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This week's guest is Heidi Baker, designer and founder of the California-based clothing brand OZMA. In this light conversation, I spoke with my most talented, stylish, and laid-back friend about starting her career designing denim for Levis, her time spent living in a yurt in Topanga canyon, and eventually starting a clothing line in LA. We covered learning to surf and what that has taught her about perspective, what she does in a creative rut, navigating change, creating a team at her studio, sustainability, effortless fashion, growth and much more. Show notes:- Shop Ozma -- 15% off with code Katie15- Read Ozma's feature on Katie- Sign up for In Process summer session- Check out the In Process fall semester and join the waitlist- Download the Creative Combination Zine- Check out Katie's one-on-one Creative Clinic- You can book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you don't see a time that works for you please email her at katie@letitouttt.com- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes sent straigh

This week I spoke with Virgie Tovar. She's an author, activist and one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on fat discrimination and body image. She is the founder of Babecamp, a course designed to help women who are ready to break up with diet culture. We met through our mutual friend Isabel Foxen Duke and became fast friends. In this episode we cover fashion and identity, the intersection of fatness and sexuality, and the wisdom of trusting our own bodies.Show notes:- Find Virgie on the Web | Instagram- Listen to Virgie's podcast, Rebel Eaters Club- Sign up for the IN PROCESS summer session here and get on the waitlist for our fall semester here- Check out Katie's one-on-one Creative Clinic- You can book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you don't see a time that works for you please email her at katie@letitouttt.com- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox- Full show notes here If you liked this episode, try out:Episode 185: Isabel Foxen Duke on sanity

This week I brought back one of my favorite people, Andrea Owen. She's an author of several books that have been translated into 18 languages and are available in 22 countries. In her third appearance on the podcast, we cover trauma healing, writing process, handling conflict, how personal growth relates to community growth, confidence, indecision, how patriarchy hurts everyone, addiction, relationships, her approach to feminism, friendship and more. Show notes:- Find Andrea on the Web | Instagram- Check out Andrea's books | podcast- Sign up for the Creative Underdogs / In Process summer session here- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox- Full show notes here  If you liked this episode, try out:Episode 208: Andrea Owen on letting go of control, indecision, feeling feelings, bodies, how to stop feeling like crap, & more Episode 164: Andrea Owen of Your Kick Ass Life on feeling your feelings, friendship, gossip, motherhood, and more!

Show notes:-Sign up for the In Process summer session here- You can book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you don't see a time that works for you please email her at katie@letitouttt.com - Sign up here to get the show notes sent straight to your inboxSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Northwest Cherries! 'Tis the season to add delicious, nutrient-packed sweet cherries to your shopping list. Learn more by visiting nwcherries.com/sweethealth

This week Jessamyn Stanley is back on the podcast. Highly sought after for her insights on 21st century yoga and intersectional identity, she is an internationally acclaimed writer and leading voice in wellness. She's the founder of The Underbelly, host of the podcast Dear Jessamyn, and the author of two books I love. We spoke about owning your shadow, cultural appropriation of yoga, body acceptance, the prioritization of happiness, relationships and more. Plus you'll hear the second half of my conversation with James Michael from Northwest Cherry Growers. Show notes:- Find Jessamyn on the Web | Instagram- The Underbelly yoga studio & wellness- How Long Gone podcast- Sign up for the Creative Underdogs / In Process summer session here- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox- Full show notes here If you liked this episode, try out:Episode 170: Jessamyn Olivia Stanley on feminism, yoga, social media addiction, body positivity, and finding presence Sponsors:- Sign up for a F

Show notes:- The Book of Laughter and Forgetting by Milan Kundera- Don't Let it Get You Down by Savala Nolan- Make Some Noise by Andrea Owen- Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance  by Jessamyn Stanley- The Power by Naomi Alderman- Check out Katie's Write Kit- You can book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you don't see a time that works for you please email her at katie@letitouttt.com - Sign up here to get the show notes sent straight to your inbox*** Submit questions for our final Q&A episode via our Instagram account by DMing or commenting on the latest post!Special thanks to our sponsor, Northwest Cherries! 'Tis the season to add delicious, nutrient-packed sweet cherries to your shopping list. Learn more by visiting nwcherries.com/sweethealth If you liked this episode, try out:Episode 306: writing, feelings, and friendship with Leah ClancyEpisode 304: inner play, outer work, & being a beginner with Lenéa Sims

