Life and Business In Flow

As I sit here, reflecting on seven incredible years in business and this milestone 80th episode of Life and Business in Flow, I can feel the gentle stirring of change coming. It's funny how sometimes the biggest shifts come not from pushing harder, but from finally giving ourselves permission to listen to that quiet voice within.   Fresh from beautiful Bali, I've found clarity about my path forward. This year has brought some amazing experiences from a speaking event in Sydney, magazine features, holding space for women at my Spring retreat, being a guest on other podcasts, and connecting with incredible women who, just like me, are seeking a more intentional way of being in this world.   As we step into 2025, I'm embracing an exciting evolution in how I serve and support women, one that honours a life that truly flows and brings women back home to themselves. Before we wrap up this year though, I have a heartfelt announcement to share - something that I've been sitting with for some time now.   This episode is a reminder to be open to change and to the beauty of allowing ourselves to evolve as needed.   ___   Other episodes I think you'll love!

Ever notice how everyone's Instagram feed and their stories are starting to look and sound exactly the same? Scrolling through social media these days, it's hard to tell businesses apart - same poses, same filters, same carefully curated perfection.   Why does authenticity in business matter now more than ever? Because we've forgotten something vital - our own stories are what truly connect us with others. It's not about being perfect or copying what works for someone else. It's about being real.   I love seeing women let go of all the "shoulds" and find their own way. Moving past the exhaustion of comparison and the pressure to fit someone else's mould. Instead, building a business that feels true to who they are.   Your journey and experiences aren't just interesting - they're exactly what makes your business unique. When you share authentically, you naturally draw in people who resonate with you. You don't need to post every day or look perfect online. Your business will thrive most when it reflects who you really are, not who you think you should be.   Your path and story might look different, and that's exactly as it should be.   ___   Other episodes I think you'll love!

The deepest transformations happen when we finally give ourselves permission to pause. In a world where being constantly "on" has become our default, where exhaustion runs deep and that feeling of being needed by everyone leaves us depleted, we've forgotten what it means to truly rest.   At my recent women's retreat, I witnessed something magical - eight incredible women found their way back to themselves. In that sacred space, layers of armour fell away, masculine energy softened, and each woman rediscovered what it meant to simply breathe and be.   They arrived carrying their worlds on their shoulders - juggling client work, family demands, and endless to-do lists - but left with something precious: the knowing of what it means to live life on their own terms.   This episode is your gentle reminder that healing doesn't need to wait for 'someday'. Whether through embracing a low-tox lifestyle, setting clear boundaries, exploring kinesiology, or seeking support - your permission slip to begin isn't in the future. It's right here, right now.   And for those feeling the call to join me on my next retreat, I'm excited to share that the 2025 waitlist is now open. You can join the waitlist here.   ___   Other episodes I think you'll love!

Did you start your business solo, wearing all the hats and juggling every responsibility? It's exciting at first - until your business grows, your team expands, and suddenly you find yourself in uncharted territory. You're not alone. This is a turning point for so many business owners and a challenge that we keep seeing time and time again.   Leadership isn't just about setting targets - it's about rolling up your sleeves and getting in the trenches with your team, inspiring and guiding them in a way that makes everyone feel seen and valued because this is where real growth happens for them, for you and your business.   Today, my husband Adrian Addamo is back on the podcast and in this episode, I wanted to talk with Adrian about the challenges that he's currently seeing in business, and how we can all improve in those areas.   We also chat about leading a team with clarity and intention, finding the right people to hire, building a culture of enthusiasm, facing hard truths about toxic behaviours in the workplace and keeping motivation alive.   Adrian's got a unique take on what leadership really means, thanks to his 20+ years in the automotive world to pivoting into the world of coaching, while blending mindset, mindfulness, nutrition and fitness into his approach. And as an ultra-athlete, he knows how to push limits - something every leader and business owner can relate to when it comes to resilience and grit.   Adrian's focus is to connect your team with their potential and align their goals with your vision to build better businesses. It's time to close the leadership gap!   ___   Where to find Adrian Addamo Connect on Instagram Check out his website - Join the men's retreat waitlist!   ___   Other episodes I think you'll love!

We often underestimate the impact that our home environment and lifestyle have on our business. When your home is chaotic, your mind is cluttered, and that spills into everything else.   Many of us are trying to juggle so much - business, family, schedules and health. Without a strong foundation, it can all start to crumble leaving you feeling completely overwhelmed and possibly even resentful towards your business because of it.   Over the years, I've learned that having an organised life isn't just about tidying up or making sure the laundry is done. It's about creating a foundation that supports your business, your health, and your peace of mind.   In this episode, we're talking about implementing strong foundations - like setting boundaries, organising your space, and simplifying routines so that YOU can create a life and business that flows together.   It's these small but intentional routines that allow you to show up as your best self, both at home and in your business, and bring more peace into your life, and your overall sense of well-being.   Other episodes I think you'll love! #53 - The Invisible Work #12 - Putting yourself first in your business   Ways that you can connect with me Check out my website Connect on Instagram @lifeandbusinessinflow Join my monthly newsletter   How I can support you Flourish - Signature 1:1 mentoring for women In Flow to Grow - Cashflow planner for clarity with your finances Nurture: The Retreat - Reconnect to the woman behind the brand   Share the love

As business owners, we often get caught up in the day-to-day tasks, especially in the early years. It can feel very overwhelming setting up your ABN, registering your business name, dealing with insurance, and figuring out client journeys and pricing. But once those foundational steps are in place, there comes a time to shift your focus.   In today's episode, we're diving into what it truly means to become the business owner your business needs you to be.   From having the right support and systems, how to become the leader your team needs, managing a business as a creative, and when to consider hiring so you can focus on the bigger picture.   It's all too easy to let fear and uncertainty stop us from stepping up as the business leaders we're meant to be. Whether it's cash flow, contracts, or client management, having the right tools and support can make all the difference in how your business flows because business doesn't have to feel hard.   __________   Other episodes I think you'll love! #69. What are your business obstacles (and how to overcome them) #59. Are you building your life and business on solid foundations or shaky ground?   Ways that you can connect with me Check out my website Connect on Instagram @lifeandbusinessinflow Join my monthly newsletter   How I can support you Flourish - Signature 1:1 mentoring for women In Flow to Grow - Cashflow planner for clarity with your finances Nurture: The Retreat - Reconnect to the woman behind the brand   Share the love

