Building Confidence One Small Step at a Time

What if your greatest limitations became the foundation for your greatest strengths?

In this heartfelt episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with artist, graphic designer, entrepreneur, and advocate Katherine Klimitas, who lives with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease.

By the age of ten, Katherine had experienced more than 500 broken bones, yet she never allowed her diagnosis to define what was possible. Instead, she built a thriving creative business, became a successful artist, and uses her story to educate others about disability, inclusion, resilience, and living with purpose.

This conversation isn't about limitations.

It's about possibility.

It's about finding joy.

It's about building confidence one small step at a time.

In This Episode

Living with Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta)
Why confidence begins at home
The power of consistency over perfection
Growing up with a disability
How Katherine discovered her artistic talent
Turning creativity into a successful business
Building confidence through small wins
Lessons from entrepreneurship
Why advocacy starts with sharing your story
What inclusion really looks like
The importance of individualized healthcare
Finding joy through meaningful work
Using art to build a fulfilling life

🔗 Connect with Katherine

Website: http://kakartnola.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakartnola

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kakartnola

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Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities.

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