Unjaded: Human Design for Intentional Entrepreneurs

Vickie Dickson
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Vickie Dickson has built 5 consecutive, multi 6 figure businesses across 5 different industries. Here she guides you through how to build your business without burn-out. By showing you how to leverage your Human Design she helps you to find your purpose and your voice so that you build your business intentionally without breaking your life. Your Human Design holds the key to making more money in your business without breaking your life so that you can have the impact you're here to have. This podcast provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, small business owners, content creators, online coaches, consultants, & online marketers, who are ready to build their businesses with intention and bring ease into the hustle. When you're ready to step into the highest version of you, in your business, you're ready for the Unjaded Podcast. This show provides answers to questions like: *What is Human Design? *What Human Design type is the best? *How do I use my Human Design to build my business? * How do I know what to say online? * How do I create content that gets seen by the right people? * Why is nobody hiring me? *How do I use my Human Design to grow my business? * How to build a successful business without burning out? *What is Human Design Inner Authority? *How can I make more money using my Human Design? *Does Human Design tell me my purpose? *and so much more!

  1. 5d ago

    216 Identity Shifts, Content Creation, and Entrepreneurship in a Changing World

    Have you ever felt like you're being called toward something new, but you can't quite name it yet? You know something is changing. You know something no longer fits. But every time you try to force clarity, nothing comes. In this episode, Vickie Dickson explores the uncomfortable space between identities. The place where the old version of you is no longer a fit, but the new version hasn't fully emerged. From shifting businesses and changing relationships to content that suddenly feels stale, Vickie shares why so many entrepreneurs are feeling untethered right now and why that might not be a problem to solve. Together, we'll explore the pressure to have all the answers, the exhaustion many entrepreneurs are experiencing, the myth of the "quantum leap," and what it really means to trust yourself through periods of uncertainty and transformation. Based on reflections from a recent Designed to Profit training and Vickie's own experiences navigating major life and business decisions, this episode is an invitation to stop performing certainty and start listening to what is trying to emerge. In This Episode:Why so many entrepreneurs feel disconnected from their content right nowThe emotional reality of living between old and emerging identitiesHow AI, social media, and information overload are impacting our nervous systemsThe hidden cost of forcing clarity before it's readyWhy the online space is flooded with certainty but starving for truthThe problem with how "quantum leaps" are marketed onlineWhat happens when you're creating content from an identity you've already outgrownWhy becoming is rarely glamorous and often feels like grief, exhaustion, and uncertaintyThe role entrepreneurs play in leading through transformationReflection questions to help you navigate your own season of becoming Reflection QuestionsWhat am I no longer willing to carry?What doesn't come with me into this next chapter?Where am I pretending something still fits?Where am I clinging to something that is no longer for me?Where am I performing consistency instead of telling the truth?What part of my identity has already expired?What decision am I trying to force because I'm uncomfortable not knowing?What would happen if I stopped rushing? Resources MentionedDesigned to Profit MembershipHuman Design readings If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who may be navigating their own season of change and becoming. You don't have to have it all figured out to be of value. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is create enough space to hear what's trying to emerge next.

    17 min

  2. Jun 1

    215 The $20,000 Website Mistake You Don't Know You're Making (And How to Fix It in an Hour)

    There's something sneaky happening in the online space right now — and it's costing entrepreneurs real money. We're talking five-figure fines. No warning. No appeal. Just a bill. In this episode, Vickie Dickson breaks down why alt text on your website isn't optional, what it actually is (hint: it's NOT a keyword dump), and how you can use AI to audit and fix your entire site in under an hour. In this episode: What alt text actually is — and what it's NOTWhy skipping it can land you a $20,000 fine (yes, really)How Vickie went from a 76 to a 100 SEO score in one morningThe difference between Google search and AI search — and why it matters for your businessWhat "answer intent" is and how to get cited by AIWhy your content ecosystem might already have the answers — it just isn't talking to itselfTools mentioned: AnswerThePublic, Google Analytics, Squarespace AI, Shopify AI, Claude The bottom line: If you're creating content but ignoring the infrastructure behind it, you're building on sand. This episode is your wake-up call. Ready to dial in your SEO, personal brand, and business strategy this summer? Designed to Profit is a steal at just $797 for a full year of support, human design strategy, hot seats, and three powerhouse summer trainings covering personal branding, Pinterest, and SEO for AI citation. Check it out here - https://www.vickiedickson.com/designed-to-profit Here's what's on deck for the next 3 months. June: Personal Branding — niche vs. no niche, and what actually works right now July: Pinterest — building pathways to your content so it works for you August: SEO for AI Citation — get found, get cited, get clients Join us inside Designed to Profit - https://www.vickiedickson.com/designed-to-profit

