Hi! Let me tell you a bit about myself...​

I used to really dislike it when folks asked me what I did, because what they were asking was what I got paid to do, not the fullness of my work in the world, what engages me, and what I'm passionate about or driven to do. As a polymath, there is never just one thing I can point to. I don't have an elevator pitch, or at least not one that won't require a very, very tall building.

Currently I'm the producer and host of Everything is Workable, a podcast that explores universal wisdom, social restoration, and the work of creating a world of inclusion, representation and sustainability.

I'm a writer and published author, having kept a blog in some form or another since 1999 and been writing book-length manuscripts since the age of twelve. 

I'm a dedicated dharma practitioner, student of Ani Pema Chödrön and follower of Radical Dharma. In July 2018, my wife and I launched a project called 'Love in Public' as a way to support practitioners from any and all Buddhist communities and organisations in collaborating and connecting on social engagement/restoration projects in their communities. Part of this work includes delivery of workshops to guide dharma practitioners in how to apply Buddhist teachings to the work of social restoration. 

As an artist, I have worked with many mediums. My portfolio includes sculpture, animation, poetry, painting, drawing, leather-craft and embroidery. My current artistic focus is on creating detailed line drawings of traditional Tibetan Thangkas. 

​I also have 14 years experience in the non-profit/charity sector in Canada and the UK. My skill-set from this work includes graphic and print design, copywriting/editing, marketing, online communications, project management, fundraising, UX/UI design, and organisational skills—all things which help fuel and maintain my many projects, aspirations and ideas. 

 My aim in life is to be of the greatest benefit I can possibly be. Whether it's a project of my own conception or something in collaboration with others, my aim is to turn my aspirations for a better world into actions. ​

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Contribute & Connect

I fund all my creative work out of pocket—that includes art supplies, web hosting for Everything is Workable, recording equipment & design programme subscriptions. With your generosity I can sustain these projects (especially the podcast). 

Whether you leave a tip or become a patron, your generosity is greatly appreciated! 

Blog

Books

Dharma Art

For the last two years I've been working on Thangka inspired line drawings as part of my Buddhist practice. My ultimate goal is to eventually publish them in a colouring book.

Each piece takes approximately a month to complete. I begin with the grid, a traditional layout on which all Thangkas are created, and sketch out the initial form. Although these are very traditional pieces, I bring my own style to each one, studying how other artists depict the many Dakinis, Bodhisattvas and Buddhas. 

I am completely self-taught but would love the opportunity to study under a Thangka master. 

You can see the progress of these pieces on my Instagram feed and other Dharma Art pieces in The Gallery. 

Podcast

Everything is Workable is a podcast I started in 2015. This is a project I do to support my Buddhist practice and as a way of generating and dedicating the merit.

Generally, it's been about working with our minds and the many paths and tools available for doing that. But moving forward, I specifically want to look at effective social activism and how to remain open-hearted and open-minded while dismantling systemic oppression and standing up against discrimination and marginalisation. 

I produce this podcast entirely on my own, so tips or ongoing patron support is greatly appreciated in keeping it going. Financial contributions help pay for hosting the podcast, the subscription to the sound editing software I use, and to upgrade equipment over time.  Patronage enabled me to pay award winning singer/song writer Tejai Moore for writing a theme song for the show. 

Portfolio

UX/UI Design & Wireframing

Working collaboratively with a team, I use Adobe Xd, Illustrator & paper prototypes to solve user experience problems, develop beautiful user interfaces & create engaging, testable wireframes

Logos & Branding

As a designer my aim is to understand the vision of my clients so I can create a compelling, dynamic visual identity for their product, service or charity

Print Design

Whether it's a leaflet, poster, pop-up banner, t-shirt, sticker or even a book, I love creating wonderful designs for print

Kaitlyn is a pleasure to work with. Proactive, asks the right questions, a quick and efficient worker. She is also a great designer, someone who is adept at taking a brief, asking the right questions and coming up with innovative solutions. An excellent project manager who runs a tight ship. I thoroughly recommend her.
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Caroline Forcer,
​Head of Marketing & Communications at The Charity for Civil Servants

Kait worked with me at every step combining her deep listening skills with her innate sense of design. She listened with detail to my ideas and the scope of the project before applying her resources and creativity. Kait is professional and focused in her tasks. A multi-talented individual, she is a pleasure to work with.

Athea Merredyth,
Archivist at the Office of Arts & Culture Seattle 

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Collaborate

Do you find yourself thinking that there really ought to be more to life than just owning the next cool smart phone or tablet? Do you spend time online & then find yourself wishing there was something you could do to be of benefit? Do you wish you were a millionaire so you could give away loads of money to charities or activist groups trying to save life on this planet? 

Well then, we should talk...

I am primarily seeking collaborators for Everything is Workable, but there are other projects I'd love to find like-minded & passionate people with whom to connect.

Being totally upfront, this is all unpaid at the moment — I produce Everything is Workable for the sake of it, because I'm motivated to be of benefit & it's something I can contribute to the world. That being said, people gotta eat & bills gotta be paid, so part of this work will involve making it sustainable, which means future compensation. For the time being, please bear in mind that I'm not getting paid for any of this either & my first priority is always to compensate the people I work with before I compensate myself.  

For now, I'm just happy to connect with like-minded people to see what we can do together. 

Send Kait an email