Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate

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Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate is the podcast where bold dreams meet honest conversations—because ambition should never come at the cost of your mental health. Each episode explores what it really takes to grow a business, succeed in sales, protect your wellbeing, and live in alignment with your values. Together with sales professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and resilience experts, we uncover the hidden emotional layers of success—the perfectionism, pressure, and people-pleasing—and share practical insights for building sustainable ambition. This is a space for redefining success on your terms and giving yourself permission to thrive without self-sacrifice. 

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  1. -2 ДН.

    Episode 6: Financial Safety, Clarity & Resilience: A Conversation with Shauna Frederick

    In this episode of Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate, Kate sits down with Shauna Frederick, CPA, FEA — financial literacy educator, entrepreneur, fractional CFO, and co-founder of The Finance Cafe. Shauna is on a mission to transform the way entrepreneurs, especially women, understand and engage with their finances. As the founder of Frederick OTG and co-host of The Finance Cafe Podcast, she helps business owners move beyond financial overwhelm and build clarity, confidence, and resilience with their numbers. Together, Kate and Shauna explore: • The emotional roots behind our financial decisions  • How money stories from childhood shape our business choices  • Why financial avoidance creates stress — and how clarity builds resilience  • The truth about debt, safety, and freedom of choice  • Practical ways entrepreneurs can build financial confidence This conversation is honest, grounding, and empowering. If you’ve ever felt unsure about your numbers or hesitant to ask financial questions, this episode will remind you that financial resilience is learnable — and you are not alone. Connect with Shauna:  Website: https://thefinancecafe.ca Podcast: The Finance Cafe Instagram & LinkedIn: @thefinancecafeofficial 💫 Connect with Kate Hanson 🌐 www.katehanson.co 📸 Instagram: @xokatehanson 🎧 Listen to all episodes: katehanson.co/podcast 💌 Subscribe for insights on resilience, alignment, and ambition.

    36 мин.

  2. 8 ФЕВР.

    Episode 5: Curiosity, Clarity & Calm Under Pressure: A Conversation with Sean Grixti

    In this episode of Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate, Kate sits down with Sean Grixti, a leader working at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth. Sean is passionate about building and scaling sustainable technologies and is widely recognized for his expertise in commercial strategy, technology commercialization, and developing strategic industrial partnerships. He currently leads business development at Torngat Metals, a rare earth mining company focused on the critical minerals shaping our future. Previously, Sean served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Cyclic Materials, where he established the company’s first commercial relationships, and led European expansion efforts for lithium ion battery recycling startup Li Cycle. His career reflects a deep curiosity for emerging technologies and a willingness to navigate uncertainty in fast growing, high impact industries. Together, Kate and Sean explore  • Navigating unplanned pivots and uncertain career paths  • Leadership inside startup and scale up environments  • Making decisions without rigid timelines  • Managing ambition without burning out  • Risk, responsibility, and resilience in high stakes roles  • How wellness, travel, and boundaries support long term success Sean holds an M.A.Sc. in Materials Engineering from the University of Toronto and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from McMaster University. This episode is an honest conversation about building a meaningful career while staying grounded, intentional, and aligned, even when the path forward is not always clear.  If this conversation resonates, subscribe and follow for more. Share this episode with someone navigating growth or a career pivot. Your support helps these conversations reach more people. 💫 Connect with Kate Hanson 🌐 www.katehanson.co 📸 Instagram: @xokatehanson 🎧 Listen to all episodes: katehanson.co/podcast 💌 Subscribe for insights on resilience, alignment, and ambition.

    32 мин.

  3. 11 ЯНВ.

    Episode 4: Playing with Purpose – Why Success Doesn’t Have to Feel Heavy

    Donavan Robinson Feature Welcome back to Aligned Ambition, the podcast where Alignment Guide and Connector Kate Hanson explores what it truly means to pursue meaningful goals while staying rooted in who you are. Each episode invites honest conversations about ambition, alignment, and the inner work required to build a life and career that actually feels good. In today’s episode, Kate is joined by Donavan Robinson, a Red River Métis entrepreneur, ADHD advocate, and co founder of PopCoLab. Donavan’s work centres on helping organizations and communities strengthen creativity, connection, and culture through play based, purpose driven experiences. Donavan shares his entrepreneurial journey across multiple industries and how discovering his ADHD helped him better understand how he works, leads, and creates. Together, Kate and Donavan explore why play is not something we grow out of, but something that keeps us present, innovative, and connected in both life and business. This conversation dives into the realities of building something meaningful without burning yourself out. They discuss ambition that is guided by curiosity instead of pressure, the importance of environment and community, and how play can support mental health, leadership, and authentic connection. Donavan also reflects on balancing responsibility with joy, staying grounded through uncertainty, and redefining success in a way that honours both purpose and well being. ✨ This episode is an invitation to rethink what success looks like, to release the belief that ambition has to feel heavy, and to reconnect with the parts of yourself that thrive through curiosity, creativity, and play. Episodes posted monthly. Subscribe now and continue the journey toward aligned ambition. 💫 Connect with Kate Hanson 🌐 www.katehanson.co 📸 Instagram: @xokatehanson 🎧 Listen to all episodes: katehanson.co/podcast 💌 Subscribe for insights on resilience, alignment, and ambition.

