Level After Next Podcast with Katie Barnett (2025)

20/09/2024

Proof of Purpose

That’s the title of the chapter of just one of the books I contributed to, being released this year. I’d like to trademark it, but it’s out now, so feel free to claim it as yours. Just be sure to share your proof of purpose with me, I live for that.

When you are living in your purpose, you don’t have to wonder if it’s right. There are struggles; it’s not a free ride. There is no worry though, you know you are provided for, and sometimes it’s simply a lightning bolt title for the chapter of a book you are actually writing for. Other times, though, it’s simple peace, presence, and patience because you know you’re being cared for and doing exactly what you were designed for, even though s**t can get really really hard.

Then the great things happen and you feel nothing but gratitude and understanding rather than being in shocked awe and feeling "lucky"...luck is random and fickle. F that.

My pretty framed Instagram pictures are hallway photos, they show only the best parts of this life. That’s what social media and hallways are for. I don’t have snapshots of my panic attacks, record when I yell at my kids, or share when call my best friends crying, wondering if I can hold it all together. Those moments do happen. Often. It's real life.

My purpose is a big concept that is centered on helping others find their own purpose and a smaller concept of seeing people for who they are and helping them appreciate their greatness, helping them love themselves, and creating connection, because we are all in this together and nobody should ever feel like they're on their own in life. It starts in my home but by God’s grace and goodness, I’ve been blessed to extend it to so many.

This week, tomorrow actually, I get to share a product that I could have teased everyone about for weeks, but instead…I read clinical trials. I studied graphs and read books. I have been educating myself in an area that I didn’t quite understand well enough to share this the way that feels good to me. See you really don’t need to be a scientist to have a great business, but this is specific to me and how I must do things. I need to understand in order to know how to share and help others share.

So you’ll be getting some science, and you’ll have to deal with my excitement because the truth is that I simply cannot believe the perfection and proof behind this. Moreover, I’m in such gratitude for the thoroughness behind it. The efficacy proven in multiple HUMAN clinical trials, the published research, the patents, it’s all above my standards and that feels surreal.

I’ll break it down to the 9th grade level in the coming days, because that’s why I got a master’s in education right? I joke, but everything is for a reason. SO that big old student loan actually does make sense now.

You may need all the science as well, but you may also only need to hear that the first ever clinically proven, all-natural, side-effect-free, GLP-1 support is available tomorrow to anyone who is ready to experience the beauty of truly improved health and wellness, with a side of feeling great in their skin.

The most recent trial resulted in 28 participants losing over 530lbs in 12 weeks. I’ve gotten to talk with them and hear their stories. Soon those stories will be coming from my beloved friends, family, and customers and I cannot wait. It’s a small piece of my purpose, but it still hits just right.

Let me know if you need to know more, or simply know you need this. Drop a ❤️ or message me, give me a call, hunt me down at the school pick up or baseball fields...whatever works, I’m here to answer the questions. Ask me why it's different, but make sure you have a little time on your hands.

Living your best life does include feeling great, and it is absolutely possible no matter who you are and where you’re at in your health journey. This isn't just a product, it's a community of support and professionals, and it's recipes and education all at your fingertips.

28/08/2024

"For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life." Alfred D. Souza

I wanted to go live today and talk about some of the health challenges I’ve been facing. The last decade of my life has been so different than what I would have imagined. It’s been as beautiful as it has been crushing. I’ve walked paths I would wish on anyone, most I have not shared publicly. I’ve done things I’m so proud of, and made mistakes that I wish I hadn’t.

I talked long ago about how social media is simply a hallway of people’s prettiest moments. We don’t hang pictures in the hall of us crying, arguing, or having complete meltdowns.

Don’t ever let yourself believe that anyone is living it perfectly out there, that they have it all figured out, it will ruin you. Everyone has battles, hard choices, horrible news. NOBODY knows what they are doing and everyone is just doing their best.

You are here, and I can promise you two things:

1.) This moment, hour, day, this crazy week…it all matters.

2.) There is no “finally”, not in this life.

Some things will get easier and other things will get harder. Life will get comfortable and then you will be handed something you never thought you would have to deal with…but you will deal with it.

We can’t go through life bracing for the next blow, there is no use in worrying about, or expecting, it. We can accept that there will always be something hard though, that there is no magic peak we will reach where everything is perfect forever.

Don’t wait until you’re forced to realize that it’s all precious. I guess I have a third promise: if you do keep waiting for the day that you will feel like you have it all, that you’re ready for whatever it is you’ve been putting off, if you keep waiting for happiness, or motivation, or simple contentment…it won’t come and eventually something will happen that will make you wish you had seen it all for what it is so much earlier. It’s just life, it’s both beautiful and messy, both overwhelming and magical, both chaotic and hilarious.

