empowerHER

This episode feels a little different than our normal conversations, but it’s one I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. I talk often about women, motherhood, identity, ambition, and all the things we carry (because… hi… that’s most of us here ). But lately I’ve been watching my husband in this season and realizing something: I’m really good at noticing what I’m carrying… …but am I equally good at noticing what HE’S carrying? This isn’t about comparison. This isn’t about deciding who ha...

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2026

If you’re someone who constantly has ideas… this episode is for you. Lately I’ve been realizing something that feels uncomfortable to admit: Just because I CAN build something… doesn’t mean I SHOULD. As I get closer to maternity leave, become more intentional with my energy, and think about what I actually want this next season of life to feel like—I’ve realized how easy it is to confuse excitement with alignment. Because sometimes we don’t actually want the business. Or the goal. Or the new ...

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2026

Today's episode is a little different. No framework or step-by-step strategy or even a checklist.... Just 10 beliefs I've come to hold after becoming a wife, mom, entrepreneur, investor, and someone who's changed her mind more than once. Because I don't think changing your mind means you're inconsistent. I think it means you've lived enough life to get new data. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 things I currently believe about motherhood, ambition, relationships, comparison, burnout, soc...

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Okayyy this episode is a little spicy Because honestly? I don’t actually think a lot of us have imposter syndrome… I think a lot of us are: scared to be seen before we feel polishedscared of judgmentperfectionistsavoiding repsor honestly… letting our ego get in the way In this episode I’m breaking down: → what imposter syndrome ACTUALLY is → why confidence comes from reps (not personality) → how your ego might be keeping you stuck → why people trust honesty more than perfection → and how to ...

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

In this episode, I’m building on last week’s conversation about pivoting, capacity, and not making permanent decisions from temporary exhaustion. But after getting out of my normal routine, spending intentional time with my husband Seena , and asking bigger life questions before baby #2 arrives… I realized something: Sometimes being tired doesn’t mean you need to quit… sometimes it just slows you down enough to ask a deeper question:

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

Sometimes you’re not unmotivated… you’re just maxed out.And if you’re not careful?You’ll make a temporary feeling feel like a permanent conclusion.In this episode, I’m getting really honest about what’s been going on behind the scenes while building my real estate business, raising a toddler, and being 31 weeks pregnant… because lately?There are moments I genuinely do not feel like showing up.But what if that doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path?What if:You’re not out of alignment…You’re not...

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

If you’re smart, driven, and doing all the “right” things… but still feel like you’re hesitating on the moves you know you want to make; this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the 5 expensive mistakes I'm seeing high-achieving women make in business, relationships, motherhood, investing, and honestly even just LIFE. From waiting for the “perfect time”… to over-researching instead of taking action… to looking for permission from everyone except yourself....this is...

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

If you’ve been feeling stuck… like you just need to try harder, be more consistent, or finally “get it together” to get where you want to go....this episode is going to shift something for you. Because what if the problem isn’t your effort? What if the real bottleneck is the way you see yourself? In this episode, I’m breaking down why your identity—not your strategy, not your consistency—is the thing that’s either accelerating you or holding you back. And how the subtle language you use (even...

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

If you’ve been telling yourself something feels “hard”… this episode might lovingly call you out a little bit (in the best way) Because what if the thing you keep labeling as hard… isn’t actually hard at all? What if it’s just unfamiliar? In this episode, I’m sharing a reframe that has completely changed how I navigate new seasons, uncomfortable growth, and identity shifts and I have a feeling it’s going to hit for you too. Whether you’re building something new, navigating a tough season, or ...

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

If you’ve been telling yourself you’re “overwhelmed”… this one might hit you a little bit Because in this episode, I’m lovingly calling you out (and myself too) on something I see ALL the time… you’re not actually overwhelmed… you’re just avoiding making a decision. I know that might sound a little spicy, but stick with me because this reframe might be exactly what you need to get unstuck. In this episode, I’m sharing: why “overwhelm” can actually be a form of avoidancehow fear of...