    32 мин.

  4. 08.12.2025

    Episode 3: Growing Together – Ambition, Money, and Partnership

    Kyle Hanson Feature Welcome back to Aligned Ambition, the podcast where Alignment Guide and Connector Kate Hanson explores what it truly means to pursue meaningful goals while staying rooted in who you are. Each episode offers honest conversations about ambition, alignment, and the personal work required to build a life and career with intention. In this episode, Kate sits down with someone especially close to her heart, her husband Kyle Hanson. With seventeen years at IG Wealth Management, Kyle supports executives, business owners, and medical professionals in building clarity and confidence around their financial futures. His work spans portfolio management, insurance planning, tax strategies, estate planning, and long term wealth transfer, always with a focus on the full picture. Beyond his professional expertise, Kyle is one of the most grounded and thoughtful people Kate knows. Together, they reflect on their early days in corporate life, their individual and shared entrepreneurial journeys, and what it has taken to grow through seasons of uncertainty, risk, and change while staying aligned with their values. This conversation explores the very real human side of building a business and a life together. Kate and Kyle discuss partnership, communication, money conversations, patience, and the importance of staying grounded through success. Kyle shares how his definition of success has evolved over time, how he recognizes when he is out of alignment, and the advice he would offer to those in the early years of sales, entrepreneurship, or business ownership. ✨ This episode is a candid look at ambition through the lens of partnership, humility, and long term growth, and a reminder that success is not just about numbers, but about values, relationships, and who you become along the way. Episodes posted monthly. Subscribe now and continue the journey toward aligned ambition. 💫 Connect with Kate Hanson 🌐 www.katehanson.co 📸 Instagram: @xokatehanson 🎧 Listen to all episodes: katehanson.co/podcast 💌 Subscribe for insights on resilience, alignment, and ambition.

    30 мин.

  5. 08.11.2025

    Episode 2: Manifesting with Intention – Goals that Actually Feel Good

    In this episode, Kate discusses the importance of manifesting with intention and setting goals that align with one's true desires. She emphasizes the need to break free from societal pressures and 'should' goals, advocating for a more authentic approach to goal setting. Kate provides practical steps for listeners to tune into their true wants, create supportive environments, and take inspired actions towards their goals. Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates how aligned goals can lead to sustainable success and fulfillment. Chapters 00:00 Manifesting with Intention 06:01 Setting Aligned Goals 11:36 Creating a Supportive Environment 17:55 Real-Life Examples of Aligned Goals 💫 Connect with Kate Hanson 🌐 www.katehanson.co 📸 Instagram: @xokatehanson 🎧 Listen to all episodes: katehanson.co/podcast 💌 Subscribe for insights on resilience, alignment, and ambition.

    24 мин.

  6. 07.10.2025

    Episode 1: The Power of Alignment – My Journey to Authentic Living

    In the inaugural episode of 'Aligned Ambition,' Kate shares her personal journey of resilience and ambition, exploring the challenges of maintaining authenticity while striving for success. She discusses her experiences in the corporate world, the signs of misalignment she faced and the importance of prioritizing mental and physical health.  Kate emphasizes that alignment is an ongoing practice and invites listeners to reflect on their own lives to find areas of misalignment. The episode sets the stage for future discussions on personal growth, self-care and achieving success without sacrificing well-being. 💫 Connect with Kate Hanson 🌐 www.katehanson.co 📸 Instagram: @xokatehanson 🎧 Listen to all episodes: katehanson.co/podcast 💌 Subscribe for insights on resilience, alignment, and ambition.

    14 мин.
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Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate is the podcast where bold dreams meet honest conversations—because ambition should never come at the cost of your mental health. Each episode explores what it really takes to grow a business, succeed in sales, protect your wellbeing, and live in alignment with your values. Together with sales professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and resilience experts, we uncover the hidden emotional layers of success—the perfectionism, pressure, and people-pleasing—and share practical insights for building sustainable ambition. This is a space for redefining success on your terms and giving yourself permission to thrive without self-sacrifice. 

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  • Автор
    Kate Hanson
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    6
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