In this episode of Woman CEO Podcast, Kate sits down with Monique Forcella, founder of The Socialista, social media strategist and 2x founder who has scaled both of her businesses to $1M using organic content and strategy.

Named a “Reels Pro” by Instagram, Monique has worked with more than 2,000 clients globally and helps service-based businesses and coaches turn visibility into sales through content that converts.

In this conversation, Monique shares what actually drives growth on social media, the content mistakes that cost business owners revenue and how to create content that leads to clients, not just views.



Connect with Monique:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialista_/
Website: https://thesocialista.com.au/
Powerhouse Launch:
https://thesocialista.com.au/powerhouse-launch

🎙️ In Conversation with Monique Forcella

In this episode of Woman CEO Podcast, Kate sits down with Melissa Ambrosini — bestselling author, coach, speaker and host of The Melissa Ambrosini Show.

Melissa has built a global community of women committed to creating lives and businesses they love. She is the author of several transformational books, including Mastering Your Mean Girl, Comparisonitis, Open Wide and Time Magic.

In this conversation, Melissa shares the mindset shifts, systems and daily practices that have helped her build a successful business while creating more freedom, fulfillment and impact.

In this episode we cover:
• Thinking and acting like a 7-figure CEO
• The daily habits behind sustainable success
• Running a thriving business in around four hours a day
• The importance of nervous system regulation in business
• Creating more freedom, impact and fulfillment as an entrepreneur

Connect with Melissa:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaambrosini
Website: https://melissaambrosini.com/about
The Melissa Ambrosini Show:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-melissa-ambrosini-show/id1196106699

🎙️ In Conversation With Melissa Ambrosini

In this episode of Woman CEO Podcast, Kate sits down with Dr Kate Mason, executive communications coach, world-champion debater and author of Powerfully Likeable.

Kate has worked with leaders at companies like Google, Netflix, Uber and Microsoft, helping them navigate the complex reality of “communicating while female” in the workplace.

In this conversation, Kate shares her perspective on leadership, communication and influence and how women can be both powerful and likeable without compromising who they are.



Connect with Kate:Website: katemason.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemasonphd/Instagram: https://drkatemason.instagram.comSubstack: katemason.substack.com

🎙️ In Conversation With Dr. Kate Mason

In this episode of Woman CEO Podcast, Kate sits down with Rosie Rees — entrepreneur, business mentor and founder of multiple brands including Yoni Pleasure Palace, Splash Blanket and Yinn Body.

Rosie has been a pioneer in the feminine intimate wellness space since 2014, building multiple 7-figure e-commerce businesses through community, education and authentic visibility.

In this conversation, Rosie shares the evolution of her identity as a founder, what it takes to step into true CEO leadership, and how she’s built and scaled multiple brands without relying on paid ads in the early days.

In this episode we cover:

• The identity shift from entrepreneur to CEO

• Building and scaling multiple brands

• Audience-building strategies that drive growth

• The power of personal brand and visibility



Connect with Rosie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosie.rees/

Learn more:
https://www.yonipleasurepalace.com
https://www.splashblanket.com
https://www.rosierees.com

🎙️ In Conversation With Rosie Rees

In this episode of Woman CEO Podcast, Kate sits down with Emma Sayle, founder of the global female empowerment brand Killing Kittens.

Since launching the brand in 2005, Emma has grown it into a worldwide community with over 200,000 members, events across the US, Australia and Europe, and new ventures including immersive cruises and experiences.

In this conversation, Emma shares her journey building a bold global brand, balancing business and motherhood, and how conversations around female empowerment and pleasure have evolved over the past two decades.

In this episode we cover:• Building Killing Kittens into a global brand• Female empowerment and changing cultural conversations• Balancing business and motherhood• Advice for women building businesses

Connect with Emma:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emsayle333/Killing Kittens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killingkittens_/

Learn more:
https://www.killingkittens.com/
https://kkcruise.com/

🎙️ In Conversation With Emma Sayle

What if the Law of Attraction isn’t about vision boards, high vibes, or manifesting effortlessly… but about focus, repetition, and leadership?

