Katie Dohman
Whipsmart Writer & Content Wrangler
Insatiable curiosity and innumerable interests. Tendency to overshare. Never-ending love for telling a damn good story, editorial or brand. Let's tell some stories together.
PROJECTS
mnparent.com
There She Goes
Steeling myself for my child to grow up. The first really huge milestone in letting go: Kindergarten.
Teen Vogue
Woman Starts Pad Drive After Alleged Sexist Harassment
At dawn on April 24, Jenny Thompson Halverson, the first female mayor of West St. Paul, Minnesota, was getting ready to go for a run. Known for her early-morning neighborhood jaunts, her campaign slogan was “Run Jenny Run." But this particular morning would get off to a violating start. And kicked off a revolution in her local political sphere.
mnparent.com
The Things We Grew
We planned on living in our current house forever. But then came a dream house and an offer we couldn't refuse. A love letter.
The Huffington Post
9 Lessons I Want My Kids to Learn from Prince
Prince's singular vision left us with a lot of memories, and a lot of lessons on creativity.
Experience L!fe
DIY Beauty
8 recipes for clean, all-natural skincare products you can make at home—and why you should.
StarTribune
I bought a house one block from my parents. It's the smartest thing I ...
It was the right house at the right time.
StarTribune
My self-employed life: Why Minnesotans like me choose freelancing ...
As a freelancer, I'm working harder than ever. As a parent, I can't imagine my life any other way.
parknicollet.com
Waiting For Babycakes
When her pregnancy takes an unexpected turn, a mom-to-be learns her first lessons in parenthood.
minnesotamonthly.com
Gun Shy - Minnesota Monthly - November 2013 - Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota
Dad says “sunfish,” daughter says “sunglasses”—how an outdoorsman and a style editor teach each other about the finer things in life.
Experience L!fe
In Their Prime
Think beauty fades after 40? These nine honest, beautiful portraits will make you think again.
StarTribune
Why I insist on adopting rescue dogs - StarTribune.com
I can't resist Sarah McLachlan's siren call.
minnesotamonthly.com
Beautiful Thing - Minnesota Monthly - May 2011
Years ago, Aveda and a struggling Brazilian tribe forged a trading relationship both sides hoped would produce a profit. The result? A business that makes dollars and sense.
midwesthomemag.com
The Owners of Pharmacie Make the Most of Their Small Home
Roger Barrett and Sam Beberg’s home décor and gift shop Pharmacie has been a hit since it opened, with its artful window dressing, hip collection of furniture and accents, and Uptown location. So it’s no surprise that the Minneapolis condo that the partners call home is deftly decorated, thoroughly curated, and totally livable.
bloomablog.com
Straight Talk: Returning to Work after Maternity Leave - Blooma Blog
A month into my leave, it started to dawn on me that this new normal—one that I truly was blissed out on—would morph into yet another new normal. That first month passed so quickly that it occurred to me as I healed that time would continue in its unfair way, speeding toward a destination I could not control.