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Behind the Boom
- Aug 13, 2026 Saying goodbye to The Corkscrew
- Aug 10, 2026 August paralysis, AI, and why autumn can't come soon enough
- Jul 30, 2026 No longer the dork on the hill
- Jul 23, 2026 Measuring my life in World Cups
- Aug 31, 2025 Why I’m Bringing Creative Boom to YouTube: Stories, Not Tutorials
- Jul 20, 2025 How a Cold February Morning Sparked a Creative Movement
Creative Industry
- Aug 4, 2026 The storm shall pass
Growth
- Jun 2, 2026 Six Months Into My Second Life: What’s Actually Changed
- Dec 18, 2025 I Think I’ve Begun My Second Life
- Feb 24, 2025 The Long, Lonely Road to Recovery from a Back Injury
Marketing
- Jun 3, 2026 Nothing Has Changed in 25 Years – And That's the Point
- Oct 6, 2025 The Brand Backlash: Inside The Rising Era of De-influencing
- Sep 12, 2025 No One Cares About You, and That’s Your Superpower
Mentorship
- Jul 28, 2026 The nicest problem I've had in a while
- Jul 22, 2026 I'm opening five mentoring places. Here's why.
Public Relations
- Jul 20, 2026 The internet keeps rewriting my career. Its latest twist? PR is back.
Technology
- Jul 29, 2025 Google Just Changed the Game: Enter AI Mode
- Apr 23, 2025 Nervous About AI? Here’s What Might Just Save the Day

Katy Cowan 8/13/26 Katy Cowan 8/13/26

Saying goodbye to The Corkscrew

I recently watched a YouTube video about old rides at Alton Towers. It talked through what was once great about them, and why they were eventually dismantled.

Katy Cowan 8/10/26 Katy Cowan 8/10/26

August paralysis, AI, and why autumn can't come soon enough

We’re in the middle of a fifth heatwave here in England. I wish I could be grateful. But I’ve never been one for warm weather. Don’t get me wrong…

Katy Cowan 8/4/26 Katy Cowan 8/4/26

The storm shall pass

One of the many benefits of getting older is understanding that storms always pass. We're in the middle of one right now. Economic gloom and low business confidence.

Katy Cowan 7/30/26 Katy Cowan 7/30/26

No longer the dork on the hill

There's a store in Manchester called Outsiders. It specialises in outdoor gear and clothing for those who like to look good, not just on hikes, climbs, or trail runs…