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  • Tamalin Polo of Savoir Agency: On Experiential Marketing & the Contradictions of Success

    Tamalin Polo of Savoir Agency: On Experiential Marketing & the Contradictions of Success
    2026/10/12
    In this episode of The Alchemy of Success, Trinity Rose, Integrative Business Strategist & Fractional CXO, sits down with Tamalin Polo - founder of Savoir Agency. Tamalin shares her story of building an experiential marketing and event production agency while navigating early motherhood, personal trauma, and the demands of entrepreneurship.This conversation moves through Tamalin's trajectory: becoming a mother at 18, finding her footing in event production, expanding to New York, and establishing Savoir Agency after producing the first BeautyCon and working at YouTube. Tamalin offers a candid look at why her biggest year in business was also her hardest, how people-pleasing shaped her relationships with clients and her team, and the changes she made in its aftermath. The discussion also explores experiential and guerrilla marketing, the role of storytelling in brand building, and how smaller brands can create meaningful connections with their audiences.In this episode, we explore:Early motherhood and navigating family and societal expectationsThe relationship between trauma, resilience, and self-protection in businessTamalin's beginnings in event production and the evolution of Savoir AgencyBootstrapping an agency and building community through Savoir CollabExperiential and guerrilla marketing as tools for brand buildingStorytelling, earned media, and the relationship between physical experiences and digital reachAgency recognition, imposter syndrome, and self-doubtPeople-pleasing and setting boundaries with clients and teamsThe financial and operational pressures of managing overlapping projectsBusiness trauma and the contradictions of outward successProtecting and expanding capacity as a founderKey FrameworksBoundaries and capacity in sustainable entrepreneurshipContractual guardrails and clear team deliverablesExperiential marketing and brand storytellingGuerrilla marketing, earned media, and measurable engagementCommunity building and collaborationTimestamps / Chapters00:00 Opening excerpt and introduction to Tamalin Polo02:37 Human Design and early aspirations03:43 Motherhood at 18 and navigating family expectations06:14 Trauma, self-protection, and female entrepreneurship07:54 Beginnings in event production09:55 Building a business while raising a daughter11:06 Hiding motherhood to be taken seriously at work13:41 Early entrepreneurial instincts and side ventures15:46 A first major opportunity in movie promotion17:45 Taking a risk on New York and expanding nationally20:02 The recession, BeautyCon, YouTube, and the beginnings of Savoir Agency23:12 White-label work, documenting experience, and building credibility24:12 Bootstrapping and community building with Savoir Collab25:00 Agency recognition and the difficulty of accepting success27:18 Imposter syndrome and the realities of running a small agency29:29 Why Tamalin's biggest year was also her hardest32:24 Business trauma, people-pleasing, and client boundaries33:50 Cash flow, financial support, and lessons in delegation36:19 Contractual guardrails and clearer team structures38:42 Experiential marketing and the Kin Studio campaign40:25 Earned media and the case for guerrilla marketing42:29 Ballerinas, storytelling, and connecting physical experiences with digital engagement45:21 Rapid fire: breakfast and astrology46:16 Closing reflections on capacity, discernment, and boundariesGuestTamalin Polo of Savoir Agency | savoiragency.com | @tamalinps | @savoiragencyHost InfoTrinity Rose | Integrative Business Strategist & Fractional CXOWebsite: illumeconsultingstudio.comInstagram: @illumeconsultingstudioProduced ByProduced by Quentin Self Executive Produced by Alicia LiuResources MentionedSavoir AgencySavoir CollabHuman Design Vagal toning, Voo breathing, and somatic exerciseSpecial thanks to Emily Grey, whose 7 Figure Capacity workshop inspired some of my reflections in this episode's outro.
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    52 分
  • On Intuition in Business: A Panel with Jaycee Gossett, Ali Ofstedal, & Eve Gaines

    On Intuition in Business: A Panel with Jaycee Gossett, Ali Ofstedal, & Eve Gaines
    2026/09/28
    In this episode of The Alchemy of Success, hosted by Integrative Business Strategist Trinity Rose, we bring together — Jaycee Gossett of The Class by Taryn Toomey, Ali Ofstedal of Soul Archeology, and Eve Gaines of Rituel — for a panel conversation on the role of intuition in business, embodied decision-making, and somatic leadership.This conversation moves through the mechanics of intuitive knowing: how to tell the difference between an emotional reaction and a genuine intuitive hit, the role of somatic movement in opening intuitive channels, and what to do when making an important business decision and all external evidence points in the opposite direction of your own intuition. The panelists share stories of when they did and did not follow their intuition, the lessons learned, the practices that regulate and refine their channels, and why regulation and opening is not a static state but a practice.In this episode, we explore:Differentiating emotional feelings from intuitive hitsThe role of somatic movement in accessing intuitionUsing data versus intuition in business decisionsPractices to open and trust your intuitive channelsThe importance of regulation and balance in intuitive workStories of following intuition against the dataThe impact of surrender and alignment in successGrounding and energy clearing as daily practiceKey FrameworksDifferentiating emotional from intuitive signalsUsing somatic movement to access intuitionBalancing data and intuition in decision-makingGrounding and energy clearing techniquesAction PointsPractice daily movement to open intuitive channelsUse grounding cords to clear energy and discern signalsTake time to reflect before making major decisionsTune into body signals to differentiate fear from intuitionCreate ceremonial spaces to connect with higher self Timestamps / Chapters00:00 — Introduction to intuition and business02:05 — Differentiating emotions from intuitive hits03:58 — The role of somatic movement in accessing intuition08:01 — Following intuition against data in business11:52 — Practices to open and trust your intuition15:47 — Stories of intuition guiding decisions20:06 — The importance of regulation and balance24:06 — The journey of surrender and successHost: Trinity Rose | CXO — Brand, Marketing and Business StrategistWebsite: ⁠illumeconsultingstudio.com⁠Instagram: ⁠@illumeconsultingstudio⁠GuestsJaycee Gossett of The Class by Taryn Toomey | theclass.com | @theclass | @jayceegossettAli Ofstedal of Soul Archeology | aliofstedal.com | @aliofstedalEve Gaines of Rituel | rituelretreats.com | @rituellifeSpecial OfferUse code THEALCHEMYOFSUCCESS20 for 20% off The Class by Taryn Toomey for three months. Expires October 6th. Eligible for first-time orders only.Produced ByProduced by Quentin SelfExecutive Produced by Alicia LiuResources: Embodiment Meditation from Ali Ofstedal https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vs-qnzh-PEmJB33Ov5JoD36mx2xzILwh/view
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    1 時間 5 分
  • Jeneva Bell & The Alchemy of Ruggable: Resilience, Joy & Letting Go

    Jeneva Bell & The Alchemy of Ruggable: Resilience, Joy & Letting Go
    2026/09/14

    In this episode of The Alchemy of Success, Jeneva Bell — founder of Ruggable — Jeneva shares her unfiltered story of building one of the most recognized rug brands in the U.S. from the idea that started in a drab studio apartment with white carpet and a dog who just couldn’t help himself.

    Our conversation moves through Jeneva’s long arc of entrepreneurship: the failed fragrance line that left her in debt, years of licensing deals that went nowhere, and a powerful mindset shift at 40, as well as the spiritual inner work that became the foundation of how she runs her Business. Jeneva offers a grounded, deeply honest look at what it took to create a thriving, internationally recognized brand even when most people would have long given up. We also cover why joy, she believes, is more powerful than love.


    In this episode, we explore:

    • Jeneva's early entrepreneurial failure with Flowerbell and the $35,000 lesson in debt and resilience
    • The real estate crash in Las Vegas and how a chance meeting in an elevator sparked a new partnership
    • Starting a company without a product: XC Creative, the Home Shopping Network rep, and the infamous used-shoe pitch
    • The "aha moment" behind Ruggable's washable, two-piece rug system — dog pee, white carpet, and a duvet cover
    • Why Ruggable took nearly nine years to gain traction, and the licensing deals that shelved the product
    • The mindset shift at 40: letting go of ego-driven goals and redefining success beyond traditional markers
    • The role of spiritual practice — from Buddhism to Eckhart Tolle — in sustaining a founder through darkness
    • Why joy (not just love) is the highest vibration, and how to actively cultivate it when it feels foreign
    • The direct-to-consumer breakthrough that finally changed everything for Ruggable
    • Building and delegating to a world-class team, and the three eras of Ruggable's growth
    • The alchemy of entrepreneurship: inner work, high vibration, and creating something from thin air.


