Episode 199: Kate McDonald
from Conversations With Wāhine Hosted by National Council of Women Wellington
Sophie and Harita interview Kate McDonald. If you’ve ever walked into a crowded room in Wellington and felt the electric, collective buzz of people talking about books, ideas, and storytelling, chances are today's guest helped build that room. Kate McDonald is the Co-Director of Verb Wellington, the creative force behind the beloved Verb Readers & Writers Festival and the iconic LitCrawl. Kate’s journey is a masterclass in creative leadership. She started at Verb six years ago as a volunteer, working her way up through many roles in the organization. Combined with years of experience coordinating events at the legendary Unity Books Wellington, Kate has a rare, ground-level understanding of what makes a literary community truly thrive. Today, she co-leads Verb alongside Gabrielle Vincent, championing inclusive spaces, amplifying marginalized voices, and reimagining how we gather to celebrate stories. Support the show
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Sophie and Harita interview Kate McDonald. If you’ve ever walked into a crowded room in Wellington and felt the electric, collective buzz of people talking about books, ideas, and storytelling, chances are today's guest helped build that room. Kate McDonald is the Co-Director of Verb Wellington, the creative force behind the beloved Verb Readers & Writers Festival and the iconic LitCrawl. Kate’s journey is a masterclass in creative leadership. She started at Verb six years ago as a volunt...
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