01/16/2025

Ep 8: Creating from a Blank Canvas: A Conversation with Kristy Vlasich

In this episode of Creating a Dream, I'm joined by the incredible Kristy Vlasich who shares her powerful journey of rebuilding her life from scratch. We dive deep into what happens when life hands you a blank canvas and how to intentionally create what comes next. Through Kristy's story of moving back to Australia and ultimately finding her way to Tasmania, we explore the delicate balance between taking inspired action and trusting the process. Whether you're in the midst of your own transformation or feeling the call to create something new, this conversation illuminates how intention, visualization, and self-trust can guide your path. Key Moments: 00:00 - Introduction to Kristy Vlasich 01:31 - A New Beginning: The Journey of Creation 04:29 - The Blank Canvas: Rebuilding Life 06:39 - Exploring Self: The Cornerstones of Change 09:22 - Craving Safety: The Desire for Home 11:08 - Following Breadcrumbs: The Path to Tasmania 12:58 - Letting Go: The Energetics of Creation 16:13 - The Power of Visualization and Intention 20:44 - The Importance of Rest and Nurturing 22:11 - Commitment to the Process: Overcoming Doubts 34:59 - Trusting the Process: Lessons Learned 40:15 - Where to Next? The Future of Creation Soul Nuggets: ✨ Sometimes life's biggest challenges become our greatest opportunities for creation ✨ The power of intention shapes every step of our journey ✨ True creation requires both action and deep rest ✨ What we appreciate in life truly does appreciate ✨ Being honest with yourself is the foundation of authentic creation Connect with Kristy: Email Instagram Connect with Jenna: Email Instagram Ready to be part of a community that believes in creating a life and business that feels truly aligned? Your review of Creating a Dream helps other visionary entrepreneurs discover these conversations and begin their own journey. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then let me know what insights from this episode sparked something within you! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast. I'll be sharing bonus episodes with deep-dive conversations, practical tools, and guided practices to support you in bringing your dreams to life. Follow now so you don't miss a moment of this journey together!

35 min

01/07/2025

The Power of No: Creating Space for Your Dreams

Have you ever found yourself saying "I'm so busy" while the dreams closest to your heart sit waiting? Today, I'm diving into the power of saying no - not just any no, but a sacred no that creates space for your most meaningful creations. Through personal stories about letting go of what no longer serves us (including my own journey with alcohol), I explore how our most profound transformations often begin with a courageous no. This episode is for you if you're ready to break free from the busy trap and create space for what truly matters to you. Key Moments: 00:03 - Introduction to Creating a Dream 00:40 - The Culture of Busyness 04:15 - Creation Requires Space 07:30 - When Saying Yes Means No to Yourself 10:45 - The Power of Conscious Choice 13:20 - Transformation Through Letting Go 16:52 - Creating with Intention 20:26 - Closing Inspiration Soul Nuggets: ✨ Every yes is also a no - choose consciously ✨ Creating something new means becoming someone new ✨ Your sacred no makes space for your highest creation ✨ What you release creates space for what's meant for you ✨Sometimes a season of no leads to your greatest expansion Join Dreamweaver: Ready to get clear on what's calling you in 2025? Join me for Dreamweaver, a free 60-minute visioning experience where you'll connect deeply with what your heart is ready to create. Together, we'll explore what becomes possible when you make space for your dreams. Choose from three different session times to begin your journey. Click here to secure your spot: [LINK] Connect with Jenna: Instagram Email Ready to be part of a community that believes in creating a life and business that feels truly aligned? Your review of Creating a Dream helps other dreamers discover these conversations when they need them most. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then let me know what insights from this episode sparked something within you! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast.

21 min

12/31/2024

Episode 6: When Your Dreams Come True

Five years ago, I boldly shared a vision that seemed far out of reach. This week, a past student reminded me that I had shared it with her - and as she recounted my words, I realised I was living every detail of what I'd once dared to dream and share with others. In this episode, I'm opening up about what happens when we have the courage to declare our deepest desires, even before we can see how they'll manifest. Through personal stories about trust, surrender, and co-creation, I share how our boldest visions become reality when we dare to claim them. This episode is for you if you're holding a vision that feels too big to speak out loud, or if you're ready to step into 2025 with clear intention for what you want to create. Key Moments: 00:03 - Introduction to Creating a Dream 00:42 - A Past Student's Powerful Reminder 04:15 - The Courage to Declare Our Dreams 07:30 - Navigating Trust Through Uncertainty 10:45 - Creating with Intention vs Fear 13:20 - Your Dreams Are Future Memories 15:30 - Introduction to Dreamweaver Experience 16:44 - Closing Inspiration Soul Nuggets: ✨ Your dreams are memories from your future, waiting for you to claim them ✨ Every choice point is your opportunity to align with your vision ✨ Your team of intention accelerates your creation ✨ What you can envision, you can create ✨ Everything you dream of is already created - it's about aligning with that reality ✨Join Dreamweaver✨ Ready to vision, dream, and courageously claim what's possible for you in 2025? I've created a FREE 60-minute visioning experience, Dreamweaver. Together, we'll get clear on what your heart is truly calling for and declare it within a supportive community of dreamers. Choose from three different session times and join us as we weave your dreams into reality. Click here to secure your spot: ✨DREAMWAVER✨ Connect with Jenna: Instagram Email Ready to be part of a community that believes in creating a life and business that feels truly aligned? Your review of Creating a Dream helps other dreamers discover these conversations when they need them most. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then let me know what insights from this episode sparked something within you! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast. I'll be sharing bonus episodes with deep-dive conversations, practical tools, and guided practices to support you in bringing your dreams to life. Follow now so you don't miss a moment of this journey together!

17 min

12/24/2024

Episode 5: The Power of Your Words

Today I'm diving deep into one of the most potent tools we have for creation - our words. Through personal stories and insights, I explore how being mindful of our speech patterns can transform our relationships, our experiences, and ultimately, our reality. Whether you've noticed yourself caught in cycles of gossip or you're ready to harness the creative power of your words more intentionally, this episode illuminates how our speech shapes everything we create. Key Moments: 00:03 - Introduction to Creating a Dream 00:43 - The Power of Trusting Information Will Come 04:15 - Understanding the Impact of Our Words 08:27 - Creating Clean Relationships Through Speech 12:34 - The Drama Triangle and Our Stories 16:52 - The Story of the Master and the Cow 20:15 - Identifying What Needs to Release 23:34 - Closing Inspiration The Four Agreement book mentioned in this episode. Soul Nuggets: ✨Everything we speak into existence is an act of creation ✨Our external world reflects our internal dialogue ✨Clean speech creates clean relationships ✨Sometimes letting go is the most powerful form of creation ✨Being impeccable with your word starts with awareness Connect with Jenna: Instagram Email Ready to be part of a community that believes in creating a life and business that feels truly aligned? Your review of Creating a Dream helps other visionary entrepreneurs discover these conversations and begin their own journey. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then let me know what insights from this episode sparked something within you! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast. I'll be sharing bonus episodes with deep-dive conversations, practical tools, and guided practices to support you in bringing your dreams to life. Follow now so you don't miss a moment of this journey together!

24 min

12/17/2024

EP 4: Navigating Health Challenges with Empowerment

Today I'm sharing a deeply personal and transformative journey about what happens when we stand in our truth while navigating healthcare challenges. Opening up about recent experiences with doctors, miscarriages, and discovering underlying health conditions, I explore how becoming your own advocate while staying open to support can create profound shifts. Through stories of both challenging medical interactions and unexpected sources of guidance, this episode illuminates how creativity and trust in our inner wisdom can guide our healing path. Key Moments: 00:01 - A Personal Healthcare Journey Begins 03:23 - Standing in Your Authority with Healthcare Providers 10:50 - The Importance of Being Heard and Seen 19:24 - Finding Alternative Paths to Healing 29:47 - Creative Approaches to Wellness 34:52 - Inspiration and Next Steps Soul Nuggets: ✨ Your health journey requires both self-advocacy and openness to support ✨ Creating space for healing is as important as the healing itself ✨ Sometimes saying "no" is the most powerful way to say yes to your wellbeing ✨ Trust your inner knowing when something doesn't feel aligned ✨ Every experience, even challenging ones, can guide us to deeper healing CLICK HERE YOUR FREE NEXT ALIGNED STEP AI PROMPT Connect with Jenna: Instagram Email Connect with Jenna's Herbalist Monique: Instagram Website Email Ready to be part of a community that believes in creating a life and business that feels truly aligned? Your review of Creating a Dream helps other visionary entrepreneurs discover these conversations and begin their own journey. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then let me know what insights from this episode sparked something within you! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast. I'll be sharing bonus episodes with deep-dive conversations, practical tools, and guided practices to support you in bringing your dreams to life. Follow now so you don't miss a moment of this journey together!

35 min

12/10/2024

EP 1: The Art of Aligned Creation

In this foundational episode of Creating a Dream, I'm diving into what it truly means to create from a place of deep alignment - where your business feels like a natural extension of who you are. I'm opening up about my own journey, sharing why sometimes we need that wild spark of courage to begin, and how to dance with both the spiritual and practical sides of building something meaningful. Whether you're just feeling that first whisper of a dream or you're ready to expand into something bigger, this episode is your invitation to begin. Key Moments: 00:00 - Introduction to Creating a Dream Podcast 03:23 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship 06:27 - The Essence of Creation and Business 09:04 - The Flow of Giving and Receiving 10:23 - Inspiration to Take Action Soul Nuggets: ✨ Creation is a dance between intention and clarity - every dream we hold exists first in the quantum field ✨ True entrepreneurship requires both courage and alignment with your values ✨ Your business is a reflection of your essence and energy ✨ The act of creation becomes your greatest teacher in self-discovery ✨ Success flows naturally when we honor both being and doing Connect with Jenna: hello@sacredground.co.nz IG @jenna.mcconkey Ready to be part of a community that believes in creating a life and business that feels truly aligned? Your review of Creating a Dream helps other visionary entrepreneurs discover these conversations and begin their own journey. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then let me know what insights from this episode sparked something within you! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast. I'll be sharing bonus episodes with deep-dive conversations, practical tools, and guided practices to support you in bringing your dreams to life. Follow now so you don't miss a moment of this journey together!

