Thrift Gremlin Energy: Books, Libraries & Chaos with Kathleen Illustrated

Kathleen, known online as KathleenIllustrated, joins Joe for a cozy, creativity-filled conversation. As an illustrator, thrifter, and passionate reader, Kathleen shares the early reading moments that shaped her, her deep love of libraries and Libby, and how storytelling influences her creative life.

The episode also explores her passion for thrifting and sustainability, and the joy of discovering meaningful, unexpected finds. It’s a warm, relaxed chat about books, creativity, and building a life rooted in what inspires.

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Find Kathleen online:

• YouTube - link

• Instagram – link

• Website- link

Time stamps:

00:00:00 Title
00:00:23 A brief interruption from Joe & Season 3 updates
00:04:46 Intro
00:05:20 Getting to know Kathleen
00:07:22 Creativity and Vision
00:36:14 Kathleen’s Reading Hot Takes
00:48:06 Not a Re-Reader
00:58:02 Recent Thrift Finds
00:59:28 Outro

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