47: Being the Author of Your Own Success with Kate Billings

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I am so excited to introduce you to another of my Ascend members, Kate Billings, in today’s episode. Kate is the founder of Bewitching Content, a business where she offers ghostwriting, developmental editing, book coaching, and content strategy services, furthering a love of books and writing which began in her childhood. As a child, she loved writing in secret, but, surrounded by adults who told her she could never make a living at it, Kate followed their advice and instead spent her time working on other people’s dreams rather than her own. However, in the past year, Kate has shifted significantly, and today you get a front row seat to this inspiring story.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kate begins by sharing the story of her journey to her current situation, and along the way recounts the transitions she has made over the past year, the joy of finally considering herself a ‘real writer’, and finally earning what she is actually worth. We then explore a theme from a book I sent to Kate, Elizabeth Gilbert’s</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Big Magic</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, the self-care routines that allow her to thrive, and the non-negotiables in her life which revealed themselves during the pandemic this year. Our conversation concludes with an examination of creativity in its many forms, and Kate’s advice to others finding themselves in the position she once experienced. If you have ever imagined a story where you get to make a living doing what you love, and, if like Kate, you have ever been told there’s no space for your story, then, believe me, this interview is definitely for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As always, and especially as we head into the Fall and all that entails,</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">if you feel that you need additional support or just want to chat, please feel free to</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">send me an email at</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">su