CONVO: Emily Katz, artist & designer // intention, energy & connection

Emily Katz, founder of Modern Macramé, connects with us about:Her upbringing and its influences on her aesthetic and creative processHow recent KonMari work has helped cultivate intention, gratitude and freedomThe beautiful melancholy of holding on and letting go to the things and beings we love mostThe gift of reconnecting with her mother after 20 years and the role macrame playedHow the creative process can help us authentically connect to both ourselves and othersThe thoughtful indecision of deciding whether to become a parentA fantasy-meets-functionality idea for child-sharing in a culture of nuclear families Why we should ask ourselves if and when a situation is a Fuck Yes!Visit: www.modernmacrame.com to learn more about Emily, her DIY materials, workshops and her book, Modern Macramé, now available at any bookseller. Find her on instagram: @emilykatz and @modermacrame.Relevant links: konmari, modern macrame the bookThis episode is supported by SW Basics, a natural skincare line, keepin’ it simple with 5 ingredients or less. Visit www.swbasics.com and save 15% w/ discount code: Upbringing. Learn more on the partners page of our website: www.upbringing.co/partnersVisit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! Watch our Empowerment Happy Hour Conversations on our Videos Page or on Youtube. Submit your Dear Upbringing challenges via email or DM.We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together.Email us: [email protected] UpBringing on:Instagram: @up_bringingFacebook: @jointheupbringingAnd: Youtube