I’m Kate, a stay at home mom by day and a jeweller by night. I have always been creative, and as a result I have worn many hats in my career: writer, director, teacher, wilderness guide, drive thru guru to name a few.

Before kids, I was a screenwriting coach. I loved my job. But after my daughter was born during the pandemic with a heart condition, everything changed. Juggling life as a new mom, during an unprecedented time in history, while trying to manage a serious health concern took its toll. Did I mention we were also trying to renovate our house to sell? It was a lot. I no longer had the brain power or time to dedicate to the profession I had built for myself. I was going to be a stay at home mom. Just like we planned.

And don't get me wrong. I love my daughter. I wanted to spend my days with her, enjoying all her firsts. Seeing the world through her eyes. But I also felt another part of me slipping away. The part that made me... well "me". I was pregnant with my second that when I started Ro + Louise as a way to help contribute financially to my family. What I didn’t know is I would reclaim a part of myself in the process.

Ro + Louise is named after my kids middle names. As much as I am doing this for me, I am also doing it for them. I want to show them that you can do anything you set your mind to as long as you are willing to work for it. They will always be my why.

My goal with Ro + Louise is to create meaningful jewelry for women. When you wear one of our pieces it’s not just a pretty pair of earrings. It’s a reminder of your inner strength, beauty and resilience. We are all worthy, but sometimes we need to remind ourselves of it. My hope is that when you wear our pieces, you will feel that meaning and carry it with you throughout your day.

Thank you for being here with me on this journey.