In the first part of this episode, I speak with Dana-Maxx Pomerantz, a certified mindfulness coach and founder of the Be Happy Project Instagram account. With the project, Dana-Maxx's mission continues to be to uplift her community by sharing content that inspires inner happiness, self-worth, and growth. In this conversation, we talk about what happiness really means and how to cultivate it, gratitude, mindful parenting, and more. The episode ends with part 1 of my interview with James Michael, vice president of marketing for Northwest Cherry Growers. James grew up surrounded by orchards and has dedicated his working life to supporting and expanding Northwest agriculture. He and I chat about our experience in the marketing industry, his approach to marketing, and insider knowledge about what it’s like to grow cherries. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Show notes:-Follow the Be Happy Project on Instagram-Download Katie's Creative Combination Zine-You can book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you don

Show notes:-The Book of Laughter and Forgetting by Milan Kundera- Check out Katie's one-on-one Creative Clinic- You can book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you don't see a time that works for you please email her at katie@letitouttt.com- Sign up here to get the show notes sent straight to your inbox*** Submit questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes via our Instagram account by DMing or commenting on the latest post!Special thanks to our sponsor, Northwest Cherries! 'Tis the season to add delicious, nutrient-packed sweet cherries to your shopping list. Learn more by visiting nwcherries.com/sweethealth 

Dr. Patti Kim is a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist in Los Angeles. She's like your GP but with a twist, a doctor who specializes in natural medicine, treating the body as a whole and a doctor who will actually spend time with you to get to the root causes of why you might be feeling ill, in pain or out of balance. She’s also my close friend, one of my favorite people to be around. She will return to the podcast for part 2 soon but in this conversation we covered rituals, gentle naturopathic medicine, being a slow mover, de-prioritizing self care, and more. Show notes:-Find Dr. Patti on the Web | Instagram- Check out Katie's one-on-one Creative Clinic- You can book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you don't see a time that works for you please email her at katie@letitouttt.com- Sign up here to get the show notes sent straight to your inbox*** Submit questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes via our Instagram account by DMing or commenting on the latest post!-full show notes hereSponsors:Sign

This week, I sat down with my friend Crystal Fawn, a second-generation psychic and spiritual coach. Crystal and I met many years ago in NYC and now both call LA home. She talks about what it was like growing up with a psychic mom, her own experience of motherhood, and how her spirituality informs different aspects of her life. Our conversation covers energy work, balancing service with self-care, the importance of letting go of control, and more.  Show notes: - Find Crystal on the Web | Instagram | Twitter- Check out Katie's one-on-one Creative Clinic- You can book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you don't see a time that works for you please email her at katie@letitouttt.com- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox *** Submit questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes via our Instagram account by DMing or commenting on the latest post!-Full show notes here Sponsor:Add sweet, nutritious Northwest Cherries to your shopping list or stock up and preserve for y

This week I caught up with my friend Cat Lantigua. We met in NYC many years ago and she did the podcast back then. Now she’s back with a conversation that covers all she’s learned in the last few months including: navigating leaving her full-time job and the transition to being a freelancer, experiencing burnout, managing energy, hitting low lows, honesty in communication, navigating change (including moving states), relationships in the pandemic, communicating boundaries and more. Show Notes- Find Cat on the Web | Instagram-Check out Goddess Council- Check out Katie's Creative Clinic- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox -Full show notes here

This week I spoke with Ashley Neese, a renowned breathwork teacher and author. She has studied with some of the world’s leading masters in yoga, meditation, medical intuition, and somatic therapy. In this conversation, we explore how she helps guide people back into their bodies where they learn beyond the cognitive mind how to cultivate resilience, develop relational intelligence and trust their own wisdom. Ashley and I deeply connected and had one of my favorite conversations I've had in a while on the show. We covered what she's learned over the last year, blending community care & self-care, resourcing ourselves, creativity, friendship, and more.  Show Notes:- Find Ashley on the Web | Instagram- Check out Katie's Creative Clinic- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox - Full show notes here

This week I talk to Aileen Xu a content creator and entrepreneur in creativity, personal growth, and lifestyle design. We met years ago when she had me on her podcast and met up when I visited LA. In this episode we catch up and talk candidly about the overlap in challenges with lacking confidence in work, astrology including Saturn returns, turning 30 and getting older. We also get into mental health and social media, creativity, Bali, travel, managing your energy, her decision to stop podcasting, relationships, and radical acceptance.  Show Notes:- Find Aileen on the Web | Instagram- Check out Katie's Creative Clinic- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox - Full show notes here

Ellen is the founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett, an apron and workwear company, whose signature ampersand logo can be seen on top chefs around the world. Born and raised in LA to a Mexican mother and English father, she felt a strong connection to Mexico and ended up moving there when she was 18. Today we talked about what she learned being a 24-year-old line cook who told her head chef she could make the restaurant aprons. Soon she had a company. We talk about what she learned from her grandmother in Mexico about treating everyone with care, as well as productivity, process, time management, and Ellen gives the best dinner party hosting advice I’ve ever heard. Show Notes:- Ellen's book: Dream First, Details Later- Check out Katie's Creative Clinic- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox - Full show notes here 

