The Inspired Entrepreneur

Deborah Hartnett
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What if being a business owner didn’t require hustle and burnout The Inspired Entrepreneur is a podcast for purpose-driven, conscious business founders who want to grow profitable, aligned, and soul-satisfying businesses — without burning out or selling out. Hosted by master coach and strategist Deb Hartnett, the show blends science-backed strategies, transformational mindset work, and practical tools for entrepreneurs building with intention. With a mix of solo episodes and insightful conversations featuring founders who are creating success without sacrificing their peace, purpose, or values, Deb helps you reconnect with what matters, align your energy and strategy, and lead a business that elevates your life — not consumes it. If you're doing all the things but feeling disconnected, uninspired, or exhausted… this podcast is your reminder: You're not broken — you're just out of alignment. ✨ It’s time to come back to what matters.  This is The Inspired Entrepreneur.

  1. Season 3 Episode 4 | From Busy to Aligned: The Real Path To Scaling Your Business

    MAR 25

    Season 3 Episode 4 | From Busy to Aligned: The Real Path To Scaling Your Business

    Send us Fan Mail You know what no one tells you about building a business? You can be working all day… and still not be moving anything forward. Your calendar is full. Your mind is busy. Your to-do list never ends.  But underneath it all is the question: Is this actually working? In this episode, Deborah Hartnett unpacks one of the most common challenges founders face—being constantly busy, yet deeply misaligned. Because businesses don’t stall from lack of effort… they stall from lack of alignment. Episode Summary In this grounding conversation, Deborah explores the difference between activity and aligned action—why so many founders feel stuck not because they’re doing too little, but because their energy and focus are fragmented. Blending science, strategy, and real founder insights, she reveals how cognitive overload, task-switching, and reactive decisions quietly drain clarity, creativity, and momentum. Through the Founder Pulse segment, entrepreneurs echo the same truth: growth doesn’t come from doing more, but from simplifying and aligning what matters most. In This Episode, We Explore: • Busy vs. Aligned — why productivity doesn’t always equal progress • Cognitive Overload — how fragmentation impacts performance  • The Illusion of Momentum — why “doing more” can still keep you stuck • Founder Identity — when busyness becomes self-worth • Scaling Through Simplicity — why less often scales better • Aligned Decision-Making — focusing on what truly matters • Structure + Soul — balancing systems with values • The Maturity Shift — moving from urgency to intentional leadership Founder Pulse Segment Featuring: Nancyrose Hernandez 🌐 Employment Law Attorney & Business Owner 📱 Facebook: @lawofficeofnancyrosehernandez 📸 Instagram: @lawofficeofnancyrosehernandez Abel Dominguez 🌐 Temecula Valley Junk Pickup & Victory Dumpster Rentals 📱 Facebook: @TemeculaValleyJunkPickUp 📸 Instagram: @temeculavalleyjunkpickup Alex Kowalkoski 🌐 Prime Media Consulting 📱 Facebook: @PrimeMediaConsulting 📸 Instagram: @primemediaconsultinginc Julie Seal-Gaustad 🌐 JSG Action Coach 📱 Facebook: @JSGActionCoach 📸 Instagram: @jsgactioncoach Robert Welsh 🌐 Vivians.io 📱 Facebook: @Vivians.AI.CRM 📸 Instagram: @vivians.io Scaling Through Simplicity: Simple scales better than complexity. Aligned Decision-Making: Focus on what truly matters most. Structure + Soul: Align systems with your values. The Maturity Shift: Choose intentional over urgent. #ConsciousLeadership #FounderIdentity #BusinessStrategy #AlignedGrowth #EntrepreneurMin Support the show Music Credit:  “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: Website :www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett

    19 min
  2. Season 3 Episode 3 | Why Most Businesses Stay Stuck: The Basics Founders Skip (with Heidi Luerra)

    MAR 11

    Season 3 Episode 3 | Why Most Businesses Stay Stuck: The Basics Founders Skip (with Heidi Luerra)

