The New Age CEO Podcast

Anna Nichols
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Welcome to The New Age CEO Podcast with Anna Nichols, founder and CEO of the Spiritual Business Incubator, where we explore what it really takes to build a purposeful, profitable, and sustainable business in the new age. This podcast is for mission-driven entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, creatives, and visionary founders who know they’re here to build something bigger than themselves. Inside each episode, Anna blends practical business strategy with Human Design, energetics, leadership, spirituality, nervous system work, wealth consciousness, and aligned entrepreneurship to help you grow a business that supports both your mission and your life. You’ll hear honest conversations about the journey from solopreneur to CEO, building aligned offers and sustainable systems, scaling without losing yourself, leadership in the new paradigm of business, and creating legacy-level impact through your work. From strategic planning and sales to Human Design, Gene Keys, astrology, and energetic alignment, this podcast bridges the practical and the spiritual in a grounded, actionable way. If you’re ready to stop forcing outdated business models and start building a company that feels deeply aligned with who you are, The New Age CEO Podcast will help you step fully into your role as the leader your business needs next.

  1. 3d ago

    11. The Test to See if You Will Succeed as a Mission-Driven Entrepreneur

    What if every challenge in your business wasn't a sign to stop, but a test of the leader you're becoming? In this episode, Anna Nichols shares a powerful perspective shift inspired by an unexpected setback that forced her to re-record multiple podcast episodes. Rather than seeing obstacles as failures, she explores how they can become opportunities to strengthen your resilience, deepen your trust, and reconnect with the mission that called you into entrepreneurship in the first place. Through six thought-provoking questions, Anna invites you to examine the mindset, leadership, and inner foundation required to build a business that creates lasting impact. If you've ever questioned whether you're cut out for entrepreneurship, this episode will challenge you to see the journey through a new lens. In This Episode: The six questions every mission-driven entrepreneur should ask themselvesWhy your mission is the foundation that keeps you moving through setbacksHow to redefine failure as feedback and growth instead of proof you're on the wrong pathThe role of commitment, lifelong learning, and calculated risk in building a sustainable businessWhy trusting yourself is one of the most important leadership skills you'll ever developHow challenges can become the very experiences that prepare you for your next level of growthEntrepreneurship will test your resilience, your mindset, and your willingness to keep showing up. But those tests aren't meant to stop you—they're invitations to become the leader your mission requires. This episode will leave you with practical questions to reflect on and a renewed sense of confidence that every challenge is shaping the business, and the CEO, you're becoming. Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode11 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

  2. Jul 21

    Building a Soul Aligned Business Requires These Four Activities

    Building a soul-aligned business takes more than passion, intuition, or a desire to help people. It requires intentional action, strategic thinking, and the willingness to step fully into your role as the leader of your vision. In this episode, Anna Nichols breaks down the four foundational activities every mission-driven entrepreneur must master to build a business that is purposeful, profitable, and sustainable. From defining a clear mission and creating an aligned business plan to intentionally allocating resources and developing the leadership skills to communicate your vision, this conversation bridges the gap between spiritual calling and practical entrepreneurship. If you've ever felt scattered, stuck, or unsure of your next step, these four activities will help you create a stronger foundation for long-term success. In This Episode: Why every soul-aligned business begins with a clearly defined missionHow writing an intentional business plan creates clarity and directionThe importance of accumulating and allocating your time, money, energy, and resources strategicallyWhy leadership and communication are essential skills for every founder and CEOHow these four activities work together to create a business that can grow sustainably over timePractical questions to help you evaluate where your business is thriving, and where it needs greater intentionWhether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or growing into your next level of leadership, this episode will help you shift from simply running a business to intentionally building a legacy. Your soul mission deserves more than good intentions; it deserves the structure, strategy, and leadership that allow it to make a lasting impact. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode10 Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

