Embrace Vulnerability: Building Support Networks for High-Achieving Women
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In this solo episode of Unapologetically Wild, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s been really present for me lately—support. As I prepare for my upcoming trip to Samoa for a basketball event, I’ve been reflecting on how often high-achieving women feel like they have to go it alone. That lone wolf energy? I know it well—and I also know it doesn’t serve us long-term.
I’m sharing some personal stories and lessons from my time in the military, from coaching, and from life in general, about what it actually looks like to let yourself be supported. To lean in. To trust others. To release the pressure to do it all alone. Vulnerability, connection, and community have played such huge roles in my growth, and I want to unpack that with you.
This episode is a reminder that we’re not meant to carry everything ourselves. That our strength isn’t diminished when we ask for help—it’s amplified. And that there’s so much magic to be found when we let people in and allow ourselves to be fully seen.
If you’ve been holding it all together, doing all the things, and secretly wishing someone would just offer to carry the load with you—this one’s for you.
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Come connect with me over on Instagram @kadi_sonntag for more real talk, behind-the-scenes updates, and the details for my upcoming Magnetic Energy Mastery masterclass. It's free, and it’s designed to help you shift from burnout into your most vibrant, magnetic self.
Let’s release the lone wolf mentality and remember what it feels like to be held. Press play—I’m so glad you’re here.
About Kadi
Meet Kadi Sonntag, the unapologetically wild woman leading the charge on living life boldly and breaking free from the limits society tries to set. Born in Maitland in 1992 and raised in Newcastle, Kadi’s love for sports (anything but school!) started early.
From swimming at a national level to competing in high jump at nationals and playing representative basketball, Kadi was always moving, growing, and pushing herself. In high school, she was the sports and school captain, proving leadership comes naturally.
At 19, Kadi took a leap and joined the army, starting as an admin clerk and eventually becoming an army physical training instructor in 2019. She’s served on peacekeeping missions in the Middle East, taken part in exercises in Asia, and now holds the rank of sergeant. Talk about resilience!
When she’s not leading in the military, Kadi’s got her sidekick—her dog Piper—and she’s all about empowering women to tap into their inner strength, unleash their wildest selves, and live unapologetically. Whether she’s playing for the Defence National Basketball Team or sharing her journey on Unapologetically Wild, Kadi is here to help women break free, find their power, and live on their own terms.
Connect with Kadi: @kadi_sonntag
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