In this special birthday episode, Makena shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout and the constant pressure of 'go mode.' From a high-stress marketing career to stepping into work she loved (yet STILL burning the candle at both ends), to ultimately finding true balance and flow in her life. Makena pulls back the curtain to share her highs, lows, and biggest lessons learned along the way. Plus, she shares stories of other women who have gone from burnout to balance – while still kicking butt in business – and key takeaways from their journeys that you can apply to your own life and career.

Get the full transcript, show notes + links here: https://wayofthemuse.com/podcast/ep19

If you feel like you’re stuck in “go mode,” this episode is for you. In it, we discuss what some people call masculine & feminine energy – which we’ve re-named Go Mode and Flow Mode. Hosts Gigi and Makena share a brief history of women entering the workforce, and how we had to take on more “masculine” energy in order to succeed. Makena shares her personal journey of being caught in the Go Mode cycle for most of her life, which helped her achieve a lot of success in her career… but it also led to health issues, anxiety and burnout. Finally, we reveal how you can learn to dance between both of these energies – so you can have the success you desire in a way that is sustainable for you as a woman.

Get the full transcript, show notes + links here: https://wayofthemuse.com/podcast/ep18

If you’re ready to go from analysis paralysis to clarity on your next steps, this episode is for you. Deciding on a direction for your life, career, or next steps can feel overwhelming. You might have tons of ideas – but no clue how to choose. Or maybe you’re not clear whether you should put your focus more on your career or personal life, because it feels like you don’t have the time or energy to make big changes in both. In this episode, we walk you through a step-by-step process to get clarity. We also share personal stories and other examples to highlight how this approach works in real life.

Get the full transcript, show notes + links here: https://wayofthemuse.com/podcast/ep17

Dreaming up a new career path can be intimidating. Where do you even begin?! Not to mention juggling the demands of a busy life while trying to figure out what’s next. It can be tough to find the time to even think about it! In this “on air” coaching episode, we talk with a new mom who is ready to start looking at what’s next. But with a toddler at home, she is BUSY. We support her to get clarity on a direction she wants to explore and then create a simple and doable plan to start moving her bigger dreams forward. We also talk about how to start prioritizing herself more – and what to do about the “blocks” and challenges that get in her way.

Get the full transcript, show notes + links here: https://wayofthemuse.com/podcast/ep16

Do you ever go around and around in your head trying to solve a problem, but it feels like you’re just going in circles? It’s easy to get stuck in this frustrating mental loop for hours, days – or sometimes even months or years! In this episode, we talk about why “problem solving” doesn’t work, and what to do instead to get the clarity you want. We share powerful questions that can help you break out of the box of your own thinking and open up to new possibilities. And, as always – we share stories and experiences from our own lives, as well as more than four and a half decades of combined coaching experience.

Get the full transcript, show notes + links here: https://wayofthemuse.com/podcast/ep15

In this live “on air” coaching session, Gigi & Makena coach a woman who left her corporate job to support her family through a health crisis – while also studying to become a health coach. Though she feels ready to launch her coaching business, she is struggling to regain her confidence and motivation after a period of personal sacrifice. Plus, she isn’t sure the best way to go about growing her new business. Should she try online marketing? Networking? Or something else altogether?

Makena & Gigi support the coachee around self-care and beginning to set more boundaries with her family. Then, they guide her to a path to grow her new business that truly lights her up (if you watch the video version of the episode you can see this in her eyes!). By the end of the episode, she has a clear action plan that excites and energizes her.

Get the full transcript, show notes + links here: https://wayofthemuse.com/podcast/ep14

Who is the woman you’re stepping into? There are countless reasons to reinvent yourself. You may be feeling the call to “something more” in your career… business… brand… relationships… or lifestyle. Maybe you’re going through a major life transition: moving across the country… becoming a mother… an empty nester… or beginning your “third act.” Or perhaps a change is being thrust upon you: a job loss… divorce… or any other shift that feels like it’s out of your control.

Whatever the reason, any reinvention is a kind of “death & rebirth” as one version of you falls away, and a NEW YOU emerges.

In this episode, we share our own personal stories of reinvention – from the fun & exciting to the more challenging “death & rebirth” cycles. We also share some practical tips for navigating your own reinvention with more ease and fun. If you’re ready to emerge from your cocoon and spread your wings, this episode is for you.

Get the full transcript, show notes + links here: https://wayofthemuse.com/podcast/ep13

Do you ever wonder how to quiet your “monkey mind?” What about the emotional rollercoaster that life – and especially business – can feel like sometimes? That’s what we’re diving into in today’s podcast episode. The truth is, we ALL experience this. But instead of letting your thoughts & emotions get you down, what if you could see them for what they really are, and move through them quickly? Imagine how much time & energy you would save – and how much more you would get done in a week, month, or year! Listen in to learn actionable strategies to go from being stressed and feeling like a mess to riding the waves of life – and entrepreneurship.

Get the full transcript, show notes + links here: https://wayofthemuse.com/podcast/ep12