If you've been told the only way to grow your business is to hustle harder, post more, and chase every lead — this episode is the antidote.

Ashley sits down with Nathalie Ekobo, a French-born business coach who blends 25 years of business strategy with energy work, neuroscience, and spirituality to help women entrepreneurs build businesses that feel as good as they perform. No grind. No guru-on-Instagram performance. Just clients who feel called in instead of chased down.

Here's what we get into:

• Why "fixing yourself" is the wrong starting point — and the structural shift that actually moves the needle (jump into creating first, then deal with the blocks)
• The difference between 3D problem-solving and creating from source — and why most entrepreneurs are stuck running their business from the wrong one
• A real-time exercise to feel the shift from "incomplete and prickly" to "whole and complete" — try it while you listen
• Why desperation repels clients (Nathalie's "guy in the bar" analogy is going to stick with you)
• The "double bubble" practice — how looking at your worst-case scenario actually helps you relax into the best-case one
• The seven generations of inherited survival mode showing up in your business right now — and what to do about it
• Inspired action, decoded: not just "a thought you're called to do," but a specific practice you can apply this week to magnetize the right clients

For the OBM who's tired of pushing, this one is going to land. If you've got a crystal on the desk or a card pulled this morning — you're going to feel right at home.

Find Nathalie: Text "alchemy" + your full name and best email to +1-602-881-3040 (WhatsApp preferred) to grab her free Alchemy Creation Code — a 7-step process for creating with more ease. Her signature program, Become Your Business Alchemist, is launching soon.

Most OBMs think their job is to take things off the CEO's plate. Gwen Bortner — business advisor with 40+ years of working alongside women entrepreneurs — would push back on that. Your job is bigger.

In this episode, Ashley sits down with Gwen (founder of Everyday Effectiveness and co-host of The Business You Really Want) to unpack what it actually looks like to show up as a leader inside your client's business. Not a task manager. A thought partner with a seat at the table.

Here's what we get into:

• Why your most valuable strategic contribution isn't more ideas — it's helping your visionary CEO sift through the ones she already has and stay focused on the path she said she wanted
• How to ask the hard questions — "Did we switch paths on purpose, or did we get distracted?" — without them landing as criticism (Gwen's trick: talk about the issue, not the person)
• The real definition of accountability — and why most clients say they want it until they actually have it
• What to do when your CEO keeps missing the same deliverable — and why redesigning the work beats nagging her every week
• Why "strategy mode" and "task mode" need to be two separate hats, and how trying to wear both at once dilutes both
• Gwen's SOP philosophy: document the 20% that gets you 80% of the way there, never duplicate information across systems, and stop writing instructions for things the right hire should already know

This one is full of language you can take straight into your next client conversation. Pen ready.

Find Gwen: everydayeffectiveness.com | The Business You Really Want podcast at thebusinessyoureallywant.com

In this soul-stirring episode, host Ashley Connell welcomes back the brilliant Jennifer Urezzio, founder of Soul Language, to dive deep into the often-overlooked energetic and emotional patterns that silently shape your business success.

Together, they unpack how doubt—especially the kind that feels deceptively "safe"—can sabotage your momentum, and how stepping into soul-led leadership can be your greatest catalyst for growth. If you've ever second-guessed your pricing, struggled to set boundaries, or felt drained by the wrong clients, this conversation will speak directly to your soul and your strategy.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:

1. How to spot the difference between resistance and not resonating—and why that distinction can unlock your next level of growth.

2. What "safe doubt" is and how it's sneakily keeping you small (and overworked).

3. How to energetically attract dream clients by embodying your wholeness and rewriting your internal programming.

This episode is a must-listen for Online Business Managers ready to operate from a place of deep alignment, clear boundaries, and true empowerment. 💥

Where to find Jennifer Urezzio

https://www.soullanguage.us/

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You're fired up… but now what? In this empowering episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, Ashley Connell and Leah Steinkirch are showing up with the exact steps Online Business Managers need to go from inspired to fully booked.

Whether you just wrapped up the masterclass or you're a seasoned OBM looking to level up, this episode is your no-fluff guide to getting visible, staying accountable, and confidently owning your OBM journey.

✨ Tune in to discover:

1. The magic of "niching down x3" — why getting super-specific is your fast track to more clients and higher rates.

2. The secret power of visibility — practical ways to get your offer in front of the right people (even if you hate sales).

3. How to stay motivated when you're stuck — inspired action, CEO days, and the accountability trick that actually works.

If you're ready to ditch the guesswork and take bold action, this episode is your permission slip.

🎙️ Hit play, take notes, and then go take action — your fully booked calendar is waiting.

Want to know more about our Masterclass - catch the highlights here: OBM Opportunity Masterclass Highlights

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In this insightful episode, host Leah Steinkirch welcome email marketing expert M. Shannon Hernandez, founder of the Joyful Business Revolution, to talk about how to make email marketing both effective and deeply human. Shannon reminds us that our audience has invited us into their inbox—and that's a privilege. When we lead with authenticity, emotion, and real stories, email becomes more than just marketing—it becomes meaningful connection.

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

1. Authenticity Over Perfection – Why writing emails in your true voice is more powerful than following formulas or templates.

2. Connection Starts with Permission – Your audience chose to hear from you—now it's your job to honor that with valuable, aligned content.

3. Emotion + Storytelling = Influence – How tapping into your lived experiences and emotions can turn ordinary emails into impactful communication.

🔗 Find M. Shannon Hernandez at:
🌐 JoyfulBusinessRevolution.com

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Where Are Your Dream Clients Hiding? 🎯

If you're an Online Business Manager feeling stuck in a cycle of hustle—showing up everywhere but still not landing the right clients—it's time for a mindset (and strategy) shift. In this episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, Natalie Shimerdla and Leah Steinkirch drop five powerful tips that can help you stop chasing and start attracting aligned, ready-to-invest clients.

These tips aren't just about finding leads—they're about becoming the strategic leader your dream clients are already searching for. You'll learn:

✨ How to shift from being visible to being findable in the right places
✨ Why your niche is a magnet, not a limitation
✨ The key difference between "gathering grounds" and "buying zones"—and why being in the wrong one is draining your energy and income
✨ How to tune into your leads' mindset and buying style so you can speak their language (and solve their real problems)

Whether you're just stepping into your OBM role or ready to uplevel into higher-ticket clients and projects, this episode will help you bridge the gap between "busy" and booked with intention.

🎧 The transformation from do-it-all freelancer to sought-after OBM starts with these 5 tips. Ready to make the leap?

Listen now and learn how to pinpoint where your dream clients are already waiting for you.

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🎙 Unlock Your Money Flow: Remove Blocks & Grow Your Business
In this powerful episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, host Leah Steinkirch welcomes The Trusted Authority for New Era, Business Strategist and Master Astrologerm Kim Woods, who blends 25+ years in the corporate world with astrology and intuitive guidance to help business owners tap into their soul mission—and clear the money blocks that are holding them back.

Together, Leah and Kim explore what happens when logical strategy meets intuitive alignment. Whether you're an OBM, entrepreneur, or high-achiever trying to juggle your to-do list with your soul's bigger calling, this episode will leave you feeling both seen and equipped.

🔑 Three things you'll learn:

1. Why your mind may be sabotaging your success—and how to gently retrain it with simple mantras and morning rituals.

2. The eight ways money shows up in your life (hint: attracting it is just one), and how to identify your "money signature."

3. How to align your energy with upcoming trends in 2025 and beyond, so you can grow your business with less stress and more flow.

✨ BONUS: Kim shares her free 12-question decision-style quiz—used by over 22,000 people—that reveals your unique power imprint and how to clear your money blocks fast.

👤 Connect with Kim Woods

• Website & Quiz: www.kimwoods.com

• Instagram: @kimwoods

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In this empowering episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast, Leah welcomes Natalie Fairchild, founder of Pacific Perks Coffee, for an honest and inspiring conversation about building a support system that fuels both success and balance as an entrepreneur.

Natalie shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, navigating personal challenges, and how creating a flexible, people-first business has been key to her 17+ years of success. She offers practical advice for Online Business Managers (OBMs) looking to step into leadership, avoid burnout, and build systems that align with their personal values and energy cycles.

Whether you're an OBM just getting started or helping other CEOs build better businesses, this episode is a must-listen for anyone craving more purpose, flow, and fulfillment in their work.

1. Know Your Recipe for Success & Energy

2. Work On Your Business, Not Just In It

3. Support Systems Are Non-Negotiable

📎 Where to Find Natalie Fairchild & other links

• 🌐 Pacific Perks Coffee

• 📘 The Good Life Institute by Kate Byars — Mentioned for the "7 Universal Human Needs" model

  Website https://www.thegoodlifeinstitute.com/

• 🎙️ ToGetHer² Podcast – Natalie's upcoming podcast launching March 26

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toget-her-2-podcast/id1804990656

• 🔗 Natalie Fairchild on LinkedIn

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