Glow Up to Blow Up

Nora Virginia
  • 4.9 (59)
  • Self-Improvement
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The Glow Up to Blow Up Podcast is for entrepreneurs who are determined to leave this world with no stone left unturned when it comes to building their vision. This show is designed to shatter all limitations and beliefs holding you back, so you can step into the most confident, wealthy, and lit up version of yourself. Through storytelling, educational content, and potent conversions with other guest industry experts and trailblazers, we cover all things business strategy, confidence, manifestation, spirituality, healing, wellness, and more. The mission of Glow Up to Blow Up is inner transformation to create external results, knowing that everything is created twice: first within you, and then in your physical reality. You’ll not only plug in weekly to feel inspired, you’ll be determined to MOVE with a deeper level of commitment towards your own personal glow up, so you can finally blow up in the way you know you were always meant to.

  1. 6d ago

    252. Why Trying to Fit In Is Killing Your Brand (& How to Stop That Ish)

    This week's episode is a full identity audit on your personal brand: why you're still holding back online, and the real reason "getting paid to exist" feels so out of reach. A friend sent me a Brene Brown podcast recently, and it sent me down a rabbit hole on her work around fitting in vs. belonging and how directly it applies to building a personal brand and making money through content. Turns out the thing keeping you from showing up fully isn't a strategy problem. It's a belonging problem. In this episode, we talk about: Why "getting paid to exist" isn't something that happens after success — it's what has to come firstBrene Brown's concept of fitting in vs. belonging, and what it actually means to belong to your own pageThe "wilderness": what it looks like to hold a hot take or belief your industry might not agree with, and why that discomfort is the whole pointA journaling exercise to identify what you're softening, hiding, or trading for approvalWhy courage isn't the absence of fear — and what it actually costs to stay safe insteadThe real paradox behind why so many successful people lose themselves completely in their business Pop this one on next time you catch yourself editing your personality out of your content. This episode is your reminder: YOU are the secret sauce. Literally. Listen to Similar Episodes: 205. Brand Identity Activation 121. GlowTFU Fridays: The Qualities that Will Set You Apart in Your Industry 62. Using Human Design & Your Unique Energy Type to Grow Your Biz w/ Shannon McAlister P.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you’ll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you! Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open. 90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Courses – Explore Nora’s signature programs: Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy course Elite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    29 min

  2. Jun 30

    251. (PEP TALK!) How to Bend Time and Ditch the "Not Enough Time" Story

    This week's episode is a pep talk you didn't know you needed: a full dissection of the "I don't have enough time" story (and an honest look at why high achievers keep telling it to themselves even when it's working against them.) On my recent trip to Italy, time somehow stretched into what felt like a month. That observation sent me down a rabbit hole on the science of time perception, the psychology of limiting beliefs, and the real reason we stay stuck in the not-enough-time spiral — and how to get out of it for good. In this episode, we talk about: Why "I don't have enough time" isn't a fact, it's a story, and a costly one to your successThe expectation effect: why your brain works overtime to confirm whatever you believe about timeHow your brain hides or reveals hidden pockets of time in your day (and how to shift it)A journaling exercise to uncover what your "I don't have enough time" belief is really keeping you safe fromA 30-day story-shift experiment to start rewiring how you experience timeWhy I hate time blocking (plus the "Core Four" approach I use instead!) Pop this one on when you're white-knuckling your to-do list, convinced there's just not enough hours in the day. This episode is your reminder: Time isn't real at the end of the day. It’s all perception. Listen to Similar Episodes: (TAKE OUT FOR EMAIL) 243. Simplify Your Business: How I Make Full-Time Income Working Part-Time Hours 230. The Bucket Method: How to Achieve Everything You Want 10x Faster (Even With Limited Time And Energy) 178. GlowTFU Fridays: How to Get More Done WITHOUT More Time P.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you’ll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you! Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: (TAKE OUT FOR EMAIL) 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open. 90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Courses – Explore Nora’s signature programs: Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy course Elite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    30 min

  3. Jun 23

    250. An Open & Vulnerable Letter to my Postpartum Self

    This week's episode is a different kind of one: a very open and honest letter to my postpartum self. I’ve been sitting on this episode for months, pulling back the curtain on the lowest-revenue year of my business (around $100K less in 2025 than the year before), the identity crisis nobody warned me about, and how I rebuilt my business to be *even better* than it was pre baby. But this episode isn't just for moms. It's about what happens to your motivation, your confidence, and your sense of self when life rips your old schedule out of your hands and what it actually takes to rebuild, on your own terms, without forcing yourself back into who you used to be. In this episode, we talk about: Why "drop the timelines" is the first thing I’d tell my past self, and why healing, rebuilding, or finding your footing again has no deadline, no matter what month 3, 6, or 12 says you should feel likeThe sneaky way shame shows up for high achievers and how it's different from guilt, told through a Brené Brown lesson that changed how I saw my entire postpartum yearWhy comparing yourself to people who aren't in the same season as you (different support, different circumstances, different everything) is setting yourself up to feel like you're failing on purposeThe real difference between losing your motivation and having it redirected, and why "I have no ideas anymore" might actually mean your bandwidth went somewhere else entirelyWhy having a personal-growth heavy brand doesn't mean you're not allowed to struggle, and the imposter syndrome that comes with teaching mindset work while losing your ownThe capability vs. character framework from therapy that explains why even the most confident people can feel like they've lost themselves completelyWhy I stopped asking "what's realistic" and started asking "what do I actually want," and how that shift is what got my business having solid recurring revenue through 2027The belief I didn't even know I had and what it took to unlearn itWhy "the story you need to be on camera and posting constantly to sell" is a story I made up, and how I built a business that doesn't run on that anymore Pop this episode on when you're in a season that feels too permanent to get out of: postpartum, burnout, or just feeling like a stranger in your own life. This one's proof: it's temporary, and you already know how to build. Listen to similar episodes: 227. Redefining Success After Motherhood: Pivots, Identity & Letting Go of Comparison Ft. Kacia Ghetmiri 214. How I Structure My Day & Week as a Mompreneur 207. The Truth About Being a Mompreneur: 5 Lessons From My Hardest Season Yet 186. [Mompreneur Tell All] Answering Your Rawest Questions About My Postpartum Journey When you rate and review the podcast, you’ll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you: Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open. 90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Courses – Explore Nora’s signature programs: Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy course Elite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    52 min

  4. Jun 16

    249. She Made $1.2M on a Topic Everyone Already Teaches: Here's Why It Worked

    This week, we're breaking down one of the most talked-about launches of 2026: Jessi Jean's $1.2 million launch of her Yap On Camera challenge (completely organic!) in under two weeks. But this episode isn't just about Jessi Jean. It's about what her launch can teach YOU about strategy, positioning, and the mindset work that actually makes or breaks your results. In this episode, we talk about: Why the "power of one" (one client, one offer, one problem) is the fastest path to a million-dollar business and how Jessi Jean executed it perfectlyWhy a challenge format outperformed what a course would have done, and what that means for how you package your next offerThe two-month tease strategy she used to build demand before the doors ever opened and how to apply this to your own launchesWhy she closed the doors and turned down money in the moment, and the long game thinking behind that decisionHow she created extraordinary positioning in a saturated space without a new topic, just better framingThe difference between selling the feature vs. selling the fear, and which one actually convertsThe limiting belief every entrepreneur needs to kill: "Why would anyone work with me when someone else teaches more?"Why purpose over popularity is the mindset shift that removes the fear of visibility almost entirelyWhy your subconscious mind is running 95% of your business and what to do about it! Listen to similar episodes: 246. The 4 Thought Loops That Are Costing You $5k+ Every Month 238. The CEO Morning Routine That Made Me $600K Online 222. Part 1: What It Takes to Quantum Leap - The Identity Shift Behind My $33K Week 223. Part 2: What It Takes to Quantum Leap - The Identity Shift Behind My $33K Week P.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you’ll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you: Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open. 90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Courses – Explore Nora’s signature programs: Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy course Elite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    45 min

  5. Jun 9

    248. How to Get Booked on Any Podcast (And Actually Make Money From It) Ft. Candace Dudley

    Today, we're sitting down with podcast guest strategist Candace Dudley to talk about one of the most underutilized growth strategies for entrepreneurs right now: getting booked on other people's podcasts. Whether you're brand new to business or in the middle of a rebrand and launch, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you pitch yourself with confidence and turn guest appearances into real business growth. In this episode, we talk about: Why people have so much resistance to pitching themselves and why podcast guesting is nothing like the fear of public speakingThe biggest reason most pitches get ignored (and why sliding into DMs is converting so much better than cold emails right now)Why knowing your speaking topics is the foundation of everything and how to write them so hosts immediately say yesHow to vet podcasts before pitching, the vibe check you need to do, and why smaller shows often convert better than the big onesWhat to include in your DM pitch to stand out without overthinking itWhy you don't need a huge following, a media kit, or more clients before you start and the mindset block keeping most people from startingThe three-part episode framework (Connect, Shift, Method) that sets you up as the authority from the moment you introduce yourselfHow to make your podcast appearances actually drive business growth, from your lead magnet to your buyer journeyWhat to do after the episode airs (because most people skip this entirely)The unexpected ripple effects of podcast guesting from referrals and memberships to identity shifts and clearer messagingHow to handle rejection and nos without taking it personally Plus, Candice shares details on her free Podcast Matchmaking Community, a growing space with over 400 hosts and guests connecting with each other. Connect with Candace: https://www.candacedudley.com/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1833231 https://www.instagram.com/candacedudley/ Listen to Similar Episodes: 171. Mastering the Art of Collaborations & Networking w/ Jenna Faye 157. Improve Your Body Image, Set Better Boundaries, & Build a Strong Marriage w/ Katja Lillian P.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you’ll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you! Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open. 90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Courses – Explore Nora’s signature programs: Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy course Elite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    1h 3m

  6. Jun 2

    247. How to Shift from a Scarcity to Abundance Mindset

    Today, we're diving deep into one of the most important (and most misunderstood) topics in manifestation: the difference between scarcity and abundance energy and how to actually shift between them, even if your circumstances haven't changed yet. Because here's the truth: you don't manifest what you want. You manifest who you are being. In this episode, we talk about: Why you might be manifesting from a place of lack without even realizing it and the simple check-in to find out right nowThe difference between wanting something and needing it, and why that distinction changes everything about your energyThe exercise that shows you exactly what energy you're putting out and what needs to shiftWhy abundance has nothing to do with money and everything to do with the feeling of "more than enough"The most important question you can ask yourself: what do I have to believe to create the reality I want?Why saying "I can't afford it" is costing you more than money and what to say insteadHow your language is literally showing you what you believe (and how to start rewiring it today)Why identity shifts before the external results do and the story that proves it If you've ever felt calm about your finances even when the numbers didn't make sense, there's a reason for that. Your soul already knows it's coming. This episode will help you trust that, and start living from it now. Listen to Similar Episodes: 244. Become the Sales Sorceress: How to Sell From THIS Identity Instead of Desperation 235. How to Identify & Remove the Subconscious Block Keeping You From Your Next Level 208. The Biggest Block to Manifesting MORE: How to Overcome Overwhelm 170. GlowTFU Fridays: Should You Increase Your Rates EVEN IF No One is Buying at Your Current Rates??? When you rate and review the podcast, you’ll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you: Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open. 90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Courses – Explore Nora’s signature programs: Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy course Elite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    31 min

