⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of a school-related trauma and threat of violence.
After a traumatic school incident, mindset coach Kate McCauley realized the system she loved could no longer hold the kind of transformation she knew was possible.
In this episode, I sit down with Kate—speaker and founder of The Champion Within—to talk about leaving a beloved role, building from the ground up, and creating lasting change in young people, one “village” at a time.
Kate is doing incredible work to uplift the teens and youth of America—not with quick fixes or surface-level motivation, but with practical tools, deep care, and a commitment to helping kids discover their own greatness.
We talk about:
✅ A traumatic school event that started a six-year internal shift
✅ The difference between competition and shared success in women
✅ Fun examples of how she helps high school athletes find their inner greatness
✅ Why failure is messy—but still a gift
Whether you’re facing a leap of faith or leading others through change, this episode is a fun conversation to listen in on—and a powerful reminder that real leadership starts from within.
✨ This episode's especially great for women leaders, coaches, and parents of teenage girls.
🎧 Listen + Subscribe for more on leadership, wellness, and building purpose-driven success.
You can find Kate Here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-mccauley-danu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.champion_within
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hid8F2L0Y3zDz1UZFNzQC?si=7fb90919ff254ad0
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KateMccauley-thechampionwithin
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