Aligned As F*ck: A Human (Design) Experiment with Candy Barone

The Aligned As F*ck podcast provides a transformative discussion where we engage in authentic and significant discussions, elevating both individual and collective leadership. These conversations are unfiltered, genuine, and bold, as no topic is off-limits.A powerful space where real, meaningful conversations take place. Ones that disrupt, challenge, and elevate the definition of leadership and success ... conversations that get raw, real, and gritty ... where we talk about all things leadership, alignment, and Human Design.This is the vibrational frequency that move us forward.

Aligned As F*ck: A Human (Design) Experiment with Candy Barone is a religion podcast hosted by Candy Barone, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Candy Barone hosts Aligned As F*ck: A Human (Design) Experiment with Candy Barone, a religion show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #64

  Episode #64: Sales That Don't Suck Nor Require Being a Douchebag with Aleasha Bahr

  Jul 14, 202553 minS2

  In this no-holds-barred , final episode of Season 2, Candy Barone is joined by the one and only Aleasha Bahr , the world's #1 authority on Black Sheep Sales . Together, they rip the lid off outdated, manipulative sales tactics and reframe what selling actually looks like when it's rooted in integrity, service, and aligned energy . From "stop selling like a douchebag" to “sales is a love letter,” this episode is a firestorm of truth bombs and permission slips for visionary leaders, coaches, and business owners who are done with performative, bro-marketing BS. Aleasha breaks down her revolutionary Black Sheep Sales Method™ , a collaborative, custom, and radically human approach to sales that: Prioritizes de-qualifying over trying to get everyone to say yes Encourages you to repel the wrong clients so you magnetize the right ones Builds trust by giving a damn (and saying no when it’s not a fit) Removes the pressure and replaces it with presence and curiosity Converts up to 80% of leads without pretending to be someone you're not Candy and Aleasha also talk lighthouses, F-bombs, proposal graveyards, and the real reason sales feels weird for so many heart-centered leaders—plus how to finally reclaim your power, your voice, and your pricing. 💥 Whether you’re sales-shy, sales-curious, or a seasoned pro who knows the old model is broken, this episode will validate your gut, challenge your patterns, and remind you: If it’s a fit, it’s a fact—no forcing required. 🎧 Tune in to hear: Why integrity is your greatest sales asset How to create collaborative conversations, not pressure cookers What to say when someone isn’t a fit (and how that builds your business) How sales can feel like love, not a battlefield 🖤 Want to learn more from Aleasha? Grab her powerful (and hilarious) new book: 👉 BlackSheepSalesBook.com And check out her podcast: Sales Is NOT a Dirty Word _______________________________________________________________ Aleasha Bahr is the world's #1 authority on Black Sheep Sales. As a sales strategy and messaging expert with 15 years of experience, her proven method has helped sell tens of millions in offers - without acting like a douchebag. Her approach ditches mainstream tactics and helps clients convert up to 80% of leads without pressure or pretending to be someone else. The Black Sheep Sales Method™ : "Because if it's a fit, then it's a fact and there's no "selling" involved." Host of Sales Is NOT a Dirty Word podcast and the author of the book, Black Sheep Sales: How to Win More Sales without Acting Like a Douchebag . You can find Aleasha here: Black Sheep Sales: How to Win More Sales Without Acting Like a Douchebag Book Sales in NOT a Dirty Word Podcast Website: https://aleashabahr.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleashabahr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aleashabahr

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  Episode #60

  Episode #63: Too Much Is Exactly Enough - Reclaiming Power, Profit & Permission with Jessica Fearnley

