Pleasure and Profits with Rachel Anzalone

Pleasure and Profits with Rachel Anzalone

In a world where hustle is glamorized and burnout normalized, it's time to rewrite the rules and embrace satisfaction as the true measure of success. This podcast is for visionary entrepreneurs and business owners like you, who are ready to make an impact. Stop sacrificing your health, wellbeing, and happiness in pursuit of business growth at all costs. There’s a better way. How do I know? Because I’ve done it for myself and countless clients. I’m Rachel Anzalone—Advisor, Thought Partner, and Satisfaction Strategist™ to purpose driven entrepreneurs. Join me as I dive into the intersection of well-being and wealth, exploring practical strategies, inspiring stories, and expert interviews that unveil the secrets to creating a business that is both pleasurable and profitable. Together we will examine the return on investment (ROI) on pleasure and how purpose plus passion can equal a sustainable and profitable business strategy. As a seasoned entrepreneur and Satisfaction Strategist™, I've helped people just like you embrace authenticity, alignment, embodiment and pleasure as a way of being, all while creating massive impact and building thriving businesses. With Pleasure & Profits™, we will embark on a transformative journey together, dedicated to maximizing impact, profit and pleasure in business and life. Are you ready to create a life where pleasure and profit walk hand in hand? Subscribe to Pleasure & Profits™ now on your favorite podcast platform. Let's redefine success as satisfaction and empower you to live a life that's both financially prosperous and deeply fulfilling. We all deserve to experience the best of both worlds.

