Introducing the Chill & Prosper Podcast, your weekly dose of money mindset, marketing and humour from best-selling author and entrepreneur Denise Duffield-Thomas. Denise’s philosophy is that there is ALWAYS an easier way to make money and that’s what she’s here to help you do. Each week, you’ll get actionable advice to help you make more money, with less work. There’s no need to hustle - let Denise show you how to embrace the Chillpreneur way. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! #moneymindset #moneyblocks #denisedt #chillpreneur #moneybootcamp #moneypodcast #chillandprosper #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #business #marketing
In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I'm talking about how to future-proof your business in the age of AI without spiralling into fear, because the skills that matter most are the ones technology can't replace.
Money blocks don't always show up as obvious sabotage. Sometimes they look like generosity. Like being affordable. Like working really hard to earn your money. Like staying loyal to clients who've outgrown your boundaries. The sneaky ones are the hardest to spot. Because they feel completely reasonable. They even feel like good values. In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I'm talking about the subtle ways money blocks can show up in your business, because you can't shift what you can't see.
In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I'm sharing seven of the most common money stories I see keeping entrepreneurs underearning, because until you can see the story, you can't rewrite it.
Are you doing everything right in your business but still hitting an invisible ceiling on your income? In this episode, Denise walks you through the 7 most common money blocks she sees in entrepreneurs — and more importantly, what to actually do about each one. These blocks rarely look like blocks. They look like generosity, caution, thoroughness, or just not being quite ready yet. But they're quietly running your pricing, your receiving, your goal-setting, and your launches. In this episode you'll hear: What a money block actually is (and why you don't need to eliminate them to be successful) The 7 most common blocks Denise sees across thousands of entrepreneurs at every income level How each one shows up in real business life — with specific examples from pricing, launching, spending and receiving Why money blocks come back at every new level and how to catch them faster One practical action per block you can take this week This is one of Denise's most-requested trainings and it's the foundation for everything she teaches inside Money Bootcamp. If you've ever wondered why money isn't flowing the way you'd expect given how hard you're working, this episode is a great place to start. Grab the free workbook to follow along at denisedt.com/blocks . Ready to do the deeper work? Money Bootcamp is Denise's signature program for entrepreneurs who want to clear their money blocks properly — with origin story work, pattern interruption tools, monthly live coaching, mentor support and a community of 10,000+ entrepreneurs doing this alongside you. Find out more at denisedt.com/bootcamp . Links mentioned: Free training and workbook: denisedt.com/blocks Money Bootcamp: denisedt.com/bootcamp Pricing resources: denisedt.com/pricing Books: denisedt.com/books
Here's something I want you to hear. You don't reach a certain income level and suddenly have it all figured out. The money mindset work doesn't stop at six figures. It doesn't stop at seven. It just... evolves. Sometimes it's new challenges you've never seen coming. And sometimes, honestly, it's the same old stuff showing up again and going: hi, remember me? In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I'm talking about how to upgrade your money mindset at every stage of business, because there is no finish line with this work. There is just growth, and the awareness to keep going.
In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I'm walking through the top money blocks I see keeping entrepreneurs stuck, because whenever you hit a plateau, it's always worth going back to the basics and asking: where have these old stories crept back in?
In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I'm sharing what actually helped me scale my business to multi-millions, especially once life got fuller and I had to stop pretending I could do everything myself.
Inside this episode, I’m sharing the first things I’d look at if your business feels stagnant. Because often, small shifts can completely change how your business feels. And honestly? Sometimes one boundary email changes everything.
Today’s podcast episode is a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough in the online business world. How to grow your business without getting yourself into debt. It’s honesty month here in Lucky Bee land, so let’s be honest… There’s a lot of pressure out there to: put things on credit cards join expensive masterminds build fancy websites create courses with huge production budgets And sometimes it’s presented as the only way to succeed. But that’s simply not true. In this episode, I’m sharing how I built my business without loans, credit cards, or outside investors, and the mindset shifts that helped me stay in control of my money.
In this week’s episode of Chill & Prosper, I’m talking about why facing your numbers can be one of the most empowering things you do in your business. Not because I want you glued to spreadsheets. But because clarity creates confidence. Inside the episode, I share: • what normal conversion stats actually look like • how to stop wasting time on busywork • why some entrepreneurs secretly avoid measurement • what your refunds can teach you • and why it’s completely safe to look This is your loving reminder that numbers are information - not judgment.
In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m unpacking why different money archetypes resist passive income in different ways - and how to work with your natural tendencies instead of fighting them.
Today’s podcast episode is a personal one. I’m talking about ADHD and entrepreneurship - and sharing a bit about my own journey being diagnosed later in life. For years I thought I was just disorganised. I forgot my keys constantly. I always felt behind. And I often felt like everyone else had things figured out except me. Then I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s. And suddenly… things made sense. But this episode isn’t just about ADHD. It’s about something much bigger: 👉 What happens when you stop trying to run your business like everyone else and start designing it around how you actually work best.
Let’s shift focus. Today we’re not talking about your money personality, but your customers. It’s time to look at the type of customers you are and should be attracting and how this might affect your business. Once you understand more about your customer’s Money Archetypes you can create more impactful marketing and more valuable support and products. Why do you need to know this? Well, marketing is all about motivation and sales is understanding who your customers are and what drives them. When you try to market to everyone, you won’t get great results and it’s hard to stand out when there’s a lot of noise. So the more you understand your customers and talk their language, the more effective your marketing message will be. These insights are so valuable to help you achieve more sales, and get better at serving and helping your audience. Listen to today’s podcast episode for more on: Identifying the 8 Money Archetypes amongst your customers Why you might struggle or resist identifying your customer niche Understanding why certain customers buy or don’t buy during a launch My tips for improving sales pages and order forms conversion depending on your customers’ personality Marketing tactics to make your offer stand out for your ideal customers Find out more about SMA at denisedt.com/sma
Let’s talk about something a little uncomfortable - but incredibly common. Copying other people. Not intentionally. Not maliciously. Just… unconsciously doing things the way your mentors, peers, or industry say you should. In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m unpacking where copycatting shows up most often - and how to gently break free from it without shame or embarrassment.
Today’s episode of Chill & Prosper is about something we’ve all experienced at some point. Bad business advice. Or at least… advice that didn’t work for us. Because here’s the truth: there isn’t really such a thing as universally bad advice. What works brilliantly for one person might be completely wrong for someone else. Your personality, your energy, your lifestyle and your season of life all matter. In this episode I share some of the strange and funny business ideas I tried early on (including an ebook for men about internet dating and a program called Raw Brides 😅).
One of the hardest parts of running your own business? The decisions. So many decisions. When you work for yourself, the buck stops with you. There’s no boss to ask, no one else to blame, and sometimes it feels like every decision lands on your desk. No wonder so many entrepreneurs get stuck in analysis paralysis. And this month we’ve been talking a lot about money sabotage, because second-guessing yourself and overthinking every step is one of the most common ways we hold ourselves back. We tell ourselves we’re being careful, or strategic, or responsible… but sometimes we’re really just avoiding the discomfort of choosing. In this week’s episode of Chill & Prosper, I’m sharing how I approach decision-making in my business - including ways to reduce decision fatigue, avoid overthinking, and trust yourself a little more.
One of the biggest reasons people start a business is freedom - and yet so many of us feel less free than ever. Guilty about resting. Scared to step away. Convinced everything will fall apart if we’re not there. And here’s something that might be uncomfortable to hear: when we refuse to take time off, avoid delegating, or feel like everything depends on us, it can actually become a form of self-sabotage. Because if your business only works when you’re constantly present, it will eventually cap your energy, your growth, and your income. In this week’s Chill & Prosper episode, I’m talking about how to take time off from your business without losing money, momentum, or your mind.
Let’s talk about money sabotage. Not in a harsh, “what’s wrong with you?” way - but in a compassionate, this actually makes sense way. In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m unpacking the sneaky ways we sabotage ourselves in business and money - often without even realising we’re doing it.
Today’s episode is a little different, but so important. I’m talking about money, business, perimenopause, menopause - and what happens when your body, energy, confidence, and capacity start to change. This isn’t a medical episode. It’s a real life one.
