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The World of Women Create Podcast

73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Join the Women Create team on our podcast series The WORLD OF WOMEN CREATE. Inspired by the WOMEN CREATE magazines and community, the women featured in these intimate conversations are artists and makers, entrepreneurs, foodies and creators of the unusual and the exceptional. Their personal stories are filled with triumphs, perseverance, inspiration and a love of and commitment to the spirit of creativity. We invite you to join us to get to know these very special women — fellow creators, kindred spirits and friends — through our new podcast series: WORLD OF WOMEN CREATE.

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Ep. 11: On the Road With Van Life Artist Megan Aroon

April 02, 2024 14:41 - 50 minutes - 90.4 MB

Artist Megan Aroon joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on the beauty of living a nomadic life and creating on the go. For the past two years, Megan has traveled the U.S. in her tiny home, aka her van/mobile studio, with her cat Mikee, creating series of artworks along the way — including paintings inspired by the National Parks and other natural wonders. She is a conservation artist, striving to preserve and conserve the natural world, sharing the beauty of our planet as ...

Ep. 10: On-Camera Adventures in Sewing with Sara Lawson

March 19, 2024 18:34 - 39 minutes - 69.2 MB

Sewing pattern designer and entrepreneur Sara Lawson joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on building an online community, the importance of using long-form video to support and inspire your customers’ creativity and more! Based in Chicago, Sara started her company Sew Sweetness in 2013, and today her team includes family members and pattern testers. In addition to designing sewing patterns for a wide array of tote bags, purses and pouches, she also produces full-length ins...

Ep. 9: Boundaries, Big-Picture Planning & Boosting Your Business with Bonnie Christine

January 16, 2024 20:56 - 48 minutes - 86.8 MB

Internationally renowned surface pattern designer, entrepreneur and award-winning online educator Bonnie Christine joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on how to hit the ground running with pattern designing, methods to improve your productivity and much more! Bonnie has been creating delicate and ethereal artwork for brands and products around the world since 2009. She’s a mama, artist and fabric designer living nestled back in the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Her...

Ep. 8: An Unconventional, Extraordinary Education with Astrid Tauber

January 03, 2024 15:49 - 56 minutes - 94.7 MB

Weaver, spinner, garment designer and entrepreneur Astrid Tauber joins Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on what led Astrid to textile arts, along with her favorite parts of the creative process, the advantages to her family’s unconventional approach to education, and MUCH more! Astrid, whose story was featured in WHAT Women Create in 2023, is the youngest artist to be featured in our magazines. When she was 7 years old, her mom signed her up for a series of craft classes a...

Ep. 7: Millinery in the Modern Age with Jenny Pfanenstiel

December 05, 2023 17:57 - 49 minutes - 87.5 MB

Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel joins Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on her journey from making hats in her basement as a hobby to founding her couture shop Formé Millinery in Louisville, Kentucky, and acquiring supply companies that provide materials for other milliners and help ensure that the craft of millinery continues to thrive. Jenny is a world-renowned milliner awarded for her skill of creating and sculpting hats by hand using the highest quality and rare materia...

Ep. 6: Empowering Women-Owned Businesses with the Founders of Boston Women’s Market

November 21, 2023 16:28 - 52 minutes - 86.5 MB

Cara Loffredo and Africa Rubio Pastor join Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on the importance of shopping local woman-founded businesses, especially during the critical holiday selling season. For the past six years, Cara and Africa have been running markets throughout the Boston area and have helped launch the careers of many women entrepreneurs, along with expanding their own business with new initiatives, including a popup brick-and-mortar shop earlier this year and a new ...

Ep 5: Navigating Creative Career Changes with Kalen Mehlman

April 21, 2023 17:56 - 53 minutes - 96.6 MB

Artist and Interior Designer Kalen Mehlman of Kalen's Place joins Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on how our “creative selves” can transform over time, tapping into new opportunities and growth as professionals and artistic beings. Kalen shares the importance of recognizing our inner creative journey and how that can serve us professionally and personally. A lifelong “creative”, Kalen Mehlman can be found in Phoenix, Arizona working as an artist and full-time interior desig...

Ep. 4: 100 Days of Creativity and Inspiration with Kristina Henson

March 10, 2023 18:33 - 48 minutes - 85.3 MB

Artist and author Kristina Henson joins Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on the Instagram phenomenon known as the 100-Day Project. Kristina provides insight on how and why she hopped on the trend, where to find inspiration for each day and how you can take your own 100-day project to the next level!   Kristina Henson is an artist, author and storyteller living in Central New York, surrounded by the Finger Lakes that provide endless inspiration for her artwork and writing. He...

