About this episode

Kate Harlow and Dana Shalit discuss the journey to finding purpose and self-realization through a nine-step framework.

In this inspiring episode, Kate sits down with one of her favourite humans, Dana Shalit - entrepreneur, philanthropist and impact consultant - for a heartfelt conversation about purpose, alignment, and what it truly means to create a life that reflects who you are. Dana is the author of Pathways to Self: The Path to Purpose , a powerful guide that introduces nine steps to self-realization - a framework designed to help people reconnect with who they truly are and create a life of meaning, authenticity, and purpose. In this conversation, Kate and Dana explore each of the nine steps and how they can become a roadmap for living a more conscious, aligned life. Together, they unpack the common misconception that purpose is something you have to find "out there," and instead reveal how purpose unfolds through self-trust, courage, and the willingness to follow what feels deeply true - even when the path doesn't make logical sense. Drawing from Dana's book, lived experience, and years of guiding others, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and heartfelt insights for anyone navigating change, questioning their next chapter, or feeling the quiet pull toward something more. In…

People in this episode

Host: Kate Harlow

Guest: Dana Shalit

Topics covered

• purpose
• self-realization
• authenticity
• inner healing
• personal growth

Keywords

• purpose
• self-realization
• authenticity
• inner healing
• personal growth
• nine steps
• impact

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Pathways to Self: The Path to Purpose

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