From Ambition to Alignment: Lindsey Simcik on Growth, Grace, and Reinvention

From Ambition to Alignment: Lindsey Simcik on Growth, Grace, and Reinvention

Author: Julie Solomon July 16, 2025 Duration: 1:02:15
In this deeply honest and soul-nourishing conversation, I’m joined by my longtime friend and fellow podcast host, Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30. Together, we explore what it really means to create from alignment, honor life’s transitions, and lead from the woman you are now—not who you once were. Lindsey opens up about the journey of writing her first book with co-host Krista Williams, the vulnerability of releasing something so personal into the world, and the courage it took to sunset a successful membership in order to make space for something new. We also talk about trusting divine timing, evolving ambitions, honoring creative cycles, and making peace with the unknown. Lindsey beautifully reflects on letting go of external metrics of success in favor of deeper joy, integrity, and presence. If you’re navigating a season of growth, reinvention, or quiet clarity, this conversation is your permission slip to trust your timing, your truth, and the woman you’re becoming. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:31 Meet Lindsey Simcik from Almost 30 03:55 Reflecting on the Book Launch 09:39 The Creative Process and Human Design 23:54 The Courage to Sunset Projects 31:52 Embracing Change and Evolution 33:13 The Importance of Integrity in Influencing 36:04 The Journey of Writing a Book 41:07 Understanding the Saturn Return 51:55 Navigating Life's Big Questions 59:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts QUOTABLES: “  I can be very personable energetically, and so when I have that space, it allows for so much of my own clarity and wisdom to drop through and for that channel to be so clean and clear for that to come through so I'm not, you know, inadvertently, or even sometimes unconsciously, tapping into things that may not even be mine.” - Julie Solomon  “  Showing up when I didn't want to, and writing even when I didn't want to, was the part of the process that actually allowed the gems to come forward. You know, the writing that I really felt was, woo, okay, this is, this is something, this is really great and this is flowing, but I had to show up every single day.”- Lindsey Simcik GUEST RESOURCES: @lindseysimcik Almost 30 Podcast Get Lindsey’s book Almost 30 RESOURCES: [JOIN MY VISIBILITY TRAINING] With just 1 hour a week, my proven content framework will help you refine your messaging and turn your offers into consistent, scalable sales. Click here to get access to my new training! [HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT] Ready to unlock your next level of growth? Applications are now open for my 1:1 VIP sessions and high level coaching opportunities. Click here to apply. [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [MASTER YOUR MARKETING] Looking for an easy way to manage your email marketing, events, and social in one place? Constant Contact has you covered, with AI tools that make it even easier. Test it out free for 30 days and start growing your list the simple way. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days and start growing your list the simple way. [BUILD YOUR DREAM BUSINESS] What if you didn’t have to figure it all out alone? Shopify gives you everything you need—from storefront design to marketing tools—to launch your business for just $1/month. Get started here.

For established entrepreneurs, coaches, and creators, there often comes a point where the work you deliver has evolved beyond the story you tell about it. Woman of Influence exists for that precise, pivotal moment. Hosted by brand strategist and best-selling author Julie Solomon, this weekly podcast is a deep, practical resource for aligning your public message with the private mastery you've cultivated. The conversation here moves beyond basic marketing tactics into the core of strategic personal branding-how you communicate your value, scale your influence with integrity, and build a business that truly reflects your current expertise. Since 2017, Julie has guided listeners through these nuanced challenges across more than 500 episodes, drawing from her own experience and that of other successful leaders. Each episode of this podcast feels like a focused coaching session, whether Julie is unpacking a specific framework or interviewing a guest about their real-world journey. You'll hear candid discussions on navigating visibility, pricing with confidence, refining a compelling offer, and leading from a place of authentic authority. It’s for those who are ready to close the gap between being excellent at their craft and being known for it, making Woman of Influence a trusted tool for meaningful business growth.
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