The DeAndra Jalisa Podcast

DeAndra Jalisa

Welcome to The DeAndra Jalisa Podcast—the place for creatives who are ready to stop playing small and start getting paid for what they know. From messy beginnings to building luxe, structured businesses, DeAndra shares the behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship, clarity breakthroughs, and the systems that make it all flow. Each episode blends real talk, strategy, and soul-led guidance to help you package your skills, launch with ease, and step fully into your Soft CEO era.

  1. 09/25/2025

    Common Clarity Traps: Why Too Many Ideas Keep You Stalled

    Sometimes the reason you’re not moving forward isn’t because you don’t have enough ideas, it’s because you have too many. Idea overload feels exciting at first, but when you’re juggling five different directions at once, you end up stuck in what I call The Clarity Trap. In this episode of the DeAndra Jalisa Podcast, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways too many ideas can stall your progress and how to finally break free. I’ll share my own experiences with idea overload—from wanting to launch coaching, content creation, and even a storefront all at once, to what finally helped me create clarity and results. Here’s what you’ll hear inside: The 4 most common clarity traps keeping entrepreneurs stuckWhy “waiting for the perfect idea” is costing you time and momentumHow idea-hopping spreads your energy too thinThe difference between inspiration and direction (and why one pays your bills)Why some ideas aren’t wrong—they’re just for the wrong seasonSimple steps to choose one idea and finally move forward with confidence This episode is your reminder that clarity doesn’t come before action—it comes from action. ✨ Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes of building multiple brands @deandrajalisaSubscribe to my newsletter for weekly clarity tips, tools, and fresh resourcesGrab the Clarity Blueprint to help you choose your direction and start building momentum – [Download here] 💡 Remember: you’ll never run out of ideas, but you will run out of time if you keep waiting. Pick one, start messy, and let clarity meet you along the way.

    24 min
  2. 09/18/2025

    The Secret to Packaging Your Skills Into an Offer

    Sometimes the reason you’re stuck isn’t because you need more skills or more offers, it’s because you haven’t learned how to package what you already have into a clear transformation your clients actually want. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact lessons I learned while building Party Shop Avenue, how I went from scattered and undercharging to creating irresistible offers that clients happily invested in. You’ll hear why skills alone aren’t enough, and how packaging them strategically turns you into the bridge between your client’s problem and their transformation. Here’s what you’ll hear inside: Why overthinking your offer keeps you stuck in confusionThe mindset shift: clients don’t buy skills, they buy solutionsHow I packaged one simple skill (balloons) into full event experiencesThe 5 steps to turn your skills into an irresistible offerWhy a compelling offer isn’t a list of tasks, but a promise of transformation This episode isn’t about waiting until you “have it all together.” It’s about starting with what you know right now, packaging it simply, and letting clarity build as you move. ✨ Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes of building multiple brandsSubscribe to my newsletter for weekly clarity tips, tools, and fresh resources – SubscribeGrab the WTH Do I Even Want to Build? Workbook to define your direction and package your skills with confidence – Download here 💡 Remember: people don’t pay for your skills. They pay for the outcome those skills deliver. The sooner you start packaging transformation instead of tasks, the faster everything shifts.

    20 min
  3. 09/11/2025

    Before You Grow You Need This First: The Power of Clarity

    Sometimes growth isn’t about adding more — more clients, more offers, more visibility. Real growth starts with clarity. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey with clarity — how starting my first business left me scattered and overwhelmed, why mistakes became my stepping stones, and how I finally learned that clarity is the foundation of everything you want to build. Here’s what you’ll hear inside: Why growth without clarity just multiplies the chaosHow mistakes in business are actually the path to clarityThe turning point where I realized clarity doesn’t come before action — it comes because of actionThe Kardashian story: why I turned down a “big opportunity” to grow in alignment instead of confusionWhat clarity really looks like in business: who you serve, what you offer, and the boundaries that protect your creativityA simple 3-step practice to find clarity when you feel stuck This isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about giving yourself permission to pause, reset, and get clear so your growth actually feels aligned. ✨ Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes of building multiple brandsSubscribe to my newsletter for weekly clarity tips, business tools, and fresh resources - SubscribeDownload the free Clarity Blueprint - Download now 💡 Before you chase growth, choose clarity first. It will change the way you move, the way you create, and the way you grow.