    Send us Fan Mail You’ve probably heard the advice: bootstrap your business. And you’ve probably also heard: raise capital and scale fast. But what many founders struggle with is knowing which path is right for them. In this episode of The Inspired Entrepreneur Podcast, Deborah Hartnett sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and startup advisor Heidi Luerra to explore the real differences between bootstrapping and raising investment—and the business fundamentals founders often overlook. Drawing from more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Heidi shares what it takes to build a company from the ground up, the lessons she learned growing RAW Artists Inc. from her kitchen table into an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, and why strong business fundamentals matter before pursuing funding. 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: Bootstrapping vs. Raising Capital Key differences between building with your own resources and bringing in outside investors. The Reality of Building from Zero Heidi’s journey growing RAW Artists from a kitchen-table idea into a global company. Founder Fundamentals Why understanding business operations, sales, and development matters before raising funding. The Investor Perspective What angel investors look for when evaluating startups. Democratizing Access to Funding How platforms like Cherub help connect founders with investors. Resilience in Entrepreneurship The mindset founders need to build and sustain successful companies. About Our Guest Heidi Luerra is a bootstrapping founder, startup advisor, angel investor, and speaker focused on entrepreneurship, fundraising, and business development. She built RAW Artists Inc. from $0 into a multi-million-dollar company with 65 employees and four global offices, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. She now serves as VP of Community & Partnerships at Cherub, helping connect fundraising founders with angel investors and expand access to funding opportunities. Connect with Heidi Website www.HeidiLuerra.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heidiluerra/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiluerra/ Newsletter Building Bold — A No-Nonsense Newsletter for Bootstrappers https://heidiluerra.substack.com  #InspiredEntrepreneur, #Entrepreneurship, #StartupFounders, #Bootstrapping, #StartupFunding, #AngelInvesting, #BusinessGrowth, #FounderJourney, #InspiredEntrepreneurPodcast  ✨ Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow entrepreneurs! ✨ Support the show Music Credit:  “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: Website :www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett

    24 min
  3. Season 3 Episode 2 | The Hidden Cost of Closing Your Heart as a Founder

    FEB 25

    Season 3 Episode 2 | The Hidden Cost of Closing Your Heart as a Founder

    Send us Fan Mail You know what no one tells you about building a business?At some point, you will feel yourself start to shut down. You aren't quitting or failing, but you're caring less, trusting less, and feeling less connected to the people you serve. You tell yourself it’s just "professionalism," but underneath, it’s actually protection. In this episode, Deborah Hartnett confronts the reality that businesses don't break because strategy fails first—they break because the founder’s heart closes first. Episode Summary In this raw and confronting conversation, Deborah unpacks the moment founders stop leading from love and what it costs the business. Using the lenses of science, soul, and strategy, she explains how the brain’s amygdala kicks in during times of uncertainty, shifting our leadership from "partnership" to "protection." The episode also takes us out of the studio and onto the streets to hear from everyday entrepreneurs about the role of love in their work. From the kitchen of a restaurant to the floor of a furniture store, these founders prove that love isn't just a sentiment—it is a vital business strategy that translates into service, synergy, and sustainability. 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: The "Bracing" Response: How subtle internal pull-backs are broadcasted to your clients before you even speak. Co-Regulation in Business: The neurological reality that we don't just hear each other; we feel each other’s energetic state. The "On the Street" Segment featuring: Porsche Mystique Steele – Mystique Rose Publishing Services Cristina Bailey – Signarama Temecula & Fully Promoted Hari Sharma – Zen Curry & Grill Erin Eickhoff – The Jab Lab Aesthetics & Wellness Eileen Caulfield – The Task Fairy Paul Rangel – Sofa Spectrum Furniture Love vs. Softness: Why leading with love actually makes you more useful and allows for harder, more honest conversations. The Practice of Reopening: How to catch yourself in real-time when you start to guard, and shift back into service. #ConsciousLeadership #FounderIdentity #BusinessMaturity #PerformanceCoaching #InspiredEntrepreneur #SelfMastery #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadWithLove ✨ 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔! ✨ Support the show Music Credit:  “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: Website :www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett

    21 min
  4. Season 3 Episode 1 | Bet Everything on Love: The Leadership Skill Founders Are Missing (with David Cunningham)

    FEB 19

    Season 3 Episode 1 | Bet Everything on Love: The Leadership Skill Founders Are Missing (with David Cunningham)

