
Art Creativity & Wellbeing
This show is for the dreamers and the doers. It’s for anyone who was told “get your head out of the clouds!” - and who still dared to dream BIG.
I'm Kay! I am a coach helping people who show up for others to stay true to themselves❣️
My background is in human development.
I've spent more than 30 years supporting as people of all ages connect, communicate, enjoy their lives and bring about their best and biggest dreams.
What fun!
Connect with me at kaylockkolp.com.. wishing you very well today ✨
PS This show used to be called We Turned Out Okay… and then Practical Intuition with Kay… You're in the right place!
This show turned 10 years old on May 1st 2025!! How wild is that!!
Much has changed around here, but much has stayed the same. I'm glad you are here. kaylockkolp.substack.com
Latest episodes

Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
430: What are feelings and what is their job? The first two chapters of our book read!
Welcome to the first installment of our first ever book-read – we'll spend the rest of this year reading a book together! I've chosen The Relationship Handbook: A Simple Guide to Satisfying Relationships by George Pransky, a book that's been helpful for me in coaching and in my life. In this episode we talk about chapters 1 and 2 – woo hoo! Link for the book in all formats: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Handbook-Satisfying-Relationships-Anniversary/dp/0998874205 If you've got questions, comments, or ideas about these chapters – or 3, 4, and 5 which we will talk about later in October – get in touch! Find me at https://kaylockkolp.com Contact page = https://www.kaylockkolp.com/contact/ LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-lock-kolp/ And Instagram @weturnedoutokay New episodes the first and third Tuesdays in October, November, and December… As we progress through our read together. Next up: on Tuesday, October 15 we'll be discussing chapters 3, 4, and 5. I'm excited! Also! I create a weekly share called Art Creativity & Wellbeing, and over there this autumn we're diving into the Tools That Have Been Helpful For Me - seven important principles that I share about in my memoir, Waking Up. During these next 3 months I'm going to take you into the seven key tools that have been helpful for me on my journey. We'll explore together through a deep dive series of videos for AC&W paid supporters which will be released every other Thursday starting October third – plus Halloween. All you supporters are amazing… I'm so grateful for your attention! Whether free or paid you'll always have access to my weekly art share, which during autumn will embrace these seven principles. And if you'd like to be a part of the deep dive, you can do that by becoming a paid subscriber to Art Creativity & Wellbeing – I'm offering 40% off your subscription if you redeem by Tuesday, October 8. Come along on a joyful journey of discovery As we utilize the tools I have found helpful And see what they create for you! With love and gratitude, Kay This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 25, 2024 • 10min
Our autumn curriculum!
Hello friends - there's some fun stuff going on around here this autumn! To start with, on this show we'll spend the rest of this year reading a book together! I've chosen The Relationship Handbook: A Simple Guide to Satisfying Relationships by George Pransky, a book that's been helpful for me in coaching and in my life. This book also brings me right back to the most important principles of relating to other humans… And who couldn't use a little bit more of that right now? On Tuesday, October 1 we will talk about chapters 1 and 2, so grab a copy of this fantastic book and we will get reading! Link for the book in all formats: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Handbook-Satisfying-Relationships-Anniversary/dp/0998874205 New episodes the first and third Tuesdays in October, November, and December… As we progress through our read together. I'm excited! Also! I create a weekly share called Art Creativity & Wellbeing, and over there this autumn we're diving into the Tools That Have Been Helpful For Me - seven important principles that I share about in my memoir, Waking Up. During these next 3 months I'm going to take you into the seven key tools that have been helpful for me on my journey. For my weekly Tuesday art share we'll dive into these tools. But the real fun will be deeper in the Art Creativity & Wellbeing community! Paid subscribers will join me in exploring these tools in the following ways: October: We'll explore the tools that help us stop carrying everybody else's problems/making them our own November: We'll explore helpful ways of thinking about our self-talk, our psyche December: We'll explore how to show up the way we want to show up… For ourselves and others. Come join me in exploring the mechanisms