Connect Inspire Create

Carol Clegg

Welcome to Connect Inspire Create — a podcast exploring meaningful conversations about life, work, creativity, and the ways we grow. I’m Carol Clegg, your host — an accountability coach and curious conversationalist — inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. These conversations go beyond business strategies.  We explore: living with intention and self-trustalternative ways of thinking and beingcreativity, purpose, and personal growthnavigating transitions in work and lifewhat it really takes to follow through on what mattersIf you’re someone who enjoys reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue — this space is for you. Connect Inspire Create is about slowing down the conversation just enough to notice what inspires us… and how those insights shape what we create in our lives. Let’s connect. Let’s explore. Let’s create — together.

  1. 2D AGO

    How Spiritual Awakening Reshapes Healing, Purpose, And The Quiet Power Of Kindness with Brheanna Myers

    Ever felt life quietly tilt beneath your feet — not in a dramatic way, but enough that you knew something had shifted? In this episode, I’m joined by Brheanna Myers, who shares how surviving a near-death experience became the beginning of a deeply human spiritual awakening. Together, we explore what awakening really looks like — beyond social media narratives — including the grief, disorientation, and gradual reorientation that often come with it. This conversation is grounded, compassionate, and practical. Brheanna offers gentle ways to reprogram the subconscious and regulate the nervous system while staying fully rooted in everyday life — work, relationships, and the ordinary rhythms that keep us steady. In this episode, we explore: why spiritual awakening often destabilizes identity before it settlesego urgency versus the soul’s longer, quieter timelinethe brain as an antenna — tuning into frequency rather than forcing changekindness as a ripple effect across the collectivewalk-in soul shifts and subtle identity changessimple, practical tools like handwriting journals and letters to past selvessleep affirmations and 21-day cycles for subconscious reprogramminggrief as a natural part of awakening — and sensing ongoing connectionIf you’re navigating change, questioning who you’re becoming, or simply feeling that something inside you is rearranging itself, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and a softer way forward. Connect with Brheanna here:  https://www.lightandbreezycoaching.com I’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. Here, we explore: • living with intention and self-trust • alternative ways of thinking and being • creativity, purpose, and personal growth If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com, Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

    34 min
  2. FEB 3

    From Pushing to Trusting: Selling, Niches, and Staying the Course with Lidia Axe

    In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I’m joined by Lidia Axe.  Coach, strategist, straight-talker, author, and four-time Camino de Santiago pilgrim. Our conversation weaves together business, trust, consistency, and what it really means to move forward without pushing yourself into exhaustion or self-doubt. Lidia shares how walking the Camino reshaped her relationship with focus, simplicity, and inner clarity, and how those same principles show up in her work with coaches who are “doing all the things” yet still struggling to gain traction. We explore the emotional side of building a coaching business, including: Why so many capable coaches resist selling — and what they’re actually afraid ofThe idea that sales is service, not pressureHow clarity (not intensity) creates consistencyWhy niching isn’t about limitation, but self-trustHow accountability can feel supportive rather than harshThis episode is especially for you if you: Want more consistency without burnoutFeel uncomfortable talking about your work or selling your servicesAre craving a gentler, more grounded way to stay focusedKnow you don’t need more effort — just clearer alignmentConsistency doesn’t require intensity. Small, grounded shifts paired with honest accountability can create steady momentum. Connect with Lidia Axe: 12K MAGIC Activation Zone: https://www.skool.com/a-zone/about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidia-chmel/ I’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. Here, we explore: • living with intention and self-trust • alternative ways of thinking and being • creativity, purpose, and personal growth If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com, Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

    35 min
  3. 11/14/2025

    Connect Through Words: Marketing with Heart and Strategy with Rachel Allen

    Marketing that converts isn’t about louder posts or cut-and-paste avatars. It’s about words that work like assets—clear, human, and grounded in what buyers actually care about. We sit down with copywriter and strategist Rachel Allen, whose globe-trotting path from a Hong Kong hustle to a thriving practice shaped a no-nonsense approach to positioning, storytelling, and using AI without losing your voice. We start by dismantling the half-page “ideal client” myth and replace it with psychographics and lived context—beliefs, pressures, and change moments that drive decisions.  Rachel lays out the four essentials behind every sale right thing, right person, right time, right way and explains why you only control a couple of them.  • shifting from demographics to psychographics • the four rights and why control is limited • positioning that states what it is and why it matters • storytelling as a memory and trust tool • AI as research and drafting support, not a crutch To connect with Rachel Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelallenwrites/ https://instagram.com/boltfromthebluecopywriting Website: https://www.boltfromthebluecopywriting.com/ I’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. Here, we explore: • living with intention and self-trust • alternative ways of thinking and being • creativity, purpose, and personal growth If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com, Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

    21 min
  4. 10/31/2025

    Micro Moments That Prevent Burnout with Daniela Wolfe

    What if burnout isn’t just about toxic workloads—but about the passions you love most? We sit down with burnout prevention specialist and self-care strategist Daniela Wolfe to unpack why going all in on your business, family, or mission can secretly drain your energy when boundaries fade. With clear stories and science-backed tips, Daniela shows how small, daily shifts keep your inner fire bright without burning you out. • Burnout arising from passions without boundaries • Stress vs burnout explained with a bonfire analogy • Self-care as daily necessity using eight pillars • One-minute practices to lower stress and build momentum • Mindset reframes and creating new neural pathways • Time planning with priorities and buffer space • Boundaries as freedom and clearer availability • Grace, tiny steps, and sustainable habits Connect with Daniela Wolfe  Free quiz for being on the brink of burnout  Website -  https://www.bestdlife.com/ LinkedIn Instagram Podcast Best D Life I’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. Here, we explore: • living with intention and self-trust • alternative ways of thinking and being • creativity, purpose, and personal growth If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com, Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

    25 min
  5. 10/17/2025

    Digital Boundaries, Focus, Freedom with Kelsey Green

    What if the simplest boundary—phone away, head up—could be the lever that changes your work, your relationships, and your peace of mind? I am chatting to speaker and community strategist Kelsey Green to unpack digital minimalism without the guilt trip, exploring how small, repeatable choices create space for deep work and genuine connection.  Your attention is your edge; let’s protect it together. We explore how intentional digital boundaries can restore focus, lift creative energy and rebuild in‑person community. Kelsey Green shares tools, stories and a simple structure that turns good intentions into repeatable habits and meaningful progress. • digital minimalism as a path to focus and calm • the dopamine cost of constant scrolling and pings • simple baby steps like phone out of sight and screen‑free blocks • evenings and mornings as anchors for deep work • rebuilding in‑person community and conversation skills • parasocial relationships versus real friendships • accountability as fuel for consistency and momentum • Summit in Six: community, accountability and focus to finish big goals  https://www.kelseylgreen.com/Summit-In-Six Summit in Six is a six-month, high-accountability mastermind for women entrepreneurs and creators. Each participant commits to one bold goal, like launching a podcast, writing a book, or starting a business, and achieves it through structure, support, and a force-multiplier community. The program includes twice-monthly group calls, momentum bonuses, and ongoing support to keep momentum high. Where to find Kelsey Website: https://www.kelseylgreen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kelseylgreen/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseylgreen I’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. Here, we explore: • living with intention and self-trust • alternative ways of thinking and being • creativity, purpose, and personal growth If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com, Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

    26 min
  6. 10/10/2025

    Decoding Pain: Inna Segal on Body Wisdom, Boundaries, and Gentle Healing

    My guest today is Inna Segal, a pioneering intuitive healer and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body. Inna has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals unlock the secrets of their body's wisdom, facilitating profound healing on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.​ Through her transformative teachings and intuitive insights, Inna empowers people to reconnect with their inner guidance, fostering self-healing and personal transformation.  Whether you're new to the world of intuitive healing or seeking more profound understanding, our conversation promises to be enlightening and inspiring.​ We explore how to listen to the body’s signals, trace pain back to its origins, and choose gentle practices that build safety and insight. Ina shares her journey from chronic symptoms to self-healing, and why slow, steady work outlasts quick fixes. • moving from “fix me” to inner guidance  • pain as a message, not the enemy  • why symptoms often start away from where they hurt  • practical steps to calm and reconnect  • sensation versus feeling and how to inquire  • feminine–masculine patterns across left and right sides  • archetypes and triggers in emotional healing  • risks of fast emotional release methods  • simple morning practices to befriend the body  • resources: book, card deck, and masterclass Connect with Inna: Website: https://www.innasegal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/innasegalauthor/  https://www.innasegal.com/masterclass The Awaken The Healer Within Masterclass is a transformative 3-hour live event led by internationally bestselling author and intuitive healer Inna Segal. Designed for individuals seeking to understand the deeper connections between their emotions, physical health, and spiritual well-being, this masterclass offers practical tools and insights to initiate self-healing.​ Accountability & Mental Fitness for YouCoaching Mental Fitness & AccountabilityDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.I’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. Here, we explore: • living with intention and self-trust • alternative ways of thinking and being • creativity, purpose, and personal growth If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com, Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

    34 min
  7. 10/03/2025

    Your Decisions Are Never Solo Acts: Discover the Power of Perspective with Cheryl Einhorn

    Cheryl Einhorn is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times to Foreign Policy Magazine, Barron’s and Harvard Business Review. Ever wonder why some people make decisions easily while you agonize? Cheryl Einhorn introduces her AREA method that helps counter cognitive biases while expanding knowledge and improving judgment. • AREA stands for Absolute information, Relative information, Exploration, and Analysis • Decision-making isn't a solo activity but built on a collaborative backbone • Cognitive biases like confirmation bias and liking bias narrow our focus and limit effectiveness • There are five problem-solver profiles: Adventurer, Detective, Listener, Thinker, and Visionary • Each profile has different strengths and potential blind spots in decision-making • Understanding different profiles acts as a "trust accelerator" in relationships • Seeking input from profiles different from your own can help overcome analysis paralysis Take the free problem-solver profile quiz at app.areamethod.com and learn more about Cheryl's work at areamethod.com. Look for her upcoming book "The Human Edge: Better Decisions in the Age of AI" in spring 2026. Where to find Cheryl: Website: https://www.areamethod.com/ Other links: https://app.areamethod.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylstrausseinhorn/ She is the author of three books: Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her new book about Problem Solver Profiles and the psychology of decision-making, Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions, was published in the Spring of 2023. I’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. Here, we explore: • living with intention and self-trust • alternative ways of thinking and being • creativity, purpose, and personal growth If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com, Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

    33 min
  8. 09/26/2025

    The Art and Strategy of Short-Form Video Marketing with Dorien Morin-von Dam

    Dorien Morin-van Dam is a seasoned social media strategist with nearly 15 years of experience helping brands grow through smart, sustainable strategies. A Certified Social Media Manager and Agile Marketer, she also consults on AI strategy for small businesses, showing teams how to use AI in marketing responsibly and effectively. Dorien turns organic content and emerging tech into measurable results, speaks internationally, and hosts the Strategy Talks video podcast.  Dorien shares her expertise on creating effective short-form videos that captivate audiences across different social media platforms, revealing the transformation from content creator to storyteller.  She offers valuable insights on platform-specific strategies and the power of immersive retreats for developing video skills in a supportive environment. • The key transformation happens when you move from "having to create content" to recognizing storytelling opportunities around you • You don't have to publish everything you create – practice builds confidence and technical skills without pressure • Focus your primary content creation efforts on the platform giving you the highest ROI, then repurpose strategically • LinkedIn videos work best at around two minutes and focused on a single tip or idea • Creating in community accelerates learning through shared "aha moments" and collaborative problem-solving • AI tools like ChatGPT can serve as strategic thinking partners for solopreneurs developing content plans Connect with Dorien on LinkedIn, explore upcoming retreats or visit her website at moreinmedia.com to learn more about her social media strategy and AI teaching services. Where to find Dorien Website: https://www.moreinmedia.com/ Podcast: https://www.moreinmedia.com/strategytalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moreinmedia/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moreinmedia/ Retreats: https://www.socialcontentretreats.com/ Accountability & Mental Fitness for YouCoaching Mental Fitness & AccountabilityDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.I’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. Here, we explore: • living with intention and self-trust • alternative ways of thinking and being • creativity, purpose, and personal growth If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com, Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

    28 min

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Welcome to Connect Inspire Create — a podcast exploring meaningful conversations about life, work, creativity, and the ways we grow. I’m Carol Clegg, your host — an accountability coach and curious conversationalist — inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change. These conversations go beyond business strategies.  We explore: living with intention and self-trustalternative ways of thinking and beingcreativity, purpose, and personal growthnavigating transitions in work and lifewhat it really takes to follow through on what mattersIf you’re someone who enjoys reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue — this space is for you. Connect Inspire Create is about slowing down the conversation just enough to notice what inspires us… and how those insights shape what we create in our lives. Let’s connect. Let’s explore. Let’s create — together.