The Epistolarian with Kathryn Hastings

In this episode of The Radiance Project, Heidi sits down with artist, writer, and modern keeper of the epistolary arts, Kathryn Hastings.

Through her studio, Kathryn Hastings & Co., Kathryn creates heirloom wax seals designed to last for at least 300 years. Each seal is crafted as fine art — merging historic tools, time-honored symbolism, and meticulous innovation.

Kathryn reimagines tools of devotion and communication for modern life and generations to come. Her work has been featured on the cover of Victoria Magazine, and in Veranda, Grazia, and The Art of Correspondence. She is also the host of the podcast One Sealed Letter, where she explores the history and enduring relevance of handwritten expression.

In this conversation, Heidi and Kathryn explore:

The sacred slowing down of handwriting

Why permanence matters in a disposable age

The beauty of excellence and refinement in daily ritual

The power of objects that outlive us

And how artistry becomes devotion

Astrologically speaking, Kathryn is a Virgo Sun, Virgo Moon, and Taurus Rising — an earthy trinity of devotion, craftsmanship, and embodiment. And with Venus in Libra in the 6th house, refinement becomes love made visible.

For more on Kathryn: @kathrynhastingsco, kathrynhastingsco.com

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