EmpowerHER

In this episode... we have for the FIRST TIME EVER my boyfriend of 10 years, Seena Ghetmiri! 

We chat about OUR story as well as: 

• Navigating through conflict resolution

• Supporting those you love through transitions

• Using self-awareness to improve relationships

• Proactively syncing & planning schedules together

I’ve gotta say I am pretty dang PUMPED about today’s guest, because we have my very favorite person, the MVP of my life, my boyfriend of over TEN YEARS, Seena Ghetmiri.

Seena is a dentist in San Diego who is the cool, calm, collected force behind my crazy.

He is articulate, well-spoken, funny, smart, humble gracious & kind and during this episode we talk about significant others support - especially during transitions in life - we talk about conflict resolution and of course give you some tips & tangible takeaways that we think will be helpful for you, regardless of your relationship status.

We break down how we map out our schedules & have really learned how to communicate with each other based not only on our own self-awareness, but our awareness of each others needs.

I may be a tad biased BUT, I really think you will LOVE this episode, and I can’t wait to hear what you think!

“You’re in a relationship with another person, you're gonna have disagreements, & different opinions on things, but it’s just about consistently building those skills to handle it more effectively.”

PUMP-UP JAM:

• Dirt Off Your Shoulder by Jay-Z

Quotes:

“What it really came down to is understanding what your motivation is, what your driver is, what gives you fulfillment, and this wasn’t it.”

“It’s the underlying issue. It’s really learning, how can we find that out together without having to tear each other apart.”

“Just acknowledging that, I’m trying to understand but I just don’t get it at this point, how can we find a way for you to maybe explain it better or explain it differently so that I can really understand why you’re upset.”

“It’s just showing effort that I am trying to understand, but I just don’t yet & that’s okay.”

Resources:

• Connect with Seena on Instagram: @seenag

• Check out ALL my favorite things on Amazon (trampolines, books, & more!)

• If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram @kaciafitzgerald and @empowerHERpodcast or online at

In this episode we'll chat about: 

• Paying attention to what pumps you up & what drains you

• Getting off the “cookie cutter” path

• Fixing something that bugs you

• Letting yourself be open-minded

& girl....have you ever thought...what the heck is my “thing”?

As in what’s your career path, is this the right career path? Should you change things up, should you add a side hustle, should you start a blog? What’s your purpose, what’s your PASSION?

This is one of my FAVORITE topics ever & I think it is so relevant because I know, from the messages & questions I’ve received, we WANT to talk about this & really figure out, what IS our thing?!

I wanted to come at this with the lens of how I have started to navigate how to feel fulfilled & excited in PURSUIT of figuring out what my “thing” is, even when it feels uncertain.

I just know you are going to LOVE this one & the tangible tips I lay out for finding your “thing.” 

“We’ve gotta get out of our own damn way to do something different, to have a different experience, because that is what life is all about.”

Quotes:

“Happiness & fulfillment are not a destination.”

“I think if we commit to going through life adding things that bring us joy, and subtracting things that don’t bring us joy, that this is going to be one hell of a ride that we’re excited about.”

“Direction is so much more important to speed… it’s all about the pursuit of getting there & staying open minded.”

“You are holding the keys to your life, and your experiences and how much you’re willing to push yourself outside of your comfort zone might be the very thing that shapes you as a person.”  

Resources:

• Check out ALL my favorite things on Amazon (trampolines, books, & more!)

• If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram @kaciafitzgerald and @empowerHERpodcast or online at www.kaciafitzgerald.com

• Topic or speaker suggestions? Shoot us an email: [email protected]

In this episode:

• What therapy is vs what therapy is not

• Supporting those around us who are struggling with mental health issues 

• Combating mental health stigma with the movement 

• Mental health practices for everyone

Dr. Christina Iglesia, is a clinical psychologist who provides therapeutic services in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The stigma that her patients bring into therapy has been an enduring theme as well as a notable barrier to treatment. It is with this in mind that she created the #therapyiscool mental health action campaign, with the intent to encourage authentic conversations about mental health. This mental health campaign is a call to action on two fronts. One brings attention to the matter of mental health and removes its stigma. The other provides much needed funds for mental health treatment.

Today’s episode with Dr. Christina is such a POWERFUL conversation around mental health and I am SO excited to share it with you all. She is incredibly insightful and not only provides tangible tips for anyone who are just wanting to be in our best mental health mindset, but also for those of us who have others in our lives that are struggling with depression, or addiction, or wanting to see a therapist or needing to & not knowing exactly how to navigate that.

We talk about how to actually have more authentic conversations about mental health & to encourage this dialogue in society. Her campaign #therapyiscool is something I know we can stand behind together & you’re gonna want to stick around to the end of this episode for something extra special I decided to do.  

“Us as women can do hard things. There’s a reason that we are the ones birthing children.”

PUMP-UP JAM:

• Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

Quotes:

“Anyone who is open to personal growth, can benefit from therapy.”

“This is something that doesn’t have to be for a certain subset.”

“When you’re trying to find the words to express concern for somebody in your life you have to really think this through & be mindful of how are my words going to be interpreted.”

“People who have a support system, do better in treatment.”

“It is hard to navigate life completely on our own even if we don’t have any struggles. We need connection. We need human contact.”

“We have to be mindful about what signals our body is telling us, and then we have to listen to it.”

Resources:

• Support Group Resources: Al-Anon & NAMI

• Nami - support groups for mental health conditions

• Connect with Dr. Christina on Instagram @dr.christina_

• Follow the movement #therapyiscool &

In this episode:

• Identifying your fears & limiting beliefs

• Understanding your power

• Holding tight to your vision

• Strengthen your mindset through meditation

After experiencing the hardest year of her life in 2018, Kelly Callaghan began to see things in a different light.

There was a long period of time where she truly felt like she was broken beyond repair. Going from one of the most positive people to a person who battled with acknowledging her own self worth was undeniably heart wrenching.

Kelly could not understand how her life went from a such a "perfect" way into something so dark, uncontrollable + exhausting and she knew she had to do something.... and BOY DID SHE. 

Today’s episode is a POWERFUL one.

Kelly Callaghan is a serial entrepreneur, beauty business mentor, an international spray tan educator, has built multiple 6-figure businesses and is now the host of the podcast Wake Up to Level Up and hosting a live event to empower women to level up in their lives.

Kelly’s story of her “rebirth” as she calls it, is incredibly inspiring & I know there are so many of you out there who will resonate with her feelings of despair.

This girl has had some crazy curveballs but she has really leaned into the power of her mindset, and she’s got some really incredible tools she shares with us about stepping out of fear and into purpose.

“You are doing yourself, and anybody else that you’re supposed to be serving, a disservice by not accomplishing what you set yourself out to do.”  

PUMP-UP JAM:

• Me Too by Meghan Trainor

Quotes:

“We are conscious creators of our destiny and what is going on in our lives and we have to take ownership of that.”

“Once you make the decision to do something, you have to have that vision held tight and keep that goal in focus.”

“Anytime I’m feeling a negative feeling like fear, any low-vibe energy, it’s because I’m not being grateful.”

“By becoming self-aware and asking yourself those deep rooted questions, you will be able to find the confidence within to be able to swerve.”

Resources:

• Join Kelly’s next live event, Wake Up to Level Up www.wakeuptolevelup.com & use discount code EMPOWERHER to register!

• Connect with Kelly on Instagram @iam_kellyann

• Subscribe to Kelly’s podcast Wake Up to Level Up

• Check out ALL my favorite things on

In this episode:

• The words we use have SO much power

• ‘I am’ & ‘I am not’ statements

• Conditional vs situational

• Are your beliefs serving you?

In today’s episode we are talking about LANGUAGE & how the words that we use have so much power.

It’s so important to take the chance to pop the hood & get a different perspective from someone else on those things you may be saying to yourself, especially when we are talking about statements like “I am” or “I am not" right?

