The Wake Up Call Podcast | High Performance Leadership and Business Strategy
The Wake Up Call podcast is for those of you who are ready for next level success in your relationships, business, wealth, and health. Capt. Ryan and Melinda Van Fleet share authentic and transparent stories from their relationship and being a couple in business to help you collapse time and live your best life! https://www.melindavanfleet.com https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com
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Managing Manifestation Expectations- The Mirror Principle and Eclipse's
08/11/2026
Managing Manifestation Expectations- The Mirror Principle and Eclipse's
Where are you expecting expansion and manifestation to be a 3D event? Versus understanding it's an inside game first? I recently had to reckon with this and a mirror showed up for me yesterday with someone else's podcast episode about manifestation. Understanding where expansion is an inside game first is crucial. And unfortunately with Lions Gate and other astrological things such as eclipse, we get caught up in only being appreciative of the 3D manifestation. Here is some enlightening information about the Lions Gate Portal and the Eclipse in Leo which is happening on August 12th, 2026. YouTube video about the Lions Gate Portal. https://www.youtu.be/CxgvVWQCHOk?si=M0s0Olm9075bi0NY 1. The Event: Total Solar Eclipse in Leo (August 12) While today (August 10) falls in the dark-moon phase of the lunar cycle, the official New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse occurs on August 12, 2026 at approximately 20° Leo. New Moon Mechanics: Every solar eclipse is structurally a New Moon (when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun). The "Reset" Energy: While standard New Moons are great for setting conscious intentions, Solar Eclipses act like a energetic circuit-breaker or "cosmic reboot". They tend to collapse outdated timelines and rapidly open new ones over an 18-month arc. 2. The Connection to the Lion's Gate Portal The Lion's Gate Portal opens annually around July 26 and peaks on August 8 (8/8), aligned with the heliacal rising of the star Sirius alongside the Sun in its home sign of Leo. What makes this year's Lion's Gate extra potent: The Eclipse Closing: Rather than quietly tapering off, the 2026 Lion's Gate window seals directly into this Total Solar Eclipse on August 12. Astrologically, this is viewed as "sealing the container"—taking the downloads and clarity that surfaced around 8/8 and locking them into concrete reality. Nodal Shift: This eclipse is the first major lunation since the Lunar Nodes shifted onto the Leo/Aquarius axis, initiating an 18-month collective cycle focused on individual sovereignty versus collective conformity. 3. Key Astrological Themes & "Extra Properties" Theme Astrological Dynamics Authentic Sovereignty Moving away from performing for approval or holding onto roles built on old expectations. Leo asks: Who are you when you aren't seeking external validation? Unfinished 18/19-Year Cycles Solar eclipses belong to Saros cycles that recur roughly every 18.6 years. Astrologers highlight this event as a direct continuation of themes or shifts that first emerged around 2008. Shedding the Persona Because eclipses obscure the Sun's light (the ego/identity), this period often highlights where pride, burnout, or rigid self-concepts need to soften so genuine creative expression can step forward. A Quick Practical Note: Eclipses bring high, volatile energy. Traditional astrological wisdom suggests using these few days to observe, rest, and release, rather than forcing rigid manifestation rituals. Let the old dust settle first! Further, there is a lot to be said here with comparison, expectations, and Cognitive Dissonance that I didn't even get into...future episode! Meantime, here is the link for my Patreon to help you on your awareness journey! IG @themelindavanfleet Thank you for listening and sharing!
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One Year Later, These Internal Changes Created Success- Lions Gate 2026 Update
08/06/2026
One Year Later, These Internal Changes Created Success- Lions Gate 2026 Update
Welcome to Lions Gate 2026! What internal changes are you tracking? Or are you even aware of what internal changes need to happen in order to achieve success? Are you aware of the patterns that need to be changed? Because the more you tolerate what violates your standards, the more your identity begins to organize around accepting less. We are in the midst of Lions Gate which is a very powerful portal that is from 7/28 to 8/12 with 8/8 being the most powerful day. Lions Gate has Ancient Egyptian Roots and is an extended cosmic portal. Every year, we pay specific attention to what we are going through during this time, take notes in a journal, and then review them a year later. We both love how it all plays into Pattern Intelligence. This powerful, insightful and authentic podcast with my husband Capt. Ryan Van Fleet shares insights over the past year to help create some Aha moments, ideas, and ways to consider things so you can achieve more success in your life, business and relationships too. Couples accelerate change when both are pattern aware. Thank you for listening and sharing! Connect further: IG @themelindavanfleet IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing
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Going Viral on Social Media- The Matrix Series
08/02/2026
Going Viral on Social Media- The Matrix Series
Going viral on social media isn't a strategy, it's most often a receipt and that's where people get it confused and get stuck in The Matrix. They "try" to do the thing (go viral on social media), which only causes more resistance in the field. And your nervous system creates differently than a strategy deck. Hence why pattern recognition is crucial to going viral. In other words, your intuition usually knows what to post before your marketing plan does. And the people who follow that more often than not are the ones who have the biggest opportunity because energy leaves fingerprints. In this episode of The Wake Up Call Podcast I share two recent Instagram examples where both Ryan and I went viral, breaking down my hindsights and insights, but not saying "this is what you should do." That's the difference. The Matrix teaches study everyone else until you finally become successful. But the reality is, pay attention to yourself enough that your originality has room to emerge. Thank you for listening and sharing! Connect further: IG @themelindavanfleet IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing
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Human Design Is Not a Box- Understanding Your Natural Operating Style
07/23/2026
Human Design Is Not a Box- Understanding Your Natural Operating Style
The biggest mistake people make with Human Design, is that they view it as a box, not a baseline. It's about understanding the difference between what comes naturally and what needs more energy. Your Human Design chart doesn't limit you, but the story and identity you attach to it can. The goal isn't to fit your chart; it's to understand yourself more fully. Hence, why a lot of people don't like Human Design and it can get a bad rap. I have been a "student of Human Design" since November 2020. I wrote about Human Design in my best-selling book Life and Love Lessons— How to Discover Confidence Through Your Spiritual Journey 2021. Chapter 10- Obsessed with Human Design. Both of my books are available on Amazon in paperback, eBook and Audible. Why do I love Human Design? Because as a Generator, when I started to learn about myself, my energy, and how I best operate— I stopped doubting myself. I also share what my friend called to ask me about and how that ties into energy type expansion (Generator and Manifestor) vs. being in a box, but also identity. Understanding Cognitive Dissonance (Leon Festinger 1957) in terms of identity is a piece of this equation. In 2023, I worked with a local business team of five managers and hosted Human Design Workshops along with individual 1:1 readings/sessions. It was an incredible experience not only of the team members learning about themselves but also how to best work together and structure their daily activities. If this is of interest to you, please send me an email at to set up a call to further review. Thank you for listening and sharing! Website to connect further:
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Brand Building in 2026 and What Works; Ideas We Saw at ICAST 2026
07/17/2026
Brand Building in 2026 and What Works; Ideas We Saw at ICAST 2026
Why would someone stop and look at your brand? What brand ideas are working and where are there some gaps? What ideas did we see and get inspired by at ICAST 2026? How can you build your brand in the new memory economy? Do you have an ecosystem built or are you still relying on the same marketing to build your brand? Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs and I attended the first day of ICAST 2026. We have a well-developed ecosystem as part of that is that Ryan is a buyer for the Chris's Bait and Tackle Shop at Tavernier Creek Marina. We were inspired by the human connection, collaborations, new products, marketing trends and more. There is more building a long-term brand than social media. You have to create reasons for someone to come back. Getting out fo your comfort zone and attending a marketing event is crucial to not only learn what's going on in brand building and event marketing but also customer experience, community building, brand loyalty, and relationship marketing. All of these intrinsic aspects of marketing also contribute to your ecosystem, which helps build a memorable business model not just an attention business model. What aspects are you focusing on? Thank you for listening and sharing! Connect further: IG @themelindavanfleet IG@ goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys
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How to Find Your Authentic Voice in Building Your Business and Owning Your Identity w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet
07/12/2026
How to Find Your Authentic Voice in Building Your Business and Owning Your Identity w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet
The quality of your life and business is heavily influenced by whether you are living from borrowed expectations or from an examined identity. So many people confuse "I can do this" or "I love this" with "Should I build my life and business around this?" As an entrpreneurial business owner with my husband Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs, we created and built our business based on our ingrained identities (including Human Design) and it has morphed from there. And since "Not everyday is sunshine and rainbows," you really need to love what you do along with having grit, perservance and support. We recorded this episode as the business and entrepreneurial identity conversation is huge and still, people are having an identity crisis which bleeds into comparison, judgment, social media and more. If you are someone who is struggling, please use these questions to help you get grounded: —Where do I consistently feel more energized? —What environments drain me? —What decisions repeatedly prove correct for me? —What kinds of problems do I enjoy solving? Sit with these, over time, and see what evolves. We all have gifts that are our purpose and passion— Ikigai. Your capability is not the same as your calling and if you do not realize this is will lead to burnout. You don't know you've found the right path because it's easy. You know you've found the right path because the hard work still feels worth doing. Be the person who builds a life out of expressing who you are. Thank you for listening and sharing! Connect further: IG @themelindavanfleet IG@ goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys
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"Welcome to the Social Media Marketing Matrix" said Gemini AI. AI for Business
07/06/2026
"Welcome to the Social Media Marketing Matrix" said Gemini AI. AI for Business
Welcome to the Social Media Marketing Matrix!" said Gemini AI when I started down a business strategy rabbit hole about Meta Ads and affiliate marketing. (Hint hint- Meta Ads changed it's strategy in 2026). This led me to be curious about: How aware are you to all the changes in social media marketing? How they affect your business? Your business goals? Your money? Are you using AI productively? This podcast IS a Wake Up Call to what's happening with the new Meta Ad changes, Andromeda, and how it came to me to ask Gemini AI questions about this after some intuition hits in a couple coaching programs and Instagram content creators. Enjoy the rabbit hole! I had fun recording this as this is what I love to do and teach. And there is some enlightening scoop on Meta too. Clarity Scales. Thanks for listening! IG @themelindavanfleet LinkedIn melinda-van-fleet
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How to Understand the Sales Gap and Client Trust Factor in Your Business
07/05/2026
How to Understand the Sales Gap and Client Trust Factor in Your Business
There is a massive difference and gap in selling an outcome and being an expert in it. And there is a gap between what clients ask for and what is behind the scenes, taking years of experience into what they do. This Wake Up Podcast with Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs dives into this topic that is causing a lack of trust globally (2026 Edelman Trust Barometer) and also shares a concrete science backed study called the Polyvagal Theory (Dr. Stephen Porges) which explains how our vioce is a biobehavioral marker of our internal physiological state— which cannot just be manuafactured or copied via buying a course or program. Faking it til you make it, isn't a business strategy, it's a liability. Thank you for listening! Connect further: IG @themelindavanfleet IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys
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How High Performers Stay Creative Under Pressure w/ Co-Host Capt. Ryan Van Fleet
06/27/2026
How High Performers Stay Creative Under Pressure w/ Co-Host Capt. Ryan Van Fleet
Pressure reveals a lot about your leadership and pressure doesn't kill creativity, resistance does. In this episode of The Wake Up Call Podcast (High Performance Business and Relationship Strategy) with Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs we talk about how overcoming resistance in conjunction with a growth mindset helped him navigate a challenging fishing charter. Having the mental and emotional resilience to overcome resistance and be able to adapt is a form of self-leadership, stress management and adaptability. This high-performance example of how he lead himself on this charter showed he was able to increase his capacity to receive under pressure. We also share examples of our business partnership in terms of time frames which were a challenge. Thank you for listening and subscribing! Connect further: IG @themelindavanfleet IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys
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When Does Strength and Capability Become Over-Functioning? Leadership, Energetics & Identity
06/14/2026
When Does Strength and Capability Become Over-Functioning? Leadership, Energetics & Identity
When does strength and capability become over-functioning? Many high performers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners find themselves carrying more responsibility, pressure, and decision-making than ever before. What starts as capability can quietly turn into overwhelm, burnout, exhaustion, frustration, and even becoming the bottleneck in your business, leadership, or relationships. In this episode, Melinda explores a leadership trap that often goes unnoticed: the hidden cost of always being the reliable one. You'll hear perspectives on: Leadership burnout High performer overwhelm Carrying too much responsibility Delegation and trust Leadership capacity Control versus discernment Identity shifts and personal growth The difference between being capable and carrying everything High-achiever patterns Melinda also touches on the popular conversation around masculine and feminine energy and offers a different perspective for leaders who are looking for practical growth rather than simplistic answers. If you've ever felt responsible for everything, struggled to delegate, experienced decision fatigue, or wondered why your next level feels harder than it should, this episode is for you. Recorded from Melinda's favorite creative space—her spare bedroom aka "library." Connect Further Website: Premium Mentorship & Command Edge: Instagram: @themelindavanfleet LinkedIn: Melinda Van Fleet
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Conscious Awareness Around Energetic Frequency in Marriage, Business & Social Media
05/17/2026
Conscious Awareness Around Energetic Frequency in Marriage, Business & Social Media
Most people misunderstand energetic frequency. It’s not just spiritual language — it’s visible in human behavior, emotional reactions, relationships, social media interactions, communication patterns, intuition, and how people respond under pressure. Have you ever felt someone’s energy before they even spoke? What’s one moment where your intuition instantly knew something was “off” — before your logical mind caught up? Most people think frequency is some vague spiritual concept. It’s not. Frequency is visible in how people react, communicate, avoid truth, project, seek validation, handle pressure, and move through relationships. In this episode, we break down energetic frequency from a grounded, real-world perspective through: marriage and relationship over 20+ years business pressure and emotional reactions social media comments and projection intuition and conscious awareness seeing where people are at emotionally without judgment the difference between reacting vs observing This conversation is not about superiority. It’s about awareness. Because once you become conscious enough, you stop taking everything personally and start understanding what people are actually communicating energetically beneath their words. Thank you for listening! Connect further: LinkedIn melinda_van_fleet IG@ the melindavanfleet IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Patreon.com/consciousconvergence YouTube @ownyourgreatness Patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing LinkedIn Ryan Van Fleet
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Women Are Being Programmed to Leave Good Men | Cult Energy, Identity Manipulation & HBO's Euphoria
05/09/2026
Women Are Being Programmed to Leave Good Men | Cult Energy, Identity Manipulation & HBO's Euphoria
There’s a dangerous narrative growing online right now: That women must destroy their relationships, leave their husbands, reject stability, or burn down their lives in order to become “powerful,” “healed,” or successful. And people are applauding it like it’s evolution. It’s not always empowerment. Sometimes it’s emotional addiction disguised as liberation. In this episode, I break down the cult-like behavior hiding inside modern self-development culture, hyper-independence messaging, and even entertainment storylines like HBO's Euphoria and the Cassie/Nate dynamic. (amazing writing, acting- whole crew!) I mix in a bit of my personal relationship journey as well in relation to being in a cult where leaving our spouses and partners was promoted in order to "become successful." As briefly mentioned, I wrote about being single in my books: Both of my best selling books Confidence Mastery for Couples and Life and Love Lessons on available on Amazon (paperback, eBook and Audible). Real relationships, leadership, marriage, business, nervous systems, and growth are not built on constant emotional chaos. Some people have become addicted to: Ego as authority Destruction as identity Rebellion as false freedom That is not empowerment. That is conditioning. This conversation is about: Discernment through conscious awareness and intuition. Radical truth. Personal responsibility. And understanding that real POWER is being able to hold love, leadership, success, pressure, commitment, AND self-awareness at the same time. Not running every time life gets hard. Because life, marriage, business, etc. is not always easy. "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."- doesn't mean running. This episode is for the women (and men) who are ready to think for themselves again — not just repeat whatever ideology, coach, trend, or trauma narrative gets the loudest applause online. #Euphoria #WomenEmpowerment #RelationshipAdvice #ModernDating #Marriage #SelfDevelopment #Podcast #Leadership #Mindset #FeminineEnergy #CultMentality #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset Ready to level up? IG @themelindavanfleet Thanks for listening and sharing!
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Using AI as Whitespace Business Opportunity
03/27/2026
Using AI as Whitespace Business Opportunity
The majority of you are either confused, not using AI correctly, or not using AI at all. Even the AI coaches need a good lesson. This Wake Up Call podcast is it. My husband, Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs and I dive into all things AI and even touch on Google. We share our journey along with tangible ideas for how to use AI and what we see out there. And if you are interested in sharpening your AI tools, business marketing and social media... Connect with us further via the below: IG melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys www.patreon.com/consciousconvergence www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing
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4 CRINGEY Sales Tactics That Can Hurt Your Business
03/06/2026
4 CRINGEY Sales Tactics That Can Hurt Your Business
Have you ever experienced cringey (CRINGY) sales tactics? Maybe you are someone who has been observing these? Or doing some cringe yourself? Or maybe just curious? (That's totally cool) Any of the above are reasons to listen to this Wake Up Call Podcast. As someone with A LOT of sales experiences, I share 4 CRINGEY sales tactics I see out there in the land and my viewpoint on how you can do it differently for success! FRIGID DM's Energy Vamping Podcast Request Barfing Love Bombing Let me know what one resonates with you the most. I would love to hear in the YouTube comments. My YouTube channel is @ownyourgreatness Thanks for listening and sharing! Connect further with me or my husband Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs: IG @melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys www.Patreon.com/consciousconvergence www.Patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing
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Part Two Of 14 Lessons from 14 Years in Business w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs
02/15/2026
Part Two Of 14 Lessons from 14 Years in Business w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs
This special podcast w/ my husband Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Education Programs is Part 2 of a two part podcast where we share 14 Lessons from 14 years in business. Part One shared: Curiosity Human Design Vision and our motto- "Anytime you're fishing it's all good!" Try new things fast Exit things fast See mistakes as lessons Hard Work- Doing the reps Part Two shares: Communication- resistance, fear Divide and Conquer- helping each other Organized Respect over liked Intuition Reframing Gratitude as energy Thank you for listening and sharing! Connect further for mentorship, online courses and more: melinda_vanfleet on IG Patreon.com/consciousconvergence goodkarmaryan_fl_keys on IG Patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing
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Part One of 14 Top Lessons for Business Success- w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet Good Karma Sportfishing
01/31/2026
Part One of 14 Top Lessons for Business Success- w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet Good Karma Sportfishing
Celebrating 14 years in business- Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs in the beautiful Florida Keys. This joint podcast w/ my husband, Capt. Ryan Van Fleet shares 7 of the top 14 lessons in business. Part 1 of a 2 Part Podcast. Thank you for listening! Please share. Connect More at: Connect further: IG melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Patreon: 1:1 Mentorship available. See the Work Together page on Melinda's website.
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Consciously Seeing the Big Picture for Success- Fishing, Life, SatFish and more.
01/15/2026
Consciously Seeing the Big Picture for Success- Fishing, Life, SatFish and more.
Welcome to 2026! This year is off to a great start! and this podcast shares a lot of what we have connected the dots on in our business—conscious awareness. Consciousness is very important because it helps you connect the dots and see the bigger picture. We often spend too much time in the weeds on small things that do not really matter and create frustration, anger, guilt, shame and embarrassment. These emotions lead to poor health, relationships and also affect our financial situation. And all of these things can happen over time without our awareness- the paradox. The work my husband Ryan Van Fleet and I do, including this podcast, sheds light on consciousness and expanding your intuitive gifts (we all have them) so we can live our best lives! Thank you for tuning in! Please connect further and share. Below is the mental health awarenes blog my husband, Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs wrote: Connect further: IG melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Patreon: 1:1 Mentorship available. See the Work Together page on Melinda's website.
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Making Energetic Choices in Conjunction with Your Beliefs w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet
12/17/2025
Making Energetic Choices in Conjunction with Your Beliefs w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet
Many folks are struggling with this right now, The energetics of others in conjunction with energetic frequency and your beliefs. This powerful joint podcast with my husband Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs dives into this topic. Relationships with others is part of life and often challenging. This podcast explains many factors that can be affected and also how to know you are not alone. Knowing you are not alone, in itself, can help bring you peace. I hope it does for you too! Thank you for listening and sharing! Patreon: IG melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys
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Wake-Up Call About Weight, Mindset, Eddie Murphy, and More w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet
11/29/2025
Wake-Up Call About Weight, Mindset, Eddie Murphy, and More w/ Capt. Ryan Van Fleet
This podcast is based on our watching Being Eddie on Netflix which is a documentary about Eddie Murphy, featuring Eddie Murphy and it's incredible! From that mindset and conscious awareness lens, we share about Capt. Ryan Van Fleet's recent weight release of 25 lbs in three months. -What caused that mindset decision to loose weight? -What work he did, changes he made to loose weight. And more- all mindset and conscious awareness, spiritual decisions behind the scenes. This is transparent couples in business and in life podcast shares a lot of things most people do not talk about and so we hope it really helps you! Thank you for listening! Connect more with Melinda Van Fleet and Ryan Van Fleet options: IG melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys We are also on FB and LinkedIn
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Don't Bother Listening If You Want to Fail- Top Tip for Entrepreneurs
11/11/2025
Don't Bother Listening If You Want to Fail- Top Tip for Entrepreneurs
What are some top tips for entrepreneurs? You can consume all the content you want...heck there sure is a ton of it. But if you are not SERIOUS, you will fail. Just telling ya. This podcast has a lot of tips, stories and codes that will help you stay motivating and get ot your next level of success faster. Captain Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs is my co-host. Thanks for listening! Connect further: IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys IG @melinda_vanfleet YouTube: @ownyourgreatness
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Staying Focused and Collapsing Time for Business Success
10/27/2025
Staying Focused and Collapsing Time for Business Success
This weeks episode shares powerful "wake-up" stories about time and focus for business success. Thank you for listening and sharing! Links mentioned to connect further: IG @melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Ways to work with Melinda Van Fleet are located on the Work Together Page of her website. Other platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
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Best Entrepreneurial and Business Tips for Results- Importance of Trust and Mentorship
10/14/2025
Best Entrepreneurial and Business Tips for Results- Importance of Trust and Mentorship
Trust. This weeks episode shares powerful wake-up stories about mentorship, trust, and entrepreneurship. My special co-host is my husband, Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs. Thank you for listening and sharing! Links mentioned to connect further: IG @melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Ways to work with Melinda Van Fleet are located on the Work Together Page of her website. Other platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
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Identity Shifting w/ Co-Host Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing
10/04/2025
Identity Shifting w/ Co-Host Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing
What is the best way to improve your life? If you ever ask yourself this question, you are in the right place to leanr how to improve your life, business, relationships, health and wealth! Our joint podcast is back and we are super excited! A new chapter, our next chapter, has arrived and we are excited to have this opportunity to share it with you. October 1st was our 16 year Anniversary of landing in The Florida Keys from MPLS, MN. This relaunch podcast episode with my husband, Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs kicks off a 16 Episode series with a "reel" conversation about Identity. So many people wish to "shift their identity," but don't even had a baseline of who they are. And then if they are a couple, how do they see each other and support each other. Identity work is the best way to improve your life, business, relationships, wealth, and health. I also segway into Human Design which is extremely helpful not only for yourself, but also as a couple. There is a lot packed into this powerful relaunch episode of The Wake Up Call Podcast. Thank you for being here! We are just getting started. Links mentioned to connect further: IG @melinda_vanfleet IG goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Ways to work with Melinda Van Fleet, 1:1 Private Options and/or applying for The Formidable- Mastermind for Couples in Business, are located on the Work Together Page of her website. Other platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
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Master Writing Fiction Using Goodreads as a Writing Tool. Writing Tips w/ Sienna Krieg
03/19/2025
Master Writing Fiction Using Goodreads as a Writing Tool. Writing Tips w/ Sienna Krieg
-Are you using Goodreads? -How do you use Goodreads? -Do you use to it learn from the reviewers on what to work on to improve your fiction writing? - Do you know what a KPI is? These things and more are covered in this fun new Own Your Greatness Episode with my 19-year-old niece Sienna Krieg. We each had a different process that we mentioned of using Goodreads as a writing tip tool. Here is Sienna's process: 1. Picked a book she hasn't read 2. Read a 5 star review 3. Read a 1 or 2 star review Sienna is looking for a book to read and also learning about writing. Here is Melinda's process: Picked a book she has read and didn't like (you can do this in the opposite fashion) Read a 1 or 2 star review (b/c they likely would be in alignment in viewpoint) With the same reviewer- read a 5 star review- which would be on another book being that it's from the same reviewer. Melinda is trying to learn what her audience (the reviewer in this case as a model) looks for in "good writing" for her genre as she is writing a book now and created KPIs as a measurable writing tool. Use these examples to copy or create your own! It's fun and a great way to learn. Shout out and thank you to these Goodreads reviewers we mentioned: Ali L, Heather X, Clace, Rowan, Manas Sienna Krieg is a Freshman at DePauw University majoring in Communications. Sienna Krieg is also a freelance writer for her school newspaper, a blogger on Medium.com and also helps with other social media channels. Connect with Melinda further at www.melindavanfleet.com Thank you for listening!
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Writing Tips- Good Fiction Books. The Secretary by Renee Knight and The Life Impossible by Matt Haig w/ Co-Host Sienna Krieg
02/19/2025
Writing Tips- Good Fiction Books. The Secretary by Renee Knight and The Life Impossible by Matt Haig w/ Co-Host Sienna Krieg
-What makes a good fiction book? -One that you can't put down? -You want to read more from the author? Learning what makes a good fiction book is important as far as writing tips and being able to implement those concepts into your book or book series. In this episode of Own Your Greatness YouTube (Wake-Up Call Podcast)- my niece Sienna Krieg and I discuss our thoughts and writing tips on what makes a good fiction book. In that discuss two books- The Secretary by Renee Knight and The Life Impossible by Matt Haig (spoiler! we both loved the books we read). Thank you for listening! Sienna Krieg is a Freshman at DePauw University majoring in Communications. Sienna Krieg is also a freelance writer for her school newspaper, a blogger on Medium.com and also helps with other social media channels. The radio station she mentioned is: Connect further with me
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Writing Advice CLICHES- The Good and The Bad w/ Sienna Krieg
01/19/2025
Writing Advice CLICHES- The Good and The Bad w/ Sienna Krieg
Do you find yourself reading books that have too many cliches? Or are you a writer and curious if all cliches are necessarily bad to use? What are some other writing tips that may help you think about as you are writing your book? And more. Thanks for joining my niece Sienna Krieg and I on this video/podcast deep dive into Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley and Heaven Breaker by Sara Wolf to demonstrate some aspects of cliches. This video series on Writing Tips and How to Write a Book Series is layering in a special guest who used to podcast with my Circa 2021-2022 on The Good Karma Success Coach podcast- my niece Sienna Krieg. Sienna's email is petalthefirst@gmail.com. Sienna Krieg is a Freshman at DePauw University majoring in Communications. Sienna Krieg is also a freelance writer for her school newspaper, a blogger on Medium.com and also helps with other social media channels. Melinda on Medium: Sienna on Medium: YouTube Playlists mentioned: Podcasts with Sienna Krieg: Writing Tip Videos from other YouTubers: Melinda Van Fleets Writing Tips Playlist: Connect further with me My Amazon Affiliate link which has my two bestselling nonfiction books- paperback, eBook, Audible and Show Don't Tell by Sandra Gerth and other goodies: .
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WRITING TIPS, Using Your Intuition, Goals and Focus
01/12/2025
WRITING TIPS, Using Your Intuition, Goals and Focus
How focused are you on your goals? Are you overwhelmed by all the writing tips and videos out there? Are you using your intuition to help guide you to how you can best achieve your goals as a writer or something else? Do you understand what you intuition is? How to know the difference? Do you ask The Universe for help? Packed solo podcast. ****And yes, by mistake, I said 2,000 words a minute vs. day. LOL! You can tell I am a Gen X and had to take typing in High School. The incredible book I mention and recommend is First Pages of Best Sellers by C.S. Lakin. Below is my Amazon Affiliate link: The YouTube channel I mention and recommend is Story Grid. Below is my YouTube writing tips playlist. Interested in connecting further? My website is https://www.melindavanfleet.com IG @Melinda_vanfleet Thanks for subscribing and also checking out my episodes with my niece Sienna Krieg.
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BEST WRITING TIPS in Conjunction with Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses w/ Sienna Krieg
12/28/2024
BEST WRITING TIPS in Conjunction with Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses w/ Sienna Krieg
—How do you think about transitions between chapters so your reader is hooked and can't book your book down? —What makes a bestselling book series? —What tropes and inspiration are used in A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas? —What makes A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas so popular? And more. Thanks for joining my niece Sienna Krieg and I on this video/podcast deep dive into A Court of Thorns and Roses to demonstrate some aspects of what makes a great fantasy book and fantasy book series. This video series on Writing Tips and How to Write a Book Series is layering in a special guest who used to podcast with my Circa 2021-2022 on The Good Karma Success Coach podcast- my niece Sienna Krieg. Sienna's email is . Sienna Krieg is a Freshman at DePauw University majoring in Communications. Sienna Krieg is also a freelance writer for her school newspaper, a blogger on Medium.com and also helps with other social media channels. Melinda on Medium: Sienna on Medium: YouTube Playlists mentioned: Podcasts with Sienna Krieg: Writing Tip Videos from other YouTubers: Melinda Van Fleets Writing Tips Playlist: Connect further with me My Amazon Affiliate link which has my two bestselling nonfiction books- paperback, eBook, Audible and Show Don't Tell by Sandra Gerth and other goodies: .
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Writing Process Ideas (Tips) to Develop Your Writing Style—Following Your Intuition
12/22/2024
Writing Process Ideas (Tips) to Develop Your Writing Style—Following Your Intuition
What is your writing process? As a freelance writer? author? blogger? Do you have a writing process? Have you ever doubted your writing process? How do you manage or view time in regards to your writing process? This and more is covered in this video/podcast about developing and using your own unique writing process. I also share some other ideas in case you wish to try another type of process or adapt. Following your intuition in your writing process is the best way at the end of the day. My website is Media page has the links I mention. 1:1 coaching/mentoring options on the Work Together page. Life & Love Lessons is my 2nd book that I mentioned the story about my event from April 2019. Available on Amazon- eBook, Paperback and Audible. Playlist for my podcasts with my niece Sienna Krieg: Thank you for listening!
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WRITING TIPS- Show Don't Tell, Character Development, Circe by Madeline Miller
12/11/2024
WRITING TIPS- Show Don't Tell, Character Development, Circe by Madeline Miller
—What is "Show Don't Tell" in the world of writing? —How do you use Show Don't Tell to write the best character descriptions? —What are some tips to help you write great character descriptions? And more. This YouTube/podcast about Top Writing Tips to help you write a book is full of insight from my niece Sienna Krieg who is a Freshman at DePauw University and majoring in Communications. Here is Sienna's Medium.com link: We both love and refer to Circe by Madeline Miller. Sienna also shares her thoughts and reads from The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski and The Cove by Ron Rash. All of these books are excellent examples of character development. The book I mentioned is called Show Don't Tell by Sandra Gerth. I found Circe through Tim Ferris's podcast with Hugh Howey who wrote the books for Silo. The playlist below is one of all my podcasts with Sienna Krieg: The writing tips playlist I mentioned is: Connect with me further and all links on: Thank you for watching and liking!
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