So many women believe they are stuck because they lack motivation. In reality, motivation is rarely the issue. In this episode of Business by Design, Valerie reframes the conversation and reveals what actually keeps women from moving forward on their goals.
You will learn why waiting to feel ready delays momentum, how action creates clarity, and what to do when motivation feels inconsistent. This episode is an empowering reset for anyone who keeps telling themselves, “I just need to feel more motivated.”
What You’ll Learn
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Women entrepreneurs who feel stuck, uninspired, or frustrated by their lack of follow-through.
Finishing well has nothing to do with hustling to catch up. It has everything to do with clarity, presence, and choosing what matters most. In this closing episode of the year, Valerie shares a grounded, soulful approach to ending the year with peace instead of pressure.
This conversation invites listeners to release perfection, honor their growth, and set themselves up for a powerful start to the new year.
In this episode, we explore:
• How to choose what truly matters as the year ends
• What to let go of so you can finish with clarity
• The mindset shift that turns pressure into peace
• How to define success for yourself
• Why finishing well creates easier, lighter beginnings
A beautiful, centering episode to help you close December with intention.
Self-worth shows up everywhere in business: pricing, boundaries, visibility, decision making, and how boldly you move. In this episode, Valerie uncovers the subtle ways heart-centered women undervalue their gifts and undercharge for their work.
You will learn how to spot the signs of shrinking, understand why it happens, and rise into the kind of confidence that finally allows your income to reflect your impact.
In this episode, we explore:
• What undervaluing yourself actually looks like in business
• Why brilliant women hesitate to charge their worth
• How self-worth and strategy work together
• A powerful confidence reset to help you step into your value
• The connection between identity and income
A must listen for women who are ready to stop settling and lead with their true worth.
Feeling behind is one of the fastest ways to drain your confidence, but it is almost always a mindset distortion rather than a measurable truth. In this episode, Valerie breaks down why high-achieving women are more likely to feel behind and offers a gentle, grounded way to see your progress more accurately.
You learn how to shift from pressure to presence so you can reclaim clarity, momentum, and self-belief.
In this episode, we explore:
• Why being “behind” is usually an illusion
• How comparison and internal timelines hijack confidence
• What really counts as progress
• A reframing practice that helps you see how far you have already come
• How to create peace with your pace
If you have been hard on yourself or second-guessing your growth, this episode will be a breath of truth and relief.
Life does not always ask for permission before interrupting your plans. In this episode, Valerie shares how an unexpected family emergency shifted her entire month and what it taught her about strength, surrender, and the kind of clarity you can only learn in the in between.
Instead of pushing through or pretending everything is fine, Valerie explores how to honor real life while still honoring yourself. This conversation reminds listeners that a pause does not erase your purpose. It simply asks you to meet yourself with compassion, perspective, and confidence.
In this episode, we explore:
• What to do when life interrupts your momentum
• Why rest, pause, and reprioritizing are part of aligned action
• How to release guilt about slowing down
• The difference between giving up and giving yourself grace
• How strength reveals itself when the noise quiets
A powerful episode for any woman navigating a heavy or unexpected season.
The final weeks of the year can bring pressure to finish goals, meet expectations, and end “strong.” But what if finishing strong didn’t mean doing more, but being more present?
In this week’s Business by Design, Valerie invites you to step off the hamster wheel of hustle and finish your year with grace instead of exhaustion.
Through heartfelt reflections and client stories, she shares the three “Grace Pillars” that help you release guilt, redefine success, and rest without shame. Because the truth is, you don’t have to earn your rest. You can choose it.
If you’re ready to close the year aligned, peaceful, and proud of the woman you’ve become, this episode is your permission slip to do exactly that.
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If you’ve ever hesitated to raise your rates, discount your services, or felt guilty for wanting to earn more, this episode is for you.
In this week’s Business by Design, Valerie uncovers the real reason so many heart-centered women entrepreneurs struggle to charge what they’re worth. It’s not about skill or experience, it’s about conditioning.
Through heartfelt stories and mindset reframes, Valerie shows you how to untangle your self-worth from your pricing, break free from the “enough” trap, and finally align your income with your impact.
If you’ve been feeling stretched, undervalued, or second-guessing what to charge, this episode will help you reclaim your confidence and your power to prosper with purpose.
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You don’t need more motivation; you need reconnection.
In this soulful episode of Business by Design, Valerie invites you to look at the unfinished dreams, projects, and promises sitting quietly on the shelf and ask: What if it’s not too late?
Drawing on years of coaching women through fear, fatigue, and doubt, Valerie explores the deeper reason we lose momentum and how to reignite purpose when excitement fades.
You’ll walk away with practical tools to finish what you started, without forcing, hustling, or judging yourself, and rediscover the sacred power of commitment over motivation.
If you’ve been circling something that once mattered deeply, this conversation is your reminder: it’s not over; it’s waiting for you.
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In this heartfelt conversation, Valerie sits down with podcast host and visibility expert Noemi Beres to explore what it truly means to persevere when life and business demand reinvention.
Noemi’s story begins in a place of deep personal loss and leads to a rebirth of purpose. She shares how she transformed her career, discovered podcast guesting as a powerful connection tool, and built a thriving business by showing up authentically, even when the path wasn’t clear.
