About CATALYST: Las Vegas Mastermind For The Empowered Entrepreneur
CATALYST is the ultimate podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs who are ready to break free from corporate constraints and build a legacy of wealth and purpose. Hosted by Sonia Petkewich, a dynamic business strategist, this show delivers raw, peer-to-peer insights that transform overwhelmed solo entrepreneurs into connected, motivated business owners through deep dives into business fundamentals, personal growth, strategic processes, marketing mastery, profit optimization, and meaningful purpose. Whether you’re hustling to scale from a side project to a multi-million dollar enterprise or seeking to create more freedom and impact, CATALYST provides the actionable wisdom, networking opportunities, and community support to help driven, self-made professionals turn their entrepreneurial vision into reality.
Raising Confident Girls in a World Full of Noise with Kate McLaughlin
In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, I sit down with Kate McLaughlin, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Las Vegas, to talk about the power of confidence, community, and creating spaces where young girls can thrive.
We dive into the mission behind Girls on the Run and how the organization uses movement, mentorship, and social-emotional learning to help girls ages 8–13 build confidence and resilience before adolescence. Kate also shares her journey from the music industry to nonprofit leadership, the realities of running a nonprofit as a business, and how meaningful impact is often created through everyday moments.
This conversation is filled with honest reflections on leadership, parenting, identity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of empowering the next generation.
What You'll Hear: • What Girls on the Run actually is and how the program works • Why social-emotional learning is critical for girls ages 8–13 • How running and movement help build confidence and resilience • The impact of mentorship, encouragement, and community support • Why nonprofit organizations should be viewed as businesses • Common misconceptions people have about nonprofit funding and “overhead” • How strategic budgeting and fundraising shape nonprofit sustainability • The challenges nonprofits face during uncertain economic times • Kate’s journey from the music industry into nonprofit leadership • How volunteering opened doors and reshaped her career path • The importance of representation, identity, and feeling comfortable in your own skin • Parenting through growth, confidence, and individuality • Why empowered women empower women • How community collaboration creates larger impact • The power of creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and capable
Mentioned in This Episode: • Girls on the Run Las Vegas • Impact Las Vegas • Three Square • College of Southern Nevada • Catalyst Mastermind
Connect with Girls on the Run Las Vegas: Instagram: @gotrlv
Website: Girls on the Run Las Vegas
Learn More About Girls on the Run Nationally: Girls on the Run International
Connect with us: Instagram: @catalystmastermind
Produced By: Podcast & Co.
23 Apr 2026
Why Your Business Feels Hard (And How to Fix It) with Nina Radetich
In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, I sit down with Nina Radetich of EOS Worldwide to talk about what it really takes to run a business that actually works.
We dive into the reality of entrepreneurship — the chaos, the growth ceilings, and the moment many of us realize that what got us here won’t get us there. From implementing structure to understanding leadership roles, this conversation is about building a business that supports both your team and your life.
What You'll Hear:
• What the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) actually is• Why most business owners hit a ceiling after initial growth• The difference between a visionary and an integrator• How lack of structure creates chaos in scaling businesses• Why sometimes the biggest problem in business… is the leader• The importance of systems, processes, and accountability• How rapid growth can expose gaps in your business• Why doing everything yourself will eventually burn you out• The power of having an outside coach or perspective• Why thinking time is just as important as doing time• How to shift from constant “firefighting” to intentional leadership• The role of community and support in business growth• Why creating space for people matters just as much as productivity
Mentioned in This Episode:• EOS worldwide• Catalyst Mastermind: Incubator• Kolbe Assessment • Women in business and following their dreams
Curious About Masterminds? click here to book a call or grab coffee
Connect with Nina:
Instagram:
@ninaradetich | https://www.instagram.com/ninaradetich/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninaradetich
Website:
https://ninaradetich.com/
Connect with us:
@catalystmastermind | Youtube
Produced By: Podcast & Co.
16 Apr 2026
From Almost Shutting Down To Building a Second Business In a Year with Charmain Hopper
In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, I sit down with Charmain Hopper, founder of Las Vegas Baby Equipment Rentals and Soft Play Society — and a member of my Catalyst Incubator Mastermind.
We talk about what it really looks like to build a business over time, navigate uncertainty, and then choose to grow again even when you’re not sure what’s next. This conversation is about evolution, community, and why doing business alone will slow you down more than anything else.
From scaling a 12-year business to launching something brand new, Charmain shares the real behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship the doubts, the decisions, and the breakthroughs that happen when you get in the right room.
What You'll Hear:
• How Charmain built a 12+ year business in Las Vegas• What her baby equipment rental company actually does (and why it’s needed)• The realities of running a business in a tourism-based city• Lessons from navigating the pandemic and staying financially prepared• The transition from “what’s next?” to launching a second business• What Soft Play Society is and how it serves families and events• The difference between working in your business vs. on it• How community and masterminds change the trajectory of your growth• What it feels like to question everything… and then move anyway• How tools like Kolbe help you understand how you naturally operate• The power of making decisions in alignment with how you work best• Why asking for help is not weakness it’s strategy
Mentioned in This Episode:• Las Vegas Baby Equipment Rentals• Soft Play Society• Catalyst Mastermind: Incubator• Kolbe Assessment + coaching tools• Women in business + community building
Curious About Masterminds? click here to book a call or grab coffee
Connect with Charmain:
Instagram:
@lasvegasbabyequipmentrentals | https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasbabyequipmentrentals
@thesoftplaysociety.lv | https://www.instagram.com/thesoftplaysociety.lv
Website:
www.lasvegasbabyequipmentrentals.com
http://thesoftplaysociety.hbportal.co/
Connect with us:
@catalystmastermind | Youtube
Produced By: Podcast & Co.
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