Building HER with Katja Lillian

Katja Lillian
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Do you want to build the best version of yourself and therefore life? If so, you’ve come to the right podcast! Tune in every week for inspiring conversations and unfiltered stories that will leave you feeling empowered and excited so that you can build a life that aligns with your deepest values and one you wake up excited for. Your host, life coach and entrepreneur, Katja Lillian, will draw on her years of self-education, her experience building a business, & lessons from her mentors to deliver helpful advice, actionable steps, and next-level mindset hacks. Are you ready? Let’s go start Building HER! 

  1. 5D AGO

    Why Most Business Advice Doesn't Work For Moms (And What Actually Does)

    In this episode of Building HER, I’m talking about the viralish reel that sparked thousands of conversations with moms building businesses while raising babies. Because here’s the truth no one talks about in the online business world: The strategies that work for childless entrepreneurs don’t always work for mothers. When you’re building a business during nap times, bedtime, and tiny pockets of quiet, you don’t win by hustling harder. You win by becoming laser focused on what actually moves the needle. In this episode, we talk about the following: • Why most entrepreneurship advice online doesn’t apply to moms • The reality of building a business with limited time and energy • Why motherhood forced me to become more efficient and focused in my business • The 4 business principles that helped me generate six figures postpartum • How to stop seeing motherhood as a limitation — and start using it as a catalyst • The surprising reason moms often build smarter, more sustainable businesses • Why you don’t need more time to succeed — you need better focus and so much more! Reel Referenced: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU28kc0jrB0/?igsh=MW5pNnhrdW42cHZ0dQ==

    34 min

  2. MAR 6

    From Rock Bottom to Aligned Success: The #1 Skill That Changed Everything w/ Mikaela Wallet

    What if the life and business you want isn’t blocked by strategy… but by the version of you who still doesn’t trust herself? In this episode, I sit down with intuitive coach Mikaela Wallet for a deep conversation on self-trust, healing, intuition, victim mindset, and the identity shifts required to build an aligned life and business. We talk about dark nights of the soul, repeating relationship and money patterns, self-love, self-image, and why so many women stay stuck in jobs, identities, and versions of themselves they’ve outgrown. Inside this episode: How to know if you’re living in or out of alignmentWhy the same patterns keep repeating until you heal themThe role of self-love, self-image, and boundaries in business growthA simple exercise to uncover what lights you upWhy trusting yourself is the first step to changing your lifeIf you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or called toward something bigger, this episode will help you reconnect with the version of you who already knows the way. Connect with Mikaela: Instagram: @mikaelawallet_ Website: mikaelawallet.com Podcast: Intuitive Flow with Mikaela Filar

    51 min

  3. FEB 27

    The Identity Series [PART 3]: Why You'll Feel Like A Fraud (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

    Your new identity will feel uncomfortable before it feels natural. And most people mislabel that discomfort as: Imposter syndromeSelf-doubt“I’m not ready yet”“Who do I think I am?”But what if that feeling isn’t a red flag? What if it’s proof you’re expanding? In Part 3 of the Identity Series, we’re talking about the moment after you raise your standards… after you start acting like HER… and why the stretch between your old self-concept and your next-level identity can feel like internal chaos. This is the part where most new coaches, entrepreneurs, and ambitious women retreat. Not because they lack strategy. But because growth feels unfamiliar. In This Episode, We Dive Into: Why your next-level identity feels fake at firstThe psychology behind imposter syndrome and self-doubtThe “identity gap” that happens when you level upWhy confidence is a lagging indicator (not a prerequisite)The rubber band effect that pulls you back into old habitsHow to hold your new identity even when it feels uncomfortableWhy feeling like a fraud might mean you’re finally growingIf this episode hits, screenshot it, tag me on Instagram, and tell me the identity you’re stepping into next. In case you missed it: Part 1 Part 2

    51 min

  4. FEB 20

    The Identity Series [PART 2] - What Identity Is & 3 Ways To Change It

    Goals don’t change your life. Identity does. You can want the six-figure business. You can want the confidence. You can want the aligned career. But if your identity still says: “I’m just starting.”“I’m not disciplined.”“I’m bad at money.”“I’m not a salesperson.”Then your identity will quietly override every goal you set. In Part 2 of the Identity Series, we’re breaking down: ✔️ What identity actually is (from a psychology + Tony Robbins lens) ✔️ Why identity always beats motivation ✔️ How your self-concept is shaping your income, confidence, and consistency ✔️ Why goals fail when identity doesn’t match ✔️ The 3 powerful ways to change your identity starting now And yes — I walk you through the exact identity-shifting framework I use with my private clients. In case you missed it, here's Part 1!

