Write Your Path

Lolly Spindler
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Write Your Path is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives, and seekers who want to build a more intentional life. Through solo episodes and interviews with people living unconventional lives in Mexico City and beyond, we explore business, spirituality, writing, creativity, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story and create a life on your own terms.

  1. 1d ago

    Stop Being a Slave to Your Business with Neil Goldsmith

    Today’s episode features my longtime friend & serial entrepreneur Neil Goldsmith. Back in 2016, Neil quit his 9-to-5, moved to Thailand, and built a successful e-commerce business selling Viking-inspired products. Since then, he’s traveled the world and turned a single horn mug into a 35-product business. We talk about the wild, messy, and often unexpected path of watching a business grow, decline, and evolve over its first 10 years, and then figuring out what comes next. Neil opens up about the emotional attachment entrepreneurs can develop to their businesses, the challenge of becoming a slave to it, the missed opportunity to sell his company, and his efforts to build systems, teams, and AI-powered tools that give him his freedom back. He also shares the story behind his new SaaS company, Replenly, a failed venture into the kava industry, and why some of his biggest “failures” became some of his best adventures. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: The episode where I talk about the concept of freedom can be found here, and where I talk about productivity can be found here. Check out Norse Tradesman’s website, Instagram, and Etsy shop  Learn more about Neil’s new SaaS product, Replenly Find Neil on Instagram and LinkedIn

  2. Sep 2

    NASA Found Her Work, Now She's Curating the Story of Humanity

    In this conversation with the impossible-to-categorize Lola Villa, we dive into everything from finding your voice to following your curiosity, and trusting that the more deeply you become yourself, the more aligned opportunities begin to find you. Lola—a creative strategist, musician, curator, and storyteller—shares her journey from working in traditional media and visual storytelling to creating music, working with nature, and eventually being invited to help shape a new version of NASA’s legendary Golden Record, a project designed to tell the story of humanity and the Earth to other intelligent life in the universe. Lola believes authenticity can actually be a trap, as we’re all inevitably shaped by the people, books, music, languages, and cultures that influence us (which is why copying can actually be a powerful part of developing your own creative voice). We explore the creative process, the importance of becoming obsessed with a subject, and what it means to see ourselves as porous beings constantly shaped by the world around us. Essentially, this conversation is an invitation to stop striving for some perfect version of authenticity and simply start creating from your own unique way of seeing the world. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to reporting on climate change. Book recommendations: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown, and The Overstory by Richard Powers The Gap, a short video by Ira Glass. The audio is taken from a talk on storytelling he gave; watch parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 here (the excerpt is from part 3). Future Sound of Nature, Lola’s record label that blends the soul of electronic music with the rhythms of the Earth. Atmos, the nonprofit media organization focused on the cross-pollination of climate and culture where Lola worked. NASA's Golden Record, a 12-inch gold-plated copper disk containing sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, first launched in 1977 to communicate a story of our world to extraterrestrials. Here’s the Radio Lab episode that talks about it. Echosystem School of Sound, Lola’s online electronic music production school & community Lola’s website, Instagram & LinkedIn Corrections to this episode: It was Neil deGrasse Tyson our friend Glo sat down with, not Carl Sagan LOL (I tend to confuse my famous astrophysicists). Watch their chat here and listen to Gloria’s episode on the podcast here. Apparently the Vozinha LinkedIn recruitment story is false?! Ugh so heartbreaking (it was such a good one!).

  3. Aug 26

    Root Down to Rise Up: Trusting the Season You’re In

    This solo episode is all about finding peace in the pause. What if the season when it feels like nothing is happening is actually preparing you for everything that comes next? In this episode I talk about my own recent season of pause—especially the anxiety I experienced around money and business—and the realization that ultimately, the universe had my back. Instead of constantly pushing, producing, and trying to make something happen, I decided to trust the pause, root down, and allow myself to rest, reassess, and prepare for whatever comes next. We often forget that nothing in nature blooms year-round. A tree has to grow an extensive root system underground before it can break through the surface, and sometimes we have to do the same. I share a few metaphors that have helped me understand these quieter seasons and offer a reminder that the invisible work you're doing right now may be exactly what allows you to step into your next chapter. You might not be stuck, you might just be rooting down before you can rise up. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: Listen to the episode about my experience doing a 100-hour Vipassana meditation retreat My first baby business, Crea Content Marketing, is now 12 years old! Check out my second business, Write Your Path Coaching Learn more about my 5-week group coaching program The Write to Heal Get a copy of The 6-Fig Freelance Writing Contract for free Check out The 6-Fig Freelance Writer, the self-paced digital course I created for other writers who want to start and scale a business

  4. Aug 19

    Following the Wisdom Within: Claire Macias on Soul & Body Alignment

    What happens when the ways we learned to survive are no longer the ways we want to live? In this episode I sit down with my friend Claire Macias—an energy worker and Life Alignment practitioner—to explore the stories, patterns, and experiences we carry in our bodies, and what it can look like to come home to ourselves. Claire shares her extraordinary journey as a third-culture kid who grew up between Venezuela, France, and Israel, her mother's battle with terminal cancer, an ATV accident that forced her to question whether she was truly living her own life, and the unexpected path that eventually led her to energy work. We also discuss what Mexico City taught Claire about softness, strength, and belonging, how different environments can bring out completely different versions of ourselves, and whether you're living from your own truth or from the adaptations you've accumulated along the way. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: More about Aura-Soma and its founder, Vicky Wall The book Claire stumbled upon in Madrid, Aura-Soma: Self-Discovery through Color Learn more about The Journey, a healing method by mind-body-healing expert, Brandon Bays The Life Alignment system Claire studied and now practices Claire’s website and Instagram

  5. Aug 12

    What Prison Cells Are You Building For Yourself?

