Have you discovered your Human Design and tapped into it as a guide for how you live, work, and create?
I had the joy of joining Astrid Heystee on her beautiful podcast, Travel and Work with Human Design: Practical Tips for Freelancers and Digital Nomad Entrepreneurs.
🎧 Listen here:
Spotify | Apple Podcasts
On this episode, we dive into some of my favorite themes:
- Freedom and spaciousness as a north star for life and business
- Deconditioning and unhooking from societal expectations [if you like this topic, be sure to join my upcoming workshop, UNHOOKED]
- Shadow work, cycles of healing, and integration
- Human Design as a tool for energetic alignment and self-compassion
- How to honor the Generator strategy of “waiting for the response”
- My journey as a location-independent entrepreneur and author
- What it really means to "Flourish in Your Calling", a theme I dive into in Part 3 of my book, Double Down on Your Genius, and the essence of the work I do with visionary entrepreneurs: helping you own your gifts, embody your genius, and thrive while doing what you love.
Human Design and My Chart
Astrid doesn’t just host a podcast, she also offers Human Design readings. So while I came into our conversation already well-versed in the system, she reflected back a few nuances I hadn’t seen before. That’s one of the most powerful aspects of Human Design: no matter how much you study it, there are always new layers waiting to be uncovered!
For those who may not know, here’s a little about my design:
I’m a 1/3 Sacral Manifesting Generator with the Right Angle Cross of the Vessel of Love.
- As a Pure Manifesting Generator, I’m designed to move quickly, follow what lights me up, and pivot when I sense a more aligned path.
- Because I have a Sacral Authority, my clearest guidance comes from my gut response, that visceral yes or no, and learning to trust that (my inner compass, as I call it) has been life-changing.
- My 1/3 Profile is often called the “Investigator Explorer” or "Researcher/Experimenter." The 1 brings a deep love of research, study, and building a solid foundation of knowledge. I like to dig in and really understand something before I teach it or apply it. The 3, on the other hand, learns through trial and error. Let’s just say I’ve had my fair share of running into walls and figuring things out the hard way. The gift in that is I can pass along what I’ve learned so others don’t have to suffer quite as much (you're welcome! haha). And what my clients consistently reflect with gratitude is that I carry a natural energy of lightness and play when it comes to experimenting. This perspective is something I lend to them, and it helps soften their fear of trying new things. Many say it’s one of the most freeing and supportive aspects of working with me.
- And my Incarnation Cross is the Right Angle Cross of the Vessel of Love. When I first discovered this definition, I was blown away. I am definitely living my design!
"Born as the Vessel of Love, you are here to bring people into the flow in a loving way. All four of the gates of your Cross are connected to the G/Identity center and, on a deeper level, connection to the Soul. Love of spirit, love of the flesh, love of the self, and love of humanity are the four energies that make up this Cross. With the energy of this Cross, humanity leads the way for you. This is about getting people into the flow of love for themselves, each other, and love of humanity."
Freedom, Spaciousness, and Unhooking
One of my favorite parts of our conversation was when Astrid asked what freedom means to me. I spoke about how freedom and spaciousness are essential for healing, creativity, and integration. Without spaciousness, it’s almost impossible to process our growth and birth new work into the world.
Life is cyclical. Sometimes we’re in the cocoon, sometimes we’re expanding. The key is honoring both.
Identity, Shadow Work, and Integration
Our conversation naturally wove into the deeper identity shifts that come with entrepreneurship and visibility. As I shared in the episode, the only way is through. We can’t bypass shadow work or the cycles of contraction and expansion. They’re part of what allow us to become the next version of ourselves.
This is the heartbeat of my work with visionary entrepreneurs: creating the space and support for them to face what’s real, integrate their experiences, and step into their calling with more integrity and alignment.
Tune In
If you’re curious about shadow work, energetic alignment, or creative entrepreneurship, I know you’ll love this episode. Astrid and I went deep... weaving together Human Design, travel, business, and the cycles of healing, creating, and growth that touch us all.
🎧 Tune in here: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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