Alchemy & Action (formerly Wellpreneur): Nature-based Personal Growth for High-Achieving Women
559 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 136 ratingsWhat if there was a different way to live and work? Hard work, hustle, thinking and planning created a lot of success for you along the way - but now you’re feeling called for something more. A way to live and work that is nourishing, grounded, meaningful and in line with your deepest, truest self. This podcast explores nature-based personal growth for high-achieving women. Join author, entrepreneur and alchemist Amanda Cook as we explore topics like mindfulness, seasons and natural cycles, plants, ancestors, herbal medicine, slow living, nature connection, mindset, limiting beliefs, conscious lifestyle design and more. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leaving corporate, reinventing yourself at midlife or at a turning point - you’ll discover the practices, mindset, rituals, remedies and inspiration to create a life and work that fits you. Learn more at AmandaCook.me.
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Intuitive Business with Holly Worton {e142}
August 07, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHow do you make decisions in your business: with your mind or with your gut? In this week’s episode, I’m speaking with Holly Worton about how to incorporate more intuition into your business. And if you feel like you don’t have it in you and if your overly academic mind is not allowing you to tune into your body and what it’s trying to tell you, you’ll find this really interesting. As someone who was not really in tune with her body, Holly shares how she awakened her own intuition, small pra...
{e166} Intuitive Business with Holly Worton
August 07, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBHow do you make decisions in your business: with your mind or with your gut? In this week s episode I m speaking with Holly Worton about how to incorporate more intuition into your business. And if you feel like you don t have it in you and if your overly academic mind is not allowing you tune [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
{e165} Make Facebook Fun Again!
July 31, 2017 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBAre you fed up with Facebook? Feeling like it s full of advertisements and bragging, and just not fun like it used to be? I know I am. And I know I m not alone! Earlier this week I posted my thoughts that Facebook just wasn t fun anymore, and got a big response that many of you [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Make Facebook Fun Again! {e141}
July 31, 2017 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBAre you fed up with Facebook? Feeling like it’s full of advertisements and bragging, and just not fun like it used to be? I know I am. And I know I’m not alone! Earlier this week I posted my thoughts that Facebook just wasn’t fun anymore, and got a big response that many of you are feeling the same way. So, not to be one to complain without finding a solution, I’ve got some ideas for how we can make Facebook fun again. Let’s bring it back to the core purpose of the platform – which is connec...
Money Mindset with Hilary Hendershott {e140}
July 24, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBHow do you feel about money? Of course everyone wants to have more of it — but are you comfortable charging for your work? Do you spend every bit of money that comes your way, or are you saving for the future? Do you truly believe you can build a thriving and profitable business? Hilary Hendershott and I talk about these issues and more in this week’s episode of the Wellpreneur Podcast. From uncovering negative beliefs about money, to taking control of your financial future – having a handle...
{e164} Money Mindset with Hilary Hendershott
July 24, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBHow do you feel about money? Of course everyone wants to have more of it but are you comfortable charging for your work? Do you spend every bit of money that comes your way, or are you saving for the future? Do you truly believe you can build a thriving and profitable business? Hilary [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
{e163} Wellpreneur Travel
July 17, 2017 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThis episode is inspired by listener questions that came through our FB Wellpreneur Community group. A lot of wellpreneurs wonder what s it like to work while traveling. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience with how to structure your business so you can travel more. Whether you want to travel long term or become location-independent, or [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Crowdfunding in Wellness Business with Khierstyn Ross {e162}
July 10, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week I m speaking with crowdfunding expert Khierstyn Ross from Crowdfunding Uncut about how to launch your new product using Kickstarter or Indiegogo. You might think crowdfunding is just for physical products, but in today s conversation you ll discover how you can use crowdfunding to launch almost anything from digital products, to films, to books, [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Crowdfunding in Wellness Business with Khierstyn Ross {e139}
July 10, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis week I’m speaking with crowdfunding expert Khierstyn Ross from Crowdfunding Uncut about how to launch your new product using Kickstarter or Indiegogo. You might think crowdfunding is just for physical products, but in today’s conversation you’ll discover how you can use crowdfunding to launch almost anything – from digital products, to films, to books, to apps. Khierstyn also shares her favorite ways to build an audience quickly, crowdfunding pitfalls, and key marketing steps that will ...