I for one am constantly questioning my own “I am” statements to basically see if I agree with what I am saying & if they’re serving me. & girl, if they are NOT serving you, it’s time to CHALLENGE them & ask more questions.

“What you believe that you are, you will act in accordance with. What you believe that you deserve, you will go get.”

Quotes:

“These things that we’re saying, as if they’re conditional statements like ‘I am’ or ‘I am not’ or ‘I’m not,’ those things can change with just a little bit of effort & a desire to change.”

“Sometimes we blatantly say that we are or are not something, & then sometimes it’s actually ingrained in us.”

“Sometimes, we have to remember that we don’t change things until they become extremely inconvenient or bring tremendous discomfort.”

“What are the ‘I am’ statements that you’re saying? Are they true? And more importantly, are they serving you?”

Resources:

• Check out ALL my favorite things on Amazon (trampolines, books, & more!)

• If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram @kaciafitzgerald and @empowerHERpodcast or online at www.kaciafitzgerald.com

Topic or speaker suggestions? Shoot us an email: [email protected]

In this episode Patrice Washington (on Instagram @seekwisdompcw) gives us the RUNDOWN on: 

• Redefining WEALTH in today's culture 

• The difference between Wisdom vs Knowledge

• How we can leave BLAME behind

• & how NOTHING is permanent

Patrice Washington is an award-winning author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, and media personality.

Patrice got her start as your favorite personal finance expert, “America’s Money Maven”, having tremendous success with her “mindset approach” to personal finance.

She has since expanded her brand and mission, encouraging women to chase purpose, not money.

Patrice is committed to redefining the term “wealth”, using its original meaning, “well-being”. She encourages women to have “wealth” in all aspects of their lives by pursuing their purpose, being fulfilled, and earning more without ever chasing money.

Through her teachings, Patrice empowers women to look at life through the lens of abundance and opportunity, instead of lack and scarcity. 

I so deeply admire & respect how Patrice is showing up in the world & the content and WISDOM that she shares with her community. 

Patrice is committed to redefining what wealth really means to our generation and her entire story is a roller-coaster of ups & downs.

In this episode we dig into why WISDOM is so important to seek over knowledge, how to redefine wealth & what it means, and some of the pillars for us to have this complete happy life we are excited about. She is all about mindset AND taking action, which I just KNOW you will all vibe with.

Can’t wait to hear what you think girl!

“Chase PURPOSE not MONEY.”

PUMP-UP JAM:

• All of My Life by Erica Campbell

Quotes:

“The difference is, knowledge is just getting information but wisdom is knowing how to apply the information that you have.”

“A part of seeking wisdom is getting wise counsel, and is being vulnerable enough to say I don’t know what I don’t know.”

“Encouragers need encouraging. Sometimes people who are very encouraging are the ones who get left off the list.”

“The frustration comes from wanting to know exactly how it’s gonna go and then that prevents you from taking the next best step.”

“Clutter is the physical manifestation of chaos in your mind.”

“A lot of the times the things that we’re fearful of are not even real, they are stories that we made up.”

Resources:

• www.patricewashington.com

• Connect with Patrice on Instagram: @seekwisdompcw

• Get yourself a Mini Trampoline

• If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram

In this episode:

• If it’s not a HELL YES - it’s a no

• The guilt of saying no

• Setting your REAL priorities

• Creating a schedule BASED on your priorities

How is it that I am adding MORE to my plate, but I am NOT feeling drained.... a question I've been asking myself lately. 

& Girl, I am SO excited that you are here today because I think this topic around boundaries, priorities & saying NO is so important.

Today I wanted to share some tangible action steps you can take to manage your time, energy & stay true to your priorities that have helped me, cuz ultimately, I want you to be able to say NO to the things that deep down don’t feel like a HELL YES in order to have time and bandwidth and energy to do the things that actually make you feel excited & fulfilled.

“If it feels good to be you, you’re going to do things that are in line with your character.”

Quotes:

“I know, that me being the best version of me is going to only impact our relationship in a really meaningful way.”

“I’m okay with saying no, because I have a plan.”

“If it’s not a hell yes, it’s gotta be a no.”

“You do not have to say yes, just because you were invited. You can decline.”

“Do you really want the people that don’t honor & respect your priorities in your life? Are you living a life that you’re excited about?”

Resources:

• Check out the Enneagram episode: Using the Enneagram test to take action & become more self aware with Sarajane Case

• Get yourself a Mini Trampoline

• If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram @kaciafitzgerald and @empowerHERpodcast or online at www.kaciafitzgerald.com

• Topic or speaker suggestions? Shoot us an email: [email protected]

In this episode:

• How feeling SHAME is normal

• Dealing with your inner critic

• Why Confidence is not inherent but BUILT

• Taking Radical Responsibility & dropping your masks

Andrea Owen is a mentor, life coach, author & the host of the Your Kickass Life Podcast.

In 2007 she hit rock bottom while going through a nasty divorce & jumping into a new relationship that ended 9 months later after finding out he had lied about having cancer to cover up his drug addiction.

She had isolated herself from nearly all of her friends, quit her job & moved out of her apartment to move in with him. She knew she needed a MASSIVE change. Even while in the worst circumstances of her life, she had a tiny bit of hope that led her to ask the universe for help. She decided to take radical responsibility for her life and KNEW she wasn’t destined to feel like shit.

& GIRL- I am SO excited for you to listen to this episode where we dive in to her work with Brene Brown & talk about shame, numbing, building confidence and of course her new book where she breaks down different habits that we are working through and how we need to get out of our own way.

Andrea is SO big on tangible, real talk advice but delivered in language like you’ve been best friends for years. I love her style & approach and I just know you will too!

“Sometimes we wake up with anxiety & its just unexplained. Sometimes we just feel grumpy. That’s ok, you can feel stuck sometimes and know that you will eventually not be there anymore.”

PUMP-UP JAM:

• Muthafucka by Beware of Darkness

Quotes:

“Shame is just a normal human emotion & experience, you can’t get rid of it.”

“What at the end of your life are you gonna be proud of? What at the end of your life are you going to regret?”

“Your inner critic lives in your comfort zone.. It has one job, and that job is to keep you there.”

“You gain confidence by the success that you have on the other side, and sometimes that success is actually failing, but knowing that you lived through it.”

“Confidence is one of those things you get by doing. It’s not inherent.”

Resources:

• www.yourkickasslife.com

• Connect with Andrea on Instagram @yourkickasslife

• Subscribe to Andrea’s podcast: Your Kick-Ass Life Podcast

• Get her book or listen on Audible:

In this episode:

Why not you? Honestly girl, why NOT? 

Why not YOU to chase that big goal, or change career paths, or to accomplish that thing that’s in your gut that you want to do?

Today I wanted to dive into what might be getting in our way & keeping us from going after the things we want in life.

Cuz girl we both know, we often look for the reasons we can’t instead of looking for the reasons we can and for me, there are three main things I tend to blame my lack of action or ability that I want to dig into with you: time, external resources or lack of experience.

By changing the story you are telling yourself, you CAN accomplish anything. Can’t wait to hear what you think of this one girl!

“Each choice that we make, builds our moments, which builds our days, our weeks, our months, our years. Over time, that’s literally how we build our whole freakin life!”

Quotes:

“We look for the reasons that we can’t. But couldn’t we as easily look for the reasons that we can?”

“As we know, action brings clarity. And that clarity and consistent action brings so much confidence.”

“You’ve gotten through things you never thought you’d get through, yet here you are alive and kicking butt.”

“You were given this dream, & this life circumstance, & this struggle, to get through it, to show that it’s possible, and to be the representation of what is not yet being represented.”

“Everything that we’ve ever done, we had to do for the first time.”

Resources:

• Get yourself a Mini Trampoline

• If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram @kaciafitzgerald and @empowerHERpodcast or online at www.kaciafitzgerald.com

• Topic or speaker suggestions? Shoot us an email: [email protected]