brand! It's also incredibly grounding and centering, especially if you do it with intention and presence.

An Identity Box Is a Box Filled With Things That Are "You" Get a gorgeous box (be as crafty or uncrafty as you want) and fill it with little pieces of paper with words that describe you. They can be deep (like your Meyers-Briggs type) or surface level (like your go-to fall drink). Mix it up. Keep a note pad on you throughout the day, and write down whatever comes to mind. Don't force it - your identity box is an ongoing project.

Making an identity box helps me tune into my creative, hands-on side while also satisfying my brain's need to be doing something. As you're making your box, gently release any lingering negative feelings you have, trust yourself, and write down whatever feels good. You might find that you initially identify with old ways of seeing yourself, but that you're actually ready to release them. Accept everything as it comes - it's all knowledge, loves!

When it feels right, open your box and read everything you wrote. This should get your brain going and will help you begin to see what makes you uniquely you.

Suggested Supplies 1. A wooden box 2. A sharp knife to cut a hole on the top of your box 3. Puff paint, stickers, stencils, leaves, pictures, quotes... anything that you want to decorate your box with 4. Paper (I like to pre-cut mine so they're uniform and pretty to open up) 5. Colorful pens to write with

Now, take the first steps to make your own identity box, and remember to tag #peaceloveandbusiness on your Instagram pics. I can't wait to see what you create!

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I'm so excited because autumn is one of my favorite seasons... it's full of the energy of fresh starts and new plans, but also of going inward, buckling down and reaping the harvest.

Which is exactly what I plan on doing.

Like you, I've been working hard and kicking butt, manifesting my dreams in my business, my love life and inner connection.   It's time to harvest - to let go, and to trust the Universe. All of this trying stuff? Out the door. It's time to sit back, relax, drink some chai lattes, and channel the cozy, nurturing energy of fall.

Join Me & Set Your Intentions for Autumn With Ritual My intention is to go deep, and to relish in the deliciousness of being. To set the tone, I'm kicking off this season with my very first fall ritual.   Will you join me by doing your own ritual on September 22 at 7:29 PM PT (the autumn equinox)? I'd love for us to build a powerful, collective energy for all of us to share. I'm giving away a Mini Fall Ritual Kit - sign up on Instagram here!   Since I've never done a fall ritual before, I created some structure based on what I feel like I need right now. Feel free to add whatever you need to create the ritual that will best serve you.

Preparing For Your Autumn Ritual 1. Let's get those creative juices flowing using one of my favorite techniques: time travel manifestation. Leap forward in time to December 20, the last day of fall. Imagine that you just had the most luscious, enriching and renewing fall ever. Everything that you intended to happen, happened.  Reflect. What happened? How do you feel? What did you do? What did you stop doing? Are you feeling accomplished, grounded, enlightened, or maybe a mix of all these things? Are there any surprises? What does your future self want you to know? 2. Based on what you just learned, write down 1-3 intentions. Make them as specific as you can, so you'll know when you're on the right track. Tips: Instead of writing "I plan on getting more grounded this fall," write "I plan on getting more grounded this fall, and I will know I've achieved this when I feel at ease in my body, I'm eating right, and regularly meditating." 3. Start collecting crystals, spiritual/symbolic items, candles, books, quotes... anything to help you hold down your sacred space. If there's a certain chakra you would like to activate, collect items and/or music representing that chakra (I love the iPhone app Ambience for their Chakra tuning sounds).  I'm storing everything in a pretty ritual box along with my intentions. :)

Perform Your Ritual 1. Set your space. Light candles, diffuse essential oils, wear nice, flowy clothing and put on whatever music suits your ritual's mood. Bonus: Add a symbol of fall as an offering to the Universe- I'm brewing a soy chai latte for her. ;) 2. Close your eyes and ground yourself, watching your breath for a few cycles. When you feel ready, read your intentions out loud to the Universe. 3. Set your intentions aside (I'm placing them in a pouch for safekeeping) and seal them with a kiss and a smile. Know the Universe will take care of your prayers for you. Let them go, literally and symbolically. 4. Say, "I am ready to receive." Then, if you have one, grab your crystal of choice and sit in silent meditation for however long you wish. This is where your preference comes into play. You can use mala beads, put on a timer, or meditate until you want to stop. I plan on putting a timer on for an hour so I don't have to have thoughts like "Should I stop now?" 5. Open your eyes, look at your offering, and close with thanking the Universe for everything you already have, including the manifestation of the intentions you set.

