Welcome to the Black Cat Brew, a blog from Cat Markel Creatives!
Tips for Building a Thriving Coaching Business
This blog is all about sharing practical tips, creative ideas, and proven strategies tailored specifically for coaches and entrepreneurs like you. From marketing and branding to finding creative ways to connect with your audience, I focus on what’s effective so you can simplify your efforts, stand out, and spend more time doing what you love.
Grab a cup of coffee (or tea!) and start reading....
Podcast Guest Appearances
I truly enjoy conversations that explore both the mindset and the strategy behind building a business that feels meaningful and sustainable. On the podcasts I’ve had the privilege of joining, I often share insights on gaining clarity, trusting your voice, and creating a brand and marketing approach that supports your life — not competes with it.
Many of these discussions center around helping women move past overwhelm, simplify their direction, and build businesses that reflect who they are and how they want to show up in the world. I believe strong strategy should feel grounding, not complicated, and that when women have clarity and confidence in their message, everything else becomes more natural — from content to growth.
Each conversation is an opportunity to encourage thoughtful action, authentic visibility, and business decisions that create a positive ripple effect far beyond the work itself.
Meeting on the Bridge, hosted by Sue Maguire and Sandy Dickson, features thoughtful conversations on leadership, effective communication, and change management. The podcast highlights perspectives that encourage reflection, growth, and meaningful impact in both work and life.
In this episode, Cat Markel shares how authentic marketing begins with understanding who you are and what you truly want to create. She discusses the power of asking better questions, developing self-awareness, and building a business that reflects your real strengths and values. Cat also shares a simple but meaningful reminder: when you feel stuck, sometimes the best next step is to step away and take a walk.
The Business Growth Trailblazers Podcast, part of the Digital Trailblazer podcast family, features expert insights to help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and scale their businesses. Each episode offers practical guidance and real-world strategies to support business owners through every stage of the journey.
In this episode, Cat Markel shares how she helps coaches, creatives, and small business owners move through overwhelm and create marketing that finally makes sense. She discusses the importance of simplifying your message, strengthening your systems, and building a brand that not only looks good, but truly reflects who you are and how you want to work.
The Just Wanted to Ask Podcast, hosted by Anne Zuckerman, features conversations with entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and authors who are making a meaningful impact. Each episode highlights the ideas, experiences, and perspectives shaping how people build businesses with purpose.
In this episode, Cat Markel shares how she helps women — especially coaches and small business owners — move past overwhelm and get clear on what they’re really building. She talks about why clarity is the foundation of effective branding and marketing, and how creating a business that fits your real life leads to more confidence, consistency, and sustainable growth.
