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From HR Executive to Poet: A Journey with Kathi Crawford
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Have you ever wondered what might happen if you followed your creative impulses, even later in life? In this episode, we sit down with Kathi Crawford, a former HR executive who reinvented herself as a career coach and eventually discovered her voice as a poet and writer.
Kathi's story begins in blue-collar Northeast Ohio, where she grew up as the only girl among four brothers. From early on, she knew she wanted a non-traditional path. After years of climbing the corporate ladder to become VP of Human Resources, she reached a pivotal moment: "Is this it? I don't like these people." This realization sparked her journey toward entrepreneurship, launching her coaching business People Possibilities in 2008.
What makes Kathi's journey fascinating is how she continued evolving well after establishing her successful coaching practice. She discovered poetry as a creative outlet and a way to process her experiences differently. "Poetry is like a puzzle," she explains, offering her a way to "tap into my life story that I couldn't do otherwise." Through organizations like Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WIVLA), she found community with fellow creatives and developed her craft.
The conversation explores the balance between business ownership and creative pursuits, the challenges of putting yourself out there, and the joy of finding new forms of self-expression at any age. Kathi's forthcoming poetry collection, "Consider the Light," represents years of dedication to her craft and the patience required in the publishing process.
Whether you're contemplating a career change, exploring a creative hobby, or simply curious about how others navigate the different chapters of life, Kathi's story offers inspiration for finding your own voice and connecting with what truly matters to you.
Join us for this enlightening conversation about reinvention, creative expression, and the courage to follow your instincts toward a more fulfilling life.
https://theworldinsideyou.com/about/
Check out her book here:
Writers spaces:
https://www.archwaygallery.com/
Bookstores:
https://www.brazosbookstore.com/
Also check out Kris Winter a Poet and first Sponsor of 22Sides! Thank you!
https://kwinterslatinxpoet.substack.com/
We hope you will listen often.
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Chapters
1. Meeting Kathy Crawford (00:00:00)
2. Kathy's Early Life and Career Path (00:05:42)
3. Starting a Coaching Business (00:15:54)
4. Being Your Own Boss (00:27:52)
5. Discovering Poetry and Creative Writing (00:40:33)
6. Connecting Through Art Communities (00:55:24)
7. Inclusivity in Creative Spaces (01:07:26)
8. Finding Inspiration and Creative Process (01:18:34)
9. Final Thoughts on Expression (01:23:32)
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