200. Managing Chaos and How to Become A Visionary Rebel (with Crista Grasso)

Welcome to a very special 200th episode! Kim is thrilled to be joined by Crista Grasso, founder of the Simplify to Scale and Lean Out Methods, for a conversation about leading and innovating in this year of massive change in the stars. Join them as they discuss strategies for scaling, how to tap into your intuition to take big leaps, and move with cosmic timing to build their businesses!

Episode Highlights

Crista shares a personal story about launching her Strategic Ops Institute brand. Despite roadblocks and timing issues, her soul-driven decision catapulted her success, proving that ideas are only as powerful as the action behind them. The conversation highlights why structure, curation, and aligning with cosmic timing are crucial in a fast-changing business landscape.

Inspiring Quotes

"When you have your soul leading, you become rich and powerful. You make big impact. You leave your legacy. And that's what I'm all about."

"Without the execution and making it real, it doesn’t get very far—other than a little bit of excitement at the time of having it and then it just falls flat."

Key Questions Answered

1. How can astrology and soul alignment give entrepreneurs an edge in 2025?

[4:43 - 9:18] Astrology reveals unique timing and energy patterns for the year ahead. Kim Woods explains that recognizing these cosmic windows (like Jupiter entering Cancer, or Pluto in Aquarius), and aligning business moves with these, allows entrepreneurs to synchronize action and intention. The practice sharpens intuition, clarifies priorities, and helps leaders step forward when opportunity knocks. 

2. What keeps great ideas from becoming business breakthroughs?

[2:53-5:21] Crista shares that ideas alone are "mildly interesting" unless coupled with structure and execution. The curation of opportunities—choosing which ideas to act on and supporting them with real plans—are what transform inspiration into income. The episode emphasizes that entrepreneurship is about making things tangible, not just dreaming big.

3. What role does fear play in following your soul’s mission?

[14:49-15:48] According to Kim, living your soul mission often comes with fear and discomfort—if you’re not a little scared, you may not be stretching far enough. Facing and moving through this fear is key; those willing to lean into uncertainty will ride the "power wave" of authentic success, especially in 2025’s rapidly shifting landscape.

Action Steps for Visionary Rebels

• Leverage Astrological Timing: Pay attention to cosmic shifts throughout the year—Jupiter in Cancer, Pluto in Aquarius—when making strategic plans.
• Curate Your Opportunities: Not every invitation serves your highest vision. Trim, select, and weave your choices for maximum impact and sustainability.
• Let Your Soul Lead: If you feel fear or resistance, you might just be on the right track. Trust your intuition—and act.

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