In this totally off-the-cuff, highly unfiltered episode of The Digital Junk Drawer, I sit down (wine in hand) with my two daughters and bestie for an impromptu backyard Q&A. What starts as a goofy hangout turns into a raw reflection on why I started my business, the realities of financial dependence, and what accessibility in entrepreneurship really means. Mixed in? Favorite scents, first tattoo predictions, spiritual awakenings, and one wildly unhinged story about Banana Republic and mediocre white men named Chris. This is what happens when you hit record without a plan—and honestly, it’s a vibe
Hey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, where creative service-based businesses come for practical advice, unexpected strategy, and occasional unhinged wisdom.
Today’s episode? Absolutely chaotic—in the best way.
I sat down with my bestie and two daughters for a totally unplanned backyard Q&A, complete with long weekend drinks, unfiltered convos, and big-hearted reflections on why I started my business in the first place.
It’s messy. It’s funny. It’s a little spiritual. And somehow, it’s one of the most honest things I’ve recorded.
The real reason I started my business (spoiler: safety and self-respect)
Why accessibility still drives everything I create—and how it’s not the same as undercharging
How not having a “smart person job” after kids pushed me into entrepreneurship
The surprising places my spiritual journey has taken me (Reiki, Wicca, and one magical chocolate shop)
My worst job ever, and a public roast of a manager named Chris (yes, names were named)
Unfiltered convos about mascara, music, tattoos, and my favorite scent (Ryan’s pheromones 😅)
💡 How accessibility in business can be rooted in lived experience—not performative pricing
💡 Why helping others make money is about more than “success”—it’s about safety
💡 That being real, weird, and slightly witchy can coexist with being a smart, strategic business owner
💡 How unfiltered conversations can deepen connection with your audience (and your kids)
Here’s your one small action for today:
Think about why you really started your business. Strip away the fancy marketing, the shoulds, the strategy. Ask yourself:
What moment pushed me into entrepreneurship?
What kind of life did I want to build?
And what do I still want my business to protect me from?
Write it down. Then anchor back into that truth the next time you feel lost in the noise.
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