I’m not going to say I’m the best at seizing every moment, but I’ve certainly gotten better at it, because I’ve been handed that dose of reality a few times now.

I was putting off my health. I do a lot of things that are good for me, I share them and I know they are wonderful, but I’ve known for a while that I was being passive and now, I need to be active in my health. I’m probably not ever going to run another half-marathon, or even 5k for that matter, but I am going to do everything in my power to make sure I get to watch my grandkids play baseball and dance, or sing, or whatever they wind up loving…even if it’s soccer. I have to be there for that.

These days are crazy, I’m the busiest unpaid Uber driver in the world, but I will love and appreciate these short, insane, years with my kids. I’m not saying I’m not gonna lose it here and there, but I am here.

I am actively seeking longevity.

I’m totally open to anyone joining me in that.

24/06/2024

My life, brain, and business are weird…and at odds.

Nearly three years ago, I attended a training & retreat in Utah. The location, education, and events put on for us were amazing, but the true reason I couldn’t imagine another such event living up to it had nothing to do with the extravagance.

Everyone on the trip had achieved great levels of success by anyone’s standards, but having them as peers, even being in the same room with so many people who had built businesses larger than any I had ever heard of before, was enough for anyone to decide shut down and go into a “frozen imposter” mode.

I didn’t though, for the same reason that I’m able to have incredible conversations and interviews on my podcasts. High achievers work hard on understanding themselves which allows them to understand others. It’s rare to speak to one and not feel an immense amount of grace, safety, and acceptance.

The group had different experiences, different ways of thinking, and different incomes, but we all had the same goals in health, wealth, helping others, and most importantly, at the core of all of our success was personal development.

A few weeks ago I was on my first business trip in a year and was reminded of what it’s like to be surrounded by this kind of personal growth and the beautiful, unfettered, support of others.

The grace and safety I have experienced through nearly everyone I’ve had the honor of networking with in business, over the last 3 years, doesn’t automatically exist in real life. It’s not necessarily at the grocery store, the school events, not guaranteed in sports. There are incredible people everywhere; however, in the real world, finding them is not as simple as knowing that simply because this person is here, we will honor and cheer for one another.

It causes me to have anxiety.

It’s hard for me to move back and forth in these worlds. One is very real, every day, and without any escape or safety. It’s vulnerable, chaotic, and overwhelming. The other is filled with growth, grace, and acceptance, but it has to be tapped into.

This morning Jeremiah sat with me, and my business community, through the better part of an hour-long call with Dr. Samantha Sagot, as I tapped into one of mine. Sam is the very person who, three years ago at that retreat, pulled crocodile tears from me at a large dinner table full of salaries, and letters after names, that should have been intimidating, but were the least of my concerns. She lovingly forced me to reevaluate the true reason I continue to grow a business and help others, she poured gasoline on my fire.

Jeremiah, at 7 years old, got to see that kind of interaction and recognized it, because there’s nothing like someone caring for others with nothing tangible to gain from it. He sat with me as I remembered everything Sam brought to my life on that trip. I realized I have to figure out a way to bring more of this kind of human interaction into my kid’s everyday lives. As I looked at the attendees, and wished so many others were there for it with me, I wondered how many of us are missing out on this kind of community because we aren’t showing up for it.

I know the excuses, I’ve given them all, but if you have a community where you’ll be encouraged to become your best self and supported by others, show up. It feels scary to go back until you do it.

By no means does personal growth require an LLC, a product, or any corporeal service. Find the places in your community where people are building one another up and supporting each other. If they don’t exist, create them.

If you’re in Chico and already have one, sign me up. If this resonates and you want to help create one, let’s do it.

To all of those who feel the chasm I’m talking about, let’s not simply talk about it, let’s get to work and start building bridges.

04/06/2024

🍜 Excited to finally share this delicious and healthy Pad Thai recipe with you all! Whether you enjoy it hot or cold, it's sure to satisfy your cravings. 👩‍🍳 Check out the full recipe at https://wix.to/AxhOPCi and tag a friend who loves Thai cuisine!

10/05/2024

Now you know all about me 😂🤦🏼‍♀️
Me: “Miah…I drink WATER, all the time. That’s my favorite!”

Him: Yeah, but that’s not a drink.

I guess I brought this on myself by not drinking soda?

25/04/2024

Is this JUST Chico?!?!?
I've been basically bed ridden for the last two weeks...desperately seeking medical attention because I'd like to feel normal again.

Look, it could be worse. Something is wrong with my back, I'm older, I had a back injury when I was in highschool (I wore a giant back brace under my overalls and OVER my cheerleading uniform...it doesn't get much cooler than that). Something happened that just dropped me a few weeks ago though and I've been fluctuating between 7-10...functioning at 8.5, real life.

Don't worry about me. Worry about whatever is going on with this system. Truthfully, I don't believe for a second it's political, not that any politician or plan can fix it. I'll hear you out, but I doubt you'll convince me.

The fun:
My normal GP said it had been too long since I'd seen them. I have to start over as a new patient. They aren't taking new patients, I can get on a 6 month waitlist.

I called the dr officially listed as my in-network provider. They are not taking new patients, I can get on a 2-6 month waitlist...it's 1700 patients long though...and OH BY THE WAY, we don't actually accept that insurance. WHAT.

The other 14 in-network providers are not accepting patients.

I went to a scheduled appt, where they had all of my information, to be told that it was cancelled bc they don't work with my insurance.

My husband works for the state....this isn't just some random fake insurance.

A lot of people who don't know me have seen and heard me cry (and basically everyone who does know me) over the last few weeks. I don't want to deal with this anymore. I just need to know what to do and what is wrong.

I've had two Teledoc appts that were fruitless aside from some lidocaine patches, an anti-inflammatory that didn't help, and steroids that made me feel crazy and only helped, a little, for two days. They can't make referrals though.

So I braved Prompt Care. Four hours last Saturday. Lines outside. People SO sick, I was the only person who didn't sound like I was dying, I just sat in excruciating pain, wondering when I'd be back with whatever illness they all had.

How is this real life? How is it that there is no way to be seen by a dr? The heartbreaking moment for me isn't any of this.

It was my 7 year old waking me up with pain on his face yesterday. He doesn't fake sick and his ear infections can get extremely bad, I've learned this and no longer play "potion master" with these situations...as hippy natural healer as I wish to be.

I called his dr within the first 10 minutes of the phone lines opening. They did not have any "day of" appointments available and they do not book appointments ahead unless they are well-checks. How is this a thing? You have to call right when they open, and pray you're the one who gets through. I wasn't. They put us on a waitlist for cancellations and I continued to try and find someone to see me, until I just lost it and called back when there hadn't been any cancellations by 11.

Miah was still in pain after giving him the highest dose of ibuprofen I could feel ok with. He needed medication. So the receptionist got my hurt and fear and frustration, mixed in with apologies because I know that this has nothing at all to do with her...or even the drs or the office. This is a massive problem. She "squeezed" me in, and yeah, it was a really bad ear infection, one that made our dr wince. What if I hadn't been at my wits end though?

What is happening? Check my stories today for clips of an eye opening interview with a dear friend and Dr whose insight into this sheds light, but little hope for the overall system.

I'm trusting to a fault. I remember when I had so much trust in our government...no matter who was in office, in our school systems, in health care, in humans...

I don't like this place we are in. I have fear, true fear...about so many things. I don't like having to question or worry that basic needs can't be met. What I really don't like is that I have to question my trust in all of it. I don't like feeling like it's my job to adapt to corruption, to begin to question intentions, I don't want that.

So...like...I don't have any solutions. I'm honestly so worried about how anyone else is able to seek and find medical care right now...when the last dr office people would choose has a waitlist 1700 people long.

What if it really matters? In my most painful nights I do the thing where I start googling crazy potential reasons I can no longer bend or shift and I wonder how long people may have to go now with something seriously wrong with them. What if this is more than a disc or a bone? What happens when it is?

Anyways...I'm going to a chiropractor today bc my nurse friend said to and I love and trust the crap out of her... I just need to see anyone who knows what they're talking about and can tell me something. I'm officially on the "stalker" list for an orthopedic specialist who got a "we can try" referral from the prompt care dr.

Even if you do have a dr who you can get in to see. They have 7.5 minutes per patient to hear, understand, diagnose, prescribe, and get out. 7.5 minutes. That's not their fault. This is a mess. This is a hot, trashfilled dumpster-fire, of a disaster.

I like coming up with solutions...I have got nothing right now though, and if you think I got it out, I didn't. I haven't even gotten started. I just thought I'd do the rest in my blog or pod so that people don't have to look unless they care.

I'm worried. I'm worried and I don't think there's an answer. Not one that will work here. The problem with large scale solutions these days is that they never benefit everyone. They're political and come with an agenda. They're often opposing another idea with its own agenda and this has only gotten worse and worse over the last ten years. Real solutions don't cause people to hate eachother.

