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The Authentic Audience Podcast

by Krista Ripma

Conversations with business owners, thought leaders and entrepreneurs who have built a business authentically doing what they love. Get ready to get real and keep growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 155: Soft Business with Molly Balint

    In this episode of the Authentic Audience Podcast, Krista talks with Molly Balint, a business mentor, speaker, multi-passionate creative, people connector, and founder of the SOFT business movement. Molly shares her approach to entrepreneurship, which involves leaning into intuition, prioritizing...

  2. Episode 154: Cosmic Alignment with Anna Hull

    Join Krista and today's guest, Anna Hull, on a celestial journey, uncovering the profound impact of lunar phases on daily life. They explore the cosmic connection between the moon and human experiences, delving into the significance of lunar cycles in personal productivity, sleep, and emotional...

  3. Episode 153: Telling the Truth with Maggie Doyne

    Krista’s guest, Maggie Doyne, has crammed a lot into her 36 years. In addition to co-founding the BlinkNow Foundation and caring for numerous children in the Kopila Valley Children’s Home she set up in Nepal, Maggie has become a mother to two biological children and written a book, Between the...

  4. Episode 152: The Business of Color with Abbey McGrew

    Krista teams up with designer Abbey McGrew to discuss crafting a distinctive brand identity and telling a compelling story about your business. As the creator and CEO of Wayfarer Design Studio, Abbey loves working with innovative founders to build a brand aesthetic that reflects their business’s...

  5. Episode 151: Grounded in Goodness with Nanci Luna Jiménez

    Krista’s guest, Nanci Luna Jiménez, founder of the Luna Jimenez Institute for Social Transformation, invites listeners to reframe the way they think about racism. She clarifies the meaning of white privilege and encourages white Americans to reflect on how the cult of individuality has deprived...

  6. Episode 150: Fill Up Your Cup with Heather Anthony

    In today's episode, listeners are invited to explore the transformative concepts of radical acceptance, self-care, and societal expectations with the insightful perspectives of Heather Anthony, a healer, therapist, and retreat host. Both being working moms, Heather and Krista intimately…

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  7. Episode 149: Your Biochemistry Is Your Superpower With Robin Wilner

    Krista engages in a deep discussion with Robin Wilner, a holistic nutritionist and women's health coach, addressing the multifaceted challenges women face during various life stages, including PMS, perimenopause, and postpartum weight loss. Together, they explore the intricate relationship…

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  8. Episode 148: Effortless Healing with Nikki Novo

    In a deeply enlightening encounter, Krista engages in a soul-nourishing heart-to-heart dialogue with Nikki Novo, a beacon of wisdom as a spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and the author of the transformative, "Soul-Led Living." Within their conversation, Nikki unveils the profound narrative…

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  9. Episode 147: Relax with SriMati

    Krista chats with mystic, Tantric yoga teacher, and artisanal vegan cheese-maker Julie Piatt aka SriMati. SriMati is a multi-dimensional being who treats every aspect of her life as a spiritual practice. Her SriMu dairy-free cheeses are devotional offerings, and her online Water Tiger community…

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  10. Episode 146: Go Slow to Go Fast with Mel Nahas

    Krista discusses conscious entrepreneurship and Human Design with Mel Nahas, the co-founder of Conscious City Guide. Over the last decade, Mel has transformed her life by leaving behind a successful career in the music industry in Australia to carve out a niche in the wellness space in LA. As an...

  11. Episode 145: The Power of Recurring Revenue with Madeleine Wyke Silva

    Krista’s guest, Madeleine Wyke Silva, helps entrepreneurs move out of constant hustle mode and work towards building sustainable seven-figure businesses. As the founder of Hello 7-Figure Freedom, Madeleine focuses on creating recurring monthly revenue and encouraging her clients to regularly take...

  12. Episode 144: Compassionate Marketing with Mellissa Seaman

    Krista speaks with Wise Woman and Intuitive Business Strategist Mellissa Seaman about combining spirituality with entrepreneurship and living a life filled with purpose, passion, and abundance. They talk about female mentorship and compassionate marketing, and Melissa invites listeners to take…

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  13. Episode 143: You Deserve Happiness with Brandi Mechele

    Krista invites happiness coach Brandi Mechele onto the show to explain why prioritizing happiness is so important. Brandi encourages listeners to think of happiness as a goal rather than the inevitable outcome of high-achievement and financial success. Plus, she reminds us that we all have the...

