Using Grief To Reinvent a New You

Description

In this heartfelt episode of Tendrils of Grief, we are joined by Katie, a talented actress whose journey into acting began two years after losing her mother to dementia at a young age. Katie's role as Denise in Sophie Jones marked the start of a new chapter in her life—one that beautifully weaves together her previous roles as an English major, mother, and portrait photographer.

Katie is widely recognized for her roles as Beth in Winter Island and Sadie in Going Home, seasons 1 & 2. She has earned accolades for her work in award-winning films like Front Porches and the web series Gamer. Katie is currently working on her first feature film, Wake Up Maggie, a deeply personal project and love letter to her late mother.

When Katie isn't on set, she's busy capturing portraits, coaching aspiring actors, or creating meaningful content. Outside of her creative work, Katie enjoys practicing yoga, hiking in nature, taking tap classes, and, of course, savoring a good cup of coffee.

Tune in to this inspiring conversation as Katie shares her journey of loss, healing, and channeling grief into art, passion, and purpose.

Episode Highlights

Katie actress Sophie Jones
Katie Winter Island Beth role
Katie Going Home Sadie role
Wake Up Maggie feature film
Grief and acting journey
Healing through acting
Actress Katie award-winning films
Katie Front Porches best actress
Portrait photographer turned actress
Acting after loss
Grieving mother dementia story
Katie creating content online
Acting coach and yoga enthusiast
Katie tap classes and hiking
Wake Up Maggie love letter to mom
Acting as a Tool for Healing – How art helps process grief.
Turning Grief into Creativity – Stories of transformation through art.
Wake Up Maggie: A Love Letter in Film – Honoring loved ones through storytelling.
Award-Winning Indie Films – Rising stars in independent cinema.
From Photography to Acting – Transitioning creative careers.
Balancing Parenthood and Passion – How Katie embraces her roles.
Dementia Awareness Through Art – Highlighting dementia stories in film.
The Intersection of Life and Creativity – Channeling personal stories into acting.
Coaching the Next Generation of Actors – Sharing skills and stories.
Self-Care for Creatives – Yoga, tap, and hiking for balance.