Design and Align Your Business Podcast

Anna Nichols

Are you ready to unlock your limitless potential and create a business that you love? Whether that’s knowing how to attract the right clients that already want what you have to offer or creating programs that you feel confident selling and delivering, your business needs to be in alignment with who you truly are in order to be successful. All the business strategies work my friends, the key is figuring out which ones are the right ones for you!
This is why we are going to dive into Human Design to help you create your aligned business more quickly and easily! In this podcast, we are going to explore the magic of Human Design alongside proven business strategies to help you design and align your business.
This is the place to be if you want a spark of fresh energy in your business so you can truly make the positive impact you desire. Hold on tight my friends, it’s going to be an amazing journey!

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80. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being a Visionary

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

03/11/25 • 42 min

What if the emotions you feel as a visionary weren’t a sign you’re off track... but proof that you’re on the right path?

Bringing a big vision to life is not just about strategy, execution, or external success—it’s about navigating the very real emotional waves that come with stepping into your power. The highs of inspiration, the lows of doubt, the resistance (yours and others), and the moments when you wonder if you’re just too much for the world.

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to navigate the emotional waves that come with building something new. Whether you’re breaking industry norms, shifting generational patterns, or forging a path that doesn’t yet exist, this episode is your permission slip to embrace all of it.

Episode takeaways:

What it really means to be a visionary (and why not everyone is one!)
The emotional waves that come with creation, and why they’re a sign you’re on track
Why stepping into your visionary identity can feel huge, and how to own it
The power of trusting yourself over seeking external validation
How to channel your emotions into forward momentum

Your vision is meant to be real. You don’t need to be saved. You don’t need to be fixed. You just need a plan to make it happen, one that aligns with your unique way of working. Let’s talk about what it looks like to step fully into that.

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/blog/episode80

Resources:

Join the UPCOMING webinar training on March 25 - 27

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/liberated-training

Learn more about your Human Design with the 64 Gates Library

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdlibrary

Get your personalized Entrepreneur by Design HD Report:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/business-report

Schedule a Human Design for Business Reading:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdreading

Interactive Human Design Chart:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols)

Design Your Aligned Business PDF Guide:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

76. Behind the Scenes: How I Manifested a Book Deal

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

02/25/25 • 35 min

Some dreams take years to unfold. Others? They manifest faster than you ever imagined.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a HUGE milestone in my business—how I manifested a book deal with Human Design Press. And not just any book, but one that fully aligns with my mission: helping entrepreneurs build businesses that work with their energy, not against it.

This book is a deep dive into business planning through the lens of Human Design, the very framework I use in my Aligned Business Blueprint program. And let me tell you, the way it all came together so effortlessly still gives me chills.

If you’ve ever had a dream that felt big... if you’ve been waiting for the right moment... if you’ve wondered how to bring your vision to life faster and with more alignment, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

How this book deal manifested in record time (seriously, it happened so fast!)

The role of clarity and aligned action in accelerating success

Why Human Design was the missing link in traditional business planning

The magic of working with your energy instead of forcing the path forward

The behind-the-scenes process of writing & submitting my manuscript

This episode is proof that when you’re in alignment, momentum takes over. What if your big vision is closer than you think?

Listen now and get inspired to take bold, aligned action toward your own dreams!

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/blog/episode76

Resources:

Learn more about your Human Design with the 64 Gates Library

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdlibrary

Get your personalized Entrepreneur by Design HD Report:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/business-report

Schedule a Human Design for Business Reading:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdreading

Interactive Human Design Chart:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols)

Design Your Aligned Business PDF Guide:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

62. How to Choose the Right Business Model for Your Next Evolution

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

01/07/25 • 40 min

The business model you choose isn’t just a detail—it’s the foundation that shapes your success, flow, and impact. In this episode, I break down why selecting the right business model is crucial and the impact it can have on your business.

From personal stories to real-world examples, I’ll walk you through how aligning your business model with your vision, strengths, and Human Design can create the flow, ease, and prosperity you’ve been dreaming of.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like something isn’t quite clicking in your business, this episode is for YOU. Let’s move beyond cookie-cutter solutions and discover what truly works for YOU and your unique goals.

In This Episode:

The 4 key business elements you must consider when choosing a business model.

How to align your business model with your Human Design for maximum flow and impact.

Real-life examples of aligned business models for each Human Design type.

Why your business vision and funding structure matter more than you think.

The surprising ways choosing the right model opens up energy, money, and opportunities.

The right business model isn’t just about making money—it’s about creating a business that sustains you, fuels your passion, and fulfills your mission. Whether you’re building from the ground up or pivoting into your next evolution, this episode will give you the clarity and tools you need to make it happen.

