What Matters

What Matters

By Kathy KwonBusinessEducation
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What Matters episodes

  • Giving ourselves a moment to choose is what it comes down to

    This podcast explores the transformative power of pausing between a trigger and one's response. Rather than reacting automatically to challenges, the episode discusses cultivating "spacious responsiveness"—that intentional moment where one can choose a constructive response instead of defaulting to familiar patterns of shame, self-doubt, or giving up.

    Using a personal example of recording despite unexpected interruptions, the episode illustrates how small, conscious choices made daily compound into meaningful progress toward bigger goals.

    The core insight: by catching oneself in that moment of judgment or spiral, and choosing something different, one interrupts self-defeating cycles and builds genuine momentum in business and life.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightmatterskathy.substack.com
    10 min
  • The Identity Shift: When Your Strategy Isn't The Problem

    In this episode, I’m getting real about where I’m at a month into starting this podcast and the major insight that just shifted everything for me.

    I started this journey wanting to share what it’s like to be in the trenches of building a business aligned with my purpose – and specifically, my goal to hit 100k this year. But here’s what I discovered: the misalignment wasn’t in my strategy or tactics. It was deeper than that.

    I had to finally admit something I didn’t even know was holding me back. For years, I’ve been doing branding and website design – and while I love bringing clients to clarity and helping them embody their brand visually, I realized I wasn’t fired up about it the way I needed to be. The real passion? It’s about bridging the gap between the intangible essence of something and making it visible and tangible. And even bigger – I’m called to help other women entrepreneurs like me finally reach that 100k milestone by sharing my own journey.

    The moment I owned this frustration instead of overriding it with practicality, everything shifted. I didn’t have to throw everything out. I could allow myself to venture into something new while still honoring what I’ve built. It’s not black and white – it’s both/and.

    I’m sharing how Tony Robbins’ insight on identity hit me like a fiery catalyst: we’re driven to stay consistent with who we think we are. But what if the identity that’s been holding you back isn’t even serving you anymore? What if there are so many more versions of you waiting to evolve?

    This is about building a business that’s not just profitable, but one that feels energizing. One that you’re genuinely fired up about. Because that energetic alignment? That’s the real engine for flow and ease.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightmatterskathy.substack.com
    20 min
  • Reframing consistency for those who think they suck at being consistent

    This episode is all about the word: CONSISTENCY. And why it's this unglamorous but devotional act of showing up is the driver to success. Especially if you have the belief that you suck at consistency, this episode is for you.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightmatterskathy.substack.com
    33 min
  • Self Love to 100k - Episode 01 - Staying connected in the messy process

    Self Love to 100k - This podcast is a callout to creative businesses who have not reached their 100k milestone yet and want to feel more connected and seen in the messy process of getting there. I'm getting into why this feels like an important mission for me this year and beyond.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightmatterskathy.substack.com
    4 min

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A podcast for people who want to build their livelihood with their hearts & hands open.