Collage Creative with Amy Small

Hi everyone, today on the show I have Ashley Mitchell! Ashley has all the super powers – she's a fitness instructor, an anti-racism and equity advocate and trainer, a blogger through her brand Black Girl Magic Mama and non-profit co-founder. I can't wait for you to hear about how she how she crafted a life where she gets to do all the things she cares about most. Prepare to be inspired!

Today on the show I have Reshma Alfus! Reshma is the founder and creator of Hello Lavender, a company where she designs and makes polymer clay stitch markers and jewelry. In this episode, you'll hear the long winding and super creative road she took to build her business. As I re-listened what struck and inspired me most is Reshma's willingness to not settle for a path that didn't fill her up and fit with what she wanted long term. She kept learning and experimenting until she found the thing that made her heart leap! Let's dive in!

Today on the show I have Emma Janet of Bloom and Create. She is a therapist, knitwear designers and soon to be mindfulness collaborator for our upcoming knitalong. She tells us the story behind how she came to knitting and impact it's had on her – get ready to be inspired. Stick around for the end where I'll share some detail into what she'll be diving into as part of our upcoming KAL - it's all new and I can't wait to begin.

It's been a while since I got on here for a solo episode. Way back when I was more regular about releasing this podcast, I'd get on every 10th episode. My plan is to bring that back! In this episode you'll hear about why it's been tricky for me to release these every week or every other week and why life is pretty darn messy right now!

Today on the show I have Keith Leonard. Keith is the yarn designer and teacher behind Yarn Snob, his own hand dyed line of yarn. Keith tells us the story behind his yarns – how working at a yarn shop organically led into his business. He kept listening to what knitters wanted! I can't wait for you to hear his top tip for maintaining his sanity throughout a long work day. Show notes here.

Today on the show I have Suzan Colon. Suzan is a creativity lover just like I know many of you are - she's an author, creator of meditation (which while dive into), yoga teacher and an artist! I'm excited for you to hear about how she's woven all of her interests into a career and life that brings so much joy. Show notes here.

Today on the show I have Rebecca Whitaker, a creative who dove head first into a weaving career after becoming a mom. She takes us behind the scenes into her journey, book recs and of course her advice on living a creativity life and moving through failure! Show notes here.

Today on the show I have James N Watts, musician and knitwear designer extraordinaire. From growing up in a creative household, becoming a musician (and playing recorder!), to finding knitting and embracing that absolutely perfect haircut – we cover it all. I can't wait for you to hear all about this creative journey and maybe most excitingly, James's plans for the future, which involve all of us knitters!