My Story (part 1), Outside In, Imposter Syndrome, Taking Risks| Ep.2

In this episode I share my story, it’s a little unconventional to say the least haha!
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Welcome to Empowered Now, a place where we talk all things to uplift, encourage, teach, inspire, and empower you to see your best self, live your best life, and thrive wherever you are.
I'm Colette, your empowerment life coach Mastery Method certified. You may recognize me from KZbin channels The Shaytards, The Moms View, the Crofts Family Band, and the Colette Kati Channel. You can also find me on socials as Colette Kati. I have been creating and connecting online since 2006. Having been through a journey home to myself and personal empowerment privately as well as in the public eye I am passionate about sharing with you things that can help you overcome struggles in your life. How you can transform from the inside out, and go from just surviving to absolutely thriving.
Each week I’ll share tools and insights to support you in your life. We will also be joined by some incredible guests who will share their wisdom and experience. On Empowered Now we dig deep, soar high, and have a lot of fun doing it! Let the empowerment begin!
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[@rhiannonwilliams938]

This is so fun! I watched Shaytards religiously through my adolescence, I am now a 32 year old woman, rarely have time for KZbin anymore but it looks like you are able to always produce the content appropriate for every journey in my life. Very much looking forward to the rest of this series ❤

[@meganwilson8465]

Words cannot express how comforting your family’s videos were for me as a child. I grew up with a very abusive father. You were such a light and I always looked up to you as a child. (And still do) I am 25 years old now and I live with my boyfriend of 7 years and our 2 cats. Life got better and I thank you for the impact you made on me. Lots of love from Long Island 🤍

[@CandyMarie67]

I can’t believe it’s been close to 20 years. You and your family got me through hard teen years. If I was ever a mother you’d be my role model. You’re an absolute Angel on earth and we are so blessed to have seen your beautiful grow up on screen. So many memories. Love you!! 💕

[@oliviaday20]

I can’t wait to watch this podcast evolve! I loved hearing your story again as a long time viewer! 🫶🏻

[@samanthastewart7133]

Hi Colette and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and thank you for making these podcasts and keep up the great work on your KZbin channel and keep up the great work on your KZbin videos

[@itskristiialy]

I found the Shaytards in 2009! It was my escape from reality cause my family dynamic really wasn’t that great. I’m grateful for finding your family in my formative years. ❤

[@brittney0509]

I’m glad you decided to go with the macro version lol! I’ve been with you guys since you moved from Idaho to CA. I remember your kids sharing a bed and I thought it looked so fun! I’m now 31 with 4 children of my own. I did not come from a happy family and I just admired you and Shay as parents and as a couple so much! Now I’m living my dream as a stay at home mom and homeschooling my children with a wonderful husband who is my best friend. Married for 10 years now. I would love to hear more about your faith and how you are empowered through Jesus. Much love to you and your family. I’m so happy you have decided to do a podcast ❤

[@WMartinWelch]

Your family's videos have been a valuable part of my life since just before you moved to California. You once helped a friend of mine in our little mountain town that you did not know turn a bad day into a good one. That confirmed for me that your YT persona and approach to life are legit 🌞

[@KatRotzinger]

OH MY GOONESS I am like three seconds in and I must say I've been waiting for this video for years. I'm so proud of you Colette, you beautiful, strong, empowered, inspirational woman!

[@bethwatters3885]

My brother still has imposter syndrome and he has a masters degree in accounting. You are amazing! I commented years ago to you that I believe you’re the structure and heart of your family. You’ve led everyone to where they are today. You’re so creative and inspiring 💜

[@ColetteKati]

Thank you Beth 💕

[@LitoTho]

Really enjoyed this!! I know you jokingly said this wasn’t supposed to be the macro version😂. But personally I would actually love if these were longer. There were definitely points that you made where I would’ve enjoyed hearing more of the story. Can’t wait for part 2!😆

[@SuzieJaneBlues]

As someone who grew up watching your content, I’m really looking forward to hearing from you in this format. Thank you Colette!

