I HAD CREATIVE BURNOUT FOR A YEAR + Mineral Coast Soap Making // Royalty Soaps

[@No_Thoughts_Tomats]

I appreciate when people with a large following talk about mental health. It's important that people understand that not everything is always peachy. Your step by step process for how you handled the problem was so good and is absolutely helpful. Also, three cheers for task delegation! 😄

[@AreilKnight]

It's also so important to hear that recovering from burnout takes time- the average recovery time is actually closer to 3 years for occupational burnout!!!

[@soapstuff6212]

Katie, I had a feeling something was going on last year around the 10 year anniversary, and was hoping you'd feel better. You've so much going on with your beautiful family and business. I remember you saying in a video that you didn't want to disappoint us, your fans. You still turned up and made beautiful soap. You're so strong, you're amazing!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

You are so kind! 💖💖💖

[@saracooper6187]

Katie, watching you always lifts my spirit & has been just what I have needed during a very difficult time xxx thank you xxx

[@ashleyashley6806]

Yes...I knew she was tired too. Everyone needs time off.

[@jeannierickard8504]

I had the same feeling. I am so glad she didn’t give up and try something else. She is so inspiring to others and has such an infectious attitude and am so glad to see her video every week.

[@thesoapingllamas5131]

Me too! I remember telling my husband sho we need to protect Katy at all cost!

[@X2XImTheNewCancerX2X]

Hoo boy, I can relate. I used to be a ghostwriter, and as it turns out, when you're contractually obligated to write like 5,000 words a day for other people, the idea of then also writing your own ideas afterward becomes exhausting. And I like this format of video! For people who have been subscribed for a while and so more or less know what you're doing at each step, it's kind of got a vibe like we're just chilling on the other side of the table with you and shooting the breeze while you work.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I can imagine!!

[@skyefirenails]

I'm not a ghost writer, but I do have a writing job, and I totally understand. I haven't written for my personal blog in nearly a year because I have to think about writing for work.

[@AndyStarrrr]

Is that a panic username 👀

[@X2XImTheNewCancerX2X]

@@AndyStarrrr It is! You can tell I made this account when I was like 13

[@AndyStarrrr]

@@X2XImTheNewCancerX2X I LOVE panic tho😩

[@preciouspressure33]

Katie PLZ redo some of your very first collections. You’re the reason I started making soap!! I’ve watched you grow from the young girl making soap in flip flops with your best friend. You motivated me!!

[@julieomeara9216]

I would love to see these videos of Katies earliest years. I think it would be inspiring to watch how it started.

[@preciouspressure33]

@@julieomeara9216 I stroll back through her channel from time to time and watch them.

[@julieomeara9216]

Katie I found you in 2020, due to loss of 30yr employment due to covid downsizing and other major life changes I by complete chance found you on you tube and in time it occured to me that the reason I started every morning out watching your platform was of course your lessons on making soap and teaching the freedom of making my product represent me, but also, you present the reality of what you built, the struggles and gifts and everything in between with grace and love and humor. I am in awe of how much you accomplished and built in your business and personal life in such a short time. Thank you for giving as much of yourself as you do to the people like myself that you will never meet face to face but admire and know how much work you invest in your company and platform to allow us to learn from you and be free to create.Side note: your white sage/lavender candle is the absolute best.

[@OrigamiMarie]

I find that having multiple crafting hobbies is super helpful to all of them, they cross-pollinate in interesting ways.

[@joannatheawesome]

I’m not in a creative industry but as a doctor working through the pandemic I completely get burnout and I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been there too. You bring so much joy to so many people and I love your honesty in broaching this, thank you 💖

[@LampshadeLadEddie]

Thank you for your service ❤️

[@laurathiele9591]

Thank you! All the Drs and all the Nurses need to hear this all the time and I wish they could that we appreciate and value what youve done for us and continue to do for us...to put your lives and your families lives on the line all the time during such a scary time...much love 💖 and Thank You

[@carolmanson4497]

Thank you for being on the front lines during the pandemic and in health care in general. You are appreciated more than you know. 🙏🏾🤎

[@ghostgirl6970]

My sister-in-law, a doctor, has focused her published work on physician burnout in the past ten years and has made a bit of a name for herself in that regard. It was the first time I ever had a chance to understand burnout since I've never really felt that but it is so real for many people. I came closer to it than I ever have during the pandemic but happily a job change has recharged me. There is a growing body of work on the subject and I love that it is getting so much attention. It's a big deal! I'm so glad you were able to move past it, because I only found you about a year ago and bought my first bars for Christmas and I so look forward to more!

