Imperfectly Impactful with Cat Roten

This is Part 1 of the planning stage in the Event Road Map series. This episode focuses on the important steps in the planning process of building out a budget & financial tracker, finding sponsorships, & sourcing your vendors/speakers.  These might be the "not so fun" parts of the planning process but are KEY to your event success.  Important Time Stamps: 04:02 Financials: Budget for Succ...

Maybe your curious or have no interest in Human Design. Either way, this is a MUST listen to episode. I was fortunate to welcome human design expert, Nicole Laino, on this episode. We explored the depths of human design, its impact on personal and professional lives, and how understanding one's design can lead to greater self-awareness and authority. Most importantly, we discussed what it means to...

If you've been around, I have done a separate series specifically on Event Foundations.  Listen in for a summary of what this entails & if you want to dive into one of the key foundations more, checkout the links below specific to each one! Also DO NOT MISS OUT as I make a huge announcement on what I have been working on behind the scenes & how you can get involved starting now. WHY do you...

If you thought healing your trauma & wounds would be an overnight transformation, sorry to burst your bubble.......... This episode, I got to welcome Emma Bennett to the show as she shares her transformative journey from a successful career in orthopedics to re-discovering her wild & creative side. Emma discusses the challenges she faced from childhood being silenced as the creative she wa...

It is a spark of an idea, a thought, that starts the path into planning your own event. Most event hosts do not take the time to slow down & sit in the ideation phase. And it doesn't even have to take that long. Episode #1 of the Event Road Map series breaks down the importance of visualizing your dream event.  Listen in & then take the time about halfway through the episode to do the VISU...

Something BIG is coming! First, I have to share with you how I even got there. And that is by creating the Event Road Map. Listen into this series to learn more about what it takes to plan not just any event but an EVENT THAT IS AN EXTENSION OF YOU & YOUR BUSINESS. Something is coming in 2025. Get on the Impactful Event VIP Waitlist to stay in the know! Curious to try a skin & gut routine...

In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with financial beliefs and the emotional challenges that have risen from being in debt for the first time really ever. I touch on the impact of societal conditioning on my perception of wealth and abundance, and how an online course, Wealth Flow, has helped me start to rewire my thoughts & beliefs around money. Key Takeaways: 1. Steps to gai...

Where are my corporate & ex-corporate ladies at?! Today's episode you do not want to miss, as we welcome, Brittany Tollinchi to the podcast as she shares her transformative journey from a high-profile corporate career to risking it all and diving into entrepreneurship. As high achievers, we discuss the process of introducing stillness & personal development in our lives. The risks we took...

Listen in to today's short & sweet episode, as I share how for most of my life, similar to others, I looked for validation and approval from the people around me. Recently, I learned I carried this into my business & need to start turning inwards for validation and approval rather than seeking it externally. Key Takeaways 1. External validation can hinder your personal growth. 2. Turning i...

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Ross, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of the Sister Circle. We discuss Stephanie's journey from starting her first business at a young age to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, particularly looking at the last 2 years of major transitions. As a mom-to-be very soon, she reflects on the lessons learned and the significance of fol...

It's time to explore the dual fears of success and failure. Specifically how procrastination can manifest from both. Anyone else never thought they were a procrastinator & then WHAM, one day you were? This might be why & I share in this episode my personal journey in entrepreneurship, discussing the importance of accountability, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care to overcome th...

We are THROWING IT BACK this week with one of our most popular episodes from when this podcast started.  My previous Life Coach & mentor, Lindsay Luttrell, joined us in this episode! Lindsay's unique journey led her to the role of a life coach, and the best part is, she has personally navigated and overcome the challenges she now guides others through. In this episode, Lindsay takes us on a jo...

This episode is a BONUS as I share with you my takeaways from Rebecca Cafiero's Weekend at the Pitch Club. This event was phenomenal, held in Arizona over the course of 3 days.  I share my 5 Key takeaways from the speakers & myself over the weekend focused on community, self-acceptance, and personal growth.  Listen in to learn how to take back your power, love yourself for who you are, & r...

