Growthmates: Create and Grow Meaningful Products & Careers

In this final episode of the "Creator's Path" season, Kate Syuma speaks with Caitlin Sullivan, AI educator, solopreneur, course creator, and former consultant at Spotify Business, about navigating motherhood and building a scalable solo business in the age of AI.Caitlin opens up about her identity shift after becoming a mother, her hesitant but intentional entry into the AI space, and her philosophy around redefining what "good enough" means across life seasons. She also shares hard-won lessons from transitioning from freelancing to productizing her expertise, and why being early to a trend doesn't always mean immediate financial reward.—👉 Partners who support Growthmates• Mobbin — the largest UX & UI reference library for real product inspiration: https://mobbin.com/• Obi by Cor — AI-powered onboarding voice assistant for modern product teams: https://bit.ly/3NaMzyF—👉 Subscribe and listen to Growthmates Podcast on:• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXzSwsz9ekOViWxynZb80Sw• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20kuLErtRnlKhe4HU8LGYH• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthmates-create-and-grow-meaningful-products-careers/id1678168180—Welcome to Growthmates with Kate Syuma — Growth Advisor, ex-Miro. This season, The Creator’s Path, explores unconventional journeys of designers, founders, and builders redefining what it means to create — especially in the age of AI.Growthmates is where top product and growth leaders share real strategies and insights to help you turn ideas into successful products. Learn from experts at Dropbox, Adobe, Amplitude, Canva, and more in deep dive interviews with Kate Syuma, ex-Miro Head of Growth Design and founder of Growthmates.🔗 Find more insights on growthmates.club and follow on your favorite platforms for more episodes.—Key highlights from this episode 👇• We discuss what happens when you can no longer rely on working more — and how constraints force you to rethink how you prioritize your time and energy.• We explore how motherhood introduced fixed limits that reshaped not only Caitlin’s schedule, but her entire approach to work and ambition.• We unpack why redefining “good enough” becomes essential when your capacity changes, and how expectations need to evolve with different life stages.• We examine why multitasking often creates more fragmentation than progress, and what it takes to be fully present in limited time.• We talk about the shift from time-based work like freelancing to more scalable formats that can exist within real constraints.• We explain why growing demand does not always translate into immediate revenue and how to keep building through that gap.—Follow Growthmates updates on:Growthmates website with “The Holistic Growth Playbook”: https://growthmates.clubSubstack Newsletter (for instant inbox delivery):https://www.growthmates.news/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthmates-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthmates/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/kate_syumaWhere to find Kate Syuma:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterina-syuma/Newsletter: https://www.growthmates.news/Where to find Caitlin Sullivan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlindsullivan/—What we covered:(00:00) Introduction — when life redesigns you(01:26) Who is Caitlin Sullivan and what she does today(06:14) How motherhood shifted Caitlin's identity(09:09) Redefining what it means to be a high achiever as a parent(12:47) Defining "good enough" across different life seasons(21:45) Caitlin's journey from freelancing to solopreneurship(38:34) Momentum in business — what it really looks like behind the scenes(44:17) Finding your niche at the intersection of curiosity and expertise(49:33) The nine-month incubation rule for creative projects(51:29) Launching a paid newsletter as a demand test(55:02) Caitlin's next big, scary ideas: micro-SaaS, ultra running, and synthetic users—Thank you for listening! Subscribe to the show on growthmates.club and get the free playbook with frameworks and insights.If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you 💜For sponsorship and other inquiries, reach out to hello@growthmates.clubLet’s keep growing together!Get full access to Growthmates with Kate Syuma at www.growthmates.news/subscribeGet full access to Growthmates with Kate Syuma at www.growthmates.news/subscribe Get full access to Growthmates with Kate Syuma at www.growthmates.news/subscribe

Catt Small, staff designer at Dropbox, author, and indie game developer, talks about building a book and course while working full-time. She explains using small daily steps, beating perfectionism with “good enough” thresholds, and validating ideas by teaching. She also covers balancing side projects with full-time roles, transparency around IP, and how community and curiosity fuel creative energy.