Ep. 3: Building a Successful Business in the Crafts Industry with Abby Glassenberg

February 15, 2023 16:32 - 50 minutes - 82 MB

Co-founder and President of Craft Industry Alliance Abby Glassenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on the benefits of a membership organization and various aspects of building a successful business in the crafts industry, including email marketing campaigns, collaborations and finding a compatible retail marketplace. Abby is a sewing pattern designer, craft book author, teacher and writer. She has an undergraduate degree in history from Johns Hopkins and a master’s...

Ep. 2: It's Never Too Late with Jane Pollak

February 01, 2023 18:28 - 56 minutes - 98.2 MB

Artist, author and entrepreneur Jane Pollak joins Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on setting aside excuses and doing what you love NOW. An artist throughout her life, Jane took a detour for a couple of decades as a coach for creative entrepreneurs. But she reclaimed her role as an artist at the start of the pandemic when everything shut down and she had just learned a new craft — Penny Rug Pillow-making. She re-created herself at warp speed (though it felt like millennia to...

Ep. 1: Creating Women's Circles with Jennifer Boone

January 18, 2023 20:01 - 57 minutes - 95 MB

  Welcome to our new podcast series, The WORLD OF WOMEN CREATE! Inspired by the WOMEN CREATE magazines and community, the women featured in these intimate conversations are artists and makers, entrepreneurs, foodies and creators of the unusual and the exceptional. Their personal stories are filled with triumphs, perseverance, inspiration and a love of and commitment to the spirit of creativity. We invite you to join us to get to know these very special women — fellow creators, kindred spir...

Ep. 30: Accepting Yourself and Understanding Your Journey with Dara Tomasson

October 11, 2022 17:24 - 59 minutes - 107 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Jo Packham is joined by professional quilter-turned-weight-and-life-coach Dara Tomasson to discuss being weighed down physically and mentally by thoughts in our lives. Dara helps women get to the root of the problem so they can shed the extra weight and start really loving and feeling accomplished with their lives. In Dara's professional quilting life she published free motion quilting books and did custom quilting. Since being certified as a life ...

Ep. 29: Behind the Ever-changing Vintage Scene with Ki Nassauer

August 31, 2022 18:30 - 52 minutes - 94.4 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Ki Nassauer, dubbed the “Martha Stewart of vintage” in media coverage from varied sources such as the Wall Street Journal, NBC’s “Today,” and HGTV, joins Jo Packham for a discussion on the ever-changing vintage scene and her journey as a vintage entrepreneur. She has gained a loyal and engaged audience, with nearly 220,000 followers on social media. Ki has crafted a career from vintage since 1999, scouring antiques shops, flea markets, salvage yard...

Ep. 29: Behind the Ever-changing Vintage Scene with Ki Nassauer

August 31, 2022 18:30 - 52 minutes - 94.4 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Ki Nassauer, dubbed the “Martha Stewart of vintage” in media coverage from varied sources such as the Wall Street Journal, NBC’s “Today,” and HGTV, joins Jo Packham for a discussion on the ever-changing vintage scene and her journey as a vintage entrepreneur. She has gained a loyal and engaged audience, with nearly 220,000 followers on social media. Ki has crafted a career from vintage since 1999, scouring antiques shops, flea markets, salvage yard...

Ep. 28: Having a Vision with the Reality of Being the CEO with Wendy Batten

August 23, 2022 19:33 - 1 hour - 121 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Jo Packham invites Wendy Batten to discuss the art of balancing being a creative — and having a vision and dreams — with the reality of being a CEO and all the “unsexy and unfun parts” that come with that role. As a business coach and creative herself, she understands what it takes to turn a hobby and passion into a thriving business. Wendy Batten is on a mission to improve the lives of creative shop owners across the globe. Wendy works with establ...

Ep. 28: Having a Vision with the Reality of Being the CEO with Wendy Batten

August 23, 2022 19:33 - 1 hour - 121 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Jo Packham invites Wendy Batten to discuss the art of balancing being a creative — and having a vision and dreams — with the reality of being a CEO and all the “unsexy and unfun parts” that come with that role. As a business coach and creative herself, she understands what it takes to turn a hobby and passion into a thriving business. Wendy Batten is on a mission to improve the lives of creative shop owners across the globe. Wendy works with establ...

