The Art of Caregiving Podcast

Ep. 3: Teaching, Coaching & Motherhood—Leading With Care | Simone Smith

In this episode of The Art of Caregiving Podcast, we sit down with Simone Smith—a high school English teacher, basketball coach, step team founder/director, and mom—to talk about what it really means to lead with care. Simone shares how she builds discipline and confidence in young people through Steppaz With Attitude, why leadership is all about approach, and how motherhood reshaped her empathy, boundaries, and the way she shows up for others. In this conversation, we get into: * Leading with care vs. leading with control * Building confidence through creativity and collaboration * Why caregivers need boundaries (and why that’s still love) * How home can be a recharge station when life is nonstop If you’ve ever had to be the calm one, the captain, and the comforter all in the same day… press play ✨ Follow Simone & the team: @steppazwithattitude (SWA)

Ep. 2: Caregiving as a Creative Leader - Building Community While Raising Kids with Kati Cutshall

In this episode of The Art of Caregiving Podcast, we sit down with creative director, community builder, and mom Kati Cutshall to talk about what it looks like to care for children, families, and an entire community through creativity. Kati shares how her work has shaped the way she parents, leads, and protects her own energy. Together we get into: * What it really means to be a creative leader while raising kids * The invisible caregiving labor behind building safe, joyful spaces for families * How she balances vision, business, and motherhood without burning out * Boundaries, rest, and asking for help when you’re “the responsible one” * Why play, curiosity, and community are non-negotiables for both kids and caregivers If you’ve ever felt responsible for holding it all together at home, at work, and in your community, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. 🎧 Listen to Episode 02: “Caregiving as a Creative Leader with Kati Cutshall” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Share this with a caregiver, educator, or creative who is quietly carrying a lot—and tag us with your takeaways at @theartofcaregivingpodcast.

Ep. 1: Head or Heart

In our first episode of The Art of Caregiving Podcast, we open up about what caregiving really means to us—beyond the job titles, expectations, and aesthetics. Is care something you lead with your head… or your heart? We're sharing how motherhood, creativity, and community work have shaped the way we show up for others and for ourselves. From early memories of caregiving to the pressure of being “the strong one". 🎧 Connect with us * Follow the podcast on Instagram: @theartofcaregivingpodcast * Tag us in your caregiving wins & self-care rituals 🕊️ Join the journey Hit follow, share this episode with another caregiver, and catch us every Sunday as we explore the art of balancing how much we give to others with how we care for ourselves.