I’m recording this episode from my parents’ guest bedroom in California - not because it was planned, but because life happened. A family health scare pulled me across the country, and in the middle of supporting my mom, solo parenting, and navigating heavy emotions, I still showed up for my business, my clients, and this podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about emotional intelligence and resilience - the skills that actually determine whether you keep going when life gets hard. Because ...
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I’m recording this episode from my parents’ guest bedroom in California - not because it was planned, but because life happened. A family health scare pulled me across the country, and in the middle of supporting my mom, solo parenting, and navigating heavy emotions, I still showed up for my business, my clients, and this podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about emotional intelligence and resilience - the skills that actually determine whether you keep going when life gets hard. Because ...
I’m recording this episode from my parents’ guest bedroom in California - not because it was planned, but because life happened. A family health scare pulled me across the country, and in the middle of supporting my mom, solo parenting, and navigating heavy emotions, I still showed up for my business, my clients, and this podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about emotional intelligence and resilience - the skills that actually determine whether you keep going when life gets hard. Because ...
Why do so many people feel motivated in January… only to quit their goals by February? In today’s episode, we’re doing a 2026 reality check - breaking down why New Year goals fall apart and, more importantly, how you can be the exception. If you’re an early or aspiring coach, entrepreneur, or woman who is serious about building something real this year, this episode is your roadmap. We’re talking about the real reason motivation fades, why willpower isn’t the problem, and how to build habits ...
What if the season of life you’re afraid will slow you down is actually the one that helps you rise? In this deeply honest, full-circle conversation, Katja sits down with her longtime mentor Sam to unpack the identity shifts, mindset breakthroughs, and uncomfortable truths that come with building a business while life is expanding. This episode goes beyond strategy. It’s about the internal work that actually determines your success — especially when you’re navigating ambition, motherhood, rel...
If your life “looks good on paper” but you’re still craving more - more purpose, more freedom, more money - this episode is your permission slip. I’m reflecting on 2025 and sharing the patterns I see in the women I coach 1:1: high-achievers who are grateful for what they have and still feel called to something bigger. Whether your pivot is a career change, a new city, or starting a business, I’ll help you normalize reinvention and move from stuck to self-led. Inside you’ll learn: Why wanting ...
I started as a women’s life & mindset coach, grew into business mentorship, and built a top podcast—but it didn’t happen because of a fancy degree. After a BA in Interpersonal Communications and a certification from the Integrative Wellness Academy, I still heard crickets. What changed? Personal development (Tony Robbins’ UPW), brave decisions, and a lot of imperfect action. In this episode, I break down the five fears that keep high-achieving women stuck in lives that “look good on paper...
The biggest sale of the year is HERE & I don't want you to miss out on saving thousands (yes, thousands 🤫) Make sure you check out the deals & save up to 40% off! ------- In this episode, I’m breaking down the real power of investing in yourself and your business—beyond the sales page promises and income screenshots. If you’ve ever thought, “Why would I take my hard-earned money and spend it on a coach/program/mentorship?” this one is for you. We dive into: 🧠 The fears that come up ar...
The biggest sale of the year kicks off on Monday & I don't want you to miss out on saving thousands (yes, thousands 🤫) Make sure you add your name to the Black Friday waitlist to unlock early access and shop the sale before anyone else. This matters due to limited spots in my 1:1 program! ----- In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my latest mastermind immersion - the expansion, the up levels, the breakthroughs, the yacht (yes, the yacht), and the moments that shifted so...
In this episode of Building HER, I sit down with my mentor, friend, and soul sister Samantha Daily to talk about what it really looks like to build a wildly successful business without sacrificing your peace, relationships, or future family. Samantha is a Spiritual Business & Mindset Coach, certified Past Life Regression Practitioner & top podcast host from New York. Her journey into the world of self-development began after she graduated college and decided to take the untraditional ...
In today’s episode, I’m bringing you a cozy, real-life catch up from my very loud Florida house (construction noises and all 🙃). Baby girl just turned 11 months, and I’m sharing honestly about the time vortex of new motherhood, juggling nap-time work blocks, and why I feel like I’m still in the “newborn bubble” almost a year later. We chat about life lately—Halloween as the Flintstones, traveling to California for my brother’s baby shower, my first solo trip away from Amalia for a mastermind ...
That voice in your head saying “I’m not ready” or “I’m not good enough” isn’t truth—it’s programming. In this episode, Katja walks you through her 6-step “Uninstall Method” to help you catch your negative thoughts, challenge old stories, and replace them with beliefs that actually empower you. Learn how to reframe your inner dialogue, practice new thought patterns, and take action even when fear tags along for the ride. You’ll walk away feeling clear, confident, and ready to become the woman ...
Today, rather than a solo recording or hearing me interview someone, I am actually getting interviewed. I was interviewed by my client Kayla Bowen on her new podcast "Where the Woo Meets the Work". Kayla Bowen is a Life Coach, Spiritual Entrepreneur, and Host of the Where the Woo Meets the Work Podcast. She helps high-achieving women break free from self-sabotage and procrastination, exit their perfectionist era, and finally take action on their big goals so that they can live the life ...
In this week's episode, I get real about navigating business, identity, and postpartum life — without losing myself. Rather than a solo episode or hearing me interview someone, I am actually getting interviewed. I was interviewed by my friend and fellow coach, Mercedes Castellani. Mercedes Castellani is a Life Purpose Coach and the visionary Founder of Blisstopia. She empowers women from all over the world to find their purpose and create wealth doing what they love. Since 2022, she has guide...
In this episode of Building HER, Katja shares her story of judgment, failure, identity, permission, unknown and how she reworked them. She takes listeners behind the scenes of how she went from lost and unfulfilled in a six-figure corporate job to creating a purpose-driven coaching business, inspiring women everywhere to trade the life that looks good for one that feels good. Through her own story and lessons learned, Katja explores the fears that keep us stuck—fear of judgment, failure,...
In this episode, I’m sharing my journey from “please don’t pick me” to confidently taking the stage — and the tools that helped me get there. Whether you’re preparing for your first live speaking event or just hitting “record” on Instagram stories, these tips will help you show up with presence, confidence, and connection. You’ll learn: How to reframe nerves as energy and excitementSimple breathwork that calms your body in minutesWhy a power stance boosts confidence instantlyThe mindset shift...
In this episode, I’m diving into the power of somatic breathwork and how it’s shaped my growth in ways strategy and mindset alone never could. From life-changing breathwork sessions to visualizing my past, present, and future self, I’ll share why this practice is essential for anyone ready to release old patterns, ground into transformation, and create space for their highest self. What you’ll hear in this episode: How breathwork cracked me wide open and shifted the trajectory of my lifeThe b...
In today's episode, I cover the following: Why self-doubt lives in your subconscious (and how it sneaks into your daily life)The sneaky disguises of self-doubt — hint! “I’m not ready yet”The real meaning behind thoughts like “What if it doesn’t work?” or “Who am I to do this?”How past failures keep you stuck — and how to rewrite the story your brain keeps replayingThe truth about waiting to feel ready (hint: you won’t… )A powerful “Proof Bank” exercise to collect evidence that you are capable...
In today's episode, I discuss the following: What a thought isHow to regain control!3 Analogies think of thoughts differently An exercise to help you stop overthinkingand so much more! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content. OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my newsletter! DM me on IG! Customer Te...
In today's episode, I discuss the following: What a circle is NOTHow to know if you're stuck in a cageWhat batteries and vacuums areWhat you NEED to start doing moreWhy you will experience loneliness and so much more! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content. OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my new...
In today's episode, I discuss the following: What my client did that SHOCKED meThe #1 lie I told myself for YEARSThe #1 mistake we make about leadership5 ways you NEED to do to become a powerful leader3 powerful questions to uncover if you're a good leader or notand so much more! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring cont...
In this week's episode, I talk about the differences between self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Why most people get them confused, what each actually means and what you can do to mitigate imposter syndrome in the moment. [EPISODE REFERENCED] Is Self-Doubt Secretly Killing Your Dreams? SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and ...
I’m recording this episode from my parents’ guest bedroom in California - not because it was planned, but because life happened. A family health scare pulled me across the country, and in the middle of supporting my mom, solo parenting, and navigating heavy emotions, I still showed up for my business, my clients, and this podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about emotional intelligence and resilience - the skills that actually determine whether you keep going when life gets hard. Because ...
