Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Life and Biz update - Honoring the season you’re in

Over the past decade, my business has experienced tremendous growth and transformation.

As a Virgo, I approach our work with intention, carefully considering how and why we do things. I’m proactive in making changes to align the business with the current season of my life. 

Sometimes these adjustments arise from practical needs—like having kids, traveling, or team dynamics. Other times, they stem from recognizing boundaries, managing burnout, or focusing on how I want to spend my time.

My friend, Natatlie MacNeil, taught me that it’s okay to give yourself permission to be in different phases or seasons of life and business. 

You don’t have to achieve everything at once or write every book of your career right now.

Currently, I’m in a reflective phase as my young kids grow and require more of my attention. 

To support both my and Mark’s mental health, we’ve taken a partial sabbatical while we build our new home and prioritize our family and personal interests. 

Of course, we still work, particularly in the Money Bootcamp community by welcoming new members and hosting our monthly coaching calls, but we’ve intentionally slowed our pace. We’re focusing on simplifying our lives instead of chasing a massive financial goal.

This journey has been enlightening. In this week’s podcast, I share a life and business update.

My 2025 goals and how to set yours

Can you believe we’re already about 14% into 2025? If you’re like me, you might just be starting to clarify your goals for the year. But don’t worry—there’s no better time than now to set your intentions!

If you’ve felt a bit skeptical in recent years or have strayed from the basics of the Law of Attraction, it’s time to reconnect and establish a powerful intention for 2025.

Today, I want to share some of my goals for this year along with some tips to help you determine what you want to manifest.

Why I’m selling my rose farm

I have a personal update that might surprise you—I'm selling my rose farm!

It feels like the right time and an exciting step for our family, so I wanted to share more about our journey with the farm and why we’ve made this decision.

The value of going on retreats for you and your business

You may already run retreats for your business or dream of hosting a group of clients for your own retreat. 

 

But today, I want to inspire you to go on a retreat yourself. We'll look closer at the different types of retreats and how valuable they can be for you and your business.

Stop playing small and sabotaging your business

Are you feeling stuck in your business, unable to reach the next level of success? 

 

Maybe your income has stalled, or you're just in a funk. Sometimes, that happens, and it's okay if you're taking a pause.

 

But it might be time to examine whether you're unconsciously sabotaging yourself, holding yourself back, or playing small. 

 

In this eye-opening episode, we explore the subtle ways entrepreneurs hold themselves back and how to break free from these self-imposed limitations.

Bad clients, bad debts and more of your questions

Answering your questions (and being of service) is my favorite thing, so I hope you enjoy today’s new AMA episode. 

Listen along now for my take on:

• How do I follow up old money? How do I know if it’s just better to let it go?
• How to break up with awful clients
• Putting your business on auto-pilot so you can take a break
• Balancing business and chronic illness
• Finding role models that align with your goals 

How I create my podcast and content ideas

It’s time to go behind the scenes of the Chill and Prosper podcast…

 

To celebrate our 200th episode, I’m sharing the details of how I create the podcast. 

 

If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the idea, then this one is for you.

 

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my podcasting journey and sharing practical tips to help you get started without the stress.

 

As someone who's been podcasting for years, I've learned that perfection isn't necessary - consistency and authenticity are what truly matter. So, I'll walk you through my process,

How to set yourself up for a great week

You know those mornings when you know it’s going to be a good day?

 

Maybe you’ve slept well, exercised or you’re just feelin’ yourself?!

 

Well, let’s talk about how you can set yourself up for a good day, week, or month. 

Fame, visibility and marketing yourself

Are you hesitant to put yourself out there and market your business? 

 

You're not alone. Fame and visibility are something I've had a love/hate relationship with for a long time.

 

Indeed, many entrepreneurs struggle with big blocks around visibility, so let's talk practical strategies to overcome these fears so you can, in the words of my friend Jen Kem, get seen, heard, and paid. 

 

In this week's episode, I share my journey with visibility, from childhood dance performances to building a successful online business.

Is it time to get a job? Plus more ask me anything…

It’s time for an Ask Me Anything episode on the pod and I’ve got some juicy questions to kick off the year.