  3. Jul 14

    9. Too Woo for Traditional Business. Too Practical for the Vibes

    In this episode, Anna Nichols explores the space between strategy and spirituality, and why she believes the future of entrepreneurship lives in the integration of both. Drawing from her own journey of building the Spiritual Business Incubator, Anna shares what it was like to navigate corporate leadership, spiritual awakening, and the fear of fully owning both sides of her identity. She challenges the idea that entrepreneurs have to choose between practical business fundamentals and intuitive guidance, arguing instead that sustainable businesses require both. If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit into either camp, this conversation will remind you that your uniqueness may be exactly what your business is built upon. In This Episode: Why the future of business is the integration of practical strategy and spiritual wisdomThe identity shift of embracing every part of who you are as a business ownerHow Human Design, intuition, and soul alignment can work alongside business planning and financial strategyWhy hiding parts of yourself may be limiting your business growthThe importance of finding communities where your full, authentic self is welcomedHow embracing both your practical expertise and spiritual gifts can become your greatest competitive advantageIf you've ever wondered whether you have to choose between spreadsheets and spirituality, logic and intuition, or business strategy and energetic alignment, this episode is an invitation to stop choosing—and start integrating. The New Age CEO isn't built on either/or thinking. It's built on the powerful realization that your business becomes stronger when every part of who you are has a seat at the table. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode9 Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

  4. Jul 7

    8. How I use Astrology and Numerology for Timing in Business

    What if the timing of your biggest business decisions matters just as much as the strategy behind them? In this episode, Anna Nichols shares how she uses astrology and numerology alongside practical business planning to make decisions about launches, partnerships, contracts, visibility, and long-term business growth. Through personal stories, lessons learned, and practical examples, she explores how aligning with your unique cosmic timing can help you make decisions with greater clarity, confidence, and trust. Whether you're brand new to these tools or already incorporating them into your business, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on blending strategy with intuition to create sustainable success. In This Episode: Why astrology and numerology can become valuable business planning toolsHow to identify aligned timing for launches, contracts, partnerships, and major decisionsLessons learned from launching at the "wrong" time—and what changed when timing alignedThe role of strategic planning alongside intuition, Human Design, and energetic alignmentWhy working with trusted advisors can help you navigate your unique timingHow divine timing can create more ease, clarity, and confidence in your business journeyThis episode is an invitation to think beyond traditional business planning and explore how strategy, intuition, and cosmic timing can work together to support your next level of leadership. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode8 Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

  5. Jun 30

    7. Failed Launch or Divine Intervention? Reflection on When You Don't Get What You "Think" You Want

    In this episode, I'm sharing a story that almost didn't make it to your ears. After recording this podcast, the audio disappeared, and as frustrating as that was, it became the perfect reminder of the lesson I wanted to teach: sometimes what feels like failure is actually divine intervention. I also take you behind the scenes of what looked like a "failed" enrollment for the Spiritual Business Incubator and the surprising clarity that came from it. We explore the balance between practical business strategy and trusting divine timing, and why not getting what you thought you wanted may actually be creating space for something even better. In this episode: Why a failed launch doesn't always mean you've failedThe practical business lessons I learned from a disappointing enrollment cycleHow Human Design, astrology, and intuition can help you navigate seasons of uncertaintyThe difference between poor planning and divine timing, and how to discern between the twoWhy staying committed to your mission matters more than immediate resultsIf you've ever launched something that didn't go as planned, questioned whether you were on the right path, or wondered if the universe was trying to tell you something, this episode is for you. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode7 Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

  6. Jun 23

    6. Slow Down to Speed Up: How Focusing Your Energy Creates Exponential Growth

    What if the next level of growth in your business doesn't come from doing more? In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest misconceptions in entrepreneurship: that more effort always equals more results. The truth? Many founders are spreading their time, energy, and attention across too many ideas, projects, offers, and opportunities, then wondering why growth feels slower than expected. I'm sharing why focus is one of the most powerful growth strategies available to you, how scattered energy creates hidden bottlenecks, and what it actually looks like to slow down enough to create momentum that compounds. If you've been feeling pulled in multiple directions or questioning what deserves your attention right now, this episode will help you simplify, prioritize, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. In This Episode: Why doing more is often the very thing slowing your business growthHow scattered energy creates friction, confusion, and slower resultsThe difference between being busy and building momentumHow strategic focus creates exponential growth over timeWhy saying "not now" can be one of the most profitable decisions you makePractical ways to identify where your energy will create the biggest impact right nowIf you're ready to stop chasing every opportunity and start creating sustainable momentum, this episode is for you. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode6 Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

