Katherine (Kat) 🇺🇸 Ramirez

10X Business Broker

Hard Work + Positive Cash Flow = Higher Offers!

Helping Entrepreneurs Create Their Exit Plan Whether that Means Selling Your Business to Retire or Selling your Business to go on to the next venture!

Meet Kat Ramirez, CEO, Confidential, Experienced & Trusted

With over 30 years of marketing, advertising & sales experience. Kat offers expertise as a sought-after Business Consultant and Respected Community Leader. Katherine’s sales, marketing, and consulting expertise have covered five major markets with high-profile broadcast television companies across the United States.

Kat has worked with businesses all of her career helping them grow their business. Now, she is helping businesses exit by selling their business to people who want to buy businesses. Kat's mission is to help as many business owners transition from ownership to selling their business for the best offer!

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Chief Executive Officer

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adBidtise was created to address the ongoing need for businesses to have access to a resource for marketing education, advocacy, accountability, and someone that would have your back so they can make good business decisions when it comes to your marketing investments. 

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G.I. SISTERHOOD

"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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CEO & Founder

WDJT CBS 58

2014 Surpassed New Business Revenue Goal by 110%
2014 Tripled Telemundo Revenue from 2013
2013 Record High Revenue Total in new Business Development in the history of the station
2013 Tripled Telemundo Revenue from 2012
2012 Tripled New Business Revenue on all platforms to include 7 Major Networks CBS58/WMLW/MeTV/Telemundo WI/ThisTV/BounceTV/CBS58.com from 2011
2012 Doubled Revenue billing on Telemundo from 2011

CBS 58, Telemundo Wisconsin, THIS TV, MeTV, WMLW, Bounce TV, Touch Vision, MoviesTV, and CBS58.COM. My primary role was to budget 7 Television Networks in order to achieve the annual goals. I managed a team of managers, account executives, and support staff. I was also responsible for managing and supervising the station's inventory and pricing grid. My other responsibilities include supervising budget achievement, market share growth, inventory control, packaging, pricing, and supervising the managers, account executives, and sales assistants. I conducted all of the team performance reviews and provided training to develop high volume sales program. I was responsible for managing and nurturing the activity of every major key account. My day-to-day responsibilities included working with the management team to assist and guide them in training, negotiating, positioning, and forecasting. I was responsible for training my team to strategically position the networks in the marketplace in order to leverage our share for any and all negotiated business. I have a critical appreciation of all the elements of marketing, advertising, and sales and how they affect all the other departments within an organization. I have a thorough knowledge of various forms of research and analytics and the role they play in capturing new business for an organization. I am also very familiar with CRM as a tool for prospecting, budgeting, and account management. I reported directly to the CEO.

Multi Network Sales Marketing Manager

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

2014 Surpassed New Business Development Revenue Goal by 10%
2014 Tripled Telemundo Revenue from 2013
2013 Record High Revenue Total in new Business Development in the history of the station
2013 Tripled Telemundo Revenue from 2012
2012 Tripled New Business Revenue on all platforms to include 7 Networks CBS58/WMLW/MeTV/Telemundo WI/ThisTV/BounceTV/CBS58.com from 2011
2012 Doubled Revenue billing on WYTU Telemundo WI from 2011


Weigel Broadcasting Group in Milwaukee - Manage all Telemundo WI activity and Sales Account Excutives for the state of Wisconsin.

Area Sales Marketing Manager

ABC News

2010 RECORD YEAR for total billing at KETV the highest revenue the station has ever generated
2010 Hit every platform budget
2009 Grew KETV revenue by 1 share point in a down economy
2008 Grew KETV revenue share by 1.5 points

KETV - ABC Affiliate HEARST TELEVISION -  My major role was to budget the total revenue of the station’s budget in order to achieve our annual goals. I managed twelve account executives and four support staff.  I am also responsible for managing and supervising the station's inventory and pricing grid.  My other responsibilities include supervising local revenue budget achievement, market share growth, local inventory control, packaging, and pricing, and supervising all the account executives and sales assistants including managing staff performance and providing training to develop local sales programs. I am responsible for managing the activity of every local account on KETV. My day-to-day responsibilities include working with the sales team to assist and guide them in negotiating, positioning, and forecasting within the broadcast sales cycle. I am responsible for training my team to strategically position the station in the marketplace in order to leverage our share for any and all local negotiated business.  I coach and train my team to create highly developed relationships within the advertising community.  I train my team to understand the negotiation processes in order to increase our share of the marketplace. I train my team to have a firm understanding of the dynamics of the television production process, the forecasting process, and a solid understanding of programming and how to project or estimate program ratings. I have a thorough knowledge of Marshall Marketing, analytics, budgeting, forecasting, and the role they play in educating and capturing our share of new business within the market.  I am also very familiar with Matrix as a tool for budgeting. I reported to the VP

