In this first episode of the Ambitchious Podcast, I tell the story of my dad’s sudden death in October and how the last six months of grieving reshaped my life, priorities, and work. I share personal experiences from shock to adaptation, and ten concrete lessons his passing taught me that have changed the way I make decisions, lead others, and live each day.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The day it happened and the first weeks after, what shock and early grief looked like for me.
• How grief forced me to clarify what matters and realign time and energy.
• The multitude of ways in which mourning reshaped my purpose, accelerated decision-making, and fueled urgency.
• How loss deepened my empathy, leadership, resilience, and creativity.
• Practical changes I’ve made for self-care, authenticity, and legacy-building.
• Actionable steps you can take if you’re facing loss or want to live more intentionally.

The lessons my dad taught me:

• Clarify priorities: Loss exposes what truly matters, so use that clarity to realign your time and energy.
• Sharpen purpose: Honoring a loved one can give your work and life a deeper mission.
• Accelerate decisions: Mortality awareness reduces fear of risk, enabling us to act sooner on important opportunities.
• Deepen empathy & leadership: Grief expands emotional insight and improves relationships and team care.
• Restore perspective: Compared to loss, everyday setbacks feel smaller. That meant reducing perfectionism and procrastination.
• Ignite urgency & focus: “Seize the day” momentum boosts productivity and commitment to high-impact projects.
• Fuel authenticity: Grief strips away social masks and encourages bolder, more genuine expression.
• Strengthen resilience: Navigating grief builds endurance and problem-solving that translate to business and life challenges.
• Inspire creativity & legacy-building: Honoring someone can spark new projects, art, or initiatives that carry meaning forward.
• Prioritize self-care as a strategy: Health and presence are essential, nonnegotiable resources for sustained success.
• Our first-ever Podcast Partner: Numi Aesthetics and Dr. Sazia Nowrin
• I’m excited to share the Ambitchious Podcast’s first official sponsor: Dr. Sazia Nowrin of Numi Aesthetics. Dr. Sazia is a board‑certified physician offering injectables, anti‑aging treatments, body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, weight management, and now hormone replacement care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I’ve been working with her on my own “Meno Reno” from CO2 laser prepping and treatments for laxity, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines, to neurotoxin, filler, microneedling, Mermaid facials, and hormone therapy support. Numi provides a one‑stop luxury experience focused on helping women look and feel their best. Schedule a consultation at https://www.numi-aesthetics.com/ and mention the Ambitchious Podcast for 15% off your first Meno Reno experience. Complimentary in-person or virtual consults are available.
• If this episode resonates with you Subscribe for future episodes where I dive deeper into specific lessons, implementation steps, and interviews with others who’ve turned loss into.

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In this empowering episode of the Ambitchious Podcast, we explore practical ways to strengthen yourself when facing spiritual warfare. Learn how to set up energetic defenses, stay grounded, and cultivate inner resilience during challenging times. Discover powerful tools like protection visualizations, affirmations, energy cleansing, and faith practices that help you stand tall against negative forces. Whether you're experiencing internal battles or external chaos, these strategies will help you remain centered, confident, and spiritually protected.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of grounding and centering in times of attack
• How to visualize and activate protective shields
• The role of prayer, intentions, and faith in strengthening your spirit
• Practical energy cleansing techniques to clear residual negativity
• Tips to cultivate calmness, love, and high vibrations as powerful defenses
• How setting healthy boundaries reduces vulnerability to spiritual interference

Tune in to discover how you can build your inner fortress and transform challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth!

Stay Ambitchious,

Katie

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On this special episode of the Ambitchious Podcast, I connect with my soul-sister and Ambitchious Business Mentorship client, Candace Marino.

In her second appearance on the show, Candace opens up about the realities of being a female entrepreneur: the challenges, the victories, and everything in between. We also celebrate the power of following your core desired feelings and reveal details about the upcoming Radiant AF Retreat at the stunning 5-star Imiloa Resort in Dominical, Costa Rica, from March 2nd to 7th, 2026.

Candace shares her personal journey from where she was in life and her career before stepping into her true power and becoming the HBIC of the skincare world. Her story is truly inspiring: if she can do it, so can you!

If you're ready to surround yourself with greatness, discover your peer groups, learn new skills, and rewire your entrepreneurial mindset, this retreat is perfect for you.

This transformative experience is designed for beauty professionals and enthusiasts eager to elevate their craft while immersed in the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Costa Rica. Led by Candace Marino herself, you'll receive:

• Professional development and business coaching: learn from the best in the business on everything you will need to scale up your company and have the triple threat of freedom, time, location, and financial

• Spiritual rituals: guided meditations to break through limiting self-beliefs, sound healing to elevate your frequency, energy clearing to remove blocks, as well as a blue clay ritual at the sacred on-site waterfall, just to name a few. We want a few things to be a surprise!

• Hands-on training: Certification in Candace's signature aesthetic massage, combining therapeutic and aesthetic principles for comprehensive skill enhancement

• Learn about your Human Design: the incredible Mikaela Maclean will be creating your human design charts and teaching you everything you need to know about what makes you thrive and how to incorporate these truths into your business for more flow and wealth
• Relax & Recharge: Enjoy free time to explore the pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and local culture.
• Optional Excursions: Discover nearby attractions at your own pace and create unforgettable memories.
• Daily Wellness: Start your mornings with rejuvenating yoga with Izzy, and mindfulness meditation, nourishing your mind, body, and spirit.
• Gourmet Cuisine: Savor fresh, organic breakfast, lunch, and dinner, accompanied by morning rituals that include freshly brewed coffee or tea and nourishing juices.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, personal wellness, or both, this retreat offers a unique blend of education, relaxation, and adventure in paradise.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today and prepare for a journey of self-discovery and skill mastery!

Here is the website to secure your spot: www.radiantafretreat.com

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See you in paradise!

Katie