Citizen of the World by Kathleen Parisien Citizen of the World

Are you someone who prefers to stick to what you know? Do you feel like taking risks equals failure? If so, it’s time to change your mindset. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is the key to self-discovery and growth. You’ll be surprised at what you’re capable of when you challenge yourself. So, don’t be afraid to try new things, even if they make you a little uncomfortable. It’s worth it! Let’s explore in depth what your comfort zone is, and what self-discovery is!



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Untap the power of digital marketing with fundamental keyword research. Say goodbye to throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what works. Instead, let analytics drive your decision-making. Data-driven decision-making is the way to success and it starts with keyword research for Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Say goodbye to cold calls as now your business can show up in search engines when people are searching for products or services, using keyword research. If you set up your business properly from the beginning with keyword research then getting customers to your business will be easier.

By thinking about keyword research and basic SEO principles before you start a business, you can grow your business quicker by ranking on Google and Google maps. If your target audience aka future clients can find you on Google and Google maps, then growing your business will be much easier. Think about SEO before starting a business or buying a domain name. Here are the 3 biggest takeaways about the importance of SEO and keyword research:

1. Let the data drive your decision-making. You want to choose a business name and a domain name with a strategic keyword in it.
2. You want to build a content calendar with long-tail keywords so you can create on-site blog posts with your strategic keywords in mind.
3. Use Google Ads Words Planner. 

If you want to start a business but don't know how to get started with SEO, then reach out to me for a free consultation. Reach me at hello@kathleenparisien.com or visit my website - www.kathleenparisien.com

Remember, your business deserves to be found on Google and Google maps. Forget about lengthy business plans, and instead invest in SEO from the beginning!

Discover how curiosity leads to success on the Citizen of the World Podcast. Carve out more time to be curious and to pursue your interests because that spark within you, is the universe talking to you. When we're curious about something, it's a call to action to see where this curiosity will take us. You never know if following your curiosity can lead to a new business, or to having the life of your dreams.

Being curious physically stimulates your brain so that alone is exciting. Just as we work out our bodies, we build our muscles, we move our joints, we get the blood rushing - we should also be thinking about how to stimulate our brains. Since you are listening to this, then you already know that listening to podcasts really helps with brain stimulation.

This quote from Elizabeth Gilbert in Big Magic is priceless “Living in Big Magic is pursuing a life of curiosity instead of fear”.

Instead of hiding behind our blankets, we actually go into the unknown to pursue our curiosity.

Yes, it is scary to start a business, book a vacation to an unknown location, or follow your dreams. It’s scary to go outside your comfort zone but by trusting the universe and having faith, that’s where you can start to see all the colours that life has to offer us

SO essentially being curious, is a move away from being stuck in our comfort zones. It’s the curiosity, the quest for knowledge that begins the transformation.

We don’t know how one decision can change our lives. The decision to follow our curiosity as when we do decide to do something different, a whole new world of possibilities arises. We need to be comfortable with not knowing the outcome, but still following our desires.



So, let’s explore ways that we can be more curious:

Ask questions - Especially open-ended questions where we actually have no idea where the answer will come from. Ask lots of questions and don’t be afraid.

Ask for help - We can learn more from others. If you want your career to move in one direction, you can ask for advice from people in that field. People love talking about themselves and what they do, so don’t be afraid to reach out to other humans

Never get bored - I know that when I start to feel bored, it’s time to start learning something new.

Don’t be afraid to say I dont know - even if you're talking to a client, it’s better, to be honest and to want to find out the right answer than to pretend you have the answer. Especially if you really dont know - just say so!

Love to learn - Enjoy the thrill of reading about something new. Enjoy the process without questioning what’s the point

Find joy in your curiosity - Following your curiosity can also be considered a form of self-care. When you explore something that is of interest to you, you’re investing in yourself. Do it with joy and ease instead of making it feel like a burden.

Building a business should be an exciting, fulfilling experience. Are you ready to listen to your soul and let building a business be fun and easy?

I’ve got news for you - your authentic, spiritual self, has what it takes to run a business. In fact, if you’re listening to this, then it means your soul is craving creativity, imagination, innovation, joy, freedom and entrepreneurship.

Becoming a soul-led entrepreneur means bringing your authentic self into your professional space. There is no need to separate your yogi self from your professional self. No, instead it means letting go of your ego, trusting the process, acknowledging that success exists on an energetic level and doing what you’re called to do.

I am where I am today because I followed my intuition. It’s ironic because I spent my 20s trying to figure out what I could do career-wise. I felt so lost working 9-5. From a young age, my soul, my spirit was telling me to be an entrepreneur. I just didn't know-how. I did know what I didnt want. I wish I would have had a mentor back then to tell me all the things I know now. But I do know, that when you’re feeling lost, it’s because something needs to change. And, they say that change doesnt come until things get really bad. Things for me got really bad when I was 6 months pregnant. I hated working in what I was doing, yet I had already started my marketing business. Since I had income coming in, I didnt focus 100% on growing my marketing business. Yet, when I suddenly lost my main source of income, that’s when I had no choice, and to go full-force into developing a digital marketing agency. Looking back now, it’s clear that this is where I was meant to be all along.



1. Have faith
2. Trust the process
3. Know your core values
4. Focus on being in service
5. Concentrate on long term goals & gains
6. Think investment, not expense
7. Surrounding yourself with soul-led entrepreneurs
8. Be authentically you



Looking for a Google success partner? Someone is a soul-led entrepreneur who will help rank your business to the first page of Google and Google maps? Book a free consultation - https://kathleenparisien.com/

A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community and work with others to make our planet more peaceful, sustainable and fairer.

So, this podcast is all about tapping into your self-realization to live a compassionate, joyful, free life where you are shining your light to serve your soul and the world around you.

Together, let’s turn anxiety into power so that you can shine your light and live a purpose-driven life. I want to help eliminate suffering, and confusion by tapping into your true potential. Citizen of the World the podcast is part of the solution to make the world a better place. Less crazy, and instead built a life of joy, empowerment, and abundant opportunities.

Citizen of the World is not a travel podcast. I know I can reap the same benefits that travelling brings without actually travelling. You can Change Your Perspective on Life without all the logistics of having to travel!

Now, I feel this need to be grounded. Of ways to get out of your comfort zone without having to actually travel the world

5 Ways to Change Your Perception Without Traveling.

5 things you can do within your own city to gain a new perspective and a fresh outlook on life.


Try a new restaurant
I’m always searching google maps for new restaurants when I’m travelling. For some reason, I dont do this enough when I am in my own hometown. By trying new restaurants and experiencing new cultures, you can really gain a fresh perspective.
Visit a friend at the other end of the city
If you're going to go to a park, hiking, or shopping, let your friend choose the destination. Getting out of your own neighbourhood allows you to get out of your comfort zone in a small way, that can make a big difference. Experience a different rhythm without all the logistics of travelling.
Be spontaneous
I love to just walk different streets. Walk around without a real destination. Be open to the world around you. I recommend walking instead of driving because it's through walking that you really get to experience your environment. Go with the flow and just see what happens.
Disconnect - leave your phone at home. Talk to people. Drive or walk without a real destination. Just leave your phone somewhere else so you can be free. Tap into your true potential by being mindful about disconnecting from your smartphone.
Spend time alone. Visit a local museum, restaurant, park, or anywhere. Just go alone as it’s so powerful to go within. Get ready to be refreshed by spending time alone. You can seriously raise your vibration through new experiences, alone.

For so long I wanted to run away and travel. That’s what my book is all about. I still feel the need to gain new perspective and travel, but not as much. I can do things within my own city to give me that same sense of aliveness without booking a flight.

I hate routines. My soul wouldn't let me work a 9-5 job. I am so lucky that I followed my intuition to be an entrepreneur. Instead, I thrive from being a soul-led, creative entrepreneur.

We often look at life as it’s a constant and as if it’s everlasting, and while at some level of mysticism, life may very well be perpetual, but what I’m talking about is our time on earth. As human beings, we’re busy making plans, always under the assumption that we have time, but death reminds us that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. As a society, it’s taboo to speak about death, as we tend to focus on the living rather than what happens after death. But what can death and dying teach us about our lives? Especially as citizens of the world who want to live out their true potentials. Can death remind us of how sacred life is and inspire us towards our dreams faster? What can death teach us about life?