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What if the life you're craving is just one bold step away, even if you don't have it all figured out yet?
In this powerful episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with Mina Satori, a transformational business consultant, ontological coach, and advocate for visionary women looking to step into their true power and purpose. From a chaotic and unstable childhood, the impact of an elementary school teacher, losing her job in the mortgage industry during the housing market crash, and moving cross-country in an RV during the pandemic with no clear plan, Mina shares the lessons that helped her break free from old stories, trust her inner knowing, and create a life that aligns with her essence.
Whether you're standing at a crossroads or struggling to believe in the next step, this episode will remind you that clarity, support, and confidence come when you move forward in faith.
Listen now if you're ready to stop overthinking and start taking aligned action
in this episode:
- What an ontological coach is and how this unique coaching style helps shift your way of being
- How to recognize and trust your inner voice, even when logic says "don't"
- The power of rewriting limiting stories and shifting from a victim mindset to an empowered one
- Why you don't need a perfect plan to move forward—and how to "build the plan as you go"
- The truth behind the phrase "when the student is ready, the teacher appears"
- How to reframe painful past experiences into powerful catalysts for growth
- What it means to live in alignment with your true essence and spiritual intelligence
- Practical mindset and business strategies Mina uses to help women entrepreneurs thrive
Listen now and learn how to tap into your inner knowing and discover how bold, imperfect steps can create powerful transformation
More about Mina Satori & Resources Mentioned:
Mina Satori is an ontological coach, business consultant, and advocate for visionary women ready to break free from limiting narratives and create a life and business aligned with their true essence. With a background in psychology, coaching, and marketing, Mina empowers creatives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to trust their inner wisdom, taking aligned action and build thriving lives from the inside out.
You can learn more about her work, connect with Mina, and stay up to date on her latest programs and offerings at her website.
- Follow her on Instagram: @CoachMinaSatori
- Free Resource: Download Mina's 7 Step Project Plan to help you set meaningful, aligned goals here.
- Mina's Website: minasatori.com
Main Takeaways & Golden nuggets of wisdom from this episode:
This episode was rich with insights, but here are a few standout takeaways that we believe are especially powerful if you're ready to grow intentionally and live more fully.
- Trust your inner knowing. There's a quiet voice inside of you that already knows what's right for you. Often, we silence it because we're afraid of what others will think, or because it doesn't align with the world's version of "logic." But when you sit in stillness and really listen, that inner knowing can guide you more powerfully than any outside advice ever could.
- Rewrite the old narratives that are holding you back. Many of the beliefs we live by were formed years ago—often in childhood or during moments of pain. These stories can quietly convince us that we’re not capable, worthy, or safe to succeed. But once you see the story, you can change it.You can shift the lens and reclaim your power.
- Take the fist step even if you don't know the whole plan. Build the plane as you go. You don’t need a perfect blueprint to begin. In fact, clarity comes after action—not before. That next step might feel uncertain, but waiting until everything’s figured out often leads to never starting at all. The truth? You’ll learn more from one small messy step than you ever will from staying still.
- The right people and opportunities will appear when you move forward in faith. When the student is ready, the teacher appears. And when you take courageous action, it’s like raising your hand and signaling to life: “I’m ready.” Over and over again, Mina’s story showed us that when she moved in faith—even without guarantees—the support she needed showed up.
"I was focusing on all the negative things in my life and not recognizing that, equally on the other side, were all these wonderful, beautiful things."
For an in-depth exploration of these takeaways and more, be sure to listen to the full episode below.
Tips for applying these takeaways:
If you're anything like us, and our guest Mina Satori, you know that personal growth isn't just about the aha moments. It's about what we do with those moments. Here are some simple, practical ways to apply this episode's golden nuggets to your own life.
- Tune in to your inner knowing. Turn off distractions and carve out five minutes to just be still. Ask yourself, "Is there something I know I need to do, even if it feels crazy to others?" Pay attention to how your body feels when you think about it. If it makes you feel light, excited, or hopeful, maybe it's time to act on it. Even just a small step.
- Reflect on a goal you've been hesitant to pursue. Ask yourself, "What story am I telling myself that's causing this fear or hesitation?" Maybe it's fear of burnout, failure, or being judged. Then ask, "Is that story still true? Or have I outgrown it?" Reframe it to empower you in your efforts and thinking. For example: "I've learned from the past and built better boundaries, I no longer need to fear burn out if I commit.."
- Take action before you're ready. What's one thing you've been putting off? Pick one small step that you can take today. Trust that momentum will build, and clarity will follow. As Mina shared, sometimes you've got to "build the plane as you go."
- Look for evidence of support that showed up for you in the past. Think back to a time when someone or something showed up just when you needed it. Let that memory reinforce a new story. Take a small step today and look for and stay open to that support. Help often shows up after we move, not before.
You don't need to apply everything all at once. Just choose one of these tips that resonates most with you right now and try it. The power of personal growth lies in small, consistent action.
Tune in for a conversation full of practical insight, empowering truths, and the courage to take your next step.
final thoughts: Know yourself
When we're in the middle of change or faced with uncertainty, it can be easy to freeze. We may find ourselves waiting for the plan to make sense, for fear to go away, or for everything to line up perfectly before we act. But as Mina reminded us, the most life-changing moments often begin when we don't have it all figured out. When we choose to trust ourselves and take the next step anyway.
You don't need a flawless plan. You don't need to know how it's all going to work out. What you do need is a willingness to listen to your inner knowing, rewrite the stories that have held you back, and take one small step forward in faith.
And when you do, the right people, ideas, and opportunities will show up.
Whether you're at a crossroads, feeling stuck, or simply ready to feel more aligned with your purpose, this episode is your invitation to move forward—even if it's messy. Even if it's scary. Even if you're still building the plane as you go.
Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes as we and people from all walks of life share their experiences and we identify the lessons, blessings, and success principles that life is providing—lessons that we can all take advantage of and learn from if we pay attention.
If you're ready to step into your full potential, make sure to listen to the episode and share it with someone who could benefit from this powerful message. And don't forget to subscribe to Recounting Life Lessons and jump onto our Insider email list for more insights, actionable tips, and empowering stories.
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