As I reflect on the year, I invoke the winds of the West and the sacred Jaguar. Jaguar teaches us to move through life with courage, precision, and integrity, illuminating areas where we can refine and grow. In my own journey, I’ve learned to embrace my imperfections while striving for greater alignment and impact. Walking the path of impeccability is not about perfection—it’s about showing up authentically, even when the road feels uncertain.
Confronting Fear and Resistance
This year brought several pivotal moments that tested my courage and forced me to confront deep fears. One such moment arose during my transition from Marcie Walker LLC to fully embracing my role as a holistic healer within The Wild Sage Society. Despite my years of experience and success in the financial coaching world, I found myself gripped by fear: Would leaving this chapter behind mean starting over?
There were times when self-doubt crept in, urging me to cling to the familiar, even though I knew it no longer aligned with my soul’s purpose. The fear of failure and judgment loomed large. But Jaguar’s energy reminded me that growth requires courage, and true alignment often means stepping into the unknown with integrity.
By facing these fears head-on, I discovered hidden reservoirs of strength and clarity. This process allowed me to refine my vision and realign my life and business with my authentic self.
The Power of Impeccability
Jaguar’s lesson of impeccability isn’t just about doing things right; it’s about doing things aligned. In both my business and spiritual practice, I’ve learned to honor my commitments while maintaining flexibility and grace.
Impeccability means showing up with integrity, even in the smallest actions—whether it’s following through on promises to clients, honoring my own boundaries, or ensuring that every offering aligns with my values. It’s about refining your approach without losing sight of the bigger picture.
This path has also taught me the importance of discernment: knowing when to push forward and when to pause and recalibrate. Through this, I’ve become more intentional, ensuring that every step I take brings me closer to my vision.
Practical Tools for Self-Reflection
Jaguar invites us to look within and identify areas for growth with honesty and compassion. Here are some practical tools to help you walk your own path of impeccability:
- Self-Assessment: Take inventory of your life and business. What feels aligned? What feels out of sync?
- Journaling Prompts: Reflect on questions like:
- Where have I shown courage this year?
- What fears or resistance have held me back?
- How can I bring more integrity into my daily life?
- Accountability Practices: Share your growth goals with a trusted friend or mentor who can hold you accountable with love and support.
These tools are designed to help you uncover your growth edges and take actionable steps toward refining your path.
Walking the path of impeccability is a lifelong journey, one that requires courage, clarity, and a commitment to continuous growth.
With love and gratitude,
Marcie
Are you ready to uncover the areas where you can refine and align with your highest self?
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As we enter this sacred season of reflection, I call upon the winds of the South, the Great Serpent, to guide me in shedding what no longer serves. This year has been one of profound transformation— ego deaths, releasing of old identities, and stepping into deeper alignment with my purpose. Much like Serpent shedding its skin, I have let go of roles and beliefs that kept me tethered to past versions of myself.
For over a decade, I envisioned myself running a Wellness Center—a vibrant space where healing, growth, and community thrived. In early 2024, I moved my practice into what I thought was the dream business model. But within three months, my body began sending clear signals: this wasn’t the aligned path.
I experienced debilitating symptoms—brain fog, gut pain, nausea, and even suicidal thoughts. My body was telling me what my mind wasn’t ready to admit: I was out of alignment. Reluctantly, I closed the chapter moving out of the wellness center and returned to my home office. What followed was an intense period of grief—not just for the business model but for the identity I had built around it. I felt like I had failed, even though I was being guided to a deeper truth.
This transition ushered in a sacred pause, a time of self-reflection and recalibration. I asked myself hard questions: What do I truly want? What legacy do I want to leave behind? The clarity didn’t come immediately, but it began to unfold as I invested in my growth.
In October, I attended Redefining Wealth Live with Patrice Washington. This transformative experience helped me realign with my purpose, and immediately afterward, I poured that energy into recording 10 episodes of The Wild Sage Society Podcast, which will relaunch on December 21st, the Winter Solstice.
Upon returning home from back-to-back business trips, my physical symptoms intensified, forcing me to step back from client work. For an entire month, I focused solely on healing—putting my oxygen mask on first. I embarked on a physical and energetic decluttering journey, going through every closet, cabinet, and drawer in my home. This wasn’t just about tidying up; it was about creating space for mental clarity and abundance.
I also returned to the principles of my holistic lifestyle programs, removing toxicity and inflammation from my diet and environment. This period of intentional release helped me shed not only physical clutter but also emotional, energetic and physical weight.
The year 2024 has been marked by a series of ego deaths, each one stripping away layers of identity and expectation. As an Enneagram 8, I’m naturally driven by control and strength. But this year taught me the power of surrender and self-reflection. Without these moments of pause, I wouldn’t have had the space to realign with my authentic vision and purpose.
