Episodes

  • #149 The True Freedom of Entrepreneurship: Becoming While Building

    #149 The True Freedom of Entrepreneurship: Becoming While Building
    Jul 4 2025
    In this episode of 'Chats with GiGi,' host GiGi Diaz reflects on the meaning of freedom as an entrepreneur.

    Coming from a background where freedom was scarce, she shares how living in the United States has allowed her to appreciate the liberty to speak, think, and act freely. Focusing on the 4th of July, she discusses the common entrepreneurial desire for time, financial, and creative freedom, and questions whether business owners are creating their ventures from a place of genuine freedom or merely following someone else’s success template.

    GiGi emphasizes the importance of identity evolution over outcome obsession and explores how shifting from pressure to curiosity can alleviate stress and fuel creativity. She invites listeners to reflect on what true entrepreneurial freedom means for them, offering practical advice on building a business that aligns with one’s personal values and desired lifestyle.

    Listen in for insights on crafting a business structure that supports not just financial success, but personal fulfillment as well.


    00:00 Reflecting on Freedom and Entrepreneurship
    02:11 Introduction to The Chats with Gigi Podcast
    02:58 The Myth of the Mold in Entrepreneurship
    18:04 The Importance of Identity Evolution
    24:55 Shifting from Pressure to Possibility
    28:06 Embracing True Entrepreneurial Freedom
    29:54 Final Thoughts and Call to Action


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    31 mins
  • #148 The Power of Enough feat Elizabeth Husserl

    #148 The Power of Enough feat Elizabeth Husserl
    Jun 26 2025
    This episode features Elizabeth Hussell, Colombian-American certified money coach and co-founder of Peak 360 wealth planning firm, discussing her book "The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship With Money."

    Key Discussion Points: Elizabeth breaks down the crucial distinction between money (a social technology) and wealth (a state of being). She introduces the concept of 12 areas of wealth, where financial stability is just one slice of the pie. We dive deep into redefining abundance mindset beyond just pushing away scarcity, exploring how to connect abundance to meaning and fulfillment instead. The conversation covers breaking generational money patterns, the difference between healing and integration, and Elizabeth's innovative Wealth Mandala exercise. We also explore somatic practices for recognizing satisfaction and "enoughness" in our bodies.

    About Elizabeth: Certified money coach, co-founder of Peak 360, featured in New York Times and Yahoo Finance. Created in collaboration with our Reader's Circle community inside the Seizing Happy Hybrid Community.





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    31 mins
  • #147 How to Become Mentally Stronger in Business feat. Luz Martinez

    #147 How to Become Mentally Stronger in Business feat. Luz Martinez
    Jun 17 2025
    In this episode of the 'Chats with GiGi' podcast, GiGi discusses the profound connection between personal well-being and business success. She is joined by Luz Martinez, a seasoned therapist with almost two decades of experience. They explore how personal boundaries, mental health, and trauma directly impact entrepreneurial growth.

    Luz shares her journey into mental health, the importance of seeking mentorship, and practical steps to enhance mental well-being for a healthier business. The conversation also delves into overcoming the fear of vulnerability and recognizing the difference between being genuine and being openly vulnerable.

    00:00 Introduction: Your Business as an Extension of You
    01:53 The Importance of Mental Health for Entrepreneurs
    02:37 Welcoming Lu Martinez: Mental Health Expert
    04:47 Lu's Journey into Mental Health
    09:07 Misconceptions About Mental Health in Business
    19:38 The Power of Vulnerability and Genuine Connection
    23:53 Understanding and Addressing Trauma
    28:44 Understanding the Pressure of Leadership
    29:47 Embracing Self-Doubt and Fear
    30:36 Shifting Perspectives on Fear and Pressure
    31:33 Facing and Processing Emotions
    38:25 Catastrophizing and Survival Instincts
    51:06 The Role of Self-Compassion
    51:51 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

    You can connect with Luz at www.luzmartinezcounseling.com

    Let's keep the conversation going!
    Find GiGi on all social media platforms as @GiGiDiazLIVE
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    53 mins
  • #146 The Imagine Statement (A taste of the SBS Secret Podcast)

    #146 The Imagine Statement (A taste of the SBS Secret Podcast)
    Jun 5 2025
    If you enjoy the value and energy of this CHATS with GiGi Podcast, you're going to LOVE the secret Simple Business System™ Secret Podcast.

