What if the reason business has felt exhausting isn’t because you’re doing it wrong but because you’re not built to hustle?

In this guest episode, I'm joined by Natasha Golinsky for a great conversation about what it’s actually like to run a business as a 1/3 Splenic Projector, especially in a world that rewards constant output, pushing, and proving.

Natasha Golinsky helps women-owned agencies deliver expert web development to their clients, is a mentor to female founders, a Mom, breast cancer butt kicker and a 3x Nominee Canada Women of Influence® Award. She shares her lived experience navigating business, burnout, decision-making, and self-trust as a Projector, and the moment she realized the problem wasn’t her effort but rather the way she was trying to approach work.

We talk about:

• Why hustle culture quietly drains certain business women

• What it feels like to work against your natural energy in business

• How intuition and timing play a role in sustainable leadership

• The difference between forcing momentum and creating aligned success

• Why “doing more” often backfires for Projectors in business

  
  

This conversation isn’t about doing less for the sake of ease. It’s about doing business differently, in a way that actually works for how you’re wired.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “Why does business feel harder for me than it should?”

• “Why am I exhausted even when I’m doing all the ‘right’ things?”

• “What if business just… isn’t for me?”

This episode will help you see your experience through a new lens and maybe finally stop blaming yourself for a system that was never designed for you.

Connect with Natasha Golinsky - www.onpurposeprojects.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashagolinsky/

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00:00 Erin Hines & Natasha Golinsky

02:22 Natasha's Journey into Human Design

07:07 The Impact of Human Design on Business

13:27 Embracing Uniqueness and Trusting Yourself

19:44 Navigating Life as a Projector

26:30 Investing in Self-Discovery and Learning

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In this episode of I challenges the pressure of “New Year, New You” and unpack why forcing goals, especially at the start of the year, can drain your energy, create burnout, and disconnect you from what actually matters to you.

If the idea of setting goals right now feels heavy, frustrating, or exhausting, you’re not behind and there’s nothing wrong with you. This conversation is a permission slip to stop comparing yourself to everyone else’s timelines and reconnect with your own internal compass.

I'll share personal reflections on slowing down, not hitting traditional goals, and why alignment, energy, and fulfillment matter far more than chasing numbers or checking boxes on a calendar.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why “New Year, New You” creates unnecessary pressure and shame

• How forcing goals can actually kill your energy and clarity

• Why comparison leads to self-doubt and false stories about what’s “wrong” with you

• The difference between a motivation problem and a capacity problem

• Why your internal compass matters more than the calendar

• How slowing down, releasing pressure, and letting emotions move creates real clarity

• What it means to stop chasing and let your life show you what’s next

January 1st is not a starting line.
You are the starting line.

You get to begin when your energy says go—not when the internet does.

If this episode resonated, share it with a friend, leave a review, or send Erin a message to let her know what landed for you.

And as always…
Keep rebelling. Keep rising.

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00:00 The Pressure of Year-End Reflections

03:45 Redefining Success Beyond Goals

09:26 Goals Setting Problem or Capacity Problem?

11:47 New Year, Same You: A Shift in Perspective

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Are you stuck in the perfectionism cycle — overthinking every decision, delaying launches, and feeling like nothing is ever “good enough”? In this episode, we’re breaking down how to stop being a perfectionist and how Human Design can help you finally create aligned business growth.

You’ll learn why perfectionism shows up for leaders, how it disconnects you from your inner authority, and what patterns appear in each Human Design profile line. If you’re a business woman, CEO, or entrepreneur tired of overworking, people-pleasing, and trying to “get it right,” this episode will help you shift into authentic, aligned leadership.

✨ Inside this episode:

• Why perfectionism is a control pattern

• How to break the perfectionism cycle using Human Design

• How your profile lines influence your perfectionist tendencies

• How to stop overthinking and trust your inner authority

• Why alignment creates more business growth than perfection ever will

If you’re ready to ditch the pressure to be perfect and lead from clarity, confidence, and authenticity — this one’s for you.

