Tales From The Lane

What if the problem isn't that you need a better morning routine… but that you've been trying to follow someone else's? In Episode 111 of Tales from The Lane, I'm joined by Amy Landino — high-performance coach, bestselling author, creator of AmyTV, and one of the most trusted voices on intentional productivity — for a conversation about morning routines, self-leadership, and what it really means to build a life that fits the season you're in. Amy shares the story of her path from working in a law firm to building a business online, growing a massive YouTube platform, and helping ambitious women create more focused, intentional lives. We talk about the difference between discipline and self-trust, why most people get morning routines wrong, and how to stop borrowing habits that were never designed for your real life in the first place. We also explore: why a morning routine is really about deciding how you want to live how your evening routine shapes everything that happens the next day the danger of copying someone else's "success habits" without understanding the why behind them how to adapt your routines as your career, business, family, and priorities evolve what it means to prepare yourself for success instead of performing productivity the mindset shift from proving you're capable to getting the support you need One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Amy's reminder that routines are not about perfection. They're about creating systems that make success more likely and help you meet your life with more steadiness, clarity, and intention. If you've been feeling like the life or work rhythm that used to fit no longer does, this episode will give you a smarter, more compassionate way to rethink your days. And if this conversation leaves you wanting more support as you plan your next season, this is exactly the kind of work I do in my Q2 Strategy Sessions and 1:1 coaching. If you're ready to get clear on what matters most, redesign your time, and move forward with more purpose, come connect with me. Links & Resources Amy Landino: amylandino.com Amy's book: Good Morning, Good Life Follow Amy on Instagram: @schmittastic Get my book: Beyond Potential Connect with me: katekayaian.com Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian Connect with me on LinkedIn: Kate Kayaian If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who's in a season of rethinking how they live and work. More about Amy Landino:  Amy Landino is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning creator best known for her global bestseller Good Morning, Good Life — now fully expanded and updated for 2026. A four-time author and high-performance coach, she has spent nearly two decades helping ambitious women command their time, energy, and influence in a world that never stops demanding both. Her digital platform has garnered 50 million views and half a million subscribers and has been featured by CNBC's MakeIt, The Tamron Hall Show, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, American Express Business Class, Fortune, and The Washington Post.

  In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate breaks down why Q2 is the most powerful and underutilized part of the year, and how to turn the next 90 days into real traction instead of more busy work. She introduces the idea of Q2 as the Quarter of Traction, where you stop performing your goals and start following through on them in a way that actually fits your life. In this episode, you will learn: Why Q2 is the best opportunity to regain momentum and make meaningful progress How to rebalance today's work and future growth Why your January goals may need to be adjusted, not abandoned A simple Q2 Reset Framework to help you refocus and move forward A 20-minute exercise to get clear on what matters most right now If you are ready to stop circling your goals and start executing, this is your moment. And if you want support putting this into action: 👉 Q2 Strategy Sessions are now open These are 90-minute, one-on-one sessions where we take everything on your plate and turn it into a focused, realistic plan for the next 90 days. You will leave with clarity, direction, and a personalized roadmap you can actually follow. 👉 Download the Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide A simple, powerful tool to help you step back, reset, and plan your next quarter with intention. 👉 Grab a copy of my book, Beyond Potential A guide for high achievers who are ready to reassess, redefine, and reignite their careers. 👉 Explore my coaching packages For ongoing support, accountability, and strategic guidance as you build a life and career that actually fits who you have become. And if you are not already following along, come join me on Instagram (@KKayaian) for more behind-the-scenes insights, tools, and conversations about career growth and intentional living.  Because you do not need to completely reinvent yourself. You need to decide what matters, and follow through. Q2 is your opportunity.

