I have always been drawn to the practice of mindfulness.

My journey began in my early years, learning about various forms of meditation and eastern philosophies. But that path took a backseat as I kickstarted my career in a high-pressure corporate environment.

This outward focus led me down a stressful path, consumed by a relentless pursuit of success. Eventually, I found myself overwhelmed, struggling to find balance and inner peace. I woke up one morning, feeling the weight of my stressful lifestyle, and realized:

I could not continue on this path.

That was the day I made the decision to step back and prioritize my mental and emotional well-being.

During this time, I immersed myself in the world of mindfulness and personal growth. I attended many workshops, read countless books, and started developing my own self-care routines to combat feelings of overwhelm, stress, and emotional fatigue. I even navigated a seemingly-perfect marriage filled with covert narcissistic abuse, but ultimately,

that decision

– the willingness to heal and grow –

changed my life forever.

One day at a time, I strengthened my mindfulness practice and devoted my life to personal growth. Through years of trial and error, I developed techniques that helped me rediscover joy, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve my overall well-being.

As I witnessed how these mindfulness practices transformed my life, my mission became clear: to guide others on their journey to inner peace and balance.

This gave birth to The Mindful Life membership, a platform for busy professionals, stressed individuals, and high achievers like you to find your inner peace amidst life’s chaos.

Now, I want to help you cultivate resilience, prioritize self-care, and live with more peace and joy than you ever thought possible.

My commitment to you is:

It is possible to heal from your past,
Yes, you do deserve greatness,
And indeed, you can live a life that exceeds your wildest dreams.
Together, we will make it happen.

With ✨ and 💖, Katharine Chestnut.

More About Katharine

Katharine’s varied background gives her a vast knowledge of the perspectives of many of those who love listening to her guidance and meditation.  She is an inspiration to those at a crossroads and trying to make choices about where they want to go in their lives.  She gets and supports women who put others first all the time, but need to also find ways to fill their own cup.

With an extensive and varied career background that spans across many different industries. With a few decades of marketing experience under her belt, including a Diamond-level certification in trade-show marketing. She knows a thing or two about connecting with people in the business environment. 

Her love for connection and community is what drew her to small business culture. Katharine transitioned from working in a global corporate environment to the world of coworking. She now plays dual roles, as both founder and Chief Community Officer at Alkaloid Networks. Katharine thrives on fostering connection for members who are growing their businesses. Additionally, she started the Atlanta Coworking Alliance nonprofit to bring together local owners and operators in the region. 

Opening a coworking space was a significant shift, but Katharine has mastered the art of adapting with grace, even while struggling through personal challenges. During the past two decades, Katharine has navigated the realm of self-care, studying multiple wellness disciplines to support her own personal growth. She can shift seamlessly from topics around marketing, to kinesiology, then coaching in the same conversation. 

The culmination of her journey over the last few years is her book, Inner Affirmations. This book is Katharine’s testament to her practice of self-care and the kind of growth that comes from a journaling routine. She is thrilled to share this transformative book with anyone who might need its affirming support.