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Welcome to Beats Working, where Dan Rogers explores what it really means to redeem work. Through real conversations with leaders and builders, this show goes beyond titles and hustle to uncover the patterns shaping how we live and work. It’s not about climbing ladders—it’s about learning how to play the game from where you are. Because when who you are aligns with what you do, it doesn’t just feel better—it beats working.
What if wealth wasn’t measured by what you accumulate, but by what you’re able to give back?
In this episode of Beats Working: Winning the Game of Work, Dan T. Rogers sits down with real estate entrepreneur and social purpose founder Katrina Romatowski. A mom of six and founder of three purpose-driven companies, Katrina is redesigning how homeownership works in neighborhoods many believe are out of reach.
From creating housing stability for foster youth to pioneering shared ownership models in Seattle, Katrina’s story is about challenging inherited beliefs, rethinking outdated paradigms, and building businesses that fill your tank instead of draining it.
This isn’t just about property development. It’s about developing possibility.
Takeaways:
- Purpose before profit is a long game, but it wins. Katrina structured her brokerage as a social purpose corporation from the start.
- Stability unlocks agency. Level Up provides housing and mentorship to foster youth aging out of the system.
- Wealth is having more than enough to give back. Financial, emotional, and relational wealth all count.
- Density isn’t the goal, livability is. ReSpace designs homes for how people actually thrive.
- Shared ownership changes the paradigm. You don’t have to rent or own alone; there’s a third way.
Timestamps:
[00:00] — Meet Katrina: Mom of six, founder of three companies
[03:00] — Creating Level Up for foster youth
[06:30] — Profit and purpose as equal drivers
[11:30] — “I felt like an outsider looking in”
[18:00] — Questioning inherited worldviews
[24:00] — Why traditional real estate models waste potential
[29:00] — Shared ownership and hyper-affordable housing
[35:00] — Designing for livability over density
Resources & Links:
-Katrina Romatowski: LinkedIn
-reSpace: Facebook & Instagram
-Dan T. Rogers: Bio
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Beats Working is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.