Decluttering your Business {e138}
July 03, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week we are talking about a subject that’s really close to my heart – decluttering! And I’m not just talking about the things that surround you, but about decluttering your business and all digital aspects of it, that even though are not taking up any physical space can really weigh on you mentally. We unintentionally let it happen because online work seams so easy and because there are so many ways to make money online. But keeping track of all your offers, eBooks, affiliates and stayi...
{e161} Decluttering your Business
July 03, 2017 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week we are talking about a subject that s really close to my heart decluttering! And I m not just talking about the things that surround you, but about decluttering your business and all digital aspects of it, that even though are not taking up any physical space can really weigh on you mentally. We unintentionally let [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
{e160} How to get started as a Health Coach with Michelle Pfennighaus
June 26, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBMy very first interview on The Wellpreneur Podcast happened exactly 3.5 years ago, and my first guest was Michelle Pfennighaus from Find Your Balance Health. I am really thrilled to have Michelle back on the podcast today to talk about how health coaching has evolved during this time, to share how her own business has changed, and give some [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
How to get started as a Health Coach with Michelle Pfennighaus {e137}
June 26, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBMy very first interview on The Wellpreneur Podcast happened exactly 3.5 years ago, and my first guest was Michelle Pfennighaus from Find Your Balance Health. I am really thrilled to have Michelle back on the podcast today to talk about how health coaching has evolved during this time, to share how her own business has changed, and give some fresh advice to new health coaches. If you are a Health Coach who just finished your health coaching training certification, or if you’re wondering if ...
#RealWellpreneur Andrea Nakayama {e136}
June 19, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWe are back with #RealWellpreneur series this week! Today I’m speaking with Andrea Nakayama of Replenish PDX, an amazing online platform for Functional Nutritionists. She started her business as 1-on-1 coach, but her business was growing so Andrea started mentoring professionals to help her in her online coaching and expanded to founding Holistic Nutrition Lab, an education platform where she works with health professionals helping them improve their practice. Andrea shares how she got into ...
{e159} #RealWellpreneur Andrea Nakayama
June 19, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWe are back with #RealWellpreneur series this week! Today I m speaking with Andrea Nakayama of Replenish PDX, an amazing online platform of Functional Nutritionists. She started her business as 1-on-1 coach, but hear business was growing so Andrea started mentoring professionals to help her in her online coaching and expanded to founding Holistic Nutrition Lab, an education platform [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
{e158} Shawn Stevenson of The Model Health Show
June 12, 2017 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week I m talking to Shawn Stevenson from The Model Health Show the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes with over 1 million downloads per month. I met Shawn in Philippines earlier this year and hearing him speak about health and wellness at this event for entrepreneurs I felt really inspired, and I knew [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Shawn Stevenson of The Model Health Show {e135}
June 12, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThis week I’m talking to Shawn Stevenson from The Model Health Show – the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes with over 1 million downloads per month. I met Shawn in the Philippines earlier this year and hearing him speak about health and wellness at this event for entrepreneurs I felt really inspired, and I knew you would too so I just had to bring him to the show. Shawn is not only a keynote speaker and a best selling author, but he also has a background in biology and kinesiology, ...
{e157} Selling Self-Care and Shame-Free Marketing with Sara Dean
June 05, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week we are talking about shame with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy. Sara is a wellpreneur who owns on-site gyms and is also a host of Shameless Mom Academy podcast in which she talks about shame in motherhood. Sara and I met in Philippines and I knew right away that I wanted to [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Selling Self-Care and Shame-Free Marketing with Sara Dean {e134}
June 05, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week we are talking about shame with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy. Sara is a wellpreneur who owns on-site gyms and is also a host of Shameless Mom Academy podcast in which she talks about shame in motherhood. Sara and I met in the Philippines and I knew right away that I wanted to have her on the show to talk about the issue of shame not only with motherhood but also with wellness and marketing in our business. There is so much shame used in marketing starting from all the ways we...
