Ep9_Following the Soul’s Nudge: How to Build a Life That Feels Like Freedom

What happens when you stop chasing success and start listening to your intuition? What if the call in your soul isn’t crazy, it’s calling you home? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Wax, a five-time entrepreneur, documentary creator, and founder of City Retreat Boston—whose story is proof that following your intuition (even when it doesn’t make sense) can lead to your most iconic life. Michelle shares the leap that changed everything—from being known as “the cookie lady” to building a soul-led empire rooted in freedom, creativity, and purpose. We talk about: How to know when your soul is ready for a new chapter. The courage it takes to walk away from what looks “successful” How to navigate judgment, money fears, and the unknown Why discomfort is the bridge between your current self and your next-level self. What it really means to live a soul-led, iconic life This is one of those conversations that will leave you nodding, journaling, and maybe whispering—“it’s my turn.” 🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, and come back to tell us what part hit home for you. ✨ About Michelle Wax Michelle Wax is a 5x entrepreneur whose intention in life is to help humans become creators of their realities and live a Soul-Led Life. In 2019, she traveled to all 50 states and interviewed over 500 people on how they create happy and fulfilling lives—producing the American Happiness Documentary Project. She has worked with 18,000+ people globally — from private clients to companies like Robert Half, AT&T, Akamai, and more — and has also spoken on the TEDx stage. Michelle is the founder of The City Retreat in Boston, where she helps women become creators of their realities through events, retreats, astrology parties, and private mentorship. 💫 Join The Soul-Led Experiment to see what happens when you lean into doing exactly what you want. Follow her on Instagram: @cityretreatboston