Cat Polivoda
New Orleans, LA
My mission is to motivate and empower women to love ourselves. I own and operate Cat's Closet, plus-size online thrift shop, and blog/website Cat Inspired! With lots of positive messages, thoughts, reflections, and information to share, my website and blog are full of content about living my passions and helping you do the same!
BACKGROUND & EDUCATION
I call Minnesota home and have also lived in Germany, Texas, and now New Orleans. I studied German & Global Studies at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. I then earned a Master’s Degree in Training & Development from Texas A&M University-Commerce and have spent my professional life working at colleges & universities. Currently, I live in New Orleans, Louisiana!
WHAT I CARE ABOUT MOST
People loving themselves, equity, social justice, young people succeeding personally & academically, the interconnectedness of us all, speaking up, global awareness, creating opportunities, women supporting women, values and actions aligning, the belief that love always wins.
HOW I PREFER TO SPEND MY TIME
Traveling, journaling, discussions, netflix, podcasts, moving my body, spending time with those I love, social media, working on my passion projects, cooking, walks in the park, finding excuses to craft, learning, thrifting, singing in the car, & finding the elusive perfect balance of alone time and social time.