197: Transforming Infertility Struggles into Art: Jamie Blicher's Journey creating Glitter Enthusiast

The Motherhood Village Podcast

English - June 20, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings
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Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Jamie Blicher, founder of Glitter Enthusiast. Jamie shares her journey of battling infertility and how she found solace and empowerment through painting with IVF needles.

Transitioning from secrecy to building a supportive community, Jamie discusses the impact of her art and her mission to help others by teaching art classes with IVF needles. She touches on her background in fashion merchandising and how it has influenced the growth of her business. The conversation delves into the importance of support systems for those facing infertility and the role of advocacy and education in the future of fertility.

We talk about:

0:00 Introduction and Guest Background 02:59 Favorite Books and Inspirations 04:53 The Creation of Glitter Enthusiast 05:54 The Power of Art in Overcoming Struggles 08:16 Sharing her IVF Journey on Social Media 12:42 Support and Community in Infertility 18:27 Turning Art into a Business 23:04 Future of Fertility and Final Thoughts

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