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Today we have a super fun interview for you with the amazing Nadine Artemis. Nadine is the co-creator of Living Libations, which is a beautiful botanical-based personal care company out of a small town in Ontario, Canada. We love Nadine’s philosophy about health, wellbeing and how each of us should be treating our skin is revolutionary. In this episode she shares all about this philosophy, why she wrote her new book called Renegade Beauty, as well as a whole lot of helpful information. The way that Nadine built and operates her business is also so inspiring, so we hope you’ll get us much from this conversation as we both did. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Have you been in business for a few years and have gotten some traction, but feel like you’re limited in what you can do as a one-person show? In this episode we’ll be looking at the mindset shifts that will allow you to ask for help and hire your very own rockstar team! We’ll share what you need to do once you’ve decided to hire, how to find the right people, ways to structure your business and a lot more! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we’ll be talking about a recent business decision to reorganize our promotional calendar around this maternity/paternity leave and family time. You’re going to get an exclusive peak at what we decided to do, why we did it, and how you can apply the same sort of thinking yourself in order to live the life that you want to live. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

It’s been some time since we’ve done a life update on the podcast, but that’s exactly what we’re doing today! Not only do we fill you in on the new arrival to our family, Ruby, but we go deeper on how it has affected both of us, the way we’ve been able to keep the business running (and thriving!) while doing a lot less work, and much more. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

The world is heavy right now with the increased awareness of violence and injustice against black people that's been going on for over 400 years here in the United States. To the black people in our community, you are in my heart and prayers but most importantly, my actions. As one of my favorite writers and teachers, Adrienne Maree Brown, said: "Things are not getting worse, they're getting uncovered." I also shared the following words from writer, producer, and performer Sarah Jones on Instagram the other day: Rather than sharing a new episode of The Kate & Mike Show as we’d originally planned this week, we’re talking about anti-racism, healing, and liberation. There’s no other conversation I can imagine having right now. This week I’m directing your attention to a conversation we had two years ago almost to the day with Rachel Cargle, activist, public academic, writer, and lecturer. If you’re new to anti-racism and liberation work, welcome. Listening to Rachel is a great place to start. If you’ve been actively engaged with this work for a long time now, I’m glad you’re here. This episode is for you, too. In this conversation about Unpacking White Feminism you’ll learn: What’s particularly important for white women to know when it comes to showing up for the movement toward racial healing and liberation Why it’s so important to take your anti-racism work offline into your real life relationships as soon as possible and as often as possible (and how to do that) Where capitalism started and how to navigate entrepreneurship in that context An incredibly important yet often overlooked consideration we need to make when we’re researching who to vote for How to find out if your child’s school is racist And so much more Please note that this conversation was recorded 2 years ago and while the salient points are just as relevant today, some of the details about Rachel and our lives have changed. If we were to have recorded this conversation today I would have asked things differently and not said certain things, but we’re sharing anyway because perfectionism and being afraid of messing up can be a bastion of white supremacy that can silence us and can perpetuate violence in some cases. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we have a different type of guest on the show, and we’re really excited to bring you this interview. Derek Halpern is the founder of Social Triggers and he’s an expert marketer and entrepreneur. As you’ll hear, not only is Derek smart and funny, he can also be pretty controversial. Derek developed his effective marketing approaches with some wildly popular websites, one which attracted over a million page views in a single day. Social Triggers was originally created to help people build their online business through courses, but it’s now transitioned into being a software company. Derek shares his experiences with this transition and why he made this move, as well as revealing the details of his recent move into the personal consumer space with a product called Truvani, in which he has partnered with Vani Hari (aka The Food Babe). He also talks about why he recently started a daily vlog, how he manages to do this, and a whole lot more. Derek really says what’s on his mind and telling the truth in a very straightforward way. He’s big on transparency, and we think you’ll find this conversation refreshing. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today’s topic was a huge paradigm shift for us, and many of our community members. In this episode, we’re excited to share it with you and hopefully it will change your life and business as much as it’s changed ours! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Welcome to the Kate & Mike Show! This is Kate, and today I’m here with another sneak peek at what’s inside my membership community, Origin. This week I am sharing with you one of our most popular how-to lessons, on how to practically help you succeed in mothering, business and whatever success looks like for you. This episode is about how to ask for and receive help (I actually wrote a whole chapter on this topic in my upcoming book). What I talk about here today is both actionable and action-packed, and I think you’re really going to like it. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

