Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson

Kristina Karlsson, Dream Life

What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the power of dreaming with some of the world's most inspiring thought-leaders. Take a front row seat on inspiring conversations. Explore the amazing impact dreaming has had on the lives of a diverse range of people. Listen, learn and be empowered to discover and chase your own dreams – with practical insights and lessons you can use to build a dream life of your own. Looking for even more inspiration for your living your Dream Life? Don't forget to follow @kristinakdreamlife and visit www.thedreamlifestore.com

  • 9 minutes 16 seconds
    #445 - Monday Motivation: "Instead of wondering when your next vacation is..."

    Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

    Today, we explore Seth Godin's powerful reminder to create a life you do not need to escape from:

    "Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from."

    Three key takeaways:

    1. Why constantly counting down to a holiday can be a sign that your everyday life needs more attention.

    2. How getting clear on what you truly want is the first step to creating your dream life.

    3. Why small, intentional changes to your routine can completely shift how your life feels.

    Listen in and take a step toward living your dream life with more intention, joy and courage.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    Kristina

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support, it's exactly why I created this workshop, Get Unstuck and Start Creating a Life You Love, signup here...

     

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    15 March 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 50 seconds
    #444 - Life is Short. Start Creating Your Dream Life Now

    Welcome to another short and empowering episode.

    Today, we explore the powerful reminder that life is short, and that there is no perfect time to begin creating a life you love:

    "Life is short. There is only now."

    Three key takeaways:

    1. Why remembering that life is precious can be one of the most motivating mindset shifts of all

    2. How small daily actions can help you stop drifting and start consciously creating your dream life

    3. Why waiting for the right time keeps your dreams further away, and what to do instead

    Take this opportunity to learn how to stop postponing what matters most and begin taking meaningful steps toward the life you truly want.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    Kristina

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support, it's exactly why I created this workshop, Get Unstuck and Start Creating a Life You Love, signup here...

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    12 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 18 seconds
    #443 - Monday Motivation: "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

    Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week.

    Today, we explore a powerful mindset from Ralph Waldo Emerson about choosing to see each day as the best day of the year:

    "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

    Three key takeaways you can expect:

    1. Why starting your day with intention can completely transform how the day unfolds.

    2. How noticing small moments of joy can shift your perspective and increase your happiness.

    3. Why journaling is one of the most powerful tools for gaining clarity and taking steps toward your dreams.

    Access your free Morning Journaling Prompts here...

    Listen in and discover how a few intentional minutes each morning can help you move closer to living your dream life.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    K

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, starting with us helping you put a meaningful Quarterly Plan in place, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
    • Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
    • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
    • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
      • My Platinum Coaching Program where in March our focus will be on Planning to Make Your Quarter 2 Amazing, and how to focus on achieving what matters most, to you. Learn more here.  
      • My Dream Business Book Club here. In March, we'll be reading and learning from:  $100M Offers, by Alex Hormozi, Learn how to craft offers so good that people feel stupid saying no.
      • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, March, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organising, by Marie Kondo  Learn more here.

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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 March 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 37 seconds
    #442 - NO DAYS OFF, with Dr James Rouse

    Today’s episode is one I've been really looking forward to sharing with you because it explores something that is simple, yet incredibly powerful.

    It's the idea that the life we create is built in the small choices we make every single day.

    My guest today is the wonderful Dr James Rouse.

    Many of you already know him as a performance coach, physician and inspirational teacher who's spent decades helping people reconnect with their purpose, their wellbeing and their energy for life.

    In this conversation we talk about his brilliant new audiobook called No Days Off.

    Now before you think this is about hustle or pushing yourself harder, it's actually the opposite.

    It's about showing up for your life with intention - and choosing daily practices that support who you truly want to become.

    There are so many valuable insights in this conversation, you better just dive in...

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    K

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, starting with us helping you put a meaningful Quarterly Plan in place, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

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    5 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 34 seconds
    #441 - Monday Motivation: An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.

    Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

    Today, we explore Henry David Thoreau’s simple reminder that an early-morning walk can shape your whole day:

    “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”

    Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

    1. Why the first moments of your morning set the tone for everything that follows

    2. How a 10-minute walk can calm your nervous system and create clarity

    3. A simple reflection practice to help you start your day with intention, not reaction

    Listen in and build a small, consistent ritual that helps you move forward towards your dream life, one meaningful step at a time.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    K

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, starting with us helping you put a meaningful Quarterly Plan in place, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
    • Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
    • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
    • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
      • My Platinum Coaching Program where in March our focus will be on Planning to Make Your Quarter 2 Amazing, and how to focus on achieving what matters most, to you. Learn more here.  
      • My Dream Business Book Club here. In March, we'll be reading and learning from:  $100M Offers, by Alex Hormozi, Learn how to craft offers so good that people feel stupid saying no.
      • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, March, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organising, by Marie Kondo  Learn more here.

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    1 March 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 47 seconds
    #440 - Why Planning in Quarters will Take Your Productivity to the Next Level

    Today I share something that changed the way I plan, work, and make progress on the dreams that matter most to me.

    It's simple, and it is powerful.

    Stop thinking in years. Start thinking in quarters.

    When you treat a quarter as a mini year, everything shifts. Your focus sharpens. Overwhelm reduces. Momentum increases. And suddenly, the goals that felt “too big” start to feel doable.

    In this episode, you'll learn why annual planning often breaks down (even when our intentions are beautiful), and how a 90-day container creates the clarity and urgency we need without the burnout.

    ...and I share my favourite rule for quarterly planning, the one that makes it work.

    If you're craving more structure, more calm, and a clear plan for the next season of your life, you will love this one.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    Kristina

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, starting with us helping you put a meaningful Quarterly Plan in place, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
    • Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
    • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
    • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
      • My Platinum Coaching Program where in March our focus will be on Planning to Make Your Quarter 2 Amazing, and how to focus on achieving what matters most, to you. Learn more here.  
      • My Dream Business Book Club here. In March, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Offers, by Alex Hormoz, Learn how to craft offers so good that people feel stupid saying no.
      • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, March, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organising, by Marie Kondo  Learn more here.

    RESOURCES:

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 February 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 7 seconds
    #439 - Monday Motivation: "Momentum begins the moment you decide what you truly want."

    Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

    Today, we explore this powerful reminder:

    "Momentum begins the moment you decide what you truly want."

    Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

    1. Why clarity creates direction and direction creates momentum

    2. How one firm decision can instantly shift your energy, focus and confidence

    3. Five simple and practical steps to build momentum starting today

    Listen in and discover how one clear decision can help you step closer to creating your dream life, whatever that means to you.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    K

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Join our Get Clear on What You Want in 2026 online workshop
    • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
    • Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
    • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
    • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
      • My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
      • My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
      • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.

    RESOURCES:

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 February 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 44 seconds
    #438 - The Year of the Horse: Get Clear and Move Forward in 2026

    Today, we explore the powerful symbolism of The Year of the Horse and what it means to move forward with clarity, courage and intentional momentum:

    Three key takeaways you can expect:

    1. Why momentum matters more than motivation - and how to start before you feel ready.

    2. How true freedom comes from discipline and daily aligned action.

    3. Why confidence grows in motion, not before it.

    Listen in and discover how clarity can help you stop drifting, start designing, and move closer to living your dream life - whatever that means to you.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    K

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Join our Get Clear on What You Want in 2026 online workshop
    • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
    • Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
    • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
    • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
      • My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
      • My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
      • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.

    RESOURCES:

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 February 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 40 seconds
    #437 - Monday Motivation: "When you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity."

    Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

    Today, we explore a powerful quote about clarity and intentional living by Loretta Young:

    'When you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity.'

    Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

    1. Why confusion creates hesitation and clarity creates momentum.

    2. The difference between what you should want and what you truly want.

    3. Five simple, practical steps to gain clarity and start designing your dream life.

    Listen in and discover how getting clear will help you take confident action toward living your dream life, whatever that means to you.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    Kristina

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Join our Get Clear on What You Want in 2026 online workshop
    • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
    • Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
    • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
    • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
      • My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
      • My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
      • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.

    RESOURCES:

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 February 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 38 seconds
    #436 - The Importance of Getting Clear on What you Want

    This week has been a big one for me.

    I’ve just come home from delivering one of the most challenging keynotes of my life. I spoke in front of 1,500 event organisers from around the world. It stretched me. It scared me. And it reminded me of something so important that I want to share with you today.

    You do not start with 1,500 people.

    You start small.

    That's how every dream begins.

    In this episode, I want to talk to you about clarity. Because what I see again and again is not a lack of courage. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of ambition. It’s overwhelm.

    We want to do so many things that we end up doing ...less than that.

    So today, I’m asking you a powerful question:

    If nothing changed between now and the end of 2026, would you feel proud… or slightly disappointed?

    In this episode, I share:

    • Why clarity is more powerful than motivation

    • The three reasons clarity changes everything

    • How to stop drifting and start deciding

    If you are successful but restless… juggling everything but not lit up… or simply ready to move the needle in your life, this episode is for you.

    Your dream life does not happen by accident.

    It starts with getting clear.

    Let’s dive in.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    Kristina

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Join our Get Clear on What You Want in 2026 online workshop
    • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
    • Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
    • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
    • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
      • My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
      • My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
      • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.

    RESOURCES:

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 February 2026, 5:30 pm
  • 5 minutes 58 seconds
    #435 - Monday Motivation: "Little by little, a little becomes a lot."

    Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

    Today, we explore the powerful truth that real change is created through small, consistent actions over time, inspired by a simple mantra:

    'Little by little, a little becomes a lot.'

    Three key takeaways you can expect:

    1. Why small, repeatable habits matter more than big bursts of motivation.

    2. How to let habits carry you forward, even on tired and imperfect days.

    3. How to recognise progress by noticing who you are becoming, not just what you are achieving.

    Listen in and reconnect with the idea that your dream life is created through small, intentional choices made day by day, helping you move forward in a way that feels supportive and sustainable for you.

    As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

    …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

    Kristina

    Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

    P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you - starting in February with an overhaul of your Habits, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
    • Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
    • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
    • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
      • My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
      • My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
      • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.

    RESOURCES:

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 February 2026, 5:00 pm
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