In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, we dive into the art of generosity — without compromising your goals, finances, or energy. Learn how to make intentional, aligned decisions when giving your time, money, or energy, and avoid guilt-driven choices that hold you back.

Melissa breaks down five actionable steps for audacious generosity:

1. Capacity – Can you give from overflow without harming your goals?

2. Alignment – Does this decision reflect your values?

3. Intention – Are you giving from love or from guilt/pressure?

4. Impact – Will your contribution create meaningful, lasting change?

5. Gut Check – Does saying yes leave you feeling expansive or contracted?

Whether it’s supporting family, donating, or offering your time, these steps help you give confidently while protecting your financial and personal goals.

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What if the key to fewer cravings, better workouts, and long-term health was as simple as prioritizing protein? In this episode of The Audacious Founder, Dr. Sienna Olsen — chiropractor, sports medicine specialist, and founder of Slow Rx — breaks down how protein, movement, and intentional recovery can change everything from your workouts to your business energy.

We dive into why skipping breakfast backfires, how intermittent fasting affects women differently, and why protecting your muscle mass is critical for preventing pain, supporting hormones, and even lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Sienna also shares her journey from chiropractic care into women’s health coaching, empowering women to feel strong, resilient, and unstoppable.

🌟 You’ll learn:

• Why starting your day with protein is a game-changer

• How movement helps manage pain and prevent burnout

• The link between muscle mass, hormones, and longevity

• Why women need a different approach to fasting

• How strength translates into confidence and impact in business

If you’re ready to feel strong, clear, and unstoppable—from the gym to your business—this episode will show you how to fuel your body for success.

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In this episode of The Audacious Founder, Dr. Sienna Olsen — chiropractor, sports medicine specialist, and founder of Slow Rx — shares her powerful journey from disordered eating and bodybuilding extremes to building a healthier, more sustainable approach to fitness.

She opens up about the dangers of diet culture, the emotional toll of restriction, and how women can rebuild trust with their bodies. With over a decade of experience, Sienna blends science and soul to help ambitious women create strength, confidence, and longevity without obsession.

🌟 Topics covered:

• Breaking free from calorie restriction & binge cycles

• Why food should be seen as fuel, not punishment

• The rebound effect of extreme dieting

• How to start healing your body with balance & intention

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What if the reason you feel stuck in business (or life) isn’t strategy — but your nervous system?

In Part 2 of my conversation with Alana Raina, holistic therapist and founder of Soul Space Holistic Wellness, we dive into EFT tapping, nervous system healing, and why regulating your energy might just be the most powerful business strategy you’ll ever use.

We explore how self-limiting beliefs, people-pleasing patterns, and survival mode show up in entrepreneurship — and how tapping can help you break free, reconnect with your intuition, and lead from a place of ease and alignment.

Alana also shares her e-course on unlearning people-pleasing, plus a live tapping practice you can follow along with to experience the shift in real time.

🎧 Press play now, let it run, and give yourself the full experience. Because the transformation doesn’t happen in the first five minutes — it happens when you finish the journey.

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What if your nervous system was the key to unlocking your dream life?

In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, I sit down with Alana Raina — holistic therapist, wellness coach, and founder of Soul Space Holistic Wellness — to dive into EFT tapping, nervous system healing, and building a purpose-driven business from the ground up.

Alana shares her journey from therapist to full-time entrepreneur, why nervous system regulation is foundational for both healing and success, and how tapping became her superpower to release old patterns, rewire beliefs, and manifest her “delusional” dream life.

This conversation isn’t just about wellness — it’s about reclaiming your power, protecting your energy, and creating a business (and life) aligned with your intuition.

Ready to regulate your nervous system and build your dream life? Hit play now and discover how EFT tapping can change everything.

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Are you microdosing yourself in dating?
Not the shrooms kind — I’m talking about rationing your personality, energy, and truth so you don’t “scare someone off.” In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of holding back vs. showing up fully, why calculated self-curation can sabotage real connection, and how to tell if you’re dating goats when you should be finding dragons.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re dimming your light just to be accepted — this conversation is your permission to stop.

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Are you really stuck… or just self-sabotaging without knowing it?

In this deeply honest solo episode, Melissa unpacks the sneaky, everyday ways we sabotage our financial goals, business growth, and personal breakthroughs—without even realizing it. Whether it's hoarding cash out of fear, procrastinating on hiring a coach, or letting imposter syndrome paralyze your progress, Melissa reveals how our subconscious fears quietly shape our decisions. She shares real stories from her clients and her own entrepreneurial journey, giving you the tools to recognize and break the patterns holding you back. If you’re tired of “almost” making progress and ready to take small, strategic steps toward real freedom—this one’s for you.

• Self-sabotage often shows up as subtle avoidance, not dramatic self-destruction.

• Imposter syndrome convinces us to play small—even when we’re qualified to take big steps.

• Financial fear leads to hoarding, which reflects a scarcity mindset and blocks growth.

• You’re not lazy—you’re often just unconsciously protecting yourself from failure.

• Progress starts with micro-actions that build confidence, not giant leaps.

• Identify avoidance: Ask yourself, “What am I avoiding by not taking this next step?” and journal your honest answers.

• Name the fear: Acknowledge what subconscious fear might be behind your inaction—protection is not laziness.

• Take a micro-step: Choose one small, low-risk action aligned with your goal to start building momentum.

• Invest intentionally: Don’t let fear drive your decisions—invest in alignment with your long-term values.

• Share your commitment: Tell someone about your next step to create accountability and reduce the chances of stalling.

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