Chats with Cat

Just because you don't have a mentor IRL doesn't mean you can't chase your dreams! In this episode Cat chats about having used the excuse of not having any mentors as a way of avoiding accountability. She was called out for her BS approach and now she's sharing a dose of tough love to those who need it.

Inspo of the Week

“A true teacher would never tell you what to do. But he would give you the knowledge with which you could decide what would be best for you to do.” -Christopher Pike

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Cat jumps head into the topic of spirituality. She believes that we're all allowed to define and express our spiritual selves as it applies to our unique needs and preferred methods of communication. Given that Cat had a traditional Catholic upbringing, she understands the difficulties of trying to explain her spiritual practice to people who only acknowledge formal religion and has some words of encouragement for those who find themselves unable to put their mindset into context for others.

Highlights

2:00-Up until now, spirituality has been regulated

6:00-Just because you don't study sacred texts doesn't mean you're not spiritual

9:50-Trying to explain your spirituality to someone dogmatic

11:30-My spiritual practice

15:00-Protecting your spiritual outlook

Inspo of the Week

“The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal. It can't be organized or regulated. It isn't true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to your own truth.” ― Ram Dass

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We create to feed our souls, but it feels great when people notice our work. More often than not, our creations slip under the radar of many though so what are we to do? Stop putting in the effort? Keep going? Cat chimes in on feeling conflicted on why she finds herself putting in continuous effort into projects it appears most don’t care about. It’s hard to stay motivated when it feels like your contributions aren’t doing much, but we can always ground ourselves by answering the simple question, “why did I start?”.

Inspo of the Week

‎”Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.”-Steven Pressfield

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What the hell does "adulting" even mean? What makes us a good adult? Who is considered an adult? Why do we lose our inner child when we become adults? So many questions, so little time. Nonetheless, Cat chimes in on why she thinks this whole adulting thing should be taken with a grain of salt.

Highlights

2:40-This is what it means to be an adult

7:00-The pressure to conform to a certain norm

12:00-Refusing to let go of your childlike essence is what makes you a good adult

16:25-A message for all actively chasing their dreams

17:00-A SUPER COOL ANNOUNCEMENT

Inspo of the Week

"That horrifying moment when you're looking for an adult, but you realize you are an adult. So you look around for an older adult. An adultier adult. Someone better at adulting than you." — Unknown

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Cat discusses the power of surrendering to the right timing. After months of being plagued with self-doubt and rejection, she is beginning to see the blessings in certain things not having worked out the way she wanted them to. As cliche as it sounds, the universe often times really does have great things in store we just can't see them yet. Cat dives into some of her tried and true ways of staying optimistic during times of denial and the advantage of having time to prepare for the unforeseen perfect opportunities.

Highlights

1:30-The Universe has a plan

6:30-What you want has already happened

7:45-Blocking our blessings

9:00-Taking time to grow

11:00-Being ready to run the show

12:30-You can only be "on time"

14:45-Putting in the work

Inspo of the Week

“The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing.” -Joshua Harris

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For her 25th episode Cat sits down to chat with a highly requested guest, her partner Frank! They break down how they manage to maintain their intimate relationship while also giving each other space to pursue their own personal endeavors. They're aware of it's "unconventional" nature but challenge the traditional expectations that society sets on partnerships and how they've been limiting to them in the past. As the episode goes on Cat and Frankie make it clearer that they truly just want others to understand that they don't have to sacrifice their passions in exchange for love, you can absolutely have both!

Highlights

5:00-Uncovering unhealthy codependency habits

8:30-Designing your own relationship model

11:00-Difference between possession vs appreciation

14:00-Having your own space is sacred

20:00-Looking out for one another's growth

30:00-Ways to show each other appreciation

35:00-Evaluating when things aren't working

43:00-Ask yourself what you want out of life, then design your relationship

Inspo of the Week

"No person has the right to rain on your dreams"-Marian Wright Edelman

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Cat shares how to start a podcast! She covers everything from choosing the right equipment down to post-production software. If starting your own show is something you've always wanted to embark on then this episode is for you! As intimidating as it may all seem right now, Cat provides you with all of the hacks so you can get started TODAY!

Highlights

2:30-Defining your purpose

4:00-Choosing your equipment

6:00-Post-production/editing software

7:00-How to set up an RSS feed

Products Mentioned

Zoom H6 Six-Track Portable Recorder

Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone

Inspo of the Week

"And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings"-Meister Eckhart

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Upon beginning her search for her first NYC apartment Cat realizes that she isn't as financially prepared as she's expected to be. After years of disregard for her financial security, she has arrived at a place where she can acknowledge the naivete of her past. Throughout this episode, she imagines how differently things would be now if she had the foresight to begin preparing earlier in her 20s and recalls some of the toxic spending habits she had when she was younger.

In the 1 month since turning 25, it seems like Cat has learned a bit about the landscape of adulthood and is eager to give everyone the 411 on what's really going on out there. Tune in for some tips and to learn about the apps that actually got her to begin organizing and saving money!

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No matter how scary it may seem, don't ever stop speaking your truth. It's easy to turn a blind eye to injustices, but is that what your soul really wants? Or does it long for you to be courageous and honest with what feels right? These are some of the questions Cat has been grappling with over the past few months and in this episode, she opens up about what's really been going on in her mind. She always makes a conscious effort to portray positivity and unity, but sometimes, things aren't so pretty and it requires attention. Having recognized that she was silencing herself as a way to avoid "rocking the boat" Cat makes a promise to never choose that again.

Highlights

5:00-I've burnt out

6:00-The real you will always shine through

10:00-The universe always sends us guiding signs

12:00-I've been carrying fear in my heart

16:00-When you speak the truth you will always meet resistance

19:00-Sometimes we neglect who we were born to be

20:45-It's okay to evolve

22:00-Don't silence yourself because you don't have all the answers

25:00-I promise to always choose courage

Quote of the Week

“Alone, no one wins freedom”-Ursula Le Guin

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Cat breaks down the importance of supporting "the underdog". These are the people who don't have a lot of money, followers, or clout but are out in the world fearlessly exposing their talents. Whether they're musicians, poets, painters, or podcasters, Cat believes it's crucial that they secure your energy and support. In the midst of their self-doubt and contemplation on whether their dreams are worth it, your encouragement can be the difference between a shitty day and a productive confident one. Cat is an advocate for everyone pursuing their dreams, but as an underdog herself, she understands the importance of a strong support system.

Quote of the Week

"Leadership almost always involves thinking and acting like the underdog. That’s because leaders work to change things, and the people who are winning rarely do”-Seth Godin

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