Creative Queso Podcast
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWelcome to Creative Queso with Jennifer Perkins, where we taco about the business of being creative and the creativity behind running a business .
Learn more at: https://creativequeso.com/
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Natterdoodle - Lettering arts and positivity confetti sprinkler Natalie Keller Pariano
March 19, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBNatalie Keller Pariano of Natterdoodle is a ray of creative sunshine springing positivity confetti everywhere she goes. Natalie is a colorful, quirky and socially conscious lettering artist living in Columbus, Ohio. Natalie not only has a brick and motor store store where she hosts workshops she also travels around the country teaching workshops. In this episode of Creative Queso we talk about what happens when your hobby becomes your jobby, best practices for teaching workshops and we even ...
Saving the world one recycled glue stick and jar of biodegrable glitter at a time. Small steps crafty folks can take to help the environment.
February 20, 2020 14:47 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBTiffany Threadgould the GVP of Design and Engineering at TerraCycle, Inc & Loop Global stops by to talk about crafting, recycling and how to join those two in more than just your average up-cycled project. You might know Terracycle as a company that turns old diapers and cigarette butts into park benches. Did you know they can recycle glue stick tubes, spent markers and party balloons too? Loop is another exciting endeavor from Terracycle where currently you can get your Pantene shampoo, ...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Podcasting with Amanda Zampelli & Kristin Tweedale hosts of Crafty Ass Female
January 30, 2020 17:36 - 1 hour - 89 MBCrafty Ass Female, raise your hand if this describes you? Today I am talking all things podcasting with Kristin Tweedale of The Awesome Ladies Project and writer/designer Amanda Zampelli. Together these two ladies host their own fabulous podcast called Crafty Ass Female. After a bit of a hiatus I thought discussing the topic of podcasting with some fellow crafters was the perfect way to kick off the new season of Creative Queso. How to deal with burnout, preparing guests for an interview, wi...
Stacey Martin Smith - Tattoos by Day and Business Woman by Night
October 10, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBStacey Martin is an Austin based tattoo artist known the world over for her celebrity themed kewpie dolls. In this episode host Jennifer Perkins and Stacey talk don't just talk about tattoos but get into all things art licensing, contracts, product design and more. Stacey has managed to parlay her career as a tattoo artist into a successful Etsy shop owner as well as an illustrator for companies like Sour Puss Clothing. You can find her artwork not only tattooed on hundreds of people but ...
Vickie Howell - Author of The Knit Vibe: A Guide to Creativity, Community and Well Being for the Mind Body and Soul
October 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBRebroadcast: Vickie Howell author of the brand new book The Knit Vibe stops by the Creative Queso podcast. Vickie is knitwear designer, author of countless yarntastic books, host of the Craft.ish podcast, boss babe in charge of the Yarn Yay subscription box service, host of The Knit Show on YouTube and the longest running craft themed Facebook Live show Ask Me Monday. Vickie Howell, like most of us in the creative industry wears a lot of hats, or shall I say knit beanies, and she wears them...
Gala Darling - A Manifesting Maven Talks Running a Creative Business and Tapping Into Success
September 19, 2019 18:53 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBGala Darling discovered tapping in her 20’s and from there her love of and interest in personal development grew and blossomed. Gala started as a blogger and fashion influencer, but has now become a best selling author with her book "Radical Self Love", a motivational speaker, YouTube host, and more. Her message is always about how to keep your vibration high and be the best boss babe you can be. Creative business owners will love all the concepts in this episode about overcoming imposter sy...
Jennifer Sodini - Oracle Cards for Creatives
September 12, 2019 20:26 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBJennifer Sodini of Evolve and Ascend stops by the Creative Queso podcast to discuss the business of being a conscious media entrepreneur and her new Amenti Oracle Deck. Listen in as we talk about ways artists, crafters and creative business owners can use the deck to help break through creative block or as a prompt for inspiration. We also touch on why there has been a recent rise in popularity for things like crystals, oracle decks and spirituality. Find Out More About Jennifer Sodini Web...
Becky Helms - The Pink Samauri Tells All About Winning at Instagram and the Enamel Pin Game
September 05, 2019 14:14 - 1 hour - 89 MBYou might have noticed that enamel pins are having a bit of a moment. Austin, Texas based illustrator Beckly Helms of The Pink Samurai is here to help you keep your pin game strong. Yup, today’s episode of the Creative Queso podcast is for aspiring, as well as, established pin makers. Becky talks about enamel pins manufacturing, and promoting but we also go deep into Instagram and how to use the platform to sell all those enamel pins! Find Out More About Becky Helms and The Pink Samurai ...
Natalie Lloyd - New York Times Best Selling Author of A Snicker of Magic
August 29, 2019 13:35 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBEver dreamed of being a New York Times Best Selling author? Well, today's Creative Queso Podcast guest Natalie Lloyd did just that and more. Not just the New York Times, a "Snicker of Magic" has won praise from Amazon, NPR, Parents Magazine and most recently has been optioned by Sony Tri-Star for television. All of Natalie's books: "The Key to the Extraordinary", "Over the Moon" and her series "The Problim Children" are that special type of young adult fiction novel that adults enjoy just ...
Katie Kortman - The Magic That Happens From Being Yourself
August 22, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBWhen Katie Kortman made a commitment to start sewing her own clothes, she decided to put her art degree to good use and go ahead and make her own fabric as well. Fast forward to Katie having a successful Spoonflower store after wining an online sewing contest and teaching herself how to create a repeat pattern. When Katie is not sewing she is creating a bit of a dance movement for the seamsters of Instagram with #thehandmadehustle Find Out More About Katie Kortman Website https://katiekort...
Shelly Kim of Letters by Shells
August 15, 2019 18:40 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBShelly Kim of Letters by Shells got her start as many of us do working on a side hustle passion while balancing a day job. Shelly’s adventure began because she wanted to decorate her cubicle with positive affirmations. Almost 300,000 Instagram followers and a new book called Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy later, it’s safe to say she is doing something more than just lettering right. Find Out More About Shelly Kim Website https://www.lettersbyshells.com Instagram https://www...
Ashlad Viscosi - Event Planning - everything you ever wanted to know from the woman behind Austin's Creatives Meet Business Experience.
August 08, 2019 22:42 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBAshland Viscosi of Austin’s Creatives Meet Business Experience stops by the Creative Queso podcast to talk about all the ins and out of event planning. Ashland has worked behind the scenes for the Austin Film Festival and the ATX Television festival - so she knows a thing or two about the nuances of working with sponsors, realistic expectations of timelines, and the nitty gritty of things a host needs to think about before during and after and event. Whether you are hosting an open mic, book...
Grace Chon - When a Pet Photographer Goes to Creativity School
August 01, 2019 21:57 - 54 minutes - 75 MBGrace Chon, pet photographer to the stars by day, and host of the Creativity School Podcast by night, stops by the Creative Queso podcast. Grace and Jen do a deep dive into inner work, burn out, leaps of faith in your career and more. Whether you are a photographer, knitter, influencer or podcaster there is something for you in this episode about the business of being creative and the creativity behind running a business. Find Out More About Grace Chon Website https://www.gracechon.com In...
BEST OF: Gerald and Elena Flores - Sew Bonita + Taco Gear = Sew Taco
July 25, 2019 18:33 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBIt seemed only natural for husband and wife side hustlers Elena Flores of Sew Bonita and Gerald Flores of Taco Gear to combine forces and start a podcast called Sew Taco. Each episode is a perfect combination of craft chat, inspiration and businesses advice. Listen in to hear us talk about the reason local is so important to them, why they built their businesses around their heritage and culture and how I think I might be their long lost sibling. Find Out More About Sew Taco Elena Flores a...
Mark Montano - Making a Mark in the Craft Industry
July 18, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBIf there was such a thing as a rock star of the craft world, Mark Montano would be my vote. Mark started as a fashion designer, transitioned into television, and has landed firmly in the DIY world where he uses ALL the skills. He has authored several books including his Big Ass Book series. Each week there is a new how-to video on his YouTube channel "Make Your Mark". After a dinner with Mark and our fabulous conversation about the business of being creative and the creativity behind running...
