Business by Design Podcast with Valerie Priester

For Established Women Entrepreneurs
Trust Yourself Enough to Move

Where clarity becomes action and expansion feels aligned.

You’ve built something meaningful.
You’ve proven yourself capable.
And yet, at your next level, hesitation creeps in.

Business by Design is a monthly space where we explore the deeper work behind sustainable expansion.

Hosted by Valerie Priester, this podcast blends practical teaching, lived experience, and thoughtful reflection for established women entrepreneurs who are ready to move with greater clarity and self-trust.

Some episodes will teach.
Some will unpack mindset patterns that quietly limit capable women.
Some will simply create space to think differently.

This is not about volume or hustle.
It’s about steady, aligned movement.

Because when you trust yourself deeply, momentum becomes natural.

Each episode offers grounded insight, practical clarity, and honest reflection on what it takes to expand without abandoning yourself.

Listen in and move with intention.

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The Confidence Loop
The Confidence Loop
In this empowering episode, Valerie Priester unpacks the truth about how confidence is actually built, not in a si...
00:10:47
February 26, 2026
Courage Over Perfection
Courage Over Perfection
Perfectionism might wear a mask of ambition, but underneath, it’s often fear in disguise. In this powerful episo...
00:09:21
February 19, 2026
You’re Not Stuck (You’re Scared)
You’re Not Stuck (You’re Scared)
If you’ve ever felt paralyzed, uncertain, or like you’re spinning your wheels, this episode is for you. What w...
00:09:03
February 12, 2026
The Truth About Confidence
The Truth About Confidence
What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with but something you build?In this powerful opening episode, ...
00:10:42
February 05, 2026
From Intention to Identity
From Intention to Identity
Intentions are powerful, but identity is what sustains action. In this final January episode, Valerie brings the m...
00:11:52
January 29, 2026
The Skill Most Women Were Never Taught
The Skill Most Women Were Never Taught
Starting is celebrated. Finishing is transformational. In this episode, Valerie explores why so many women struggl...
00:11:13
January 22, 2026
Consistency Over Confidence
Consistency Over Confidence
Many women wait to feel confident before they show up consistently. In this episode, Valerie flips that belief and...
00:08:32
January 15, 2026
You Don’t Need More Time
You Don’t Need More Time
If you constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or pressed for time, this episode will change how you see your schedul...
00:11:40
January 08, 2026
Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem
Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem
So many women believe they are stuck because they lack motivation. In reality, motivation is rarely the issue. In ...
00:14:38
January 01, 2026
Finishing Well: What Matters Most When the Year Comes to a Close
Finishing Well: What Matters Most When ...
Finishing well has nothing to do with hustling to catch up. It has everything to do with clarity, presence, and ch...
00:11:31
December 25, 2025
Your Self-Worth Is Showing: How to Stop Undervaluing Your Gifts
Your Self-Worth Is Showing: How to Stop...
Self-worth shows up everywhere in business: pricing, boundaries, visibility, decision making, and how boldly you m...
00:08:59
December 18, 2025
The Truth About Being Behind: Why You Are Closer Than You Think
The Truth About Being Behind: Why You A...
Feeling behind is one of the fastest ways to drain your confidence, but it is almost always a mindset distortion r...
00:08:30
December 11, 2025
When Life Pauses Your Plans: Finding Strength in the Space You Did Not Ask For
When Life Pauses Your Plans: Finding St...
Life does not always ask for permission before interrupting your plans. In this episode, Valerie shares how an une...
00:09:04
December 04, 2025
Finishing Well Without Burning Out
Finishing Well Without Burning Out
The final weeks of the year can bring pressure to finish goals, meet expectations, and end “strong.” But what ...
00:10:08
November 27, 2025
Breaking Free From the “Enough” Trap
Breaking Free From the “Enough” Tra...
If you’ve ever hesitated to raise your rates, discount your services, or felt guilty for wanting to earn more, t...
00:10:05
November 20, 2025
Reigniting Commitment When Motivation Fades
