None of Your Business

You’re Not Crazy, You’re Remembering: Healing Through Spiritual Awakening and Somatic Work with Gabriella Cacciatore

What does it look like to actually heal through the body? Most of the time people don't even touch into their body—they're just in their head and that's how they're living. Today, I sit down with trauma coach, spiritual mentor, and author Gabriella Cacciatore to explore how entrepreneurs might be unconsciously running their businesses from unprocessed trauma. Gabriella is the author of "Unbroken," a raw memoir about surviving childhood sexual abuse, remembering repressed trauma, and healing through the body. She helps survivors connect to their truth through somatic work, nervous system regulation, and emotional integration. Her work is raw, real, and rooted in deep lived experience—she's not here to sugarcoat healing. What We Talked About How to ground yourself using your five senses in everyday moments The terrifying yet liberating experience of repressed memories surfacing Why entrepreneurs often run businesses from a nervous system stuck in survival mode Simple workplace practices for processing emotions (including color-association exercises) The difference between talking about trauma and truly embodying the healing process How to rebuild self-trust when you've lost it through small, consistent promises The connection between spiritual awakening and trauma healing Why "healing is not from a healer, healing is from yourself" About Gabriella's Book "Unbroken" Launching August 18th, "Unbroken" takes readers through trauma, healing, and reclamation in three parts. It's for anyone who's experienced trauma and feels like they can't come out of it—showing that there is life, hope, and joy after trauma. Support Gabriella's Book through GoFundMe https://gofund.me/0adff36b Connect with Gabriella Instagram: @gabcacc Website: GabriellaCacciatore.com (coming soon) Big thanks to our sponsors Proximity Outsourcing and Huckleberry Consulting for making this episode possible! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. And if there's a non-business topic you'd like me to cover, reach out—just tell me why you find it interesting and promise it's not business talk. See you next week, and remember—everything here is none of your business.     Note: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma and sexual abuse that some listeners may find sensitive. Listener discretion is advised.

Ways I Changed My Life When I Committed to Mindful Spending

This is not your typical budgeting episode. I’m not here to lecture you about lattes. Instead, I’m sharing how mindful spending—yep, just being a little more intentional with your money—led to massive shifts in my mental clarity, emotional stability, and even how I run my business. After a chaotic move back to Mexico (we still haven’t unpacked everything ), some surprising expenses, and a lot of internal debates with my old impulsive shopper self, I’ve finally found a new groove. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what changed, how it happened, and why I think you might want to give this mindful money thing a try. In this episode, we talk about: How I hit my record month in June 2025 and what helped The surprising connection between less clutter and sharper decisions My personal challenge: 90 days without Amazon Why walking out of the store is sometimes the biggest flex The internal tug-of-war between "you deserve this" and "be smart about it" Paying off a $10,000 surprise debt—without panicking Why mindful spending = more power, not less freedom What changed when I started asking: “Will I love this forever?” Want to share your mindful money wins or past shopping regrets? I’d love to hear them. DM me or reply to my stories on IG: @karlastefan Join Pocket Proximity Beta – Hire 12 kinds of remote professionals for only 20 hours/month https://proximityoutsourcing.com/pocket-proximity/ Master Strategic Upselling That Builds Trust & Drives Growth   https://strategic-upsell-workshop.netlify.app/

Why Debate Was the Best Preparation for Life, Career, and Business with Kim Castillo

This episode has been a long time coming. I’m joined by one of my favorite people in the world—Kim, who happens to be a User Experience Program Manager at Google. I may have slightly bullied her into doing this, the same way I scammed her into being a bridesmaid at my wedding. Kim leads the cross-functional research efforts for DORA (yes, that DORA report) and manages user research initiatives under Google Cloud. But before she became the boss lady she is now, she and I were teammates on the college debate team. We talk about how debate shaped our careers, our communication styles, and our ability to survive—and even thrive—in high-pressure environments. We share our most embarrassing tournament memories, how debate gave us the confidence to speak on stage and lead teams, and why the skills we learned as students are still paying off today. What We Talked About Why debate is the ultimate crash course in public speaking and critical thinking The skills from debate that help in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and sales Why confidence sometimes just looks like pushing through with butterflies in your stomach Funny stories from our debate failures (spoiler: someone misunderstood what “embargo” meant) Lessons in stamina, prep, and how debate tournaments are mental marathons The difference between persuasion and substance—and how you need both to lead effectively What happens when you have to argue for a side you don’t agree with How these skills make you sharper at work, in business, and in life If you have a kid—or know someone—consider encouraging them to join a debate team. It’s not just for nerds or aspiring lawyers. It’s a serious skill builder that opens doors, builds confidence, and gives you lifelong advantages. Whether you're heading into business or climbing the corporate ladder, debate can make all the difference. Also, starting this month, None of Your Business will shift from weekly to monthly episodes. I’ll be focusing some energy on launching a new podcast for location-independent business owners. But don’t worry, this show isn’t going anywhere—it’s just pacing itself better, the same way we learned to do in debate. Let's connect: Instagram: @karlastefan Website: karlasingson.com

What Online Entrepreneurs Ought to Know About the Recession with Martin & Chelsea Matthews

Let’s be real: the economy isn’t exactly throwing us a party right now. Groceries are up, essentials are feeling like luxuries, and even the most seasoned entrepreneurs are asking: What now? In this episode, I sit down with two of my favorite humans—Martin and Chelsea Matthews—to talk about what online entrepreneurs need to know as we move through (and maybe already in) a recession. Martin and Chelsea are financial educators, business owners, authors of Let’s Fight About Money, and founders of M Wealth Group, a financial consulting, investment, and insurance agency that helps people build “unbreakable finances.” They’ve worked with clients in 48 states, and they bring both strategy and heart into every conversation around money. What We Talked About: ✅ How to build an emergency fund (even if you’re starting from zero) ✅ Why investing in your own business may be smarter than buying stocks ✅ The mindset shift entrepreneurs need to make in uncertain times ✅ How couples can stay aligned financially (even if one loves risk and the other doesn’t) ✅ Weekly and daily money rituals that help keep your household and business stable ✅ Talking to your team about tough financial seasons without causing panic ✅ Teaching your kids about money without trauma or lectures Grab a free copy of their book Let’s Fight About Money: letsfightaboutmoney.com/ebook Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/karlastefan

Season Break, Top Wedding Tips, and Moving Back to Mexico

I'm BACK from my season break! Hope you didn't miss me too much. Here are some updates from being in Asia for five months, my top wedding tips, and a quick story on getting back to work and finding our next home in Mexico.    Would love to hear from you! :) What did you think of this episode?    Find me on Instagram. Find me on Facebook.