Glow Up to Blow Up

Nora Virginia
  • 4.9 (52)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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. 3D AGO

    234. How to Shift Your Energy in Any Moment (4 Tools I Use CONSTANTLY!)

    In today’s episode, I’m talking about something we hear all the time online: “Just shift your energy.” But what does that actually look like when you’re stressed, overwhelmed, spiraling about a launch, dealing with money fears, or navigating hard moments in life? This mini-episode is all about how to regulate yourself in real time, not by bypassing your feelings or forcing fake positivity, but by learning how to work with your nervous system instead of against it. In this episode, we cover: Why toxic positivity isn’t the answer and what actually works insteadThe difference between bypassing emotions and intentionally shifting your stateHow your nervous system responds when you feel out of controlWhat it looks like to shift your energy in business when results don’t meet expectations This episode is practical and designed for the moments when life feels messy and you need a reset fast. Instead of vague advice, I’m sharing simple shifts that you can apply immediately when you feel yourself spiraling. Listen to similar episodes: 130. (BYY) Day 1: Upgrade Your Identity & See Yourself As A Big F*cking Deal 154. GlowTFU Fridays: Stress Release & Energy Renewal Meditation 220. 5 Minute Gratitude Meditation 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.

    23 min

  2. FEB 24

    233. Soul Lessons: Why You Keep Repeating the Same Cycle (and Haven’t Received What You Want Yet)

    In today’s episode, I’m diving into a potent mini-transmission that might completely shift the way you see your life, your business, and the “stuck” seasons you can’t seem to break out of. We’re talking about soul lessons: the deeper reason you keep repeating the same patterns, attracting the same types of clients or partners, and not yet receiving the thing you’ve been manifesting. We’re unpacking the nervous system, the illusion of control, and how to finally break the spiral in a way that feels empowering and not just surface-level. In this episode, we cover: Why not having what you want yet doesn’t mean you’re behind, it might mean you’re being preparedThe shift from “How do I get it?” to “Who do I need to become?”How repeating cycles are actually unlearned lessons asking for your attentionThe power of free will and how your daily choices determine the timeline you step intoA simple but powerful exercise to view your current reality from your soul’s perspective and choose differently It’s about radical trust, personal responsibility, and realizing that every delay may be shaping you into the version of yourself who can truly hold what you desire. If you’ve ever wondered why this keeps happening or why it hasn’t happened yet, this episode is your reframe. Listen to similar episodes: 9. The Lies You Tell Yourself That Keep You From Experiencing More Magic in Life 225. 2025 Year-in-Review Alignment Audit: Guided Visualization & Journaling Practice 231. (PEP TALK!) How to Stop Delaying the Life You're Meant For 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 – Now accepting applications! Only 1 SPOT available soon! 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.

    36 min

  3. FEB 17

    232. How to Stop Being Hard On Yourself

    In today’s episode, we’re diving into the truth about being hard on yourself and why it’s not actually a personality trait. If you’ve ever labeled yourself as “just someone who’s hard on myself,” this conversation will completely reframe what’s really going on beneath the surface. We’re unpacking the nervous system, the illusion of control, and how to finally break the spiral in a way that feels empowering and not just surface-level. In this episode, we cover: • Why being hard on yourself is a nervous system response and not who you are • The illusion of control and why self-blame can feel safer than uncertainty • How fight-or-flight shuts down creativity, intuition, and high performance • The identity shifts required to stop reinforcing the “I’m just like this” story • A simple 3-step tool to break the spiral in real time This episode is your reminder that you don’t have to motivate yourself through criticism. There’s a better way and it actually feels good. Listen to similar episodes: 2. The Real Way to Love Yourself that No One Talks About 211. Listen to This When You Don't Feel Enough 212. 5 Simple Ways to Build Confidence in Business 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 – Now accepting applications! Only 2 spots available soon. 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