Website Crashes and Community with Sistermixin' (part 2) {e133}
May 29, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn the second part of Sistermixin’ interview series Tracey and Jo talk about building a community. We continue our last week’s talk where we left off – at audience engagement through webinars, emails, and Facebook Live because the engagement is something that drives the most traffic to their website and builds their revenue. They also share how they coped with a technical incident that resulted in losing ALL of the data from their website, including an ongoing e-course! But this rather painf...
{e156} Website Crashes and Community with Sistermixin' (part 2)
May 29, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBInthe second part of Sistermixin interview series Tracey and Jo talk about building a community. We continue our last week s talk where we left off at audience engagement trough webinars, emails, and Facebook Live because the engagement is something that drives the most traffic to their website and builds their revenue. They also share [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sistermixin's Tracey and Jo talk Physical Products (part 1) {e132}
May 22, 2017 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this week’s episode we’re talking about selling physical products in your wellness business. Tracey and Jo from Sistermixin’ have three types of income streams in their business from digital products, physical products and a as representatives of an essential oil MLM business. They share openly about the benefits and challenges of each type of business, as well as how they manage their business when they live three hours apart! If you’ve ever considered branching out beyond coaching and d...
{e155} Sistermixin's Tracey and Jo talk Physical Products (part 1)
May 22, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this week s episode we re talking about selling physical products in your wellness business. Tracey and Jo from Sistermixin have three types of income streams in their business from digital products, physical products and a as representatives of an essential oil MLM business. They share openly about the benefits and challenges of each type of [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
{e154} No More Click Bait with Stella Orange
May 15, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBToday we re joined by copywriter and wordsmith Stella Orange. If you cringe when you see cheesy Facebook Ads or hear things like loose 50 lbs by just drinking this shake , or any of those click bait articles that say how you have to make listicles you are going to love this episode! There may be [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No More Click Bait with Stella Orange {e131}
May 15, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBToday we’re joined by copywriter and wordsmith Stella Orange. If you cringe when you see cheesy Facebook Ads or hear things like “loose 50 lbs by just drinking this shake”, or any of those click bait articles that say how you have to make listicles – you are going to love this episode! There may be a different way to reach your audience than having to use scam-y high pressure scales. Stella is here to give us a fresh perspective on how we can do good and effective copywriting for our busines...
Being Ultra Spiritual with JP Sears {e130}
May 08, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week I have an awesome guest for you, someone you probably know very well from his hilarious videos How to be Ultra Spiritual – JP Sears. What you may not know is that JP started off as a wellpreneur. At first he was interested in nutrition, fitness and stress relief but he eventually got to Emotional Coaching. And that’s what he had been doing for years teaching people how to get more in touch with their emotions and heal trough emotional healing techniques. What you also may not be fa...
{e153} Being Ultra Spiritual with JP Sears
May 08, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week I have an awesome guest for you, someone you probably know very well from his hilarious videos How to be Ultra Spiritual – JP Sears. What you may not know is that JP started off as a wellpreneur. At first he was interested in nutrition, fitness and stress relief but he eventually got [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Pivoting to Play with Alexandra Jamieson {e129}
May 01, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBYou might know Alexandra Jamieson as the “vegan girlfriend” in the film Supersize Me … but you might not realize what happened in the years following. In today’s interview, Alex opens up about her major business transition which started with her beginning to eat animal protein and caused a major backlash online losing half of her email subscribers and quite a few good friends. But through that difficult time she was able to pivot and reinvent herself and her business in a more aligned, authe...
{e152} Pivoting to Play with Alexandra Jamieson
May 01, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBYou might know Alexandra Jamieson as the vegan girlfriend in the film Supersize Me but you might not realize what happened in the years following. In today s interview, Alex opens up about her major business transition which started with her beginning to eat animal protein and caused a major backlash online losing half of [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Accepting Help in Your Business with Chris Reynolds {e128}
March 27, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBToday I’m having a conversation with Chris Reynolds, the founder of The Entrepreneur House. In our chat we touch on a lot of different topics: location independence, finding your tribe and really connecting with those people and Chris’s fabulous morning routines. And the one topic we really took away with is that it’s OK to ask for help in your business. And not just ask for help but how by staying open to accepting help allows you to go much further in your business, much faster. So if you ...
{e151} Accepting Help in Your Business with Chris Reynolds
March 27, 2017 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBToday I'm having a conversation with Chris Reynolds, the founder of The Entrepreneur House. In our chat we touch on a lot of different topics: location independence, finding your tribe and really connecting with those people and Chris's fabulous morning routines. And the one topic we really took away with is that it's OK to ask [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Miracle Mindset with JJ Virgin {e127}
March 20, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis week we’re joined by celebrity nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin. In this episode we talk about the power of mindset when reaching health and life goals or when you are faced with huge life challenges. JJ shares how, during the toughest moments of her life, she was able to launch a NY Times bestseller and grow her business, which could not have been done without serious productivity and focus that she calls The Miracle Mindset. This inspiring interview with a few Miracle Mindset gu...
{e150} Miracle Mindset with JJ Virgin
March 20, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThis week we're joined by celebrity nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin. In this episode we talk about the power of mindset when reaching health and life goals or when you are faced with huge life challenges. JJ shares how, during the toughest moments of her life, she was able to launch a NY Times [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
{e149} Jill Grunewald #RealWellpreneur
March 13, 2017 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week we have another installment in our #RealWellpreneur series. I'm speaking with Jill Grunewald, a health coach who specializes in thyroid and hormonal health. In this episode we're talking about how you can build a successful health coaching practice as an introvert by doing 1-on-1 coaching and using writing as a big way to [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jill Grunewald #RealWellpreneur {e126}
March 13, 2017 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week we have another installment in our #RealWellpreneur series. I’m speaking with Jill Grunewald, a health coach who specializes in thyroid and hormonal health. In this episode we’re talking about how you can build a successful health coaching practice as an introvert by doing 1-on-1 coaching and using writing as a big way to attract clients. Jill talks about how she built her business slowly and steadily and without all the hype around online marketing, but with the use of writing for...
{e148} Flatland BMX Rider Terry Adams
March 06, 2017 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week I'm speaking with Terry Adams, a professional BMX rider, who found a way to do what he loves and create an income stream that would support his lifestyle. After winning several contests around the world such as X Games gold medal, NORA Cup and the most prestigious awards in his sport – Ride [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Flatland BMX Rider Terry Adams {e125}
March 06, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week I’m speaking with Terry Adams, a professional BMX rider, who found a way to do what he loves and create an income stream that would support his lifestyle. After winning several contests around the world such as X Games gold medal, NORA Cup and the most prestigious awards in his sport – Ride BMX Magazine’s Number One Ride Award his success skyrocketed! He met people who thought him investing and money management, so his money mindset completely changed. Realizing that his his hard w...
{e147} Wellpreneur Book: Behind the Scenes
February 27, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBOne day to book launch! I am super excited about the book coming out tomorrow and now when all the work around publishing is done, I wanted to share with all wellpreneurs how the entire process of writing a book went. So I invited my friend and PR expert lovely Janet Murray, to be a [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
{e146} Nail Your Niche
February 20, 2017 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBOne week to go before the Wellpreneur book launch! And this week I'm sharing a chapter which addresses one of the most frequently asked questions from wellpreneurs … how do I pick a target market?! Have a listen to this week's episode to learn my fun and freeing approach to target markets, why having a [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
{e145} Belief and Business with Food Matters Filmmaker James Colquhoun
February 13, 2017 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBJames Colquhoun is the filmmaker behind Food Matters and Hungry For Change. But he was working in shipping when he decided to produce Food Matters – and that decision has changed his life. In this interview, we talk about how belief truly shapes your life and business, how James took the leap into filmmaking, and [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Belief and Business with Food Matters Filmmaker James Colquhoun {e124}
February 13, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJames Colquhoun is the filmmaker behind Food Matters and Hungry For Change. But he was working in shipping when he decided to produce Food Matters – and that decision has changed his life. In this interview, we talk about how belief truly shapes your life and business, how James took the leap into filmmaking, and his habits and routines now that enable his life. This episode originally aired on The Wellpreneur Podcast. Get the full show notes with links: https://wellpreneur.com/belief-and-...