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026

In this episode, we’re having a real, honest, girlfriend-chat conversation about guilt....the kind that so many women (especially moms) carry without ever questioning. I'm sharing a few things that I personally no longer feel guilty about that I think you are really going to resonate with you too! This episode is part permission slip, part mindset shift, and part loving nudge to stop carrying things that were never yours to hold in the first place... can't wait to hear what you think!&n...

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2026

How often do you judge yourself by your worst moment? One snap at your partner. One impatient moment with your toddler. One mistake in business. And suddenly your brain turns that single moment into a verdict about who you are. In this episode, Kacia shares a powerful perspective inspired by a quote from divorce lawyer James Sexton that reframes how we judge ourselves and the people we love. “If you judge me by my best parenting moments, you'd think I'm an amazing father. If you judge me by m...

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026

In this episode, I’m diving into something that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately how the decisions that end up changing your entire life usually don’t feel big in the moment. So often we think our life is going to change because of one huge decision or one dramatic turning point. But when I look back at my own life; my marriage, my career, starting empowerHER, investing in real estate .... the things that shaped everything were actually tiny decisions that compounded over time. In ...

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026

Girl… this one is a heart-to-heart. If you’re the capable one. The ambitious one. The “she’ll figure it out” one. The fixer. The planner. The emotionally regulated one. This episode is for YOU. We don’t talk enough about the invisible pressure that comes with being “the strong one.” The identity we build around being high-capacity, high-performing, hyper-independent women. And the hidden cost that comes with it. If you’ve ever felt like: People don’t check on you because “you’re fine”Yo...

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026

What would you do if you had to start over from scratch? No audience. No email list. No Instagram following. No brand recognition. Just you & your experience with a blank slate. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what I would focus on if I had to rebuild from zero in this current season of life (toddler mom, 20 weeks pregnant, limited time, big goals) and making it applicable to YOU and your juggle ;) And spoiler alert… it’s NOT a logo. It’s NOT a website. And it’s def...

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2026

We romanticize beginnings; new relationships, new routines, new ideas... but somewhere along the way, we start treating beginner energy like it has an expiration date. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why beginner energy isn’t something you outgrow; it’s something you can choose, and how learning to access it (even when you’re no longer “new”) can completely change your momentum, joy, and results. If you’re at the start line of something new or if you feel like you’ve been running ...

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a super real, unfiltered conversation about alignment and why it’s not always about ease, flow, or an empty calendar. I’m in a season of life where my plate is very full: I’m a toddler mom, pregnant with baby #2, supporting my husband’s fast-growing startup, and building a brand new real estate business. And yet… I feel more energized, less scattered, and more like myself than I have in a long time. In this episode, I talk about: Why alignment is more about fit...

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2026

In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that EVERY single one of us experiences; projections… aka the sneaky stories that other people hand to us about who we are, what we’re capable of, and what our life should look like. Most of us don’t struggle because of lack of ability… we struggle because of the stories we accidentally accepted as fact somewhere along the way. Maybe from parents, teachers, doctors, mentors, bosses, friends or random strangers on the internet. If you’ve ever been told ...

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2026

This episode is a fiery pep talk about something we rarely talk about but desperately need: permission. Not strategy, not logistics but the internal green light we have to give ourselves before any clarity or action can happen. I'm breaking down the permission slips so many women are withholding from themselves like permission to be human, want things, receive support, go after it, evolve, and speak truth — and why giving yourself permission FIRST is the prerequisite to any change or go...

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2026

If you’ve been overthinking, or if you have anxiety spiraling about things a future version of you will one day handle, this episode will feel like a big exhale. Today we’re talking about anxiety, uncertainty, and the wild ride of entering a new season when there are way more question marks than answers. Power Questions to Save: “Do I have enough information to solve this problem?” “Is future me more equipped than present me?” (Spoiler: yes.) “Am I mentally living in a moment I’m not ac...

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2026

In this episode, we’re talking about something that’s been heavy on my heart lately the difference between proving energy and choosing energy. So many of us (especially ambitious women) move through life trying to prove: that we’re capablethat we’re worthythat we’re good momsthat we made the “right” career choicesBut proving is exhausting… and honestly, it can keep us stuck. What if this season of your life didn’t have to be about proving anything to anyone — and instead, it could be about ch...

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

What if you didn’t have to choose between being grateful and wanting more? In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the concept of blissful dissatisfaction—the art of loving your life while still being hungry for growth. I’m sharing why falling in love with the process matters more than the outcome, how to stop comparing yourself to past versions of you, and why discomfort is often a sign you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Whether you’re entering a new season, starting over in your ca...

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

If you’re an ambitious go-getter who’s feeling that end-of-year / new-year hype (or coming back from a pause, pivot, or “wait… what am I even doing?” season)… this episode is for you. Because momentum is powerful — but going from 0 to 100 is the fastest way to burn out, hate your goals, and want to burn it all down. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m personally ramping things up right now (while finishing my first trimester, parenting a toddler, switching career paths, studying for my real ...

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

If Part 1 was the plot twist, this episode is the clarity. In Part 2, I’m getting more tactical about what the last year taught me about slowing down, feeling confused, quitting things that no longer fit, and learning how to actually trust myself through change. If you’ve been feeling restless, unsure, or like something in your life needs to shift — this episode is for you. I’m sharing the realizations that helped me recalibrate during a season of pivots and growth, and why feeling “stuck” is...

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

I'm back — and this episode is the plot twist no one saw coming (including me) lol. In Part 1 of this two-part comeback episode, I'm sharing the full, unfiltered story behind my six-month break from this show, the pivots I didn’t expect to make, and why changing your mind might actually be the most aligned move you can make. From closing a podcast after 6.5 years… to swinging into full-time mom mode… to starting a new show, shutting it down, and finding myself right back where it all be...

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

After 6.5 years, 680+ episodes, and a community that changed my life; this is a heartfelt thank you for being part of EmpowerHER. This show wasn’t just a podcast… it was a movement. Your DMs, hugs at events, and stories of growth will stay with me forever. I took time away this year to create space, reset as a mom, and get clarity. And now? I’m stepping into a new season with a brand-new podcast: The Seasons: Motherhood & Ambition Conversations about identity shifts, honoring your ...

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Motherhood didn’t shrink your ambition, it just changed how it shows up. In this first episode of The Seasons, Kacia kicks off the conversation ambitious moms have been craving: how to chase your dreams, be a present parent, and honor the season you’re actually in (not the one you think you “should” be in). 💛 What You’ll Hear: Why Kacia burned down her multi-million-download podcast (empowerHER) and what that decision revealed about identity after motherhood How becoming a mom shifted her...

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

Today’s episode is the LAST episode of empowerHER. I get into a little of why I’m closing this chapter of the show but really, from the bottom of my heart I wanted to thank you SO much for being along on this journey & letting me be part of your life. While this chapter is closing…. I’m excited for what’s next for you & for me too. & as you know….I’m rooting for you forevaaa evaaa.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

This one's for the woman who's rebuilding. Who’s questioning who she is now that life looks different — whether it’s in business, motherhood, her body, or her heart. In this raw solo episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on what I’m currently navigating and what I’m learning about letting go, trusting myself again, and creating alignment in real-time. If you’re in a season of ‘in-between,’ I hope this makes you feel a little more seen — and a whole lot more powerful. PS- If you are plannin...

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Today we’re diving DEEP into the world of human design with Erin Claire Jones! This convo is specifically focusing on Human Design’s practical applications in daily life, career and relationships. I think you’re going to love how we talk about how you UNIQUELY will make decisions differently than someone with a different type of design and can really learn differently the best approach for you to gain more alignment in various aspects of life, including relationships and work. Cannot WAIT to ...

