JUST TRYING BY CATHERINE
Just Trying by Catherine - a mindful video journal about grace, growth, and creative courage. From unfiltered first attempts to thoughtful reflections, each story explores what it means to keep showing up - imperfectly, intentionally, and alive. I'm Catherine - after 14+ years in the fashion industry between Los Angeles, New York, and storytelling, I'm learning to slow down, show up, and just try. From first runs and quiet mornings to travel, creativity, and everything in between, this channel is a reminder that progress begins with presence. Welcome to Just Trying - where effort is the aesthetic. Because we're all just trying.
How I stayed consistent when I had zero motivation
Running in NYC winter is not easy — cold mornings, dark streets, and zero motivation. In this video, I’m sharing 5 things I did to stay consistent running in New York during winter, even on days I didn’t feel like it. If you’re trying to build a running habit, train through winter, or stay active when motivation drops, this video is for you. 🏃♀️ In this video: • How I stayed consistent running in winter • Running motivation tips that actually worked • Winter running habits for beginners • How I mentally reframed cold-weather runs • Staying active in NY during winter Whether you’re training for a race or just trying to show up for yourself, consistency matters more than perfection. ✨ Subscribe for more real-life running, wellness, and “just trying” content. 📍 Filmed in New York #running#winterrunning#nycrunning #runningmotivation#beginnerrunner
I revisited places I avoided for years & it healed something
Chicago vlog visiting the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. Revisiting “tourist spots” I avoided for years—and why it unexpectedly brought me back to myself. Episode 2 of Just Trying 🤍 I spent the day going back to places I haven’t visited in years (decades) in my hometown… the ones I used to love but started avoiding because they felt “too touristy.” This time, it felt different. Somehow, these places brought me back to parts of myself I didn’t realize I missed. This episode is about nostalgia, growth, and reconnecting with who you were… through the places that quietly shaped you. If you’ve ever avoided somewhere because it felt “too touristy”… maybe it’s time to go back.✨ Do you have a place from your childhood you stopped going to… but would go back to now? Subscribe if you’re into slow, reflective vlogs about becoming, healing, and finding yourself again. #ChicagoVlog#SheddAquarium#FieldMuseum#SlowLiving#JustTrying
After 14+ years in the fashion industry, I finally decided to start an Etsy shop. Here’s what I’m learning building a creative business from scratch. Not as an end goal, but as a starting point. In this episode of Just Trying, I’m sharing a glimpse and reflection of launching an Etsy shop from scratch. From building a brand and creating products to navigating pricing, perfectionism, and consistency—this is a quick overview of what I’m learning along the way. If you’ve been thinking about starting an Etsy shop, a creative business, or just doing something different… maybe this is your sign to start. This isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about trying.✨ Follow along and subscribe as I document the journey and dive deeper in depth in future episodes where I will break down details on getting started, materials, actual costing perspective based on my industry knowledge the past 14+ years, sourcing, and so much more to unpack! For more style, soul, glimpses of discovery, follow: / xoxocatherinep #etsyshop #startinganetsyshop #smallbusinessjourney #creativebusiness #etsybeginner #justtrying
If you’re scared to start…this is your sign (my story)
If you’ve ever felt burnt out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself… this video is for you. After years working in high-stress fashion jobs, I reached a point where I had to slow down—not by choice, but by necessity. That’s when I discovered mindfulness… not as a trend, but as a tool for survival. In this video, I’m sharing my journey from burnout to building a more mindful, intentional life—through small habits, daily rituals, and learning to reconnect with myself. This is for the woman who’s always been “on,” always pushing, always doing… but is starting to crave peace, balance, and something more meaningful. ✨ You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start. Topics covered: Burnout recovery Mindfulness for beginners Slowing down in a fast-paced world Creating mindful daily habits Healing from stress and overwhelm Personal growth and self-awareness Subscribe for more “just trying” videos on: 🌿 Mindfulness 🌿 Personal growth 🌿 Business + creative journeys 🌿 Real-life reflections
From burnout to feeling like myself again (what actually helped)