    21 min
  4. 09/04/2025

    Why I’m Rebranding, Pivoting, and What’s Next for This Podcast

    Sometimes business isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about pausing long enough to find clarity. After a season of trial and error, multiple projects, and a whole lot of lessons learned, I’m back with a new podcast name, a fresh direction, and a clear vision for where we’re headed together. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on: Why I pressed pause on creating content (and why that was the best move)The real story behind changing the podcast name againHow I simplified everything under one umbrella brand — DeAndra JalisaWhat’s evolving in my businesses: Party Shop Avenue, The Soft Method, and The Olive LeagueWhy growth means pivoting in public (and why that’s not something to fear) This isn’t just a rebrand, it’s a reset — and my hope is that hearing my process gives you permission to evolve in your own business too. ✨ Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes of building multiple brandsCheck out my website to explore The Soft Method, Party Shop Avenue, and The Olive LeagueSubscribe to my newsletter for weekly clarity tips, business tools, and fresh resourcesPodcast Show note - https://deandrajalisa.com/why-im-rebranding-pivoting-and-whats-next-for-the-deandra-jalisa-podcast/ 🎧 Listen in to hear what’s changing and what’s coming next — I promise, this new chapter is going to be expansive for both of us.

    13 min
  5. 06/26/2025

    How to Clarify Your Creative Calling Without Overthinking

    Welcome back to The Soft Method Podcast, where self-worth meets overflow and feminine is your strategy. In this episode, your host DeAndra Jalisa dives into one of the most common questions creative women face: “What am I really meant to do?”If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, overwhelmed by options, or unsure of your purpose, this is your gentle nudge back into alignment. This week’s episode is all about cutting through the noise, calming the chaos, and getting crystal clear on your creative calling—without spiraling into overthinking. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:Why self-awareness trumps outside validationHow to listen to your own inner guidance (even when the world is loud)4 journal-style questions to help you connect the dots in your lifeThe power of tiny, imperfect steps and why action creates clarityWhy your past experiences might be quietly revealing your purposeReal talk on why you need to slow down to hear your own truthPractical ideas to explore your creative curiosity without pressure 🛠️ Tools & Prompts Mentioned:Journal prompt: List 5 things you love to do (even if they make no money). What’s the common thread?Freebie: The Soft CEO Toolkit — My favorite 7 tools to run a creative business with easeBonus tip: Ideas evolve when they’re in motion—clarity comes after you start 🧠 DeAndra’s Soft Notes:“You don’t need more time. You need movement.”“Stop waiting for the whole plan—just start with what you know.”“Your creative calling won’t scream. It will whisper. You have to slow down to hear it.” 💌 Ready for support?If you’re craving clarity, I offer 1:1 Clarity Calls and coaching designed to help multi-passionate women like you align their gifts with powerful offers and a soulful brand. → Book a Clarity Call or explore my coaching → DM me on Instagram @deandrajalisa to chat about your next step! 🔮 What’s Next?Next week’s episode is a good one: How to Turn Your Gifts Into a Sellable Offer — don’t miss it! 💬 Loved this episode?If today’s message resonated, I’d love if you: Shared it with a friendLeft a reviewScreenshot & tag me on IG: @thesoftmethodco Thanks for listening, Soft CEO. Now go take that baby step. You’ve got this. 💕

    23 min
  6. 06/19/2025

    How to Become the Woman You’ve Always Wanted to Be

    Welcome back to The S.O.F.T. Method™ Podcast, in this week’s episode, we’re diving into a feel-good, soul-anchoring topic: how to become the woman you’ve always wanted to be, not by hustling or over-functioning, but by gently shifting how you think, move, and show up each day. If you’ve ever seen her, that dream version of you who feels grounded, radiant, magnetic, and free. Wondering how to close the gap between who you are and who you’re becoming… this episode is your permission slip to start now. 🌸 ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why you should start with her energy, not just her income or lifestyleHow small daily habits shape your identityMy current night routine that helps me feel like herA bold story of saying yes to a big music festival and facing my fear of crowdsThe 3 R’s: Romanticize, Ritualize, Realize—your tools to embody her nowA reminder that your glow-up doesn’t have to be loud—it just has to be truePlus, a special invitation to explore something I created just for this season of your life 🛍 Mentioned in This Episode: ✨ The Becoming Bundle™ – my go-to clarity starter kit for women who feel stuck, foggy, or in transition. Inside you'll find: A clarity journal + mindset shiftsA vision mapping workbookGentle soul-work exercisesMini masterclasses to help you reconnect with the woman you're becoming→ Intro Price: $33 this week only! ($44 after Sunday)Use Code: SOFTSTART at checkout under Sunday 6/22 at midnight for the discount. Click Here to Learn More 💖 Journal Prompt from this Episode: What does living like her look like in the middle of an ordinary week?🫶🏽 Let’s Connect: If this episode gave you an “aha!” moment or a soft nudge to realign with your next level, I’d love to hear from you. 📸 Screenshot and tag me @deandrajalisa with your biggest takeaway or the habit you’re going to start this week. 💌 Subscribe + ReviewLoving the podcast? Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more women find these gentle but powerful conversations.

