In this episode of Marketing and Tea with Katie Thomas, CPA, Katie reflects on her personal journey throughout 2025 and the mindset shifts that have transformed how she runs her business, leads her team, and shows up for her family and herself.
Katie shares how she once lived by the quote “proud but never satisfied,” pushing herself to extremes in both work and life. From waking up at 3:30 AM to working through illness, she tied her self-worth to constant achievement. The result was burnout, anxiety, and sleepless nights.
Through coaching and intentional reflection, Katie realized that true growth comes from balance. She now embraces the belief that satisfaction and ambition can coexist. She explains how finding peace has not diminished her drive but has allowed her to grow her business with less stress and more presence.
Listeners will hear:
The dangers of tying self-worth to constant achievement
Why burnout does not always look like working less, but can show up in hidden ways
How Katie redefined success beyond numbers and revenue
The mindset shift from “never satisfied” to “satisfied while still growing”
Why ambition and peace are not mutually exclusive
How creating boundaries and practicing self-acceptance can lead to greater results
Katie’s story is a reminder that business growth does not require sacrificing health, relationships, or peace of mind. By choosing to be enough as you are, you can still achieve your biggest goals without losing yourself along the way.
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