    Here is a taste of what goes on in there. You can sign up, for free, on the pop up in the link below!
    www.seizinghappy.com/sbs

    If you want to connect with the Seizing Happy® Tribe and receive weekly group coaching from GiGi check out of Seizing Happy® Hybrid Community https://bit.ly/SeizingHappyTribe
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    16 mins
  • #145 Are you making entrepreneurship harder than it needs to be?

    #145 Are you making entrepreneurship harder than it needs to be?
    May 23 2025
    Yes, entrepreneurship has its challenges but are you making it harder on yourself than it needs to be?

    Inside this episode:
    Seizing Happy® Hybrid Community https://bit.ly/SeizingHappyTribe

    Simple Business System™: https://www.seizinghappy.com/sbs
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    23 mins
  • #144 The Yogi' Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality with Reema Datta

    #144 The Yogi' Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality with Reema Datta
    May 15 2025
    This episode is not about yoga. It's about the mind and it's delicious.


    Reema Datta is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality. Datta first learned yoga and Ayurveda from her mother and grandmothers as well as her grandfather, who wrote several books on Vedic philosophy. After receiving her master’s from the London School of Economics, Datta worked for the United Nations before leaving to study ancient yogic wisdom and practice. Since 2002, she has taught yoga and Ayurveda workshops, retreats, and trainings in twenty countries across five continents. Her students include Sting, Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Zainab Salbi, Sujatha Baliga, and thousands of other practitioners globally.

    Visit Reema Datta at http://www.ReemaYoga.com.

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    40 mins
  • #143 The Way of the Satisfied Woman with Alana Kaivalya

    #143 The Way of the Satisfied Woman with Alana Kaivalya
    Apr 30 2025
    In this powerful episode of Chats with Gigi, I sit down with spiritual leader and author Alana Kaivalya to explore what it truly means to reclaim feminine power. Centered around her transformational book, The Way of the Satisfied Woman: Reclaiming Feminine Power, our conversation invites women to redefine success, deepen their intuition, and reconnect with their most authentic selves.

    If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, your truth, or your purpose, this episode is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

    0:00:00 - The Feminine Way of Doing Business
    0:06:15 - Introduction of Alana Kaivalya and Her Work
    0:07:35 - Alana Kaivalya's Journey and Book Timing
    0:09:01 - Defining Femininity and Its Misconceptions
    0:13:36 - The Role of Intuition and Emotional Depth
    0:18:59 - The Power of Feminine Intuition in Business
    0:29:44 - The Four Keys to Feminine Satisfaction
    0:35:06 - The Importance of Community and Support
    0:39:15 - The Role of Masculinity in Feminine Satisfaction
    0:56:32 - Nourishing the Feminine Self

    Connect with Alana: Website: https://TheSatisfiedWoman.com Podcast: The Satisfied Woman Podcast
    YouTube: @TheSatisfiedWoman
    TikTok: @the.satisfied.woman

    Resources Mentioned:📖 The Way of the Satisfied Woman: Reclaiming Feminine Power by Alana Kaivalya

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    Sneak peek of EXTRAORDINARY: bit.ly/extraordinaryfeed
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • #142 Marketing: When to and When Not to do it

    #142 Marketing: When to and When Not to do it
    Jan 9 2025
    After having this topic come up four times with different clients, in the last 48 hours, I realized it's a necessary topic to get into on the show.

    In this episode I teach you the differences between marketing, public relations (PR), and advertising.

    I explain how these components serve distinct purposes within a business strategy and I go into when and how to implement each one to maximize effectiveness and avoid common pitfalls.

    BONUS: I'll break down what role event sponsorship plays in all this

    This episode serves as an educational resource to help you gain clarity on these crucial business functions and make informed decisions.

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    Sneak peek of EXTRAORDINARY here -> https://bit.ly/extraordinaryfeed

    Want details on SBS? Email info@seizinghappy.com to apply


    00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
    00:21 Purpose of the Episode
    02:46 Defining Marketing
    06:59 Understanding Public Relations
    16:28 Exploring Advertising
    18:16 Sponsorship Insights
    25:18 Budgeting for Marketing, PR, and Advertising
    33:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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    35 mins