We’ve all seen the programs promising to “fix” your money mindset. But are they truly helping women step into power, or just selling us the same story in a shinier package?

In this conversation with Suzanne Longstreet, master mindset coach, NLP trainer, and co-author of The Millionaire Codes, I ask the questions many of us are secretly thinking:

✨ Do women actually need more money mindset coaching, or do we need a new system altogether? ✨ How much of our struggle is “limiting beliefs” vs. systemic barriers like patriarchy and pay inequity? ✨ Why confidence often trumps competence in the workplace (and how that leads to narcissistic leaders). ✨ What it takes to stop apologizing, start owning your authority, and rewrite the rules of leadership.

This one gets real. I bring the spice, Suzanne brings the strategies, and together we unpack what it really means for women to lead, earn, and receive with clarity and confidence.

🔮 Plus: Suzanne shares insights from The Millionaire Codes, how NLP can shift trauma and phobias, and the one simple daily practice that can rewire your brain to receive more.

If you’ve ever wondered whether “money mindset” is a tool or a trap, this episode is for you.

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• Clear mental blocks with NLP to boost confidence.
• Confidence often outweighs competence in leadership perception.
• NLP enables fast transformation and bold action.
• Systemic barriers still limit women, often reinforced by other women.
• Practice receiving. Ask for help to prevent burnout.

Red flags. Green flags. And the invisible signs of a toxic workplace that too many of us ignore until it’s too late.

This episode brings you the powerful story of Kaitlyn Rios — her journey through burnout, the near-breaking point that changed everything, and the creation of Faced With Grace, her nonprofit dedicated to helping women navigate toxic work environments with courage and clarity.

🎧 Listen in as Kaitlyn and I dive into:

• The subtle red flags of a toxic workplace you might be missing
• The “green flags” and glimmers that point to healthy, life-giving environments
• Her deeply personal turning point that sparked Faced With Grace
• Practical tools to set boundaries, honor your values, and know when it’s time to leave

This episode is more than a conversation — it’s a call to pause, take inventory of where you are, and reimagine what’s possible when we lead from integrity and compassion.

If something in this episode resonates, let’s turn reflection into action:

✏️ Journal on your values — are you living in alignment?

🔗 Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not alone

🧘‍♀️ Take one micro-step today to protect your energy and honor your worth

Your story matters. Your well-being matters. And together, we can create workplaces where people truly thrive.

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• Red flags aren’t always obvious, be sure to trust your gut.
• Green flags show up as safety, openness, and alignment.
• Boundaries protect energy and model healthy leadership.
• Values are the compass for career decisions.
• Exit with grace: protect your health and professionalism.

What if the parts of yourself you’ve spent years pushing away are actually the keys to your biggest growth? 🌱

Cari sits down with Stanford professor, executive coach, and therapist Henry Most for a deep yet playful dive into shadow work. Together, they explore Carl Jung’s framework for how we become our truest selves, why anxiety might just be a sign that hidden treasures are knocking at the door, and how leaders can move from constant “doing” to authentic “being.”

Henry gets real about his own story, from childhood dynamics to a life-shaking crisis that became a turning point, and shares how everyday practices like pausing, breathing, and listening to the body can transform the way we live and lead.

If you’re ready to start reclaiming the parts of yourself you’ve pushed aside, head to http://www.bravedirections.com/5daystotruth to sign up for ”Five Days to Truth”—a free guided meditation series to help you begin that process with clarity and care. It’s a powerful companion to this work, and my gift to you.

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• Shadow work reintegrates the parts of ourselves we’ve suppressed.
• The first half of life builds ego; the second seeks authentic Self.
• Anxiety can signal suppressed parts pushing to surface.
• Leadership growth means shifting from doing to being.
• Transformation can come through small daily practices.

Four years. 80+ countries. Countless conversations that have changed the way we think about leadership.

This episode takes you behind the mic — celebrating four years of Create Magic at Work®, the sparks that started it all, and where we’re heading next.

🎧 Listen in as I share:

• The story of how this podcast was born.
• Favorite moments and guests who brought chills and tears
• Why the human voice is more powerful than ever in the age of AI
• What’s next for leaders navigating burnout and change

This anniversary isn’t just about the podcast. It’s about you. Every listener, every share, every review — you’ve helped grow this into a global conversation.

If something in this episode resonates, celebrate with me:

⭐ Rate and review the show

🔗 Share an episode that gave you chills

🙌 Bring your own magic into the world of work

The adventure of life continues — and the boldest chapters are just ahead.

👉 Join the movement: Register here for From Exhausted to Aligned

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• Wisdom and compassion are essential to curing burnout.
• Human connection through voice matters, especially in the AI era.
• Leadership is about authenticity, not perfection.

Is HR missing its heart?

For years, HR has been viewed as a rule enforcer, but what if it could be a source of healing and transformation instead?

Samm Smeltzer, HR Intuitive, visionary, and healer, joins Amy to share her journey from corporate frustration to founding The HRart Center, a restorative community reimagining the role of HR. Through her unique blend of intuition, Qigong, and leadership development, Samm helps leaders release old energy, reclaim authenticity, and bring more humanity back into work.

This is about restoring HR’s true purpose: helping people thrive.

🎧 In this episode:

• How Samm went from aspiring musician to award-winning HR leader and healer
• Why embracing intuition changed her leadership and her work
• The surprising ways Qigong helps leaders reset and show up differently
• How organizations can shift from performance-only coaching to whole-person growth
• Why presence, authenticity, and energy clearing are the missing links in modern leadership

✨ Ready to rethink HR’s role in creating healthier workplaces?

Samm shows how leaders can integrate both strategy and spirit to create cultures rooted in presence, authenticity, and care.

📲 Learn more about The HRart Center: https://hrartcenter.com

📲 Join the Energetic Alignment event here: https://www.hrartinstitute.com/share/cXTd68bAgWX32wjv?utm_source=manual

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• HR’s impact starts with the well-being of its own practitioners.
• Intuition is a leadership strength, not “woo.”
• Qigong helps leaders release stress and reset.
• Coaching should include practices that clear energy.
• Servant leadership builds legacies beyond self.

Is your workplace silently wounding your people?

From subtle exclusions to outright abuse, most professionals carry career wounds, but rarely have the language or tools to name them. The result? Burnout, disengagement, and nervous systems stuck in survival mode.

Dr. Marie Gervais, leadership coach, author of “The Spirit of Work,” and host of the Culture and Leadership Connections podcast, joins Amy to unpack her groundbreaking TED Talk on career trauma and what leaders can do about it.

💥 This is about healing the unseen scars that keep people from thriving at work.

🎧 In this episode:

• What career trauma really is (and why almost everyone has it)
• How workplace loneliness and disconnection feed into deeper wounds
• Practical ways leaders can “buy time” to respond instead of react
• Why safety, encouragement, and emotional protection are the foundation of leadership
• Simple tools, from breathwork to virtues cards, that can transform workplace culture

✨ Want more “glimmers” in your workplace?

Dr. Marie shares how noticing small moments of safety and connection can rewire our nervous systems and bring more joy back into work.

📲 Watch Dr. Marie’s TED Talk on career trauma here: https://youtu.be/vRExzK9_0HQ?si=h2mxUresfGfbofbB

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• Career trauma is real: Workplace wounds affect well-being and performance.
• Safety first: Healing begins when the nervous system feels safe.
• Pause to respond: Breath and time prevent reactive leadership.
• Encourage, don’t criticize: Recognition builds trust and connection.
• Spot the glimmers: Small positive moments fuel resilience and joy.

Are your top leaders quietly burning out?

They may not say it — but you’re seeing the signs: checked-out energy, decision fatigue, disengagement. And replacing them? Costs more than you think.

In this powerful episode, returning guest Samm Smeltzer, founder of The HRart Center, joins Amy to unveil a groundbreaking leadership development experience: Energetic Alignment for Leaders — a transformative new partnership between CMAW executive coaches and HRart Center energy healers.

💥 This is burnout recovery and energetic healing journey wrapped in one.

🎧 In this episode:

• The real reason leaders walk away from roles they once loved
• Why “work-life balance” is broken (and what to build instead)
• What Qigong and Chinese medicine can teach us about leadership capacity A behind-the-scenes peek at the Energetic Alignment experience
• How coaching + energy healing = the support leaders actually need

✨ Want to experience this for yourself?

We’re kicking things off with a free 8-part webinar series in September — no pressure, just curiosity.

📲 Sign up at www.createmagicatwork.net to meet our team, ask your questions, and get a feel for what real leadership healing can look like.

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• Recover energy before pursuing leadership growth.
• Qigong + coaching boosts wellbeing and performance.
• Invest early to prevent burnout.
• Start with high support, then foster independence.
• Alignment sustains leaders better than passion bursts.

What if the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding are actually the keys to your next big breakthrough? 🌟 In this episode, Cari takes you beyond the theory of self-discovery and into the how with a playful yet powerful five-step practice for “inner truth work.”

Inspired by the mesmerizing wire sculptures of Ruth Asawa, where light and shadow merge into one stunning whole, Cari shows how embracing every part of yourself can be deeply transformative. You’ll learn when to dive in, how to stay safe while exploring your inner landscape, and why your body might be your best guide for uncovering those hidden gems.

Plus, stick around for a guided meditation that turns these steps into an experience you can feel in real time. 🪞✨

If you’re ready to start reclaiming the parts of yourself you’ve pushed aside, head to http://www.bravedirections.com/5daystotruth to sign up for ”Five Days to Truth”—a free guided meditation series to help you begin that process with clarity and care. It’s a powerful companion to this work, and my gift to you.

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• Shadow work reveals hidden parts of ourselves for greater authenticity.
• Use the five-step process: Safety, Listening, Noticing, Expansion, Integration.
• Safety and embodiment come first before deeper exploration.
• The body communicates unresolved emotions through sensations.
• Integration happens over time through reflection and action.