THE podcast for the Cosmically Curious.
Sam Cross is a Claircognizant spiritual mentor, author, and artist who lives by the philosophy "seek, and you will find." Sam explores spirituality at the intersections of deconstructing religion / patriarchy / capitalism, social justice, personal growth, and discovering that "science" is mysticism plus statistics.
Sam is the author of THE ART OF BEING LIGHT, a hand-illustrated memoir of spiritual awakening. She publishes essays on spirituality and culture for her Substack, QUEERITUALITY.
👇 For more, visit 👇
www.crosssam.com
52. Q&A: Find Your Message, Not Your "Niche." (Advice for Purpose-Based Creatives and Entrepreneurs.)
***8/8 Lion's Gate Journey (crosssam.kit.com/lionsgatelanding) is available until 8/12***
✨ What if you don't need to figure out your "niche"? What if who you're here to serve... will find you as you go? 🤔
What if the through line of your purpose-driven business is simply... you?
In this Q&A, Sam explores how creators can find their message, audience, and business direction without forcing themselves into an “ideal client” or niche before they're ready.
In this episode:
• Why your story—not your niche—may be the foundation of your business or creative pursuit
• The questions to ask when you have "too many" interests and experiences
• How sharing what comes naturally to you reveals who you're meant to serve
• Why your audience will usually emerge after your message—not before
• How Sam's own pivots from burnout coaching to creative work revealed her deeper purpose
• Why there are no “wrong” choices when you're building a soul-led business
• How to test an idea before turning it into a full-blown offer
• Why nobody else has your complete blueprint—and why that's a good thing
Your path doesn't have to be perfectly mapped before you begin. The path will emerge as you walk it. 💫
Follow Sam:
Instagram @crosssam (instagram.com/crosssam)
Course: The Grounded Creator (crosssam.kit.com/tgc-landing)
Books: Manifesting Matriarchy (crosssam.kit.com/mm-landing) + The Art of Being Light (https://crosssam.kit.com/products/the-art-of-being-light-digital-edition)
10 Jul 2026
51. Cyclebreaker: How to Rewire Your Relationships (Without Changing Anyone Else).
"Cycles" are deeply engrained energetic patterns. We break them by living the solution.
While that sounds beautiful, it's difficult to do because the "solution" is opposite to the cycle... and people stuck in cycles with us don't really want them to change.
But you were born to break cycles. To do that, you don't need permission. You just need a few key pieces of inner work.
In this follow-up episode, Sam explores why cyclebreakers often struggle with guilt, boundaries, and difficult family dynamics—and why true transformation begins in the body, not the mind.
✨ Inside this episode:
• Why changing your behaviour alone rarely changes a relationship
• The energetic dynamics behind boundary-setting (and how to shift them)
• Why managing your family / parent's anxiety is actually about YOUR anxiety (and how to manage it)
• How cyclebreakers are catalysts for collective evolution (the macro / microcosm of cycles)
• How relationship dynamics live in your nervous system, fascia, and energetic field
• Why breathwork is one of the most powerful tools for breaking old patterns
If you're the one in your family who's questioning old stories, creating healthier relationships, and choosing a different path... this episode is for you. 🌠
Sam Cross is a spiritual guide, artist, and author. She is known for breaking down complex metaphysical ideas into whimsical illustration.
BOOKS (https://crosssam.kit.com) | 1:1 MENTORSHIP (https://crosssam.kit.com) | SUBSTACK "QUEERITUALITY" (https://crosssam.substack.com)
3 Jul 2026
50. Queer Awakening, Representation & the Neuroscience of Storytelling | with Director Monique Efta
🎬 Representation isn't just about feeling seen—it's about shaping reality. By telling authentic stories, filmmakers have the power to build a more beautiful world.
In this conversation with filmmaker and director Monique Efta we explore the surprising neuroscience behind why the stories, films, and images we consume have such a profound impact on our identity, consciousness, and what we manifest into the world.
We also talk about the lesbian content that kept us afloat, and Monique's journey from Minister... to Queer Filmmaking Queen.
In this episode:
• Why representation matters far beyond visibility
• How moving pictures literally shape the brain—and our sense of what's possible
• The connection between queer awakening and seeing yourself reflected on screen
• Why authentic art is one of the most powerful catalysts for collective healing
• How propaganda and storytelling use the same psychological mechanisms
• Monique's journey from ministry to queer filmmaking
• Why diverse stories expand consciousness for everyone
• The future of independent film, creativity, and authentic representation
If this conversation inspires you, share it with a creative, filmmaker, or someone discovering more of who they are. 💫
P.S. Can you find the EASTER EGG 🥚 "hiding" near the end of this episode? 👀 (Hint: It *might* be a mistake. Not telling.)
Follow Monique on Instagram: @monique.efta (https://www.instagram.com/monique.efta/)
Follow Hippie and a Nun: @hippieandanunproductions (https://www.instagram.com/hippieandanunproductions/)
Follow SAM: @crosssam (https://www.instagram.com/crosssam)
✨ Download Sam's books, sign up for THE GROUNDED CREATOR 5-day reset, or book 1:1 mentorship on Kit (https://crosssam.kit.com)! ✨
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