Together, Valerie and Noemi unpack how resilience, curiosity, and small consistent steps can rebuild both your confidence and your visibility.
If you’ve ever wondered how to keep believing in your vision when everything feels uncertain, this episode will remind you that your story isn’t over; it’s evolving.
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The year is not over, and it is not too late to finish strong. In this episode of Business by Design, I share how you can close out Q4 with clarity, confidence, and momentum, no matter what your year has looked like so far.
Here is what you will take away from today’s conversation:
You do not need a perfect year to finish strong. You need a powerful quarter, and this episode shows you how to create it.
Designing your victory is a choice. Start by choosing power over perfection today.
Confidence does not come from thinking differently. It comes from doing differently. In this episode of Business by Design, I reveal how celebrating small wins can reset your confidence and transform the way you show up in your business and life.
Here is what we cover in this week’s episode:
If self-doubt has been stealing your energy, you will leave this episode with tools to build your confidence one brave step at a time.
Designing your victory is a choice. Start by stacking your small wins until they speak louder than your doubts.
How many times have you told yourself, “I will start in January” or “I will wait until I am more ready”? Waiting feels safe, but it keeps you stuck. In this episode of Business by Design, I show you why bold action now creates clarity and confidence in ways waiting never will.
Here is what you will discover in today’s episode:
If you have been circling your goals instead of stepping into them, this episode is your permission slip to take one small but bold action today.
Designing your victory is a choice. Start by acting before the “perfect time” ever arrives.
Are you busy every day but still wondering why you are not moving forward? In this episode of Business by Design, I walk you through a simple but powerful tool I call the Action Audit.
So often, we fill our days with tasks that look productive but do not actually move us closer to our bigger vision. The Action Audit helps you identify what is working, what is draining you, and where your next level moves truly are.
Here is what you will learn in today’s conversation:
When you finish this episode, you will know exactly where to focus your energy for the biggest results.Designing your victory is a choice. Start by doing an honest audit of your actions today.
Money can feel like one of the heaviest topics in a woman entrepreneur’s journey. But what if your money choices became a reflection of your values and a path to the freedom you crave?
In this special episode of Business by Design, I sit down with Mona Santos, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), to have an honest conversation about aligning money, values, and vision. Mona shares her own journey of redefining financial success and offers practical insights on how women entrepreneurs can take ownership of their finances without shame or fear.Here is what you will learn in this empowering conversation:
Mona’s wisdom will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to see money as a tool for freedom, not fear.Designing your victory is a choice. Start by aligning your money with your values today.
In this conversation, Valerie Priester emphasizes the importance of building confidence through keeping promises to oneself. She introduces a five-day challenge consisting of small, actionable steps known as 'micro brave moves' that encourage individuals to take action, face fears, and ultimately build self-confidence. Each day focuses on a specific task designed to empower individuals in their personal and professional lives, such as confidently stating prices, asking for opportunities, and learning to say no. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to implement these strategies and reflect on their progress.
Takeaways
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Grab my Free guide, Break Through Your Confidence Plateau → https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau
In this conversation, Valerie Priester shares her insights on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of viewing setbacks as feedback rather than failures. She discusses the emotional hurdles that can arise when expectations are not met and offers practical strategies for shifting one's mindset. By focusing on data and feedback, entrepreneurs can learn to take action without being hindered by fear. Valerie outlines three key mindset shifts and encourages listeners to embrace trial and error as a vital part of the growth process.
Takeaways
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Grab my Free guide, Break Through Your Confidence Plateau → https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau
In this conversation, Valerie Priester shares insights on the importance of appreciating the present moment, especially during the 'in-between time' when you are waiting for your desires to manifest. She emphasizes the role of faith in this process, encouraging listeners to activate their faith and recognize the abundance they already possess. Through personal anecdotes and client experiences, she illustrates how gratitude can shift perspectives and open doors to greater opportunities, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
Takeaways
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Grab the clarity-reset checklist inside the free guide Break Through Your Confidence Plateau → https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau
In this episode of Business by Design, Valerie Priester interviews career coach Shannon Fox, who specializes in empowering working moms to achieve their career goals without burnout. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, the MAP framework for success, and the significance of mindset in personal and professional growth. Shannon shares her journey of overcoming burnout and the strategies she uses to help her clients navigate their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The conversation emphasizes the power of self-care, the role of coaching, and the importance of recognizing one's strengths.
Takeaways:
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Grab the clarity-reset checklist inside the free guide Break Through Your Confidence Plateau → https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau
Feeling heavy even while hustling? Your strategy isn’t broken—your vision is buried. In the final August clarity episode, Valerie walks you through a 10-minute reset:
Listen, breathe, then move from mind-fog to momentum.
RESOURCES
Grab the clarity-reset checklist inside the free guide Break Through Your Confidence Plateau → https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau
Meet my client—talented, booked out, and quietly discounting her rates because she feared bigger conversations. One rewritten belief and 21 micro-brave moves later, she tripled her lead quality.
Inside the episode:
• The single sentence running her business (and how we rewrote it).
• How a one-page Future Snapshot shifted her pricing energy overnight.
• Daily “micro-brave” actions you can steal to align your offers with your worth.
If you’ve ever taken “whatever comes along,” this is your coffee-chat reality check.
RESOURCES
Free guide: Break Through Your Confidence Plateau → https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau