Kathy Caprino began her professional journey with ambitions of working in publishing. However, she soon found herself navigating a corporate career filled with numerous challenges as she climbed the corporate ladder. After a period of deep reflection, Kathy embraced her calling ultimately leading her to become an international career leadership and personal growth coach. She utilized her experiences and lessons learned to guide mid to high-level professionals toward achieving their highest potential. Kathy is a writer, speaker, and executive trainer helping mid to high level professionals advance, thrive and reach their highest, most rewarding potential. A LinkedIn Top Voice and former corporate VP, she's also a trained therapist, seasoned executive coach and a senior Forbes contributor and sought after media source on career issues. Kathy has authored two books, her latest is The Most Powerful You: Seven Bravery Boosting Paths to Career Blitz is also a training course for individuals and organizations that she offers. Kathy has been named a top 10 career coach for women and a leadership voice in the United States and globally.

What You Will Hear in This Episode:

01:48 Kathy's Early Career Journey

04:15 A Pivotal Moment

07:44 Lessons from Therapy

10:10 Empathy and Coaching

17:55 Understanding Power and Ambition

23:01 The Struggle with Societal Norms

28:23 The Power of Words

31:24 Recognizing Your Unique Talents and Owning Your Accomplishments

Quotes

"Reclaim your power by recognizing your value and the unique talents you bring to the table."

"Overcoming setbacks and imposter syndrome begins with believing in your own worthiness."

"Your story and experiences shape a unique and invaluable perspective. Celebrate that uniqueness every day."

True power comes from within. It’s about acting on your behalf, advocating for yourself, and being the author of your life."

"It's not about the title or the position, but about the impact you want to make and the legacy you want to leave." -

"Every setback is an opportunity for growth. Embrace it and let it propel you to new heights."

“To empower others, we must first empower ourselves. Understand your strengths and use them to inspire those around you."

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Emily June Wilcox grew up in rural Michigan with aspirations of becoming a veterinarian, earning a degree in animal science. Her early career took unexpected turns, from horse training to pharmaceutical sales and eventually entrepreneurship.  Emily is a wealth and business coach, number one bestselling author and speaker on a mission to help others heal their money wounds and build financially and personally fulfilling lives. She's built two seven figure businesses, an e-commerce clothing company and an Amazon marketing agency. Now she focuses on using energetics and strategy to help women build their femme powers and walk the joyous path to millions. Emily hosts a top 2% global podcast, The Joyous Path to Millions, and her work has been featured in more than 400 major media outlets including A-B-C-N-B-C, Fox Associated Press and the Wall Street Times.

What You Will Hear in This Episode:

02:28 Emily's Journey

08:30 Money Wounds Explained

12:37 Impact of Money Wounds on Women

12:57 Strategic and Energetic Approaches

25:40 Impact Versus Income

31:55 Finding Joy on the Path to Millions

Quotes

"When we heal our hard money wound and we recognize that it's not about trading effort for income, it's about trading impact for income, then we start to orient differently."

"Cultivate your inner environment, decide that every single day, no matter the external circumstances, you can find something to feel joyful about."

"Entrepreneurship is a pretty unique personal development vehicle that most of us don't realize until we start doing it.”

"When we can get back to more of that understanding that money is a resource and that it really is independent of us as a human being and our contribution to the planet, the cleaner the energy becomes, and then we're better able to position ourselves to make more."

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Growing up in a family that didn't view a career in the arts as feasible, Kathryn Burnett pursued writing with determination, transitioning from magazine articles to professional screenwriting. She faced numerous challenges, particularly in a competitive industry that often overlooks middle-aged women. Post-menopause, Kathryn experienced a personal transformation, embracing her true self and taking greater creative risks. This shift led to a focus on complex, authentic female protagonists, inspired by real-life experiences and conversations. Her writing now champions strong, relatable women, pushing back against clichéd portrayals. Kathryn emphasizes the importance of defining personal success, trusting oneself, and not fearing failure. In addition to her creative work, she shares her insights through coaching writing and her book, 'The Productive Writer Guidebook.' Kathryn continues to explore new projects, driven by her passion for storytelling and commitment to depicting multifaceted female characters.

What You Will Hear in This Episode:

2:15 - Kathryn's Background and Journey

6:45 - Turning Point in Kathryn's Career

10:05 - Challenges in the Screenwriting Industry

15:30 - Defining Success

20:10 - Kathryn's Post-Menopause Transformation

25:00 - Impact on Writing

30:20 - The Power of Female Protagonists

35:55 - Inspiration Behind Kathryn's Play

40:15 - The Writer's Journey and Coaching

45:25 - Current and Future Projects

50:50 - Advice for Aspiring Writers

Quotes

“There's always going to be someone with an opinion of you.”

“There's making a living and then there's making a great living.”

“The world doesn't fall over if you fail or get it wrong.”

“I think loads of creatives will tell you the same. It's just never a smooth journey. I mean, life never is.”

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