Creating a course and products for passive income might not be the answer you're looking for.   Passive income and “making money while you sleep” are sold to us everywhere online as the ultimate goal in your business and something we should aim for.   It's become a bit of a fad - if you don't have one, it's easy to feel like you're falling behind.   I'm here to tell you that it's not the magic solution, it can actually do more harm than good, and there are other steps you can take in your business before giving into the course creation hype.   Creating a truly impactful, purpose-driven course takes time and money.   One major challenge is the trade-off: time spent developing a course can take you away from the core of your business, affecting your clients, and revenue, and leading to burnout and frustration.   While creating a course can be a smart move for some businesses, the key is in ensuring your processes and systems are set up to support you, and that you're doing it because YOU want to, rather than because you feel like you have to.   If you're thinking about creating a course purely for passive income, this episode will help you to question that thought process and decide if it's really something that you need in your business.   __________   I'd love to connect with you and support you

Business doesn't have to be hard.   Sure, there are highs, lows and times when you need to invest more effort, but with the right systems and processes in place from the start, you can create a more peaceful, sustainable business.   Many women find themselves stuck in a cycle of hard, avoiding what could truly help them, and getting caught in the endless noise of online “shoulds”.   This leads to saying yes to everything, neglecting boundaries, and hesitation in making necessary changes. Instead, they procrastinate, overthink, and chase quick fixes or small wins, rather than doing the foundational work to set things up properly from the get-go.   Correcting those band-aid fixes costs you more time and energy in the long run.   In today's episode, I'm sharing the root problems and patterns I'm seeing, and the biggest challenges holding women back in business.   I want women to value and care about themselves enough to make these changes now because they deserve a better, more fulfilling life and business.   __________   I'd love to connect with you and support you

I've been having a lot of conversations lately with clients around fear. It's something that is rearing its ugly head more and more whether it's around fear of spending, saving, or investing money, fear of not keeping up with what others are doing, fear of implementing new processes and software, or fear of hiring - these fears can be paralyzing. But have you considered what this fear is costing you? Is it keeping you from building the brand you've always dreamed of? Is it preventing you from getting the mentoring and support you need? Is it robbing you of your health and time with your family? Is it stopping you from hiring the help you desperately need in your business? Whatever the cost, it's already too high. Today, I want you to reflect on where fear is holding YOU back in your life and business. What is it costing you? And what small step can you take to overcome it? I'm so passionate about this because I don't want to see women struggling, living in stress and overwhelmed, playing it small, and making themselves sick - impacting their bodies, cycles, and relationships. Things can be easier if you face that fear and make the changes that matter. __________   It's time to Flourish as I guide, empower and support you, the woman behind the brand, through navigating your business decisions and personal growth while opening you up to new possibilities and opportunities in a supportive, personalised and holistic way.   __________   I'd love to connect with you and support you

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to a client and a very talented Interior Designer, Marcus Syvertsen.   Marcus is the founder and principal designer of Little Road, Adelaide's leading interior practice for residential, commercial and hospitality spaces.   A once-trained Paramedic, Marcus changed his direction to pursue his first love of creativity and design in the Interior Design industry where he and his team, capture the beauty of the everyday.   In today's episode, Marcus shares his journey of a career transition from Paramedic to owning a design business and running a brick-and-mortar store, his unique approach to experiential design, his challenges with mental health, the importance of community, and creating a positive work culture.   As well as the power of collaboration and working with key people to help you elevate your business, setting solid foundations and having someone in your corner each step of the way.    Where you can find and connect with Marcus Syvertson:  Website: littleroad.com.au Instagram: @littleroad.studio   __________    Going it alone will only get you so far. If you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know whether to grow your business or scale it back, you've outgrown your brand, struggling with your process, finances, pricing, sales and how and when to hire, I'd love to connect and support you. Together, we will refine your business to support you, the woman behind the brand. It's time to Flourish

Knowing where you're at with your finances and having solid foundations for your business (and life) is so so important.    I have supported a lot of women over the years as a mentor and seen a lot of challenges in creative, design and service-based businesses and lately, there seems to be this really big focus and push to find more clients…   “How to bring more clients to my business in 5 easy steps”. “Do this to make 6 figures in your business”.   Etc etc.. these are basic examples I see a lot more that are speaking to the wrong thing in business right now.   What I'm not seeing or hearing as much is a focus on working on their businesses by building solid foundations, and having an in-depth understanding of their finances which is really the thing that's going to make or break a business.    It's a really interesting time for our economy so I absolutely understand this mindset and concern. And sure, as a business you've got to make money.    But do you actually need more clients and add to an already full schedule, or are you falling into the trap of the “shoulds” out of fear and a lack of understanding of where you're really at with your finances?    And if you do bring more clients in, do you have the systems in place to make the onboarding process automated and seamless? Because it's true, time is money.    In today's episode, I will share with you the 4 things that are having the biggest impact on cash flow and sales right now, and what you can do to turn that around.    __________   As we approach EOFY, this episode couldn't be more important. Start your 2024-2025 financial year with the clarity, knowledge and less mental clutter of where your finances are and let that information support you in planning and making decisions to take your business (and life) to where you want it to be. In Flow to Grow is a simple, easy-to-use cash flow planner that will become your business's best friend. Track where your income is vs. where it needs to be to cover your expenses and make a profit, be on top of your TAX and BAS, and plan for growing your business such as hiring, renting, rebranding, and purchasing equipment. Or plan to slow in your business and know that you have the finances to back you up… comfortably. In Flow to Grow is currently on sale for $99 AUD (was $150 AUD) until June 30, 2024.   __________   There is one spot remaining for Nurture: The Retreat Spring Edition 2024. We all have the opportunity to create a life on our terms, but we rarely come up for air to see what that looks like. Now is your chance! 5 days to be nurtured, to reflect, expand and relax with 8 other wonderful like-minded women at the beautiful “Hillside” Carool, NSW. Want to join us? Grab the last spot now!   __________   I'd love to connect with you and support you

We all face obstacles in our businesses and lose our sense of direction from time to time.   It's both an inevitable and a natural process.   However, the power is in how we handle these situations.   Do you continue dragging yourself physically, emotionally, and financially through the trenches in hopes that it will sort itself out on its own?   Or do you take control by pausing, reflecting and then creating the mental space to think about each obstacle that's in your way and how you can gradually start making changes to remove them?   It's so easy to get disconnected and resentful when things aren't flowing.   This is where someone from the outside looking in can support you. Someone with the experience to help you remove the stones in your shoe that are hindering your process, your finances, your team culture, and your LIFE! It's time to get your business (and life) back into a state of flow.   Not sure what obstacles are standing in your way? This episode is for you.   __________ Going it alone will only get you so far. If you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know whether to grow your business or scale it back, you've outgrown your brand, struggling with your process, finances, pricing, sales and how and when to hire, I'd love to connect and support you. Together, we will refine your business to support you, the woman behind the brand. It's time to Flourish