I'm giving away a Mini Fall Ritual Kit, that contains all the goodies you'll need to do your own ritual. Sign up on Instagram here.

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Do you ever feel like you’re working uphill to complete a project? Like you’re moving through a sticky pool of thick glue, and can just barely motivate yourself to get to the other side?

Yup. I know the feeling.

While this can happen with any project at any time, I’ve noticed that it often happens with what I call “brainpower projects.” These are projects that force us to use a massive amount of brainpower and mental energy to take on.

The projects might not necessarily be that hard, or even take up that much time. It’s just that they require your full attention and energy, which is a tough thing to ask for when you’re an entrepreneur moving at a mile a minute.

So the most important projects for your business sit there, moving farther and farther down the list, sometimes causing endless amounts of anxiety or guilt in the back of our brains.

It’s a bad cycle!

Is this sounding familiar to you?

If so, you’re not alone. This is SO common, and totally understandable.

When we’re already caught up with a million other tasks, it can be hard to muster up enough energy to take on a brainpower project.

Read on for the 3 most common ways that entrepreneurs perpetuate this cycle, and my Supercharged Tips for digging yourself out of the hole!

Mistake #1: Saving Your Brainpower Project for the End of the Day The first mistake entrepreneurs make is to wait until the end of the day to tackle a brainpower project. Big no-no! That’s because by the end of the day, we’re so drained by everything else that we already did that there is often no mental space left to deal with a project that we perceive as huge.

Supercharged Tip #1: Swallow the frog I love this tip from Tony Robbins! It literally means taking on your brainpower project FIRST thing in the morning. Don’t check your email, don’t check Facebook, don’t even brush your teeth yet (kidding!). You’ll tap into a ton of energy you never knew you already had.

Mistake #2: Not Knowing Your Power Hour Your power hour is the time of day when your brainpower project seems the most effortless. We all have natural ups and downs of our energy throughout the day, and tapping into the “ups” can go a long way.

For example, my brainpower project is writing. When I write at 5 AM, I can chug out articles like no one’s business. When I try to do the same thing at 7 PM, I write for what feels like forever, and still only manage to write a few lackluster paragaphs. Yikes!

Supercharged Tip #2: Know Your Power Hour! If you take one thing away from this article, let is be this— figure out your power hour, and commit to working on your brainpower project ONLY during that time. Trust me – your results will blow you away.

Mistake #3: Not Taking Care of Yourself If your energy is super low to begin with, a brainpower project can be nearly impossible to complete!

And the number one culprit for low energy? Not eating healthy, and not working out. Your body needs to be completely nourished, and working at its best

Supercharged Tip #3 If it’s tough for you to get started on a healthy lifestyle regimen, think of it this way: if you don’t do it, you won’t be able to serve the world in your biggest capacity. And that would just be a damn shame! Start with baby steps, like making a delicious green smoothie every morning.

If you’re already eating right and working out, think about what else you can do to up your energy levels. Try meditating, hatha yoga, and focus on consciously grounding yourself to tap into your highest energy potential.

What’s your brainpower project? For me, it’s coming up with content and actually sitting down to write it! I love writing, but it seriously requires all of my focus. Ask my husband – when he talks to me while I’m writing, I don’t even respond because I don’t hear him!

Share what your brainpower project is in the comments below, and let me know which Supercharged Tip you’re going to use today!

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I just came back from Facebook Fit, an exclusive event at Facebook Headquarters created solely for entrepreneurs. Sheryl Sandberg even made a surprise appearance, and I have to admit, I was totally starstruck.

Of course, I couldn't wait to share my key takeaways with you!

Not only does she kick some serious ass holding down the female presence as the COO of Facebook and the author of Lean In, but she also believes in the huge power of small business owners like you and me.

After I re-learned how to breath, I focused in on what Sheryl, Dan Levy (Facebook’s Director of Small Business) and the other speakers had to say to entrepreneurs.

If you didn’t get to go, fear not! I have some exclusive takeaways and best practices directly from Facebook that will help your business grow.

Facebook Fit - General Advice 1. Do not give up on your passions Have real resilience as your business changes and grows (and it will!). Stay with it, and believe in yourself.

2. You can build your entire business using the power of Facebook alone With over 1 billion users, entrepreneurs can use Facebook ads to create an engaged community and genuine interest in their offerings. You just need to know how to use it right!

3. You don’t need a huge budget to be successful - testing is everything You can test your audience and see how they respond to your posts with as little as $20! Start small and go with your gut, and then grow your budget as you start to understand where your advertising dollars are best spent.

4. Know and understand your key success metrics! What are the metrics of success for your online business? One of my key metrics are newsletter conversions.

If you have a product, perhaps its a sale directly from your site! When it comes down to it, you know what's best to measure for your business.

5. Create great content that your market loves and responds to Remember, testing is key! Also, keep in mind that people and product photos perform the best as ads, according to Facebook.

The Nitty Gritty of Facebook Ads 6. Precision targeting is essential As an entrepreneur with a smaller budget for advertising, precise targeting is key for me. I especially love the Custom Audiences tool.

Did you know you can build your audience based on demographic information Facebook collects, in addition to third party information, like online spending habits? This is HUGE!

You can also target people with “Lookalike Audiences”, a hand-dandy tool that creates an audience for you that is similar to customers you already have, based on databases.

7. CPC vs. CPM vs. oCPM What you use here depends on your goals – what result do you want from your Facebook campaign?

CPC (Cost Per Click) - this option is great if you simply want people to click on your ads and go to your website.

CPM (Cost Per Impression) - best when you’re trying to reach a lot of people and trying to create brand awareness

oCPM (Optimized Cost Per Impression) - awesome if you’re trying to get people to take action on your ad. "Actions" can be a number of things, such as Facebook Likes, clicks-to-website and conversions. This tactic is what Facebook recommends.

8. Conversion tracking is key to running a successful ad! What’s your measure of success? Is it someone joining your newsletter? Is it someone buying a product? After you install a conversion pixel on your site, you can easily measure what goals you met so your ROI will be crystal clear.

9. Link Ads vs. Website Ads vs. Mobile App Ads Link Ads are the way to go! Why? Because this is the option that allows direct placement in the news feed, mobile feed and the right sidebar. The only catch is that you need to have a Facebook page in order to use this option, which you should have anyways!

Website Ads are basically the same, but you don’t need a Facebook page to use it. I didn’t dive too deeply into mobile app ads, but what I do know is that it’s a way for users to easily install your app from Facebook’s interface, and for you to optimize conversions for this goal.

10. Boosted posts are great for increasing engagement A Facebook boosted post is basically the same thing as an ad.

There are some differences worth noting. The hugest difference for entrepreneurs is the increased capacity for targeting and goal-setting that comes with creating an ad. With ads, I’m able to more precisely pick who I want to target, and also able to optimize for certain goals.

Boosted posts are more limited in this capacity. With that being said, boosted posts are great when you notice a certain post is doing very well organically, and you’d like to capitalize on its success.

Final Words It was my intention to share key takeaways from Facebook Fit with you, and I hope you have benefited as much as I have! I don’t know about you, but I’m super inspired to go out and create my first Facebook campaign.

Bonus Tip: Once you run an ad (i.e. spend some money!), you have access to Facebook support here. Test it out and report back! Let me know what works and what doesn't work for your Facebook Ads strategy in the comments below.

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Can you work 7 jobs? What about 10? If that sounds impossible, consider this: many entrepreneurs find themselves doing the work of 17 full-time jobs. Wowzas!

I don’t know about you, but that sounds waaay too hectic. I’d rather spend my time coaching amazing women and hanging out with my hubby, thank you very much.

What about you- is it time for you to take the leap? Take the quiz below and find out!

Quiz Which of the following jobs do you do on a regular basis for your business? * Social Media Expert * Graphic designer * Web Designer * Bookkeeper * Marketer * Sales Representative * Blogger * Travel Planner * Administrator * Financial Advisor * Lawyer * Photographer * Videographer * HR Director * Business Coach * Public Speaker * SEO Expert * … The actual product or service you offer!

If you checked off 3 or more jobs, it's time for you to start building your super star team.

But, but, but... Before you protest about budget, let me tell you right now that it’s completely possible (and worth it) to hire support on any budget. Or if you're worried about finding the right people, know that it's easy as long as you are clear on what kind of team you want. Trust that you will attract the best team for you!

