In this episode, I explore the radical and often uncomfortable role of rest in finding meaningful work. Rest isn’t just recovery from burnout or a reward for productivity—it has intrinsic value, and choosing it can be an act of resistance against the corporatized, extractive ways we’ve been taught to approach work. I share a personal story that surfaced the compulsion I still carry to maximise every moment, and reflect on why many of us associate rest with failure, laziness, or waste. Drawing on conversations, community, and the work of thinkers like Tricia Hersey, I consider what it means to: Recognise rest as foundational to regenerative careers and slow businesses See how capitalist and colonial conditioning fuels our addiction to work Understand rest as a practice of receiving, not just pursuing Value being as much as we value doing Explore the resistance, fear, and anxiety that rest often triggers If you find yourself struggling to slow down, battling inner voices that say you’re wasting time, or wondering how rest fits into meaningful work, this episode is an invitation to pause—and to see rest itself as part of co-creating your career. Next steps: Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly reflections on cultivating meaningful work. Join me for a Wild Coaching (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/coaching) session. Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP44: Making Space for Change,The Non-Negotiable of a Regenerative Career Transition (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/making-space-for-change-the-non-negotiable-of-a-regenerative-career-transition) EP38: Three ways to care for yourself as you build your regenerative business (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/three-ways-to-care-for-yourself-as-you-build-your-regenerative-business) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, I explore the parallels between Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way and the path of regenerative work. Both invite us to move beyond a corporatized, extractive mindset and into a more life-giving, co-creative relationship with our work. I share my own experiences with Morning Pages and creative recovery, and reflect on why pursuing regenerative work often feels like being called to artistry: messy, mystical, non-linear, and deeply human. Together, we’ll look at what it means to: See creativity and regeneration as intertwined spiritual practices Recognise synchronicity as part of the process, not just chance Revisit buried dreams and grieve the “nice self” we’ve outgrown Embrace the spiral path, where old doubts resurface but with new possibility each time If you’re feeling blocked, doubting whether it’s too late, or wondering if your dreams are “sensible,” this episode is an invitation to see your work as art—and to allow yourself to be a conduit for something larger than yourself. Whether you’re just beginning to imagine what regenerative work could look like, or you’re in the messy middle of trying and failing, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that you are already an artist in the making. Next steps: Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly reflections on pursuing a regenerative worklife. Join me for a Wild Coaching (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/coaching) session. Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP46: When it’s all falling apart… (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/when-its-all-falling-apart) EP43: Sitting With Waiting to Respond (My First Experience with Human Design) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/sitting-with-waiting-to-respond-my-first-experience-with-human-design) EP29:Why Your “Messy” Career is Actually Your Biggest Strength - and How to Own It! (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-your-messy-career-is-actually-your-biggest-strength-and-how-to-own-it) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What does it means when life, work, or even the wider world feels like it’s unraveling. Instead of rushing to fix, patch, or hold things together, what if we paused to ask: is this falling apart actually necessary? On the macro level, we’re witnessing systems—colonialism, white supremacy, extractive capitalism—that need to come undone. On the micro level, the same can be true for our careers, businesses, or identities. Sometimes the unraveling is painful, disorienting, even ego-shattering. And sometimes, it’s the very thing that creates space for something new to grow. I share stories from my clients who feel like their careers or businesses are crumbling, and how we’ve worked together to see that collapse not just as loss, but as the beginning of clarity. I also reflect on what it means to let go of the professional identities and systems we no longer want, even when doing so feels deeply uncomfortable. Whether you’re navigating a difficult career transition, questioning your sense of security, or simply looking for meaning in this chaotic moment we’re all living through, this episode is an invitation to sit with the discomfort of falling apart—and to imagine how the ashes might be the ground for regeneration. Next steps: Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly reflections on pursuing a regenerative worklife. Join me for a Wild Coaching (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/coaching) session. Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP44: Making Space for Change,The Non-Negotiable of a Regenerative Career Transition (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/making-space-for-change-the-non-negotiable-of-a-regenerative-career-transition) EP38: Three ways to care for yourself as you build your regenerative business. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/three-ways-to-care-for-yourself-as-you-build-your-regenerative-business) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today, I’m talking about age—and why the idea that we “age out” of value, usefulness, or the possibility of starting something new is a harmful corporate story that has no place in regenerative work. Whatever stage of life you’re in, it’s possible to consciously shape a regenerative career that’s aligned with your values, your lived experience, and the kind of meaningful work you want to be doing now. I share the story of a client in midlife who was transitioning out of corporate after a long pause to raise children. She was ready to start a purpose-driven business, but struggling with the question: am I too late? Together, we explored how this chapter of life could become a source of creative power and clarity. I also share a personal story about my nan and the long-term impact of the choices we make in our 50s and beyond. Whether you’re navigating midlife, recovering from burnout, or wondering how to find meaningful work after leaving corporate, this episode is an invitation to reimagine what’s possible—and to co-create a work life that supports regenerative living, purposeful income, and the freedom to make money doing what you love, well into the next chapter. Next steps: Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly reflections on pursuing a regenerative worklife. Join me for a Wild Coaching (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/coaching) session. Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP44: Making Space for Change,The Non-Negotiable of a Regenerative Career Transition (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/making-space-for-change-the-non-negotiable-of-a-regenerative-career-transition) EP38: Three ways to care for yourself as you build your regenerative business (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/three-ways-to-care-for-yourself-as-you-build-your-regenerative-business) EP29:Why Your “Messy” Career is Actually Your Biggest Strength - and How to Own It! (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-your-messy-career-is-actually-your-biggest-strength-and-how-to-own-it) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week, I’m sharing what I consider to be the most essential — and perhaps most overlooked — part of any regenerative career transition: making space for change. This isn’t just about blocking out time or finding one free hour to think. It’s about creating the kind of space where real change can take root — the kind that allows something new to emerge, rather than squeezing transformation into the margins of an already full life. Space in time, space in your physical environment, space in your internal world. Space to listen, to receive, to be changed. It’s not easy. I’ve spent 15 years as an entrepreneur — a problem-solver, an instigator, a creator. My instinct is always to do. But over the past few years (and especially in the last few months), I’ve been learning what it really means to stop pushing and start preparing. To stop striving and start co-creating. To wait without knowing exactly what’s coming next. In this episode, I reflect on: The layered meaning of “make space for change” Why so many people struggle with this (myself included) How I’ve seen it play out in client journeys — and the difference it makes The role of nature, rest, and even internal quiet as essential components of career transition How over-consumption (even of learning) can crowd out your ability to hear your own guidance Next steps: Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly reflections on pursuing a regenerative worklife. Join me for a Wild Coaching (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/coaching) session. Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP11: How To Talk To Your Partner About Regenerative Career Change (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/how-to-talk-to-your-partner-about-regenerative-career-change) EP7: Pause is a Career Power Move (Regenerative Unsticking Point with Shweta) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/pausing-is-a-career-power-move) EP3: Tips to Avoid Corporate Greenwash in Your Sustainable Job Search (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/tips-to-avoid-corporate-greenwash-in-your-sustainable-job-search) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week, I’m sitting with the concept of waiting to respond — a strategy from Human Design that has challenged and changed me in unexpected ways. I share the story of how I went from skeptical outsider to reluctant-but-curious explorer after a reading with a trusted friend cracked something wide open in me. This idea — that I’m not meant to initiate, but to respond — brought up a lot of resistance at first. But the more I sat with it, the more it began to feel like a much-needed invitation: to stop pushing, to stop striving, and to begin co-creating with something larger than myself. This isn’t a how-to episode. It’s a reflection on the discomfort of waiting, the courage it takes to pause, and the possibility that opens when we stop trying to control the timing of our lives. I also share how this strategy is shaping my own regenerative path — not just in work, but in life. Next steps: Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly reflections on pursuing a regenerative worklife. Join me for a Wild Coaching (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/coaching) session. Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP7: Pause is a Career Power Move (Regenerative Unsticking Point with Shweta) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/pausing-is-a-career-power-move) EP15: Rethinking What it Means to Thrive Through Truly Sustainable Careers (Interview with David Ko & Richard Busellato) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/rethinking-what-it-means-to-thrive-through-truly-sustainable-careers) EP36: Tending, Not Tactics: A Regenerative Approach to Growing Your Business (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/a-regenerative-approach-to-growing-your-business) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, scattered, or second-guessing themselves on their journey toward purposeful work. Alisa shares what she’s seeing come up most often as people work through the Purposeful Income Path—plus five powerful lessons that can help anyone stay grounded, focused, and moving forward (even when life is messy). You’ll learn: Why your financial goal might be too