    23 min
  7. 06/12/2025

    Why Letting Go of People-Pleasing Is the Boldest Thing You’ll Ever Do

    What if being liked was never the same as being safe? In this raw and reflective episode of The S.O.F.T. Method™ Podcast, DeAndra explores what it really means to release the need for approval and finally choose yourself, without guilt. She opens up about her own journey with people-pleasing, the emotional cost of always over-functioning, and how healing her nervous system helped her reclaim her voice, energy, and peace. If you've ever found yourself shrinking to be accepted, this conversation is your invitation to soften, not sacrifice. ✨ In This Episode, We Explore:Why your nervous system confuses approval with safetyThe emotional burnout and identity loss that come from chronic people-pleasingFour signs you're still performing for validationWhat it really means to say “no” and still be a kind, good personHow to start practicing authenticity—even when it feels riskyThe power of emotional safety, sacred boundaries, and self-advocacy 🧠 Journal Prompt:Where in your life are you still saying “yes” when your soul is whispering “no”? 💬 Listener Love Assignment:This week, honor one small boundary, even if it feels uncomfortable. Then DM DeAndra @deandrajalisa and share what you chose. 📥 Resources Mentioned:📝 The Clarity Blueprint™ eBook — your guide to releasing stuckness and reconnecting with your truth💌 Join The S.O.F.T. Letter™ for weekly love notes, prompts, and energy resets 🎧 Subscribe & Share:If this episode spoke to your heart, share it with a friend who’s learning to let go. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow for more soft structure and soul-led clarity.

    26 min
  8. 06/05/2025

    How to Make Showing Up Feel Lighter (Not Like a Chore)

    In this soul-nourishing episode of The Soft Method Podcast, DeAndra shares what it truly means to show up for yourself without the pressure, burnout, or hustle energy. If you’ve ever felt like your to-do list is running you or like showing up is just one more thing on your plate this conversation is for you. DeAndra opens up about her own burnout journey during her Party Shop Avenue days, how she began creating rituals that feel good (not forced), and why rest, peace, and playful structure have become her new productivity tools. If you’re craving more joy, ease, and softness in your routines—this episode will help you redefine success on your own terms. 🧘‍♀️ What You’ll Learn:Why your energy matters more than your to-do listHow to create rituals that reconnect you to your joy and purposeWhat it looks like to replace guilt with curiosity when you fall off trackHow DeAndra built a gentle morning and evening routine to support her nervous systemA fresh take on productivity that feels feminine, flowing, and free ✍️ Reflective Prompt:Where are you still forcing yourself to show up from empty energy? Take inventory. Notice where you’re over-functioning. Ask yourself what gets to soften. 🪞DeAndra’s 3 Daily Anchors:🍵 A soothing morning tea🎶 A soulful nervous system playlist👟 A cute workout outfit that boosts her energy 🧠 Quote to Remember:“I can begin again in softness. My rhythm is mine to redefine.”📣 If this episode spoke to you:Screenshot and tag @deandrajalisa with your 3 anchorsLeave a review to support the show and help other soft life seekers find itShare it with a friend who’s ready to stop hustling and start softening

    23 min

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Welcome to The DeAndra Jalisa Podcast—the place for creatives who are ready to stop playing small and start getting paid for what they know. From messy beginnings to building luxe, structured businesses, DeAndra shares the behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship, clarity breakthroughs, and the systems that make it all flow. Each episode blends real talk, strategy, and soul-led guidance to help you package your skills, launch with ease, and step fully into your Soft CEO era.