  14. Episode 142: You Are Not a Monster with Alegra Kastens

    In this episode, Krista welcomes Alegra Kastens, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and founder of the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders. Drawing from her personal experience with OCD and eating disorders, Alegra shares her compelling journey and emphasizes the importance of...

  15. Episode 141: Gentle Sleep Training with Paige LeGault & Lindsey Burchfield

    Sleep experts Paige and Lindsey from Parenting Practice of Colorado join Krista to discuss building healthy sleep habits for babies and children. As qualified sleep practitioners and mothers of young children, the pair know a thing or two about the importance of good-quality sleep, and they…

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  16. Episode 140: The Love Language of Astrology with Krista Ripma

    Krista opens up about her relationship with astrology and explains how it taught her to love herself, understand others, and find a path to God. She describes her unusual introduction to astrology, what her chart reveals about her dharma, and how her fascination with the planets inspired her to...

  17. Episode 139: Soul Psychology with Hannah Crerar

    In this episode of the Authentic Audience podcast Hannah Crerar, the founder of Soul Psychology, describes the unique blend of Human Design, astrology, and Chakra Energetics she uses to help her clients develop their self-knowledge, grow their confidence, and live more intentionally. Hannah...

  18. Episode 138: Anxiety & Blessings with Erin Treloar

    Krista and her guest, health & wellness coach, Erin Treloar, share their experiences of dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, and intrusive thoughts. Erin talks candidly about the disruptive and often debilitating symptoms of OCD and explains how her struggle with anxiety and panic disorder…

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  19. Episode 137: Magic & Alchemy with Coyote Menor

    Krista chats with mystic, magician, and herbal alchemist Coyote Menor about using magic to thrive and prosper in the modern world. Coyote’s magic is steeped in the traditions of Shamanism, Palo Mayombe, Eastern mysticism, and Western alchemy, and he founded his esoteric consultancy Agency 148…

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  20. Episode 136: Dear Chaos with Liana Naima

    Spiritual wellness practitioner Liana Naima shares her insights on turning inwards, confronting our inner chaos, and accepting that life is imperfect, unpredictable, and impermanent. Liana emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the full spectrum of our emotions, and she suggests some simple...

  21. Episode 135: Raise your Money Frequency with Elizabeth Ralph

    Krista welcomes Elizbeth Ralph onto the show to discuss wealth-building and developing a healthy and positive approach to money. Elizabeth is a former financial trader whose personal wealth planning strategy enabled her to retire from the corporate world at 39 and devote more time to helping…

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  22. Episode 134: Radical Responsibility with Jill Wright

    Jill Wright, founder of Grow Like a Mother, joins Krista to share her tips for navigating motherhood with confidence and ease. She talks about managing mom guilt, avoiding overwhelm, and holding on to your sense of self when faced with the all-consuming demands of caring for a young child. Above...

  23. Episode 133: Intentional Microdosing with Axis Mundi

    In this episode, Krista welcomes Brooke Novick, a co-founder of Axis Mundi and a highly experienced psychotherapist, to discuss the exciting and transformative world of microdosing, sacred medicine, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Brooke is dedicated to making the intentional use of…

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  24. Episode 132: Magic & Relationships with Kiki Robinson

    In today’s episode, Kiki Robinson, also known as The Opulent Witch, leads the Authentic Audience community in a tarot reading where they offer guidance on how to connect with our ancestors, close cycles, and move forward in life with a sense of joy, community, and celebration. Kiki also shares…

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  25. Episode 131: Empowering Financial Wellness with Victoria McGruder

    Victoria McGruder, the founder of FinPowered Female, joins Krista to discuss financial literacy, wealth-building, and finding a balance between living well today and investing for a better future tomorrow. Her mission is to educate and empower women to take control of their financial lives,...

