Success Beyond Strategy

Success Beyond Strategy

Success Beyond Strategy is the podcast for founders and leaders building businesses that reflect who they are, not just what they do. Hosted by Cat Roten, each episode blends practical tools with intuitive insight to help you reconnect to your vision, energy, and truth. You’ll hear solo episodes, honest conversations, and transformational insights that weave together strategy, self-trust, nervous system awareness, and energetic alignment. It’s not about working harder. It’s about leading differently, by honoring your capacity, trusting your timing, and choosing purpose over pressure. Subscribe for conversations that blend the practical and the intuitive—and support the version of you that’s growing behind the scenes.

Episodes

August 29, 2025 28 mins

This episode is a reflection straight from the heart days after returning from Powerhouse Women 2025.

I walked into that weekend thinking I needed to fix something. That there was something missing. That I had to do more to be worthy of the next level.

But what I found? Peace. Ease. Support. And a full-body realization that… maybe things are already good.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

  • Why being...
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Community has looked a lot of different ways for me over the years including packed online networking calls to quiet in-person walks or coffee meet-ups with just one other person.

And if I'm honest, I used to believe that bigger meant better. That community needed to be every day, every moment, sharing about each other constantly on social, etc. to be powerful. But this past year has shown me that intimacy, intention, and alignment...

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This week on the Power of Choice series, I’m opening up about a part of my story I’ve never fully shared before: what it’s been like to step out of the “shoulds” I grew up with and start choosing my own spiritual path as an adult.

For most of my life, my spiritual path was chosen for me. Church on Sundays, Children’s choir (which I did love!), the beliefs and rhythms my family lived by. It all shaped me, but it wasn’t always my cho...

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In this episode of the Power of Choice series, I’m getting honest about how I’ve had to rework my relationship with boundaries. Not just in business, but in friendships, daily rhythms, and emotional energy. Some of the hardest boundaries I’ve had to set were the ones that no one else could see.

In this conversation, I share:

  • The difference between internal and external boundaries (and why that clic...
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In this first episode of the Power of Choice series, I’m sharing something deeply personal: my health and wellness journey. From competitive gymnastics and all-or-nothing patterns to burnout, body image struggles, and ultimately, coming back home to myself, it’s been a long, layered process.

If you’ve ever felt like your relationship with food, movement, or your body has been tangled up in pressure, perfectionism, or performance… y...

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July 11, 2025 11 mins

This episode kicks off a brand new series on The Power of Choice… a personal and raw reflection on the moments and decisions that have shaped my life over the last 20+ years.

Fresh off a soul-nourishing trip to Europe, I share the story behind this series and the realization that sparked it: every pivotal change, burnout, breakthrough, or shift started with a single choice.

This isn’t just about business strategy, it’s about agency...

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I’ve always been comfortable behind the scenes…. supporting, observing, and anchoring others. But lately, something’s shifted. In this episode, I open up about the deeper identity work I’ve been navigating and how it’s led me to a new season of leadership. One where I’m finally stepping forward.

We’re talking about visibility, trust, and choosing to lead in a way that feels aligne, not performative.

In this episode, I share:

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This week, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the exact weekly planning practice that keeps me grounded, focused, and energetically aligned. 

 

This isn’t your typical “productivity hack” episode. This is how I build in self-awareness, reflection, and intention to prep for my week, to PREVENT burning out.

 

From my Sunday prep routine to how I check in with my energy, capacity, and boundaries, you’ll hear the real-life rhyt...

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This was not just another retreat. It wasn’t even about hosting the perfect mastermind. This was about building an experience — one that honored the season I was in and the people who showed up.

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my first solo mastermind experience — and how I intentionally designed it to activate purpose, trust, and transformation (without packing the schedule or overplanning every moment).

But this ...

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When everything you thought defined you suddenly disappears—your job, identity, structure—what’s left? In this powerful conversation, we welcome Kate Ferrien to the show to share her deeply personal story of letting go, slowing down, and allowing herself to rebuild not just a business, but a life aligned with who she truly is.

We talk about the unraveling that happens when life forces you to stop and the clarity that follows when y...

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This episode marks a major turning point, not just for the podcast, but for how I show up in my life and business. I’m sharing my deeper purpose in life, as well as behind the shift into Success Beyond Strategy. This includes what this next chapter means for me, my work, and this community.

In this raw & honest reflection, I share:

  1. What to expect from the podcast moving forward.
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May 22, 2025 13 mins

It’s my birthday & instead of diving into a reflection from last year (go a few episodes back to hear that!), I am sharing how this month I have prioritized myself and celebrated for the first time in forever.

For so long, I’ve tied my worth to how productive, helpful, and “on” I could be, but this season is about something different. It’s about learning to play, celebrate, & find joy in life again.

In this episode, I talk ...

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May 14, 2025 7 mins

If you’re a business owner who dreads taxes, you’re not alone. But what if you could look at taxes differently?

In this episode, I’m sharing a major mindset shift I’ve had around money, taxes, and business growth thanks to the incredible Alex Coyne, who spoke at the Power Table Live Conference this past April 2025.

Alex flipped the script on all of us. Instead of seeing taxes as something to resent or avoid, she challenged us to se...

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May 7, 2025 12 mins

In this solo episode, I’m sharing something that’s been slowly transforming the way I move through life and business: No longer using the word BUSY in my vocabulary.

I talk about what it really means to let go of the “busy” badge, and how choosing a slower, more intentional pace has impacted everything…. from how I show up in my work to how I feel in my body. If you’ve ever equated “busy” with “productive,” this one’s for you.

In t...

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When building a business—or hosting an event—strategy matters. But sometimes, the most powerful shifts happen beyond the strategy itself. In this conversation, we welcome Christina Luna back to the show and dive deep into the unseen layers that shape how we grow, create, and lead—especially when the external strategy isn’t enough.

We talk about the energetic and seasonal shifts happening right now and how to tune into your own timi...

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It’s officially been one year since I left my corporate job—and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of everything this season has taught me. From deep grief to unexpected growth, this past year has challenged me, stretched me, and ultimately, shaped me.

In this vulnerable solo episode, I’m sharing:

  1. What no one tells you about the messy middle between safety and full alignment
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Welcome to first episode of Your Successful Event Journey series! 

In this episode, I answer the question, “What do you mean by Your Successful Event Journey?”

I’m breaking down each phase of the journey & diving into our first one– IDEATION—the starting point for all aligned & impactful events. Before you dive into strategy and execution, you need to get clear on your vision and why. 

In this episode, I’m sharing:

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Planning a successful event—whether virtual or in-person, for-profit or non-profit,—comes down to strategy and the right tools.

In this episode, I sit down with Ben Dell, founder and CEO of Hey Summit, to explore how to maximize success when planning both virtual and in-person events on your own or using HeySummit.

Ben shares:

  1. The key differences between virtual and in-person events—and how to cho...
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Contracts aren’t just paperwork—they’re essential for protecting your event and your peace of mind. In this solo episode, I’m diving into why contracts matter and how you should be negotiating even for your events. Whether you're working with vendors, sponsors, or speakers, having a contract in place can save you from last-minute stress and unexpected costs.

👉 Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice. Be sure to ...

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Finding the right room can change everything in your business—but what if that room doesn’t exist yet?

In this SPECIAL collab episode, I’m joined by Taylor Smith, founder of The Power Table, to talk about:

1. How to identify the right room for your goals—whether it’s networking, learning, or building connections. 2. When to create your own event—and why filling the gap in the market could be your next big move. 3. Balancing event ...

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