EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 31 MIN
LIFE UPDATE: How to Build a Business When Life Isn’t Perfect
from Building HER with Katja Lillian · host Katja Lillian
In this episode, I walk you through a full day that didn’t go according to plan - rescheduled calls, hopping off a mastermind early, coaching with my daughter crying in the background - and the emotional intelligence and resilience it took to respond instead of spiral.More than anything, this episode is for early and aspiring coaches, entrepreneurs, and women who are trying to build something meaningful when life feels anything but ideal.In this episode, we talk about:What it’s like to build a business during a family health scareNavigating solo parenting while maintaining professionalism and client careHow emotional intelligence shows up in real time as a business ownerResponding vs. reacting when everything feels overwhelmingWhy messy does NOT mean unprofessionalThe unseen flexibility and privilege of building a values-aligned businessHow hard seasons can fuel deeper purpose, clarity, and driveWhy waiting for “perfect conditions” keeps people stuckThe duality of holding grief, responsibility, ambition, and gratitude at the same time5 Key Takeaways from this episodeIf you’re building a business while parenting, caregiving, navigating illness, grief, or major life transitions - this episode is for you. If this resonated, take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram, or send me a DM and tell me your biggest takeaway.
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In this episode, I walk you through a full day that didn’t go according to plan - rescheduled calls, hopping off a mastermind early, coaching with my daughter crying in the background - and the emotional intelligence and resilience it took to respond instead of spiral. More than anything, this episode is for early and aspiring coaches, entrepreneurs, and women who are trying to build something meaningful when life feels anything but ideal. In this episode, we talk about: What it’s like to bui...
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