[@elix1133]

Okay this is SUCH a beautiful soap and I loved listening to you talk about your burnout. I'm a creative person but I'm also chronically ill and autistic so I'm very prone to burnout. I'm trying to get back into my art in a way that is sustainable for me, now knowing why it is that I struggle so much with consistently doing things even though they bring me joy and fulfillment. I'm glad you were able to work through that :)

[@RoyaltySoaps]

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[@IonIsFalling7217]

Mental health is so important! Whatever works best for you is your ideal schedule, and there's no shame or harm in working when you work best!

[@SpooksAndSpanks]

Also, that soap is gorgeous. I also love slow mornings working on my business, without any pressure. Just feeling like it was back when it was just a hobby.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

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[@rlax7141]

I know it has become sort of a signature thing for you--but why do you have to do a themed collection every month? That could take some of the stress off. How about sometimes just going as the spirit moves you? Your soaps are always gorgeous, your personality is infectious and you have always been so generous with sharing your knowledge. Best wishes to you.

[@slytherinslioness]

She actually tried to stop themed collections for a few months, but she (and the fans) really enjoy them, so she started them back up.

[@angiemeyer953]

I say do a theme that's labeled "Free Spirit" and then do whatever you want!

[@dulcisbyaly]

I’m so happy you took inventory of what YOU needed and took those proactive steps to take care of YOU. Self-care and protecting your energy is soooo important ❤️❤️❤️

[@dulcisbyaly]

P.S. An idea I thought would be sooo cool to see as a collection on your channel is to have fans send in designs of “remixes” of some of your Royalty Soaps favorites, sentimental/hallmark, and best sellers giving their takes based off the original Royalty Soaps designs. Then have your family create the soaps!! A different soaper for each soap lol would be so cool to see what all of y’all at Royalty Soaps and all the fans come up with.

[@Zardox2]

Any time you turn a love into a job, you face hitting the wall of burnout. I have experienced it as a musician, and also as a tour guide/story teller. I also found that focusing on other creative outlets DID help! Sometimes we just have to stop ourselves from giving in to the "grind", and remind ourselves WHY we do things. If it comes back to you, then you can keep going with it, albeit with some changes. If you simply can't... then you simply can't. Then it's time to explore new opportunities. It's OK to be "done". But sometimes people forget that, and confuse done with failure. It makes them feel forced to continue... which is counterproductive. So, again, for those feeling burnout... it is OK to be done. I'm glad you rekindled your passion. I love your soaps, your videos, etc... but take care of YOURSELF first. ❤️

[@ashliehens]

Being creative for your job is so hard to maintain long-term without some sort of re-start or vacation from the creative process. It's also so nice when the spark comes back, it's like taking a deep breath way down deep in your soul. Glad you've worked your way through the slump, your videos are such a constant source of entertainment.

[@pixietwitch]

Another beautiful soap! The oceany green and white look so refreshing. I understand the creative burnout. I get there, too. My youngest son (15 years old) is very talented and gets artistic block, too. I keep encouraging him to just step away from the project and do something else, anything else, for a while until he is ready to go back to what he loves. So now he is taking a break from drawing and painting and teaching himself piano! You are lucky to have so many people around you that you can trust to take your inspiration and instruction and run with it and have it all come together.

[@alexarossi7947]

You really don't need a random stranger on youtube telling you that they are proud of you, but I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! Standing up for your creative process and your mental/emotional health! It can be so hard to figure out how to get out of that state of being. Thank you for sharing it with us and the soap turned out absolutely lovely!

