Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are

Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy)
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Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is a storytelling podcast about owning who you are and what you're here to do in the world—regardless of pushback.  From chipping her tooth in the middle of an orgasm to tapping into abundance, host/creator/owner/producer Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) shares irreverent, funny, and compelling stories about becoming who she really was after years of hiding it. And inspires other women to do the same. Kathy Barthel is the creator and owner of the B.R.A.T.™ brand (her acronym for women who are Bold, Relevant, Addictive, and Transformative) which she started in 2013. Kathy is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in major Canadian media (digital, print, broadcast). She teaches video at her company, Take on the World.        

  1. Mar 12

    The S**t Will Get Done. Eventually ... ;)

    About Kathy Barthel: Host Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) owns the B.R.A.T.™ brand which she created in 2013 when she launched her blog, Bratty Kathy. She followed that in 2021 with The B.R.A.T.™ Show on YouTube where she interviews fellow B.R.A.T.™s. Her twice-monthly, solo podcast, Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is the latest incarnation of Kathy’s B.R.A.T.™ brand.  Kathy Barthel is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in Canadian media (online, print, and broadcast). She has interviewed everyone from acclaimed architects and designers to British royalty; and has created content for major media outlets including CBC News, CTV, MSN, YTV, and HGTV. When Kathy’s not focused on all things B.R.A.T.™, she’s teaching business professionals how to be compelling on video (and how to become in-demand podcast guests) at her company, Take on the World.     Podcast Theme Music: www.foximusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathybarthel Website: https://takeontheworld.ca/ Listen to Becoming a B.R.A.T.™ every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

    7 min

  2. Feb 13

    The Road from Movie Tent Squatter to Podcaster is Shorter Than You Think

    About Kathy Barthel: Host Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) owns the B.R.A.T.™ brand which she created in 2013 when she launched her blog, Bratty Kathy. She followed that in 2021 with The B.R.A.T.™ Show on YouTube where she interviews fellow B.R.A.T.™s. Her twice-monthly, solo podcast, Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is the latest incarnation of Kathy’s B.R.A.T.™ brand.  Kathy Barthel is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in Canadian media (online, print, and broadcast). She has interviewed everyone from acclaimed architects and designers to British royalty; and has created content for major media outlets including CBC News, CTV, MSN, YTV, and HGTV. When Kathy’s not focused on all things B.R.A.T.™, she’s teaching business professionals how to be compelling on video (and how to become in-demand podcast guests) at her company, Take on the World.     Podcast Theme Music: www.foximusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathybarthel Website: https://takeontheworld.ca/ Listen to Becoming a B.R.A.T.™ every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

    6 min

  3. Jan 30

    How Do You "Create Your Life" When Your B.R.A.T.™ Bravado Goes South?

    When your B.R.A.T.™ bravado goes south you read the signs and cut yourself some slack. Maybe you're not your usual layered, robust self but there's value in that too. Even humour. Sometimes simpler is better. ;) About Kathy Barthel: Host Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) owns the B.R.A.T.™ brand which she created in 2013 when she launched her blog, Bratty Kathy. She followed that in 2021 with The B.R.A.T.™ Show on YouTube where she interviews fellow B.R.A.T.™s. Her twice-monthly, solo podcast, Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is the latest incarnation of Kathy’s B.R.A.T.™ brand.  Kathy Barthel is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in Canadian media (online, print, and broadcast). She has interviewed everyone from acclaimed architects and designers to British royalty; and has created content for major media outlets including CBC News, CTV, MSN, YTV, and HGTV. When Kathy’s not focused on all things B.R.A.T.™, she’s teaching business professionals how to be compelling on video (and how to become in-demand podcast guests) at her company, Take on the World.     Podcast Theme Music: www.foximusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathybarthel Website: https://takeontheworld.ca/ Listen to Becoming a B.R.A.T.™ every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

    3 min

  4. Jan 16

    From Coltrane to Cows, This is TRANSFORMATIVE. (Fourth Letter of B.R.A.T.™)

    Today's episode explains what the fourth letter of the B.R.A.T.™ acronym means (Transformative). It’s also an opportunity to pay homage to jazz icon John Coltrane (sigh ...) and perhaps a little less homage to the humble cow. About Kathy Barthel: Host Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) owns the B.R.A.T.™ brand which she created in 2013 when she launched her blog, Bratty Kathy. She followed that in 2021 with The B.R.A.T.™ Show on YouTube where she interviews fellow B.R.A.T.™s. Her twice-monthly, solo podcast, Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is the latest incarnation of Kathy’s B.R.A.T.™ brand.  Kathy Barthel is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in Canadian media (online, print, and broadcast). She has interviewed everyone from acclaimed architects and designers to British royalty; and has created content for major media outlets including CBC News, CTV, MSN, YTV, and HGTV. When Kathy’s not focused on all things B.R.A.T.™, she’s teaching business professionals how to be compelling on video (and how to become in-demand podcast guests) at her company, Take on the World.     Podcast Theme Music: www.foximusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathybarthel Website: https://takeontheworld.ca/ Listen to Becoming a B.R.A.T.™ every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

    3 min

  5. Jan 2

    If You're a Swiftie (or not) You Know What ADDICTIVE Is. (Third Letter of B.R.A.T.™)

