Soul Inspiring Business Kara Chaffin Donofrio

In this episode of the Soul Inspiring Business Podcast, Kara Chaffin Donofrio kicks off Week 2 of the Abundance Series, guiding listeners on the path to consciously creating the life and business they desire.
Episode Topics:
Grounding yourself and accessing your authentic, creative selfVisualizing abundance and manifesting your visionScripting your desired reality in various areas of lifeAligning with your soul gifts and making an impact
Insights:
We are all creative beings designed to create, even if we don't see ourselves as artistic.Writing down your goals and visions increases the chances of achieving them.Scripting your desired reality in the present tense as if it's already happening can be a powerful manifestation technique.Remain open to guidance and possibilities beyond your limited perspective.
Resource:
The scripting/journaling exercise outlined in the episode

Take time this week to script your desired reality in various areas of your life, such as finances, relationships, health, and business. Write in the present tense as if it's already happening, and remain open to guidance and possibilities beyond your current perspective.

Connect with Kara:
Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/    
Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com   
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/   
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdr   
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin   
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/     

Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal.

In this solo episode, Kara Chaffin Donofrio, the host of the Soul Inspiring Business Podcast, shares insights on finding your center and grounding yourself to intentionally create the life and business you desire.
Episode Topics:
The importance of self-awareness and consciously creating your lifeStrategies for finding your center and operating from a grounded, intentional placeThe benefits of starting your day with a mindful routine instead of immediately checking your phoneThe power of nature, meditation, and other grounding practices
Insights:
Operating from the outer edge of the "wheel of life" leaves you subject to circumstances and other people's demands.Moving toward the center allows you to operate from a grounded, calm place, making decisions thoughtfully and with intention.Your morning routine sets the tone and momentum for your day. Starting with mindfulness allows you to reset your energetic frequency.Practices like meditation, sound healing, journaling, visualization, and being in nature can help you find your center.
Resources:
Sacred Acoustics meditation appYouTube sound healing bowl videos
For the next week, try creating a conscious morning routine that grounds you and centers you before checking your phone or diving into the day's tasks. Experiment with different practices to find what works best for you, and observe how it shifts your energy, focus, and impact throughout the day.
Connect with Kara:
Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/    
Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com   
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/   
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdr   
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin   
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/     
Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal.

In this episode of the Soul Inspiring Business Podcast, Kara Chaffin Donofrio interviews Ariel Deitz, the Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Nexxen, a global advertising technology platform. Ariel shares her journey into leadership roles and the lessons she's learned along the way.
Episode Topics:
Leaning into your strengths and self-awareness as a leaderBuilding and leading a team through big projectsNavigating challenges and opportunities of working with a small teamHiring for career growth and creating a positive team environmentFinding passion and purpose in your workDeveloping resilience and maintaining a growth mindset
Insights:
Embrace your unique strengths instead of trying to emulate othersHire team members who complement your weaknesses and provide growth opportunitiesFoster a culture of continuous learning and career development within your teamLead with passion, vision, and a belief in the impact you're makingBuild a strong network of mentors and peers for guidance and supportPractice self-reflection, pause, and resilience when facing setbacks
Resources:
"The Dream Manager" by Matthew Kelly
"The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann

Connect with Ariel Deitz on LinkedIn to learn more about her leadership journey and insights. If you found this episode valuable, leave a review and share it with others who might benefit from Ariel's wisdom on soulful leadership and team building.

Connect with Kara:
Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/    
Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com   
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/   
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdr   
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin   
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/     

Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal.

In this episode, join me, your host Kara, as I interview entrepreneur Mary Ostrowski about following your intuition and taking leaps of faith to start a business. Mary shares her journey from accountant to educator to school owner, and the "sure, why not?" moments that have shaped her path. 
Episode Topics:
- Listening to your inner voice and body to make major life decisions
- Taking calculated risks to follow your calling 
- Transitioning careers and industries
- Buying an existing business vs. starting from scratch
- Leading and evolving company culture as a new owner
- Creating systems and procedures to set up future success
Insights:
- We can't always see how each step in our path will prepare us for the future. Trust the process.
- Listen to whispers from your intuition and pay attention to how ideas make you feel physically. 
- Take time to do your homework before big leaps of faith. Make an informed, strategic plan.
- There are no wasted steps on your journey if you embrace the lessons.
- You'll never have all the information upfront when taking over an existing business. Listen and observe.
- Write down systems and protocols so institutional knowledge stays after people leave.
- Essential life skills like confidence, creativity and resilience are just as important as academic skills.

Resources: 
- Mary's website: https://www.maryostrowski.com/  
- Weems Creek Nursery School: https://www.weemscreeknurseryschool.com/  
- The Drizzle Effect: thedrizzleeffect.com 

If you feel pulled in a new direction in life or business, listen to that whisper and explore it more deeply. Do your homework to make a strategic plan, but also trust your intuition. Take inspiration from Mary's story of following her purpose. Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal.

Connect with Kara:
Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/  
Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdr 
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/ 

In this episode of Soul Inspiring Business, host Kara interviews Lana Rodriguez, a successful realtor and team leader in Colorado Springs. Lana shares her inspiring story of how she grew her real estate business exponentially by discovering her unique gifts and aligning her business with her superpowers.
Episode Topics:
- Discovering and leveraging your superpowers and natural selling style
- Building a thriving business by leading with love, service, and your God-given gifts
- Strategies for creating community and expanding opportunities through client events and personal connections
- Finding grounding practices and connecting with your higher purpose to overcome anxiety and stay centered

Insights:
- Identify your natural strengths and the things that come easily to you, and align your business approach with those superpowers.
- Start small with client events and activities that allow you to connect personally with your sphere of influence, even if it's just a handful of people at first.
- Be authentic and focus on building relationships rather than being overly salesy – people can sense when you genuinely care about serving them.
- Go back to basics when needed – reconnect with your existing community, have real conversations, and show you care about them as individuals.
- Find physical places or activities that help you feel grounded, grateful, and connected to a higher purpose when anxiety or stress arises.

Resources:
- Follow Lana Rodriguez on Instagram: @thelanarodrguez
- Reach out to Kara or Lana for guidance on building a referral-based business, hosting client events, or aligning your business with your gifts.

Download Kara's free gift, the Dynamic Life Journal, to help you live a soul-inspired life. Visit freegiftfromkara.com to get your copy today.

Connect with Kara:
Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/
Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdr
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/

Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal.

In this episode, Kara has an inspiring conversation with Marty Reinhart about integrating healing and spirituality into business. They discuss Marty's personal healing journey, the power of energy work and meditation, and how to allow creativity and inspiration to flow through your business.
Episode Topics:
-Marty's path to embracing his healing journey
-Using subconscious reprogramming to heal trauma
-How meditation and being present allows ideas and inspiration to flow
-Balancing systems with flow in business
-The importance of self-care and elevating your vibration

Insights:
-We all have the potential to heal others through our intentions, words and actions.
-Inspiration can come through being present and allowing creativity to flow, not just hustling.
-Having systems and structure in business is important, but so is allowing inspiration and ideas to come through an open presence.
-Doing personal healing work allows you to show up as a more inspiring leader.
-Take care of yourself first so you can inspire and help others from a place of abundance.

Resources:
-Learn more about Marty Reinhart on Instagram @marty_rinehart_vibe
-Try meditation and energy healing like Regenerating Images and Memory (RIM)
-Use journaling, dancing, singing, and time in nature to allow inspiration to flow

Focus on your own healing path and self-care practices so you can show up as your best self in business and life. Be open to receiving inspiration and trust where it leads you!

Connect with Kara:
Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/
Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdr
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/

Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal.