MEET Cat Lantigua
how one woman’s journey of self-discovery, creative empowerment, and community building is redefining connection in the modern world 🌍
Cat Lantigua photographed by @elenakosharny
in a world where digital connections often feel fleeting, meet Cat Lantigua (she/her), a Dominican-American first-time author, facilitator, and powerful community builder. from her roots in the Bronx, NY, to becoming a bi-coastal soul between Mexico City and New York, Cat has always had a gift: the ability to create spaces where others feel truly seen. through her work as the founder of Goddess Council®, she’s fostered communities both online and IRL, guiding people to form deep, intentional relationships in a time when we need them most.
in our conversation, Cat unpacks what it means to be a "community conduit"—a bridge between people seeking deeper, more meaningful connections. she reflects on the challenges of leading with heart, sharing her own battles with burnout and how she’s found balance by staying rooted in her purpose. as the world faces an escalating loneliness epidemic, Cat’s approach to community offers a powerful remedy: the kind of soulful connection that goes beyond the surface.
we also dive into the wisdom she’s gained from practicing celibacy, a decision she credits with unlocking new levels of creativity. with honesty and vulnerability, Cat shares how even temporarily stepping away from romantic pursuits allowed her to pour more fully into her purpose, and how the wisdom of elders continues to shape the way she shows up for her community.
listen to a snippet here below 🎧
this brand new episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and more.
CONNECT WITH CAT:
follow Cat on her creative journey and her podcast, Chats with Cat
purchase her brand new book, “Build It and They Will Come: A Guide to Architecting Intentional Community” or at an independent bookstore near you
sign up for her newsletter, “the bounce back” on substack
TAP IN WITH SADDIE BADDIES®:
you can watch the full video here on our YouTube channel
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download our digital self-care guide: “My Journey to Self-Love: The Ultimate Self-Care Guide by Saddie Baddies®” via our website, www.saddiebaddies.com! podcast listeners’ exclusive: use code SOFTLIFE20 for 20% off your order!
follow the official IG page, @thesoftlifepod!
CREDITS:
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH, founder of Saddie Baddies®
produced by: Eduay, founder of Dos Catorce® Production Co.
cover art & photography: Eduay, founder of Dos Catorce® Production Co.
