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By the end of this final installment of my interview with Kimothy Joy, author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood,” “Focus Pocus: A 90-Day Guided Journal,” and “That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women,” my cheeks were hurting from smiling. So many exciting ideas in here! We talked about: - Why Kimothy is absorbing everything she can about AI right now, and the very cool ideas about how we might be able to use it and why women and moms need to be involved in its development (this part of our conversation gave me the good kind of goosebumps and I am really resistant to the idea of AI) - Letting the example of the women Kimothy writes about (women like Maya Angelou and Coco Chanel) inspire her to be open to reinventing herself - The podcast that's inspiring her right now (aside from this one, naturally) - Prepping for her 50s, 60s, and 70s even though she's only (about to be) 40 - Sensing that you are in a ‘completion phase' and that a whole new iteration is headed your way - The show she can't stop thinking about - Why she puts butter in her morning cup of coffee - The band she just say at Red Rocks whose songs she belts out when she needs a lift - How she's planning to celebrate her 40th birthday in September Visit Kimothy at kimothyjoy.com. Big thanks to our sponsor, AquaTru.com. Use promo code KATE to save 20% off a reverse osmosis water filter and support this podcast! For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second part of my interview with Kimothy Joy, author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood,” “Focus Pocus: A 90-Day Guided Journal,” and “That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women,” I asked about the mindset side of writing and how Kimothy's thoughts and beliefs impact her work and her life. (By the way, if you are ever needing a hit of inspiration, either from others or from within, I can't recommend these books highly enough. They're not only helpful and inspiring and informative, but they're also beautiful because they're filled with Kimothy's illustrations.) We talked about: - Finding the right balance of working to promote your work and detaching from outcomes and not burning yourself out - The difference between promoting your work and sharing your work and finding a way to do it without feeling like you're being pushy - Using your Instagram stories like a blog - How publishing a book is like having a child leave the nest - Using journaling and self-mothering as a way to understand and get past the inner critic - Repatterning beliefs that have come in through society and culture - The two major doubts she repeatedly has - Talking yourself like a loving mother would talk to you–or like Glinda the good witch - Getting past the expectation that you should be able to do all the things and have all the things all the time - Unraveling the beliefs that, as a woman, it's your job to make sure everyone else is cared for and comfortable, and that the world isn't as safe for you as it is for men Visit Kimothy at kimothyjoy.com. Big thanks to our sponsor, AquaTru.com. Use promo code KATE to save 20% off a reverse osmosis water filter and support this podcast! For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am talking with Kimothy Joy, the author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood,” “Focus Pocus: A 90-Day Guided Journal,” and “That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women.” A Denver-based artist and author who combines watercolor and hand lettering to create artwork that uplifts and inspires women worldwide, Kimothy has collaborated with the Women's March on Washington, the US Women's National Soccer Team, Gucci and Melinda Gates, just to name a few. We covered: - How following her curiosity into painting watercolors in her journal went took her from “just a person painting my feeling” to “a career” - How motherhood impacted her creative process - How her creativity ebbs and flows, and how she learned to accept those ebbs and flows because “the more I resist, the more painful it is” - Learning how to untie her sense of self-worth from how much she was producing on any given day - How time spent outside sparks both mindfulness and creativity - The inspiration for her Focus Pocus 90-day journal - The concept of creative hygiene - The tools she uses to catch her creative ideas when they come Big thanks to our sponsor, AquaTru.com. Use promo code KATE to save 20% off a reverse osmosis water filter and support this podcast! For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, friends. Today, I am so happy to have my friend Kimothy Joy on the podcast for a conversation about nourishing our creative spirits. Kimothy is an artist and author who combines watercolor painting and hand-lettered artwork to uplift and inspire women worldwide. Together, we explore her creative practice, Join us for a soulful conversation about: Kimothy's path back to painting The power of stepping into your creativity Finding resonance in aligning yourself with what you're meant to do Why it's important to cultivate community Embracing the wing women in our lives   Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support Connect with Kimothy Visit Kimothy's website Follow Kimothy on Instagram Read Kimothy's books

Who is your wing woman? Your ride or die?  This week we are exploring the importance of female friendships with Kimothy Joy, author of Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood.   The book is a beautifully illustrated gift book celebrating the beauty, power, and joy of female friendship.  From sisters in the spotlight to women liberating women, the book shares stories that highlight the importance of friendship and sisterhood. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here's How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Welcome to Threshold Moments, dear listener. Today I'm sharing my reflections on the Blueprint of Sisterhood. In this Mini Musing, I weave together Kimothy Joy's new book, the story of Medusa, the Sister Wound, false narratives about gossip & drama, embracing our elders, and the power of sisterhood. At the end of the episode, we also hear from Kimothy about her friendships with women. Join me to remember that we are never alone, and be sure to tune in next week to hear my full conversation with Kimothy Joy. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support Resources Read Kimothy Joy's book Extraordinary Wing Women Sisterhood Day manifesto

Curious to explore how creativity can liberate your feminine genius? On today's podcast I'm talking with the luminous Kimothy Joy, an artist, author, activist, and speaker devoted to celebrating and liberating feminine genius Kimothy creates illustrations made with joy to spark social change, inspiring thought and action through her creative expressions. Her story shows us that when we take time to connect to those deeper parts of ourselves and find what makes us come alive, creativity and inspiration can flow through and positively impact those around us. Listen in as she shares her story of creativity and how she created her Focus Pocus journaling method, and the power of community, support, collaboration, letting others stories inspire you, how her unique method can support your connection to yourself, your focus, and creating the life you desire. 

I don't know about you but I just love hearing how different people go about their New Year's planning, and today's guest offers a totally cool and different take on the process. I'm talking with Kimothy Joy, an artist, mentor, and author of a series of really cool guided journal/organizer hybrids called “Focus Pocus.” Kimothy's process helps you bring your heart in to the process, first, and then your head can get on board to help figure out how to fulfill those higher desires.  It's a totally different approach than my other guests have shared and I am here for it!  Follow Kimothy on Instagram Sign up for Kimothy's newsletter This episode sponsored by:  Better Help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sharing our fourth session from Seek The Joy Summit with Ardre Orie, Kimothy Joy, Achea Redd and Lisandra Vazquez for a panel discussion on stepping into your authentic voice and the importance of sharing your story. This is a POWERHOUSE group of women, and we're so excited to share this session with you! Ardre Orie is a Celebrity Ghostwriter, book publishing expert, playwright, film director and CEO of 13th & Joan Publishing House. Learn more about Ardre here and tune in to Episode 106 with Ardre Orie here Kimothy Joy is an artist who paints and writes as a way to convey what's on her heart. Connect with Kimothy here and tune in to Episode 18 for our conversation with Kimothy Joy here Achea Redd is the Founder of Real Girls F.A.R.T., and makes mental health awareness her mission—because for Achea, it's personal. Connect with Achea here and tune in to Episode 93 with Achea Redd here Lisandra Vazquez is a Los Angeles based Puerto Rican media strategist & photographer. She has used storytelling to grow a number of businesses through social media. Connect with Lisandra here and check Lisandra out on Episode 73 here We're so excited to share this week's episode with Achea, Ardre, Lisandra and Kimothy from Seek The Joy Summit. It was such an incredible day and this session was just one lightbulb moment after another. Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I'm excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy.  Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here   Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.

