Blog | Ahna Hendrix

Soul Driven Podcast Announcement

Listen to the episode on these channels:

Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Welcome back to the Soul Driven Podcast. This week, I’m popping in for a short episode to share that I’m taking a break from the podcast until September 30th – where this decision came from (not me), why it’s necessary, and some exciting news about what’s coming for SDP. Suffice it to say, change is on the horizon and I only want to create the best for you. ♥️

Join the email list HERE for weekly updates.

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we discuss:

A big shift in my business and personal life
2020 effects
Exciting evolutions on the way for the podcast
Taking a break from podcasting
Stepping further into being a writer
Recommendations for podcast episodes while SDP is on break

LINKS

QUOTES

“This podcast pushes me, moves me and challenges me in ways that I haven’t ever been before.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“Creating the Soul Driven Podcast has been such a beautiful evolution.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“Make sure to take care of yourself, take rest when you need it, find joy and love more.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“When we invest in ourselves, the world benefits.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast

My Guy & I: Navigating the Pandemic Together

Listen to the episode on these channels:

Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Welcome back to another Soul Driven Podcast interview – oh wait, this isn’t an interview, haha! After a guest canceled last minute, I decided to do something that I haven’t before – host a personal discussion. And who better than with my partner? And what is more relevant than the Pandemic? Like every couple, it’s been a bumpy ride, but because of the unique way we manage our relationship, this isn’t your usual discussion.

This week, you’ll meet my partner of four years, Carlos Fonseca-Rodriguez as we share our personal takes on the good, bad, and ugly of what we’ve been experiencing since lockdown went into effect. We’ll talk about what elements in our relationship made it easier and harder, and we don’t hold back. This is an honest (and fun) discussion from two people who are doing the work and it’s sure to make an impact.

Single? Well, when I was single, these were the types of discussions I wanted to hear so that I could execute them at some point in the future. There’s something here for everyone.

SHOW NOTES
In this episode, we discuss:

How Carlos and Ahna navigate the pandemic as a couple
Which elements of their relationship made the lockdown easier and harder
What they learned about each other during the pandemic
Relationship success and failure during the pandemic
Changes they would make if a lockdown happens again
Their thoughts about couple’s therapy

Once you’ve listened, I’m curious, did you enjoy this show? Leave your comments on today’s post or find us on social media @souldrivenpodcast. I’d love to hear from you!

If you were inspired by today’s message, please share this episode and leave a review on iTunes.

And don’t forget, “When we invest in ourselves, the world benefits.”

Until next week!

QUOTES:

“In a relationship, sometimes you have to give more than you receive. It’s not always 50/50.” – Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez
“Both being workaholics and getting lost in that, it’s never good. We definitely needed balance.” – Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez
“You can’t ever over–communicate too much. Ultimately, it helps solve and avoid problems.” – Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez
“It’s so important for us to remember we’re all on our own path and there’s no right or wrong way. We need to have compassion and patience with each other.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“I think we have plenty of room to grow and this pandemic has really forced us to learn how to be better at seeing who we really are. ” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast

Take Your Power Back

Listen to the episode on these channels:

Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Welcome back to another episode of the Soul Driven Podcast! This week, I’m talking about taking our power back. To be specific, I am sharing about the importance of taking responsibility for ourselves right now. Not sexy, I know. But this is a big lesson I’ve been moving through and one that’s been on my heart to share for a few weeks. It’s time for us to step up, stop waiting on the government, our boss, partner, etc to give us the life we want or to be the change we need.

It’s time to take our power back and create the life, the world, the future we want regardless of what’s happening in our world. We can’t expect our world to change until we’ve done the work first. We can’t expect others to be loving until we are. It ALL starts with us and inside of us. And while that’s not the easiest thing to digest, if we truly want a brighter future, good ole responsibility is the answer.

Every single one of us CAN make a huge difference, but it requires us to become the change we need.

SHOW NOTES
In this episode, we discuss:

How to take our power back
Why we should not expect someone else to make everything better
Why responsibility has taken a huge meaning in our lives
Our responsibility for ourselves and not pointing fingers
What does it look like to start taking responsibility, especially in today’s times
Why we need to take our power back
How we can create the lives that we dream of
“The price of greatness is responsibility.” – Winston Churchill
“99% of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.” – George Washington Carver
“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons or the wind, but you can change yourself.” – Jim Rohn

LINKS

Once you’ve listened, I’m curious, how will you take your power back? Leave your comments on today’s post or find us on social media @souldrivenpodcast. I’d love to hear from you!

If you were inspired by today’s message, please share this episode and leave a review on iTunes.

And don’t forget, “When we invest in ourselves, the world benefits.”

Until next week!

QUOTES

“Do we want to complain about our circumstances or do we want to take our power back?” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“We can’t heal this world until we heal ourselves. It all starts in our home, in our body and our mind.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“We can’t expect the world to be a better place until we are personally in a better place.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“Instead of going outward and trying to fix our physical world, let’s retreat inside of ourselves and start working on our personal lives.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“We want the world to change but are we willing to do the same?” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“When we take responsibility for our lives, we empower ourselves to create the life that we want to live.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast
“Your life is a precious life, a beautiful life. Take responsibility and create the one that you dream of.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodcast

Driven Lesson: 10 Entrepreneurial Habits for Tough Times

Welcome back to another Driven Lesson! This week’s episode “10 Entrepreneurial Habits for Tough Times” is both personal (soul) and professional (driven) and can be applied in anyone’s life, whether or not you’re an entrepreneur. Because the skills/habits required to be an entrepreneur are the same for succeeding or staying afloat in these times.

In the past decade as an entrepreneur, I’ve gotten used to living an unpredictable life, one that can change any moment and at the whim of my clients. A phone call or email can elevate or land my day/week/month and when that’s your daily reality, habits naturally develop to adapt in such an intense environment. As we know, not every entrepreneur succeeds. And not everyone will come out of the Covid-19 life shift in a positive way, but ANYONE can, especially if you incorporate the ten habits I’m sharing with today.

So if you’ve been struggling to stick to a routine or take care of yourself, you’re not alone. In fact, putting this podcast together was therapeutic for me because I’ve also been having a tough time. While my spiritual component felt strong, I was missing pieces of the blueprint I used to lean upon so heavily.

They have helped me to stay centered, focused, and get through some of the hardest times of my life – personally and professionally. They have made the biggest impact on my life and are tried-and-true in the entrepreneurial community at large.

Enjoy and don’t forget to let me know how these resonate with you.

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we discuss:

How these entrepreneurial habits can be utilized by anyone.
How these habits helped me to stay centered, stay focused, and get through some of the hardest times of my life, personally and professionally.
How important it is to have a good mindset and attitude.
When we can control and manage our mind and we can control and manage our world.
How therapeutic sharing this list was for me because I needed to re-acclimate myself as well because I have also been struggling.
Why you should become your biggest cheerleader.
How Oprah inspired me.
Why getting up early in the morning and creating a morning routine is life-changing.
The significance of having a strong support circle around us.
What I do every morning to help me stay grateful.
How important it is to protect ourselves and take care of our bodies.
Why fun should be a top priority in your life.

QUOTES

“When we can control and manage our mind then we can control and manage our world.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodast

“The surefire way to fail is by trying to do too much.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodast

“Don’t feel the need to get stuck inside yourself or your life when you don’t know what to do.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodast

“Being an entrepreneur is living in the unexpected. It’s living in the unpredictable.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodast

“We need positive thinking. Pack your mind full of it.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodast

“Fill your mind with positive thoughts intentions and reinforce it with what you are digesting.” – Ahna Hendrix, @SoulDrivenPodast

Links from today’s episode:

After you’ve listened to the episode, I want to hear from you, are these tips or habits useful for you? Are you going to incorporate any of them into your life? Comment below, I’d love to hear from you!

If today’s message inspired you, please leave me an iTunes review, share this episode on social media, and with those you love.

And don’t forget, “When we invest in ourselves, the world benefits.”

Listen to the episode on these channels:

Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

INTERVIEW: Melissa Tyson on the Practical Approach to Living Her Dream

Welcome back for another Soul Driven Interview! This week, I’m introducing you to Melissa Tyson, a goldsmith and custom jewelry designer who mixed her practicality with passion to create the life of her dreams.

Melissa was a born artist who could be found making jewelry from old wires as a child and discovered her purpose after taking a college course. But it was her practicality that set her apart. Her custom jewelry business specializes in working with the bridal industry and she’s intentional about ensuring it’s kind to the environment and only carries good energy to those who wear her pieces.

Enjoy my discussion with Melissa and be sure to check out her at www.melissatysondesigns.com or on Etsy @melissatysondesigns.

Be sure to check out this week’s episode to hear MY NEW intro/outro music!!! To say I’m excited is an understatement! It’s taken me months to nail this down and GAH, I’ll save you that story, haha. But I would love to know what you think. Hit me up on Instagram or Facebook @souldrivenpodcast or send me an email at souldrivenpodcast@gmail.com and let me know!

Have a wonderful week!

Listen to the episode on these channels:

Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Driven Lesson: Surrender to the Now

Why do we try to control what we can’t control?

This week, we’re diving deep on surrender – the type that requires us to put our ego in the backseat to make way for living from the heart. In this episode, I’ll share the battles I’ve been experiencing and overcoming with surrender, why it’s important, and what it looks like in our everyday lives.

Links from this episode:

1. Enneagram Institute www.enneagraminstitute.com

Finally, there’s only ONE week until my free workshop, How to Manage Your Energy on July 22nd 6-8pm EST goes live! Be sure to claim your spot today and leave with practicals tools to help you protect, shift, and elevate your energy!