Episode on human design Authority: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-hines/episodes/04-Unlocking-Your-Inner-Compass-In-Business-e30esmr/a-abrgdtg

Keep rebelling, keep rising.

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00:00 Understanding Perfectionism

03:01 The Control Aspect of Perfectionism

07:34 Human design Inner Authority, Decision Making, and Perfectionism

12:32 Human Design Profile Lines and Perfectionism

13:52 Line 1 Human Design

16:09 Line 2 Human Design

17:38 Line 3 Human Design

19:41 Line 4 Human Design

21:01 Line 5 Human Design

22:24 Line 6 Human Design

24:43 Release Control Over Perfection

business growth, human design for business, perfectionism

What if the key to sustainable success wasn’t more strategy—but more desire?

In this live Human Design reading with artist and brand designer Lexis Krieg, we explore how devoting to what lights you up transforms not only your energy but the way you lead, create, and thrive.

As a Generator with emotional authority, Lexis learns how to trust her gut, honor her emotional wave, and follow the work that genuinely excites her. We unpack what it means to build a business that aligns with your design, why “being different” is actually your power, and how desire fuels prosperity without burnout.

Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or creative leader, this conversation is your permission slip to stop forcing and start flowing.

✨ You’ll learn:

• How to use your Generator energy for effortless momentum

• Why “Desire First. Strategy Second.” creates long-term success

• The difference between alignment and obligation

• How to recognize satisfaction vs. frustration in your daily work

• What it really means to lead from your authentic design

Connect with Lexis Krieg and learn more about her amazing work!

For watercolor and creativity

https://www.lexisworksart.com/

For design and branding

https://www.mostbeautifuldesign.com/

People can sign up for her bi-weekly email, The Art of Joy, on either of her websites.

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🎧 Hosted by Erin Hines, The Business Alchemist + creator of the Velvet Hammer Method.

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• Work with me: https://darngoodbusinesscoach.com/everything

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00:00 Introduction to Human Design Reading

02:14 Exploring Lexis's Generator Type

05:51 The Importance of Responding

09:59 Decision-Making for Generators

17:23 Understanding Satisfaction vs. Frustration

18:58 The 3-5 Profile: Experimentation and Learning

20:51 Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery

23:39 Understanding Human Design and Its Impact

24:19 Exploring the Incarnation Cross

27:23 The Power of Individuality and Contribution

30:22 Vitality and Commitment in Life's Pursuits

33:16 Desires as a Path to Fulfillment

35:23 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Authenticity

40:19 Introduction to Live Human Design Readings

40:40 Invitation for Coaching and Engagement

Human design for business, sustainable success, business coaching for leaders

What if the thing you’re most afraid of is actually your biggest teacher?

In this episode, Erin flips the script on fear and shows how “worst-case thinking” can become a powerful leadership tool. Instead of running from the stories your mind creates, she invites you to face them head-on — to play with them, to feel them, and to prove to yourself that you can handle anything that comes your way.

You’ll hear how confronting your fears actually calms your nervous system, how imagining the extremes frees you from perfectionism, and why doing the scary thing anyway rewires your confidence as a leader.

This isn’t about ignoring fear. It’s about alchemizing it. Because when you can walk into the unknown, fully aware of the worst that could happen and still choose to go anyway, that’s where true leadership is born.

In this episode:

• Why fear shows you exactly where your next growth edge is

• How to use “worst-case scenario” thinking to expand your capacity

• The truth about your brain’s safety stories (and how to rewire them)

• How to reframe fear into courage, confidence, and self-trust

• A simple mindset shift that turns discomfort into a leadership power

  
  

Whether you’re leading a business, a team, or a movement — this one will help you stop overthinking and start trusting yourself again.

Keep rebelling. Keep rising.

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00:00 Embracing Authenticity in Business Coaching

01:40 Confronting and Overcoming Fear

03:24 Exploring Worst Case Scenarios

05:58 Shifting to Best Case Scenarios

08:24 Normalizing Fear and Encouraging Growth

human design for business, business strategy, leadership development

Most leaders don’t realize how much energy they waste trying to fit in.
They polish their image, follow the formulas, and play by the “rules” of success and still feel like imposters.