  26. Episode 130: Mindset Embodiment with Cara Kovacs

    This week’s guest is Cara Kovacs, a trauma-informed empowerment coach who helps her clients overcome limiting beliefs, defy societal expectations, and bring their entrepreneurial visions to life. As an intersectional feminist, Cara believes that women and marginalized people should build wealth…

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  27. Episode 129: The Paradox Continues with Krista Ripma

    In this special solo episode, Krista opens up about the complex realities of her postpartum experience and reveals how pregnancy and breastfeeding have affected her body, her emotions, and her self-esteem. As well as describing the seldom-discussed symptoms of weaning fog, Krista acknowledges her...

  28. Episode 128: Intentional Leadership with Emily Cassel

    Emily Cassel, the founder of WMNup business and leadership consultancy, joins Krista to discuss innovation, disruption, and calculated risk-taking. As a creative, forward-thinking leader specializing in helping women launch, grow and scale their businesses, Emily shares her strategies to drive...

  29. Episode 127: Fatherhood & Fundraising with Clay Ripma

    Clay joins Krista to discuss fatherhood, fundraising, and food. In addition to sharing his perspective on Kepler’s birth and describing the special bond he’s developed with his baby, Clay reflects on his roles as CEO of VestMap and personal chef to Krista Ripma. Together, the pair reflect on how...

  30. Episode 126: Dear Listener with Krista Ripma

    Krista welcomes listeners to the 2023 incarnation of the Authentic Audience podcast with its brand-new musical intro by Trevor Hall. Krista begins the episode by consulting her Cosmic Dancer oracle deck and ends it with a heartfelt love letter to her listeners. But in the space in between, she...

  31. Episode 125: The 4th Trimester with Krista Ripma

    In her first episode since the arrival of her baby girl Kepler Grace, Krista shares her birth story and describes how her life has changed since becoming a mother. As a new mom, Krista expresses her gratitude for the ‘mycelium of mothers’ who have supported her on her motherhood journey and...

  32. Episode 124: Wellness, Fertility & Detoxification with Magdalena Hjalmarsson

    Krista introduces her friend and Functional Medicine guide, Magda Hjalmarsson, whose nutritional advice helped her reduce her nausea and recover her strength as her pregnancy progressed. Magda’s work focuses on hormonal imbalances, fertility, digestion, and gut health, and she possesses a wealth…

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  33. Episode 123: A Soulful Approach to IVF with Lisa White

    Lisa White is an IVF coach and the author of Hold On, Baby! A Soulful Guide to Riding the Ups and Downs of Infertility and IVF. She’s also a mother and the creator of The IVF Soul Align Method. Today, Lisa shares her story of struggling to conceive and explains how her own experience of…

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  34. Episode 122: Showing Up as Your Best Self Online with Carrie Anderson

    Krista catches up with her fellow Gemini and marketing specialist Carrie Anderson. As well as being a mom, a business coach, and a launch strategist, Carrie is also the host of Your Best Selfie, a podcast that helps entrepreneurs show up as their best selves online. In this episode, Carrie brings...

  35. Episode 121: Redefining the Website Template with Jen Olmstead

    To celebrate the launch of Authentic Audience’s recently revamped website, Krista speaks with writer and designer Jen Olmsted, whose company Tonic Site Shop supplied the templates for its amazing new design. They discuss the importance of showing up beautifully and authentically in the digital...

  36. Episode 120: Rebels With a Cause with Emily Sause

    Emily Sause is a writer, sound practitioner, and group facilitator who helps people create inner resonance and hold themselves accountable for the vibrations they put out into the world. Emily also happens to be one of Krista’s oldest and dearest friends, and she fondly recalls their high school...

  37. Episode 119: The Magic of Midwifery with Katelyn Costley

    Krista talks with licensed midwife and mother of three, Katelyn Costley, about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. As the co-founder of Vashon Island Midwifery, Katelyn believes in empowering and supporting women through their pregnancies by helping them make informed choices about prenatal…

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  38. Episode 118: The Truth About the First Trimester

    Krista shares the highs and lows of the first sixteen weeks of her pregnancy and reveals how she’s learned to cope with exhaustion, nausea, and insomnia. As a woman transitioning into motherhood, she admits that the first trimester can be a scary and lonely time filled with strange sensations and...

