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From Hustle to Harmony: Kami Guildner on Visibility, Wisdom & Owning Your Voice

April 10, 2025 • 44 min

Episode Description

This week’s episode is pure magic. I’m chatting with Kami Guildner—soulful business coach, retreat leader, and author of Fire Dancer. We were introduced by our mutual friend Kristina, who knew we shared a passion for helping women rise. She was so right.

Kami opens up about her journey from corporate VP to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders through her signature blend of soul and strategy. She shares how she helps women clarify their vision, elevate their voice, and step fully into visibility—without the grind. We also dive into somatic coaching, horse-guided breakthroughs, and why embracing who you are (wrinkles, wisdom, and all) is your greatest superpower.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

How to redefine success beyond the hustle
The three pillars of Kami’s work: Vision, Voice & Visibility
What horses can teach us about leadership and presence
Why your voice matters more now than ever
Kami’s take on aging boldly and staying true to yourself
Her favorite Oregon wine memories and the magic of slowing down

Whether you’re building your business, changing careers, or rediscovering your spark—this one will light you up.

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