We recently connected with Kate Boytek and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kate , so great to have you on the platform. There’s so much we want to ask you, but let’s start with the topic of self-care. Do you do anything for self-care and if so, do you think it’s had a meaningful impact on your effectiveness?
Self- care is an everyday practice, physically and emotionally. For me personally, I workout 5 times a week, every morning and study conscious living or “awareness”- how to live mindfully and balanced, making daily efforts to evolve and develop yourself- that’s my goal. I practice daily meditation and listen to “teachers” like Joe Dispenza, Abraham Hicks, Sadhguru. I’m about three years into developing a new mindset that allows me to feel more clarity, make better decisions and hold space for myself if and when I need to, without judgement. It has greatly affected my life in some incredible ways. I not only feel better, but I’m making more beneficial choices that not only affect my life, but also those around me.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I’m Kate Boytek, a singer and songwriter from southern WV. I’m also a single mother to two amazing daughters. Being a country music artist has been my dream my entire life, so when I began my career I was very intentional on all the steps I took to get where I am today. I wanted to make sure, especially since country music allows artists to be so vulnerable in the works, that I was giving the world my most authentic self and my raw story in my songs. I wanted to make sure that people that want to listen to my music feel connected to the emotions and intentions that were infused in its creation.
This year my biggest excitement, alongside live performances, is definitely the release of new music. No one has heard anything like the music coming from me this year. It’s the embodiment of who I truly am as an artist and I’m so excited to see how everyone connects to my new sound.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Three areas that were most impactful for me were definitely self-development, like I said before that’s been a crucial part in my journey ,career growth included. I’ve grown as an artist and learned how to transition mindfulness and balance over to my career, which has been extremely beneficial. You think before you act when you do this and it helps you direct your energy and focus into areas that serve best.
I would also say that learning things outside of your craft that can support your craft is huge. For example, I’m not a business major, but it has served my career growth very well to step into some of that world and learn in what ways it helps build out a career like mine – the causes and effects, the wheels under the wagon, it all matters and it will serve you well to step out of the wagon and see how those wheels were put on, at least it did for me.
Don’t be afraid, that’s my last answer.
This journey is supposed to be fun and bring joy to your life. It’s such a unique path to choose and truly offers an abundance of goodness and quality into your life, from people to experiences- don’t be afraid of the unknown, just set your internal compass and follow your gut through it all and always keep your faith and trust.
Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?
There are two books that I will always recommend that have helped me grow:
“All you need to know about the music business- Donald S. Passman
“Awareness” – Anthony D. Mello
Both of these books were extremely influential to my journey.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kateboytekofficial.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateboytek
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateboytek
- Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/BoytekKate
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kateboytek?si=ix1T55R3dYdabC1a
Image Credits
Headshot: Megan Morales Photography
