Mindful Millionaire with Leisa Peterson

Leisa Peterson
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Open your mind and expand your possibilities through heart-centered discussions about money, business and mindfulness. Join host Leisa Peterson, business coach and long-time finance-pro, for inspiring discussions, interviews and commentary that will inspire your mind, warm your heart and solidify your connection with your higher Self. It's the perfect blend of self-mastery, visionary leadership and practical financial wisdom.

  1. "In love, of love, with love, as love" - A conversation with Simran Singh

    FEB 3

    "In love, of love, with love, as love" - A conversation with Simran Singh

    What does it mean to build a life of service that doesn't deplete you? In this profound conversation, Leisa sits down with spiritual teacher and author Simran Singh to explore the intersection of money, consciousness, and true abundance. Simran shares her journey from working in her family's fashion business to creating 1111 Magazine, hosting 900+ radio episodes, and performing a one-woman show across 66 cities—all as acts of love rather than traditional business. She reveals how she shifted from Type A, masculine-driven productivity to feminine flow and organic creation, and why that shift changed everything about how money shows up in her life. Key insights from this episode: The mantra that guides Simran's life: "in love of love, with love, as love" Why money is the "metaphysical equivalent to connection" How to work with collective fear without getting swept up in it The difference between ego serving you versus you serving your soul Why 2026 calls for "positive selfishness"—tunnel vision on your own frequency Moving from material obsession to meaningful wealth Simran offers a different paradigm for those of us building conscious businesses: one where fulfillment matters more than seven figures, where service fills you up rather than depletes you, and where money flows from connection rather than force. If you're navigating the tension between spiritual values and practical sustainability, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Learn more about Simran at iamsimran.com and 1111mag.com Find her books on her website and Amazon.

    41 min
  2. Money and the Mother Wound with Michelle Atlas

    JAN 7

    Money and the Mother Wound with Michelle Atlas

    Your relationship with money isn't just about budgets and strategies—it's deeply connected to your earliest attachment patterns, particularly with your mother. In this conversation, transformational coach Michelle Atlas reveals how the mother-daughter relationship shapes everything from our sense of worthiness to our capacity to receive, and how these early patterns become our money attachment styles. Michelle, who lived in an ashram for 12 years and has been on a spiritual path for over four decades, shares the surprising connection between anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles and our financial behaviors. She opens up about her own journey from shopping to fill a void to experiencing a spontaneous moment of self-forgiveness that completely transformed her relationship with money—and herself. In this episode, you'll discover: How mother wounds show up in your bank account Why attachment styles and money styles are one and the same The somatic sensations that drive your money decisions Why decades of spiritual practice matter in transformation work How to befriend money the way you'd befriend a trusted companion The path from "I need this to feel whole" to "I am enough" Whether you've been working on your money relationship for years or you're just beginning to sense there's something deeper beneath your financial patterns, this conversation offers a portal to profound healing. Resources mentioned: Money Attachment Style Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/68deac846f8a60001590a48f Michelle's Website: https://www.michelleatlas.com

    37 min
  3. Breaking the Money Anxiety Loop with Hanna Horvath

    10/24/2025

    Breaking the Money Anxiety Loop with Hanna Horvath

    What happens when you reach that magic number in your bank account—the one you've been telling yourself will finally make the anxiety go away—and… it doesn't? In this episode, Hanna Horvath, financial advisor and creator of the newsletter "Your Brain on Money," shares her personal journey from compulsively checking her bank account multiple times a day to understanding the deeper psychological patterns driving her money anxiety. We explore: The moment Hanna realized her money struggles were actually inherited beliefs running on autopilot Why equating self-worth with net worth is such a common trap (especially after college) The trigger-feeling-action loop that drives most money behaviors—and how to break it Why we have more financial information than ever, but people are still struggling How predatory systems prey on our psychological vulnerabilities The surprising power of self-compassion in changing your money story Practical steps for becoming aware of and shifting your money patterns Hanna brings both professional expertise and raw personal honesty to this conversation, making complex behavioral finance concepts feel accessible and actionable. If you've ever felt like you're "bad with money" or wondered why you can't seem to break certain spending patterns, this episode will help you see your relationship with money in a whole new light. Guest Bio: Hanna Horvath is a financial advisor, writer, and creator of "Your Brain on Money," a Substack newsletter focused on the psychology of money and behavioral finance. She helps people understand the emotional and behavioral forces driving their financial decisions and offers practical tools for aligning money with values. Connect with Hannah: Newsletter: yourbrainonmoney.substack.com https://www.hannahorvath.com/

    38 min
  4. Creating Humane Workspaces with Sarah Santacroce

    10/22/2025

    Creating Humane Workspaces with Sarah Santacroce

    Are you exhausted from trying to fit yourself into someone else's business blueprint? Do you feel like you're constantly chasing goals that leave you depleted rather than fulfilled? In this deeply resonant conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend Sarah Santacroce—a conscious business coach, author, and self-described "hippie turned conscious business coach" who lives in Switzerland and has made it her life's work to revolutionize how we approach marketing, selling, and business ownership. Sarah is the founder of Humane Marketing and author of three transformative books: "Marketing Like We're Human," "Selling Like We're Human," and her newest release, "Business Like We're Human." This latest book shifts the focus from making business humane for our clients to making it humane for ourselves as business owners. WHAT WE EXPLORE IN THIS CONVERSATION: • The lonely journey of being an early voice questioning traditional business models • Why "sophisticated manipulation" became normalized in online business—even among communities claiming to be heart-centered • The courage required to step away from established blueprints and create your own path • How growing up with permission to question assumptions shapes entrepreneurial choices • The deep conditioning around productivity and "not enough-ness" that drives burnout • Why neurodivergent entrepreneurs particularly struggle with traditional business funnels and launches • The concept of "degrowth" and what it means to intentionally scale back • How to release ancestral baggage around work and productivity • Practical first steps for recalibrating your business with humane principles MEMORABLE QUOTES FROM SARAH: "Courage is probably the number one skill that we need to step into right now." "The first two books were about making it more humane for the client. But Business Like We're Human is more humane for us—how can we create a business that is humane for ourselves?" "I want to be a human first that just happens to run a business, but I want to do it in a humane way, and I want to create spaciousness to be human and have a business." WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS: If you've ever felt like the online business world demands a version of success that doesn't align with your values... if you're tired of the emotional rollercoaster of launches and funnels... if you're ready to question the "customer is always king" mentality that leaves business owners perpetually depleted... this episode offers both validation and a roadmap forward. Sarah brings years of experience and wisdom to the conversation, sharing not just theory but practical insights from working with clients who are rebuilding their businesses to honor their humanity. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Books by Sarah Santacroce: • "Business Like We're Human" (2024) - www.humane.marketing/book3 • "Marketing Like We're Human"  • "Selling Like We're Human" Get a FREE first chapter of "Business Like We're Human" (no email required): humane.marketing/book3 Download the 7 P's of Humane Marketing: humane.marketing/1page Meditation on InsideTimer: Sarah offers guided meditations including one on releasing ancestral work patterns ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ CONNECT WITH SARAH: Website: humane.marketing LinkedIn: Connect with Sarah Santacroce https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsantacroce/ Company: Humane Marketing ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ EPISODE KEYWORDS/TAGS: conscious business, humane marketing, entrepreneurship, business burnout, gentle business revolution, degrowth, neurodivergent entrepreneurs, ADHD business owners, sustainable business models, authentic marketing, anti-hustle culture, business spaciousness, work-life integration, questioning capitalism, regenerative business

    33 min
  5. Navigating Life & Business with Human Design with Mel McSherry

    10/22/2025

    Navigating Life & Business with Human Design with Mel McSherry

    Have you ever achieved what looks like success on paper, only to feel deeply disconnected from it? In this episode, international business and life guide Mel McSherry shares her journey from outward success to inner alignment through the lens of Human Design. Mel opens up about the pivotal moment in 2020 when she was crushing it professionally—traveling the world speaking, making great money—yet feeling a profound sense of fraud. Her discovery of Human Design during a spiritual retreat in Sedona changed everything, giving her the vernacular to advocate for herself and the permission to honor her unique design. In this conversation, we explore: How Human Design bridges the gap between spirituality and structure in business Why following someone else's success blueprint will always feel "not yours" The difference between your Type, Strategy, Authority, Profile, and Centers How emotional authority changes decision-making (and why waiting is actually powerful) Real-life examples of using Human Design in entrepreneurship, parenting, and relationships Why understanding your undefined centers can explain lifelong patterns and challenges The power of seeing yourself reflected back through your design Whether you're a Generator waiting for the right response, a Projector learning to wait for invitations, a Manifestor ready to inform before you initiate, a Reflector sampling your environment, or a Manifesting Generator learning to honor your multi-passionate nature—this episode offers insights into how your unique design can become your greatest asset. Perfect for: Entrepreneurs feeling overwhelmed by all the "shoulds," leaders seeking to bridge personal and professional development, and anyone curious about understanding their authentic path forward. Connect with Mel McSherry: Website: melmcsherry.com Book a 30-minute complimentary virtual coffee: virtualcoffeewithmel.com Get Aligned with Your Design (GWAD) Cohort: Spring & Fall offerings One-on-one Entrepreneurial Design Readings available Key Takeaway: You have everything inside of you to answer the call of your soul. Human Design is simply the map to finding it—your owner's manual for confidently trusting who you are, the why behind your how, your pace, your process, and what you need to move through all the hallways of life as you continue to evolve.

