ABOUT
Katherine Y. Waddell
Katherine Y. Waddell, the visionary behind This Needs to Be Said Media, wears multiple hats as the owner and founder of this dynamic platform. A seasoned business coach, podcaster, TV show host, and now, a burgeoning fiction author, Katherine has spent over 17 years inspiring individuals to pursue their dreams. Residing in her hometown of Charlotte, NC.
With a unique blend of professional accomplishments, Katherine’s journey includes hosting her own radio and TV shows while pursuing higher education. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, earned at Belmont Abbey and Southern New Hampshire University, respectively. Katherine has explored her passion for making a positive impact beyond borders, having embarked on a mission trip to Ethiopia.
Katherine’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her ventures, from starting businesses to investing in others’ dreams. Despite her achievements, she remains rooted in humility and a love for her community. For all of her 51 years, Charlotte has been home.
While Katherine has found success in various roles, her latest venture into fiction writing represents a pinnacle dream. Creative and imaginative, she crafts stories that feel incredibly real, prompting readers to question if they are based on personal experiences. The authenticity and relatability in her writing stem from a commitment to uplift rather than tear down.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Katherine is an avid reader and book collector. Whether she is at the beach or on a road trip, a book is a constant companion. Her family-centric lifestyle revolves around quality time, board games, and sharing life’s chronicles with her supportive life partner, who is retired and has reinvented himself as a photographer.
Katherine Y. Waddell is a testament to the power of reinvention, dreaming big, and finding fulfillment in supporting others’ aspirations—a journey that continues to inspire those around her.
