Building HER with Katja Lillian

In today’s episode, I’m bringing you a cozy, real-life catch up from my very loud Florida house (construction noises and all 🙃). Baby girl just turned 11 months, and I’m sharing honestly about the time vortex of new motherhood, juggling nap-time work blocks, and why I feel like I’m still in the “newborn bubble” almost a year later.We chat about life lately—Halloween as the Flintstones, traveling to California for my brother’s baby shower, my first solo trip away from Amalia for a mastermind retreat, plus all the family + travel plans stacked around Thanksgiving and the holidays. And because we’re all feeling the end-of-year energy, I walk you through the simple system I’m using to stay sane: my brain dump + 4-quadrant prioritization grid that’s helping me manage business, motherhood, travel, and, you know… being a human.Inside this episode, we talk about:What 11 months of motherhood really feels like (the guilt, the rush, the joy, the presence)How I’m navigating work in tiny pockets of time (nap windows + evenings)Halloween with a baby, a California trip recap, and upcoming travel to a mastermind retreat & ChicagoHow I’m prepping for being away from baby for the first time (milk, boobs, feelings… all of it)Black Friday + 2026 planning energy and why I’m already thinking about the new year - DM me "BLACK FRIDAY" on IG to learn about what my offers are and the discounts!My brain dump ritual for when life feels like “too much”The Do / Schedule / Delegate / Delete grid that’s saving my mental healthThe uncomfortable realization that I don’t ask for help enough—and how I’m actively changing thatIf you’re a mom, a future mom, or just a woman with a lot on her plate heading into the holidays, this one will make you feel seen, a little less alone, and hopefully a lot more supported with some practical tools you can start using today.

That voice in your head saying “I’m not ready” or “I’m not good enough” isn’t truth—it’s programming. In this episode, Katja walks you through her 6-step “Uninstall Method” to help you catch your negative thoughts, challenge old stories, and replace them with beliefs that actually empower you. Learn how to reframe your inner dialogue, practice new thought patterns, and take action even when fear tags along for the ride. You’ll walk away feeling clear, confident, and ready to become the woman your goals need you to be.Go Watch the video over on Youtube! Like & Subscribe!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content.OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME:Sign up for my newsletter!DM me on IG!Customer Testimonials

Today, rather than a solo recording or hearing me interview someone, I am actually getting interviewed. I was interviewed by my client Kayla Bowen on her new podcast "Where the Woo Meets the Work". Kayla Bowen is a Life Coach, Spiritual Entrepreneur, and Host of the Where the Woo Meets the Work Podcast. She helps high-achieving women break free from self-sabotage and procrastination, exit their perfectionist era, and finally take action on their big goals so that they can live the life they’ve been dreaming about. You can find her on Instagram at @heykaylabowen.We discuss:Redefining confidence: why “quiet confidence” can be more powerful than loud.The external vs. internal shift: owning shyness/introversion instead of masking it.Body image to self-acceptance: tall-girl stories, shoe-size insecurity, and pregnancy/postpartum commentary.The biggest myth: confident people still feel fear— they just don’t let it stop them.Decision > readiness: there’s no “right/wrong,” make a move and course-correct.and so much more!Where to find Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaylabowen/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-the-woo-meets-the-work/id1837801896

In this week's episode, I get real about navigating business, identity, and postpartum life — without losing myself.Rather than a solo episode or hearing me interview someone, I am actually getting interviewed. I was interviewed by my friend and fellow coach, Mercedes Castellani.Mercedes Castellani is a Life Purpose Coach and the visionary Founder of Blisstopia. She empowers women from all over the world to find their purpose and create wealth doing what they love. Since 2022, she has guided hundreds of women to find their purpose, create nonsensical wealth, strengthen the connection to their soul, and manifest their dream lives through a unique methodology that blends ancient wisdom and cutting-edge mindset work. Mercedes is also the host of Blisstopia Podcast, a top 1% self-development show with listeners in 79 countries. We discuss:- How Katja left the golden handcuffs of corporate to build a soul-led business- Why motherhood deepened her sense of purpose - 3 tips to design a business in a way that supports your life, and not the other way around- How to overcome the fear of not being enough or being loved- The Tony Robbins' event that changed the trajectory of her life - How to raise the next generation with confidence and intuitionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercedes.castellani/Website: https://blisstopia.eu/pathtopurpose