Serpent has been my guide, teaching me to walk softly, honor the shedding process, and embrace the beauty of transformation. Each release brought new wisdom, and every loss became a gateway to deeper alignment.
With love and gratitude,
Marcie
Now, I invite you to reflect on your own journey. What patterns, roles, or beliefs are you ready to release? Growth often requires shedding the old to make space for the new.
Join me in this sacred work. Let’s uncover the next step in your evolution together. Book a consultation today and start your journey toward alignment and purpose.
Throughout my journey as a business owner, coach, and healer, I have often preached the importance of living in alignment with one's values and purpose. As I’ve spent years helping others find balance and joy, I’ve realized the profound weight of practicing what I preach. Recent experiences—especially while traveling for business, navigating a health crisis and writing reflective blogs—have solidified an undeniable truth: my fulfillment no longer lies in the world of bookkeeping, accounting, and financial coaching.
I’ve realized that version of me has completed its cycle. The work I once loved no longer brings the deep satisfaction it once did. Instead, my soul yearns for the richness of holistic healing and spiritual guidance, which aligns perfectly with my heart's true calling.
A Shift Towards Full Alignment
Since 2013, I’ve worked with clients battling depression, anxiety, chronic illnesses, autoimmune disorders, PTSD, and other deeply rooted challenges. These conditions often manifest as physical ailments, yet at their core, they stem from self-loathing and a disconnect from one's true purpose. Through my training in Body-Centered Hypnotherapy, Shamanic Energy Healing, and Holistic Lifestyle Coaching, I have witnessed the transformative power of guiding individuals back to themselves.
It is time for me to focus all my energy and talents in this space. I will step fully into my role as a holistic medicine woman and guide, offering services under The Wild Sage Society. Here, I will bring together all I have learned—from coaching to spiritual practices—to support others in finding their own alignment, healing, and empowerment.
Honoring My Past Work
I honor the journey that led me here. The countless hours of coaching and financial consulting helped shape my understanding of people's struggles with scarcity, fear, and control. But I’ve grown beyond those frameworks. The skills I cultivated will continue to inform my work, but now, they will serve a new purpose: to help my clients not only manage their external lives but heal from within.
This shift is not just about a career change; it’s about living fully and authentically. I’m deeply committed to embracing this new path, and I invite you to join me in exploring the healing power of holistic practices. Let’s journey together to raise our vibrations and live lives of true purpose and connection.
With love and gratitude,
Marcie
To book a session, visit my online booking site at thewildsagesociety.janeapp.com.
To learn more about The Wild Sage Society, head to thewildsagesociety.com.
Exciting news: The Wild Sage Society is getting a brand refresh and will relaunch on 12/21/2024! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, insights, and transformative stories. Let’s embark on this journey of healing and growth together!
In the dynamic world of business, achieving a balance between masculine and feminine energies can lead to greater success and fulfillment. For female solopreneurs in the health, wellness, and service industries, this balance is crucial for sustainable growth and personal well-being. Let’s explore how you can harness both energies to create a harmonious and thriving business while mastering the six core business processes essential for success.
Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energies: Masculine and feminine energies are not about gender but about traits and qualities that each of us possesses. Balancing these energies involves integrating the strengths of both into your business practices.
The Essence of Feminine Energy:
- Traits and Qualities: Receptive, nurturing, intuitive, collaborative, empathetic, expressive, flexible, patient, gentle, creative.
- Role in Business: Feminine energy in business emphasizes being in the moment, expressing emotions freely, and forming deep connections with others. It fosters a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
The Essence of Masculine Energy:
- Traits and Qualities: Assertive, protective, logical, competitive, resilient, stoic, stable, driven, strong, analytical.
- Role in Business: Masculine energy highlights the importance of resilience, stability, and analytical thinking. It drives forward momentum, structure, and goal-oriented strategies essential for creating a strong business foundation.
The Importance of Balance: Integrating both energies leads to a more harmonious and fulfilling business life. For example, combining intuition (a feminine trait) with logical analysis (a masculine trait) can result in better decision-making.
Mastering the Six Core Business Processes with Balanced Energies:
1. Marketing:
- Masculine Approach: Develop a clear, data-driven marketing plan with specific goals and implement structured campaigns.
- Feminine Approach: Use storytelling and creative content to connect emotionally with your audience. Understand and address their unique needs with compassion.
Effective Marketing Strategies:
- Create awareness and generate interest in your products or services.
- Attract potential customers and drive demand through tailored campaigns.
2. Sales:
- Masculine Approach: Establish a systematic sales process with defined stages and follow-up procedures.
- Feminine Approach: Build genuine, long-lasting relationships with clients through active listening and intuition.
Strong Sales Processes:
- Convert leads into customers consistently.
- Ensure your business can close deals and generate revenue.
3. Operations:
- Masculine Approach: Optimize processes for efficiency and implement clear procedures.
