RTDM: Lisa Dooley

Lisa Dooley
Spiritual Business Guide / Owner & Founder at Channeled Inspirations LLC
Westbury, NY

We want to get to know you! Briefly tell us about yourself: Where you came from, where you've been and how you live your dream (or are working toward it). 

I grew up on Long Island, as an only child to my parents. My childhood was difficult and emotionally traumatic for me. I've always been sensitive to energies, but growing up I didn't realize it. I felt an outcast and misunderstood. I'm an old soul, so I always got along better with adults, than I did kids- but I'm sure being an only child also had a part to play in that. One of the first goals I had as a child was to be a CEO; I wanted to be the boss. I didn't have a typical childhood. By the time I was five years old I was being asked my opinion on adult matters that I had no business weighing in on. From then, I assumed a level of responsibility to be the perfect, smartest kid. Eventually this got old, and once I reached my teens I began to rebel. I couldn't handle the way I was feeling energy any longer and I couldn't continue to suppress my traumatic emotions any longer without help. So I turned to drinking and drugs for a bit. I was sick of being the rule follower, I was tired of being the responsible one and I decided to do the exact opposite. Of course, that didn't work out so well. I found myself in depression and living a life that I didn't love. For a while I was focused on making money and finding stability. I was still partying, but I had my life together from an outside perspective. I had a full time salary job, with a savings account and great credit. But, I was miserable. I was working day to day to make somebody else's dreams come true. I was working my ass of to make somebody else richer, while I was staying stagnant in a life that was just alright. It was never my vision to work for someone else. It had always been my goal to work for myself. Soon, I found spirituality again. I began to study energy healing and from there things took a turn. After some time, I decided I had to leave my full time job. It wasn't serving me and it was time to leave it behind. That was one of the scariest decisions I've made in my life, but I'm so thankful I did. I found a part time job located down the block from my house and I worked there for a bit as I grew my spiritual business. I began taking one-on-one clients for energy healings at my house before I brought my business online. After a year and a half of building my business part time, I took the leap and went full time as an entrepreneur. Another super scary decision that I am so grateful I made. Now, I've been a full time entrepreneur for a year. I'm my own boss. I'm living something I once only dreamed about. I make the rules. I help women change their lives. I'm doing exactly what I'm meant to do and I couldn't be any more thrilled about it.

How do you define success and how do you stay motivated to keep working toward it? 

A lot of hard work, determination and faith. The way I have made this life sustainable is through constant energy work and mindset work on myself - making sure I am ready to believe in the next level before it comes.

What’s been your biggest challenge, perceived failure or fear and how did you overcome it? 

One of my biggest fears was being seen and speaking in front of others! It was crippling! I had such terrible anxiety over the thought of speaking publicly, or even being seen! The turning point was definitely when I was working with one of my first coaches in the early stages of my business. She encouraged me to go live on Facebook, and it was the scariest thing I had ever done. But I kept doing it. I kept showing up. And eventually the fear dissipated and now I make a living speaking! The fear wasn't truly a fear, it was just an obstacle for me to overcome on my journey. Public speaking is part of my mission on Earth and I'm so grateful I'm no longer afraid!

What’s the best advice you’d give to a younger you? 

Don't try to be what you think others want from you. Be yourself and let the rest unfold. There's no rush. You'll get where you're going exactly when you're meant to.

Share a book, quote and/or idea that's impacted you the most:

Hm - The two that I have out on my shelf right now are The Messiah Seed by Story Waters and Becoming Supernatural by Dr Joe Dispenza

What are you most proud of? Go ahead, boast a little!

I am super proud of all of the certifications I have achieved through my studies; I am a Reiki Master Teacher, an Advanced Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, an Oracle Reader, a Channeled Writer, and an Ordained Priestess under the Order of Melchizedek. I'm also incredibly proud of myself that I decided to go after my dreams, even when people thought I was crazy! It's not easy to start your own business, but I did it anyways!

What is something surprising about you?

I love rap, hip hop and r&b. And, I'm super organized.

What is your favorite vice/guilty pleasure/strange habit? Come on now, we all have them!

I LOVE reality tv. I get sucked into the most ridiculous shows. I hate to love it!

Share a time when a perceived failure was actually a blessing in disguise.

This happened somewhat recently, but I lost a client right before I was about to drive down to Miami for a short term move. I had to post pone the entire trip due to losing that client, but I learned so much about myself and my journey. It was also a great reminder that divine timing is always at play, no matter how much we plan and think we're in control of life.

What's the smartest investment you’ve made for yourself?

Hiring a coach, for sure!

What’s MOST important to you right now?

Joy and ease. I'm a recovering perfectionist, so I'm learning how to let things be easy and natural and it is a top priority for me right now.

Who is the Risk Taker Dream Maker(s) that inspires you? Why?

Aislinn Walton - she was the first person to introduce me to the entire coaching industry and although I've never worked with her personally, I've watched her journey from the very beginning of her business and she has been a huge inspiration for me.

Follow Lisa:

www.channeledinspirations.com
www.instagram.com/thelisadooley
www.facebook.com/thelisadooley
www.facebook.com/iamthelisadooley
www.twitter.com/thelisadooley
www.bitly.com/channeledinspodcast