So don't go to battle in my comments, but if you have solutions...I'd love to hear them, and if you've dealt with the same, I am SO sorry.

Let me know if your office is accepting new patients though. I. Am. Desperate.

*picture of Georgia coming out with her "pre-shower" make up dressed as the Lorax...that guy had some things figured out.

15/04/2024

A *RANTING* story about how I might be getting too bold...but I don't care.

I sent an email today to a fairly large company about how they're missing the target. Leaving good money on the table. Taking themselves way too seriously.

I did that.

I didn’t mention that they were greedy, a bit shady, and taking advantage of people, but I’m hoping that shined through in my delivery.

The recipients may actually feel embarrassed for me, but I'm not embarrassed. I'm right.

I'll start by saying that I will monetize as many things as I possibly can. Anyone can and SHOULD be doing this. What started out as just wanting to share great finds with the people I am connected to, led me into the much bigger world of social selling, advertising, business building, and branding because, as I learned more, the landscape of business and advertising changed. I guess you can say we kinda grew up together.

I don’t WANT to make money off of my friends and family. I want to give all of you everything for free. I'm horrible at sales, it's a family trait. The thing is that these online spaces are where people are purchasing and if you are not able to monetize the things you share now, then you are giving free advertising away. If you’re trying to earn money and advertising things for free, you’re probably a good person, but you’re being taken advantage of.

I regularly consult with startups, entrepreneurs, and larger companies to determine how to best market and scale a business. I tend to focus on the use of social media as leverage because...well that's where people are purchasing, so it's pretty stupid not to.

I reached out to this company because I have one of their products. It's very cool. My family has many of them. I know that if I share it, a lot of others will also want it, and that I would have fun doing it. I would love to see others with this product, loving it. I've had people reach out already about it even though it was never specifically highlighted in my stories.

So, as I almost always do when I'm willing to share something regularly with my audiences, I reached out to the company about a partnership or affiliate program. I don’t care how much I make on something, but content creation is not something I'm going to spend time on for someone else to make money. I want to go into all the details of how simple and beneficial affiliate programs are for all involved, but I will only bore you with that if you ask for it. **Guide coming soon if you don’t want to get stuck talking to me for hours**

They responded to my request with the requirements for their affiliate program. AND THEY ARE ABSURD...for many reasons.

- 60k followers on Instagram
OR
- 20k followers on YouTube

First of all, I want nothing to do with these kinds of followings or trying to chase them down. I don't watch my numbers, I don't like these numbers, I don't care about them and neither should anyone else in my opinion, but this is why I don't coach on social media growth.

Here's the thing that is so disturbing to me though. MICRO-INFLUENCERS (aka, probably you- meaning the very normal humans who have just their friends, family, some neighbors, baseball moms, and a few college buds on their socials) have by far the most return rate for sales. They produce the most revenue for any and all products. This isn’t new, it's formerly known as "Word of Mouth", but it’s just only become measurable with the shift to online sales.

Even if the average consumer isn’t making the money, we sell to each other all day, every day. I trust your opinion on a Buick a lot more than Matthew McC rolling a bo**er. Same goes for anything else; a hair brush, new jeans, bed sheets. A friend tells me it’s good, I’m very likely to buy it if I need it….I mean
”need” it 😘.

When it comes down to it, normal humans share what they like, and use, organically and authentically and they are loved and trusted already and the sale happens because of how genuine it is.

(Hot tip: this is the key to having a successful online business. This is the only thing that stays constant in this world of social selling. If you can be you, and you love what you are selling and doing, you will do well as long as you actually DO it)

SO when a company, and I'm not talking about Nike or Target here (both of which have normal human affiliate programs), will only allow MACROInfluencers to earn a small percentage of their profits...first of all they’re stupid, because the revenue that those influencers generate on individual products do not come close to what every day consumer affiliates can generate through organic sharing, but more …importantly they're taking advantage of their trusting and already sold to consumers, because they have the numbers. They know the numbers.

Don't be taken advantage of.

I said they may feel embarrassed for me because they probably will see my email as a response to my not having the numbers they require. Truthfully though, my entire opinion of the company changed through this interaction because of the fact that this means the majority of their sales are generated through free advertising among paying customers.

It’s ok if people don’t know about there being a program and just want to share. That’s not the case though. They want free advertising to generate sales, and big names (btw, this is a gardening tool so that makes this ALL THE MORE ridiculous) to generate discussion. ��

I'm not ok with that, I don't like my friends being taken advantage of (even if they don't know we are friends yet).

