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Crown Yourself

Crown Yourself

By: Kimberly Spencer
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Welcome to the Crown Yourself podcast, formerly “The Princess and the B” podcast, brough to you by CrownYourself.com. Your host, TEDx “warrior for possibility,” Kimberly Spencer is your fellow Queen who will lovingly kick your butt into becoming the high performing conscious leader you were born to be. Her clients call her a “game changer” and now she’s changing the game for what is possible for your life, body, business, bank account, and, most importantly, your belief in your infinite potential, so that you fulfill your Divine purpose in this lifetime. Each week Kimberly and her guests meet you, Queen to Queen, Queen to King, Sovereign to sovereign, to support you with the strategies, stories, step-by-step systems, and ancient secrets to help you successfully create a body, business, bank account and life that rules…on your terms. She combines her 17+year track record of entrepreneurship, with 9 years of coaching high-performing leaders to shift their subconscious self-limiting stories into serious success, so that you can activate and embody the Queen or King in you - with a sexy side of silliness, sparkle, and spice! From reprogramming your subconscious mind to healing trauma to spiritual business strategy to raising your vibration to manifestation and conscious entrepreneurship, this podcast will support you as you rise into your reign - physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually - so that you, ultimately, Crown Yourself. Let’s build your empire, Queen. Your sovereignty starts here. Your reign is now. Learn how to communicate like a queen on podcasts here: communicationqueens.com/podcast Follow her on Instagram, TikTok + Facebook for hilarious Queenly videos @crownyourself.now© 2026 Crown Yourself LLC Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • From Building Billion Dollar Cartoons to Building His Own Thing with Rich Magallanes

    From Building Billion Dollar Cartoons to Building His Own Thing with Rich Magallanes
    Apr 16 2026
    What if the stories you tell don’t just entertain… but define what people believe is possible? Rich Magallanes is a visionary creative leader and storyteller with over 20 years of experience shaping some of the most iconic brands in children’s entertainment. As a showrunner, executive producer, writer, and series developer, he has led powerhouse projects including SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, Penguins of Madagascar, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the creator of Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty and most recently served as Showrunner and Executive Producer for the reboot of DORA, where he oversaw every aspect of production—reimagining a global franchise for a new generation. A former Senior Vice President at Nickelodeon, Rich also founded the network’s Writing Fellowship, opening doors for diverse, emerging voices in animation. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the Top 50 Players in Kids Entertainment, he continues to lead with a commitment to storytelling that is inclusive, impactful, and legacy-driven. From billion-dollar cartoons to building his own legacy—Rich Magallanes reveals what it takes to lead creative vision in the age of AI. This episode is a masterclass in storytelling, identity, and sovereign leadership for anyone ready to build something that truly lasts. Enjoy, sovereigns! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube. Quotes: “You don’t need to know exactly what you want… but you better know what you don’t want.” ~ Rich Magallanes “At the end of the day, you are who you are—and you have to keep moving forward doing what you love.” ~ Rich Magallanes “With leadership comes your capacity to be disliked—and that’s part of the price of visibility.” ~ Kimberly Spencer Moments of Note: 00:00 – How Stories Shape Identity & Legacy (Why Storytelling Matters) Why storytelling isn’t just entertainment—it shapes how we see ourselves and what’s possible. 03:40 – From Billion-Dollar Cartoons to Personal Brand Reinvention Rich Magallanes’ transition from Nickelodeon executive to building his own brand and event. 06:15 – Leading Creative Vision in the Age of AI & Industry Disruption How AI, layoffs, and uncertainty are reshaping the entertainment and creator economy. 07:30 – The Responsibility of Storytelling (Shaping Identity Through Media) Why relatable characters and meaningful stories impact generations. 13:20 – How to Lead at Scale Without Losing Creativity Balancing leadership, vision, and creative freedom as a showrunner and executive. 18:20 – Why Fun Is a High-Performance Leadership Strategy The unexpected truth: if it’s not fun, your product—and leadership—will suffer. 20:30 – The #1 Leadership Question That Builds Trust Instantly “How can I make it right?” → The mindset shift that transforms leadership and relationships. 23:30 – Handling Criticism, Rejection & Difficult People as a Leader How to stay grounded when people don’t align with you or your vision. 26:45 – The Courage to Be Seen: Visibility, Leadership & Being Disliked Why stepping into leadership requires letting go of being liked. 29:50 – Creating Your Identity: The ‘Alter Ego’ Strategy for Success How stepping into a new identity unlocks growth and next-level leadership. 33:10 – From Corporate Success to Building Your Own Business The mindset shift required to step out of a successful career and build something new. 35:50 – Why Networking & Relationships Build Your Career Faster Than Skill “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”—and how to build powerful connections. 40:00 – Humility, Success & Why Awards Don’t Define Legacy Why true leadership isn’t about recognition—it’s about impact. 42:20 – From Welfare to Success: The Mindset That Changed Everything Rich’s upbringing and how knowing what he didn’t want shaped his path. 44:15 – How to Say Yes to Yourself (Decision-Making at High Levels) How to choose aligned opportunities without needing perfect clarity. 48:10 – The Question That Changes Your Life: What Is Your Heart Saying? How to make aligned decisions by tuning into your inner truth. 50:40 – Rapid Fire: Mindset, Money & Sovereign Leadership Quick insights on money, identity, and what it truly means to “crown yourself.” 54:50 – Final Thoughts: Own Your Throne & Build Your Legacy Closing message on stepping into your power and leading with purpose. Mentions + Additional Resources: If something in this conversation activated you…If you’ve ever felt the pull to create, to build, to bring your ideas to life— This is your moment. Rich isn’t just talking about building IP…He’s opening the door for you to actually do it. ✨ Join him at Animated U and step into the room where creators become builders and ideas become ...
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    56 mins
  • Empathy Leadership: The Human Skill That Wins in the Age of AI with Doug Noll