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/blog/episode62

Resources:

Learn more about your Human Design with the 64 Gates Library

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdlibrary

Get your personalized Entrepreneur by Design HD Report:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/business-report

Schedule a Human Design for Business Reading:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdreading

Interactive Human Design Chart:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols)

Design Your Aligned Business PDF Guide:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

77. Stepping into Your Higher Self with 2/4 Generator Maria Serbus

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

02/27/25 • 32 min

What if the key to unlocking your next level in business isn’t more strategy... but deepening your intuition?

In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Serbus, past life healer, Akashic Records channeler, and founder of Higher Self Awakening, and let me tell you, this woman has changed my life.

Maria helps ambitious women open their intuitive channels so they can make aligned decisions in business and life with clarity and confidence. And today, we’re chatting about how blending intuition with structure can be the missing piece to creating a wildly aligned and successful business.

This episode is full of eye-opening insights, including:

How tapping into your intuition can completely shift your business trajectory
The power of past life healing (and why it’s not as scary as it sounds)
How to trust your intuitive nudges and ground them in strategy
The role Human Design plays in shaping your unique path
Why some entrepreneurs thrive in community while others are meant to lead differently

If you’ve ever felt the nudge to explore deeper levels of alignment, trust your intuitive gifts, and create a business that feels effortless and expansive, this episode is for you.

Listen now to Episode 77 and get ready to unlock the next level of your business and soul’s purpose.

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/blog/episode77

Resources:

Connect with Maria Serbus

Get Her Guide: https://maria-serbus.myflodesk.com/guide

Learn more about HSA: https://www.mariaserbus.com/higher-self-awakening

Podcast: Awaken Your Higher Self www.mariaserbus.com/podcast

Learn more about your Human Design with the 64 Gates Library

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdlibrary

Get your personalized Entrepreneur by Design HD Report:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/business-report

Schedule a Human Design for Business Reading:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdreading

Interactive Human Design Chart:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdchart

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols)

Design Your Aligned Business PDF Guide:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

21: The Crossroads of Expansion: The Decision To Level Up Your Business

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

04/02/24 • 31 min

Are you ready to transform your business and align your entrepreneurial vision with your unique strengths? Today’s episode “The Crossroads of Expansion: The Decision to Level Up Your Business offers an empowering deep dive into the pivotal moments that define the future of your business. Host Anna Nichols invites you to explore the transformative crossroads where change becomes the key to leveling up to new business heights.

With personal stories that capture the heart of the entrepreneurial spirit, Anna guides you through the process of tailoring your business goals to reflect your core values, rather than falling into external pressures of success. Learn how the natural flow of business can inform your journey, and how challenges, much like the flow of water, eventually pave the path to smoother seas.

This episode touches upon the significance of human design in crafting an Aligned Business Blueprint, central to Anna's acclaimed program, set to streamline your entrepreneurial activities.. Tune in to discover how you can effortlessly synchronize your business strategy with your human design for a thriving, impact-driven venture.

Key Topics:

Understanding the "crossroads of expansion" for entrepreneurs
Recognizing the need for change to reach new levels of success
Assessing and realigning goals to match personal values
How societal expectations influence entrepreneurial decisions
Strategies to overcome conditioning and focus on authentic desires
Identifying sources of resistance in business operations

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/post/episode21

Resources:

Design Your Aligned Business PDF Guide:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Get Your Human Design Chart:

https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/human-design-chart

Join my Human Design Happy Hour: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour

Connect with Anna Nichols:

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

18: Growing an Aligned Business Through Your Human Design

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

03/12/24 • 19 min

In this episode, we're breaking down the steps for entrepreneurs to discover their unique talents and leverage them to attract the right clients. We'll explore five key elements – your type, profile, centers, incarnation cross, and environment – that play a crucial role in aligning your business with your authentic self.

I'll also be sharing valuable tips on effective communication for your business, ensuring every aspect resonates with your genuine identity.

Get ready for an insightful journey. Tune in, and let's take your business alignment to the next level!

Download my PDF guide HERE (https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide) to help guide you through this episode and learn more about yourself.

Key Takeaways:

Finding a suitable growth strategy for your business
Five Steps to Grow an Aligned Business
Human design tips to consider when creating an aligned business: understanding your type, profile, centers, incarnation cross, and environment.
Join the next cohort of the Aligned Business Blueprint Program!

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/post/episode18

Resources:

Design Your Aligned Business Guide PDF Guide for Episode 18:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Book Your Aligned Biz Blueprint Q&A Call : https://calendly.com/annanichols/blueprint

Get Your Human Design Chart:

https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/human-design-chart

Join my Human Design Happy Hour: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour

Connect with Anna Nichols:

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

17: What do you need to do to truly succeed in business?

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

03/05/24 • 24 min

Ever wondered why certain strategies work for some but not for others? Join me on the latest episode of Design and Align Your Business Podcast, where I’m sharing what you need to do to truly succeed in business.

