Katerina sits down with Charlotte Lilley, founder of The Retreat Comany, to talk about her journey from the corporate tech world to building a business centered around connection, travel, and community for women. Together they dive into what inspired Charlotte to leave the traditional career path behind and how she turned the idea of curated retreats into a thriving business.

Charlotte shares the behind-the-scenes of planning retreats, from choosing destinations and creating memorable experiences to fostering genuine relationships among attendees. They talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and the challenges that come with growing while still keeping experiences intentional and personal.

Throughout the conversation, they explore the power of community, the importance of creating spaces where women can connect, and what it really takes to build a business rooted in meaningful experiences. From networking and relationship building to the logistics of retreat planning and scaling a company, Charlotte offers an honest look into entrepreneurship and creating experiences that leave a lasting impact.

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In this week's episode Katerina sits down with horticulturist and entrepreneur Amanda Laney for a conversation about curiosity, reinvention, and the courage to follow an unexpected path. Amanda shares how her professional journey began in the culinary world before evolving into horticulture, a transition that reshaped both her career and her perspective on growth.

Through hands-on experience and exploration, Amanda discovered the value of learning by doing and embracing change as an essential part of personal and professional development. She reflects on how gratitude has played a central role in shaping her mindset, helping her navigate uncertainty while building a business rooted in intention and purpose.

The conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship, including the patience and resilience required to move through challenges and the understanding that success rarely follows a linear path. Amanda speaks openly about the importance of community and connection, highlighting how networking and collaboration have supported her journey and led to meaningful opportunities, including her involvement with the Ladies Lifestyle Network.

This episode is a reminder that careers evolve, passions deepen over time, and growth often comes from stepping into the unknown. Amanda’s story encourages listeners to trust their curiosity, embrace their unique journeys, and build businesses aligned with who they truly are becoming.

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In this week's episode Katerina sits down with Jayven Colon, passionate salsa and bachata dancer and founder of Alliance Dance Academy, for a heartfelt conversation about movement, community, and what it really takes to build something of your own. Jayven shares how his journey into dance began almost by accident in high school, where he started teaching friends during lunchtime without realizing it would one day lead to owning a dance academy.

What began as a hobby gradually became a calling. Jayven opens up about the support systems that shaped his path and the pivotal moment when entrepreneurship became less of a dream and more of a necessary leap. He reflects on the challenges of stepping into business ownership, especially when he never imagined himself running a dance academy, and how that transition required courage, adaptability, and deep self-trust.

At the heart of this conversation is Jayven's commitment to inclusivity. Through Alliance Dance Academy, he is intentionally creating a safe and welcoming space where dancers of all backgrounds and identities feel seen and supported. He speaks about disrupting binary norms in social dancing, encouraging fluidity in dance roles, and fostering an environment where expression is celebrated rather than confined.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that community can be built anywhere people feel safe to move, express, and belong. Through dance, Jayven has found joy and purpose—and he is dedicated to helping others discover the same.

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