Naked Sunday

Can you grow a profitable business without sacrificing your values, authenticity, or integrity? In Episode 174 of Naked Sunday, Caleb Nelson sits down with Hale Schneider, conscious marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and host of The Business of Expansion, to explore the intersection of spirituality, entrepreneurship, and business growth. After years working in the fast-paced tech startup world, Hale found himself on a personal journey of spiritual exploration. Eventually, he brought those two worlds together, helping conscious entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners expand their impact through marketing that aligns with their values. Together, we explore what it means to build a purpose-driven business without relying on manipulation, artificial urgency, or traditional hustle culture. **In this episode, we discuss:** - (1:55) Who Hale is and what "expansion of consciousness" means - (4:17) Why "Who am I?" is a question that keeps unfolding - (5:17) How Hale transitioned from tech startups to conscious entrepreneurship - (8:06) Getting fired and going all in on conscious marketing - (12:46) The ayahuasca journey and spiritual exploration - (17:30) Why integrating transformational experiences matters - (18:18) The non-dual experience and the illusion of separation - (21:49) Why ethical marketing and profitability can coexist - (22:11) The difference between authentic marketing and manipulative sales tactics - (27:43) How podcasts create meaningful relationships and opportunities - (30:33) The growing importance of community and human connection in business - (40:04) Three fun questions begin - (43:48) Why spiritual alignment alone isn't enough without practical business systems - (58:30) The deathbed meal question and who holds your hand - (1:05:19) Final words of wisdom Whether you're a coach, consultant, spiritual entrepreneur, or business owner looking to grow with greater authenticity, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on creating meaningful impact while building a sustainable business. CONNECT WITH HALE SCHNEIDER Website: https://haleschneider.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleschneider/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleschneider/ 🎙️ The Business of Expansion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kUv2xNohJOy9qR8tx9JeY 🎙️ NAKED SUNDAY PODCAST More episodes, conversations, and resources: https://iamcalebnelson.com/nakedsundaypodcast ABOUT NAKED SUNDAY Naked Sunday is about freeing yourself from the beliefs, expectations, habits, and identities that keep you from becoming who you're here to be. Hosted by Caleb Nelson. Free Your Self. Until next time… Love. Every. Body.

What if the secret to earning more wasn't working more, but living better? In Episode 173 of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson sits down with Dr. Terri Levine, business coach, consultant, author, and entrepreneur, for a conversation about building a successful business without sacrificing the life you're supposedly building it for. After losing her mother and then a close friend just seven days later, Terri received a wake-up call that changed the direction of her life: "Don't spend your whole life working. Spend your life living." Terri stopped making work the center of her life. She prioritized her marriage, health, relationships, spiritual practices, hobbies, and the things that made life worth living. And something unexpected happened. Her business became more successful. Caleb and Terri explore why sustainable success starts with knowing yourself, how trust creates the safety to take risks, why relationships matter more than tactics, and how the internal work we avoid often becomes the foundation for everything we want to build externally. They also unpack Terri's 47-year marriage, the lesson her husband has taught her about patience, why copying someone else's business strategy rarely works, and the danger of chasing "overnight success" without becoming the person capable of sustaining it. In this episode: Why living well can actually help you earn well Terri's wake-up call after losing her mother and close friend Leaving a successful CEO position to build her own business How Terri found 30 clients in her first month Why relationships come before business strategy The role trust plays in marriage, business, coaching, and risk What 47 years of marriage taught Terri about relationships Why you don't have to agree with someone to love them Building a business around who you actually are Why copying someone else's strategy often doesn't work The truth behind "overnight success" Self-love, forgiveness, boundaries, and authenticity Why the hardest personal growth often creates the most freedom The difference between procrastination and patience Being patient enough to become yourself Terri's daily GID practice: Gratitude, Intention, and Delegation Success doesn't have to require sacrificing your health, marriage, relationships, or peace. You can build a business you love while building a life you actually want to live. And sometimes the best business strategy starts with becoming more of yourself. Connect with Dr. Terri Levine and her Heartrepreneurs community at heartrepreneurs.com. For more episodes of Naked Sunday, visit iamcalebnelson.com/nakedsundaypodcast. Until next time… Love. Every. Body.