Ep. 27: Elevating Your Artistic Journey with Kelly Rae Roberts

August 16, 2022 14:46 - 1 hour - 126 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Jo Packham and Kelly Rae Roberts join together to discuss elevating your artistic journey and taking what life brings you and running with it! Kelly Rae is an artist, author, guide, and former social worker. She is obsessed with possibility (a Possibilitarian!). She is passionate about creating art that uplifts, encourages, and inspires. I also love helping women nourish their souls and unleash their joy through creativity and self-kindness. As a s...

Ep. 27: Elevating Your Artistic Journey with Kelly Rae Roberts

August 16, 2022 14:46 - 1 hour - 126 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Jo Packham and Kelly Rae Roberts join together to discuss elevating your artistic journey and taking what life brings you and running with it! Kelly Rae is an artist, author, guide, and former social worker. She is obsessed with possibility (a Possibilitarian!). She is passionate about creating art that uplifts, encourages, and inspires. I also love helping women nourish their souls and unleash their joy through creativity and self-kindness. As a s...

Ep. 26: Live Bold and Let Inspiration BLOOM with Monica Michelle

August 09, 2022 16:23 - 1 hour - 114 MB

  In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Monica Michelle, the founder and CEO of BloomTV, joins Jo Packham to discuss "living bold" and letting your big ideas bloom into reality. Monica has a background in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, and has a special passion for bringing beauty to the planet. She is on a mission to help build connections between people, and to the planet, through innovative ideas and initiatives that combine technology with education. Learn more about Monic...

Ep. 26: Live Bold and Let Inspiration BLOOM with Monica Michelle

August 09, 2022 16:23 - 1 hour - 114 MB

  In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Monica Michelle, the founder and CEO of BloomTV, joins Jo Packham to discuss "living bold" and letting your big ideas bloom into reality. Monica has a background in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, and has a special passion for bringing beauty to the planet. She is on a mission to help build connections between people, and to the planet, through innovative ideas and initiatives that combine technology with education. Learn...

Ep. 25: Embracing Every Moment of Studio Time with Leslie Tucker Jenison

August 02, 2022 15:07 - 1 hour - 120 MB

  In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Leslie Tucker Jenison joins Jo Packham on the mic. The two discuss Leslie's variety of different careers that finally led her down a path of being able to fully embrace a studio practice and her work with surface design on cloth. Leslie is an artist who makes contemporary quilts. Surface design using dye and paint are integral components of her work and photography frequently informs her designs, literally or by way of inspiration. She has been a...

Ep. 25: Embracing Every Moment of Studio Time with Leslie Tucker Jenison

August 02, 2022 15:07 - 1 hour - 120 MB

  In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Leslie Tucker Jenison joins Jo Packham on the mic. The two discuss Leslie's variety of different careers that finally led her down a path of being able to fully embrace a studio practice and her work with surface design on cloth. Leslie is an artist who makes contemporary quilts. Surface design using dye and paint are integral components of her work and photography frequently informs her designs, literally or by way of inspiratio...

Ep. 24: Finding Inspiration To Reinvigorate Life with Krifka Steffey

July 26, 2022 13:03 - 57 minutes - 100 MB

In this episode of From My Kitchen Table, Jo Packham and Krifka Steffey, the director of merchandise at Barnes & Noble, join forces to discuss finding inspiration and ways to invigorate your every life! Krifka explains how she looks for influence and vision in her day-to-day life, and provides resources and suggestions for those looking to get started in the world of magazines. As Director of Merchandise at Barnes & Noble, Krifka has direct responsibility for all things related to the Barn...

Ep. 24: Finding Inspiration To Reinvigorate Life with Krifka Steffey

July 26, 2022 13:03 - 57 minutes - 100 MB

In this episode of From My Kitchen Table, Jo Packham and Krifka Steffey, the director of merchandise at Barnes & Noble, join forces to discuss finding inspiration and ways to invigorate your every life! Krifka explains how she looks for influence and vision in her day-to-day life, and provides resources and suggestions for those looking to get started in the world of magazines. As Director of Merchandise at Barnes & Noble, Krifka has direct responsibility for all things related to the Barn...

Ep. 23: Mindful Creativity with Donna Watson

June 22, 2022 01:05 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Jo Packham and Donna Watson discuss how to find your own true, deep, personal, unique artistic voice in your artwork and bring it to a more conscious level of focus, thinking, and creating. Donna Watson is a mixed media artist for 40 years. Her mediums include painting, collage, assemblage, textile and handmade books. Her paintings have been accepted into many juried international and national exhibitions and she has received numerous awards. Donna...

