Wildspire

What happens when you wake up and realize you've built a business that no longer feels like yours? In this conversation, Dr. Eboni Truss shares her journey from following expert advice and industry formulas to rediscovering her authentic voice, purpose, and leadership. Together, we explore what it means to "unbecome" the layers of conditioning, expectations, and performance that can quietly pull entrepreneurs away from themselves. Eboni reflects on business alignment, authentic leadership, purpose-driven work, abundance, freedom, and the courage to trust your own wisdom over the noise of the marketplace. Whether you're navigating a business transition, questioning your direction, or simply sensing that something feels off, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that sometimes the path forward isn't about becoming more. It's about returning to who you've always been. In this episode: • How success can quietly pull entrepreneurs away from their authentic purpose • Why business misalignment often feels like a personal problem rather than a strategy problem • The surprising business "detox" that helped Eboni hear her own voice again • What authentic leadership looks like when you stop performing and start trusting yourself • How "unbecoming" became the foundation of Eboni's work and message • A fresh perspective on abundance, freedom, and meaningful success Connect with Dr. Eboni Truss: Free Guide: https://eboniltruss.com/visible Website: https://eboniltruss.com/

For most of her life, Steph built her world around getting things done. Work harder. Push forward. Be productive. But recently she's noticed something unexpected: a growing desire for more space, more reflection, and more "nothing." Surprisingly, it hasn't made her less effective. It has changed where her actions come from. In this reflective Wildspire Sparks episode, Steph explores the relationship between insight, productivity, and the quiet wisdom that emerges when we stop filling every moment. She shares a powerful realization sparked by a conversation with one of her mentors and reflects on how creating space can open the door to fresh thinking, deeper clarity, and a more easeful way of living and working. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, over-scheduled, or caught in constant doing, this episode offers a different possibility. In this episode: • Why reflection may be more productive than constant action • How creating space invites fresh insights and creative thinking • The surprising connection between thought and experience • What changes when work comes from wisdom instead of pressure • A gentler approach to personal growth, business, and everyday life Subscribe for future Wildspire Sparks reflections and conversations about conscious business, spiritual growth, creativity, and living with greater ease. https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire  

What happens when the work that once felt like your purpose no longer feels alive? In this episode of Wildspire, Stephanie Benedetto sits down with Jacqueline Hollows, known for her transformational work bringing insight and healing into UK prisons. After years of expanding her prison programs and training facilitators, Jacqueline found herself facing an unexpected turning point when COVID disrupted the work and something inside her began to shift. Even though the work was meaningful, she could feel the energy behind it fading. Letting go of a project that had defined her identity was not easy—but stepping away ultimately opened the door to something new. In this conversation, Jacqueline shares how she navigated the transition from one purpose-driven business to another, what it means to trust the unknown, and why inspired action is essential when bringing meaningful work into the world. For coaches, spiritual entrepreneurs, and changemakers, this episode offers insight into how business transitions unfold—and how clarity often appears only after we're willing to release what no longer fits. In this episode, we explore: • How Jacqueline built and expanded a transformational prison program in the UK • What led her to close a nonprofit that had become a central part of her identity • Why clarity about the next business often appears only after the old one ends • The role of inspired action in turning personal transformation into meaningful work • A fresh perspective on purpose, calling, and spiritual entrepreneurship • How trusting the unknown can lead to unexpected opportunities If you're navigating a business pivot, spiritual business transition, or a moment of uncertainty in your work, Jacqueline's story offers both practical insight and encouragement. Connect with MamaJ and Download her free Crash Course https://jbhollows.kit.com/impacttoincome Subscribe for new podcast updates and daily emails: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

In this episode of the Wildspire podcast, I explore fear vs love and the subtle ways anxiety shapes our lives through thought. Fear doesn't always look dramatic. Sometimes it hides in what we call "being realistic." Sometimes it quietly builds the structure of our world. This is a reflective conversation on anxiety and mindset, how contraction feels in the body, and what shifts when we begin choosing love instead. A gentle exploration of awareness, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth — and what happens when fear stops driving. Subscribe for podcast updates & daily inspiration: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