Reigniting Commitment When Motivation F...
You don’t need more motivation; you need reconnection.In this soulful episode of Business by Design, Valerie in...
00:10:28
November 13, 2025
The Power of Resilience, Reinvention, and Connection
The Power of Resilience, Reinvention, a...
In this heartfelt conversation, Valerie sits down with podcast host and visibility expert Noemi Beres to explore...
00:27:27
November 06, 2025
Closing the Year With Power, Not Perfection
Closing the Year With Power, Not Perfec...
The year is not over, and it is not too late to finish strong. In this episode of Business by Design, I share how...
00:10:23
October 30, 2025
The Confidence Reset: How Small Wins Shift Everything
The Confidence Reset: How Small Wins Sh...
Confidence does not come from thinking differently. It comes from doing differently. In this episode of Business ...
00:08:30
October 23, 2025
Stop Waiting: Why Bold Action Beats the “Perfect Time”
Stop Waiting: Why Bold Action Beats the...
How many times have you told yourself, “I will start in January” or “I will wait until I am more ready”? W...
00:09:03
October 16, 2025
The Action Audit: How to Find Your Next-Level Moves
The Action Audit: How to Find Your Next...
Are you busy every day but still wondering why you are not moving forward? In this episode of Business by Design,...
00:09:15
October 09, 2025
Money, Values & Freedom: Real Talk with CFP Mona Santos
Money, Values & Freedom: Real Talk with...
Money can feel like one of the heaviest topics in a woman entrepreneur’s journey. But what if your money choices...
00:42:27
October 02, 2025
5 Micro-Brave Moves in 5 Days
5 Micro-Brave Moves in 5 Days
In this conversation, Valerie Priester emphasizes the importance of building confidence through keeping promises t...
00:10:13
September 25, 2025
Fear vs. Feedback: What Action Reveals
Fear vs. Feedback: What Action Reveals
In this conversation, Valerie Priester shares her insights on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, empha...
00:12:19
September 18, 2025
Thriving in the "In Between"
Thriving in the "In Between"
In this conversation, Valerie Priester shares insights on the importance of appreciating the present moment, espec...
00:14:08
September 11, 2025
Overcoming Burnout & Setting Boundaries with Shannon Fox
Overcoming Burnout & Setting Boundaries...
In this episode of Business by Design, Valerie Priester interviews career coach Shannon Fox, who specializes in em...
00:27:02
September 04, 2025
How To Go From Fog to Flow in Your Business
How To Go From Fog to Flow in Your Busi...
Feeling heavy even while hustling? Your strategy isn’t broken—your vision is buried. In the final August clari...
00:11:19
August 28, 2025
Behind the Scenes of a Clarity Breakthrough
Behind the Scenes of a Clarity Breakthr...
Meet my client—talented, booked out, and quietly discounting her rates because she feared bigger conversations. ...
00:11:30
August 21, 2025
What Overthinking Really Means
What Overthinking Really Means
You’re refreshing the same tab, replaying the same “what-if” scenario, and calling it research. It’s not...
00:09:35
August 14, 2025
The Clarity Effect with Deb Monfette
The Clarity Effect with Deb Monfette
In this week’s episode of Business by Design, Valerie sits down with guest Deb Monfette, a high-tech coach and ...
00:58:39
August 07, 2025
How Awareness Sets You Free
How Awareness Sets You Free
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a loop—repeating the same client story, stressing over the same money worr...
00:11:31
July 31, 2025
The Three Step Pre-sale Pep Talk
The Three Step Pre-sale Pep Talk
You’re on a discovery call. The vibes are right, the connection is strong—and then it happens. Your voice wobb...
00:10:02
July 24, 2025
The 3-Minute Confidence Reset
The 3-Minute Confidence Reset
You know that moment—the pause right before you hit publish, pitch the client, or say your price out loud—and ...
00:13:03
July 17, 2025
Build Your Business from the Inside Out (with Dr. Delphina JOY Avila)
Build Your Business from the Inside Out...
What if the secret to sustainable growth isn’t another strategy—but a mindset shift rooted in who you really a...
00:54:10
July 10, 2025
Managing the Plateaus in Your Business
Managing the Plateaus in Your Business
Feeling stuck? Like you’ve hit a wall in your business growth? Don’t panic—this might just be your plateau m...
00:12:43
July 03, 2025
The Confidence to Walk the Talk
The Confidence to Walk the Talk