It's time to take the pressure off and simplify marketing in your business. Somewhere along the way, we overcomplicated marketing and we lost sight of what its true purpose is. Sure, a pretty photo or aesthetically pleasing feed on Instagram still has a place, but without a marketing strategy behind it, you won't be able to convey the value of your work or services, attract aligned clients that you actually want to work with, or know what actions to take to get your brand out there. Let's change all that. Today, you're in for a very special episode as my friend, my client, and marketing extraordinaire, Amy Edwards from Markedly is on the podcast. Amy is the founder of Markedly - a marketing consultancy for designers, architects and creatives. They're all about helping people bring the passion and creativity they have for their work into their marketing. Amy's passionate about helping creatives - and their work - be seen and valued by all who use it. Take a look behind the curtain of marketing as Amy shares her wealth of knowledge on how to get back to the foundations of your marketing, what value-based marketing is, how to nurture your audience in the online space, and how she intertwines life and business. __________ It's time to invest in YOU. Come and join me on Nurture: The Retreat, an intimate retreat for 8 wonderful women in business. It's an opportunity to pause, reflect and connect in a beautiful, serene setting that can only be described as magical ✨ Nurture: The Retreat has launched and your spot is waiting for you! __________ Where you can find and connect with Amy Edwards: Website: themarkedly.com.au Instagram: @marked.ly The Content Curator Program is relaunching this September. Find out more and get your name on the waitlist here. __________ I'd love to connect with you and support you

We change, we grow and we evolve as women so when it comes to our businesses, the best thing we can do is allow it to grow and flow with us in a way that feels really aligned. I'm a completely different woman today from who I was when I started my business 7 years ago. I've evolved so naturally, my business and my brand should too because my brand is an extension of who I am, my values, and the message I'm trying to share. As women, we're constantly meeting new versions of ourselves and if we don't take the time to reflect and do the work, we're just going to keep sailing, missing opportunities, missing aligned clients, and missing out on the real depth of what our businesses could be. I want you to have a brand and business that you're proud of, and that feels in alignment with you, but I also want it to reflect who you are as a woman on this business journey that you're on right now and the season that you are in. It's time to Flourish as I guide, empower and support you, the woman behind the brand, through navigating your business decisions and personal growth while opening you up to new possibilities in a supportive way. You can find more information on my website at kateaddamo.com/workwithme. You can find and connect with me over on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

It breaks my heart just how many women in creative business are feeling so alone right now, who aren't reaching their potential, and who lack the finances and freedom to create a business and life they want to live.   Business isn't something to go alone. And without the right support of someone who understands how to run a creative business and all its intricacies – you're left feeling stuck, stagnant and in a vicious cycle.   So, what do we do in this situation? We play small, we keep our heads down, we don't confront what needs work in our business, and we keep going down the same path of resistance sacrificing our health, and our happiness, just to be a slave to our computer screens for the sake of being “busy” and pushing through.   All it takes is someone on the outside who understands and can see a clearer picture through a different lens of what is truly possible for you and what you need to do in order to get where you want to go.   And more than likely, that person isn't going to be your husband, your partner, your best friend, or a business connection you made online.   That person is going to be a mentor. Someone who can see your potential, someone who understands the ins and outs, the highs and lows, and the day-to-day tasks required to run, grow and create a sustainable creative business.   And if this resonates with you, then today's episode will give you the gentle nudge you need to make that decision for yourself and move you in the direction you need to go.   Today, I share with you the story of two very remarkable women that I mentor. I am forever inspired by the extraordinary women that I work with and how with the right support and in such a short period of time, they have made some incredible changes in their creative businesses which are now having a positive impact on their lives, too.   From pricing, mindset shifts, and hiring - these stories serve as a testament to the power of personalised support.   So, I want to ask, who's supporting you?   -------- I'm so excited to announce that Nurture: The Retreat Spring Edition, is launching late May 2024. Nurture is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect in a beautiful, serene setting that can only be described as magical. Make sure to add your name to the waitlist so you have first access to spots available. It's an intimate retreat for only 8 women so don't delay booking as spots go fast! You can find the itinerary and waitlist on my website here: kateaddamo.com/retreats. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

Life has an interesting way of teaching us important lessons.   Whether through grief, heartbreak, sadness, or losing someone or something close to your heart, life sure knows how to help us use that experience and learn from it to better ourselves.   When I lost my Mum to cancer, I learned a lot. I learned about who I am, what I'm here to do, and how I can take better care of not just myself but those around me too.   I shared conversations with her that I'd never shared before in all my life, and after her passing, I reflected on those conversations and just how profound they were.   Today's episode was a hard one to record and my most vulnerable episode yet but it's something that I know is so important to share with you.   I am here to bring women together, have those deeper conversations, and no longer live life on autopilot while putting our health on the back burner.   Life is precious and if there is anything I've taken away from those conversations with Mum, it is to just start. Start taking care of yourself now so that you can live a longer life for you and the ones you love.   This is the diagnosis that changed it all.   -------   We all have the opportunity to create a life on our terms, but we rarely come up for air to see what that looks like. Now is your chance! My retreat, Nurture: The Retreat Spring Edition is launching in May 2024. Make sure to add your name to the waitlist so you have first access to spots available. It's an intimate retreat with only 8 spots available – don't delay booking! Spots go fast. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

Today, I wanted to step back, take a breather, and settle into a period of reflection. Looking at what transpired over the first three months of 2024. Reflecting on my Q1, I've come to realise that some of my to-do lists for my business just didn't happen. And you know what? I'm okay with that. I've accepted that it's okay to take the pressure off in quarter one as I step into a new year (especially after the year that was 2023). I stopped pushing the things that don't matter right now and gave a gentle nudge to the things that do. So, I want to ask… What did quarter 1 look like for you? In today's episode, I want you to reflect on your quarter 1 for 2024 as you look back at all you've achieved and what you've put on the backburner, whilst planning any much-needed shifts to your life, health, and business so that the year ahead not only feels good but will take you in the direction that you want to go in your life and business. My retreat, Nurture: The Retreat Spring Edition is going on sale shortly. Make sure to add your name to the waitlist so you have first access. It's an intimate retreat with only 8 spots available. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

It's no secret that I'm tired of the hustle culture, the boss-babe mentality, and the harmful messaging that social media seems to be consumed by of late.   It's all about quick money, overnight success and going viral; if we're not on the bandwagon, we're failing. It's making women feel like they constantly need to be more and do more to “show up”.   Authenticity is being replaced by trending. We're giving too much energy to what everyone else is doing, and as a result, our authenticity and creativity suffer.   I've always known that I'm here to make a positive impact for all women, and to remind them that they are already enough, despite what social media says.   We can do things differently. We can change the message.   It's time to connect back to ourselves and reclaim our self-worth, on and offline.   If you resonated with this episode, listen to Episode 36. The End of Hustle Culture and The Boss Babe.   I'd love to know what you loved and resonated with most from this episode. Reach out to me over on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow. Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with The First Steps Guide.