What happens when life cracks open your heart — and the business you've built is no longer held up by willpower, effort, or your ability to handle everything yourself? In this intimate conversation, yoga teacher and wellness guide Sherryl Perry shares how grief reshaped her relationship with her spiritual business, her community, and her sense of what's possible. Instead of pushing harder, Sherryl began to ask for help, soften into support, and lead with love — and what followed was nothing short of extraordinary. Unexpected financial backing. Community care. New forms of work. Creative solutions that felt like miracles in business. This is a conversation for heart-centered entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their work without abandoning themselves. For yoga and massage practitioners navigating purpose, livelihood, and generosity. For spiritual business owners learning to trust what moves through them instead of trying to control it. In this episode you'll hear: The moment grief became the doorway to creating what once felt impossible How Sherryl shifted from self-reliance to receiving (without guilt or collapse) The loving "ask" that changed everything — and restructured her entire wellness business Why compassion is a strategy — not a sentiment — in heart-centered entrepreneurship How support, money, and opportunities appeared once she stopped forcing outcomes Sherryl's story is a reminder: When you stop trying to do it alone, life comes rushing in. This is how business becomes a lifelong practice of love. Subscribe for new weekly episodes: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire Connect with Sherryl Website: https://www.shoreside.yoga/ Email

In this quiet reflection, Steph revisits a passage from Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse — a book she carried across the ocean to Portugal. In it, Siddhartha describes the effortless way he moves toward what he desires: not through striving, but by allowing himself to be drawn. This episode is a meditation on simplicity, desire, and the natural way we create. Steph explores how, like Siddhartha, we can return to the childlike ease of being guided by what we love — letting the current carry us, instead of forcing the flow. A reminder that creation doesn't have to be complicated. It can be as simple and graceful as a stone dropping through water. Resources & Links: → Subscribe for podcast updates & daily emails: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

When grief feels overwhelming, what might happen if you trusted the small, alive nudges in your heart? In this episode, I sit with Day Schildkret — author, artist, teacher behind Morning Altars — as he shares how loss, nature, ritual, and impermanence guided him into creating art, books, and a global movement rooted in meaning. In this episode you'll learn: How Day used morning altars and impermanent art in nature to metabolize grief and invite beauty back into his life. Why rituals and marking time are essential for healing, rest, and creative flow. What it took to transform an improbable idea into Morning Altars — bestselling books, practitioner trainings, and meaningful community. How to maintain integrity, spirit, and boundaries in business when the external pressure to hustle is constant. Ways to cultivate daily, weekly, even seasonal practices that help you return — to your inspiration, your values, and your truest self. Resources & Links: → Author website: https://dayschildkret.com → Morning Altars: https://morningaltars.com → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningaltars → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningaltars → Subscribe for podcast updates & daily emails: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear that grief can become a doorway, and that following what feels alive (even if it seems impractical) can lead you to something beautiful.

What if every moment of beauty, pain, love, and wonder in your life comes from one source? In this episode, Steph Benedetto explores the mysterious force of thought—the creative energy of the universe that shapes every experience we have as humans. This intimate reflection traces the shift from being consumed by personal thinking to glimpsing the deeper power beneath it. Thought is both the grand illusion and the miracle that makes our lives possible. In this episode you'll hear: How thought creates the sparkle in a baby's eyes, the warmth of love, and even our darkest moments. The dizzying recognition that every emotion and sensation arises through thought. Why the content of thought matters less than the sheer force and aliveness of it. The hidden nourishment and depth available beneath the illusion of thought. A tender reminder that even painful experiences are full of vibrancy and life. Resources & Links: → Subscribe for podcast updates & daily emails: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire The illusion of thought may never release us—and perhaps it's not meant to. Because within its vibrancy lies the astonishing gift of being alive.

