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How Kaitlin Carpenter Built Creative Mornings Portland
What does it take to build a creative community that people actually want to keep coming back to?
In this episode of The Awkward Handshake, we sit down with Kaitlin Carpenter, the organizer behind Creative Mornings Portland, to talk about what it really looks like to sustain a creative community over time.
Kaitlin isn’t just hosting events—she’s curating an experience. From speakers to structure to the feeling in the room, Creative Mornings has become one of Portland’s most consistent and well-loved creative gatherings.
We talk about how she brought the chapter back to life, what it takes to keep momentum going, and why the best communities aren’t built on hype—they’re built on care.
If you’ve ever wondered how some events feel effortless while others fall flat… this episode pulls back the curtain.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Kaitlin relaunched Creative Mornings Portland
- What makes a creative community feel consistent and trustworthy
- The role of curation in building strong events
- How to choose speakers that resonate with a wide audience
- Why structure matters more than people think
- The balance between creativity and sustainability
- What keeps people coming back month after month
Meet the Guest
Kaitlin Carpenter
Writer and creative strategist, founder of BattleCat Strategy, and organizer of Creative Mornings Portland.
Kaitlin has worked with organizations like NASA Earth Science, the U.S. Department of Justice, and Trust for the National Mall to help them connect with the right people through storytelling and strategic communication. In 2019, she relaunched the Portland chapter of Creative Mornings and has been bringing creative speakers (and donuts) to the stage ever since.
Connect with Kaitlin:
- Website
🎨 Want to attend a future Creative Mornings chapter? Find Portland's events and other events worldwide here: https://creativemornings.com/
Keep in touch!
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By Mary Williams & Megan EckmanWhat does it take to build a creative community that people actually want to keep coming back to?
In this episode of The Awkward Handshake, we sit down with Kaitlin Carpenter, the organizer behind Creative Mornings Portland, to talk about what it really looks like to sustain a creative community over time.
Kaitlin isn’t just hosting events—she’s curating an experience. From speakers to structure to the feeling in the room, Creative Mornings has become one of Portland’s most consistent and well-loved creative gatherings.
We talk about how she brought the chapter back to life, what it takes to keep momentum going, and why the best communities aren’t built on hype—they’re built on care.
If you’ve ever wondered how some events feel effortless while others fall flat… this episode pulls back the curtain.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Kaitlin relaunched Creative Mornings Portland
- What makes a creative community feel consistent and trustworthy
- The role of curation in building strong events
- How to choose speakers that resonate with a wide audience
- Why structure matters more than people think
- The balance between creativity and sustainability
- What keeps people coming back month after month
Meet the Guest
Kaitlin Carpenter
Writer and creative strategist, founder of BattleCat Strategy, and organizer of Creative Mornings Portland.
Kaitlin has worked with organizations like NASA Earth Science, the U.S. Department of Justice, and Trust for the National Mall to help them connect with the right people through storytelling and strategic communication. In 2019, she relaunched the Portland chapter of Creative Mornings and has been bringing creative speakers (and donuts) to the stage ever since.
Connect with Kaitlin:
- Website
🎨 Want to attend a future Creative Mornings chapter? Find Portland's events and other events worldwide here: https://creativemornings.com/
Keep in touch!
Follow Megan Eckman
- Fat Cap Design
- PDX Spellbound
Follow Mary Williams
- Sasquatch Media Grounds
- Sensible Woo