Are the promises you speak over your business backed up by consistent action? Or is there a quiet gap between what...
00:14:37
June 26, 2025
Freed to Flourish: Break the Beliefs That Bind You
Freed to Flourish: Break the Beliefs Th...
Juneteenth is more than just a moment in history—it’s a powerful reminder of what it truly means to be free. I...
00:14:09
June 19, 2025
The Why is Not Important
The Why is Not Important
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking—wondering why you’re not taking action, why yo...
00:11:43
June 12, 2025
Are Paradigms Keeping You Stuck with Jeanette Lowry
Are Paradigms Keeping You Stuck with Je...
Have you ever felt like no matter how much you do, something still keeps you stuck in the same old cycle? On today...
00:38:20
June 05, 2025
Confidence & Consistency with Annabelle Klein
Confidence & Consistency with Annabelle...
Join me and my special guest, Annabelle, as we explore why people don’t go after the things they dream of doing....
00:43:10
May 01, 2025
Realign, Refocus, and Reignite Your Goals
Realign, Refocus, and Reignite Your Goa...
We’re already a month into Q2—how are those big goals holding up? If things have lost a little spark, don’t ...
00:10:29
April 24, 2025
Let’s Redefine Sustainability
Let’s Redefine Sustainability
If you're feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or constantly on the edge of burnout, this episode is for you. I...
00:13:54
April 17, 2025
Your Road to Consistency
Your Road to Consistency
If staying consistent feels like an uphill battle, procrastination might be quietly working against you. I’m Val...
00:12:27
April 10, 2025
Facing Fear: Your Launchpad to Growth
Facing Fear: Your Launchpad to Growth
If scaling your business feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. I’m Valerie, and this week on Business by Desig...
00:11:44
April 03, 2025
The Missing Link Between Planning and Success
The Missing Link Between Planning and S...
A goal without a plan is just a wish—and without action, even the best vision won’t get you far. I’m Valerie...
00:16:34
March 27, 2025
From Vision to Reality: Making Your Ideas Happen
From Vision to Reality: Making Your Ide...
Are you overflowing with ideas? That’s the gift of being a true visionary—always dreaming, always creating. Bu...
00:11:59
March 20, 2025
Where Do Self-Doubt & Fear Really Come From?
Where Do Self-Doubt & Fear Really Come ...
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself where your self-doubt and fear actually come from? These feelings don’t ju...
00:14:33
March 13, 2025
Unlocking Authentic Confidence
Unlocking Authentic Confidence
With International Women’s Day approaching on March 8th, let’s take a moment to honor the powerful women in hi...
00:15:26
March 06, 2025
Aligning Your Business with Core Values
Aligning Your Business with Core Values
Have you ever felt torn between what you're doing in your business and what trulymatters to you? As women entr...
00:14:52
February 27, 2025
Defining Your Vision for a Purpose
Defining Your Vision for a Purpose
What would change in your life and business if you hadabsolute clarity on where you're headed? I know for me, ...
00:13:35
February 20, 2025
What's Love Got to do with Business?
What's Love Got to do with Business?
Have you ever considered that the key to unlocking greater success in your business starts withyou? I’m Valerie,...
00:17:54
February 13, 2025

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About the Host

Valerie Priester is a Self-Trust & Clarity Guide and creator of The Confident Clarity Pathway™.


She works with established women entrepreneurs who are expanding into their next chapter and want their growth to feel aligned, not forced.


Through a blend of mindset work, energetic awareness, and grounded strategy, Valerie helps women rebuild self-trust, so clarity turns into consistent action.


The Business by Design podcast is an extension of that work, thoughtful, honest, and deeply practical.


If these conversations resonate and you’re ready for deeper, personalized support, you’re invited to begin with a private Clarity Session.

Curated Conversations

Business by Design occasionally features conversations with established women entrepreneurs who are navigating meaningful expansion, identity shifts, and courageous decisions.

Guest spots are limited and curated intentionally.

If you have a story rooted in self-trust, aligned growth, and lived wisdom, you’re welcome to inquire.

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