In this episode, I invited 3 of my longtime friends and collaborators Laura, Maria, and Eva to chat. We had a candid conversation about how we all connected through the last nine years of this podcast, what episodes have stuck out for us, what we've learned as a result, and what we've learned since. We cover eating disorder recovery, connection, creativity, journaling, and how connection is key. Join us as we look back over the last 9 years, and I talk about what I want to focus on for the next decade of the show.  Show Notes:- Check out Katie's Creative Clinic- Book a free consultation with Katie here, and if you can't find a time that works for you email her at katie@letitouttt.com- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox - Full show notes here Sponsors:- Go to Canva.me/letiout to get your FREE 45-day extended trial of Canva Pro.- Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/letitout or enter code LETITOUT at checkout.

Every year my dear friend Sacha Jones comes back on the podcast around my birthday for a conversation. She is one of the most creative, wise, and gentle people I know and I always love speaking with her. Our annual catch-ups end up being time capsules of what we've learned the past year both from the podcast and from what's happened around us. Like most people, Sacha and I both had a wild year personally and collectively so we unpack the ways we've changed. We cover grief, loss, closure, and leaving new york, but it's not all heavy! We also talk about Sacha getting her photo taken by Bill Cunningham while riding her bike, and more. Show Notes:-Check out Sacha on the Web- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox - Full show notes here Sponsors:- Browse the  Organifi.com shop and use code LETITOUT for 20% off all Organifi products.- Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/letitout or enter code LETITOUT at checkout.- Get $15 of

Loré is one of my favorite writers. We originally connected when she reached out to interview me for The Creative Independent. She has written about intimacy, identity, and interconnection for The New York Times and Man Repeller. She also facilitates writing workshops and has a monthly newsletter called All The Reasons I've Cried Lately. In this week’s episode, we get into dating and bond over the fact that we’re both hopeless romantics. We cover social media, indecision, intention, writing, moving to New York, and dealing with life’s highs and lows. And we discuss some of her essays and poems. Show Notes:- Connect with Loré: Web | Newsletter | Workshops- Loré interviewing Katie for The Creative Independent- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox - Please join me in supporting The Central Ohio Freedom Fund. The Central Ohio Freedom Fund is a black-led, black-centered organization which exists to work towards the elimination of cash bail.- Full show notes here Sponsors:

This week I spoke with two guests, Becca Millstein and Caroline Goldfarb. Living with each other at the beginning of the pandemic and observing each other's eating eventually led them to a business idea: a tinned fish company called Fishwife. This week we talk about the stigma associated with eating foods that people scoff at, working with close friends, and transitioning careers. Becca's background is in the music industry and Caroline is a comedy writer, podcast host, and viral internet artist who goes by the name Official Sean Penn on IG. We cover writing, juggling multiple projects, collaborations, productivity, and the habits and routines that help them with it all. Show Notes:- Find out more about Fishwife on the Web | Instagram | Tick Tok- Follow Caroline on the Web | Instagram- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes sent straight to your inbox - LET IT OUT kits- Please join me in supporting the Loveland Foundation. The Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to black women and

This week one of my favorite authors returns. Kayleen Schaefer is a journalist and author of Text Me When You Get Home, she also wrote the bestselling Kindle Single memoir Fade Out. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Vogue, and many other publications. Her new book, But You’re Still So Young, is out now. It follows eight people struggling to make the leap to adulthood. It includes sociological research and weaves in her own story. In this episode we talk about how this generation is redefining what it's like to be in our 30s. And how a checklist that sociologists created in the 1950s is no longer relevant, or even possible for many. The checklist was: "finish school, leave home, make your own money, marry and become a parent." We talk about how race, class, and privilege play into the ability and desire to meet these old benchmarks. Plus, we cover Kayleen's writing rituals, how they've changed, her advice to writers, and more. Show notes:- Kayleen's new book, But You're

Mari Orkenyi and I became fast friends. Our conversation really came alive in the second half and I didn't want to cut anything out, so this is part two of last week's episode. Mari is a Contemplative Educator, Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and Writer. Her work lives in the space where Contemplative Practices, Buddhist Psychology and Western Psychotherapy intersect. As a native Brazilian immigrant with Hungarian roots, living in Los Angeles by way of Spain and Mexico, her multicultural perspectives and backgrounds are continuously informing her work. In this week’s episode, we talk about the quality of presence, acceptance, Buddhism, social media, love, cooking, and Mari gives me some wonderful personal advice. Show notes:- Check out Mari's work on The Web and Instagram- Download our FREE new zine, "The Creative Combination"- Sign up for our LET IT OUT letter to get show notes straight to your inbox - Katie's book- full show notes here Please join me in supporting:- The Asian Mental Health Project offers