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"Colorful Futures" is the podcast that'll make you want to jump out of bed on Tuesday mornings. (Okay, maybe not jump, but at least crawl with a bit more enthusiasm.) Host Liora Alvarez, Founder of Colorful Futures, is all about helping you craft a career that's as unique and fabulous as you are. Here's the deal: we believe in building a life that's not just about paying the bills, but also about making your soul do a happy dance. Whether you're neurodivergent, queer, BIPOC, gender-marginali ...
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BIPOC and queer inclusive self-help advice for a new generation- hosted by artist, author and spiritual teacher, Bunny Michael. Each episode Bunny guides a different listener to their "higher self perspective" on topics that include relationships, queer issues, race, grief, healing, sex, career, dating and more. Your Higher Self is who you are beyond your Learned Hierarchical Beliefs (LHB)- a term Bunny coined to describe the criteria our culture uses to judge some people as more worthy than ...
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Join renowned sales coach for women running consulting businesses, Leah Neaderthal, for a behind-the-scenes look as she helps women solve their biggest sales challenges and start landing higher-paying clients. From her background in marketing -- “definitely not a salesperson” -- she taught herself how to sell and developed a selling methodology that feels comfortable and works. Now she shares that with other women in their consulting businesses. From clearly communicating your value, to comf ...
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Welcome back to the Colorful Futures Podcast! In this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek into what it’s really like to be a neurodivergent biz owner in my first year of self-employment. Spoiler alert: it’s not all cozy mornings and coffee shop work vibes (though those do happen). We’re talking work-life balance, the struggle to set boundaries, an…
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Bunny answers listeners questions: I was following my higher self and ultimately regret my choices, how can I foster self forgiveness and know how to listen better in the future? How do I stop feeling triggered as a single divorced person when I am around happy couples? Bunny's course, How to Be Your Higher Self: https://bunny-s-site-5fb6.thinkific…
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of grief and loss. In this week's episode of the Colorful Futures Podcast, I'm sharing a deeply personal experience – the unexpected loss of my dad and the emotional journey that followed. Life can change in an instant. One day, everything seems normal, and the next, you're faced with overwhelming,…
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It's the 100th episode! We've invited questions from our listeners to spark discussion in this special "Leah Unfiltered" episode. You'll hear answers to burning questions from women consultants just like you. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn → Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get …
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Bunny Michael takes listeners' questions. "How do I stop people pleasing and have better boundaries, while still being understanding?" "I'm acknowledging incidents of assault in my past that I always assumed were my fault." "I'm still struggling with shame and body image even though I know logically I shouldn't" and more. Bunny's book, Hello Higher…
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In this week’s episode, I decided to be a bit vulnerable and talk about a tough chapter in my career – the times I got fired (yep, more than once 😅). I share how not knowing I had ADHD played a huge role in my burnout and struggles at work. I talk about finally breaking free from retail and landing my dream job, only to be gut punched with the ques…
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This episode originally aired in May 2021! Bunny Michael takes listeners questions. Topics include grief and maintaining connection to someone who has died, feeling hopeless about humanity, exploring your own sexual desire, and more. Bunny's book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World is out now!! Get your copy …
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Welcome to the third episode of Colorful Futures! In this episode, I'll be sharing my career coaching framework - an approach I've developed to help job seekers build a strong foundation for their search. We'll be exploring four key components: career discovery, resume crafting, LinkedIn optimization, and creating a job search toolkit. Each of thes…
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As any parent knows, running a consulting business while raising kids can be a lot. So in this episode, we get real about the challenges and opportunities in being a business owner and a parent. Leah chats with Sara Dean, founder of Shameless Leadership (formerly known as The Shameless Mom Academy) and they spills the beans on their hilarious and s…
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This episode originally aired in March of 2021! Bunny Michael takes listeners' questions. Topics include experiencing jealousy in a polyamorous relationship, a partner who makes comments about your body, feeling unfulfilled by work and wanting a new path in life, and more. Bunny's book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a…
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In this episode of the Colorful Futures Podcast, we’re tackling the whole “quality vs. quantity” debate when it comes to job applications. You know how, at the start of your job search, you’re all thoughtful, excited, and picky about what roles you want? But then, as time goes on, you start lowering the bar and applying to anything just to get a re…
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This episode originally aired in February 2021! Bunny Michael takes listeners' questions. Topics include a triggering coworker, attachment to a partner or a relationship, anticipating future suffering, and more. Bunny's book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World is out now!! Get your copy here! https://www.bunn…
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In the very first episode of the Colorful Futures Podcast, I'm taking you on the rollercoaster ride that is the ups and downs of launching this podcast. I talk about how me and my old pals—imposter syndrome and that relentless fear of failure— decide to put our differences aside and launch this podcast anyway. Because why not? Life's an adventure a…