In this episode, I unpack where the Law of Attraction actually came from, how it evolved through the New Thought movement, and why its modern interpretation often misses the most important part: behaviour.

We explore how your dominant thoughts shape your decisions, your execution, and ultimately your revenue — and why attraction in business is less about “thinking positive” and more about choosing stabilising thoughts that create useful action.

This is the grounded, CEO-level version of manifestation.



Resources & Links:

 * The CEO Fast Track [https://www.womanceo.com.au/fasttrack]

The CEO Fast Track is a 6 week, self guided sprint for service based business owners who want clear direction, a sellable offer and a simple way to move forward without overthinking.

✨ The CEO Law Of Attraction

What if success didn’t require burning yourself out or sacrificing joy along the way?

In this episode, Kate is joined by Emma Lovell, author of The Art of Pleasure and founder of Rest and Receive Retreats, for a conversation about building a business that supports a full, expansive life.

Together, they explore how intention, rest, travel and pleasure can coexist with ambition and how letting go of rigid plans can create more freedom, creativity and sustainability in business.

You’ll hear about:

 * Authentic content creation and releasing perfectionism

 * The role of rest and self-care in long-term success

 * Using travel and tangible goals to guide business growth

 * Trusting intuition and following what lights you up

 * Building multiple income streams that work together

This episode is for women who want success that feels good, not just looks good.



Resources & Links:

 * The Art of Pleasure [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+art+of+pleasure+emma+lovell] by Emma Lovell
 * Emma Lovell - Website [https://emmalovell.au/]
 * Rest and Receive Retreats [https://restandreceivereatments.au/]
 * Emma Lovell - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emmalovell]
 * Emma Lovell on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/emmalovell]

🎙️ In Conversation With Emma Lovell

Most women in business aren’t struggling because they’re inexperienced, unmotivated or doing something wrong.

They’re struggling because they’re carrying too much.

In this episode, Kate explores the concept of mental load in business. The constant background noise of unmade decisions, open loops and competing priorities that quietly drains your energy, confidence and income.

You’ll learn:

 * What mental load actually is and how it shows up day to day

 * Why being capable often creates more pressure, not less

 * How mental load impacts clarity, selling and income consistency

 * Why relief alone isn’t enough to create momentum

 * What to do when your business feels mentally loud, even if things look “fine” on the outside

This episode is for women who feel busy, capable and committed, but mentally full. The ones who know something needs to change, but haven’t slowed down enough to decide what actually matters next.



If you’re feeling mentally full and want help deciding your next focus, you can download Kate's free Focus Finder.

It’s a short exercise designed to help you:

 * Get everything out of your head

 * Decide what actually matters right now

 * Choose one clear focus for the next 6 weeks

You can access it here:👉 www.womanceo.com.au/focusfinder [http://www.womanceo.com.au/focusfinder]

A free resource mentioned in this episode

💸 The Hidden Cost of Mental Load in Business

Between now and the end of the year, I’m sharing a few bonus episodes, short but impactful mindset resets and reflections to support you as we wrap up the year and look ahead to what’s next.

In this bonus drop, we’re talking about the concept of mindset, what it is, how it’s formed and why it influences everything from your confidence to your capacity.

Inspired by the work of Carol Dweck, author of “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” this episode explores the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and how your dominant belief system may be shaping your results, your identity and your sense of what’s possible.

Referenced in this episode: Carol S. Dweck — “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success”

✨ It’s All in Your Mind

In this episode of Woman CEO Podcast, we explore the mindset shift from constant self-improvement to self-acceptance. If you’ve ever felt like you’re always working on yourself, always trying to be “better,” this conversation is your reminder that you don’t need to be fixed—you need to be witnessed, trusted, and embodied.

This episode invites you to stop striving and start anchoring into the truth that you are already enough.

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✨ What If Nothing’s Wrong? Releasing the Habit of Fixing Yourself

So the big question is this: How do people like us, who have belief systems
embedded in our subconscious mind by the age of 6 (belief systems that create
our experiences, affect how we feel, who we are and how we behave), how do we
strip our beliefs that are limiting and expand into success? That is the
question, and I'm here to give you the answers. My name is Kate Astill, and
welcome to The Strip Podcast.

Kate Astill

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