Mindful Millionaire with Leisa Peterson

What does it actually take for women to step into financial agency? In this episode, Leisa talks with Natalie Levy — engineer, former Wall Street derivatives trader, and founder of She's Independent — about angel investing, what holds women back from writing checks, and how taking action changes your mindset more than anything else will. Natalie shares how she started angel investing with $10–15K checks early in her career, how the death of her mother cracked open a deeper mission, and why she built a community where women can learn to invest even before they have the capital to do it. Guest: Natalie Levy, Founder of She's Independent Website: shesindependent.com Instagram & LinkedIn: @shesindependent Topics covered: - What angel investing actually is and how it differs from Shark Tank - The difference between venture-backable companies and cash flow businesses - Why mindset — not money — is the real barrier for most women - How stepping into action changes your identity as an investor - Why consumer power and investment power are two sides of the same coin

What if the numbers in your spreadsheet aren't judging you — but the part of you that feels that way could use some healing? In this episode, Leisa sits down with bookkeeper and financial guide Beth Crittenden to explore the deeply emotional terrain of money tracking. Beth brings a rare combination of spiritual depth, empathy, and practical know-how to bookkeeping — and this conversation goes far beyond spreadsheets. They talk about why so many high-functioning people avoid looking at their numbers, what shifts when people finally face them, and how to build a money-tracking practice that feels more like tending a garden than sitting in the principal's office. Leisa also shares her own experience of being "fired by her bookkeeper" — and what she learned about herself in the process. Guest: Beth Crittenden, Bookkeeper and Financial Guide Website: BethCrittenden.com Topics covered: - Why money tracking triggers shame, avoidance, and fear even in financially savvy people - The yin-yang embedded in every line of bookkeeping (and why it matters) - How to know whether to DIY your books or hire help - Platform overview: YNAB, QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Monarch - The difference between bookkeeping for tax prep and bookkeeping for real financial clarity

I hit record with a stranger I met on LinkedIn and this is what happened. Josh Allan Dykstra is an optimistic futurist, keynote speaker, and host of the Hello Tomorrow podcast. He spent two decades inside organizations trying to make them better places for humans to work. By every available metric, the field largely failed. Now he is writing the book that decodes why. In this conversation we talk about: Why the future is constructed, not inevitable The coming economic reckoning and what life looks like after fiat currency breaks How seasons of history prepare us for what comes next AI, truth, and the discernment we are losing Entrepreneurship as the best preparation for an uncertain world The heart vs. the mind as civilization shifts Non-attachment as a daily practice Josh also shares something real about going through personal bankruptcy as an entrepreneur. That moment alone is worth the watch. Find Josh: joshallan.com | Hello Tomorrow podcast and YouTube Find Leisa: wealthclinic.com | The Mindful Millionaire Podcast

Money and relationships are deeply intertwined — and yet we rarely talk about how our emotional patterns drive our financial decisions. In this eye-opening conversation, Leisa sits down with psychotherapist Michelle Farris to explore the surprising connection between codependency and money. Michelle breaks down how people-pleasing, over-giving, and a lack of boundaries don't just affect our relationships — they quietly drain our finances too. You'll learn how codependent patterns that start in childhood show up as over-lending, paying for others to feel liked, under-earning, and giving away resources at your own expense. More importantly, Michelle offers practical, compassionate baby steps for reclaiming your financial power — without losing your generous heart. Whether you've been the person who always picks up the check, lent money that never came back, or found yourself giving more than you can afford, this episode will help you see your patterns clearly and start putting yourself back in the equation. In this episode: What codependency actually is (and why it's more common than we think) How over-giving with money is often about seeking love and validation What financial boundaries look like in real life Why receiving is a skill — and how to practice it The connection between self-trust and financial decisions How to take baby steps toward healthier money habits in relationships To Learn more about Michelle Farris LMFT: 🎥 YouTube: Relationships That Work with Michelle Farris 🌐 Website & Free Codependency Guide: counselingrecovery.com

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.