Building HER with Katja Lillian

Katja Lillian

Do you want to build the best version of yourself and therefore life? If so, you’ve come to the right podcast! Tune in every week for inspiring conversations and unfiltered stories that will leave you feeling empowered and excited so that you can build a life that aligns with your deepest values and one you wake up excited for. Your host, life coach and entrepreneur, Katja Lillian, will draw on her years of self-education, her experience building a business, & lessons from her mentors to deliver helpful advice, actionable steps, and next-level mindset hacks. Are you ready? Let’s go start Building HER!

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May 23, 2025 • 1h 20min

No Plan B: Why Amber Figlow Took the Pay Cut, Left Corporate, and Built a Marketing Empire

In today's episode, I am joined by Amber Figlow, not only a dear friend of mine but also an absolute POWERHOUSE when it comes to marketing.As a Content Strategist, Creator, and Speaker, Amber Figlow cuts through marketing noise to deliver strategies that drive real results. With over a decade of experience—from side hustler to Fortune 500 consultant to entrepreneur—she helps small business owners create sustainable content systems without the overwhelm. Acting as an experienced guide in content marketing, she shows proven shortcuts while maintaining authenticity. Through her 1:1 services, memberships, and digital products, she has helped hundreds of business owners build content strategies that work for them, not against them. Instead of chasing trends, she shows clients how to create authentic content that attracts the right people and lets them focus on what they truly love about their business. We discuss the following:- How she left her 9-5 even when her family thought she was crazy- Her fear of judgement & how she moved through it- How to navigate the new landscape of social media- What to do when you feel overwhelmed with content creation- Why she would rather have 2,000 followers vs her current half a million 😳Other places you can find her:YouTubeTikTok LinkedIn Threads Pinterest

May 16, 2025 • 52min

From Scrolling to Sold Out: How she quit her 9-5 & went all in on health coaching w/ Sam Freed

In today's episode, I am joined by Sam Freed, a mom of 2 and founder of HumanlyWell - a mind body movement platform with energizing workouts for every stage of motherhood. After having her first son, she was searching for a way to move her body safely, while bonding with her baby and meeting other moms on the wild ride of postpartum. She realized she had the tools to build something special, as a Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist with over 10 years teaching Pilates and Barre and a B.Sc. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science. This led her to create Stroller Sculpt! Stroller Sculpt is a one-of-a-kind workout combining Pilates and core + pelvic floor rehab, designed to help moms build strength safely while making new mom friends! The workouts are accessible in person for Tampa Bay mamas and also via the HumanlyWell mobile app! We discuss the following:- How Sam left her corporate 9-5 to pursue her passion- How she struggled with the fear of judgement- The biggest limiting belief that kept her stuck for years- What was the catalyst for her biggest aha moment - How becoming a mom was the biggest inspo for her to changeand 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

May 9, 2025 • 44min

MOMPRENEUR TELL ALL [PART 4]: 10 Questions Every Ambitious Mama Asks (and Needs Answered)

Welcome to the MOMPRENEUR TELL ALL series 🤰🏻💸In part 4 of this four-part series (yes, this is the last one!), if you’ve ever wondered how to grow your business without sacrificing motherhood, this one’s for you.This episode will be Real Talk on Business, Balance & Breaking the Rules. I went on IG a few weeks ago and asked all of you mamas to submit your questions for this episode and you guys asked some GOOD ones. So thank you!In this episode, I answer the following questions:1. How do I manage my time with a baby or toddler at home?2. How do I stay productive and sane with limited sleep?3. What tools or routines help keep everything running smoothly?4. How do I grow without burning out or outsourcing everything?5. What’s the easiest way to start building passive income?6. Should I narrow my niche, or offer more services to bring in cash flow?7. How do I deal with mom guilt around working on my business?8. Can I really be a present mom and a successful entrepreneur?9. How do I bounce back in business after time off or a confidence dip?10. How do I price my services when I want to be accessible—but need to earn?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

May 2, 2025 • 33min

MOMPRENEUR TELL ALL [PART 3]: My new, realistic schedule (I don't start work until noon!)

Welcome to the MOMPRENEUR TELL ALL series 🤰🏻💸In part 3 of this four-part series, we're diving deep into my realistic schedule as a new mama! In this episode, I cover the following:My seasonal approach to my workHow I've structured my business on a macro levelWhat I do every day to be the best mom/coachHow I only have 5 calls every other weekWhy 5 1:1 clients is my maxHow I don't start my day until noonand 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

Apr 25, 2025 • 41min

MOMPRENEUR TELL ALL [PART 2] - How I prepared & created my own mat leave

SURPRISE! It's my 1 year podcast anniversary 🙈To show my appreciation for you all listening and tuning in EVERY Friday, I'm hosting a GIVEAWAY for the next 4 days...All you have to do is -->Leave a 5 star review on Apple podcastsLeave an epic written review on Apple podcastsScreenshot the review before you hit submit & DM it to me on Instagram (@katja.lillian)And that’s it!I’ll announce the winners on my stories on Tuesday, 4/29 so keep an eye out!Okay, thank you again and let’s get to this week’s episode!--------------Welcome to the MOMPRENEUR TELL ALL series 🤰🏻💸In part 2 of this four-part series, we're diving deep into how I prepared for my maternity leave so that I could step away from the day to day operations and ensure my business would run smoothly. In this episode, I cover the following:What I did to get myself mentally preparedHow I started planning as soon as I found outWhy Bert did not take paternity leaveHow I structured my 1:1 offer to be irresistibleThe secret to pre-selling your offersHow I showed up on social media to keep my online presenceand 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

Apr 18, 2025 • 38min

MOMPRENEUR TELL ALL [PART 1]: My biggest fears & the mindset shifts that are saving me

Introducing my new series...all about motherhood and solopreneurship!Welcome to the MOMPRENEUR TELL ALL series 🤰🏻💸In part 1 of this four-part series, we're diving deep into my deepest fears that I'm still working through today and the mindset shifts that are helping me stay sane and optimistic. In this episode, I cover the following:How I have not experienced postpartum depression Why I'm in maintenance mode and why that scares me tf out!My top 3 biggest fears (*hint! one has to do with my marriage)The new business model I'm desiringWhy resentment has been building up & what I plan on doing about itand 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

Apr 11, 2025 • 59min

From Teacher to Coach: Fix Your Negative Language & Heal Your Food Relationship w/ Laura Banks

In this episode, I am joined by Laura Banks.Laura is a holistic nutrition health coach and she helps women build healthy habits that they can actually stick to. Laura gives women the education and mindset shifts they need so that they can stop yo yo dieting and finally feel in control with food. Laura found me through my podcast and she really liked my story and just resonated so hard with my body image episode and my binge eating history.In this episode, we discuss the following: Her journey leaving her teaching job for her now coaching careerHow she helps women transform their relationship with food & exerciseThe domino effect health has on other areas of your lifeHow to identify negative language & how to change thatWhat the hardest part was building a biz coachWhat advice she would give early & aspiring coachesYou can find Laura here -->InstagramIsn't She Powerful podcastSUPPORT 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

Apr 4, 2025 • 58min

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