How can we forever change the course of our life by listening to our inner nudges and following the feeling? Our guest this week has a story that exemplifies everything we discuss on this show, and the magic that unfolds when you listen and take action! This week on Creativity School, I'm talking to Kimothy Joy, a watercolor and pen illustrator passionate about creating artwork that uplifts and empowers women and girls. Kimothy shares how she went from feeling lost, broken, and disconnected from herself to discovering her love of watercolor painting. In a very short amount of time, her work went from simply living on her dining room table, to being seen at Women's Marches all around the world, to then being published in her book That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women. Listen to learn why it's so important to play and do the things that make you curious, how to begin to listen to the little nudges that are telling you what to do, and how to get into your flow to let your creative path unfold. We also talk about THE SECRET to creating your best work from the inside out, and how most people get this all backwards! If you need a dose of magical inspiration this episode is for you!   Thank you so much for listening. Please complete this short survey so I can learn a little more about you and what topics you'd like covered on the show! If you're interested in doing Office Hours with me for a future episode (You can ask me anything about your journey with creativity and get 1:1 creative coaching) fill out this form.   CONNECT WITH KIMOTHY: Website | Instagram | That's What She Said CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here.

Water, like everything else on Earth, including you, is full of bacteria. But not all bacteria are created equal, with many being more harmful than others. Yes, Escherichia coli (E. coli) pollutes our ground and surface water through fecal contamination, but the bacteria is also simply found and widely distributed in nature. As one of our hosts, Christian, bid adieu to us, his last pathogen of choice is E. coli. Listen in as the bacteria-loving buds discuss strains and characteristics, causes, effects, and environments of this curious bug. More about E. coli: CDC's summary of E. coli What is E. coli O157:H7? Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water Supplies Stay tuned for more episodes, posting on the first Thursday of each month. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts and find more info at weebeastiespodcast.com  The Wee Beasties podcast is a production of Nephros, Inc., a company committed to improving the human relationship with water through leading, accessible technology *** SHOW TRANSCRIPT: Christian:  Kimothy… Kimothy:  Christian… Christian:  Happy New Year. What a year it has been, eh? Kimothy:  Happy New Year, Christian.  Yeah, what a great year.  And a big year ahead – lots of changes.  Including for you – this is your last podcast today, right? Christian:  Yeah, that's correct. Really sad to have to move on – I think this is such an important forum to have these conversations, and I will miss the opportunity to share microbiology with our audience. Kimothy:  Well, what do you think our Swan Song should be for your last episode? Christian:  I thought E. coli might be a good one to end on.  A well-known, and often misunderstood, waterborne pathogen. Kimothy:  Yeah, no doubt, Christian.  Christian:  So, when I think of E. coli, I immediately go to headlines about spinach recalls and announcements about contaminated meat at restaurants.  But E. coli bacteria can just as easily contaminate a municipal water supply, right?  And E. coli is a gut bacterium, so when something is contaminated, are we just saying that it has gut bacteria or, really, just poop in the water? Help me understand this, is water contaminated with E. coli, just water that has fecal matter in it? Kimothy:  [laughs] Well, yes, essentially.  But, let's back up for a moment and outline a few things.  So, E. coli is a bacterium that lives in the intestines of warm-blooded animals, and most strains of E. coli bacteria are not harmful and are an essential part of the gut flora for healthy digestion. That said, there are several pathogenic strains, the most common one in the U.S. being a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli called, O157:H7. Now, all E. coli is part of a group I mentioned during our last episode, called coliforms.  Coliforms are a kind of rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil, plants, and intestinal tracts of animals – in this group you have total coliforms and fecal coliforms.  The most prevalent fecal coliform species is E. coli. And the most dangerous fecal coliform is E. coli O157:H7, so to get back to your question. Yes, it's poopy water. Christian:  Ahh, I knew it.  So that's the scoop on poop?  Kimothy:  Well, the gut microbiome has a lot more to it than that, but that's the scoop on E. coli in water. Christian:  Okay, okay…so, a couple of things at which I'd like to take a closer look. I got that if water has E. coli in it, it is because the water has been contaminated with fecal matter, but you mentioned Shiga toxin E. coli and coliforms.  What is Shiga toxin and why do we care about coliforms? I mean, I don't want coliforms in my drinking water, but you've mentioned coliforms in two episodes now, so I just wanted to pause and ask a little more. What's the importance here? Kimothy: Sure, Christian.  So, coliforms, as I mentioned encompasses a group of rod-shaped bacteria, and the reason they're important is, first, they always exist in the digestive tracts of animals and their waste; and second, they are a great ‘indicator' organism. That is, you can test for coliforms as a diagnostic tool that can give you a read on the probability of other pathogenic organisms being present in your sample.  If you conduct a coliform test and it's positive, you know on a list of probable outcomes, that there is some risk of contracting a waterborne illness or disease.  Okay, now for the Shiga toxin: The E. coli that produce Shiga toxin are called Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or STEC for short.  The most common type of STEC is O157:H7 and has emerged as one of the most serious causes of severe human gastrointestinal disease. Now, the pathogenesis involves the E. coli bacterium releasing the Shiga toxin in the gut of a human which attacks and destroys the lining of the intestinal tract, resulting in bloody diarrhea. According to the CDC, there are about 70,000 cases of hospitalization from O157:H7 every year in the US. Christian:  Rowdy, so E. coli contamination in municipal or building water is a result of some source of coliforms that isn't being addressed either through secondary disinfection or filters. Kimothy:   Yeah, that's correct. Christian:  Okay, so aside from bloody diarrhea, which sounds less than ideal, are there any other symptoms one can expect from E. coli O157:H7? Kimothy:  Well, yes, unfortunately.  Abdominal cramping, headache, and watery diarrhea may persist for seven to ten days and in severe cases, the disease may result in kidney failure.  A condition known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can eventually occur that results in massive retention of fluid because the kidneys stop working, and then it becomes a life-threatening event at that point.  The most susceptible populations here are the very young and the very old due to weakened immunity, but the best approach to prevention is having a multi-barrier solution for your water supply – disinfection AND filters, and make sure you're routinely testing the water to ensure it's pathogen-free. Christian:  Alright, well that was a great snapshot on E. coli, a microorganism I think is talked about a lot with authority, but often doesn't get the detailed attention it needs. Thanks for having one last chat with me, Kimothy! Kimothy:  You bet, Christian.

“Mary has died of Typhoid Fever”. Ah, yes. If you are of a certain generation, you remember being met with these abrupt notifications while playing Oregon Trail. While this game taught generations of young people about Western migration in 19th-century America, it also familiarized them with various diseases…and, how to avoid getting run over by wagon wheels. This month, our hosts are exploring the root of the cause – diving into species and subspecies of Salmonella. More about Salmonella: CDC's summary of Salmonella Salmonella Nomenclature Mary Mallon (1869-1938) and the history of typhoid fever Stay tuned for more episodes, posting on the first Thursday of each month. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts and find more info at weebeastiespodcast.com     The Wee Beasties podcast is a production of Nephros, Inc., a company committed to improving the human relationship with water through leading, accessible technology.  *** SHOW TRANSCRIPT: Christian:  I am back with Dr. Kimothy Smith. Kimothy, welcome back! Kimothy:  Thanks, Christian. What's new? Christian:  Well, I've been combing through the annals of gastroenterology in search of the origin of “Typhoid Mary” and learned a few things I'd like to share. Kimothy:  By all means. What ya got? Christian:  Alright, so check it out, in case you're not current on your NYC history or your only reference for Typhoid fever was that Oregon Trail game back in the late '80s…and this is literally from the Annals of Gastroenterology…I'll throw a link in the show notes – Typhoid Mary was the name eventually given to a woman named, Mary Mallon who lived in NYC in the early 1900s and became notorious as a healthy carrier of Salmonella thypi – the bacterium that causes Typhoid fever. She was an immigrant, not necessarily well off, and was employed as a cook for wealthy families. Now, this was before a vaccine was available and before antibiotics. An investigation had started because there were many people getting sick with a fever, and the investigator trying to track down the source noticed there were pockets of families employing the same cook. Mary was leaving after the infection had occurred to move on to a new family to cook for them. In the end, there were 122 people infected, 5 dead. And that year over 3,000 people in NYC had become infected in 1907 – she was apparently the source. What's interesting is that there was no tracking mechanism in place, so investigations had to be done just by a small group or single man. There was an assumption that a microorganism was suspected of being responsible, but nobody knew why. The investigation really corroborated that hypothesis which eventually came from a team of veterinary scientists. So, in 1880, this guy Daniel Elmer Salmon ended up naming Salmonella typhi as a consequence of this investigation. Kimothy: Sticking with your history bend for a minute, this is not so long after the cholera plague in London. Germ theory was still a controversial thing, they thought it was neighbors. So, go vets! Real doctors treat more than one species. Kimothy:  So, if you haven't inferred already, we're going to give you a snapshot of Salmonella today. Salmonella enterica, specifically. Christian:  Yeah, so…a query sir.  As I was sifting through literature, I didn't see a lot of mention of enterica early in the investigation of Typhoid fever.  Can you summarize how Salmonella enterica became the catch-all for all the varieties of Salmonella? Kimothy:  Yeah, it's a bit unusual because as you said, Christian, the initial outbreak investigation resulted in named in Salmonella typhi and now we have Salmonella enterica. It's important to remember that science naming conventions are like kaleidoscopes – the contents remain the same, but the picture and how it's described change depending on who's holding the instrument. Such has been the reshuffling with Salmonella. Most of the scientific community now breaks Salmonella into two species Salmonella bongori and Salmonella enterica into 6 subspecies and over 2600 serotypes. But essentially it comes down to two groups – Salmonella that causes gastroenteritis and then those that cause enteric fevers. Christian:  Which patient populations are most at risk for acquiring Salmonella? Kimothy:  The CDC estimated that Salmonella causes 1.2 million illnesses and 450 deaths annually in the US.  Anyone can become infected with the bacteria – fecal-oral and food & water are the most common routes. The populations at greatest risk are typical demographic we've discussed for all our opportunistic pathogens – those under the age of 5 and over the age of 65, and those with weakened immune systems. Christian:  And how does it present? Kimothy:  So, the gastrointestinal infection that results when you ingest the bacteria is Salmonellosis, and it presents exactly how you would expect for a pathogen that survives in your GI tract – fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Symptoms manifest within about 12-72 hours and typically last about a week. You can take antibiotics, but most people will be able to recover without pharmaceutical intervention. Typhoid fever is, as you might expect, slightly different.  Patients become symptomatic gradually and once a fever presents it is accompanied by extreme fatigue, usually a skin rash or skin discoloration, headaches, abdominal pain, and constipation. Without medical intervention, the fever can be fatal.  But it can easily be treated with antibiotics, such as azithromycin. Christian:  And if you really believe in preventative medicine folks, you can always get the vaccine.  Also, Typhoid fever shouldn't be confused be typhus, right? Two totally different pathologies. Typhus is caused by Rickettsia, a different gram-negative bacterium that spreads itself around to humans hitching a ride on lice and fleas. I digress. Tell me about Cell morphology and other unique descriptions associated with Salmonella. Kimothy: Gram-negative rods, motile with flagella, about 0.4 - 0.7 micron in size. Christian:  Quick question before I let you go: do both varieties of Salmonella transmit the same? Kimothy:  So, good question. No, they do not. The variety that causes Typhoid fever is spread from human to human only and the variety that results in gastroenteritis is transmitted in food or water. Christian:  Copy that, so we're in the clear for acquiring Typhoid fever a la hospital drinking fountains. Kimothy, as always, thanks so much for the chat today. Kimothy:  You bet, Christian.

Ready to think twice about the filtration used to treat your water for consumption? Ready or not, our hosts are exploring the gut microbe, Campylobacter jejuni. This gram-negative bacterium is about 0.2um – 0.5um in size. Small, but mighty enough to warrant the use of a 0.05um filter if you want to catch this bug and potentially avoid some stomach souring symptoms. More about Campylobacter jejuni: What is Campylobacter infection? Safewater.org | Campylobacter Fact Sheet Stay tuned for more episodes, posting on the first Thursday of each month. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts and find more info at weebeastiespodcast.com    The Wee Beasties podcast is a production of Nephros, Inc., a company committed to improving the human relationship with water through leading, accessible technology. ***  Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter, biosurveillance, microorganisms, biotechnology, PremisePlumbing, AntonVanLeeuwenhoek, WeeBeastiesPodcast, season1, origins, CDC, pathogens, OpportunisticWaterbornePathogen *** SHOW TRANSCRIPT: Christian: I am back with Dr. Kimothy Smith. Kimothy, welcome back! Kimothy: Thanks, Christian. Christian: All right…how are we doing today Kimothy?  Kimothy: Doing well, Christian. Just recovering. Christian: Recovering from what? Kimothy: All of the candy corn I had to pick up in my front yard this weekend. The local monsters and ghouls decided it was imperative that my lawn be seeded with candy corn so they could apparently revive a Children of the Corn montage for Halloween.  Of course, nothing was going to grow except the number of birds and bugs on my lawn, so I found myself bent over cleaning that crap up all day on Sunday. Sigh. Christian: Well, hey, out of the Steven King flicks to choose from that was probably the best.  I mean, at least they didn't choose to revive the film It, your front yard would have been littered with psychopathic clowns with red hair and pointy teeth. It can always be worse, Kimothy. It can always be worse. Well, enough with the candy corn and clowns…what is our pathogen for today? Kimothy: Campylobacter jejuni Christian: Campylobacter is always associated with camping and environmental infections for me.  I just remember the camp in Campy and immediately remember that these infections are uncommon for treated water networks, but more likely found in untreated settings like stagnant environmental samples. Kimothy: Yeah, Christian, this bacterium doesn't tend to survive in treated water systems very well; and, if it does, it is in a viable but non-culturable state.  This is a gut microbe and it's primarily transmitted through birds, cattle, and other livestock feces – but, poultry mainly, such as chickens and turkeys. Feces from these animals shed campylobacter in into streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. The most common route of infection is through ingestion (fecal-oral), whether that is untreated water or contaminated food. The result is campylobacteriosis – an acute illness that causes nausea, abdominal pain, fever, cramping, and diarrhea.  The abdominal pain can be so debilitating that it is often confused with appendicitis. Christian: Alright, so, in treated water there is less of a concern, but it's still possible to become infected in untreated water sources. What about its cellular structure and behavior; is this something I can easily filter out of the water supply I'm drinking from? Kimothy: Well, this is another gram-negative, spiral, and rod-shaped bacterium that is about 0.2um – 0.5um in size, so you'll want a 0.05-micron filter if you want to catch this bug before using the water for consumption.  Its motile by a single flagellum, and is not a good biofilm producer, so it's constantly on the move for nutrient sources.  It's most happy in intestinal tracts of animals, like I mentioned early, so livelihood is challenging for it in bulk water systems. That said, it doesn't take much ingestion to make you symptomatic and acutely sick.  I believe Safewater.org reports that less than 500 cells consumed will result in symptoms. To that end, I'd like to deviate just for a moment and emphasize Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the U.S., affecting 1.5 million residents a year.1 And, a not well-known mode of transmission for shedding Campylobacter is our pets, in particular, our dogs. Christian: Ahhh, so all those people out there that are convinced your dog licking your face is OK, and just a warm sign of affection and love – it's probably true, but it comes with the bonus of acute diarrhea and cramps!  Nice.  Well, pooches aside, which patient populations are most at risk for acquiring Campylobacter? Kimothy: So, nothing surprising here, Christian.  Immunosuppressed or compromised patients are at greatest risk (think cancer and AIDS patients), but also pediatrics -- specifically those under the age of five are highly susceptible because of their lower developed immunity and inability to cope with the hypovolemia and accompanying diarrhea.  There are a few rare circumstances possible when acquiring this bacterium that are worth noting also (although these are highly improbable):  About one in every 1,000 cases of infection results in Gullian-Barre Syndrome (GBS).  GBS is an autoimmune disorder that causes weakness in the extremities and sometimes paralysis. Most people recover, but permanent nerve damage is possible in rare cases.  Also, strangely, according to the CDC, about 1-5% of those infected with Campylobacter will develop arthritis – non-age dependent. Christian: Bizarre…I wouldn't have suspected that outcome. Tell me about the treatment.  I assume since this is another bacterial pathogen that the best treatment is an antibiotic regimen. Kimothy: Actually, no.  This is rarely fatal, and symptoms will usually resolve on their own in most patient populations within about three weeks.  Except for those patients most at risk, that I mentioned earlier, you really are just treating the diarrhea here – so taking extra effort to drink lots of fluids and combat the dehydration and cramps is really most of what needs to be done. Christian: Alright, well it's good to hear that this isn't a pathogen with a high mortality rate. It does seem quite easy to acquire in untreated water or contaminated food, but if you do acquire it, symptoms resolve quickly. And the worst-case scenario you must get an antibiotic treatment if you're part of a high-risk patient population.  And you said earlier that these little guys don't survive well in bulk water systems and that treated water usually kills them or puts them into a VBNC state. So, there seem to be two easy solutions – use a point-of-use 0.05-micron filter or treat your water – also don't kiss your dog – and you're well on your way to preventing this bacterial infection! Kimothy: Usually it does just come down to the basics. This one is an “easier” one to address, but it still is ubiquitous and it's important to recognize small inputs and changes that really aren't that cumbersome can reduce the infection rate of this opportunistic pathogen. Christian: Alright, Kimothy, another one down, Campylobacter jejuni. I made it through all of that without being campy – well, maybe a little with the dog bit. Kimothy: Yes, a man of true restraint! Christian: Kimothy, as always, thanks so much for the chat today. Kimothy: You bet, Christian. 1 https://www.cdc.gov/campylobacter/faq.html