    16 min

  3. May 25

    EP 214 How to Use FAQs to Sell Without Selling | Plus All Your Cottage Retreat Questions Answered

    You asked. Vickie answered. Every question that came in about the private cottage business intensive — logistics, objections, and the ones people think are logistical but are actually something else entirely. In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie walks through the real FAQs from real people considering the retreat, and turns it into a masterclass on something every entrepreneur needs to understand: the difference between a logistical question and an objection — and why objections are never rejection. This one is half offer Q&A, half business teaching. Both halves are worth your time. In this episode: Why FAQs are one of the most underused SEO tools on your website and sales pagesThe difference between a logistics question and an objection — and why it matters for your sales conversationsWhat it actually means when someone sends you an objection — they're not saying no, they're asking you to help them say yesFull retreat logistics: nearest airport (Ottawa), driving time, meals, weather, what to bring, cottage layout, air conditioning situationWhat a business intensive day actually looks like — six hours with Vickie, flow built in, designed around your schedule and time zoneWho this retreat is NOT for — and where to go instead if you're earlier in your business journeyThe investment: $6K covers lodging, two full days with Vickie, and meals on working daysFollow-up support: 10 days of email access after your sessionHow to book: conversation first, alwaysThe $10,000 mastermind that launched the Unjaded podcast and changed everythingWhy "I need to get things in place first" is almost always the costliest objection of allWill she offer this again? Honest MG answer: maybe, maybe not The business teaching underneath all of it: Every offer you have deserves an FAQ section. Not just for logistics — for objections. Walk your people through what they're really asking, help them see the result on the other side, and let them decide. That's selling without selling. That's Vickie's way. Four spots only. June through September 2026. Reach out to Vickie directly to start the conversation. Instagram: @vickie.dickson Email: vickie@vickies.ca Not ready for Your Private Retreat? Join Designed to Profit: vickiedickson.com/designed-to-profit

    28 min

  4. May 18

    213 How I Created a $6K Offer on a Sunday Morning Walk Using my Human Design

    What happens when months of emotional processing, a hermit phase, a cottage crisis, and a Sunday morning walk without your phone all collide? For Vickie Dickson, it became the clearest business offer she's ever created. In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie takes you behind the scenes of a real-time design decision — from the financial pressure that started it, to the cottage opening day that nearly broke her, to the morning walk where everything suddenly clicked. This is what living your Human Design actually looks like — messy, non-linear, and undeniably right when it lands. This one is part personal story, part business case study, and part offer announcement. Strap in. In this episode: What emotional authority actually looks like in a real decision — and why waiting for clarity doesn't mean sitting stillThe cottage dilemma: sell it, Airbnb it, or do something else entirelyWhy the frustration of cottage opening day was actually the emotional authority doing its jobHow individual circuitry pulses — and what the "whoosh" of Gate 60 feels like when it arrivesThe Karen Curry Parker skeleton key moment and what it means for how Vickie works bestWhat a "little big life" actually looks like — $200k a year, three days a week, Friday Mimi days, and six grandchildren close byWhy the bro marketing era is over and what it's actually going to take to build a business in 2026The offer: four private retreat spots at Vickie's cottage this summer - one at a time. The Offer — Private Cottage Retreat Five nights at Vickie's lakefront cottage on a quiet lake in Ontario. Two full days working directly with Vickie on your Human Design, your message, your offers, and how to deliver them in a way that actually fits your life. Four spots only, available June through September 2026. This is for you if you know you do good work, you have results to prove it, but something is still off. You're done following someone else's system. You're ready to build it your way and invest in yourself for the long haul. Reach out to Vickie directly: Instagram: @vickie.dickson vickie@vickies.ca Book a call with me here to see if the private retreat is right for you - https://calendly.com/vickied/new-meeting Get your free Human Design chart: vickiedickson.com

    23 min

  5. May 11

    EP 212 Human Design 2nd Line Hermit: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Stop Pushing Through It