In the super early days of my business, I tried to do everything myself. Like many DIYers, I figured, well, why not? I had the time to do it, and I figured YouTube could teach me anything! Needless to say, I spent a huge amount of time creating subpar graphics, when what I really needed was some real branding.

When I finally gave in and hired someone, it turned out to be the best thing I ever did for my business (and my sanity).

You can't be an expert in everything, and you shouldn't try to.

Not only did it make me look way more professional (thus boosting my confidence and upping my game), but it also turned out to be much more cost-effective because I could focus on other things that could move my business forward.

No matter where you are on your business journey, know that hiring someone will free up a lot of your time and energy so you can focus on steps that will supercharge your business instead.

Time Sucker #1: Small, Low-Impact Tasks Hire a: General Assistant A multi-talented assistant is almost always the first person that entrepreneurs look for when they start feeling overwhelmed.

That’s because they can help with a number of things, like social media posting, blogging, travel planning, e-mailing, SEO, designing, etc. With the right structure in place, this person can free up a lot of your time and energy!

The best place to start looking is in your own network. Start putting the word out that you’re hiring on Facebook and in your networks. You can also post job ads at your local colleges, or ask business friends for recommendations on virtual assistants.

Time-Sucker #2: Creating Your Own Graphics & Website Hire a: Branding Expert & Web Developer Reality check— if you don’t have a nice website, your business won’t be taken seriously. And if your business isn’t taken seriously, you won't be in business for long.

If web design is not your forte, hire a brand expert and web developer to help you out ASAP.

This may or may not be the same person— some designers code while some focus solely on designing. I ended up hiring two people, but I’ve also had clients find branding experts who also code. Honestly, it depends on your needs, budget and who you find.

Whatever route you decide on, your end goal is to have a professional, cohesive brand and website that represents you to the world in the best way possible. If you feel good about it, it’s perfect for you!

Time-Sucker #3: Lack of a Clear, Actionable Game Plan & Feeling "Stuck" Hire a: Business Coach Business coaches are quickly becoming must-haves for women entrepreneurs in their first few years of business, kind of like how green smoothies are quickly become the most awesome thing for health-conscious women on the go.

It’s no surprise— like kale, a good coach keeps you healthy, and by extension, keeps your business healthy. A coach also keeps you on track with your goals and helps you overcome tough roadblocks along the way.

I hired my first coach when I seriously had no money. The only currency I had was a big dream and passion for my business. I’m glad I did it—my coach is the reason I have a business today!

If you’re considering hiring a coach, think about what you want from a coach. Some coaches focus heavily on their own strategy, while some take a more hands-off approach and gently coax a strategy out of you. I’m somewhere in the middle, and I definitely adjust according to my clients’ needs.

It’s also important to know how you want your coach to make you feel. For example, I believe that my clients can motivate themselves. I’m there to help them find (or remember) their motivation and inspiration, rather than force them to act. So if you need a coach that pressures you, I probably wouldn’t be the best coach for you, which is totally fine!

I occasionally offer free sessions, so if you think we might be a fit, send me an email at monalisa@monalisaondevilla, and I’ll add you to my interest list. If I’m not your cup of tea, keep looking— a business coach is invaluable, and will provide tremendous insight and forward momentum in your business and life!

Wrap Up If you're overworking yourself in your business, it's time to give yourself the permission to get the support you need. Allow yourself the freedom to spend your time focusing on business activities that you kick ass on, rather than those that suck all your energy. Give yourself the space, time and permission to get help, and watch your business grow!

Claim It What steps can you do today to start hiring the first member of your team? Let me know in the comments below!

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Feeling tired and mentally drained, but don’t know why? Read on for your cure, lovely.

Truth is, none of us have infinite amounts to mindlessly give away. Yes, we can always plug back into our energy sources (for me, it’s spending time outside or in a pool of sunshine… yes, I’m sort of like a cat), but that doesn’t mean we don’t have to be conscious of our energy.

Don’t fear! Here are some common energy drains I run into a lot with clients, and my tips on how to fix them.

