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change is here.

You don't have to navigate it alone.

The world is evolving quickly.


Sometimes that change is chosen. Sometimes it is forced upon us.

 

And sometimes, life asks us to find our footing in the middle of uncertainty,

grief, conflict, trauma, transition, or possibility.

This is where I come in.

I walk alongside people and organizations as they navigate change

with courage, compassion, clarity, and care.

Whether you're responding to something difficult, stepping into

something new, or simply knowing that something needs to change,

you don't have to figure it all out alone.

My work brings together pastoral care, trauma-informed practice,

justice-centered leadership, courageous conversation, and practical tools for moving forward.

I work with:

People who need a place to process, discern, heal, grow, or find their next right step.

Organizations navigating change, complexity, conflict, culture, equity, or the human side of transformation.

 

Communities looking for thoughtful, grounded voices to help them make meaning, build courage,

and respond well to the moment we're in.

Come as you are.
We'll start there.

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hey there! i'm kate.

I’m an interspiritual minister, transformation facilitator, writer, speaker, and lover of short hikes, rain storms, and reading my daughters bedtime stories with my husband.  

My ethos is rooted in ethics, liberation, curiosity, and a deep trust in the wisdom people already carry and I work at the intersection of the sacred and scientific, ancient wisdom and emerging possibility, embodied knowing and courageous action. 

I’m drawn to the places where life gets complicated: the crossroads, the questions, the moments that ask us to become more fully ourselves. I bring a pastoral heart, a systemic lens, and a healthy dose of magic to the work of navigating it all.

So glad you’re here. Let’s make some magic.

About
i've made magic with:
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read my writing
ritual, reflection, & reimagination

Check out my Substack called Maven of Magic & Mamahood

Testimonials

what our community of magic makers is saying:
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"It is wonderful to have an experience facilitated by someone who does so from a pure space and not from the ego. As a Black woman, I find that it is a rare opportunity to relax into the joy of learning knowing that your teacher is ethical, passionate, and knowledgeable."

 

Sidney Shaw

"Kate handles sensitive material in a way that engages with folks, answers their concerns, and shows empathy while doing so. As a trans woman, taking a course with her about women's sexuality allowed me to discover a way to engage with that part of myself in new and exciting ways. I wholly recommend her to anyone who wishes to learn from the best."

Ex Harper Croft

Being a loud and outspoken trans-enby person that works a lot in justice issues on houselessness, gender, and sexuality; I frequently seek out justice focused folx for educators. Kate is a phenomenal justice minded teacher, she is reflective, contemplative, and is amazing at reaching people where they are at--a high importance for making a larger impact on one's educational journey.

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As a teacher and facilitator, Kate is at once inspiring and humble. No matter what the subject matter, she reads the room and adjusts her style and angle in a way which those learning from her want to participate, and are moved to speak up and help shape the lesson. Her positive energy and calm affect keep the whole room effectively engaged throughout, all while each and every student in the room feels seen and heard. She weaves her skill of listening with her compassion and heart to make for an enlightened learning experience.

Kristen Payne

Kate is one of the most compassionate, grounded and prophetic people I have been blessed to know. She has an intuitive way of knowing what the soul in front of her requires and is able to provide it with care and attention. Holding brave spaces for those in need of support is where Kate shines. She will walk into the fire with you and hold you up. She will stand back when you need to take your own first steps and she will walk beside you when you need a trustworthy guide. I am deeply honored to have worked with Kate and to have seen her alchemize the mundane into the extraordinary. No easy feat. Without a doubt, in ritual, Kate is the gift.

 

Rev. Yael Navid, Interfaith Minister/Founder of Waters of Oshun

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