[@Junitunes]

I hate hearing you were struggling so much. I just find your videos so relaxing and chill. Always got good vibes from you

[@MUSICLOVERGIGGLES]

Thank you for being you and creating amazing products. 2 years ago I purchased your soap Frosting club. Then my Mom passed away (actually we lost 10 love ones that year. I was so numb. Then 2021 I discovered I still couldn’t or didn’t have a drive to do anything. Until Thanksgiving. That day the flood gates opened up and I was very emotional and it felt so good. I started feeling again.) Fast forward to today. I found the kit. I opened it and my heart swelled. I cried and remembered my mom’s words to me. You’ve got this and you will continue on with your dream of being a business owner. She was so right. The colors in the kit, breathe taking. My creative is moving again. I am on the mission of rebranding my business. Thank you for all that you do Duchess. Many blessings. I have followed you for quit some time now. Actually when you were 19 years old.💖

[@carbar9752]

If you ever do a baking or like dessert themed soap line, you could do like a funfetti. A white soap with rainbow speckles in it and a pink frosting top covered in biodegradable glitter

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Love that idea!

[@carbar9752]

@@RoyaltySoaps thanks for replying!! And no problem. If I had found you while you were still doing the fan drawn soaps, I would have submitted it. I love funfetti as a style. The scent could be like a spiced vanilla to.

[@tataguimaraeslinde3731]

Hey Katie! I'm Brazilian so sorry for my bad English hahahah I found your channel at the beginning of the last year and I immediately got addicted to it even tho I don't make soap or anything like this I usually don't comment a lot in videos but I wanted to share my experience with burnout... I have been dancing my whole life (since I was 4 and nowadays I'm 16 yo) but in 2020 I started to get exhausted from it, I complained when I had to go to the classes, to take measurements for the figurines, etc. This also must be because my ex-best friend was being toxic with me so my confidence went down but it was mostly because I couldn't pull off dancing anymore Then I stopped and the pandemic started, with it I gave up even more lol... In general, I kept these 2 years without dancing so it was very good because I got more relaxed about it and I could have a break from it These last months I started having doubts about my decision and I started to miss dancing so I decided to start doing classes again and I'm so happy! This break gave me some time to think and "rest" which made me return totally invigorated So if I have any advice for someone who is passing through the same situation is: give a break for yourself, maybe it will clarify if the best is to return to doing this thing or just stop it :)

[@bunnyf5887]

I’m currently going through a career burnout (grad school is brutal y’all) and I gotta say I love and appreciate all of the effort you put into your content and making such a cozy little corner that has kept me company for many an evening. I hope you and your family are doing well and keeping safe. Lots of love from Scotland 💕💕💕

[@ritashelton8553]

Felt compelled to comment… I used to LOVE crafting. I haven’t for years, my heart just wasn’t in it. But recently, I just sat myself down and told myself to get to it. I’m now relearning a lot of the crafts I used to do, and I’m giving myself the grace to make mistakes. I don’t make soap, and maybe someday I’ll add my own scrapey-scrapey to my bag of tricks, I find the knowledge enlightening, which is what brought me to this channel. BUT! I put your channel on when I’m crafting or when I’m feeling low, because, if I’m being honest, it’s my one thing I do for myself. Your spirit is so bright, it’s contagious. Thank you for being there. You’re appreciated.

[@AbusiveExclusive]

I find that dabbling in lots of different crafts helps my burnout. If I'm sick of making dollhouse rooms then I sew, if I'm sick of that I do some resin, or soaps, or drawing, or a new craft kit. This soap is gorgeous!

[@hopewins1629]

Katie, we not only like your soap but we like your personality. Honestly, you can talk about whatever you want. Even if you faked being cheerful on the stressful days, you cheer us up because there is a lot of that burn out going around.

[@Labcf25]

Katie, I think a Downton Abbey Collection is needed!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@mojosbigsticks]

17:19 is gorgeous. It looks like the view from a cliff down onto the sea. Also, thanks for the insight and ideas. It was genuinely interesting to hear.

[@Pineabble]

This soap design is beautiful! It makes me think of a cloudy day at the lake where the air has so much water in it that there's a gentle mist hitting you. I love that feeling. It's really nice to hear you talk about other things too! It was comforting to listen to you talk about your own experience with burnout. I was in burnout for a very long time and you mentioning how you stepped a bit away from pintrest and other online places was what made me feel better. I realized always seeing other people's work for long periods of time made me doubt my own work. I'm much happier now that I changed it up.

