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Mandy Ford on Following the Joy of Drawing and Illustration (A Lookback Episode)

Ep131: Mandy Ford on Following the Joy of Drawing and Illustration (A Lookback Episode)

Please upgrade your browser This week on the show, I’m doing a lookback episode – and revisiting the conversation with Mandy Ford. After this aha moment of last week, in episode 130 , of seeing how it’s important that we make room for joy in our lives, I felt a real pull to to go back […]

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Inspiration, Doodling. Becoming an Illustrator

Ep97: Following Your Inspiration, Doodling, and Becoming an Illustrator with guest Mandy Ford

Please upgrade your browser This week it’s my true pleasure to have Mandy Ford joining me for an interview, where she talks about following your inspiration, doodling, becoming an illustrator. Mandy is a graphic designer, and she returned to drawing after many years after inspiration struck her in a writing class, and she found herself

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Making Time for What's Important

Ep81: Look Back Lessons: Making Time For What’s Important with Kris Nations

Please upgrade your browser In this episode, I’m excited to revisit the episode with jewelry designer and entrepreneur, Kris Nations. Kris and her sister Kim are the powerhouse duo behind the “Kris Nations” brand, and she shares how she has grown her business, made time for family, and found inspiration. And, I’m excited to share

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Finding Joy in 'Star Wars in the Yard' with Russell Hurst

Ep59: Finding Joy in ‘Star Wars in the Yard’ with Russell Hurst

Please upgrade your browser Today I’m excited to have Russell Hurst, of Star Wars in the Yard, on the podcast. Russell is the man behind the ‘Star Wars in the Yard’ Instagram account, which combines his beautiful toy photography and his own creative writing to create new stories based on our favorite Star Wars characters.

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Create Jewelry Business with Kris Nations

Creating Jewelry with Heart, Soul, and Sisterhood with Kris Nations

Kris Nations is a jewelry designer and small business owner who creates designs (and a business) that are filled with heart, soul, and sisterhood. She and her sister Kim own and run Kris Nations together, and support each other as they create beautiful pieces that have deep meaning, thoughtful symbolism, and a unique retro-modern look.

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Cory Huff on the Art of Storytelling and Staying Curious

Jump Start Your Joy with guest Cory Huff on The Art of Storytelling and Staying Curious

Today’s interview is with Cory Huff of The Abundant Artist, and he joins me to talk about the art of storytelling, and his ability to stay curious. Cory works with artists to help them market and sell their work online. He’s also an actor, a gamer, coach, and storyteller. And! He’s got a book, “How

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Mayi Carles on Riding the Beautiful, Messy, Imperfect Roller Coaster of Life

Mayi Carles on Riding the Beautiful, Messy, Imperfect Roller Coaster of Life

I’m so excited to share the interview I had with Mayi Carles this week on Riding the Beautiful, Messy, Imperfect Roller Coaster of Life! She’s one of the most upbeat and authentic people I’ve met, and I have to say, I could tell we were going to have a great conversation from the moment we

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Creating Connections with Glorious Hugs with Mary MacCarthy

Creating Connections with Glorious Hugs with Mary MacCarthy

Today’s interview is with Mary MacCarthy of Glorious Hugs. Mary is the CEO, founder, and hug liaison at Glorious Hugs, a company that creates beautiful and joyful caring packages for older persons. I was immediately touched and inspired by Mary’s mission with her company, which was named after her grandmother, Gloria. Founded in 2015, Glorious

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