What does it look like to leave behind a high-paying tech job, follow a spiritual call you can’t quite name, and end up becoming an initiated medicine woman?

In this soul-deep conversation, I’m joined by the luminous Katharine Hargreaves—shamanic practitioner, psychedelic facilitator, and ancestral healer—for a powerful exploration of what it means to trust your path even when no one else understands it.

We talk about:

✨ Taking leaps of faith when the path isn't clear
🌱 Recognizing the difference between self-help and self-healing
🌀 The power of somatic repair and ancestral rituals
🌍 What happens when the spirit world speaks—and you answer
🧠 Letting go of “five-year plans” in favor of embodied time and wisdom
📿 Reclaiming your intuition in a world that taught you to override it

Whether you’re navigating burnout, craving meaning, or feeling like an outlier in your own life—this conversation is a deep breath and a quiet yes. You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re just remembering who you are.

🪶 Connect with Katharine:
🌐 wildalive.co
📬 Substack
📸 @katakhan on Instagram

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Let's challenge that idea of finding/ creating your purpose. If you're not able or willing to take risks in the short term, it will take much longer to create your ideal lifestyle. _ If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared. _ To work with me go to my website: ⁠⁠https://miriamraquelsands.com/⁠ Or follow me on socials: Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @miriamraquelsands ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ @miriamraquelsands ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ @miriamraquelsands⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠ @miriamraquelsands music intro credit: By Design by Kid Cudi

What does it mean to live truly on your own terms—especially in a world that rewards conformity and punishes vulnerability? In this episode, astrologer, life coach, and activist Tracey Rogers joins me for a deep, empowering conversation on shedding societal scripts, reclaiming your imagination, and choosing authenticity—even when it’s scary.

We explore:

• Why unlearning is as important as learning

• Tracey’s nonlinear journey from international development to astrology

• The myth of meritocracy and the pressure to perform

• How to recognize when you’re operating from fear vs. truth

• The power of imagination, rest, and pleasure in building a liberated life

• What the current astrological transits can teach us about collective transformation

Whether you're stuck in a system that doesn't serve you, dreaming of a big pivot, or navigating the liminal space in between, this episode is a gentle but powerful reminder: you have permission to live your truth—boldly, unapologetically, and now.

🪞 Your next step? Follow what lifts the hairs on your arms and sets your heart on fire.
🌱 Tracey’s mantra: Chop wood, carry water—and let that be enough.

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Learn more about Tracey:

Websites: traceylrogers.com + babyastrologybooks.com

Instagram: @trae2u + @baby_astrology_and_books

Tracey L. Rogers is a professional Astrologer, certified Life Coach, and NAACP-award winning Activist who has been consulting clients throughout the Philadelphia region, nationally, and abroad for over a decade. Coming from a lineage of Astrologers on her father’s side, she has been studying the stars since she was a child with extensive knowledge of Western astrological thought and traditions.

I’m joined by the radiant Lea Landaverde—a financial educator, queer first-gen Latina, and founder of Riqueza Collective. We dive deep into Lea’s journey from childhood entrepreneurship to corporate burnout, and her brave pivot into building a business rooted in equity, education, and community.

Lea opens up about:
💸 Navigating the financial trauma of the 2008 crisis
🏛️ Leaving Wall Street to reclaim her worth and power
🔥 What it means to pivot with purpose during political and economic upheaval
🌱 Cultivating self-trust, rebirth, and radical boundaries in business
🛠️ Tangible money advice for both career folks and budding entrepreneurs

This isn’t just a conversation about finance—it’s about liberation, self-worth, and redefining what success looks like on your own terms.

📌 Mentioned in the episode:
– Riqueza Collective (coaching, media, nonprofit)
– Free masterclass: Planning Palante
– The Protect the Bag Guide (50+ pages of wealth-building tools)
– Resources for emergency funds, debt, and community wealth

Whether you're in corporate, building your own business, or somewhere in between—this episode is your reminder that you get to choose your path.

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