Uncaged: A Good Girl’s Journey to Reinvention

🎙️ Uncaged: A Good Girl’s Journey to Reinvention, with Katia Vlachos
| The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 272)

How to Break Free from the Good Girl Cage

Have you ever ticked all the boxes of success — career, family, achievements — yet felt a quiet voice inside whispering “this isn’t really me”?
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That’s the cage many ambitious women find themselves in: invisible, self-imposed, and often built from years of people-pleasing and perfectionism.
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In this episode of The Brilliant Business Book Festival, I’m excited to be joined by Katia Vlachos, reinvention coach and author of the book, Uncaged.
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Katia shares how she broke free from her own “good girl” conditioning and how you can begin dismantling your own bars … one choice at a time.
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This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt stuck, small, or secretly craving a life that feels more like your own.
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💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

⭐ How to recognise the invisible “bars” of people pleasing, self-sacrifice, and perfectionism
⭐ Why awareness is the first step to breaking free
⭐ The role of self-compassion in helping you take bold steps forward
⭐ What life and business can feel like when you finally stop being the “good girl” and start being your girl

...and much more!


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📍 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction
Welcoming Katia to the show and introducing her background in coaching and entrepreneurship.

02:05 – From corporate life to entrepreneurship
Katia shares her early career path, the turning point that inspired her to leave corporate life, and how she found the courage to step into business ownership.

05:40 – The power of pausing
Exploring how silence and reflection have helped her gain clarity, make confident decisions, and move forward with intention.

09:15 – Navigating fear and self-doubt
Stories of moments when fear showed up—and how reframing her inner narrative helped her keep moving.

13:50 – Building a business with heart
Katia explains how she blends strategy with intuition, creating a business that feels authentic, sustainable, and aligned.

18:20 – The role of community
The importance of mentors, peers, and supportive networks in making the entrepreneurial journey less lonely.

22:40 – Redefining success
Why success for Katia is about alignment, joy, and meaningful impact—rather than numbers alone.

27:10 – Practical tools for staying grounded
Her daily practices and mindset rituals that help her stay focused while avoiding overwhelm.

31:30 – Lessons from setbacks
What she’s learned from challenges and how those moments shaped her growth.

36:00 – Final reflections
Advice for entrepreneurs on trusting themselves and building with quiet confidence.

38:40 – Closing
Where to connect with Katia and final words of encouragement.


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Turn your insights from this episode into practical actions you can take this week to pause, trust yourself, and take the next step towards building a business that feels true and sustainable.

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