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Today we have a super juicy convo between myself and my best friend of 15+ years Jacki. We’re talking all about taking risks, the role of regret in decision-making, and the healing power of collaboration but also really how to support yourself in decision making. We’re sharing the BTS of how the new company RentUp came together and how different our experience has been decided to jump into this start up together alongside y husband Seena. We also get into the complexities of navig...

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

In this episode, we’re talking about EVOLVING and I’m specially sharing what’s happening next for the podcast and in my personal life. This episode will loop you in on what’s been going on but also hopefully remind you at ANY point in time you can assess your own life, habits, vision etc. and consider what may need to shift for greater alignment and fulfillment. Excited for you to listen into this one! Special thank you to our sponsor of today’s podcast: CLEARSTEM! Cuz GIRLFRI...

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

In this episode, we’re talking all about inevitability of problems in both life and business, in particular I’m talking sharing a little more context of the startup I’m building with my husband called Rentup. But really this is applicable to all areas of life— but a real time example of reframing problems as opportunities for growth and learning, rather than viewing them as obstacles is going to hopefully remind you that you sure as hell have got what it takes ;) Special thank you t...

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

This convo is SUCH a juicy one! We have on the show Corinne Angelica who is a board certified holistic nutritionist specializing in period health and fertility. We’re breaking down all the fundamentals of fertility, emphasizing the importance of understanding blood sugar regulation, nutrition, and hormonal balance; we’re diving into misconceptions about fertility, the impact of stress on the conception process, and practical steps for women preparing for pregnancy. We also talk all about the ...

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Today we’re breaking down an analogy with your GPS- talking about taking action and setting clear goals in both life and business— because let’s be real girl, you can’t move a parked car right?! I’m giving you a couple questions that have been really helpful for me to pick a goal, and DECIDE to start getting the ball rolling. Ultimately, I hope this episode serves as a motivational reminder that taking action, even in small steps, is ESSENTIAL for personal and professional development and tha...

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

In this episode we’re talking about how to find YOUR unique balance between having control (aka data/ a game plan) and faith, particularly in the context of personal challenges or in career or business. We’re diving into how to navigate uncertainty and make decisions that align with your goals and values while still leaning on your need for sense of control. I think you’re going to love this one! Special thank you to our sponsor of today’s episode: Gut Personal! You can head to www....

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Today we’re talking about this concept of “The Happy Path” which often in the engineering world is the “ideal” path without ANY bumps (or bugs) along the way. I’m touching on the rebound I’m feeling after navigating loss, but also using this metaphor to talk through the often unpredictable nature of life in all areas. We’re diving into redefining success and happiness, finding growth in adversity, and embracing new opportunities that arise from unexpected challenges. I think you’re going to l...

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

In this episode, I’m sharing with you some heartbreaking news; we just experienced our second miscarriage. In this raw episode my intention is to normalize conversations around grief and hopefully help you not feel alone if you are navigating your own fertility journey, and give you some context as to what comes next as we navigate our TBD path ahead. Special thank you to our sponsor of today’s podcast: CLEARSTEM! Cuz GIRLFRIEND….are you looking for a new SKINCARE line that wo...

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

In this episode, we’re doing a fun Q&A episode! I’m answering your questions related to entrepreneurship, marriage motherhood and personal growth. We talk about EARLY mindset before $$ started coming in within my business, the importance of balancing family time with personal needs and learning what that looks like for YOU in your season. I share my take on validating my worth as a mom who downshifted my business this year. All over the board on this one topic wise but hopefully it will b...

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

In this episode I’m sharing with you the most significant reminders I give to myself on a regular basis to really help me hone in on my own personal growth, fulfillment and JOY. This is going to feel like a nice pump up, or even a little gut check to really make sure you are supporting YOURSELF to live YOUR version of YOUR most fulfilled life– I can’t wait to hear what you think of this episode! &&& if you haven’t heard yet: You’ve gotta check out my brand new even...