that helped me overcome challenges With my physical body With my identity and sexual orientation With claiming support and resources so that I could live the life I really wanted to be living. We'll explore together through a deep dive series of videos for AC&W paid supporters which will be released every other Thursday starting October third – plus Halloween. All you supporters are amazing… I'm so grateful for your attention! Whether free or paid you'll always have access to my weekly art share, which during autumn will embrace these seven principles. And if you'd like to be a part of the deep dive, you can do that by becoming a paid subscriber to Art Creativity & Wellbeing – I'm offering 40% off your subscription if you redeem by Tuesday, October 8. Come along on a joyful journey of discovery As we utilize the tools I have found helpful And see what they create for you! With love and gratitude, Kay This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 8min
429: "Being able to choose".. Speaking with Artist Priya Gore
Born and raised in India, today's guest, amazing artist Priya Gore of https://www.priyagore.art/ , is now based in Australia. Along with her husband and their young daughter, Priya lives a life of joyful exploration. Throughout her life she has busted through the expectations of what someone in her position "should" do and instead chose for herself. In our conversation today, Priya shares about some wonderful role models and opportunities she's had as she's grown into herself, her art, and her life. I am so excited to introduce you to this beautiful human. Join us! Important Program Note: we'll spend the rest of this year reading a book together! I've chosen The Relationship Handbook: A Simple Guide to Satisfying Relationships by George Pransky, a book that's been helpful for me in coaching and in my life. This book also brings me right back to the most important principles of relating to other humans… And who couldn't use a little bit more of that right now? On Tuesday, October 1 we will talk about chapters 1 and 2, so grab a copy of this fantastic book and we will get reading! Link for the book in all formats: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Handbook-Satisfying-Relationships-Anniversary/dp/0998874205 New episodes the first and third Tuesdays in October, November, and December… As we progress through our read together. I'm excited! Links Where You Can Find Me: Art Creativity & Wellbeing (for weekly art shares and a whole curriculum teaching on the 7 Tools I've Found Helpful On My Learning Journey, beginning October 3!) https://kaylockkolp.substack.com/ My website: https://www.kaylockkolp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weturnedoutokay/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 1, 2024 • 33min
428: Feel Good First
We are ALL leaders. How are we leading, is the big question. Is it how the leaders we love lead? I am excited to share about something special that a beloved colleague and I are cooking up this autumn: a leadership development experience! In this episode I take you into one module of the program: The Upside-Down Leadership Model. Enjoy! LINKS.. KPL Information Session coming up on Wed. 11 September: https://bit.ly/KPLInfoSesh2 Kickass Purposeful Leader Experience Page: https://bit.ly/KPLexperience Art Creativity & Wellbeing (for weekly art shares and a whole curriculum teaching on the 7 Tools I've Found Helpful On My Learning Journey, beginning October 3!) https://kaylockkolp.substack.com/ Share what makes you feel good: https://kaylockkolp.com/contact Here is a bit about who the KPL experience is for! The 10-week Kickass Purposeful Leader (KPL) Experience will support leaders who: 🌿Feel pressure to get the work done, and also want to do right by the people they manage. 🌾 Support others as best they can… And understand that it’s taking a toll on their own well-being. 🪺Don’t have full buy-in from their team and want to get better at inspiring that. 🌳Dream BIG and want to bring those dreams into reality.. While supporting themselves and their families, and feeling good inside themselves. We’re kicking things off with an info session on Wednesday, September 11! The info session is free to attend – sign up today to see how this program can help you - or a friend, colleague, or member of your team - lead with purpose and confidence. The 10-week KPL Experience is offered by Patricia Burlaud PhD, Executive Coach & Founder of P. Burlaud Consulting and Kay Lock Kolp, M.Ed., High-Performance Coach & Founder of Kay Lock Kolp Coaching. We'll be at the information session ready to answer all your questions and share about the experience. Can't wait! Info session signup: https://bit.ly/KPLInfoSesh2 Experience registration: https://bit.ly/KPLexperience This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 27, 2024 • 21min
427: On on Skipper Mike and AQP Lottie!