[@briannawilliams7251]

Shaytards truly was a safe haven for me in really formative years - I’m now just about to be 26, so I watched at a pretty young age. I had two older brothers, but with a decent age gap, it seemed they never wanted anything to do with me. It felt more like an only child experience. Not only that, but my dad was struggling with addiction….I always knew it, but I pretended I didn’t. Ignorance is bliss. Once I found Shaytards, I found a family bond and sibling bond that I hadn’t (and wouldn’t) experience. My eyes light up with every vlog, it’s as if it was the 4th of July and I was watching the finale of a beautiful firework show - that is how much I looked for and found comfort in the vlogs.

[@SLP337]

I had never watched KZbin until I found Shaytards, you were everything I wanted in a family and showed me how, as unfortunately I didn’t grow up with parents like you. I believe you when I think it was your calling. I hope you all know how much you mean to a lot of people 😊

[@kiramasala8545]

omggg you started the podcast!!! you have one of the most pure hearted presences and i can’t wait to hear more from you ❤️❤️❤️

[@animallove6991]

The Shaytards have become a staple in my “tv” rotation. Kind of like a comfort sitcom. I’ll watching year 1-2 (because that’s the years easily catalogued online,) then start over. Excited for part 2. 😊

[@sxcpaants]

This is giving me goosebumps. Happy you're still here Colette!!

[@beingbridgit]

Hey Colette, your old katilette videos helped me so much while navigating my 20’s and I even referred to you as my second mom. I’m so happy to see that you’re back and now I’m navigating my 30’s but as a mom! I’m really excited to see what’s in store with your podcast. Much love to you ❤

[@CatholicWithaBiblePodcast]

As someone who's dad really wasn't viewing me as the kind of son he wanted, watching you guys helped me know what kind of father I wanted to be. Even seeing the unitard dancing reminds of what I do now and why. You guys have been a significant blessing in my life.

[@xXKenzieGurlXx]

Clocked in during 2010 ❤ met y’all once at CVX, much love for y’all!

[@irljacinta]

Gosh Colette, thank you for bringing so many good memories, I must have been here from the very beginning as you reminded me of episodes I had forgotten about. You and your family have already had so many experiences, some pure joy and some tough times too. It’s so easy to forget the beginning of your online journey and the normal everyday struggles but regardless you pushed through and together as parents and a very supportive family dug deep and yes financially it paid off…..BUT no doubt it will have brought its own problems which I’m not going over as what I want is to acknowledge how hard you and Shay faced what must have felt like insurmountable pathways made worse by the fact your ‘famous’ online presence made you vulnerable and so many happily lined up their arrows and shot! So moving on how many of us could be thrashed to a pulp and vanished? But instead you all fought hard to resolve and salve the pain and hurt ….and in doing so have grown individually and collectively and kept your family together, in my opinion that is the foundation and truth of the Shaytards….who deserve admiration and not castigation and I would ask that we all remember even though looking at screen the fact is those on the other side have feelings the same as we do and so bear that in mind and think about it before posting as in how would you feel by the words you write. Right, that’s enough out of me….you can blame me being 100% Irish….why use 15 words when you can use 500 both saying the same thing…grin. Colette you have grown so much, searched deep to find parts you may not have known existed but most of all the strength and bravery to share you the real you and personally I feel privileged and appreciate you showing us your strength and vulnerability at the same time. It’s very much okay to be both or whatever you feel at any given time. Hug…if okay….Jacinta

[@jemjamz]

Soooo glad you’re making these!! Love hearing your story ❤

[@KarlaEmmerson]

Malachi 😢

[@hellooitssarah]

I relate to what you said about how you provided an example of a fun family! I watched as a teen and I remember Shay saying happiness is a choice. I still carry that advice around with me.

[@seabreeze1436]

You showed what love looked like (your partner, your family, etc), and that’s why I valued the shaytards

[@samward2195]

I’m so excited to be here with you through this journey!! ❤

[@jennyrandall235]

Omg I totally was present on blog tv when we stayed up all night!! I forgot all about that

[@lekasa1508]

I was watching your family as a teenager admiring how you did family life as I didn’t grow up like that! I always wanted to be a mom and was looking forward to creating a healthy family for myself. I turn 30 this year and just gave birth to my second baby and can honestly say I’m living the dream as I stay at home mom 😊

[@ColetteKati]

That’s beautiful to hear! So happy for you!

[@andrewmacdaniels212]

The name Shaytards made sense because everyone has their own Tard name. Shay and the Tards. That was very creative.

[@PrincessPeyten]

Hello I listened to your podcast on the app I loved it so much😍😍😍

[@michaelsullivan1262]

i met your Dad and Peggy a few times when RVing through the area at two different performances of Zac and Callie. great peeps! ✌🏼

[@noml12]

The iron man insomniac! With Phil, Charlie, and it's Bret. I remember it like it was yesterday

[@maxim619]

You are the best, Colette.. Keep it real cuz

[@JackieHall71]

Colette, you are a beautiful person, inside, and out. You have always had a heart of gold. I have watched your family since the first video of the Leotard vlog. Thank you for being so strong and showing others they can also become strong. I am so happy you have found yourself. Your true essence. Please keep God at the center. But, I already know you know that. I can't believe that your two oldest are out of the nest and "baby tard" haha will be flying the nest before we all know it. You two have a beautiful family. Marriage is not perfect but choosing each other every single day the good and the bad is all you can do. Block out the haters. We as a community do not know you all personally and only get bits of your life. I could see how selfless you were on the vlogs. You would follow Shays's lead. If he was busy you would take care of it yourself.

[@sydnismith9796]

You’re amazing ❤

[@swimmergurrl1]

I wish I could add a photo to this comment but I started watching when I was a sophomore in high school in ‘12 and met the Shaytards at Playlist in ‘16 when I was a freshman in college. At the conference, I told you (Colette) that my tard name was Swimmertard. I don’t know what it would be now, but I know you were a small part of my teenage years. I thank you for your support and positive thoughts over the years.

[@bethwatters3885]

I’ll never forget Malechai! 🐶

[@erikahdz8868]

im so thrilled that you have decided to embark on this project❤️ I can’t wait to learn more about you and even learn about myself through your stories because we really are so similar at the core 🙏 im especially excited for you to speak on nutrition, and i would love for you to share your thoughts on veganism! I don’t want to make this about myself, but I’ve been pescatarian for a while, as I am trying to slowly go vegan (in hopes of getting closer to God). However, food/cooking is my greatest passion, but it is also my greatest addiction. I’m in limbo because avoiding chicken has caused me to continuously relapse into bulimia. I believe our biggest struggles are usually our greatest strengths, but I don’t know which diet is closest to God’s will for me. Enough about me though lol… again, im glad that you are creating with purpose and allowing us to experience your art ❤️

[@tulipgal4ever333]

Does anybody know how to go back and look at a certain year of their videos? I can’t figure out how to go back and look at like when they were in LA etc..

[@chelsiemccray7430]

Colette ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@idgaf8389]

I thought they were broken up they still together?

[@mrspaisley1]

I started watching when you were pregnant with Brock!

[@nunyabizznizzok]

Listening from Ireland ❤

[@EvilxYardxGnome]

You’ll never be empowered if you let Shay walk all over you.

[@momofboysss]

🖤🖤🖤

[@Grrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew]

I feel like if you move to Las Vegas your videos will improve 10x 20x 30x 100x

[@well_i_liked_it]

Like a slot machine?

[@Grrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew]

@@well_i_liked_it What? What do you mean?

[@27deathage]

I miss Ron

[@stephgulas5268]

first !!!❤️

[@michellerbn]

Shaytards walked so Roman atwood could run

[@EvilxYardxGnome]

Dump Shay, if you were truly empowered.

[@cinnamon8884]

we all know she will never do that. she even defended him when he assaulted the nanny.

[@leora_in_london]

@@cinnamon8884 Wow I just went down a rabbit hole on this! Wow!!!

[@saranicole50]

Her relationship status in my opinion doesn’t determine her level of empowerment

[@Natyy678]

@@leora_in_londonme too!

[@marjorietyler1]

I agree he’s manipulated her from day one… If she can’t see that, then it’s kind of hopeless