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Clear Your Mind to Make Money

December 20, 2021 By Rosie Leave a Comment

I spent many years in struggle mode. I remember being quite insulted when my coach told me I was addicted to struggle. WHAT!! I insisted she was wrong, because, you know, why would any sane person choose to struggle?

But she was correct. I was addicted to struggle. It was so comfortable for me that I had no idea there was even another way.

It was all in my mind!

Why talk about money?

Because you deserve to be rewarded for your gifts.

Your money story is holding you back. We all have one, and it's not always pretty.

Our thoughts and feelings were created from our upbringing, our parents, our family members, our friends, our religion, our community. It's like a cozy blanket, and so familiar that we're invested in holding it near and dear. Even when it's a story that keeps us struggling.

Our story is intertwined with our feelings of our worth and desirability.

It's not easy to let go and give up our old story. It takes a switch in consciousness.

But I promise it is possible to have a healthy relationship with money. Awareness is the first step. Once you recognize that you're living in a story, you can rewrite a better one - where you will start to believe and to receive.

The gold lies in you remembering who you truly are. Then you can begin to recognize your worth and divine right to be prosperous and abundant.

Here are my favorite money books.

They are in no particular order of favorite. I've taken a piece of each to build a better relationship for myself, including forgiving those that helped me create my story and forgiving myself for believing I was only worthy of struggle.

Let me know which one is your favorite(s).

One of my favorite classics. One year for Christmas, I gave a leather bound copy to each of my children. That is how valuable this book is.

Catherine Ponder has a wonderful calming way of explaining a soul-satisfying process of growth that contains unlimited and eternal benefits into which you can evolve into.

Joseph Murphy has changed the lives of many through his work. You'll be inspired as you train your mind to get what you want instead of doing what isn't working for you.

I love this woman and the way she can take you from lack thinking into prosperous thinking. There are prayers and affirmations to help you focus on different areas of prosperity.

Refreshing little reminder that it's not the economy or your mother... it's you and your consciousness. You have the power to change it all.

Shakti shows us how money can be used to identify where we need more balance in our lives, freeing us to pursue fulfilling relationships and personal satisfaction.

A really fun and effect little book that you can do to ground you when you feel yourself straying from the truth.

I answered every question and really dug deep into this one. Nancy Levin takes you on a worthy journey that is worthy of your time and commitment to healing your money story and boosting your self worth.

A great reminder that we have the power and the means to create a prosperous life.

I love this Abraham Hicks Card Deck. Each card is a reminder and opportunity to shift your mindset about money.

A little gem of a guidebook. For taking 3 simple words and beginning the spiritual practice of being prosperous.

Stuart Wilde shows us that money is a form of energy and the difference between having it or not is a small subtle shift in consciousness.

I've got a little gift for you. Printout and save these cards for some quick mindset shifting. Repeat daily over a 30 day period of time.

Watch the magic happen!

Card Deck Creators Tell Their Stories

April 9, 2021 By Rosie Leave a Comment

We all love stories. Listening to others tell their story is how we get to know them.

That’s why I love interviewing my Card Deck Creation Course Graduates (those who have gone thru my course and come out the other side with a gorgeous card deck that shares their with message with their audience and creates a passive income stream for them).

This is the way I get to know more about my card deck creators, what inspired them to create their card deck, how they view the creation process, and what gift they are sharing with the world.

They have taken their golden nuggets of genius, narrowed it down to digestible bites and build a tool that serves their audience and grows their businesses.

Marian Egan shares her Wisdom, Insight and Foresight and will have you vibrating higher with Healing Card Deck. Using numerical sequences that active specific frequencies enable you to achieve what you desire.

Patricia Witherspoon Dyershares her “Morning Glory” inspiration with us. Showing you how to enrich your life through the power of God’s word.

Kim Wilkishshares “Becoming & Being A Leader”. With this card deck and guidebook she wants you to know that you are the foundation upon which your leadership is cultivated and expressed.

