
Episode #26
Healing While Building: A Trauma‑Informed Look at Entrepreneurship
We are closing this season of The Woman's Hustle Podcast with our powerful guest, Kat Polsinelli. This episode brings a powerful and deeply educational conversation centered on trauma, resilience, and the healing journey that shapes both personal life and entrepreneurship. Kat opens up about her background, mission, and lived experiences, offering grounded insight into how emotional wounds influence the way we show up in business and in everyday life. Together, she and Kisha explore the difference between survival and resilience, the layers of healing, and the importance of understanding your own triggers while building a business that aligns with your values. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kat Polsinelli is a TEDx speaker, bestselling co-author, and the host of Real Chat with Kat—a globally ranked top 5% podcast airing on four radio stations and two public TV stations. Her journey, which began with stepping onto a stage at just 10 years old and later stepping out of a decade-long abusive relationship, is rooted in courage, resilience, and profound transformation. After choosing to rebuild her life from the ground up, she now dedicates her work to helping others do the same. Her mission is to illuminate unseen trauma, challenge misconceptions about abuse and recovery, and empower survivors to reclaim their strength and their voice. Connect with Kat: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katpolsinelli LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelotuseffect/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katpolsinelli Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Kat Polsinelli's background and mission 02:28 Personal trauma and the journey to healing 04:05 Understanding the layers of trauma and healing 10:17 Survival vs. resilience explained 12:01 Handling triggers while building a business 16:04 Prioritization and managing overwhelm 22:52 Trauma education and its importance in growth 26:21 Community and upcoming projects 29:35 Final thoughts on resilience and self-care Let us know what you think! Support the show About Upgraded MindsetZ - Kisha Woods - Founder and CEO Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author, speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship. Follow Kisha on Socials: *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkaytransforms/ *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKayTransforms/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkaytransforms/ Learn more: www.upgradedmindsetz.life






