A Little Background

About

If you’ve landed here, you’re probably curious about the person behind Creative Boom. I’m Katy – a writer, editor, and founder, driven by a lifelong fascination with creativity and the people brave enough to build a life around it.

Curious. Independent. Always moving.

Curiosity has always been my compass. I’ve long been fascinated by people – how they think, what they make, and why it matters. That instinct led me into journalism, where I learned how to listen carefully, ask better questions, and tell stories with passion and purpose.

From journalism to PR – and back again.

I began my career in broadcast journalism, where I learned the value of listening, clarity, and asking the right questions. Later, co-founding a PR and digital consultancy showed me how creativity operates inside organisations – and how easily it can be shaped by commercial pressure.

Creative Boom grew out of that experience. I wanted to build something that celebrated creative work without reducing it to trends or metrics – a space that prioritised people, ideas, and honest conversation.

Today, Creative Boom exists as a magazine, podcast, and community, all rooted in the same belief: creative people deserve better support, better representation, and more human conversations around their work.

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"Katy is an intelligent, generous and unpretentious force in the creative industry. She has consistently poured herself into Creative Boom for the better part of two decades, taking risks that deserve real celebration. A strong female founder championing creativity, she’s an inspiration to many."

Joy Nazzari – Founder of DNCO

"I’ve had the joy of working alongside Katy for the past couple of years and have been consistently impressed by her passion, creativity, and ability to build vibrant creative communities through Creative Boom. She’s an incredibly charismatic podcast host, connecting with guests and listeners with warmth, wit, and curiosity. What truly sets Katy apart is her kindness and generosity. She uplifts others, brings people together, and makes collaboration feel joyful. A true champion of the creative industry."

Boma Krijgsman – Senior Marketing Manager, Thirst

“Katy has been a champion of the creative industry for as long as I can remember and has built a huge community of followers and loyal fans of Creative Boom (including me!). She has a knack for spotting growth opportunities and crafting content strategies, and is the kind of person you go to if you want to get things done and make things happen!”

Angela Roche – Founder of Love & Logic

"In a world full of endlessly slick content and polished, pre-packaged opinions, it’s refreshing to have someone like Katy cut through the noise. As a host, she’s willing to respond in the moment rather than stick rigidly to a script, making for far more engaging, authentic conversations. It’s exactly the kind of energy the world needs more of."

James Greenfield – CEO & Founder at Koto

"I've known Katy for almost 20 years, and for every single one of those years she's shown up in the most epic way. Always brimming with ideas and energy, she's packed with raw talent and has a unique gift for journalism and media, turning everything she touches to gold. Onwards!”

Cat How – Founder of How&How

"Creative Boom is currently our most valuable marketing partner. They understand how to create beautiful content that will resonate with our audience, and they back it up with solid technology and SEO that delivers sustained, engaged traffic to our platforms week in and week out – even months after an article is released."

Elizabeth Owen – President, Serbin Creative

"Creative Boom is a trusted resource for creative professionals everywhere. It has a huge, loyal audience of freelancers, studios and independents – the very audience Adobe seeks to connect and engage with. We’ve spent the past four years tapping into its readership, benefiting enormously from its ever-increasing reach and influence."

Emma Wilkinson – Head of Digital Marketing, Northern Europe, Adobe

"Katy’s one of the good ones. She builds communities, shares knowledge, and supports people. She’s a brilliant cheerleader for everything that’s great about our industry. It’s hard to sum up her impact. She gives so much to all of us, and she’s done it through the good times and the hard ones. That kind of dedication is as inspiring as it is generous."

Simon Dixon – DixonBaxi

A few kind words.