One of the most profound lessons I've learned, not just in my business but in my life, is to embrace the balance of my masculine and feminine energies.   I grew up in a primarily masculine environment, being raised on a family farm where there was always something to do and not taking a moment to rest was considered normal or working in male-dominated industries full of hustle culture and competition. I had learned that working hard and sitting in my masculine was just a way of life.   I was taught by society that those who go hard and are in a constant state of busy are worthy of celebration as if it's some badge of honour and what is defined as “success”.   For me, this resulted in extreme burnout.   Since then, I've been on a journey of self-discovery and learning more about what it really means to embrace your femininity, and in turn, balance both masculine and feminine energies in both my business and my life.   Join me in today's episode as I take you behind the scenes of my life and the unexpected shifts that happened when I stepped more into my feminine flow.   It's a beautiful dance and one I can't wait to share with you.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide.   Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.   It's time to bring in a new era of the woman who's connected, in alignment and doing things on her terms. Find out how I can support you on my website.

In today's episode, I want to share the story of two Interior Design clients who've undergone massive transformations in their lives and businesses over the last 12 months.   They came to me burnt out and lost, running on empty, not sure what the next steps were in their business. They'd lost their spark, they were people-pleasing, and letting their clients cross boundaries. They were at a crossroads. Sound familiar?   Like so many women out there, they needed space to come up for air.   They'd bought into the whole “do more, be more” mantra, thinking that success needs to be hard and that you need to constantly be pushing and grinding.   But that's not how we do things here.   Instead, they took a step back, slowed down, and reconnected with what matters most to them. Now? They're happier, more grounded, and have space for the things they love such as gardening and cooking, being with loved ones, learning new skills, and creating new products and offerings, all while still making an income.   The transformation is like day and night.   And I want this for you, too. Spots for Nurture: The Retreat Spring edition are now open. This is an exclusive invitation to my clients and community. My retreats are an opportunity to be truly nourished, heard, seen and supported in surroundings that can only be described as magical. It's for the woman who is curious, open, and ready for change.   It's time to Flourish. Let me support you, the woman behind the brand, through navigating your business decisions and personal growth while opening you up to new possibilities in a supportive way.   Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

I've noticed two different themes lately with the women and creatives that I work with. They are feeling the pull to either grow their business by expanding, rebranding, hiring, purchasing new equipment, investing, or renting office or warehouse space. Or slow down within their business by taking a step back, refining business foundations, focusing on family, well-being, and simplicity.   Over the past six years, I've personally experienced the ebb and flow, the moments of pushing forward and pulling back, focusing on the front-end or the back end of business, and being in creative mode vs. going with the flow. This resonates with the women and creatives I work with, sparking conversations on whether it's time to slow down or business growth.   Whichever direction you choose, a business needs a solid foundation first and a greater understanding of your finances.   By understanding your cash flow, budgets, and tracking your incoming and outgoing expenses, you'll have the ability to forecast and plan from a more confident and empowered place.   It's all about having the right tools in place to support you and give you back control.   Have the confidence, clarity, and knowledge around money that you deserve with In Flow to Grow – the cash flow planner that takes the stress, fear, and mental load out of finances so that you can stay confidently in control of your money, your business, and in seasons of wanting to grow or slow in your business.   Let's connect over on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

Building solid foundations in life and business is key for long-term sustainability, growth, and more importantly, mental, and physical well-being - which I am so deeply passionate about.   Drawing from 6 years of mentoring and over 1,400 one-on-one sessions, the biggest challenge that I see time and time again is trying to grow your business without a solid grasp on the foundations. The process, client journey, finances, tax/BAS and more just don't work themselves out on their own, we need to commit time to implementing and refining them.   Running a business isn't just about your social media presence, building your brand, and your client offerings. It's so much more than that. You need to actually run your business from the ground up.   If you don't, you'll burn out, let clients down, use band-aids and quick fixes, face even more overwhelm (aka shaky ground), and find yourself constantly putting out fires in your business that could have been avoided.   Look, I get it. Spreadsheets aren't as sexy as creating fancy Reels and carousels, or an aesthetically pleasing feed. But, with solid foundations in place, your business and life will become so much easier, and it will support you at every turn.   Join me in today's episode as I share the impact of creating solid foundations and continuously refining the back end of my business. It puts me in a position to take holidays, have space to work on my business, to focus on my health, provide a great service to my clients, and create space to grow and create all while supporting me in other areas of my life too. It's taken time, but the peace of mind is so worth it.   In flow to grow, the cash flow planner for clarity and confidence with your finances is available on my website to support you in getting clear and being in control of your finances.    Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

It's finally time for the final episode of the year - and what a year it's been.    2023 has been an incredibly significant year in my world. If you've listened along, you'll know that I turned 40, took time to travel with loved ones, and wrestled with grief at the loss of my mum and more recently, a very close friend. I've invested in myself physically, mentally and emotionally, and have learned so much about my body and my health in the process.   And whilst I've prioritised my growth, learning and healing, my business has continued to evolve and grow. I've rebranded, grown my team, hosted retreats, launched new products, and laid the foundations for the things I want to bring to life next year.   In a year filled with highs and lows, I've never felt more passionate and aligned with the work that I do. After 6 years in business and over 1300 one-on-one mentoring sessions, I can see that this support is still needed now more than ever as women continue to struggle with burnout.   Join me today to reflect on 2023 - the year of growth, but not in the way you would expect.   I wish you a wonderful Christmas, holidays and New Year x   To say thank you for being part of the journey and to support you with your own end-of-year reflections, I've created a Christmas gift called Release and Renew for you to reflect on the year that was and release what no longer serves you as you step into 2024. Download your workbook here.   In Flow to Grow, the cash flow planner for clarity and confidence with your finances is available to purchase on my website to support you in getting clear on your finances going into 2024 and beyond.   Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

Today, I have the very special honour of introducing you to a kindred and passionate spirit whose purpose, just like mine, is to help people achieve their absolute best.   In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome my husband, Adrian Addamo. With his inspiring story, incredible discipline, and unique coaching style, he has so much value to share with both this community and the world.   Coming from a background of 23 years in sales and leadership, Adrian is now a coach and speaker who inspires people to realise their full potential and perform as true professionals. Taking a holistic approach to his coaching, Adrian empowers others with the clarity and energy to achieve and maintain the work-life balance they desire.   I'm so excited to share Adrian's insights around identity, leadership, performance mindset, the true depth of what a work-life balance really means, and how to give our personal identity as much weight and importance as our career identity. He shares his journey of growth, lessons, and embracing vulnerability whilst seizing opportunities to develop and build himself.   Adrian's here to show people that there's no one right way of doing things, and to help them find their way to Be The Difference - and it's through that work that you can truly understand and achieve your potential. I have known for some time now that I wanted to bring Adrian onto the podcast as he has so much wisdom to support you and the men in your life. This may be a good episode to share with partners, brothers, sons or anyone you think would benefit from it.   Connect with Adrian Addamo Website: www.adrianaddamo.com Instagram: @bethedifference_co The Hunt, Men's online group coaching The Difference, Team coaching program 1:1 Coaching Programs - The Reset and The Leader   In Flow to Grow, the cash flow planner for clarity and confidence with your finances is available to purchase tomorrow, Friday the 22nd of November! Follow me on Instagram at  @lifeandbusinessinflow and head over to my website to get your copy.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide.

