Real Chat with Kat

Color Your World with Creativity: A Deep Dive into Personal Growth & Expressive Art

In this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Katy Speziale, an award-winning artist and author hailing from the picturesque Northern Ontario. Katy, a self-taught creative, shares her transformative journey shaped by personal development and the power of being present. Join us as we explore the subtle whispers guiding us toward our true paths and the myriad forms of artistic expression beyond the canvas. From writing to singing, dancing, and more, Katy believes in infusing color and joy into every aspect of life. Delve into the conversation as Katy shares her brave moments, introduces the 4 I's from her book—Imagination, Inspiration, Intuition, Ignite—and emphasizes the impact of surrounding spaces on our daily energy. This episode is a celebration of creativity, confidence-building, and the vibrant world Katy envisions for us all. Tune in and let the journey of imagination and empowerment begin!
 
Meet my guest Katy Speziale, an artist with over 15 years of experience in acrylic painting, and an award winning author of the book "The Empowered Creator" Katy believes in bringing joy and inspiration through her abstract/surrealism and nature-based landscapes.
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: There is an importance about setting an intention, even if it is just for your day. It gives you a sense of direction and a sense of accomplishment. Don’t set it as a goal but a “love” to do xyz and bask in that energy which will then direct your energy for the day.
 
Connect: on FB and IG @KatySpezialeArt or her website: www.KatySpeziale.ca (you can find her art and her book on her website)
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Breaking Free from Business Norms: A Guide to Redefining Success

In this episode step into a world of transformative wisdom with Erin Harrigan, a Christian wife, empty nest mom, and business coach. In this episode, Erin shares her unique perspective on breaking free from the shackles of business-as-usual. Discover the true essence of hustle, redefine societal norms, and embrace a life of purpose and presence. Erin's insights guide high-achieving female believers to refine and scale their businesses without conforming to conventional standards. Learn the art of fearlessly letting go, adapting to life's changes, and finding true success with heart. Explore the transformative power of letting your brain rest and discover how it positively impacts your emotions, health, and overall well-being. Join us for an inspiring conversation that challenges the ordinary and champions a purpose-driven approach to business.
 
Meet my guest Erin Harrigan, a Christian wife, empty nest mom, speaker, and business coach. Erin is on a mission to guide high-achieving female believers in refining and scaling their businesses without conforming to the norm. Host of the award-winning podcast, "Redefining Hustle," and author of "Pursuing Success God’s Way," Erin brings a unique perspective to success with heart.
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: God made you ambitious but he need not make you to hustle and to live in chaos. Work does not have to be busy…..business does not have to be “business as usual”.
 
Connect: on LinkedIn @Erin Harrigan or on her website: www.ErinHarrigan.com 
Her Podcast: Redefining Hustle
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Navigating Consciousness: A Deep Dive into the Interplay of the Mind

In this captivating episode embark on a transformative journey into the realms of consciousness with our guest, Jennifer Urezzio. Jennifer, the founder of Soul Language and a master intuitive, shares profound insights on understanding the interplay between the conscious and subconscious mind. Dive deep into breaking free from cycles of lack and scarcity, embracing an abundance mindset, and learning to trust yourself more than ever before. Explore the power of coming from a place of curiosity, free from external opinions, and discover how to understand your own energy to thrive. Don't miss Jennifer's empowering exercises to live in the present moment and release what no longer serves you. Join us on this enlightening exploration of self-discovery and personal empowerment.
 
Meet my guest Jennifer, a trailblazer in personal development and spiritual growth. As the founder of Soul Language, she has empowered thousands worldwide to connect with their true essence and make crystal-clear decisions for success. With a masterful intuition, Jennifer guides us on a journey of self-discovery and mindset transformation.
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: Ask yourself this: if you knew you were whole and complete what would you say and do today?
 
Connect: FB @Jennifer Urezzio or IG @ Soul Language Founder or her website: www.SoulLanguage.us 
Her Podcast: Asked and Answered by Soul 
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

The Art of Relatability: Elevate Your Coaching Brand

In this empowering episode, our guest Jaime Blair, a branding expert and networking visionary, takes us on a journey into the art of coaching brand development. Jaime shares invaluable insights on getting crystal clear on your ideal client, the power of niching down, and the magic of avoiding generalized statements. As a coach, she emphasizes the significance of creating emotional connections and relatability, guiding us to understand and highlight what makes each coach uniquely different. Dive into the episode to discover the keys to being authentically yourself in your coaching business, creating a seamless flow, and unfolding an array of amazing possibilities under the umbrella of your services. 
 
Meet my guest: Jaime is the founder and host of Goldilocks Networking, where ambitious female entrepreneurs connect, make biz besties, and practice talking about what they do in a supportive space. With a passion for empowering coaches, Jaime helps define powerful, authentic personal brands that communicate tangible results without relying on overused, squishy transformational language.
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: Confidence isn’t something that you are born with, it is something you create by exploring and creating over and over again.
 
Connect: On LinkedIn @JaimeBlair or on her website: www.JaimeBlair.com (you can find her Goldilocks network sign up there as well)
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Mastering Business Growth: Lessons from a Dynamic Entrepreneur

Meet my beautiful guest, Ashley Chamberlain!! Join us as Ashley, the powerhouse behind Chamberlain And Good Company, shares her journey of starting a company at an early age and the craving for continuous growth. Discover the importance of embracing challenges and recognizing the transformation from where you were to where you are now. Ashley dives into the realities of entrepreneurship—the guilts, shames, and not-so-pretty moments—and the significance of writing down and working through those emotions. Learn why it's essential to focus on what's important to you, handle your baggage, and talk openly about the chaos in business. This is a juicy packed one you don't want to miss!
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: Let us mind your books so you can mind your business.
 
Connect: On Facebook @ChamberlainandGoodCompany OR Instagram @ChamberlainandGoodCo OR on her website www.chamberlainandgoodcompany.com 
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Wealth Building 101: The 20% Strategy and 80% Mindset Approach

Meet my amazing guest Holly Morphew!! Join us as Holly, an award-winning financial coach and Founder of Financial Impact, shares her journey into the finance world and unveils the secrets to creating personal wealth and financial independence. Discover the 20% strategy and 80% mindset approach to working with and saving money. Holly delves into the importance of identifying your spending habits and creating awareness through a monthly money date. Learn the 4 pillars of building wealth, the dynamics of recurring revenue, and the significance of having boundaries around money, especially in relationships. You do not want to skip this conversation!! Start your year off right!
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: You are either building wealth or you are not. It does not matter how much money you make. What matters is how much you keep and what you do with it.
 
Connect: Facebook and Instragram @‌hollymorph OR on her website: www.FinancialImpact.com 
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Decoding Email Campaigns: From Segmentation to Deployment

Meet my beautiful soul of a guest Joi Brooks!! Dive into the world of email marketing as Joi shares her insights on strategy, segmentation, and the key elements to consider when crafting effective email campaigns. Discover the difference between transactional, B2B, nurturing, and sales emails, and how they can synergize for your business. Joi is also the host of "Email and Coffee | A Digital Cafe," where she shares her expertise and interviews industry leaders. Be sure to check out this awesome podcast and my episode on her platform! Get ready to learn the secrets of successful email marketing, from staying in the loop when outsourcing to regular strategy check-ins to pivot and adapt.
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: 1) Know thy self as you are always becoming.
2) I reserve the right the change my opinions on a moments notice because I am always becoming.
 
Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter @‌JoiBrooks OR Youtube: Email & Coffee w/ Joi Brooks
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Team Building Unleashed: From Solo to Powerhouse Entrepreneurship

Meet my wonderful guest Matt Millia!! Join us as Matt, a strategic lead generation and conversion expert, realtor, author, and software creator, shares insights into the solo-preneur journey and the dynamics of leading a team. Discover the secrets of hiring in the virtual space, creating a powerhouse team, and the difference between being a boss and a true leader. As the CEO of Appointments Today, Matt guarantees results by inserting his dream team into your business. With a fearless "just-do-it" attitude, he leads by example and has helped produce over $100 Million in closed gross commission income for his clients. Get ready to learn the key elements to have in place before bringing in your first hire and how letting people work in their zone of genius can skyrocket your business.
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: You are always 1 hire away from greatness.
 
Connect:  on his website at www.appointmentstoday.net 
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Breaking Free from Scarcity: Navigating Belief Systems for a Vibrant Life

Meet my beautiful guest Amy Pons! Amy is a 20-year corporate survivor and Master Certified Life Coach, shares insights from her marketing background and the transformative power of understanding why things might not be feeling quite right lately. Discover ways to be present in your body, unlock your inner magic, and change thought patterns for a more vibrant life. Amy dives into the art of reconstructing belief systems and connecting with your inner child who may carry hurt, shame, or fear. Learn how acknowledging your past and its relation to the present can help break free from the scarcity mindset.
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: Work on amplifying and fanning your own flame.
 
Connect: LinkedIn @‌AmyPonsMagic or her website: www.unlockthemagic.org
Her podcast: Unlock the Magic Podcast
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Beyond Words: How Emotional Intelligence Transforms Relationships and Success

Meet my fantastic guest, Stevie Dawn Carter!! Dr. Carter is a professional speaker and trainer, and dives deep into the world of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Discover the definition of EI and how it plays a crucial role in both personal and business relationships. Uncover the importance of clear communication and how our emotions can sometimes cloud our perception. Dive into Stevie's insights on what she calls "carryover emotions" and understand the difference between having empathy for someone's emotions without absorbing them. Gain actionable skills to enhance your emotional intelligence in every aspect of life. This episode will blow your mind!!
 
Quote/Piece of Advice: It doesn’t matter what you say, it only matters what they hear.
 
Connect: on all socials @DrStevieDawn or on her website: www.drsteviedawn.com 
 
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli 
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com