If you’ve been paying attention, you may have noticed some changes around here lately. First, there’s a new KateWatson.net tagline: Passion for personal development + social justice. There’s also an updated About page, explaining my new(ish) blog focus and providing the context for where we’re headed.
These are the first of several new developments. For a while now, since returning to the Bay Area after traveling for a year and a half, I have been exploring career and life possibilities. I knew I wanted to do something beyond wedding and portrait photography and, while I loved helping photographers differentiate authentically via Art Aligned, that felt more like a parting gift to the industry rather than an inspiring new career.
I’ve tried on many hats: Running a fashion company. Volunteering as an advocate for children in foster care. Scouting ventures for a social enterprise accelerator. Working with impact investors. Revisiting portrait photography.
What I’ve done consistently throughout this time is write on this blog and research topics related to social justice and personal development. Honoring that, I’ve asked myself several questions:
- Did I want to work for a social enterprise?
- Start a social enterprise or nonprofit?
- Photograph social issues?
- Write about personal development and social issues?
The answers to these questions are not now, maybe, yes, and yes. No one knows what the future holds, but what I do know is that, right now, I want to write, photograph, and continue supporting organizations working to make the world a better, more equitable place. And so that is exactly what I’m going to do.
As I wrote on my updated About page, going forward KateWatson.net will feature:
- Inspiration to believe that change is possible—both internally and out in the world
- Tools to change your perspective, understand and alter limiting beliefs, and grow into the person you want to become
- Stories of people making positive changes in the world and in their own lives
I hope you’ll join me for this journey.
Cheers,
Kate Watson - Thanks, Cassandra! I feel like there’s more to say around this, maybe more explanations needed, but it’s a start.
Kate Watson - Aw, thanks, Fanny!
fanny - You are a gift Kate Watson!!
Cassandra Rae - How beautiful and succinct and you! I love it. We truly are kindred spirits and I look forward to watching your adventure unfold. Blossom on!