Chats with Cat

In lieu of the recent high profile deaths that have taken many by surprise, Cat touches on the importance of self-preservation and community. Our society hasn't done the best job of prioritizing mental health, but it's clear that there are issues we all need to confront-together. Asking for help and building community is a start to tackling much of the isolation and loneliness taking over and Cat...

Cat chats with multimedia artist and community facilitator, Seher Sikandar. The heart of Seher’s work is rooted in healing and social change and their inextricable link to art, media, and culture. Throughout our conversation Seher shares how she worked her way into becoming one of the go-to concert photographers out in the bay area of California, what prompted her to move across the country a...

Cat chats with the founder of Rude Girl Beauty, Manasa Reddy. Manasa is dedicated to representing the needs of black and brown women in the realm of skin care and make-up! As many of you know, women of color have to consider different needs when looking into skin routines or trying to find make-up that actually matches. After one particular experience at a popular make-up store, Manasa decided eno...

Cat chats with Geneva Peschka! She's the Community Manager for The Wing DUMBO and an amazing documentary filmmaker, producer, and content creator. She’s passionate about the power of human connection, sharing authentic stories, and creating platforms to empower others. Throughout our chat we discuss how she transitioned into documentary production after deciding to make a huge career pivot, the in...

After many years of being a follower on Instagram and gassing her up in every picture, Cat is joined by the one and only Nadia Aboulhosn! Nadia is a fashion blogger, Wilhemina model, and fashion designer. She’s best known for designing clothing lines for boohoo, Addition Elle, and Lord & Taylor. She’s also been featured in Vogue Italia, Complex mag, Teen Vogue, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Seventeen...

In this episode, Cat is joined by sexuality doula Ev’Yan Whitney. They discuss the inspiration behind her teachings and dive into her journey of becoming a sexually liberated woman. Mixed in with some laughs as she reflects on the past, Ev’yan shares some great books and resources for women ready to uncover their sexual selves. Inspo of the Week “If sexuality is one dimension of our ability to liv...

In this chat, Cat has a lovely conversation with fashion blogger Peggy Jean, otherwise known as "ontheqtrain". Peggy uses her platforms to advocate for change and more body/racial diversity within the plus size industry. Throughout their chat, they discuss the community that has stemmed from the fashion blog that was started 8 years ago and the many challenges Peggy has faced as she's transitioned...

Cat sat down to chat with D’ana Nuñez! D'ana is a Brooklyn based graphic designer, animator, content creator, and most importantly a beautiful energy to be around! She’s made her way from Puerto Rico to Miami and now New York always allowing her creative instincts and talents guide her next moves. She’s designed for companies like Corona, K-swiss, Puma, Champs, Jetblue and loads more. Throughout t...

Cat sat down to chat with Swedish based journalist, activist, podcaster, play writer, author, and all around hustler, Fanna Ndow Norrby. Fanna's work centers mostly around the experiences of black women in Sweden and uncovering many of the ugly truths within her country. Although much of what she tackles is emotionally taxing, Fanna is committed to bringing about change in whatever way she can whi...

Cat reflects on the importance of sisterhood. For hundreds of years indigenous societies proved to prioritize intimate relationships with women, but in the modern day it's escaped the realities of too many thus creating voids everywhere. This episode is a call to action for all women seeking to connect with the healing effects of the divine feminine through sisterly bonds. Inspo of the Week “There...

Over the weekend Cat was exposed to the painstaking reality that many of the people she loves are silently buried in traumas. It has become clear that although there is more awareness around the topic of mental health, seeking help is still not something many people do openly. Throughout this episode, Cat shares her perspective on healing and not taking on life alone. Inspo of the Week “Asking for...

Just because you don't have a mentor IRL doesn't mean you can't chase your dreams! In this episode Cat chats about having used the excuse of not having any mentors as a way of avoiding accountability. She was called out for her BS approach and now she's sharing a dose of tough love to those who need it. Inspo of the Week “A true teacher would never tell you what to do. But he would give you the kn...

