Cat’s talks are conversational by design — blending story, humor, and audience participation to create shared moments rather than passive consumption.
Speaking
Nice Try, Universe
A live, illustrated column on staying human when the world's unhinged. Through stories, humor, and a refusal to panic, Cat explores how dignity and steadiness are quiet acts of defiance in chaotic times.
How to Lose Friends + Influence No One
A satirical look at our obsession with influence, persuasion, and personal branding — and a case for something far less glamorous but far more powerful: being fully human in the room.
The Oak Tree in a Comet World
In a culture obsessed with speed, spectacle, and breakthrough, what if the real power is steadiness? Cat invites audiences to rethink attention, ambition, and presence — and to consider what grows when we stop chasing ignition and start building rings.
Bring Cat to Run Cafe Experiments (or train you to!)
Pop-up Shop
Bring Cat to lead any of the trainings or experiments with your humans. Check out the Cafe Experiments page to create the handcrafted experience that meets your people where they're at.
Consulting
Leadership
Cat works with executives to re-human their own leadership experience as they create more human work cultures.
Cat consults across industries.
Consulting is done in 4, 8 or 12 sessions @ $250/hr.
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Testimonials
"Without a doubt, I’d work with Cat again on any project of consequence."
- Greg S., CEO, Shadowbox
"If there are others more naturally “people-centered” than Cat, I've never met them. So in the areas of community, connectedness, interpersonal-relatedness or simple friendship from one human being to another, I can't recommend Cat highly enough. If you're in the business of people in any fashion, consider her an asset. You will be thankful that you found her."
- Cedi A., Principal, Night Fire Media
"When my time is blocked off for a meeting with Cat, I know with confidence that it is going to be time well spent ... Recently she has helped me face the fears of starting a business and creatively letting go in my writing, allowing me to move forward in my dreams with confidence!"
- Yashica A., Founder, MathPsych
"Cat has an uncanny ability to connect with systems in a way that humanizes them."
- Sam C., Executive Director, Level Ground
"What Cat is doing here can serve as the basis for renewed democracy."
- Jim B., Senior Associate Dean, USC
"Cat's understanding of people and systems runs deep. Beyond this, she brings to her work a faith in humanity and a commitment to fun, workable solutions that make her a joy to work with. She helped me -- a solitary writer, emphasis on solitary -- launch a successful workshop program. Nobody but Cat could make the work of drawing writers out of themselves so fun and so effortless."
- Ellie R., Writer, Founder, Write & Hike
"I've learned from Cat that community is synonymous with breathing. She has also attended several of my retreats, helping with ideas to create a magical experience out of the weekends. Cat not only has brilliant ideas, but she is a delight to be around."
- Jennifer D., Founder, Chapter One Workshop
"Cat has the unique ability to join high level leaders, oftentimes set in a blind spot of their own reductionism, and expand their ability to not only lead others but to love others better."- Nick W., Founder & CEO, Cyclical Inc.