Judy Ranieri will help you leave your legacy. There’s no need to stress and you’ll have loads of fun pulling a card and answering the questions.

Brenda Elizabeth’s Lemormand Card Decks are the perfect divination tool for getting guidance. You’ll love how easy it is to learn to use this tool with the simple graphics that tell you a story.

Charlotte Seefeldt’s

Professional Photography Tips for Capturing your Products & Business

March 24, 2021 By Rosie Leave a Comment

Let’s get it straight. Good photos are important. You’ll want them to showcase your hard work and gorgeous product.

Let’s imagine you have a physical product for your business – a card deck, a book, a journal, a workbook, a mug?

When you are selling a product online, the photo is the only thing the purchaser has to access if they are to purchase it. Your photo is like your merchandise on a store shelf. The buyer is gonna want to look it over from every angle, see what they are getting. There even needs to some photos that act like eye candy – so that the buyer can’t resist having it.

There are many pieces that go into a good photograph. You need lighting. You need background. You need a good camera. You need a sense of style and personality.

I’m not a photographer and although I have an eye for beauty I sometimes miss things in the background. I don’t necessarily notice a cord hanging or a wrinkle in the fabric. So I’ve reached out to 3 professionals to share their tips for taking great photos.

Different Shots for Different Folks

Each one of these photographers specializes in a specific category – a dog photographer, an empowering portrait photographer, and a product photographer. You can see that each one of their categories brings a unique responsibility and skill based on their niche needs, however the basic tips for photography remain the same.

Each of these women are passionate about their subjects and that is what makes them shine. Their passion shows through their work and they know their audience.

Meet Rita Earl Blackwell. The Dog Photographer.

She’s often called a life saving photographer because her photos of rescue animals finds them the loving homes they deserve. Dogs adore her which is why she’s able to capture their essence. People love her because of her dedication to saving homeless dogs everyday. It’s top of her list and the love pops out in her work.

Rita’s Photography Tips

1) SUNLIGHT!
Always make sure you’re in or near good light! This is the most important rule for photos. Better to use natural light then flash when possible.

2) DE-CLUTTER
Look around your subject and see if there are no other distractions around. Move if needed.

3)* iPHONE CAMERA
Swipe over to PORTRAIT MODE. This feature allows for a shallow depth of field which means it’s a pretty blurred background!

4) POSITIONING
Hold your camera at eye level! Whether it’s a selfie or a photo of your dog, get down to eye level!

Here are a few of Rita’s photos, that help these little doggies find their homes! She’s saved so many lives and I’m proud to tell you that Rita is my baby sister.

And just for joy *and some happy tears* a video proof of Rita’s good work. Click here to watch short Instagram video of this little boy thanking Santa for his best friend (rescue dog)

and since your mascara is already running, I’ll add this short video to make your heart grow. Click here to watch the short video of this beautiful little chihuahua finding his forever new home.

From little kids to famous actors, Rita Earl Blackwell never rests in her quest to place every rescued puppy in the arms of love.

Meet Anna Visik. The Empowering Portrait Photographer.

She’s all about self love and body liberation and that starts with her mission to help woman heal their relationship with their body. Anna is about helping them feel empowered to live a life they love with authentic confidence. She offers empowering portrait experiences, retreats, coaching and hosts an online community called The Self Love Club.

A photoshoot unlike anything you’ve experienced before because you get to be you – whether boudoir, headshots, lifestyle or goddess. It’s all done to help you see yourself from a different angle while someone (Anna) captures your beauty.

Anna sees you! No matter the shape, the size or the pose, Anna will get the best of you. She’s able to capture your beauty even before you can see it.

Anna says our culture teaches us to look outside ourselves to feel good about ourselves. And when we see others who seem to have it all together, we feel worse about ourselves. She questions, what if you knew that everyone else also was struggling and was really good a wearing their mask?

When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and seen by others, we realize how heavy the mask is and how freeing just being our imperfect selves can be.

It becomes easier to see how we’ve been programmed with limiting beliefs and how this holds us back from feeling good in our lives.

Anna’s Photography Tips

Anna says you can practice taking awesome selfies. A selfie is a photo that you take of yourself by yourself usually with your phone. An awesome selfie is one that portrays your energy and the essence of who you are, right in that moment.

The best selfies aren’t necessarily the ones with the perfect pose or the one with photoshopped skin or enhanced facial features. Those “perfect” selfies are fake versions of you and never really feel empowering. They may give a temporary dopamine hit that eventually wears off. The oppressive nature of beauty standards have trained us to believe that we must adhere to them in order to be “good” or worthy.

The best selfies empower you to be your true authentic self.

1) FIND GOOD LIGHT.
The best light is usually what I call open shade…and area that is shady but that there is direct light nearby. For example, a covered porch where the porch cover is blocking the light but there’s still sunshine in the front year. In this case, you would face the front yard. Or in a room when it’s sunny outside but the sun is not pouring into the room. In this case, you would face the window.

2) USE THE VIDEO MODE.
Switching to video mode instead of photo mode if you don’t need high resolution and especially if you’re in motion or action. Then you can watch the video and do a screen capture of your favorite clip and save that as your photo. To do this on an iPhone, simply watch the video and press pause at your favorite part. Then hold the power and volume up button at the same time to do a screen capture. You can then crop this to crop out the parts of the screen capture that aren’t the image.

3) CONNECT TO YOUR BODY & BE YOURSELF.
There’s a subconscious process that happens when we see an image of someone feeling good about being themselves. This energy is transmitted and evokes an emotion from people who see it. If you notice yourself being self critical, you can take the time to access why and where those messages are coming from. What can you do to connect to your self, your body more?

You can find Anna here and check out her

Meet Amanda Myers. The Product Photographer.

Amanda obviously loves cats too. You’ll find that she may slip in a cat or two near your product just for fun.

Photographing a product is a bit different than photographing a person that can smile back at you, and exude energy that is captured by the camera. Photographing products and items requires you have lighting and backgrounds to capture the details in your product. It’s got to enhance but not compete. Not so easy to do on your own. In product photos you aren’t captured by the charm of the person, so your eyes are all over, noticing every detail. So every detail must be considered with no room for error.

Amandas Photography Tips

1) LIGHTS
It’s all about great lighting. Flashes, Stobes, LED, reflectors, and natural light.

2) TREATS
When photographing cats and dogs don’t forget the treats.

3) PROPS
Add props. Adding props to product photography can create a lifestyle scene and help show people the size of your product. You can also hold the product in your hand to show size.

4) ANGLES

Shoot from different angles to get different perspectives. Try shooting from above, low angles, side angles, and straight on.

Amanda has taken a few photos of my card deck, I Am Power Connectors.

Amanda does videos of your product too, which can be tricky to go it alone.

Great photography doesn't end when you shoot the photo. As you can see from all 3 of these examples, it magically lives on, firmly planted in the minds and on the hearts of those who get to experience it.

You can find Amanda here and learn more about her services and how she can help you capture the best versions of your product.

Joys of Journaling

February 5, 2021 By Rosie 7 Comments

Journaling offers so much joy because it releases you from holding everything inside.

If I told you journaling could could change your life… would you make a commitment to a practice?

It might feel scary at first to put your authentic thoughts to paper. I mean what if someone read your deepest darkest thoughts? I remember as a teen, my Dad would give us a new dated journal every new year, where we could record our daily events. I was petrified of that thing so I kept it very simple, only listing things I did for the day. Heaven forbid, I would dare collect my innermost feelings and thoughts in a place where I could be discovered.

As I got older and more mature, my journals evolved with me. It became my best friend, my confidant, my healer, my voice. It was a safe place for me to process through lives ups and downs, to ask for guidance and to receive answers. It was literally a life changer for me. I give credit to my journal practice for helping me clear my darkest issues.

Journaling helps you calm down and dig deep. When you take pen to paper something magical happens. As we sit and write, we settle down, we calm down and we center in. Through our own words we find answers, a place to sort things out, clarity and focus.