Regional Sales Marketing Manager

The CW Network

Increased National Sales from 10% in 2006 to 15% in 2007
Increased National Sales from 6% in 2005 to 10% in 2006 – Market was down
Increased National Sales from 2% in 2004 to 6% in 2005

WBUW Madison's CW ACME TELEVISION -  I was responsible for the activity of national accounts on WBUW. My day-to-day responsibilities include understanding and knowing what our fair share of the market was to be able to negotiate position and forecast within the broadcast sales atmosphere to achieve my targeted goals. I was responsible for positioning the station in the marketplace in order to leverage our entitled share for any National negotiated business on WBUW.  I created highly developed relationships within the management environment and I understand the negotiation processes in order to gain our fair share of the marketplace. I have an understanding of the dynamics from every department to include pricing the station, the television production process, the commissioning process and a very good understanding of programming rights. I have a critical appreciation of all the elements of broadcast advertising and all the departments it affects. I was responsible for controlling inventory and building the pricing model for the station in order to meet budgets and increase year-to-year share goals. I reported directly to the CEO and the Director of Sales for Acme Communications.

National Sales Marketing Manager

KWBQ-TV

Top Performing Sales Manager with KWBQ/KASY from 2000 to 2002 increased sales 25% Year to Year for 3 Years.

KWBQ/WB19 & KASY/UPN50 ACME TELEVISION -
New Business Sales Manager – I was responsible for managing a team that was responsible for prospecting new Local, Regional, and National clients within the state of New Mexico. I was responsible for training my team to make extensive cold calls and sales presentations that included broadcast and our web solutions to new prospects as well as regional agency contacts representing key accounts in the state of New Mexico. I was responsible for helping my team pitch and offer the full resources of educational selling with television advertising, digital advertising, and partnership programs that were available to our client base. We made conceptual presentations to local clients, agency representatives CEOs, and marketing directors within corporations throughout the region. I would help my team identify the problems within an organization and offer a solution appropriate to the situation.

Business Development Marketing Sales Manager & Consultant

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I am a serial entrepreneur and have founded adBidtise, #SocialBuzz, 10x Business Broker, and my passion project ⛳ Golfing Buddy. I am a woman-owned 💋, veteran-owned 🇺🇸, and minority-owned 🌶️ business leader and supporter of any organizations that align with my values.

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Eric Feng

Experts in Asia

At Experts in Asia, we believe that the right speaker can do more than inspire—they can transform. That’s why we specialize in connecting organizations with some of the region’s most accomplished thought leaders, professional speakers, corporate veterans, successful entrepreneurs, TEDx speakers, and practitioners.  

What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering results that go beyond the applause. Here’s how we do it:  

Here’s what makes us stand out:

- Experts Who Happen to Speak: We represent true experts—leaders who bring deep knowledge, real-world experience, and practical solutions. Their authority comes from what they’ve accomplished, not just their ability to speak.

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At Experts in Asia, we’re not just about speeches; we’re about creating events that inspire action, foster engagement, and deliver results that last long after the applause fades. 

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Founder (representing 100+ Asia-based experts)

Known Loved Respected

I speak to advisors, experts and founders on personal branding, community building and content marketing to acquire customers of today.

Till date, I have spoken in 38 countries globally, to more than half a million salespeople and entrepreneurs. My speaking style is energetic and persuasive. I use a lot of stories and analogies in my speeches. My content can also be customisable to the theme of your event. 

My goal for every speech is to help my audience become their dream customers' number one choice.

Popular speeches:

- Known, Loved, Respected (based on my latest book)
- Future of Sales: what does it take to win over customers of today
- The Impact of AI on how we sell

Professional Speaker 

Charisma Academy (Asia)

Professional Speaker (represented by Charisma Academy)

Conference Moderator (represented by Charisma Academy)

Public Speaking Coach (represented by Charisma Academy)

NUS Business School

The module that I am lecturing is BFS1001: Personal Development & Career Management, focusing on interpersonal communication skills. I also teach once every semester on business presentation skills.

Lecturer

StarCite Inc.

My main role in StarCite was to assist in building a comprehensive help guide for the company's new software. On top of that, I also support the QA and training team in StarCite.

Executive | Intern

Singapore Philadephia Innovators Network

SPIN was established to be an exclusive channel and bridge for entrepreneurs, investors and academia in both Greater Philadelphia Region and Singapore, creating key opportunities for expansion into both regions.

Lead the creation of the board of advisors, including eminent names such as Josh Kopelman, well known VC in the web 2.0 space.

Helped built strategic alliances with University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business and other entrepreneurial bodies in the Philadelphia region.

Student Body President

NUS School of Computing (Corporate Communications)

Maintain synergy and team work among 3 directorates: External Relations, Media and Web & Human Resource. Current strength: 80 associates.

Head the Media and Web team. Successful projects include faculty website (http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg) and SoC Information Portal which was awarded Dean’s Letter.

Led team to raise $30K worth of cash and product sponsorship for a three-day festival – Technology Lifestyle Conference.

Pioneered the Young Director’s Program, an elite HR program to groom potential leaders of the organization. First run on Feb 2005. Raised 20 leaders.

Managing Director

Conceptualized Chinatown Street Market 2003 with Singapore Tourism Board and Chinatown Business Association. Event featured in The Straits Times.

Headed project teams of more than 20 associates on high-profile projects including SoC Corporate Affiliates Tea & NUS Open House 2004.

Represented the undergraduates of School of Computing for International Academic Advisory Panel (IAAP) Tea Session.

Director of External Relations

Top Voice | I help trainers, coaches & entrepreneurs get paid to speak

Growing up, I was shy, scrawny, and super self-conscious. I didn’t get invited to birthday parties, didn’t have many friends, and was always overlooked when opportunities came.

And you’d think things would change when you grow up.

But no, nothing really did. Even in adulthood, I was still invisible. And my career suffered.

Until one day I found social media.

I started creating content, found my voice, built a platform… and that changed everything.

That platform opened doors to paid speaking gigs. I’ve now spoken in 38 countries and built a 400K following. It brought me wealth, freedom, and amazing people into my life.

But being an ex-nobody, I couldn’t just keep this to myself.

Now, I help founders, agents, and experts go from nobody to somebody because when you have a voice and platform, you don’t just change your life… you change the world.

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Content Creator

With 200K+ following on Facebook and 51K on Instagram, I have been using these platforms to share my knowledge on sales, marketing and branding. Target audience are service professionals who market directly to consumers (B2C).

Eric Feng (CSP) - Global Speaker

I feel like I just stumbled upon some universal “secret.” Let me explain. 👇

We’ve been very, very lucky this work trip in Hungary.

Deals are coming in left, right, centre.
Problems are solved pretty quickly.
Team is doing well.

The only real difference I can think of is that we’re in a beautiful country with amazing autumn weather (see pics below for proof).

Most of the time, we are feeling grateful, happy and at peace. 

And that state - I suspect - makes us magnetic to good things.

To money. 
Opportunities. 
Even “good luck.”

Not saying you need to book a trip to Europe right away (lol) but I’m starting to believe that the inner state attracts the outer results. Not the other way round. 

When I go back home mid next month, I want to bring "autumn" back with me i.e. my happy and unhurried state of mind. 

To help me, I am asking these three questions before I write, meet or teach. 

☁️ Am I grounded or rushing?
☁️ Am I calm or stressed out? 
☁️ Am I creating from joy or pressure? 

Because if the state I’m in shapes the results I get, then maybe the best strategy isn’t what I do next... but WHO I AM when I do it.

Curious: what’s one thing you do to feel more grounded before the day begins?

#ScaleWithSoul #AwakeningAchiever

Documenting my journey of scaling without losing my soul

I thought I joined a leadership program.
Turns out, I signed up for a life reset.

When I enrolled into Deep Human Club Season 3 by Dr. Gregor Lim-Lange and Crystal Lim-Lange, I expected just insights and strategies.

What I didn’t expect was to cry.
To laugh.
To heal.
To meet the most extraordinary people.
And to come home to myself.

Here’s why this became one of the most transformative experiences I’ve had.

1. A powerful fusion of learning, mentoring and transformation

Every month was masterfully designed to combine teaching (workshops), application (mentoring), and embodiment (retreats).

Take Month 1 for example: “Nervous System Reset.” 

