I'm an independent singer-songwriter, music producer, and arts advocate.
Since childhood, doodling, journaling, and songwriting have been my go-to forms of creative expression, but it wasn't until the end of high school that I was comfortable enough to perform my songs. Almost a decade later, I began studying recording and music production techniques, finally giving myself the ability to release my songs from my home studio without agents or record labels.
In addition to writing and producing my own music, I am the Head Coach and Community Manager for Produce Like a Boss, board member and past president of Short Grass Arts Council, a custom songwriter, and owner of Heartbeat Kick Productions, where I offer all sorts of audio-enhancing services for others. From a young age I mistakenly concluded that music was a hobby, not a job. It took me a long time to unlearn that, and I'm now doing what it feels like I'm meant to do. A big goal of mine is to be an example for other people who may be in that same mentality. I want to be a living example that it's possible to continue living a music-centered life, or doing whatever you are passionate about, through all of life's chapters.
My final disclaimer is that I'm a millennial mom who uses music to process this world, this life that I'm living, and all the emotions that come along with it. I hope that in sharing my songs, other people will relate, feel less alone, and maybe even access a feeling of hope or joy or unity that they didn't notice before.
2017 Capital Journal Article: Local Talent to be Focus of Songwriter Showcase
2018 Capital Journal Article: Playing, Singing, & Building the Scene
2021 Streamer Blitz Music Review: Mama_katie Twitch Steam
2021 South Dakota Magazine: From Pierre to the World
2022 South Dakota Historical Society
2023 The Music Knowledge Podcast: From Side-Gig to Growing Business & the Power of Production
2025 Cry Now single review by Fifteen Minutes of Fame
2025 Northern Spirit Radio interview + new songs
In 2025, I connected my love for meditation with my abilities as a musician, and I studied the arts of sound healing and meditation creation. Below are my free affirmation tracks that are available exclusively on Insight Timer. Download the app and follow me if you'd like notifications regarding my upcoming livestreamed meditation sessions.