Life Reflections of Growth
I took this picture yesterday. I often take shadow selfies with my son. My phone is full of them. This one stands out because I can see how we’re nearing the same height. He’s growing up so fast. Or rather, the passage of time feels fast. When I go into Landon’s...
read moreThe Purposeful Path
Now I trust what I know My intuition’s in the flow I realize what I feel is real Fully living my purpose The hard journey’s been worth it Now I help other people as they heal from The Purposeful Path As I close out this year with a calendar full of...
read moreLove is like Glue
My son made me this clay molding of his hand for Mother’s Day when he was in first grade (five years ago). It’s one of the many priceless motherhood treasures he’s gifted me. Today, I broke it on accident. I had a little cry when I did. He rushed into the...
read moreGoddess Energy
12 years ago I shared space with a group of women in sacred circle time that was hugely influential on my journey of self-acceptance and self-awareness. Many seeds were planted during those years in Shades of Purple that I cultivated into bloom over the...
read moreWake Up and Start
Posting this photo for a Kathryn the Grape announcement sent me down a trail of remembrance that made me pause and write this piece. Perhaps one of you will benefit from reading this to help along your own journey.... ✨? 9.5 years ago I experienced being...
read moreSharing About Empowerment, Channeling and Simplicity on Real Talk
I had a great time being a guest on Real Talk sharing about empowerment, channeling, and simplicity. In this show you’ll find out how my (late) grandma appeared to my son as a butterfly when he was a toddler and inspired “Maggie the magical butterfly” in...
read moreMaking It – A “Heroes” Journey
I used to wear business suits and close five to seven figure deals on a regular basis. I was earning six figures at age 27. I checked the box of every goal of the American Dream by age 31. I was the projection of making it. But none of that...
read moreTransforming My Pain into My Purpose
I’m headed back to Beth Israel Preschool tonight to be part of their Family Summer Concert Series. This is my third year in a row sharing Kathryn the Grape music with their community and I’m so grateful. (This photo is from my first summer concert with...
read moreTreasures in Transport
I’m so excited to share we are 100% on track with achieving our goal for publishing the final three books in the seven-book Kathryn the Grape Affirmation Series. We’re also on track with the development of our live stage show and our next Kathryn the Grape...
read moreYou’re Not Alone
I've gone to the hospital every day this week to visit someone I love very much who recently reached their personal rock bottom, which was a result of self sabotaging choices to mask the emotional pain of the sexual abuse they encountered as a child. It's...
read moreMy Inspiring Mom
When I was a little girl, my mom read stories to me every night. It was my favorite time of the day because it was the only time I had her to myself. Mom was always a super animated storyteller with her voice inflection and facial expressions....
read moreYou Are Exactly Where You Need to Be
While strolling through Liberty Station near Liberty Public Market last night, this sign caught my attention. Today is my Dad’s birthday. He’s revealed himself to me this week quite a few times, most apparent in the waiting room of Bond's Automotive &...
read moreKeep Going, Mitzybell
In finalizing the storyboards for my seventh Kathryn the Grape book to send to my illustrator, I was searching though my folders to find a specific photo of my Dad for a tribute I’m doing for him. When I scrolled through to this photo, I paused. Many people don't know...
read moreThis is Patrick
This is Patrick. He is 80 years old. He used to live below me for a few years when I had rented out my home and moved my son and I to a safe place where no one knew where we lived. I noticed Patrick when we were neighbors but I never stopped and chatted...
read moreSecret Keeper – How Healing and Forgiveness Transformed My Life
Secret Keeper - How Healing and Forgiveness Transformed My Life I wrote Secret Keeper three years ago. This song came through me as I finally reached the endpoint of learning some really important life-shaping healing lessons that were years in...
read moreSecret Keeper (Official Music Video)
Secret Keeper Lyrics and music composed by Kathryn Cloward © 2017 Kathryn Cloward | ℗ 2017 Kandon Unlimited, Inc. SECRET KEEPER - LYRICS Be a good little girl don’t tell anyone It’ll be our little secret just me and you having fun...
read moreOnly Four
Only Four is a song I wrote prior to writing Secret Keeper. I debated about recording both songs but decided on only recording Secret Keeper since it shares more of the full spectrum story of healing and transformation. However, this piece certainly goes into depth in...
read moreGrowing My Wings to Sing
Growing My Wings to Sing How I Transformed my Pain to my Purpose When I was a little girl, I loved writing songs and singing them for my dolls in the sanctuary of my own room. For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard lyrics and melodies in my head at the same time....
read moreKathryn Cloward on Tonight in San Diego TV Show
I had the pleasure of being the musical guest on Tonight in San Diego a few weeks ago. Here is the video of my interview with Tabitha Lipkin, as well as my band's live performance of my songs Ripple Love and Phoenix Rising. We perform Phoenix Rising after she thanks...
read moreWild Horse (Official Music Video)
Wild Horse lyrics and music composed by Kathryn Cloward © 2017 Kathryn Cloward | ℗ 2017 Kandon Unlimited, Inc. Song Lyrics: https://kathryncloward.bandcamp.com/track/wild-horse Video Credits: Kathryn Cloward - Executive...
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