The Kate Kenney Show #Unfiltered

The life looked perfect. But the cost was too high.

What if the business you built was never really yours?

In this unflinching episode, I sit down with Amanda Daly - powerhouse strategist, founder of The Turnaround CEO, and a woman who walked away from a 20-year legacy, a million-pound home, and a life that no longer fit.

From breastfeeding at the front of a boardroom… to closing million-pound deals while her kids played tic-tac-toe on her arm - Amanda was running the empire.

But inside? She was disappearing.

What began as a successful climb inside her husband's family business became a slow erasure of self. Until one question shattered the illusion:

"If my daughter lived this life I'm living… what would I say?"

Her answer: "I'd be heartbroken."

This episode is not about burnout.

It's about burning the mask.

It's about the boldest turnaround of all: coming home to yourself.

If you're standing at an edge right now - knowing something has to change - Amanda's story will meet you there.

✨ In This Episode:

• The moment she walked out of the business - and the marriage - she helped build

• Why high-functioning burnout can feel like slow erasure

• The quiet question that shattered everything

• What made her take off her wedding ring - and never put it back on

• How she landed her first client as The Turnaround CEO - with no website, just truth

• What true reinvention looks like when it starts from the inside out

• The soul whisper calling Amanda forward - and what it's saying now

✨ Timestamps:

00:00 – Reconnecting after years apart

06:40 – The retreats that changed everything

12:10 – Breastfeeding at the boardroom table

18:00 – What Serena saw (and why it mattered)

21:30 – When she realised she was disappearing

25:50 – The question that broke her: "Would I want this for my daughter?"

32:00 – When the mediator asked if she needed to call the police

36:45 – Taking off the ring (and not looking back)

43:00 – Becoming The Turnaround CEO - and landing her first client

49:10 – How trauma fuels disempowerment - and what heals it

56:20 – Why the leaders who resist help the most… change the deepest

01:04:00 – Slowing down to speed up

01:09:45 – Amanda's next chapter is international

01:12:30 – The Ritual Question: What does your soul whisper is next? ⁠

✨ Resources:

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What if the success you built is quietly breaking you?

In this unfiltered and deeply resonant conversation, I sit down with financial strategist and truth-teller Serena Humphrey to unpack what really happens when the hustle-for-worthiness game runs your business - and your body finally says no.

From losing her first home at 21, to running a £10M company with zero formal training, to burning out so completely she couldn't speak - this episode pulls back the curtain on the untold cost of doing business the "right" way.

This isn't about spreadsheets, tactics, or productivity hacks. This is about reclaiming your peace, power, and capacity to lead from calm - not chaos.

If you've ever looked at your success and thought: "Is this sustainable? Is this even mine?" - this episode is for you.

In This Episode:

• The moment Serena walked away from her most secure income stream—and why it was the most powerful decision she's ever made

• What no one tells you about full-body burnout, mystery diagnoses, and the real cost of scaling at all costs

• How to stop letting "Mr. Fear & Scarcity" run your business strategy

• The deep financial trauma that redefined Serena's life—and the mission that came from it

• What it actually means to build a calm, profitable business (without performing worthiness through your revenue)

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & reconnecting after 10 years 04:30 – The chocolate cake meeting 10:12 – Serena's early years: from head of finance at 21 to crashing hard 15:45 – The financial trauma that changed her mission forever 20:42 – Mr. Fear & Scarcity: the archetype running her business decisions 22:00 – How she chose calm over chaos 27:30 – The hustle energy detox 36:10 – Serena's spiritual and soul-led shift 46:25 – The cost of chasing external measures of success 57:30 – What Serena teaches now 01:00:00 – What it really means to be "enough" in life and business 01:03:00 – The Ritual Question: What does your soul whisper is next?

Resources:

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If your content feels like it's falling flat, it's not because you're missing something - it's because your brand is. In a sea of surface-level visibility, most entrepreneurs are trying to market without a clear message and build momentum without conviction.

