Yahoo!Creators

January 28, 2026

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and single or not, here's a guide with suggestions on self-care and splurges of things you really want. Best read for choosing yourself: Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride

"Katherine Rose Woller’s memoir traces the emotional reality of calling off a wedding—and the clarity that followed. This isn’t a breakup exposé or a cautionary tale; it’s a deeply honest look at listening to your intuition when the stakes are high and expectations are louder than your own voice. The result is a story about courage, self-respect, and redefining success on your own terms. It pairs especially well with a quiet night and zero external opinions. As someone who has also called off a wedding, I can't wait to read this book."

Read the full article here: "Screw Valentine’s Day—treat-yourself gifts that don’t need a plus-one"

Medium

December 11, 2025

In this interview series, Katherine Rose Woller joins a group of business leaders, mental health professionals, and life coaches sharing their lived experiences called “How Authenticity and Vulnerability Pay Off and Help You Win Personally and Professionally.”

Katherine's interview examines the paradox of vulnerability and authenticity beyond buzzwords. She reflects on her grounded, joy-filled childhood in Oklahoma City for context and then fast-forwards to a defining moment in her thirties, when she called off her wedding just days before walking down the aisle. In the fallout, she learned to trust her instincts, build confidence, and work towards self-actualization. 

Katherine's story illuminates how vulnerability lays bare our full humanity and removes barriers to real connection, while authenticity allows relationships to deepen beyond performance or the expectations of others. This no doubt requires resilience, but the reward is fulfillment and a life well lived.

P.S. Oprah Winfrey or anyone on her team if you're reading this, Katherine would love to meet you!

Authority Magazine on Medium publishes in-depth interviews with authorities in business, pop culture, wellness, social impact, and tech. These interviews feature fantastic questions meant to draw out empowering stories with actionable insights.

Read the full article here: "Bestselling Author Katherine Rose Woller On How Authenticity and Vulnerability Pay Off and Help You Win Personally and Professionally"

FoodFamilyTravel - Ibiza

November 7, 2025

In her second travel piece for FoodFamilyTravel.com, Katherine Rose Woller takes us along her four-day escape to Barcelona and Ibiza that wasn't anything like the party scene stereotype. This trip was more about partner reconnection, fine food, and meaningful moments.

After leaving their toddler behind to travel abroad as partners, this husband and wife duo discover Ibiza's quieter side: a romantic old-town stay in Dalt Vila at Montesol Experimental, sunset dinners on historic terraces, and magical meals anchored by exquisite seafood and rare Jura wine.

In Barcelona, a spontaneous bar-seat dinner at Denassus sets the tone for the trip: genuine service, vibrant flavors, and a reminder that “shared meals often matter more than monuments.”

Travel can indeed be restorative. Re-aligning the roles of parent and partner and returning home “a little fuller, a little more joyful, and a little more yourself.”

More Trip Highlights: Can Domingo, Ushuaia, Villa Blue Star, Casa Jondal, La Bodega, and Amorino gelato

Read the full article on FoodFamilyTravel.com: "Not the Ibiza You Expect, But the One We Needed." Also picked up by MSN.com

The Bump - Nutrition

October 15, 2025

What a fun little nod in The Bump! Check out the key takeaways, helpful guidance, see why iron intake is so important during pregnancy, especially for vegans and vegetarians.

"Katherine W., an author and mom of one in Colorado, was a vegan with a history of anemia when she found out she was pregnant. Although she tried to start eating meat again to make sure she was getting enough iron, her first trimester food aversions had other plans. 'Despite my efforts to overcome the aversions, I had to stick mostly to lentils, beans, nuts and leafy greens for my iron intake,' she says. 'I purposefully incorporated these daily and never experienced any issues with iron deficiency.” She’s now pregnant with her second child and has so far been meeting her dietary iron needs by eating plenty of fish, legumes, whole grains, leafy greens and nuts."

Pro tip: Screenshot the Iron Rich Foods graphic for your next trip to the store and discuss this more at your next appointment with your doctor. 

Read the full article on The Bump: "12 Foods Full of Iron for Pregnancy"

FoodFamilyTravel.com - Chamonix

September 4, 2025

Is the Euro Mom trend attainable or an illusion?

To FoodFamilyTravel.com contributor Katherine Rose Woller, it comes down to keeping what serves you as a parent and letting go of the hype. Beyond chic and effortless aesthetics, there is a confidence parents seem to have in Europe. But that that comes from experience rather than the stylish outfits that you pack.

Euro moms may seem to have it all figured out, but American's traveling abroad may struggle with the reality beyond the obvious language barriers, different modes of transportation, and time zone changes. There is the battle of nostalgia when revisiting beloved destinations like Chamonix with a toddler. “Parenting doesn’t take a vacation—even on a family trip to France. But it can transform you in ways you don’t expect.”

Katherine explains how she had imagined the trip would go vs. the reality that got lost in translation upon arrival. Part of that comes from managing expectations and letting go of the fantasy: “I started to notice the slower, simpler pace, and relaxed my American go-go-go standards—even flexing my daughter’s typically rigid nap schedule.”