A.V. Does What - Life Is Better When You Do It Yourself
July 11, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBLife is Better When you Do It Yourself is the motto of NYC based creative A.V. Perkins. Her website and social is called A.V. Does What but it might be better described as what doesn’t A.V. Do. She teaches everything from glass etching to wood burning. She was also the winner of her episode of Flea Market Flip and created a card game about hip hop trivia. I told you she does everything! Find Out More About A.V. Does What Website https://avdoeswhat.com Instagram https://www.instagram.co...
Alisa Burke
June 27, 2019 12:32 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBArtist Alisa Burke and host Jennifer Perkins discuss living the life of a full time artist on this week’s episode of the Creative Queso Podcast. Alisa like most artists has multiple streams of income, with everything from retreats to coloring books, but her primary source of income is from the over 90 online classes that she offers. Alisa is a prolific artist with murals, mandala covered rocks, and mixed media work, but she also has an amazing mind for business. Find Out More About Alis...
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching
June 20, 2019 20:03 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBJenny Hart of Sublime Stitching and host Jennifer Perkins wax poetic about their days in the Austin Craft Mafia on today’s episode of the Creative Queso podcast. More than just a trip down memory lane the women discuss brand collaborations, art licensing and conscious decisions about not scaling your business. Jenny Hart has single handedly revived the world of embroidery with her own designs as well as those of Gemma Correll, Tuesday Bassen, Mary Blair and many others. Find Out More Abo...
Emily Thompson Talks About Being Boss
June 14, 2019 02:08 - 1 hour - 83 MBToday’s Creative Queso Podcast guest Emily Thompson has a lot of hustler stars in her chart. Emily is most famously known as one of the hosts of the hugely successful Being Boss podcast, which now has books, getaways and online classes to offer. As of late Emily’s passion really lies on her beliefs of creating a work life flow in harmony with the seasons. She is even presenting a Ted Talk about the topic. Listen in as host Jennifer Perkins chats with Emily about her store Almanac Supply Comp...
Andrea Pippins - Illustrator and author talks everything from creative community to creating coloring books.
June 07, 2019 05:39 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBIllustrator, author and teacher Andrea Pippins stops by the Creative Queso podcast to talk with host Jennifer Perkins. The ladies discuss the importance of a community impact not just on your career but also your creativity. Andrea has worked for Hallmark, Lenny Letter, Oprah’s O Magazine and countless others, including her own books: "We Inspire Me", the "I Love My Hair Coloring Book" and "Becoming Me". This episode shares the importance and impact of setting intentions, career pivots an...
Amy Tangerine - Crafting a Life You Love
May 30, 2019 21:35 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBAmy Tan or Amy Tangerine as you may know her, stops by the Creative Queso podcast to chat with host Jennifer Perkins. Listen in as Jen and Amy talk about keeping all the balls in the air when you are a "multipotenialite", Amy's career journey of going from T-shirt designer to professional scrapbooker, and her latest creative endeavor a new podcast called "Craft a Life You Love". Find Out More About Amy Tangerine Website http://www.amytangerine.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amyt...
Ask Me Anything About the Business of Being Creative and the Creativity Behind Running a Business
May 23, 2019 21:15 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBAsk Me Anything - About the business of being creative and the creativity behind running a business. In this episode of the Creative Queso Podcast host Jennifer Perkins answers all your questions about: How to prevent social media burnout, Why some of us have crafty ADD and that is ok, Why you should be getting the snakes out first, Ways to keep creative, How to not let business crafting ruin your inspiration for personal crafting, All of these things and more. HOST: Jennifer Perkin...
Ann Shen of Bad Girls Throughout History
May 16, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn Shen stops by the Creative Queso podcast to chat with host Jennifer Perkins about her books "Legendary Ladies", "Bad Girls Throughout History" and the "How to be Legendary Journal for Finding Your Power". This episode takes a fun deep dive into all things woo-woo. In-between crystal charging preferences the conversation also covers highlights of Ann’s career as an illustrator including her recent artists residency at Disney’s Wonderground Gallery. A super fun casual conversation about...
Mondo Guerra of Project Runway
May 09, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBToday on the Creative Queso Podcast host Jennifer Perkins talks with Mondo Guerra. Mondo was a runner up on Season 8 of Project Runway and then came back to Project Runway All Stars and won. Currently you can find him hosting Runway Remake for Bluprint, a new companion digital series with a crafty and creative spin. Jen and Mondo chat about his work designing for Rupal’s Drag Race contestants, life after Project Runway and of course queso. HOST: Jennifer Perkins http://creativequeso.com ...
Jennifer Perkins
May 02, 2019 15:49 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBHost Jennifer Perkins discusses 5 Ways Thrift Store Shopping Could Help Your Creative Career. Jen has hosted TV programs, authored books, been a DIY editor for BlogHer, brand ambassador and more the one steady constant has always been she is an avid thrifter. Some people meditate, Jennifer thrifts. Listen in to see why your local thrift store could recharge your creativity, helps clear your head and inspire bucket loads of fresh content. Topics include: Clearing Your Head With Other Pe...
Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom and Alt Summit
April 25, 2019 18:49 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBToday on the Creative Queso Podcast host Jennifer Perkins talks with Gabriel Blair of Design Mom and ALT Summit. Gabby is a mother of 6, which is what got her started on the trajectory of examining motherhood through the eyes of a designer but her site and empire are so much more. Gabby is a New York Times Best Selling Author, she is credited with discovering Joanna Gaines, and Design Mom has been named one of Time Magazine’s websites of the year. HOST: Jennifer Perkins http://creativeq...
Ed Roth of Stencil 1
April 18, 2019 19:53 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBEver wanted to see your products hanging in the aisles of Target? Yeah, who hasn’t? Today’s Creative Queso Podcast guest, Ed Roth of Stencil1, is in Target stores right now and we are chatting all about how he got there. Ed not only has product lines, but has also authored several books and licensed his images to companies like Plaid Crafts landing his stencils into stores like Michaels and JoAnns. Influencers and content creators often only get the one off chance to work with large compa...
Dear Handmade Life
April 03, 2019 12:17 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBMy guest today is Nicole Stevenson, and she makes my new favorite crafty business retreat, Craftcation, possible. Not just Craftcation, Nicole also produces a vendor based event called The Patchwork Show, has her own podcast Dear Handmade Life, dabbles in illustration, designs and sell T-shirts made for ADD crafters like me that say “make all the things”. Honestly, Nicole is just one of those people constantly spreading inspiration and valuable information with everything she does. Host: Je...
Cassie Stephens
March 29, 2019 20:13 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBCassie Stephens is the Mary Poppins of art teachers. As in she gets things done, but with a spoonful of rainbow sugar. This my friends, is not your average grade school art teacher. When Cassie is not sewing her own custom wardrobe with portraits of Andy Warhol’s iconic soup to wear during pop art week at school, you can watch her on You Tube, listen to her podcast, or follow along on Instagram with all her art class adventures. Teachers, creatives, lady bosses, -- if you have an Etsy st...
Swell Designer
March 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBToday I am chatting with content whisperer Alexa Westerfield AKA The Swell Designer and the boss lady at Swell Creative Media. Alexa and I chat about her amazing new free PDF, "One Piece of Content 25 Different Ways". There is not a creative content designer on the planet that does not need that kind of information in their back pocket. The never ending treadmill of creating content is hard wheel to get off of. Alexa and I talk about clever ways to repackage the content you already have,...
Ana Victoria Calderon
March 15, 2019 05:21 - 1 hour - 120 MBI am so excited to be chatting with watercolor artist and entrepreneur Ana Victoria Calderon today on the Creative Queso podcast. Ana’s new book Creative Watercolor - A Step by Step Guide for Beginners is what brought her to my attention but now I am obsessed with hanging out with her talking about business at The Magic Jungle in Tulum. Ana teaches online, licenses her artwork and knows all about the business of being creative and the creativity behind running a business. Host: Jennifer P...
