Just as I was making my decision to simplify my life and go part-time, and maybe more to the point, just as I was approaching my boss, Jennifer, to see if Ihad any options to do so, a local news station was approaching the Utah Society for Environmental Education (USEE) about doing a piece about voluntary simplicity.
Max Roth from Fox 13 News was interested in discussing the movement, the classes that are offered through USEE to explore the issue, and did they have someone who had made a significant change in his or her life as a result of taking the class?
And so, this interview was born. It aired last night and is a two-part segment. The first part is an interview with Andree' Walker Bravo. She works at USEE with Nicole, took the class with us as well, and has become a favorite friend.
The second part is an interview with me and my co-star, Mark. It was a ton of fun to do, and I was glad to play a part in promoting this new way of approaching our lives that is already bringing us a sense of calm that has not been present in our lives for a very long time.
Click here to begin. Click here for Part II.
Enjoy!
ETA: If you are local to Salt Lake City and interested in learning more about voluntary simplicity by taking a class, contact Jason at director@usee.org
To see how my daughter, Nicole, is living a simpler life after having taken the class, click here.
Fabulous Cath! Isn't Max great? He did a piece on kids with ADHD a year ago and interviewed my son and I. I love what you are doing to simplify. Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Posted by: Kayla | May 14, 2009 at 08:15 AM
A favorite friend???? Yay! You made my day!
Posted by: Andree | May 14, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Hey Cath! I saw you on the news last night. It was fun seeing you and hearing you and your hubby talk about this subject. GREAT JOB!!
Posted by: Lindsay S. | May 14, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Whoohoo! I'm related to a celebrity! Congratulations on the interview! We've been simplifying our lives, too, and we're loving the journey. Each step away from the craziness is like a breath of fresh air.
Posted by: Cindy Singleton | May 14, 2009 at 12:32 PM
I watched this on the news, but it was almost over before I realized it was you. I'm so glad you posted it. Your ideas about simplifying are very wise.
Posted by: travelinoma | May 15, 2009 at 12:52 AM
What a great interview, Cath! It was so nice to "see" you again! I'm really happy to hear that you're able to balance simplicity and your job at Paper Crafts...and that my little gift bag made a cameo appearance on the news. :)
Posted by: Kalyn Kepner | May 15, 2009 at 07:45 PM
It was fun watching the clips. I'm glad you were able to reduce your work load....enjoy!!! :)
Posted by: Lori R (loree2000) | May 15, 2009 at 09:28 PM