In this unfiltered and unapologetically honest conversation, I sit down with powerhouse strategist, branding and conversion copy expert Danielle Cevallos to pull back the curtain on what really separates magnetic, money-making brands from the ones just getting scrolled past. This isn't about algorithms. It's about alignment, strategy, and the kind of unwavering presence that moves people to act - not just "engage."

Whether you're building your next-level empire or refining a brand that already performs, this conversation will rewire the way you think about visibility, voice, and building something that actually sells.

In This Episode:

• The #1 reason most personal brands fail to convert (even with good content)

• Why "more visibility" is a trap without this essential ingredient

• What branding actually is—and why most people get it wrong

• How to create content with rhythm and resonance (even if you hate being on camera)

• Danielle's go-to mindset shift when conviction wavers

• The truth about viral content and why it rarely builds sustainable success

This episode is a masterclass in branding for real results. It's for the leader ready to strip away the noise, get unapologetically clear, and own their space online with clear strategy that scales.

Danielle is the powerhouse behind some of today's most influential personal brands and she doesn't hold back in this conversation.

Timestamps: 01:38 Personal Branding Mistakes 04:17 Challenges in Marketing Strategies 05:45 Ideal Clients and Business Adaptations 08:39 The Essence of Branding 10:39 Creating Magnetic Brands 20:33 The Role of Ads in Business Growth 27:53 Overcoming Camera Shyness 32:03 Effective Marketing Training 34:34 Navigating Training Complexity 35:10 Simplifying Content with Authority 35:43 The Power of Saying Yes 36:51 Teaching for Deeper Engagement 47:34 Conviction in Brand Messaging 50:38 Balancing Ambition and Faith 57:38 The Role of Strategy in Legacy-Level Business

Resources:

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What happens when a high-performing leader trades strategy for surrender?

In this deeply resonant conversation, Rona Lalezary shares her remarkable journey—from the corporate grind of Wall Street to the sacred work of healing, holding space, and walking in purpose.

This isn't about abandoning ambition. It's about elevating your leadership to soul-level precision.

From building a nonprofit that supports trauma survivors to her 6 AM "office hour with God," Rona reveals how divine timing, radical trust, and energetic alignment unlock purpose beyond what you could "achieve" on paper.

If you've ever felt the pull between performance and purpose, this is your sign to tune in.

Inside This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why "failed" manifestations are often divine reroutes to something far greater
• How to lead with the frequency of desire, not the form
• What "the divine download" is—and how to stay open to receive it
• Rona's practical daily ritual that tunes her into purpose and power
• How to hold both the human mess and the sacred mission—without losing momentum

Topics & Timings: 01:00 A powerful encounter that redefined alignment

02:14 When the vision doesn't go as planned—trusting the re-route

04:58 The invisible ROI of deep inner work

12:13 Supporting trauma with soul and structure

21:13 What is a divine download—and how to get one

28:10 Morning rituals that anchor legacy

28:57 The energetics of real manifestation

31:26 Grace inside the mess

33:19 Radical acceptance as a leadership tool

40:42 Navigating expansion with tenderness

43:46 Connect with Rona

46:34 Final reflections

🔗 Links & Resources:

Follow Rona:

Rona's WebsiteMental Health NonprofitRona's Podcast: The Divine DownloadInstagram: @themindset_reset_rona

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What if clarity isn't something you find - but something you remember?

33 years ago, a sun-drenched walk, through Cardiff, a dog-eared copy of The Lord of the Rings, and a flash of inner knowing changed everything. In this deeply personal episode of The Kate Kenney Show #Unfiltered, Kate takes you behind the scenes of a pivotal moment from her life.

From the high-stakes decision of moving to Cardiff as a young woman—with no map, no plan, and no backup - to the present-day whisper of her future self, this episode is a journey into intuitive trust, embodied leadership, and how to tap into the truth that's always been yours.

Kate reveals the moment where vision meets decision, and why the deepest clarity doesn't come from pressure - but from peace.

If you've ever stood at a crossroads - uncertain of the path, but certain of the pull - this episode is for you.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• The story of how a top-floor flat became a spiritual anchor - and a lesson in energetic alignment.