Felix Haas, entrepreneur, designer, and investor who helps build Lovable and Design Plus AI. He discusses designing your career intentionally. He explains hiring people with founder mindsets. He talks about balancing side projects, visualizing roles to create opportunities, and experimenting across roles to discover what fits.

Michael Ridd, founder of Dive Club and Inflight and former creator of Figma Academy, is a product designer building audience-driven startups. He talks about shifting from selling time to building distribution. He explains why podcasting became core, platform and format choices, turning an audience into collaborators, and evolving ideas from marketplaces to habit-forming products.

In this episode of Growthmates — The Creator’s Path, Kate Syuma sits down with Ioana Teleanu for a deeply honest conversation about identity, burnout, and creating in a world shaped by AI.Ioana shares what happened after years working at UiPath and Miro, building award-winning AI products, teaching AI design, and speaking on global stages — when her professional identity suddenly stopped making sense.—👉 Partners who support Growthmates• Mobbin — the largest UX & UI reference library for real product inspiration: https://mobbin.com/• Obi by Cor — AI-powered onboarding voice assistant for modern product teams: https://bit.ly/3NaMzyF—👉 Explore Growthmates & work with Kate Syuma:• Explore collaboration with Growthmates.club: https://growthmates.club/• User-centric PLG in the AI Era (join the waitlist and get 100$ off): https://maven.com/growthmates/user-centric-product-led-growth?promoCode=growthmates—👉 Subscribe and listen to Growthmates Podcast on:• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXzSwsz9ekOViWxynZb80Sw• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20kuLErtRnlKhe4HU8LGYH• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthmates-create-and-grow-meaningful-products-careers/id1678168180—Welcome to Growthmates with Kate Syuma — Growth Advisor, ex-Miro. This season, The Creator’s Path, explores unconventional journeys of designers, founders, and builders redefining what it means to create — especially in the age of AI.Growthmates is where top product and growth leaders share real strategies and insights to help you turn ideas into successful products. Learn from experts at Dropbox, Adobe, Amplitude, Canva, and more in deep dive interviews with Kate Syuma, ex-Miro Head of Growth Design and founder of Growthmates.🔗 Find more insights on growthmates.club and follow on your favorite platforms for more episodes.—Key highlights from this episode 👇Losing the Label as a Starting Point: Why not knowing who you are anymore can open the door to a more honest path.Identity Crisis in the AI Era: How creators and technologists are outgrowing traditional roles — and why uncertainty is becoming the new norm.Optimizing for Humanity, Not Speed: Why productivity-first thinking fails — and when it’s time to question what we’re really building for.From Design Answers to Artistic Questions: How art helps challenge sameness and reframe technology’s role in the world.Connection Over Performance: Why reaching one person can matter more than metrics, virality, or visibility.—Follow Growthmates updates on:Growthmates website with “The Holistic Growth Playbook”: https://growthmates.clubSubstack Newsletter (for instant inbox delivery):https://www.growthmates.news/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthmates-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthmates/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/kate_syumaWhere to find Kate Syuma:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterina-syuma/Newsletter: https://www.growthmates.news/Where to find Ioana Teleanu:Instagram (UX Goodies): https://instagram.com/uxgoodiesInstagram (Personal): https://instagram.com/ioana.teleanuInstagram (Art Account - Soft Machines): https://instagram.com/softmachines.artLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ioanateleanuAI for Designers Course (Interaction Design Foundation):https://interaction-design.org—What we covered:(00:00) Introduction and the identity crisis in creative careers(02:12) From UiPath to Miro: becoming a patent holder and AI educator(08:00) Burnout as a catalyst for transformation and reinvention(13:00) Why artists are making the most impact in technology(18:00) Not optimizing for money and making more as a result(26:00) Finding joy in Midjourney and AI-assisted art creation(31:37) Seven years of building UX Goodies and staying authentic(38:00) Dealing with criticism and building genuine connections online(48:00) Balancing motherhood, business ownership, and creative work(58:27) The future of creators and converging roles in tech—Thank you for listening! Subscribe to the show on growthmates.club and get the free playbook with frameworks and insights.If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you 💜For sponsorship and other inquiries, reach out to hello@growthmates.clubLet’s keep growing together!Get full access to Growthmates with Kate Syuma at www.growthmates.news/subscribe Get full access to Growthmates with Kate Syuma at www.growthmates.news/subscribe

Join Nad Chishtie, Head of Design at Lovable and former game developer, as he shares his unconventional journey from dropping out of university during the early days of Gmail to leading innovative design projects. He discusses the advantages of being a self-made generalist in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, the importance of embracing AI as a creative collaborator, and how perfectionism can stifle creativity. Nad advocates for playful experimentation and emphasizes the future of democratized software creation, where everyone can be a builder.

In this FINAL episode of season "In the Company of Women", Kate Syuma dives into a conversation with Sera Tajima, Conscious Tech Advisor, angel investor, and former product designer at Webflow and Zendesk, to explore her journey into climate tech advisory and angel investing. Sera shares how her father's passing became a pivotal moment that shaped her perspective, how her background in product design influences her approach to climate tech startups, and why authenticity is the key to finding meaningful partnerships in the conscious tech space.Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.—One more special update for you 🎓 Level up your growth with a 3-week cohort-based course with proven strategies, behavioral science insights, and real-world examples. Use promo code "growthmates" for $100 off and create a growth roadmap with feedback from Kate: https://maven.com/growthmates/user-centric-product-led-growth?promoCode=growthmates—Welcome to Growthmates with Kate Syuma — Growth Advisor, ex-Miro. This season, “In the Company of Women,” is about celebrating women who successfully balance work, family, and creative passions while building meaningful careers.Growthmates is where top product and growth leaders share real strategies and insights to help you turn ideas into successful products. Learn from experts at Dropbox, Adobe, Amplitude, Canva, and more in deep dive interviews with Kate Syuma, ex-Miro Head of Growth Design and founder of Growthmates.Sera took an unconventional path, transitioning from product design at tech giants like Zendesk and Webflow to becoming a conscious tech advisor and climate tech angel investor. Her journey was shaped by personal loss, from the passing of her father to navigating health challenges that kept her away from work for a year. Instead of following traditional career paths, she built a multi-faceted approach centered on impact, authenticity, and sustainability.She also shares insights on making angel investing accessible (starting with as little as $400), incorporating indigenous knowledge into tech education, and finding purpose through conscious tech development.Tune in to hear Sera's perspective on feminine energy in leadership, finding your authentic voice on social media, and how investing in climate tech startups creates greater impact than individual sustainable practices alone.🔗 Find more insights on growthmates.club and follow on your favorite platforms for more episodes.—Key highlights from this episode 👇* Redefining Design: Sera expands design beyond interfaces to encompass customer research, UX, growth hacking, and activation points — often overlooked as "true" design work.* Accessible Angel Investing: "My first investment was $400," Sera shares, debunking the myth that angel investing requires wealth. She proves tech pros can start small to learn and scale.* Authentic Online Presence: "Posting ‘un-LinkedIn’ content feels risky," Sera admits, but prioritizes authenticity over virality — deeper connections > broad appeal.* From Designer to Climate Advisor: Sera shifts from product roles to impact-driven climate tech advising, helping startups amplify environmental solutions beyond individual action.* Indigenous Knowledge in Tech: Sera integrates native Hawaiian frameworks like PICO into her courses, tying business strategy to generational stewardship — even in technical contexts.—Follow Growthmates updates on:* Growthmates website with “The Holistic Growth Playbook”: https://growthmates.club* Substack Newsletter (for instant inbox delivery): https://www.growthmates.news/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthmates-podcast/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthmates/* X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/kate_syumaWhere to find Kate Syuma:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterina-syuma/* Newsletter: https://www.growthmates.news/Where to find Sera Tajima:* Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/seratajima/* Website: https://seratajima.