It’s just Kate here today, and I have a very special Origin Sneak Peek for you. Each month we have a Maven Masterclass, where I interview an incredible woman who has powerful insights around entrepreneurship and/or motherhood. This month we are featuring Dr. Shefali Tsabary, and as a podcast listener, you are getting special access to this exclusive interview. Dr. Shefali Tsabary is an internationally recognized parenting expert, and her book, The Awakened Family, was a major gamechanger for me in how I approach parenting – as well as life in general. You’re going to hear Dr. Shefali talk about what mom guilt is really about, and how we can dissolve it, as well as the surprising way that she ended up on Oprah. We also discuss how we can unhook ourselves from what she calls the “race to nowhere” and our obsession with constant achievement. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Have you ever thought about working with your partner or spouse, and just aren’t sure what it would be like or what’s involved? In this episode we’re sharing our top strategies for how we make it work. Working with a partner or spouse can be a journey with real challenges, but just know that it can also have so many benefits. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today’s guest is somebody who’s very well known to us, and who’s been mentioned many times on this podcast. Kate’s mother, Dr. Christine Northrup, is here to talk about her brand new book, Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships That Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power. Dr. Northrup shares why she wrote this book, how it can help you and the changes that she’s made in her own life to get to the place where she is at now. Energy vampires are real and they’re all around us, and this book reveals what we can do to regain and restore our own energy in order to take back our power. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we are talking with Denise Duffield Thomas, who is a money mindset expert for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. Denise has two best-selling books, Lucky Bitch and Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, with a third book being published in 2019 by Hay House. Denise is Australian, has two little ones (with a third on the way!) and runs her company with her husband Mark. You’ll hear her talk about parenting, her somewhat insanely busy life and how to get help as a parent and entrepreneur. One of the things we love most about Denise is she’s honest, authentic and says exactly what she thinks! Denise has a free workshop for female entrepreneurs about releasing money blocks, which you can register for at http://katenorthrup.com/denise. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’ve have had a lot of people asking us how we’re preparing to welcome baby #2 into our lives, and specifically, how we are preparing our business for when this happens. Whether you are about to have your first baby, your second baby, or just preparing to take a certain amount of time off, this episode is for you! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Last week we had our friend and mentor Stu McLaren on the podcast to share his expertise on membership sites. Not only did we talk about memberships, but we also covered a lot on parenting, running a business, boundaries and more. This week we are following up with an episode where we reveal our own experiences with our membership site Origin, and how and why you should look at creating one too. Don’t forget to check out Stu’s free video series, The Recurring Revolution, at http://katenorthrup.com/tribe! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we’re joined by our friend Stu McLaren, who we have talked a lot about before on the podcast! Stu has helped us so much with our membership site, Origin, and he’s known as the “go-to” guy when it comes to membership sites. Stu helps experts transform their knowledge and influence into recurring revenue by launching, growing and scaling 7 and 8-figure businesses. Most importantly, he’s all about doing it in a way that makes a big impact, but with low stress! In this episode Stu reveals how he makes decisions, the big rules he follows for his life, and how he’s able to travel from his home in Canada to a warm place every winter with his family. You’ll see that Stu is a great example of somebody who loves spending time with his family and running his business in a way that allows him to do this! Of course we talk a lot about membership sites in this episode, why they should be a part of your business and how to do them the right way. Don’t forget to check out Stu’s free video series, The Recurring Revolution, at http://katenorthrup.com/tribe, which runs from March 15th to March 25th! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we are joined by our good friend Terri Cole, and we are talking all about relationships. Terri is a licensed psychotherapist, master coach, relationship expert and founder of The Real Love Revolution & Boundary Bootcamp. For two decades, Terri has worked with some of the world’s most well-known personalities from international pop stars, athletes, TV personalities to thought-leaders and Fortune 500 CEOs. Terri has taught us so much about how to thrive in love and maintain boundaries, and in this episode, she shares her expertise on relationship dynamics. Terri also gives her thoughts on how relationships are changing as a result of technological advances, as well as revealing the four questions to ask yourself when you feel triggered (and why you need to start doing this). We tell a hot-off-the-press story of a recent argument that we had and how we were both triggered, and Terri gives us some live marriage therapy. She also shares the exciting details on her upcoming Raise Your Love Vibe 5-Day Challenge, which you can find out more about at https://katenorthrup.com/lovevibe. Whether you are single, married or partnered, there’s something for you in this episode! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