Common Energy Drain #1 - Mental Overwhelm A super common energy drain I run into with my clients is mental overwhelm. It often happens when we have so many things to do at once and have a constant mental influx of project ideas that we want to act on right away (which is always the case with entrepreneurs). It can be a lot to keep track of!

Solution 1. Write things down (get them out of your brain!) 2. Mercilessly eliminate unnecessary items 3. Delegate tasks that you simply don’t want to do 4. Schedule out tasks you want to keep. If you’re visual, use flow charts and mind maps to get a simple representation of what’s going on in your head.

Also, it’s helpful to remember the whys behind what you’re doing. If you have an email campaign that you’ve been avoiding, plug back into the bigger “why” behind it. Is it to grow your business? If so, then what does growing your business mean to you and your future? Always remember your why.

Common Energy Drain #2 – Energy Vampires Ay-yi-yay! This topic is something that I can write a whole article on. For now, let’s just start with the basics: energy vampires are people who suck your energy (either intentionally or unintentionally) without giving any back.

Think about it: is there anyone you know who’s very presence makes you feel tired and just emotionally drained? Yup, chances are they are an energy vampire.

Solution My advice? Stay far away from energy vampires as much as possible, if not completely. Then, watch your energy soar.

Common Energy Drain #3 – Doing Things Because You “Should” OK, this one gets me fired up (honestly, because it’s something I still work through myself!).

If you’re not scheduling in time for making your dream life happen, guess what? It’s not going to happen.

After clearing up some energetic space (see #1 and #2 above), be conscious about the things you commit your time to.

Say yes to activities, people and events that thrill you. That delight you. Be picky and be merciless with your time. You have the right to.

Solution If you’re serious about living your purpose and living your dream life, then you must be a planning and organizing maven. And you have to be picky, too.

So many women say “yes” to things they don’t really want to do. Maybe it’s hanging out with friends when you originally planned to have a cozy night in, or maybe it’s saying yes to too many networking events.

The bottom line is, your inner voice gets ignored when you say yes when you really would rather not.

Sometimes, deep-seated beliefs like wanting to please others or wanting to appear a certain way, can sabotage your go-getting efforts. If you’re having problems with this one, I suggest downloading The Cure and working through it.

Wrap Up Be merciless with how and who you spend your time and energy with.

You deserve to live a well-curated life.

Every step you take for yourself is a step in the direction of your dreams.

Claim It Do something TODAY that will give you more energy. Cancel some plans, write down your to-dos, and do whatever you need to do to give yourself a boost. Use the Instagram hashtag #peaceloveandbusiness and tell me what you did with that extra energy, or simply comment below!

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What if I said there was one thing that you could do every single month that would recharge you and help you bring your “A Game” to everything in your life? Most likely, you’d either write me off as one of those “overly optimistic” people (i.e. stay far away!) or say, “sign me up!”

Truthfully, we all have a unique activity we can do every month that can help us be more clear, purposeful and productive in our every day lives.

Making this activity a monthly habit has the potential to infuse a sense of purpose in everything from growing our personal relationships to tackling our businesses and overflowing to-do lists.

This is your monthly plugin. Think about it like this—you charge your smartphone almost every day, right?

What about your inner batteries? They need charging too. Even though I feel like I’m being Captain Obvious over here, in my experience with clients, this isn’t an action item on most women’s to-do list and it should be.

The Monthly Plugin: An activity that you commit to doing every month to supercharge every part of your life

It’s your turn to do a quick intuitive check-in: how charged are your batteries on a scale of 1-00? Whatever answer comes to you is perfect.

If you have a hunch that your batteries are at anything less than 90%, it’s time to start looking for a plug. As a woman in today’s fast-moving world, to operate at anything less than 90% is an injustice to both yourself and the world (because the world needs your unique talents). If you’re serious about showing up in a big way and making life happen, being at 100% is a must.

Finding your Monthly Plugin is a creative, ever-evolving journey.

If you’re ready, start now with this simple, yet effective activity below.

DISCOVER YOUR MONTHLY PLUGIN

Get centered and present in your body. Don’t know how? Take the yogic approach. Breathe 3 deep breaths, paying special attention to the quality of your breath, and where it’s flowing in your body.
Next, think about the times in your life when you felt alive, free, and full of life. What were you doing? Were you in nature? Were you alone, or with loved ones? Were you doing anything in particular, or just relaxing? Were you close to home, or far away?
What do your answers in the previous step reveal about you? What could be your monthly plugin?
Set a time each month to do your Monthly Plugin.

