The League of Luminary Ladies Podcast with Kylie P

Liz O’Donnell is a working daughter and working mother living in the sandwich and committed to helping other women as they balance their many roles in life. A recognized expert on balancing eldercare and career, she’s written about the issue in The Atlantic, Time, and Next Avenue. She’s been interviewed about the topic on WNYC, and several other radio shows and podcasts. Liz is also the author of the book Mogul, Mom & Maid: The Balancing Act of the Modern Woman.  In 2009, she started the blog HelloLadies.com which she ran until 2015. Hello Ladies was named a top 100 website for women by Forbes, a Best of the Net by Working Mother Magazine and a BlogHer Voice of the Year. For more about Liz visit www.liz-odonnell.com. What we chat about: the career disrupting force of both childcare and elder care, and what we can do about keeping the disruption to a minimum Caregiver creep, and how it is so easy [but dangerous] for us caregivers to make the life of the person we are caring for more important than our own, and how to maintain your sense of self through the process instead Fears of carers including the massive sense of responsibility, the pressure of being “it” in the life of the one you care for, losing your identity Links mentioned in this episode: Liz’ website at www.workingdaughter.com Liz’ closed Facebook group for carers here https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingdaughter/

Corinna Essa is known internationally as the go-to person when it comes to social media marketing. She was raised in Greece and at the age of 17, left to London to study television production only to have her dreams shattered as she discovered the very unstable nature of the industry and the myth of careers… Made redundant FIVE times by the time she reached her mid-twenties... Corinna decided enough was enough and began her journey online. Quickly discovering a few powerful strategies that would allow her to leverage the power of social media and the Internet, Corinna started using Twitter to market products. Within 3 weeks, she had replaced her full-time income working only 2 hours a day. Corinna now owns a social media marketing company helping businesses around the world leverage the power of social media without doing any of the legwork. She shares her ground-breaking strategies to people around the world, and has helped thousands of individuals and businesses from Australia, the UK, New Zealand, UAE, Switzerland and Cyprus get consistent returns from their social media marketing efforts. What we chat about: - the fact that the only people who want business plans are those that have never been in business, and how really business never goes to plan Corinna’s fears of expanding her team around expanding her team and how her learned scarcity mindset continues to affect her comfort around business success Her advice on growing slowly and organically versus growing very quickly - which lads to lots of money lost, and lots of stress in her experience How your job is to listen to your customers, what they want and what they are willing to pay for, and then go do it! Links mentioned in this episode: Corinna’s website: http://socialmediaworldwide.com Corinna’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/socialmediaworldwide

With her bright blue hair and punk rock style, Kimra Luna is probably the last person you’d expect to have become a millionaire, or to be profiled in The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Yahoo! or Forbes.com. In a modern day “rags to riches” story, 30-year-old mother-of-three Kimra went from growing up on welfare to becoming a highly-sought after personal branding and social media expert -- earning over a million dollars in her first 18 months in business.  She now leads a community of over 90,000 entrepreneurs. Since starting her business in May 2014, she has been interviewed by some of the biggest names in the online business world including Gary Vaynerchuk, Pat Flynn and Lewis Howes. She speaks on topics such as social media marketing, personal branding, and how to create customers and clients that are raving fans. What we chat about: how Kimra’s love of learning had her researching via video-based documentaries as a teenager, and how this insatiable thirst for learning has made her the awesome teacher she is now What being a servant-based leader means to Kimra, and how leaving the Kimra Luna legacy of impacting millions drives her through the ups and downs in business How growing up on welfare, but watching the rich people of the world give money to others in need, gave Kimra a healthy money mindset from early on How money flows directly in proportion to the number of lives you can impact Links mentioned in this episode: Kimra’s website: www.kimraluna.com Be True, Brand You, Kimra’s signature personal branding program www.betruebrandyou.com

