The Art & Business of Meditation

Lou Redmond
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The Art & Business of Meditation

Empowering meditation teachers, coaches, creators & spiritual guides to make an authentic impact and meaningful income in the wellness & coaching industry. (And do it with integrity.) I share this podcast as someone who quit a corporate job in 2015 to go full-time as a meditation teacher. It took me over four years to learn how to make my way and support myself financially. I’ve learned some things along the way and intend to help you navigate your spiritual, creative, & entrepreneurial journey.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    10 Powerful Questions to Be a Better Coach and Space Holder

    Want to be a better coach and space holder? Learn to ask better questions.   In this episode, I share 10 foundational questions that will help you create deeper connection, unlock powerful breakthroughs, and hold space like a pro. Whether you're hosting groups or coaching 1-1s, these questions are a solid toolkit you can always come back to. Perfect for meditation teachers, coaches, and anyone committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of others. Learn how to script guided meditations in my free course, Meditation Script Mastery: https://courses.meditationcreators.com/courses/scriptuniquemeditations Ask me a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/louredmond CONNECT WITH LOU Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louredmond_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lou-redmond  Work with me as your coach: https://louredmond.com/coaching-1 Visit my website: http://louredmond.com/ Music Credit: Nova by River Roots: https://www.youtube.com/riverroots

    19 min

  2. NOV 5

    Using Somatic Awareness to Create Authentic Content w/ Sheridan Ruth

    In this episode, I talk with Sheridan Ruth, a trauma therapist and business coach. We explore the integration of trauma healing into business practices, including using somatic awareness in our content, creating boundaries, and finding balance between well-being and business goals. Sheridan also shares insights into pricing with integrity, navigating the emotional complexities of our relationship to money. Takeaways: Understand how somatic awareness can inform your business practices and prevent burnout. Learn the importance of recognizing your nervous system needs in relation to trauma and business goals. Explore strategies for creating sustainable boundaries in coaching and professional relationships. Gain insights on setting prices that reflect market value and resonate with your personal integrity. Learn to navigate the emotional complexities around money and how it influences your business decisions. Learn how to script guided meditations in my free course, Meditation Script Mastery: https://courses.meditationcreators.com/courses/scriptuniquemeditations Ask me a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/louredmond CONNECT WITH LOU Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louredmond_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lou-redmond Work with me as your coach: https://louredmond.com/coaching-1 Visit my website: http://louredmond.com/ CONNECT WITH SHERIDAN: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/497sDGZviG9amuENd1wv4W?si=d67ac17a5245457e Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sheridanruth_/ Music Credit: Nova by River Roots: https://www.youtube.com/riverroots

    59 min

  3. OCT 29

    Changing Work From The Inside Out w/ Scott Shute

    As a former Linkedin Executive and founder of Changing Work and Scott is at the intersection of the workplace and ancient wisdom traditions. In his most recent role at LinkedIn, Scott was the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion programs. He has been a pioneer in creating workplace mindfulness programs and advancing the discussion around compassion in the work context. His latest venture, Changing Work, seeks to curate the best practices of conscious business and make them more widely available. He is the author of the award-winning book "The Full Body Yes". In this episode, we explore how he is transforming the way we view work by integrating mindfulness and spiritual growth into professional responsibilities. We discuss his vision for creating conscious businesses, the importance of redefining success through small achievements, and the challenges he faced transitioning from LinkedIn to entrepreneurship. This conversation is full of practical insights for anyone looking to bring more meaning and fulfillment to their work. Takeaways: Understand the power of integrating spiritual growth with your career path for holistic success. Learn how to embrace conscious business practices that support all stakeholders in your organization. Explore the challenges and emotional experiences of transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship. Redefine what success looks like by finding joy in small wins and everyday moments. Get details on Scott’s new community and collaborative projects that are focused on making a meaningful impact in the world. Learn how to script guided meditations in my free course, Meditation Script Mastery: https://courses.meditationcreators.com/courses/scriptuniquemeditations Ask me a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/louredmond CONNECT WITH LOU Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louredmond_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lou-redmond Work with me as your coach: https://louredmond.com/coaching-1 Visit my website: http://louredmond.com/ CONNECT WITH SCOTT: Website: https://www.scottshute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottshutephotos/ Music Credit: Nova by River Roots: https://www.youtube.com/riverroots

    55 min

  4. OCT 22

    What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

    In this solo episode, I share about the struggle many of us face. We have so many things we could be doing, but what things will be the bring the best return on Investment? How do we know when to work on what? In this episode you'll learn practical steps you can take when you're trying to figure out how to best use your time.  Takeaways include: How to navigate the double-edged sword of freedom and ambiguity. Learn to categorize your tasks to stay focused. Learn to approach goal setting with balance. How to enhance your work through spiritual practices. Why coaches for essential clarity. Learn how to script guided meditations in my free course, Meditation Script Mastery: https://courses.meditationcreators.com/courses/scriptuniquemeditations Ask me a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/louredmond CONNECT WITH LOU Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louredmond_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lou-redmond  Work with me as your coach: https://louredmond.com/coaching-1 Visit my website: http://louredmond.com/ Music Credit: Nova by River Roots: https://www.youtube.com/riverroots