This episode throws out the rulebook on growing a business. I’m talking about a common struggle we all face: having an awesome gift but feeling lost in all of the business strategies. The big lesson? Trust yourself to create a business plan that works for you—no more one-size-fits-all!

I am sharing some real-life stories that prove aligning your business strategies with your human design is the secret to success. Forget generic advice; it's all about finding your unique gifts. Learn how to spice up your approach by blending human design and gene keys into your business.

This week’s podcast episode will encourage (and hopefully inspire) you to embrace your uniqueness, trust your gut, and create a business plan that's as special as you are.

Key Takeaways:

Success starts by trusting your instincts and leveraging your unique talents.
Intentionally design a business plan that aligns with your unique human design for lasting success.
Question one-size-fits-all approaches; embrace the uniqueness of your entrepreneurial path.
Utilize human design and gene keys for tailored business strategies that resonate with your individuality.

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/post/episode17

Resources:

Get Your Human Design Chart:

https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/human-design-chart

Join my Human Design Happy Hour: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour

Check out the FREE Become a Client Magnet Guide: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/client_magnet_guide

Connect with Anna Nichols:

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

15: Letting Go of Unaligned Strategies

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

02/20/24 • 32 min

Welcome to today's podcast, where we're diving into the power of letting go in your business. Ever felt tied to strategies that pull you away from alignment? Today, we're leaning in to change to open doors to new, aligned opportunities. I'll share stories illustrating how this shift can transform your business.

I break down exactly what is a business strategy, emphasizing the need for ones that authentically resonate with you. Learn to recognize when a strategy no longer aligns with your personal and business growth.

Learn about the three steps of gracefully parting ways with unaligned strategies: Clarity – pinpoint the elements needing attention, Release – bid farewell to what doesn't serve you, and Design and Align – craft a strategic plan that resonates.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of letting go
How to recognize unalignment based on your human design type
The Three-Step Process: Clarity, Release, and Alignment
Some stories on recognizing unaligment
What authentic alignment looks and feels like

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/post/episode15

Resources:

Get Your Human Design Chart:

https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/human-design-chart

Join my Human Design Happy Hour: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour

Check out the FREE Become a Client Magnet Guide: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/client_magnet_guide

Connect with Anna Nichols:

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

13: Aligned Offers by Design

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

02/06/24 • 23 min

Ever felt lost in the sea of business options, wondering which model truly fits you? Imagine: you're navigating the vast online space, and the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. The noise around "the best way" or "the easiest way" to succeed in business is pretty deafening. Today on the podcast, I’m talking about aligning your business model and offers with your unique human design.

I am sharing my personal experience transitioning from a local business to the online realm and how the conventional one-size-fits-all approaches just don't cut it. When you dive into your human design you can create an approach and offers that work the best for you AND your clients.

Picture crafting a business that not only serves but really resonates with you AND your clients on a deep level. We are exploring the four key areas in your human design – type, profile, environment, and incarnation cross – where I guide you on a path to discover your most aligned business model. Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to entrepreneurship? Tune in now!

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/post/episode13

Resources:

Get Your Human Design Chart:

https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/human-design-chart

Join my Human Design Happy Hour:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour

Check out the FREE Become a Client Magnet Guide: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/client_magnet_guide

Connect with Anna Nichols:

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

Connect with Anna Nichols:
Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/)

72. Create Momentum with Aligned Messaging, Marketing, Sales, & More! (3 of 3)

Design and Align Your Business Podcast

02/11/25 • 38 min

What does it take to create unstoppable momentum in your business? It’s more than just doing all the things, it’s about doing the right things, with purpose and clarity.

In this episode, we wrap up the 3-part series on the Aligned Business Blueprint with a deep dive into messaging, marketing, sales, and the magic of momentum.

I’ll share why clarity on your mission, business model, and unique design (covered in parts 1 and 2) is non-negotiable before jumping into strategy, and how intentional action turns your business into a well-oiled machine. Think of this as the roadmap to move your business from

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

The #1 question I get from business owners about messaging and marketing.
Why your messaging, marketing, and sales will flop without clarity on your business foundation.
How to use your Human Design environment to enhance your marketing and sales strategies.
The difference between creating awareness and driving action—and why you need both.
The importance of designing an intentional client journey to attract aligned clients.
Practical examples of how your Human Design centers influence your momentum-building efforts.
The critical role of creativity, collaboration, and intentionality in building momentum.

Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start creating real momentum? Let’s go.

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/blog/episode72

Curious about the Aligned Business Blueprint Program?

Schedule a call to see if it’s a good fit for you!

https://calendly.com/annanichols/alignment

Resources:

Learn more about your Human Design with the 64 Gates Library

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdlibrary

Get your personalized Entrepreneur by Design HD Report:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/business-report

Schedule a Human Design for Business Reading:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdreading