What happens when you stop looking outside yourself for answers and begin trusting the wisdom already within you? In this episode of Circle Up & Get REAL, Jodee reconnects with entrepreneur, coach, author, and manifestation guide Tonja Waring. The two first met through a networking organization in 2018 and have both experienced significant personal and professional evolution since then. Tonja shares her journey from a difficult season of life just a few years ago to creating the Wise Mystic Lounge, a growing community focused on intuition, manifestation, energy alignment, and conscious creation. Along the way, she reflects on her upbringing on a South Dakota cattle ranch, her experience helping grow MyPillow from a $500,000 company to a $50 million enterprise, and her newest adventure: restoring an 1890 Victorian home in Denison, Texas that will become The Velvet Cactus, a boutique stay and gathering space. Together, Jodee and Tonja explore the relationship between truth and mystery, the role of vibration and energy in shaping our lives, and what it means to become our own guide rather than seeking answers from external authorities. They discuss manifestation, feng shui, NLP, forgiveness, inner child work, and the possibility that a relatively small percentage of people living authentically can influence collective consciousness in meaningful ways. Whether you're curious about spirituality, personal development, intuition, or simply creating a life that feels more aligned, this conversation offers plenty to ponder. In This Episode Tonja's personal transformation and the creation of the Wise Mystic Lounge Growing up on a South Dakota cattle ranch and lessons learned from rural life Behind-the-scenes stories from helping scale MyPillow during its rapid growth years The difference between truth and mystery Manifestation beyond wishful thinking Feng shui as a practical tool for creating supportive environments The four domains of manifestation: free will, divine guidance, vibration, and energy NLP, self-talk, and rewiring subconscious patterns Inner child work, forgiveness, and healing past experiences Divine feminine and masculine energies Building community and creating spaces for connection The vision behind The Velvet Cactus in Denison, Texas Why authenticity may be one of the most powerful forces for change Memorable Thought "Perhaps the goal isn't to know all the answers. Perhaps the invitation is to trust ourselves enough to stay curious about the mystery." Connect with Tonja Learn more about Tonja's work, the Wise Mystic Lounge, manifestation resources, coaching opportunities, and The Velvet Cactus project through her website and community offerings: https://www.tonja.com. Connect with Jodee For leadership development, coaching, speaking, and resources focused on helping people stay engaged, stay relevant, and stay conscious, connect with Jodee Bock and Get REAL Leadership: https://www.jodeebock.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps more people discover conversations that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and encourage authentic growth.
