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Kate Flanders is a former binge consumer turned conscious. Through her personal stories, she tells us what happens at the intersection of money, minimalism and awareness. Kate's story has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Vogue, Oprah.com, Forbes.com, and more. She inspires people to consume less and live more. Kate is originally from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, but spends a lot of time exploring the world.

«Even six months after getting rid of the junk, I still had dozens of books that I hadn't read yet. It turns out that there were a lot of things at home that I had left behind but never used. I could have categorised all my things for the blog and told readers what I had in my bedroom, kitchen, living room, office and bathroom. But in reality, only two categories were important: what I used and what the ideal version of me would use.

For the ideal version of me, I bought things that I hoped would improve myself or my life. Like books that smart Kate should read, clothes that professional Kate should wear, and projects that creative Kate could take on. Classic novels, little black dresses, scrapbooking materials, etc. At one time, I spent thousands of dollars on all of these things with the sincere intention of using them because I was convinced that they would help me somehow. I was not good enough, and these things were supposed to help me become better. I wanted to read, wear and do everything to become the person I wanted to be. Owning things seemed to make it possible. One day I would do everything and become better. But that day never came."