Collage Creative with Amy Small

Today on the show I have Rachel Denbow, the lady behind so many things – she’s a weaver, an author and ongoing contributor to the ABM blog. Stick around for the end when she give us her best advice for living a more creative life – it’s gold. Let’s dive in.

Show notes at: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/29

Today on the show I have Esther Rodgers, the extrodinairy spinner and weaver behind Jazz Turtle creations. She’s a teacher, writer and expert craftswoman. In this episode we dive deep into how her fiber journey began and the incredible battle she’s had this year fighting cancer. It’s a deep one that I hope will make you think differently, let’s dive in!

Show notes here:

https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/27

Today on the show I have Courtney Kelley, the founder of Kelbourne Woolens, a yarn distribturor and pattern company to mention just a few of the things they do! This podcast episode ended up being very far ranging, we get into a bunch of different things. We get into her self described appauling grades in high school and her mother’s hands off parenting approach that lead the way for her to be one kick butt biz lady now. I think you’re really going to enjoy it, so let’s dive in!

Show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/27

Today on the show I have Dani McDonald, the founder of Flock, a Boston boutique full of so many beautiful things. I adore the shop and have been a long time fan of Dani. We get into how her business came to be, her love of music and the amazing example her father set for her. For show notes, visit: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/26

Today on the show I have Laura Zander, the lady behind the online yarn heaven, Jimmy Beans Wool. She goes into how she reframes challenges in her life and shares all the details on our upcoming trip to India – why this means so much to her, what part my business will play in the journey and lastly, how to get involved.

To learn more about Laura and the India trip, see my show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/25

Today on the show I have Elise Cripe, the creator of the Get to work planner, the Elise gets crafty podcast and newest to her repertoire her ‘Encouraging creative kids e-course’. The epidsode is jam packed with good stuff. She gives us great tips for prioritizing creativity, productivity and shares many of her favorite books and podcast with us, all of which I had not heard of. For show notes, follow this link:

https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/24

Today on the show I have Heather Walpole, the creator and owner of Ewe Ewe Yarns, a company that embodies fun happy, relaxed yarn and patterns. She dives into the sacrifices she’s had to make as a small business owner and my favorite, how befriending and surrounding yourself with people that inspire you can open you up to new possibilities and opportunities.

Show notes here:

https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/23

Today on the show I have Kristal Hill, the creative director of lifestyle & design at Free People.  Kristal tells a story I bet all of us can relate to – how stress can affect our health. The way she got well is a huge inspiration that has left me feeling not the least bit guilty about taking time for myself. For show notes follow this link: 

https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/22

Today on the show I have Erin Barrett, the extraordinary weaver and mastermind behind Sunwoven Studios. In this conversation, we talk about her desire to find work that fit into her life as mom started it all, the importance of selfcare and how having her business has helped her grow and learn more about herself and others.

For show notes, visit my blog at: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/21

Welcome to episode 20 of the Collage Creative Podcast, hosted by myself Amy Small. This podcast is a weekly interview show dedicated to uncovering the stories, motivations and practices of women and men who are living life on their own terms through work they love. So today is episode #20 which means I've got something a little different in store because that is just what I do here every 10th episode. So in this episode I’m going to talk about my current struggles and how the past 9 conversations (and really all of them) have helped me work through those. The core of what I speak about is what holds back my creativity and growth. In the second part of the interview, I hop on a call with my Sister who an online community expert and she’s going to drop some knowledge about that on us, especially as it relates to knitalongs and our maker community. At the end we laugh our heads off about Laura's youtube show, Feelings and Football.

For show notes visit my site: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/20