Everyone told me my quiz was too much. After creating what I called "one of the most epic quizzes the interwebs have ever seen" with detailed results pages that took months to develop, one person said it was "overwhelming, there was too much content there."

My inner child started screaming. "Maybe I should take some content away... maybe I'm being too much again." Even though we'd received incredible feedback, that one comment had me second-guessing everything.

But here's what I've learned…the world rewards us for following the status quo, for being the same-same, for not taking up too much space. And if you want to be a trailblazer, an innovator, someone who creates meaningful impact, you have to find the courage to go against the grain.

This episode is about those moments when you choose your fullest expression over fitting in, when you stop shrinking to make others comfortable. When you realize that innovation doesn't come from cookie-cutter content and following what everyone else in your industry is doing.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why unfollowing everyone in your industry is the first step to creative breakthrough (and what type of content to consume instead that will expand your thinking beyond the same-same echo chamber).
• The difference between "like-minded" people and "expanders" and why surrounding yourself with people who challenge your worldview is essential for innovation (even when it triggers the hell out of you).
• How to recognize when you're caught in the high-achiever trap of constant consumption and doing, and the specific practice that allows insights and intuitive hits to actually come through.
• The uncomfortable truth about putting yourself in rooms where you don't belong, and why the biohacking conference I'm attending (that has nothing to do with business) might be the most important investment I make this year.

And while you’re here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.

Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.

Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow

To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!

https://www.creativelyowned.com/quiz

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Everyone told me I was crazy. I had a funnel that performed exceptionally for 2.5 years, 80% show-up rates on sales calls, 6-8x return on ad spend, metrics people would die for. But I felt like I always had my foot on the gas, never able to truly step away.

My mentor kept showing me the data… "Kathryn, these numbers are exceptional!" But my system was screaming for something different.

This episode is about those threshold moments where you choose alignment over metrics, integrity over external validation. When you have the courage to walk away from what's "working" because it's no longer working for who you're becoming. Sometimes the most successful thing you can do is disappoint people who are invested in your old version of success.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• The exact moment you know you're at a business threshold (and why ignoring this internal signal costs you more than any external metric could ever be worth).
• How to recognize when you're making decisions from external pressure versus internal alignment and the specific questions I ask myself when faced with "but it's working" advice.
• Why entrepreneurs get trapped in high-performance prisons of their own creation (and the courage required to redesign success around your actual values instead of industry standards).
• The difference between process-driven and outcome-driven entrepreneurs, and how knowing your type prevents years of misaligned business building that leaves you successful but unfulfilled.

And while you’re here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.

Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.

Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow

To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!

https://www.creativelyowned.com/quiz

Offer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE’ WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.

>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect

Join the waitlist for the Selling the Invisible AI-Powered Conversion Copywriting System and be the first in line when the doors open again!

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When you're naturally a people-pleaser or perfectionist, it's so easy to flinch the moment someone gives you critical feedback. One complaint and suddenly you're questioning everything, ready to completely revamp your business to avoid future criticism.

I spent years turning myself inside out every time someone wasn't 100% satisfied. The constant bracing for complaints kept me in an exhausting state of reactivity.

So I developed a completely different approach to receiving feedback. One that helps you discern between valuable input and projection, while staying connected to what you know is true about your work. This episode shows that when you're grounded in your foundation, feedback doesn't have to shake you. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is listen without immediately jumping to fix everything.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• How getting grounded in your foundation eliminates the reactive flinch that happens every time someone gives you feedback (and why people-pleasers are especially vulnerable to this pattern).
• The exact moment someone says "this is overwhelming" or "I could just use ChatGPT" and the ONE shift in perspective that reveals whether their feedback is actually about your work or their own state.
• The 3 hidden reasons behind critical feedback that have nothing to do with the quality of what you've created (spoiler: their stress levels and consumption patterns are huge factors).
• What you need to STOP doing to finally create from your authentic vision instead of constantly reacting to market demands (this will feel uncomfortable if you're used to people-pleasing).

And while you’re here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.

Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.

Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow

To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!

https://www.creativelyowned.com/quiz

Offer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE’ WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.

>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect

Join the waitlist for the Selling the Invisible AI-Powered Conversion Copywriting System and be the first in line when the doors open again!

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Most sales trainers tell you to "bust objections" and never take no for an answer. I always thought that approach was cringy and manipulative. But I struggled with how to handle money objections without being pushy.

After being on both sides of sales calls that felt gross and transactional... I realized there had to be a better way. One that actually honors people's truth while still leading powerful conversations.

So I developed a completely different method. One that creates space for genuine understanding instead of pressure tactics.

What happened next changed how I approach every sales call. This episode proves that selling with integrity doesn't mean being passive. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is listen deeper.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• How "clearing your channel" eliminates the bias that kills sales conversations before they start (and the 3 assumptions that leak mistrust into every call).
• The exact moment someone says "I can't afford it" and the ONE response that reveals what's really going on.
• The 3 hidden reasons behind money objections that have nothing to do with their bank account (spoiler: nervous system capacity is huge).
• What you need to STOP doing to finally start converting without manipulation (this will trigger every traditional sales trainer).

And while you’re here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.

Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.

Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow

To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!

https://www.creativelyowned.com/quiz

Offer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE’ WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.

>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect

Join the waitlist for the Selling the Invisible AI-Powered Conversion Copywriting System and be the first in line when the doors open again!

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Hustling isn't indicative of success. And I've got proof. I spent 12 months posting on Instagram five days a week, sending multiple emails, and following a framework that didn't feel authentic. Despite investing heavily, my online business wasn't paying off like my brick-and-mortar one.

