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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.

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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.

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

In a world that's speeding up, sloppier than ever, and overflowing with noise, excellence can feel like a lost art. But what if small, intentional acts of care are exactly what bring you back to yourself?

In this solo episode, Kate unpacks the idea of Finding Excellence in the Small Moments—not as a perfectionist mandate, but as a powerful form of self-respect, identity-building, and rebellion against mediocrity.

Inside, you'll learn:

✨ Why "how you do anything is how you do everything" is dangeroulsy unrealistic ✨ The real difference between excellence and perfectionism ✨ The psychology behind small, intentional habits ✨ How tiny acts—making your bed beautifully, writing a human email, completing a task all the way through—can change the way you feel in your life ✨ Why moments of beauty, care, and presence matter now more than ever

If you're craving grounding, clarity, and a sense of control amid the chaos, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

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.