In this episode, Dr. Kimothy Smith and Christian Railsback discuss Klebsiella – a gram-negative bacteria that causes various healthcare-associated infections. Though Klebsiella has a broad scope at the species and sub-species levels, this episode concentrates on common characteristics, environments, and levels of drug resistance. A transcript of the conversation appears below. More about Klebsiella:CDC's Opportunistic Pathogens of Premise Plumbing listKlebsiella pneumoniae in Healthcare SettingsKlebsiella Pneumonia Stay tuned for more episodes, posting on the first Thursday of each month. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts and find more info at weebeastiespodcast.com The Wee Beasties podcast is a production of Nephros, Inc., a leading water technology company providing filtration and pathogen detection solutions to the medical and commercial markets. ***SHOW TRANSCRIPT: Christian:  I am back with Dr. Kimothy Smith. Kimothy, welcome back! Kimothy:  Thanks, Christian. Christian:  So, what's our bug for today? Kimothy:  Klebsiella. Christian:  Klebsiella. Reminds me of something I would get whacked with by my grandmother. Kimothy:  Well, Christian, Klebsiella is likely slightly more insidious than your grandmother, it can lead to meningitis.  But I don't know I never met your grandmother.  Christian:  You're right, that's slightly more insidious than my grandmother. Okay, I'm really interested to hear how Klebsiella leads to meningitis or other pathologies of similar mortality and morbidity. But let's start small today. Let's make this easily digestible. This is a waterborne pathogen like the previous pathogens we've discussed. How do we differentiate this bug? Kimothy:  Let me first say the genus, Klebsiella, has a fairly broad scope and extensive list at the species and sub-species levels. For the purpose of remaining very clear I'll limit my descriptions to the most clinically significant species and sub-species. Namely, K. pneumoniae and K. oxytoca. Both of which can be pronounced in different ways, by different people. Part of the justification for limiting to just these two is that 90% of the waterborne pathogen infections caused by Klebsiella are these two species. Christian:  Okay, so that means the microbiologists out there are going to express scorn for our unwillingness to spend the full day discussing the catalogue of attributes across the genus, right? So, keeping in mind this is a 30,000' discussion, what's at the cellular level, what kinds of characteristics stand out? Kimothy:  Well, Klebsiella's most immediate visual cue is its rod-shape and capsule.  Its capsule is meant, in part, to protect it from hostile environments.  Klebsiella thrives in the gastrointestinal tracts of a wide range of animals, including our own. And consequentially it's also found in wastewater, soil, and then of course therefore, fruits and vegetables as well. Since it predominates these areas, it easily integrates into the water cycle and in particular municipal water networks. The capsules also promote biofilm development which allows it to better protect itself and easily persist in water distribution systems despite heavy chlorination. Like the other pathogens we've discussed this too is a gram-negative bacterium.  And it's non-motile, so it really depends on the biofilm for protection and nutrients. Christian: Biofilms keep coming up. I assume it's not a coincidence that the CDC is emphasizing non-motile biofilm producers on its list of most concerning waterborne pathogens? Kimothy:  Yes, that's right, Christian. And I'll just add that another common feature we'll begin to see many of these bacteria share is the ability to resist antibiotics. Klebsiella is no exception. It is among the most resistant to antibacterial agents. Most recently to a class of antibiotics known as carbapenems.   Christian:  This is I suspect, in part, why we see so many healthcare-associated infections resulting from Klebsiella. Long-term care facilities, hospitals, clinics, and places where antibiotics are used, I imagine that's why Klebsiella persists so much. So, tell me a little about the epidemiology. What kinds of illnesses are caused? Kimothy:  So, I mentioned earlier that Klebsiella does exist in the human GI tract, but this does not cause disease. Klebsiella really only becomes a problem when it's (like meningitis) transmitted in the blood or inhaled.  So, serious blood infections and acute pneumonia are the biggest concerns. Particularly, patients needing long-term, recurring infusions or patients on ventilators are most susceptible. Also, individuals with liver disease and are hospitalized are known to get liver abscesses as a result of Klebsiella.  Christian:  Okay, so if I've got this right, I've got Klebsiella in my gut right now, but it's essentially benign there because it really can't take root and cause disease, but if it's in my blood or if it enters my lungs that's really where things start to go badly. So, I've seen some headlines, well more headlines than one would expect, highlighting Klebsiella outbreaks around the United States. Why do you think there has been a spike in outbreaks? Is this in some way correlated to our overuse of antibiotics in healthcare settings? Kimothy:  Insightful question, Christian. Klebsiella is ubiquitous in the environment. It finds its way into many places where humans will run into it, and of course, one of those places is hospitals or healthcare centers. But your point highlights the importance of antibiotic stewardship, or the judicious use of antibiotics to fight bacterial infections in healthcare settings. One of the interesting features of gram-negative bacteria, like Klebsiella is that they can share genes – they can share plasmids. In these plasmids they can carry antibiotic resistance genes that can be shared with other bacterium – passed on from one group to another.  And so, when they grow, the resistance to antibiotics can grow exponentially. Bacteria can carry, and “collect” multiple antibiotic resistance factors in their DNA, which makes them hugely dangerous, particularly in a healthcare setting where you have immunosuppressed patient populations. The topic of antibiotic stewardship has reached a level of importance to warrant discussion and policy adoption at the World Health Organization (WHO).  Even some at CDC and Health and Human Services consider this an issue that deserves a broader national discourse in the United States. We have a limited number of antibiotics with which to fight infections, and we are losing many of those options because of the way the bacteria are adapting. Consequently, it is harder for pharmaceutical companies to develop novel antibiotics. I didn't intend to wax so philosophical on this topic, but you brought up such an important issue, I wanted to give it the attention it deserves. Christian: I really appreciate it. It seems to me this is a problem we are not well prepared to mitigate. Namely, you've got a waterborne pathogen here that has a rigid exterior, it's protected in a biofilm, it's resistant to the effects of chlorination, it's ubiquitous in water supplies, and there is no way to mitigate it from entering our water supply; and, to top it all off it's incredibly resistant to antibiotics while outpacing our ability to manufacture better antibiotics. It seems like we're getting outmatched here and one of the things we could be doing better is monitoring water using biosurveillance. Kimothy:  Absolutely, I couldn't agree with you more. Better surveillance, better detection and diagnostics, particularly at the point of care / point of need, combined with fastidious cleanliness and sterilization in healthcare settings, and judicious use of antibiotics in healthcare settings. And finally, sharing this information across healthcare provider networks – educating communities. Christian:  Yeah, I couldn't agree with you more, education seems to be the best thing we could do to begin the fight. Again, this fascinating stuff, Kimothy.  What else do we need to mention today? Kimothy:  I think that's probably it. I think we've scared our audience today – hopefully not too much. We've given some hope and some appropriate measures to take, so I think that's enough. Christian: Well, again, thanks so much! This is always a pleasure. Kimothy:  Likewise, Christian.