Start looking for the affiliate programs on anything you buy. I'd much rather buy something knowing my friend is benefitting from the sale, and oh by the way, you're in business now and that makes it a write-off (please do not take any of my financial advise without consulting a professional).�

�If a company doesn’t have a direct affiliate program, they still may be connected to one of MANY programs where you can earn through sharing their products. I don’t care how you choose to make your money, I want to help you do it though.

I’ll go ahead and sign off now…but I’m still shaking my head. I’m sorry I can’t tell you what the product is. You would have loved it 😂.��

Happy Monday!

Now baseball.

25/03/2024

I realized through some conversations and calls in the last week that it’s now been over 4 years since I made what felt like an impossible decision, but one that wound up having a return greater than I could have imagined, more than I had prayed for…and in many ways.

I’ve been here, with Modere, longer than I’ve ever been in any other profession, job, or business. I’ve also gotten to build more businesses, other’s businesses both within and outside the industry and this company. I’ve networked with more incredible people than I can possibly start explaining. I’ve not only gotten to find more of myself, but I’ve gotten to give more of myself, to friends, my family, community, and my team.

I have two podcasts that I still can’t believe people listen to, but that I’m incredibly proud of because they are me. They were dreams I never expected myself to make happen, that never would have happened had I not taken a chance and been willing to believe in what I knew I was capable of.

This rarely finds its way onto my social media. Maybe it should, but it doesn’t and it’s only because it’s not BS. There’s a race online and I don’t want to be a part of it. I’m not going to keep paychecks and pictures of our trips on the top of your feed, because what I’m doing is real, those things are amazing perks…but I won’t to use them to lure people into my leadership. I don’t post it all because this is happening in real-time. Some may say I should, but I don’t want to. I don’t do things I don’t want to do anymore.

I don’t lead the way many others do in this industry, or maybe any other, because I made a choice not to. I do it my way, and that precious time and energy is saved for those who need it, show up for it, and ask for it.

I love getting to share life, I love getting to drop meaningful things or helpful tips that resonate with people. I love sharing products that will help others and support their goals. I also love humans, leadership, and supporting others. If you don’t see me showing up with products and an opportunity, it’s only because my focus is where I’ve always wanted it to be as a leader, with the people who I can help, and I get to do that in the way that feels right to me.

Education, training, strategizing, learning and watching them lead. It doesn’t cross my mind to show it off, because it’s real, it’s meaningful. I am busy leading. Truly leading. Even when I’m quiet. even when I’m getting to record a podcast, driving kids everywhere, or heading to a baseball game, I’m reveling in how my imagination and knowledge get to work together to help others succeed. It’s a privilege. One I never take for granted.

So yes, I’m still here. In the biggest of ways, I’m still here. I’m damn proud of it. I’m researching products and sharing that knowledge to help others. I’m creating in the ways I love and getting to watch so many others find their true North, both in this business, and their lives. It looks different for every person, and that is what I love the most, that it can. It should.

I’m here, and will remain because I make good decisions, I know I made the best one business-wise 4 years and one month ago. I have incredible foresight, I think big, I see around corners, I don’t just see what’s shown to me. I see the massive web of impact and the future ahead of it. In business, in life, and in people. It’s a gift, I’m finally at a place where I’m willing to state it.

I’m not done, not even close. But I have a lot of baseball games to catch this week and some people to support…so it may be a long time before you hear about it again.

I’m always here though. Always. I’ll shine a light on your potential and watch you come to believe it yourself any day, any time. Go and do big, crazy amazing, hard things, go bigger always, talk about your dreams. Do what you hope your children will do, let them watch you.

That is all.

24/02/2024

I’m not gonna even try to hide the fact that I almost peed my pants when I reached out to Colleen, at Ashleigh Steele’s nudging, and she agreed (actually was like…excited 🫣) to be a guest on my show.

I played it cool.

Most know her as she’s been helping online sellers figure out how not to be weird for years now, and she’s my kind of funny.

There are humans, real life, just “trying to figure out what’s for dinner” humans, behind every cool handle you follow.

We had so much fun in this episode. I decided to upload it to YouTube, because watching it is even funnier.

BUT so true. Building a business online can and SHOULD be for everyone. Time is money, and if you’re reading this without attempting to monetize your social media, you’re wasting time. Plain and simple.

Soon to come, a guide for everyone to figure out how they can stop wasting time and start earning on virtually everything. Not kidding.

Until then, check this episode. It’s streaming everywhere and I even put the video up on YouTube…because it’s entertaining.

Colleen has also given a special offer to become a part of her digital sales community, with trainings, guest speakers, and an incredible network. There is literally no such thing as saturation anymore.

Oh and her new book is great.

All links in comments.

03/02/2024

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