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seratajima/* Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@seratajima * Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seratajima * Advising: conscioustechventures.com* Conscious Tech Newsletter: https://seratajima.substack.com—What we covered:(00:00) Introduction (01:32) Sera's career journey from product design to climate tech (04:04) Defining conscious tech and its impact (07:17) The transition from full-time job to entrepreneurship (10:03) Building a community of like-minded founders (12:39) Breaking into angel investing with minimal capital (17:06) Authenticity on social media (21:43) Creating educational content and courses (27:27) Incorporating sustainability and indigenous knowledge (34:33) Dealing with feedback and vulnerability (42:42) What the world needs more of—📕 Useful Resources and other related Podcasts:* Design for Conscious Product-Led Growth: seratajima.com/growthdesign* Personal website: seratajima.com/advising—Thank you for listening! Subscribe to the show on growthmates.club and get the free playbook with frameworks and insights.—Today, we close the final chapter of "In the Company of Women"— a season that redefined what’s possible when strength, grace, and brilliance collide.Every guest, from visionary founders to fearless investors, taught me that true growth blooms where courage meets authenticity. I’m leaving these conversations not just as a host, but as someone who’s glimpsed the future they’re building.Thank you for being part of this journey. You’re the ones turning “impossible” into “already here.” While we prepare for what’s next, remember: your ideas are changing the world. Just keep going.If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you 💜For sponsorship and other inquiries, reach out to hello@growthmates.clubLet’s keep growing together!Growthmates with Kate Syuma is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Growthmates with Kate Syuma at www.growthmates.news/subscribe

In this episode, Kate Syuma dives into a conversation with Jennifer Phan, CEO and Co-Founder at Passionfroot, and former Venture Capital investor, to explore the unconventional path from corporate career to creator to tech founder. Jen shares how her immigrant family's entrepreneurial journey shaped her perspective, how her background in venture capital influences her fundraising and team-building approach, and why intentional growth and AI-powered efficiency are the keys to sustainable success in today's volatile tech landscape.Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.—Want to become a post sponsor and share your product story or a new job opening with 5,600+ subscribers from companies like Amplitude, Intercom, Miro, Atlassian, Grammarly, Framer, and more?I’m opening up the calendar and planning new sponsorships for 2025 — grab your slot here: https://calendly.com/kate-syuma/growthmates-intro?month=2025-04—Exciting news! I’ve launched a new cohort of my 3-week growth course, and there’s still time to join! Dive into proven strategies, behavioral science insights, and real-world examples to build your growth roadmap with hands-on feedback from me. Use promo code "growthmates" for $100 off: https://maven.com/growthmates/user-centric-product-led-growth?promoCode=growthmates—Welcome to Growthmates with Kate Syuma — Growth Advisor, ex-Miro. This season, “In the Company of Women,” is about celebrating women who successfully balance work, family, and creative passions while building meaningful careers.Growthmates is where top product and growth leaders share real strategies and insights to help you turn ideas into successful products. Learn from experts at Dropbox, Adobe, Amplitude, Canva, and more in deep dive interviews with Kate Syuma, ex-Miro Head of Growth Design and founder of Growthmates.Jennifer took an unconventional path, transitioning from venture capital investor to co-founder of Passionfroot — a platform empowering creators to monetize and brands to discover talent. Her journey was shaped by pandemic reflection, from newsletter creator to identifying a critical gap in the creator economy. Instead of following traditional playbooks, they built a lean, intentional company centered on creator needs, data-driven decisions, and sustainable growth.They also share insights on building a two-sided marketplace, leveraging VC experience for fundraising, and maintaining founder wellbeing through structured routines.Tune in to hear Jen's perspective on immigrant entrepreneurship, the power of intentional choices over sacrifices, and why small, effective teams outperform bloated startups.