Rich Souls

Saara

Rich Souls is where mystical meets practical. Through conversations that blend education, inspiration, and connection, listeners learn how creatives and entrepreneurs embody their essence in work and beyond. New episodes out weekly.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    21. Bringing Your Vision Into Form with Morgan O'Hare

    Morgan O'Hare is a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of Present Practice, an Austin-based yoga and wellness studio home to one of the most sought-after teacher training programs in the country. What started as a studio has grown into a global community, leading retreats and trainings across 30+ destinations worldwide. Her work bridges ancient wisdom with modern building, helping people connect to purpose, self-trust, and the creative process through the chakra system, karma yoga, and embodied practice. In this episode, Saara and Morgan trace Morgan's path from corporate life to founding her own studio, including what it took to trust herself enough to make that leap. They get into the messiness of creation and how failures are realignments rather than setbacks. They also explore the chakra system as a framework for self-discovery, the shift from feeling like a victim to becoming a creator, and what it actually looks like to bring a vision into form. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Morgan O'Hare 02:59 Yoga House at SXSW 05:51 Following Excitement 08:56 Karma Yoga and Living from the Inside Out 11:55 Finding Yoga as a Teenager 14:47 Tying Worth to Being Impressive 18:06 The First Retreat 20:53 Trust Is Built in Small Steps 23:56 Leaving Corporate 27:04 Co-Founding with a Best Friend 37:25 Normalizing Realignment 42:35 The Messiness of Creation 44:34 From Victim to Creator 51:09 Manifesting Through the Chakras 01:01:35 Desire, Doubt, and Bringing Vision Into Form 01:12:44 Closing Questions Connect with Morgan @MorganOHareYoga  @PresentPracticeYoga PresentPracticeYoga.com Connect with Saara ⁠⁠@SaaraLampwalla

    1hr 15min
  2. 15 APR

    20. Creating from Fierce Courageous Love with Claire Ollila

    Claire Ollila is a breathwork facilitator, somatic mentor, and co-founder of The Opening Path, where she helps high-achieving women release the burdens of the past and create the capacity to bring their big vision to life. Through breathwork, somatic tools, and deep therapeutic journeys, she supports women in becoming cycle breakers as they prep their bodymind system for motherhood, their mission, or both. In this episode, Saara and Claire trace the full arc, from Claire's early days in entrepreneurship to finding breathwork to launching The Opening Path. They explore the reality of building your mission step by step rather than in one dramatic leap, how Claire has navigated building a business with her best friend, and what's possible when we loosen the grip of chronic fawn response. They also get into feminine energy as a force of fierce creation, connecting to intuition as a practice, and how your path reveals itself through action, not all at once. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Claire Ollila 10:02 The Opening Path 13:53 Modality Fatigue 20:09 Discovering Breathwork 26:30 Navigating the Void 30:10 Building with a Loved One 39:31 Recognizing When to Go All In 42:00 From Being Dragged to Being Driven 44:54 The Evolution of Claire's Mission 47:42 Loosening the Grip on Creations 52:59 Following the Breadcrumbs 55:11 Chronic Fawn and Freeze Responses 01:03:15 Fawn and Disconnection from Desire 01:13:42 Feminine Energy as Creation Connect with Claire Instagram Connect with Saara ⁠⁠@SaaraLampwalla

    1hr 19min
  3. 8 APR

    19. Wellness Hot Takes with Lily Sperry

    Lily Sperry is the voice behind Health Gossip, a publication and community built on the idea that wellness is something we figure out together. Her work brings together a wide range of perspectives through her own distinct lens, creating a space where ideas, practices, and experiences are openly shared. Lily and Saara move through everything from wellness hot takes to deeper questions about healing and self-trust. They get into health trends, biohacking, and peptides, and what discernment can feel like in a saturated space. They talk about the link between physical health and spiritual awakening, why addressing root causes matters, and why “aura maxing” might be the best-kept beauty secret. They also touch on creativity, systems, and how to stay authentic while building something in public. This episode is both grounded and expansive, centered on sharpening discernment and relating to wellness in a way that feels true to you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lily Sperry 07:11 Silence and Reducing Inputs 11:44 What Is Health Gossip 15:04 The Etymology of "Gossip" 18:41 The Pipeline from Health Issues to Spiritual Awakening 24:08 Good Health as a Gateway to Heightened Intuition 31:51 A Critical Eye on Wellness Trends 35:15 Skepticism Towards Biohacking 39:45 The Spiritual Consequences of Endless Biohacking 42:03 Feminine vs. Masculine Approaches to Health 44:47 Energetic Hotness and Aura Maxing 48:48 Discernment in Spirituality and Media 52:49 Balancing Spiritual Authority with Personal Conviction 57:02 Holding Light and Darkness 01:00:47 Living in Alignment with Nature 01:04:53 Anchoring Your Energy 01:11:30 Navigating Public Life as a Creator 01:14:14 Feng Shui and the Impact of Environment 01:20:02 Career Transitions and Liminal Spaces 01:27:59 Unexpected Discoveries in Pursuing Purpose 01:32:01 The Future of Health Gossip Connect with Lily Health GossipInstagram Connect with Saara ⁠⁠@SaaraLampwalla

    1hr 39min
  4. 27 MAR

    17. Embodying the Playful Warrior with Tay Lauren

    Tay Lauren is a breathwork facilitator and entrepreneur building two aligned businesses rooted in healing, integrity, and self-trust. With nearly a decade in the space, her work goes deep. Blending somatic practices, breathwork, and grounded mentorship, Tay helps women bridge the gap between their intuition and the creations they’re here to bring to life. In this conversation, Tay and Saara explore what it means to live in alignment with your inner intelligence while building in the real world. They discuss energy flow across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies, the role of daily practices in sustaining clarity, and how entrepreneurship is a path for growth. They also unpack the void, fear, and the tension between intensity and play, offering a more integrated way to move through life, especially for those who resonate with the playful warrior archetype. Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of substances. This is not medical advice or an endorsement of use. References are shared by the guest as part of their personal story. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tay Lauren 12:42 Tay’s Work and Mission 15:23 The Playful Warrior 24:32 Building Businesses with Loved Ones 28:31 Intuition in Decision-Making 36:42 Integrity in Business 37:32 The DAD Framework 39:46 Deep Therapeutic Work 43:15 Choice and Personal Power 45:04 The Path to Self-Discovery 49:29 Intuition vs. Aligned Action 51:57 Taking Aligned Action 58:14 Notes on The Void 01:05:03 Energy Flow 01:14:10 Navigating Grief 01:17:24 Somatic Surrender 01:21:39 The Vulnerability of Relaxation 01:23:21 Energy Blocks and Creation 01:26:20 Trusting the Healing Process 01:31:56 Alchemizing Trauma 01:36:03 The Playful Warrior: Intensity and Joy Connect with Tay Follow Tay on InstagramGet deets on The Mothership (cohorts in Spring & Fall 2026) Connect with Saara ⁠⁠@SaaraLampwalla

    1hr 48min
  5. 29 JAN

    16. Building a Career on Self-Worth & Sovereignty with Grace Abbott

    Life can be a lot easier than we think. Saara sits down with Grace Abbott, freelance marketing director and founder of How To Go Freelance, to explore what it takes to build a business rooted in self-worth and agency. Grace shares her journey from early childhood entrepreneurial experiences to becoming a self-made freelancer, mentor, and creator. Together, they explore self-worth, honoring your natural rhythm, and what it means to build a successful career from alignment. They also reflect on the trap of self-help addiction, processing triggers, and clearing the way to presence. In this episode: How self-awareness builds self-worth and shapes your incomeHonoring your natural rhythm and boundaries when building a businessHow over-giving, resentment, and under-earning lead back to the same pattern This episode is for you if: You're aware that your inner world isn't supporting your professional and financial goalsYour favorite self-development tools and teachings aren't hitting lately but you haven’t pinpointed whyYou struggle with over-giving and self-doubt in work and beyond Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Grace Abbott 10:05 Money as an Energy Exchange 13:06 Grace’s Career Trajectory 19:11 Navigating Procrastination and Productivity 25:28 Leaning into Your Way of Doing Things 29:32 Childhood Imprints on Money and Worth 34:05 Balancing a Giving Nature 38:12 Resentment and Forgiveness 40:26 Processing Emotions to Support Clear Decisions 43:41 Self-Help Addiction and Returning to the Present 46:49 Moving With Fear Anyway 49:42 Reframing Imperfection as Perfection 52:17 One of Grace’s Leaps of Faith 56:51 Identifying as Someone Who Has Value to Offer 59:18 Grace’s Go-To Practices for Self-Development 01:05:56 Letting Go of Attachments to Embrace the True Self 01:09:03 Navigating Feeling Misunderstood 01:11:28 Building How to Go Freelance and What’s Next 01:14:00 The Type of Person Who Thrives in Freelance 01:16:43 Choosing Your Service Area 01:18:10 How to Develop Your Network 01:21:09 The Role of Self-Worth in Freelancing 01:23:22 Closing Connect with Grace Substack: https://howtogofreelance.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtogofreelance/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ask_graceWebsite: https://howtogofreelance.com/ Where to Find Saara Substack: https://richsouls.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saaralampwalla/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richsoulswithsaara

    1hr 27min
  6. 9 JAN

    15. What Nature Teaches About Personal Evolution with Becca Nenow

    You’d be surprised what nature can teach you about your own evolution. Becca Nenow’s top priority is her soul’s evolution. She’s lived and shed many lives: wilderness therapy guide, environmental policy advocate, Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, Lowe’s garden center guide, outfitter, serial entrepreneur. Through every iteration, nature has been her constant. Like Saara, Becca is a student of the natural world. She sees it as her life’s work to help people reconnect with nature and the medicine inherent to it. In this episode, they explore the connection between spirituality and nature, what men and women can learn from time outdoors, how nature balances polarity and supports wellbeing, and why deepening our relationship with the natural world supports personal transformation. In this episode: The spiritual essence of nature and its role in personal transformation What nature teaches men and women about power, sensitivity, and intuition The art of holding creations lightly: releasing businesses and identities to support your evolution This episode is for you if: Nature keeps calling you but you don’t know why or how to answer You’re holding onto a business, identity, or project that no longer fits You sense there’s more to nature than exercise or views and want to access its deeper wisdom Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Becca Nenow 01:28 Connection to Nature: Essence and Experience 03:39 How Becca Became a Nature Enthusiast 06:03 Understanding Self through Astrology 08:55 Human Design and Learning Styles 10:37 Wilderness Therapy: Merging Nature with Psychology 12:54 The Connection Between Spirituality and Nature 15:11 Forest Bathing as Healing 18:09 The Role of a Nature Guide 27:51 Becca's Personal Journey with Nature 30:29 Backpacking, Retreats, and Experiencing Nature 40:15 How Nature Empowers Women 48:20 What Nature Teaches Everyone 49:15 Nature's Effect on Sensitivity 55:02 Holding Creations Lightly: Becca's Business Evolution 01:08:27 Woodsong: Connecting Women with Nature 01:15:21 Closing Connect with Becca Find ⁠Becca on Substack Visit Becca’s website Where to Find Saara ⁠⁠@SaaraLampwalla⁠⁠ everywhere

    1hr 17min
  7. 18/12/2025

    14. Finding Power in The Void with Alexia Kremer

    You left what you knew but don't know what's next. Now what? Alexia Kremer walked away from a thriving career in 3D art she once loved to build something aligned with her essence. Next came The Void, a period of ambiguity and dissolution that taught her lessons only earned from experience. Alexia and Saara dive into the liminal space so many of us find ourselves in today, exploring what it is, why it’s necessary, and how to connect with its medicine. They also discuss why embodiment isn’t just spiritual theory but a practical framework for sustainable success, the power of archetypes in understanding our patterns and potential, and the Empress Way: Alexia’s approach to building empires through partnership, not force. In this episode: What "The Void" is and why it often follows aligned action How to navigate the liminal space Why embodiment is a practical solution for modern women The Empress Way: building in partnership rather than in solitude Archetypes as a tool for understanding your patterns and potential Practices for finding stability when everything feels uncertain This episode is for you if: You’ve achieved what you wanted but now feel complete with it You’re in a transition that feels like things are falling apart rather than coming together You’re navigating intense ambiguity Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Alexia Kremer 02:32 Navigating Identity and Purpose 05:20 Being a Generator 08:03 The Concept of The Void 10:35 The Blob Phase 13:33 Finding Comfort in The Void 28:19 Navigating The Void: Personal Journeys and Practices 35:59 Understanding Archetypes: The Collective Unconscious 41:54 The Empress Way: Redefining Feminine Power 48:09 The Symbiosis of Feminine and Masculine Energies Connect with Alexia Find Alexia on Instagram Where to Find Saara ⁠@SaaraLampwalla⁠ everywhere

    53 min

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Rich Souls is where mystical meets practical. Through conversations that blend education, inspiration, and connection, listeners learn how creatives and entrepreneurs embody their essence in work and beyond. New episodes out weekly.

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