Real Chat with Kat

• How Collaboration Over Competition Creates Success w/ Deb Drummond

  In this episode: Kat sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and visionary Deb Drummond to explore what it truly means to trust your intuition, embrace collaboration, and build sustainable success. Deb shares her remarkable journey from the music industry to holistic health and ultimately to founding her own media company. Along the way, she opens up about the “non-negotiable” calling that changed everything, the ripple effect of gratitude and creativity, and why collaboration is the new competition. Listeners will walk away with fresh insight on intuition, media strategy, and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in today’s world of entrepreneurship.   Meet my guest: Deb Drummond is a trailblazing entrepreneur who has built seven international businesses and inspired thousands across the globe. A pioneer in health and wellness, she’s been recognized 48 times in Success Magazine, featured on CBC, NBC, ABC, Apple TV, Amazon TV, Roku, and Hulu, and is the visionary behind the Stand, Show & Speak Up Yes You! Movement, reaching 350 million viewers worldwide. As a speaker, podcast host, coach, and media innovator, Deb has educated audiences of over 20,000 and elevated more than 30,000 clients to new levels of health, wealth, and success. Her passion for empowering women and creating collaborative communities shines through in everything she does. Quote/Piece of Advice: The best work to do is one of trusting oneself, knowing oneself as best you can at that time, at that stage in your life. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeborahLDrummond Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahldrummond/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debdrummond/ Website: https://debdrummond.com/ To connect with your host Kat: @TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli    My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com   Subscribe to my Youtube Channel 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@the-lotus-effect

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• How Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness Can Help You Beat Burnout w/ Zoë Smith

  In this episode: I sit down with Zoë Smith, founder of Your Vitality Coaching, to explore how yoga, meditation, and mindfulness can help us manage stress, anxiety, and burnout. Zoë shares her personal journey through burnout and recovery, along with practical tools anyone can use — from daily 5–10 minute mindfulness practices to journaling, breathwork, and energy healing. We dive into the importance of consistency, experimenting with different wellness modalities, and recognizing that true vitality comes from caring for the whole self, not just surface-level symptoms.   Meet my guest: Zoë Smith is the founder of Your Vitality Coaching, a holistic wellness practice blending yoga, movement, mindfulness, and energy healing to help people navigate burnout, grief, stress, and major life transitions. With a background spanning teaching, government leadership, and Eastern wellness traditions, Zoë brings a grounded, trauma-aware approach that supports both the nervous system and the whole self. Through her courses, memberships, and coaching programs, she’s created a global community where wellbeing is accessible, practical, and sustainable for busy lives everywhere.   Quote/Piece of Advice: Make that time for yourself. Take that time every day to step back and get calm, peace, and clarity. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvitalitycoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvitalitycoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourvitalitycoaching Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrbWVnHyOabyCIstXPRbjg Website: www.yourvitalitycoaching.com To connect with your host Kat: @TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli    My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com   Subscribe to my Youtube Channel 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@the-lotus-effect

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• Sobriety, Sustainability, & Purpose w/ Samantha Gold

  In this episode: We dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Samantha Gold, founder of both Motette and Atlas Row. Samantha shares how she turned a bold vision into reality—building a sustainable children’s clothing brand that landed in 35 boutiques within months and creating a virtual assistant agency to help other founders scale with ease. From Instagram DMs that drive 80% of her sales, to testing 11 factories before finding the right manufacturing partner, to balancing business growth with her own well-being and sobriety, Samantha brings a wealth of insight and real talk every entrepreneur can learn from. Meet my guest: Samantha Gold is the CEO and founder of Motette, a children’s clothing brand dedicated to blending style, comfort, and sustainability through organic bamboo fabrics, and Atlas Row, a consultancy that connects entrepreneurs with offshore talent. She is a purpose-driven leader, resilient entrepreneur, and heart-centered visionary who has built her businesses on strategy, perseverance, and authenticity. Samantha’s story is one of courage, creativity, and commitment to both personal and professional growth, and her wisdom will leave you feeling both inspired and equipped to take bold action in your own journey. Quote/Piece of Advice: Don’t let fear stop you from what could be incredible and just around the corner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-gold-45251137/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopmotette/ Websites: https://www.theatlasrow.com/ https://shopmotette.com/   To connect with your host Kat: @TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli    My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com   Subscribe to my Youtube Channel 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@the-lotus-effect

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• Time Management & Delegation - What you might not know w/ Chynna Benton

  In this episode: We dive into the power of delegation with Online Business Manager and Byte Bodega founder, Chynna Benton. Together, we explore how entrepreneurs can step out of the weeds and into their true CEO role by freeing up time, building stronger teams, and embracing a human-first approach to leadership. Chynna shares practical strategies for time auditing, creating trust through clear communication, and finding the right fit when building a team. Whether you’re overwhelmed by daily tasks or looking to scale your business with ease, this episode offers actionable insights to help you reclaim your time and focus on what matters most. Meet my guest: Chynna Benton is an operations and delegation expert who helps creative CEOs streamline their systems, optimize their teams, and finally get their businesses running like well-oiled machines. With a background in hospitality and customer service, she brings a unique perspective on people-first leadership and business management. Passionate about supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs, Chynna empowers leaders to build businesses that support their lives, not the other way around. Quote/Piece of Advice: Even if the first solution you tried didn’t work, don’t give up—sometimes it just wasn’t tailored to you or your business.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byte_bodega/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bytebodega LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chynna-benton/ Website: https://www.bytebodega.com/ To connect with your host Kat: @TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli   My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com   Subscribe to my Youtube Channel 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@the-lotus-effect

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• Compassionate Witnessing: A New Approach to Family Healing w/ Lisa Smith

  In this episode: We explore a powerful conversation with Lisa Katona Smith about what it truly takes to support both individuals and families through addiction and mental health challenges. Lisa shares her groundbreaking Parallel Recovery® approach, revealing why recovery must include families for lasting change. We discuss the transformative power of becoming a compassionate witness, the importance of setting boundaries that protect your peace while keeping love alive, and how to avoid the hidden traps of over-helping. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to create connection, foster understanding, and protect your own wellbeing in the process. Meet my guest: Lisa Katona Smith is a TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Parallel Recovery®, a family recovery framework that’s reshaping how we approach healing. With decades of experience as an educator and advocate, Lisa works directly with families to empower them as active participants in the recovery process. Her work equips loved ones with the tools they need to foster connection, encourage change, and navigate the complexities of addiction and mental health with compassion and clarity. Her upcoming book, Parallel Recovery (releasing September 9th), offers even more practical guidance for those walking this journey alongside someone they love. Quote/Piece of Advice: Listen to understand rather than to respond https://www.instagram.com/parallel_recovery/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=parallel%20recovery https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-smith-985b48212/ To connect with your host Kat: @TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli    My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com   Subscribe to my Youtube Channel 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@the-lotus-effect

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