11 - Scaling Smarter: Black Friday Planning, Email List Mastery & Project Management That Works with Lauren Petrullo

10 - Beyond the Highlight Reel: Why True Influence Starts with Inner Alignment with James Hicks

In this episode of The Knowing Conversations, Christene Marie sits down with business leader and creator James Hicks for a powerful dialogue on authenticity, alignment, and the courage to lead from within. As the founder of Hicks New Media and host of The Lab podcast, James has spent years spotlighting creators, founders, and thought leaders—but in this episode, it’s his turn to share the story behind the mic. Together, James and Christene explore: Why vulnerability—not volume—is what makes a message land What it means to live in alignment, even when it costs you visibility How to navigate fear, criticism, and perfectionism in leadership and content creation The behind-the-scenes tension of showing up on social media when your real life is complex Why slowing down, simplifying, and knowing yourself is the new metric for success James offers refreshing honesty and hard-won insight that will resonate deeply with anyone who feels called to build something meaningful without selling out their soul. 📣 Follow The Knowing Show Instagram: @christenemarie_ Episodes, resources & retreats: TheKnowingAgency.com 🔗 Connect with James Hicks: Website: HicksNewMedia.com YouTube & Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXIFu_U_h-3LCfRN26adIg  

9 - The Language of Leadership: How Story, Emotion & Science Shape How We’re Heard with Peter Watts

In this compelling episode of The Knowing Conversations, Christene Marie is joined by communication expert and neuroscientist Peter Watts to explore the fascinating intersection of storytelling, psychology, and leadership. With over two decades of experience in business communication, Peter breaks down what makes us listen, what earns trust, and how to lead with language that resonates—not just impresses. Together, they unpack: The neuroscience of communication: how the brain processes story, tone, and emotion Why what we say often matters less than how we say it How body language and nonverbal cues impact leadership credibility The biggest communication mistakes leaders make—and how to fix them What it takes to build trust in a skeptical, information-saturated world This episode is part science, part soul, and full of practical tools for anyone who speaks, leads, teaches, or simply wants to connect more meaningfully in a noisy world.

8 - Reclaiming Self-Trust: Letting Go of False Urgency and Learning to Listen Again with Christene Marie

In this honest and restorative solo episode, Christene Marie tackles something so many of us wrestle with: the loss of self-trust in the face of pressure, past pain, or performance. She unpacks the subtle and not-so-subtle ways urgency, fear, and external validation creep in—and how learning to pause, listen, and respond from truth is a radical act of self-leadership. You’ll hear: What it feels like when you’re no longer grounded in your own inner “yes” The cost of making decisions from urgency, trauma, or outside pressure Why healing begins when we slow down long enough to hear our own voice again The importance of rebuilding integrity with yourself after seasons of burnout or betrayal How to stop outsourcing authority and reclaim your capacity to respond with clarity and calm This is a gentle, powerful invitation to return to your own knowing—not through hustle or performance, but through presence and practice. 🔗 Explore More: Instagram: @christenemarie_ Emotional health tools, retreats, and more: TheKnowingAgency.com