🔗 Find more insights on growthmates.club and follow on your favorite platforms for more episodes.—Key highlights from this episode 👇* Entrepreneurship as Necessity vs. Self-Actualization: Jen contrasts her parents’ survival-driven entrepreneurship with her own path, driven by passion — revealing what fuels different types of founders.* "You don't need to call it sacrifice": Jen reframes founder struggles as conscious choices, not sacrifices — a mindset that helps preserve agency and resilience.* Counterintuitive Growth Strategy: Instead of overhiring, Jen’s team focused on lean, intentional growth — avoiding common pitfalls of the 2020–2022 startup wave.* From Creator to Founder: Starting with a newsletter, Jen built a platform by focusing on creators first — a user-led approach to marketplace success.* Founder Morning — 3 rituals: Jen starts her day with mindfulness, movement, and mindset — a daily ritual that brings clarity before the work begins.—Follow Growthmates updates on:* Growthmates website with “The Holistic Growth Playbook”: https://growthmates.club* Substack Newsletter (for instant inbox delivery): https://www.growthmates.news/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthmates-podcast/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthmates/* X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/kate_syumaWhere to find Kate Syuma:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterina-syuma/* Newsletter: https://www.growthmates.news/Where to find Jennifer Phan:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferphn/* X (Twitter): https://x.com/jenpphan* Passionfroot: https://www.passionfroot.io—What we covered:(00:00) Introduction (03:40) Jen's entrepreneurial family background (07:15) From necessity to self-actualization: different paths to entrepreneurship (09:55) Starting a Substack newsletter during the pandemic (15:28) The creator economy's monetization challenges (20:05) Building Passionfroot: from idea to product (24:50) Advice for founders: "This too shall pass" (26:57) Passionfroot's evolution into a two-sided platform (35:35) Intentional growth: why small teams can create big impact (40:52) Work-life integration as a founder (43:08) Morning routines for founder wellbeing—📕 Useful Resources and other related Podcasts:* Passionfroot: https://www.passionfroot.me/* Creators on Air by Passionfroot: https://www.youtube.com/@passionfrootxyz* The Evolution of B2B Content Marketing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFXE7cX4xpU&ab_channel=Intercom* Building Software to Create more Brand Deals, with Jen Phan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMbwSQgewH0&ab_channel=RobBalasabas—Thank you for listening! Subscribe to the show on growthmates.club and get the free playbook with frameworks and insights.If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you 💜For sponsorship and other inquiries, reach out to hello@growthmates.clubLet’s keep growing together!Growthmates with Kate Syuma is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Growthmates with Kate Syuma at www.growthmates.news/subscribe

Lexie Barnhorn, former Head of Social and Influencer Marketing at Notion, shares her journey from Ohio to Silicon Valley. She reveals how she launched viral campaigns like "Notion Faces" and infused pop culture into B2B marketing. Lexie discusses practical influencer marketing tips for startups and addresses the importance of mental health in high-stress roles, including her innovative use of AI for emotional support. She also explores future trends in the creator economy, emphasizing the need for authenticity in influencer collaborations.

