About KP
According to my sister, and I quote, “KP didn’t really start living until she turned 40″. All because a freak accident knocked me on my ass (literally) ten days after my 40th birthday. The next 2 years were spent healing the physical wear and mental tear of a crushed ankle, broken leg, 2 surgeries, weeks of bed rest and months of therapy.
Life lessons were learned in record time. I took my first self-help course. I got a tattoo. I learned to meditate. I examined my relationship with my parents, my husband, my self. I quit my job. I took an active interest in politics and current events. I realized my white privilege and learned the word intersectionality. I ended toxic friendships. I took better care of cherished friendships. I gave up guilt. I found my voice. I began this website.
Was it a midlife crisis? Was it an awakening? Whatever it was, it’s still happening. This journey may have started with an accident, but where it ends will be intentional.
BIO: KP writes to connect the world, one person at a time. She’s an award-winning copywriter and blogger who’s been published on Time.com, PAMP.com and EROC.com. She believes in true love, equality, strong coffee, cold beer, a good book, laughter and magic. She lives with her husband, two children, and Bob-the-Cat in beautiful (but insanely overpriced) Palo Alto, California.
6 thoughts on “About KP”
Courtney
I would like to take credit for calling it an awakening. Hehe. Glad to be experiencing this with you KP! Can’t wait to see what you’re thinking. 🙂
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yummomummo
I know that wonderful mind of yours is thinking many amazing things that we all need to hear. And I LOVE that cold shoulder top in your pic. Very Spring/Summer 2016! Mwah.
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Jenny
Excited to follow you on this journey! 😀
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Nicki
Hooked already! Actually, been hooked since 8th grade Lit! For the record, I thought you were already an amazing writer back then! 😊 Looking forward to your new blog!
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Frank Castiglione
KP – Great post. Good for you. I am reminded of an overused but powerful quote from Marianne Williamson when I read your post. I edited it, but below captures what I think are the most important parts. I look forward to reading what you write in the future and know it will be fantastic. Congrats for not waiting for a “Producer” for you life. You are Directing and Producing yourself which is the best gift to you and the world! Lastly and at the risk of being self-serving, I hope all that bad corporate stuff you describe encountered long after your time when we worked together. I would hate to think that I was oblivious to or a contributor of that stuff. Those that treat folks as you describe are scared and weak. You, as clearly shown multi-tasking with a glass of wine and a boot cast, are neither. Stay strong and keep writing.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us. Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learn. Maturity includes the recognition that no one is going to see anything in us that we don’t see in ourselves. Stop waiting for a producer. Produce yourself. – Marianne Williamson
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kpodulka
FRANK!!! So much to say…first, thank you for reaching out! Second, rest assured, you are one of the good ones. I have nothing but positive memories of our time working together. Third, thank you for commenting on the post itself. I love that the world can see what an amazing leader you are, and that you STILL care even after 15 years have passed. Fourth, the quote made me cry. I will print out and tape it to my monitor. And finally, thank you for using the word fantastic in your message. Oh I miss you and your fantastics! Keep in touch sir xoxoxooxox
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