The Empowered Edupreneur

Hosted by Michelle Smit

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161

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Mar 2026

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About the show

Hosted by online teacher turned online business coach Michelle Smit, The Empowered Edupreneur podcast is here to impact educators and edupreneurs all around the world to start, grow and scale their freedom-filled online business with their humanity and joy at the heart of it. Featuring in-depth solo episodes and exclusive interviews with inspiring teachers in business, The Empowered Edupreneur is here to help you learn the tools, mindset, and energetics of growing a thriving online education business you adore. The podcast is a blend of shorter solo episodes hosted by Michelle, where she shares her candid journey and lessons from being a broke teacher to a 6-figure online business owner. As well as inspiring in-depth interviews with brave and ambitious edupreneurs who are playing bigger with their lives. The Empowered Edupreneur Podcast is here to help you step into your power, unlock your potential and inspire you to create abundance, freedom, and fulfillment through bringing your educational gifts online and serving others.

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March 12, 2026Episode 16019 min

How to step into your feminine energy in 2026 without losing your ambition or results

Send a textThis episode is all about stepping into your feminine energy while still going after your big dreams. I am sharing what this shift looked like for me and how it changed the way I work, think and move through my business. If you feel tired of hustle mode and want success that feels calm in your body, this one will speak to you.Inside the episode you will hear:How I stopped living in hustle mode and let my feminine energy leadWhy softness does not make you lose your ambitionThree simple things you can start today to work in a way that feels good

March 3, 2026Episode 15920 min

The truth behind why I am shifting my business model from courses based to high-touch 1 on 1

Send a textI am in a big shift right now and I want to bring you behind the scenes. After years of running courses and group programs, I am changing my whole business model. This episode is the real and honest story of why it is happening and what this new season is calling me into.If you have ever felt pulled to change direction in your business but felt scared or unsure, this one will speak to your soul.Inside the episode you will hear:Why my energy started craving deep one to one work againThe difference in business models and how to adapt to the right one for you life. The simple reason I am choosing depth over complexity in this next season

February 7, 2026Episode 15819 min

Identity upgrade - Your business glow up in 2026

Send a textThis episode is about a big shift I am making and the version of me I am stepping into for 2026.I am sharing what a real business glow up looks like beyond strategy and why identity is the thing that changes everything. If you can feel that you are ready for more but know you cannot keep being the same woman, this episode is for you.In this episode you will learn:How I am consciously stepping into a new identity and what that actually looks like in real life.Why your habits and environment shape your business results more than strategy.A simple way to start your own business glow up today.

January 22, 2026Episode 15718 min

Why I ditched Instagram for good and moved to Substack

Send a textAfter years of showing up, creating content, and growing to eight thousand followers… I walked away from Instagram.I didn’t rage-quit or make a dramatic announcement. I simply stopped, paid attention to my energy, and what I discovered changed everything.In this episode, I’m sharing what really happened when I took a month off Instagram to test Substack and why I am not going back, for now.Inside, you’ll hear:What I noticed about my energy when I stopped using Instagram.The surprising way Substack changed my creativity and mental health.How this one shift completely transformed how I grow my business.This isn’t just about social media. It’s about alignment, energy, and finding what truly feels like home in your business.Press play and hear the full story.

November 29, 2025Episode 15616 min

3 Years, 156 episodes, and the 3 biggest lessons I’ve learned from podcasting every week

Send a textThree years. One episode every week. Almost 20k downloads. This episode is a celebration of consistency, growth, and learning to show up even when no one is clapping. If you’ve ever struggled to stay committed to something in your business or life, this one will speak straight to your heart.I’m sharing the three biggest lessons I’ve learned after three years of podcasting and how they have completely changed the way I do business.Press play and celebrate this milestone with me.Email me the word MINDSHIFT to apply to work with me.

November 11, 2025Episode 15520 min

The myth of the low-ticket trap, and why your energy deserves more!

Send a textYou’ve probably been told to start low ticket because it’s easier to sell. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you overworked and underpaid?In this episode, I talk about the truth behind the low ticket trap and why so many women keep themselves small trying to be “accessible.” I’ll show you how to shift your pricing, your energy, and your beliefs so your business finally supports you.You’ll learn:The simple math that shows why low ticket keeps you stuck.How the belief “I am not enough” fuels burnout and hustle.How to price and sell from feminine alignment so you attract clients who value your work. If you are want to work with a business coach who will support you to grow your business in a way that honours your energy, dissolving the limits that are keeping you stuck, and play to your highest level, I'm your girl.Email me the word MINDSHIFT to apply to work with me.

October 30, 2025Episode 15418 min

From a debilitating fear of being seen to growing a 6-figure business

Send a textHave you ever felt like your whole body wants to shut down the second you think about posting a video or showing your face online?Like your throat closes up, your heart races, and you want to run and hide?That was me too.In this episode, I’m telling the real story of how I went from shaking on camera and barely being able to speak…to confidently selling on video, growing my business, and bringing in consistent $20K months.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why your fear of being visible is not just a confidence thing, and the real reason your body feels unsafe online.How I reprogrammed the fear and shifted my energy so I could actually show up, sell, and feel good doing it.The exact method I use with my one-on-one clients to help them grow past their current income level and finally hit $10K, $20K or even $50K months.If you are done playing small and know it is time to stop hiding, this episode will show you what is really holding you back and what to do about it.And if you want to work with me one-on-one, just email me the word MINDSHIFT to apply.

October 19, 2025Episode 15319 min

The real reason you can't break past $10k months

Send a textYou’ve bought the courses, you've learned the strategy.You’ve done the work.So why are you struggling to push past your current income level in business?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really keeps high-achieving, spiritual women plateaued, even when they’re doing everything right.We’re talking about subconscious sabotage, emotional safety, and why your next business breakthrough won’t come from another funnel… but from a felt sense of safety to receive more.I’m sharing my story of being stuck at $10K months for years and how deep identity work finally moved the needle faster than any launch plan ever could.If you’ve been secretly wondering “what’s wrong with me?” then this episode is for you.

October 10, 2025Episode 15221 min

The end of Digiteach as we know it

Send a textSomething big is shifting.In this episode, I spill the tea on what’s been happening behind the scenes and why I decided to close the chapter on Digiteach as we know it. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s the story of what happens when you finally stop forcing things that no longer fit and choose to follow your energy instead.I’ll share:What this season has looked like for me.The tools that helped me move through fear with calm.And what you can expect from me and how I will serve you moving forward.If you’ve been feeling stuck, misaligned, or just craving something more, listen to this episode and take this permission slip to go after what lights your soul on fire. Get comfy, grab your coffee. Let’s talk endings, beginnings, and everything in between.If you are an established woman in business, but you know you are holding back from your next leap and you're looking for a business coach who can help you become the version of yourself who hits $20K+ months and beyond , email me MINDSHIFT. I will send you a short application and we can see if we are a fit.I have very limited one to one spots available, so it is first come first served.

October 3, 2025Episode 15119 min

The subconscious beliefs that keep you undercharging

Send a textYou know that moment when you think you should raise your prices, but the second you say the number in your head your whole body tightens. That is not strategy failing you, that is your subconscious running the show.In this episode you will discover:Why childhood programming makes charging more feel unsafe.The hidden beliefs that keep women undercharging and overdelivering.Why affirmations and mindset hacks cannot override deep identity patterns.How undercharging shows up in blurred boundaries, anxiety, and stalled growth.A powerful client story that shows how shifting identity can make high ticket pricing feel calm and naturalIf you are an established woman in business with results, but you know you are holding back from your next leap, email me MINDSHIFT. I will send you a short application and we can see if we are a fit.I have very limited one to one spots available, so it is first come first served.