Creatress of Freedom Podcast

Annie Knight

Welcome to the Creatress of Freedom podcast! Where extraordinary women like you are ready to reclaim their divine feminine power and become a goddess who creates her own freedom. This is a space for women who refuse to be confined by society's expectations and rules, who know that they are destined for a big impact and are ready to become part of the revolutionary new way of doing life and business. So get ready to embark on a self-discovery and empowerment journey, like never before. Here we create a world where your dreams are not only possible but inevitable. So Queen, strap in it's about to get wild because you and I are going to create magic together. Follow along on Insta @annieknight_mentor

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    158. How to Grow Your Business When Everyone's Saying "The Economy Is Bad"

    👉 Join Me Inside Freedom Salon Manual TODAY  👈 Let's get honest, Queen, how many times have you heard someone say, "It's just the economy right now" when talking about their slow business? In this fiery episode, Annie gets real about the stories business owners are clinging to and how the "bad economy" excuse is keeping so many powerful women from showing up in their full potential. Through real talk and personal reflection, she breaks down how fear spreads through conversations, how our environment shapes our beliefs, and why the economy isn't actually what's holding you back, your energy and leadership are. If you've been feeling uncertain, slowing down your income, or doubting your ability to grow in this climate, this episode is your reminder that leaders don't wait for good times to rise. They decide to thrive no matter what.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why "the economy" has become a safe story for business owners to hide behind. The danger of surrounding yourself with people who speak fear instead of possibility. How to shift your energy and leadership when things feel uncertain.  How Annie reframes fear-based thinking into grounded, profitable action. What it really means to lead your business from belief, not panic.   Chapters 02:30 - Why 2025 has felt heavy (and what that really means) 06:10 - The "bad economy" story that's keeping you stuck 09:45 - How your circle shapes your beliefs about success 12:00 - The two types of conversations every entrepreneur faces 15:20 - Shifting from fear to possibility 17:30 - Why mentorship and environment matter more than ever 19:00 - Your next steps to rise and reclaim your power   Resources + Next Steps: 🔥 Book a Salon Biz Diagnostic Session with Annie → HERE 🔥 Apply for Private Mentorship - high-touch coaching for women ready to scale their business and embody true leadership → HERE 🔥 Join The Freedom Salon Manual (FSM) - Annie's 12 Month mentorship for salon owners ready to scale with clarity and profit → HERE 🔥 Connect with Annie on Instagram → @annie_knight_mentor (for salon related content) & @iamanastasia_louisa for all else! 🔥 Connect with Annie on Facebook→ personal facebook page here, for salon content head to this facebook page!   Leaders don't wait for certainty, they create it. This is your reminder that no matter what's happening outside, you're in full control of what happens inside your business. Let's fucking go. 🔥

    18 min
  2. 4 NOV

    157. The Lie You've Been Told About Salon Profit & How to Rewrite Your Story

    Welcome Queen… who told you it has to take five years before you see profit in your salon? Who told you that struggle and burnout are "just part of the journey"? In this powerful, no-BS episode, Annie pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest lies in the hair & beauty industry that success has to be slow and painful. Through her own story of going from $80K in debt to $95K in profit within a year, she's here to show you that it doesn't have to be that way. If you've been hustling for months (or years) with nothing to show for it but exhaustion, this is your permission slip to stop struggling and start leading. Annie dives deep into the mindset, the missing business foundations, and the energetic shifts that turn chaos into clarity and profit into your new normal.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: The toxic belief that's keeping so many salon owners stuck in survival mode.  Why you DON'T have to wait 12 months (or 5 years!) to make a profit. The difference between fake profit on paper and real money in your bank account. The exact mindset shift that took Annie from debt, burnout, and tears to thriving freedom. What foundations your salon actually needs to grow. Why stubborn independence keeps you broke and what creates quantum leaps. How this one type of fear could be what's really holding you back. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Business Diagnostics 05:50 The Importance of Business Foundations 12:00 Investing in Coaching for Success 18:09 Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Fear of Success   💌 Want Support to Fast-Track Your Growth? 💎 Book a Salon Biz Diagnostic Session with Annie → HERE 💎 Join The Freedom Salon Manual (FSM) - Annie's 12-month mentorship for salon owners ready to scale with ease and profit → HERE 💎 Apply for Private Coaching → HERE 💎 Connect with Annie on Instagram → @annie_knight_mentor (for salon related content)  @iamanastasia_louisa for all else! 💎 Connect with Annie on Facebook → salon content head to this facebook page! personal/holistic facebook page here,   You don't need another five years of "figuring it out." You need the foundations, the mindset, and a mentor who's walked the path before you.

    23 min
  3. 2 NOV

    156. The Apartment That Held My Healing: Reflections on Grief, Growth, and Gratitude

    Welcome Queen,  In this intimate & emotional solo episode, Annie opens her heart to share a deeply personal chapter, her final days inside her home in Crete, Greece. After 552 days, she's handing back the keys to the apartment that witnessed her tears, her breakthroughs, her healing, and her rebirth. This isn't just a story about moving house, it's about letting go, trusting divine timing, and honoring every version of yourself that you've become along the way. Through raw reflection and grounded spirituality, Annie explores: - The sacred process of closing cycles and surrendering to the unknown - What it means to hold gratitude even through grief and uncertainty - Navigating loneliness, healing, and nervous-system regulation while living abroad - How intuition and divine timing guide us, even when we don't have the next step mapped out - The powerful reminder that endings are always gateways to something greater If you've been walking through a season of transition, heartbreak, or deep change, this episode will speak to your soul. Chapters 00:00 Emotional Reflections and Transitions 09:14 Navigating Challenges in a Foreign Land 17:02 The Healing Power of Home 23:03 Embracing the Unknown and Future Possibilities Connect & Continue the Journey If you're navigating a season of change and desire deep support, Evolve, Annie's 12-month sacred container,  is open for early enrollment for the 2026 intake. Inside Evolve, you'll learn the tools, nervous-system practices, and spiritual frameworks that help you bridge the gap between who you are now and who you're becoming.  👉 Apply Here 👈 Let's Connect You don't have to walk your healing journey alone, come connect with me! I'd love to hear your reflections, share energy, and celebrate your growth. 🌸 Facebook: Come Say Hi Here 🌙 Instagram: Come Say Hi Here If you're a Salon Owner:  🚀 Facebook: Come Say Hi  🔥 Instagram: Come Say Hi 💻 Freedom Salon Manual Coaching Space: Join me Here  Let's keep expanding together,  one breath, one breakthrough, one beautiful chapter at a time.

    31 min
  4. 28 OCT

    155. Your Repelling Staff & Here's How To Fix It And Grow Your Salon Fast

    First Things First - Check Out Salon Freedom Manual 🚀 Welcome Queen, if you've ever felt stuck trying to find the right staff, wondering why your energy feels off, or questioning if all your effort is ever going to pay off, this episode is your wake-up call. Annie is bringing the fire and the truth bombs about mindset, energetics, and strategy in salon business growth. She's diving deep into why quick fixes don't work, why your "staff shortage" might actually be an energy shortage, and how to stop self-sabotaging your success. From shifting out of scarcity thinking to calling in dream team members with ease, this episode will completely change how you see your business (and yourself). It's not about being perfect, it's about showing up, doing the thing, & rewiring your mindset so your business can finally expand.  Inside This Episode: The real reason salon owners struggle to find staff (hint: it's not Seek or Facebook). How your energy might be repelling the very people you're trying to attract. Why "quick-fix" $27 courses aren't helping you grow and what actually will. How to shift your mindset from expense to investment (in staff, coaching, and yourself). Real stories from Annie's clients who went from "no one's applying" to a full team literally overnight. The truth about self-sabotage, subconscious beliefs, and how your thoughts create your business reality.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Mindset Shift 03:08 The Importance of Business Diagnostics 05:35 Overcoming Staff Recruitment Challenges 10:51 Mindset and Energy in Business 16:20 Investing in Your Business 21:15 Transformative Coaching Experiences 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode: Book your Salon Biz Diagnostic Call → HERE Apply for Private Coaching → HERE Join the Freedom Salon Manual (FSM) → HERE Say Hi on Instagram, head to @annie_knight_mentor (for salon related content) & @iamanastasia_louisa for all else!  Or head to my personal facebook page here, for salon content head to this facebook page!

    26 min
  5. 26 OCT

    154. It's Not A Money Block, It's A Visibility Wound

    Welcome Queen... In this episode of Creatress of Freedom, host Annie dives deep into the transformative power of visibility for personal and business growth. She shares her own journey of overcoming visibility wounds and the fears that often hold us back from showing up authentically on social media and in life. Annie explores the challenges of sharing personal stories, the inevitable criticism that comes with stepping into the spotlight, and the importance of community support in the process. Listeners will discover why embracing visibility is a crucial step in personal growth, self-discovery, and business success, and how stepping out of comfort zones can unlock their fullest potential. With insights on self-sabotage, human design, and healing, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to show up boldly and authentically. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Visibility and Personal Growth 01:52 – The Importance of Authenticity in Business 05:49 – Overcoming Visibility Wounds 10:09 – Sharing Personal Stories and Facing Criticism 19:40 – Embracing Visibility and Community Support 24:10 – Challenging Yourself to Be Seen Let's Work Together.    Join Us Inside Freedom Salon Manual - FSM Apply for Private Coaching Book a Business Diagnostic Call with me! Want more ways to work together? Head to my website! Let's Stay Connected! Say Hi on Instagram, head to @annie_knight_mentor (for salon related content) & @iamanastasia_louisa for all else!  Or head to my personal facebook page here, for salon content head to this facebook page!

    27 min
  6. 19 OCT

    153. Letting Go to Quantum Leap: How to Survive the Chaos of 2025 Transitions

    Welcome Queen, If you've been saying "WTF, 2025?!" lately, this one's for you. In this raw and real episode, Annie opens up about what it really means to navigate massive transitions when the universe keeps throwing lessons your way. From emotional breakdowns to spiritual breakthroughs, she shares what's been coming up for her, her clients, and so many others this year and how to move through it with awareness, grace, and power. Because here's the truth: 2025 isn't here to break you.. it's here to break you open. Annie dives deep into how your relationships, your energy, and even the people you turn to during tough times can either pull you down… or call you forward into your highest timeline. If you've been feeling lost, overwhelmed, or like you just can't catch a break, this episode will help you reconnect with your truth, reclaim your energy, and remember who the hell you are.   Chapters 00:00 Navigating Transitions in 2025 02:57 The Importance of Awareness and Circle 05:46 Vulnerability in Transition: The Need for Support 08:53 Identifying Toxic Relationships 12:04 The Process of Quantum Leaping 14:54 Building a Supportive Network 18:12 Recognizing Patterns in Relationships 21:00 Empowerment Through Awareness   Let's Work Together Check out the Freedom Salon Manual - FSM Apply for Private Coaching Book a Business Diagnostic Call with me! (Salon Owners) Apply for FLOW Apply For EVOLVE      Want more ways to work together? Head to my website! Let's Stay Connected  Say Hi on Instagram, head to @annie_knight_mentor (for salon related content) & @iamanastasia_louisa for all else!  Or head to my personal facebook page here, for salon content head to this facebook page!

    25 min
  7. 12 OCT

    151. Salon Business Planning: What to Focus on Before Year-End for a Profitable 2026

    Come join me inside FSM - Here. Episode Summary In this episode of The Creatress of Freedom Podcast, host Annie dives deep into how salon owners can make the most of the holiday season, the most profitable time of the year for the hair and beauty industry. She unpacks the numbers behind seasonal revenue opportunities and explains how a solid strategic plan now can set you up for massive business growth in 2026. From marketing strategies and team management to inventory control, financial planning, and recurring revenue, Annie gives you the blueprint to finish the year strong and start the next one even stronger. Whether you're a salon owner, stylist, or beauty entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you level up your business operations, stay ahead of demand, and hit your 2026 business goals with confidence. Chapters ⏳ 00:00 Kickstarting the Holiday Season 02:55 Understanding Revenue Opportunities 05:48 Strategic Planning for Success 09:08 Marketing Strategies for the New Year 12:02 Setting Goals for 2026 15:10 Team Management and KPIs 18:01 Inventory Management and Cash Flow 20:53 Financial Awareness and Planning 24:06 Creating Recurring Revenue Streams Let's Work Together 👇🏻   Check out the Freedom Salon Manual - FSM Apply for Private Coaching Book a Business Diagnostic Call with me! Want more ways to work together? Head to my website! Let's Stay Connected! Come say Hi on Instagram, head to @annie_knight_mentor (for salon related content) & @iamanastasia_louisa for all else!  Or head to my personal facebook page here, for salon content head to this facebook page!

    28 min

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Welcome to the Creatress of Freedom podcast! Where extraordinary women like you are ready to reclaim their divine feminine power and become a goddess who creates her own freedom. This is a space for women who refuse to be confined by society's expectations and rules, who know that they are destined for a big impact and are ready to become part of the revolutionary new way of doing life and business. So get ready to embark on a self-discovery and empowerment journey, like never before. Here we create a world where your dreams are not only possible but inevitable. So Queen, strap in it's about to get wild because you and I are going to create magic together. Follow along on Insta @annieknight_mentor