For every unforgiving waiter that perfectly fit stereotypes, there were knowing glances of recognition from flustered French moms in the thick of their own toddler's tantrums. Katherine yearned to magically have a cool French confidence and ease while still grappling with self-doubt. Maybe it wasn't Euro Mom effortless, but over the course of three weeks she did find joy, contentment, and her new rhythm along the way.

Read the full article on FoodFamilyTravel.com: "Is the ‘Euro Mom’ Trend All It’s Cracked Up to Be? I Spent Three Weeks in France. Here’s What I Took Away (and What I Left) As a New Mom"

Forbes

June 26, 2025

Relationship expert and bestselling author of Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride, Katherine Rose Woller is no stranger to traveling with romantic partners.

She urges new couples to consider three things before deciding to take a holiday together: including budget, emotional and physical safety, intimacy and alignment. 

Budget: Map out destinations AND expenses with a rough budget for the freedom to enjoy the adventure, rather than squabbling over whose turn it is to pay. 

“It’s not romantic, but it’s essential. Because, regardless of how effortlessly you may divvy things up back home, travel amplifies financial expectations and tension,” explained Woller.

“So, you can elegantly have an upfront, respectful conversation about your trip budget and spending styles, or you will inelegantly experience mid-trip stress and misunderstandings. Trust me, a quick, no-nonsense money talk beforehand saves you from far more uncomfortable conversations later. Determine an actionable plan and stick to it.” 

Emotional and Physical Safety: 

While emergency contacts and logistics matter, it's emotional and physical safety that will determine the success of a trip and the future of your relationship. 

“Early on in our London days, I was mugged on the streets of Marylebone. One night, a man on a bike unexpectedly pushed me over, snatched my phone, and rode furiously away. I chased him for several blocks, in high-heeled booties no less, but alas, he escaped with my phone in hand,” shared Woller.

“Yet, despite the chaos, my partner’s calm and confident demeanor is what I remember most. He handled the police, the tech, and the lingering fear that stayed with me for weeks.”

If you can't trust someone, it's time to rethink travel and the relationship. 

Intimacy and Alignment:

Travel forces intimacy and fast-tracks time in a way that months of coffee dates and delicious dinners just can’t. “It exposes you, your alignment, and the truth of your connection, or lack thereof,” she added. 

Whether early or deep into the relationship, Woller finds lessons from travel enlightening. “Some trips crashed and burned, while others polished my relationship to perfection. But every time, I learned something far more meaningful than just how my partner traveled. I learned their values, their curiosity, and their approach to life.”

A budding romance can ultimately survive travel when both partners are emotionally equipped to handle the level of intimacy and communication on the journey.

Read the full article on Forbes: "What To Consider Before Traveling With A Romantic Partner For The First Time

The Mother Chapter

June 10, 2025

The Mother Chapter is a community dedicated to helping moms navigate, cope, connect, share and thrive in their postpartum identity.Here are some selected quotes, but please check out the full article!

"The strength it took to walk away from that first engagement is the same strength I now bring to motherhood, every single day. I refuse to accept others’ “must-dos” or arbitrary timelines. No more trying to impress or shrinking to fit in for the sake of expectations. Just the courage to stand by my decisions and unapologetically be the mom I want to be."  

"For years, I chased some imagined ideal and tried to be the perfect daughter, woman, and partner. But perfection is a myth, and pursuing it only kept me small. To walk away from my engagement, I had to embrace all of my flaws. 

Now, motherhood demands that I let the cracks show. That I model resilience, not flawlessness. So I continue the daily practice of softening, of showing up as I am. I may not be perfect, but I’m present. And that is more than enough."

"Now, when I show up for my daughter, with all my imperfections and absolutely all my love, I know exactly where my strength comes from. I trust myself. And that trust is the legacy I’m passing on."

Parents

March 27, 2025

A new study shows first time parents over 40 is surpassing teen parents with advanced age comes experience, wisdom, and maturity.

“Before starting a family, it was important to me that I knew myself, first and foremost,” she tells Parents. Feeling more grounded in herself has paid off in terms of her parenting, says Woller.

“I feel more confident in my ability to parent intuitively, remain patient, and block out distractions and trending advice from the outside world,” she says. 

Read the full article in Parents: "The Number of People Over 40 Giving Birth Surpasses Teens for the First Time"

The Source

February 3, 2025

An “almost bride” herself, Katherine Rose Woller, AB ’09, uses her hard-fought growth, honest reflection, and ultimately flawed human experience to highlight the realities of what it’s like to not just call off a wedding, but to choose yourself when you’ve reached a daunting crossroads. - WashU

Kirkus Reviews

February 3, 2025

The author, a former ski industry professional, teacher, and marketing executive, presents readers with a personal take on calling off a wedding that goes beyond both the taboos and the Runaway Bride–type comedy associated with it. Rather, she presents her experience as a serious and painful decision that she was initially, and understandably, very hesitant to make…. Overall, her book provides a candid and insightful examination of an extraordinarily brave decision, along with plenty of useful observations that will help readers grappling with similar situations.

An often engaging examination of a life-changing decision.