I recorded this episode on the fly. Just me and the honest reality of trying to do way too many things at once while the world continues to be a lot.This one is for anyone who set big goals this year, fully meant them, and is now quietly wondering why they can't seem to catch up with themselves. Spoiler: it's not a discipline problem. It's a capacity problem. And more specifically, it's a you-changed-but-your-plan-didn't problem.We talk about pie charts, Coca-Cola, grad school, planning a wedding, and why the system that got you here might not be the one that gets you there.This episode is some honest thinking out loud, and a few questions worth sitting with.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Why coming back to the podcast has been a challenge (being overly ambitious and underly realistic)02:29 - The pie chart problem: time, energy, and mental space don't stretch the same way twice05:14 - Why pacing yourself isn't giving up—it's actually the strategy07:47 - The one question that helps me figure out what actually has to happen today10:31 - What Coca-Cola taught me about outgrowing your own system🎧 What You'll Hear:→ Why the plan you made for yourself was built by a version of you that no longer exists→ The difference between first-level and second-level priorities (and why that distinction matters)→ How to figure out your actual rhythm instead of borrowing someone else's→ What happens when you romanticize what worked in the past without accounting for who you are now→ The immigrant/first-gen pressure to have it all figured out—and why that voice isn't yours, even when it sounds like you→ Why breaking your day into one non-negotiable per bucket is more useful than a 12-item to-do list→ How to treat yourself like a legacy brand navigating a changing market (yes, really)📚 Related:→ Read: The Success Is in the Spiral — the written version of this same idea, gone deeper→ Download ARC: Your Year-Ahead Practice (free) — for when you're ready to plan in a way that actually accounts for your real capacity🧞‍♀️ Your Host:Nane is a marketer, certified life coach, and lover of all things taboo. A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, born in Venezuela and based in the US. She's here for real conversations about building aligned lives—minus the toxic positivity, minus the "just focus on your goals" BS. Fellow traveler, not arrived guru.📲 Connect:→ More about Nane → coachnane.com/about→ Follow on Instagram: @TheFreeGeniesProject and @CoachNane→ Watch on TikTok: @CoachNane→ Read the blog: coachnane.com→ Monthly newsletter: Short, warm, real—no fluff → Subscribe💌 Share This EpisodeKnow someone drowning in their own ambition right now? Send them this.Or leave a review to help other overcommitted, big-dreaming humans find the show → Leave a reviewKeywords: overcommitment, goal setting, capacity vs ambition, time management, real talk, first gen pressure, burnout prevention, anti-productivity, personal growth, life rhythms, doing too much, aligned goals, self-awareness, immigrant family pressure, how to prioritize🎶 Music: "Runaway" by NEST BEATZ