In my six years as a mentor, there's a consistent challenge I've seen people face, and that's cash flow.   It's one of the biggest fears, biggest resistances, and biggest unknowns that I see countless business owners struggle to manage. It can be from a lack of confidence and clarity, not charging the value of their offering, not having the best tools to manage it, or all of this and more.   That's not what I want for you. I want you to feel clear, confident, and empowered to make decisions in your business.   Having supported myself from a young age, being financially confident and independent is incredibly important to me. From piles of cash bundled with post-it notes to now an Excel spreadsheet that captures all areas of my personal and business finances, I've always had a cash flow system that gave me clarity on exactly where I'm at.   Now, I want to share that system with you with, In Flow to Grow.   It's my simple system to help women have the financial confidence and clarity they deserve, with none of the mental load of fear, stress, or anxiety that they don't know how to manage it.   In Flow to Grow is about more than just managing money. It's about taking control of your business, making decisions with confidence, highlighting where you can grow in your business, and releasing the stress and pressure that builds when we don't have that knowledge.   If you're ready to know exactly what's coming in and out of your business, to forecast and plan for growth with confidence, to reduce your mental load, and to have support with your finances even if mentoring isn't available to you right now, then In Flow to Grow is coming soon. Keep an eye out on Instagram and my newsletter to grab it as soon as it drops, and experience financial flow for yourself.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

Today's episode goes right to the core of what I do and why I do it.   It's about asking yourself - what does life and business in flow mean to you?   To me, it's simple. It's a better experience in life and in business, with time and space to live life to the fullest and healthiest, it can be. It's feeling empowered by solid foundations and a clear, strong connection to who you are.   Getting there takes time, consistency, commitment, and investment - but I can guarantee that it works and it is so worth it.   Having experienced life and business in flow for myself, as well as seeing what life looks like without that flow, I'm so passionate about helping other women achieve it too. I want to help you overcome the thought of getting around to things “one day” and start making changes NOW.   If we endlessly tell ourselves that we don't have time, then that becomes our story. We'll never have time until we unlearn that story, and the sooner we start, the sooner things get better.   So what does life and business in flow mean to you, and how can you get there?   Today we'll talk about defining that meaning, taking those small steps that lead to big impact, building a solid support team, and setting up the foundations for a life and business that feel healthy, happy, and aligned for you.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

The right story attracts the right audience.   Your story is uniquely yours and its what will draw your dream clients to your business - but being able to tell that story clearly is key.   To help us with this, I have the great pleasure of welcoming Hayley Griffiths of Hayley G Creative to the podcast. As a copywriter, Hayley is here to help you confidently tell your unique story, share your value and connect with your dream customers. For her, it's not just about the products or services that you offer - it's about finding the right words to articulate your brand in a way that confidently reflects your purpose, values and vision.   With over a decade of marketing experience and writing behind her, Hayley is here to help female business owners like you showcase the uniqueness of their brand with copywriting that engages their ideal customer, builds loyalty and delivers results.   Hayley's specialty is storytelling that cuts through the noise and creates a genuine connection. Today, she's sharing what her process looks like, the power of a strong brand voice, and how to use SEO and AI as tools, NOT the core of your copy.   As well as all things copy, Hayley and I talk about business mindset, values, advice, and the journey for her to build a life and business that are truly in flow.   For insight into creating clear, consistent, authentic copy that flows naturally and resonates with your ideal audience, look no further. Hayley is an open book on copywriting and telling your story - and to see an example, simply jump on the beautiful website she helped me to create.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.   Where you can connect with Hayley: Website: www.hayleygcreative.com.au Instagram: @hayleyg.creative Get your hands on Hayley's go-to tool to bring those beautiful words to the forefront of your business and brand. Download your free copy right here.

Sometimes, the most powerful work you can do won't be obvious to anyone else.   It's work that will transform your life inside and out - but it's a journey you take within yourself.   I call it the ‘invisible work'. It's the inner reflections, healing, and grounding that allows us to live life as our healthiest self, physically and emotionally. It's work that people won't necessarily see happening, but the results will make themselves abundantly clear.   It isn't always easy for people to put themselves first and live life on their terms, but the truth is that we are the first foundation of our business. If we're struggling, then so are our businesses - not to mention our lives, relationships, sleep, health, and so much more.   If you feel like you're forever chasing your tail, running yourself ragged trying to make your business work for everyone else, then it's time to stop.   No more band-aiding your health and stress just to keep going. In today's episode, I want to shift your thinking to reflect on what it means for you to run your life and business at your own pace.   I mean it when I say it's a journey. There's no timeframe on it, just one foot in front of the other with small, consistent steps that will build into a healthier, happier version of you.   The sooner we start, the sooner we can get there - and when you do, that invisible work will become incredibly visible to both you and everyone around you.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

We can't do it all on our own forever.   We can't be the creative director while we're caught up being the receptionist. Eventually, we all need support to allow ourselves freedom to grow, expand, and move our businesses forward.   For many business owners, hiring support can feel daunting. There can be fear around letting go of work, hiring the right person, finances, the process of onboarding someone, or even releasing someone that isn't the right fit.   Believe me, I totally get it.   I hired my first team member 18 months into my business and haven't looked back since. Without support, I wouldn't be able to work with as many clients as I do, create new products, host retreats, plan my growth strategy - or even have this podcast. In fact, my only regret about hiring support was that I waited too long to do it.   If you've been thinking about hiring support or want to know what that could look like one day, then this episode is for you. We'll go through how to overcome the limiting beliefs around hiring, empower your team members, recognise when it's time to let someone go, and when we might have waited too long to hire.   Today, I'm challenging you to think about how much you could achieve, grow, and earn if you had support in your business.   As business owners, we should be building up supports behind us so that we can step up and grow into the business in different ways - but we can't do that if we're stuck in the trenches.   It's time to Flourish as I guide, empower, and support you, the woman behind the brand, through navigating your business decisions and personal growth while opening you up to new possibilities in a really supportive way.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