Adrienne Dorison is the host of The School of Self-Mastery podcast, a no-nonsense business mentor and success strategist to online entrepreneurs and a passionate dog mom. What we chat about: Adrienne’s change in pathway from heading for the VP chair in the corporate world, to the fast ride over the past 18 months to build an entrepreneurial empire [and both the decision, and the sacrifices that have gone into making it happen] The three stages of business, how doing the wrong thing at the wrong time can stifle your growth and maybe even give up, and the mindset tripwires that exist at each stage of business A funny story about being Adrienne being exposed in the corporate world, and how this was just a little nudge from the Universe to take the leap from salaried work into running her own show The difference between being interested, and being committed, and how being committed if often inconvenient, and uncomfortable, but is always worth it. Links mentioned in this episode: Adriennne’s website www.adriennedorison.com Profit in 30 www.adriennedorison.com/profitin30

What I chat about: my transition from rock solid goal setting to a more feminine approach anchored into feelings, and most importantly joy How measuring yourself on goals is a slippery slope when things just aren’t going to plan in business, or indeed in life How to figure out your brand of joy and incorporate this in your plans for 2017

All episodes Subscribe in iTunes | Android | Copy RSS Link With the majority of female energy being focused on looking after others, running businesses and having it all, most women suffer the massive impact of self-neglect. Results most often affect health, mindset motivation and quality of life, not just for themselves, but for their family and friends too! Without realising it, women create a powerful ripple effect through their actions, in-actions, decisions and choices purely because of the influential role they play in society and run the risk of early burn-out, anxiety, excess stress and illness. With over a decade of professional experience working with women in the fields of mind and body transformation, Angela delivers ground-breaking insights into how women can run a business, raise a family, look after themselves and do it without all of the stress. What we chat about:- How morning pages and meditation have opened up Angela’s ability to stay in a place of flow, and how harnessing this relationship with yourself and emptying out your head can be truly transformative How striving for someone else’s all is what brings us stress and how asking the question what do I really want completely changes the game Life’s cycles and phases and how to use these to build a business that sustains you How Angela has moved from the shoulds, need to dos and have tos to a place of flow and trust in her own business Links mentioned in this episode: Website - www.angelacounsel.com Angela’s Ebook Secret Mum’s Business www.angelacounsel.com/smb-ebook

With the majority of female energy being focused on looking after others, running businesses and having it all, most women suffer the massive impact of self-neglect. Results most often affect health, mindset motivation and quality of life, not just for themselves, but for their family and friends too! Without realising it, women create a powerful ripple effect through their actions, in-actions, decisions and choices purely because of the influential role they play in society and run the risk of early burn-out, anxiety, excess stress and illness. With over a decade of professional experience working with women in the fields of mind and body transformation, Angela delivers ground-breaking insights into how women can run a business, raise a family, look after themselves and do it without all of the stress. What we chat about:- How morning pages and meditation have opened up Angela’s ability to stay in a place of flow, and how harnessing this relationship with yourself and emptying out your head can be truly transformative How striving for someone else’s all is what brings us stress and how asking the question what do I really want completely changes the game Life’s cycles and phases and how to use these to build a business that sustains you How Angela has moved from the shoulds, need to dos and have tos to a place of flow and trust in her own business Links mentioned in this episode: Website - www.angelacounsel.com Angela’s Ebook Secret Mum’s Business www.angelacounsel.com/smb-ebook

Bianca McKenzie demystifies marketing strategy and optimizes lead generation for female entrepreneurs, big dreamers, movers and shakers so that they have more time to do what they love and be the change-makers they dream to be. An intuitive marketer, natural connector and qualified teacher, Bianca brings marketing strategy and technology together with ease. Bianca is a regular guest blogger on ROOOAR, a Beautiful You Coaching Academy guest speaker and E-Course Launch Formula expert contributor. She spends her time cuddling her two pups, zooming down the ski slopes and is an avid hiker with the Inca Trail in her back pocket. What we chat about:- how Bianca’s transition from full time employment with a side hustle to full time entrepreneurship was more of a mental shift than a practical one How to recognise the difference between fear talking and real practical reasons why not to take the leap, and how business buddies have been pivotal to Bianca’s success The difference between Bianca’s love and genius zone of soulful marketing, and the traditional cookie cutter “shouty stuff” that’s being taught out there [and just doesn’t work!] Ow the 9 to 5 has been stigmatised in entrepreneurship, but how the reality of financial fear can be way worse than taking [or keeping] that paid employment until your business is at firm recurring income levels.   Links mentioned in this episode: Bianca’s website www.biancamckenzie.com Soulful Marketing Mastermind FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043226955701763/