Belief and Business with Food Matters Filmmaker James {e124} Colquhoun
February 13, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJames Colquhoun is the filmmaker behind Food Matters and Hungry For Change. But he was working in shipping when he decided to produce Food Matters – and that decision has changed his life. In this interview, we talk about how belief truly shapes your life and business, how James took the leap into filmmaking, and his habits and routines now that enable his life. This episode originally aired on The Wellpreneur Podcast. Get the full show notes with links: https://wellpreneur.com/belief-and-b...
{e144} Wellpreneur Book Sneak Peek: Your Big Vision
February 06, 2017 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Wellpreneur book is coming! In this week s episode, I give you a sneak peek into the book, sharing the first chapter on defining a big vision for your business. Please sign up at WellpreneurBook.com to be notified when the book is available. Episode Links: Join Wellpreneur Book Notification List! 2017 Planning, it s not too [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Meditation in your Wellness Business with Sonesence {e123}
January 30, 2017 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDid you know it’s easy to create custom, guided meditations for your clients? This week’s guest is Tahlee Rouillon from Sonesence who talks us through the process of creating your own meditations to use in your business. We talk about different ways to use meditations in your wellness business, the equipment and software you need, how to find music, and finally how to put it all together and share your meditation with the world! This episode originally aired on The Wellpreneur Podcast. Get...
{e143} Meditation in your Wellness Business with Sonesence
January 30, 2017 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBDid you know it's easy to create custom, guided meditations for your clients? This week's guest is Tahlee Rouillon from Sonesence who talks us through the process of creating your own meditations to use in your business. We talk about different ways to use meditations in your wellness business, the equipment and software you need, [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Want more clients? Ask these 4 questions. {e122}
January 23, 2017 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWant more clients for your wellness business? Then you need to ask these four questions. We hear from wellpreneurs every week, and the most common frustration is finding clients for your wellness business! So in this week’s episode, I’m sharing the four most common mistakes wellpreneurs make that keep them from finding more clients … and the questions to ask yourself to fix them! This episode originally aired on The Wellpreneur Podcast. Get the full show notes with links: https://wellpren...
{e142} Want more clients? Ask these 4 questions.
January 23, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWe hear from wellpreneurs every week, and the most common frustration is finding clients for your wellness business! So in this week's episode, I'm sharing the four most common mistakes wellpreneurs make that keep them from finding more clients … and the questions to ask yourself to fix them! Episode Links: Be a wellpreneur book [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Creating Corporate Wellness Programs with Lawrence Mitchell {e121}
January 16, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBCorporate wellness programs have come a long way since the wellpreneur podcast started three years ago. Much more mainstream, robust and widely accepted, companies are taking a hard work at the wellbeing of their employees in the success of their business. This week I have Lawrence Mitchell on the show (for his second interview) to give us an update on the progress of the Living Well program he started three years ago, as well as tips and advice on starting a wellbeing program within your ow...
{e141} Creating Corporate Wellness Programs with Lawrence Mitchell
January 16, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBCorporate wellness programs have come a long way since the wellpreneur podcast started three years ago. Much more mainstream, robust and widely accepted, companies are taking a hard work at the wellbeing of their employees in the success of their business. This week I have Lawrence Mitchell on the show (for his second interview) to [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
{e140} 2017 Planning, it's not too late!
January 09, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBHappy New Year Wellpreneurs! Have you made a plan for your life and business in 2017? Don't worry if you haven't – there's still time! And I'm not talking about setting unattainable, vague new years resolutions. In this episode, I'll walk you through the process I use to set my life and business goals for [...] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands