Collage Creative with Amy Small

Today on the show I have Shelley Brander. She is the founder of Knit Stars which 10,000 people have participated in (which is insane, percolate on that). She is also the owner of the Tulsa based yarn shop Loops, as well as an online knitting community called Loops Together. Oh and she is also a published author with another book all about her story coming out in Jan 2021. I'm thrilled for you to hear from her! Stick around for the end when I share more about all the travel I did in February, my intensifying yoga practice and my business goals for 2020. Show notes here.

Today on the show I have Gaye Glasspie aka GG Made It. She's a prolific knitter, a designer and a youtube podcaster. Her impact on our community reaches far – her work packs a punch and in this episode you'll see why. Learn about why orange is so meaningful to her, the double meaning of GG Made it and so much more. What I love the most is her authenticity, warmth and strength. It is truly contagious. Let's dive in!

Today on the show I have Chiwei Ranck, she is the creator of 1 dog woof. She's a designer (crochet and knitwear!) and a blogger. I love this episode A LOT because Chiwei really goes deep with me. She opens up about moving and how hard transitions are in the midst of being a mom and trying to grow an online business. I love her vulnerability and willingness to get help both personally and on the work front. If you are going through or have gone through a transition or even just have kids – this is a fantastic episode for you to listen to. Show notes here.

Today on the show I have a new friend that has an amazing business story to tell us! Her name is Cripsina ffrench and she is zero waste designer and teacher. I encourage you to stick around to the end when we get into mindest, the power of what we think and how we feel. Show notes here.

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 112 of the Collage Creative Podcast. Today I am thrilled to have Yasmenda McCoy on the show. She is the crochet jewelry designer behind Designs by Yasmen. I'm so excited for you to hear Yasmenda's stories – she tells amazing stories! And how she gets through rough months is priceless advice for all of us....well for all of us who cope with tough times....which I think is everyone! I'm excited for you to hear from her. Let's dive in!

Today on the podcast, I have London Kaye. London is a crochet artist with a specialty in yarn bombing and fiber installations. Her work is happy and brings those who encounter it unexpected little joys! In this episode we go deep into her story which is fascinating. I love how she pushed herself to find that thing that lights her and was open to that chance encounter that changed everything.Show notes here.

Jessica Carey of the Hook Nook is BACK. Her original episode, episode #8 aired over a year ago. Do not miss this gem where she fills us in on how she founded the Hook Nook. In today's episode she guides us through the next stages of growing her business which includes designing her first line of yarn in partnership with American Craft as well as building out her team. I am so excited for you to hear about this journey! Show notes here.

Repeat episode - one of my favorites with Paul Goodnight. Perhaps my most favorite? I am not sure. I miss seeing his face every day.

After 2 weeks off, I'm so happy to be kicking things off again today with a very special episode. Last Thursday during the bomb cycolone snow storm that hit the east coast, I sat down with Paul Goodnight. He's my neighbor but far beyond that, he's an acclaimed painter, teacher and I learned on Thursday, fantastic story teller. We get into so many things, including how he found art after serving in Vietnam and why doing what you love is the secret to finding your voice. This is definitely one of my favorite episodes so far and I know you'll enjoy it too!

Today on the show I have Julie Duffy. Julie is a writer – our first ever write on the show! She is the founder of a Story A Day which is a creative writing challenge that happens twice a year. At the heart of what she does is helping writers get their creative groove on – nothing not to love. I cannot wait for you to hear this one friends. She takes us through what's she learned from running these challenges and how a tough year in her life led to new opportunities. I love the way she makes time for her creativity a priority in her time. I'm determined to do the same after hearing from her and hope you'll be inspired to as well. Show notes here.

In today's episode, I fill you in on what I've been up during my 2 month podcast break and where I see my business going in the future...all a little out there and definitely TBD!