Episodes

This week I am re-sharing an episode that I recorded with my friend and visionary entrepreneur, Jason Brown. Jason is someone who thinks outside of the box and challenges his way of being & thinking every single day. He's always challenging his own beliefs and looking at things from different perspectives, he's also not afraid to take risks, and he's always seeking out new opportunities - something he calls ‘Following The Nudges’. This willingness to try new things has led to his success in a...

Stu McLaren's Top 5 Lessons for Creating and Growing a Membership. In this episode, Kelsey shares 5 valuable lessons learned from hosting membership expert Stu McLaren inside the WAVE mastermind. She discusses... the power of pricing psychology, delivering content to appeal to multiple learning styles, the importance of not overwhelming people, considering an open and closed cart model for memberships, and the nuances of building a successful membership. Stay tuned to discover how these ...

Welcome back, visionaries! You're tuned into another episode of Visionary Life with your host, Kelsey Reidl. Today's podcast is all about uncovering and embracing your potential to launch the business of your dreams. Kelsey is here to light a fire under all the aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing wisdom that'll have you moving from daydreaming to doing. We'll start by addressing the all-too-common entrepreneur's roadblock: imposter syndrome, and, spoiler alert—it doesn't go away, but that's no re...

In this solo episode, I'm chatting about... The art of honest self-auditing The TV show I am watching that highlights the importance of a growth mindset How the entrepreneurial journey is similar to the highs and lows of professional golfers An update on WAVE: The Mastermind (a group for female business owners that I launched with a professional Mindset Coach, Emily) Hiring a coach to help me in rebuilding my pelvic floor post-pregnancy The importance of questioning our current situation ...

Freddie’s birth was perfect in my eyes. It was the best day of our lives. But the truth is, it did NOT go as planned My home birth turned into a 9-1-1 emergency phone call at 11:15PM on Christmas Eve I ‘transitioned’ in the ambulance and had to hold off from pushing, as the paramedic drove top speed to the hospital My worry in sharing the 90 minute audio file is simply out of fear of judgement of our birth decisions, My intention in sharing it is to show others that even if things don’t go ...

In this quick episode, Kelsey delves into some random musings from her week including; - the transformative power of a simple morning walk routine that inspired a tonne of creativity - the concept of 'luck' (aka the way I have learned to be more OPEN to luck, and to make good fortune more predictable). This is a simple + practical tip that can help you align yourself with opportunities and increase your chances of success - Lastly, I'm excited to share some updates about my much-anticipated b...

In this episode, Kelsey delves into the topic of self-sabotage in business. She highlights 3 common ways entrepreneurs may unknowingly hold themselves back and provides actionable advice on overcoming these challenges. Tune in to uncover valuable strategies for breaking free from self-sabotaging patterns and unlocking your full business potential. Episode quote: Overcoming Self-Sabotage: "She was stuck in a cycle of preparation and brainstorming and writing down ideas, but there was no action...

Welcome back to Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and it's our first episode of Season 13. This year is a special one for me—not only have we just wrapped up an incredible 2023, but it's also the start of a profoundly personal new chapter. My husband and I welcomed baby Frederick into the world on Christmas day! In this episode, we're recapping some of the professional growth I had in 2023 and also chatting about personal insights around creating my "vivid vision / painted picture", my ...

Hey Visionaries - it's time for another instalment of the Visionary Mama Series! In today's solo episode, I am doing a fun (& impromptu) Ask Me Anything Episode! From unusual pregnancy symptoms to maintaining an active lifestyle, and even pondering motherhood's impact on my ambition—we're getting personal. Discover how I'm handling maternity leave while ensuring my business thrives, and join me in celebrating the big and small moments pre-baby arrival. Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelsey...

Marketing is vital to the success of any business, because it's how you connect, communicate and ensure that customers feel comfortable spending their hard earned money with you. In this episode, Kelsey makes her Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2024! Including: 1. The Importance of Adapting to Social Media Trends - The evolution of social media into publishing platforms - How algorithms favor in platform content creation - Example of using Instagram for broadcasts instead of redirecting...

This week I am sitting down with Brandon Fong, and I am being interviewed on his podcast called Beyond Curious! This conversation comes full circle from last week (I interviewed Brandon on Episode #315 of Visionary Life) and today I reveal the story behind my Justin Bieber "visionary" moment and its subsequent impact on my life's path. I also take you along the journey from working my dream job for one of Canada's Top health food companies (Vega) in my 20's to the harsh news of being let go fr...

Brandon Fong: Where do I even begin with this incredible human!? He has the biggest heart, a true gift for connecting people together and creating meaningful gatherings, and a curious explorer of life. I met Brandon inside of a virtual mastermind, but a year later I flew to Park City Utah to meet him in person at a retreat he created for visionary entrepreneurs. I genuinely enjoy my conversations with Brandon, whether they’re recorded or not, and today I get to share one of them with you. We...

Welcome back to another episode of Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and today we have a very special guest joining us, Maxine Cunningham. In this episode, Maxine generously allows us to pick her brain (she's the founder of Pick My Brain - see what I did ther?) as she shares her inspiring journey of personal and professional growth. Max opens up about... Her experience starting her career as an Investment Banker, becoming an Economist and eventually quitting to become an Entrepreneur (ev...

Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer! Melanie Marisol is a business astrologer for Small Business Owners to Medium Enterprise CEOs, Legacy Builders and Change Makers. She provides a fusion of applied modern astrology, numerology, and strategic soul searching to lead business leaders to uncover deeper spiritual meaning to their thriving businesses. In this episode, we talk about... How to tap into your intuition and connect with your gut feelings f...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to set up your Black Friday Campaign this year? Don’t worry - I can help! I’ve been a marketing consultant for the past 8 years (and working in corporate marketing before that) so it’s certainly not my first Black Friday Rodeo ;) Save your seat: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/2rna8469vvd0 Join me for my one-time only, 90-minute virtual Masterclass where I’m teaching The Breakthrough Black Friday Blueprint™. It will give you the latest strategies...

Are you mama or mama-to-be looking to navigate fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood while also chasing your entrepreneurial dreams? Do you want to get a behind-the-scenes look into my journey of pregnancy and preparing to take maternity leave as a self-employed entrepreneur? Look no further! In The Visionary Mama series I'm here to bring you the realness of what's going on as I enter this brand new season - from conception to postpartum and beyond. Tune in as I share bi-weekly content (email...

In this episode we're talking about Riding the Wave of Success and How Kove Ocean Foods is Making Waves in the Natural Food Industry. Kove is developing delicious foods made with the world's most sustainable crop... SEAWEED. Travis, Koreann and Susan had always toyed with the idea of starting their own business. They bounced around various concepts, trying to find the perfect fit. Then, by chance, an opportunity aligned with their expertise in the natural product industry. It was a perfect ma...

Last Friday, a group of inspiring men and women came together to work on completing their online courses. I co-hosted this full day event with Emily Elliot in beautiful Guelph, Ontario! It was an amazing evening full of brainstorming, extracting our courses, eating delicious food, engaging in meaningful conversations, and sharing lots of laughter with other entrepreneurs who just 'get it'. Whether it was struggles with picking technology for our courses or simply trying to make sense out how ...

Have you been dreaming of finishing your Online Course? It’s floating around your mind but you aren't making progress... Well, it's time to SAY GOODBYE to your excuses & FINALLY launch the Profitable Course that you're here to teach. Online Course, Complete™ is for you if you want to... Confirm your idea & validate its profitability Build out the curriculum & content of your Online Course in 7 hours Learn the most effective pricing methods, launch strategies and sales tactics When you sig...

My guest of the show today is Brand Photographer, Evie Tavares. Evie is someone I met very serendipitously, through Facebook Marketplace (where all good business friendships begin.. lol!) But there's definitely a reason that my path crossed with Evie. I had only lived in my town for about a year, and was thinking that I needed new brand photos. I wanted to hire someone local, but I hadn't yet met anyone with that particular expertise. Then, I meet Evie while selling her my Oura Ring - and we...

This is a random show, and solo recording with yours truly! Buckle up, I'm going all over the place: Why I Went From PC to Mac After 34 Years! My Client Reached a $17k Launch (she was previously only generating $450/month) Why Everyone Should Bake Their Own Bread Don't Give Up On 2023! Garage Band Is SOOOO Confusing - But Here We Go! How To Be Predictably Lucky & MORE! Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/ Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermind Apply f...

Ryan Castelez is the Founder and Creative Director of Discourse Coffee and The Counter Day Bar in Milwaukee, WI. Ryan is also (among MANY other things) a Drink Maker, an Author, a very Visionary Entrepreneur, a forward-thinking mixologist and a barista! I met Ryan Castelez at a retreat in Park City, Utah that I attended in July 2023, for adventurous entrepreneurs. Thanks to our mutual friend Brandon Fong (host of the Beyond Curious Podcast) for introducing us, and bringing us together for 3 day...

Ever wonder how someone could go from working multiple jobs to building a six-figure coaching business overnight? In my opinion, they didn’t! Perhaps that’s what they’ll tell you on Instagram, but they’re usually trying to sell you something on the other side! In this episode, I'm sharing the real 8 year journey that I've been on including: Exactly HOW I built my business The MANY jobs I worked as a built to full time income Why I regret NOTHING on this path! The different strategies I le...

Emily O'Brien is the founder of Comeback Snacks, a popcorn and snacking company that she created from Prison! Her business was born out of a vision to give a chance at a 'comeback' to people who found themselves in prison, looking for a second chance. Emily landed in jail after trying to smuggle drugs across the border at the request of her boyfriend, a decision she knew she was uncomfortable with. Tune in to hear her story of redemption, and giving others a second chance at life and success....