We started with an online workshop where I learned the science behind mindfulness. Then in group mentoring, Dr Greg guided us to apply mindfulness tools to real-life situations. 

We ended the month with a weekend retreat at Sentosa Capella with world-renowned psychotherapists Dr Robert and Leanne Robers. There, I learned techniques like havening and EMDR that have helped me calm my nervous system and feel all the nicer emotions like peace and joy.

2. World-class instructors who expand your mind and heart

Every session felt like a TED Talk meets therapy meets soul work!

We had Christel Buchanan (AI expert), Juliana Chan, PhD (LinkedIn expert), Zachary Young (scaling expert), Riyana Rupani (nutrition expert), Eric Lim (sleep expert), Anna Vanessa Haotanto 陳安娜 (super girl!), Craig Tunnell (love expert) and many more.

Special mention on Craig who led Love Code, a retreat that helped me realize I needed to become “The One” for myself first to find love and guess what, I did found someone special shortly after (no app needed!).

3. A rare community where high-achievers feel safe to be human

I’ve been in many groups. But none felt like this. Many here are successful corporate leaders and founders yet they show up with such humility, kindness and openness to grow. 

One of my most vulnerable moments was during shadow work, an afternoon where we met our “dark side” and processed long-held shame. I felt really exposed but during a powerful closing ritual (no spoilers), the love and acceptance I received from the group floored me.

And none of this would have been possible without Crystal and Dr Greg.

Crystal made me feel so deeply seen. From personally introducing me at the welcome party to reviewing my LI posts to offering a personal word during a hard moment, I’ll always be grateful.

And Dr Greg? 

He’s smart, kind, warm and funny. He mentored me through some of my toughest moments and modeled the kind of man, leader and partner I aspire to be. (Seriously, he’s German yet so joyful - how??)

So if you’ve been feeling the nudge to grow… not just as a leader, but as a human being, can’t think of a better gift to give yourself than Deep Human Club Season 4.

Applications are now open.

Say yes to the most powerful transformation you didn’t even know you needed. This might just be your reset too!

There’s a kind of tired no amount of sleep can fix.

That’s exactly how I felt last year.

From the outside, everything looked like it was working well.

Clients were coming.
Content was landing. 
Community was growing.

I should’ve felt fulfilled.
But I didn’t. 

Instead, I felt "off". 
And I didn’t know why.

These are the subtle signs, maybe you feel them too. 

1. My body felt tight when I think about work

I used to get excited about work but I don't anymore. In fact, when I think about work on Sundays, I feel my body tensed up. I hold my breath when I work and I frown a lot more too. 

2. My rhythm disappeared

I used to flow with ease. Ideas and solutions came naturally. But now, everything feels harder than it should be. It’s like I have to push a 100-ton truck just to get things moving.

3. My inner voice went quiet

The calm, steady knowing that used to guide me faded. In its place: doubt, comparison and anxiety. Very noisy. There is also a lot of negative talk in my head. 

At a recent retreat, I finally brought this up and one of the teachers said something that got me going AHHHH.

“Eric, maybe your soul is resisting the life you’ve built.”

As if she knew I would push back, she gently added,
"Not because it’s bad but because it no longer reflects who you’ve become."

Because of that conversation, it sparked a year-long journey of re-alignment.
Of coming back to myself.

As I write this, I’m grateful to say that I’ve found myself again.

And I’ve quietly been making changes to my lifestyle and even my career.
(More on that soon)

But if you’re feeling these signs too…

Maybe it’s time for your own heart-to-heart.

Take a slow walk.
Journal.
Breathe.

Ask your soul:
1. What are you trying to tell me?
2. What part of my life no longer fits who I’m becoming?
3. What would feel more true?

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause long enough to listen.

Always here for you if you need a listening ear.

Just PM me.

P.S. Pics were taken last October when I had a health scare. It was during the few nights stay that inspired today's post. 

#awakeningachiever #scalingwithsoul

I used to think the universe rewarded hard work. Turns out, it rewards something else entirely.

Last week in Budapest, I met up with my friend Balázs Basky  after six years (see pic below).

We were catching up over Vietnamese pho (very on-brand for me) when he shared something that stopped me mid-chew:

“Everything you’ve ever dreamed of lives inside a grand mansion guarded by a bodyguard.

Every time you try to enter, he’ll ask one question:
‘Do you really want it?’

If there’s even a flicker of doubt, the gate stays closed.”

He continued:
“The universe doesn’t respond to hesitation.
 It mirrors your belief.
 