For a while now, I've held a vision for what I want my life to look like - and to work towards that, I've built a business that supports it.   My intention from day one was always for my business to support and nourish the life I want to live. It allows time for family, gives me space to recharge, and lets me live a happy, healthy life.   It's the freedom that so many women are dreaming of, but it doesn't happen overnight.   We all know that life doesn't always go to plan. As much as we'd love for everything to perfectly fall into place, that just isn't reality.   What doesn't have to be reality is to let that stop you from even starting.   It's all too easy to slip into a pattern of waiting for the right time to start taking those steps toward your vision. We tell ourselves that we'll get around to it next week, next month, or next year.   But why wait?   Every little thing that we could start to do NOW is going to compound. Maybe you won't move through things as quickly as you want or be able to take on everything at once, but those little steps are going to move you toward your vision far more than staying stuck in paralysis and overwhelm.   So, if you've been holding a vision for your life and business but don't know how to tackle those big steps to get there - this is your sign to take the small, consistent ones.   In today's episode, I'll show you exactly what that can look like. From there, you'll be able to build momentum and see real, steady, and incredible change year on year that will transform your life and business and bring you closer to your vision.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow. Find out how I can support you on my website.

There is always room to learn more, grow further, and gain even more clarity. I'm saying this from an incredibly fresh experience. I've had amazing clarity in this journey of changing, rebranding, and discovering my true purpose - and yet have found a way to feel even clearer again. That's because I've just come away from one of the most beautiful, soul-healing experiences of my life. I've shed layers of hurts, traumas, conditioning, and more, and have been rebirthed into who I am and how I want to show up in the world. The journey of growth and healing never truly ends, and I've learned more about myself and my foundations than I ever thought possible. Today, I want to share the power of that with you, and how it can mark the birth of a new era in your life and business too. We are the first foundation of our business. If we're not creating the space to work on ourselves, how can we ever build our businesses to be solid, sustainable, and supportive of the life we want to live? I'm here to be the interruption you need to step back and reflect. I'm here to take you on this journey with me as we birth this new era of life and business that supports the season of life you're in, no matter what that season might be. It's what we deserve, so let's stop settling for anything less.   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow. Unlock your purpose and design a life and business that nourishes you. Find out how I can support you on my website.

As we grow and evolve, our businesses should move with us. As a huge advocate for building a business that supports the life you want to live, this week I'm so incredibly excited to share my rebrand with you. It's been a long time coming, a rollercoaster of a journey, a heap of collaboration with my amazing team, and now it's all come together into a brand that I'm proud to have built and that truly reflects what I'm here to do. And that is to be a voice of change. My purpose and my passion are to share all I've learned with as many women as I can. I'm here to empower you to break free from the shackles of how things “should” be and to do what feels right for you - in business and in life. I want to throw out the hustle and overwhelm in business. As a mentor, I want to be a peaceful place for women to land, where there's no judgment, only understanding, support, and guidance to approach your life and business differently. Success for me is to help you define what it means for you and to be the voice of change that helps to get you there. I'm so excited for you to see and experience my rebrand. My new website is now live. Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

What if I told you that you could be doing less whilst making more? It could be as simple as taking a step back to look at the very beginning of your client's journey with you - your booking process. The process of booking can make or break it for your client. There is a distinct difference between a comfortable, confident booking process and one that's flaky and lacking clarity. One leaves your client feeling full of faith and trust - the other, stress and doubt. Today, let's talk about how to build those foundations with clarity and confidence, both in your business and in yourself as a business owner. I want you to understand your value and your worth so that you can build processes and pricing that confidently reflect that. I promise you that with those solid foundations, the rest will become so much easier. You'll find that you could be earning so much more whilst doing less, and doing it all at a pace that serves you and supports your life. That's how business gets to be, so let's make it happen for you.   The waitlist for Nurture: The Retreat is launching on Friday the 28th of July at 9am (AEST). Join the waitlist! (exclusive to Kate Addamo's clients and community).   Ready to create a sustainable life and business? Get started with the First Steps Guide.   Let's connect on Instagram at @lifeandbusinessinflow.

The journey and transformation I've experienced in the last few years have been indescribable. The feeling of where I am right now is one that I want every single one of you to experience.   The feeling of hard work finally falling into place. Feeling connected to yourself, your body, and your energy. Honouring your health and your boundaries. Creating the space you need to go for the things you're craving.   This gets to be the feeling we all can have - if we're willing to put in the work and embody it.   For me, I've held a vision of what things would look like when I turned 40. I envisioned the transformation I would have, how I was going to feel, and what my business and life would look like.    Well, now is the time. At the time of this episode, I am turning 40, and I'm blown away at seeing all the work I've put in finally coming to fruition. I'm about to take a month off from seeing clients so that I can have the space I've been desiring to reset, rebrand, and relaunch, and to create the things that have been on my heart for some time.   I feel more at peace and more comfortable in my life than I've ever felt, and in this episode, I want to get raw and real with you to share what it's taken to get here.   So many of us feel called to create space and connect more with ourselves but get caught up in everything that life throws at us. There is never a perfect time, but I promise you, the transformation is so, so worth it.    The change you can experience is truly immeasurable, and I want to help you on the journey. Join me today as we talk about the power of creating space to really, truly embody life and business in flow.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

Today, it's time to ask yourself something that might be a tough question. Are you feeling stuck or stagnant in your business?   Often, we don't want to admit that we might be feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed. Maybe it feels vulnerable, maybe we feel like we shouldn't ask for help. But the truth is that the only way to move past feeling stuck is to acknowledge it and get support if we need it. We're not alone and we don't have to figure it all out by ourselves.   I'd like to share something I learned in my very first year of business that has stayed with me all the way till now: Get out of the ‘how'.   Often, I see people stuck in their business because they're stuck in the ‘how'. There are things they want to do, but they don't know how, or they don't know where to start. If that feels familiar, then think about it this way: What is it costing you to procrastinate?    Whatever part of your business it is, as long as you're feeling stuck, it's taking up space and weighing on you. It makes you exhausted, stagnated, and keeps your business from moving forward.   No matter where you are on your business journey, today I want to challenge you to think about this differently. Instead of feeling like you're stuck because you don't know what to do, think about what it is that you want and map out actionable, bite-sized steps to get you there.   When you can shift your mindset like that, you can really, truly come into your own as the CEO of your business. No more uncertainty or feeling like you're winging it - you're in control and steering the ship.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

