Uncommon Couch

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Alex Danieli, a self-projected projector who works with other projectors to help them live their purpose and earn money doing work they love. We're talking about running your own business as a projector, how to check in with yourself when you're out of alignment, the importance of having a strong relationship with your G center, and so much more. I hope that this episode inspires you to get more in touch with your authority and find more alignment in your life. What you'll find in this episode: [01:18] How Alex discovered human design, her questions early on about how to be a projector, and her perspective on running a business as a projector [08:42] How Alex checks in with herself when she's out of alignment with her human design authority, and how she works with her self-projected authority [17:32] How visualizing, journaling and soundboarding can be helpful for projectors, and how to have a stronger relationship with your G center and how that can help you in your business as a projector [24:34] The importance of always checking back in with your authority if you have any undefined centers that can be influenced by others, and how to navigate an experience like that [27:52] How this authority needs varying amounts of time to make a decisions depending on the situation, and the importance of alone time and connecting with your energy solo For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Messaging can be one of the hardest things to nail down in business. You want to be authentic without being pushy, you want to make sure you attract the right people, and you want to push past the fear of putting yourself out there. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Jillian Bright, a copywriter, brand voice consultant, and messaging strategist. She's here to share how she helps women business owners find their authentic voice, the importance of feeling comfortable in your messaging, how to get clear on your ideal client, and why you want to let your energy really shine through in your branding so people get to see the real you. What you'll find in this episode: [01:34] How Jillian found herself in the entrepreneurial space, how her work has evolved to helping women business owners to find their voice, and how she helps them tap into their self-expression and get past the fear [07:01] The benefits of shifting from a polarizing messaging approach to one with more nuance, and how to find a tone that feels comfortable for you [10:28] How Jillian helps people shape their message in an impactful and truthful way, being thoughtful about the types of clients you're drawing in, and how to get clarity on who your ideal client is [16:57] How to make your vibe and energy shine through when sharing your perspectives and beliefs and why it's about the nuances of sharing who you are over time in a consistent way [22:01] The importance of remembering that your marketing and messaging is a conversation For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

If you're a mental projector, like me, you're already a pretty rare human design type. All mental projectors have "environmental" authority. So in today's episode, I'm chatting with two fellow mental projectors. We're chatting about our personal experiences as mental projectors, how we've each learned to get out of our heads and into our bodies, and the challenges and nuances that we each experience with our decision-making authority. If you're a mental projector, I hope this episode resonates with you and encourages you to explore your authority further. What you'll find in this episode: [03:24] What it was like for each of us when we found out we were mental projectors, and what it's like being a mental projector and how it's different from other projector types [14:57] The differences and similarities in how we each individually approach our environmental authority, and the nuances in decision-making that exist for each mental projector [27:01] The challenges that can come with this authority, including finding people you trust to soundboard with, and the importance of continuing to use your authority, even when things don't always go according to "plan" [38:32] Where our strongest areas of conditioning show up for each of us For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

The reality of being a parent and running a business probably doesn't match the idealized vision we have before becoming parents. It's hard work, and there's a shift that happens in how you view and spend your time. Time becomes much more precious. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Derilyn Freeman, a financial planner and new mom, about how she got into financial planning, what it's like running a business with a new baby, and the importance of setting boundaries around your time. She's also sharing why it's important to have a financial planner when you run a business and making sure that you connect with that person when sharing something as personal as your finances. What you'll find in this episode: [02:27] How a surprising medical diagnosis in her family led Deri to her work in financial planning, and why she's in it for the long haul [06:19] What it was like to have a newborn while being a business owner [10:57] How the structure in her business changed now that she is a parent, the importance of setting really clear boundaries about how you spend your time, and things she has let go of [16:14] How Deri was surprised to find herself a more patient person in both her personal and professional life after having a baby [18:27] Why it's important to have a financial planner as a business owner and entrepreneur, Deri's advice for someone who is hesitant to work with a financial planner, and how to work with Deri For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

A defined emotional center in your human design chart comes with an emotional wave. This emotional wave comes with ups and downs and it's important to navigate your emotional experience when making decisions. If your emotional center is defined, it's automatically your decision making authority. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Katie Irvine of Sort of Spiritual, who has an emotional authority. She's sharing what it's like to have emotional authority, how she has learned to make decisions with her authority, and her advice for how to experiment with this authority, especially if you're struggling to make decisions from a neutral place. What you'll find in this episode: [02:21] Why you need time for clarity (and not to let your emotions get in the way) when you have emotional authority, and what that clarity feels like [06:46] The easiest way to start experimenting if you have this authority, and how Katie's decision-making has shifted since following her authority [13:32] The strong emotions that come with a defined emotional center, the importance of understanding your emotional waves, and how to take care of and process your emotions [24:40] Katie's advice for someone struggling to become neutral with their emotions (let the emotions settle, and sleep on it), and understanding that you need time to make aligned decisions [30:28] How emotional authority can show up for different energy types [37:10] How acknowledging people's emotions can help those with emotional authority (or anyone, really) feel validated and find clarity more easily For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

