About KK

Kathy Kyle is an artist, textile designer, illustrator and entrepreneur who creates ethical, sustainable wearable art. Her work is inspired by nature, the fast talking dames of Old Hollywood films, and slow, vintage style.

A visual storyteller, for nearly 25 years Kathy has created art, illustration and identity programmes for international and local clients with award-winning results.

Her art practice began as a student at San Diego State University, continued while she served as Communications and Marketing Director for global consultancies, VCs and launched agencies in Washington, D.C., and continues today in the United Kingdom. Recognised as one of the UK’s inspiring entrepreneurs, Kathy is a multi-award winning business and trusted advisor to global and local companies.

Kathy is proud to be part of Buy Women Built, a movement designed to mobilise people to buy from female-founded businesses by showcasing who they are and why buying from them is our quickest path to a stronger, fairer economy. She is an f:entrepreneur, SmallBiz100, and was named one of the ‘Top Entrepreneurs to Watch’ in the Southeast.

Kathy is the founder of the Community Business of the Year (by the FSB - South East and Surrey SME Awards). She is the Founder of DigiKind and co-founder and partner at Amplia Group. She serves as a senior advisor at AI tech for good Hello Lamp Post and offers pro bono services and mentoring to UprisingUK, charities and female-owned businesses and young people.

Originally from California, Kathy resides in Surrey, England.

Find her art on Instagram at @kathykyle_studio.

Learn more about Kathy on Linktr.ee and subscribe to her Substack to stay in touch.

Photo by Luke Whatley-Bigg

Get to know KK through her community

  • Vivienne Heyhoe

    "I met Kathy at a female investor event last year. I was instantly struck by her authenticity, candour and positive energy. Then we got chatting for ages. Looking forward to seeing these beautiful works of art. So inspiring."

    Vivienne, Physician, Award-winning Thought Leader, Exit Planning for Founders

    Vivienne making people laugh at her launch

  • Y.O.U. Underwear

    "We've known each other for years through various award dos and networking events and I feel very proud to call you my friend. You also couldn't be a better cheerleader for me, my business - and women in business generally."

    Sarah, Y.O.U. Underwear Founder

    Kathy and Sarah at Kathy's launch in April

  • Mindful Roots Tea Founder

    "I met the lovely Kathy through F-entrepreneur.

    She helped me with creating templates for newsletters to send out to press and we have remained close ever since."

    Elle, Mindful Roots Tea

    Kathy and Elle at SBS Blue Tie Ball standing in front of the SBS Logo

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