There's a heck of a lot of noise out there in the business world. As a result? There's so much pressure to make your brand stand out.   As you probably know, there are so many approaches you can take with your branding, marketing, and messaging. From content pillars and SEO to post schedules and social media presence, there is endless advice to be found on the best way to show up.   Here's the problem. If you're getting caught up in the “shoulds” and the “have to's”, then that's a recipe for disconnect, resentment, and forcing things in your business.   To find success, you have to be connected to your brand, your message, who you are, what you do, and why you do it - and my passion is to help you find that connection.   I want this episode to be your sign to do things with more ease and less “should”. It's your opportunity to reconnect with your brand, and your audience, and find foundations that feel intuitive and aligned.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

Life & Business In Flow turns two! It's surreal to know that we're two years, 13,000+ downloads and so many of you beautiful listeners later from that very first episode.   And at this milestone, I'd like to talk about an area of my past that I'm still so incredibly passionate about, and how it's still such a big part of my present.   Before being a mentor, I worked in property styling in the interiors industry. I owned my own small business before moving to freelancing, then worked my way up to the head stylist at a large styling company. I've now been a mentor for over 5 years and still support many clients in the industry.   In a nutshell - after 10 years, I know this industry pretty damn well.   Because of that, I know just how challenging it can be. I know the struggles I've faced myself, as well as the ones that I still support my clients to overcome.   In this episode, I'm going to share the ins and outs of the property styling industry and talk about the challenges that stylists and business owners so often face. We'll look at the many moving parts of property styling, your pricing, the impact of emerging businesses on established ones, and how misunderstood the industry is.   My goal is for clients, stylists, and property agents alike to truly understand the unique complexity that is property styling - and of course, for business owners to feel confident, worthy and valued.   These are my passions and why I do what I do. I want the women and men out there to love what they do AND to know that they can make a successful, sustainable living doing it.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

Ask yourself: What's holding you back from what you want to achieve right now?   And what can you shift to make that change?   Life and business go through seasons and at times, there are going to be challenges that mean that things just don't go the way we expected or planned. But whilst these seasons are challenging, they're also an incredible opportunity for us to reflect, reset, and take the time to really look at what's working and what's not.   When we're deep in the trenches of business and feeling overwhelmed with everything we're juggling, it can be hard to step back and realise that we don't necessarily have to do it all - it's ok to slow down, reassess, and change things up.   If you've been following my recent episodes, you'll know that I have most definitely been in a difficult season over this past year, so much so that a lot of my business, health, and life had to take a backseat. I had been craving the chance to pause and do exactly this kind of reflection - and that's the story and process that I want to share with you today.   In this episode, I'd like to share the personal journey that I've been on and the empowering decision that I and so many women have made to hit pause, find space, and move forward with purpose.   There will always be a reason why “now's not a good time”, so let this be your sign to stop resisting. Let's make the positive changes you deserve - your life, your health, and YOU matter too much not to.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

Today, let's talk about success.   When I say “success”, what comes to mind for you? It could be money, full-time hours spent working on your business, a busy team, and endless clients coming through your doors.   Or, it could be running a business that fits with your life and gives you time to spend on the things you value. A business with smooth processes that runs so efficiently you don't have to be at your desk 8 hours a day to get everything done.   I know that for me and so many of my clients, it's the latter - but it took a complete change of thinking to realise that and stop living the former.   So many of us are living with the perception that success means you have to be working hard round the clock, saying yes to everything, and with your hands constantly full. And often, it's because we're living someone else's beliefs about success.   Today, I challenge you to strip that back and truly think about what success means to YOU. Because at the end of the day, it's your life and it's your business. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks - what people think of you is none of your business.   I want to help you set yourself up for success from the get-go, whatever that looks like for you. From reflecting on what matters to you, what your goals are, what brings you happiness, and the processes and foundations to get you there, let's build a business that aligns with your life instead of running it.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

Ask yourself: How are things going?   We've talked a lot lately about life, health, and deeper spiritual things, but today, let's talk about your business.   It may seem like just yesterday that you were reflecting on your last year and planning out your goals for the year to come, but right now we're at the end of quarter one. There's plenty of the year still to go, but it's a great point to stop and ask yourself how things are going in your business.   If you decided to make changes this year, how is that going? Is your business on the right path to achieving your goals? Are you tracking and planning your finances and taxes? Is it time to review your branding, services, or pricing?   In this episode, I'm asking all of these questions and more to help guide you in really diving in to reflect on your business. It's a process that can sound overwhelming at first, but we'll be breaking it down in a way that feels simple, clear, and empowering.   And if you realise that maybe you're not where you thought you were, that's ok. We all drop the ball on different things from time to time and have different focuses in life. But this is a little gentle reminder to lovingly pick up that part of your business and run with it so that you can get the most out of your year and build a business that flows just how you want it to.   For finances made simple, listen to Episode 27: The Real Cost of Avoiding Your Finances with Stacey Price from Healthy Business Finances.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

This is an episode that I've known was coming for some time. It's a hard one, but I want to make it a beautiful one too.   In this past month, my mother passed away after a long battle with breast cancer.   It's hard to put into words just how these past few weeks have felt, but at this moment, one word comes to mind - bittersweet.   It's the pain of losing mum mixed in with the magic of holding the most beautiful retreat.   It's the most incredible experience of my life, and the most difficult.   It's the feeling of losing someone - but also seeing so many people coming to join together.   It's been a time of grief but also so much love and it's that beauty that I want to focus on today.   There were moments when I thought that the retreat wouldn't or couldn't happen, but mum held on and I was able to share that amazing, healing, fulfilling experience with her. I was able to show her the powerful, wonderful women that came and invested in themselves, and the transformations that they went home with.   She was here to share in one of the most beautiful experiences of my life, and then she had the most beautiful passing.   Today, this is the story I'm sharing. It's raw, it's powerful, it's spiritual, it's healing - and it's beautifully bittersweet.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

If you listened to my last episode, then you'll know that we've called the time of death on the boss babe. We're putting hustle culture and all its issues behind us.   Now comes the question - what's next?    The fact is, change doesn't come overnight. It takes work and transformation in so many ways, but there are absolutely changes that you can make today that will start to make all the difference.   I'll be the first to put my hand up and say that I have been on a massive and incredible journey of change for myself. I can tell you firsthand that it's an amazing experience and best of all, I can share the key insights that have helped me and my clients the most.   To truly put hustle culture behind us, let's work to build a business and life that serves you - and not the other way around.   Let's start listening to our bodies, connecting with ourselves, learning who we truly are and what we value, and setting solid boundaries from there. Let's understand that we are unique human beings and how we choose to build our business foundations will come from within, not from anyone else.   Shifting away from the boss babe doesn't mean we're shifting away from building a growing, sustainable business. In fact, it means the complete opposite.   There is so much more success and fulfillment to be found when you give yourself space to breathe, reflect, reset, and get support - both in business and in life.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

