Guest: Kate Telge – Co-Founder of Open Spaces
Topics: Career Pivots | Sobriety | Community | Divorce Recovery | Personal Growth
Description:
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Kate Telge, co-founder of Open Spaces, a community-first platform dedicated to healing, connection, and authentic human experience.
Kate’s journey is anything but traditional. From waitressing tables to building marketing teams across the globe, she’s lived and worked in Guatemala, Cambodia, Thailand, and now calls Austin, Texas home. Kate is a living example of how embracing uncertainty and pivoting away from societal expectations can lead to a more purpose-driven life.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job, lost in a relationship, or unsure of your next step—this episode is for you. Kate opens up about her own career pivots, her decision to host sober community events, and the tools she uses to help women harness the power of AI and alter ego work to build confidence and take control of their lives.
⏱️ Episode Timestamps:
(0:00) A shout out to The Broken View + Advice to new podcasters
(8:09) Why Kate's story matters + who she hopes this reaches
(13:49) Growing up in New Hampshire, Catholic roots, and spiritual evolution
(31:09) Life abroad: what Guatemala, Cambodia & Thailand taught her
(56:09) The birth of Open Spaces and turning an idea into reality
(1:09:09) Sobriety, community events, and how Open Spaces has evolved
(1:22:09) Kate's newest mission: empowering women with AI + alter ego work
(1:38:09) Dating, divorce, and surviving your rock bottom
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