    How do you define freedom? What prison cells are you creating for yourself in your daily life? Is it a cell made of stress? Anxiety? Fear? Productivity? Comfort? In this episode, I share how this question was brought into sharp relief during a theatre performance put on by inmates in a prison in Mexico. I also talk about my experience at the prison, how I ended up there, how the inmates put on a beautiful performance, the way it opened every heart in the audience, how it shone a light on our privilege, and the questions I’ve been asking myself ever since. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: Learn more about La Cana here Listen to the episode about getting back in touch with my voice Listen to the episode about my experience doing Vipassana The photo of the Hanuman statue with Sita and Rama in his heart in Rishikesh Royal Family Kids Camp where I volunteered with kids in foster care Donate to the play, called Museo, here

  6. Aug 5

    Introducing The Creation Project: Giving Yourself Permission to Begin

    An idea has been knocking on your door for months—maybe even years. A book, an album, a painting, a language, a craft. So why haven't you started it yet? In this solo episode, I share the surprising realization I had while preparing to record my first album of mantras: it wasn't a lack of time keeping me stuck when it came to publishing my poetry book, it was the identity I'd built around being a writer. Sometimes our biggest creative blocks aren't about the work itself, but about the expectations we've attached to who we think we're supposed to be. And this is how the idea for The Creation Project was born, a free creative community built around one simple idea: to finally bring those projects into the world. I talk about the beginner's mindset, detaching from outcomes, why ideas choose us for a reason, and how creating alongside other people can help us move through fear and perfectionism. If you've been waiting for the "right time" to start something that's been calling to you, this episode is your invitation to stop waiting—and begin! Join us here. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: Learn more about my experience doing Vipassana Learn more about Jupiter Cazimi Listen to Chelsea’s episode, Slowing Down to Power Up Listen to me singing mantras on Instagram here Listen to Maca’s episode, Why Perfectionism is Killing Your Creativity Sign up for the Write Your Path newsletter Join us inside The Creation Project here! Corrections to this episode: I wanted to say “counteract” rather than “minimize” the destruction going on in the world.

  7. Jul 29

    Why Perfectionism is Killing Your Creativity (and Presence is the Cure) with Macarena Palazuelos

    On this episode, I sit down with my friend, pianist, writer, teacher, and composer Macarena Palazuelos. She shares how whenever she didn’t know how to deal with a situation or had trouble expressing herself, she would turn to the piano, and how her relationship with creativity has evolved into something rooted in joy, presence, and love. In this beautiful conversation we explore the courage it takes to create without chasing external validation, finding your authentic voice, trusting your intuition, and why the deepest artistic expression comes from being fully yourself. It’s a great reminder that your greatest work doesn’t come from proving yourself—it comes from connecting to what already lives within you. Head to 36:40 to hear Maca recite a beautiful poem from her forthcoming album. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: Centro Universitario de Música Fermatta, where Maca studied “Ballad of the living dead,” the short film Maca worked on and received a nomination for Check out my episode about how to start noticing synchronicities Beyonce’s visual album for Lemonade Learn more about Rapture, a beautiful performance piece Maca created with painter Anastasia Shi, and get ticket to the last performance on August 15th Check out Anastasia’s episode of the podcast about how it’s never too late to find your passion here  Attend Maca’s next concert in CDMX on August 8th Find Maca on her website, Instagram, and Spotify

  8. Jul 22

    What Happens When You Refuse to Stay Silent with Gloria Álvarez

    Today I’m joined by my Guatemalan-Cuban-Hungarian friend and Libertarian presidential candidate in Guatemala, Gloria Álvarez Cross. Now a radio and television presenter, author, and political commentator, Glo began her career at a radio station in college which ended up leading to offers to be the community manager of a bank and a PR manager at a telecom company. But everything changed for Glo when she gave a speech at the Ibero-American Youth Parliament in Zaragoza, Spain in 2014, after which many Latin American countries reached out to have her come speak. Eventually, she decided to run for president—even though she wasn’t old enough—in order to bring more awareness to her free market, free minds ideology. In this episode we dive into the emotional cost of speaking your mind online, surviving public criticism, how to stay true to your values, and the importance of protecting your mental health in an increasingly polarized world. Resources & sites mentioned in this episode: Universidad Francisco Marroquín, where Glo studied in Guatemala City Check out Glo’s viral speech here Check out some of Glo’s radio shows here The Free Market Road Show Check out Glo’s most recent book here, and all of her other books here The TV series Adolescence The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness Find Glo on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter (I’m not calling it X)

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Write Your Path is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives, and seekers who want to build a more intentional life. Through solo episodes and interviews with people living unconventional lives in Mexico City and beyond, we explore business, spirituality, writing, creativity, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story and create a life on your own terms.

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  • Creator
    Lolly Spindler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lolly Spindler
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    Write Your Path