LET IT OUT

This week, I spoke with Jessica Gill, Chief Content Officer at To Be Magnetic, about creativity, expansion, and what it really means to feel your feelings. We talked about grief, nostalgia, career ruts, rock bottoms, and how to get unstuck by doing the opposite of what you usually do. Jessica shares practical tools for raising self-worth, letting go of the past, and reconnecting to radical authenticity. If you’ve ever felt in limbo or like your old shell doesn’t fit anymore, this one will hit home.Show notes:Sign up here to get a companion workbook for this episode and the next!Jessica's Instagram | YoutubeKatie's Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout  | Zine shop is here!My Creative Clinic. Book Let It Out: A Journey Through JournalingIf you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 481: (RERUN) Get Better at Feeling: The Art of Emotional Expansion - Lacy Phillips on Body Image, Style, and How To Be Magnetic (EP 212)

In this discussion, Lacy Phillips, a celebrated manifestation coach and author, delves into the intricacies of authenticity and body image. She shares insightful perspectives on how childhood beliefs shape our realities and manifesting outcomes. Lacy emphasizes the importance of trusting intuition and offers practical exercises for reconnecting with it. She also discusses how personal style influences authenticity and reveals how to use envy as a guiding tool for uncovering desires. It's a heartfelt conversation that dives deep into the power of being truly oneself.

Dean Spade, a longtime activist and author of "Love in a F*cked Up World," shares his insights on the intricate nature of relationships shaped by disposability culture. He critiques the 'romance myth,' emphasizing the need for meaningful friendships and diverse connections. The conversation covers the challenges of communication in a culture of fear, the isolation many feel, and the importance of vulnerability in relationships. Spade encourages listeners to cultivate trust and self-awareness while redefining love beyond conventional norms.

This week, I talked to interior designer Cooper Osinski. He shared what makes a space feel personal, how he balances his style with client work, and how he developed his taste and style while navigating trends. We also discussed his intentional approach to growing an online presence on YouTube and how he stays thoughtful and constructive when offering design commentary. Cooper was as warm and inviting as the spaces he creates, and he offered heaps of practical, accessible tips—including small design fixes that make a big impact. Whether you're deep into design or just curious, he makes the world of interiors feel both approachable and fun. Let us know if you listen. Show notes:- Find Cooper on the Web | Instagram | YouTube- My Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout- Zine shop is here! - My Creative Clinic If you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 425 - Mindful Space Design: Anjie Cho Returns

This week, I talk to business strategist Abbi Miller about navigating pivots in both personal and professional life. Abbi was on the podcast five years ago, and her perspective on time management, which she calls Time Pessimism, is a concept I’ve found helpful ever since. Since then, much has changed for her both personally and collectively (including becoming a mom). In this episode, we catch up on everything she’s learned since then, including how to work with the muse when it strikes and how she sets up systems to support that flow. We also discuss how to deal with cynicism and find ambition again, and her strategies for effective quarterly goal-setting. Plus, Abbi gets me to open up about some of my own career changes and how I’ve been navigating them within my life. And you can hear me talk about it more on her show, where she had me on as a guest too. Show notes:- Abbi's Workwomb Instagram | Podcast- Free 30-min consult with Abbi to chat about working together- My Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout- Zine shop is here! - My Creative Clinic If you liked this episode, try out from the archive:In Abbi's previous episode, we covered her pivot from full-time work to freelancing, navigating burnout, and the importance of support in both business and personal life.

In a captivating discussion, Erin Claire Jones, a leading expert in Human Design and author of 'How Do You Choose', shares her transformative journey from skeptic to advocate. She emphasizes how understanding one’s Human Design can enhance decision-making in both career and relationships. Erin dives into the unique strengths of projectors, highlighting the balance between work and rest. Their conversation also touches on the significance of vulnerability, effective communication, and the power of genuine invitations, making complex concepts accessible for all.

LA-based artist Christopher DeLoach and I talked about his path from class clown to intrepid traveler—walking the Appalachian Trail—to becoming an artist and creating the iconic bumper stickers you know and love. He shares a series of surreal encounters while hitchhiking, including rides with enigmatic characters that challenged his worldview. Our conversation spans time—from his childhood in NYC to adventures in his early 20s and how both continue to shape him today. We talked about identity, American culture, his painting process, collecting ideas, funding and sustaining a career in LA, becoming known for something, doubt, belief, and even death. It’s a humorous and earnest conversation that I really loved—let us know if you listen!Show notes:- Find Christopher on the Web | Instagram -The bumper sticker story we talk about- My Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout- Zine shop is here! - My Creative ClinicIf you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 393: Kismet Color with Artist Kimmy Quillin: Painting, Living in NYC as an Artist, and Highs and Lows of Creating

This is the second half of my conversation with my friend Blu Most, an artist who has worked in food styling, creative direction, and event design. We get into ADHD habits, community for freelancers, her best advice on relationships and anxiety, and how aging changes our perspective on it all. If you missed part 1 last week, we talked about embracing creative cycles, the tension between financial security and artistic fulfillment, and how personal branding intersects with authenticity. Show notes:- My Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout- Find Blu on the Web | Instagram- Ozma of California code: Katie15 for 15% off- My Creative Clinic: book a call with me here- Zine shop is here! or become a paid Substack member and I'll mail you a copy of Pivot!- COMING 2025- FRESH NEW (!!) In Process: Experimental Creative Group semester coming up: sign up for the waitlist If you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 353: Riding Waves: Surfing, Design, and Change with Heidi Baker, Founder of Ozma of California

In this first part of my conversation with the brilliant and wildly creative Blu Most, we dive into the life of a self-proclaimed “ideas person” and explore what it means to be a jack-of-all-trades. Blu shares her experience through art, food styling, creative direction, and event design—embracing creative cycles and navigating the tension between financial security and artistic fulfillment. We also get into stepping away from Instagram, marketing to niche communities, and how personal branding intersects with authenticity. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we get into ADHD habits, community for freelancers, shifting towards intimate gatherings, her best advice on relationships and anxiety, and how aging changes our perspective on it all. Show notes:- My Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout- The reel we were talking about- Find Blu on the Web | Instagram- Ozma of California code: Katie15 for 15% off- My Creative Clinic: book a call with me here- Zine shop is here! or become a paid Substack member and I'll mail you a copy of Pivot!- COMING 2025- FRESH NEW (!!) In Process: Experimental Creative Group semester coming up: sign up for the waitlist If you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 353: Riding Waves: Surfing, Design, and Change with Heidi Baker, Founder of Ozma of California

"What's your greatest lesson on romantic relationships?" is a question I've asked in most every episode. This week, with the help of a few favorite guests, I attempt to answer it. It's the first time in 12 years that I've ever done a brief episode... brevity is not my strong suit so don't get used to it... but I hope you like it! It features: Kristin Hanggi, Cody Cook-Parrott, Robyn Kanner, Rachelle Robinett, Jessica Ciencin Henriquez, Mari Andrew, Jon Marro, Neada Deters, and Yoke Lore. Let me know if you listen : )Show Notes:- Breakups Kits !!  + +  physical zine version! a la cart here or come to the relaunch event in LA EVENT (!!!) at NOTO  on 2/27! RSVP here.- My Substack- IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout- My Creative Clinic: book a call with me here