Can you rebuild your life after trauma and addiction?

The answer is yes.

In this powerful episode of The Kat Mak Talk Show, Michelle Markquart shares her extraordinary journey from trauma and addiction to founding a successful sober living organisation that is helping women rebuild their lives.

This conversation goes far beyond recovery. It's about resilience, finding your voice, creating healthy habits, overcoming fear, and discovering that your past does not have to define your future.

Whether you're navigating personal challenges, rebuilding after adversity, or simply looking for inspiration to take your next step, Michelle's story is proof that transformation is always possible.

• How childhood trauma shaped Michelle's life and mental health.

• The turning point that led her to sobriety.

• Why community is one of the most powerful tools for healing.

• Practical strategies to overcome fear and procrastination.

• The importance of self-awareness in creating lasting change.

• How small daily habits can transform your future.

• Why resilience is built one decision at a time.

• How Michelle turned her own struggles into a mission that now changes the lives of other women.

  
  

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Your past may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to determine your future.

Healing begins the moment you decide that your next chapter will be different.

Every woman has a story.

The question is whether you'll allow it to stay hidden or use it to inspire someone else.

That's exactly why I created She Said Yes to Herself.

I'm currently inviting women to become co-authors in the next volume. If you're ready to share your story, increase your visibility, build your legacy, and empower other women through your experiences, I'd love to hear from you.

There are only 10 author spots remaining.

Apply today here or connect with me via DM and become part of a movement that's helping women around the world find their voice and say yes to themselves.

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What if the life you're searching for begins the moment you find the courage to use your voice?

In this episode of The Kat Mak Show, with Beatriz Lopez we dive into what it really means to step into authentic visibility, build unshakable confidence, and embrace the power of being unapologetically you.

Together, we explore why your story matters, how self-love and self-care lay the foundation for lasting confidence, and how breaking free from limiting beliefs can transform every area of your life. Whether you're building a business, rebuilding yourself, or simply ready to stop playing small, this conversation will remind you that your voice has the power to inspire change.

If you're ready to own your story, step into your feminine power, and become the woman you were always meant to be, this episode is for you.

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00:00 Embracing Your Voice and Visibility

03:01 The Journey of Self-Discovery

05:41 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

08:32 The Cost of Losing Yourself

10:58 Authentic Visibility in a Noisy World

13:54 The Power of Storytelling

16:25 Reclaiming Your Voice

19:07 The Expression Alchemist

21:57 Redefining Sales for Women

24:43 Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energies

27:40 Advice to Your Younger Self

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She Said Yes to Herself is a collection of powerful women’s stories real adversity, real resilience, and the rise that follows. It’s out now if you feel called to read it ⁠here⁠⁠⁠! 

So many women spend years being everything for everyone else… wife, mother, caregiver, supporter… until one day they wake up and realise they no longer know who they are.

In this heartfelt episode of The Kat Mak Show, Amey DeAnne Stark-Foust, founder of Body First Living , shares her powerful journey of rediscovering herself after divorce, motherhood, grief, and major life changes.

This conversation is a reminder that it’s never too late to rebuild your confidence, trust your intuition, set boundaries, and reconnect with the woman underneath the roles and responsibilities.

From self-care and self-dating to travel, adventure, and learning to sit in the quiet, Amy opens up about what it truly takes to heal, grow, and create a life that feels authentic again.

We also dive into the power of women sharing their stories through collaborative projects like She Said Yes To Herself  a movement empowering women to reclaim their voice, visibility, confidence, and purpose.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, lost, or stuck in survival mode… this episode will speak directly to your heart.

 In this episode we explore:

•  Rebuilding your identity after divorce and motherhood

• Why women lose their voice and clarity

•  The importance of boundaries and self-care
•  How confidence is built through trying new things
•  Trusting your intuition and reconnecting with yourself
• The healing power of travel, adventure, and community
•  How Body First Living supports women through transformation 
• Why it’s never too late to choose yourself again

 CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:53 Finding Identity After Major Life Changes
05:42 Navigating Grief and Emotions
07:02 Trusting Your Instincts and Trying New Things
11:00 The Importance of Self-Dating and Boundaries
16:12 Self-Care and Confidence Building
18:06 Creating a Collaborative Book Project
19:42 Closing Thoughts: Encouragement and Reflection

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What if your greatest challenges were preparing you for your greatest success?

In this powerful episode of The Kat Mak Talk Show, Merylee Sevilla shares her journey of overcoming health challenges, personal setbacks, and self-doubt to build a life filled with confidence, purpose, and financial empowerment.

From finding her authentic voice to challenging traditional mortgage advice, Mary reveals how resilience, self-belief, and asking better questions can transform your future.

If you're a woman in business ready to stop playing small and start owning your story, this conversation is for you.

Because your story doesn't hold you back it helps build your legacy.

