Keeping it Real with Gina Keeping: Mindset and Business Coaching for Female Entrepreneurs

Gina Keeping

Tired of trying to build a business that looks good on the outside but drains you on the inside? Welcome to Keeping It Real, where we talk mindset, business strategy, and what it actually takes to build a freedom-focused business that feels aligned, and profitable. I’m Gina Keeping, business and mindset coach for female entrepreneurs who are done with the hustle hangover. Each week, I’ll share the mindset shifts, strategies, and behind-the-scenes lessons that help you grow sustainably and lead like the CEO of your life and business. Grab your coffee and let’s build something that feels good.

  1. APR 13

    [320] Why You Know What to Do… But Still Don’t Do It

    You’re not lazy. You’re not inconsistent. And you definitely don’t need another color-coded to-do list. So why do you keep saying you’re going to do something… and then not doing it? In this episode, we’re going deeper than we ever have before into what’s actually running the show in your business—and spoiler alert… it’s not your goals. If you’ve ever felt like: you know exactly what to do… but you’re not doing it you start strong and then fall back into old patterns you’re doing the mindset work but still feel stuck This episode is going to connect a lot of dots. We’re talking about: the real difference between your conscious and subconscious mind why your body is often in control (not your willpower) what’s happening on a chemical level when you think a thought how you unknowingly create emotional patterns that repeat daily and why positive thinking alone isn’t enough to create change This isn’t about “trying harder.” It’s about understanding the system you’ve been running… so you can finally start changing it. Inside this episode: Why knowing what to do isn’t the problem The 5% vs 95% reality of how your mind operates How your subconscious programs get created (and why they feel like “you”) The autopilot effect that’s quietly running your habits The thought → feeling → thought loop that keeps you stuck How your body can become dependent on familiar emotional states Why you keep going back to old patterns (even when you don’t want to) The identity loop that shapes your results A question to take with you: What part of me is actually in control right now? If this episode hit… Share it with someone who’s been saying “I know what to do… I’m just not doing it.” Because chances are… they’re not broken either. If you’re ready to stop operating on autopilot and actually start creating change in your business… Come join us inside https://thebusinesscircle.ca/https://thebusinesscircle.ca/ where we don’t just talk about growth… We build it, together.

    35 min
  2. APR 6

    [319] The Skill That Quietly Determines Your Business Results

    You can have the strategy. The plan. The ideas. …and still feel like your business isn’t working the way it should. This episode is a real, honest look at what’s actually going on in those moments. Because more often than not… it’s not about doing more. It’s about what’s happening in the in-between moments — when you soften your message, hesitate before selling, or convince yourself to “wait a little longer.” The part most people miss? 👉 It’s not a strategy problem. 👉 It’s what you’re doing inside the strategy. In this episode, I’m breaking down: why you can be “doing everything” and still not getting results the subtle ways you weaken your own execution (without realizing it) what self-awareness actually looks like in real time (not after the fact) the small, quiet decisions that are either building your business… or draining it …and the simple mindset shift I used that changed everything: 👉 courage over comfort If you’ve ever thought: “I know what to do… I’m just not doing it” This one will hit. 💭 A question to take with you: Where are you choosing comfort… when what your business actually needs is courage? 🔗 CONNECT WITH GINA If this episode resonated, come hang out with me on Instagram [@gina_keeping] Or if you’re ready to stop overthinking and start actually building momentum in your business, check out The Business Circle — where we focus on strategy, systems, and mindset that actually move the needle.

    30 min
  3. MAR 30

    [318] 3 Ways You’re Secretly Sabotaging Your Business (And How to Shift It Today)

    Ever feel like you’re doing everything in your business… but still not getting the results you want? This episode might be your wake-up call. After a quiet moment by the ocean this weekend, I found myself reflecting on how far I’ve come—and how different my life and business could look if I hadn’t shifted a few key patterns along the way. And if I struggled with these… there’s a really good chance you are too. In this episode, I’m walking you through 3 ways I was secretly sabotaging my own growth—and what changed when I finally saw them for what they were. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about what’s actually keeping you stuck: waiting until you feel ready choosing comfort and calling it “being responsible” staying busy instead of doing what actually moves the needle I also share the mindset shift that helped me take action before I felt ready, how I stopped hiding in “productive” tasks, and why the version of you that builds the business you want… requires a different way of thinking and operating. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re meant for more but haven’t fully gone all in yet… This episode will challenge you in the best way. 💬 LET’S CONNECT If this episode hit for you, I’d love to hear from you. Share it on Instagram and tag me → @gina_keeping or send me a message and tell me what landed. WORK WITH ME If you’re ready to stop spinning and start building a business that actually works for your life, come join us inside The Business Circle—a room designed to help you grow, get support, and actually move the needle. ⭐ LOVE THE SHOW? If you’re enjoying the podcast, it would mean the world if you: Left a review Shared this episode with a friend Or posted it to your stories

    35 min
  4. MAR 23

    [317] It’s Not Too Expensive — It’s Just Not a Priority

    Have you ever had someone look at your offer and say: "I can’t afford it." If you’re a business owner, that phrase can send your brain into a spiral. You start questioning everything. Is my pricing too high? Am I asking for too much? Do people not see the value in what I do? But here’s the truth most entrepreneurs don’t realize: People don’t buy what they can afford. They buy what they value. In today’s episode of Keeping It Real with Gina Keeping, I’m pulling back the curtain on how buying decisions actually work and why understanding this can completely change the way you think about selling. Because the reality is, people make buying decisions emotionally first… and justify them logically afterward. And sometimes the biggest thing keeping people stuck isn’t the cost of investing. It’s the cost of doing nothing. In this short but powerful episode, we unpack: Why people say something is “too expensive” How emotional buying decisions actually work The difference between quick fixes and real transformation Why value perception matters when you’re selling The hidden cost of staying stuck in your business If you’ve ever struggled with selling your services, pricing your offers, or hearing objections like “I can’t afford it,” this episode will completely shift the way you think about value and investment. And if you’re someone building a business right now, this might also challenge you to look at where you’re investing your time, energy, and money. Because at the end of the day… We always find money for what we truly value. Ready to make your investment in your business growth? Join us inside The Business Circle.

    15 min
  5. MAR 16

    [316] I Didn't Expect a Plant to School Me on Business Strategy. And Yet Here We Are.

    It started with a plant. 🌸 In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story that turned into another business lesson from mama nature and it all started the day I walked into my friend's house and fell in love with her plant. I have always loved plants, but they didn’t love me. I had zero green thumb. But I took home that little clipping, and I was determined to grow the same beautiful flower I'd seen. What followed was three years of waiting, adjusting, getting frustrated, getting curious, and ultimately watching her bloom into something more stunning than I ever imagined. Sound familiar? Because that journey? It's your business. In this episode, you'll learn: ✦  Why the results you can't see yet are often the most important ones ✦  How to swap frustration for curiosity and why that one shift changes everything ✦  Why the strategy that got you to your first level won't get you to the next one ✦  How to recognize when it's time to pivot not quit ✦  The 3 questions to ask yourself this week to get honest about where you are and where you're headed This episode is for you if: you're showing up consistently but not seeing results yet, you're questioning whether your business is actually working, or you know something needs to change but you're not sure what. Reflection Questions from This Episode: 1.  Where in your business are you waiting for the bloom and are you truly trusting the process? 2.  Where could you swap frustration for curiosity right now? 3.  Is there a strategy you're still using that served you then, but might be limiting you now? Connect with Gina: 📲  Instagram: instagram.com/gina_keeping 🌐  Website: www.ginakeeping.ca 💌  Email List: https://www.ginakeepingtraining.ca/email 🎓  Join the Business Circle: https://thebusinesscircle.ca/ Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts it takes 30 seconds and helps other women find this show. Screenshot this episode, share it on your stories, and tag me so I can celebrate you! 💜

    21 min
  6. MAR 9

    [315] Why Supporting Women Can’t Be Conditional

    In this International Women’s Day episode, Gina shares a deeply honest reflection on something that doesn’t get talked about enough. While women have fought for generations to gain seats at the table, many of us have unknowingly inherited the belief that there are only a few spots available. And when that belief takes hold, comparison, judgment, and competition between women can quietly take root. After seeing a powerful “Be One of Many” campaign from Mercedes, Gina began reflecting on what it really means for women to rise together—and how the way we show up for each other can either reinforce old limitations or create a completely different future. Drawing from her experience as a business coach working with women every day, Gina shares what she sees behind the scenes: the fear of being seen, the visibility blocks that hold so many women back, and the powerful role women play in either supporting or shrinking one another’s growth. This episode is an invitation to rethink the narrative. To move from comparison to curiosity. To celebrate women as they expand instead of pulling them back when they grow. And to remember that the goal was never to be the one woman who made it… The goal was always to be one of many. In This Episode, Gina Talks About: • The moment a Mercedes International Women’s Day commercial sparked a powerful realization • Why women sometimes feel like there are limited seats at the table • The conditioning that can create competition between women • What Gina sees behind the scenes in her work as a business coach • The visibility block that shows up for nearly every woman in business • “Crab in the bucket” syndrome and why support often disappears when women start succeeding • Why supporting women cannot be conditional• Practical ways women can actively lift each other up • The importance of doing the inner work around comparison and insecurity • Why courage and expansion are contagious • The responsibility we have to the girls and young women coming behind us A Reflection for Today: Think of one woman in your life. Encourage her.Celebrate her.Recommend her.Say her name in a room she’s not in. Because when women realize there is room for all of us… everything changes.

    32 min
  7. MAR 3

    [314] You Can’t Grow in the Same Environment That’s Keeping You Small

    Today’s episode isn’t about booking a vacation. It’s about why so many women say they want more in their business… but aren’t making the decisions required to get there. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something bigger — more income, more clarity, more momentum — but found yourself overthinking, waiting, or trying to “figure it out” in the same environment that’s keeping you stuck… this conversation is for you. I’m joined by Alison, who is hosting a transformational business retreat in Costa Rica. But what we’re really talking about is: Why environment matters more than information What actually shifts when you get in the right room Why isolation is expensive The difference between impulsive and decisive leadership The real cost of waiting And why the women who move tend to grow faster We also unpack Alison’s experience attending one of my retreats (yes, the cruise 👀), the decisions she made there, and the tangible results that followed. Here’s the truth: You cannot grow in the same environment that created your current ceiling. Retreats don’t give you more ideas. They give you decisions. They raise your standards. They collapse time. If you’ve been sitting on the fence, wondering if this is “the right time,” this episode will gently (and maybe not so gently) challenge that. The deadline to join the Costa Rica retreat is Friday. So here’s the real question: What would the future version of you do? If you’re even 70% sure this is aligned… what are you waiting for? ✨Contact Alison @https://www.instagram.com/alisonbutlernl

    1h 9m
5
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79 Ratings

About

Tired of trying to build a business that looks good on the outside but drains you on the inside? Welcome to Keeping It Real, where we talk mindset, business strategy, and what it actually takes to build a freedom-focused business that feels aligned, and profitable. I’m Gina Keeping, business and mindset coach for female entrepreneurs who are done with the hustle hangover. Each week, I’ll share the mindset shifts, strategies, and behind-the-scenes lessons that help you grow sustainably and lead like the CEO of your life and business. Grab your coffee and let’s build something that feels good.

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