147. Navigating Relationships with Ann-Marie Christell
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Release Date: 08/01/2024
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info_outlineNavigating Relationships with Ann-Marie Christell
Episode #147
Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur! In today's episode, we have a truly inspiring guest, Anne-Marie Christell; the founder of Serene Flow. She is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 26 years of experience and a passion for helping hairstylists grow their businesses sustainably. Ann-Marie joins our host, Nick, for an enlightening conversation on client and customer relationships that extends far beyond the hairstyling industry. They delve into recognizing and shifting toxic patterns, setting boundaries, and the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional lives. Get ready to be moved by Ann-Marie’s incredible journey, her insights on energy sensitivity, and her no-nonsense approach to living a fulfilling and empowered life. Stay tuned to discover how these lessons can transform your own entrepreneurial path.
Takeaways:
**Recognize and Address Toxic Patterns:**
- Toxic relationships aren't just about others; they reflect our own patterns too. Ann-Marie emphasizes the importance of identifying negative reactions and energetic imbalances in relationships. Understanding yourself can help you change toxic dynamics.
**Trust Your Intuition:**
- Your body and intuition often know what your mind doesn't. Ann-Marie shares how even an energy shift sensed over an email can be a sign to alter your interactions or set boundaries. Trusting these gut feelings can lead to healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
**Authenticity and Vulnerability:**
- Being real with your clients and yourself is crucial. Ann-Marie and Nick both highlighted how showing up authentically, even in tough times, builds trust and strengthens relationships. Vulnerability is not a weakness but a bridge to deeper connection and mutual growth.
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Ann-Marie Christell is the founder of Serene Flow, She’s a hairstylist business educator who helps hairstylist grow their hairstyling business with sustainable principles so that they can have a thriving hairstyling business with ease
Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.