    Timestamps / Chapters

    00:00 Rapid fire: breakfast, astrology, human design, and the tools for alignment

    02:41 Early ventures: Flowerbell, the $35,000 debt, and the price of failure

    05:06 From real estate boom to crash: meeting Sarah and watching Joy Mangano on HSN

    08:01 Starting a company without a product: XC Creative and the elevator pitch

    11:30 The aha moment: white carpet, dog pee, and the duvet-cover concept

    13:31 Eight years of struggle: licensing deals, HSN disappointment, and partnership separation

    16:01 The 40th birthday reckoning: no kids, no money, no relationship — and the decision to choose joy

    18:32 Joy as a survival strategy: horses, lemonade, and the sound of snow

    22:24 Balancing action and surrender: the tree meditation and co-creating with the light

    26:13 The domino effect of mindset: how letting go of ego-driven goals exceeded all goals

    29:02 Spiritual foundations: Buddhism, Eckhart Tolle, trauma, and the long journey inward

    33:22 Darkness and light: how trauma disconnects us from joy, and how to find our way back

    36:39 Building the team: three eras of Ruggable and the art of delegation

    40:36 The direct-to-consumer breakthrough and finding the right VC partner

    43:30 The alchemy of success: creating gold from the inside out and breaking your own glass ceiling


    Guests

    Jeneva Bell | ruggable.com | @ruggable | @jenevabell


    Host Info

    Trinity Rose | CXO — Brand, Marketing and Business Strategist

    Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com

    Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio


    Produced By

    Produced by Quentin Self

    Executive Produced by Alicia Liu


    Resources Mentioned

    • Power Versus Force by David Hawkins
    • The Passion Test by Janet Bray Attwood and Chris Attwood
    • The Identity Code by Larry Ackerman
    • A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
    • Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss
    • Bhagavad Gita
    • Joy Mangano and Huggable Hangers
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    52 分
  • Second Act Female Founders — Live from Little Beach House Malibu

    Second Act Female Founders — Live from Little Beach House Malibu
    2026/04/27

    In this bonus episode of The Alchemy of Success, we bring you a live panel conversation recorded at Little Beach House in Malibu, featuring a group of founders in what many would consider their “second act.”

    This conversation explores the realities of building and rebuilding — career pivots, trusting intuition, setting boundaries, and redefining success beyond traditional markers such as money, status, or external validation. Each founder shares their own path, offering a grounded look at what it takes to navigate entrepreneurship in a way that is both sustainable and self-honoring.

    Across the panel, themes of inner work, resilience, and non-linear growth emerge — alongside honest reflections on failure, timing, and the decisions that shape both business and life.


    In this episode, we explore:

    • The role of intuition in career pivots and major business decisions
    • Balancing analytical thinking with instinct and self-trust
    • Setting and maintaining boundaries as a founder
    • Navigating success, failure, and non-linear growth paths
    • Redefining success beyond external validation


    Key Frameworks

    • Boundary Setting
    • Trusting Intuition
    • Non-Linear Success


    Action Points

    • Practice saying no to opportunities that aren’t aligned
    • Explore tools like human design to better understand decision-making
    • Prioritize self-care and resilience as part of long-term success


    Timestamps / Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the Panel and Founders' Backgrounds

    02:23 The Role of Intuition in Career Transitions

    10:56 Defining Success: A Personal Journey

    16:21 Navigating Boundaries in a Masculine Environment

    20:06 The Birth of Lavender & Truffles

    23:40 Key Lessons from the Founders' Journeys

    29:26 Exploring Human Design and Personal Boundaries

    35:40 The Emotional Journey of Founders

    39:50 Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship

    43:09 Advice for the Next Generation of Founders

    50:40 Redefining Success and Failure


    Guests

    Meredith Markworth-Pollack ⁠@palmacolectiva⁠ | ⁠palmacolectiva.com⁠

    Alicia Liu @lavenderandtruffles | lavenderandtruffles.com

    Erika Paulson https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-paulson-18784434a



    Host Info

    Trinity Rose — Integrative Business Strategist and Advisor to early-stage founders

    Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com

    Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio


    Produced By

    The Alchemy of Success

    Produced by Trinity Rose

    Executive Produced by Alicia Lui


    Resources Mentioned

    • Human Design
    • Boundary Boss by Terri Cole
    • Astrology and inner alchemy practices


    Sponsored By

    Lavender & Truffles

    Premium plant-based ice cream

    https://lavenderandtruffles.com
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    1 時間 2 分
  • Sarah McCrum, Author of Love Money, Money Loves You, on Money, Energy, and a Different Relationship to Wealth

    Sarah McCrum, Author of Love Money, Money Loves You, on Money, Energy, and a Different Relationship to Wealth
    2026/04/13

    In this episode of The Alchemy of Success, author Sarah McCrum joins me for a conversation that explores our relationship with money through the lenses of energy, intuition, and awareness.

