Episode 2: Turning Art into Business with Kathy Kyle

In this raw and colourful conversation, Enterprise Nation’s CEO, Aaron Asadi, meets artist and founder Kathy Kyle.

It started with burnout, grief, and a stained T-shirt. This is the story of Kathy, who left behind a 25-year career in PR and comms to launch her own wearable-art brand: Kathy Kyle Ltd.

It became a creative business built on joy, community, and painting at 4am.

In this episode:

– The emotional truth of starting over mid-career

– The importance of stories – and why some now live on scarves

– Why perfectionism is exhausting

– How Kathy weaves sustainability, identity and heritage into everything she creates

– The frustrating gap between female-led business potential and funding reality

This is a conversation about colour, courage, cassette tapes, and carving out a life that fits. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to make a change – or whether your art could become your business – this one’s for you.

📚 Explore Kathy’s work: kathykyle.com

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