A Case for Becoming a Spiritual Warrior

A Case for Becoming a Spiritual Warrior

This week I'm joined by Bob Cirino, an entrepreneur and yoga teacher whose aim it is to harmonize humankind with nature. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including why Bob thinks we need to think more like warriors on the spiritual path. Find out more about Bob here: https://www.spiritualwarrior.life/ or on Instagram at @bob.cirino

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Why I'm Retiring and What My Most Successful Clients Have In Common

Why I'm Retiring and What My Most Successful Clients Have In Common

Last week I shared that my 8-month coaching package, Grow Serve & Shine, will be concluding. In this episode I’m sharing 6 things my most successful clients have had in common, as well as a little more as to why I’m ending this package… after 105 clients! Reach out if you are interested in signing up, before I take it down.

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Setting Something Down In Order To Grow

Setting Something Down In Order To Grow

Over the past six months I’ve worked with a number of clients who are tightly stuck in the double bind of making money and having time. In this episode I’m sharing the implications of this situation, how it shows up, and a few ways to get out of it. Also, I’m sharing that my 8-month coaching package, Grow Serve & Shine, will be concluding this year. I’ve loved offering this over the past ten years… AND I’m looking to doing things differently in 2025. Reach out if you are interested in signing up, before I take it down.

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3 Tips for Maintaining Tyāga in Biz Conflict

3 Tips for Maintaining Tyāga in Biz Conflict

I spent the weekend submerged in the Bhagavad Gītā (happy place!). One of the terms my teacher taught us was ‘Tyāga’, dispassion or inner renouncement. I think this is a quality that serves us SO well in business. So I’ve got three tips for you, and a bonus suggestion. Enjoy!

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Marketing Your Yoga in a Small Town

Marketing Your Yoga in a Small Town

This week on the show I’m joined by marketing expert, Jenn Donovan. After 15 years in law, Jenn bought a retail business in a regional town in Victoria. She built that business into a highly profitable 7 figure business and eventually sold it. Since then, Jenn has been assisting other small business owners, in retail, service based and tourism, around the country, to achieve their business goals. You can find out more about her here: https://socialmediaandmarketing.com.au And you can check out her retreat here: https://socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/work-with-me/2025-women-in-business-planning-retreat-with-jenn/

7 Days, 7 Classes, 7 Love Notes to Yoga

7 Days, 7 Classes, 7 Love Notes to Yoga

Over the past week I’ve been to 7 yoga classes, each different and each wonderful. In this episode I’m reflecting on what I loved about all of them, and what they remind me about: the joy and gift of the ‘standard’ weekly Yoga class. Enjoy!

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Personal Branding, Style Guides and Core Messages

Personal Branding, Style Guides and Core Messages

This week I’m sharing some of the presentation i did last week for Yoga Australia. We are covering some basics about branding and what it takes to be YOU online. I’ve also got some love to share if you’ve recently been emailed or messaged by a disgruntled customer....

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No, Really. This Will Be The LAST One.

No, Really. This Will Be The LAST One.

Enjoy this love note to the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat. Scores of teachers from all over the world have been gathering here with me over the years to celebrate the vocation and calling that is teaching Yoga. Here are our reflections. If you know you’re meant to join the very last gathering (and it WILL be the last one), sign up now for the early bird pricing.

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You're a Founder and a Creator: Start Acting Like It!

You're a Founder and a Creator: Start Acting Like It!

It’s time to embrace some powerful terms that absolutely pertain to you as a Yoga business owner. You are the Founder of a powerful business. You are a committed and influential creator. And this week we are talking about really stepping fully into those roles.

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Reference:

‘Founder Mode’ https://paulgraham.com/foundermode.html accessed 9 September, 2024

What Saraswati, Radha and Chinamasta Have to Teach Us About Self-discovery and Healing

What Saraswati, Radha and Chinamasta Have to Teach Us About Self-discovery and Healing

The wonderful Kori Hahn is joining me again today to talk about her new (wonderful) book, ‘A Temple of Her Own’. We talk mythology, growth, applied Yoga, vulnerability, why I think Esther Hicks is junk and how Kori may (or may not) write an instruction manual about cervical strength. You’ll have to listen to the show to find out!

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3 Website Mistakes You're Probably Making

3 Website Mistakes You're Probably Making

Last week I tried REALLY hard to sign up for a Yoga workshop. I had to try hard because the Yoga studio’s website made it so difficult to find out who was teaching it, how much it cost and how to actually buy it. Are you making it too hard or obscure for your potential students? Check out these three common mistakes and see!

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3 Reasons to Start a Wellness Side Hustle

3 Reasons to Start a Wellness Side Hustle

What do Ronan Keating, landfills and being thrown out of an essential oil MLM have in common? Me! Oh, and they were all part of one of my (many) side hustles! Listen in to this week’s episode where I’m RAVING about how much I love side hustling, and why I think you should, too.

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References:

Best Side Hustle Ideas For 2024 https://www.forbes.com/advisor/au/personal-finance/best-side-hustles/ accessed 19 August 2024

Hanuman, Anima and the Power of Going Micro

Hanuman, Anima and the Power of Going Micro

One of Hanuman’s super powers is Anima, the power of becoming as small as an atom. Too much talk in business is about getting bigger, but sometimes its the power of becoming teeny-tiny that can make the most potent difference.

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Reference:

Vilas, Shubha, (2020) Hanuman Chalisa, Prakash Books, New Delhi

Faster, Tighter First Dates for Financial Gain

Faster, Tighter First Dates for Financial Gain

Are you taking too long to create a partnership arrangement? Perhaps we could learn an (ethical) thing or two from pick up artists! In this week’s episode I’m sharing some tips and tricks to get you from idea to money-making project faster. Enjoy!

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Reference: Babauta, Leo (2009) The Power of Less: The 6 Essential Productivity Principles That Will Change Your Life, Hay House, London

‘This is How to Properly Plan a Date’ https://www.alittlenudge.com/2018/10/this-is-how-to-properly-plan-a-date/ accessed 5 August 2024

#Delulu is NOT the #Solulu

#Delulu is NOT the #Solulu

This week we’re revisiting magical thinking and how it can leave you feeling crappy (because ‘thoughts do not become things’…) Specifically, I’ve got three ways that delusional thinking might be preventing you from getting the results you want in your Yoga business. Also, an escaping side-boob anecdote. You’re welcome!

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References:

If Books Could Kill, ‘The Secret’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret/id1651876897?i=1000593946585

My blog, ‘Magical Thinking is not the same as envisioning your future (and taking action)’: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/blog/2022/1/27/magical-thinking-is-not-the-same-as-envisioning-your-future-and-taking-action

3 Ways to Monetise Your Zoom Recordings (TEASER)

3 Ways to Monetise Your Zoom Recordings (TEASER)

Do you have a cache of class recordings that are just sitting there, not helping you grow your business? Well, GOOD NEWS! I’ve got three tips to help you turn them into new money. In this teaser, you’ll get Tip #1. For the other two, you’ll need to become an awesome Patreon supporter!

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