Ep. 23: Mindful Creativity with Donna Watson

June 22, 2022 01:05 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Jo Packham and Donna Watson discuss how to find your own true, deep, personal, unique artistic voice in your artwork and bring it to a more conscious level of focus, thinking, and creating. Donna Watson is a mixed media artist for 40 years. Her mediums include painting, collage, assemblage, textile and handmade books. Her paintings have been accepted into many juried international and national exhibitions and she has received numerous awards. Donna...

Ep. 22: Going Through the Side Door to Creative Success with Cathe Holden

June 15, 2022 13:36 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In this episode of our podcast, FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Cathe Holden, a licensed designer working in the quilt and craft industries, joins Jo Packham to discuss her journey to designing fabric collections and gift items for Moda Fabrics, papercraft products for Spellbinders PaperArts, and craft stencils for iStencils.com. Cathe works and creates from her large and eclectic mercantile-style studio, which is featured in our Summer issue of WHERE Women Create. Listen now for insight from Cathe ...

Ep. 22: Going Through the Side Door to Creative Success with Cathe Holden

June 15, 2022 13:36 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In this episode of our podcast, FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Cathe Holden, a licensed designer working in the quilt and craft industries, joins Jo Packham to discuss her journey to designing fabric collections and gift items for Moda Fabrics, papercraft products for Spellbinders PaperArts, and craft stencils for iStencils.com. Cathe works and creates from her large and eclectic mercantile-style studio, which is featured in our Summer issue of WHERE Women Create. Listen now for insight from Cathe ...

Episode 21: Finding Your Authentic Voice as a Young Artist with Kenzie Elston

May 24, 2022 16:15 - 55 minutes - 99 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Kenzie Elston joins Jo Packham for a second time, to discuss finding your voice as an artist, forming her own personal creative voice separate from her mom’s, who she works with at her parents' small design firm, Olika, advice for other artists, and much more! Kenzie Elston is a born creative who loves color, whimsy and all things floral. With a degree in graphic design, she works for her parents’ small design Kenzie has licensed art to a variety o...

Ep. 21: Finding Your Authentic Voice as a Young Artist with Kenzie Elston

May 24, 2022 16:15 - 55 minutes - 99 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Kenzie Elston joins Jo Packham for a second time, to discuss finding your voice as an artist, forming her own personal creative voice separate from her mom’s, who she works with at her parents' small design firm, Olika, advice for other artists, and much more! Kenzie Elston is a born creative who loves color, whimsy and all things floral. With a degree in graphic design, she works for her parents’ small design Kenzie has licensed art to a variety o...

Ep. 21: Finding Your Authentic Voice as a Young Artist with Kenzie Elston

May 24, 2022 16:15 - 55 minutes - 99 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Kenzie Elston joins Jo Packham for a second time, to discuss finding your voice as an artist, forming her own personal creative voice separate from her mom’s, who she works with at her parents' small design firm, Olika, advice for other artists, and much more! Kenzie Elston is a born creative who loves color, whimsy and all things floral. With a degree in graphic design, she works for her parents’ small design Kenzie has licensed art to a variety o...

Ep. 20: Passions Turned to a Profession with Sammi Thomas

May 18, 2022 17:16 - 44 minutes - 79.4 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Sammi Thomas, the Content and Marketing Associate for Women Create joins Jo Packham for a discussion on growing up with creative influences and translating those learned creative skills to the corporate world.  As a young creative and professional, Sammi’s goal in her career, and life, is to always be implementing creativity. At Madavor Media, Sammi is the behind-the-scenes of our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts, produces our F...

Ep. 20: Passions Turned To A Profession with Sammi Thomas

May 18, 2022 17:16 - 44 minutes - 79.4 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Sammi Thomas, the Content and Marketing Associate for Women Create joins Jo Packham for a discussion on growing up with creative influences and translating those learned creative skills to the corporate world.  As a young creative and professional, Sammi’s goal in her career, and life, is to always be implementing creativity. At Madavor Media, Sammi is the behind-the-scenes of our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts, produces our F...