00:00 Welcome to The Kat Mak Show: Meet Mary Lee Sevilla

01:38 From Health Challenges to Hope: Mary's Journey of Resilience and Reinvention

04:46 Finding Your Voice: The Power of Authenticity, Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth

09:33 Turning Pain Into Purpose: How Mortgage Matchmaker Was Born

15:28 Why Your Bank Said No: Challenging Traditional Financial Advice and Creating New Opportunities

20:15 Building Confidence Through Adversity and Life's Toughest Lessons

24:42 Your Story Is Your Legacy: Using Your Voice to Create Impact

28:30 Financial Empowerment for Women: Asking Better Questions and Taking Control

32:15 The Courage to Be Yourself: Living Authentically in Business and Life

35:40 Final Words of Wisdom: Building a Life of Purpose, Freedom and Possibility

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In this episode of The Kat Mak Talk Show, Sarah Jane Phelps shares her powerful journey of overcoming adversity, redefining failure, and creating success on her own terms.

Founder of Practically Positive in Everyway.

As a woman who has navigated personal challenges, mental health struggles, and life-changing setbacks, Sarah reveals how resilience, self-belief, and courage became the foundation of her transformation and continues to be Positive in Everway!

This conversation is for women entrepreneurs, female founders, coaches, and business owners who have ever questioned themselves, feared failure, or felt held back by society's expectations.

You'll discover how reframing failure can unlock growth, build confidence, strengthen leadership, and create greater success in both life and business.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How women entrepreneurs can overcome fear of failure

• Building resilience through life's challenges

• The power of mindset and personal growth

• Mental health, confidence, and self-belief

• Redefining success on your own terms

• Creating a life aligned with your values

If you're looking for a podcast for women entrepreneurs that combines powerful stories, authentic conversations, and practical insights, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of The Kat Mak Talk Show, Kat Mak dives into the power of authentic storytelling, visibility, and personal branding.

She shares why your voice is your authority, how your story builds trust faster than strategy, and why hiding your story could be holding you back from the impact, influence, and income you’re meant for.

This episode is a reminder that your uniqueness is your superpower in business and life.

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00:00 The Power of Authentic Voice in Building Your Brand

00:28 Why Authenticity Matters More Than Perfection

01:22 Your Voice as Your Authority and Income Stream

02:17 Building Trust Through Sharing Your Story

02:59 Your Unique Story Sets You Apart

03:53 The Importance of Being Authentic and Vulnerable

04:48 Hiding Your Story Is a Disservice

05:33 Your Voice Is Your Superpower and Currency

06:28 Encouragement to Share and Be Visible

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What happens when the person who protects everyone else… breaks?

In this episode of The Kat Mak Talk Show, I sit down with former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and international speaker Tammy Ward, who shares what 24 years on the front lines taught her about trauma, mental health, and the dangerous silence so many people live in.

From general duty to major crime, domestic violence, and community relations, Tammy has seen first hand how often people hide behind the words “I’m fine” while silently struggling.

Now, she’s on a mission to change that.

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In this powerful episode of The Kat Mak Show, Kat Mak interviews Sonia Houria Rivas, integrative power coach and creator of The Houria Method, about her transformational journey through trauma healing, spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and personal empowerment.

Sonia shares how trauma can disconnect women from their voice, identity, confidence, and self-worth and the steps she took to heal, reconnect with herself, and live authentically. This conversation dives deep into resilience, emotional healing, spirituality, and the inner work required for true transformation.

If you are a woman navigating healing, personal growth, confidence, visibility, or emotional resilience, this episode will inspire you to reclaim your power and trust yourself again.

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And if this conversation resonated, my bestselling book She Said Yes to Herself is a collection of powerful women’s stories real adversity, real resilience, and the rise that follows.
It’s available now if you feel called to read it here⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode of The Kat Mak Show , a podcast for women entrepreneurs, women in business, and female founders. Kat Mak interviews Kribashini Hannon, a leading Australian building strategist and founder of Build Play Live.

They explore Kribashini’s journey from navigating self-doubt to building authority in the construction industry, while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. The conversation dives into the power of storytelling, the importance of strong support systems, and how community can accelerate growth for women in business.

Kribashini shares practical insights on overcoming challenges, making confident decisions in the building industry, and creating a life and business aligned with purpose.

This episode is a powerful reminder that resilience, personal growth, and visibility are key to building success, on your own terms.

✨ Connect with Kribashini Hannon  / buildplaylive  

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Your online presence isn’t just content, it’s your storefront.

In this episode of The Kat Mak Talk Show a podcast for women entrepreneurs and female founders, Kat Mak breaks down the real reason your visibility may not be converting into sales and, what to shift today.

If you’ve been showing up but not seeing results, this is your reset.

Inside this episode:

• Why your online presence is your digital storefront
• The truth about consistency (that most women get wrong)
• How authenticity builds trust and shortens the sales cycle
• Why visibility is the fastest path to clients and income
• 3 simple shifts to turn content into paying clients

This episode is for women in business who are ready to stop posting and start getting paid for their voice.

Because visibility isn’t about being everywhere…
It’s about being seen, trusted, and chosen.

 The Kat Mak Show is a women in business podcast sharing real conversations on confidence, sales, visibility, and leadership.

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