Ep 25: Breaking Hustle Culture: Manifesting Money and Fulfillment with Ease with Marisa Hohaia
Release Date: 11/05/2024
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In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we’re joined by Marissa Hohaia, a transformational coach, podcaster, best-selling author, and mother of two. Marissa helps high-achieving women learn how to manifest fulfillment, money, and success through self and spiritual mastery, rather than hustle and sacrifice. Her unique, multi-faceted approach to breaking free from hustle culture, manifesting your best life, and grounding the spiritual into the practical has been featured in Forbes, Medium, Thrive Global, The Mom Project, and on multiple podcasts. Together, we explore the hidden dangers of hustle culture, how being “too busy” can block true success, and the powerful ways women can break free from burnout. If you’re a high-achieving woman struggling to find balance, this episode offers actionable steps to reprogram your thoughts and nervous system, use affirmations, and lean into intuition to manifest the life you truly desire. Key Topics Discussed: How hustle culture leads to burnout and feeling stuck Reprogramming your nervous system and mind for success Using affirmations and gratitude to shift your mindset The importance of aligning with your true vision, not what society dictates Practical steps to create space, slow down, and truly manifest what you want in life Balancing business with spirituality and personal growth Whether you're navigating a career transition, seeking more fulfillment, or trying to break free from burnout, this conversation will inspire you to take back your power and align your energy for true success.
CHAPTERS:
[00:00] – Introduction: Breaking the Cycle of “Too Busy”
[01:30] – Meet Marissa Hohaia: Anti-Hustle Coach
[03:00] – Manifesting Without Burnout
[05:30] – Why Hustle Culture Keeps Women Stuck
[08:40] – Evolving Later in Life: Why Change is Natural
[11:30] – The Guilt of Wanting More and Letting Go of Old Identities
[14:20] – Fear of Change, Fear of Success, and Reprogramming
[18:45] – Avoiding Feelings by Staying Busy
[21:30] – Marissa’s Story: From Cancer at 18 to Spiritual Awakening
[26:00] – Understanding the RISE Model: Reprogramming for Manifestation
[28:00] – Reprogramming Your Nervous System for Calm and Stillness
[30:45] – Intuition, Intention, and Surrender
[33:00] – Spiritual Lessons: Why You Can’t Hustle Your Way Past Them
[36:00] – Practical Steps to Break the Hustle Mindset
[39:45] – How to Trust Yourself and Tap Into Your Intuition
[41:30] – How Marissa Balances Business and Spirituality
[45:00] – Marissa’s Journey to Leaving a Six-Figure Job
[50:00] – Final Thoughts and Advice for Women Breaking Free from the Hustle
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Anti-hustle coach
Breaking hustle culture
Women overcoming burnout
Reprogramming for success
Manifestation for women
Gratitude practice for success
Balancing business and life
Spirituality and personal growth
Letting go of hustle for fulfillment
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