Today we’d like to introduce you to Kaitlin Rose Williams.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I’ve always known I was an artist. In the beginning, it was music. I started singing in the church choir at five, and sang solos in most of my elementary school musicals. At twelve, it was fashion–I spent all of my online time playing on GirlSense. But none of those things compared to my love for writing and acting. Throughout high school, I struggled to refine those crafts. Theatre wasn’t a big activity at my small school and I used writing to escape the troubles of my home life. In community college, I found a place for my love of these arts. I joined the creative writing club, worked as an editor for the school’s literary anthology, and participated in the theatrical productions. I entered a Nursing major and left with Creative Writing and Theater Associates Degrees.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It’s been hard. My parents divorced when I was fourteen. That’s the story for lots of folx, but it’s still a struggle to face as a child. There’s a lot of self-blame and learning that–teaching yourself that you’re to blame for things out of your control–can follow you in the long run. Being an only child, I felt like I didn’t have anyone to lean on. Five years later, my father lost his battle to cancer. I felt alone and my story only gets lonelier. All I can do is live and learn day by day. Life gets harder as we go further. We learn and heal.
So, let’s switch gears a bit and go into Revolutionary Pussy story. Tell us more about the business.
My art is invested in my writing. I’m publishing my first chapbook: Revolutionary Pussy in January 30th. There are ten poems and a short story told in six parts. I’ve described it as my journey through adulthood, what it means to change as a person, and finding yourself–most importantly your voice–through the journey’s changes. I’m known for finding the humor in any situation and that’s something different about my work. Not everything is packed with jokes, but I try to give laughter a special place.
Do you have a lesson or advice you’d like to share with young women just starting out?
Even when you have no idea who you are (or what you’re doing), don’t second guess yourself and do whatever you want. Your life is about you and that extends to your career.
Pricing:
- Chapbook $10
- T-Shirts $20
- Stickers $5-$8
Contact Info:
- Website: www.revolutionarypussy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitroe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitopiangoddess
Image Credit:
Estefania De La Torre
Vicky Sasouvong
Mat Rittgarn
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