In this episode, Dr. Kimothy Smith and Christian Railsback discuss non-tuberculosis mycobacterium (NTM) and how it differs from a gram-negative bacterium, like Pseudomonas.  Cell structure, metabolic Mycobacterium avium performance, exploiting biofilms, and culturable but non-viable cells are among the high points on the pathogen odyssey today. A transcript of the conversation appears below. More about Mycobacterium: CDC's Opportunistic Pathogens of Premise Plumbing list Mycobacteria MLST Scheme — Typing; Isolate and Genome Collections The 2015 Study — Epidemiology and Ecology of Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens: Legionella pneumophila, Mycobacterium avium, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Stay tuned for more episodes, posting on the first Thursday of each month. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts and find more info at weebeastiespodcast.com The Wee Beasties podcast is a production of Nephros, Inc., a leading water technology company providing filtration and pathogen detection solutions to the medical and commercial markets. *** SHOW TRANSCRIPT: Christian:  I am back with Dr. Kimothy Smith. Kimothy, welcome back! Kimothy:  Thanks, Christian. Christian:  So, what's our bug for today? Kimothy:  Non-tuberculosis mycobacterium. (NTM) Christian:  Okay, NTM. What is NTM? Kimothy:  NTM actually includes 125 different species of mycobacteria. Essentially all of the mycobacteria that do not cause tuberculosis or leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease are included in the NTMs. Christian:  Interesting, so it seems like there could be a lot of ground to cover here.  Are there certain types of this mycobacteria that are more likely to exist in potable water and cause infections? Kimothy:  Yes, it's actually very complex and more than we can cover in this podcast. But, we can get a start and a little bit of a taste, so to speak, for NTM. In NTM's, the one most likely to cause a health issue in water is called Mycobacterium avium — it is actually a complex, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).  It can be found in fresh and saltwater, as well as in soil or dust, too. Like Pseudomonas, these are biofilm producers, and they use this as a niche to colonize. Particularly because they can take advantage of protozoa and amoebae that are motile. MAC behave as intercellular parasites and use them to colonize. Christian:  And at the cellular level, what kinds of characteristics stand out? Kimothy:  Well, different from our last bug, Pseudomonas, MAC is a gram-positive bacterium and non-motile.  But it is rod-shaped, like Pseudomonas was. Perhaps one of the most notable features at the cellular level is its slow growth rate and slow cellular metabolism. Where some bacteria might reproduce every 20 minutes, the mycobacteriums are usually measured in hours, and sometimes even a day or more, for them to reproduce. So, this is really slow. This is noteworthy because it allows the bacterium to gradually uptake and process any antibiotics and disinfectants in its habitat, resulting in the bug being very resilient in an environment treated with antimicrobial agents.  It also produces mycolic acids that coat the cell surface in a kind of wax, increasing its cellular defense – antibiotics and disinfectants can't penetrate it as easily. Christian: It sounds like it's a pretty difficult bacteria to kill. Would one be able to use chloramine or superheating to address NTM in their water supply? Kimothy:  Many remediation methods are not effective in removing NTM from building plumbing.  In fact, some remediation methods may remove competing microbes and result in increased concentrations of NTM in the water. So they take advantage of the depression of the other bacteria in the community and they fill that void. Still, other methods such as treating water with chlorine or chloramine are ineffective, too.    Christian:  The bug has a waxy protective coating, a slow metabolic engine that allows it to resist antibiotics, and it's really tolerant to chlorine and chloramine treatments.  This is an impressive set of defenses.  Is there anything else? Kimothy:  Well, two more things, actually. Remember that I mentioned MAC produces mycolic acid as an additional protective barrier on its cell membrane? Well, that is also an essential component to the formation of biofilms, which it uses to both protect itself and enhance colonization and translocation, so when pieces of the biofilm break off. Lastly, MAC is sometimes not easy to culture because the cells enter a state of VBNC, or Viable but Non-Culturable.  This is usually because several treatment modalities have been used in the water or nutrients are in short supply, so the cell operates in a dormant, but a still viable condition. This is one of those worst-case scenarios because when you send samples to a lab to be cultured there is no indication pathogens are in your premise plumbing. So, yes, this is a really complex bug to get rid of – it has a tough cell membrane, it hides in biofilms, it can resist anti-biotics, it can survive chloramine and chlorine treatments, and it can remain undetectable in VBNC state. Christian:  Wow, okay. How does one become infected with NTM and what are the consequences of becoming infected? Kimothy:  MAC enters the body when individuals inhale or swallow the bacteria, say through a water source, so this could be a shower, steam rising, or drinking water. But most people, however, will not become ill or acquire an infection if they have healthy immune systems.  Those at greatest risk for infection are individuals with compromised immune systems. Mostly, patients acquire progressive respiratory distress that eventually leads to an acute pulmonary infection.  People with HIV/AIDS for example, or COPD or emphysema patients; very young or very old; cancer and organ transplant patients are most susceptible. Patients who are infected are not thought to be contagious at all, you can't pass this infection by touching or being within proximity of an infected person.  Although the lungs are the most likely organ system to be affected, MAC can also affect the integumentary and lymphatic systems, resulting in lesions and inflammation. Christian:  Fascinating stuff, Kimothy.  Well, is there anything else before we close today? Kimothy:  I'd just like to point out some resources, in case individuals are interested in learning more.  The CDC's Opportunistic Pathogens of Premise Plumbing list was the inspiration for our molecular assays at Nephros.  I recommend people start there if they are wanting to know more. Christian:  Well, again, thanks so much! This is always a pleasure. Kimothy:  Likewise, Christian.

In this episode, Christian Railsback and co-host Dr. Kimothy Smith one another's virtues and conduct a shallow dive into the molecular machinery, persistence, and epidemiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the first of several waterborne pathogens discussed this season. A transcript of the conversation appears below. More about Pseudomonas aeruginosa:Infection risk, spread, and treatmentDrinking water and outbreak surveillance Additional opportunistic pathogens of premise plumbing Stay tuned for more episodes, posting on the first Thursday of each month. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts and find more info at weebeastiespodcast.com The Wee Beasties podcast is a production of Nephros, Inc., a leading water technology company providing filtration and pathogen detection solutions to the medical and commercial markets. *** SHOW TRANSCRIPT: Christian: I am here with Dr. Kimothy Smith. Kimothy, welcome! Christian: Kimothy, you are currently the Vice President of the Pathogen Detection Systems division at Nephros, but you have a pretty rich history. Can you give our listeners a summary of your professional life and what you're currently working on with Nephros? Kimothy: DVM, PhD, Biodefense, Consulting, Academia/DRI, Nephros, Pathogen Detection in potable water systems. Christian: So, the current technology that Nephros incorporates in its risk management portfolio identifies waterborne pathogens, but there must dozens, possibly hundreds of pathogens to identify? I imagine most people don't know these pathogens by name; maybe they've heard them mentioned, but are likely not acquainted with the specifics -- cellular structure, diseases they cause, target populations which are vulnerable, and recent outbreaks, etc. This series is meant to share information about waterborne pathogens and make otherwise unpalatable information about microorganisms more accessible. Kimothy: Yes, that's right Christian. There is an entire catalog of pathogens and it can get overwhelming quickly. It's difficult to know exactly where to start directing your attention. I thought we might start with pathogens that have been in the headlines as it pertains to outbreaks, but that people aren't screening for or aren't aware is a potential problem at all. Christian: Great; what should we start with? Kimothy: I was thinking Pseudomonas aeruginosa might be a good place to start. Christian: I realize there are other species of Pseudomonas that are important, but, what kind of waterborne pathogen is Pseudomonas aeruginosa and what kind of infection does it cause? Kimothy: This is a gram-negative, opportunistic pathogen, that can infect the blood and lungs and lead to pneumonia. It thrives in moist environments, so soil or water is where it's most commonly found. Christian: I'd like to get to the population of individuals most susceptible to this infection, but before we go there can you give everyone a sense of what type of bug this is at the cellular level? Kimothy: Sure, it's a motile, rod-shaped, gram-negative bacterium. It takes on a blue-green color when grown on a plate and has relatively low nutritional requirements. It can grow anaerobically, which means it does not use oxygen. It also produces a biofilm which combined with its highly adaptive environmental response makes this a fairly resilient bug.  Christian: What do you mean by that? Kimothy: Well, the cell can modify itself very quickly to an antimicrobial environment. The cell's ability to modify its DNA (through mutation or from genes from other bacteria) allows it to resist most anti-microbial climates, while less robust microorganisms will die. The bacteria's efficiency in rapid adaptation combined with being able to obfuscate itself in biofilms makes it very difficult to eradicate. It can also provide a home for other microbes to establish themselves and live. This is why we have seen this bug among the more rapidly trending outbreaks when it comes to nosocomial infections. Christian: Okay, so nosocomial infections? These are infections that are acquired in healthcare environments, like hospitals, clinics, or long-term care facilities? Kimothy: That's right. Christian: Okay, so let's come back to my question from earlier – what kind of population of individuals are most susceptible to acquiring Pseudomonas aeruginosa? Kimothy: Well, the bacterium takes advantage of the vulnerable epithelium (i.e. skin). That is, a patient that has degraded, or underdeveloped epithelial tissue is going to be highly susceptible to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Babies in the PICU/NICU, for instance, or burn patients in particular. But anyone with a preexisting acute or chronic respiratory issue is also vulnerable. Ironically, since hospitals are where you find antibiotics and antimicrobial agents, antibacterial-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains find hospitals to be a favorable environment. Medical equipment, such as ventilators or catheters are good locations to harbor Pseudomonas. Christian: I see, so given the persistent and lethal nature of this bug, why are we still seeing it as a problem not being addressed in hospitals and healthcare facilities? For example, we know that if water isn't treated or filtered you can acquire cholera and die, so now we treat or filter the water and don't get sick. Why isn't the same approach taken to address Pseudomonas aeruginosa? Kimothy: Here in the United States, there is not a strict regulatory requirement to test water for pathogens other than for Legionella, so many facilities don't realize they have Pseudomonas aeruginosa in their water supply. Christian: Couldn't facilities just treat or filter the water without screening for it? In other words, isn't it unnecessary to know what's in the water if you implement methods to eliminate nosocomial infections, such as water treatment and filters? Kimothy: I think unfortunately it's slightly more nuanced than what you've described. Just like there is not one or two solutions your physician gives you when you go to the doctor when you're sick, there is no panacea to treat building water networks. Just like a physician, if you want to practice good medicine and develop a sound patient care plan, you need to know what you're dealing with before you start treating. Physicians run blood tests and take images -- x-ray, MRI, etc. We are doing something similar are Nephros. We are taking water samples and testing them using molecular assays and gene sequencing technology. This allows us to have, or give our clients, a clear picture of the building health. Treatment outcomes for the building – filters, UV, chlorine, copper, silver nitrate, etc. – largely depend on what we are diagnosing the problem to be. Christian: So, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, for example, isolated to a burn unit or NICU, may require a more robust remediation strategy for an Infectious Disease staff than say E. coli or addressing certain coliforms? Kimothy: That's right, Christian. And may I add that what we're doing is allowing the screening and diagnosis to occur in the field, on-site, which doesn't confine clients to only using feedback from lab cultures – which can take several days or weeks to get results. Christian: And that's PluraPath you're talking about there, correct? Kimothy: Correct Christian: Alright folks, well that was a nice little overview of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We'll see you next time for our next Pathogen Podcast here at Nephros. Thanks, Kimothy! Kimothy: You bet; thank you, Christian.