    Empathy Leadership: The Human Skill That Wins in the Age of AI with Doug Noll
    Apr 14 2026
    Most leaders think power comes from being right. But what if true leadership comes from being deeply understood—and helping others feel seen? Doug Noll is an internationally recognized empathy leadership expert, mediator, and peacemaker who teaches leaders how to resolve conflict and navigate high-emotion conversations with clarity and power. A former trial lawyer of 22 years, Doug now specializes in emotional intelligence, leadership development, and de-escalation, helping individuals and organizations transform communication at every level. He is the award-winning author of De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less, has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America, and serves as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine Law’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. Doug’s work bridges science, leadership, and humanity—empowering people to lead with connection, not control. In this episode, we explore empathy leadership as the ultimate edge in the age of AI. Learn how to dissolve conflict, elevate communication, and build high-performance relationships through emotional intelligence that actually transforms. Enjoy, sovereigns! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube. Quotes: “Most arguments don’t start with logic. They start with emotion.” ~ Doug Noll “A big part of leadership and visibility is allowing that emotional throughline to be present—even when it’s uncomfortable.” ~ Kimberly Spencer “All an argument is… is a cry to be heard.” ~ Doug Noll Moments of Note: 00:00 – The Leadership Skill That Changes Everything (Empathy vs Strategy) Why the most powerful leadership skill isn’t persuasion or dominance—but listening differently 02:40 – Why Most People Listen Wrong (Communication Mistakes Leaders Make) How we’re conditioned to listen for content instead of connection 05:00 – The Real Reason Arguments Escalate (Emotional Intelligence Explained) Why conflict isn’t about logic—and how it spirals when people don’t feel heard 07:20 – The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence (How to Calm Conflict Fast) How naming emotions rewires the brain and instantly de-escalates tension 09:30 – Why We Fear Emotions (And How It Blocks Leadership Growth) The cultural conditioning that makes leaders avoid emotional intelligence 12:30 – Emotional Suppression in Childhood (How It Shapes Adult Communication) Why most adults lack emotional vocabulary—and how it impacts relationships 15:30 – From Trauma to Transformation (How Emotional Intelligence Can Be Learned) The truth: emotional intelligence is a skill you can develop at any stage 17:40 – The Prison Story That Proves Empathy Works (Real-Life Transformation) A powerful story of reconnection through emotional awareness 20:50 – Why High Performers Struggle with Vulnerability (Leadership & Visibility) How emotional expression impacts leadership, branding, and authentic connection 23:00 – What Empathy Really Is (And Why Most Leaders Get It Wrong) The difference between feeling empathy vs. practicing empathy leadership 25:30 – How to Use Empathy in Leadership & Teams (Build Psychological Safety) Practical ways to apply emotional intelligence in business and leadership 28:00 – What to Do When Someone Pushes Back (Handling Emotional Resistance) Why people resist being “read”—and how to move through it effectively 31:00 – Parenting & Emotional Intelligence (How to Raise Emotionally Strong Kids) How labeling emotions creates safety and emotional maturity in children 35:00 – Leadership = Parenting? (Focus, Direction, and Psychological Safety) Why great leaders create the same safety structures as great parents 38:20 – Why Traditional Communication Tools Don’t Work (And What Does) Debunking “active listening” and outdated communication strategies 41:30 – Emotional Intelligence as the Future of Leadership (Age of AI Shift) Why human connection is the ultimate competitive advantage 43:15 – How Empathy Can Heal Division (Leadership Beyond Business) Using emotional intelligence to bridge differences and build connection 46:00 – The Moment That Defined “Listening Into Existence” A powerful story that reveals what true connection feels like 48:30 – Final Thoughts: The Future Belongs to Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Why empathy is the foundation of legacy leadership Mentions + Additional Resources: Connect with Doug Noll. Website: https://dougnoll.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.noll.52 Twitter: https://x.com/dougnoll Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/b990204361f85f4a8ac1a25a9a0920/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@DouglasNollPeacemaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/ Transcript: For a full episode transcript, it can be found here. Sharables: For sharable images, quotes, and other social media posts...
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    55 mins
  • Embracing Your Spiritual Gifts in Business with Susie Schaefer