I sat down to record a "normal" podcast episode. I had notes, structure, talking points—the whole thing. Fifteen minutes in, I closed my laptop and just... talked.This is what happened when I stopped trying to perform and started processing: a raw reflection on holding space for both your dreams and the chaos, especially as a first-generation person watching both the US and Venezuela fall apart. No polish, no perfect answers—just what I'm remembering about why building the life you want is actually resistance.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Why this episode almost didn't happen (the emotional struggle of recording right now)00:47 - Honoring myself even when it feels performative01:29 - Holding space for dreams, rage, and the feeling of potential safety slipping away02:38 - The blog post I wrote about building while burning03:03 - The first-gen weight: What we're actually carrying right now03:54 - Why working on yourself is a radical act of resistance04:56 - How values like love and empathy can shift the timeline we're in05:17 - The manifesting privilege no one talks about (and what it means for the rest of us)06:37 - Small belief-shifts that can influence bigger change07:17 - Navigating the weird push-pull tension of wanting to work on your goals while everything burns07:41 - Strategies for reducing the tension rod between self-focus and societal responsibility08:24 - Making personal dreams and social impact not be opposites08:49 - The message my ring light has for you09:01 - An invitation to keep building (messily, imperfectly, anyway)🎧 What You'll Hear:→ Why trying to sound "put-together" stopped working halfway through recording→ The difference between discomfort (necessary) and dysregulation (unsustainable)→ How manifesting is easier when you're born believing things are possible for you→ Why building an aligned life isn't escapism—it's strategic resistance→ What "not abandoning your own ship" actually looks like when you want to run→ The tension first-gen folks carry: fear, guilt, hypervigilance, pressure to belong→ How to make your goals and your values work together instead of fighting each other📚 Related:→ Read the full blog post: Building an Aligned Life During Crisis: A Framework for Holding Both→ Download The Resistance Manifesto (free, no email): Fill in your tension-giving goal and make it yours🧞‍♀️ Your Host:Nane is a marketer, certified life coach, and lover of all things taboo. A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, born in Venezuela and based in the US. She's here for real conversations about building aligned lives—minus the toxic positivity, minus the "just focus on your goals" BS. Fellow traveler, not arrived guru.📲 Connect:→ More about Nane → coachnane.com/about→ Follow on Instagram: @TheFreeGeniesProject and @CoachNane→ Watch on TikTok: @CoachNane→ Read the blog: coachnane.com→ Monthly newsletter: Short, warm, real—no fluff Subscribe💌 Share This EpisodeKnow someone trying to build something while their world is burning? Send them this.Or leave a review to help other intense, big-feeling humans find the show → Leave a reviewKeywords: aligned life during crisis, building while world burns, first generation immigrant, emotional regulation, resistance, manifesting privilege, anti-toxic positivity, Venezuela, US political climate, first-gen weight, personal development as resistance🎶 Music: "Runaway" by NEST BEATZ

Season two of The Free Genies Project is officially here.In this return episode, Vanessa shares what it’s been like stepping back into this space while balancing full-time work, grad school, and the emotional weight of moving through the world right now. Instead of pushing for constant output, this season is about working more intentionally, with biweekly episodes and rotating monthly themes.February kicks things off with a question that’s been hard to ignore: how do we build an aligned life and stay connected to our goals when the world feels heavy and our communities are under pressure? This month is about naming that tension, sitting with it, and exploring what it means to keep showing up without burning out or bypassing reality.Each month will bring a new focus, new conversations, and new ways of thinking about what it means to live and build on purpose.Thanks for being back. New episodes drop biweekly.

✨ Episode Summary:What happens when you hit a milestone—and need a nap instead of a party? In this raw, unscripted episode, Nane reflects on what it means to pause with intention, especially when life is lifing. From immigration stress to creative resistance, she shares the messy truth of what it’s like to keep showing up—even when the voice in your head says you’re cringe.🎧 Hit play to hear:How reinvention can still feel heavy, even when it’s joyfulWhat she’s learned from being the most consistent she’s ever beenWhy taking a break isn’t the same as giving upA powerful Formula 1 comeback story that reminded her (and maybe you too) why it’s worth continuingAnd the importance of not abandoning your own ship—even when it’s easier to walk awayThis episode is equal parts journal entry, pep talk, and love letter to anyone who’s ever needed to rest without losing their spark.📚 Resources Mentioned:Early promise, home heartbreak, and multiple comebacks: Hülkenberg’s F1 journey – Formula1.com🧞‍♀️ Meet Your Host:You can call her Nane.She’s a curious human first—Latina, born in Venezuela, based in the U.S., and fluent in nuance.A marketer by trade, a certified life coach by heart, and a lover of pop culture, academia, and all things taboo.A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, main character monologues, and a knack for seeing what others miss.She’s been through the “vision board or die” phase, the toxic positivity trap, and the mindset-is-everything spiral—and came out asking better questions.Now, she’s here to hold space for real conversations, real feelings, and real transformation—minus the hustle, fluff, or pressure to be perfect.📌 Connect with Nane & the Genies:📲 Instagram → @TheFreeGeniesProject📲 TikTok → @CoachNane🌐 Website & Show Notes → coachnane.com/freegenieproject💌 Spread the Magic:Loved this episode?Send it to your favorite intense, curious, big-feeling human. You know the one.🔁 New episodes every Tuesday (after the break 😉)💫 Hit follow, subscribe, and let’s free some genies.🎶 Music: “Runaway” by NEST BEATZ

