I WAS YOU. I AM YOU.
I HELP YOU STOP PEOPLE PLEASING AND START LIVING AUTHENTICALLY – WITHOUT APOLOGY OR PERMISSION.
WRITER, SPEAKER, CREATIVE. WRITER, SPEAKER, CREATIVE. WRITER, SPEAKER, CREATIVE. WRITER, SPEAKER, CREATIVE.
WRITER, SPEAKER, CREATIVE. WRITER, SPEAKER, CREATIVE. WRITER, SPEAKER, CREATIVE. WRITER, SPEAKER, CREATIVE.
WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU’RE FEELING IS GUIDING YOU TOWARDS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT?
Your emotions aren't a burden—they're your roadmap. The more you suppress them, the more lost and unfulfilled you become. That restlessness? It's there for a reason. Let’s follow it—together.
WELCOME TO MY WORLD
WHERE I SHARE HOW TO REINVENT YOURSELF AND FINALLY LIVE LIFE ON YOUR TERMS.
You did everything right. You followed the rules, checked all the boxes, and chased what the world promised would make you happy… yet here you are, wondering, “Is this it?
Deep down, you crave something more—a life that feels deeply connected to yourself, to others, and to God. It’s scary to admit this to yourself as vulnerability can feel messy and terrifying—but it’s the divine-inspired path to the life you were made for.
That’s where I come in. ContemplatingKatie is where I share my raw, honest reflections on what it means to boldly and bravely pursue the life you truly want and were created for.
Read my Journal as I blog my transformations from crisis to courage—and find inspiration for you to do the same.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
- Carl Jung
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Let’s bravely create the content, products, and experiences people need to move from crisis to courage. Whether through brand partnerships, content series, or immersive workshops, we can co-create meaningful, life-changing resources that inspire, empower, and transform.
Alongside this work, Katie also leads writing circles, masterminds, retreats, and workshops designed to help you break free from fear. These spaces allow you to connect with Katie and other like-minded souls, where you’ll feel seen, heard, and fully supported on your journey.
Keynote Speaker
Invite Katie to speak at your conference, podcast, event, or workshop—and offer your audience more than inspiration: offer transformation.
With powerful personal stories and a seasoned therapeutic lens, Katie creates the kind of safe, warm space every heart longs for.
Her grounded presence and moving insights help people go from feeling stuck to fully expressed—often in ways they never thought possible.
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Let’s bravely create the content, products, and experiences people need to move from crisis to courage.
Whether it’s a brand partnership, content series, or immersive workshop, we can co-create meaningful, life-changing resources that inspire, empower, and transform.
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Writing circles, masterminds, retreats, and workshops, designed to help you break free from fear. Connect with Katie and other like minded souls to feel seen, heard and supported.
POWERFUL TESTIMONIES
POWERFUL TESTIMONIES
ANDREA CRISP
Author, Speaker and Coach
“Katie is an absolute dream to work with—thoughtful, driven, and genuinely inspiring.
Her curiosity and creativity shine through in everything she does, as she fearlessly explores ideas beyond the imaginable. With strength and grace, she holds space for both herself and others, fostering an environment of openness, growth, and possibility.”
“Katie creates the kind of space every heart longs for - safe, warm, and deeply supportive.
With her calm grounded presence and inviting guidance, I felt held and heard. I was able to write from a place of truth, without overthinking or judgement as I was given the freedom to express myself without fear or filter. I left Katie’s workshop lighter, more connected to myself, and reminded that healing begins when we feel truly seen. She has a gift for making people feel safe to show up with their whole heart reminding them that their voice matters.”
CHERIE FAUSE-SMITH
Author & Coach
“Katie’s approach, backed by a decade’s worth of mental health expertise + her passion for healing through writing, resonated with me.
She encouraged me to get comfortable with discomfort, guiding me to explore my vulnerabilities. From the first moment, it was clear Katie had crafted the workshop with genuine care and thoughtful intention.
I am super grateful for Katie’s work, and I recommend Katie’s workshops to anyone seeking a community space where vulnerability leads to healing and genuine connection. Katie isn’t just organizing a writing workshop—she’s building a community where you come together with others to share your journeys and realize that even in our most messy, raw honest moments, we are never truly alone.”
DANIEL CUESTA
Writer, Dance & Traveler
I’m Katie,
a therapist-turned-creative
A woman in her late 30’s, rebuilding her life from the inside out.
From the outside, everything looked perfect. I had a thriving business, a beautiful condo in downtown Toronto, and all the markers of success. But behind the scenes? I was exhausted—burnt out and questioning everything.
So, I let it all go. No plan, no safety net—just a deep knowing that something had to change.
It was the most painful—and the most liberating—journey of my life.
Through it, I faced hard truths, healed childhood trauma, and reconnected with my God-given identity. Now, I’m learning to live life the way I want to co-collaborating with God (a wild concept, I know!).
With a suitcase, a journal, and a deep belief that healing is both sacred and messy, I’ve committed to following my intuition and unapologetically chasing joy (after all my name means Pure Joy!)
I started ContemplatingKatie as a space to explore emotional healing, creative expression as therapy, reinventing yourself in your 30s (and beyond), and what it really means to live life de-influenced from the world and others… doing it on your own terms.
Whether you’re frozen in fear, curious about what’s possible, or ready to make bold, intentional changes—my hope is that my journey reminds you:
You’re not too late. And you’re not alone.
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CONTENT THAT RESONATES
I create content that matters—so you know you’re not crazy… you’re human. Just like me.
With expert knowledge in trauma and psychological healing, I give language to the chaos, the emotions, the healing, and the quiet hope that come with being painfully—and beautifully—human.
Through personal writings, poetry, reels, and videos, I help make sense of the noise so you can find clarity.
In my words, you’ll recognize pieces of yourself and receive comfort coupled with a gentle challenge, and a powerful reminder that you’re not alone—
and that the world needs your unique passion and energy.
VULNERABILITY YOU CAN RELATE TO
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