You Are Worthy of Nice Things (And You Don’t Need to Justify It)

July 7, 2025

Ever feel guilty spending money on yourself while freely investing in everyone else? You're not alone, and this guilt isn't protecting you—it's keeping you stuck and costing you more than you realize.

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Episode Summary
Ever feel guilty spending money on yourself while freely investing in everyone else? You're not alone, and this guilt isn't protecting you—it's keeping you stuck and costing you more than you realize.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why women are socially conditioned to put everyone else's needs first (and the surprising research behind it)
  • The hidden costs of not investing in yourself—time, confidence, opportunities, and emotional drain
  • How to reframe self-investment from "selfish indulgence" to essential growth strategy
  • The difference between looking at cost versus value when making decisions about yourself
  • A simple challenge to help you take the first step toward saying yes to what you want

 

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Hi, I’m Katy McFee
A former VP and EVP who knows how hard it is to break into executive leadership. After years of feeling stuck, I figured it out and now, as a certified executive coach, I help other women do the same. I’ve supported hundreds in landing the promotions they deserve with strategies that make success achievable, without the years of trial and error.