Episode 16 w/ @well.traveled.wares Nicole Curcio

In this episode of the Plants by Wade Lee podcast, Wade Lee interviews ceramist Nicole Curcio from Well Traveled Wares. They discuss Nicole's love for pottery and plants, her upbringing surrounded by gardens, and her journey as an artist. Nicole shares her passion for functional pottery and her collaboration projects with other artists. She also talks about her upcoming move to Portugal and her plans to open a ceramics community studio. The episode highlights the importance of collaboration, the evolution of art, and the inspiration that comes from travel. Nicole shares her journey of transitioning from a hobbyist to a professional ceramic artist and her plans to open a community center in Portugal. She discusses the challenges she faced, including a hacked Instagram account, and the importance of building an email list to connect with her audience. Nicole also talks about her Airbnb properties and her vision for the community center, which will offer artist residencies and small retreats. She emphasizes the value of collaboration and seeking help from others in pursuing her dream.