Hello friends! Bringing you something a little different this summer, bite-size episodes that you can enjoy with a little more frequency than usual. Celebrating Skipper Mike Miller and AQP Lottie Wade, the amazing leadership duo of the racing yacht PSP Logistics in the Clipper Round the World Race! What fun to sit down in conversation with them, ON the boat! YouTube Playlist for this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqS3lNqXHd23YZ6mtYCvHhKx10SgcTkf Clipper Race website: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ The PSP's team hub: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/team/psp-worldwide-logistics/team-hub On on friends! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 22, 2024 • 8min
426: On on Mark!
Hello friends! Bringing you something a little different this summer, bite-size episodes that you can enjoy with a little more frequency than usual. Celebrating Mark Hagan, crew on the racing yacht PSP Logistics in the Clipper Round the World Race! What fun to sit down in conversation with him, ON the boat! YouTube Playlist for this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqS3lNqXHd23YZ6mtYCvHhKx10SgcTkf Clipper Race website: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ The PSP's team hub: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/team/psp-worldwide-logistics/team-hub On on friends! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 20, 2024 • 9min
425: On on Ronaldo!
Hello friends! Bringing you something a little different this summer, bite-size episodes that you can enjoy with a little more frequency than usual. Celebrating Ronaldo Souza, crew on the racing yacht PSP Logistics in the Clipper Round the World Race! What fun to sit down in conversation with him, ON the boat! YouTube Playlist for this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqS3lNqXHd23YZ6mtYCvHhKx10SgcTkf Clipper Race website: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ The PSP's team hub: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/team/psp-worldwide-logistics/team-hub On on friends! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 13, 2024 • 14min
424: On on Lisa and Andrew!
Hello friends! Bringing you something a little different this summer, bite-size episodes that you can enjoy with a little more frequency than usual. Celebrating Lisa Franklin and Andrew Moss, crew on the racing yacht PSP Logistics in the Clipper Round the World Race! I felt so honored to be able to sit down in conversation with them, ON the boat in Washington, DC, USA.. just before they raced across the north Atlantic to Oban, Scotland in the final leg of the race! YouTube Playlist for this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqS3lNqXHd23YZ6mtYCvHhKx10SgcTkf Clipper Race website: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ The PSP's team hub: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/team/psp-worldwide-logistics/team-hub On on friends! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 8, 2024 • 14min
423: On on Charlie and Joe!
Hello friends! Bringing you something a little different this summer, bite-size episodes that you can enjoy with a little more frequency than usual. Celebrating Joe Govier and Charlie Whewell, crew on the racing yacht PSP Logistics in the Clipper Round the World Race! I felt so honored to be able to sit down in conversation with them, ON the boat in Washington, DC, USA.. just before they raced across the north Atlantic to Oban, Scotland in the final leg of the race! YouTube Playlist for this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqS3lNqXHd23YZ6mtYCvHhKx10SgcTkf Clipper Race website: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ The PSP's team hub: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/team/psp-worldwide-logistics/team-hub On on friends! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 6, 2024 • 6min
422: On on Brian and Kate!
*Sensitive ears alert! An F bomb happen in all the excitement as we recorded! Hello friends! Bringing you something a little different this summer, bite-size episodes that you can enjoy with a little more frequency than usual. Celebrating Kate Frischkorn and Brian Arnold, crew on the racing yacht PSP Logistics in the Clipper Round the World Race! I felt so honored to be able to sit down in conversation with them, ON the boat in Washington, DC, USA.. just before they raced across the north Atlantic to Oban, Scotland in the final leg of the race! YouTube Playlist for this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqS3lNqXHd23YZ6mtYCvHhKx10SgcTkf Clipper Race website: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ The PSP's team hub: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/team/psp-worldwide-logistics/team-hub On on friends! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe