Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate

Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate

Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate is the podcast where bold dreams meet honest conversations—because ambition should never come at the cost of your mental health. Each episode explores what it really takes to grow a business, succeed in sales, protect your wellbeing, and live in alignment with your values. Together with sales professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and resilience experts, we uncover the hidden emotional layers of success—the perfectionism, pressure, and people-pleasing—and share practical insights for building sustainable ambition. This is a space for redefining success on your terms and giving yourself permission to thrive without self-sacrifice.

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June 11, 2026 32 mins

What does ambition really look like when life doesn't go according to plan?

In this episode, I'm joined by Erin Winter, founder of Erin Winter Mortgages, for an honest conversation about ambition, resilience, and what success really looks like in different seasons of life.

We talk about building a business while navigating the unexpected, balancing work with family, and why success isn't always measured by the next milestone. Erin sh...

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In this episode of Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate, Kate sits down with her longtime friend Janessa for an honest conversation about ambition, motherhood, resilience, and redefining success through different seasons of life.

From network marketing days to entrepreneurship, postpartum healing, and raising young children, this conversation explores what it really looks like to pursue goals while navigating the realities of mother...

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In Episode 7, Kate sits down with Shawn Gallant, a former professional football player and veteran law enforcement officer with over 26 years of combined high performance service, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to stay steady under pressure.

Originally from Windsor, Ontario, Shawn played 11 years in the Canadian Football League, including four seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he became known for t...

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In this episode of Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate, Kate sits down with Shauna Frederick, CPA, FEA — financial literacy educator, entrepreneur, fractional CFO, and co-founder of The Finance Cafe.

Shauna is on a mission to transform the way entrepreneurs, especially women, understand and engage with their finances. As the founder of Frederick OTG and co-host of The Finance Cafe Podcast, she helps business owners move beyon...

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In this episode of Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate, Kate sits down with Sean Grixti, a leader working at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth.

Sean is passionate about building and scaling sustainable technologies and is widely recognized for his expertise in commercial strategy, technology commercialization, and developing strategic industrial partnerships. He currently leads business developmen...

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Welcome back to Aligned Ambition, the podcast where Alignment Guide and Connector Kate Hanson explores what it truly means to pursue meaningful goals while staying rooted in who you are. Each episode invites honest conversations about ambition, alignment, and the inner work required to build a life and career that actually feels good.

In today’s episode, Kate is joined by Donavan Robinson, a Red River M...

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Kyle Hanson Feature

Welcome back to Aligned Ambition, the podcast where Alignment Guide and Connector Kate Hanson explores what it truly means to pursue meaningful goals while staying rooted in who you are. Each episode offers honest conversations about ambition, alignment, and the personal work required to build a life and career with intention.

In this episode, Kate sits down with someone especially close to her heart, her husband ...

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In this episode, Kate discusses the importance of manifesting with intention and setting goals that align with one's true desires. She emphasizes the need to break free from societal pressures and 'should' goals, advocating for a more authentic approach to goal setting. Kate provides practical steps for listeners to tune into their true wants, create supportive environments, and take inspired actions towards their goals. Through pe...

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In the inaugural episode of 'Aligned Ambition,' Kate shares her personal journey of resilience and ambition, exploring the challenges of maintaining authenticity while striving for success. She discusses her experiences in the corporate world, the signs of misalignment she faced and the importance of prioritizing mental and physical health. 

Kate emphasizes that alignment is an ongoing practice and invites listeners to reflect ...

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