The very act of free self reflection is a letting go that helps us feel less cluttered, less stuck, more clear, more centered. It opens up doors you never thought possible.

Have I convinced you yet?

Okay so here’s more. Health benefits include reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and strengthening your immune system. As a spiritual tool, it deepens your spiritual connection, releases your creative flow, organically improves your writing style, frees up your self expression and opens up your throat chakra.

No matter where you are, the best way to start is actually anywhere that feels right. There are no rules and no one is judging your journal entrees. A consistent practice is the key to reaping the delicious benefits that journaling brings.

Buy yourself a beautiful notebook, make yourself a cup of tea, and look upon those empty pages as an opportunity. Free yourself from situations that weigh you down, circumstances that hold you back, questions you want answered, or anything on your mind.

Journaling is freedom from all those things you’ve been holding in side.

There are many forms and styles of journaling so you’re certain to find a style that fits you well.

Here are just a few of the many styles you can experience:

1) Wake Up Journal

I’ve noticed when I journal as soon as I wake up and I’m not fully awake that many great ideas get born. Before I’m involved and distracted from daily life things and my thoughts are free to flow, they come out without resistance. This is a great time to let your creativity grow.

2) Good Nite Dump Journal

I’ve noticed that a journal by my bedside aids in a peaceful nite sleep. You don’t want to clog up your sweet slumber with thoughts floating around in your head. Before I retire for the night I dump all the things on my mind and all the things I’m worried about doing the next day. Right there in my journal and out of my head so I can rest up.

3) Gratitude Journal

I’ve noticed that the more I am aware and take note of all the good that is in my life the more grateful I become and that’s always a good thing. Keep a designated Gratitude Book and jot down what you’re grateful for as a reminder.

4) Question Answer Journal

I’ve noticed when I am bothered about something and need an answer, I can get it from my journal. I write the question on top of the page and in silence close my eyes and write what comes. This is also a way to speak to your guides, your source, to God. I trust the answer will flow into my pen and onto the paper and it always does.

5) Sacred Soul Journal

I’ve noticed that waking up in the wee early morning hours is a sacred time. While everything is still still, I sit up in the dark, not fully awake, grab pen to paper and just let it flow. This is a time when your ego hasn’t kicked in to involve itself in your writing. What you get here is raw goodness and deep stuff. It’s one of my favorite ways to clear things up and deepen my spiritual connection.

6) Specific Category Journal

You call it. Category journals are super fun and a great way to discover more about yourself. What do you want to compile all in one place, what do you want to notice, what do you want to explore, what do you want to create? Category Journals are perfect for that thing you want to focus on. Imagine a Creative Journal, an Idea Journal, an Inner Child Journal, a Nature Journal, Your Life Journey Journal, a Sketch Book Journal, a Prayer Journal, a Dream Journal, a Travel Journal.

Make journaling part of your life habits and watch the magic begin to happen for you!

P.S. If you’re ready to dig in and get going, come join me in a weekly “She Journals Club”

P.S.S. If you’re really a journal lover like me, you might want to make your own. I teach you all you need to know in my Journal Creation Course. You can make them for yourself or for your clients/customers.

If you would like to start out with guided journals, check out my I Am Spiritual Journal and my Naked Truth Self Love Journal.

Let Your Word Be Your Guide!

January 14, 2021 By Rosie 3 Comments

Chances are, you might have ever so slightly slid or even slam dunk fallen off your recently created, best intended, new years resolution. Don’t worry, I’m not beating on you for it. As a matter of fact, according to U.S News & World Report, you’re with a lot of other people. The failure rate is 80%, and most lose their resolve by mid-February, which is exactly why I’ve got a solution to your broken resolution.

Several years ago, I resolved to end this ridiculous idea. Why would I set myself up knowing that the odds are massively against me?

I replaced it with a new practice called “Word Of The Year” or “WOTY”. It’s a kinder, gentler, and I would argue, more powerful change agent that keeps you going throughout the year — making remarkable changes in your growth and attitude.