Ep. 20: Passions Turned To A Profession with Sammi Thomas

May 18, 2022 17:16 - 44 minutes - 79.4 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Sammi Thomas, the Content and Marketing Associate for Women Create joins Jo Packham for a discussion on growing up with creative influences and translating those learned creative skills to the corporate world.  As a young creative and professional, Sammi’s goal in her career, and life, is to always be implementing creativity. At Madavor Media, Sammi is the behind-the-scenes of our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts, produces our F...

Ep. 19: How The Power of Art Can Bring Us Together with Seth Apter

May 11, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour - 113 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, longtime supporter of WOMEN CREATE Seth Apter joins Jo Packham for a second time to discuss developing collaborative projects with other artists, his experience teaching art, upcoming workshop opportunities and more! Seth carries a strong belief in the power of art to bring people together and strengthen our communities. Whether it is a one-day workshop at a craft store or a nine-day international cultural adventure – Seth’s events going forward wil...

Ep. 19: How The Power of Art Can Bring Us Together with Seth Apter

May 11, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour - 113 MB

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, longtime supporter of WOMEN CREATE Seth Apter joins Jo Packham for a second time to discuss developing collaborative projects with other artists, his experience teaching art, upcoming workshop opportunities and more! Seth carries a strong belief in the power of art to bring people together and strengthen our communities. Whether it is a one-day workshop at a craft store or a nine-day international cultural adventure – Seth’s events going forward wil...

Ep. 18: Listening to the Creative Forces Around You with Carrie Schmitt

May 04, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Listen to Jo Packham and Carrie Schmitt, WHO IS a full-time artist, author of THREE books, and runs an online shop with her paintings and products. JO AND CARRIE chat about THE IMPORTANCE OF listening to signs around you and surrendering to those creative forces/spirits. Carrie also talks about her upcoming project, painting her house pink ... yes, you heard correctly: PINK! You won't want to miss this emotional, encouraging, and ENGAGING episode. Carrie also has an online monthly subscrip...

Ep. 18: Listening to the Creative Forces Around You with Carrie Schmitt

May 04, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Listen to Jo Packham and Carrie Schmitt, WHO IS a full-time artist, author of THREE books, and runs an online shop with her paintings and products. JO AND CARRIE chat about THE IMPORTANCE OF listening to signs around you and surrendering to those creative forces/spirits. Carrie also talks about her upcoming project, painting her house pink ... yes, you heard correctly: PINK! You won't want to miss this emotional, encouraging, and ENGAGING episode. Carrie also has an online monthly subscrip...

Ep. 17: Staying True to Your Brand Identity with Jill Schwartz

April 27, 2022 17:06 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Listen to the latest FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE episode as Jo Packham and collector and designer, Jill Schwartz, chat about knowing your why and staying Consistent with that, and your brand identity over the long haul. Jill, the creator behind Elements by Jill Schwartz, discusses representing yourself and your brand at events and conferences, how to refresh your brand without letting go of your true self, how growing up creatively inspired her love of collecting, and much more!  "I am a maximal...

Ep. 17: Staying True to Your Brand Identity with Jill Schwartz

April 27, 2022 17:06 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Listen to the latest FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE episode as Jo Packham and collector and designer, Jill Schwartz, chat about knowing your why and staying Consistent with that, and your brand identity over the long haul. Jill, the creator behind Elements by Jill Schwartz, discusses representing yourself and your brand at events and conferences, how to refresh your brand without letting go of your true self, how growing up creatively inspired her love of collecting, and much more!  "I am a maximal...

Ep. 16: A Perspective on Photography from Jenn Bakos

April 20, 2022 17:39 - 53 minutes - 95 MB

Listen in to our latest FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE episode as Jenn Bakos, a full-time freelance photographer residing in the seacoast area of New Hampshire, joins Jo Packham on the mic. Jenn’s focus is food, product, small business, editorial, and lifestyle photography with a few weddings on the side, as well as being a longtime supporter and photographer for WOMEN CREATE. In this episode, Jenn provides background on her photography education, shares wonderful and funny shoot stories, and provi...

Ep. 16: A Perspective on Photography from Jenn Bakos

April 20, 2022 17:39 - 53 minutes - 95 MB

Listen in to our latest FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE episode as Jenn Bakos, a full-time freelance photographer residing in the seacoast area of New Hampshire, joins Jo Packham on the mic. Jenn’s focus is food, product, small business, editorial, and lifestyle photography with a few weddings on the side, as well as being a longtime supporter and photographer for WOMEN CREATE. In this episode, Jenn provides background on her photography education, shares wonderful and funny shoot stories, and provi...

Ep. 15: Advice From An Art Virtuoso with Mary Engelbreit

April 13, 2022 13:03 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Listen to Jo Packham and Mary Engelbreit, a virtuoso in the art community, discuss what it takes to make it to the top, how to continue to create new and exciting work, and Mary's partnerships with other artists, like Lori Siebert, who is a featured guest on this episode! Over 40 years ago, Mary Engelbreit launched her own company with a strong desire for creative freedom and a line of 12 greeting cards. The head of a highly successful business bearing her name, Mary is one of the country’...

Ep. 15: Advice From An Art Virtuoso with Mary Engelbreit

April 13, 2022 13:03 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Listen to Jo Packham and Mary Engelbreit, a virtuoso in the art community, discuss what it takes to make it to the top, how to continue to create new and exciting work, and Mary's partnerships with other artists, like Lori Siebert, who is a featured guest on this episode! Over 40 years ago, Mary Engelbreit launched her own company with a strong desire for creative freedom and a line of 12 greeting cards. The head of a highly successful business bearing her name, Mary is one of the country’...

Ep. 14: Creating Art That Draws Out The Best In Us with P. Marin

April 05, 2022 15:53 - 58 minutes - 105 MB

Listen to P. Marin (Rachel), and Jo Packham dive into the topic of finding hope during tough times, P. Marin's kidlit writing and illustrating process, and believing anything is possible! P. Marin is the author/illustrator of the acclaimed Pig and Chick Series. She’s an SCBWI honor award recipient and was recently featured in the Winter edition of Where Women Create. She lives in Huntington Beach, California with her husband and their son who she affectionately refers to as The Domestic Zoo...

Ep. 14: Creating Art That Draws Out The Best In Us with P. Marin

April 05, 2022 15:53 - 58 minutes - 105 MB

Listen to P. Marin (Rachel), and Jo Packham dive into the topic of finding hope during tough times, P. Marin's kidlit writing and illustrating process, and believing anything is possible! P. Marin is the author/illustrator of the acclaimed Pig and Chick Series. She’s an SCBWI honor award recipient and was recently featured in the Winter edition of Where Women Create. She lives in Huntington Beach, California with her husband and their son who she affectionately refers to as The Domestic Zoo...

Ep. 13: Learning Art & Creativity with Marian Parsons

March 30, 2022 17:25 - 1 hour - 128 MB

You can be born with the gift of creativity and artistic abilities, but you can also gain these skills through determination and enthusiasm. Listen to Marian Parsons, and Jo Packham chat about art and creativity as learned skills. Marian is the creative force behind the blog Miss Mustard Seed, a paint enthusiast, artist, encourager, bibliophile & lover of all things home. She is also the author of Feels Like Home, a home décor book released in October 2021. Marian lives in the Midwest with...

Ep. 13: Learning Art & Creativity with Marian Parsons

March 30, 2022 17:25 - 1 hour - 128 MB

You can be born with the gift of creativity and artistic abilities, but you can also gain these skills through determination and enthusiasm. Listen to Marian Parsons, and Jo Packham chat about art and creativity as learned skills. Marian is the creative force behind the blog Miss Mustard Seed, a paint enthusiast, artist, encourager, bibliophile & lover of all things home. She is also the author of Feels Like Home, a home décor book released in October 2021. Marian lives in the Midwest with...

Ep. 12: The Key to Working as a Dynamic Mother-Daughter Duo with Lori Siebert & Kenzie Elston

March 23, 2022 20:26 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Listen to Lori Siebert, Kenzie Elston, and Jo Packham chat about all the ins and outs of what it is like working as a mother-daughter duo. In Lori's first podcast episode, she discussed her perspective of having a daughter who loves art just as much as she does. Now, Lori and Kenzie come together to share their story together.  Kenzie Elston is a born creative who loves color, whimsy and all things floral. With a degree in graphic design, she works for her parents’ small design firm Olika,...

Ep. 12: The Key to Working as a Dynamic Mother-Daughter Duo with Lori Siebert & Kenzie Elston

March 23, 2022 20:26 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Listen to Lori Siebert, Kenzie Elston, and Jo Packham chat about all the ins and outs of what it is like working as a mother-daughter duo. In Lori's first podcast episode, she discussed her perspective of having a daughter who loves art just as much as she does. Now, Lori and Kenzie come together to share their story together.  Kenzie Elston is a born creative who loves color, whimsy and all things floral. With a degree in graphic design, she works for her parents’ small design firm Olika,...

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