Vickie Howell
March 07, 2019 13:18 - 1 hour - 111 MBToday on the Creative Queso podcast Jen is talking with her dear friend Vickie Howell. Vickie is knitwear designer, author of countless yarntastic books, host of the Craft.ish podcast, boss babe in charge of the Yarn Yay subscription box service, host of The Knit Show on You tube and the longest running craft themed Facebook Live show Ask Me Monday. Vickie Howell, like most of us in the creative industry wears a lot of hats, or shall I say knit beanies, and she wears them well. Host: Jenni...
Craft Industry Alliance - While She Naps
March 01, 2019 17:05 - 1 hour - 136 MBDon’t let the innocuous business name - While She Naps fool you. Abby Glassenberg is an author, pattern designer for companies like Simplicity, small business specialist, Harvard graduate, podcaster and one half of the Craft Industry Alliance. Part Barbara Walters doing investigative glitter covered journalism, part Martha Stewart with her line of adorable plush toys and patterns and a little bit Norma Rae fighting for the rights of crafters everywhere. In this episode of the Creative Que...
Darn Good Yarn
February 21, 2019 13:29 - 49 minutes - 91 MBNicole Snow is not your typical crafty business owner. Where some people are happy to make a little extra spending money with their side hustle her company Darn Good Yarn brought in over 7million dollars last year. Besides being named one of Inc Magazine’s top 5,000 fastest growing companies for the 2nd year in a row Nicole and her Darn Good Yarn also have an amazing mission statement to start at love. In this episode of the Creative Queso podcast listen as Nicole and I chat about business, ...
Crafty Lumberjacks
February 15, 2019 04:43 - 1 hour - 131 MBThe Crafty Lumberjacks AKA Dennis and Andrew had no idea when they met on a traveling production of Fiddler on the Roof that they would fall in love or find themselves teaching crafts on shows like Rachel Ray and The Chew. Good thing they like wearing plaid because this adorable pair of DIY experts keep on gaining in popularity with their HGTV Handmade series and blog. Actors at heart (they would search out the local craft stores while on tour) they are the yin to each others yang. Listen...
Crafty Chica
February 07, 2019 17:41 - 1 hour - 111 MBKathy Cano-Murillo of The Crafty Chica is one of the OG’s of the handmade movement we now know. Always evolving and growing as a businesswoman but staying true to her distinct Latino style and brand. Not just a star of the DIY world she is also a fiction author, creative motivational speaker, mom, wife and physical store owner. Listen in as Kathy and I chat about our years long friendship and ever changing trajectory in the arts and crafts industry. Kathy talks about how she came to have so...
Kid Made Modern
January 31, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBIn this episode host Jennifer Perkins chats with Danielle Kurtz the director or marketing and creative at Kid Made Modern. Listen in as the two talk about brand collaborations with: Target, J Crew and The MOMA. They also discuss how smaller craft bloggers might garner the attention of Kid Made Modern. Find out how KMM is helping put the steAm in STEM with their artistic kits. Plus, get some behind scenes insight into how licorice whips and trips to the candy store become fabric for clothing....
Sew Taco
January 25, 2019 18:31 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBIt seemed only natural for husband and wife side hustlers Elena Flores of Sew Bonita and Gerald Flores of Taco Gear to combine forces and start a podcast called Sew Taco. Each episode is a perfect combination of craft chat, inspiration and businesses advice. Listen in to hear us talk about the reason local is so important to them, why they built their businesses around their heritage and culture and how I think I might be their long lost sibling. HOST: Jennifer Perkins GUESTS: Elena Fl...
Pivot
January 17, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MBFreelancers and Creative Content Designers are well versed in the world of learning to pivot in their career. Knowing when and how to make those slight careers turns and adjustments can be what stands between you and a day job. In this episode host Jennifer Perkins shares a recent crafty career change that forced her to pivot. Jen also discusses 5 different instances when it might be time for you to make a change PLUS working through the self talk that might be holding you back. HOST: Jenni...
Welcome to the Creative Queso Podcast
December 19, 2018 00:31 - 14 minutes - 25.8 MBWelcome to Creative Queso with Jennifer Perkins, where we taco about the business of being creative. This trailer is the introduction to the show, gives you a bit of background on what we will cover in future episodes, and tells you more about your host, Jennifer Perkins. Host: Jennifer Perkins Producer: Myrriah Gossett Learn more: https://creativequeso.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.