  Jun 16, 20251 hourS2

  What if being too much was actually your greatest business advantage? In this magnetic and truth-telling episode, Candy Barone sits down with powerhouse business coach Jessica Fearnley to explore how women in consulting can unapologetically step into seven-figure success without sacrificing their sanity, sovereignty, or softness. Together, they unpack the myth that scaling means doing more — and instead, reveal the alchemy of earning more by doing less . Jessica shares how she helps women entrepreneurs transition from six to seven figures by shifting from hustle to high-value consulting models, and why “quiet power” and strategic boundaries are the most underutilized assets in leadership today. You’ll hear Jessica’s behind-the-scenes journey — from public sector project manager to award-winning entrepreneur and author of the groundbreaking new book, “Too Much: How To Thrive Being More Instead of Settling for Less.” This is a fierce reclamation of value, visibility, and vision for any woman who’s been told to shrink, silence, or smooth out her edges to succeed. If you’ve ever been labeled “too much,” this episode is your permission slip to be even more. 🔑 We cover: The hidden cost of over-functioning and over-delivering Why working less can unlock your highest income year yet How to build a consulting firm that doesn’t burn you out The mindset shifts that move you from doer to decision-maker What it really takes to unhook from people-pleasing and patriarchal expectations This conversation is a mirror, a catalyst, and a revolution for women who are ready to lead with boldness, brilliance, and boundaries intact. _______________________________ Jessica Fearnley is a business coach who helps women build seven figure consulting firms. She specializes in the transition from six to seven figures in turnover, and is an advocate for earning more by working less.Jessica has bachelor's and masters degrees from Nottingham University, and a career background in project management, business planning and business development in both the public and private sector. In December 2019 she was named as one of the LinkedIn Top Voices for Entrepreneurship and Small Business, and is passionate about closing the gender pay gap for women in consulting. She also is the author of her brand new book: "Too Much: How To Thrive Being More Instead of Settling for Less" -- you can purchased her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Thrive-Instead-Settling/dp/1068376708 You also can find Jessica here: Website: www.jessicafearnley.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fearnley-47173019 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicafearnley Facebook: www.facebook.com/JessicaFearnleyBusinessConsultant

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  Episode #62

  Episode #62: AI Blueprint for Million‑Dollar High‑Ticket Sales with Lauren Shaw

  Jun 10, 202553 minS2

  In this rich conversation, Candy Barone sits down with Lauren Shaw, one half of “The Laurens," to explore how AI can become a transformational, alignment‑driven amplifier in high‑ticket sales and business growth. After a warm introduction, Lauren recounts how a shared love of sound healing led her and rocket scientist Lauren Capwell to burn everything down, travel to Bali, and co‑found The AI Sales Accelerator™ and Clarity Playbooks™ ... programs that have already generated millions in high‑ticket revenue by teaching entrepreneurs to marry cutting‑edge AI tools with human‑centered sales strategy . They dive into the evolution of their flagship offerings, from a broad “everything AI” pilot that turned into around‑the‑clock tech support, to today’s finely honed suite focusing squarely on empathetic sales and marketing automation. Lauren explains how they “whittled down” to the core of what lights them up: using custom GPTs to craft on‑brand messaging, automate content creation, and create an “Alignment GPT” that surfaces misalignments in business and personal flow, one they tested live, to tears, to rediscover clarity and momentum . A large section of the episode unpacks practical strategies for preserving voice and soul when deploying AI. Lauren outlines a two‑step method: (1) train a custom GPT on your unique brand knowledge base, and (2) treat AI as a thought‑partner—getting a first draft and then infusing it with your own insights. They also highlight “deep research” features in modern AI platforms (like ChatGPT’s and Gemini’s) to ground creative ideas in data, an underutilized but game‑changing approach for informed decision‑making and risk mitigation. Finally, Lauren unveils their latest innovation: the Sales Coach GPT, a 24/7 AI mentor that parses call transcripts to identify hidden objections, limiting beliefs, and follow‑up opportunities, then prescribes exact conversational pivots and nurture strategies. Listeners are encouraged to join the AI Clarity Community (first Wednesday each month) and try out their free “Premium Pricing GPT,” which demystifies hidden value in your offers and builds pricing confidence. Throughout, the message is clear: when used with intention and human oversight, AI is not here to replace us but to amplify our unique gifts and propel next‑level impact. ________________________ Learn more about the Laurens and the work they do here: Lauren Capwell and Lauren Shaw—better known as "The Laurens"—are the powerhouse duo behind a groundbreaking approach to high-ticket sales and AI-driven business growth. With a unique blend of expertise—a rocket scientist with Stanford AI training and a sales expert who has scaled multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses and sold over $5 million in high-ticket programs—they’ve cracked the code on how to consistently attract and close premium clients. As the creators of The AI Sales AcceleratorTM and Clarity PlaybooksTM, they help coaches, consultants, and online service providers transform their messaging, automate content creation, and build sales systems that convert. Their mission: To make AI simple, powerful, and practical—so business owners can scale with ease, reclaim their time, and achieve lasting financial freedom. _____________________ Info on the 6 Week Authentic Sales Challenge Starting May 28th! Premium Pricing GPT - Build unshakable pricing confidence by seeing the real value of your offer... on screen, in minutes. https://thelaurens.ai/ Join the AI Clarity Community - free live monthly AI trainings _________________________ You can find them here: Website: http://thelaurens.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenshawla Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelaurens.ai Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/aiclaritycommunity

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  Episode #57

  Episode #61: Transforming Your Business through Intuition and Energetic Alignment with Karianne Munstedt

  May 26, 20251h 1mS2

  In this candid conversation, Candy and Karianne dive into Karianne’s rapid metamorphosis from a portrait-focused business to Strategic Impact Partners, a high-visibility consultancy for 7- to 8-figure CEOs. In this episode, Karianne shares: The pivotal “Dames Conference” moment when she followed an intuitive pull toward vision work. How she reclaimed her Sacral as CEO, silencing the over-analytical mind to generate a million-dollar-plus model in months. The simple ritual of driving in stillness that sparked her $1M+ vision and business plan in one traffic jam. Practical takeaways for listeners: carve out quiet slots (even in motion), lean into intuitive whispers, and give yourself permission to say “yes” to your next level. Tune in to hear how you, too, can spark an instant glow-up when you align energy, belief, and action. ---------------- More about Karianne : Karianne Munstedt is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Impact Partners, where she elevates executive presence through strategic visibility. With 17 years in the corporate world and a celebrated career as a business owner, portrait photographer, speaker, and coach, Karianne blends business strategy with creative vision and deep authenticity. She partners with executives and leadership teams to craft intentional, high-impact visibility strategies that reflects who they truly are while aligning with brand identity and business goals. Known for her warm, concierge-level approach, Karianne helps leaders show up with confidence, credibility, and presence—positioning them for lasting impact and recognition. Karianne is a wife, mother to two children and three furry friends, plant lover, and avid reader. She received her MBA from Arizona State University in 2003. Karianne has received multiple awards for her leadership, business acumen, photography expertise and speaking skills. ---------------- You can learn connect with Karianne here : Website: https://strategicimpactpartners.us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kariannemunstedt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kariannemunstedt

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  Episode #57

  Episode #60: Repotting Your Business + Reclaiming Your Big Idea with Jess Sato

  May 12, 20251h 8mS2

  What if the reason your business isn’t working the way it used to… is because you’ve outgrown the container it was planted in ? In this soul-stirring, truth-bomb-packed episode, Candy Barone is joined by business growth and visibility strategist Jess Sato for a deeply intimate and powerful conversation about what it means to repot your business, reclaim your voice, and realign with the big idea you’re truly here to lead with. Together, they dive into the raw, unfiltered terrain of: The tension between purpose and profit—and why you must learn to hold both How to identify and articulate your “big idea” (the one that challenges the status quo and inspires real change) Why so many women leaders feel stuck right now—and what to do when the gears just won’t move The critical distinction between resting as rebellion and burying your head in the sand What it takes to burn down the old model and build a business that actually feels aligned Why clarity isn’t a branding exercise—it’s a soul excavation Plus, Jess shares her upcoming vision to create a transformational retreat in Egypt, how growing up in the Middle East shaped her mission, and the internal repotting she’s doing to match the bigness of what’s calling her forward. If you've ever felt like you're on the edge of something massive—but you're stuck in a system, strategy, or story that no longer fits—you cannot miss this episode. It’s not a midlife crisis. It’s a purpose awakening. And it might just be time to repot. Get to know Jess : Jess Sato is a business growth and visibility strategist who helps purpose-driven female entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers clarify their big idea, amplify their message, and create lasting social impact. Through her signature BOLT™ method, she guides clients in refining their vision, crafting compelling messaging, and identifying the right platforms to expand their reach. As a sought-after speaker coach and consultant, Jessica empowers women to embrace their expertise, stand out as industry leaders, and turn their brilliance into businesses that drive change. Connect with Jess here : Website: www.jessicasato.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasato.com Threads: www.threads.net/@jessicasatocoach Facebook: www.facebook.com/JessicaSatoConsulting

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