  4. FEB 10

    231. (PEP TALK!) How to Stop Delaying the Life You’re Meant For

    In today’s episode, I’m giving you a real pep talk about why you might be stuck circling the same desires. This isn’t a polished, “do these five things and everything will magically work” episode. It’s an honest conversation about the patterns I see all the time: waiting until you feel ready, telling yourself it’s not the right time, and staying comfortable even when something inside you is asking for more. In this episode, we talk about: • The “it’s fine” mindset that quietly keeps you settling • Why fear shows up as overthinking, procrastinating, and second-guessing • What it actually means to decide and why dabbling keeps you stuck • How your identity and daily choices shape your confidence • A simple daily practice to help you build momentum and trust yourself again This episode is for you if you’ve been feeling restless, burnt out, or like you’re meant for more but you’re not sure how to make the leap yet. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this might be it. Listen to similar episodes: 130. (BYY) Day 1: Upgrade Your Identity & See Yourself As A Big F*cking Deal - Glow Up to Blow Up | Podcast on Spotify 215. Signs You Need Identity Work (Part 1): You Know What to Do, But You're Not Doing It - Glow Up to Blow Up | Podcast on Spotify 226. The Science of Self-Trust: How to Become Someone Who Follows Through on BIG Goals in 2026 - Glow Up to Blow Up | Podcast on Spotify When you listen, 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 – Now accepting applications! Only 2 spots available soon. 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 courseElite – Business energetics + identity work coursePodcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profit Connect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

    37 min

  5. FEB 3

    230. The Bucket Method: How to Achieve Everything You Want 10x Faster (Even With Limited Time & Energy)

    In today’s episode, I’m breaking down The Bucket Method, a powerful goal-setting framework for ambitious women who want sustainable success without burnout. If you feel stretched thin trying to grow your business, maintain relationships, prioritize your health, and still have a life, this episode will help you simplify, focus, and actually move the needle. In this episode, we cover: • Why hustle culture and “do it all” goal setting keep entrepreneurs overwhelmed, unfocused, and stuck • The eight core life buckets competing for your time, energy, and attention and how to choose the right ones for this season • How to use the Wheel of Life to assess fulfillment, alignment, and where growth actually matters • Turning big goals into realistic daily actions so progress feels achievable even with limited time and capacity • How to make confident decisions, set boundaries, and stop second-guessing yourself by using your buckets as a clarity filter This episode is a necessary realignment for entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-achieving women who want clarity, focus, and momentum without burning themselves out or chasing someone else’s version of success. Support the Podcast & Get Your Questions Answered: If this episode supports you, it would mean the world to me if you are able to take two minutes to rate it on Spotify and give it a follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, so you get notified when weekly episodes drop! Have a question you'd like to get answered on the podcast or a topic you'd like me to speak on? Let me know here! Connect with Nora on IG @iamnoravirginia

    31 min

  6. JAN 27

    229. Ending the Burnout Cycle: How to Stop Being a Prisoner in Your Own Business

    In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to stop running a business that runs you. Scaling your business doesn’t magically fix your mindset, it just makes it more expensive. If your business feels all-consuming, stressful, or disconnected from the life you actually want, this episode is your wake-up call. We’re going beyond surface-level strategy and diving into the mindset, identity, execution, and responsibility roadblocks that quietly keep entrepreneurs stuck, burned out, and chasing instead of leading. In this episode, we cover: • The most common mindset traps that keep entrepreneurs stuck. • Why not defining your version of being “enough” leads to burnout, overworking, and resentment in your business. • The execution habits that slow growth, including overconsuming content, perfectionism, and constantly switching strategies. • How your responsiveness blocks sustainable business growth. • Practical tools to reclaim your time, energy, and autonomy while building a business that actually supports your life. This episode is a grounded reality check for anyone ready to build a successful business without sacrificing peace, freedom, or fulfillment. Your business should serve your life, not trap you. Support the Podcast & Get Your Questions Answered: If this episode supports you, it would mean the world to me if you are able to take two minutes to rate it on Spotify and give it a follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, so you get notified when weekly episodes drop! Have a question you'd like to get answered on the podcast or a topic you'd like me to speak on? Let me know here! Connect with Nora on IG @iamnoravirginia

