The Conscious Collaboration

Lisa Alban
  • 5.0 (16)
  • Entrepreneurship
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The Conscious Collaboration Podcast brings together entrepreneurs, changemakers, and thought leaders. We aim to highlight the people who embody the idea of aligned mind, body, and business. Each week, we share, discuss, and learn from the various experiences and ideas of our guest experts. Through our discovery, we find a path to aligned mind, body, and business.

  1. 3d ago

    Who Are You When the Title Changes?

    What happens when the role you've been playing no longer fits? Whether it's entrepreneur, employee, parent, spouse, coach, practitioner, or CEO, most of us attach pieces of our identity to what we do. But what happens when life changes the script? In this episode, Lisa and Emily wander (with purpose) through entrepreneurship, AI, retirement, personal branding, divorce, free agency, retirement, Kyle the accidental spirit animal, and why none of those things are actually the point. The real conversation? Identity. Because if who you are is tied to a title, life has a way of eventually taking that title away. But if your identity is rooted in deeper things—creativity, courage, resourcefulness, service, curiosity—you stay intact no matter what changes around you. Along the way we discuss: ✨ Why everyone is a free agent now ✨ The danger of putting your entire identity in one bucket ✨ Entrepreneurship as a way of thinking—not just a business model ✨ How AI is becoming another tool (and why shaming people for using it is weird) ✨ What retirement, reinvention, and purpose have in common ✨ Why your "box of crayons" matters more than your job title Plus: ✔ Mom jokes ✔ IRS interruptions ✔ A brief appearance by Kyle ✔ Questionable life advice Because that's how we roll. Join us inside the Conscious Collaboration Collective and tell us: Who are you when the title changes? Mentioned in this episode: Atapa Red Light Therapy devices www.myatapa.com Atapa Red Light Therapy discount code: collab15

    38 min

  2. Jun 17

    Meet Your AI: What Does It Say About You?

    Some conversations take unexpected turns. What starts as a discussion about earthquakes, collective energy, and momentum quickly becomes an exploration of something surprisingly personal: AI. After discovering a viral prompt that asks ChatGPT to generate an accidental selfie of itself, Lisa and Emily compare the unexpected personalities, appearances, and even zodiac signs their AI assistants create. What follows is a funny, thought-provoking conversation about projection, identity, technology, and the ways artificial intelligence seems to mirror the people who use it. In this episode, they explore: ✨ why different AI assistants generate completely different personalities ✨ what it means when technology reflects our own patterns back to us ✨ the strange relationship many of us are developing with AI tools ✨ whether AI feels more like a calculator, a colleague, or something in between ✨ the surprising zodiac signs their AI assistants assign themselves ✨ and why a simple image prompt sparked so much self-reflection Along the way, there are conversations about earthquakes, social media absurdity, Gemini energy, accidental selfies, and the mysterious appearance of a certain AI-generated character named Kyle. This episode is lighter than usual, but underneath the humor is a fascinating question: If AI is a mirror... what is it reflecting back to you? Share your bot image with us inside of our closed and private Facebook group, Conscious Collaboration Collective. Talk to you in 5. Mentioned in this episode: Atapa Red Light Therapy devices www.myatapa.com Atapa Red Light Therapy discount code: collab15

    31 min

  3. Jun 10

    Words Are Birds

    What if the most powerful influence you have isn't what you say... but how you show up? In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily begin with rainbows, Pride Month, and the unexpected ways symbols can unite, divide, and reveal deeper truths. From there, the conversation unfolds into a timely exploration of authenticity, integrity, and what it means to stay centered when the world around you feels noisy. Through an I Ching check-in, they explore themes of: ✨ finding truth beneath appearances ✨ releasing rigid beliefs and assumptions ✨ the difference between influence and force ✨ allowing others to arrive at their own conclusions ✨ communicating from authenticity rather than control ✨ and cultivating the endurance needed to stay aligned with what matters most One of the most memorable messages from the reading reminds us: "Words are birds. Experience is the tree they roost in." Because sometimes the greatest impact doesn't come from convincing people. It comes from embodying the truth so fully that others naturally recognize it for themselves. If you've been navigating differing perspectives, challenging conversations, leadership roles, personal growth, or simply trying to stay true to yourself in a noisy world, this episode offers a thoughtful reminder that authenticity often speaks louder than certainty. Talk to you in 5. Mentioned in this episode: Atapa Red Light Therapy devices www.myatapa.com Atapa Red Light Therapy discount code: collab15

    30 min

  4. Jun 3

    Discomfort Is the Path

    What if discomfort isn’t a sign that something is wrong… …but proof that you’re growing? In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily explore the idea that discomfort may actually be the path to happiness, growth, visibility, and expansion — not the obstacle standing in the way of it. Together, they riff on: ✨ the emotional discomfort of becoming more visible ✨ what happens when manifestations start arriving fast ✨ nervous system expansion and “new level” energy ✨ why growth often feels destabilizing before it feels empowering ✨ and the accidental ways we may be “butt dialing” manifestations into existence through repetitive thoughts, fears, and subconscious focus Lisa shares real-life examples of opportunities arriving almost immediately after taking aligned action — including unexpectedly being invited to a keynote speaking opportunity right after creating a speaker landing page. But with rapid manifestation also comes discomfort, visibility, and the challenge of building systems in real time while trying not to retreat back into safety. The conversation also explores: why “overnight success” usually isn’t overnighthow discomfort often signals expansion rather than dangerthe importance of paying attention to self-talkand why the things that ultimately move us toward happiness are often uncomfortable first Because maybe the goal isn’t to avoid discomfort altogether… Maybe it’s learning how to recognize when discomfort means you’re becoming someone new. Talk to you in 5. Lisa and Emily Takeaways: The path to happiness is often fraught with discomfort, which should be embraced.Discomfort is not merely an obstacle, but rather a necessary element of personal growth.Experiencing discomfort leads to breakthroughs and is essential for achieving one's dreams.Visibility in one's endeavors can evoke discomfort, yet it is integral to success and growth. Companies mentioned in this episode: Chris WilliamsonTampa Mentioned in this episode: Atapa Red Light Therapy devices www.myatapa.com Atapa Red Light Therapy discount code: collab15

    29 min
  5. The Grass Doesn’t Plan to Grow

    May 27

    The Grass Doesn’t Plan to Grow

    Some seasons of life feel strange. You’re doing the work. Showing up. Trying to stay grounded. Trying to trust yourself. And yet… things can still feel unclear, slow-moving, or just slightly out of reach. In this episode, Lisa and Emily explore: ✨ what it means to stay open without forcing ✨ why “doing more” isn’t always the answer ✨ the tension between momentum and patience ✨ and how to recognize growth that’s happening beneath the surface before you can fully see it This conversation feels especially timely for anyone navigating transition, energetic shifts, creative uncertainty, burnout from hustle culture, or the feeling that something is changing… even if you can’t quite name it yet. There’s wisdom here about timing, trust, receptivity, and learning how to move without gripping so tightly to outcomes. And of course… there are a few unexpected tangents, hidden references, and classic Conscious Collaboration moments along the way. 🎙️ Episode 212: The Grass Doesn’t Plan to Grow Talk to you in 5. Mentioned in this episode: Atapa Red Light Therapy devices www.myatapa.com Atapa Red Light Therapy discount code: collab15

    25 min

  6. May 20

    Don’t Steal My Shine: Peacocks, Visibility, and Staying True to Yourself

    What do peacocks, visibility, and personal growth all have in common? Apparently… quite a lot. In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration, Lisa and Emily riff on a bizarre local “peacock war” unfolding in Gulfport after dozens of peacocks suddenly appeared in Lisa’s yard ahead of a Florida storm. What begins as a funny and symbolic story quickly unfolds into a deeper conversation about visibility, authenticity, and what happens when people become uncomfortable with what stands out. Together, they explore: the symbolism of the peacock as a spirit animalvisibility, uniqueness, and energetic presencewhy people often try to dim what shines brightlythe collective discomfort around truth and authenticityhow expansion can attract projection and criticismand the importance of staying true to yourself as you become more seen The conversation also touches on the cultural tension surrounding self-expression, visibility, and individuality in today’s world — and why trying to flatten uniqueness ultimately disconnects people from their humanity. This episode is a reminder that: ✨ your visibility is not a problem ✨ your uniqueness is not something to hide ✨ and not everyone will be comfortable with your shine But that doesn’t mean you’re meant to shrink. So if you’ve been feeling more seen lately… this conversation might hit home. Talk to you in 5. Mentioned in this episode: Atapa Red Light Therapy devices www.myatapa.com Atapa Red Light Therapy discount code: collab15

    24 min

  7. May 13

    What Happens When You Finally Get Seen

    What happens when the thing you’ve been working toward finally starts happening… and instead of feeling confident, you suddenly want to disappear? In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration, Lisa and Emily explore the unexpected emotional side of growth, visibility, and abundance — especially when the version of you you’ve been building behind the scenes suddenly becomes visible to everyone else. Together, they unpack: why “overnight success” is almost never overnightthe discomfort that comes with being more seenhow growth can trigger comparison, competition, and projection from otherswhy some people instinctively want to hermit right as things begin expandingthe psychology of receiving abundance and allowing it to stayand how self-sabotage can quietly show up when life starts matching what you asked for Through conversation, humor, and energetic insight, they reflect on the strange tension between wanting expansion… and simultaneously feeling overwhelmed by the attention, responsibility, and energetic visibility that comes with it. This episode is for anyone who: ✨ feels like things are finally moving ✨ but also feels oddly uncomfortable in their next level ✨ and is learning how to hold success without shrinking back from it Because sometimes the challenge isn’t getting what you want… It’s learning how to feel safe once it arrives. Talk to you in 5. Mentioned in this episode: Atapa Red Light Therapy devices www.myatapa.com Atapa Red Light Therapy discount code: collab15

    27 min

  8. May 6

    Faster & Better Is a Lie

    We’ve been sold this idea that: 👉 faster = better 👉 more action = more results 👉 urgency = success …but what if that’s actually the problem? In this episode, we unpack the pressure to move quickly, make things happen, and “figure it out” — and why that energy often leads to frustration, missteps, and burnout. Because sometimes… the smartest move isn’t doing more. It’s doing less — on purpose. Through this week’s I Ching reading (Waiting → Retreat), we explore: • why forcing action can create more resistance • how impatience shows up as “productivity” • the difference between readiness and urgency • why pulling back can actually move things forward • how to protect your energy so the right action can land This is your reminder: You’re not behind. You’re just not meant to rush this part. ✨ If this hit, come talk to us inside the Conscious Collaboration Collective. Talk to you in 5. Emily & Lisa Companies mentioned in this episode: Chris Bumstead Mentioned in this episode: Atapa Red Light Therapy devices www.myatapa.com Atapa Red Light Therapy discount code: collab15

    32 min
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The Conscious Collaboration Podcast brings together entrepreneurs, changemakers, and thought leaders. We aim to highlight the people who embody the idea of aligned mind, body, and business. Each week, we share, discuss, and learn from the various experiences and ideas of our guest experts. Through our discovery, we find a path to aligned mind, body, and business.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Alban
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    216
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2022 The Conscious Collaboration Podcast
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    The Conscious Collaboration