In this episode, I invite you to look at what’s really behind that fear of standing out: the deep, human desire to be liked and accepted. But the more you try to blend in, the more you dilute your power.

I'll share my own journey of realizing that imposter syndrome isn’t a sign you’re unqualified… it’s a sign you’re not being yourself. Through stories, reflection, and a little rebellious honesty, I explore how to embrace your differences, lead from authenticity, and build a business that feels as good as it looks.

You’ll hear about:

• The hidden ways the fear of being different holds leaders back

• Why fitting in leads to burnout and dissatisfaction

• How authenticity creates magnetic leadership and trust

• Real examples of doing business differently and succeeding because of it

• The mindset shifts that free you from performing and let you lead with power

  
  

This episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start leading. Because what makes you different is exactly what makes you powerful.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your way can work, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn “being different” into your greatest leadership edge.

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00:00 Embracing the Fear of Being Different

01:44 Fear of Being Different as a Leader

03:20 The Leadership Mold

06:06 Human Design as a Leadership Tool

08:07 Leadership Performance

09:01 Subconscious Energy of Connection

10:29 The Power of Different Ideas Leadership

15:39 Magnetizing Leadership

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• If you’ve been feeling drained, uninspired, or stretched too thin this episode is for you. I dive into the subtle ways leaders and business owners compromise themselves every day without realizing it and how those small “shoulds” slowly erode your energy, clarity, and confidence.
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• Learn how to recognize when you’re settling, reclaim your power, and lead from a place of alignment, not exhaustion.
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• Key Takeaways:
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• • Compromise doesn’t always look dramatic—it often hides in your daily habits and decisions.
  • Every “sure, I’ll do it” moment that ignores your gut teaches your body your needs don’t matter.
  • Real leadership starts with self-leadership: honoring your needs fuels your clarity and influence.
  • You can’t inspire others from depletion—prosperity comes from alignment, not overextension.
  • Stop chasing balance and start protecting what lights you up.

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  Reflection Prompt
  Where are you compromising? What’s one small decision today that could remind you—you matter too?

  ✨ Notice where you’ve been settling. Call it out. Shift it. Every small change reclaims your energy and your joy.
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  00:00 The Importance of Self-Care for Leaders

  02:41 Understanding Compromise in Leadership

  04:57 The Impact of Compromise on Personal Power

  11:10 The Relationship Between Compromise and Prosperity

  17:24 Recognizing and Overcoming Compromise

  21:14 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Worth

  
  

  
  

  
  

  stop settling, authentic leadership, leadership burnout, self-leadership, alignment in business, emotional exhaustion, overworking leaders, reclaim your energy, women in leadership, personal growth for entrepreneurs

We’ve been sold a lie that the ultimate success as a CEO, leader, or entrepreneur is having it all perfectly balanced. Work, family, health, relationships, growth… all the plates spinning without a single one dropping.

But here’s the truth: balance isn’t freedom. Balance is a cage.

In this episode of Rebel to Rise, I’m breaking down why chasing balance is keeping you stuck in survival mode and what to focus on instead if you actually want momentum, energy, and ease.

You’ll hear:

• Why “doing it all” is the fastest path to burnout and resentment

• The rebellious shift from balance to simplification and choice

• How Human Design gives you permission to stop second-guessing and trust your own authority

• What happens when you unapologetically devote yourself to your genius zone

  
  

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready to reclaim your role as leader, not an employee of your own life, this one’s for you.

✨ Grab your free Human Design chart here https://darngoodbusinesscoach.com/human-design-chart⁠ and start discovering how you’re actually wired to make decisions and lead with alignment.

Keep rebelling. Keep rising.

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00:00 The Myth of Balance

01:56 Choosing Over Juggling

03:53 The Power of Human Design

05:11 Aligning with Your Genius Zone

06:46 Rebellion Against the Status Quo

08:40 Leading with Truth and Joy

11:02 Unlocking Your True Potential

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