    Today's episode explains what the third letter of the B.R.A.T.™ acronym means (Addictive) with help from Taylor Swift and legendary actress Katharine Hepburn. We also cover why you should never shave your rough edges. ;)  The Dick Cavett Show (1973): Katharine Hepburn Interview Part 1 https://youtu.be/rqFzFyWnnhs?si=EEaZPTzOrvC99cQD Part 2 https://youtu.be/jG7D0u6wkaM?si=MzRLN5A4avCFDaeN Part 3 (Extra footage) https://youtu.be/63Q4S0NOqVY?si=5DKoDkLbw7Dp1GV7 About Kathy Barthel: Host Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) owns the B.R.A.T.™ brand which she created in 2013 when she launched her blog, Bratty Kathy. She followed that in 2021 with The B.R.A.T.™ Show on YouTube where she interviews fellow B.R.A.T.™s. Her twice-monthly, solo podcast, Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is the latest incarnation of Kathy’s B.R.A.T.™ brand.  Kathy Barthel is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in Canadian media (online, print, and broadcast). She has interviewed everyone from acclaimed architects and designers to British royalty; and has created content for major media outlets including CBC News, CTV, MSN, YTV, and HGTV. When Kathy’s not focused on all things B.R.A.T.™, she’s teaching business professionals how to be compelling on video (and how to become in-demand podcast guests) at her company, Take on the World.     Podcast Theme Music: www.foximusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathybarthel Website: https://takeontheworld.ca/ Listen to Becoming a B.R.A.T.™ every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

    3 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    RELEVANT on "Your" Terms (Second Letter of B.R.A.T.™)

    Today's episode explains what the second letter of the B.R.A.T.™ acronym means (Relevant), how people may respond, and why you won't care.  VIDEO: “If You're Not Repelling Someone, You're Doin' it Wrong.“  https://youtu.be/cavb_LhWE9o?si=wykQINLFKd_DqbQJ All contents © Kathy Barthel About Kathy Barthel: Host Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) owns the B.R.A.T.™ brand which she created in 2013 when she launched her blog, Bratty Kathy. She followed that in 2021 with The B.R.A.T.™ Show on YouTube where she interviews fellow B.R.A.T.™s. Her twice-monthly, solo podcast, Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is the latest incarnation of Kathy’s B.R.A.T.™ brand.  Kathy Barthel is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in Canadian media (online, print, and broadcast). She has interviewed everyone from acclaimed architects and designers to British royalty; and has created content for major media outlets including CBC News, CTV, MSN, YTV, and HGTV. When Kathy’s not focused on all things B.R.A.T.™, she’s teaching business professionals how to be compelling on video (and how to become in-demand podcast guests) at her company, Take on the World.     Podcast Theme Music: www.foximusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathybarthel Website: https://takeontheworld.ca/ Listen to Becoming a B.R.A.T.™ every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

    4 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Being BOLD Is Not What You Think (First Letter of B.R.A.T.™)

    Today's episode explains what the first letter of the B.R.A.T.™ acronym means (Bold), why that matters for you, and why it may not be quite what you’d expect.    All content ©Kathy Barthel About Kathy Barthel: Host Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) owns the B.R.A.T.™ brand which she created in 2013 when she launched her blog, Bratty Kathy. She followed that in 2021 with The B.R.A.T.™ Show on YouTube where she interviews fellow B.R.A.T.™s. Her twice-monthly, solo podcast, Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is the latest incarnation of Kathy’s B.R.A.T.™ brand.  Kathy Barthel is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in Canadian media (online, print, and broadcast). She has interviewed everyone from acclaimed architects and designers to British royalty; and has created content for major media outlets including CBC News, CTV, MSN, YTV, and HGTV. When Kathy’s not focused on all things B.R.A.T.™, she’s teaching business professionals how to be compelling on video (and how to become in-demand podcast guests) at her company, Take on the World.     Podcast Theme Music: www.foximusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathybarthel Website: https://takeontheworld.ca/ Listen to Becoming a B.R.A.T.™ every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

    4 min

  8. 11/22/2025

    It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard (Thanks, Rescue Cat!)

    Trying to stay "on guard” all night with the water squirt bottle to protect myself from the rescue cat was ridiculous—and typical of someone with a gift for doing things the hard way. ;) You may have that same "gift" if you've had to do a lot of hard stuff on your own. It can get in the way of creating the life you want but it doesn't have to. All Contents © Kathy Barthel      About Kathy Barthel: Host Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) owns the B.R.A.T.™ brand which she created in 2013 when she launched her blog, Bratty Kathy. She followed that in 2021 with The B.R.A.T.™ Show on YouTube where she interviews fellow B.R.A.T.™s. Her twice-monthly, solo podcast, Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is the latest incarnation of Kathy’s B.R.A.T.™ brand.  Kathy Barthel is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in Canadian media (online, print, and broadcast). She has interviewed everyone from acclaimed architects and designers to British royalty; and has created content for major media outlets including CBC News, CTV, MSN, YTV, and HGTV. When Kathy’s not focused on all things B.R.A.T.™, she’s teaching business professionals how to be compelling on video (and how to become in-demand podcast guests) at her company, Take on the World.     Podcast Theme Music: www.foximusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathybarthel Website: https://takeontheworld.ca/ Listen to Becoming a B.R.A.T.™ every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

    9 min
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Becoming a B.R.A.T.™: Creating Your Life Based on the Truth of Who You Really Are is a storytelling podcast about owning who you are and what you're here to do in the world—regardless of pushback.  From chipping her tooth in the middle of an orgasm to tapping into abundance, host/creator/owner/producer Kathy Barthel (aka Bratty Kathy) shares irreverent, funny, and compelling stories about becoming who she really was after years of hiding it. And inspires other women to do the same. Kathy Barthel is the creator and owner of the B.R.A.T.™ brand (her acronym for women who are Bold, Relevant, Addictive, and Transformative) which she started in 2013. Kathy is a former journalist, TV host, and TV producer with a 30-year career in major Canadian media (digital, print, broadcast). She teaches video at her company, Take on the World.        

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