You’re doing well on paper… but something inside you is itching for more. Not more money — more space, more alignment, more permission to choose a life that actually fits who you’re becoming.

This episode is for the woman who knows she could keep going as-is… but feels called to take a risk — without lighting her financial foundation on fire. We’re talking about how to create real safety so fear doesn’t get to run the show.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The exact questions to ask yourself before dropping income, changing careers, or taking time off
• How to tell the difference between aligned risk and panic risk — so you stop second-guessing every big move and start trusting your decisions
• What “financial safety” actually means (hint: it’s not hoarding cash or staying stuck in a job you hate)
• Why undefined risk is the real source of money anxiety — and how clarity instantly calms your nervous system
• How to build a runway before you leap, so you’re not making decisions in an “oh sh*t” moment
• Why pulling back on a risk is not failure — it’s leadership, boundaries, and long-term wealth thinking
• How to plan conservatively without shrinking your life, so bold choices feel grounded instead of reckless
• How money clarity creates permission — to rest, to pivot, to grow, and to choose what matters most without guilt

Big takeaway: Safety isn’t the opposite of ambition. Safety is what makes bold, expansive lives sustainable.

When you understand your numbers — and what they mean for your actual life — you get to choose risk from a place of confidence instead of fear.

Perfect for: Ambitious, high-earning women who are successful on paper, craving change beneath the surface, and ready to let their money support the next version of their life — without chaos, guilt, or burnout. 💫

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You know that feeling when nothing is wrong… but something in your life just feels off?

On paper, life looks good. You've got a great job. Your money is growing. You’re doing what you’re “supposed” to be doing.

And yet… things feel heavier. Messier. Decisions that used to feel easy now feel exhausting. Old habits don’t feel supportive anymore. And you can’t quite put your finger on why.

This episode is about that season.

The one where you’re not failing or behind, you’re just outgrowing an old version of yourself. And no one ever told you what that feels like… especially when it shows up around money.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

• Why money can suddenly feel heavier even when nothing is “wrong”
• How high-achieving women often mistake growth for a problem to fix
• Why identity shifts feel uncomfortable before they feel empowering
• How being invested can trigger a quiet internal misalignment
• The difference between having investments and feeling like a confident investor
• What it means when old routines, rules, or identities stop fitting, and why that’s not a failure

This isn’t about changing your strategy or pushing yourself harder. It’s about naming the transition you’re already in and giving yourself permission to grow into what’s next.

Because, girlfriend... You aren't stuck. You’re evolving.

✨ Want support as you grow into your next money identity?

I offer 1:1 financial coaching to get you feeling totally confident in your investments and clear on how they're working toward the life you actually want.

After working together you'll have:

• An investing strategy you actually understand, with clarity on what you’re invested in and why
• Confidence managing your money independently, without outsourcing decisions or second-guessing yourself
• Calm, organized financial systems that run in the background of your life instead of taking up mental space
• A clear, simple system for income, saving, and spending, so you always know what your money is doing
• Grounded decision-making, so money choices feel intentional — not emotional

If you want your money to feel supportive, clear, and aligned with the life you’re building, learn more about working together here:

👉 https://www.buildwealthwithkatie.com/coaching

Ready to make 2026 the year you stop questioning your money and start designing your best life?

Bestie… this is your “holy sh*t, I get to choose how I want next year to feel” moment.

If you’ve been craving more joy, more spaciousness, more confidence with your money, and more YES energy in your day-to-day, this episode hands you the blueprint.

It’s about clarity, excitement, and creating a year that feels aligned, abundant, and SO you. Champagne at 2pm energy absolutely encouraged.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Set the tone for your entire year by choosing one big, exciting “this would make my year” goal
• Create a life-first calendar that reflects the things that make you feel alive — travel, family, health, adventure, rest, joy
• Anchor into your top values so your year feels meaningful instead of messy
• Plan in quarters (not vague resolutions) so your goals finally feel doable and fun

And on the money side, you’ll learn the exact clarity you need to make it happen:

• The key numbers that actually matter for planning your year
• How to align your spending with what you truly value so your money finally feels intentional
• How to strengthen your financial safety net so you walk into 2026 feeling secure, steady, and unshakeable
• What to look at inside your investment accounts so you finally understand the big picture without doing a deep dive
• How to build a money rhythm that supports your dream year with check-ins that feel grounding, not stressful

This episode will leave you feeling clear, energized, and wildly capable of creating the year you actually want — not the one you “fall into.”

Perfect for you if…

You’re a high-achieving woman who’s ready to make 2026 your most confident, fun, financially-aligned year yet, and you want a plan that feels exciting, doable, and totally your vibe.

Ready for action?

✨ 1:1 Coaching with Katie — If you’re ready to make 2026 your year to finally understand your money and use it to support the life you’re building, my 1:1 coaching is where we do that together. Get Full Support

✨ Grab my free investing guide — 3 Essential Things Every Woman Should Know About Her Investments. It’ll walk you through exactly what you’re looking at inside your investment accounts – the first step to align your money with the life you want.

✨ Tell me your 2026 anchor on Instagram (@buildwealthwithkatie) so we can cheers to your year ahead!

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