Keep in mind that it’s completely normal to feel initial resistance when doing your Monthly Plugins. It may even feel forced for the first 40 days (studies show that it takes 40 days to create a new habit), but be rest assured that it’s just your body chemistry changing to allow space for you to supercharge.

Stay with it, and you’ll see results in your happiness bank. If you have any questions or need any support, let me know by writing to monalisa@monalisaondevilla.com.

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Self Care: Attitudes and actions that contribute to happiness, balance and well-being.

Here are some ideas to get you started on your self-care regimen, a crucial part of living your authentic purpose. Neglecting to follow your self-care routine regularly can lead to burnout and loss of vital life energy. Make time for it, and your life will change.

Choose practices that work for you and your lifestyle, adding any activities I missed. Also, feel free to change it up! I like change, so every week, I have a new regimen.

I’d love to hear about your self-care regimen, especially if it includes activities not on this list. Share it with me at monalisa@monalisaondevilla.com.

Yoga
Pranayama (breath work)
Luxurious baths
Dancing
Unplugging from technology
Pampering (spas, massages, mani/pedis)
Meditation
Working out
Hiking

10.Spending time in nature

Sun-bathing
Getting enough sleep
Your creative outlet (painting, writing, decorating, cooking, sewing, knitting, etc.)
Hanging out with friends
Snuggling up with tea and a good book
Being present and practicing the art of doing nothing, or whatever comes to you in the moment
Hanging out with your pet, or your neighbor’s pet
Going for a walk
Watching the sunset
Traveling
Crafting
Eating healthy
Shopping
Stargazing
Doing an angel card reading

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Ever since I “accidentally” stumbled upon this fundamental practice to serenity, I’ve had massive, life-changing revelations in the span of a few days. What is Radical Acceptance? Simply put, it’s the practice of accepting everything in your life the way it is.

“It is what it is. Until it’s not”

Raphael Cushnir, Surfing Your Inner Sea: Essential Lessons for Lasting Serenity

At first, this may not seem like a radical practice at all, and it may even seem counterintuitive. I certainly met some resistance. Accept everything? Accept the bad? Accept the unacceptable? It went against everything I believed.

But here’s the thing: prior to learning about the principles of Radical Acceptance, I unknowingly wasted a lot of time and energy not accepting almost everything about my life situation. As Cushnir so adequately put it, I wanted to “leap with joy and wail with grief. I wanted to fight the good fight.”

Laying down my arms seemed like a betrayal to my very core. But the radicalness of this practice lies in the Gandhi-like belief that arms (even mental arms) are not needed to fight the good fight and live a fulfilling life.

The wisdom of this practice didn’t come to me right away. I “got it” only mentally at first. But once the seed was planted, my subconscious went to work. In the days after I read Surfing Your Inner Sea, I woke up in the early morning, my mind racing with new things I was ready to accept. At night before I dozed off, I went through a rapid-fire checklist of what else I could accept.

The best part? Once I got how it worked, the process was effortless.

I started to accept the nuisances of everything that I fought so hard to look away from, and nothing was untouched: my perceived shortcomings, the nagging problems in my new marriage, the current city I was living in, the color of my carpet, the rate of my business growth, my inability to reach my toes and do a forward fold, my family dynamic, toxic friends... the list went on.

As I accepted each item that rose to the surface, something strange happened: little by little, the weight of the world that I didn’t know I was holding (like some kind of twisted martyr badge), started to drop off, piece by piece. My energy was growing; I literally felt my energy and space expand. I started to feel power in places where I had previously felt powerless.

Once I accepted what I couldn't change, I was free to get on with leaving or changing what no longer felt right to accept. Those toxic friends? See ya.

Practice Radical Acceptance. It is the very first step to serenity, the first step to freedom and living the fulfilled life that I know you are capable of achieving. Let go. I promise, miracles will start to happen.

Put it Into Practice

It is what it is. Until it’s not.

Ask that the Universe unfold the wisdom of this statement to you in the coming days. Trust that you will realize everything you need to realize at the right time.

Pay special attention to your thoughts in your must intuitive hours. Be patient with yourself, and know that radical acceptance is a process that cannot be forced.

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