Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore a powerful quote by the great philosopher Aristotle - a bold reminder that criticism is inevitable when you're truly living:

'There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.'

Three key takeaways you can expect:

1. Why criticism is often more about others’ fears than your truth.

2. How to stay grounded in your values to silence external noise.

3. Why choosing progress over perfection will bring your dream life to life.

Listen in and discover how to use criticism as a compass guiding you towards your dream life, whatever that means for you.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in.

So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.

Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

• Follow me on Insta and TikTok
• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
  • My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.
  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, October, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall.

    Learn more here.

  • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back!

Today I’m chatting with the wonderful Carlii Lyon - author of Courage to Be and a woman whose story is such a beautiful reminder that tiny, courageous steps create big lives.

She went from building other people’s brands behind the scenes to stepping into her own light as an author, speaker and coach.

We chat on what courage really looks like in everyday life, why confidence is a consequence of action (not more qualifications!), how to reframe the three thoughts that stop so many of us from sharing our voice, and the magic of talking to your future self.

If you’re ready to take one small step toward your big life, pop in your earbuds and join us.

And if you want support to plan and do your dream-fuelled quarter with me, check out DL Coaching here: yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course.

Let’s create a life you love - together.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.

Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

• Follow me on Insta and TikTok
• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
  • My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.
  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, October, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall.

    Learn more here.

  • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore the importance of taking the first imperfect step toward your dream - inspired by a timeless quote from Zig Ziglar:

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

3 key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

1. Why waiting to feel ready is the biggest dream-blocker - and what to do instead

2. How to align your dream business with your passions, values, and purpose

3. Why progress beats perfection every single time

Take this opportunity to learn how to overcome hesitation and finally start that side hustle or business idea you’ve been dreaming about.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in.

So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.

Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

K

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

• Follow me on Insta and TikTok

• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
  • My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.
  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, where this October we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall. Learn more here.

  • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know what your true purpose is?

Not your job title or the roles you play for others, but that deeper reason you’re here.

In this episode, I explore why purpose matters so much - and how connecting with it can shift everything.

I’ll never forget my own “3am moment,” lying awake years ago, restless and uncertain about my future. I asked my partner Paul, “What am I going to do with my life?”

That night, I grabbed a pen and scribbled down what really mattered to me - and it changed everything.

That little list became the foundation for building my dream life and, eventually, inspiring others to do the same.

Here’s what you’ll take away from today’s episode:

✨ Why discovering your purpose is the key to clarity, joy, and resilience.
✨ How your values act as a compass pointing you toward what truly matters.
✨ Simple, small steps you can start taking today to live with more intention.

You’ll also hear about a powerful upcoming workshop I’ll be running inside the Dream Life Coaching Program this October, where I’ll guide you through tools and exercises to uncover and live your purpose.

Life is short - even if we’re lucky enough to live a long one.

You deserve to spend yours with meaning and intention. So grab your journal, take a pause, and join me in this conversation.

I promise you’ll walk away feeling inspired, with practical steps you can take right away toward living your purpose and creating a life you truly love.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.

Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

K

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

• Follow me on Insta and TikTok
• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
  • My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.
  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, October, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall.

    Learn more here.

  • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore the transformational power of committing to one small daily habit for the last 100 days of the year.

'One daily habit. One hundred days. A lifetime of impact.'

Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

1. Why the last 100 days of the year matter just as much as the first 265.

2. How one small, consistent habit can compound into massive transformation.

3. The mindset shift you need to finish the year strong, energised, and proud.

Listen in and gain practical inspiration that helps you show up as your best self - so you can step into 2026 empowered and ready for your dream life, whatever that means for you.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in.

So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.

Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

KK

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

• Follow me on Insta and TikTok

• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
  • My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.
  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, where this October we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall. Learn more here.

  • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore Howard Thurman’s powerful call to action - a quote that ignites something within us and encourages a different way to live:

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

1. The transformative power of tuning inward and asking yourself what truly makes you feel alive

2. Three practical steps to begin aligning your daily life with your unique sense of purpose

3. How choosing purpose over perfection can create positive ripple effects for yourself and others

Listen in and discover how living your purpose can energise you, inspire others, and bring you one step closer to your dream life—whatever that looks like for you.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.

Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

KK

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

• Follow me on Insta and TikTok

• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
  • My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.
  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, where this October we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall. Learn more here.

  • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about purpose - how it quietly shapes the way we show up and how deeply it affects our sense of fulfilment.

We often chase productivity, balance, or the “next” milestone… but without purpose, those wins can feel strangely hollow.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple, practical way to reconnect with what matters and start living more on purpose - right where you are.

Purpose isn’t a lightning bolt you wait for; it’s something you create through small, aligned choices.

Listen in and I’ll walk you through three gentle, powerful steps: noticing what lights you up, aligning your daily actions with your values, and beginning exactly where you are - without waiting for perfect timing.

It'll give you clarity, energy, and a brave nudge forward.

If this resonates, you’ll love diving deeper with me inside DL Coaching - our next monthly theme is Living Your Purpose.

Explore the course and coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course

Pop your headphones in, take a walk, and let’s get intentional together.

It's your invitation to design days that feel meaningful, not just busy - and to fuel your beautiful dream life with purpose.

Press play and let’s begin...

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.

Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

KK

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

• Follow me on Insta and TikTok

• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
  • My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.
  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, October, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall.

    Learn more here.

  • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.