    49 min

  5. FEB 13

    The Identity Series [PART 1] - The #1 Problem New Coaches Face & What To Do About It

    If You’ve Been Thinking About Becoming a Coach…or don't know where to start, This episode is for you. In this new Identity Series, we're going BTS of what "HER" actually means. We’re unpacking the real reason early and aspiring coaches stay stuck - and it’s not lack of information or wrong strategy. It’s identity. Inside this episode, we talk about: Why you still identify as a beginnerThe truth about confidence and coachingHow to start coaching before you “feel qualified”The simple four steps to building a coaching businessIf you feel pulled toward coaching but terrified to claim it, press play. Because you don’t need permission. You need to decide. Episode Referenced: The Experience That Changed My Life

    35 min

  6. FEB 6

    How To Forgive Yourself: My 4-Step Process

    What if the reason you’re stuck in fear, self-doubt, and negative thought spirals isn’t because you’re “broken”… but because there’s something you haven’t forgiven yet? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful pattern I notice in all my clients and it led us straight to one root cause I’ve seen over and over again in my 10+ years of personal development and 5 years of coaching: 👉 You can’t become the observer of your thoughts until you forgive yourself first. This episode dives deep into the connection between fear-based thinking, self-criticism, guilt, shame, and forgiveness - and why forgiveness is the missing link to emotional freedom, clarity, and faith-based thinking. If you feel trapped in your own mind, replaying past mistakes, projecting old pain into future scenarios, or living under the weight of guilt and self-judgment… this episode is for you. In This Episode, We Explore: Why fear-based thinking keeps repeating until forgiveness happensThe difference between living in a mental cage vs. a mental gardenHow guilt and shame quietly turn behaviors into identity (“I messed up” vs. “I am bad”)Why you can’t outwork self-hatred or think your way out of itThe real reason your inner critic keeps bringing up past mistakesHow unforgiven moments block presence, peace, and self-trustThe connection between forgiveness and emotional intelligenceWhy forgiving yourself naturally leads to forgiving othersA powerful reframe for guilt: behavior vs. identityThe 4-step forgiveness process you can use How past versions of you deserve compassion, not punishmentPersonal stories I’ve never fully shared before—including quitting tennis, identity loss, and healing old shameWhy forgiveness doesn’t mean reconciliation—and how boundaries still matterHow releasing the past frees your future creativity, confidence, and faithThis episode is an invitation to stop punishing yourself for who you were… so you can finally live as who you’re becoming.

    26 min

  7. JAN 30

    You Don't Have A Time Problem - You Have A Priority Problem

    You’ve said it before. “I just don’t have enough time.” And in this episode… I’m calling b******t. Because I’m a mom of a 13-month-old - and I still hear this excuse constantly from women who say they want more: more freedom, more income, more alignment, more fulfillment. This episode might trigger you. That’s intentional. Inside this conversation, we’re unpacking the real reason “I don’t have time” keeps showing up - and it has nothing to do with your schedule and everything to do with priorities, fear, and self-trust. If you’ve ever felt: Overwhelmed by your to-do listStuck in cycles of busyness with nothing to show for itFrustrated that you “want more” but can’t seem to make progressTriggered by women who do make it work…this episode is for you. In this episode, we dive into: Why “I don’t have time” is one of the safest excuses we use to avoid growthWhat you’re actually doing with your time (and where it’s leaking)The uncomfortable difference between being busy vs. being intentionalHow motherhood forced me to get radically honest about prioritiesWhy waiting for life to slow down is the fastest way to stay stuck5 tangible, real-life ways to reclaim time - without more hustleListen in if you’re ready to stop hiding behind busyness and start building a life that actually reflects what you say you want.

    26 min

  8. JAN 23

    Why the “Easier” Path Leads to Burnout (And How Choosing Alignment Changes Everything)

    What if the path that looks easier on paper is actually the one draining you the most? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing a real text message I sent to one of my long-term private clients - an accomplished woman in tech who has everything society says you should want… and yet feels anxious, disconnected, burned out, and deeply misaligned. This conversation cracked something open - and I know it will for you too. We’re diving into the two lies women are taught about success: that the “easier path” should feel good, and that alignment should feel effortless. Spoiler alert: neither is true. If you’re in a high-paying job you secretly resent, wearing golden handcuffs, battling imposter syndrome, or wondering “Why can’t I just be happy with this?”—this episode will hit home. I break down the difference between short-term comfort vs. long-term fulfillment, why alignment feels hard at first but gets easier over time, and how to start building self-trust and confidence without quitting your job or blowing up your life. You’ll hear: Why the “easier” career path slowly erodes confidence, creativity, and self-trustThe truth about alignment (and why it often feels harder before it feels lighter)How anxiety, burnout, and imposter syndrome are often signs of misalignment - not failureThe exact mindset shift that helped my client make over $30K on the side while still in techThe four phases of transitioning from a misaligned career into meaningful workHow to start exploring what lights you up without starting over or taking reckless risksWhy courage, uncertainty, and blind faith are muscles you have to practiceHow to follow your curiosity, energy, and excitement as clues to your next chapterThe question every woman should ask herself before choosing “safe” over alignedThis episode is for the woman who knows deep down that there’s more for her… but needs permission, perspective, and a grounded path forward. Because the easier path doesn’t stay easy forever. And alignment, while uncomfortable at first, pays dividends for life. If this resonates, send me a DM. I’m here to support you - no pressure, ever.

    27 min
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Do you want to build the best version of yourself and therefore life? If so, you’ve come to the right podcast! Tune in every week for inspiring conversations and unfiltered stories that will leave you feeling empowered and excited so that you can build a life that aligns with your deepest values and one you wake up excited for. Your host, life coach and entrepreneur, Katja Lillian, will draw on her years of self-education, her experience building a business, & lessons from her mentors to deliver helpful advice, actionable steps, and next-level mindset hacks. Are you ready? Let’s go start Building HER! 

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  • Creator
    Katja Lillian
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Building HER with Katja Lillian
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