• How to move without forcing - and why trust creates traction

• Why intuitive alignment always precedes external clarity

• How to recognize when you're chasing certainty vs. following a Sovereign Yes™

• What it means to follow the breadcrumbs instead of forcing the plan

Plus, Kate shares an exclusive invitation to join her in Scotland this September for an intimate in-person retreat designed to help brilliant, powerful souls release what's no longer theirs to hold… and rise from their center.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Intro Kate reflects on a quiet but potent moment of truth and opens the space for what's to come.

03:40 – The Whisper Before the Yes What it means to walk with a vision before the logic makes sense—and why that's your real power.

08:15 – A Pivotal Decision in Cardiff Kate recounts the true story of following her intuition (and a quote from The Lord of the Rings) all the way to a new home, new chapter, and new frequency of trust.

11:10 – The Metaphor of the Marble Why uncovering who you already are matters more than becoming someone new. (And how Michelangelo's David shows us the way.)

18:23 – Client Story: The Opera Singer in the Noise Kate shares a client breakthrough that will hit home for anyone who's ever felt like their brilliance was being drowned out.

25:15 – From Fragmentation to Full Frequency A reflection on what it truly means to stand center stage in your life and work—and how clarity is less about figuring things out, and more about coming home.

27:00 – Final Invitation: The RELEASE Retreat in Scotland Kate opens the door to her upcoming in-person retreat just outside Edinburgh—a sacred, sovereign space for visionaries, creatives, and change-makers who are ready to lead from alignment, not urgency.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Future Self Activation An 11-minute guided journey to meet the version of you who already knows. Your next step is waiting. 👉 www.thekatekenney.com/future

Scotland Retreat: RELEASE | Sept 2025 A sacred, luxurious retreat for visionaries, creatives, and high-achieving women ready to lead from alignment—not adrenaline. 👉 www.thekatekenney.com/retreats

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What if the version of success that once felt aligned… suddenly no longer fits?

In this episode of The Kate Kenney Show #Unfiltered, I sit down with strategist, creative leader, and CEO whisperer Khairy Varre for a conversation that goes far beyond business. We explore what it takes to evolve from autopilot achievement into aligned, embodied leadership.

Khairy shares their journey from the structured path to sovereign reinvention—from high-functioning survival to soul-level clarity.

If you've ever felt the quiet tension between what you've built and who you're becoming… this conversation is a mirror, a permission slip, and a call into deeper truth.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:

• Why identity isn't fixed—it's consciously created and continually chosen

• How to lead without performance or proving

• The difference between survival-based ambition and intuitive alignment

• Making high-stakes decisions with calm, clean energy

• Why surrender (not struggle) is the path to sustainable power

This is a conversation for the visionary who knows the next level isn't about doing more—it's about becoming more of who they already are.

⏱️ Timestamps:

01:12 The Bold Move to Portugal

06:12 Early Life and Cultural Shifts

10:52 Living Faith Abroad

17:34 Making Quick Decisions and Overcoming Fear

20:35 Business Strategy and Leadership Insights

29:05 Purpose and Future-Proofing in the AI Era

34:49 Challenges Faced by Successful Leaders

41:33 The Struggles of Sustaining Effort

41:47 A Life-Changing Health Crisis

43:06 The Impact of Stress and Illness

47:36 The Turning Point: A Path to Healing

01:04:47 Embracing Technology and Future Proofing

01:13:03 The Power of Surrender and What's Next

🔗 Resources:

Follow Khairy on Instagram → @khairyvarre

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Listen to Khairy's podcast → The Mastery Matrix

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What happens when the life you built—the roles, the title, the revenue—no longer feels like yours? In this episode of The Kate Kenney Show #Unfiltered, I sit down with Julie Ciardi: author, entrepreneur, mother, and former IBM VP, who walked away from everything that looked like success… to finally live in alignment. But this isn't about "starting over." It's about coming home—to self-trust, sovereignty, and a definition of leadership that's rooted in presence, not performance.