The moment you choose your dream with absolute certainty, not wishful thinking, not half-belief, that’s when the doors open.

Not because the guard disappeared,
but because you finally walked in like you belonged.”

Trời ơi (omg in Vietnamese)

I’ve spent so many years hustling thinking that hard work is the key to success. 

But lately I learnt that hard work only takes you as far as your self-belief allows.

You can be doing all the “right” things on the outside...
... but if your inner posture says “I’m not sure I deserve this,”
the universe reflects that right back.

So here’s my Tuesday reminder (to you and to myself):

Before you grind harder…
Stand taller.
Walk in like you belong.
Because maybe that’s the real work.

#ScaleWithSoul #AwakeningAchiever

Things I’m learning to let go of (quietly, gently, but necessarily):

☑️ The idea that I must inspire every time I post (for example this post!)
☑️ The pressure to be impressive instead of just being honest
☑️ The identity of “the speaker” who always has something powerful to say
☑️ The guilt I feel when I’m not being productive 
☑️ The belief that rest needs to be earned
☑️ The impulse to fix myself before I share anything
☑️ The urge to turn every experience into a lesson
☑️ The old belief that love must be earned not received
☑️ The story that I need to be “more” to be worthy of love or attention
☑️ The voice in my head that says “don’t share this, it’s too messy”

Letting go of these doesn’t feel “freeing” yet.
Sometimes, it just feels weird, even unsettling.

For example, saying goodbye to the version of me who once believed he had to earn love.

But slowly, I’m starting to trust…
that I don’t have to perform to be seen.
And I don’t have to be impressive to be loved.

How about you? What are you gently unlearning this season?  Feel free to swipe from my checklist above.

P.S. This post was inspired by a late night heart to heart chat with my bestie. 

#ScaleWithSoul #AwakeningAchiever

The hidden cost of “being impressive”

Not sure if it’s a Type 3 Enneagram thing (anyone else?) but I’ve had an obsession with being impressive for as long as I can remember.

It doesn’t help that I was a speaker for 15 years.
We were literally paid to perform!

To razzle and dazzle.
To light up a room even when we felt like burning out inside.

But lately I’ve started noticing how this performance energy seeps into the rest of my life too.

With close friends, I say what they want to hear not what I really feel.

In social groups, I find myself scanning the room, thinking about how I’m coming across instead of actually connecting.

Even in therapy (help!) I sometimes catch myself trying to be “a good patient”
instead of telling the truth.

And I’ll be honest... it’s exhausting.

Every actor will tell you, "Staying in character for too long drains the soul."
And that’s how I’ve felt.

But here’s what I learnt at a recent retreat:

The more you try to impress, the less connected you will feel...

To yourself. 
To others. 
Even to the work you used to love.

Why? 

Because performance creates distance.
People can’t connect with what’s polished.
They connect with what’s true.

So here’s a little fun assignment I’m giving myself this week (and you’re welcome to try it too if it speaks to you).

Post or say one thing that feels true even if it’s not impressive.
Just honest. Just human. No punchline. No polish.
Don't even try to get ChatGPT to improve it for you. 

If you’re up for it, share yours in the comments.
I’ll go first. 👇

See picture below: I decided to just paint to express rather than impress. No references, no Pinterest. Just painting by feeling. I admit, it wasn’t the prettiest piece in the room but it felt the most like me... and that felt surprisingly healing.
Now your turn. Post or say one thing that feels true even if it’s not impressive.

#UnmaskToConnect #ScaleWithSoul

The CRAZIEST thing happened this evening in Balatonfüred!

A bunch of beautiful kids came up to me and asked if I could autograph on their hands.

At first, I thought they were joking. I mean, who asks for autographs anymore right?

But they were serious. So I signed… and then the rest of their friends came too.
(See video below)

But here’s the part that moved me to tears when I first got to know them.

These kids are from Ukraine, displaced by war.
Many of them lost their homes. Some even lost their parents.

Now they live in Germany under the care of a kind conductor and her husband, and were brought to Hungary to raise funds through their performance.

They were young, between 6 to 16 years old.

And you should hear them sing. 
Full of light. Full of hope.
(see video below)

That evening, we got to auction some of their paintings with the theme “family.” I really love one of them which showed children clinging to one another while looking toward a path that connects their past in Ukraine with their present in Germany, a powerful reminder of hope, home and the unbreakable bonds of family. 

