What would your life look like if you stopped accepting what was handed to you — and started building what you were always meant for?

In this episode I am taking you inside the Designed, Not Assigned Masterclass — a full deep dive into the Bridge Framework that has been changing the way women show up for themselves, their dreams and the rooms they walk into every single day.

If you missed the live masterclass — this episode is your front row seat.

And if you were there — welcome back. Let's go even deeper. 💙

In this episode we cover:

✅ Step 1 — Rediscover Your True SelfWhy you were selected out of four hundred trillion possibilities — and how writing your 100 greatness traits will change the way you see yourself forever.

✅ Step 2 — Reconnect to Your WhyHow to find your North Star, say out loud what you actually want, and watch the universe start sending you exactly the right people at exactly the right time.

✅ Step 3 — Trust Your Higher PowerWhy you have never been as alone as you felt — and how naming your walking angels will shift everything about how you move through the world.

✅ Step 4 — Build Your Tribe — ALWAYS SMILEThe 11 principle framework for walking into any room with confidence, building real connections and creating the relationships that open doors to your designed life.

This is not a motivational pep talk. This is a blueprint.

By the time you finish this episode you will have four concrete soul work actions, a framework you will never forget and the unshakeable knowing that the life you were designed for is not someday — it is now.

Your designed life is within reach.

Now let's go build that bridge. 🌉

🎁 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

📚 Get my chapter in She Talks: Strength, Resilience and Becoming on Amazon:👉 https://www.amazon.com/She-Talks-Strength-Resilience-Becoming-ebook/dp/B0GYCD2KH3

📖 Download my free guide — Designed, Not Assigned:👉 www.enabledtorise.com

📞 Book your free 25 minute Bridge Strategy Call:👉 https://calendly.com/10xnetworkingninjasd/30min

👥 Join the Enabled to Rise Facebook Community:👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1560686867421338

🎥 Watch the full Hawaii keynote speech on YouTube:👉 https://youtu.be/Km-kmnlNiDU?si=v2_o3H-QWHcxd9jz

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1)Breath-focused meditation (best all-around) 

Goal: train your nervous system to settle.  

• Sit comfortably 
• Breathe normally 
• Put attention on the breath 
• When your mind wanders (it will), return to breath 

Best for: stress, anxiety loops, sleep, cravings 

2) Body scan (best for relaxation + sleep) 

Goal: tell your body “you’re safe.”  

• Bring attention slowly from head → toes 
• Relax each area as you go 
• You’re not trying to “feel good,” just notice and soften 

Best for: sleep, tension, pain, trauma-held body stress 

3) Loving-kindness (best for mood + emotional healing) 

Goal: reduce internal threat and self-attack.You repeat phrases like:  

• “May I be safe.” 
• “May I be healthy.” 
• “May I be at peace.” 

Best for: self-criticism, emotional distress, depression patterns  

Is joy something that just happens to us… or is it a choice we make every day? 💛In this heartfelt and uplifting conversation, Nicole Johnson and her sister “Auntie Bear” dive deep into what it really takes to live a more joyful, present, and meaningful life — no matter what’s going on around you.

As children, joy comes naturally — we live in the present, laugh easily, and see the world as a mystery waiting to be explored. But as adults, responsibilities, self-imposed pressure, and societal expectations often pull us away from that simple happiness. The good news? Joy is still there — and you can call it back at any time. ✨

In this episode, we explore:🌱 How to reconnect with your sense of wonder and find joy in simple things — a tree, a flower, even a crack in the sidewalk.🧘‍♀️ Why being present is the “vibrational hook” that draws joy back into your life.💭 How society programs you to focus on what’s wrong — and how to challenge that pattern.🌞 Practical daily techniques to increase joy:

Joseph McClendon III’s STOP Method to shift your mood in seconds.

Mindful breathing: “In calm, out smile — JOY.”

Thich Nhat Hanh’s 1–3 minute joy practice: “Breathe in, I am a flower. Breathe out, I am fresh.”

Blessing water or food and imagining it as “joy medicine” as you ingest it.

💫 Remember: joy isn’t something you chase — it’s something you choose. When you decide to be happy, tune into your source, and stay present, joy naturally flows back into your life.

If you’re ready to feel lighter, happier, and more alive, this conversation is for you.

👉 Subscribe for more conversations on joy, mindset, and living your best life.💬 Share in the comments: What’s one simple thing that brings you joy every day?

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Kristin has guided countless high-achieving entrepreneurs to scale their businesses without sacrificing their lifestyle. Through her signature VIP Day experiences, she helps founders reclaim their time, elevate their offers, and implement systems that remove them as the bottleneck. Her message is clear: luxury and freedom aren’t “someday” goals — they’re available right now with the right strategy.

We dive into:

• Why burnout often hits right when entrepreneurs reach multi-7 figures
• The shift from hustling harder to scaling smarter
• Ideas that allow businesses to run beautifully without the founder at the center

Kristin also shares powerful stories of her own “say yes” leap moments, as well as client transformations where entire business models were rebuilt in a single VIP Day — unlocking instant time freedom.

Key Takeaway:You don’t need to burn out to succeed. Saying “yes” isn’t about recklessness — it’s about choosing alignment, trusting your instincts, and building a business that supports your life, not the other way around.

👉 Connect with Kristin Gutierrez:

• Website: sayyesandfigureitout.com
• Book: Say Yes and Figure It Out
• Instagram/TikTok: @officialkristingutierrez
• YouTube: Kristin Gutierrez TV
• LinkedIn: Kristin Gutierrez