STRATEGIST · AUTHOR · BUILDER

KATE KNESS

I make sense of complicated things.Strategy for businesses and nonprofits. A book about the body and emotions. Apps built for real-world connection.

Portrait of Kate Kness seated at her laptop in a sunlit home workspace, wearing a plum vest and cream trousers.

STRATEGY · WRITING · TECHNOLOGY

A Common Thread

Different disciplines, same curiosity.Strategy — Helping leaders find a clearer path forward through Clarity Forward.
Writing — Girl, Listen: Your Fascia Needs to Talk to You.
Technology — The Clarity Snapshot and Clarity Connect.

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STRATEGY & CONSULTING

Clarity Forward

I help businesses and nonprofit leaders understand what's working, identify what's getting in the way, and find a clearer path forward. Through strategy, assessments, and practical conversations, I make complicated things easier to navigate.

WHAT IT'S LIKE WORKING WITH ME
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AUTHOR & STORYTELLER

Writing & Books

I write about the experiences, patterns, and ideas that shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us. My first book, Girl, Listen: Your Fascia Needs to Talk to You, explores the relationship between the body, emotions, and lived experience.

WHAT EARLY READERS ARE SAYING
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Pink paperback edition of Girl, Listen: Your Fascia Needs to Talk to You by Kate Kness, resting on a notebook on a round wooden table.
Tablet displaying the Clarity Connect digital discovery interface on a wooden table.

TECHNOLOGY & HUMAN CONNECTION

Digital Projects

I develop thoughtful digital tools that make information, resources, and next steps easier to navigate. Current projects include the Clarity Snapshot, a self-guided organizational assessment, and Clarity Connect, which helps organizations connect visitors with the right people, programs, resources, and opportunities.

Ask about Clarity Connect

CONNECT

Have a new idea, a messy challenge, or a project we could tackle together?

I'd love to hear about it.

ABOUT

Hi, I’m Kate.

I’m a strategist, author, and builder, which mostly means I’m always looking for patterns and the clearest way forward.I’ve led IT teams, launched brands and websites, written a book about fascia and emotions, and built apps for real-world connection. Different projects, same instinct: spot what’s really going on, then make something good with it.What I’ve discovered is that I enjoy the work between disciplines most: understanding how something functions, noticing where things aren’t connecting, and figuring out what could work better.

Privacy PolicyKate Kness | katekness.comEffective Date: October 8, 2026Welcome to katekness.com. Your privacy matters to me.This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit https://katekness.com, contact me, or explore my work.This website serves as a central home for my professional work, including strategy and consulting, writing and books, and digital projects.## 1. Information I CollectI may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact me through the website.This may include:- Your name
- Your email address
- Information included in your message or inquiry
- Other information you choose to share when contacting meThe website and its service providers may also process limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and basic website usage data.I do not intentionally request sensitive personal information through the website's contact form.## 2. How I Use Your InformationI use the information collected through this website to:- Respond to questions, inquiries, and messages.
- Communicate about potential projects, collaborations, or professional opportunities.
- Provide information you have requested.
- Maintain appropriate records of professional communications.
- Improve the website's functionality, security, and user experience.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.I do not sell your personal information.Submitting a general contact inquiry does not automatically subscribe you to a marketing mailing list.## 3. Contact Forms and CommunicationsWhen you submit a contact form on katekness.com, the information you provide is used to receive and respond to your inquiry.Contact submissions may be processed through third-party services, including form-processing or customer relationship management tools such as HubSpot, depending on the website's active configuration.Information submitted through these services may be stored as a contact record and associated with your inquiry.I may respond to you using the email address you provide.If I introduce a newsletter or other optional email subscriptions in the future, I will provide appropriate signup information and unsubscribe options.## 4. Third-Party ServicesThis website is built and hosted using Carrd.I may use third-party services to support website operation, communication, and contact management, including:- Carrd: Website hosting and functionality.
- HubSpot: Contact management and inquiry records, if connected.
- Email services: Receiving and responding to messages.These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services.Their handling of information is also subject to their respective privacy policies and applicable agreements.## 5. External LinksMy website contains links to other websites and platforms, including:- Clarity Forward and related professional services.
- Amazon and Barnes & Noble for book purchasing.
- Hello, Pixe! and other digital projects.
- Instagram and LinkedIn.These external websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies, cookies, and data collection practices.I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.## 6. Cookies and AnalyticsThis website and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for website functionality, security, or performance.If additional analytics, advertising, or tracking tools are introduced, this policy will be updated as appropriate, along with any notices or consent mechanisms required by applicable law.## 7. How I Protect Your InformationI take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.Information may be processed or stored using third-party platforms that maintain their own security measures.However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.Please avoid submitting passwords, financial account details, medical records, or other highly sensitive information through the general contact form.## 8. Data RetentionI retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain relevant professional records, fulfill legitimate business purposes, or comply with applicable legal obligations.You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.## 9. Your Privacy Rights and ChoicesDepending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information.You may contact me to request:- Access to personal information I maintain about you.
- Correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion of personal information, where applicable.
- Information about how your personal information is used.
- Withdrawal of consent for optional communications, where applicable.I will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.## 10. Children's PrivacyThis website is intended as a professional and personal portfolio and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through katekness.com.Although this website may link to digital projects designed for younger audiences, those projects operate separately and may have their own privacy notices.If I learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, I will take reasonable steps to delete it.## 11. Changes to This Privacy PolicyI may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in my website, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.## 12. Contact InformationFor questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:Kate KnessWebsite: https://katekness.comEmail: [email protected]