What if every act in your business could be an act of love? This gentle yet radical conversation with Mark Silver, Sufi teacher, healer, and founder of Heart of Business, invites us to reimagine business as a sacred practice, rather than a grind. We explore what it means to bring love to business, not as a buzzword, but as a living, breathing force of integrity, honesty, and kindness. Here's some of what we explore: Why "ethical marketing" might not go far enough. How to sell without shaming or triggering trauma in your audience. What a Sufi healer in business can teach you about pricing, offers, and being real. The surprising spiritual gift inside business (and how to recognize it.) Connect with Mark Heart of Business Website - https://www.heartofbusiness.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063768211071 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MarkSilverHoB Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/heart_of_biz/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/heart-of-business/ Heart-Centered Business: Healing from toxic business culture so your small business can thrive Download a free chapter of the book: https://heartcenteredbusinessbook.com/     Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire  

What if the freedom you crave, the uninhibited expression that brings tears to your eyes when you witness it in others, was already yours? In this soulful reflection, I share a moment of unexpected revelation sparked by movement and music. If you've ever longed to feel fully alive in your body, your voice, your creativity, this one's for you. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

What if fear wasn't the enemy but a guide? Jenny Gaitelband shares how to walk with fear, find true safety, and choose love over anxiety. Meet Jenny Gaitelband, Mentor & Coach Jenny Gaitelband is a mentor and coach for managers and CEOs to move from burnout and high stress to finding clarity and meaning in a tailor-made life and career. She is a member of the European Organization for Psychotherapy EABP, graduate of the Coaching Academy in Canada and Wingate college for sports trainers. Jenny has 12 years and over 10,000 hours of experience in therapy, supervision and coaching individual and groups. Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-gaitelband/ Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

What inspires us to share? Wonderings about the impossible task of sharing our world, and what we discover in the process. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

A quest for opening began with tension in the body, expanded to include the mind and spirit, becoming a rewarding spiritual journey of discovering okayness, with Mitch Hash of The Art of Opening. Connect with Mitch Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHIBth5jUa03iTB_B8HCfBg Website: http://artofopening.org/     Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

Are you stressing yourself out about how to solve your life challenges so that you can feel good and safe in the future? This is why it's impossible and what to do instead to find peace of mind. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

How can you make a positive difference in the world without getting overwhelmed or exhausted by everything you could possibly do? Kate Cherichello provides inspiring examples of where to begin through her own stories and those of the guests on her Be the Good With Kate podcast. Our conversation explores the simple power of one small action when it comes to changing the world. Connect with Kate Website: http://www.katecherichello.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positively_kate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecherichello/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-the-good-with-kate/id1579326070 Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

The gift of simplicity and the direction of quintessence, insights from the Gene Keys about feeling light and easy. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

Jonathan Brum is a coach dedicated to helping people find and live their deepest purpose.  We explore the search for purpose and dispel the common confusions around what you're here to do. Jonathan shares reflective exercises you can do with us in real time and feel the greater truth that your presence, right now is a contribution.  Here's some of what we explore: The power putting your purpose into words 3 exercises to align with your deepest purpose The best reason to do anything (really) What to do if finding your purpose feels confusing or overwhelming Struggling with self-worth and a sense of value A special phrase to help you move forward when it feels difficult Connect with Jonathan Website: http://www.jonathanbrum.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanbrumcoaching Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

For my whole life I have been searching for the answer to the question, "Who am I? Who am I really?" This is an exploration of who we are (really) and how feeling this deepens our enjoyment of being human. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire  

How to escape perfectionism and discover the permission to be you through embodied experiences of play and curiosity, with somatic coach and facilitator, Vix Anderton. Connect with Vix Website: https://vixanderton.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/vix_anderton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vixanderton Enough: An Imperfect Antidote to Perfectionism by Vix Anderton: https://vixanderton.com/enough-book Download free resources from Vix: https://vixanderton.com/tiny-courses-shop/e-books Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire  

Do you need to trust others? Discover something more reliable and dependable than trust in this Wildspire Sparks exploration. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

Healing from a permanent brain injury through a spiritual journey of acceptance, curiosity and transformation, Dr. Sara Joy O'Neill shares her insights. Here's some of what we explore: The most powerful force in the universe (hint: you're made of it) The miraculous potential of saying, "This could change," to our assumptions Sara's story of healing from a permanent brain injury the doctors said would never change Creating fear in order to feel safe and then watching it dissolve The delight in finding out you're wrong about what's possible The resilience of being human Connect with Sara via her website: https://www.drsaraoneill.com/transformative-coaching  

What are you chasing? A journey to find the true meaning and purpose you seek. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire  

