The Lucra Podcast

The Lucra Podcast

by Mindie Kniss

65. Leslie Tagorda: The Savvy Luminary

Leslie Tagorda is a multiracial brand astrologer, designer, podcast host, and author. An Aquarius boss woman and Human Design Projector, she calls herself a Brand Navigator as she guides spiritual entrepreneurs, social impact makers, and visionaries to become the luminary leaders they were born to be. Leslie uses an innovative system of empowered brand and biz astrology called The AstroBrand™ Framework. Leslie and Mindie riff on: Living a lucrative life while taking care of the Earth What new moons have to do with entrepreneurialism How to get through Mercury retrograde When she's not stargazing and advising, she's a professional classical clarinetist touring with a nationally recognized chamber ensemble or playing in the pits of the San Francisco Ballet and the San Francisco Opera. Leslie resides in the occupied land of the Ohlone Ramaytush currently called San Francisco with her husband and son. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

64. Alex Charfen: From Bankruptcy to Success

In this episode, Mindie and Alex riff on their mutual experience of going through bankruptcy and the feelings of failure that come along with it. Additionally, they talk success, money, and how real estate wasn't stable after all. Alex is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach who has spent 3 decades on the front lines of entrepreneurship and business, and is helping tens of thousands of entrepreneurs with six-, seven-, and eight-figure businesses to grow and scale. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

63. Melinda Cahill: From Burnout to Joy

Melinda Cahill is the founder of the marketing agency, Huddle Up Creative, and co-founder of the Dr. Katherine Program, Activate. With a lifetime of marketing experience under her belt, Melinda has been completely absorbed across nearly every marketing channel at some stage in her 25-year career. In her early 20s, she was hit by the tech bug and started building websites in HTML code. Fast forward to today: she and her clever, Australia-based team at Huddle launch websites, create new brands, write content, and develop highly technical automation funnels. Melinda and Mindie discuss the balance between money & happiness, being "good enough" to do all the jobs, and how she left corporate burnout behind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

62. Mike Koenigs on Reinventing Oneself

Mike and Mindie discuss everything from "enoughness" to psychedelics, and how Mike has reinvented himself in business and life many times over. For over two decades, Mike Koenigs has been educating, entertaining, motivating, and inspiring business owners, entrepreneurs, VP and C-level executives, coaches, consultants, advisors, service and health professionals build their platforms, amplify their message and become thought-leaders, authorities and celebrity influencers. His compelling life story includes his recent near-death brush with stage 3a cancer, growing up lower middle-class in a small town in Eagle Lake, Minnesota, with severe ADHD, and “meeting” Tony Robbins through an infomercial that changed his life forever – 10 years later, he had an opportunity to work with Tony and be featured in a product and speak on his stage multiple times. After successfully building and exiting from two companies and selling them to publicly traded companies, Mike can share relevant, actionable strategies that anyone can use—even if they’re starting from scratch. His unique style inspires, empowers, and entertains audiences while giving them the tools and strategies they need and want to get seen and heard to build and grow successful sustainable brands and businesses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

61. Marni Kinrys: From Passion to Purpose

I should have called this show "Keeping it Real" because Marni and I riff on the realities of life and business (as opposed to what the gurus say). Wing Girl Marni Kinrys joins me for a conversation about her 16 years of online business. We touch on: the impact of shifting her mindset what's hard about being a busy mom and entrepreneur what slowed the growth of her company for 10 years Learn more about Marni at her website, Wing Girl Method. Enjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

60. Rob Malicki: A Life That Travels

When the pandemic essentially vaporized Rob's business overnight, he turned what could have been a horrible year into the opportunity of a lifetime. He's currently touring around Australia and took time away from his travel to catch up with The Lucrative Society on business success and loss, shelving your ego to avoid scarcity, and remembering to smile. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

59. Should You Be Certified as a Coach?

This week, Mindie answers questions regarding coach training and coach certification. If you're considering becoming a coach or starting a coaching business, don't miss this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

58. Is your business a "Freedom Business"?

If your business doesn't offer you the freedoms of time, location, and income, I invite you to re-assess your values and make new choices. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

57. Mimi Dew: Painful Moments Create Powerful Determination

I'm likely biased, but this conversation with Mimi Dew may be my favorite episode thus far. The reason being, we get real and talk about the painful moments in our past financial lives. Mimi's description of how she survived those hard times had me recalling vividly my own experiences. We riff on: women in wealth how differences in money perspectives bring balance to relationships how surviving hard times can strengthen your resolve Mimi Dew is President of Dew Wealth Management where she guides the firm’s vision and goals by implementing new programs and procedures. Mimi is responsible for overseeing the financial activities, marketing, and ensuring the overall efficient operation of the firm. In addition to Dew Wealth, she is passionate about Health & Fitness where she has over 30 years of experience. Her other passions include spending time with Jackson (the dog she and her husband, Jim Dew, rescued as a puppy) and charitable causes for children. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com

56. Society Spotlight: Steve Sconzert

The "Society Spotlight" highlights members of The Lucrative Society who are busy turning their dreams into reality. I met Steve Sconzert in 2014 and I've had the pleasure of witnessing his development as a coach, speaker, and now, business owner. He's proof that what the mind can conceive can be achieved. He came to me a few months ago with one of my favorite phrases: "I've got an idea." In this episode, we talk through the process he took to go from idea to launch. As an early-stage entrepreneur, Steve discusses: the fear of success following your HeartPath™ the power of accountability to pursue your dreams Learn more about Steve's work at Youbility.co or join the Youbility Facebook group for Occupational Therapists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucra.substack.com
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