The Kate Show – "An Exclusive Interview with My Husband & Kids"

Date: December 16, 2024
Host: Kate (of Socialite Agency)
Special Guests: Kate’s Husband (Matt), Son (Salen), and Daughter (Sadie)

Episode Overview

This holiday special departs from Kate’s usual marketing insights for interior professionals to feature a warm, candid conversation with her own family: her husband Matt and their two young kids, Salen and Sadie. Kate brings listeners into her home for charming interviews with the kids, news about their growing family, and a rare sit-down with her husband to discuss family, business partnership, and holiday traditions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introducing Kate’s Son, Salen

[00:00–03:17]

• Adorable Podcast Debut: Two-year-old Salen opens up about his favorite things—tractors, trucks, and wanting a ball for Christmas.
  • "A man can never have too many trucks." – Kate [01:10]
• Holiday Excitement: When asked what he wants for Christmas, Salen replies: “Ball.” and “Trucks.” [00:58–01:34]
• Future Dreams: Salen wants to be a "farmer" rather than an "online entrepreneur.” [02:00]
• Childlike Curiosity: Remains fascinated with seeing himself on camera.
• Christmas Spirit: Salen eagerly wishes listeners, “Merry Christmas,” and knows Christmas is “Jesus’ birthday.” [02:39–02:56]

2. Interview with Daughter, Sadie

[03:21–09:17]

• Candid Introduction: Five-year-old Sadie shares what she loves most about kindergarten: “Playing with friends.” [03:48]
• Aspirations: She wants to be “a mom and a teacher.” [04:32]
• Christmas Anticipation: Sadie’s Christmas wishlist includes “a fake laptop, a purse, a wallet, and a globe.” [05:15–05:40]
• Family News: Proudly announces that “Mama’s having another kid. Now we’re going to have three. It’s a boy.” [06:04–06:11]
• Discussing Faith: Sadie explains who Jesus is and why Christmas is significant.
  • “Jesus is a person that made us and made the world… He is the one that died on the cross for us.” [06:47–07:17]
• Relatable Anecdotes: Sadie fondly recounts receiving gifts as Jesus did, connects gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Christmas story, and giggles over being born in a cattle tank (a family inside joke). [07:54–08:20]

3. Family & Business Life with Husband, Matt

[09:17–20:45]

• First Podcast Appearance: Matt, Kate’s husband and business partner, makes a rare appearance. He manages all financial aspects for both the business and the family.
  • “I take care of the financials and keeping things in check.” – Matt [10:18]
• Podcast Listener? Kate outed Matt as having never listened to her podcast, though he did overhear it at a friend’s job site:
  • “Where does your wife come up with this stuff?” [11:15–11:24]
• Measuring Success: Kate shares recent growth stats and podcast milestones—a 67% audience increase and top 20% placement on Spotify for video podcasts. [11:40–11:54]
  • “I had no idea what all that meant, but she explained it to me.” – Matt [11:52]
• Home & Hobbies: Discussion about not getting a deer this season because Matt couldn’t shoot a mother deer with twins ("He’s a good man, everybody.") [12:28–12:57]
• On Their Kids’ Personalities:
  • Matt sees Salen as a "little mini Matt," particularly neat and mischievous. [13:14–13:47]
  • Matt’s own shop is “pretty much the same size as our house… he is so spoiled.” [13:58]
• Reflections on Business & Marriage:
  • They recall the early hardships of marriage and business ownership, including moments of discouragement and perseverance.
    • “Nothing’s easy at first, but with great work comes great reward.” – Matt [14:52]
  • Matt praised Kate’s dedication, while Kate reflected on faith and hustle leading to 11 years in business by February 2025. [15:14]
  • “It is not. The struggle is real.” – Matt, on whether it’s gotten easier [15:41]
  • Matt is the sounding board for Kate’s “rants, pricing strategies, and long conversations” [15:45–15:56]
  • Matt reminds Kate to “turn it off and just be in the moment.” [16:08]
• Household Roles:
  • Matt does the handyman work, finishing the basement for their expanding family: “About 12 to 1300 square feet. It’s doable.” – Matt [18:04]
  • Kate admits to not having filled all the kitchen cabinets; “That’s a good problem to have,” responds Matt. [18:39]
  • Longstanding debate: Still haven’t bought a cutlery set because Matt wants “high quality Japanese style Damascus steel,” while Kate prefers a $100 Target set. [19:00–19:43]
    • “We use steak knives.” – Matt [19:43]

4. Family Closeness & Holiday Wishes

[20:05–End]

• Behind the Scenes Humor: Kate admits she had to “drag” Matt into doing the podcast and jokes that now Matt’s friends and all their business contacts will listen. [20:05–20:13]
• Sign-off: The family wishes listeners a Merry Christmas and a happy 2025.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "A man can never have too many trucks."
  - Kate, joking with Salen about Christmas presents [01:10]

• "Jesus is a person that made us and made the world... and he is the one that died on the cross for us."
  - Sadie, on the true meaning of Christmas [06:47–07:17]

• "Nothing’s easy at first, but with great work comes great reward."
  - Matt, on supporting Kate’s entrepreneurship [14:52]

• "I have never listened to your podcast."
  - Matt, sheepishly admitting to Kate [11:00]

• "It's really hard to get her to turn this all off and just be in the moment… the day is done work and we gotta move on."
  - Matt, on work-life boundaries [15:56]

• "We use steak knives."
  - Matt, admitting to their lack of a real cutlery set [19:43]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00–03:17 — Interview with Salen (son)
• 03:21–09:17 — Interview with Sadie (daughter)
• 09:17–20:45 — Interview with Matt (husband, business partner)
• 20:05–End — Family sign-off and holiday wishes

Summary

This special holiday episode of The Kate Show offers listeners a heartfelt look into Kate’s family life—sharing children’s wishes, family values, and candid reflections on work, business, faith, and the quirks of home life. Not only does it humanize the entrepreneur behind the mic, but it also encapsulates the season’s spirit of gratitude, togetherness, and new beginnings.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Kate Show family!