175 | What Losing the Weight Actually Changed : On Bariatric Surgery

175 | What Losing the Weight Actually Changed : On Bariatric Surgery

In this deeply personal episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m sharing the story behind my bariatric surgery journey and the lessons that had nothing to do with weight loss. This conversation is about identity, self-leadership, healing, and what happens when you stop surviving and start intentionally fighting for the life you want. From childhood trauma and therapy to discipline, self-trust, and rebuilding confidence, I’m sharing the mindset shifts that changed far more than my physical body ever could. You'll Discover: • Why true transformation starts with identity, not physical change • How discipline builds self-trust, confidence, and better leadership • The surprising connection between personal healing and business growth Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

174 | Becoming You : How to Find Yourself After the House Has Gone Quiet

Have you ever looked around your life and realized everything has changed, but you're not quite sure who you are in this new season? In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I'm talking about what happens when the roles that once defined you begin to shift. Whether your children have grown, your responsibilities have changed, or life has simply gotten quieter, this conversation is about reconnecting with yourself beyond what you do for everyone else. We'll explore why you're not starting over, how to rediscover what brings you joy, and the small questions that can help you build a life that includes you again. You'll Discover: • Why this season isn't about reinventing yourself, but reconnecting with yourself • The simple questions that reveal what energizes, fulfills, and excites you • How small acts of curiosity can help you create a life that includes your needs, too Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

173 | Your Business Needs You to Have a Life Outside of It

Today’s conversation is a little different, but one I think many entrepreneurs need to hear. We’re talking about hobbies. Not side hustles. Not productive downtime. Real hobbies that exist simply because they bring you joy. Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped doing things for fun and started measuring everything by its usefulness. In this episode, I’m sharing why hobbies matter, how they fuel creativity, and why reconnecting with life outside of work might be exactly what your business and your well-being need right now. You’ll Discover: • Why burnout may be caused by a lack of play, not a lack of productivity • How hobbies can improve creativity, leadership, and problem-solving • Why high-achieving women need spaces where they can be beginners again Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

172 | Mid-Year Calendar Audit: The Truth Your Schedule Is Telling You

Watch on Youtube [https://youtu.be/XO7dnbjX1Yk] We’re officially halfway through the year, and in this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m talking about something that might be impacting your life more than you realize: your calendar. This isn’t about productivity hacks or color-coded schedules. It’s about getting honest about the life you’re actively building, the commitments draining you, and whether your systems actually support the goals you say you want. I’m sharing my own mid-year reflections, what I’ve removed from my schedule, and why alignment matters more than hustle.  You’ll Discover: *  Why burnout might actually be a calendar problem, not a motivation problem  *  How your schedule reveals your real priorities and patterns  *  The mid-year calendar audit questions I use to realign my life and business Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

171 | You Don’t Have a Time Problem—You Have a Starting Problem

In this episode of  That Big CEO Energy, I’m asking you to get honest about what you’re avoiding and why. I break down why it’s usually not a time problem—it’s a starting problem—because we tie starting to finishing and treat everything like it requires 100% of our energy.  Here’s what you’ll learn:  - How attaching “starting” to “finishing” keeps you stuck (and how to break that pattern)  - How to lower the entry point to create momentum without needing perfect conditions  - How small starts reshape your identity into someone who moves and follows through Timestamps: 01:03 The Avoidance Question 01:40 Time Problem Myth 02:12 Completion Trap 04:05 Self Leadership Shift 04:57 Lower The Entry Point 05:47 Momentum After Starting 06:51 Identity And Decisions 08:26 Spokes And Center Framework 11:09 One Thing Action Plan Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”