    26 min

  5. OCT 15

    How To Hit Your Financial Goals w/ Ron Reich

    Ron Reich is a sought after marketing strategist and consultant. A former lawyer, Ron has been selling online for over 15 years. After launching over 50 of his own products in a variety of niches, he later became the “secret weapon” behind many of the biggest names in the industry including Hay House Publishing, Todd Herman, Selena Soo, and Ryan Levesque. In this episode, Ron shares how meditation has been key to his financial success and how aligning internal fulfillment with external abundance creates a more fulfilling path. We discuss a wide range of topics surrounding money, sales, and making a living doing the work we love. You will learn: Learn meditation practices to create a positive relationship with money Understand how to break down large financial goals into daily tasks to see real progress Practical strategies to build a sustainable business Discover the key to building a thriving one-on-one coaching business. Learn to view sales as a service and proactively engage with your audience for more client bookings. Learn how to script guided meditations in my free course, Meditation Script Mastery: https://courses.meditationcreators.com/courses/scriptuniquemeditations Ask me a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/louredmond CONNECT WITH LOU Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louredmond_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lou-redmond Work with me as your coach: https://louredmond.com/coaching-1 Visit my website: http://louredmond.com/ CONNECT WITH RON: Website: https://www.ronreich.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronald.reich.98 Music Credit: Nova by River Roots: https://www.youtube.com/riverroots

    56 min

  6. OCT 8

    Making Meditation Accessible: Serving Hesitant Practitioners and Underserved Communities w/ Addie deHilster

    Addie deHilster is a trained Mindfulness Meditation teacher and Mindful Movement specialist. She draws from her long-term experience practicing Buddhist Insight Meditation, as well as Yoga, Qigong, and Somatic movement modalities. Addie owned and operated a community yoga studio in Los Angeles for over 5 years, and she has taught accessible movement practices for students with challenges such as chronic pain, arthritis, cancer, and insomnia.  In this episode, Addie shares her story of closing her studio during the pandemic and how it led her to focus on teaching meditation and movement online. We also dive into effective ways to teach meditation to those struggling with stillness and explore Addie’s vision of serving underserved communities through mindfulness. Key takeaways:  Understand the emotional toll and growth opportunities of moving a yoga business online. Learn the key strategies for teaching meditation to people who find stillness challenging. Discover how creating a niche around underserved communities can set your mindfulness practice apart. Explore the importance of facilitating dialogue in meditation classes to help participants articulate their experiences. Find out about Addie’s upcoming mindful movement teacher training program starting October 19. Learn how to script guided meditations in my free course, Meditation Script Mastery: https://courses.meditationcreators.com/courses/scriptuniquemeditations Ask me a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/louredmond CONNECT WITH LOU Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louredmond_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lou-redmond Work with me as your coach: https://louredmond.com/coaching-1 Visit my website: http://louredmond.com/ CONNECT WITH ADDIE: Website: https://movedtomeditate.yoga/ Podcast: https://movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast (and available on Apple, Spotify, etc) Mindful Movement Teacher Training: https://movedtomeditate.yoga/mmtt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addie_movedtomeditate/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/addie_dehilster Music Credit: Nova by River Roots: https://www.youtube.com/riverroots

    1 hr

  7. OCT 1

    Feminine Business: How To Profit With Pleasure and Purpose w/ Rachel Anzalone

    Rachel Anzalone is a dynamic force in the world of soul-aligned entrepreneurship. As an Advisor, Mentor and Satisfaction Strategist, Rachel pioneers the way for purpose driven entrepreneurs to expand their impact and profitability without sacrificing their health, happiness and well-being along the way. In this episode, Rachel shares insights on how to build a wellness business rooted in integrity and partnership. She emphasizes the shift from the transactional, profit-first mindset to a partnership-based approach, where both the business owner and the client thrive. Rachel also highlights the importance of focusing on long-term sustainability through meaningful relationships. Rachel shares personal stories about how these principles have shaped her entrepreneurial journey. How to align your business efforts with your True Mission Why profitability and purpose are not mutually exclusive. How financial abundance enables greater freedom and impact. How treating business relationships as partnerships increases sustainability. Strategies for crafting premium offers that align with your values and purpose. Learn how to script guided meditations in my free course, Meditation Script Mastery: https://courses.meditationcreators.com/courses/scriptuniquemeditations Ask me a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/louredmond CONNECT WITH LOU Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louredmond_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lou-redmond Work with me as your coach: https://louredmond.com/coaching-1 Visit my website: http://louredmond.com/ CONNECT WITH RACHEL: Website: https://www.rachelanzalone.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelanzalone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelMAnzalone Music Credit: Nova by River Roots: https://www.youtube.com/riverroots

    54 min

  8. SEP 24

    Finding, Creating, and Selling the Right Coaching Offer w/ Ofir Yakobowicz

    Ofir Yakobowicz is a highlevel business coach and founder of Straight Shot Ops. In this episode we explore common pitfalls in building a coaching business and how to navigate the challenges of starting a business.  We explore: Why manifestation doesn't work The key challenges of starting a coaching business. Why having a proven concept is crucial for success in coaching How to avoid common pitfalls when starting a coaching business Exploring the concept of "High Ticket" sales Running an effective sales call Tips for improving communication with clients Learn how to script guided meditations in my free course, Meditation Script Mastery: https://courses.meditationcreators.com/courses/scriptuniquemeditations Ask me a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/louredmond CONNECT WITH LOU Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louredmond_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lou-redmond Work with me as your coach: https://louredmond.com/coaching-1 Visit my website: http://louredmond.com/ CONNECT WITH OFIR: Website: https://straightshotops.com/ Music Credit: Nova by River Roots: https://www.youtube.com/riverroots

    59 min
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Empowering meditation teachers, coaches, creators & spiritual guides to make an authentic impact and meaningful income in the wellness & coaching industry. (And do it with integrity.) I share this podcast as someone who quit a corporate job in 2015 to go full-time as a meditation teacher. It took me over four years to learn how to make my way and support myself financially. I’ve learned some things along the way and intend to help you navigate your spiritual, creative, & entrepreneurial journey.

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