#23. The Manifester’s Path to Peace: Barbara Bloomer on Leading with Instinct

In this inspiring conversation, we meet Barbara Bloomer, a splenic Manifester and owner of Barbara Ann Spa in Lake St. Louis. Barbara shares what it’s like to embrace her Human Design as an initiator, how she’s shifted her work life to protect her energy, and the magic of trusting her instincts. You’ll hear how understanding her design helped her go from micromanaging to empowering her team—and why resting intentionally has transformed both her business and her well-being.Key Takeaways:How a Manifester’s energy works: the power of urges, initiating, and letting go.Barbara’s journey from burnout to balance by aligning with her design.Simple shifts she made: setting rest days, trusting her team, and embracing her need for space.The importance of knowing when to act—and when to step back.How Human Design can help you build self-trust and create practical changes without blowing up your life.Featured Links:Barbara Ann Spa Website Barbara Ann Spa on InstagramQuestion for the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyLBzk_hI47W18RukxScw1rti0BqUYRHbwx8mM2Pt_zV-AMg/viewform?usp=header 🌟 Join the Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/803561428410296 📩 Connect with Katiehttps://www.instagram.com/katie.ruppert/ Book a Reading:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsUBnsHiEIdA3BViTgFWEJKyVoDO_jM4qfnQ13Lb3AIqfgxA/viewform?usp=sf_link 🧩 Free Human Design Guidehttps://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1249916/sites/143437459052561769/E2CGxB Support the showKatie Ruppert is a transformational coach who helps women trade overwhelm and striving for more peace, energy, and ease. Through a powerful blend of mind–body practices, coaching, and the self-discovery system of Human Design, she guides clients to lighten their load and take the next right step toward the life they want—without needing a total life overhaul.She’s also the host of the Inspired by Design podcast, where she shares real stories, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on how to move through the messy middle of life with less resistance and more flow.Katie believes transformation doesn’t have to come from doing more—it comes from reconnecting with who you are, calming the noise, and creating space for what matters most. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or her podcast, Katie’s work is about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels lighter.The best place to connect, find free resources & book is https://linktr.ee/KatieRuppert