PASSIONATE & PROSPEROUS PODCAST
EPISODE 208: Why Coaching & Teaching Skills Matter More Than Ever In Your Business (and not just for coaches)
In this episode of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell explains why coaching and teaching skills matter more than ever—especially if you sell transformation. Learn how human behavior, trust, and nervous system safety drive decisions, why scripts don’t create change, and how real coaching mastery fuels attraction, sales, and lasting results.
EPISODE 207: Coaching Session: Clarifying Your Niche, Messaging & Unfair Advantage with Michael Barnes
In this coaching episode of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell coaches Michael Barnes on clarifying his niche, messaging, and unfair advantage. Listen in as they uncover how lived experience—not coachy language or perfect positioning—attracts clients, builds trust, and creates real momentum, even with limited time and energy.
EPISODE 206: What If You’re Not Behind? Rethinking Time, Momentum, and the Story You’re Telling Yourself
In this episode of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell explores our relationship with time—and how entrepreneurs often use it as proof that something is wrong. Learn why “I’m stuck” usually means uncertainty, how rest gets mislabeled as procrastination, and how to release made-up timelines so you can move forward with clarity, self-trust, and sustainable momentum.
EPISODE 205: Why “Value” Isn’t What Sells Anymore and How to Write Emails People Actually Want with Laura Belgray
In this episode of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell sits down with Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp and author of Tough Titties, to talk email marketing, storytelling, and why “value” alone doesn’t sell anymore. Learn how to write emails people actually want to read, sell without being salesy, and build a business by trusting your voice, relationships, and instincts.
EPISODE 204: How to End Your Year Well, Choose Your Word & Manifest in 2026
As 2025 ends, Stacey Brass-Russell shares a grounded, intentional approach to manifesting in 2026. Learn how to choose your word for the year, reflect with clarity, align mindset and energy, and take strategic action. This New Year’s episode of Passionate & Prosperous blends practical planning, vision, and manifestation to help you close the year with momentum and purpose.
EPISODE 203: Building a Right-Sized Business (and Scaling What Matters Most) with Amber Lilyestrom
In episode 203 of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell talks with business mentor Amber Lilyestrom about building a right-sized, human-centric business, scaling what matters most, and choosing high-touch offers over “bigger, faster, more.” Tune in for real talk on sustainability, money mindset, brand multidimensionality, and values-aligned growth.
EPISODE 202: Everything Is Content: What You Need to Create for a Passionate & Prosperous 2026
In this episode of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey breaks down what content really is for a coaching or service-based business—and why 2026 will require deeper, more intentional content to attract and convert the right clients. Learn the difference between paid vs. organic visibility, how your offers are content, and what you need to create to grow a prosperous business next year.
EPISODE 201: Coaching Session: Clarifying Caryn’s Offers, Workshops + Client Pathway in Her Midlife Coaching Business
Listen in as Stacey Brass-Russell coaches midlife coach Caryn Bothman on clarifying her offers, prioritizing 1:1 coaching vs. group programs, building workshops and retreats, growing an email list, attracting clients, and creating a sustainable, relationship-driven coaching business. This episode of Passionate & Prosperous covers audience growth, lead magnets, discovery calls, personal outreach, and how to build your own “yellow brick road” of offers that turns visibility into paying clients.
EPISODE 200: 200 Episodes, 4 Years + 10 Things You Need to Know for a Sustainable, Prosperous Business in 2026 (and Beyond!)
Celebrate 200 episodes of Passionate & Prosperous with Stacey Brass-Russell as she shares 10 timeless principles for building a sustainable, service-based business in 2026 and beyond. Learn what truly drives long-term growth, visibility, connection, and prosperity—no trends, no tactics, just the foundational truths that make a transformational business last.
EPISODE 199: Basking and Celebrating: The Business Strategy You Didn’t Know You Needed
In Episode 199 of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell shares why basking and celebrating are powerful business strategies. Learn how reflection, recovery, and self-care fuel momentum, confidence, and sustainable success for coaches, creatives, and entrepreneurs after every big win.
EPISODE 198: Evolving From the Inside Out: Building an Aligned and Energetic Brand with Sarah Ashman
In this episode of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell and brand strategist Sarah Ashman explore energetic branding—how your inner alignment shapes your business, messaging, and client attraction. Learn how to evolve your brand authentically without burning it down and reconnect with your confidence and purpose.
EPISODE 197: You’re Not for Everyone: Showgirl Takeaways, Critics, and Showing Up
In this episode of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell dives into how to handle critics, rejection, and fear of judgment in business. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, Stacey shares mindset shifts for visibility, resilience, and confidence—because you’re not for everyone, and that’s your superpower.
EPISODE 196: The Signature Brand You Already Have (You Just Don’t Know It Yet) with Kristin Lawton
In episode 196 of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell and brand strategist Kristin Lawton reveal why your brand isn’t logos or colors—it’s the experience people have of YOU. Learn how to uncover your signature brand, build trust, weave authenticity into your business, and stand out online in 2025.
EPISODE 195: The (Messy) Truth About Building a Successful Coaching Business with Carey Peters
In this Passionate & Prosperous episode, Stacey Brass-Russell and Carey Peters dive into the messy truth of building a successful coaching business. Learn why confidence comes from coaching, not certifications, how to face visibility fears, master your niche, and grow a thriving, sustainable business.
EPISODE 194: Overcoming Fear, Letting Go of Perfection, and Building a Business About People with Darrell Vesterfelt
In this powerful episode of Passionate & Prosperous, Stacey Brass-Russell sits down with Darrell Vesterfelt—VP of Growth at Mighty Networks and founder—to explore what it really takes to build a human-centered business. From overcoming fear of selling to clarifying your niche and creating offers you love, Darrell shares how empathy, authenticity, and community are the keys to sustainable success. Perfect for coaches, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to stop chasing algorithms and start serving with confidence.
EPISODE 193: The 3 Things You’re Saying on Repeat That Are Keeping You From Making Money in Your Business
Struggling to talk about what you do, market yourself, or sell without feeling salesy? In this Passionate & Prosperous episode, discover the 3 messaging mistakes keeping coaches and creatives stuck, why clarity beats hustle every time, and how your Signature Transformational System unlocks confidence and clients.
EPISODE 192: How to Write Copy That Sounds Like You and Sells with Marisa Corcoran
Learn how to write copy that actually sounds like you and sells in episode 192 of Passionate & Prosperous. Stacey Brass-Russell and copy mentor Marisa Corcoran dive into messaging, storytelling, and personal branding—covering clarity, specificity, AI, repetition, and the secrets to creating content that connects, converts, and builds trust.
EPISODE 191: How to Find Your Marketing Superpower, Become Referable, and Turn Your Ideas into Offers with Michael Roderick
Learn how to find your marketing superpower and create a referrable brand with Michael Roderick on this week’s Passionate & Prosperous with Stacey Brass-Russell. Discover how to turn your skills and experiences into memorable offers, build authentic connections, and package your genius into messaging that spreads. Perfect for coaches, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to stand out.
EPISODE 190: Taking Ownership of Your Money and Your Vision with DreamMoney™ Founder Megan Hale
Discover the truth about money, profit, and offers in your business in this week’s Passionate & Prosperous podcast with guest Megan Hale. We dive into why more offers don’t always mean more sales, how to simplify for sustainable profit, and the emotional side of entrepreneurship. If you’ve felt stuck or stretched thin, this episode will help you reframe your strategy and create a business that actually works.
EPISODE 189: Why (and How) to Use Strategy to Decide What to Do Next in Your Business
If you’ve ever felt stuck on your next business move—whether it’s launching a new offer, growing your audience, or figuring out where to focus your energy—this episode of Passionate & Prosperous is your strategic roadmap. Stacey Brass-Russell shares how she’s built a profitable, high-impact coaching business without a huge email list, massive social media following, or constant hustle. You’ll learn why business strategy is never one-size-fits-all, how to reverse engineer your revenue goals, and why nurturing your current audience can often be more effective than chasing new followers. Stacey breaks down how to make data-driven decisions, choose the right offers for your stage of business, and stop wasting time on tactics you don’t actually need. This is the clarity and direction you’ve been looking for to create a business that’s sustainable, profitable, and aligned with your life.
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Free Up Your Authentic Voice
This powerful episode is all about getting clear and tapping into your authentic voice. After listening to the show, it’s time for you to put some of my very best tried and true practical exercises that I talk about into action. Prepare for my 5 simple, effective (and FUN!) ways to free up your voice, open any blockages and be able to speak (and write!) your truth with fluidity and ease.

