In this sweet, heartwarming episode, I tell the story of how I adopted my baby kitten Julia five years ago. Julia is such a significant part of my adversity to abundance story - she truly filled my life with so much luck and positivity, and gave me something to fight for in my darkest moments. I hope this tribute to the magic of pets and the joy and love they bring into our lives will inspire you and fill you with hope. __ As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be featured on "Dear Empress", my new video advice column, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/raa6eb6xxEmCuRGCA and make sure to tune in every Monday on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theempresswithin) for a new episode of "Dear Empress"! Find me online: Website & Blog: https://theempresswithin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/theempresswithin Instagram: https://instagram.com/theempresswithin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

In this episode, I talk about how to effectively use the month of December as a "warm-up" period in which you define your goals for the New Year. I give you tips and advice on allowing your Inner Empress to guide you as you define what the best version of yourself is, and how to manifest it, but also on how to set attainable goals rather than set yourself up for failure and burn-out. I also share one VERY important thing you can do for yourself right now to keep yourself on track no matter what life may throw at you when you're working on your goals! As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be featured on "Dear Empress", my new video advice column, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/raa6eb6xxEmCuRGCA and make sure to tune in every Monday on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theempresswithin) for a new episode of "Dear Empress"! Find me online: Website & Blog: https://theempresswithin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/theempresswithin Instagram: https://instagram.com/theempresswithin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

In this Thanksgiving episode, I share with you how tapping into the energy of gratitude was the key to transforming my life, walking away from abuse and toxicity, and manifesting every single blessing I am grateful for this year. I talk about why gratitude is so powerful, and give you practical tips on how to turn gratitude into a spiritual practice. To buy my gratitude journal, visit: https://amzn.to/3cKHTtW To sign up for the Empress Collective for $7.77/month and get a FREE three-card PDF tarot reading, visit: https://theempresswithin.com/empresscollective As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be featured on "Dear Empress", my new video advice column, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/raa6eb6xxEmCuRGCA and make sure to tune in every Monday on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theempresswithin) for a new episode of "Dear Empress"! Find me online: Website & Blog: https://theempresswithin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/theempresswithin Instagram: https://instagram.com/theempresswithin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

In this episode, I talk about how to choose yourself first, and the importance of setting boundaries to protect and guard the doorway into your life. Feeling uneasiness, doubt, or even guilt is common when considering setting boundaries with other people, and how often or how much they have access to you, what they get to say and do, and how much you will let them into your life. Today, I walk you through my own process in coming to this decision, and share with you some tips that have helped me in coping with the guilt and difficulty, and finding peace, empowerment, and even joy in my decision. As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be featured on "Dear Empress", my new video advice column, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/raa6eb6xxEmCuRGCA and make sure to tune in every Monday on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theempresswithin) for a new episode of "Dear Empress"! Find me online: Website & Blog: https://theempresswithin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/theempresswithin Instagram: https://instagram.com/theempresswithin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

Today, I talk about the eleven types of people that you need to distance yourself from or even let go of to create your best life. We explore how these different types of people all affect you negatively, the consequences these relationships can have on your well-being, your progress, your other relationships, your energy, and your life, and how to walk away. Throughout this podcast, I also share examples of times I had to distance myself from people, how it went, and what I learned from the experienced. As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be featured on "Dear Empress", my new video advice column, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/raa6eb6xxEmCuRGCA and make sure to tune in every Monday on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theempresswithin) for a new episode of "Dear Empress"!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

In this episode, I receive my very first guest on this podcast, Ensign Alexius Russell, who is on her way to become a doctor in the United States Navy. In this inspirational conversation, Alexius talks about her career in the military, but also how she overcame abuse and other kinds of adversity, remained focused on her goals, and manifested so much to get to where she right now. Connect with Alexius on Instagram: www.instagram.com/becoming.dr.russell Learn more about the EMDP2 program: https://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2 If you are a survivor of sexual assault, help is available for you. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here today do not reflect those of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or the Uniformed Services University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

In this episode, I talk about recently going through burn-out. I share with you the three lessons I learned from this experience: letting go, focusing on what I love, and prioritizing self-care. I finally share how I am practically applying these lessons and principles to the remaining third of 2021! This episode is a great listen if you’ve ever experienced burn-out in your career, even and especially if you are an entrepreneur and if you love what you do! As promised, here is the link to Gabby Bernstein’s SuperSoul Session talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yiCMxp8Kw4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

In this episode, I talk to you about creating the life you’ve always wanted by merging your desires with your present reality, trusting that the Universe will deliver them to you UNLESS there’s something better in store for you, and understanding why you should go for what you want without limiting yourself. I also share with you practical creative tips and methods to manifest and speak your desires into existence! As mentioned in the episode, here’s the link to my self-paced course, “The Keys to Manifestation” - currently on sale for $33.33! https://theempresswithin.com/the-keys-to-manifestation-self-paced-course/ Find me on social media: https://facebook.com/theempresswithin https://instagram.com/theempresswithin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

In this episode, I talk about periods! For women and people with wombs, menstruation is a time where our centers of creation self-cleanse and regenerate. I explore how to navigate this time by showing yourself grace when dealing with physical, mental and emotional symptoms, releasing shame and stigma, and tap into the energy of renewal to create and connect with the divine feminine. Links/Resources mentioned: Benefits of sex during menstruation: https://flexfits.com/blogs/thefixx/the-ins-and-outs-of-period-sex International mental health support and/or crisis hotlines: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support

This episode is all about your Inner Empress, this divine being living within you, who connects you to the spiritual powers you were born with, and who you can tap into and embody to create your best life! I share with you advice on how to meet this Inner Empress of yours by acknowledging her and believing in her, as well as six empowering tips to channel and embody her! As promised, here is the link to my newest service, Inner Empress Guidance: https://theempresswithin.com/empresscollective/ Inner Empress Guidance condenses, in a single consultation, meditation, tarot, spiritual life coaching, ritual work, and healing crystals! Click on https://theempresswithin.com/empresscollective/ to book your session now at the launch special rate of $88.88 (reg. $151.11) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theempresswithin/support