This week we’re introducing you to Ange de Lumiere, a former corporate lawyer who took a leap of faith to become a spiritual business mentor.
Now, I know this might raise a few eyebrows for some of you, but stay with me because we’re about to dive deep into the extraordinary power of tapping into our supernatural consciousness.
Ange’s journey is nothing short of fascinating. She dedicated 15 years of her life to the demanding world of corporate law before embarking on a remarkable side hustle that transformed her entire perspective on life and business.
What makes her story even more intriguing is her unique approach to entrepreneurship—she managed to build her thriving side hustle by dedicating just one day a week to her business for years.
Today, Ange is here to share her invaluable insights and experiences with those who aspire to create their own successful side businesses.
Her website, ‘The Intuitive Revolution,’ is a testament to her dedication to helping others harness the power of intuition in the world of business.
Get ready to be inspired and gain valuable wisdom from Ange’s incredible journey from corporate lawyer to spiritual business mentor.
Let’s dive into the secrets of her success and uncover the transformative potential of embracing intuition in your entrepreneurial endeavors.
This week’s newsletter brings you:
- Strategies – Ange unpacks her entrepreneurial journey, from lawyer to spiritual advisor!
- Tool of the Week – Take Ange’s EPIC quiz to find out which areas of your hustle might need some work!
Strategies
Please note that this interview has been edited for clarity, ensuring you get the most valuable takeaways from our conversation.
The Catalyst for Change
Jeff: Can you share how you began your career as a corporate lawyer and what led you to where you are today?
Ange: Well, my journey into law is quite interesting because I had no childhood aspirations to become a lawyer. It wasn’t even on my radar. I had dreams of being an astronomer, astrophysicist, or even an artist, but law was never in my plans.
However, I was a practical person, and my parents encouraged me to be practical as well. So, I consulted a career counselor who suggested that I would excel in law. She was right, and I ended up becoming a successful lawyer, even graduating at the top of my class.
During my studies, I participated in an international program in the UK. Simultaneously, I pursued a translation degree in English and Spanish alongside my law studies. The future looked very promising, and I embarked on a 15-year career as a lawyer, traveling the world. It was a fascinating and stimulating experience.
But there’s a specific moment at the beginning of my career that I can pinpoint as a catalyst for change. I had planned to go shopping for books and music after work at a place called the Snack in Paris. However, at the last minute, while I was on the metro, I suddenly felt too tired and decided to go straight home.
As soon as I exited the metro, I started seeing emergency vehicles rushing by, and I learned that there had been a bomb attempt right in front of the shop I had planned to visit at the exact time I would have been there had I not changed my mind. It was an eerie experience, and looking back, I realize it was intuition at play, although I didn’t understand it at the time.
I’m sure many listeners have had similar experiences, maybe not as dramatic as mine, but moments when something unexpected happens or they sense things before they occur, like thinking of someone and then receiving a call from them or taking an unusual turn while driving and ending up at the right place at the right time.
Another significant turning point in my journey was when I became a mosaic artist. It started as a hobby in France and continued when I moved to the UK. One day, I created a piece of art, and it felt like my hands were guided by some higher force. I hadn’t planned the design; it just unfolded before me. This experience ignited my curiosity about what was happening.
I began to understand this phenomenon when I trained in mediumship in 2008. It helped me comprehend that what had happened to me could happen to others as well. People often associate channeling with unconventional practices, but I want to convey that it’s a natural ability that we all have when we’re in a focused state. My training as a clinical hypnotherapist further refined this process by providing insights into how the mind works.
Additionally, I trained as a Reiki master, which introduced me to the concept of energy. Everything started to make sense when I connected the dots between understanding the mind, thoughts, and energy. It became clear that inspiration can come from sources beyond the human realm.
Jeff: You had a successful career as a lawyer for 15 years, traveling the world. What happened next?
Ange: Well, here’s what happened: I had a psychic reading that played a significant role in my decision to move from Paris to London. At that time, I was a mother of two children under five, contemplating leaving my husband and support system to relocate to another country. It was a major decision, and I felt it would impact not only me but also my children. I sought reassurance from someone who could provide a broader perspective on the situation.
So, I visited this woman, and she told me that I was meant to go to the UK, that it was the path I should take. She gave me her blessing, and I followed her advice. It turned out she was right—I thrived in the UK, loved my job, and everything seemed great. However, I eventually lost that job, which led me to reinvent myself.
I decided to train in clinical hypnotherapy because I had always been fascinated by topics like past lives and how the mind functions. Interestingly, I had previously written a novel in France, but the process had been arduous. Every word felt like a struggle, and I experienced the typical writer’s dilemma of wanting to write but also wishing I didn’t have to. After completing that novel, I entered a ten-year writer’s block.
However, when I delved into clinical hypnotherapy, something shifted. I effortlessly wrote a book of 100,000 words within six months. This experience made me curious about what had changed and how it could help others. So, after the psychic reading before moving to the UK and a few years later, after losing my job, I decided to consult another psychic for guidance.
This psychic gave me a profound reading. At the end, she asked if her husband, a palm reader, could take a look at my hands. It caught me off guard, but I agreed. He told me that I had “angel dust” in my hands, which I found unsettling and outside my comfort zone. I left, paid them for their services, but it got me thinking. If I possessed a gift, even though I wasn’t sure I believed in it, maybe I should explore it. So, I began training in spiritual healing and later became a Reiki master.
This journey transformed my perspective on the world, taking me in a completely different direction from my previous life. As a logical and process-oriented person, I had to reconcile these two aspects of myself. I started calling myself a “spiritual lawyer” because, once a lawyer, always a lawyer, they say.
It’s like what Einstein said—either you think everything is a miracle, or you think nothing is. I shifted from the latter to the former, and I consider it a gift I wish everyone could experience.
A Side Hustle is Launched
Jeff: So, what are you doing today as a spiritual business mentor?
Ange: I help successful businesspeople who may have lost their spark and are looking for what’s next. They want to explore the bigger picture, discover their specific purpose, and infuse spirituality into their businesses. I’ve studied intuition for 15 years and even wrote a book called “The Intuitive Revolution in Business.” I assist individuals with big visions who may doubt themselves by using mindset tools and my experience to guide them.
I also work with something called the Akashic records. It’s like the book of life for each soul. I can look into someone’s records to understand their life path, where they’re headed, and the crucial points along the way. However, it’s essential to ground this information into practical actions.
Often, I help people find their niche, which is crucial in the online world. The bigger picture informs me about the right strategies, whether it’s creating a video series, an ebook, or a challenge. I can also provide detailed insights about their ideal clients, all aligned with the broader energy or vision.
The EPIC Framework for Success
Jeff: Could you share your approach or system when working with clients to guide them towards their goals?
Ange: Certainly, my method revolves around tuning into the energy of the person, their soul, and their business. I believe businesses have souls, and sometimes, especially in large corporations, they can lose touch with the spirit of their founders.
In such cases, they need to reconnect with their original purpose. Additionally, I have a framework that I call the “EPIC” framework, as I believe success requires strong foundations.
The EPIC framework consists of four pillars:
- E for Energy: If this pillar isn’t robust, your health may start deteriorating due to your success.
- P for Prosperity: A weak prosperity pillar may lead to self-sabotage, especially when you achieve success beyond your accustomed level.
- I for Intuition: Tapping into your intuitive power is crucial, as it makes decision-making effortless and enjoyable.
- C for Clarity, Courage, and Confidence: Clarity is the first step, followed by courage, which paves the way for confidence. Confidence builds through taking action, especially when you step out of your comfort zone.
All these aspects are interconnected, and addressing them collectively is essential for success. Many entrepreneurs value hard work and may hesitate to embrace intuition because they feel success should be earned through effort. However, intuition can make success more enjoyable and creative.
In my view, success is a blend of mindset and strategy. It’s often said that success is 50% mindset and 50% strategy and action. Your mindset influences your decisions, willingness to step out of your comfort zone, and even your ability to address limiting beliefs.
Confidence, which many desire, actually comes after clarity and courage in the EPIC framework. It builds as you take action, realizing that what you feared wasn’t as daunting as you initially thought.
Jeff: Did your current venture start as a side hustle?
Ange: Yes, it did, and I’d say it still is to some extent. I had to homeschool my four autistic children, two of whom are grown now. As a single mom in the midst of a divorce, I had to juggle many responsibilities. However, I’ve laid down the foundations for it to flourish when the right time comes.
Perhaps that’s the message I’d like to share with your audience. Even if you have limited time due to a job or other commitments, you can still work on your foundations. Think of it as preparing the soil, and some may do it quickly while others, like me, take a bit more time. But when the time is right, it will happen.
It’s all about priorities. I managed most of my business during the early morning hours, from 5 to 8 AM, while homeschooling my children. Once everyone else woke up, my business activities were done. I’d keep my phone handy and use any short breaks for social media or other tasks. Despite my family responsibilities, I was able to launch three podcasts and write and publish three books. I was a single mom during part of this journey, and I am once again, so it’s definitely possible.
In the online business world, there’s often this notion that you must do things a certain way, but I’m passionate about intuition because it helps you discern what’s right for you. Learning new skills is essential; for example, I had to learn marketing from scratch, which was a slow process. However, once you figure out what works for you, it becomes more manageable. The key is to be discerning about what you learn and apply, and to have the belief that if you have a dream and consistently show up, it will come true.
I view intuition as a satellite navigation system that guides you on your path. You receive nudges and follow them. It’s similar to a GPS in your car; if you take a wrong turn, it redirects you. So, don’t fear making mistakes; they are part of the journey.
Top Tips to Find Your Passionate Purpose
Jeff: Do you have any tips for people who might be feeling stuck or are seeking their life’s purpose, especially as entrepreneurs or those starting a side hustle?
Ange: Absolutely, here are my top tips:
- Listen to Inspirational People: Seek guidance and inspiration from those who have already walked the path you’re interested in. I’d recommend listening to podcasts like yours, Jeff. I’ve subscribed to it and plan to explore more episodes later.
- Conduct Research: Research is essential. It’s always a good idea to gather information and insights about your chosen field or venture.
- Use a Decision-Making Process: I have a seven-step decision-making process, and the first step is crucial. Empty your mind by putting everything down on paper. Our minds can get cluttered with various thoughts and ideas, so it’s essential to clear that mental space. Once you have everything on paper, look for anything that stands out. Sometimes, intuition works in a way where a particular word or idea on paper energetically draws your attention.
- Plan Thoroughly: Planning is something I resisted for a long time, but I’ve come to realize its importance. When starting a project or a side hustle, it’s crucial to break it down into smaller, manageable steps. This way, you have a clear roadmap of what needs to be done.
Tool of the Week
Which of the four pillars of Ange’s EPIC framework do you need to strengthen? Take The EPIC Quiz
If you already know how to do business and are quite successful but something is stopping you from reaching the next level of success, Ange believes you will plateau until the four pillars of her EPIC framework are strong.
Take the quiz to find out which area needs work.