I successfully bid one at 500 euros. 

And then I did something cheeky. 

I asked them to autograph for me in return. 
They were sooooo excited! (see video below)

I told them I was a fan of theirs because I truly am.

And thanks to Tony Gordon (a legend in the insurance industry), he rallied the room and raised another 5,000 euros on the spot!

These kids reminded me that even in dark times, the human spirit can still shine.
Even in chaos, music and art can still heal.
And sometimes, the most powerful stories come from the smallest voices.

I’ll be thinking about them a lot in the days to come.

If you would like to support or follow them, their choir is called COLOR MUSIC.
Their voices and courage deserve to be heard.

#colormusicchoir #balatonfüred

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Suicide & Burnout
(Please read only if you have the emotional space today)

I lost a young student to suicide recently. 

Two years ago I lost a close friend the same way. 
And four founder‑friends to exhaustion.

They were high-achievers who looked “fine” on the outside but who knew the quiet battles they were fighting within?

Most experts would say it’s a mental health issue.
And yes, the mind plays a big role.

But what if it goes deeper than that?

What if what we call “burnout” or “depression” is really the soul crying out?

The more I study about inner work, the more I realise that suicide and exhaustion don’t start in the mind.

They begin when the soul feels unseen, unheard, and unable to keep going.

Allow me to elaborate. 

1. When the soul feels unseen...

This happens when you go so long trying to “be someone else” (the leader, the provider, the achiever) that you lose sight of who you really are underneath.

You get praised for your success… but no one sees your struggle.
You put on a smile… but no one notices your sadness.

And over time, you forgot who you are too. The part of you that’s vulnerable, playful, creative and kind. It gets buried under all the pretending.

2. When the soul feels unheard...

This happens when you stop listening to your own inner voice.

You start making decisions based on what others expect or what’s “practical" instead of what feels true to you.

You keep overriding that quiet nudge inside (some call it intuition), the one that says “This isn’t it” or “I need a break”.

3. When the soul feels unable to keep going...

This is when everything feels heavy.

You’re still showing up, still doing the work but it takes everything out of you.

You’re constantly exhausted. Even rest doesn’t help. You fantasize about disappearing. You feel like you’re breaking inside but don’t know how to stop.

If what I’ve shared resonates with you, maybe you were meant to see this today.

Maybe the Universe (or God if that’s your language) is gently reminding you that... 

you are loved
you are held, 
you are not alone. 

I was in your shoes once and I remember how heavy it felt. 
So if you are going through a hard season right now, HUGSSS!

And I want you to know that there is a way out of this. 
You can find your way back home! 

Some of the ways I have tried that worked for me:

 • Write a letter to yourself, say what you been wanting to say to yourself
 • Learn how to calm your nervous system down (ask me if you don't know how)
 • Let yourself rest without guilt
 • Release one expectation that no longer fits who you are
 • Do one thing that reconnects you to your soul (music, nature, prayer, art)
 • Sign up for a guided retreat (I can recommend)

Start small.
Start gently.
Start with one step.

You’re not lost, you’re just being called back to yourself.
My inbox is always open.
You matter more than you know.

#awakeningachiever #scalingwithsoul

A timely reminder I needed (and maybe you do too)

Last night’s reading really encouraged me, so I wanted to share it here with you too... 

... especially if you’re in a season where things aren’t going as planned or you feel like you’re falling behind.

“In life, sometimes things go exactly as planned and sometimes we make no progress at all.

Things we thought were terrible at the time often look like blessings when we reflect on them later.

In the long run, everything balanced out perfectly in the end.”

Then it said:

“I’d like you to consider the possibility that everything in your life has meaning and happens in order for you to be happy.”

And this final line made me sit up a bit. 
In fact, it was this line that inspired this entire post. 

“If you understand that everything happens will lead to your happiness, whether it’s something good or something you think is bad, what’s left for you to worry about?”

I don’t know about you but don’t you feel like your entire body, mind and soul just heave a big breath of relief?

Especially if you’re in a season where things aren’t going as planned or you feel like you’re falling behind.

What if you’re not behind at all?

What if life’s just rearranging things for your highest good?

Slow doesn’t mean stuck.
And quiet doesn’t mean nothing’s happening.
Sometimes, the most important work is happening beneath the surface.

So take a deep breath. 
You’re doing better than you think! (hugs)

P.S. Morning view from my bedroom 

#awakeningachiever #scalingwithsoul #Balatonfüred

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