Unshakeable Talks – Details, episodes & analysis

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In this episode of Unshakable Talks, Katy sits down with Remi, a brand strategist, creative director, and founder of Disrupt, to explore the journey from uncertainty to bold, creative business ownership. They dive into the highs and lows of building a brand, the bravery required to step outside the lines, and how to stay true to your vision while navigating doubt, criticism, and the noise of the online world. Remi shares her personal story and breaks down how creativity, authenticity, and courage drive real impact.

Key Takeaways:

Your uniqueness is your superpower.

Take the time to really uncover what makes you different from everyone else in your space. When you lean into your strengths and individuality, your brand becomes impossible to copy.

Bravery beats blueprint.

You don’t need a perfect system, a flawless launch, or a million followers to make an impact. Taking bold action, showing up consistently, and trusting yourself is what separates dreamers from doers.

Creativity thrives outside the lines.

Give yourself permission to break rules, experiment, and let your personal vision guide your brand. The more you allow your personal vision to guide your brand, the more original and disruptive your work becomes.

Your brand is a mirror of you.

The more authentic and embodied you are, the easier it is for others to connect with your story and values. When your audience sees your truth, they feel empowered to step into their own identity through your brand.

Let go of external validation. 

Not everyone will understand, like, or support your journey, and that’s okay. Protect your energy, trust your process, and focus on building relationships with the people who genuinely get you and your vision.

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In this episode of Unshakable Talks, Katy dives into the often hidden realities of collaboration in the business world. She explores the difference between genuine support and transactional relationships, calling out hidden jealousy, online competition, and opportunistic behavior that can chip away at confidence. Katy shares her own experiences, from being pitched constantly to seeing “women supporting women” turn into opportunistic moves, and reframes what true collaboration looks like: authentic connection, trust, and mutual support without hidden motives.

Key Takeaways:

True collaboration is rooted in support, not self-interest.

Collaboration should lift both of you up, not serve as a shortcut to use someone else’s success. Hidden motives turn partnerships into competition, not connection.

Transactional relationships are not collaboration.

Asking for free advice, exposure, or favors without giving anything back crosses the line. Real collaboration respects each person’s time, skills, and expertise.

Online envy can sabotage connections.

Social media can make women unconsciously compare, compete, or pull back from genuine support. Recognise when hidden jealousy is influencing your actions and pause.

Boundaries matter.

It’s okay to check in, show interest, and support someone without always pitching or expecting something in return. Healthy collaboration thrives on clear boundaries and respect.

Confidence grows through genuine connection.

Supporting others authentically - liking a post, sharing work, recommending services - builds trust and strengthens community. When women genuinely support each other, everyone wins.

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In this episode of Unshakable Talks, Katy gets real about one of the biggest challenges every growing business faces: hiring a team. She shares her own mistakes, lessons, and hard-won truths about building a team that actually supports your business instead of draining your time, money, and energy. From hiring out of desperation to getting too close to employees, Katy breaks down why clarity, quality, and boundaries matter, and how the right team can actually help you bring your vision to life without losing yourself in the process.

Key Takeaways:

Hire with clarity, not desperation.

Before bringing anyone on board, get crystal clear on the role, responsibilities, and impact on your business. Hiring without a plan just creates more work and stress for you.

Quality over quantity.

One or two highly skilled, well-paid team members are worth more than a large team of low-cost hires. Paying well attracts people who care about doing a great job and staying for the long term.

Mindset beats CVs.

Don’t get fooled by qualifications on paper. Attitude, dedication, and the willingness to embrace your systems and vision are far more important than degrees or impressive CVs.

Keep professional distance.

It’s natural to bond with your team, but getting too close can make tough decisions, like addressing performance issues, almost impossible. Boundaries protect your leadership and your business.

The right team accelerates growth.

When you hire people who complement your skills and respect the vision, it frees you to focus on what you do best. Hiring the right team made this podcast a reality, something that couldn’t have been done alone.

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In this episode of Unshakeable Talks Katy shares her story - arriving in England with a tiny baby and no English, stumbling through early motherhood, and then stepping into entrepreneurship from sheer gut and determination. She tells all about what it really took: figuring things out, making mistakes, feeling lonely, and pushing through when it all felt too much. This is an invitation for you to see how messy it gets, and how you can keep going when your dreams demand everything of you.

Key Takeaways: 

Start before everything feels perfect.

Waiting for perfect timing is a trap. The growth happens when you leap into the unknown. Action births confidence, not the other way around.

Your history is your foundation.

Growing up where work, responsibility, and grit were the norm shaped a resilience most people don’t see. Use what you’ve learned, even the hard parts, to fuel what’s ahead.

Never compromise your values for convenience.

When a business stops aligning with your values, it’s okay to re-write the blueprint. Your peace and purpose matter more than fitting someone else’s mold.

Pivots aren’t failures - they’re redirection.

When doors close, that’s often life nudging you toward a higher calling. Trust the detours; sometimes they lead to exactly where you were meant to go.

You’re not meant to do this solo.

The loneliness of entrepreneurship is real, especially for women wearing all the hats. The Unshakable Talks podcast began to build a space where we can be honest, share, support one another, and find strength together.

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Unshakeable Talks with Katy Schweiger lifts the lid on what entrepreneurs are really going through - the mistakes, the pressure, the myths we’ve been sold, and the messy reality of balancing business and life.

This isn’t another podcast teaching strategy or pretending success is seamless. It’s about raw, honest conversations with female entrepreneurs who are doing it all - the wins, the wobble moments, and the truths most people never say out loud.

Because running a business as a woman isn’t harder, but it is different - and it’s time we talked about it.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Unshakable Talks! If this episode helped you, make sure you hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a review to share your thoughts - I love hearing from you. Follow me on Instagram @i.am.katy.schweiger for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and to connect with our unshakeable community.

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