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What’s the thing in your business that’s quietly draining you… but not quite painful enough for you to deal with it yet?

In this short episode, Natasha explores why we tend to tolerate the very things that slowly steal our energy, focus, and presence and how waiting for a breaking point can cost more than we realize.

Using a personal story as a jumping-off point, this episode invites you to look at what you’ve been managing, avoiding, or “just dealing with” and ask a different question: what would change if you addressed it now, before it forces your hand?

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Ever notice how some of the most skilled, experienced people you know are... barely visible online?

Meanwhile, someone half as qualified seems to be everywhere, booking clients left and right?

Here's the uncomfortable truth: talent doesn't equal visibility. And if people can't see you, they can't hire you.

Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on why smart, capable people stay hidden way longer than they should — and the specific mindset patterns that keep brilliant entrepreneurs playing small.

In this episode, I break down:

• The moving goalpost that keeps you "preparing" instead of growing (and why your next certification won't fix this)
• Why protecting yourself from judgment is actually pushing away your ideal clients
• The weird confidence gap: why people who aren't that good have no problem talking themselves up... and what that taught me about authenticity
• What flowers and bees have to do with attracting clients (seriously — this reframe might change everything)
• The one thing you're probably bored of that your audience hasn't even discovered yet
• A 10-minute exercise that could uncover the credibility you've been sitting on this whole time

Plus: the testimonial strategy that turns bland "she was great to work with!" into emotionally compelling content that actually converts.

Because here's what I know: you didn't build your skills, experience, and expertise just to keep them to yourself.

Staying invisible isn't humble. It's hiding.

Ready to stop being your own best-kept secret? Hit play.

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If you’ve been thinking about growing your authority this year but don’t want to start another big project, this episode is for you.

Today, Natasha is sharing one of the simplest ways to expand your visibility and credibility without creating more content, launching a podcast, or writing a book. It’s a strategy that works especially well if you want to be seen as an expert, but prefer a lighter, more sustainable approach.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear About

• A low-lift way to build authority without owning the platform
• Why audience size matters less than alignment
• How to think about visibility if speaking makes you nervous
• A mindset shift that makes promotion feel more natural
• Why this approach works so well for relationship-based businesses

Who This Episode Is For

This episode is for entrepreneurs and service providers who want to grow their authority, attract aligned opportunities, and feel more confident being visible — without adding more complexity to their business.

If you’ve been curious about speaking, guesting, or being featured, but haven’t known where to start, this episode will give you a clear, approachable entry point.

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Something feels different already.

The content is louder, faster, and more automated than ever… and yet trust feels harder to find. People are pulling back. Social feels heavier. AI is everywhere. And a lot of what used to work doesn’t land the same way anymore.

In this episode, Natasha shares what she’s noticing beneath the surface as 2026 begins. Not trends pulled from headlines, but patterns showing up in how people engage, who they trust, and where they’re choosing to spend their time and energy.

This is a conversation about
what happens when content stops feeling human,
why relationships are quietly becoming the differentiator again,
and what people are craving more of as the digital world gets noisier.

It’s also an invitation to think differently about visibility, community, and how you show up when attention is scarce, and trust is everything.

If you’ve been feeling a little fatigued by marketing, social media, or the pressure to keep up, this episode will help you make sense of why—and where things may be heading next.

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The Aspirant Podcast is back for Season 2.

This season is about stepping out of the noise and into authority. Building that visibility you’ve been craving that connects to real impact and income. If you’ve been doing the work, showing up consistently, and still feel like your momentum hasn’t caught up yet, you’re in the right place.

Expect more solo episodes, deeper conversations, and more resources for feel-good visibility and business building.

Subscribe to The Aspirant Podcast and join me on the journey.

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If your mornings start with doom-scrolling and your days end with “I’ll rest when life calms down,” this episode is your re-center.

Natasha sits down with coach and shadow-work facilitator Helena to unpack a simple, powerful pyramid for a fulfilling life now—spiritual alignment, emotional well-being, and world service—so you can show up to your business and relationships with grounded energy (not hustle hangovers).