    32 min
  6. Cryptocurrency Demystified: A Honest Conversation About Risk, Reward, and Financial Freedom with Luke Halford

    10/14/2025

    Cryptocurrency Demystified: A Honest Conversation About Risk, Reward, and Financial Freedom with Luke Halford

    What do you do when you've spent 20 years building a business only to find yourself completely burned out and financially trapped? If you're Luke Halford, you take a radical leap into cryptocurrency—and completely transform your life. In 2015, while running two hairdressing salons in Leicester and working himself to exhaustion, Luke discovered crypto. Having missed the internet investment wave in his twenties, he immediately recognized blockchain technology as a second chance—a genuine innovation that could reshape wealth creation the way the internet reshaped everything else. Against all conventional wisdom, he invested £5,000 in mentorship, dove deep into learning about crypto, and three years later had closed his brick-and-mortar business, moved to central London, and built a thriving international crypto coaching practice. But this conversation goes far beyond "how to make money in crypto." Luke breaks down: What cryptocurrency actually is in the simplest possible terms (hint: think Excel spreadsheet, not magic internet money) The real difference between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other tokens—and why it matters Why governments are terrified of crypto while simultaneously trying to create their own versions (CBDCs) The biggest risks in crypto including devastating scams, lost passwords to six-figure accounts, and fake luxury fund schemes His $30,000+ education in learning the hard way what works and what doesn't Why the "nothing backs it" argument misses the point about decentralization The parallel between crypto and gold as inflation hedges How to actually use crypto without getting scammed or losing everything Whether now is a good time to invest (his thoughts on altcoins might surprise you) We also tackle the uncomfortable truths: Yes, crypto was used for illegal activities (though it's shifted to other currencies now). Yes, the user experience is still clunky. Yes, you could lose everything if you don't understand what you're doing. But for those willing to educate themselves and take measured risks, Luke argues that crypto represents one of the most significant wealth-building opportunities of our generation—if you approach it with wisdom, not hype. This is a candid, educational conversation that neither hypes nor dismisses cryptocurrency, but instead gives you the information to make your own informed decision.   Guest Bio: Luke Halford is a crypto wealth coach and former business owner who spent 20 years in the hairdressing salon industry before discovering cryptocurrency in 2015. After recognizing blockchain technology as a transformational innovation similar to the early internet, he invested deeply in education and transformed his life—closing his traditional business, moving to central London, and building an international coaching practice. Now he travels the world helping clients navigate cryptocurrency investment while cultivating what he calls "wealth consciousness"—true abundance that goes beyond money. He offers both group education programs and personalized coaching for those looking to understand and invest in crypto wisely.   Key Topics: Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Financial Freedom & Career Transitions Investment Strategy & Risk Management Inflation & Currency Manipulation Entrepreneurship & Reinvention Wealth Consciousness Digital Asset Security   Connect with Luke: Website: www.crypto-coach.co.uk Free Workshop:  https://cryptocoach.win/ Services: Group education programs and personalized crypto coaching   Important Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency investing carries significant risks including total loss of capital. Always do your own research and consult with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions.

    38 min
  7. Breaking the Pawn Shop Stigma: How One Entrepreneur Built a Thriving 4-Store Empire

    10/14/2025

    Breaking the Pawn Shop Stigma: How One Entrepreneur Built a Thriving 4-Store Empire

    What happens when a rising corporate executive walks away from Amazon and The Honest Company to buy a pawn shop? You get one of the most fascinating entrepreneurial stories you'll hear this year. Dustin Bunnell joins us to pull back the curtain on an industry most people misunderstand. Far from the stereotype, modern pawn shops serve as crucial financial lifelines—providing $300 bridge loans to families in emergency situations and $75,000 cash flow solutions to small business owners who can't wait for bank approvals. In this eye-opening conversation, Dustin shares: Why 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck—regardless of income level How pawn shops actually work (spoiler: 90% of customers come back for their items) The truth about interest rates and why 4% per month isn't as crazy as it sounds Stories of retirees making thousands at thrift stores by finding hidden gold and jewelry His $30,000 education in counterfeit luxury goods (ouch!) How he's scaled from one store to four by becoming an expert in luxury watches, collectible art, and even cattle ranch loans The unexpected parallels between pawn shops and corporate factoring   Whether you're curious about alternative financial services, entrepreneurship, or just love hearing about people who bet on themselves and won, this conversation will change how you think about pawn shops—and maybe inspire you to take your own leap.   Guest Bio: Dustin Bunnell is a corporate operations executive turned pawnbroker entrepreneur. After nearly a decade at Target, Amazon, and The Honest Company, he pursued business ownership by entering the pawn industry. Today, he owns and operates four Jum-Pawn-It locations across California and Arizona. A father of four and self-described lucky husband, Dustin brings candid insights about entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and building freedom through business ownership.   Key Topics: Entrepreneurship & Career Transitions Alternative Financial Services Small Business Lending Luxury Goods & Collectibles Financial Literacy Risk & Business Ownership   Connect with Dustin: Website: www.JumPawnIt.com eBay Store: JumPawnIt (one of eBay's highest-rated sellers) Social Media: @JumPawnIt (all platforms) Locations: Southern California & Arizona (Lake Havasu, Bullhead City)

    36 min
  8. The Lightning-Fast Rise of Million Dollar Mom Society with Anisa Crespo

    08/28/2025

    The Lightning-Fast Rise of Million Dollar Mom Society with Anisa Crespo

    What would make someone walk away from the "perfect" corporate job—six figures, flexibility, great boss, seniority in a male-dominated industry? For Anisa Crespo, it took a cancer diagnosis and her toddler asking why mommy didn't love them anymore to realize that checking all the traditional success boxes wasn't filling her cup. In this inspiring conversation, Anisa shares the remarkable journey of Million Dollar Mom Society, which went from a dead Facebook group with 200 friends and family members to a thriving community of 16,000 women generating six-figure weeks—all in just over a year. But this isn't just another business success story. It's about the power of divine alignment, the courage to trust a stranger with your financial future, and how combining strategy with energetics can create exponential growth. Anisa reveals how she and her business partner Natasha went from meeting online to sharing bank accounts and LLCs after knowing each other for "five minutes," and how that leap of faith led to building a TV show, magazine, and movement that's projected to reach over a billion people. From growing up with a single mom where "we can't afford this" was the constant refrain, to creating generational wealth for her twins, Anisa's story shows what's possible when you align your business with your deepest values and refuse to settle for a life that doesn't light you up. What you'll discover: The moment Anisa's daughter asked "Why don't you love us anymore?" and how it led to walking away from a six-figure corporate career How a melanoma diagnosis became the wake-up call that put time and mortality into crystal-clear perspective The "insane divine alignment" that led two strangers to trust each other with bank accounts and build a million-dollar business in 12 months Why a Facebook group sat dead for 4 years with 200 people before exploding to 16,000 women in months The exact progression: 6 figures in 6 months, first 6-figure month 6 months later, 6-figure week just last week How growing up hearing "we can't afford this" shaped Anisa's relationship with money and worthiness Why combining business strategy with energetics was the secret sauce that made their business "blow up" The vision to help 1,000 moms become thriving entrepreneurs by 2030 and create generational wealth for their children Connect with Anisa Crespo Facebook Group: Million Dollar Mom Society Website: milliondollarmom.org TV Shows: "The Million Dollar Room" docuseries and "Legacy Makers" Event: The Million Dollar Room - Laguna Beach, November 2025 Mission: Helping 1,000 moms become thriving entrepreneurs by 2030 Role: President of Global Women of Impact   If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness. I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing. Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.

    23 min
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Open your mind and expand your possibilities through heart-centered discussions about money, business and mindfulness. Join host Leisa Peterson, business coach and long-time finance-pro, for inspiring discussions, interviews and commentary that will inspire your mind, warm your heart and solidify your connection with your higher Self. It's the perfect blend of self-mastery, visionary leadership and practical financial wisdom.

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