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Ep. 23 Creative rest is much more than a hiatus from work; it is about engaging with various forms of beauty, nature, and the arts to recharge your creative spirit. For those who believe that innovation and problem-solving are exclusive to the artistically-inclined, this episode is a revealing insight into how creative rest is essential for everyone.
Host Soda Kuczkowski is joined by Stacey Mrva, a creative entrepreneur who harnesses the raw power of metal to craft fine and functional art and a unique space for women to experience Creative Rest. With a studio situated amid the picturesque Finger Lakes region, her work thrives on collaboration and the innate connection to the natural world. Stacey's dedication to empowering others, particularly women, through welding classes, exemplifies the transformative power of learning a new skill and stepping out of one's comfort zone.
RESOURCES
Ep. 18 - Beyond Sleep: The Power of Active and Passive Rest
Ep. 19 - Overcoming Burnout: Discover the 7 Types of Rest to Restore Your Spark
Ep. 20 - Break Free from Burnout: Mastering Mental Rest in a Busy World
Ep. 21 - Unplugging to Recharge: The Essential Guide to Sensory Rest with Dr. Gartenberg
Ep. 22 - Overwhelmed by Day, Awake by Night? The Hidden Social Cure for Rest
Stacey Mrva is an accomplished metal sculptor with over 25 years of experience in creating captivating metal pieces for public and private sectors alike. Based in Rochester, New York, her portfolio showcases her talents in transforming steel into art with a unique sense of fluidity and organic lines. With a background in jewelry making and metalsmithing from Syracuse University, Stacey found her true calling in metal sculpture. Her distinctive work can be seen in public installations throughout New York and is characterized by the integration of varied materials, including fabric, copper, and concrete.
Women’s Welding Workshops listed at www.IronwoodStudiosInc.com
Stacey Mrva on Instagram @Staceymrvametal
Chapters:
0:00:00 Introduction to creative rest and its importance
0:01:09 Signs of creative rest deficit
0:03:59 Ways to achieve creative rest
0:05:47 Finding Inspiration in Sleep
0:06:24 Introduction to Stacey Mrva and her business
0:08:01 Using a unique medium and connection to nature
0:09:30 Stacey's transition to the countryside and offering welding classes
0:11:36 Stacey's artistic process for creative rest
0:13:12 Creating space for anyone to create art
0:14:14 Being in nature sparks inspiration and relaxation
0:16:19 Stacey's extroverted nature energizes her after working with students
0:17:51 An inside look into Iron Wood Studio’s creative process
0:18:28 Taking walks in nature to reconnect and find inspiration
0:19:34 Stacey hopes to offer programs for young people to experience welding
0:21:58 Encouraging emerging artists to gain hands-on experience with welding
0:23:14 Pushing through fears and to try a new form of creative art - welding
0:24:46 Ironwood Studios website and Instagram
0:26:20 Conclusion
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Ep. 23 Creative rest is much more than a hiatus from work; it is about engaging with various forms of beauty, nature, and the arts to recharge your creative spirit. For those who believe that innovation and problem-solving are exclusive to the artistically-inclined, this episode is a revealing insight into how creative rest is essential for everyone.
Host Soda Kuczkowski is joined by Stacey Mrva, a creative entrepreneur who harnesses the raw power of metal to craft fine and functional art and a unique space for women to experience Creative Rest. With a studio situated amid the picturesque Finger Lakes region, her work thrives on collaboration and the innate connection to the natural world. Stacey's dedication to empowering others, particularly women, through welding classes, exemplifies the transformative power of learning a new skill and stepping out of one's comfort zone.
RESOURCES
Ep. 18 - Beyond Sleep: The Power of Active and Passive Rest
Ep. 19 - Overcoming Burnout: Discover the 7 Types of Rest to Restore Your Spark
Ep. 20 - Break Free from Burnout: Mastering Mental Rest in a Busy World
Ep. 21 - Unplugging to Recharge: The Essential Guide to Sensory Rest with Dr. Gartenberg
Ep. 22 - Overwhelmed by Day, Awake by Night? The Hidden Social Cure for Rest
Stacey Mrva is an accomplished metal sculptor with over 25 years of experience in creating captivating metal pieces for public and private sectors alike. Based in Rochester, New York, her portfolio showcases her talents in transforming steel into art with a unique sense of fluidity and organic lines. With a background in jewelry making and metalsmithing from Syracuse University, Stacey found her true calling in metal sculpture. Her distinctive work can be seen in public installations throughout New York and is characterized by the integration of varied materials, including fabric, copper, and concrete.
Women’s Welding Workshops listed at www.IronwoodStudiosInc.com
Stacey Mrva on Instagram @Staceymrvametal
Chapters:
0:00:00 Introduction to creative rest and its importance
0:01:09 Signs of creative rest deficit
0:03:59 Ways to achieve creative rest
0:05:47 Finding Inspiration in Sleep
0:06:24 Introduction to Stacey Mrva and her business
0:08:01 Using a unique medium and connection to nature
0:09:30 Stacey's transition to the countryside and offering welding classes
0:11:36 Stacey's artistic process for creative rest
0:13:12 Creating space for anyone to create art
0:14:14 Being in nature sparks inspiration and relaxation
0:16:19 Stacey's extroverted nature energizes her after working with students
0:17:51 An inside look into Iron Wood Studio’s creative process
0:18:28 Taking walks in nature to reconnect and find inspiration
0:19:34 Stacey hopes to offer programs for young people to experience welding
0:21:58 Encouraging emerging artists to gain hands-on experience with welding
0:23:14 Pushing through fears and to try a new form of creative art - welding
0:24:46 Ironwood Studios website and Instagram
0:26:20 Conclusion
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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