We’re getting real about:

• Morning inputs that set your tone: why any pre-scroll ritual beats a perfect one—and how 10 minutes can flip your day.
• Spotting quiet burnout: the subtle flags you’re “faking fine” and how to create space between the moments so peace can return.
• Shadow work, demystified: what it is, how Helena guides 2.5–3-hour sessions to renegotiate competing inner voices, and why breakthroughs stick when paired with ongoing coaching.

By the end of this convo, you’ll feel equipped to make tiny, doable shifts that compound—toward a business that feeds your soul and a fulfilled life.

👥 ABOUT THE GUEST

About Helena Karchere

Helena is a coach, facilitator, and business leader dedicated to personal transformation, the Beloved Community, and aligning spiritual depth with meaningful action. She helps individuals find clarity, heal, and lead with integrity—serving a more just and loving world.

Helena believes that fulfillment comes not from avoiding discomfort, but from fully engaging—with family dynamics, self-doubt, civic life, and the messy realities of organizations.

Through her Shadow Work® coaching, she explores the unconscious patterns that drive lifelong challenges. In a space free of shame and judgment, she honor all parts of the self—using the archetypes of Sovereign, Warrior, Magician, and Lover—to reclaim hidden gifts.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

• Connect with Helena on LinkedIn
• Learn more about her Shadow Work and how she helps people thru personal transformation by emailing her at helenaann@gmail.com

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If you’ve ever thought “I need help—but what kind?” this episode will clear the fog.

I sit down with Virtual Assistant veteran Rachael Davila (20+ years in the field) to unpack how to hire smarter, onboard better, and actually get your time (and sanity) back.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why hiring fails more often from mindset than skill — and how to move from solopreneur to teampreneur.
• The difference between onboarding and offloading (and why onboarding wins every time).
• A practical roadmap: break goals → projects → tasks and use Do / Delegate / Delete / Delay to decide who should do what — plus how to match tasks to the right kind of support (doer, collaborator, specialist, or personal assistant).

By the end of this convo, you’ll feel equipped to create a handoff list, choose the right VA type, and trust the process on your way to building a stronger busines. 🎧

👥 ABOUT THE GUEST

About Rachael Davila:

Rachael Davila is a Virtual Assistant mentor, implementation strategist, author, and founder of Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. She’s been a solo VA since 2005 and hired her first assistant in 2021, giving her a unique perspective on both sides of the VA/client relationship. Rachael knows how overwhelming it can feel to figure out virtual support, and she’s made it her mission to help business owners navigate the sometimes-scary but always-worth-it process of finding and working with the right VA. She’s the host of the Hey! Do I Need a VA? podcast and author of the book by the same name.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

• Connect with Rachael on LinkedIn
• Do you need a VA? Learn more about how Rachael can guide you find the perfect fit here!

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jessi, an operations strategist and expert Asana consultant who helps businesses and nonprofits streamline the way they work. With her blend of emotional intelligence and sharp systems thinking, Jessi shows founders how to build workflows that feel like scaffolding, not a cage—so you can stay creative, delegate confidently, and actually take a breath in your business.

We’re getting real about where to start (hint: what’s painful or costly), which tools won’t overwhelm you, and how to hand things off without losing control.

You’ll learn:

• The first three things to systemize (based on time/money “leaks”) and a 5-minute brain dump to find them fast
• A simple tool stack for soloists (why Asana Free wins for beginners + when paid tiers make sense)
• The 3 types of delegation (task, strategy, outcome) and how to match the right work to your VA
• How to design people-first workflows (ADHD-friendly reminders, low-notification modes, and a “Someday” sandbox for ideas)

By the end of this convo, you’ll feel equipped to delegate smarter and protect your energy because you deserve a business that feels good!

About Jessi Engelke:

Jessi is an operations strategist and expert Asana consultant who helps team-based businesses and nonprofits streamline the way they work. With a background in corporate and nonprofit leadership, she blends emotional intelligence with sharp systems thinking to bring both calm and momentum to overwhelmed founders. Jessi specializes in building people-first workflows that boost team efficiency, improve client experience, and make sustainable growth feel possible again.

Her signature approach centers on simplicity, emotional safety, and practical delegation so CEOs can focus on leadership instead of logistics. Through her company, One Stone Solutions, Jessi supports service-based businesses that are ready to scale with intention and lead with more ease, not exhaustion.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

• Connect with Jessi on LinkedIn
• Need a simple system? Find out what Jessi does here

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