- Feminine Approach: Allow for adaptability and foster a collaborative environment.
Streamlined Operations:
- Reduce costs, improve quality, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Enhance overall efficiency and service delivery.
4. Accounting:
- Masculine Approach: Use logical and analytical approaches for financial management.
- Feminine Approach: Provide financial guidance considering emotional aspects and adopt a holistic view of financial health.
Financial Management:
- Manage financial resources including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Ensure financial health and plan for future growth.
5. Human Resources (HR):
- Masculine Approach: Implement a structured recruitment process and set clear performance metrics.
- Feminine Approach: Create a nurturing work environment and address the personal needs of employees.
Effective HR Processes:
- Recruit, train, and retain employees effectively.
- Build the right team to execute your business strategy.
6. Customer/Client Retention:
- Masculine Approach: Track and analyze retention metrics and develop loyalty programs.
- Feminine Approach: Engage with customers on a personal level and build a community around your brand.
Retention Strategies:
- Keep customers satisfied and loyal through excellent service and engagement.
- Ensure long-term success by maintaining strong client relationships.
Why Understanding These Processes Matters:
- Improved Efficiency: Optimizing these processes streamlines operations, reduces waste, and saves time and money.
- Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Efficient processes lead to better service delivery, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Competitive Advantage: Businesses that effectively manage these core processes can adapt quickly to market changes, innovate faster, and outperform competitors.
- Scalability: Well-defined processes make it easier to scale operations as the business grows, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
- Risk Management: Understanding these processes helps identify potential risks and implement controls to mitigate them, protecting the business from unforeseen challenges.
Overcoming Unique Challenges with Balanced Energies:
| Challenge | Masculine Approach | Feminine Approach |
| Work-Life Balance | Set clear boundaries and use time management tools. | Prioritize self-care and allow for a natural flow between work and personal life. |
| Self-Care | Establish a structured routine and set health goals. | Incorporate nurturing activities like meditation and listen to your body’s needs. |
| Scaling the Business | Develop a scalable business model and invest in automation. | Seek mentorship and collaborate with complementary businesses. |
Balancing masculine and feminine energies is a journey of self-discovery and integration. By applying these principles in your business, you can create a thriving, balanced, and fulfilling professional life. Start today by embracing both energies, and watch your business flourish.
For more in-depth guidance, explore our e-book "Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies in Business," designed to help you integrate these practices effectively.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a consultation with Marcie Walker and embark on a journey towards achieving holistic wellness and impactful leadership in your business. Let’s transform your professional journey together!
Running a successful business involves mastering six core processes: Marketing, Sales, Operations, Accounting, HR, and Customer/Client Retention. Understanding these processes is crucial for achieving sustainable growth and efficiency.
The Six Core Processes
- Marketing: This involves creating awareness and generating interest in your products or services. Effective marketing strategies attract potential customers and drive demand.
- Sales: Converting leads into customers is the focus here. A strong sales process ensures that your business can consistently close deals and generate revenue.
- Operations: This process covers the production and delivery of your products or services. Streamlining operations can reduce costs, improve quality, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Accounting: Managing financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensures that the business remains financially healthy and can plan for future growth.
- HR (Human Resources): This involves recruiting, training, and retaining employees. A strong HR process ensures that you have the right team in place to execute your business strategy.
- Customer/Client Retention: Keeping customers satisfied and loyal is essential for long-term success. Effective retention strategies include excellent customer service, follow-up, and engagement activities.
Why Understanding These Processes Matters
- Improved Efficiency: Optimizing these processes can streamline operations, reduce waste, and save time and money.
- Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Efficient processes lead to better service delivery, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Competitive Advantage: Businesses that effectively manage these core processes can adapt quickly to market changes, innovate faster, and outperform competitors.
- Scalability: Well-defined processes make it easier to scale operations as the business grows, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
- Risk Management: Understanding these processes helps identify potential risks and implement controls to mitigate them, protecting the business from unforeseen challenges.
Join Our 5 Part Entrepreneurial Basics Workshop Series
To dive deeper into these concepts, join us for the Entrepreneurial Business Basics Series, co-hosted by Marcie Walker and Kate Hardt. Our first workshop on July 24, 2024, will cover the six core processes in business, providing you with the tools and knowledge to optimize your operations for success.
Workshop 1 Highlights:
- Core Business Processes & Overcoming Challenges
- Financial Management Essentials
- Time Management for Mompreneurs
- Mindset & Overcoming Brain Fog
- Marketing & Visibility
Dates:
- 07/24/2024
- 08/28/2024
- 09/25/2024
- 10/23/2024
- 11/27/2024
Location: Sage & Sol Wellness - 9333 Double R Blvd, #100, Reno, NV. 89521
For more information and to register, visit Marcie Walker LLC and The Wild Sage Society. Empower yourself with the knowledge to thrive in your entrepreneurial journey.