Mary Ann Williams teaches the natural simplicity of intuition to people who are awakening to their higher guidance.  She has been a Tarot reader for more than a decade, is a certified Akashic Records reader, and combines both disciplines into her work with clients.  Before making the leap into full time entrepreneurship, Mary began her traditional career as a digital archivist for major brands like Disney Animation in Los Angeles and then moved to Austin, Texas to be a library technology manager.  She is an accredited librarian from the University of Michigan School of Information and still believes that freedom of information is power.  As your friendly, neighborhood spiritual librarian, Mary teaches clients and readers at schoolofmoxie.com how to break through the mysteries of “the woo” and claim their innate connection to mind, body, and soul.   What we chat about: Mary Ann’s journey from scientist and librarian to “200% woo” and the fears that have come up along the way letting go of the safety net of a salaried position How transitions require discomfort and trust, and how letting go and not ignoring your intuition prevents Universal kicks in the butt Akashic records, and your board of spiritual advisors and the two big questions her clients ask her: for Love or Money? How done is better than perfect and how taking the leap is totally freeing for your soul   Links mentioned in this episode: Mary Ann’s website www.schoolofmoxie.com Akashic and Tarot Readings with Mary Ann http://www.schoolofmoxie.com/work-with-me/

Jessica Giles from Chic Money is a Money Mastery Specialist. Jessica works closely with women entrepreneurs to become masterful managers of their money. As an accountant her approach is complete and holistic. Developing wealth consciousness, dissolving money blocks and eliminating limiting beliefs together with smart, savvy and actionable money mastery principles with a focus on wealth creation. Now is the time to master your money with style! Through the Chic Money Clutch online product and signature coaching package Chic Money Mastered, Jessica loves to support women the world over to master their money and create their unique brand of financially fabulous. What we chat about:- Jess’ journey from accountancy and bookkeeping through to teaching money mindset and how to overcome the blocks, the fears and the upper limits that stop us using healthy financial structures in business The tall poppy syndrome and how our need to be loved and accepted holds us back from shining as bright as we can, and being as financially healthy as we can be How working with all three areas of money mastery is key to her clients’ success: Money mindset and clearing limiting beliefs around money, solid money systems and structures, creating your own version of wealth.   Links mentioned in this episode: Jessica’s website http://www.chicmoney.com.au/ Jessica’s free Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/114971252191039/?ref=ts&fref=ts Due to unforseen circumstances, Jess and I were unable to run the webinar mentioned in this episode, but we will be doing the webinar mentioned in the New Year.

What I chat about:- my version of surrender, not the loved up censored new age version, but the real “what to do when you are hanging on for grim life” version Behind the scenes of my own business throughout 2016 and just how many doors are closing and cycles are coming to completion - hello Numerological Year of 9, shall be glad to see the back of you! How to access a deep sense of faith that you are always where you are meant to be, even when the going gets tough.

Tanya Geisler, CPCC, is a leadership coach, TEDx Women speaker and writer who helps high-performing women combat their Impostor Complex so they can achieve their ultimate goals. Her clients include best-selling authors, public speakers, and rockstar motivators. What we chat about:- the twelve devious (but actually hilarious when you say them out loud) lies of the Imposter Complex What alignment means to Tanya and how she describes the process of toggling back and forth from head, heart and gut Coming to peace with asking for support and how this was Tanya’s greatest point of suffering earlier on in her journey How the “little yeses” and “little nos” add up to where you have ended up now, and how to play at the edge of your Learning to come to peace with the space in between letting go and taking the next step, and how surrender and trust are fundamental on our journeys The tension we have between showing up and showing up perfectly Links mentioned in this episode: Tanya’s website: tanyageisler.com/ The Imposter Complex 101  http://bit.ly/ImpostorComplex101

