Today we’d like to introduce you to Kat Davis.
Kat, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Before I was a published poet with a podcast, I was a little girl who didn’t know how to use her voice. Going through a lot of traumatic experiences in a short amount of time has been difficult to process. It’s hard to explain how you feel when it doesn’t seem like anyone understands you. So I made a promise that if nobody ever came to save me, I would still learn how to do it myself. I used social media to learn to understand and hear myself. I started to share even my most painful memories because holding everything inside was too much. I couldn’t just close myself off to the world. It felt like my words, and my voice didn’t matter to them, but it always mattered to me. So I began to create and when I stopped caring about how other people felt, it shifted my focus to how I was healing the little girl inside of me. So every word, every podcast recorded, and every book published is a gift to me and every other little girl out there who had to learn how to save herself.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I honestly don’t believe there are smooth roads in life. No matter what stage you’re at, you will always face some kind of struggle to overcome. For me some of my greatest challenges come in the form of my own mind. I will get constructive criticism on a project only from myself. Others can say how good or valuable my work is, and sometimes it still doesn’t feel enough for me. The biggest challenge is the commitment I make on a daily basis to transform from my bigggest enemy into my own best friend.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I like to describe myself as a creator who uses the artistry of words. So I’m not just a writer or a content creator, I’m someone who uses words for the power of healing. My podcast has ranked in the top 100 in several categories both here in the United States, as well as overseas. My poetry and books have been featured in worldwide publications honoring me for being a mental health advocate and making a positive impact. I currently have four poetry books published (as both online and physcial copies) and many more to come. I’m always elated to accomplish or be featured when others choose to recognize my work. But I’m most proud of the little moments. Like when people stop me after a poetry show to share a story or kind word about how they can relate. Or when my loved ones see my work and remind me of how these are the dreams I said I wanted as a little girl. And I’m really doing it. I almost can’t believe it. What sets me apart is that even in my lowest moments, I never use my pain as an excuse. I look at every single thing I’ve been through as a good thing because of how it made me who I am today.
I transform pain into power through words in a way that reminds myself and others that you can always grow through what you go through. You get to write your own story.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
My best advice for anyone starting out is to keep going! You will feel discouraged, encounter obstacles, and more. But the biggest regret you can have when it comes to your dreams is to give up on them. Keep going and envision the life you want, even if nobody can see it but you. When I was first starting out, I wish someone would’ve warned me about how lonely it is at the top. Now that I’ve stepped into my power, it has exposed how many people I loved who never expected me to get here. And when you’re the person who cheers for other people, you always think you’ll get the same reciprocation. But unfortunately it’s not true. So don’t be scared to chase your dreams, but do be prepared to see how people in your life feel about you. Because the more you know how to love yourself, the more it exposes who feels the same way. It’s okay to be alone because sometimes spending time and working on yourself alone helps you realize who you truly are.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/ablackkatsvoice
