Episode Details

Kathleen, known online as KathleenIllustrated, joins Joe for a cozy, creativity-filled conversation. As an illustrator, thrifter, and passionate reader, Kathleen shares the early reading moments that shaped her, her deep love of libraries and Libby, and how storytelling influences her creative life. 

The episode also explores her passion for thrifting and sustainability, and the joy of discovering meaningful, unexpected finds. It’s a warm, relaxed chat about books, creativity, and building a life rooted in what inspires. 

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• YouTube - link 

• Instagram – link 

• Website- link 

Time stamps: 

00:00:00 Title 
00:00:23 A brief interruption from Joe & Season 3 updates 
00:04:46 Intro 
00:05:20 Getting to know Kathleen 
00:07:22 Creativity and Vision 
00:36:14 Kathleen’s Reading Hot Takes 
00:48:06 Not a Re-Reader 
00:58:02 Recent Thrift Finds 
00:59:28 Outro 
 

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