[@elizabethvega7217]

I found your videos at the start of the pandemic. I was so thankful that there were so many videos to go through. Your voice and silliness were very comforting in a really scary time. While I haven’t been here the whole 10 years, it feels like it because I remember watching vids from when you were a baby soap maker, making soaps at your parents house. It feels like we are old friends now. To see how far you’ve come is incredible. I love that you take care of your own, and your family helps with everything you do. While I hope you stay, I know what ever you do in the future you will do it well. I also started cross stitching too, and have cross stitched to many of your videos. Thank you for sharing yourself, and your beautiful family with us Katie. ❤️

[@ComplicatedKnots]

I cannot imagine a better time for me to see this video. Two hours ago I actually made a big life decision, leaving a situation I've been in for 8+ years (vague, coz internet). But I had followed a lot of the same reasoning you did, and it was really healing for me to get the external validation for my logic. The future is a very bright, scary place, but we've got this :)

[@emilyacevedo4746]

I think a lot of your fan base and customers noticed that something was up this past year but not in a bad way. You definitely powered through, adjusted your business and creative process enough to fulfill your professional obligations while also taking better care of yourself (and thus your family as well). I pray that this time has made you adapt new practices that will prevent burnout in the future and enable you to keep doing what you love for years and years to come! And the soap is lovely 😊

[@dingalingdongly]

Katie, I know one of the first videos of your I ever saw was you having to relocate your workshop and your whole family pitching in b/c of zoning or something. I remember being so impressed by your ability to *just keep going*. We all love your content and creations *AND* you are absolutely allowed to change gears whenever you need it! Creative burnout is a very real and difficult thing and I appreciate your ability to share with us how you pivoted, tried new things, and shifted your work. Glad you are in a better place and that you found joy and freedom in other media :) You are an amazing creator!

[@kristinakelley7696]

Retro releases would be so cool! Maybe some old favorites or YOUR faves that you like to make! Popular scents, easy pours, anything you’ve already done to take the pressure of new ideas off :)

[@acekonig5990]

. As a creative getting over burnout I've found many of the same things helpful. Delegating tasks, reading more books, stepping away from social media, and reconnecting with my friends/community. It's not great that you've been going through burnout but it's nice to know I'm not alone.

[@kirstinbone]

I would love to hear you do like ... an occasional book club while soap making? Like just talk about something you are reading or have read?

[@SadMangaGirl]

I love your honesty about everything. Burnout can suck. I'm struggling with it with crochet. My favourite days of the week are when your videos come out. Absolutely love all of them.

[@coletteandtulip]

I'm so glad you continued Katie. I only found you like 6 weeks ago and now I watch your videos every day and I love them. I could listen to you talk forever and it feels so cozy to me. You're a wonderful person and I so wish I could be your friend. I feel like a crazy fangirl over you lol. I'm disabled and bed bound most days and your videos bring me so much joy and always make me smile. I'm happy you found a way to continue because your videos make so many people happy.

[@ellenjedunn]

Burnout is such a struggle. I really felt it this year in teaching. I’m glad you are doing better!

[@hannaformakeup8248]

I love cross stitching 😍 it calms me down so much!

[@cheriekarley2479]

I’m loving this collection so much. I know it’s the second one but it’s beautiful. Also I get Art burnout all the time it’s so dang frustrating. Just yesterday I sat at my art table and played. Today I’m going to finish it. (A double page spread for my mixed media art journal) Definitely a very relevant topic though I feel it happens often to artistic and creative people. Cheers cherieK 🌈🦋🐿🇦🇺

[@RoyaltySoaps]

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[@cheriekarley2479]

@@RoyaltySoaps ♥️☺️🇦🇺

[@helengreenland2986]

I recognise your feelings of burn out, don't let it define you. Big hugs, I love your work. Don't worry about what other soap makers are doing, you do you

[@michellem9444]

I totally agree with using other crafts as a way to reinspire you in your main craft. Sometimes working in a different medium soothes that frustrated part of your brain. Plus I've found that I'm fresher in the craft I was burnt out on, using ideas and inspiration from other areas. So glad you got over the creative block! One tip I would say: always make sure you have at least one creative outlet that is not monetized. You'll need something to lean on that doesn't have the pressure of profitability. Glad you're feeling better! :)

[@clairerobertson2579]

I started making soap for 2 reasons, allergies and I had lost my crojo. I crochet a lot and I love it. But after 20ish years, I'd lost my inspiration (crochet mojo or crojo). Then I realized that my body washes were making me itch, so I looked up how to make soap on KZbin, found you and never looked back. I love that you were willing to share your struggles! Thank you for all you do!!!

[@sandrasparks6972]

You’re a gem of a human ❤️ Yours are the videos I gravitate towards when I’m struggling, and your sunny attitude is impossible to frown at 😊 Hearing your struggle with burnout reminds me that even the people who seem the happiest struggle too, and that makes it easier to face myself and say it’s okay not to be okay. A very roundabout way of saying this video was great and I really appreciate it and all of your content ❤️

[@pedanticm]

Burnout is STRONG right now. I feel you, sister.

[@liztidwell1085]

Such a beautiful soap! And thank you for your candor and great insight into how you managed burnout. I adore your videos and I am always happy to watch you make soap while you talk about anything. Keep being kind to yourself and being the ray of sunshine that you are! PS. I love love love this collection! It is exactly my style and such a nice contrast to the last collection.

[@LaurenGoody]

Definitely like the direction you're going here. Its great to keep it real and the soap making is more the like visual ASMR while connecting with yoj

[@amelianoire4619]

Loved this video! Thank you for finding the strength and courage to share your story. Something I tell my kiddo all of the time is "It's okay to not be okay." No one has it together all of the time, even if it looks like we do. Sometimes flying by the seem of your pants ad hoping that the thread holds is all we can do. I think your story is inspirational and could help a lot of people. I know at times it is easy to forget that our favorite celebrities, business owners, and idols are all human too. We all go through ups, downs, phases, etc. Life is never a stand-still. We're always moving in one direction or the other and that can require us to manually pump the breaks and re-evaluate to ensure that we are moving in the direct that is right for us. You are such a natural story-teller. You captivate and draw people in without even meaning to, and the honesty and sincerity is crystal clear within your words. I would love to see a future soap collection that reflects you and tells your story. Getting to know the person behind the brand has definitely been an amazing perk to an already amazing business.

[@abipacific]

Been following you forever and I have a thriving soap business in Fiji thanks to your videos and learning about soap and soap design! You are awesome! 🙌

[@samuelpenney5925]

You are such a strong and intelligent person in every aspect. You handled this beautifully when so many people would have fallen apart completely.

[@ameisweirdx]

Katie you are an inspiration, not just in the average "girlboss 24/7 grind for that goal" way, but also in the ways that are often missed. Sharing this will inspire so many people to keep an eye on their mental health, to learn about burnout and understand its normal, and to change their work dynamic to protect themself and their business/hobby/work/studies - it doesn't have to be one or the other. Thank you. And know that i speak for everyone when I say you could never let us down. We love your content and your products and we trust that when you show us something, an idea, a product, a silly video with your kids, you're doing it with all your brain and heart backing it. We love you and your fantastic team at Royalty Soaps and we all hope you have a lovely more enjoyable next few years after this. Burnout is rough, we're proud of you ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you for this video! I really needed to hear this💕

[@kelseyfortune5264]

And yes to more videos of you talking about whatever while making soap in the background. That’s my favorite summer content. I’m a teacher so my summer content differs from my school year content. During the school year. I don’t have a ton of time or mental energy so I’ll watch short videos that get to the point. Over the summer, I love long rambly videos with something creative going on that I can glance up and look at occasionally while I’m painting but can mostly serve as almost a podcast.

[@Twistedtree7]

I think we’ve all been there Katie! I still work a full time job while trying to run a bus in and make the products! I create more than soap, I also make jewelry, sculpt with polymer clay, and occasionally paint. Having more than one creative outlet keeps me going when I’m uninspired in one! But still, there are days when I do nothing but binge watch tv or KZbin… give yourself some grace, that’s my input!

[@GoodMorningButch]

I so relate to this sentiment! Even though artistic block/burnout looks different for everyone, I feel like every creative person will be able to understand your experience and feel for you. I don’t make soaps, I write stories, but it’s such a frustrating sensation to know you’re not at your best creatively but you still have to churn out content or creations…

[@ArcticBanshee]

Totally understand creative burnout. Recently took a hiatus from soaps to read about making mosaic projects. It’s great to “reset” with a new hobby!

[@CinnahBaer]

I'm so happy you've always managed to keep yourself going. You've been such a huge inspiration to me over the last 2 years. I've been in a very heavy depression for some time now, and was desperately looking for something to make me happy. Something productive that I could look at when I'm done and be proud of myself. Making soap has become that thing for me, and it's all because of you! I still struggle with my depression among a slew of other undiagnosed mental health issues, but having a hobby that I enjoy so much that can also make me a little extra money on the side (financial struggles have been a huge contributing factor to my mental health decline) has done absolute wonders for my mentality. So thank you, Katie. You're such an inspiration, and I hope you always remember to take your own advice and take care of yourself!

[@solveigw]

I've been painting my nails bright yellow while watching this video. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I can relate to weeping on the floor, cursing at the world in general. I'm so happy you have utilized strategies to get yourself through this. None of us are super humans, we all need some help from our "village". I wish you all the best, and look forward to new designs. And, by the way. You can allow yourself to bring back more designs from retirement. You made the rule, you have the power to overrule :)

[@bethy.campbell98]

A collection that would be cool to see would be a full collection of viewer designed soap! You could pick some that you have always wanted to do or some that you think would be the most fun to make!

[@danielleearl5605]

Katie, I too have a small business that is turning 10 this year (that I started when I was very young as well!) and I think the 10 year burn out must be pretty common because everything you're saying in this video I'm nodding my head to - I've felt this way for the past year as well. Thanks for sharing where you're at - I think it's an important reminder that everything we see online isn't always perfect behind the camera. Burnout is real and the pressure not to let down the people you employ is even heavier - especially during tough mental health times, global crisis times, and burnout times. You are a rockstar!

[@Liz_Dave]

I always love how honest and up front ypu have been on your channel. I'm happy that you where able to come out of your burnout.

[@edina-barbaraalbert4532]

Could you make once a Pokemon-inspired soap? I would definitely love to wash my hands with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, or Pikachu!

[@emmapowditch8045]

Thanks for sharing your feelings and how you dealt with them, your videos always make me smile, as your passion for creating fun soaps really shines through. Keep on looking after yourself

[@ShieldofTerror]

The greens are so pretty! And with the gray!!!! _And the purple stones!!!!!!!!_ It's just so perfect! I really do enjoy hearing about your creative processes. Hearing how you handled burnout, I felt I learned a lot and there was good advice in there for just dealing with burnout in general, not just creative burnout. Thank you for sharing!

[@aordinarygirl7403]

Aww I thought something was a little different too, and I’m really glad you talked about this. I haven’t been in the business as long as you, but I experience burn out too and it almost stops me dead in my tracks. I just enjoy and want to make soap, but everyone is pretty demanding in telling me what they want me to make or think I should make. Then how I need to market it and sell it. That completely deflates me I end up doing nothing and that gets me nowhere but feeling frustrated and sad. To pick myself back up, I go out to my shop and make soap and fall back in love with it. It’s easy to get burned out when you feel like everyone’s demands are more important than your own mental health. We just gotta guard ourselves and continue doing what we love and are inspired to do. Saying a little prayer for you today. ♥️

[@keiyangoshin3650]

The timing of this video is perfect. My burnout resulted in, amongst other bad things, unemployment. As I dove back into the world of job hunting I felt more and more self conscious and stressed. Can I face job interviews? Will I find a job soon? How will I keep that job? Trying to stay active and busy and spending time searching the web, works until it doesn’t. Of course I’m not an independent worker or crafter and honestly, I don’t know how the added pressure of that would affect my tired mind. So I’m very impressed and even inspired by Kathy’s experience. Not giving up is the most important I think. When in doubt, get help. That’s my two cents. Stay safe. ❤️

[@elyle]

I love the idea of more videos talking about something other than the soap process. I’ve also been SUPER enjoying your reviews of various products that maybe are soap-adjacent 🙂 Long live the duchess!

[@jessica1587]

I selfishly so much love your presence on the internet. It helps me a lot. BUT, we want you happy and healthy, even if you aren't online. We adore you and I hope you're able to take care of yourself.

[@claireisacamel]

Woof. This. Hahaha something I think a lot of creatives struggle with is “what do I do now that I’m no longer enjoying the thing that used to give me joy?!” Hahh thanks for this hang out chit chat!! Always love hearing your perspective!🤍

[@dinadwairi1583]

Dear Katie I am a fan all the way in the middle east who ABSOLUTELY LOVESS your content I got into the world of soap making because of u and I enjoyed it ever since But even when my interests shifted I found so much comfort in watching u. What i got more than anything by watching your channel is having u as a friend. I really don’t know how to explain it without sounding weird, but I feel like I got to have this connection with u as a friend and would just watch the videos to see how your doing or listen to a friend rant. I love and support you soo much and I just wanted to let u know

[@shannoniverson4341]

Im so glad you decided not to quit. You are my inspiration to how i started maken soap. Im so glad you figured out how to get all the stress off your shoulders as well you are just a total delight to watch and listen to. I like how real your are about family and life. So thank you for taken the time to share with us every time.

[@meganontiveros5286]

I love hearing you talk, it feels like a conversation while watching you make soap! Also, you are so loved and I’m glad you’re taking more time for yourself and your family!

[@CallHerCassie]

This soap is absolutely beautiful

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Its easy to understand! Glad to have you available when you are! Life is short & you should enjoy it.

[@JHilerio]

Thank you so much Katie! All good advice, very much specific to you but at the same time very adaptable for everyone’s style. Don’t know who’ll read this but I wanna stress (and thanks for bringing it up): don’t be shy to ask for help! I overwhelm easily and at the same time I wanna do it all. I have to remind myself there are other people who can help me get through the day. And also! Inspiration doesn’t have to be forced - doing other things helps so much, it takes your mind off your block and yet you’re still creating.

[@AlessioFangano]

Groupd-Therapy time with Katie is the best! ❤

[@toxicbangbang]

I feel this. I have been experiencing burnout for several months. Right after i pulled all of the wallpaper down and painted all the rooms in my house it just hit me. I just recently started crochetting again. I'm just making dishcloths and washcloths. They're quick and they make me happy. What I'm going to do with all of them... i really don't know. Gifts or donate them to places. Already gave like 6 to my step mom. I need to get out into my food garden and work on that, but i just don't want to. In lieu of crafting so much, I'm spending more time with my senior animals and really cherishing the time i have left with them.

[@Saezimmerman]

Katie, thank you so much for sharing your experiences with burnout. I think the perception is that burnout always gets so bad that you have to blow up your life to get through it. It’s so important to talk about the ways to work through & resolve burnout before it gets to health crisis levels. (Also, that soap is gorgeous. I love the colors!)

[@skerendreamera]

I think I loved this soap way more than I ever thought I would when I saw the colors initially. Also, I'm happy to hear about your personal trials with creativity and hope you continue sharing.

[@MalisDelnaria]

I don't comment often but I just wanted to say I love this format where you are talking about a completely different aspect of soap and creativity. I've noticed the videos you have made that I enjoy the most usually have the rambling conversation that adds to the video but isn't directly about the soap you are currently creating at the time. Would definitely be interested in hearing more 'ramble videos'.

[@MyEmpireIsTheWorld]

It was nice just hearing you talk about you and your business. Also, I love that soap design!

[@kayari1455]

The biggest reason I watch your content is YOU and the empathy I feel when I watch your videos. I can't speak for everyone but I watch your channel over others because of your personality and interests. Your soap designs are gorgeous but you could honestly make 40 bars that use the same colors and I'd probably just relate thinking how much I love that color too. I'm super glad you took the time/actions needed to recover from your burnout but I hope, if it ever happens again, that you can press on knowing I'd still watch even if you made nothing but plain tan soap for 10 videos in a row. Also, I LOVED this concept of listening to you rant while you made the soap. I'd love more stories...even if they feel like they're about nothing!

[@pineappledeedee1705]

Katie, as a mother and business partner, I can relate to a lot of what you are saying. I am blessed to work from home so I can homeschool and take care of my children, but the burn out is REAL. You're doing a great job and I'm always inspired and impressed with your business savvy mixed with your creative nature. I love the creative side but always get overwhelmed by the business side of things. 😬 Best of luck and God bless you! P.S. I love your chatty videos! I also love listening to you teach about soap!

[@PolarAzulTigris]

This is so sweet. I don't think you could ever disappoint us. I know creative process is something and burn out is very real. I actually wanted to get into crafts like soap making because I'm usually a digital artist. I made the same type of art for almost eight years. Basically making designs for other people. Near the end of it I barely could scrap out one per month and then years went by with no inspiration. I haven't drawn one of those in a while but decided to do some art for myself the past week. It's taking a while to complete but it has inspired me to keep going. I just hope that candle burns a bit longer this time. Keep up the great work and your a huge inspirational figure to me with your work and attitude. Just love it.