    If you have a second line profile in your Human Design — 2/4, 2/5, 5/2, or 6/2 — this episode will give you permission to do what your body has already been asking for. What happens when a second line Manifesting Generator ignores her own hermit phase and records a podcast episode anyway? You get an episode in a foreign language, a silent file, and three episodes she's not proud of. Ask Vickie Dickson how she knows. In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie gets radically honest about what it actually cost her to push through a hermit phase — in her content, her energy, and her business — and why the pause is not a problem to solve. It's the strategy. If you're a second line profile feeling a collective pull to retreat right now, this one is for you. In this episode: What a second line profile actually is and how to find yours in your chartWhy the hermit phase is not introversion, not avoidance, and definitely not "five minutes of yoga"What it feels like in your body when you're in a hermit phase vs when it's overWhat happens to your content, your energy, and your magnetism when you push throughThe collective hermit energy second lines are feeling right now and why it mattersHow individual circuitry pulses on and off — and what the "whoosh" feels like when it returnsWhy your people need to miss you before they can call out your geniusThe difference between being consistent and being present If you have a second line profile in your Human Design — 2/4, 2/5, 5/2, or 6/2 — this episode will give you permission to do what your body has already been asking for. Get your free Human Design chart: vickiedickson.com Connect with Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dickson

    16 min

  6. May 4

    211 Stop Hiding Your Age. It’s Your Biggest Asset in Business

    There is a massive gap in the online space for women over 50—and it’s a business opportunity most people are completely missing. In this episode, Vickie Dickson breaks down what she’s seeing, why it matters, and how to step into it. Episode SummaryThere’s a gap in the online space—and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Women over 50 are wildly underrepresented in content, marketing, and business positioning. And yet, they are one of the most powerful, ready-to-buy, and loyalty-driven audiences online. In this episode, Vickie Dickson shares what she’s been noticing since launching Blue Sparrow, and why this isn’t just an observation—it’s a massive opportunity. This is a conversation about visibility, leadership, and what it actually takes to stand out in today’s online world. What You’ll LearnWhy women over 50 are one of the most underserved audiences onlineThe massive opportunity hiding in plain sight in the current marketHow age becomes an asset, not a liability, in businessWhy your audience wants to see you leading from where you areThe shift happening in content and marketing toward real, lived experienceHow to stop softening your voice and start standing in your point of viewWhy polarizing content is necessary to attract the right peopleHow to begin showing up more authentically without blowing up your entire brand The Real OpportunityThere is an entire group of women: with moneywith life experiencewith decision-making power …who are not being spoken to. And when they find someone who does represent them? They don’t just follow. They root for you. They buy. They stay. They tell others. Key TakeawayYou don’t need to reinvent your business. You need to stop hiding the very thing that makes you relatable to the people you’re meant to serve. The Shift to MakeInstead of trying to: be more polishedbe more palatablebe more like everyone else Ask: Where am I softening myself to fit in?That’s where your power is. Your ChallengeWhat’s one way you can: show more of yourselfsay the thing you’ve been holding backlead instead of waiting You don’t need to overhaul everything. You just need to go first.

    8 min

  7. Apr 27

    210 Chart Overview : Using Human Design to Build a Profitable Content Strategy That Feels Natural

    Struggling to create content that actually converts? This episode breaks down how to use Human Design to build a content strategy that feels natural, attracts aligned clients, and turns your everyday thinking into a profitable business asset. Episode Summary You don’t need to force content about your offers to make sales. In this episode, Vickie Dickson breaks down a real hot seat from her Designed to Profit community, walking through how one business owner can turn her natural way of thinking into a powerful content strategy that sells. This is a grounded, practical look at how Human Design actually applies to business, content creation, and making money without burning out or forcing yourself into strategies that don’t fit. If you’ve been stuck overthinking your content, wondering what to post, or feeling like you have to constantly talk about your offers to sell, this episode will shift how you approach everything. What You’ll LearnWhy your Human Design doesn’t tell you what to do, but how to do itHow to create content that sells without constantly promoting your productThe most effective content strategy for Generators and Manifesting GeneratorsWhy “being in response” changes everything in your content creationHow to turn consuming content (books, podcasts, videos) into profitable outputThe power of the 43-23 channel and translating complex ideas into simple insightsHow projected energy works in content and why recognition mattersWhy your best ideas come through interaction, not isolationThe role of experimentation (3/6 profile) in building a successful businessHow overthinking and rationalizing (Gate 24) keeps you stuckThe real reason fear of failure and past patterns show up in businessHow to make aligned decisions using your sacral authority Key TakeawaysYou don’t need to create content from scratch. Responding to what already exists is more powerful for Generator typesYour natural way of thinking and processing information can become your entire business model.Content calendars and rigid strategies don’t work when they ignore your energy.Overthinking is not strategy. It’s avoidance.Your body knows before your mind does. Learn to trust it.The fastest path forward is through experimentation, not perfection. About Designed to ProfitDesigned to Profit is where Human Design meets real business strategy. Inside, you’re not just learning your chart. You’re learning how to: Build offers that actually sellCreate content that connects and convertsMake aligned decisions that grow your businessGet direct support, strategy, and feedback This is where clarity turns into cash. Links + Next StepsLearn more about Designed to Profit here https://www.vickiedickson.com/designed-to-profit

