The Successful Events Podcast

Designing Experiences That Activate Your Purpose: Inside My Mastermind

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 episode isn’t just my perspective — I invited three of the mastermind attendees to share their reflections with you directly. What they shared honestly blew me away. 
From the power of trust and intuition, to the breakthroughs that happened in ways none of us expected, their words captured what this experience was truly about. This conversation will inspire you… to maybe host your own OR join us next time!
Interested in joining the next Mastermind experience?- Send me a DM to get added to the waitlist!
Resources & Ways to Connect:📲 Follow me on Instagram – @cat.roten
Connect with the Mastermind Attendees- Allie @al_bynature, Brooke & Lisa @brooke.p.walker
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When You Lose Everything, Who Are You Really? With Kate Ferrian

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 you finally listen. If you've ever felt like you're starting over, or that your current path no longer fits…. this episode will meet you there.
In this episode, we explore:
How Kate moved through grief, surrender, and uncertainty to build her business & life from the ground up
The real story behind Simply Become It.
The healing power of presence, support, and rebuilding in alignment
Connect with Kate:
Follow Kate on IG: @simplybecomeit
Find out how to work with her HERE!
Hire Kate to Speak.
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Follow me on Instagram – @cat.roten
Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube channel.

Redefining Success, Trust & Purpose in Business and Life

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:
What to expect from the podcast moving forward.
How your purpose should reflect YOU not your business (even if related).
The power of trust- in yourself, your community, & your business.
This is an invitation to release the pressure, come back to your own TRUTH, and build a life that feels as good as it looks.
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Get Your Preferred Events Calendar – Your go-to resource for must-attend personal & professional events this year!
Monthly Networking Call- Join us on the 4th Tuesday every month to connect with other event hosts, speakers, & vendors. 
Follow me on Instagram – @cat.roten
Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube channel.

Why I'm Learning to Play Again at 28

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 about:
Growing up as the “adult child”.
How rest and celebration can feel uncomfortable.
How to learn to receive love, support, and space without earning it.
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Get Your Preferred Events Calendar – Your go-to resource for must-attend personal & professional events this year!
Monthly Networking Call- Join us on the 4th Tuesday every month to connect with other event hosts, speakers, & vendors. 
Follow me on Instagram – @cat.roten
Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube channel.

Taxes Are a Privilege

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 see them as a privilege.
Listen into this episode to learn why this mindset shift is important & a few other tips I recommend you consider regarding taxes.
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Get Your Preferred Events Calendar – Your go-to resource for must-attend personal & professional events this year!
Monthly Networking Call- Join us on the 4th Tuesday every month to connect with other event hosts, speakers, & vendors. 
Follow me on Instagram – @cat.roten

I’m Not Busy Anymore

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 the episode, I share:
How I now define a full life vs. a busy one
What’s really happening BTS when we say “I’m just so busy”
What shifted when I stopped chasing urgency & embraced the space.
How to determine if you are moving the need or creating busy work.
It’s time to take a step back, PAUSE, and answer the question…. Are you actually moving the needle in your life & business?
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Get Your Preferred Events Calendar – Your go-to resource for must-attend personal & professional events this year!
Monthly Networking Call- Join us on the 4th Tuesday every month to connect with other event hosts, speakers, & vendors. 
Follow me on Instagram – @cat.roten

Beyond Strategy: Trusting Energy to Guide Your Next Steps

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 timing, nervous system, and truth—even when things feel uncertain or slow.
In this episode, we explore:
How unconscious safety patterns shape our identity, decisions, and even our revenue ceilings.
Why external strategy falls short when your nervous system isn’t aligned with your next level
What happens when you reach a tipping point where the identity you've outgrown begins to fall away
What it means to find yourself in a transitional season and trust that something deeper is recalibrating
Connect with Christina Luna:
Follow Christina on IG: @lunation.live
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Get Your Preferred Events Calendar – Your go-to resource for must-attend personal & professional events this year!
Monthly Networking Call- Join us on the 4th Tuesday every month to connect with other event hosts, speakers, & vendors. 
Follow me on Instagram – @cat.roten

What One Year Out of Corporate Has Taught Me

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:
What no one tells you about the messy middle between safety and full alignment
How I’ve redefined success and restructured my time, energy, and boundaries
Where I’ve felt grief, identity shifts, and growth all at once
What I’m leaning into next—personally and professionally
If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to leave a stable path in pursuit of something more meaningful—this episode is for you.
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Get Your Preferred Events Calendar – Your go-to resource for must-attend personal & professional events this year!
Monthly Networking Call- Join us on the 4th Tuesday every month to connect with other event hosts, speakers, & vendors. 
Follow me on Instagram – @cat.roten

[Your Successful Event Journey]: The First Step- Ideation

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:
Why ideation is the most important step in creating an aligned and impactful event.
How to define your core why—and why it sets the tone for all your event decisions.
How to avoid misalignment by staying true to your vision from the start.
This episode will help you start your event journey with clarity and confidence—so you can create an experience that feels aligned and delivers real impact.
Join us at our May 1st Workshop! - 7pm EST | 4pm PST
Plan & Profit: Your Event Financials Workshop- Come join us to create your event budget, pricing, & sponsorship proposal LIVE!
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Get Your Preferred Events Calendar – Your go-to resource for must-attend events.
Join the Successful Events Insider – Weekly event tips & behind-the-scenes insights.
Follow us on Instagram – @cat.roten & @eventhostcommunity
Join the Event Host Community – Access the 20+ resources for your Successful Event Journey and connect with like-minded event hosts for support and collaboration. Use code PODCAST for $75 off your annual membership! 

Mastering Virtual & In-Person Events with Ben Dell from Hey Summit

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:
The key differences between virtual and in-person events—and how to choose the right format.
How Hey Summit simplifies event planning—from registration to ticketing to email marketing.
The “Rule of Thirds” strategy—why you need to spend equal time planning, promoting, and executing.
How Hey Summit’s built-in email system streamlines communication—including pre-written templates and audience segmentation.
Whether you’re hosting your first event or looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you feel confident and prepared.
Connect with Ben Dell & Hey Summit:
Follow Ben on LinkedIn 
Learn more & sign-up for Hey Summit
Resources & Ways to Connect:
Get Your Preferred Events Calendar – Your go-to resource for must-attend events.
Join the Successful Events Insider – Weekly event tips & behind-the-scenes insights.
Follow us on Instagram – @cat.roten & @eventhostcommunity
Join the Event Host Community – Access the 20+ resources for your Successful Event Journey and connect with like-minded event hosts for support and collaboration. Use code PODCAST for $75 off your annual membership!