Creativity has a way of weaving through our lives. Sometimes it is bright and bold, and other times it slips quietly into the background while life gets busy. But it never truly disappears.

In this first episode of The Maker’s Spark Podcast, I share my own creative journey, from growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm where my mom sewed and crafted just about everything, to rediscovering my spark years later through quilting and crochet.

You will hear about the early moments that shaped how I see creativity: the 4-H projects that built confidence, the quilt that taught me about letting go after it was no longer mine to protect, and the quiet seasons when creativity seemed to vanish altogether.

These stories remind us that the wins, the losses, and even the pauses are all part of a lifelong creative rhythm. Creativity does not follow a straight line. It bends, shifts, hides, and reappears, but it never truly leaves you.

That is what The Maker’s Spark is here for: to remind you that creativity already lives inside you, even if it has been quiet for a while.

This episode sets the tone for what is to come—honest stories, gentle inspiration, and conversations with everyday makers about what it means to live a creative life.

Whether you are stitching, painting, baking, journaling, gardening, or simply dreaming about trying something new, I hope this story encourages you to see that creativity is not about talent or perfection. It is about curiosity, play, and the courage to begin.

✨ In this episode, you will hear about:
• How childhood experiences shaped my view of creativity
• The confidence that comes from small creative wins
• What it means to let go of something you have made once it is in the world
• Why creativity never really disappears, it just changes forms
• How rediscovering my spark led to creating The Maker’s Spark community

💬 Quote to remember:
“You do not need permission to be creative. You just need a spark.”

🎧 Listen if you have ever felt:
• Disconnected from your creativity
• Unsure where to start creating again
• Inspired by stories of real people finding their creative rhythm

🌟 Connect with me:
Tag @the.makersspark on Instagram and use #makerssparkmoments to share your own creative sparks. I would love to cheer you on and feature your work in our stories.

Until next time, keep sparking! ✨