Using Grief To Reinvent a New You

In this heartfelt episode of Tendrils of Grief, we are joined by Katie, a talented actress whose journey into acting began two years after losing her mother to dementia at a young age. Katie’s role as Denise in Sophie Jones marked the start of a new chapter in her life—one that beautifully weaves together her previous roles as an English major, mother, and portrait photographer. Katie is widely recognized for her roles as Beth in Winter Island and Sadie in Going Home, seasons 1 & 2. She has earned accolades for her work in award-winning films like Front Porches and the web series Gamer. Katie is currently working on her first feature film, Wake Up Maggie, a deeply personal project and love letter to her late mother. When Katie isn’t on set, she’s busy capturing portraits, coaching aspiring actors, or creating meaningful content. Outside of her creative work, Katie enjoys practicing yoga, hiking in nature, taking tap classes, and, of course, savoring a good cup of coffee. Tune in to this inspiring conversation as Katie shares her journey of loss, healing, and channeling grief into art, passion, and purpose. Episode Highlights Katie actress Sophie Jones Katie Winter Island Beth role Katie Going Home Sadie role Wake Up Maggie feature film Grief and acting journey Healing through acting Actress Katie award-winning films Katie Front Porches best actress Portrait photographer turned actress Acting after loss Grieving mother dementia story Katie creating content online Acting coach and yoga enthusiast Katie tap classes and hiking Wake Up Maggie love letter to mom   Acting as a Tool for Healing – How art helps process grief. Turning Grief into Creativity – Stories of transformation through art. Wake Up Maggie: A Love Letter in Film – Honoring loved ones through storytelling. Award-Winning Indie Films – Rising stars in independent cinema. From Photography to Acting – Transitioning creative careers. Balancing Parenthood and Passion – How Katie embraces her roles. Dementia Awareness Through Art – Highlighting dementia stories in film. The Intersection of Life and Creativity – Channeling personal stories into acting. Coaching the Next Generation of Actors – Sharing skills and stories. Self-Care for Creatives – Yoga, tap, and hiking for balance. Learn more about Katie    Website         www.katieprentiss.com Movie            www.wakeupmaggiemovie.com Instagram      https://www.instagram.com/katieprentiss/ IMBd             https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10018602/ Tiktok            https://www.tiktok.com/@katieprentiss Instagram     https://www.instagram.com/wakeupmaggiemovie/    Did you enjoy today’s episode?   Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Don’t forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.   Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community   Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss   To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In   Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Let me hear your thoughts!