Imperfectly Impactful with Cat Roten

Sometimes the biggest shift in a relationship has nothing to do with changing your partner. It starts with looking at yourself, how you communicate, what you need, and whether you’re actually letting yourself receive support.
In this episode, I’m joined by sex and relationship coach, Cailee Rae, for a really honest conversation about intimacy, hyper-independence, personal growth, and what happens when two people in a relationship aren’t growing at the same pace.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
Why emotional intimacy is the foundation for physical intimacy
What intimacy with yourself can actually look like
How hyper-independence can make asking for and receiving support feel uncomfortable
What happens when one partner starts doing the inner work before the other
One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that we don’t have to wait until something is broken to give it our attention. Our relationships, with our partners and with ourselves, deserve care before we hit the crisis point.
And sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stop trying to control someone else’s growth and start becoming the version of ourselves we actually want to be.
 
Connect with Cailee:
Instagram: @deepwithcaileerae
Check out her Website
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
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Sometimes the best business decisions have nothing to do with making more money, they start with getting clear on what you're actually building. In this episode, I'm joined by my own Fractional CFO, Melissa Harman, for a conversation that goes far beyond spreadsheets.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why your mission should guide every financial decision
How to know when it's time to stop managing your books yourself
The difference between bookkeeping and strategic CFO support
The three types of business owners and which one you are
Why being proactive with your finances changes everything
Your numbers tell a story, but they're not the whole story. The real goal is building a business that makes room for the life you actually want to live.
 
Connect with Melissa:
Checkout her website
Follow her on IG: @missionfirst.cpa
 
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
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Everyone talks about time management. But after a conversation with a room full of executive women, I realized we're asking the wrong question.
In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest mindset shifts that came out of that conversation and why better productivity has less to do with finding another planner and more to do with discipline, priorities, and protecting what actually matters.
In this episode, I talk about:
Why time management is really a prioritization problem
The hidden cost of constant notifications and interruptions
My weekly planning system (and why I stopped forcing the same schedule every week)
Why small changes create ripple effects in your business, career, and leadership
The goal isn't to overhaul your entire routine overnight. It's to choose one thing, stay consistent for 30 days, and let that momentum build into something bigger.
 
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten and @imperfectly.impactful
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What if nothing is actually "wrong" with your business? What if you're simply in a different season than you expected?
In this conversation with Stephanie Ross, we unpack the natural cycles of entrepreneurship, why storms often come before breakthroughs, and how understanding your season can completely change the way you lead your business.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why every business moves through seasons, not just success
The difference between planting, growth, storms, and harvest
What makes a speaker truly transformational, not just informative
How to build a talk that creates lasting impact
No matter where you are in your business today, remember this: your current season isn't permanent. Keep planting, keep growing, and trust that even the hardest storms are preparing you for what's next.
 
Connect with Stephanie:
Follow her on IG: @stephanieleaross @smallbusiness.sistercircle and @sisterhoodsoulstrategy 
Listen to her podcast Sisterhood, Soul, & Strategy
Check out her website for all she is offering right now: https://www.stephanieleaross.com/  
 
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
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Stay in the Know- https://www.catroten.com/keep-in-touch

Sometimes the biggest thing standing between where you are and where you want to be isn't strategy, it's the patterns you've been carrying for years.
In this episode, I sit down with occupational therapist and founder of Grow Beyond Collective, Becca Mattie, for a conversation about burnout, nervous system regulation, identity, and why sustainable growth starts from the inside out.
In this episode, we talk about:
What occupational therapy actually is (and why it's so misunderstood)
The hidden patterns that keep us stuck—even when we know what to do
Becca's Manifest, Disrupt, & Build. framework for creating lasting change
Real transformation isn't about doing more. It's about becoming someone who no longer has to fight themselves every step of the way.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like you're constantly pushing uphill, this conversation might be exactly what you needed.
 
Connect with Becca:
Website
Instagram: @beccamattie  
@growbeyondcollective 
 
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
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Stay in the Know- https://www.catroten.com/keep-in-touch

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop forcing what's next and start honoring what's here.
In this conversation with Krista Ripma, we explore everything from AI and entrepreneurship to motherhood, intuition, and what it really means to trust the season you're in.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why AI should support your energy, not replace your creativity
The shift from "using AI" to training AI to work for you
How motherhood teaches surrender, trust, and presence
The power of honoring what's real in your current season instead of fighting it
At the end of the day, life isn't asking us to have everything figured out. It's asking us to stay present enough to learn from what's right in front of us.
Maybe the season you're in isn't something to rush through. Maybe it's something to trust.
Connect with Krista:
Find her on IG: @kristaripma and @theauthenticbusinessclub
Download MAE, the AI tool you need
Join the Authentic Business Club
 
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube channel
Stay in the Know- https://www.catroten.com/keep-in-touch

Sometimes the thing you're fighting against is actually the thing preparing you for what's next.
In this episode, I'm sharing a very real look at what happened when business slowed down right as life started speeding up and why I've been learning to trust the timing instead of trying to control it.
In this episode, I talk about:
Why my recent season of "waiting" turned out to be exactly what I needed
The surfing analogy that completely shifted my perspective
The surprising lesson I've been learning around devotion
If you're in a season where things feel delayed, uncertain, or slower than you'd like, this conversation is your reminder that not everything is meant to happen on your timeline.
Sometimes the pause is part of the plan.
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
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In this episode, I’m reflecting on my 29th year around the sun. From building a six-figure business… to buying a home… to becoming a mom… this year stretched me, cracked me open, and changed the way I see myself completely.
And honestly? Some of the biggest lessons came from the moments I didn’t plan for, the shifts I would’ve never predicted one year ago.
I dive into the three biggest lessons from this past year (plus one bonus lesson that’s been hitting hard lately).
We talk about:
Why “never” is a dangerous word
Simplifying my business and getting clear on what actually matters
What it means to truly trust the timing of your life
Why I finally started owning the fact that I run two businesses
When you dive into personal development, you truly never know how your life will change. This year is proof again. When you do the work, many things can shift…. Slowly or all at one time.
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
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Masterminding has become one of the biggest pillars of my business, but probably not in the way most people think about it. In this episode, I’m sharing what masterminding actually means to me, why I believe it’s so powerful, and how it creates real transformation when done intentionally.
 
In this episode, I talk about:
What masterminding truly is (and what it’s not)
The difference between workshops, coaching, & true mastermind experiences
The framework I’ve built to help people leave with clarity and action
How I’m bringing mastermind facilitation into immersions, events, and communities
 
Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t another strategy. Sometimes it’s finally having space to be seen, supported, challenged, and poured into by people who truly get it.
 
Resources: Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
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Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you finally step away from the day-to-day.
In this episode, I’m reflecting on my latest women’s business immersion, the conversations, connections, unexpected realizations, and the moments that reminded me why I do this work in the first place.
In this episode, I talk about:
Why getting out of your normal environment changes everything
How motherhood is changing the way I view business and leadership
The surprising breakthroughs that happened by day three
Why community and collaboration matter more than strategy alone
The importance of creating space to actually integrate and take action
There’s something powerful about being in a room where people genuinely want to see each other win. This Immersion reminded me that growth doesn’t always come from doing more, sometimes it comes from slowing down enough to finally hear yourself clearly.
 
Resources:
Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten
Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube channel
Last 2026 Immersion- Boone, NC applications are open!