✨ Episode Summary:We’ve all learned to self-edit—to stay likable, safe, and chosen. But what happens when those edits start to cost us our joy, clarity, and sense of self?In this raw and reflective episode, Coach Nane breaks down what it really looks like to stop performing and start becoming. From the first crack in the mask to the mess of second adolescence and the power of living unfiltered—this is your invitation to reclaim the version of you that was never lost, just edited.Because being real isn’t always easy. But it is worth it.🎧 Hit play to hear:– Why “just be yourself” feels so hard (and how we got here)– The 4 phases of The Authenticity Curve– How to navigate the messy middle (aka your second adolescence)– Why your quirks and depth are your most magnetic traits– A personal story of art school dreams, a stolen binder, and choosing yourself—even when it’s messy– What it means to stop editing yourself and start editing the world around you– A legacy of radical care for your future (and inner) child🧞‍♀️ Meet Your Host:You can call her Nane.She’s a curious human first—Latina, born in Venezuela, based in the U.S., and fluent in nuance.A marketer by trade, a certified life coach by heart, and a lover of pop culture, academia, and all things taboo.A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, main character monologues, and a knack for seeing what others miss.She’s been through the “vision board or die” phase, the toxic positivity trap, and the mindset-is-everything spiral—and came out asking better questions.Now, she’s here to hold space for real conversations, real feelings, and real transformation—minus the hustle, fluff, or pressure to be perfect.📌 Connect with Nane & the Genies:Instagram → @TheFreeGeniesProjectTikTok → @CoachNaneWebsite & Show Notes → coachnane.com/freegenieproject💌 Spread the Magic:Loved this episode? Send it to your favorite intense, curious, big-feeling human.You know the one.🔁 New episodes every Tuesday💫 Hit follow, subscribe, and let’s free some genies.🎶 Music: “Runaway” by NEST BEATZ

✨ Episode Summary: How to Build Your Identity Without Burning OutChoosing your identity is powerful, but living it? That takes practice. In this follow-up to last week’s mindset episode, we get practical.Because embodying your growth isn’t about manifesting harder. It’s about building tiny, consistent reps that rewire your beliefs, strengthen your self-trust, and make space for the real you to rise.If you’ve ever chosen a new path but felt stuck when it came time to become that version of you, this one’s for you.We’re walking through the full identity workout plan: choose, do, rest, repeat.🎧 Hit play to hear:Why resistance is not necessarily a sign to drop it allHow to train your identity like a muscle (not a performance)Choosing one bold move to interrupt autopilot and claim your powerHow to build tiny, boring, consistent habits that stickWhy rest isn’t a reward—it’s the magic that locks in your growthThe 3-part identity circuit to help you become the person you’ve already chosen to be🧞‍♀️ Meet Your Host:You can call her Nane.She’s a curious human first—Latina, born in Venezuela, based in the U.S., and fluent in nuance. A marketer by trade, a certified life coach by heart, and a lover of pop culture, academia, and all things taboo.A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, main character monologues, and a knack for seeing what others miss.She’s been through the “vision board or die” phase, the toxic positivity trap, and the mindset-is-everything spiral—and came out asking better questions.Now, she’s here to hold space for real conversations, real feelings, and real transformation—minus the hustle, fluff, or pressure to be perfect.🧰 Resources Mentioned:🎧 Related Episode: Ep. 4 | Breaking Free from All-or-Nothing Thinking✍️ Journal Prompt: “The version of me that I am building is…”📚 Bonus Challenge: Choose one identity-aligned habit and do it for 7 days🛑 Reminder: Bold ≠ Unsafe. Choose actions that stretch you safely🧠 Integration Reminder: Rest isn’t weakness—it’s where transformation locks in🎶 Music Credit: “Runaway” by NEST BEATZ📌 Connect with Nane & the Genies:Instagram → @TheFreeGeniesProjectTikTok → @CoachNaneWebsite & Show Notes → coachnane.com/freegenieproject💌 Spread the Magic:Loved this episode?Send it to your favorite intense, curious, big-feeling human.You know the one.🔁 New episodes every Tuesday💫 Hit follow, subscribe, and let’s free some genies.

