Coaching for women ready to stop saying "someday" and start building what's actually theirs
You built the successful business. Now what?
Through honest conversation and the perfect combination of inner work and practical strategy, I'll help you figure out what you actually want (not what you think you should want) so you can stop performing success and start living it.
Have you been working toward what you actually want to be working toward?
Or are you settling for a version of success that looks good on paper but feels empty in practice—because you've been so busy building and performing that you forgot to ask if this is even what you want anymore?
If you're concerned about fulfillment, it's time to stop performing, show up like the main character you are, and make sure your life is actually worth living.
because "successful but miserable" was never on the vision board.
You're not the problem.
Your alignment is.
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When you have clarity on what you actually want (and permission to go after it), you don't waste years building something that drains you, or settling for "successful but miserable," or wondering if this is really it.
Instead of being trapped by your own success, you'll finally feel free to build something that's actually yours—and actually lights you up.
Coach for burned-out women, potter, D&D lover, artist, and recovering perfectionist living in The Creative Realm
Heyo, I'm Kate
After a decade as a wedding photographer—six-figure seasons, magazine features, all the things that were supposed to make me feel successful—I realized something: I didn't need more bookings. I needed my life back.
So I gave myself permission to want something different. Let the business shrink. Made space for pottery, rest, side quests that would never make money.
Turns out, that was the smartest business decision I ever made.
Now? I help women do the same thing.
Not "scale to six figures" (unless that's what you actually want). But figure out what you actually want, give yourself permission to go after it, and make space for it without blowing everything up.
KIND WORDS
I went from working for free, to booking/charging enough to leave my 9-5 and replacing that income.
I went from being deeply dissatisfied at a desk job, to using photography to build my dream life. This course allowed me to deeply rethink my relationship with money and rethink how I've been investing my time and energy. Katelyn teaches from experience and is one of the most genuine human's you'll meet.
– Gen, mentee (now full-time photographer)
You're in the right place if...
You're successful on paper but feel empty in practice.
You keep thinking "is this really it?"
You have a side quest calling but keep pushing it aside. You feel guilty wanting more when you "have it good." You're exhausted by performing instead of just being.
You know something needs to change, but you don't want to blow everything up.
I see you. This is exactly where the work begins.
So...which path will you choose?
1 to 1 Coaching
Hey, maybe you don't want a group program to figure out your next move. You just need a few powerful conversations, a mapped-out plan, and the kind of un-Googleable answers that only come from the support of someone who has been there before. We do the inner work (alignment, permission, worthiness) AND the practical work (systems, boundaries, next steps) so you can rebuild without burning it all down.
Creative Transformation Stories
$15K goal to $96K actual revenue
"Katelyn helped me get clear on what truly matters in my business. As a creative, it's easy to get swept up in ideas and inspiration, which can sometimes leave me feeling scattered. She helped me understand the power of structure."
- @laurencurriephotography
Raised her packages by $2k and booked at $9k
"Within the first few months, I had raised my packages by about $2k and booked five weddings at my new pricing (including one at the highest I've ever booked - $9k!)."
- @Michellekmartinphoto
From Overwhelmed and Comparing Myself to Confident and Celebrating
"There would be times when I felt overwhelmed or I wished I was at the same stage as the other photographers in our group. Katelyn would virtually hold my hand and remind me to give myself some grace and be patient with the process. She reminded me to celebrate my successes. Katelyn is such a passionate creative but an even more compassionate coach. I highly recommend learning from someone who truly cares about your journey."
- @canniecaptures
THE CREATIVE REALM PODCAST
Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a seasoned pro, you’ll find real talk, fresh inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a fulfilling, successful creative business, one expansive episode at a time.
Pop on your headphones and turn your next walk, commute, or coffee break into a creative reset.
A 6-week journey for women who are done performing success and ready to figure out what they actually want
What if you stepped off the path you've been gripping so tightly—just for 6 weeks—to see what else is out there?
Side Quest is a 6-week cohort-based program where you'll get honest about where you are, explore what else might be calling you, and come home changed.
You'll get:
- 6 self-paced video modules
- 3 live group calls
- A printed field journal
- 8 weeks of private community
- Lifetime access to everything
Next cohort starts January 27, 2025. Only 10 spots.