Today, I'm calling the time of death on the boss babe and everything that she represents.   The woman who's shiny on the surface, but underneath is disconnected, burnt out, and feels like she's never enough.   The woman who feels like she's always hustling but never truly succeeding.   The woman who is running on autopilot, barely finding the time to actually enjoy her business and her life.   It's time for us to lay her to rest and do things differently.   Now, let's bring in the new era of the woman who's connected, in alignment, and doing things on her own terms. She knows who she is and how to take care of herself - and that's where her success comes from.   This is the change we need and deserve, and I want to lead the way in bringing it in. I know from firsthand experience that the best way to support your business is to support YOU. Only when you're empowered within yourself can you make empowered decisions about your business.   In this episode, let's talk about how and why things need to change, letting go of toxic or outdated mindsets, masculine and feminine energy in business, and the devastating impacts it can have when things don't change.   If you're ready to make a shift like no other and find more joy in your life than ever before, then join me, and let's kick hustle culture to the curb.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

The end of the year is here, and what a year it's been. For me, there's a little extra to celebrate as I hit the 5-year milestone in my business.   It's been 5 years of growing, thriving, connecting, investing, of never staying stagnant but always moving with the flow - and I want to share the whole incredible journey with you.   This past year, I've leaned into the ebbs and flows between business and life. I've taken more space for myself than I ever have and have a more abundant business than ever as a result. I've expanded in more ways than I can count and I'm so excited to continue this pathway in the years to come.   If you're in business, you know that the lessons learned are endless, but today, let's talk about the ones I've found to be the most important - and that have helped get me to the wonderful place I am today.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

When we build our team, we want someone who gets us. Someone who understands you, your services, and especially when it comes to specialists and experts - someone who's down to earth and doesn't overload you with jargon you just can't follow.   For me, that someone was Tracey Mylecharane, my lawyer.   Tracey is a business lawyer who founded her business, TM Solicitor, with an ‘empower ethos'. She's on a mission to educate and empower small business owners to back themselves - legally.   Having worked in law for over 18 years, she has seen it all and knows exactly what can go wrong in business. With her belief that prevention is better than cure, Tracey helps business owners set themselves up properly early on in their business journey, so they don't have to call a lawyer later just when things go wrong.   In an industry that can be complex and difficult to navigate, Tracey's no-BS attitude has been a breath of fresh air that I truly value. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome her to the show and share her empowering knowledge with you all.   Ace your business legals with Tracey's Annual Legal Checklist.   Check out the links below to connect with my wonderful guest, Tracey Mylecharane, and with me your host, Kate Addamo.   Tracey Mylecharane Website: tmsolicitor.com.au Instagram: @tmsolicitor Listen to the Rise Up in Business Podcast   Kate Addamo Website: www.kateaddamo.com Instagram: @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

Let me tell you about one of the most beautiful experiences I've had in my life.   In May 2021, I hosted my very own retreat. It was one of the best things I've done to date. In a couple of weeks' time, my new retreat will be launching, and in early 2023, I get to do it all again.   A retreat is an amazing way to create some space, strip the layers back, and take a deep, fresh look at things. It can be a healing, spiritual, and vulnerable experience.   Taking time away from your life and business doesn't have to be something you do alone. It can be the chance to have powerful conversations and intimate gatherings with other wonderful, like-minded women who can help empower and expand you.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate

For a lot of us, the best ideas come in the shower. For Sophie Marshall, that idea changed her life. After a high-pressure 27-year career in the surf industry, Sophie's simple shower idea sparked the beginning of This Is Incense - scents designed to be reminders of her favourite Australian places. In today's episode, Sophie shares her down-to-earth approach to business and life, her transition out of the corporate world, shedding the old ways of being that no longer serve her - and of course, all the powerful insights she's learned along the way. Sophie is an exceptional human with an awe-inspiring story to tell. Gentle Habits is all about mindful additions for a happy life. These beautiful products will become a part of your daily ritual to slow down, be grounded, support your overall well-being, and find the magic in the everyday. Gentle Habits launches on November 1st, 2022, and I can't wait to get my hands on them! You too? You can find the links below.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. Website @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentoring with Kate Nurture: The Retreat - Join the Waitlist   Connect with Sophie Marshall: @thisisgentlehabits Gentle Habits This Is Incense

Life doesn't always go to plan. I know I had a plan for what this year would look like, and well, let's just say it's not really panned out that way. But the thing is, that is life and business.   Things that are totally out of your control can come up which means suddenly, nothing's going at all as you expected. So here's my lesson for you - let go of that expectation.   It's one of the biggest lessons I've learned this year. It's shown me that expectations can be your undoing, but that releasing control and attachment can lead to growth, success and abundance.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentorship for Creatives

Hands up if it has felt like a HUGE year.   Not only that, as we gear up to hit October, it can feel like the time has totally evaporated - whether that's just this year or seemingly every year.   As a result, this last part of the year can feel like the hardest. We're busy, we're tired, and we just want to get to that end-of-the-year finish line.   Today, I challenge you to think about it differently.   This is the time of year when instead of feeling like I have to charge ahead, I take a break and RE-charge instead.  I allow myself to wind down and recover before I power back up and start planning for this last quarter and beyond.   Create that space and put yourself first, and you won't just hit the end of the year strong - you'll feel ready for the next one too.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentorship for Creatives Nurture: The Retreat - Join the Waitlist

Today, I want to talk about a fear that's been around for a lifetime and is shared by so many women. It's a fear centered around one word - “No”.   Saying “no” can be a struggle. It means putting up boundaries, having clarity in your business, and trusting that people see the value in what you do. It's believing in the relationships you've formed and knowing that the way your business is structured will allow income to flow.   It's so much easier to fall into a pattern of saying “yes” to everything and everyone. And whilst that may feel good for a while, it's just not sustainable.   Today, let's take the fear out of saying “no” and instead, open our eyes to how much power it holds and the transformations it can make both in you and your business.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentorship for Creatives Nurture: The Retreat - Join the Waitlist

If I tell you to “create space” - what comes up for you? For a lot of people, it's fear, it's overwhelm, it's the feeling that there simply isn't space to slow down or step away. And yet, stepping away is where the magic happens.   There's this idea that business needs to be a hustle, and that just isn't true. By creating time and space in my life and business, I've been able to grow, reflect, and truly understand how I'm meant to show up in the world.   Now, I want to share that lesson with you. I want to show you that there's a different way to do business and that by slowing down, you'll find those beautiful moments of growth, gratitude and magic.   Ready to create a sustainable Life & Business? Download the First Steps Guide.   Want to connect? Check out the links below. www.kateaddamo.com @lifeandbusinessinflow Mentorship for Creatives Nurture: The Retreat - Join the Waitlist