You might recognize Kimothy cause he is everywhere whether it's winning the Lubbock Laugh Off, dropping skits online, or dancing in music videos; Kimothy Williams is Comedy. K-loc dropped by the studio (bedroom) to revisit his 1st set at Ravi's Hookah Lounge and talk about comedy during the COVID. Happy New Year! Get vaxxed up and let's tell some jokes again! Kimothy's Page https://www.facebook.com/klociamcomedy K-loc cameo in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZfmcDYQYCs Aaron & Caleb doing a skit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4jDTO2tsgI

Kimothy Smith, DVM, PhD, VP of Pathogen Detection Systems at Nephros, Inc, discusses water-borne diseases, water filters, and more. Dr. Smith earned a BS in biochemistry and earned his Doctorate in veterinary medicine from Oklahoma State University. He holds a PhD in molecular epidemiology from Louisiana State University. Podcast Points: Pathogen detection explained—an overview What environments are ideal for bacteria to grow? What could be lurking in your plumbing, and how to detect it?  Dr. Smith talks about the core technology of Nephros, and how they got their start in filtration systems that provide barriers to many water-borne pathogens, such as Legionella, and others. He goes on to explain some of the newer technologies developed by the company and his personal role in their pathogen-detection systems—to help with mitigation, and to clear potential problems. He explains that certain plumbing and pipes, and the age of buildings, etc., can contribute to bacteria and pathogen growth. Dr. Smith gives an overview of just how important it is for workers to take care and exercise caution when opening up plumbing systems, because there is always an opportunity for bacteria to find a way in, and potentially multiply.  Continuing, the pathogen expert discusses heavy metals, and environments that are ideal for bacteria and pathogenic growth. Expanding on his thoughts and knowledge, Dr. Smith discusses the specifics of buildings, and pathogen entry potential. He explains the importance of testing, and mitigation practices—from chemical to thermal treatments, as well as filtration. Dr. Smith goes on to explain seasonal changes and weather/flooding events that could also play a role in bacteria growth and the risks to human health.

In the constant pursuit of trying to find our purpose, we can lose sight of the subtle hints and clues along the way. Tallia is joined by artist, author, and activist, Kimothy Joy, for a conversation that redefines purpose and encourages us to consider that we can perhaps change the world just by being ourselves. Kimothy creates illustrations made with joy to spark social change, inspiring thought and action through her creative expressions. Her story shows us that when we take time to connect to those deeper parts of ourselves and find what makes us come alive, creativity and inspiration can flow through and positively impact those around us. To see more from Kimothy, head over to her 'gram! Looking for connection and community to dive into topics like purpose, creativity, meaning and more? SAME. Join us in the Inner Work Book Club. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share the love! DM a screenshot of your review and get special access into the club for one month free @talliadeljou.

How can we forever change the course of our life by listening to our inner nudges and "following the feeling?" Our guest this week has a story that exemplifies everything we discuss on this show, and the magic that unfolds when you listen and take action! This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to Kimothy Joy, a watercolor and pen illustrator passionate about creating artwork that uplifts and empowers women and girls. Kimothy shares how she went from feeling lost, broken, and disconnected from herself to discovering her love of watercolor painting. In a very short amount of time, her work went from simply living on her dining room table, to being seen at Women’s Marches all around the world, to then being published in her book That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women. Listen to learn why it’s so important to play and do the things that make you curious, how to begin to listen to the little nudges that are telling you what to do, and how to get into your flow to let your creative path unfold. We also talk about THE SECRET to creating your best work from the inside out, and how most people get this all backwards! If you need a dose of magical inspiration this episode is for you!   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! Get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode: The importance of playing and doing what makes you curious The roadmap to finding what your creative calling is How to listen to the nudges and learn to distinguish between your wise inner voice and your critical monkey mind How to get into your flow and allow your creative path to unfold Developing an abundance mindset The formula for creating from the inside out       CONNECT WITH KIMOTHY: Website | Instagram | That’s What She Said   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

Kimothy Wu is a South African-born digital artist focused in the realms of illustration, video and animation, and virtual reality. Her fascination with the “untold story”, where the subjects in her work often go unnoticed in the everyday stream of information and imagery, has led her to recreating her personal delight in discovering the natural world and sharing it in a public sphere.  Deeply inspired by the vast and magnificent landscapes of her birth country, her video and virtual reality works explore the relationship between humans and nature’s multitude of other lifeforms. Her use of emotive imagery aims to evoke the “inner child” in her audiences - to play, touch and experience the world from a shifted perspective. Kimothy used to live a life with no passion.  She shares how the exposure of encouragement by sharing her self taught artwork gave her the confidence to keep putting herself out there to be the woman that she is today. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kimothy's episode, Kimothy's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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What would happen if you gave yourself the space to slow down, listen, and allow yourself to play? If you feel like you’ve been forcing an outcome in your work or your life, then episode 148 of the Lead with Love podcast is for you. In this episode, I get cozy with Kimothy Joy. Kimothy Joy is a Denver-based artist who is passionate about creating artwork that uplifts and empowers women & girls. She partners with like-minded individuals like Melinda Gates, Reese Witherspoon’s HelloSunshine media team and others to create social-awareness campaigns that inspire thought and action. Specializing in watercolor and ink drawings, she often paints portraits of heroines of past and present. Kimothy is the author of a book that was personally gifted to me, “That’s What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women” published by HarperWave. What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: Why she took a hiatus from doing art and the way she was able to reconnect with it and turn her art into a career :: What the process looked like sharing her art on Instagram and then of starting an online store :: The mindset shifts Kimothy had to make in order to generate money from using her hands to create art :: How she turned her idea of writing a book into reality :: The way Kimothy is painting the world that she wants for her daughter and how her views of the world have changed since becoming a mother You can find the full show notes from this episode over at https://jadahsellner.com/rise-to-your-calling-kimothy-joy-148 

Kimothy Do is a teenage model, musician, social media influencer & brand ambassador in the Las Vegas community. In this episode, we cover her background as to what inspired her to become a model as well as some of the dark sides of social media and how it can affect someone’s life. This means going into the “how private is your life” debate. Visit Kimothy online at: https://www.instagram.com/kimothydo/

Kimothy Do is a teenage model, musician, social media influencer & brand ambassador in the Las Vegas community. In this episode, we cover her background as to what inspired her to become a model as well as some of the dark sides of social media and how it can affect someone’s life. This means going into the “how private is your life” debate. Visit Kimothy online at: https://www.instagram.com/kimothydo/

So, you know you want to start a business, but you haven't nailed down your idea yet. And that's okay. Today's guest, artist and author Kimothy Joy, is the perfect example of how you can stumble across a lucrative idea just by creating enough white space and following your joy. In our conversation, she shares how losing her mom to breast cancer and getting married and divorced in her twenties was the catalyst for reframing her life and rebuilding her identity from scratch. It's through that journey of self-discovery that she fell in love with watercolours, turning what was once a fun hobby to switch off an unwind into a big business. Her art work features portraits of women, both present and past, along with powerful statements they've made. In this episode Kimothy shares how learning to love herself was the gateway for establishing genuine relationships with other women. We talk about the moment her political artwork went viral after the election, what it was like seeing her work on signs all over the world during the women's march and why we need to support women-led businesses if we want to see more of them. Kimothy also shares how she manages to stay creative, now her livelihood depends on it and the strategies we can all implement to lead with more grace and self-compassion. Join the Community · For more content, head to www.thelifestyleedit.comand click here to join thousands of female creatives in our newsletter community: http://bit.ly/2rVZVzo Work with Naomi: · Sign up for a complimentary discovery call: http://bit.ly/2wttos2 · Ready to raise your rates and double your income? Get the free guide: http://bit.ly/2W7hehh Resources Sign up to join The Lifestyle Edit Newsletter Community: http://bit.ly/2rVZVzo Kimothy Joy Blog: http://bit.ly/2ue0AT1 That's What She Said: Wise Words From Influential Women: http://amzn.to/2HH7XVK Girls Night In founder, Alisha Ramos On The Lifestyle Edit Podcast: https://apple.co/2mIcKO2 Shine Theory: http://bit.ly/2FXwHvT

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast today is Kimothy Joy - the wonderfully kind, inspiring, and talented woman behind the empowering and powerful images that have uplift and inspire all of us.  Kimothy brings strong women to life in her watercolor and ink portraits, and she creates illustrations made with joy to spark social change. She's committed and passionate about spreading messages that empower, uplift, inspire, and celebrate women and girls. Her messages of empowerment, kindness, self-love, awareness, authenticity, and inspiration have been shared around the world.  On today's episode we chat all about her self-love, empowerment, and joy journey, the inspiration behind the images she creates, what she's learned about herself along the way, the moments in her life that inspired her to choose joy and to stand tall in her own voice, and much more.  To learn more about today's episode head over to the show notes section of the website seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/kimothyjoy Make sure to visit Kimothy's website and online shop - where by the way she donates a portion of the proceeds to organizations like Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU, Emily's List, and Planned Parenthood - and pre-order her book "That's What She Said: Wise Words From Influential Women" - coming out April 3rd visit kimothyjoy.com Instagram @KimothyJoy and Facebook @KimothyJoy P.S. Kimothy created the most amazing piece with the title for this week's episode! Head over to our Instagram to check it out - I love it and it perfectly captures today's conversation.  Until next week, ✨ #SeekTheJoy - hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ if you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to seekthejoypodcast@gmail.com and you'll receive the NEW #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life document! Along with this guide, you'll also receive two limited edition Seek The Joy Podcast stickers that will be mailed out to you! Instagram @seekthejoypodcast Facebook fb.me/seekthejoypodcast E-mail seekthejoypodcast@gmail.com   

Artwork, poetry, music, and writing… they are a commonality that many of us share. These creative realms have the power to transcend languages, multicultural barriers, and can connect people who otherwise may be separated. Given the current political climate in many parts of the world, using the power of art to leverage social and cultural change is more important than ever before. Enter today’s amazing episode guest: Kimothy Joy. Kimothy is a Denver-based artist who creates illustrations made with joy to spark social change. She partners with people and organizations on social-awareness campaigns to inspire thought and action. Specializing in watercolor and ink drawings, she often paints pictures of heroines of the past and present and seeks to offer a sincere and hopeful message of empowerment for women and girls. (You may have seen her images popping up all over social media during the Women’s March on Washington). Maintaining the belief in the power of art and creativity to drive social change, she primarily focuses on working with individuals and companies who strive to make the world a better, more equitable, place for all. … yeah, she’s pretty cool. In this conversation, the three of us dive deep on myriad of topics, some of them are: How to cultivate inspiration, especially when we’re feeling blah. Why it’s so important to depict heroines in art and the media, and the impact that has on women and girls around the world. What Kimothy’s creative process looks like. How to create inclusive environments both between women and through art, media, and self-expression. Why it’s imperative that we speak up on the issues that we’re passionate about. GIRL POWER on all levels! This conversation was so easy to have, we felt like Kimothy was our long lost friend. If you believe in the power of women to change the world, the ability of art (in all forms) to heal and inspire, and that when we stand up for what is right, true transformation is possible… then this episode is for you! Read the show notes here Follow the #TADTRIBE here

On this episode, we do a check-in, drag Taylor and Kimothy, and reflect on the recent rescinding of DACA.

We meet up with Kimothy Walker, founding director of the Ottawa Media Group, Amazing People Gala founder and former CTV personality to talk all things SchoolBOX foundation, volunteering abroad, an update on Max Keeping, her new media group and much more! Jen from @foodiePrints comes on to talk about 3 great food events and music this week is from The Red Rails!

We meet up with Kimothy Walker, founding director of the Ottawa Media Group, Amazing People Gala founder and former CTV personality to talk all things SchoolBOX foundation, volunteering abroad, an update on Max Keeping, her new media group and much more! Jen from @foodiePrints comes on to talk about 3 great food events and music this week is from The Red Rails!