Embracing the Journey with Kate Nelson

Uplevel Together with Jasna Burza

Another amazing episode folks!!! This week, I introduce you to a dear friend and a woman going places: Kate Nelson. An Alaska Native Tlingit tribal member, Kate Nelson is an award-winning journalist based in Minneapolis who focuses on amplifying important Native American change makers and issues. Her writing has appeared in top publications including ELLE, Esquire, Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, the BBC, The Guardian, W Magazine, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, the Cut, The Daily Beast, Bustle, Saveur, Andscape, Thrillist, Romper, Atmos, Civil Eats, C&I, and more.

In this engaging episode, Kate shares her remarkable journey from a rural Minnesota to becoming a celebrated journalist, shedding light on the detours that led her to embrace a fulfilling career in freelance writing and editorial work.

We talk about the evolution of Artful Living magazine under her leadership, the collaborative process that drives its success, and the impactful stories that have defined her career, including interviews with culture-shapers like Padma Lakshmi and explorations into decolonized cuisine with Chef Sean Sherman.

Beyond her professional achievements, Kate discusses the profound impact of reconnecting with her Alaska Native heritage, the challenges and joys of rediscovering her identity, and her contributions to the Native American renaissance in media.

Learn more about Kate: https://www.kateanelson.com/