    Embracing Your Spiritual Gifts in Business with Susie Schaefer
    Apr 7 2026
    What if your intuition is your greatest business strategy? Susie Schaefer is a transformational book coach and founder of Finish the Damn Book Publishing, known for helping authors turn their stories into movements. With a unique blend of business strategy, publishing expertise, and intuitive insight, she empowers entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders to share their message in a way that creates real impact. Combining her background in marketing, human resources, media, and performance with her spiritual gifts as an intuitive channel, Susie guides clients beyond just writing a book—into building a brand, a platform, and a legacy. Her work bridges strategy and soul, helping authors heal, express, and amplify their voice while creating meaningful change in the world. In this powerful episode, we break down how to build a soul-aligned, high-performance business without choosing between spirituality and success. From healing worthiness wounds to turning intuition into income—this is your blueprint for conscious, profitable growth. Enjoy, sovereigns! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube. Quotes: “You don’t have to choose between your spiritual gifts and your business—when you integrate them, everything changes.” ~ Susie Schaefer “Building a brand isn’t just about visibility—it’s about alignment.” ~ Kimberly Spencer “When you stop hiding parts of yourself and bring them into your business, your business can change almost overnight.” ~ Susie Schaefer Moments of Note: 00:00 – The Truth About Building a Soul-Aligned Business Why you don’t have to choose between spirituality and success 01:30 – Intuition vs Strategy: Why You Need Both to Scale How integrating your gifts creates exponential business growth 03:00 – Oracle Reading: How to Align Visibility with Revenue Spiritual insight on leveraging intuition for business success 06:00 – Healing Self-Worth to Unlock Business Growth The connection between self-love, money, and manifestation 09:00 – Why Entrepreneurs Overcomplicate Business Returning to simplicity, creativity, and aligned action 11:00 – The Hidden Root of Visibility Blocks How worthiness wounds stop you from being seen 13:00 – Rewriting Limiting Beliefs from Childhood Inner child healing and its impact on leadership and success 15:30 – Trusting Your Intuition in Business Decisions How to follow internal guidance—even when it feels scary 18:00 – Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome The mindset shifts required for high-performance leadership 20:00 – Alignment vs Burnout: Where Entrepreneurs Go Wrong Why forcing growth slows your success 22:00 – How to Get Back Into Alignment Faster Practical tools to move through resistance and fear 24:30 – Why Other People’s Opinions Don’t Matter in Business Stepping into sovereign leadership and authentic expression 26:30 – Breaking Free from “Plagiarized Programming” Letting go of outdated business rules that don’t serve you 28:30 – Imposter Syndrome as a Sign of Growth Why feeling uncomfortable means you’re expanding 30:30 – How to Expand Without Overwhelming Your Nervous System Sustainable growth through integration and embodiment 33:00 – The Truth About Quantum Leaps in Business Why real growth still happens one step at a time 35:00 – Sales as a Spiritual Practice Reframing sales as service and aligned conversation 38:00 – How to Sell Without Feeling Pushy or Desperate Shifting from lack energy to confidence and clarity 40:30 – Building Financial Stability While Growing Your Business Why bridge income and boundaries matter 43:00 – The Power of Systems, Structure, and Scalability How to move from hustle to sustainable success 45:30 – Leveraging Relationships for Business Growth Why referrals are your most powerful marketing strategy 48:00 – Creating Repeatable Referral Systems That Scale How to generate consistent, aligned clients 50:30 – From Struggle to Success: Turning Point Moments What shifted from survival mode to aligned expansion 53:00 – Integrating Spiritual Gifts into Your Business Model How authenticity accelerates growth and attraction 55:30 – Rapid Fire: Money Mindset, Success Habits & Leadership Quick insights on wealth, identity, and self-leadership 58:30 – What It Means to Truly “Crown Yourself” Owning your power, rewarding yourself, and leading with sovereignty Mentions + Additional Resources: Finish the Damn Book PodcastSusie Schaefer on InstagramSusie’s Website Transcript: For a full episode transcript, it can be found here. Sharables: For sharable images, quotes, and other social media posts to add some royal sparkle to your socials (with proper tagging and credit, of course), they can be found here. ____________ 📺 YOUTUBE TIPS PLAYLISTS: The Crown ...
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