In this episode of Building HER, Katja shares her story of judgment, failure, identity, permission, unknown and how she reworked them. She takes listeners behind the scenes of how she went from lost and unfulfilled in a six-figure corporate job to creating a purpose-driven coaching business, inspiring women everywhere to trade the life that looks good for one that feels good. Through her own story and lessons learned, Katja explores the fears that keep us stuck—fear of judgment, failure, and the unknown—and the courage it takes to rewrite your own definition of success.💡 What You’ll Hear InsideThe truth about living a life that “looks good on paper” but doesn’t feel goodKatja’s personal journey—from getting fired and feeling lost to building a six-figure coaching businessHow a Tony Robbins seminar became her gateway to personal growthThe 5 fears that keep women stuck:Fear of judgmentFear of failureIdentity tied to achievementWaiting for permissionFear of the unknownReal talk about comfort vs. courage (“golden handcuffs are still handcuffs”)Reframing failure, self-worth, and successWhy courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about taking the next step anywayA final invitation to rewrite your definition of success and start now—step by step, brick by brickReferences:- YouTube Vlog!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content.OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME:Sign up for my newsletter!DM me on IG!Customer Testimonials

In this episode, I’m sharing my journey from “please don’t pick me” to confidently taking the stage — and the tools that helped me get there. Whether you’re preparing for your first live speaking event or just hitting “record” on Instagram stories, these tips will help you show up with presence, confidence, and connection.You’ll learn:How to reframe nerves as energy and excitementSimple breathwork that calms your body in minutesWhy a power stance boosts confidence instantlyThe mindset shift that takes the pressure off you and onto your messageHow to use pauses, eye contact, and body language to command the roomWhy celebrating the win matters more than critiquing every detailReferences:- YouTubeSUPPORT THE SHOW:Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content.OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME:Sign up for my newsletter!DM me on IG!Customer Testimonials

In this episode, I’m diving into the power of somatic breathwork and how it’s shaped my growth in ways strategy and mindset alone never could. From life-changing breathwork sessions to visualizing my past, present, and future self, I’ll share why this practice is essential for anyone ready to release old patterns, ground into transformation, and create space for their highest self.What you’ll hear in this episode:How breathwork cracked me wide open and shifted the trajectory of my lifeThe butterfly moment that gave me the courage to quit my jobWhy strategy and mindset aren’t enough—you need your body in the transformation processHow breathwork rewires old loops of fear, self-sabotage, and doubtWhat happens when you release stored energy and actually make space for clarity & creativityA powerful visualization exercise to see your past, present, and future self in alignmentTears, gratitude, and the reminder of how far you’ve already comeThe 5-year reflection that makes your next big goal feel inevitableA card pull reminder: embrace your empathy & celebrate the wins along the wayReferences:- Tony Robbins experience- Cassie (Breathwork Facilitator)SUPPORT THE SHOW:Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content.OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME:Sign up for my newsletter!DM me on IG!Customer Testimonials

In today's episode, I cover the following:Why self-doubt lives in your subconscious (and how it sneaks into your daily life)The sneaky disguises of self-doubt — hint! “I’m not ready yet”The real meaning behind thoughts like “What if it doesn’t work?” or “Who am I to do this?”How past failures keep you stuck — and how to rewrite the story your brain keeps replayingThe truth about waiting to feel ready (hint: you won’t… )A powerful “Proof Bank” exercise to collect evidence that you are capableWhy micro-brave steps beat giant leaps (and how to start scared, not stuck)How surrounding yourself with the right people rewires what you believe is possibleThe final reframe: you don’t need to feel ready, you just need to feel excited enough to take the next stepand so much more!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content.OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME:Sign up for my newsletter!DM me on IG!Customer Testimonials

In today's episode, I discuss the following:What a thought isHow to regain control!3 Analogies think of thoughts differently An exercise to help you stop overthinkingand so much more!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content.OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME:Sign up for my newsletter!DM me on IG!Customer Testimonials

In today's episode, I discuss the following:What a circle is NOTHow to know if you're stuck in a cageWhat batteries and vacuums areWhat you NEED to start doing moreWhy you will experience loneliness and so much more!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Please subscribe, rate and review over on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on instagram @katja.lillian for updates and inspiring content.OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT WITH ME:Sign up for my newsletter!DM me on IG!Customer Testimonials