Hi. We are Dani and Kim, co-founders of Conspire Studio.
We are artists, facilitators and coaches who believe that creative wellness is an essential part of living a healthy and meaningful life.
We are passionate about cultivating a welcoming intergenerational space for art making and helping our clients live well and in tune with their creative lives.
DANI AUSTIN
(they/she)
Dani has a master’s degree in Sustainable Communities, a bachelor’s degree in Women’s & Gender Studies, and a 500 hour yoga certification. They’ve been facilitating and teaching using democratic pedagogy and mindfulness for almost 15 years. Dani previously worked at Jewish Studio Project, where they helped run the Creative Facilitator Training. They are also a writer, poet, and ceramicist (you can find their work here).
Dani is excited to offer supportive coaching to folks who are working on creative projects such as writing a book, creating a body of art, applying for shows/publications, etc. Dani specializes in project management support, guiding you through the nitty gritty of envisioning a project and seeing it all the way through. They would be honored to work together to set goals, timeline, and encourage you.
KIM WAYMAN
(they/she)
Kim holds a BFA in painting from UNCA as well as a BA in Slavic Studies from Brown University. She trained as a facilitator with the Jewish Studio Project and is a co-creator of the Jewish planner Dreaming the World to Come.
Kim’s work as a facilitator and coach is informed by a deep curiosity about how humans and cultures change. They incorporate systems thinking, animism, ritual, dreamwork, art making, mindfulness, and astrology into their group work and their coaching container.
They are currently working toward an ICF (International Coaching Federation) coaching certification through the Interactualizer Emergent Coach ICF-accredited training program. She is passionate about working with people who want to step more fully into their own lives through aligning with their values, accessing their creativity, and finding a meaningful place in the world.
Book a free 20 min exploratory call to find out how coaching can work for you
We are passionate about helping you step into a more whole, creative, and meaningful life
If you’re an artist or creative looking for support for a creative project, at any stage of the process, Dani is here to support and guide you in project management and everything it takes to move your project forward and out into the world.
If you feel stuck in some area of your life, finding yourself facing the same challenges again and again, Kim is here to coach you into deeper alignment with your values so that you can make meaningful change in your life.