Host Caleb Nelson sits down with author, coach, and 37-year sober veteran Hugh Imhof for a deeply honest conversation about addiction, identity, and what it really takes to transform your life. They explore why every vice — whether it's alcohol, workaholism, food, or exercise — is just a mirror reflecting the shame, guilt, and fear underneath. Hugh shares his raw journey from stealing liquor as a teenager, to seven years of daily drinking and blackouts in the Navy, to the decision that changed everything. They also dig into why denial is the real addiction, how burnout is actually outgrowing your old identity, and why the person you'd share your last meal with reveals where your attention should be right now. In This Episode: Why every addiction is a coping mechanism for something deeper Hugh's story: from teenage drinking to 37 years sober The moment Hugh decided "I can never drink again" How spirituality and books (Eckhart Tolle, Wayne Dyer, Don Miguel Ruiz) shaped his recovery Why AA works — and why Hugh eventually outgrew it Quitting smoking, surviving renal cancer, and riding 103 miles on a bike The "Who am I?" question that shapes your entire life Interdependent vs. codependent relationships Why denial is the biggest hurdle in addiction recovery Burnout as a signal you've outgrown your identity The bastardization of "self-care" and what real balance looks like How to take ownership of your own transformation — no one is coming to save you Connect with Hugh Imhof: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-imhof-365b959b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588885580249 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hughimhofcoaching/ Email: [email protected] His first book is available now on Amazon (paperback & Kindle), with more titles coming soon Connect with Caleb Nelson & Naked Sunday: Subscribe to Naked Sunday on your favorite podcast platform Follow on social media for new episodes and clips

What if the thing you've been calling a cage is actually a channel? This week on Naked Sunday, Caleb sits down with Joshua Gale — musician, jewelry founder, husband, and father of five — to unpack why marriage isn't the trap you think it is. From viewing your spouse as a cage vs. a channel, to the "business of family," to training your replacements, Josh breaks down how the same principles that build winning teams build thriving families. We get into the justice vs. mercy dynamic in parenting, why the honeymoon stage doesn't have to die, how AI and virtual assistants can buy back your time, and why you should never make a big decision when you're hungry, horny, or in a hurry. Guest: Joshua Gale — Musician (Gale Bird), Founder (Vow & Vine Jewelry), Husband, Father Connect with Josh: Music: galebird.com Jewelry: vowandvinejewelry.com Timestamps: 0:00 — Welcome to Naked Sunday 5:49 — "Whoever said tied down was a bad thing" 9:45 — Viewing your spouse as a cage vs. a channel 23:09 — Train your backup (delegation & letting go) 27:51 — The business of family 28:35 — Standard operating procedures for your family 36:04 — Why the honeymoon stage doesn't have to die 37:08 — WWE tag team parenting 54:11 — Q1: Sports, play & strategy 58:13 — Q2: Desert island (Hook + The Office) 1:02:43 — Q3: Deathbed meal 1:09:30 — Final words of wisdom

In this episode of Naked Sunday, Caleb Nelson sits down with Chris Avery to call out one of the most dangerous lies in the entrepreneur world: the 90-day success myth. Chris breaks down why “burn the boats” thinking creates panic, bad decisions, and broken families—and what to do instead. You’ll hear the 20 Mile March story, how to build a business using micro time, and why slow, steady growth is the real shortcut. You’ll also hear Chris’s story of healing, faith, and forgiveness—and how facing your past can become fuel instead of baggage. If you’re building a business while juggling a job, a marriage, kids, and real life… this one will hit. What you’ll learn: Why “just jump” advice is reckless (and often fake) How to build a business without quitting your job too soon The 20 Mile March principle (slow is smooth, smooth is fast) Why fast success can be more dangerous than slow progress How scarcity makes coaches control clients (and kills results) Why business is personal growth in disguise “Freedom is on the other side of forgiveness” How to use your past as power instead of shame Why purpose matters more than hype Connect with Chris Avery: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.avery.9083/ Instagram (Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/chrisaverycoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-avery-coaching/ Instagram (Chris Runs America): https://www.instagram.com/chrisrunsamerica Website: https://chrisrunsamerica.com