What happens when a high-achieving life is optimized for performance—but quietly hostile to connection? In this episode of Tales from The Lane, I'm joined by Dr. Kimberly Horn—research psychologist, professor, health behavior scientist, and author of Friends Matter, for Life: Harnessing the 8 Tenets of Dynamic Friendship—for a powerful conversation about adult friendship, loneliness, and what meaningful connection really looks like when you're ambitious, capable, and carrying a lot. We talk about why success can narrow your circle, why so many leaders mistake loneliness for burnout, and how high performers often become the "strong one" for everyone else while quietly feeling unseen themselves. Dr. Horn shares the hidden costs of over-functioning, the difference between being well-networked and well-nourished, and why friendship should be treated as a real health intervention—not just a nice extra if there's time left over. We also explore: the three friendship traps high achievers often fall into Why women leaders in particular can feel guarded and emotionally isolated How to "look sideways" for more resonant connection The role of reciprocity in healthy adult friendship How to recalibrate friendships as your life and identity evolve Dr. Horn's simple and practical 2-2-1 method for staying connected This episode is an important reminder that while most of us were taught how to build careers, almost no one taught us how to build friendships that can evolve with us through the changing seasons of adulthood. Links & Resources Get Dr. Kimberly Horn's book: Friends Matter, for Life Visit her website: https://www.drkimberlyhorn.com/ Get my book: Beyond Potential Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian Connect with me on LinkedIn: Kate Kayaian If this episode resonated, share it with someone you care about—and send me a DM on Instagram with the word RETREAT for my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide.

Most high achievers don't struggle because they lack ambition, ideas, or discipline. They struggle because their lives are full of tiny points of friction. Small decisions. Small interruptions. Small logistical annoyances that quietly drain attention, energy, and momentum throughout the day. In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate explores the concept of friction — and how seemingly minor obstacles can prevent us from doing the work that actually matters. Through real-life examples and practical systems, she explains how removing small points of resistance can dramatically improve focus, follow-through, and clarity. You'll learn: Why we often spend more time worrying about tasks than completing them How small systems reduce decision fatigue Where friction commonly shows up in daily life Simple strategies that make the right actions easier and the wrong actions harder Why progress often comes from removing obstacles, not pushing harder Kate also shares practical examples from her own life and coaching work, including: Weekly "staff meetings" for teams of one Capsule wardrobes that reduce decision fatigue Task batching and time blocking Creating a junk-drawer workflow for loose ends Designing a simple shutdown routine for the workday If you've been feeling busy but not making meaningful progress, this episode will help you identify the hidden friction points slowing you down—and remove them. Because sometimes the fastest way forward isn't more effort. It's less resistance. Get the PDF that goes along with this episode:  Quiet the Noise: 10 Systems for Focus, Follow-Through, and Meaningful Progress And if you're ready to design a life and career that actually fit who you've become, Kate would love to support you. 📘 Get the book: Beyond Potential 📞 Partner with Kate as your Strategic Coach –book a call to explore 1:1 coaching 📩 DM Kate the word RETREAT on Instagram at @kkayaian for her Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide

If you feel like everyone around you is racing ahead – launching faster, reading more, doing more, moving more quickly – this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate explores a principle she first learned as a musician and now sees everywhere in life and work: Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. From music practice to reading, decorating a home, making decisions, deepening relationships, learning new skills, and building a business – Kate makes the case for moving more deliberately at the beginning so you can build something that actually lasts. This isn't an argument for procrastination or hesitation. It's an invitation to think differently about momentum, mastery, and sustainable growth. In this episode, Kate shares: What a career in music taught her about mastery and mistakes How slow decision-making can save you from fast mistakes How making one small change at a time creates lasting transformation And if you're ready to design a life and career that actually fit who you've become, Kate would love to support you. 📘 Get the book: Beyond Potential 📞 Partner with Kate as your Strategic Coach –book a call to explore 1:1 coaching 📩 DM Kate the word RETREAT on Instagram at @kkayaian for her Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide

You did everything you were supposed to do. You worked hard. You built the career. You earned the reputation. You became successful by every conventional metric. And now… something feels off. In this solo episode, Kate explores one of the most disorienting experiences of mid-career success: realizing that you may have outgrown something that is still working. You're still good at it. People still respect you. You're still being rewarded for doing it. But the energy that once came from challenge, growth, and purpose has quietly been replaced by obligation. Kate shares her own experience stepping away from a successful performance career in classical music—and introduces the idea of competence debt: the psychological, social, and financial cost that accumulates the better you become at something…making it harder and harder to consider doing anything else. You'll learn: Why success can quietly lock you into identities that no longer fit How to recognize when you've outgrown a goal (even one you worked years to achieve) The difference between burnout and disinterest Why envying people who've made a pivot might be more meaningful than you think How to stop confusing past investment with future alignment If you're a mid-career professional wondering what's next—and whether it's okay to want something different—this episode is for you. 📩 Want support figuring out your own next chapter? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Kate 📘 Learn more about designing your next season in Kate's book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers 👋🏼 Come and say hello on Instagram! @KKayaian

