Honing In

Today's episode is an exploration of research, art, and the ways they come together to engage and educate audiences. It was my pleasure to chat with Camila Galaz, a multimedia artist, editor, and creative consultant. Here are some of the things we get into:How to do studio-based research (this was new to Kate!)The layering work that goes into multidisciplinary projectsThe intersection of artistic practice, research, and public scholarshipPrioritizing an audience’s access point to your creative projectCamila’s exciting new consulting and advising venture, Structured KnowledgeResources & Links:Structured KnowledgeCamila's website (check out her art and writing)Our Friend the Computer podcastIf you’d like to learn more about my work, check out my website and download my free Sustainable Productivity Planner.Big thanks to Softer Sounds Studio for podcast editing and support.

If you struggle with building new habits or find it challenging to complete your personal goals, today’s episode is going to be a breath of fresh air! I’m thrilled to chat with neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff about her new book Tiny Experiments.I love how Le Cunff makes scientific frameworks accessible for non-neuroscientists like me, and I found her book to be inspiring and refreshing in a sea of books that ask readers to hyper-optimize ourselves. Le Cunff's approach to experiments rooted in curiosity, discovery, and self-compassion—which we need more of when it comes to productivity!  Here are some of the things we get into:When to choose an experimental mindset over traditional goal settingThe difference between projects and experimentsViewing “failure” as helpful data (instead of judging ourselves)How curiosity is necessary for experimentingLearning in public (one of my favorite chapters in the book!)Resources & Links:Ness Labs newsletterOrder Tiny Experiments hereIf you’d like to learn more about my work, check out my website and download my free Sustainable Productivity Planner.Big thanks to Softer Sounds Studio for podcast editing and support.

Welcome back to Honing In and to my interview with Rebecca Maillet.Rebecca Maillet (she/they) is a queer, working class, first generation farmer / floral designer / and a seeker of Poetry in its myriad forms. She is the Founder & Creative Director at Many Graces Farm & Design based in Hadley, MA, and a co-owner of Sub Rosa, a Botanical Lounge & Flower Shop located in Northampton, MA. Rebecca lives in Western MA on the unceded land of the Nipmuc & Pocumtuc people with her beloved partner & their dog, Goose. You can learn more about Rebecca's work at Many Graces here and about Sub Rosa here.This episode covers many things, including:Poetry as a lived experienceLeaving academia to pursue self-employmentWorking with the land and the seasonsThe joy of creating beautiful spacesAligning our purpose for our work with our valuesResources MentionedJohn O'Donahue's Discussion on BeautyMany Graces Flower SubscriptionIf you’d like to learn more about my work, check out my website and download my free Sustainable Productivity Planner.Big thanks to Softer Sounds Studio for podcast editing and support.

Welcome back to Honing In and to my interview with Kalin Morrow.Kalin Morrow is an American actress and dancer based in Europe. She earned her BFA in Performing Arts from the University of Oklahoma before futher studying acting at the Mulholland Academy in Amsterdam. In 2023, she was honored by her alma mater with the Arts Luminary Award in recognition of her contributions to the arts. Recently, she garnered critical acclaim for her role as The Hooded Woman in NEON’s film CUCKOO, directed by Tilman Singer, and now works internationally in film, tv and commercials. Beyond acting, Kalin is a professional dancer with over 20 years of experience. She continues to perform while also teaching workshops and repertoire internationally for companies and schools. In 2024, she was awarded the prestigious Swan Prize for "Most Impressive Performance" at the Dutch Days for her role in The Previous Owner by Dunja Jocić. You can learn more about Kalin here.This episode covers many things, including:Kalin’s journey as a dancer, teacher, and actorMaking art as a collaborator and contributing to other creators’ projectsThe mental, emotional, and physical preparation for a performanceEnergy exchange when performing for live audiencesFinding inspiration and support in communityResources MentionedKalin's Dance ReelKalin's Acting ReelCUCKOOThe Previous OwnerIf you’d like to learn more about my work, check out my website and download my free Sustainable Productivity Planner.Big thanks to Softer Sounds Studio for podcast editing and support.

Welcome back to Honing In and to my interview with Dr. Briana Barner. Dr. Barner is an interdisciplinary critical and cultural communications scholar, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland, and the developer of the Black Pod Class.You can learn more about Dr. Briana Barner here.  This episode covers many things, including:The history of the Black Pod ClassWorking with ADHD instead of working against itDeveloping a compassionate approach to academic projectsExploring hobbies and letting go of perfectionismNavigating academia as a parent, scholar, and creative thinkerResources MentionedJenn McClearen Black Pod Class Scrivener Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde by Alexis Pauline Gumbs Succulents LEGO setIf you’d like to learn more about my work, check out my website and download my free Sustainable Productivity Planner.Big thanks to Softer Sounds Studio for podcast editing and support.

I’m thrilled to welcome Cody Cook-Parrott as my first guest on Honing In.Cody is a writer, artist, teacher, dancer, quilter, and scholar currently pursuing an MFA at Naropa University. They’re the author of many books (including The Practice of Attention, forthcoming January 2026 via Sounds True), the host of the podcast Common Shapes, and they run a weekly online writing group called Landscapes.You can learn more about Cody here.In today’s episode, Cody and I chat about many things, including:* Self-publishing and publishing with traditional presses* Cody’s experience with projects, containers, experiments, and practices* Boundaries around technology and social media* Shifting between platforms when you run an online business* The joys of archival research and Cody’s upcoming class on Joanne KygerResources Mentioned* Brick* Wisephone* Heather AndersonIf you’d like to learn more about my work, check out my website and download my free Sustainable Productivity Planner.I’ll be opening my books soon to take on a few new Success & Accountability Coaching Clients to begin coaching packages in March 2025.Big thanks to Softer Sounds Studio for podcast editing and support

Welcome to the first episode of Honing In, a podcast for creative thinkers where we'll hone our skills, explore our passions, and nurture our dream projects into being.I'm your host, Dr. Kate Henry. In this first episode, I share why I decided to launch a podcast about creative projects where I'll interview creative thinkers about the journeys they took to develop their art, books, businesses, and other endeavors.I also walk you through a few productivity tips to help you explore your own creative projects with more agency and accessibility.I invite you to check out my website and download my free Sustainable Productivity Planner.LinksRead Dorothea Laskey’s “Poetry is Not a Project” courtesy of Ugly Duckling PresseRead Cody Cook-Parrott’s book How to Not Always Be WorkingThank you to Softer Sounds Studio for podcast editing and support