How to overcome the challenges of stuckness, imposter syndrome, fear of success and discouragement with business owner and coach Anita Anello. Anita's Website: https://www.eliteentrepreneurs.vip/ Book a call with Anita: https://calendly.com/coachwithanita/elite-entrepreneur-strategy-call?month=2024-05 Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

How putting our feelings in the future means they never come, and where to find what we're looking for now. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire  

How to live a more fulfilling life with the transformative power of play, a conversation with Anthony Trahair, life coach and playfulness catalyst. Connect with Anthony: https://anthonytrahair.com Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

What does it mean to surrender? An exploration of what it is and is not, and how to let go without trying. A Wildspire Sparks podcast. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

The journey of self-creation through abuse, terminal illness, grief and immigrating to a new country with coach and author, Robert Pardi. Connect with Rob: https://www.robertpardi.com Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

Why the truth doesn't hurt and where to find it when you need it, a short Wildspire Spark. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

A rich inquiry into what it means to care for the body, listen to wisdom and be presence-led in business and marketing with copywriter and visibility coach, Rachel Zurer. Connect with Rachel: https://magicwords.marketing Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

How to find gratitude in life at any time, without effort, exercises or affirmations. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

A deep dive into the spiritual and the practical realities of getting things done and scaling your business with Julian Giacomelli of Heart of Impact Leadership. Connect with Julian: www.heartofimpact.com Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

What does it mean when you wake up and something just feels WRONG? A struggle with "catastrophe" and stumbling into the light. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

The mystery of Thought noticed as emotions and sensations, constantly changing, and living like a child. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

A light-hearted and profound conversation with transformative coach and bestselling author Michael Neill about the ego and what it means to be your true self. Connect with Michael Website: https://www.michaelneill.org Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

A dark mood and a stormy walk bring sparks of hope and reflections on our innate resilience. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

How to create playful, purpose-driven and profitable businesses in retirement (or before) with John Orian of PlayAtCreation. Connect with John Website: https://playatcreation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnorian     Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire/

What does it mean to live in service of others and the planet, without losing ourselves? Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

A simple, profound conversation about the power of asking, kindness and how to save the planet by just being you, with Mavis Karn. CONNECT WITH MAVIS Website: https://www.maviskarn.net Buy her book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-That-Simple-Manual-Beings/dp/B0BSLNW8SY/ref=sr_1_1?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theawakenedbusiness-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=1ab7a79cadcd1ca59e42d6040263517c&camp=1789&creative=9325 Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildcreation

Where you can always find space in the midst of a busy world and full calendar, a Wildspire Spark. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

Discover the power of positive media and small actions to create big change, with author, Lillian Brummet of Brummet Media. Meet Lillian Brummet, Author & Positive Media Maker Lillian and her husband Dave are the team behind Brummet Media Group, high-fiving cheerfully as they pass each other on the way from checking off one item or other from their long to-do list. Their business includes Dave's music studio and percussion repair services, Lillian's dog sitting services, numerous award-winning  books, a YouTube channel and 2 popular blogs. Visit the Brummets: https://taplink.cc/brummet Drop by their Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildcreation/

An exploration of what presence means and how to be present with everything, even dog poop and irritation. A Wildspire Sparks episode. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

How to uncover more peace with mindfulness, even if you're a skeptic who can't meditate. A podcast with Steve Ware, corporate mindfulness trainer. Steve's Website: https://www.stevewaremindfulness.com Subscribe for new podcast updates: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildcreation/

What a bat taught me about love and letting go. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

How to find flow in everyday moments and move beyond resistance to enhanced performance and greater joy, with coach Suhair Fakhoury. Connect with Suhair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suhairfakhoury  Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

A message of hope for spiritual entrepreneurs and changemakers who may be discouraged about saving the world. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

An exploration of the masks we wear, how they empower us, and the pure intention underneath. A conversation with Phoebe Leona, author, dancer, teacher. Website (Phoebe) https://www.phoebeleona.com Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

A journey from ugliness to beauty in the space of a moment and forgetting thoughts about myself. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

How to become your full self and liberate your life through telling your story. A conversation with Coach Debby Handrich. Debby's Website: www.coachdebby.com Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

An encounter with a brood of ducklings turns violent and contributes to an exploration about the gift of time and stories, a Wildspire Sparks podcast. Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire