A tiny four dollar holiday gift revealed exactly how little I was valued in a job I had poured myself into. In this episode, I share the moment everything shifted for me and why that small, thoughtless gift became the final push I needed to leave and build something of my own.

This is a story about appreciation, leadership, morale, and the invisible ways companies lose their best people. Whether you’re leading a team or navigating your own career, this episode will give you perspective you can use right away.

• The quickest way employees feel unappreciated • How small actions shape morale more than big gestures • Why “gifts” and incentives only work when they align with real respect • The moment I knew it was time to walk away • What this taught me about leadership and running my own business

Connect with me: Substack: mindbizlife.substack.com Instagram: instagram.com/mindbizlife

Ever had a project drag on for months because your client kept delaying? You’re not alone, and it’s one of the most expensive lessons creative entrepreneurs learn the hard way.

In this solo episode, Lauren shares the one contract clause that completely changed the way she does business, the late fee/delay clause, and the powerful advice from her mentor, Sherile, that led her to include it.

She breaks down how client delays quietly drain your energy, income, and confidence, and why protecting your time is one of the most important forms of self-respect in both life and business.

This isn’t just a conversation about contracts... it’s about boundaries, energetic hygiene, and learning to lead your business like someone who knows their worth.

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What happens when you stop taking yourself so seriously and start taking your healing to heart? This week, I’m joined by the remarkable Hilary Powers, whose journey from Hollywood child actress to recovery mentor is as raw as it is redemptive.

Once the voice behind Sally in the Charlie Brown cartoons, Hilary’s life took a very different turn after the cameras stopped rolling. In recovery since 1983, she’s spent more than four decades helping others break free from addiction, trauma, and self-limiting patterns.

We talk about:

• Healing the inner child and reclaiming your story

• What recovery can teach everyone - not just those battling addiction

• The power of self-awareness and forgiveness

• How to find peace and purpose after pain

This conversation left me deeply reflective about the stories we tell ourselves, and the

In this episode of Master Your Mind, Business, and Life, I’m talking about the quiet habit of comparison and how it slowly steals our joy, peace, and self-worth.

This topic came up after noticing how my teen’s mindset shifted when her environment changed. It made me realize how easily we all slip into measuring our enoughness against someone else’s life. Whether it’s a friend’s new car, a coworker’s promotion, or a stranger’s highlight reel online, comparison creeps in fast and leaves us feeling behind.

We’ll explore why our brains crave comparison, how it feeds the ego, and how to come back to gratitude and grounded awareness.

You’ll learn: ✨ Why comparison hijacks your peace and purpose ✨ The neuroscience behind envy and validation ✨ How to know when ego is leading instead of essence ✨ Simple ways to move from jealousy to joy

Life Mastery Tip: When you catch yourself comparing, pause and ask, “What part of me feels unseen or unfulfilled right now?” That’s your cue to meet yourself with compassion, not competition.

This episode will help you:

• Break free from the endless loop of comparison

• Reclaim your peace and contentment

• Practice gratitude that feels real, not performative

• Model grounded self-worth for the people around you

Join the conversation: 🧠 Subscribe to Master Your Mind, Business, and Life on Substack for deeper reflections and tools for life mastery. 💫 Follow @mindbizlife for more daily inspiration. 💌 If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that their timeline is sacred, too.

In this soulful and thought-provoking conversation, I’m joined by Lucas Handwerker, a writer, TEDx speaker, and subconscious guide, whose work explores the healing power of ritual, dreams, language, and imagination.

Together, we dive deep into the subconscious mind, the hidden realm where old stories, emotions, and patterns quietly shape our lives. Lucas unpacks how subconscious blocks form, how they show up as self-sabotage or anxiety, and what it truly means to heal the root rather than chase surface-level fixes.

We explore:

• Why your subconscious mind is always working for you, not against you

• The subtle ways your language reveals your inner beliefs

• How imagination and ritual can unlock buried truths

• The real reason we repeat painful cycles

• Practical steps to begin shifting subconscious patterns

This episode is a reminder that transformation doesn’t happen in the mind alone, it happens in the quiet spaces below, where truth and memory meet.

Connect with Lucas on Substack at: lucashandwerker.substack.com

I turn 38 in 88 days, and the past four years, I’ve felt less like myself than ever. From hair loss and brain fog to weight gain and restless nights, high cortisol has been showing up in every way possible.

In this episode, I get real about how it’s affected me and share the small, intentional shifts I’m using to feel at home in my own skin and mind again.

I cover:

• Why small, daily shifts create radical change

• HowI plan to use somatic exercises, yoga, and Pilates help reconnect body and mind

• Micro and macro goals for my 88-day journey

• How I’m using both internal and external accountability to stay consistent

• My plan to document the process on Substack, with more vulnerable reflections for my paid community

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, mind, or energy, this episode is for you. Join me as I take small steps toward feeling like myself again.

Have you ever wondered if the patterns in your life are more than coincidence? In this week’s episode, we dive into the unseen world of soul contracts, vows, and curses with spiritual coach and intuitive guide Tracy Fance. Together, we explore how agreements made at the soul level can shape your relationships, challenges, and personal growth, and how to release the ones that no longer serve you.

Tracy shares her wisdom on:

• What soul contracts are and how they show up in our lives

• How vows and curses can create hidden blocks or patterns

• Practical ways to break free from spiritual agreements that keep you stuck

• Why aligning with your soul’s journey creates freedom and clarity

This conversation is eye-opening and empowering — offering tools to help you understand your path, trust your intuition, and create a lighter, more aligned life.

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• Website: tracyfance.com

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We’ve all been told to “find balance” — in parenting, in work, in relationships, in life. But what if balance is a myth that’s actually keeping you stuck in guilt and overwhelm? In this episode, Lauren shares a raw personal story about missing her daughter’s volleyball game and what it taught her about chasing balance versus choosing alignment.

We’ll explore:

• Why “balance” is an unrealistic goal that creates stress.

• What neuroscience reveals about our brain and body’s natural rhythms.

• How to shift from forcing balance to honoring alignment in everyday life.

• A practical mindset shift you can use today to feel calmer, clearer, and more present.

✨ Connect with Lauren on Instagram @MindBizLife 💌 Join the conversation on Substack: substack.mindbizlife.com