✨ Episode Summary:In this solo episode of The Free Genies Project, Coach Nane unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of personal growth: identity. But not the polished, “find your purpose” version—we’re talking the messy, layered, soul-level remix of becoming. What happens when you stop performing and start choosing? When you realize that identity isn’t found—it’s designed, redesigned, and remembered?This one’s a deep breath for the ones in the in-between. The ones asking better questions. The ones brave enough to let go of who they were taught to be.🎧 Hit play to hear:The myth that keeps us waiting for identity to “arrive”Why feeling uncertain about who you are is actually a power moveA raw personal story of reinvention (hello, Britney Spears references & burning it all down)How to start remixing your identity through small, daily choicesA ritual-style reflection to guide your next becoming🧞‍♀️ Meet Your Host:You can call her Nane.She’s a curious human first—Latina, born in Venezuela, based in the U.S., and fluent in nuance. A marketer by trade, a certified life coach by heart, and a lover of pop culture, academia, and all things taboo.A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, main character monologues, and a knack for seeing what others miss. She’s been through the “vision board or die” phase, the toxic positivity trap, and the mindset-is-everything spiral—and came out asking better questions.Now, she’s here to hold space for real conversations, real feelings, and real transformation—minus the hustle, fluff, or pressure to be perfect.📚 Resources Mentioned:Reflection Prompts: Who were you before you learned who you were supposed to be? If you could choose who you’re becoming—not based on fear, but on truth—who would that person be?🎵 Music Credit: Runaway by NEST BEATZ (used with license)📌 Connect with Nane & the Genies:Instagram → @TheFreeGeniesProject and @CoachNaneTikTok → @CoachNaneWebsite → coachnane.com/freegenieproject💌 Spread the Magic:Loved this episode? Send it to your favorite intense, curious, big-feeling human. You know the one.🔁 New episodes every Tuesday.💫 Hit follow, subscribe, and let’s free some genies.

✨ Episode Summary:What if manifesting your soulmate isn’t about candles and crystals—but about your nervous system, mindset, and willingness to flirt with a stranger at a coffee shop?In this spicy, soul-grounded episode of The Free Genies Project, Nane breaks down the real behind-the-scenes of calling in love. Yes, she did a ritual. No, the universe isn’t Amazon Prime. This episode is for anyone navigating dating, calling in partnership, or redefining what it means to be “ready” for love.🎧 Hit play to hear:Why your ritual isn’t the thing bringing in your partner (and what is)How to tune into the right “frequency” for loveThe mindset and body shifts required to truly receiveTangible steps to move toward love (without losing yourself)A grounded pep talk for when dating feels like a bad rom-com🧞‍♀️ Meet Your Host:You can call her Nane.She’s a curious human first—Latina, born in Venezuela, based in the U.S., and fluent in nuance. A marketer by trade, a certified life coach by heart, and a lover of pop culture, academia, and all things taboo.A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, main character monologues, and a knack for seeing what others miss. She’s been through the “vision board or die” phase, the toxic positivity trap, and the mindset-is-everything spiral—and came out asking better questions.Now, she’s here to hold space for real conversations, real feelings, and real transformation—minus the hustle, fluff, or pressure to be perfect.📚 Resources Mentioned:Mental health support: If you’ve experienced trauma in relationships, consider working with a trauma-informed therapist to help rebuild a sense of safetyFind a therapist with insurance: HelloAlmaNeed someone to talk to? Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line (free, 24/7 support)Smart, grounded dating advice: Matthew HusseyJournal prompt: “Where in my life am I saying I want love, but not creating the conditions for it to stay?”📌  Connect with Nane & the Genies:Instagram →@TheFreeGeniesProject and @CoachNaneTikTok → @CoachNaneWebsite & Show Notes → coachnane.com/freegenieproject💌 Spread the Magic:Loved this episode? Send it to your favorite intense, curious, big-feeling human.You know the one.🔁 New episodes every Tuesday💫 Hit follow, subscribe, and let’s free some genies.🎧 Runaway by NEST BEATZ (Episode Music)

✨ Episode DescriptionIn this episode of The Free Genies Project, Coach Nane is joined by Ronni Hill—a multi-hyphenate creative, life coach, and host of A Life Differently—for a raw, heart-expanding conversation about what it really means to stop overachieving and start living in alignment.This one’s for the recovering “do-it-all” types—the perfectionists, people-pleasers, and high achievers who are tired of tying their worth to productivity. If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting or unsure of who you are without the hustle, this episode is your permission slip.🔥 Here’s what you’ll hear:Ronni’s journey from burnout to alignment—and how grief cracked her openWhy perfectionism isn’t just a mindset, but a trauma responseThe myth of “wasted potential” and what success actually looks like when it’s yoursRest as resistance—and how Ronni relearned how to listen to her bodyThe role of identity, ancestral patterns, and generational healing in reclaiming your energyHow to build a life on your terms, one gentle step at a timeThis episode is about self-trust, intentional rest, and the messy, beautiful process of becoming who you truly are.🧞‍♀️ Meet Your Host:You can call her Nane.She’s a curious human first—Latina, born in Venezuela, based in the U.S., and fluent in nuance. A marketer by trade, a certified life coach by heart, and a lover of pop culture, academia, and all things taboo.A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, main character monologues, and a knack for seeing what others miss. She’s been through the “vision board or die” phase, the toxic positivity trap, and the mindset-is-everything spiral—and came out asking better questions.Now, she’s here to hold space for real conversations, real feelings, and real transformation—minus the hustle, fluff, or pressure to be perfect.📚 Resources Mentioned:A Life Differently podcast by Ronni HillWe’re Not Really Strangers card deck📌  Connect with Nane & the Genies:Instagram → @TheFreeGeniesProject and @CoachNaneTikTok → @CoachNaneWebsite & Show Notes → coachnane.com/freegenieproject💌 Spread the Magic:Loved this episode? Send it to your favorite intense, curious, big-feeling human. You know the one.🔁 New episodes every Tuesday💫 Hit follow, subscribe, and let’s free some genies.Are you stuck in proving mode—or finally learning how to just be?DM me at @TheFreeGeniesProject or tag us in your reflections.We love hearing what lands with you.🎧 Runaway by NEST BEATZ (Episode Music)

✨ Episode Summary:Feeling like you’re either “on” or totally off track? Same. In this episode of The Free Genies Project, Coach Nane dives deep into the hidden trap of all-or-nothing thinking—the sneaky mindset that makes one skipped habit feel like a total failure.But what if the answer isn’t more pressure or more hustle… but less?Nane shares raw stories, real strategies, and a whole new way to approach change—from subtraction, not perfection. This isn’t about another glow-up reset. It’s about building sustainable systems that actually meet you where you are.🎧 Hit play to hear:Why going “all in” often leads to shame spirals, not progressHow to clear mental + emotional clutter before building new habitsA simple way to build flexible systems that grow with youThe experiment mindset that makes change stickWhat to subtract (instead of add) to create real transformation🧞‍♀️ Meet Your Host:You can call her Nane.She’s a curious human first—Latina, born in Venezuela, based in the U.S., and fluent in nuance. A marketer by trade, a certified life coach by heart, and a lover of pop culture, academia, and all things taboo.A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, main character monologues, and a knack for seeing what others miss. She’s been through the “vision board or die” phase, the toxic positivity trap, and the mindset-is-everything spiral—and came out asking better questions.Now, she’s here to hold space for real conversations, real feelings, and real transformation—minus the hustle, fluff, or pressure to be perfect.📌 Connect with Nane & the Genies:Instagram → @TheFreeGeniesProject and @CoachNaneTikTok → @CoachNaneWebsite & Show Notes → coachnane.com/freegenieproject💌 Spread the Magic:Loved this episode?Send it to your favorite intense, curious, big-feeling human. You know the one.🔁 New episodes every Tuesday💫 Hit follow, subscribe, and let’s free some genies.🧰 Resources Mentioned:Atomic Habits by James Clear🎵 Music Credit:Music: Runaway by NEST BEATZ