Join Catherine and Stephanie as they explore the transformative power of personal development, focusing on the Rapid Rewire Method. T We discuss the significance of identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of inner work, and how fear can serve as a protective mechanism. And Catherine shares an a-ha moment connecting back to when her and Stephanie originally met in December of 20...

Listen in to this episode as I share my journey to getting in the room at the Weekend at the Pitch Club. From self-discovery, manifestation, and the importance of community support, I reflect on my initial doubts, second guessing my business, and how a moment of meditation led to an unexpected opportunity to attend the event. Throughout, I emphasize the power of belief, intention setting, and surr...

Join us as we welcome Jenny Burnham, founder of Social Squeeze Co.! Jenny & I get to dive deeper into her entrepreneurial journey, sobriety, and insights on social media strategies. Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurship is a long game with ups and downs. Sobriety can lead to significant personal growth. Practical tips for simplifying social media management Tracking your energy & menstrual cycle...

Listen in as I share my experiences & downloads from the Dream Bigger Pensacola event and discuss the challenges of fear, decision-making, and personal growth. I reflected on my journey of releasing not only one of my offers but also relationships that no longer serve me, including how I have been reassessing my priorities. Lastly, I introduce my new focus on digital products for entrepreneurs...

Recently, I have been questioning, do I not take life, my business, myself seriously? Or do I take all or one of these things too seriously? What I've realized is that when we take things too seriously in life, it starts to impact our joy & excitement in what we are doing.  There is a way to be serious yet still living life to the fullest in all we do. In this episode, I share what I have been...

Listen in to this episode if you enjoy listening to two girlfriends chatting, laughing, & honestly sharing about life. I had the incredible opportunity to welcome Priya Patel, who is the host of the I Wish I New That Earlier podcast.  Her & I got to dive into what the last few years have looked like for each of us including: 1. Overcoming nerves of getting on stage. 2. Taking it slow &...

I don't know about you, but I have an old habit of saying yes way too often. This has shown up in life, in business, in my previous career, in my financials, etc. In this episode, I share how this has shown up for me recently & three different ways I working to STOP overcommitting myself. If you can relate to having an overcommitment problem, then listen in & share with someone else who mi...

Powerhouse Women 2024 has come and gone! The energy, the ambiance, the speakers, the vendors, the women in the room....... I could go on and on.  But what I get to share with you in this episode, are the 4 key takeaways from the event that I believe need to be heard by more of you. 1. We have not changed, we've grown. @mzskittlez 2. We co-conspire our joy. @jenofkin 3. What will you do with the po...

Today, we welcome to the show Jennifer Jakobsen! She is a certified life & business coach, as well as a certified Licensed Therapist. Jennifer & I jump right into the good stuff talking about why mindset is key in not just life but also your business. We even touch on a little of what I am going through & how to work through moments when someone close to you stabs right into your limit...

*PSA: If discussions of loved ones passing is too close to your heart, do not hesitate to skip over this episode today. Is it possible to feel grief & relief at the same time? Have you thought about death before in a positive light not just in sadness? Today's episode challenges you to think a little differently as I share a vulnerable experience in real time. So many thoughts & emotions h...

Get ready for this one! In this episode, we have Alex Street the creator of the StoryArc Method. He is an author, a speaker, podcast host, and coaches on how to stand out with your signature story and speak with confidence. Alex and I touch on so many different aspects from how to dive deeper into your story, how to keep going when life wants you to slow down, and so much more! One reason Alex doe...

Short & sweet episode today wrapping up your burning Sponsorship questions. Two Main focuses of today's episode: 1. Importance of tracking 2. Communicating to potential & current sponsors Tracking & communication is KEY when finding and securing sponsorships for your events & business.  Struggling to keep up with your sponsors? Grab our Event Profit Planner by joining our Event Com...