  7. Jun 16

    5. Fulfilling Your Soul Mission Through Entrepreneurship: Incubator Open House

    This episode is something different, and something Anna has never shared publicly in this format before. On June 11, Anna hosted the Incubator Experience & Open House, a live showcase of the Spiritual Business Incubator's comprehensive, academic-style business development model. This is the full replay. Inside, Anna walks through the future of business in the new age, the real challenges that are holding mission-driven entrepreneurs back from building sustainable companies, and the four-stage curriculum that the Incubator has been intentionally designed around,  from startup solopreneur all the way to a scalable organization. This is not a masterclass. It is not a workshop. It is an honest, detailed look at what it actually takes to build a purposeful, profitable, and sustainable business, and how the Incubator bridges practical business education with conscious energetic alignment. Inside this episode: Why the future of business is being led by awakened, mission-driven entrepreneursThe most common challenges that keep founders stuck at every stage of businessThe four stages of business development and what actually needs to happen at each oneHow Human Design, astrology, Gene Keys, and numerology are woven into every trackWhat makes the Incubator's academic-style model different from coaching, masterminds, and traditional programsThe admissions process, tuition structure, and how cohorts are intentionally builtLive Q&A: what to do if you're between stages, what a typical week looks like, and moreIf you have ever felt like you were missing the foundational pieces of building a real business ,  or like you were in a room where the teaching wasn't designed for the stage you're actually in ,  this episode was made for you. Resources: Apply for Summer 2026 enrollment:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfLbgzSFAWdInEcb5fmDWCV7DUVfs891p_EvjFxiS_RcJCQQ/viewform Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode5 Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

  8. Jun 9

    4. The Money Mindset Shift You've Never Heard and Will Change Your Business Forever

    In this episode of the New Age CEO Podcast, Anna shares a powerful money mindset shift that completely transformed how she views entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. What if the biggest shift you need isn't another sales strategy or marketing tactic, but a new way of seeing your relationship with money? Anna explores the idea that every founder who has invested their own savings, income, credit, time, energy, or expertise into their business is already an investor. This perspective changes how you steward resources, make decisions, and lead your company. Rather than seeing yourself as someone sacrificing for your business, you begin recognizing yourself as someone intentionally investing in a mission you deeply believe in. Through personal stories from building the Spiritual Business Incubator and reflections on stepping into a larger CEO role, Anna shares how this identity shift creates greater confidence, responsibility, and alignment in the way you grow your business. Episode Takeaways: • You are likely the first investor in your business, whether you've invested money, time, energy, or expertise. • Viewing yourself as an investor changes how you make decisions and steward resources. • Every investment should be connected to the mission and long-term vision you are building. • Founders often treat outside investment more seriously than their own contributions, even when their personal investment is significant. • Stepping into the identity of both founder and investor can create a profound shift in leadership, confidence, and business growth. Resources: Learn more about the Spiritual Business Incubator: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/about Purchase my book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966346050/ Podcast website: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/newageceopodcast View the full show notes for this episode: https://spiritualbusinessincubator.com/episode4 Interactive Human Design Chart: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanicholsmba Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annanicholsmba Connect with Anna Nichols: Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

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Welcome to The New Age CEO Podcast with Anna Nichols, founder and CEO of the Spiritual Business Incubator, where we explore what it really takes to build a purposeful, profitable, and sustainable business in the new age. This podcast is for mission-driven entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, creatives, and visionary founders who know they’re here to build something bigger than themselves. Inside each episode, Anna blends practical business strategy with Human Design, energetics, leadership, spirituality, nervous system work, wealth consciousness, and aligned entrepreneurship to help you grow a business that supports both your mission and your life. You’ll hear honest conversations about the journey from solopreneur to CEO, building aligned offers and sustainable systems, scaling without losing yourself, leadership in the new paradigm of business, and creating legacy-level impact through your work. From strategic planning and sales to Human Design, Gene Keys, astrology, and energetic alignment, this podcast bridges the practical and the spiritual in a grounded, actionable way. If you’re ready to stop forcing outdated business models and start building a company that feels deeply aligned with who you are, The New Age CEO Podcast will help you step fully into your role as the leader your business needs next.

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    Anna Nichols
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    181
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