What’s in a word ?

Your word represents an idea/ feeling that you continually rise up to. Your word is kept top and center of all your actions and decisions throughout the year. What’s cool is that your word adjusts to each particular situation and different circumstance that comes along in your life.

Why I chose my WOTY

Truth be told, my word this year was exactly that. TRUTH. It’s the word that kept coming to me and so I decided it would be given the place of honor for 2021. Once you see how my word will fit into my life, you’ll see for yourself how to uncover yours.

My WOTY reminds me that my focus and my goals all lead with truth. It means that I will choose truth, being always mindful that I speak my truth. That I know the ultimate truth, which enables me to further my relationship with God. That I will seek the truth and not be blindly led my news or gossip. That I will allow others to experience their truth without judgement or trying to talk them into mine.

Wow, right? I know, it’s so expansive. My word has deeper legs than any single resolution I could have made. It’s easier to navigate and keep working with. It’s fun because I can watch myself learn and grow from it and can apply it directly to each life scenario I encounter.

How to chose your WOTY

So here’s what you do.

First reflect on it –

You can do this by visualizing what your perfect day feels like. What is your morning routine, how do you feel while you are working, how do you feel throughout the day? Think of a feeling (what you would want your perfect day to feel like) and look at words that match your feeling. Make a list of the world that speak to you. For example you can make a list like this:

action, balance, integrity, health, simplicity, peace, creativity, grace, patience, joy, fun, focus, growth…

…you get the idea. Use your feelings and look up words that represent it. Words you can aspire to and have fun with. Circle 2-3 words that jump out to you.

Second meditate on it —

Place yourself in a relaxed state. Set the scene with soft music, candlelight. Close your eyes and let your intuition flow. Let it do the work. Which word will be yours this year? Ask yourself what feels right, exciting, even a little scary? (and don’t worry, you can pick 2 if you’re really fond of them) This is a great way to practice your intuitive guidance – so let it lead the way.

Why it works

It works because it’s simple. It’s doable and it’s actionable. It’s fun and easy to keep your word with you.

Here are 5 fun and effective ways to keep your word:

1) Post it – You can write it on a post it note and stick on your refrigerator, bathroom mirror and computer. I like to make it into a book more.

2) Book Mark it – This is my favorite. I cut a piece of pretty paper to bookmark size, write my word, decorate with images and laminate it. You can do this at staples or your can purchase your own laminator. Big tip: I bought a laminator years ago for this very project. You can turn this WOTY idea into an annual family new year project

3) Frame it – My daughter does this every year. She writes her word, and the definition along with it – so she’s super clear on her goal – puts her frame front and center in her home so she sees it everyday.

4) Bead it – One year I even made a beaded bracelet with those alphabet beads you can find at the craft store. This is super fun, because your arm is never far from you. If you don’t want to involve yourself in making your own, there are companies out that there will do this for you – check out ETSY.

5. Rock it – Paint your word on a rock. Use your rock as a paper weight for your dest or decoration for your dresser.

The point is you want to make your word your point.

Your WOTY is expansive. It has the meaning you give it and can be applied to all areas of your life – remember the example I showed you with my truth.

It becomes the foundation you build upon. Unlike a resolution which is specific and sometimes narrowly focused, your word grows with you. You’ll find it less restrictive and you won’t throw in the towel on it. You can use your word in your daily meditation journaling or as a mantra to keep you focused.

Don’t sweat that it’s not the beginning of a new year at this moment or that you need to wait for next new year’s eve to hit go. Right now is the perfect time to begin this fun new practice that will take you thru the rest of this year feeling focused and good about what you’re up to.

Your assignment if you choose to accept it – Keep your word and use your feet (aka take action).

Your Magical Mailing List

December 8, 2020 By Rosie 1 Comment

Kelly McCausey tells us how to use PLR to create a catchy and useful opt-in using PLR. She shares the magic of email and why it's so important to stay in consistently contact with your clients.

To join Kelly's " I DARE YOU TO EMAIL CHALLENGE", you can sign up here.