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Have you ever wondered how you can work with fewer consulting clients who pay you more? In the second episode of a two-part series, Leah discusses the steps to transition from working with many clients to working with fewer clients who pay higher fees. Tune in to find out why this shift may benefit you, what approaches do not work, and the five key…
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This episode originally aired in august 2022! Bunny Michael takes listeners' questions. "How do I heal from a serious relationship, especially when the other person has already moved on? "I've experienced a recent trauma and it's increased my dependence on alcohol" "I've given up on finding a meaningful happy relationship. " ... Bunny' book, Hello …
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This episode originally aired in July of 2022! Bunny Michael takes listeners' questions. "I found out my mom was unfaithful to my dad and I'm trying to have compassion." "My boyfriend doesn't respect my boundaries around him going to strip clubs." "I feel like I seek validation from others and it's a pattern I want to change." and more. Bunny' book…
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As a woman consultant, it's not uncommon to feel like you're doing well with revenue, but maybe working with too many clients to get there. That can leave you feeling totally swamped. That's why many consultants want to move to working with fewer clients that pay you more. Leah dives into this topic in the first of a two-part series. In this episod…
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This episode originally aired in January, 2022! Bunny Michael takes listeners' questions... I feel let down about my situation at work. My mom and my therapist don't want me to get gender affirming surgery. I cheated and we have been working to move past it but I still feel guilty. ...And more... Bunny' book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide …
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Bunny Michael takes listeners' questions. Topics include: questioning your choices at a time of change, seeking closure from an ex, a mom that is struggling with body image, and more. Bunny' book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World is out now!! Get your copy here! https://www.bunnymichael.com/hello-higher-sel…
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How do you run a successful business, without having any experience working in a business? Join Leah and her sister Ariel as they chat about Ariel's journey from a 14-year teaching career to the brave new world of entrepreneurship. Discover how she discovered the confidence to pursue a longstanding dream, the unexpected secrets to her success, and …
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This episode originally aired in April of 2021! Bunny Michael takes listeners' questions. Topics include getting over an unhealthy relationship that was also a formative one, what to do when you can't stand your roommates, dating someone who is struggling with their mental health and more. ****Content Warning: this episode contains discussion of su…
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This episode originally aired in Jan. 2021! Bunny Michael answers listeners' questions. Topics include feeling deeply betrayed by a friend, fearfulness around never finding a long term relationship, better boundaries with family, and more. Content warning: this episode contains discussion of domestic abuse. Bunny' book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsid…
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When it comes to nurturing relationships, making an ask, and securing funds, nonprofit fundraisers have a lot they can share with women consultants. Get ready for an eye-opening chat as Leah and Mallory Erickson, coach and consultant for nonprofit fundraisers, as they share the powerful mindsets and tools that help nonprofit fundraisers win, and wh…
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Bunny answers questions: "Does smoking weed every day inhibit spiritual growth?" and "My fiancé doesn't approve of some of my most important friendships" Bunny' book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World is out now!! Get your copy here! https://www.bunnymichael.com/hello-higher-self-book Patreon and Apple subsc…
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Bunny answers questions: "Help I have crush on my piano teacher" and "I got laid off from a job, and my partner and friends still work there" Bunny' book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World is out now!! Get your copy here! https://www.bunnymichael.com/hello-higher-self-book Patreon and Apple subscribers now g…
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Bunny answers listener's questions: "I want to stop scrolling online but I also don't, what should I do?" and "I am struggling in my relationship with my sister who is also my roommate." Bunny' book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World is out now!! Get your copy here! https://www.bunnymichael.com/hello-higher-…
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Have you ever considered quitting your consulting business for a full-time job? This candid episode explores one consultant's tough decision to do just that. You'll hear hear why she made the shift and how she can apply her business skills in her new role. Leah and her client talk through how to nurture relationships even while she's working for so…
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Bunny answers questions about being in an open relationship where one person is more actively open than the other, and feeling stuck in place with a longterm boyfriend who doesn't want to move in together "yet". Bunny' book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World is out now!! Get your copy here! https://www.bunny…
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In this second installment of our Pride Month series and celebration of Leah's 20th anniversary of coming out, she relives her journey from being a self-proclaimed "professional gay" to becoming a successful business owner. Joined by a panel of esteemed LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs - Jennifer Brown, B Pagels-Minor, Eduardo Placer, Nate Shalev, and Claire W…
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Bunny answers questions about the next steps of healing after unlearning LHBs and how to trust what you need post-break up. Bunny' book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World is out now!! Get your copy here! https://www.bunnymichael.com/hello-higher-self-book Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. N…
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Bunny answers questions about feeling frustrated by a coworker's constant complaints, and shame about having been a bad partner. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohigherself@gmail.com Preorder Bunny's book Hell…