What if the next level of your career isn't about doing more… but about designing better? In this episode, I'm joined by Laura Sinclair—performer, educator, and coach (and a returning guest from Season 1, Episode 9)—for a conversation that goes way beyond music teaching. Laura has also been a 1:1 coaching client of mine for five years, and watching her build a values-driven, sustainable studio (while performing at a high level) has been nothing short of inspiring. Yes, Laura's "Stress-Free Studio" work is centered on helping musicians build sustainable studios—but the real topic here is something every high achiever needs: How to build a career that supports your life instead of swallowing it. We talk about the invisible systems (and beliefs) that quietly create overwhelm, why "success" often starts to feel misaligned at a certain stage, and the practical shifts that help you move from survival mode into a more intentional, values-led way of working. Whether you're a performer, executive, entrepreneur, educator, or creative leader, this episode will help you rethink what you're optimizing for—and how to redesign your workflow, boundaries, and offerings so your career actually fits the person you've become. In this episode, we cover: The difference between being in demand and being in alignment Why burnout is often a systems problem—not a motivation problem How structure creates freedom (and why "the plan" matters more than perfection) The courage it takes to stop saying yes by default How to design work that supports both ambition and sustainability Freebie from Laura: 5 Creative Solutions to Rescheduling Lessons https://mailchi.mp/2ce708e36061/5creativesolutionstoreschedulinglessons Learn more about Laura: https://linktr.ee/lauraksinclair Instagram: @viola_maverick And if you want my Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide, DM me the word RETREAT on Instagram: @kkayaian and I'll send it to you personally.

What happens to our friendships when our lives start to expand? In this episode of Tales from The Lane, I'm joined by Dear Nina: Conversations about Friendship host Nina Badzin, whose podcast is ranked in the top 1% globally—and whose work sits right at the intersection of honesty, emotional maturity, and real-life friendship dynamics. Together, we explore what happens to friendships during major life transitions: career growth, changing family structures, shifting priorities, and the inevitable reality that we can't take everyone with us into every season. We talk about: Why friendships often feel strained during periods of growth How a single, honest conversation can sometimes change everything Redefining reciprocity so it doesn't become a silent scorecard Why proximity matters more than we like to admit—and what happens when it disappears The courage it takes to be the inviter instead of waiting to be included This is a grounded, compassionate conversation for anyone navigating success, change, and the quieter emotional work that comes with it. About Nina Badzin Nina is the host of Dear Nina: Conversations about Friendship, a top 1% podcast focused on the realities of adult friendship. Her work helps people think more clearly, communicate more directly, and let go of unnecessary resentment in their relationships. 🎧 Learn more about Nina's work, and find her on Instagram, LinkedIn, or you can sign up for her Substack Newsletter.   And if this episode resonates, you'll find deeper frameworks for navigating growth, change, and identity in my book Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers. You can also download my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide, a practical tool for stepping out of autopilot and intentionally designing your next season.

We tend to think of courage as something dramatic—big leaps, bold declarations, or burning it all down and starting over. But most of the courage that actually changes your life is much quieter than that. In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate explores the non-obvious ways we flex our courage muscle—the small, often invisible decisions that compound over time and quietly reshape our careers, identities, and lives. You'll hear about: Why saying no to the easy win can be one of the bravest choices you make The courage it takes to resist performative busyness and do deep, invisible work What it means to stay open when you don't yet have a clean title or identity Why being a beginner is essential for growth (and why high-achievers resist it) When quitting is wisdom—not failure How to listen to your intuition without needing to justify it to everyone else This episode is for anyone who senses they're standing at the edge of their next chapter—and wants to build the courage to step forward, one intentional rep at a time. If this conversation resonates, you'll find these ideas explored more deeply in Kate's book, Beyond Potential. And if you want support applying this work to your own life or career, Kate is opening a limited number of 1:1 coaching spots for 2026. Book a free 30-minute consultation call to see if you're a good fit, or head to Instagram and DM "Coach" @KKayaian.  

In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate explores a question she's been asked repeatedly—especially in uncertain, chaotic times: Is it selfish to focus on your own growth when the world feels like it's on fire? Drawing on psychology, leadership, and her lived experience as both a conductor and a coach, Kate reframes self-actualization not as ego or individualism, but as responsibility. When individuals commit to becoming their best selves, they create stronger, more generous, and more resilient communities. In this episode, you'll hear: Why self-actualization was never meant to be about narcissism or personal gain How pursuing your own growth can directly strengthen your workplace, neighborhood, or industry Three practical ways individual excellence fuels collective thriving A powerful orchestra metaphor that reframes leadership, contribution, and responsibility If you've ever felt torn between personal ambition and caring deeply about the world around you, this episode offers a grounding, hopeful perspective—and a clear path forward. Mentioned in this episode: The concept of self-actualization (Abraham Maslow) Kate's Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide If this conversation resonated, share it with someone who's navigating their own next chapter. And if you'd like Kate's hugely popular (and free!) Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide, send her a DM on Instagram with the word RETREAT (@kkayaian). If you want some help in becoming your best self, be sure to get a copy of Kate's best-selling book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers. 

In this solo episode, we talk about what is REALLY standing between you and your dreams, and how to remove the obstacles.  If you've been circling around the same goal for months (or years), telling yourself you'll begin "when you're less busy, when you're ready, or when you feel more confident about it," this conversation will hit home. Using the metaphor of a solid block of marble, Kate shares eight common beliefs that disguise the real obstacles—fear, overthinking, avoidance, perfectionism, friction, clutter, and outdated identity patterns. You'll learn: Why your dream doesn't require more time—but does require removing what's in the way How negative self-talk, uncertainty, and "busy brain" tasks masquerade as lack of motivation What Stoicism, hurricanes, and 75 Hard taught Kate about imperfect conditions The difference between rocking-chair tasks and true needle movers Why readiness, motivation, and discipline only show up after you begin How accountability, support, and reframing can help you start chiseling away Whether your goal is to write a book, launch a project, shift careers, or simply feel less overwhelmed, this episode will help you chip away at the noise and find the sculpture underneath. Connect with Kate: Instagram: @kkayaian Grab the book: Beyond Potential — your guide to building a life that fits who you've become. Subscribe to The Weekend List Work with Kate 1:1: Schedule a free discovery call today Book Kate to Speak: www.katekayaian.com

Book a 1:1 Strategy Session with Kate! limited spots available, click HERE to schedule yours.  This episode marks a major milestone: 100 episodes of Tales from The Lane! Instead of celebrating with highlights or a "greatest hits" reel, Kate uses this moment as a pause—a chance to reflect on the identity shifts of the past year and to look intentionally ahead to 2026. Coming on the heels of ThriveFest, the Quarterly Retreat, and a deeply personal 2025 Year in Review, this episode explores how goals evolve when they're set from clarity instead of pressure—and why Kate's word for 2026 is Amplify. Inside this episode, Kate shares: Why 2025 wasn't about achievement, but transformation How identity shifts quietly shape the goals we're capable of holding What it means to amplify work that already resonates, instead of constantly reinventing Her intentions for the podcast, speaking, coaching, and Beyond Potential in the year ahead A practical framework for setting goals that feel true—not performative If you're entering a new year craving alignment, agency, and momentum that doesn't come from burnout, this episode will help you ground your goals in who you've already become. Ready to design 2026 with intention? Kate is currently booking 1:1 2026 Strategy Sessions—focused, practical conversations to help you clarify priorities, build a realistic plan, and move forward with confidence. Want more? Sign up to receive my weekly newsletter, The Weekend List, full of behind-the-scenes action, additional insights, and what I'm watching, reading, listening to, and trying out. And be sure to come and say hello on Instagram! I'm @kkayaian

Get your free copy of my Quarterly Retreat Guide– it's the perfect time to plan out your next 90 Days.  In this episode of Tales from The Lane, I'm doing one of my favorite things of the year: a full, honest Year in Review. This isn't a highlight reel or a greatest-hits episode. It's a thoughtful reflection on what 2025 actually held—what worked, what didn't, where I surprised myself, where I had to let go, and what only became clear with hindsight. As I walk you through the year month by month, I share: The wins that mattered most (including publishing Beyond Potential) The lessons that came through challenge, rest, and recalibration Identity shifts that didn't make sense in the moment—but do now Why progress isn't always loud, linear, or visible And how rest, community, and trust compound over time As always, this episode isn't really about me—it's an invitation for you to reflect on your year alongside mine. Where did you grow? What surprised you? And what are you carrying forward into the next season of your life and work? If you're heading into a new year feeling reflective, thoughtful, or quietly proud of how far you've come—even if it doesn't all show up on paper—this episode is for you. Want more? Sign up to receive my weekly newsletter, The Weekend List, full of behind-the-scenes action, additional insights, and what I'm watching, reading, listening to, and trying out. And be sure to come and say hello on Instagram! I'm @kkayaian