In this episode, Kate Syuma dives into a conversation with Mallory Contois, Head of Community & Mercury Raise at Mercury, and founder of The Old Girls Club, to explore her journey from Pinterest to building a thriving community. Mallory shares how overcoming cancer shaped her perspective, how her psychology background influences product and community growth, and why empathy is the key to creating meaningful connections in tech.Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.—This episode is brought to you by Amplitude — сheck new Guides and Surveys to deliver helpful, well-timed messages: https://amplitude.com/guides-and-surveys—One more special update for you 🎓 Level up your growth with a 3-week cohort-based course with proven strategies, behavioral science insights, and real-world examples. Use promo code "growthmates" for $100 off and create a growth roadmap with feedback from Kate: https://maven.com/growthmates/user-centric-product-led-growth?promoCode=growthmates—Welcome to Growthmates with Kate Syuma — Growth Advisor, ex-Miro. This season, “In the Company of Women,” is about celebrating women who successfully balance work, family, and creative passions while building meaningful careers.Growthmates is where top product and growth leaders share real strategies and insights to help you turn ideas into successful products. Learn from experts at Dropbox, Adobe, Amplitude, Canva, and more in deep dive interviews with Kate Syuma, ex-Miro Head of Growth Design and founder of Growthmates.Mallory took an unconventional path, transitioning from a career in tech to founding Old Girls Club — a community-driven space for women in the industry. Her journey was shaped by resilience, from overcoming cancer to navigating diverse roles at major companies like Pinterest. Instead of following traditional playbooks, she built a movement centered on authenticity, connection, and the power of psychology in product and community growth.She also shares insights on fostering engaged communities, redefining success beyond corporate ladders, and using empathy as a tool for innovation.Tune in to hear Mallory’s perspective on building with purpose, leading with heart, and creating impact through community.🔗 Find more insights on growthmates.club and follow on your favorite platforms for more episodes.—Key highlights from this episode 👇* Turning trauma into a movement: "If you died tomorrow, what would people say?" Mallory revealed how surviving cancer at 25 shaped her legacy-first approach to work: rejecting stability, embracing fast failures, and prioritizing urgent impact over traditional career paths.* The "funeral test" framework: Mallory shared how a moment of career panic— feeling overwhelmed after raising $25M — led her to a raw LinkedIn post. This vulnerability sparked an organic movement, growing into the 2,100-strong Old Girls Club for women in male-dominated industries.* Why communities fail when brands act like corporations: Mallory challenges brands to treat digital interactions like real-life conversations: "Would you say this to someone at a coffee shop?" Her rule? Avoid “salesy” tactics — build trust through human-centric design, not referral bribes or forced funnels.* Redefining "job hopping" as intentional sprints: From Pinterest’s early days to gaming startups, Mallory reframes rapid career shifts as strategic impact sprints. Her focus? Loyalty to people and missions, not logos—a blueprint for thriving in today’s fluid tech landscape.* Launching terrified? Do this first: Mallory’s counterintuitive tactic for validating communities: Charge $10/month immediately. This filters casual joiners, surfaces true believers, and lets the community co-build its value — even before you feel ready to lead it.—Follow Growthmates updates on:* Growthmates website with “The Holistic Growth Playbook”: https://growthmates.club* Substack Newsletter (for instant inbox delivery): https://www.growthmates.news/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthmates-podcast/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthmates/* X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/kate_syumaWhere to find Kate Syuma:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterina-syuma/* Newsletter: https://www.growthmates.news/Where to find Mallory Contois:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorycontois/* Personal page: https://www.mallorycontois.com/* X (Twitter): https://x.com/mallorycontois—What we covered:(00:00) Introduction (08:15) From Psychology to Tech (16:40) Pinterest Years (25:30) The Cancer Journey (34:15) Birth of Old Girls Club (43:20) Building Community (52:10) Psychology in Product Design—📕 Useful Resources and other related Podcasts:* The Old Girls Club: https://www.jointheogc.com/* Mallory’s course “Community-led Growth”: https://bit.ly/4gZUjwy* Kate’s course: “User-centric Product-led Growth” with 100$ discount: https://maven.com/growthmates/user-centric-product-led-growth?promoCode=growthmates* “The Holistic Growth Playbook”: https://growthmates.club—Thank you for listening! Subscribe to the show on growthmates.club and get the free playbook with frameworks and insights.If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you 💜For sponsorship and other inquiries, reach out to hello@growthmates.clubLet’s keep growing together!Growthmates with Kate Syuma is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Growthmates with Kate Syuma at www.growthmates.news/subscribe