Kate captures and records authentic life moments that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of the people in her focus. Her award winning photography invites the viewer to connect with each subject and to share a moment in time. Passionate about the human need to tell and share stories, Kate uses her extensive interpersonal skills to inspire, develop and guide people of all ages to tell and publish the stories of their everyday lives. Kate has the uncanny ability to quickly create respectful, nurturing and collaborative environments where individuals are celebrated and valued and their stories are nurtured. Kate’s work is powerful and empowering. What we chat about: Kate’s take on creativity as a means to self-expression, and opening up to your own story, especially the parts you would rather not share Self-sabotage cycles and the tendency to stretch yourself too thin when you are a person who loves to say yes to all the opportunities The fears that are normal part of sharing your story and being vulnerable with the tender sides of life through story-telling and the Book Incubator process Links mentioned in this episode: Kate’s website http://bookincubator.com.au/

Welcome to another Short and Sweet solo show with yours truly! What I chat about: 50 shows down, here are my a-has, celebrations, personal growth stories as a result of backing myself and fi-na-lly starting a darn podcast! Reviews of the show from iTunes, and the journeys of our listeners when listening in Gratitude to all the lovely League of Luminary Ladies guests, to Karly Nimmo, and my family   Links mentioned in this episode: Radcasters with Karly Nimmo http://radcasters.com/ Mind Mastery videos http://makingfriendswithfear.com/videoseries Mind Mastery meditations http://makingfriendswithfear.com/meditation

When Susanne was pregnant, her past experiences of child abuse put her on a different road of care from her team of midwives. Her birth gave her a new mission in life and she is now working with women all around the world to help them to get their own positive birth experience. Having lived with her PTSD, which was diagnosed at the age of 17, she knows firsthand how challenging this can be. Susanne has an online Hypnobirthing Course and to help women heal after a challenging birth experience she also developed workshop called ‘Healing After Birth’. What we chat about: - Susanne’s own journey through child abuse, being diagnosed with PTSD at age 17, healing her own triggers and going on to consciously create her own positive birth experience How one sentences in a book on pregnancy was the whisper that sent Susanne on a path of learning hypnobirthing and empowering other Mum’s to create positive experiences, and heal after painful or traumatic births How trauma can cause people to build massive energetic walls around their hearts, and how Susanne healed herself through trauma release techniques Links mentioned in this episode: If you are worried about giving birth, sign up here for my FREE E-Book “Your Path to a Positive and Powerful Birth”. www.grantmethod.com/ebook Website online courses:  susannegrant.teachable.com Website local courses:  www.grantmethod.com (English) and www.hypnobirthing.tk (Dutch) Facebook Page: Susanne Grant's - Grant Method of Birthing [facebook.com/GrantMethod/] Pinterest www.uk.pinterest.com/grantmethod/   Instagram www.instagram.com/grant_susanne/   LinkedIn www.uk.linkedin.com/in/susannegrant YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gGphCaZe5HABgFyKmB9LA

Natalie MacNeil is an Emmy Award-winning media entrepreneur, author of She Takes on the World and The Conquer Kit, and the Creator of SheTakesOnTheWorld.com. She Takes On The World is one of the top sites on the planet for entrepreneurial women. It was recognized by Forbes on “Top 10 Websites for Entrepreneurial Women” and was featured by ForbesWoman on “Top 100 Websites for Women.” She Takes on the World is also the 2013 recipient of “Website of the Year” at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Today, Natalie and her team at She Takes on the World are focused on transforming businesses around the world through The Conquer Club, a 12-month implementation incubator for ambitious entrepreneurs. Natalie is frequently quoted and interviewed in the media. She has appeared in top media outlets like Glamour, People StyleWatch, Inc., Forbes, ForbesWoman,Wall Street Journal, CNN, Entrepreneur.com, Globe and Mail, Mashable, and more.   What we chat about:- How there is no such thing as a magic pill, and how implementation is the “secret” ingredient for sustainable transformation How mindset is key to natalie’s success, and how the fears that have stood in her way have not lessened, but changed as she has made her way past the 7 figure mark of success How the pursuit of goals and greatness should never come at the expense of your overall health and wellbeing Natalie's new book Conquer Your Fear, the ultimate planning tool for entrepreneurs How Natalie’s year long “unprogram” and incubator for entrepreneurs is like a cocoon - of love, and support and the systems and accountability you need to rebuild your wings and fly to your fullest potential Links mentioned in this episode: Natalie’s website: www.shetakesontheworld.com Conquer Club - an “unprogram” and entrepreneur incubator

Welcome to another short and sweet show around the timely topic of self worth and net worth.  In this show I chat about: Our capacity to receive - worthiness, cash, love, support - and how it can either limit or juice up our businesses How money mindset from our parents and loved ones can be so ingrained and so unconscious and how doing the work on this can open a new world of possibilities My own money mindset journey and the woman who helped me-  my very first business coach Denise Duffield Thomas Links mentioned in this episode: Denise’s Manifesting Formula: http://bit.ly/LuckyKylie Lucky Bitch Money Bootcamp: http://bit.ly/LuckyKP

Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mindset mentor for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. Her best-selling books “Lucky Bitch” and “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” give a fresh and funny road-map to create an outrageously successful life and business. Denise helps women release their fear of money, set premium prices for their services and take back control over their finances. Denise is an award winning speaker, author and entrepreneur who helps women transform their Economy-Class money mindset into a First-Class life. Find her at www.LuckyBitch.com What we chat about:- Denise’s fears around being a fraud when she first began her business and how this fear has shifted into something very different at the $120 000, $250 000 and $750 000 revenue per year marks The most common money blocks in women in business, and how your mindset totally predicts the reality of business and life How self worth and net worth are intertwined and how to stop getting stuck in the cycles of self sabotage keeping you safe from the next level of success. How you need to be honest about your own struggles, and how being a guide rather than a guru has transformed Denise’s Lucky Bitch community into the sweet safe place to land it is today. Links mentioned in this episode: Denise’s Manifesting Formula: http://bit.ly/LuckyKylie Lucky Bitch Money Bootcamp: http://bit.ly/LuckyKP

In her own words: karen gunton is an inspirational author, speaker, and teacher...  and a badass rule-breaker who never uses capitals. she is on a mission to encourage others to be the highest, brightest version of themselves... which is why she started the lighthouse revolution. karen is also a light igniter and mindset builder for women in business, helping them to find their purpose, get unstuck, and shine their light in the world. What we chat about: - Karen’s journey, from school teacher to building a little biz called Build a Little Biz, to letting go of this familiar old friend to bring the Lighthouse Revolution to Life. How being out of your zone of genius is unsustainable, and leads to burnout super easily Fears of being unworthy and how healing them has opened up a whole new energetic and spiritual side to Karen’s business evolution What spiral staircases have to do with business evolution, and what fireman’s pole can teach us about approaching change with a sense of wonder and curiosity How something that feels like it makes no logical sense, but choosing to surrender anyway can completely change the playing field   Links mentioned in this episode: Karen’s website: www.karengunton.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenguntondotcom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karengunton/  

Melanie Miller is a lover of the unsexy side of business. After breaking up with the corporate world of soul sucking employers she became a business coach focusing on dishing up the hard unsexy truths of business to women. Two years ago tragedy struck when Melanie’s Mum lost an almost two year battle with breast cancer. Every thing changed. Seeing how short life really is Melanie decided to go all in on creating a lifestyle business driven by her passion to help women create Profitable, Live-able and Loveable businesses both off and online. Today Melanie has a thriving online business generating in excess of $140K per year, a crazy fun community of over 8000 female entrepreneurs and is living nicely in what she calls her business "sweet spot". What we chat about:- how if you are not recording your sales figures daily, you don’t run a business, you have a hobby How business is like a bike, you gotta have a well-oiled machine, take care of the mechanics so you have a smooth ride, but you also have to make sure that when you hit the hurdles, you have some ways you know how to smooth them out - cue mindset mastery! Melanie’s fear of putting herself out there, and how the business coaching industry presents itself overall, which left Melanie feeling like she didn’t “belong” even though she has eons more real life business experience in mutli-million dollar companies.   Hwo following other people’s rules and playing “find the magic pill” really add on years to your business evolution, and what to do instead. Links mentioned in this episode: Melanie’s website: http://melaniemiller.net.au/ Profit Lovers Free Facey group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/melaniesprofitlovers/