Two Years Out of Corporate: 5 Truths About Growth, Risk & Evolution

What My 29th Year Taught Me: Three Lessons & Trust

In this episode, I’m reflecting on my 29th year around the sun. From building a six-figure business… to buying a home… to becoming a mom… this year stretched me, cracked me open, and changed the way I see myself completely. And honestly? Some of the biggest lessons came from the moments I didn’t plan for, the shifts I would’ve never predicted one year ago. I dive into the three biggest lessons from this past year (plus one bonus lesson that’s been hitting hard lately). We talk about: * Why “never” is a dangerous word * Simplifying my business and getting clear on what actually matters * What it means to truly trust the timing of your life * Why I finally started owning the fact that I run two businesses When you dive into personal development, you truly never know how your life will change. This year is proof again. When you do the work, many things can shift…. Slowly or all at one time. Resources: Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten [https://www.instagram.com/cat.roten?igsh=eXV6anFpYTIzNDlj&utm_source=qr] Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube [https://youtube.com/@imperfectlyimpactful?si=8tWzlkVVoYU0TMem] channel

What Actually Is Masterminding & Why Are Many Completely Missing This

Masterminding has become one of the biggest pillars of my business, but probably not in the way most people think about it. In this episode, I’m sharing what masterminding actually means to me, why I believe it’s so powerful, and how it creates real transformation when done intentionally.   In this episode, I talk about: * What masterminding truly is (and what it’s not) * The difference between workshops, coaching, & true mastermind experiences * The framework I’ve built to help people leave with clarity and action * How I’m bringing mastermind facilitation into immersions, events, and communities   Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t another strategy. Sometimes it’s finally having space to be seen, supported, challenged, and poured into by people who truly get it.   Resources: Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube channel Last 2026 Immersion- Boone, NC applications are open! Come mastermind, integrate, & implement.

Inside Hosting Another Transformative Immersion

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you finally step away from the day-to-day. In this episode, I’m reflecting on my latest women’s business immersion, the conversations, connections, unexpected realizations, and the moments that reminded me why I do this work in the first place. In this episode, I talk about: * Why getting out of your normal environment changes everything * How motherhood is changing the way I view business and leadership * The surprising breakthroughs that happened by day three * Why community and collaboration matter more than strategy alone * The importance of creating space to actually integrate and take action There’s something powerful about being in a room where people genuinely want to see each other win. This Immersion reminded me that growth doesn’t always come from doing more, sometimes it comes from slowing down enough to finally hear yourself clearly.   Resources: Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten [https://www.instagram.com/cat.roten?igsh=eXV6anFpYTIzNDlj&utm_source=qr] Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube [https://youtube.com/@imperfectlyimpactful?si=8tWzlkVVoYU0TMem] channel Last 2026 Immersion- [https://www.catroten.com/the-immersion-boone] Boone, NC applications are open!

The Fear Behind Big Opportunities No One Talks About

I said yes to a huge opportunity… and then came face-to-face with fears I didn’t realize were still running the show. This episode is about success, visibility, and what growth really asks of us. In this episode, I talk about: * The unexpected invitation that stretched me in a big way * My fear of jealousy, judgment, and making others uncomfortable * How I realized I’ve been shrinking myself for years * Processing success while my nervous system was in overload Growth isn’t always loud and confident. Sometimes it looks like tears, fear, and choosing not to hide anyway.   Resources: Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten [https://www.instagram.com/cat.roten?igsh=eXV6anFpYTIzNDlj&utm_source=qr] Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube [https://youtube.com/@imperfectlyimpactful?si=8tWzlkVVoYU0TMem] channel Last 2026 IME & Immersion- [https://www.catroten.com/mentorship] applications our open!

The Joy I Shrunk to be “Professional” & Fit In

What if the parts of you you’ve been hiding… are actually the parts meant to lead you back to yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing the realization I had around how long I’ve been shrinking my joy, muting my passions, and trying to look “professional” instead of fully being myself. In this episode, I talk about: * How fear of judgment can disconnect us from what we love * Why I stopped downplaying my Disney obsession, book nerdiness, and joy * How joy, play, and fun help you show up better in life and business * Questions to ask yourself about what lights you up right now * Why your people can’t find you if you keep hiding who you are Maybe the thing you’ve been shrinking is the very thing that makes you magnetic. What would change if you let it take up space? Resources: Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten [https://www.instagram.com/cat.roten?igsh=eXV6anFpYTIzNDlj&utm_source=qr] Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube [https://youtube.com/@imperfectlyimpactful?si=8tWzlkVVoYU0TMem] channel Last 2026 IME & Immersion- [https://www.catroten.com/mentorship] applications our open!