Episodes

October 10, 2024 46 mins
In this episode, Massimo Backus shares his transformative journey toward becoming a more compassionate and effective leader. It all started when he received unexpected feedback: despite his skills and capabilities, he was seen as a “bad leader.” That wake-up call pushed him to look inward and embrace self-compassion as a crucial tool for growth. Massimo shares how learning to be kinder to himself not only improved his own well-bei...
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This episode is a follow-up to "The Hard Truth About Hiring Coaches & Consultants." Last time, we discussed the challenges of navigating a saturated market and making informed choices when hiring support for your business. Today, I’m sharing 20 Must-Ask Questions Before Hiring a Coach or Consultant. These questions will guide you in assessing a coach’s experience, skills, and approach, ensuring they’re the right fit for your needs....
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In this episode, I dive deep into the complexities of hiring the right coach, consultant, or service provider for your business. With the online coaching industry booming, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find high-quality support amidst a flood of mediocre offerings.  I share personal insights and experiences, touching on the frustration of overpriced, under delivering programs, and the rise of buyer skepticism. We’ll expl...
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Join us for an inspiring episode with business consultant Laurel K. Rutledge, who shares her journey from the corporate world to launching her own successful business. Laurel emphasizes the importance of aligning vision with action, leveraging unique skills and corporate experience, and making strategic decisions for growth. Tune in for practical advice and insights to help you on your entrepreneurial journey! Get all the links an...
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September 19, 2024 34 mins
In this episode, I share some hard learned lessons in sales from my various career and business ventures, and how I’ve shifted my own perception of the sales process from feeling kind of yuck, to one of empowerment and partnership.  I discuss the importance of ethical practices in sales, the pitfalls of over-promising, and the need for a shift in the power dynamic between service providers and clients–regardless of which side of t...
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September 4, 2024 28 mins
In this episode, I discuss a common pattern I’ve been noticing in the online business and coaching space — generic advice that doesn’t consider individual needs. I emphasize the importance of asking the right questions and qualifying people before recommending any solution. Tune in as I explore how we can move away from one-size-fits-all approaches and focus on strategies that align with our unique goals and values. Get all the li...
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In this episode, I dive into the topic of "Quieting Your Inner Critic" with Dr. Kara Elam, a Fulfillment Coach and Strategist. We discuss her shift from a corporate career in public health to entrepreneurship, focusing on how she silenced her inner critic. Kara shares insights on balancing impact, profit, and pleasure in life, creating a healthy work culture, and overcoming worthiness and imposter syndrome. She also explains the re...
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August 9, 2024 25 mins
In this episode, I discuss the power of finding a like-minded community and highlight the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people who truly see you. Discover why building authentic relationships is crucial for improving both your personal and professional life. If you’re looking to reach your potential, build meaningful connections, and be part of an aligned community, this episode is for you. Get all the links a...
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August 1, 2024 45 mins
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my personal journey of navigating through a massive transformation over the past few years. Facing challenges like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and an identity crisis—stemming from perimenopause and undiagnosed ADHD—I found myself questioning everything and learning to walk my talk in a whole new way. I share my thoughts on the need to search out the right professional help and guida...
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In this episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to an amazing guest whose mission aligns closely with mine and who brings extensive experience and wisdom in money mindset and abundance. Join me in a conversation with Alexandra Taketa, a coach and mentor specializing in helping women master their money mindset and cultivate abundance. Alexandra shares her personal journey of transforming her money mindset, reflecting on her early mo...
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Join me in this episode as we take a fresh look at procrastination. I'll share my own stories about how putting things off actually helped me get back on track. I know it sounds strange, but sometimes slowing down can really speed things up! We often think we have to be busy all the time, but I've discovered that taking a break can be just as important. In this episode, we’ll chat about the importance of listening to our internal ...
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Join me in this episode as I reflect on my journey with the Law of Attraction and how it has shaped my life and career.  Today, I’m sharing personal stories of attracting key opportunities in my life, highlighting the significance of aligning oneself with feeling good in order to attract abundance. We’ll dive into the importance of setting intentions, gaining clarity, and focusing on desired life experiences. By sharing my stories,...
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Join us for an inspiring episode with motivational icon Lisa Nichols. A seasoned entrepreneur and best-selling author, Lisa has influenced over 80 million lives through her business, Motivating the Masses. She shares wisdom on personal growth, strategic business-building, impact, learning, and legacy. She also talks about keeping a balance between work and home life, being real with people, and the strength found in being open and...
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March 26, 2024 12 mins
In my recent series, Lessons From The Jungle (Episodes 10, 11 and 13), I shared a number of lessons learned on my most recent visit to Costa Rica. In a couple of those episodes I referenced an experience I had at a sacred waterfall, and how those experiences reminded me of another, strikingly different experience I had at a waterfall on my first visit to Costa Rica in 2016. I’ve written about my experience on that waterfall (yes ON...
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In this episode I share Part 3 of the lessons and reflections from my recent retreat in the Costa Rican rainforest. The retreat focused on the Art of Attention and a deep and reverent connection to nature. It was held at a location that is stewarded by a loving and thoughtful staff – a love that beautifully permeates everything. Over the course of my time in Costa Rica, including three days in San Jose, before flying home, I receiv...
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In this episode, I’m sitting down with Giovanni Marsico–the CEO and founder of Archangel, a global community of entrepreneurs on a mission to impact millions of people together. Giovanni is a 2x EMMY® award-winning producer, creating a new genre he calls 'real-life superhero movies' with films like DREAMER and HERO to inspire millions of people to dream bigger, unleash their gifts, and change the world.  In our time together, he sh...
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February 1, 2024 22 mins
In this episode I share Part 2 of the lessons and reflections from my recent retreat in the Costa Rican rainforest. The retreat focused on the Art of Attention and a deep and reverent connection to nature. It was held at a location that is stewarded by a loving and thoughtful staff – a love that beautifully permeates everything. Over the course of my time in Costa Rica, including three days in San Jose, before flying home, I recei...
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January 19, 2024 18 mins
In this episode, I share lessons and reflections from my recent retreat in the Costa Rican rainforest. The retreat focused on the Art of Attention and a deep and reverent connection to nature. It was held at a location that is stewarded by a loving and thoughtful staff – a love that beautifully permeates everything. Over the course of my time in Costa Rica, including three days in San Jose, before flying home, I received so many m...
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In this episode, I share a conversation with my friend and colleague Melissa Camilleri, co-founder of Stand for the And Education Company and the Prosper Network.  Melissa shares her journey from being a high school English teacher to starting her own jewelry business, and eventually pivoting to Stand for the And, where she and her business partner Angela Greaser help entrepreneurs build a legacy of impact & income with high-qualit...
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December 22, 2023 6 mins
This is not the episode I meant to record and not the day I meant to release it, because inspiration doesn't always come as expected, and sometimes we have to let go and trust that it will come when the timing is right. Inside I’m sharing the answer I received when I asked the questions:   “Why am I at such a standstill with this solstice episode…and with my work this week in general?”, and, “What do I and my listeners need to hear...
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