1208: From Communist Romania to Wealth Mentor: How Juliana's Story Shaped Her Money Philosophy
Release Date: 05/01/2025
1223: How Motherhood Became Her Breaking Point and Her Greatest Business Transformation with Alyson Caffrey
Emotionally Uncomfortable
What if success doesn’t have to cost you everything? In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with author and entrepreneur Alyson Caffrey to talk about the unseen emotional labor of being "the strong one." From the moment she checked in with clients after giving birth to her first child, Alyson began questioning the cultural narratives that taught her to grind, produce, and prove her worth no matter the cost. Together, they unpack what it really takes to shift out of burnout and into alignment, create systems that support rest, and redefine success on your own terms. In this episode, they...
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1222: Reclaiming Confidence, Health and Strength with Adriana Mastronardi
Emotionally Uncomfortable
What does it really look like to reclaim your power after years of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and putting everyone else first? In this episode, Heather sits down with educator, coach, and mother Adriana Mastronardi to explore the transformation that begins the moment a woman stops asking for permission. From redefining fun and food to building a thriving business and becoming the breadwinner in her household, Adriana shares how she learned to question everything—and create a life that reflects who she really is. In this episode, they cover: 🩶 The identity shift that happens when...
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1221: Revolutionizing Education: From Bored Kids to Passionate Learners with MacKenzie Price
Emotionally Uncomfortable
"I don’t want to watch my kids play the same game I had to play growing up." What happens when a mom watches her bright, curious daughters slowly lose their love of learning in traditional school? MacKenzie Price didn't just complain she revolutionized education entirely. In this powerful conversation, MacKenzie shares how she went from frustrated parent to education innovator, creating Alpha School and the 2H Learning model that's transforming how kids learn across North America. In this episode, we cover: 🩶 How to spot the signs that your child is checked out and what to do about it....
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1220: You’re Not Stuck, You’re Avoiding a Decision. Here's How to Move Through Resistance Naturally
Emotionally Uncomfortable
If you’ve been telling yourself you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or waiting for clarity… this one’s for you. In this episode, Heather unpacks the illusion of "stuckness" and how it’s often a sign of avoidance, not incapacity. Drawing parallels between human emotion and the laws of nature, she explains why resistance to discomfort is the very thing holding us back from growth and how we can reclaim our energy by leaning into contrast, not running from it. In this episode, you’ll hear: 🩶 Why “feeling stuck” is often a choice, not a circumstance 🩶 What nature teaches us about...
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1219: I Didn’t Need More Strategy, I Needed More Capacity with Jessica Marx
Emotionally Uncomfortable
“I realized I didn’t need more strategy... I needed more capacity.” What happens when your business is thriving, but you feel like you're barely surviving? In this episode, Heather sits down with entrepreneur and mother Jessica Marx for a raw conversation about burnout, buying back your time, and learning to lead at home the same way you lead in your company. Jessica shares how her son’s neurodivergent diagnosis pushed her to radically redefine success and why building wealth means nothing if you don’t feel well. In this episode, they discuss: 🩶How motherhood can force the clarity...
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1218: Life Update: The Emotional Cost of Receiving Support (and Why I’m Still Doing It Anyway)
Emotionally Uncomfortable
What if the resistance you feel to receiving support isn't about money—but about the stories you've been carrying that aren't even yours? In this raw, unfiltered solo episode recorded while walking the streets of Kelowna, BC on Father's Day, Heather gets radically honest about her journey with receiving support, hiring help, and dismantling what it means to be a "strong, independent woman." Listen in as she shares: 🩶 Why she finally hired a meal prep/house manager and the internal resistance she faced every step of the way 🩶 How buying back time and energy is never really about the...
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1217: The Conversations You’re Avoiding Are Draining You with Dr. Ashley Blackington
Emotionally Uncomfortable
We all say we want support. But are we really ready to receive it? In this episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Ashley Blackington to talk about the invisible load modern women carry, especially those who are caregiving, leading, and over-functioning in every area of life. From burnout to decision fatigue, this conversation unpacks what it actually looks like to take your power back in emotionally uncomfortable ways. Here’s what you’ll hear: 🩶Why emotionally intelligent communication is a required life skill 🩶How martyrdom culture keeps women stuck in burnout cycles 🩶The mindset...
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1216: The Grief I Didn’t Expect After My Grandchild Was Born with Kellie Hamilton
Emotionally Uncomfortable
No one tells you that joy and grief can live in the same moment, especially when you become a grandmother. In this powerful conversation, Heather sits down with Kellie Hamilton to unpack the emotional transition of watching your daughter become a mother. What begins as pride can unexpectedly stir up loss, identity shifts, and a quiet grief that no one warns you about. Together, Heather and Kellie dive into: 🩶 The unexpected grief of no longer being your daughter’s go-to 🩶 Why setting boundaries as a new mom can feel like rejection for her mother 🩶 How Kellie processed her emotions...
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1215: You Know What You Want, So Why Don't You Have It?
Emotionally Uncomfortable
“You don’t need more information—you need the courage to act.” Knowing what you want is easy. Doing the work to get there? That’s where most people quit. In this episode, Heather breaks down the real reason your bigger vision isn’t gaining traction and it’s not your schedule, your family, or your lack of time. From perfectionism to procrastination to the myth of waiting for the right moment, Heather reveals what it actually takes to move from dreaming to doing without burning out. Here’s what you’ll hear: 🩶 Why perfectionism is one of the biggest energy leaks 🩶 How...
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1214: What Psychedelic Therapy Taught Me About Trauma, Grief, and Trust with Andrea Owen
Emotionally Uncomfortable
What if talk therapy isn’t enough to move the trauma that’s been stuck in your body for decades? In this episode, Heather sits down with Andrea Owen—author, speaker, and long-time recovery advocate—to talk about psychedelic therapy, self-trust, and why she made the controversial decision to try ketamine after 13 years of sobriety. Listen in as they explore: 🩶 Why Andrea chose ketamine therapy after years of talk therapy and sobriety 🩶 The moment she realized her trauma was trapped in her 17-year-old self 🩶 How psychedelic healing helped her stop white-knuckling life and start...
info_outline"I remember lining up for bread with my mom when we were little... There's just such a dichotomy between what happened outside our home and what happened inside."
In this powerful episode, Heather sits down with Juliana Uto, a wealth mentor who shares her remarkable journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a financial freedom expert helping women build generational wealth.
Listen in as Juliana and Heather dive into:
🩶Juliana’s emotional childhood story of scarcity in communist Romania and the pivotal moment that shaped her determination to achieve financial independence
🩶Why most women focus on earning more instead of making their money work for them (and the shocking truth about what it really takes to support a $100K/month lifestyle)
🩶The critical mindset shift from "hustling harder" to strategic investing that creates true freedom
🩶How the online business world's celebration of high revenue months can create a harmful cycle that keeps entrepreneurs trapped
Whether you're already earning six or seven figures in your business or just beginning your wealth-building journey, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on financial freedom that goes beyond the standard "earn more" advice.
Discover why Juliana believes all women should understand investing fundamentals, how to overcome the emotional barriers to building real wealth, and practical wisdom for creating a future where your money works harder than you do.
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Juliana is a startup-investor, Mechanical Engineer and former energy executive; she's a mentor with the Creative Destruction Lab and the founder of Wealth Bravery focused on empowering financial independence for women investors.
www.herwealthsociety.com, IG: @juliana_uto LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianauto/
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