    17 min

  8. Apr 20

    209 Emotional Authority & Business Decisions: Why Sitting on the Sidelines Is Keeping You Stuck

    If you’re an Emotional Authority in Human Design, this episode will challenge everything you’ve been told about waiting for clarity. Because sitting on the sidelines? That’s not where clarity comes from. In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson breaks down how emotional decision-making actually works in real life and in business, using her lived experience as a 2/4 Emotional Manifesting Generator with the 41-30 channel. This is not a textbook explanation of emotional waves. This is what it looks like to: make decisions inside the wavemove while clarity is formingand stop overthinking your way out of aligned action You’ll hear how Vickie navigated major shifts in her business, including stepping into (and out of) an in-person retail space and building her online store, Blue Sparrow — all through the lens of Emotional Authority and Human Design strategy. What We Cover in This EpisodeWhy “there’s no truth in the now” is often misunderstood in Human DesignThe real role of movement in gaining emotional clarityHow Emotional Authority shows up differently across:Generators and Manifesting GeneratorsProjectorsManifestorsThe difference between thinking your way through decisions vs feeling your way through themWhy frustration builds when you wait instead of engaging with life Emotional Authority Channels Explained Vickie walks through the key emotional wave channels and how they actually feel in your body and your business: Root to Solar Plexus (Adrenalized Emotional Waves)41-30 (Collective Abstract – desire-based)39-55 (Individual – emotional depth + melancholy)19-49 (Tribal – needs, support, agreements) Tribal Emotional Energy37-40 (community, support, agreements)59-6 (bonding, intimacy, right people) Throat & Individual Expression12-22 (emotional expression, mood, timing) You’ll learn: Why some waves feel like pressure to changeWhy others feel like deep emotional lows you can’t bypassHow desire, agreements, and emotional timing all shape your decisions The Core Truth About Emotional AuthorityYou don’t get clarity by waiting. You get clarity by: being in the experienceresponding to what’s in front of youand letting your emotional wave move through something real Especially if you’re a Manifesting Generator, sitting still isn’t alignment. It’s suppression. Real Talk for Business OwnersThis episode goes beyond Human Design theory and into how to actually run a business as an Emotional Authority: Why business is inherently experimental (third line energy)How to trust yourself when something doesn’t feel right — even if nothing is “wrong”Letting yourself pivot without making it mean you failedRecognizing when you’re forcing something vs responding to what’s alive Final TakeawayIf you’re waiting to feel “100% sure” before making a move…you’re going to stay stuck. Emotional Authority isn’t about certainty. It’s about self-trust in motion. Connect with VickieSend a voice note via SpeakPipe here https://www.speakpipe.com/vickiedicksonConnect on Instagram: @vickie.dickson

    17 min
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Vickie Dickson has built 5 consecutive, multi 6 figure businesses across 5 different industries. Here she guides you through how to build your business without burn-out. By showing you how to leverage your Human Design she helps you to find your purpose and your voice so that you build your business intentionally without breaking your life. Your Human Design holds the key to making more money in your business without breaking your life so that you can have the impact you're here to have. This podcast provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, small business owners, content creators, online coaches, consultants, & online marketers, who are ready to build their businesses with intention and bring ease into the hustle. When you're ready to step into the highest version of you, in your business, you're ready for the Unjaded Podcast. This show provides answers to questions like: *What is Human Design? *What Human Design type is the best? *How do I use my Human Design to build my business? * How do I know what to say online? * How do I create content that gets seen by the right people? * Why is nobody hiring me? *How do I use my Human Design to grow my business? * How to build a successful business without burning out? *What is Human Design Inner Authority? *How can I make more money using my Human Design? *Does Human Design tell me my purpose? *and so much more!

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