Day 4 of the Quarterly Retreat Mini-Series: OPTIMIZE You've planned. You've created. You've organized. Today, we optimize. Day 4 is where we take everything you've built this week and make it smoother, lighter, more efficient, and far easier to sustain. This is where you move from "scrambling and reacting" to feeling supported by your tools, systems, and environment. Inside this episode, you'll: Refresh or update your website, LinkedIn, or public-facing profile so it matches who you are now Optimize your templates so you stop reinventing the wheel Clean up and clarify your social media presence Automate, streamline, and systematize the parts of life and work that drain your energy Design a workflow that frees up more time, space, and mental bandwidth By the end of Day 4, you'll feel clearer, calmer, and more supported by the structures around you. This is the day that creates ease. 🎧 Listen now, and then spend the day setting yourself up for success.  ✨ Want support and structure? Download my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to follow along and use it every quarter. 📍 And if you want to do this LIVE with me, join the Stay-At-Home Retreat sessions happening December 29, 30, 31 & January 2 from 11am-12pm ET via Zoom. Sign up via Thrivefest. Let's optimize, together. Happy Quarterly Retreating, friends!  

Welcome to Day 3 of our Quarterly Retreat series inside Tales From The Lane! If you've been following along, you've already: Day 1: Planned Day 2: Created And today… We Organize. This is the quiet power day. The one most people skip. But it's also the one that creates peace, reduces overwhelm, and makes everything you've mapped out actually work. Because clarity loves order. In this episode, you'll learn: Why organizing isn't "busywork"—it's nervous system regulation How to create physical space so your ideas can thrive A simple approach for finally conquering your inbox The truth about digital clutter and decision fatigue Why that paper pile is draining your energy (and how to reclaim it) By the end of Day 3: Your space will support your work. Your brain will feel lighter. And your next 90 days will have room to breathe. 🎧 Listen now, and then spend the day setting yourself up for success.  ✨ Want support and structure? Download my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to follow along and use it every quarter. 📍 And if you want to do this LIVE with me, join the Stay-At-Home Retreat sessions happening December 29, 30, 31 & January 2 from 11am-12pm ET via Zoom. Sign up via Thrivefest Let's build the next 90 days with purpose.

Welcome back to Day 2 of our Stay-at-Home Quarterly Retreat mini-series! If yesterday was about reflection, clarity, and direction, today is about rolling up your sleeves and building the things your next 90 days will need. Today is all about Creation Mode. Most of us do planning beautifully. But then life happens…and suddenly everything becomes last-minute: graphics, promo posts, emails, outreach, content, requests, rehearsals prep – you name it. Today we break that cycle. In this mini-episode, I walk you step-by-step through how to: • Create assets that save you time later • Stock your "visibility pantry" • Build social posts, captions, emails + ideas • Gather testimonials + proof of excellence • Design graphics + templates to reuse • Send bold outreach to move your career forward This is the day where momentum begins. This is where you build ease into your next quarter. 🎧 Listen now, and then spend the day creating what Future-You will be so grateful to have. ✨ Want support and structure? Download my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to follow along and use it every quarter. 📍 And if you want to do this LIVE with me, join the Stay-At-Home Retreat sessions happening December 29, 30, 31 & January 2 from 11am-12pm ET via Zoom. Sign up via Thrivefest Let's build the next 90 days with purpose.

Ready to step out of reaction mode and into intention? Today we're kicking off a special 4-part mini-series walking you through my Quarterly Retreat Strategy so you can step into the next 90 days grounded, organized, creative, and clear. Most of us spend our lives reacting—putting out fires, responding to whatever shows up, and getting swept into urgency instead of alignment. This retreat is about reclaiming agency over your time, your energy, and your life—without needing to disappear to a fancy spa resort. You can do this right at home. In this episode (Day 1: PLAN), you'll learn: • How to create a "retreat environment" at home that signals your brain to slow down and think deeply • The reflective questions that reveal what worked, what didn't, and what needs to shift • How to design the next 90 days intentionally instead of reactively • How to map goals realistically so life supports you—not overwhelms you • Why how you want to feel matters more than what you accomplish This is the foundation. Today we prep, we reflect, and we design the quarter ahead with clarity and intention. ✨ Want support and structure? Download my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to follow along and use it every quarter. 📍 And if you want to do this LIVE with me, join the Stay-At-Home Retreat sessions happening December 29, 30, 31 & January 2 from 11am-12pm ET via Zoom. Sign up via Thrivefest Let's build the next 90 days with purpose.  

How to be the Change You Want to See with Mari Manoogian Today on Tales from the Lane, I'm joined by the Honourable Mari Manoogian—former Michigan State Representative and now Executive Director of The Next 50, an organization dedicated to empowering and equipping the next generation of leaders to shape the future they want to live in. This conversation is honest, energizing, and deeply grounding. Mari pulls back the curtain on what leadership actually feels like when you're the youngest person in the room, when the stakes are high, and when stepping forward requires vulnerability, conviction, and courage. We talk about: What courage really feels like (hint: it's rarely glamorous) Claiming leadership instead of waiting to be "granted" it Navigating power dynamics, criticism, and visibility Reinvention and knowing when it's time to evolve Why showing up—even when you're unsure—changes everything Mari is smart, warm, grounded, and deeply committed to helping people lead with purpose and impact. You're going to walk away feeling inspired—and far more capable than you may realize. Learn more about The Next 50 here: 👉 https://www.thenext50.us Connect with Mari on social: 📸 Instagram: @marimanoogian 🔗 LinkedIn: @MariManoogian Want more? grab a copy of my book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Career.  And if you're craving structure, clarity, and a grounded sense of direction for the coming months, don't forget to download my Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide—your free roadmap to reflect, reset, and realign with what matters most. Thank you for listening, friends. If this episode moved you, please share it with someone who needs encouragement to take the lead in their own life.

As we head into a new year, many of us are thinking about goals—what we want to do, accomplish, or finally finish. But what if the real work starts somewhere deeper? In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate Kayaian explores the idea of identity shifts, and why before you can start talking about building better habits, or finding more discipline, we need to figure out WHO you need to be in order to reach those goals.  You'll learn: Why behavior always follows identity A simple framework that can help you through the process.  The difference between evolution and identity "death" The three phases of an identity shift How to create your own Identity Blueprint for the year ahead Kate also shares journaling prompts, mini case studies, and practical mantras with small actions to help you step into your next-level self—without risk of burnout or crippling perfectionism. This episode is especially powerful if you're setting intentions for the new year, navigating reinvention, or feeling called toward something bigger, but unsure how to get there. 🎁 Download the free Identity Blueprint worksheet to go deeper with this episode. 📘 Learn more inside Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Career. ✨ Join ThriveFest: Holiday Edition for daily momentum-building actions. 👋🏼 Come say hello on Instagram:  @KKayaian

In a world where everyone is shouting for attention online, how do you share your story in a way that actually connects, and doesn't just add to the noise? Today's guest has built an entire career around answering that question. In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Glogovac—podcast publicist, host of multiple shows (including Read the Damn Book), and author of How to Get on Podcasts. Known as THE podcast matchmaker, Michelle helps authors, entrepreneurs, and change-makers use podcast guesting as a strategic, human way to grow their visibility and impact. We talk about: Why podcasts are one of the most powerful visibility tools for high achievers right now How to pitch yourself in a way that actually respects a host's time and energy Common mistakes people make when trying to get on podcasts (and what to do instead) How to craft and repeat your core stories without feeling like a broken record Reinvention, "failure," and what it really looks like to pivot into a new chapter Building community, saying yes to opportunities, and starting small—even if you're scared no one will show up If you've been feeling the nudge to get more visible, start a show, or finally pitch yourself as a guest, this conversation will give you both mindset shifts and practical next steps. Mentioned in this episode: How to Get on Podcasts by Michelle Glogovac Michelle's shows, including Read the Damn Book My book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Career.  If this episode resonates, will you share it with a friend who's sitting on a powerful story and needs a little push to put it out into the world? Want more? Join us inside ThriveFest: Holiday Edition, grab your copy of Beyond Potential, and subscribe to The Weekend List for weekly behind-the-scenes stories and practical insights. Follow Michelle: Instagram: @michelleglogovac TikTok: @thepodcastmatchmaker Threads: @michelleglogovac YouTube: @thepodcastmatchmaker