So I decided to try a different way. I threw out the hustle mentality completely.

What happened next changed how I looked at business in general. This episode proves that hustling harder doesn't equal more success. Sometimes the answer is doing less, not more.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• How 12 months of "perfect execution" netted me exactly ONE client (and the breaking point that almost killed my business).
• The exact moment I decided to quit... and what made me try once more.
• The 3 "stupid" things I did that every expert said would never work (spoiler: they generated 6 figures).
• What I had to STOP doing to finally start winning (this will trigger every productivity guru).

And while you’re here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.

Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.

Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow

To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!

https://www.creativelyowned.com/quiz

Offer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE’ WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.

>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect

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>>>https://www.creativelyowned.co/waitlist

High achievers often get caught in a pattern of hypercritical focus that prevents them from celebrating success. In this eye-opening episode, I reveal how our ability to spot improvements becomes our Achilles heel when we obsess over the 1% that isn't working instead of celebrating the 99% that is. I share my personal experience launching my AI-powered conversion copywriting system and the critical "silence" moment after launch where high achievers typically begin doubting themselves.

I explore why we struggle to receive praise and recognition, often deflecting compliments rather than embracing them, and how this directly impacts our confidence and joy in business. Drawing wisdom from the tech startup world, I demonstrate why perfectionism blocks progress and why sometimes you need to launch, get feedback, and improve iteratively instead of waiting for everything to be flawless.

This episode offers high-achieving entrepreneurs a refreshing perspective shift from hyper-focusing on what's broken to appreciating what's working brilliantly and shows how this shift transforms both your business approach and personal fulfillment.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• How high achievers' critical lens becomes both superpower and saboteur.
• Why focusing on the 1% of things not working robs you of joy and confidence.
• How to identify if you're deflecting praise and recognition (and why that matters).
• Why the post-launch "silence" triggers self-doubt in high achievers.
• The tech startup mindset that transforms perfectionism into productive iteration.
• How to maintain perspective when receiving critical feedback.
• Why acknowledging your exceptional work is crucial for business sustainability.
• The importance of praising team members when you expand.
• How to shift from micro-focus on problems to macro-focus on overall success.
• Why not everything needs to be fixed immediately (priority management).

And while you’re here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.

Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.

Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow

To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!

https://www.creativelyowned.com/quiz

Offer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE’ WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.

>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect

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Creating success is about alignment, not just strategy. In this revealing episode, I share authentic client success stories from my Spellbound coaching program, demonstrating how genuine messaging and personal alignment collapse business growth timelines. Starting with the observation that both tangible results (sales, ROI) and intangible transformations matter equally, and illustrate how different entrepreneurs thrive using completely different approaches when they honor their natural strengths.

I also emphasize the profound personal transformations clients experience, noting that when entrepreneurs become fully congruent in their messaging, offering, and approach, they naturally magnetize their ideal audience through truth, love, generosity, reciprocity, connection and collaboration.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• How successful businesses require both tangible results (sales, ROI) and intangible transformations (mindset, identity shifts).
• Why personalized marketing approaches work better than cookie-cutter strategies (live launches for some, boosted posts or blogging for others).
• How one client turned $1,200 in Facebook ads into 23 program enrollments by leveraging her natural teaching style.
• Why messaging alignment creates "sold before the call" experiences with high-ticket clients.
• The power of simple strategies when messaging is aligned (8 opt-ins daily from boosted Instagram posts).
• How friction disappears when your business approach aligns with your authentic self.
• Why personal transformation often precedes business breakthroughs ("so much happening below the surface").
• How to collapse business growth timelines through authentic alignment and embodied messaging.

And while you’re here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.

Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.

Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow

To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!

https://www.creativelyowned.com/quiz

Offer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE’ WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.

>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect

Join the waitlist for the Selling the Invisible AI-Powered Conversion Copywriting System and be the first in line when the doors open again!

>>>https://www.creativelyowned.co/waitlist

From trauma to transformation, Dr. Natalie Green shatters the myth that healing happens only in our heads. Drawing from her harrowing personal survival story and 30+ years as a trauma expert, the bestselling author and Growing Tall Poppies podcast host reveals why so many high-achievers remain stuck despite years of talk therapy.

Dr. Green illuminates how trauma fractures our internal communication system, disconnecting our thinking brain from our feeling heart and intuitive gut. Through her pioneering ABS Method® and Trauma Release Exercises, she demonstrates how allowing the body to physically "shake out" stored trauma can accomplish what endless analysis cannot.

The episode unveils Dr. Green's fascinating seven Archetypes of Transformation©, from Phoenix Risers who rebuild from ashes to Liberated Voyagers breaking generational cycles, giving listeners a revolutionary framework for understanding their own healing journey. Particularly compelling is her insight into high-performers who intellectualize everything while their bodies silently scream through mysterious symptoms and chronic tension.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• How disconnection between our head, heart, and gut brains occurs during trauma and impacts decision-making.
• Why body scanning and allowing natural tremoring can release trauma stored in the nervous system.
• How high achievers often avoid somatic practices despite needing them most.
• The seven trauma archetypes and how they manifest in different personality types.
• Why talk therapy alone often keeps trauma "stuck" rather than resolving it.
• How physical symptoms like rashes, tension, and breathing issues signal unprocessed emotions.
• The path from simply surviving trauma to experiencing post-traumatic growth.

And while you’re here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.

Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.

Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow

To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!

https://www.creativelyowned.com/quiz

Offer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE’ WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.

>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect

To connect with Dr. Nat Green:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrNatalieGreen

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-green-36281918/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drnatgreen/