Grace Duong chats with the radiant Vanessa Somuayina—YouTuber, spiritual entrepreneur, and creator of multiple beloved tarot and oracle decks. We explore Vanessa’s path to success, how she built her business from the ground up, the role of intuition in decision-making, and how to stay authentic in a constantly evolving world. This is an inspiring deep-dive into trusting yourself, embracing change, and becoming the CEO of your own life.
If you liked this episode, check out the previous GRACED podcast episode with Robert Ryan: https://youtu.be/njEU5jUpUBo
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What We Talk About:
00:00 Episode Preview
00:29 Opening
01:04 Introduction
01:47 Interview Begins with Vanessa Somuayina
02:09 Vanessa’s Journey into Tarot & YouTube
03:11 How Crystals and Coincidence Led to Tarot
04:58 How I Found Confidence Through My Creator Persona
06:41 Focus on the Present, Not the Past
07:41 Starting a Second Channel to Teach What I’ve Learned
09:42 Why Intuition Alone Isn’t Enough in Business
11:34 Easy Intuition Exercises for Beginners
12:43 Why Every Tower Moment Leads to a Star Moment
15:08 How to Become the CEO of Your Own Life
16:56 Tools to Overcome Self-Doubt and Build Confidence
19:31 How to Use Affirmations to Transform Your Mindset
22:10 How to Overcome Doubt and Become Your Best Self
23:38 Using Meditation & Yoga to Calm Your Mind
25:31 AD - Join our Tarot for Alchemy Course https://learntarot.mysticmondays.com/
27:37 Creating Tarot Decks with Meaning
30:52 How Intuition Guides the Creation of Tarot Decks & Art Direction
32:09 How to Pursue Multiple Passions Without Losing Focus
33:46 How to Stay Positive on Social Media & Avoid Negative Energy
36:03 How Consistency Drives Success in Building a Social Media Following
38:20 Vanessa's Vision for Music and Community
39:42 The Evolving Meaning of Authenticity with Vanessa
42:49 Manifestation and Surrender
45:45 Fast Five Questions: Breaking Free from Astrological Labels
47:55 Collective Reading from The Pastel Journey Tarot Deck by Vanessa Somuayina
50:19 Closing Statements
51:39 End of Episode – Make Sure to Leave a Podcast Review!
52:26 End Card
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Vanessa Somuayina's Website:
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