What if your life's work could bring joy to others—simply through creativity and staying true to yourself?

In this inspiring episode of SUPERPOWER, host Kristine Milkovich welcomes Kate Endle, a beloved illustrator known for her richly textured, playful designs and collaborations in the children’s music scene.

Kate shares how she’s built a career rooted in spreading delight through whimsical, hand-crafted art. Her story is a reminder that joy can be a powerful guide—and that even in the face of uncertainty, choosing your own path can lead to the most meaningful impact.

She also opens up about her creative partnership with her husband, Chris Ballew—frontman of The Presidents of the United States of America—on their joyful children’s music project, Casper Babypants.

Listeners will be inspired by Kate’s reflections on embracing handmade art in a digital world, finding joy in the creative process, and building a career rooted in passion. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of life as an artist, the beauty of collaboration, and how to nurture your unique SUPERPOWER to make the world a little brighter.

In this episode:

[:59] Meet Kate Endle–illustrator and lover of stickers

[4:04] Kate’s artistic journey

[11:17] Kate's style and inspirations

[16:05] The Seattle chapter

[30:46] Navigating the artist’s life while building a business

[36:55] Why Kate doesn’t “scale”

[41:35] Rejection is protection

[49:21] Collaboration with Casper BabyPants

[56:13] Advice to 20-year-old Kate

[1:02:11] Kate’s SUPERPOWER

Links & Resources

kateendle.com

@kateendleillustration on Instagram

Connect with Kristine Milkovich

themilkovichteam.com | IG - @stylebymilkovich | @kristine.milkovich on Facebook & LinkedIn