73. Pivoting from Hard Work to Aligned Work with 6/2 Manifestor Doug Nichols (A Case Study of My Husband)

podcast Feb 13, 2025

What if you could turn a lifelong dream into reality—without the overwhelm?

In Episode 73 of the Design and Align Your Business podcast, I’m peeling back the curtain on something deeply personal: how my husband Doug and I are taking a bold leap into a business venture that aligns with both our shared vision and our Human Design. This is more than just a new project—it’s a case study in how intentional business planning can transform fear into momentum.

From Hard Work to Aligned Work: Our Journey Begins

Doug and I have been dreaming about starting a family business for over a decade. We imagined building something lasting, something that would not only bring us joy but create a legacy for our kids and future generations. But for years, the idea stayed just that—an idea.

Why? Fear. Uncertainty. The sheer overwhelm of not knowing where to start.

In this episode, I share how that all changed during a family trip to Lincoln City, Oregon—one of our favorite places in the world. It was there that we finally committed to turning our dream into reality. Doug, a 6/2 Emotional Manifestor, and I, a 5/2 Sacral Generator, decided to use the Aligned Business Blueprint process to map out our vision and take actionable steps toward building an Airbnb business.

Using Human Design to Build Alignment

A huge part of our success so far has been understanding how our Human Design charts complement each other.

Doug’s Role as a Manifestor: Doug thrives when he initiates. His big-picture thinking and ability to spark ideas became the foundation of our vision.
My Role as a Generator: I bring the energy and strategic follow-through to bring our ideas to life.
Together: Using the Aligned Business Blueprint process, we defined our roles, clarified our goals, and aligned our strengths to move forward with clarity and purpose.

Creating Momentum with Clarity

The moment we stopped piecemealing random ideas and instead focused on intentional planning, everything shifted. The overwhelm disappeared. We moved from “throwing spaghetti at the wall” to having a clear, actionable path forward.

By defining our business structure, roles, and ultimate vision, we’ve turned fear into confidence. As I share in this episode, the momentum we’ve gained since January 1, 2025, is proof that aligned work, not just hard work, is the key to making dreams happen.

This isn’t just about starting an Airbnb business—it’s about creating a life that supports our family, our passions, and our purpose. For Doug and me, this step is a leap into aligned work, and we’re already seeing the rewards.

In Episode 73, I take you behind the scenes of this journey, sharing how we used the Aligned Business Blueprint to move from fear to action—and how you can do the same for your business dreams.

Listen to Episode 73 now and discover how aligned work can unlock your momentum!

Ready to create aligned momentum in your business? The Aligned Business Blueprint Program starts February 24, 2025.

Send me an email today ([email protected]) with the subject BLUEPRINT to start the application process today!

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Resources:

Learn more about your Human Design with the 64 Gates Library

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hdlibrary

Get your personalized Entrepreneur by Design HD Report:

https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/business-report

Schedule a Human Design for Business Reading:

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