Episode 72

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8th Dec 2025

The Seasonality of Success: Planning Your Year With Intention

In this throwback episode, Katelyn Magnuson dives into the natural seasonality that shapes her life, business, energy, and creativity. She shares how her year unfolds in cycles, from the demanding winter tax season, to the ease and rest of summer, to the productive spark of early fall, and how honoring these rhythms has transformed her personal well-being and the way she leads her team.

Katelyn discusses how energy, weather, menstrual cycles, relationships, and business demands all influence how she works and rests. She also explores how shifting responsibilities, team dynamics, and personal boundaries create more sustainable workflows throughout the year. This episode is an invitation to acknowledge and work with your own cycles instead of forcing yourself into constant productivity.

Key Takeaways

  • Your business and personal life both move through natural cycles; acknowledging them reduces burnout.
  • Productivity, creativity, rest, and ease each have their own seasons, and all are necessary.
  • Shifting responsibilities within your home and team can create balance during busy periods.
  • Energy levels fluctuate weekly and monthly; aligning your tasks (like calls or creative work) with your cycles supports better outcomes.
  • Resource allocation becomes more intuitive when you notice team members’ strengths and preferences.
  • Seasonal planning helps you prepare for busy periods, downtime, and energetic changes with more intention.


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Wealth Witches
Where financial empowerment meets magic!
Welcome to the Wealth Witches™ podcast, where financial empowerment meets magic! I'm Katelyn Magnuson, your guide on this enchanted journey to holistic wealth and prosperity. Here, we honor all identities and invoke our inner witches to create a community where everyone feels welcome and inspired.

Formerly known as the Confident Money podcast, we've transformed into Wealth Witches™ with Katelyn Magnuson. This change is about embracing the once-taboo topics of money and magic, blending them into a powerful mix of practical advice and mystical insights. Whether you're here for financial tips or to explore the magical side of life, this podcast is your new home.

What can you expect from Wealth Witches™? We combine actionable financial advice with a holistic approach to life. You'll hear from guests like astrologers, neurodivergent business owners, and magical creatives, discussing everything from business requirements to the latest trends in holistic wealth. We're breaking down the barriers that make finance feel dry and inaccessible, making it exciting and relevant to your life.

This podcast is for anyone who feels out of place in the traditional financial world. If you've ever felt like your interests in magic, human design, or holistic living didn't belong in a financial conversation, this is the podcast for you. We're here to tell you that you can embrace all parts of yourself and still be financially successful. We're not just talking about money – we're talking about creating a life of abundance and freedom. Our community is dynamic, diverse, and inclusive, and we want you to be a part of it.

Join us as we explore new ways to think about money and life. We're here to challenge the status quo and help you embrace your inner witch on your financial journey. Each episode is designed to inspire, educate, and empower you to take control of your financial destiny.

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Are you ready to take your financial journey to the next level? Join the Wealth Witches™ membership for exclusive access to live training sessions on money, taxes, retirement, and business support. You'll also gain entry to our inclusive community where you can connect with like-minded individuals and get even more out of your financial journey. We're a community of passionate, purpose-driven entrepreneurs who see creating wealth holistically rather than stuck in another crypto-bro investing black hole membership. Join today: www.thefreelancecfo.com/wealth-witches-podcast-member

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Katelyn Magnuson

Katelyn, the driving force behind The Freelance CFO and creator of Wealth Witches, is revolutionizing accounting with a sprinkle of magic. With a decade of experience, she’s not your typical number cruncher. Her unique blend of expertise and approachability, infused with a touch of spiritual insight, has made her a go-to authority. Katelyn believes finance should be a stepping stone to success, not a barrier. With a judgment-free ethos, she simplifies complex financial topics, making them actionable for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Her ultimate goal? To empower you to manifest your authentic life—not a cookie-cutter one!