Episodes

S1E21 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- In this moving episode of Be Life Changers, we welcome a close friend and guest, Sarah Buckley, who has spent her entire life navigating the complexities of chronic illness. She candidly recounts a lifelong history of medical challenges, beginning with severe malnutrition and celiac disease as an infant, leading into a grueling cycl...

S1E20 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Welcome back to Be Life Changers! In this inspiring episode, a group of local leaders explores the transformative power of women-owned businesses and the importance of creating supportive spaces within the community. The conversation highlights an upcoming event designed to move beyond traditional networking by offering interactive ...

S1E19 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Welcome back to Be Life Changers! This episode kicks off with a hilarious cautionary tale about the dangers of applying lipstick while driving—specifically involving a neighbor’s mailbox—before diving into a deep conversation about purpose and passion. The guest shares her inspiring transition from the corporate world to becoming a ...

S1E18 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Welcome back to Be Life Changers! In this inspiring episode, I welcome Veronica Bolton to the studio. As the young owner of Cleaning Maids In and Out, she shares her remarkable journey from being a virtual assistant and "mom influencer" to building a thriving company that expanded to 35 employees within its first year. ---------- Su...

S1E17 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Welcome back to Be Life Changers! In this year-end episode, we're reflecting on a transformative year of growth, divine timing, and business evolution. The conversation explores the internal shift required to move from being a solo operator to a leader who trusts their team. A major theme is the "mental hurdle" of delegation—learnin...

S1E16 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Welcome back to Be Life Changers! This episode features the owners of a successful local automotive franchise who share their inspiring journey into business ownership. Following an unexpected layoff in Corporate America, they felt a calling toward a new venture rooted in faith and service. ---------- Subscribe for more Be Life Chan...

S1E15 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- In this inspiring episode, I welcome a close friend and the current President of the Johnson County Christmas Bureau (JCCB). She shares her incredibly powerful and personal story, detailing her journey from being a client who relied on the organization's assistance as a single mother to eventually becoming its leader. ---------- Sub...

S1E14 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Welcome back to Be Life Changers! On today's episode, we welcome musical artist Marte (Gabby Starnes)! We're diving into Marte's powerful journey in music, faith, and the shift toward true collaboration in Kansas City. Amazon Book link: https://amzn.to/4o6YCe7 ---------- Subscribe for more Be Life Changers with Kathy Coates. Link in...

S1E13 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Welcome back to Be Life Changers! Today's episode is all about revealing a TOP SECRET project I've been working on for years—you'll even get to see a live reaction! Beyond the fun of the mystery, we're diving deep into the essential business lesson behind it: The Power of Building Anticipation Before You Launch. Learn how to use cur...

S1E12 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Ever had to make a way out of no way? This episode is for every busy mom, dream-chaser, and entrepreneur who's out there doing the best they can with what they have. Hear my personal story of how a tough financial season—while my husband was in college and I was running a daycare—forced me to turn a family recipe into a major income...

S1E11 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- It's the last quarter of the year, and it's time for a mental reset. This episode is all about shifting your perspective and finishing the year strong. We're talking about harvest season, reflecting on what you've accomplished, and the crucial role of gratitude in attracting new opportunities. ---------- Amazon Book link: https://am...

S1E10 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Ever feel like you're playing catch-up with your business finances? In this episode of the Be Life Changers podcast, host Kathy Coates sits down with financial expert and owner of Jordan's J Bookkeeping, Jordan Joyce. Jordan, who is also Kathy’s bookkeeper, shares her personal journey and provides invaluable advice for every small b...

S1E9 - Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- In this episode of "Be Life Changers," host Kathy Coates sits down with Monique Lewis of Mo's Sophisticated Events and Anne Wisdom of Business with Wisdom to discuss the incredible power of collaboration. They share how a chance meeting at a pop-up event led to a powerful three-person team, blending their unique skills to support sma...

S1E7 Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- In this inspiring episode of "Be Life Changers," host Kathy Coates sits down with the brilliant Anne Wisdom, Author of Business with Wisdom. A story of a shy girl who struggled with reading to a corporate powerhouse and now a successful entrepreneur, Anne shares her incredible journey. She reveals how childhood experiences, a strong te...

S1E6 Welcome to Be Life Changers – https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- On this extra sweet episode of Be Life Changers Kathy chats with Tracy Shiner of CST Sweets, the Kansas City Brittle and Toffee Company. Discover Tracy's incredible journey from a playful bet with her husband in 2003 to opening her very own brick-and-mortar retail shop in historic downtown Bonner Springs! Learn how pop-up shopping even...

S1E5 Welcome to Be Life Changers – Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- In this inspiring episode of Be Life Changers, "I’m going to share my heart, the real reason behind this podcast, and how YOU can step into your own purpose, too.” -Kathy Coates. Tune in to learn how Kathy is creating an increased purpose for her Podcast Movement. ---------- Subscribe for more Be Life Changers with Kathy Coates. Link in description. ---------- Brought t...

S1E4 Welcome to Be Life Changers – Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- Today’s episode is extra special—my guest is not only a rising rap artist and model, she’s also my daughter, Genesis Moriah. We’re diving into what it’s like growing up in a purpose-driven home, the lessons we’ve both learned, and how she’s making her mark in the music and modeling world.” ---------- Subscribe for more Be Life Changers with Kathy Coates. Link in descript...

S1E3 Welcome to Be Life Changers – Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- In this inspiring episode of Be Life Changers, host Kathy Coates welcomes Jared from JT Visuals for an honest and uplifting conversation about purpose, collaboration, and overcoming fear. From building businesses through authentic storytelling and the power of divine timing, Kathy and Jared explore the value of community over competition in the creative and entrepreneuri...

S1E2 Welcome to Be Life Changers – Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- This heartwarming and powerful episode dives into the importance of lifelong friendship, the power of calling, and the story behind Kathy Coates Events. Listeners will learn about my younger years through the eyes of my best friend and hear how we’ve stayed connected and aligned with purpose through every season. ---------- Subscribe for more Be Life Changers with Kathy ...

S1E1 Welcome to Be Life Changers - https://linktr.ee/kathycoatesevents Sharing Local Love… stories of purpose, impact, and growth in business and life. ---------- This opening episode sets the stage for the Be Life Changers Podcast. Featuring Michelle Estrada, the woman who helped launch KC Women’s Events with me in 2016, we’ll go back to the roots—where the journey began. ---------- Subscribe for more Be Life Changers with Kathy Coates. ---------- Brought to you by your host Kathy Coates ------...