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 20

    228. How Personal Development, Manifestation & Overconsumption Are Destroying Self-Confidence

    In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on some uncomfortable truths I’ve been noticing lately - about self-improvement, manifestation culture, and constant content consumption - and how, when taken too far, they can quietly erode your self-confidence instead of building it. This is a candid, reflective conversation about discernment, personal power, and remembering that you are not broken, behind, or missing anything. Here’s what we explore in this episode: How personal development can unintentionally reinforce the belief that you’re “not enough yet”Why over-consuming podcasts, content, and coaching advice can block intuition and self-trustThe subtle ways manifestation “rules” turn into pressure, fear, and perfectionismHow marketing and social media can quietly chip away at confidence if you’re not discerningThe difference between healthy growth and constantly trying to fix yourselfWhy self-trust, not more information, is the real foundation of confidenceHow identity work can feel expansive instead of heavy, exhausting, or never-endingThe shift from “what do I need to heal?” to “what if I’m already enough to receive?” If this episode resonates, let it be an invitation to slow down, tune inward, and clean up what you’re consuming - not because you need to be better, but because you deserve to feel grounded, confident, and at peace with who you already are. And if this conversation lands with you, come tell me over on Instagram (@iamnoravirginia)! Support the Podcast & Get Your Questions Answered: If this episode supports you, it would mean the world to me if you are able to take two minutes to rate it on Spotify and give it a follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, so you get notified when weekly episodes drop! Have a question you'd like to get answered on the podcast or a topic you'd like me to speak on? Let me know here! Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching: Now Accepting Waitlist Applications. Apply here. Big Vision Mastermind: For online coaches – the mastermind that blends manifestation with proven business strategy to take you from $3k to $10k+ months by building a high-ticket boutique business, stacking recurring income, and converting clients directly from your content and podcast—even with a small audience. The Podcasting for Business Growth Mini Course: This mini course includes everything you need to know to start, grow, and monetize your podcast by making more sales in your business—without the overwhelm. Elevate: The best (& maybe even the only) membership on the internet that truly blends the spiritual with the strategy. Get instant access to 1) proven business strategy trainings and 2) 100s of meditations, breathwork journeys, and journaling sessions. Access $13k+ of bonus FREE content today for a 7 day free trial! Connect with Nora on IG @iamnoravirginia

    28 min

  8. JAN 13

    Redefining Success After Motherhood: Pivots, Identity & Letting Go of Comparison Ft. Kacia Ghetmiri

    In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kacia Ghetmiri, host of the empowerHER podcast, a mom and wife, speaker, real estate agent, investor, and serial entrepreneur, for an honest, grounding conversation about what happens when success, identity, and ambition shift after becoming a mother. We talk about the quiet (and not-so-quiet) identity unraveling that can happen in this season, the pressure to “bounce back,” and the permission required to redefine success on your own terms - not based on who you were before or what anyone else is doing online. This episode is for you if you’re navigating a pivot, feeling disconnected from old goals, or craving a more sustainable, self-trusting version of success in this next chapter. Here’s what we explore together in this conversation: The behind-the-scenes decision to pause and pivot away from a multiple–seven-figure brand, and how Kacia navigated fear, intuition, and outside opinionsHow to trust yourself when you know something no longer fits, even when you don’t yet have clarity on what’s nextThe identity shifts that happen when motherhood meets entrepreneurshipReleasing comparison — both to past versions of yourself and to other women in different seasonsHow to identify the season you’re in, own your capacity, and stop forcing yourself to want what no longer feels trueWhat Kacia’s current season looks like now, what she’s doing differently this time, and how joy and fun have become her compass If you’re an entrepreneur, a mom, or a woman navigating a season of change — questioning what you want, how you want to work, or what success really means to you now — this conversation will meet you right where you are. More about Kacia: Kacia Ghetmiri is a mom and wife, speaker, real estate agent, investor, and serial entrepreneur. She’s known for her instant-bestie vibe and candid storytelling as the host of the empowerHER podcast, a high-energy show with 13M+ downloads. She also co-hosts the Ghet Investing podcast with her husband, where they share real-world lessons from building their $6M real estate portfolio over the last three years. Kacia empowers ambitious women to build wealth, trust their intuition, and create success that fits their life and season. Connect with Kacia: INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Listen to the EmpowerHER Podcast Support the Podcast & Get Your Questions Answered: If this episode supports you, it would mean the world to me if you are able to take two minutes to rate it on Spotify and give it a follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, so you get notified when weekly episodes drop! Have a question you'd like to get answered on the podcast or a topic you'd like me to speak on? Let me know here! Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching: Now Accepting Waitlist Applications. Apply here. Big Vision Mastermind: For online coaches – the mastermind that blends manifestation with proven business strategy to take you from $3k to $10k+ months by building a high-ticket boutique business, stacking recurring income, and converting clients directly from your content and podcast—even with a small audience. The Podcasting for Business Growth Mini Course: This mini course includes everything you need to know to start, grow, and monetize your podcast by making more sales in your business—without the overwhelm. Elevate: The best (& maybe even the only) membership on the internet that truly blends the spiritual with the strategy. Get instant access to 1) proven business strategy trainings and 2) 100s of meditations, breathwork journeys, and journaling sessions. Access $13k+ of bonus FREE content today for a 7 day free trial! Connect with Nora on IG @iamnoravirginia

    1h 3m
See All (235)

Trailer

4.9
out of 5
52 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Nora Virginia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    235
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Nora Virginia
  • Show Website
    Glow Up to Blow Up