I’m Kate Szekely, an actor, producer, and teacher with a passion for bringing stories, projects, and people to life.

Originally from Detroit, I grew up immersed in the vibrant culture of my family: an eclectic blend of Polish farmers and Hungarian gypsies. Armed with the work ethic of the Poles and the fire of the Gypsies, I pmoved to New York City, at the tender age of 18 and-two-weeks, to chase the acting bug. Since then, I’ve garnered over a decade of industry experience: performing and producing extensively both in the US and internationally; ushering independent films from development to distribution; and creating award-winning content across media platforms.

A classically trained actor, I earned my BFA in Theatre with Honors from NYU Tisch and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. I have starred in acclaimed productions such as Nellie & the Women of Blackwell (Winner of Broadway World’s Best Immersive Production 2021), Pretending to Fly (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), In Their Footsteps (59E59, OnStage! Festival Italy). On screen, you can see me in major supporting roles on large platforms like Jagged Mind (Hulu) and DNA Secrets (Lifetime).

As a producer, I thrive on collaboration and bringing ambitious projects to life. I currently work with Infinite Variety Productions —a nonprofit dedicated to untold women’s stories, a/b studios — a Knoxville-based production house specializing in genre films with heart and smarts, and am currently developing my own production company — Epiphany Junkie: a Florida-rooted production house creating character-rich, emotionally resonant, and culturally subversive films and narrative content that invite audiences to co-create a trans-media storytelling culture .

I am a chronic student-through-teaching, I’ve led workshops and classes integrating yoga, fitness, and acting techniques, empowering individuals to deepen their self-awareness, enhance their body-mind connection, and express themselves authentically. I’m a 800-hour certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and a NASM Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist.

When I’m not doing the thing, I thoroughly enjoy the Florida life. I’m a BJJ practitioner (blue belt), hike in swamps, paddleboard, cook, and scout out my next travel adventure.

Sometimes clarity doesn’t come from deciding what something is; it comes from noticing what it isn’t. This month’s blog is a reflection on what it means to be in development: with a project, a creative path, and a self. It’s
Maybe it’s the Hungarian gypsy blood. Maybe it’s choosing the bard life— following in the long lineage of traveling storytellers — not really belonging to any place, but to every place. Since 2018, I’ve had the privileg
My biggest critique in acting school was always: “Let go.” I could never internalize what that meant. Let go? How? Of what? It’s taken me over a decade to come to my own conclusion: Letting go starts with the story you tell yourse
@lavenderfieldsforeverfilm has always been a “coming-to-life” story. It’s coming-of-age meets romantic realism. It’s Cher in Moonstruck – the morning after – kicking the can down the empty Brooklyn street, knowing
What a whirlwind of a weekend at @sunscreenffstpete ✨🌴☀️ From red carpet moments and interviews, to parties, panels, and nonstop indie film magic, we had an unforgettable time soaking it all in and celebrating with this vibrant, passionate filmmaki
Last week, our team won a Gracie Award from @allwomeninmedia for our 2024 radio broadcast, “Revisiting In Their Footsteps in Honor of Dr. Lucki Allen.” It’s a huge honor. One I’m still absorbing. But I didn’t want to ju
Photo dump from my most recent newsletter, “An Authentic Mess,” an exploration of identity, social media and artistic authenticity. You can read the whole blog on my website (link in my stories).✨
Last night was a big moment on a lifelong journey that is my Brazilian jiu jitsu practice. I walked into @gracie_jiujitsu_altamonte knowing absolutely nothing about BJJ, let alone self defense. Now, three years later, a newly-dubbed blue belt, I s
Koh Lanta, Krabi Province, Thailand 🇹🇭 One of my favorite parts of traveling is the end. So much of planning a trip is the fun of anticipation. What are we doing today? Tomorrow? What’s next? And while this generates excitement and movemen
Will never stop thinking about the textures, tastes, smiles and sights of Chiang Mai. I also know how to make a banger Thai curry from scratch. Just sayin 😎 #chiangmai #thailand #cookingclass #nightbazaar
Adventuring in Chiang Mai 🐘🌴🥾 No photos can capture the sense of adventure you feel from hiking up the Monk’s Trail to the hidden ruins and functioning Buddhist temple of Way Pha Lat. Or the adrenaline that comes from piloting a bamboo ra