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The Coaching Mixer

Erin Aquin & Elana McKernan

Honest conversations on life, coaching, the industry while sipping our favourite beverages

business entrepreneurship

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Ep 12. Taking Time Off Without Losing Yourself (or...

The Coaching Mixer ·

2025/10/29

In this episode, Elena and Erin pour a couple of local beersand settle into a conversation about travel, rest, and what it means to actually step away from your business as a coach or entrepreneur.They start light, sharing stories of theirbrews (Block Three’s Blocktoberfest in Canada and a mysterious “Jersey Life” lager), Welsh pub adventures, and the strange psychology of beer versus gin. But the conversation soon deepens into something richer: how hard it can be for business owners to

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Ep. 11: When "Mistakes" Make You a Better Coach

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2025/10/23

Join Erin and Elana for a candid conversation about the messy, beautiful evolution of their coaching. From over-sharing personal details to struggling with neutrality in politically or spiritually charged sessions, they explore what it really means to stay present and serve the client rather than the coaching methodology. They unpack their early-career habits of perfectionism and self-critique, how they learned to trust themselves more, and why being “the safe person on the outside”

30:04

Ep 10. The $10,000 Learning: Coaching Mistakes,...

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2025/10/15

In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin Aquin and Elana McKernan open up about the cringe-worthy, humbling, and ultimately transformative mistakes they’ve made in their coaching and businesses.Over cocktails, they dig into what happens when you drop the ball with a client, how to repair trust without spiraling into self-blame, and why true integrity in business is rarely about being perfect. Together they unpack the myth that “you never apologize” in business, and make a case for

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Ep 9: What New Coaches Really Need to Learn (and What...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin and Elena pour a drink and dig into a question they get all the time: what skills should new coaches actually focus on? Their answers evolve in real time—from self-coaching and marketing to the art of being present and the necessity of learning how to recover when your attention slips.In This Episode: What real self-coaching looks like (and what it isn’t) How to stay with your client instead of getting lost in your own head Why curiosity is a

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EP 8: Can You Coach What You Haven't Mastered?

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2025/09/23

This episode of The Coaching Mixer with Erin and Elana pours out both cocktails and candor. The two dive into a listener’s provocative question:Should a coach be able to coach on things they haven’t mastered themselves? They explore integrity in coaching, the difference between mindset and strategy, when lived experience helps (or hinders), and the fine line between inspiration and inauthenticity. From parenting to business milestones, from tarot readings to PhDs, they tease apart what

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Ep 7: Gin and Bots (pt 2)

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2025/09/16

This week we continue our exploration ofhow AI is changing the way we create, connect, and work. The conversation is from ourreal questions about what’s gained and what’s lost. In this episode, you'll hear:The parallels between AI’s rise and earlier shifts in creative industries. How using AI can shift the balance between doing the work and living your life. What “authenticity” means when technology is part of the creative process. The flood of content and whether more actually means

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EP 6: Gin and Bots (pt1)

The Coaching Mixer ·

2025/09/09

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live, work, and even create. But does it enhance human creativity—or threaten to replace it?In this candid conversation, Erin and Elana unpack their evolving relationship with AI. From early skepticism about its ecological impact and artistic plagiarism to surprising discoveries about how it can sharpen communication and lighten the mental load of running a business, they explore both sides of the debate. You’ll hear: Why many creators

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Ep 5: Confession Thyme (pt 2)

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2025/09/01

If you’ve ever felt pressured in a sales conversation—or worried that you were pressuring someone yourself—you’ll want to hear this episode. Erin and Elana dive into the messy realities of selling coaching, sharing their own horror stories and the lessons that came out of them. Instead of following “proven” formulas that feel misaligned, they explore what it looks like to build trust, create genuine connections, and let clients make empowered choices. The conversation is candid, funny, and

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Ep 4: Confession Thyme (pt1)

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2025/08/26

“This is where things get a little spicy.”The coaching world is shifting—and honestly, it’s about time. In this episode, Erin and Elana grab a couple of mocktails and chat about what’s really changing in coaching (and why it’s actually good news). Forget the pressure of chasing money goals, running hype-y ads, or following someone else’s cookie-cutter plan. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit the “traditional” mold of a coach, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh

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Ep 3: Resilience, Rest, and Redefining Success

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2025/08/19

What if burnout wasn’t the end of your business story—but the beginning of something richer, more sustainable, and more human? In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin and Elana sit down with their caffeinated (and decaffeinated) drinks to talk honestly about the cycles of burnout and renewal, and what it really means to build a business that supports both your vision and your well-being.You’ll discover: Why the traditional definition of success in coaching often leads to overwork—and

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Ep 2: Rum Ramblings (part 2)

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2025/08/12

In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin and Elana sip their rum cocktails and dish on the coaching industry, consults, and the power of creativity as it relates to coaching and life.What we discuss: How we manage our nerves when coaching in other people’s communities Erin’s very chill approach to consults and sales calls Why it’s important to dabble in art forms that don’t come naturally to us What theatre and other art forms have taught us about coaching And much more! Get the full

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Ep 1: Rum Ramblings (part 1)

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2025/08/06

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Coaching Mixer with Erin and Elana. In this podcast, two Master Certified Life Coaches sip a cocktail, let their hair down, and chat about life, coaching, and the state of the industry. Erin Aquin is a Master Certified Life Coach and co-author of the #1 bestseller "Superabound: Live the Life the Universe is Dreaming For You." She provides whole life coaching for business owners, integrating success and personal fulfillment through her unique

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