Cat jumps head into the topic of spirituality. She believes that we're all allowed to define and express our spiritual selves as it applies to our unique needs and preferred methods of communication. Given that Cat had a traditional Catholic upbringing, she understands the difficulties of trying to explain her spiritual practice to people who only acknowledge formal religion and has some words of...

We create to feed our souls, but it feels great when people notice our work. More often than not, our creations slip under the radar of many though so what are we to do? Stop putting in the effort? Keep going? Cat chimes in on feeling conflicted on why she finds herself putting in continuous effort into projects it appears most don’t care about. It’s hard to stay motivated when it feels like your...

What the hell does "adulting" even mean? What makes us a good adult? Who is considered an adult? Why do we lose our inner child when we become adults? So many questions, so little time. Nonetheless, Cat chimes in on why she thinks this whole adulting thing should be taken with a grain of salt. Highlights 2:40-This is what it means to be an adult 7:00-The pressure to conform to a certain norm 12:00...

Cat discusses the power of surrendering to the right timing. After months of being plagued with self-doubt and rejection, she is beginning to see the blessings in certain things not having worked out the way she wanted them to. As cliche as it sounds, the universe often times really does have great things in store we just can't see them yet. Cat dives into some of her tried and true ways of stayin...

For her 25th episode Cat sits down to chat with a highly requested guest, her partner Frank ! They break down how they manage to maintain their intimate relationship while also giving each other space to pursue their own personal endeavors. They're aware of it's "unconventional" nature but challenge the traditional expectations that society sets on partnerships and how they've been limiting to the...

Cat shares how to start a podcast! She covers everything from choosing the right equipment down to post-production software. If starting your own show is something you've always wanted to embark on then this episode is for you! As intimidating as it may all seem right now, Cat provides you with all of the hacks so you can get started TODAY! Highlights 2:30-Defining your purpose 4:00-Choosing your...

Upon beginning her search for her first NYC apartment Cat realizes that she isn't as financially prepared as she's expected to be. After years of disregard for her financial security, she has arrived at a place where she can acknowledge the naivete of her past. Throughout this episode, she imagines how differently things would be now if she had the foresight to begin preparing earlier in her 20s a...

No matter how scary it may seem, don't ever stop speaking your truth. It's easy to turn a blind eye to injustices, but is that what your soul really wants? Or does it long for you to be courageous and honest with what feels right? These are some of the questions Cat has been grappling with over the past few months and in this episode, she opens up about what's really been going on in her mind. She...

Cat breaks down the importance of supporting "the underdog". These are the people who don't have a lot of money, followers, or clout but are out in the world fearlessly exposing their talents. Whether they're musicians, poets, painters, or podcasters, Cat believes it's crucial that they secure your energy and support. In the midst of their self-doubt and contemplation on whether their dreams are w...

Cat breaks down the intersectionality of the Afro-latina experience. She wants to bring attention to the deafening lack of representation of her fellow Afro-latinx's. She also challenges what it means to appear "acceptable" within the boundaries of Latin beauty standards. Inspired by Dominican singer Amara La Negra's recent defense of her unashamed Afro-Latina appearance, Cat proposes that this be...

Cat turns 25 and confronts the expectation of "having it all figured out" by a certain age. She thinks back on what her plans were out of college and how different everything actually turned out. While most of her peers seem to be getting engaged and moving along into adulthood, Cat has taken a step back from it all and assessed what it is that she values most. For her, it's having the freedo...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Cat shares her excitement for 2018's fresh start and is leaving all things negative behind and moving along manifesting greatness. Like many of you, she compiled a list of goals she'd like to accomplish this year, however, she acknowledged that unless she incorporates some new encouraging habits she won't be able to meet them. Cat shares 7 goals and habits she'll be sticking from h...

It's common for many of us to dislike some things about our bodies. We often compare our bodies to that of others and think that life would be so much easier if only we looked like "so and so". But what happens when it becomes too much? For Cat, what started out as disliking some parts of her body ballooned into self-hatred and loathing. Her body began to develop earlier than most girls, so she wa...