Episode Details

We go on an imaginative journey with Kate Thomas, a UX strategist, visual designer, and artist who lets curiosity guide her work and her life's path. Kate’s way of being is rooted in her deep spirituality, love of nature, and enjoying the wonder of every day. What can we learn about ourselves and the holiness that calls to us when we take time to listen to the quiet still voice within and to follow the sound of our own genuine? We invite you into creativity, yearning, and honoring your sacred time and your sacred self in this lovely episode with the lovely Creative Kate. 


Show Notes:

• Figma
• Sabrina Ward Harrison
• Art Farm in Annapolis
• Creative Kate Website
• @thiscreativekate : check out her pinned post about creating pockets of hope
• Morning Poem by Mary Oliver 
• Wild Goose Festival 

Key Topics

• Kate's journey from graphic design to UX and art coaching
• The role of curiosity and play in creativity
• Using art as a spiritual and self-discovery practice
• The metaphor of compost and chaos in growth and renewal
• The importance of boredom and silence in creativity
• Connecting with nature and spiritual practices

Chapters
00:30 Morning Reflections: The Power of Poetry
02:00 Introducing Kate Thomas: A Journey of Creativity
08:45 The Role of Art in Childhood and Self-Discovery
13:23 Curiosity as a Guiding Force
20:22 Listening to the Sound of the Genuine
22:30 Navigating Work-Life Balance and Creative Expression
30:16 Faith and Upbringing: The Roots of Creativity
34:56 The Importance of Boredom and Imagination
43:39 Finding Beauty in Chaos: The Compost Metaphor
49:13 Future Endeavors: Eco-Grief and Community Engagement