What Two Women Learned About Friendship, Collaboration, and Building Something That Lasts

This Isn’t a Podcast—It’s a Real-Life Friendship on Display

Let’s set the scene. Two women, Kim and Kat, go live every week—not to build a podcast empire (yet!) but to share the behind-the-scenes conversations they already have daily.

These sessions are unscripted, a little messy, and 100% real.

The point?

Just. Show. Up.

No filters, no production crews, just two people sharing what it looks like to build a business with purpose while also navigating life.

The Awkward First Encounter That Sparked a Movement

Rewind several years. Kat, the networking queen of Edmonton with her 5,000-strong business community, stumbles across photos of a killer women-led event and thinks, “Who is this powerhouse?” Naturally, curiosity wins and she signs up.

Cue the most cinematic moment: Kat walks into the event—late—and the entire room goes silent. All eyes on her. And Kim? She gives what Kat swears was a death glare.

In reality, Kim was in the middle of bravely telling her story about becoming a teen mom—and was just a little stunned to see the local biz celebrity walk in mid-monologue.

From that very moment, something clicked.

From Collaboration to Bootcamp: Building Something Bigger Together

Kim and Kat didn’t immediately jump into business together (although they came close). They began by collaborating—swapping stages, co-hosting events, and learning from one another.

It wasn’t long before people started noticing they were doing something different. “Why are your events working? How are you getting clients?”

That curiosity birthed The Profitable Speaker Bootcamp, a signature event designed to help others speak with purpose and actually grow their business.

And yes, the idea came to them while roasting s’mores by a summer campfire. (As all great ideas should.)

The Secret Sauce to a 7-Year Partnership? Radical Honesty + Human Design

Seven years later, they’re still in business together—a rarity in the world of partnerships. So, what’s their secret?

It comes down to radical honesty, shared values, and a ton of personal development. From Myers-Briggs to Human Design to understanding core values (Kim gets triggered by time, FYI), they’ve made it their mission to not just understand each other, but themselves.

They even check in with the energy of their business. Yes, that includes tarot cards and muscle testing.

It’s a little woo, a little strategy, and a whole lot of awareness.

Don’t Just Jump In: The Real Talk About Partnerships

Here’s where they keep it really real: most partnerships don’t work. The two have the emotional scars and past experiences to prove it.

That’s why their biggest piece of advice is this: don’t rush into business with someone just because you vibe. Test the waters. Do a project together. And please—get a partnership agreement.

Talk about exit strategies before you even start. It’s not negative—it’s responsible. Because protecting your business and your peace should never be optional.

Final Thoughts

Have a potential business partner in mind? Or thinking about collaborating with someone but unsure how to begin? Kim and Kat are inviting you to ask your questions.

They’ve been through the highs, lows, and s’mores-worthy brainstorms—and they’re here to help.

Catch Kim & Kat Live on Thursdays at 8am Mountain over on the Profitable Impact Academy FB Page