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In this Pride Month episode, host Leah celebrates her 20th anniversary of coming out, sharing her journey of self-discovery, the importance of community, and the reality of being queer and a business owner. Leah reflects on the continuous process of coming out, the joys and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals, and her professional ventures, inclu…
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Bunny answers questions about internalized shame around sex, and how to maintain inner peace in a hostile work environment. Bunny's book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide To Loving Yourself in a Tough World is OUT NOW! order here: https://www.bunnymichael.com/hello-higher-self-book Audio book and ebook also available Patreon and Apple subscri…
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Bunny answers questions about jealousy around a partner's relationship with their ex, and whether or not to rebuild a relationship with a semi estranged parent. Bunny's book, Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide To Loving Yourself in a Tough World is OUT NOW! order here: https://www.bunnymichael.com/hello-higher-self-book Audio book and ebook als…
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Sometimes life throws us a curveball that hits us right in the feels, which can also wreak havoc on your business. How do you recover from setbacks and bounce back even stronger? In this episode, Leah chats with Joanna Lovering, an executive presence and leadership coach and consultant, who shares how she navigated a personal difficulty and helped …
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Bunny answers questions about feeling betrayed by a group of friends who chose to forgive someone who violated you, and a relationship where both people trigger each other. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohig…
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Bunny answers questions about catching a partner in a lie, and feeling insecure about how intelligent you are. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohigherself@gmail.com Preorder Bunny's book Hello Higher Self: An …
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A client relationship, like any relationship, is based on mutual respect. When you sense that a client doesn't respect your work, the relationship can become toxic. Then you're left wondering: how did I get here? And how do I ensure it won't happen again? In this episode, Leah helps a client who's struggling with those questions, and together they …
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Bunny answers questions about being a dishonest partner, and getting over feeling used by an older (white and rich) silver fox. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohigherself@gmail.com Preorder Bunny's book Hello…
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Bunny answers questions about healing and being overly self aware in the process, and sorting out a queer identity based around a first queer relationship. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohigherself@gmail.com…
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When consultants are asked what they need to make more money and grow their business, most say "more leads." But you actually don't need as many leads as you think. In this episode, Leah shares the real problem most consultants face (and how to solve it), so you can stop spending so much energy focusing on leads, and get paid more for each client e…
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Bunny answers questions about getting fired from a job and seeking a new path, and how to change a negative defeatist mindset. This episode features the song "Missing U" from artist & xo listener, Aya Senusi. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast…
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Bunny answers questions about getting over a childhood full of emotional neglect, and feeling like there's something lacking in yourself while struggling to find partnership. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xoh…
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Do you find yourself yearning to be recognized as a strategic partner by your clients? Are you tired of getting stuck in tactical execution work? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode. In this insightful podcast episode, consultants Sarah and Corey Jackson share their transformative journey from being stuck in the weeds of tactical ex…
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Bunny answers questions about fearing death and the possibility of "hell", and whether or not to stop talking to an ex in order to make the breakup final. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohigherself@gmail.com …
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Bunny answers questions about working with an ex, and feeling overwhelmed with feelings and wanting to share that inner emotional journey with others. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohigherself@gmail.com Preo…
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When we take a marketing or sales action towards getting a new consulting client, we all have that little voice that tell us we shouldn't, or we can't, or who are we to think...? We lovingly call this "head trash," and it's the silent confidence killer that can make you play small in your consulting business. In this episode, listen in as we explor…
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Bunny answers questions about healing from rejection, and trepidation about dating men again. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohigherself@gmail.com Preorder Bunny's book Hello Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide …
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Bunny answers questions about getting support as a single person from partnered friends, and how to stop obsessing about getting a new boyfriend. Patreon and Apple subscribers now get early access. New episodes released every Wednesday. To submit a question to be featured on the podcast email or send a voice memo to xohigherself@gmail.com Preorder …
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When your consulting business is doing well, it can feel like you got there through luck. But then the thought pops into your head: what if your luck runs out? In this conversation with consultant Meghan Goff, you'll hear how that fear showed up for her, what she did to quiet the fear, and how she learned to not only maintain her business but grow …
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