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome home, inspired entrepreneurs. In this powerful episode, Deborah is joined by David Cunningham, a man she has known for over two decades who has worked alongside some of the world’s most influential spiritual teachers and humanitarians. While most founders believe that influence is a byproduct of strategy, intelligence, or authority, this conversation challenges that paradigm. David and Deborah dive into why love is not just a "nice-to-have" sentiment but the most practical and effective leadership skill available. If you’ve ever felt that you are brilliant at what you do but still struggle to gain trust or keep people following your vision, this episode reveals the "truth about why". The conversation explores the distinction between love as a fleeting emotion and love as a way of being. David shares his journey from discovering unconditional love at a young age to "forgetting" it through life's hardships, only to realize that leadership power comes from freeing oneself from the judgments and fears that close the heart. The Paradigm of Right/Wrong: How our education in a "good vs. bad" world limits our leadership. Remote Loving: The energetic impact of love that can be felt across distances, supported by findings from the HeartMath Institute. Leadership Effectiveness: Why leading without love ultimately lacks power and how "Magician" and "Lover" archetypes can transform a business culture. Reality vs. Truth: Understanding that we have the power to create the reality we lead from. 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗘x𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: 🔹 The difference between "normal" behavior and "natural" love. 🔹 How to move out of the "survival brain" and into a state of abundance. 🔹 Why the most effective leaders in history—like Gandhi and Mandela—refused not to love. 🔹 Practical ways to recognize "quiet signals" when your heart is closing in a business environment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect with David Cunningham Website https://www.yourlovedoesmatter.com/about FB https://www.facebook.com/DavidCunninghamAuthor Insta @davidwcunningham.official Book: Bet Everything on Love 🔗 Connect with Us: Website: www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett ✨ 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒔! ✨ Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support the show Music Credit:  “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: Website :www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett

    31 min
  5. Season 2 Episode 6 | Closing the Year Intentionally: Why Slowing Down Is a Founder’s Greatest Advantage

    12/18/2025

    Season 2 Episode 6 | Closing the Year Intentionally: Why Slowing Down Is a Founder’s Greatest Advantage

    Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 6 | Closing the Year Intentionally:Why Slowing Down Is a Founder’s Greatest Advantage Welcome home, inspired entrepreneurs. As we wrap up an incredible second season, we are closing out with a conversation that serves as the perfect bridge into your end-of-year reflection. In this season finale, Deborah sits down with Leslie Valmonte—systems strategist, educator, and founder of Bridge5D—to explore why the "power of pause" isn’t just a luxury; it is a leader’s most competitive advantage. Leslie opens up about the pivotal moments that shifted her perspective: ●The High Cost of Speed: Losing the memories of her daughter’s early years to the consulting hustle. ●The "Lupus Dance": How chronic illness became a forced invitation to lead with health first. ●Human-Centered AI: Why the future of technology must be built on empathy, not just efficiency. ●The Jack of All Trades: Why adaptability is the new "mastery" in a shifting labor market. From the intersection of AI literacy to the sacredness of a family dinner table, Leslie’s story is a roadmap for any founder ready to stop reacting and start creating from clarity. In This Season Finale, We Explore: 🔹 What does the power of pause mean to you as a leader in systemic reform and innovation? 🔹 What have you witnessed as the cost of moving too fast — in systems and in people? 🔹 Where does humanity fit in the age of AI, and how can technology be used to close opportunity gaps? 🔹 How do we measure “finishing well” when our systems are constantly evolving? 🔹 If we reframed “pause” as a leadership tool rather than a slowdown, 🔹 how would that change how we design organizations? 🔹 How can intentional reflection prepare the next generation for a rapidly changing world of work? 🔹 How do we keep data human — ensuring it tells the real story rather than erasing it? 🔹 What practices personally help you pause and stay grounded in purpose? 🔹 What shifts do you see ahead for small business owners and entrepreneurs as AI transforms the future of work? 🔹 What final message would you share with leaders closing out the year — about finishing well and starting fresh with integrity and heart? 🔗 Connect with Leslie Valmonte Bridge5D Consulting: 👉 https://www.bridge5dconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-valmonte/ 🔗 Connect with Us: Website: www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett ✨ Ready to Build with Intention? If you're ready to stop the hustle-and-react cycle and start leading with peace of mind, let’s talk. 👉 Book an Exploratory Call for the Inspired Growth Accelerator: https://bit.ly/inspiredprofitandgrowthaccelerator ✨ 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔! ✨ Music Credit: “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Support the show Music Credit:  “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: Website :www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett

    21 min
  6. Season 2 Episode 5 | When Gratitude Becomes Who You Are - A Conversation on Leadership & Letting Go

    11/30/2025

    Season 2 Episode 5 | When Gratitude Becomes Who You Are - A Conversation on Leadership & Letting Go

    Send us Fan Mail When Gratitude Becomes Who You Are - A Conversation on Leadership & Letting Go Gratitude isn’t something you do — it’s a place you lead from. And when it becomes your foundation, everything changes: how you show up, how you connect, and how you build trust that lasts. In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Deborah sits down with Jonathan Montez — husband, father of four, entrepreneur, and Lead Organizer of TEDx Temecula. Jonathan shares the pivotal moments that reshaped his life: ● Choosing sobriety ● Letting go of control ● Leading through burnout ● Building partnership over pride From backyard entrepreneurship to leading one of the most impactful creative platforms in the Temecula Valley, Jonathan’s story is one of humility, trust, and transformation. 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: 🔹 How gratitude becomes a leadership strategy 🔹 What letting go of ego unlocks in partnership and team dynamics 🔹 The hardest lessons of delegation and trust 🔹 Burnout, recovery, and leading with sustainability 🔹 And what TEDx Temecula has revealed to Jonathan about who he’s becoming as a man and a leader 🔗 Connect with Jonathan Life of the Barty (Mobile Bartending):  👉 https://lifeofthebarty.com/ TEDx Temecula: 👉 https://tedxtemecula.com/ Rebel Rose Relations: 👉 http://www.instagram.com/rebelrosecon... 🔗 Connect with Us: Website: www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett ✨ 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔! ✨ Music Credit: “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Support the show Music Credit:  “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: Website :www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett

    27 min
  7. Season 2 Episode 4 | Why Your Gratitude Practice Isn’t Working — And What’s Possible When It Does.

    11/19/2025

    Season 2 Episode 4 | Why Your Gratitude Practice Isn’t Working — And What’s Possible When It Does.

    Send us Fan Mail Why Your Gratitude Practice Isn’t Working — And What’s Possible When It Does Most people think they’re practicing gratitude… but they’re really just thinking grateful thoughts. And that’s exactly why it isn’t changing how you feel, how you lead, or how you show up. In this episode, I break down the moment I realized I had gratitude completely backwards — and how one small, unexpected moment in my kitchen showed me what embodied gratitude actually is.  Embodied gratitude isn’t a mindset exercise. It’s a biological reset. And it changes everything.  𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: 🔹 the science of embodied gratitude 🔹 how it regulates your nervous system 🔹 why lists don’t work 🔹 the link between gratitude and leadership clarity 🔹 how one embodied moment can shift your brain for up to 90 days  🔹 and what becomes possible in your business when you practice gratitude the right way  𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 ⏱️ 00:00 Introduction: Gratitude in Your Body vs. Your Head 00:45 Welcome Home 01:29 The Gratitude That Changes Your State. 06:30 From Chaos to Clarity: The Gratitude Reset. 09:40 Gratitude as an Act of Remembrance. 12:04 The Power Tool: Gratitude and Acknowledgement. 18:44 Lead with Your Heart: A Call to Grateful Leadership. 21:09 Desclaimer  𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴? ❤️ Share: If this conversation resonated, please share it with a founder who needs to hear it.➕ Subscribe: Never miss an episode on building a business with soul, strategy, and sacred presence.𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝘀 ✨ Join the Inspired Profit & Growth Accelerator to build your business from alignment: https://bit.ly/inspiredprofitandgrowthaccelerator 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformanceFacebook: @deborahannhartnettWebsite: www.inspired-bp.com#GratitudePractice #EmbodiedGratitude #HowToPracticeGratitude #RealGratitude #GratitudeListDoesntWork #GratitudeStories #ThanksgivingGratitude #Thanksgiving #MelRobbinsGratitude #GratitudeScience #GratitudeNeuroscience #HeartBrainCoherence #NervousSystemRegulation #EmotionalRegulationTools #EmbodimentPractices #EntrepreneurMindset #FounderBurnout #EntrepreneurStress #LeadershipClarity #InspiredEntrepreneurPodcast #DeborahHartnett #MelRobbins #JayShetty #CathyHeller Support the show Music Credit:  “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: Website :www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett

    21 min
  8. Season 2 Episode 3 | Human in the Middle: How Founders Can Use AI WithoutLosing Themselvess

    10/30/2025

    Season 2 Episode 3 | Human in the Middle: How Founders Can Use AI WithoutLosing Themselvess

    Send us Fan Mail In a business world obsessed with speed, data, and hustle, we're overlooking the one competitive edge AI can never automate: the silent, potent frequency of your own Being. This episode is for every leader and entrepreneur feeling the burnout of constant doing. We move beyond mindfulness as a mere "break" and dive into the tangible science and sacred wisdom of Stillness as Strategy. We sat down with Vivian Welsh, Co-founder of Vivians.io, to discuss the critical challenge facing founders today: staying grounded in your human core while navigating the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence. We explore the essential role of Stillness as Strategy in the age of automation. 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: 🔹 Redefining the Human-AI Partnership: Why "Human in the Middle" is the new strategic model for conscious founders, moving beyond full automation to intentional collaboration. 🔹 Protecting Your Intuitive Edge: How to use AI for execution without letting it dilute your unique vision, voice, and the gut instincts that drive real innovation. 🔹 The Alignment Check: Practical frameworks to ensure your AI tools and workflows are enhancing your mission, not hijacking it. Are you leading the AI, or is it leading you? 🔹 From Prompting to Co-Creating: Shifting from giving commands to engaging in a dynamic creative process that amplifies your best ideas and exposes blind spots—without creating dependency. 🔹 Sustaining Your Core Self: Strategies to prevent "AI burnout," maintain mental clarity, and ensure your sense of identity and purpose remains strong at the center of your tech stack. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 ⏱️ 00:00 Introduction: The Silent Power of Your Own Being 02:17 Welcome Vivian Welsh & The Core Challenge of AI 05:33 AI Speed vs. Human Pace 10:41 Lead from Being, Not Doing: A Founder's Mindset Shift 11:53 Vivian's Take: How Conscious Leaders Deploy AI 16:51 Your Practical Pathway: A Simple Practice to Stay Human in the Middle 20:13 Final Thoughts on Creating with Soul and Strategy 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗵 Vivian Welsh is the Co-founder of Vivians.io, where she specializes in helping leaders and organizations integrate AI with intention and integrity. She brings a unique blend of technical expertise and conscious leadership principles to the conversation. Connect with Vivian: https://www.vivians.io 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴? ❤️ Share: If this conversation resonated, please share it with a founder who needs to hear it. ➕ Subscribe: Never miss an episode on building a business with soul, strategy, and sacred presence. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝘀 Want to explore how to integrate these principles into your leadership and business? Book a discovery call with me: bit.ly/4k78kLh 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett Website: www.inspired-bp.com 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘀  #ConsciousLeadership #PresenceInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AIForFounders #AIAndHumanity #MindfulBusiness #strategy Support the show Music Credit:  “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: Website :www.inspired-bp.com Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance Facebook: @deborahannhartnett

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What if being a business owner didn’t require hustle and burnout The Inspired Entrepreneur is a podcast for purpose-driven, conscious business founders who want to grow profitable, aligned, and soul-satisfying businesses — without burning out or selling out. Hosted by master coach and strategist Deb Hartnett, the show blends science-backed strategies, transformational mindset work, and practical tools for entrepreneurs building with intention. With a mix of solo episodes and insightful conversations featuring founders who are creating success without sacrificing their peace, purpose, or values, Deb helps you reconnect with what matters, align your energy and strategy, and lead a business that elevates your life — not consumes it. If you're doing all the things but feeling disconnected, uninspired, or exhausted… this podcast is your reminder: You're not broken — you're just out of alignment. ✨ It’s time to come back to what matters.  This is The Inspired Entrepreneur.

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