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  • Orientation Before Acceleration - EP 062

    Orientation Before Acceleration - EP 062
    Jan 22 2026
    January often comes with pressure to decide, commit, and move fast. But what if the most productive thing you could do right now is slow down? In this episode of Pleasure & Profits, you’re invited into a different rhythm: orientation before acceleration. Rachel reflects on why clarity starts with honesty, the hidden costs of skipping assessment, and how many of us plan for an imaginary version of ourselves rather than the reality we’re living. You’ll hear why honoring capacity doesn’t mean abandoning desire, how ignoring constraints leads to burnout and frustration, and why January is a powerful time to listen, orient, and create the conditions for sustainable growth. This episode offers grounding, perspective, and permission to begin the year with steadiness instead of urgency. Get all the links and resources at http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com
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    36 min
  • Winter Solstice: Savoring the Stillness of the Season with Krissy Shields - EP 061

    Winter Solstice: Savoring the Stillness of the Season with Krissy Shields - EP 061
    Dec 18 2025
    What if the season of slowing down is exactly what your soul needs right now? In this episode, I sit down with Krissy Shields to explore the deeper meaning of the winter solstice and the wisdom this season offers. We reflect on stillness as a powerful teacher and discuss the four phases of a woman’s life—maiden, mother, queen, and crone—each carrying its own lessons, responsibilities, and opportunities for growth. We also talk about the importance of honoring darkness as a necessary part of integration, rather than something to rush through or avoid. Krissy and I share how community support helps us build capacity, gain clarity, and stay rooted in authenticity. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, face your inner shadows with courage, and embrace the quiet transformation that leads to alignment, integrity, and meaningful impact. Get all the links and resources at http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com
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    58 min
  • Building Ecosystems, Not Empires: Regeneration as a Growth Strategy - EP 060

    Building Ecosystems, Not Empires: Regeneration as a Growth Strategy - EP 060
    Dec 11 2025
    Are you ready to trade extractive business models for something more regenerative and aligned? In this episode, I explore what it means to build a business rooted in integrity, reciprocity, and sustainable growth. I share personal experiences with manipulative or extractive business tactics and explain why so many entrepreneurs are craving a more nourishing, values-led approach. I introduce the ecosystem model and walk through The EASE Method© as a framework for growth that supports alignment, wellbeing, and long-term fulfillment. Together, we look at how shifting from linear striving to cyclical, regenerative expansion creates healthier businesses and communities. We also explore why collaboration, satisfaction, and pleasure are essential for sustainable success. This conversation invites you to move forward with clarity and wholeness as we co-create ecosystems that truly sustain us. Get all the links and resources at http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com
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    31 min
  • Creative Entrepreneurship: Everything We Make Is Art with Catherine Just - EP 059

    Creative Entrepreneurship: Everything We Make Is Art with Catherine Just - EP 059
    Nov 13 2025
    Are you ready to trust yourself more deeply through your creative process? In this episode, I sit down with visual artist Catherine Just to explore what it truly means to live as a creative entrepreneur. Catherine shares how her art became a source of healing and transformation, and how she learned to balance creativity with the realities of business. Together, we discuss embracing creativity as a daily practice, letting go of perfectionism, and trusting your inner voice. This conversation will inspire you to reconnect with your creative spirit, see your work as art in motion, and honor the legacy you’re building through everything you create. It’s a powerful reminder that creativity isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. Get all the links and resources at http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Beyond Your Ceiling: The Power of Collaborative Expansion - EP 058

    Beyond Your Ceiling: The Power of Collaborative Expansion - EP 058
    Nov 6 2025
    What if the key to your next level isn’t more effort, but deeper collaboration? In this episode, I dive into the power of collaboration in business and how the right relationships can take you far beyond what you could achieve alone. I share insights on how aligned partnerships can expand your vision, uncover blind spots, and help you integrate new ideas without losing authenticity. We’ll explore different types of collaboration — from mentorship and peer support to cross-industry partnerships — and discuss why emotional safety is essential for genuine growth. This conversation invites you to reflect on the quality of your relationships and how they align with your bigger vision. Because when collaboration is rooted in trust and purpose, it doesn’t just grow your business, it expands you. Get all the links and resources at http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com
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    45 min
  • Collective Rise: Community-Centered Business with LaGina Harris - EP 057

    Collective Rise: Community-Centered Business with LaGina Harris - EP 057
    Sep 30 2025
    In this episode, I sit down with LaGina Harris, social impact entrepreneur and founder of The Us Space in Houston, to explore what it means to build a community-centered business. LaGina shares her journey of creating an inclusive space designed to support women entrepreneurs, offering both collaboration and empowerment. We talk about the importance of intentional design, the critical role of mentorship, and how to navigate the challenges of isolation that many business owners face. LaGina also opens up about her decision to move from non-profit to for-profit, and how she continues to balance profitability with meaningful impact. From fostering safe, collaborative spaces to embracing adaptability in business, this conversation highlights how purpose-driven entrepreneurship can thrive while making a lasting difference. Get all the links and resources at http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com
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    1 h et 9 min
  • Depth & Discernment: Q4 Planning with Autumn Wisdom - EP 056

    Depth & Discernment: Q4 Planning with Autumn Wisdom - EP 056
    Sep 24 2025
    In this episode, I guide you through a six-step planning process designed to align your Q4 strategy with the energy of autumn. This season reminds us to harvest the results of our earlier efforts and choose with discernment where to place our focus. Together, we’ll explore how to reflect on gratitude, set clear intentions, and create goals that honor both your need for growth and your need for rest. Instead of spreading yourself too thin, this process encourages focusing on fewer, more impactful offerings that bring deeper results. By trusting the seasonal rhythm, you’ll find that even setbacks can open the door to unexpected abundance. Join me in cultivating clarity, alignment, and sustainable success as we close out the year with depth and discernment. Get all the links and resources at http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com
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    26 min
  • Autumn Equinox: Harvesting the Wisdom of the Season with Krissy Shields - EP 055

    Autumn Equinox: Harvesting the Wisdom of the Season with Krissy Shields - EP 055
    Sep 18 2025
    In this episode, I’m joined by Krissy Shields for a thoughtful conversation on the autumn equinox and the wisdom this season offers. We talk about how autumn invites us to slow down, reflect, and release what no longer serves us so we can move forward with clarity and purpose. Krissy and I explore the lessons nature teaches about balance, storytelling as a bridge for connection, and the importance of discernment when choosing what to carry into the next season of life and work. We also touch on the power of community and how navigating our shadows can open the way for growth and transformation. This episode is an invitation to trust the process, embrace change, and recognize the beauty of transition as part of the natural rhythm of life. Get all the links and resources at http://pleasureandprofitspodcast.com
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    1 h et 4 min