  7. May 26

    246. The 4 Thought Loops That Are Costing You $5k+ Every Month

    Today, we're diving into the four biggest thought loops that are likely costing you serious money in your business every single month, and more importantly, how to break out of them. Because the things that cost us the most in business are often the stories (aka LIES) we tell ourselves! And don't worry, this isn't an episode that's going to leave you feeling like sh*t. We’re keeping it real, but we’re also keeping it positive! In this episode, we talk about: Why "it won't work because it hasn't worked in the past" is the most expensive story you can tell yourself and how to separate data from your identityThe mindset shift that explains why your energy feels flat even when you're "going all in" on a launchHow to use other people's results as proof that it's possible for you instead of evidence that it isn'tThe "proof list" exercise that gives your brain the safety it needs to believe in a new outcomeWhy your content ideas feeling "too basic" or "too boring" might actually mean they're exactly right to postThe sneaky thought loop that's quietly killing your consistency and costing you clientsWhy you don't know other people's money stories and how that's keeping you from charging what you're worthThe pricing framework: 70% safe, 30% stretchy and why your clients need to be stretched tooThe mental reframe that will change EVERYTHING Every single situation in front of you is shaped not by the reality of it, but by the story you tell yourself about it. This episode is here to help you start telling a new one. If you have a desire, it just means the thing wants you back. You wouldn’t want something if it doesn't want you back! Listen to Similar Episodes: 235. How to Identify & Remove the Subconscious Block Keeping You From Your Next Level 206. It Cost Me $15K to Gain Clarity: I'm Pivoting! 166. GlowTFU Fridays: The Top 4 Manifestation BLOCKS & How To Bust Through Them 156. GlowTFU Fridays: 3 Not-So-Obvious Things Keeping You Stuck at the Same Income Level P.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you’ll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you! Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open. 90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Courses – Explore Nora’s signature programs: Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy course Elite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    43 min

  8. May 19

    245. 10 Weird Little Habits That've Made Me More Money Than Traditional Business Advice

    Today, we’re diving into the oddly specific habits that have genuinely made the biggest difference in business growth, confidence, creativity, and income… and spoiler: most of them have nothing to do with “traditional” business strategy. From visualization and embodiment rituals to fake deadlines, manifestation hacks, and NEVER showing my bare nails, we’re unpacking the unconventional habits that ACTUALLY made a difference in my business! In this episode, we talk about: Why visualization and meditation completely changed the trajectory of my businessThe surprisingly powerful reason I rarely show my bare nailsHow I use calendar blocking as a manifestation tool for signing clientsThe “daydream conversation” technique that keeps turning into real-life opportunitiesShifting your self-concept by imagining yourself as peers with people you admireWhy taking consumption breaks can massively improve creativity and intuitionThe weird productivity hack of creating fake urgency and internal deadlinesHow paying for things motivates me to actually follow throughUsing other people’s feedback to strengthen your intuition instead of override itWhy celebrating results before they happen can completely shift your energy and actions This episode is part mindset, part business strategy, part unhinged personal habits… but every single one of these practices has genuinely shaped the way I show up, make decisions, and grow my business. If you love behind-the-scenes conversations, manifestation meets strategy, and hearing the real habits I swear by, you’re going to love this one. Listen to Similar Episodes: (TAKE OUT FOR EMAIL) 238. The CEO Morning Routine That Made Me $600K Online 222. Part 1: What It Takes to Quantum Leap - The Identity Shift Behind My $33K Week 223. Part 2: What It Takes to Quantum Leap - The Identity Shift Behind My $33K Week 212. 5 Simple Ways to Build Confidence in Business 187. The Most Underrated Tip for Being a Better Coach P.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you’ll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you! Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open. 90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Courses – Explore Nora’s signature programs: Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy course Elite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    34 min
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The Glow Up to Blow Up Podcast is for entrepreneurs who are determined to leave this world with no stone left unturned when it comes to building their vision. This show is designed to shatter all limitations and beliefs holding you back, so you can step into the most confident, wealthy, and lit up version of yourself. Through storytelling, educational content, and potent conversions with other guest industry experts and trailblazers, we cover all things business strategy, confidence, manifestation, spirituality, healing, wellness, and more. The mission of Glow Up to Blow Up is inner transformation to create external results, knowing that everything is created twice: first within you, and then in your physical reality. You’ll not only plug in weekly to feel inspired, you’ll be determined to MOVE with a deeper level of commitment towards your own personal glow up, so you can finally blow up in the way you know you were always meant to.

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  • Creator
    Nora Virginia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    253
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Nora Virginia
  • Show Website
    Glow Up to Blow Up

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