[@kimtyler8368]

katie, your back!!!!! I could tell something was bothering you last year and even a little into this year, but this episode is the creative and informative and awesome Katie. I was just saying yesterday that I've lost my creative mojo. I haven't quilted, crocheted, knitted, cross stitched in over a year. do another episode like this, I want to get my creative mojo back. 🥰

[@Celestyal22]

I retired from being a Massage Therapist after 12 years. People tried to talk me out of it but I had been done for awhile. Best decision I ever made. I work retail now and I like my job, gives me what need and I'm not complaining. :)

[@dawnking5492]

I have been watching you for a while now. I must say that you are very inspiring. You keep things down to earth and are super energetic. You have buried my creativity and desire to create myself. This weekend I begin my journey in hot processed soaping in part to watching you here. I look up to you as a soaper and love all of the things you talk about in your videos. I love your transparency in what you do and the struggles you have both in business and your personal life. You are amazing and I look forward to watching your content for years to come! Thank you for being you!!!

[@jessicaaddis4308]

I have gone through spurts of burn out too! It is usually in the form of not being motivated. Once I begin again, I feel like, God I love this! I find this especially true for me after a sickness. I also work 60 hours a week, and take care of my small farm(that might explain my occasional burn out). I am always saying I just want to make the soap! All the other things are tedious. Photographing, packaging, website updates. Ugh! Thank you for sharing your struggle! I always appreciate your down to earth realness.

[@nyalakin7389]

I like the content you make. It’s something about your voice and laugh that calms me. I also put you on as background when I need to clean. Your like a friend that just keeps talking to keep me company

[@raeleebusk9518]

Katie I have been watching your videos for a couple years now. I love that you were willing to share this and talk about how you came to your decision. I'm glad that you didn't stop making soap or videos, but if you did stop, your regular subscribers like me would understand!

[@stine0203]

I absolutely love hearing stories or life advise while you're making the soap. Thank you for being transparent with us about the reality of being a small business owner! We love and appreciate all you do for your customers and viewers, I'm totally here for all of it! ❤😊

[@cindymora6714]

Yes! More please 😁

[@hiya4691]

You are the GOAT. You are the OG. Your style and way you create is perfectly who you are and why you are loved. ❤️

[@AerialSupernova]

Thank you so much for putting this video together, I'm a work at home artist and been managing my own little business for about 2 years, these past months have been really painfull due to burnout and it is great to know I'm not alone and that other creatives can find a way to do what they love

[@miriama200]

I love that your so open about mental health. I would love to hear you talk about different topics. Love the soap design.

[@thepearlygoatsoapery9512]

I remember you pulling back some and certainly understood. Worried that some statistic was making you concerned viewers might be disappointed. I have been watching you videos routinely often with my now 4 & 6 year old granddaughters We’ve💗all your videos never get tired, anxious await each new one. My daughter in law ordered me one of your collection. It’s hard to make viedos I have made some horrible ones and a few TicTocs of soaps I learned many techniques from you. Plz be happy and know you are an inspiration, so honest and relatable. The BEST # 1 soaper. I am 68 starting late but have ideas to share far from profitable. Be blessed.

[@stephsaguudefan1753]

It's incredibly inspiring to see how you're always positive and strong even when you go through things like this. Everyone experiences burnout, and a year of it would really suck, but you pushed through it and that's awesome. It's also great that you have a husband who supported you through the rough patch, I can't tell you how much I lean on my own husband when things are tough.

[@blahhhblahhblahblah]

Thank you so so much for being so honest and real in this video. It's not all rainbows and sunshine and sometimes we need help and need a change or whatever... we need something sometimes! Thank you! So happy you're doing well it's nice to have this little safe space online to go to ❤️

[@emberhayes2859]

i really enjoyed this format! i'm currently staving off burnout by the skin of my teeth, and it's hard! glad you are doing better now.

[@LMFuqua]

Thank you for letting us in to this part of the process. I am glad you really focused on what's best for you rather than just trying to push through.

[@amyward8861]

Can I say, as a fairly new subscriber, you are so amazing. I have already watched so many hours of this channel because your energy and enthusiasm is just contagious. You've made me feel happier and reconsider my creative outlets again. So thank you💜