Making it easier for creatives to run their businesses.

Holistic operations support for designers + creative founders who want structure that feels intuitive and human centered.

Start With a Deep Dive
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Hi there — I’m Kat.

Founder of kat&co and your friendly expert in creative operations. 

I’m the Founder of kat&co and your friendly expert in creative operations.

I help creative business owners simplify the heavy parts of their studio so they can get back to work that feels meaningful.

With more than a decade inside interior design and creative studios, I understand the emotional and operational realities of running a creative business. My approach is grounded, human first, and tailored to the natural rhythm of each studio I support.

Meet Kat

How You’re Supported

No two creative businesses operate the same way, which is why these service paths are designed to meet you where you are.

Whether you’re looking for clarity, guidance, task-based support, or long-term partnership, there’s an option that fits your current business needs.

Start with a Deep Dive

Creative Studio Deep Dive

A comprehensive evaluation that gives you clarity, direction, and a personalized roadmap for your studio.

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Creative Business Coaching

Grounded guidance and ongoing support for creative founders who want clearer thinking and steady direction.

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Flexible Studio Support

Purchase support hours in bundles to get help with admin, systems, operations, procurement, or behind the scenes tasks.

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Creative Business Manager

(Fractional)

Your built in operations partner. Monthly support that integrates fully into your team with additional backend help included.

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Operations with soul

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Human-centered workflows

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Systems that feel good

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Operations with soul • Human-centered workflows • Systems that feel good •

Good Ideas + Bad Decisions Podcast

A podcast I co-host about entrepreneurship, creative work, mental health, and the chaos of building your own path.

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The kat&co Download

My monthly-ish newsletter with insights from inside creative studios, practical operations guidance, and thoughtful reflections on business and creativity.

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I will always respect your privacy.

Client Feedback 

Real words from creative founders and interior designers who have worked with me.

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  • ★★★★★

    "I have a sounding board with Kat, she is someone I can bounce ideas off to make sure I’m running in the right direction! Her knowledge + experience far exceeds anyone I’ve worked with and her services have been so beneficial as a new business owner. Having Kat on my team has deeply influenced my company’s success!"

    – Lucie Simmons

  • ★★★★★

    Kat is absolutely AMAZING!!! It is hard to convey in words the value she brings when you work with her. She has a gift for taking in many details and then distilling them down to the most important parts. It would have taken me a year to do what she did in only a few months. I am so thankful for her assistance and support and can recommend her whole-heartedly!

    – Tracy Persons

  • ★★★★★

    "As a one person business, I need support in both operations and project deliverables - kat&co gives me the confidence in knowing that the job will be done well and delivered on time, which allows me to give my clients more face to face time. Kat is always reliable, honest, efficient, communicative, collaborative, and working with her is fun!"

    – Chelsea Rafferty

  • ★★★★★

    "I have a consistent face of my business through the items kat&co built for me. My new documents save me time daily and kat&co has become my go to to keep things flowing within each project. Kat is a real gift of intelligence, understanding and creativity. Working with kat&co has given me more confidence and pride in the work I do!"

    – Tina Clarke

  • ★★★★★

    "kat&co simplified my business flow, improved efficiency within my team, and cleaned up my client facing presentations and communication tools. Kat is such a good listener, flexible, easy to work with, professional, knowledgeable and versatile. I am always pleased to share her as a resource!"

    – Kimberly Rider

  • ★★★★★

    "After working with kat&co I had new processes identified, standard operating procedures for those processes, and clear ways to implement them in my business. It was very beneficial to have someone who can help with research and support from an outsider’s perspective. Kat was a delight to work with, and I hope to work with kat&co again!"

    – Jasmine Galle

  • ★★★★★

    Working with Kat completely transformed the way I approach my business and reignited my love for my work! She has a true superpower for taking challenges that feel like insurmountable blocks and breaking them down into clear, bite-sized, actionable solutions. Kat intuitively asks the right questions, the kind that shift your entire perspective on your business and reveal the incredible potential for growth.

    – Arville Persons

FAQs

A few quick answers so you know what to expect before we work together.

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  • You are not alone in feeling that way. Most clients begin with the Creative Studio Deep Dive because it gives you clarity, direction, and a personalized plan before you choose a longer partnership. If you already know you want ongoing support, we can talk through whether coaching, Flexible Studio Support, or a fractional Creative Business Manager role is the best fit.

  • Interior designers are my primary specialty because I have more than a decade of experience inside design firms, but I also support visual designers, brand studios, and other creative service businesses. If you run a studio and want more clarity, structure, or support behind the scenes, we are probably a great match.

  • Creative operations is the behind the scenes structure of your studio. This includes your workflows, communication, systems, client processes, team coordination, and all the internal pieces that help your creative work run smoothly. My job is to bring clarity, simplicity, and support to these areas so your business feels lighter and easier to lead.

  • Not at all. Your business does not need to be “ready” for support. I meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and help you make sense of the parts that feel heavy or chaotic. Messiness is normal in creative studios, and fixing it is part of the work we do together.

  • Flexible Studio Support gives you a bundle of hours to use for admin, operations, systems, procurement, or project tasks. It is ideal when you need help during a busy season or want to try working together.

    The Creative Business Manager service is a fractional partnership where I integrate into your team each month and bring additional backend support. This is the highest level of care for studios that want long term structure, leadership, and stability.

  • You can request my current pricing at any time. Each service page includes a simple button that lets you enter your email, and I will send a clear, easy to read PDF with all package details, inclusions, and pricing straight to your inbox. This keeps everything organized for you and makes it easy to compare options or share details with your team. If you are unsure which service is the best fit, I am always happy to help you choose!

Still have a question? Contact me!