11 min

12/10/2024

EP 2: Trusting Yourself in the Process

In this episode of Creating a Dream, I'm exploring the delicate dance between taking action and trusting the creative process. I'm sharing personal stories about navigating those moments when business feels stuck, and why sometimes the best thing we can do is pause and rest. Whether you're in the midst of building something new or feeling the call to expand, this conversation will remind you that the magic you're seeking is already within you - it's just waiting for you to trust it. Key Moments: 00:00 - The Journey of Creation and Clarity 06:32 - Finding Flow: The Balance of Rest and Productivity 12:08 - Cultivating Trust: Building a Relationship with Yourself 21:52 - Inspiration to Take Action Soul Nuggets: ✨The path of creation isn't about rushing - it's about honouring each step of the journey ✨Sometimes the most powerful action is to pause and listen to your inner wisdom ✨Trust in yourself and your dreams is built one small step at a time ✨When we let go of what's familiar, we create space for unexpected magic ✨Life is always supporting your creations, even when it doesn't feel like it Here is the link to get your FREE Unwavering Trust Guided Breathwork download Connect with Jenna: on IG @jenna.mcconkey or email: hello@sacredground.co.nz Ready to be part of a community that believes in creating a life and business that feels truly aligned? Your review of Creating a Dream helps other visionary entrepreneurs discover these conversations and begin their own journey. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then let me know what insights from this episode sparked something within you! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast. I'll be sharing bonus episodes with deep-dive conversations, practical tools, and guided practices to support you in bringing your dreams to life. Follow now so you don't miss a moment of this journey together!

22 min

12/10/2024

EP 3: The Spiritual Side of Work

In this episode of Creating a Dream, we explore the beautiful dance between business and spirituality, and how bringing intention into your work can transform it into something truly magical. I'm sharing my own journey of discovering that work doesn't have to feel heavy - it can be playful, joyful, and deeply spiritual. Whether you're looking to shift your relationship with work or seeking to infuse more of your essence into your business, this episode will show you how your mindset shapes everything. Key Moments: 00:00 - The Power of Mindset in Business 10:38 - Transforming Work into Play 18:10 - Spirituality and Business: A New Perspective 18:30 - Inspiration to Take Action Soul Nuggets: ✨Your internal state creates your external experience in business ✨Work becomes play when you allow yourself to bring your full spirit to it ✨Your business is a living entity that's here to collaborate with you ✨Gratitude is one of our most powerful tools for connecting to purpose ✨Success isn't just about what you do - it's about who you're being while you do it Connect with Jenna: Instagram @jenna.mconkey or email: hello@sacredground.co.nz Ready to be part of a community that believes in creating a life and business that feels truly aligned? Your review of Creating a Dream helps other visionary entrepreneurs discover these conversations and begin their own journey. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then let me know what insights from this episode sparked something within you! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast. I'll be sharing bonus episodes with deep-dive conversations, practical tools, and guided practices to support you in bringing your dreams to life. Follow now so you don't miss a moment of this journey together!

19 min

Season 1 Trailer

Trailer: From Dream to Reality

Welcome to Creating a Dream, your weekly guide to bringing your dreams to life through spiritual alignment and courageous action. Join host Jenna McConkey as she shares transformative insights, practical wisdom, and soul-aligned strategies for moving from vision to reality. In this podcast, you'll discover: - How to transform self-doubt into unwavering trust - Practical steps for bringing your dreams to life - Tools for aligned action and spiritual connection - Real stories of creation and transformation New episodes every Wednesday at 11am NZDT. Follow @jenna.mcconkey on Instagram Subscribe to continue to be inspired to create your dreams into reality.

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Creating a Dream

Episodes

Ep 8: Creating from a Blank Canvas: A Conversation with Kristy Vlasich

The Power of No: Creating Space for Your Dreams

Episode 6: When Your Dreams Come True

Episode 5: The Power of Your Words

EP 4: Navigating Health Challenges with Empowerment

EP 1: The Art of Aligned Creation

EP 2: Trusting Yourself in the Process

EP 3: The Spiritual Side of Work

Trailer: From Dream to Reality

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Trailer: From Dream to Reality

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