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Honestly today’s episode is just going to be a really interesting listen as if we were girlfriends chatting. I’m sharing with you a really interesting story and series of events, including a unique part of how I have been really leaning into trusting that there’s something bigger than me supporting me, as well as how I can find peace and joy even in uncertain chapters. I think this one is going to be a really fun one to listen into! Can’t wait to hear what you think! &&& i...

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

This convo is SO freaking JUICY. Today we have on Neha Ruch who is the author of “The Power Pause” <— a book I read in like 2 days because I was so obsessed with it. In this convo we talk about the complexities of motherhood, career identity, and the societal pressures women face to CHOOSE because honestly— as refreshing it is that there are more options available to us, there are also more CHOICES to be made. We peel back the whole journey of how this all started with Neha trying to navig...

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

In this episode, we’re talking all about self-belief and identity in achieving literally ANY goal you have in life. I share with you one of my FAVORITE stories I about a man's transformation after receiving incorrect test results and how that catapulted him into a completely different career and life and how honestly…. Knowing this and applying it in your life could be a complete game changer too! Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one! As mentioned in today’s episode: ...

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

In this episode, I have on my husband Seena and we are talking about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on the challenges of starting a new business as my husband recently launched a new business in January (called Rent Up). We dig into building confidence, the importance of consistency (& alignment) and how to really develop patience to build trust overtime. We have really different perspectives, business’ and tenure as entrepreneurs so I think you’re really goi...

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

In this episode, we’re talking all about the importance of processing emotions without judgment, the role of fear in personal growth, business growth and even fertility, and the power of thoughts in shaping our beliefs and actions. This episode is tactical but honest and I think you’re going to leave feeling REALLY supported by this conversation. I can’t wait to hear what you think! As mentioned in today’s episode: You’ve gotta check out my brand new event for high level momp...

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of success and really how to drown out societal, family and even social media’s noise of what you “SHOULD” want or “SHOULD do to really figure out what matters to you. I touch a little on even my personal journey through grief after a miscarriage and determining how to “successfully” grieve on MY terms in MY way and really apply this to every aspect of life that I think you’ll really connect with. The conversation is an important one, I can’t wai...

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

After sharing about my recent miscarriage this past Saturday on social media and receiving so many messages from women navigating this and feeling like me sharing about it was helping them— I knew I needed to record this episode. This is super raw as I’m navigating our first miscarriage in real time, but my hope is to shed light on a topic that so many women have (& unfortunately will) experience. My perspective is one of sharing how I’m finding light and even gratitude during a really to...

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

THIS. CONVO. IS SO JUICY. RAW & TACTICAL. You’re going to LOVE it! We have on Jocelyn Freeman who is half of @meet_thefreemans on Instagram (one of my favorite marriage accounts to follow) and we dig into it ALL; how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, the challenges of maintaining connection after having children, and the importance of understanding the 'roommate phase' many couples experience. We talk about real time examples, how to determine your own emotional triggers an...

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Today’s episode is all about the importance of the story running in our head and how it completely shapes our perspective and therefore actions we take from it. It sounds simple but DAMN is it powerful if you check in on that narrative because it’s the ultimate hack really help you build up that self-confidence and in turn help you make decisions through the frame of getting where you want to go. I’m really excited to hear what you think of this one and how it helps you! As mentioned in...

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Today we’re getting SUPER NITTY GRITTY tactical but also asking some really powerful questions— because like the title shares, I’m actually going to make more PROFIT (aka take home) this year than the year before I had my son Brodie, working HALF the amount— which sounds bananas. But when I realized that, I wanted to share with you the HOW in case any of this can be helpful for you. We’re talking tactical strategy, reverse engineering goals, evaluating support needs, identifying a target audi...

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025