On today’s episode we’re joined by one of the smartest women we know, the amazing Sarah Kathleen Peck! Sarah runs a media company called Startup Pregnant, which documents untold stories of what it looks like to be a woman in leadership, life and work. Sarah’s journey parallels that of Kate’s, as she became a mom around the same time. She then started having thoughts about doing less, and what feminine leadership is really all about. There are so many great stories and insights that Sarah shares in this episode. You’re going to hear how her husband Alex decided to take her last name, the way she organizes her life by creating easy to implement systems, how her planning for 2018 eliminated 50% of her workload this year and so much more good stuff. Enjoy! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

When you read other blogs, hear people on a podcast or come across their content on social media, often it’s hard to know what they really do. Well, today we’re excited to give you a behind the scenes tour of how we run our online business. Not only will be sharing how everything comes together here, but we’ll also be giving our thoughts on where the future of online business is heading and the shifts that we’re seeing in this exciting space! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We have a super fun interview for you today, with our friend Heather Graham. Heather has been a successful actor for many years, and she is now a director, screenwriter and producer who wrote and starred in the film, Half Magic. Half Magic will be released in a few short days, on February 23rd, 2018, and it will be available online as well as in a select number of cities. It follows the story of a group of women who get together, make wishes and do spells, and it is based on the real life group of women (including Kate!) that Heather was a part of while living in New York. This powerful film is about women’s empowerment, creating the life you desire, and standing up for yourself. In this episode, Heather shares her experiences with raising funds for the film, why this message is timely right now, what it’s like being a woman in Hollywood, and much more. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Together we’ve been in business for a number of years now, and today we want to share what we’ve learned about being successful during this time. There’s a lot to running a successful business, but in this episode we’re going to give you four of the key ingredients that will get you on the right track! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Sara Agah Franti is someone who we’ve just met recently, but it feels like we’ve known her for a long time. She’s just one of those people! Sara is a former nurse who founded her own jewellery company, SaraLua. Along the way, Sara met and fell in love with her husband Michael Franti, and you’ll hear all about what it’s been like for Sara to build her own identity, what her partnership with Michael is like and the amazing work she does as the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer for their non-profit organization, Do It For The Love. We also chat about digital detoxes, the need for strong boundaries, what Sara thinks of systems and organization, and a lot more on this episode of The Kate & Mike Show! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

On today’s episode we’re joined by Elizabeth McLaughlin, who is the founder of The Gaia Project for Women’s Leadership. You may have also seen Elizabeth on Facebook with her #ResistanceLive broadcast, where she provides a unique perspective on U.S. and global politics through her extensive background in both Wall Street and human rights law (but in a simple way that we can all understand)! Elizabeth shares about how she’s bringing new paradigms of feminine leadership into large companies that have traditionally been male dominated, how her now viral livecast got started, and what we can do as individual citizens to have our own voices heard. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

If you open up a magazine (or look anywhere these days!), you’re going to see today’s guest. We’re so excited to bring you this conversation with our friend Gabby Bernstein, author of the brand new book, Judgment Detox (as well as multiple New York Times Best Sellers)! In this episode we cover so much: why Gabby really does what she does, how it’s been working with her husband, her take on judgment (that you probably haven’t heard like this before), trauma recover and a whole lot more. Want to win a copy of Judgment Detox? We’re giving away copies to two lucky listeners so tune into this episode and we’ll let you know how you can enter to win! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’re excited to bring you this episode about how to not burnout today, because it’s something that’s been requested several times by listeners. As you’ll hear, we’ve each learned our own lessons about this topic and we’re going to reveal the signs to look for, steps to take to get out of burnout, and a whole lot more. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

For our second podcast episode of 2018, we wanted to share with you the 7 practical ways that we do less in our lives and actually have more. We tell the story of how “Do Less” came to be a major theme for us, and the philosophy for our business and life. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

This year was a special one for so many reasons! Today we are talking about the best moments, as well as the biggest lessons we’ve learned over the past 12 months. Personally and professionally we’ve also got a lot to look forward to in 2018, and we really wanted to share it with all of you. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

How would you like to be well rested? Are you getting sleep, but still feeling tired? Karen Brody is a certified Yoga Nidra instructor and the founder of Daring to Rest, a yoga-based self-empowerment program for women, and she’s going to share her knowledge with us today on the podcast. So if you’re feeling exhausted and not sure what to do about it, this episode is for you! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to take this opportunity to share what a “Do Less Holiday” means for us. In this episode we reveal how we are intentionally creating a holiday season that is full of spirit and soul, and not one of overwhelm and stress. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we’re bringing you an inspiring interview with Sadie Lincoln, the founder of Barre3. There are now over 125 Barre3 locations around the world, and these studios combine yoga, Pilates and a little bit of dance-inspired movements. It’s really a whole health/fitness class committed to the development of both the mind and body, as opposed to giving promises of perfect abs and a lifted butt! In this episode, Sadie opens up about her unconventional childhood being raised in a “village” and why she’s now divorced herself from being a public wellness figure (or “guru”)! You’re going to love the definition she uses for the word “balance”, and she also reveals powerful guidelines you can follow around social media and sharing life’s moments. Sadie discusses how she and her husband Chris got their amazing business started and the mindset she now has around running a business. She even gives an analysis of one of Mike’s dreams, as well as explaining how you can interpret your own dreams! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’re bringing you a super fun interview today with our friend Chris Guillebeau. Chris is the author of five books, including The Art of Non-Conformity, The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, Born For This and his latest work, Side Hustle. Chris is also the host of the daily podcast, Side Hustle School (now with over 2 million downloads!) and the creator of World Domination Summit. In addition to these accomplishments, Chris also visited all 193 countries in the world before his 35th birthday! In this episode we covered a lot, starting with the longest Chris has gone without showering (yes we did ask that), where he gets his discipline, how you can form your own habits and what separates the actions takers from the talkers. He also reveals the details of how he planned and executed his current 100-city book tour, his travel hacking tips and a lot. To our next listener of the week we’ll be giving away a copy of Side Hustle. For your chance to win, all you have to do is head over to iTunes and leave us a review (make sure to put “Side Hustle” in the description). Good luck! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Every business owner faces inefficiencies that waste time, energy and unfortunately, profits! On today’s episode, we’re revealing the four questions that every entrepreneur should be asking themselves in order to minimize these inefficiencies. Mike is also sharing the three tools that have been game changers in our business, and he gives listeners an overview of his newly launched coaching programs available on MikeJWatts.com! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Our guest today is our friend Lewis Howes, who is the author of the brand new book, The Mask of Masculinity. In this episode you’ll hear an interesting conversation around being vulnerable, and the transformation, intimacy and connection that comes from doing this. You’ll also learn why it’s so helpful not just for men to read this book, but for the women in their lives to read it as well. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we welcome Madame President, Licia Morelli, back to the show. She happens to be a retired psychic and she’ll be doing some mini-readings for listeners, as well as teaching us how to pick a good psychic. Licia also reveals when to walk out from a reading and how you can enhance your own psychic abilities. Enjoy the show and Happy Halloween! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we’re joined by Origin’s resident astrologer and the founder of the Lunar Logic Revolution, Jennifer Racioppi! Jennifer is amazing when it comes to explaining astrology and how it can be applied to our lives, and we’ve used her for natal chart readings, basic astrology readings and even to help lay out our launches. In this episode we talk about how to manifest what we want using lunar cycles and what Jennifer learned going through the experience of having cancer (twice!) by the age of 20. We also discuss what’s going on politically in our world, how to prepare and lead, the concept of “skillful means” and so much more! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we have a special interview with three of our Empresses from The Origin Collective: Maia Young, Tamika Auwai and Autumn Saunders! The Origin Collective is our membership for mom entrepreneurs who want to have more by doing less, and in this candid conversation you’ll get to know these ladies and the experiences they’ve had so far as members of the group. All three share about their lives, their businesses, and how they are navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship – with The Origin Collective at their sides! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today’s show is a super special episode, as we’re bringing you a behind-the-scenes of Origin. You’ll be getting a look at one of the monthly pieces of content we offer to members, and this Maven Masterclass is with my friend Latham Thomas of MamaGlow.com. Latham is the author of the brand new book, Own Your Glow and her previous work, Mama Glow. This conversation went into a lot of different (and unexpected) places, and you’ll be blown away by what Latham has to say here! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

On today’s episode we’re debunking a common misconception around motherhood and entrepreneurship, and revealing three specific reasons why mothers are actually wired for thriving success as business owners (and parents)! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We have a very special episode for you today, as we’re celebrating our first year of podcasting! In this episode we’re revealing what we’ve learned so far when it comes to the technology and logistics involved in producing a show, the right way to pitch guests (and how not to!), ways to promote a podcast and so much more. You’ll also find out how you can have a chance to win a free copy of Kate’s book, Money: A Love Story! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

As we gear up to open the doors for enrolment to Origin, today our episode is all about community and why it is something that is so important for your business (and you!) to thrive. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Social media today gives all of us the ability to broadcast our entire lives. Do you ever wonder what you should share, and what should remain private? Is there a line, and if so, where is it? In this episode, we’ll talk about our own experiences of what we do when balancing our privacy with running an online business. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Alisa Vitti (also known as “The Period Whisperer” and “The Queen of Hormones”) is back today on the podcast for part two of our series with her! This episode is all about the power of our hormonal health and how we can tap into heightened productivity and creative flow using our innate cyclical nature. If you’re a man, there’s helpful information in this one for you too! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we’re bringing you a spontaneous recording we did from one of the very first nights in our new house. In this episode we’re chatting with the President of our company, Licia Morelli and we talk a little bit about everything is this one - from business stuff to life in general! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

This past year we’ve experienced many struggles and challenges, but there have also been important lessons and profound realizations that we’ve made. Join us today for this behind-the-scenes look that we really want to share with you. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we have a beautiful interview with the incredible best-selling author, Dani Shapiro. She shares her insights on changing our perception and experience of time, how to navigate a child’s illness, and what marriage really is about. We also talk a lot about the role of social media in the publishing world today, and the differences that exist in the literary and self-help worlds. We can’t wait for you to listen to this enlightening conversation with Dani! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we have an awesome interview with one of Kate’s friends from college, Tyler Gage. Tyler is the author of the recently released book, Fully Alive, and he uses wisdom from the Amazon and from his start up success to bring innovation and inspiration to growing organizations. He’s the founder of RUNA, a social enterprise that makes energizing beverages out of guayusa, a rare Amazonian leaf, which improves the livelihoods of 3,000 indigenous farming families in Ecuador. Tyler shares how he uses shamanic principles in his life and business (with great success!), how he became friends with Channing Tatum, who became an investor and advisor of RUNA, and the experience he faced of almost being fired from the very company that he started. If you order his new book, Tyler also has a great giveaway for you (with further details on his website, in the links for this episode)! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we have a fun, short, sweet (and practical!) episode for you. We’ll be sharing our best tips for decluttering, packing and moving. Want to make your next move more seamless and pleasurable? Stay tuned! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

On today’s show, we’re going to take listeners on a walk through their hormonal realities. Alisa Vitti is a functional nutritionist and women's hormone expert who is cracking the code and revolutionizing the way that women relate to their bodies (and how the body supports sexuality, productivity, creativity and so much more). Not only does Alisa share her wisdom about women’s hormones and endocrine systems, but she also gives us interesting facts about men’s cycles that you won’t want to miss. We learned so much from this conversation with Alisa, and we’re sure you will too. We know we’ll have to have her back for a follow-up episode of the podcast - so stay tuned! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Wow, we’ve been married for 3 years now and we’ve learned a lot already. In this episode, we’re sharing some of what we’ve both learned from our time as husband and wife as we continue on our journey of life, love and business! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we’re joined by the incredible mother-daughter team of Christina and Molly Neuner, who share their amazing story of courage and standing up for what you believe in. This is a great example of how supporting your kids not only impacts them, but you as well as the parent, and how people can bring about change in the world from wherever they may be. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we’re discussing a totally different topic on the podcast - how you can play the points game with credit cards and travel points. This is an area that Mike has special skills in and he not only shares how he’s used them to take our family on amazing trips (at a big discount!), but he also breaks down the steps you can take to do the same. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.