    We move beyond traditional conversations around money mindset and into a more nuanced understanding of how money operates within both business and life. Sarah shares her perspective on money as an energetic exchange, and how fear, control, and unconscious patterns can shape financial outcomes in ways many founders don’t initially recognize.

    We also discuss her book Love Money, Money Loves You, and the experiences that led her to write it — including business challenges, personal shifts, and the process of developing a more conscious and grounded relationship with wealth.

    This conversation offers an alternative way of thinking about money, one that integrates well-being, intuition, and long-term sustainability into how we build and grow.


    In this episode, we explore:

    • Rethinking money mindset through the lens of energy and awareness
    • How fear and control can shape financial decisions and outcomes
    • The relationship between intuition and wealth creation
    • Building a more conscious and sustainable relationship with money
    • Integrating well-being into business and financial growth

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Podcast Intro
    01:00 Episode Intro
    05:07 Introduction to Money as Energy
    08:06 The Journey of Writing Love Money, Money Loves You
    11:06 Experiencing Business Failure and Channeling Messages
    14:10 Applying the Book’s Principles in Real Life
    17:00 Transforming Relationships with Money
    20:00 The Role of Well-Being in Wealth Creation
    23:13 Real-Life Success Stories from Coaching
    25:58 Key Principles for a Healthy Relationship with Money
    29:16 Understanding Wealth Beyond Money
    32:05 The Intersection of Money and Spirituality
    34:57 The Impact of the Book on Readers
    38:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
    45:30 Season Two Wrap-Up and Future Insights


    Resources Mentioned:
    Love Money, Money Loves You by Sarah McCrum


    GuestSarah McCrum is an author and speaker focused on transforming how individuals and founders relate to money, integrating principles of energy, awareness, and well-being into financial growth and decision-making.

    Website: sarahmccrum.com

    IG: @SarahMcCrum


    Host

    Trinity Rose — Integrative Business Strategist and Advisor to early-stage founders

    Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com

    Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio


    Produced ByProducer: Quentin SelfExecutive Producer: Alicia Liu


    SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Lavender & Truffles — a modern wellness brand creating plant-based, dairy-free ice cream made with clean ingredients and thoughtful sourcing.
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    46 分
  • IN SESSION: Unpacking imposter syndrome & fundraising.

    IN SESSION: Unpacking imposter syndrome & fundraising.
    2026/03/30

    In this episode of The Alchemy of Success, our guest joins us for an In Session episode where we explore the deeper layers shaping her feelings around self-worth in the fundraising process as a founder.

    The conversation also touches on the realities of raising capital as a female founder, and how internal patterns can influence investor relationships and decision-making.

    We move through the challenges she’s faced in raising capital, and how dynamics with investors, men, and even family begin to mirror internal patterns around worthiness, approval, and belonging. The conversation opens up a broader look at how these patterns can shape decision-making, negotiation, and leadership.

    Through the lenses of astrology, subconscious patterning, and business strategy, we unpack what it looks like to shift those dynamics — from proving to choosing, from overextending to holding clear boundaries, and from external validation to inner authority.

    This is a nuanced conversation about the intersection of personal history and business — and what becomes available when those two are brought into awareness.


    In this episode, we explore:

    • The emotional and relational dynamics that can surface when raising capital

    • How patterns with family and early relationships show up in business

    • The role of boundaries in investor and partnership decisions

    • Moving from external validation to internal authority

    • Using astrology as a tool for self-awareness and pattern recognition


    Timestamps:
    00:00 Guest Clip
    00:18 Podcast Intro
    00:54 Episode Intro
    03:14 And the session begins
    09:05 Exploring Worthiness and Imposter Syndrome
    15:18 Understanding Family Dynamics and Their Impact
    21:10 The Role of Inner Authority in Self-Worth
    27:21 Gender Dynamics in Business and Fundraising
    29:21 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Professional Spaces
    32:36 Proving Worth: The Intersection of Gender and Relationships
    34:51 Investors and Personal Connections: The Importance of Vibe
    37:50 Choosing Your Path: Empowerment in Relationships and Investments
    41:05 Healing Patterns: Codependency and Boundaries
    43:26 Setting Healthy Boundaries: A New Approach
    46:27 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Investor Meetings
    52:14 Lessons Learned: Growth Through Experience
    55:43 Outro


    Resources Mentioned:

    • Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication by Vanessa Van Edwards



    HOST:

    Trinity Rose — Integrative Business Strategist and Advisor to early-stage founders

    Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com

    Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio


    IN SESSION CO HOSTS:

    ⁠Gabrielle Perez ⁠— therapeutic astrologer

    ⁠Shannon Kim⁠ — Intuitive & Certified hypnotherapist


    PRODUCED BY

    Producer: Quentin Self

    Executive Producer: Alicia Lui


    SPONSOR
    This episode is brought to you by Lavender & Truffles — a modern wellness brand creating plant-based, dairy-free ice cream made with clean ingredients and thoughtful sourcing. You can enjoy 20% off your order with code SUCCESS20.
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    58 分
  • Rory Reich on Leaving Microsoft and the Path of Inner Alchemy

    Rory Reich on Leaving Microsoft and the Path of Inner Alchemy
    2026/03/16

    In this conversation, Trinity Rose, Brand, Marketing + Business Strategist, sits down with Rory Reich to explore his path from a long career at Microsoft into the world of coaching, energy medicine, and holistic leadership.

    Rory reflects on the turning points that led him away from traditional corporate success and toward a more introspective path focused on mindfulness, energy work, and inner alchemy. He shares how his experiences in leadership and coaching gradually opened the door to a deeper exploration of consciousness, healing, and personal transformation.

    The conversation touches on trust, surrender, and the often unexpected ways people find themselves stepping into a different chapter of life and work.


    GUEST:

    Rory Reich

    Website:.roryreich.com
    Instagram: @roryreich

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683092414

    Radio Show: https://soundcloud.com/rory-reich/sets/the-conscious-coaching-hour


    HOST

    Trinity Rose — Integrative Business Strategist and Advisor to early-stage founders
    Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com
    Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio



    Produced by Trinity Rose
    Executive Producer Alicia Lui


    SPONSORED BY

    Lavender & Truffles
    Plant-based ice cream made with intention and care.
    https://lavenderandtruffles.com

    Use code SUCCESS20 for 20% off your order.
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    1 時間 9 分
  • Alicia Liu (Part Two) on Patience, Funding, and Building a Luxury Vegan Ice Cream Brand

    Alicia Liu (Part Two) on Patience, Funding, and Building a Luxury Vegan Ice Cream Brand
    2026/03/02

    In Part Two of this conversation, Trinity Rose, Brand, Marketing + Business Strategist, continues her dialogue with Alicia Liu — founder of Lavender & Truffles — to explore the realities of launching and growing a luxury vegan ice cream brand.

    Alicia shares what it meant to start her company during COVID after being furloughed, and how timing, age, and experience shaped her approach to entrepreneurship. The conversation moves into luxury branding, strategic distribution, fundraising models, and the discipline required to grow a product-based business without compromising financial integrity or brand positioning.

    They also discuss patience, scarcity psychology in luxury marketing, and the importance of aligning with partners who support long-term vision over short-term acceleration.


    Timestamps / Chapters

    00:00 Guest Clip00:21 Podcast Intro00:57 Episode Intro02:13 Starting a Business in Your 50s09:30 Timing and Opportunity10:59 Luxury Branding in the Ice Cream Category12:28 Patience and Strategic Growth15:10 Scarcity Psychology in Luxury Marketing15:58 Navigating Fundraising While Protecting Vision20:11 Debt-Driven Fundraising Models25:57 The Evolution of Growth Strategy32:44 Challenges in Raising Capital36:49 Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth37:04 Outro


    Guest Info

    Alicia Liu — founder of Lavender & Truffles, a luxury vegan ice cream and wellness brand rooted in clean ingredients and intentional growth.

    Website: lavenderandtruffles.com Instagram: @lavenderandtruffles


    Host Info

    Trinity Rose — Integrative Business Strategist and Advisor to early-stage founders

    Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com

    Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio


    Produced By


    Executive Produced by Alicia Lui


    Sponsored By

    Lavender & Truffles
    https://lavenderandtruffles.com

    Use code SUCCESS20 for 20% off your order.
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    38 分