Hi, I’m Kate
Welcome to my Creative Corner.
Who am I? Who do I want to be? And how do you live a value-aligned life in an erratic world that often rewards the opposite?
I spent my twenties in a chaotic, self-doubting purgatory—though, to be fair, an undeniably fun one. But eventually, the noise caught up with me, and the desire to search for authentic alignment became impossible to ignore. Finding my ground took real effort: a few hundred hours of meditation, a couple of humbling breakdowns, and a conscious decision to stop dwelling in doom and gloom.
By day, I’m deep in the tech world at my dream company, driving sales, closing deals, and building with brilliant businesses globally. I love the hustle, the velocity, and the sheer scale of the industry.
But running at high speed makes you acutely aware of the cosmic punchline: we are negotiating quarterly targets and closing pipeline while floating on an organic rock hurtling through the dark void of space. If existence is inherently absurd, you might as well play the game well and build something beautiful while you're here.
Today, I balance being a relentless executioner with being a chronic dreamer. I’ve realized I have zero interest in passive doomerism, algorithmic rot, or mass consumption.
I choose to contribute to the light—translating the grit of the real world and the quiet mystery of the human spirit through art: onto the canvas and the page to stay connected to myself, to soul.
This space is my point of view. I hope what you find here brings you inspiration, perspective, and a reminder to wonder.
At a Glance
Mediums: Oil & watercolor painting, fantasy fiction & essay writing.
Current Focus: Crafting my debut fantasy manuscript and exploring light through canvas.
Daily Ritual: Early morning cappuccino (made by my husband), long walks in nature (with our dachshund Mochi), and quiet evenings in (painting, writing, reading).
Motto: "Contribute to and live in light and lightness."
My Simple Idea
If we live like this, we can live like that. Nothing’s set in stone. I’m endlessly curious as to why things are the way they are, and everthing can change.
Upcoming Projects
Some oil paintings, a Substack and a very cool manuscript.