We talk about:

• The belief that silently shaped every decision: "It's all on me"
• What happens when success stops feeling like truth
• How to move beyond identity labels into embodiment and freedom
• Reinvention at midlife—and why 50 is just the beginning
• Why internal alignment is the ultimate growth strategy

Julie offers a radically honest perspective on letting go to become. If you're in the in-between—where the old no longer fits and the new isn't fully formed—this conversation is for you. It's not about who you were. It's about who you're becoming. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:18 – Reflecting on Past Identities 01:07 – The Income Lifestyle Trap 04:10 – The Rocking Chair Exercise 06:06 – What Radical Action Actually Looks Like 09:45 – Family, Guilt, and Redefining "Responsibility" 16:20 – Fulfillment vs. Expectations 26:50 – The Breakdown That Became Breakthrough 28:37 – The Turning Point: Business + Identity 34:12 – Writing the Book & Reclaiming Her Voice 41:52 – Human Design + Navigating Leadership from Within 48:10 – Final Thoughts on Reinvention, Freedom & Power 🔗 RESOURCES:

Follow Julie on Instagram: @julieciardi Buy Julie's Book "50 Not Finished": https://a.co/d/5o03PoB Julie's Podcast: 50 Not Finished Check out Ignite Coach School: igniteherbrand.com/coachschool Follow Kate on: Instagram → @thekatekenney Facebook → Facebook Page LinkedIn → Kate on LinkedIn

What if the next step wasn't something you could see... but something you had to trust?

In this deeply personal solo episode of The Kate Kenney Show #Unfiltered, Kate shares the untold story behind the podcast's creation—from a handwritten vision over a decade ago… to a makeshift studio in a hotel bedroom… to the moment her future self caught up with her present.

This isn't just about podcasting. It's about possibility. About what happens when you stop waiting for the full plan and start walking the path your soul is already whispering.

Inside this episode, Kate invites you behind the scenes of her own vision—and shares how to begin moving toward yours, even if all you can see is the next breadcrumb.

This is your permission slip to lead boldly… especially when the path ahead isn't clear.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The real story behind the podcast's launch (including the unexpected filming setup)

• What it really means to trust your truth, even when it's inconvenient

• The 3 steps that make the invisible path visible

• Why you don't need the full plan—just a sovereign yes to the next step

• A powerful invitation to reconnect with your own future self

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome + the moment this vision landed

01:56 Overcoming Challenges for In-Person Interviews

06:24 What "Following The Breadcrumbs" Really Looks Like

10:29 Introducing the Trust Framework

14:19 The Space Between Clarity and Courage

18:00 Your Future Self Activation

20:02 Listener Shoutouts and Closing Remarks

BONUS: At the end of the episode, Kate shares access to her Future Self Activation—a short guided audio experience to help you reconnect with your inner knowing and anchor what's already calling you forward.

Listen now: www.thekatekenney.com/show Get the gift: http://www.thekatekenney.com/future

Resources:

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What if your next big opportunity… derailed your business?

Most entrepreneurs dream of explosive growth, but few are truly prepared for the chaos it can bring. John Briggs was. In just four years, he grew his business from $2.7M to $24.4M in revenue and expanded his team from 35 to 250+ people—all while navigating massive demand, rapid scaling, and relentless growth.

But here's where it gets really interesting… John's team uncovered a jaw-dropping truth: 85% of IRS letters demanding money are wrong. And guess what? They don't just accept it—they fight back. Most entrepreneurs are overpaying simply because they don't know this.

From cracking the IRS code to scaling without burning it all down, this is a masterclass in building profit, protecting your money, and creating sustainable growth that lasts.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:

• The Explosive Business Growth Story: How John scaled from $2.7M to $24.4M in just four years—handling 600 sales calls a day and 150 new clients a week without burning it all down.

• The IRS Truth Bomb: Why 85% of IRS letters are wrong—and why you should never blindly pay. His team regularly fights back and wins, saving clients thousands.

• Proactive vs. Reactive: The Accountant's Secret to Keeping More of Your Money—by playing offense, not defense with your taxes. (Hint: It's not what your CPA is telling you!)

• The Bombshell Conversation: How John navigated explosive growth—through the chaos—and the strategic moves he put in place to make sure it didn't all fall apart.

• The "Hidden Rule" for Entrepreneurs: A little-known tax loophole that could save business owners thousands every year… and almost no one is talking about it. (You'll want to take notes on this one!)

⏰ Timestamps:

01:01 A Sunburnt Date Story

03:42 Lessons from the Sunburnt Date

07:59 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

10:36 The Role of Mentors and Peers

12:08 Understanding Taxes and Profitability

17:36 Implementing the Profit First System

23:41 Scaling the Business

33:00 The Gym's Growth Challenge

34:41 Aligning Roles with Profitability

35:45 The Importance of Client Retention

37:08 Evaluating Team Contributions

41:00 Solopreneur Time Management

44:20 Proactive vs. Reactive Accounting

51:29 The Augusta Rule Explained

59:20 Final Thoughts and Resources

📚 Resources:

Follow Incite Tax on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/incitetax/

Check out Incite Tax's website: https://incitetax.com/

Check out Incite Tax's blog: https://incitetax.com/incite-tax-blog/

Check out John's Books:

• The 3.3 Rule: The New Workday Standard of Creating More by Working Less

• Profit First for Microgyms

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B083NQ7P98?ingress=0&visitId=d12f63d0-fbae-4c8a-8345-04734dbb1678&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=f3115e04-3589-4e74-a013-86130b9d7a24

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You're driven. Visionary. You've built what most people only dream of.

But if you're constantly chasing the next goal without ever stopping to breathe—

This episode is your wake-up call.

In this powerful episode of The Kate Kenney Show #Unfiltered, I sit down with visionary strategist and founder of Vision Driven Global, Jennifer Hudye-Moscow, to discuss something that may be hard for most entrepreneurs to admit:

The more success you create, the harder it becomes to slow down—and celebrate you.

Jennifer is a vision strategist and transformational leader who helps high-achieving entrepreneurs design a future they are in love with. In this conversation, we uncover the hidden challenge of success: many visionary leaders are so focused on the next goal that they never pause to celebrate their wins.

This episode is a wake-up call for every high performer who struggles to slow down and acknowledge their brilliance.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Visionary Leaders Must Learn to Close the Loop – Celebration isn't just about joy—it's a neurological reset that reinforces success.

• If You're Always Chasing the Next Goal, You're Missing the Point – Success isn't just about what's next. It's about owning what you've already built.

• Leadership Requires Presence – When you don't celebrate, neither do your team, your family, or the people who support you. Recognition fuels retention.

Timestamps:

01:12 – A new name, a new chapter

04:05 – The 3 Stages of Evolution

09:33 – Why success alone won't save you

12:05 – "You're playing your own game… and not letting yourself win"

13:09 – Jennifer's journey: how a top-tier agency built from insecurity became her awakening

16:27 – Why most entrepreneurs suck at celebrating—and how it sabotages their growth

18:14 – Team burnout, the cost of pushing without pausing, and designing rest intentionally

22:31 – Growing up in a town of 500

25:55 – The first six-figure hustle: how college bootstrapping sparked a movement

30:17 – How Jennifer "accidentally" manifested a hacked IG account

33:09 – From $5M plateau to $10M breakthrough

37:00 – The "Golden Jail Cell" of success

38:54 – Fear of the responsibility of knowing—and the cost of avoiding your truth

41:58 – Letting go of the business you built to step into the work you were born to lead

45:26 – The content of your life is the curriculum of your evolution

48:18 – What Jennifer's soul is whispering now

Resources:

Follow Vision Driven Global on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiondrivenglobal/

Check out Vision Driven Global's website: https://www.visiondrivenglobal.com/ (and get access to your free Mind Map: https://www.visiondrivenglobal.com/done-for-you-vivid-vision/#mind-map)

Follow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennhudye/

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