Balancing Creativity and Operations: A Conversation with Kat Oldershaw

In this episode of Empathy Unbound, host Andrew sits down with Kat Oldershaw, founder of Kat & Co, a business operations consultancy for creative businesses. Kat shares her journey from growing up in California's Central Valley to becoming an expert in empathic leadership.Discussing the importance of empathy in business, Kat elaborates on her process of helping creative companies streamline their operations while staying true to their artistic roots. The conversation also touches on personal growth, mental health, and the balance of creativity and structure in both professional and personal life.00:00 Introduction to Empathy Unbound01:00 Meet Kat Oldershaw: Background and Journey03:20 Empathic Leadership Explained07:09 Challenges and Insights in Business Operations10:06 The Intersection of Creativity and Operations15:45 Consulting Approach and Client Interaction26:24 Personal Reflections and Self-Care37:05 Artistic Pursuits and Future Aspirations46:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-oldershaw/https://www.katandco.org/