big or abstract—and how to fix it How to clarify boundaries that actually support your transition What kinds of distractions can derail you—and how to stay on track Why trying to follow multiple ideas at once keeps you stuck The importance of making a meaningful promise to yourself (and keeping it) If you’ve been bouncing between options or struggling to commit to one direction, this episode will help you refocus your energy and keep putting one foot in front of the other. SPECIAL OFFER: Get Personal Feedback on Your Path (Ends July 31!) Until the end of July, Alisa is offering personal feedback on your completed Purposeful Income Path. When you submit your path, she’ll review it with insights drawn from 15+ years as an entrepreneur and advisor to hundreds of impact-led startups. Spot misalignment Strengthen your boundaries Uncover joyful, realistic income options Get the Purposeful Income Path now: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path Read the Blog: Five things leading you astray and how to stay on your path (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/five-things-leading-you-astray-and-how-to-stay-on-your-path) Listen to related episodes: EP38: Three ways to care for yourself as you build your regenerative business (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/three-ways-to-care-for-yourself-as-you-build-your-regenerative-business) EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (and what didn’t) during the launch of my Purposeful Income Path. The launch has been beautiful from the outside — people are working through the framework out in nature, and some have already sent in their completed workbooks. But internally? I lost sight of a core principle I teach in both my 1:1 coaching and this mini-offer: Boundaries. Even when you're building something regenerative and purpose-driven, it’s easy to fall into unsustainable habits — especially if you’re excited and creative. I share exactly what happened when I let my own boundaries slip, what I’ve learned, and how I’m resetting. This is a vulnerable one — and I hope it helps you avoid trading one form of burnout for another. Want to define your own regenerative income path — without the hustle? Download the Purposeful Income Path and get my personal video feedback when you complete your workbook by July 31. Get the framework + July bonus here: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP40: This changed my business! Introducing the Purposeful Income Path. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/this-changed-my-business-introducing-the-purposeful-income-path) EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This episode is an excerpt from a live Q&A I hosted to celebrate the launch of The Purposeful Income Path—and one of the most powerful questions I received: “Not making money is something that can be frightening. It freezes my brain. I procrastinate a lot. Do you have any tips when panic arises to direct your mind back to action?” If you’re stepping into regenerative work and find yourself second-guessing every move, wondering if you’ll ever make enough money doing something that truly matters—this is for you. In this episode, I share: Why so many of us get stuck in fear, even if we’ve been successful in the past The real reason you might feel like you're procrastinating (and why that’s probably not true) The game-changing shift I made when I stopped chasing multiple income ideas and committed to one clear path The story of how I created the Purposeful Income Path framework—alone at a hotel breakfast table, asking myself seven questions that changed everything If you’re frozen in indecision, overwhelmed by options, or doubting whether you can make money doing regenerative work, I hope this helps you come back to calm, clarity, and commitment. Find your path: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP40: This changed my business! Introducing the Purposeful Income Path. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/this-changed-my-business-introducing-the-purposeful-income-path) EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After 15 years as an entrepreneur, I thought I knew how to make money. But when I stepped into the unknown of regenerative work, everything shifted—my confidence, my focus, even my relationship with value. I was spiralling. In this episode, I share the simple framework that helped me find my way: seven questions I scribbled down over breakfast during a solo retreat. It changed the trajectory of my business and now I'm sharing it with you—because it bloody well works. You’ll hear: — Why even highly experienced professionals get stuck when shifting into regenerative work — The seven-question framework that helped me find clarity and momentum — What’s included, who it’s for, and why it works — How to access it (and why now’s the moment to do it) Discover the Purposeful Income Path here: regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/purposeful-income-path) (And join the waitlist NOW for a 50% launch discount.) Next steps: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife/discovery) to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) for weekly guidance to help you quit corporate and build a successful regenerative career. Read the Blog: Introducing the Purposeful Income Path (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/this-changed-my-business-introducing-the-purposeful-income-path) Visit the website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/ Listen to related episodes: EP37: Why You Need a More Meaningful Financial Goal. (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/why-you-need-a-more-meaningful-financial-goal) EP23: Crafting a Resilient Ecosystem for Meaningful Work (Regenerative Sticking Point with Sara) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/crafting-a-resilient-ecosystem-for-meaningful-work-regenerative-sticking-point-with-sara) EP10: Three Easy Ways to Make Money While Pursuing Your Regenerative Career (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/three-easy-ways-to-make-money-while-pursuing-your-regenerative-career) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.