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The Wealth Alchemy Bookclub is your monthly gateway to transforming how you think, feel, and act about wealth. Designed for women, entrepreneurs, and creatives, this unique bookclub blends woo-woo wisdom with strategic action to align your mind, body, spirit, business, and bank account with abundance.
Each month, we’ll explore carefully chosen reads that inspire deep insights and practical takeaways. Hosted by Lauren, a woo-woo business and finance strategist for women, the Wealth Alchemy Bookclub meets in person, on Zoom, and TikTok Live. Together, we’ll discuss, reflect, and discover actionable steps to apply our learnings in life and business.
Join us and step into a new era of wealth and alignment!
This month we're reading Awakening from the Daydream by David Nichtern
What people are saying about this book: “Awakening from the Daydream repurposes for our times an ancient map to freedom, giving us a smart and sure way to break out of the habitual grooves that bind us. David Nichtern speaks to us with a voice witty and wise, and with a no-b.s. compassion: Deep wisdom in a spot-on package.” – Daniel Goleman, Author of Emotional Intelligence and A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World.
“A wonderful extension of the powerful dharma teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The transmission of these ancient lineages is intact in David’s hands as he continues to update the traditional Buddhist teachings and make them ever more accessible to the contemporary audience.” – Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now
“A guide book for anyone confused by the Gordian Knot of existence. It will put the wheel of life into sharp relief with a capital R. Masterful insight from a master.” – Jamie Lee Curtis, Actor
About the author: David Nichtern is a songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and composer for film and television. A four-time Emmy award-winner and two-time Grammy-nominated composer, he is widely known for his classic song, “Midnight at the Oasis”.
About the host: Recognized by Forbes in 2021 for her award winning, socially conscious business models, Lauren Burgess is redefining the “American Dream” and helping others do the same. With over a decade of dynamic business experience and a masters degree in Educational Psychology, Lauren supports executives, creatives, and entrepreneurs alike fund, launch, organize, grow, and pivot within their industry.
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This month we're reading Awakening from the Daydream by David Nichtern
What people are saying about this book: “Awakening from the Daydream repurposes for our times an ancient map to freedom, giving us a smart and sure way to break out of the habitual grooves that bind us. David Nichtern speaks to us with a voice witty and wise, and with a no-b.s. compassion: Deep wisdom in a spot-on package.” – Daniel Goleman, Author of Emotional Intelligence and A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World.
“A wonderful extension of the powerful dharma teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The transmission of these ancient lineages is intact in David’s hands as he continues to update the traditional Buddhist teachings and make them ever more accessible to the contemporary audience.” – Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now
“A guide book for anyone confused by the Gordian Knot of existence. It will put the wheel of life into sharp relief with a capital R. Masterful insight from a master.” – Jamie Lee Curtis, Actor
About the author: David Nichtern is a songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and composer for film and television. A four-time Emmy award-winner and two-time Grammy-nominated composer, he is widely known for his classic song, “Midnight at the Oasis”.
About the host: Recognized by Forbes in 2021 for her award winning, socially conscious business models, Lauren Burgess is redefining the “American Dream” and helping others do the same. With over a decade of dynamic business experience and a masters degree in Educational Psychology, Lauren supports executives, creatives, and entrepreneurs alike fund, launch, organize, grow, and pivot within their industry.
- The Energy of Money by Maria NemethLink visible for attendees
This month we're reading The Energy of Money by Dr. Maria Nemeth.
About this book: "Money is congealed energy," said Joseph Campbell, "and releasing it releases life's possibilities." The Energy of Money distills 15 years of nationally acclaimed workshops into a powerhouse of exercises and techniques for freeing this potent "congealed" energy so you can focus it on your most cherished dreams for a fully conscious life. Dr. Maria Nemeth's comprehensive curriculum transcends the mere logistics of budgeting and investing to reveal the hidden landscape of beliefs that turn money into an enemy instead of a valued friend on your spiritual path. Once you establish a healthy relationship with money, Dr. Nemeth teaches, you can ignite your deepest potential with ease and consistency. From overcoming the habits that perpetuate destructive financial behavior, to plugging your money leaks now, to putting your money to work for the things you believe in most, The Energy of Money will open your eyes to a world of unprecedented abundance. How often have you broken your budget and wondered where to find a realistic, heart-centered approach to taking control over your finances? Let Dr. Nemeth take you past the lifelong obstacles that have blocked your financial success—and put you on a fast track to releasing your own life's possibilities—with The Energy of Money.
About the author: Maria Nemeth, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with more than 28 years of experience, she is known for her unique synthesis of spiritual and practical techniques in working with inner financial obstacles. Dr. Nemeth former financial columnist for the Sacramento Bee.
About the host: Recognized by Forbes in 2021 for her award winning, socially conscious business models, Lauren Burgess is redefining the “American Dream” and helping others do the same. With over a decade of dynamic business experience and a masters degree in Educational Psychology, Lauren supports executives, creatives, and entrepreneurs alike fund, launch, organize, grow, and pivot within their industry.
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This month we're exploring Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth
About this book: Spiritual Economics: The Principles and Process of True Prosperity is a straightforward, nontheological approach to prosperity has been effective for thousands. Learn to work with the flow of life and attract wealth in every area of your life.
About the author: Eric Butterworth is a renowned metaphysical author, spiritual teacher, and Unity minister, through insightful information and excerpts from his writings.
About the host: Recognized by Forbes in 2021 for her award winning, socially conscious business models, Lauren Burgess is redefining the “American Dream” and helping others do the same. With over a decade of dynamic business experience and a masters degree in Educational Psychology, Lauren supports executives, creatives, and entrepreneurs alike fund, launch, organize, grow, and pivot within their industry.
- Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo WurlitzerLink visible for attendees
This month we're Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer founders of Red School.
About this book: Discover the Magic of Your Menstrual Cycle and Awaken the Feminine Path to Power. Wild Power is an unprecedented insight into the feminine body and on using its natural rhythms to heal, find balance and reconnect to our emotions.
From the authors: We've spent over 10,000 hours developing a radical new approach to health, creativity, leadership and spiritual life. And the best bit? It’s rooted in the bloody, wild, radical power of the menstrual cycle.
About the host: Recognized by Forbes in 2021 for her award winning, socially conscious business models, Lauren Burgess is redefining the “American Dream” and helping others do the same. With over a decade of dynamic business experience and a masters degree in Educational Psychology, Lauren supports executives, creatives, and entrepreneurs alike fund, launch, organize, grow, and pivot within their industry.