Once you’ve listened to today’s episode, I’d love to know what you think! Share with me on Instagram or Facebook @souldrivenpodcast or send me an email at souldrivenpodcast@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed today’s message, please leave me an iTunes review, share this episode on social media, and with those you love.

And don’t forget, “When we invest in ourselves, the world benefits.”

Until next week!

Listen to the episode on these channels:

Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

INTERVIEW: Roger Lockshier on Shamanism and The Long Road to Saying Yes to Purpose

Welcome back for another Soul Driven Interview! I’m doubly excited to share this week’s interview with Roger Lockshier and exciting news.

First, Roger Lockshier is an internationally recognized shaman, healer, and ritualist with over 25 years of experience devoted to nature-focused spirituality, sacred ceremony, and a variety of esoteric, mystical, and magickal traditions. In today’s interview, we discussed the varied meanings of shamanism, the long path to claiming his purpose, cultural appropriation in shamanism, and the courage it takes to enter the world of personal growth. Enjoy this fantastic interview and be sure to connect with him via his website, Shamanfire.net to learn more about his in-person or online offerings. The books mentioned in this interview are: The Way of the Shaman and Black Elk Speaks.

Second, be sure to sign up for my first workshop “How to Manage Your Energy” on July 22nd, 6-8pm EST and take back your power in these unpredictable times! I’ll be teaching you how to protect, shift and elevate your energy with practices, rituals, and crystals. This event is free but tickets are limited – sign up today! And if you can’t make it live, no worries – sign up and you’ll receive the replay.

Finally, I’m excited to announce that access to the NEW Soul Driven Community on Mighty Networks will be launched on July 29th. This community will offer a safe space to connect outside of social media with like-minded individuals who want to learn more about spirituality, purpose, creating and operating an intentional business, and much more through tools, guides, and private teachings with professionals. There is no initial fee for this group, but that will not be the case for long. Be sure to sign up for the email list to learn more and get access!

————————————————————————

Once you’ve listened to today’s show, I want to know – did today’s interview with Roger inspire you to learn more about shamanism? Share your feedback with me on Instagram or Facebook or send me an email at souldrivenpodcast@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!

If you enjoyed today’s message, please leave us an iTunes review, share this episode on social media, and with those you love.

And don’t forget, “When we invest in ourselves, the world benefits.”

Until next week!

Listen to the episode on these channels:

Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Soul Lesson: Develop A Personal Relationship With God

Hello again! This week is action-packed with a great episode AND exciting news!! First, thank you for your patience with my taking the week off last week. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

This week, I’m excited to share a topic that’s near and dear to my heart but makes me feel VERY vulnerable to talk about – developing a personal relationship with God. And to clarify, my use of God encompasses anything or anyone founded in love, such as Spirit, Universe, Nature, Buddha, etc. I share what a relationship with God looks like, how to have one, and why it’s so important. There are plenty of personal stories and Joyce Meyers is definitely mixed in. I’m excited to share this episode with you.

And for the news – ANNOUNCING, my first workshop, How To Manage Your Energy Workshop on July 22nd, 6-8pm! In this free workshop, I’ll cover how to protect, shift and elevate your energy through practices, rituals and CRYSTALS! All the exclamation points show how excited I am, haha. BUT tickets are limited so be sure to get yours ASAP! More details coming soon.

After you’ve listened to the episode, I want to hear from you, what will you do to strengthen your relationship with God? Share your answer with me on Instagram or Facebook or send me an email at souldrivenpodcast@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!

If today’s message inspired you, please leave me an iTunes review, share this episode on social media, and with those you love.

Sign up for the email list – awesome downloads are coming soon that will only be shared with my email list community.

And don’t forget, “When we invest in ourselves, the world benefits.”

Listen to the episode on these channels:

Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

#WednesdayWisdom: Practice Compassion

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom might sound fluffy, but you’ll find none of that here. Today’s podcast isn’t about glazing over the intensity, it isn’t about finding pink solutions to our dirty gray problems. It’s about learning to LET GO. To recognize our humanity, embrace it and share it with others. It’s a very real message for a very real time. And I pray it brings you peace and contentment.

We have an additional episode that offers another perspective on Covid-19 and making the most of it. It’s something I’ve been working on in my head for a few weeks and I can’t wait to share it with you.

Once you’ve listened, I want to know, how will YOU practice compassion during this time? Find me on Instagram @souldrivenpodcast and share your response on today’s #WW post or use the hashtag #souldrivenpodcast!

If today’s message resonated with you, please leave me an iTunes review and share Soul Driven with those you love.

Don’t forget to sign up for the email list – updates, worksheets and other helpful tools will only be shared with my email community.

Be safe and stay well. Until next time.

Listen to the episode on these channels: