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In this deeply personal episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m sharing the story behind my bariatric surgery journey and the lessons that had nothing to do with weight loss. This conversation is about identity, self-leadership, healing, and what happens when you stop surviving and start intentionally fighting for the life you want. From childhood trauma and therapy to discipline, self-trust, and rebuilding confidence, I’m sharing the mindset shifts that changed far more than my physical body ever could. You'll Discover: • Why true transformation starts with identity, not physical change • How discipline builds self-trust, confidence, and better leadership • The surprising connection between personal healing and business growth Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

Have you ever looked around your life and realized everything has changed, but you're not quite sure who you are in this new season? In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I'm talking about what happens when the roles that once defined you begin to shift. Whether your children have grown, your responsibilities have changed, or life has simply gotten quieter, this conversation is about reconnecting with yourself beyond what you do for everyone else. We'll explore why you're not starting over, how to rediscover what brings you joy, and the small questions that can help you build a life that includes you again. You'll Discover: • Why this season isn't about reinventing yourself, but reconnecting with yourself • The simple questions that reveal what energizes, fulfills, and excites you • How small acts of curiosity can help you create a life that includes your needs, too Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

Today’s conversation is a little different, but one I think many entrepreneurs need to hear. We’re talking about hobbies. Not side hustles. Not productive downtime. Real hobbies that exist simply because they bring you joy. Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped doing things for fun and started measuring everything by its usefulness. In this episode, I’m sharing why hobbies matter, how they fuel creativity, and why reconnecting with life outside of work might be exactly what your business and your well-being need right now. You’ll Discover: • Why burnout may be caused by a lack of play, not a lack of productivity • How hobbies can improve creativity, leadership, and problem-solving • Why high-achieving women need spaces where they can be beginners again Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

Watch on Youtube We’re officially halfway through the year, and in this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m talking about something that might be impacting your life more than you realize: your calendar. This isn’t about productivity hacks or color-coded schedules. It’s about getting honest about the life you’re actively building, the commitments draining you, and whether your systems actually support the goals you say you want. I’m sharing my own mid-year reflections, what I’ve removed from my schedule, and why alignment matters more than hustle.  You’ll Discover:  Why burnout might actually be a calendar problem, not a motivation problem  How your schedule reveals your real priorities and patterns  The mid-year calendar audit questions I use to realign my life and businessSupport the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

In this episode of  That Big CEO Energy, I’m asking you to get honest about what you’re avoiding and why. I break down why it’s usually not a time problem—it’s a starting problem—because we tie starting to finishing and treat everything like it requires 100% of our energy.  Here’s what you’ll learn:  - How attaching “starting” to “finishing” keeps you stuck (and how to break that pattern)  - How to lower the entry point to create momentum without needing perfect conditions  - How small starts reshape your identity into someone who moves and follows through Timestamps: 01:03 The Avoidance Question 01:40 Time Problem Myth 02:12 Completion Trap 04:05 Self Leadership Shift 04:57 Lower The Entry Point 05:47 Momentum After Starting 06:51 Identity And Decisions 08:26 Spokes And Center Framework 11:09 One Thing Action Plan Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I share why I don’t believe you’re “reactive” as a personality trait—you’re unpracticed at pausing. I break down how our brains chase familiarity, fill in gaps with assumptions, and move too fast from feeling to acting, then I share how therapy and my relationship with my daughter taught me to build capacity by creating space before responding so I can choose what happens next.  You’ll learn:  - Why reaction is a rehearsed pattern (not your identity) and how your brain defaults to what feels familiar  - What the pause actually looks like in real life (texts, emails, heated conversations) without needing to be perfectly calm  - How creating a small gap between trigger and action helps you lead yourself with clarity instead of spiraling Timestamps: 01:03 Why We React 02:41 Reaction Isn’t Identity 03:58 Your Brain Seeks Familiar 06:34 Therapy and Motherhood Loop 09:42 Building the Pause Skill 12:53 Practical Pause Examples 15:42 Pause as Leadership 18:11 Real Life Scripts Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

In this final Monday Moment episode of That Big CEO Energy, I share a real-talk pep talk about why I’m done with shrinking to make other people comfortable. I break down what “shrinking” can look like in real life—downplaying what I’m doing, lowering my prices, softening my voice, or making myself smaller so I don’t intimidate anyone—and why that only leads to resentment, burnout, and a business that doesn’t reflect who I am.  This week (and beyond), I challenge you to stop apologizing, post the win, charge the price, speak the truth, and take up the space you were meant to take. Timestamps: 01:16 Stop Shrinking Message 01:49 Why Your Bigness Matters 02:53 My Shrinking Story 03:35 This Week's Challenge Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

In this Monday Moment episode of That Big CEO Energy, I share a quick pep talk for anyone starting the week feeling behind. I talk about how comparing my behind-the-scenes to someone else’s Instagram highlight reel makes it easy to believe I’m failing, even though I’m not seeing the years of building, failed launches, pivots, mistakes, and almost-give-up moments that came before their breakthrough. This week, I challenge you to stop comparing your timeline, unfollow accounts that make you feel behind, stay in your own lane, and ask, “What am I building right now that’s going to matter later?” Timestamps: 01:23 Comparison Trap 02:26 No Timeline Truth 02:48 Pause and Notice 03:43 My Timeline Lesson 04:44 This Week Action Steps 05:11 Right on Time Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

Ever feel like “big CEO energy” means constantly proving you’re credible? In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m breaking down the mindset shift that changed everything for me: real authority isn’t something I perform—it’s something I decide. I talk about what proving looks like (over-explaining, nonstop content, stacking credentials), why it’s exhausting, and how it can actually signal insecurity and invite people to question my leadership. I share why my job isn’t to make everyone understand or get buy-in—it’s to make clear decisions and stand in them—and how fear of being misunderstood keeps me stuck in justification.  I walk through how I’m practicing not explaining: noticing the habit, using one-sentence boundaries, sitting with discomfort, and trusting that my clarity is enough.  Timestamps:  00:00 Proving vs Deciding  02:05 What “Proving” Looks Like  03:55 Why Proving Kills Authority  05:10 Leadership Without Buy-In  06:40 Fear, Misunderstanding, and Overexplaining  08:10 One-Sentence Boundaries  09:25 Sit With the Discomfort  10:20 The Power of the Period Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

In this Monday Moment episode of Big CEO Energy, I share a quick pep talk about why your goals don’t care about your feelings, and how letting motivation, confidence, or fear dictate your actions keeps you stuck.  This week, I challenge you to do one thing you’ve been avoiding—send the email, show up on stories, make the sales call, publish the post—even if you don’t feel like it.  Timestamps:  01:28 Goals Over Feelings 02:59 Consistency Beats Mood 03:20 My Messy Middle Proof 04:50 Feelings Aren't In Charge 05:53 This Week's Challenge Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

In this episode, I talk about how entrepreneurs often outsource decisions by polling social media, friends, competitors, or even ChatGPT, and how letting in too many voices creates confusion and pulls you away from your own clarity. I outline how to build CEO self-trust by sitting with decisions before seeking input, tuning into what feels right for you, committing to choices even without 100% certainty, and using others’ feedback as data rather than the decision. I also describe practicing with low-stakes choices like dinner, tracking patterns through journaling, stopping permission-seeking, and learning from outcomes to strengthen confidence. Timestamps: 01:53 How Polling Creates Confusion 03:01 Vacation Poll Story 05:16 Why We Outsource Decisions 07:15 Dinner Decisions and Self Trust 10:56 Making Decisions from Clarity 16:00 The Real Cost of Outsourcing 17:31 Practical Self Trust Habits 19:58 CEO Self Trust Reminder Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

In this Monday Moment episode of Big CEO Energy, I share a quick pep talk about how waiting to feel “ready” or for things to be perfect is keeping us stuck. This week, I challenge you to do one thing you’ve been delaying—send the email, raise your prices, make the ask—before you feel ready. Timestamps: 00:12 Stop Waiting for Perfect 01:31 Ready Is a Myth 02:55 Do It Scared 04:51 One Thing This Week Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

Ever wonder what it really takes to build a business and a life that feels like yours? In this episode of Big CEO Energy, I’m sharing the word that’s been bubbling up for me—softness—and what I believe every soft-hearted leader needs to hear: I can be soft and still say no without guilt.  I talk about why empathetic, people-oriented leaders struggle to set boundaries, how saying yes when I mean no costs me my peace, energy, and time, and how trying to lead in someone else’s louder style burned me out. I break down what “quiet power” looks like—discernment over reaction, steadiness over urgency, and long-term vision over short-term hype—and the practical ways I’m choosing to lead: stop apologizing for my pace, prioritize depth over frequency, schedule reflection time, and let my work speak. Timestamps: 01:03 Word of the Year Softness 01:42 Soft Leaders Saying No 03:00 Quiet Power Defined 04:01 Steady Vision Over Hype 06:56 Lead As Yourself 08:06 Practical Quiet Power Habits 09:56 Permission To Stop Performing Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

What if the reason you feel stretched thin isn’t your business at all—but the way you’re leading (or not leading) your life at home?  In this episode, we break down what it looks like to bring “CEO energy” into your personal life: setting and honoring boundaries around time, energy, and capacity; prioritizing rest and health as non-negotiables; and making executive decisions based on your values instead of everyone else’s urgency.  You’ll hear practical examples of delegating, automating, and eliminating draining tasks—plus five ways to start leading your life like your most important responsibility. 01:27 Why Home Leadership Matters 03:46 Pride and Asking for Help 08:00 Boundaries Rest and Capacity 09:18 Delegate Automate Eliminate 13:24 Time Is Money Mindset 18:48 Where CEO Energy Shows Up 20:10 Pick One Area to Fix 22:51 Five Steps to Start Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

Are you making good money but still feel like you have nothing to show for it? In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I sit down with Shayna and Vanessa (the Budget Besties) to talk about the “B word”—budgets—and my big aha moment: you can make your bank your personal assistant with simple automations and little to no tracking.  We unpack why most budgets feel overwhelming, how their one-page, five-column budget simplifies everything (income, debt minimums, bills, spending, savings), and how separating your money into multiple accounts creates calm and clarity. Listen now to discover: why tracking only tells you what already happened (and what to do instead), how to do a simple 90-day audit to set realistic spending categories, and how to automate bill pay and transfers on payday for both personal and business budgets (including savings buckets like taxes, annual bills, and profit). Timestamps: 01:08 Meet the Budget Besties 02:43 Why Budgets Feel Taboo 07:05 Ditching Ugly Tracking Budgets 08:54 The Five Column Budget 10:49 Paper vs Digital Options 14:35 The 90 Day Audit Method 15:26 Spending Categories Setup 15:51 Digital Envelope Accounts 18:44 Calm Without Tracking 21:30 Automate on Payday 23:04 Make Your Bank Work 28:02 Profit First Buckets Connect with The Budget Besties: Get Your Money System Here Listen to my episode on Financial Coaching for Women Podcast Support the show  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”