When it comes to branding, people often think their brand should appeal to their ideal clients. And while that is true, the way in which we approach branding should actually be about our own unique style and personality—that is, after all, what we want potential clients to connect with. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Gema Lynn Almilli, the Rebrand Stylist, who helps entrepreneurs bring energy back into their businesses with soul-aligned branding. She's sharing how she found her niche as a rebrand designer, the importance of listening to whispers when it comes to aligned work, how visual branding makes you stand out, and the signs that you need a rebrand. What you'll find in this episode: [02:18] Gema's journey from leaving corporate to launching a Facebook ads business to realizing that there was a need that aligned with her interests and starting a business as a rebranding designer [11:41] How trauma from childhood affected her confidence, why she listened to the nudges that told her to take a risk and step outside her comfort zone, and how the process of live design energizes her [15:56] Why visual branding is important for businesses, why designing for your personality (as opposed to your ideal client) brings a more unique style to your brand, and how comparison to others is less and less because you are stepping into owning your uniqueness [23:41] How rebranding encompasses a lot of different aspects, how to know that it's time for a rebrand of your own, and how your brand is an evolution of who you are and how you change over time [29:30] How to work with Gema and details on her offerings For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Listen to your gut. Sleep on it. Trust your intuition. Talk to a friend. We've all heard these and more ways to go about making decisions, both big and small. But what if each of us has a specific approach that we are meant to take when it comes to decision making? In today's episode, I'm sharing a high-level overview of the seven authorities in human design, which inform how we make decisions. Everyone has a different authority, which means that listening to your gut works great for one person (or authority), and sleeping on it works great for another. Learning about your authority and making use of it in your own life is important to being fully aligned in your decisions. What you'll find in this episode: [01:50] Understanding the human design authorities, and how they drive how we are meant to make decisions (it's different for everyone) [04:36] A high level look at the seven human design authorities and how they manifest as different decision-making processes [20:36] An invitation to come back and listen to the podcast when I interview different people with each of these authorities, and the importance of cultivating a relationship with your own decision-making authority For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

A business goes through many iterations over the course of its life. As you grow, your business grows. As you change, your business changes. We often think that we have to do things a "certain" way to reach a specific kind of "success." The truth is that your business should evolve, and success should be how you define it—in alignment with who you are and what you want. In today's episode, I'm chatting with intuitive healer and Akashic Records reader and teacher, Josephine Hardman. She's sharing how she is taking an important shift in her business that arose out of physical health issues that she had ignored for far too long. She's taking the time to reevaluate what is most important to her, how she can prosper in her business with ease (not everything has to be difficult), and the energy that comes with taking risks and making changes that feel aligned. What you'll find in this episode: [01:47] Where Josephine is right now with her business, what prompted the shift she is taking in her business, and how she's following her curiosity [11:41] How energy and underlying motivations can affect flow within your business and the importance of introspection and quiet moments to know what you truly desire and what motivates you [15:46] What sparked Josephine's need to reimagine her business, and how she's approaching what pieces to keep and what to let go of (what is serving her, and what isn't) [28:54] The energy that can come from taking worthwhile, calculated risks, and how not playing it safe can help you find alignment in your business [32:18] Not falling into the trap that work has to be hard or laborious or that you can't do work that you love and that feels effortless For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Welcome back for season 5! It's a new year … and you want to invest in your business, but you may not know where to start. There's a lot of pressure at the beginning of the year when you're getting bombarded with emails and ads for a myriad of offers. It's great that you want to invest in your business, and it's also helpful to understand where you are in your business and what would be helpful for your growth. In today's episode, I'm talking about the three different types of business support—programs, coaching and courses—including what to look for and how to know when each option is right for you and your business. I'm also sharing about my experience with business support, and what I've found helpful and what hasn't worked for me. At the end of the day, it's best to follow your inner knowing and use a discerning eye when deciding what kind of support you need. What you'll find in this episode: [03:09] A reminder that not every investment in your business is going to pan out—you are taking risks, after all, and over time, you'll get better at identifying what you need [05:19] What to expect from a program, why it's a great option if there's a specific area you want to focus on in your business, and how to have a discerning eye when making your choice [14:01] Information about my program, Brand Therapy, that addresses branding for service-based businesses [16:06] What 1:1 coaching looks like, how styles can be different, and who is best suited for 1:1 coaching [20:02] What online or self-study courses address, what makes them successful/helpful, and the importance of finding a course that is very specific to your needs Register for my upcoming FREE Masterclass: Four Unexpected Branding Essentials for Service Based Businesses For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

As a service-based business owner, how often do you take time to dive into shadow work for yourself and your business? This type of work involves uncovering and examining parts of ourselves that we often try to ignore, like feelings of jealousy or insecurity. It can be difficult, intimidating, and maybe even a little painful, but doing the shadow work is crucial to understanding and knowing yourself so that you can build a brand that feels authentic to you and help others in a way that will truly resonate. In today's episode, I'm explaining why shadow work is so important for our businesses, some prompts and questions to get you started on your shadow work journey, and sharing how my own shadow work journey has led me to make some big changes in my podcast and business in this final episode of 2022! Thank you so much for joining me for season 4 of the podcast this year. Join me again in January as we kick off season 5! What you'll find in this episode: [02:09] Why shadow work is crucial for self-discovery and how that translates into building a deeper brand that resonates with your clients [04:59] The purpose of shadow work and why it may feel uncomfortable [06:55] Questions and prompts that can get you started on your shadow work journey [15:50] The new direction I'm developing for the Uncommon Couch podcast (I'm not going anywhere, but the format will be a little different!) [20:09] How doing my own shadow work has lead me to fill a gap I see in the coaching space with some new programs while simplifying my life to spend more time with my own family For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!