  39. Episode 117: How to Leverage Pinterest with Presh Rodgers

    Krista chats with Presh Rodgers, CEO of The Pinning Oasis and creator of The Pinterest Baddie Academy, about using Pinterest to attract your dream clients, grow your email list, and get more eyes on your content. As well as pointing out the benefits of Pinterest for entrepreneurs, Presh shares…

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  40. Episode 116: Authentic Advertising with Christa Q

    This week, Christa Q, our Head of Creative & Paid Media, guest hosts for Krista. Christa shares her unexpected career journey and how her intuition led her right to Authentic Audience. She breaks down the magic of a good aesthetic, our Authentic Ads method to finding your dream customers and how…

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  41. Episode 115: Whole Lineage Healing with Ash Johns

    Ancestral healer, Ash Johns, chats to Krista about whole lineage healing and conscious business. They consider how intergenerational trauma affects our lives, and Ash encourages listeners to find the courage to confront centuries-old patterns of suffering, stress, and emotional dysfunction. As an...

  42. Episode 114: The Answers are Within You with Amber Rae

    This week, Krista’s guest is Amber Rae, an author, artist, and speaker whose work focuses on her own lived experiences and journey of self-discovery. Amber’s latest book, The Answers are within You:108 Keys to Unlock Your Mind, Body, & Soul, encourages others to look within for the answers they...

  43. Episode 113: Embodied Recovery with Halie Devlin

    Krista catches up with her friend Halie Devlin to learn about the important work she’s doing to support women recovering from addiction. As a recovering alcoholic, Halie understands the complex causes of addiction, and her holistic and compassionate approach merges science with spirit to help…

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  44. Episode 112: Witchy Business with Krista Ripma

    In her first podcast of 2022, Krista shares her three biggest takeaways from her Body, Mind, & Business Retreat in Baja. She also reveals how her time in Mexico inspired her to break up with her inner critic and fall back in love with her business. After the long New Year break, Krista is eager…

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  45. Episode 111: Living Prayers with Krista Ripma

    In her final podcast of 2021, Krista explains her decision to give herself some time and space to rest, recover, and concentrate on her creative projects before she hosts her Body, Mind & Business retreat in Baja in December. While she’s away, Krista encourages her listeners to connect with their...

  46. Episode 110: Expanding Your Expression with Erin Weed

    Krista explores the subjects of identity, creativity, and self-expression with the creator of The Dig Method, Erin Weed. For Krista, Erin is a mentor, a friend, and a vision-holder, and she describes how ‘doing The Dig’ with Erin has shaped her business and been a guiding light in her life. Erin...

  47. Episode 109: The Business of Mushrooms with Tonya Papanikolov

    The holistic nutritionist Tonya Papanikolov joins Krista to discuss preventative health, human optimization, and the evolution of consciousness. Since Tonya and Krista first met at a Yoga Girl retreat ten years ago, Tonya has become one of the leading figures in the plant and fungal medicine...

  48. Episode 108 : Presence with Trevor Hall

    Krista invites Trevor Hall to talk about his journey to fatherhood and describe how his life has changed since the birth of his son. Trevor opens up about the anxiety and fear he felt during Emory’s pregnancy and recalls his visceral reaction to witnessing the drama of childbirth. They chat about...

  49. Episode 107: Up-Leveling Your Life With Krista Ripma

    As a sequel to last week’s episode on becoming the observer, Krista reveals the steps she’s taken to nurture her mind, body, and business. After a period of significant personal and professional growth, she’s excited to share the practices that have helped her identify her priorities, get clear...

  50. Episode 106: On Becoming the Observer with Krista Ripma

    As someone with a history of suffering from panic attacks and anxiety, Krista recounts how rapid transformation hypnotherapy and the work she‘s done to heal from the trauma of her miscarriage have helped her understand and rationalize her emotions and stop them from spiraling out of control. She...

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Conversations with business owners, thought leaders and entrepreneurs who have built a business authentically doing what they love. Get ready to get real and keep growing.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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