On this episode Sam aka Paige's husband aka Paige's Pod editor is out of town, so Paige hits record anyway and shares a very unplanned episode that leads everyone into a cozy, honest, and vulnerable  Fall reset chat. From Gilmore Girls season-one comfort to full-blown Swiftie era, a mid-week Jesse McCartney concert that refilled Paige's cup, and a vulnerable share about boundaries with family - this one is permission to do the thing that brings you back to yourself. Paige may or may not also tease a holiday brand collab and a dreamy potential shared studio in Newmarket, NH!

Highlights

• Why showing up imperfectly still counts (and keeps you consistent)
• Gilmore Girls as nervous-system care (and why rewatching matters)
• Becoming a late-blooming Swiftie + the album-release movie takeaways
• The best Tuesday ever: tapas with friends + Jesse McCartney at the Orpheum
• Friendship as fuel: nurturing adult relationships on purpose
• Tender talk: parenting a toddler, big feelings, and caring for your own
• Loving someone with mental illness while honoring your boundaries
• A fun secret: a winter brand collab (coming soon)
• Dreaming on a Newmarket studio/co-op space (artists + creatives, DM me!)

Chapters

• 00:00 Cold open: why this is a pivot episode
• 03:12 Fall in New England + cozy sweater energy
• 07:40 Gilmore Girls rewatch + letting small things spiral
• 13:58 Swiftie era and the album-release movie reflections
• 21:45 Jesse McCartney night out (+ why saying yes matters)
• 30:36 Friendship > networking: being people first
• 36:55 Season shift in the business + secret brand collab tease
• 41:18 The studio-share idea in Newmarket, NH
• 46:22 Real talk: family anxiety, boundaries, and repair
• 56:10 Permission slip: plan the joy / make mid-week magic

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• If this episode made you feel less alone, leave a quick review and share it with a friend. Tomorrow’s a new day - go plan one tiny pocket of joy. 💛

In this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige chats with Central Texas based artist, Spencer Welch. Spencer is a self-taught painter who has been creating commissioned portraits and original works for nearly a decade, earning multiple US art show awards. Inspired by family, motherhood, and the beauty of everyday life, Spencer’s art captures intimacy and resilience. Paige and Spencer open up about:

• How motherhood reshapes creative practice
• Healing from trauma through art
• The importance of slowing down and listening to your process
• The shared shifts and changes that come with being a mother and an artist

This episode is equal parts vulnerable and uplifting - an invitation to find beauty in change, healing, and connection. Learn more about Spencer’s work: Spencer Welch Studios.

Follow Spencer on Instagram: @spencerwelchstudios and don’t forget to leave Paige’s Pod a review on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Your reviews helps more creative souls find these beautiful conversations!

In this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige chats with Emily Claire - the amazing human behind Big Wild Creative and Substack, Big Wild Emily. Emily’s journey began in 2018 with a blog she started while navigating chronic illness, and it has since evolved into a vibrant creative career spanning copywriting, photography, illustration, design, and creative direction.

We dive into what it means to live a big, wild, creative life - from storytelling and soul-seeking to finding humor in the everyday. Emily shares her perspective on following curiosity, embracing play, and noticing the beauty in life’s little mysteries. If you’re craving inspiration, permission to slow down, and some big creative energy, this conversation is for you!

🔎 Find Emily at Big Wild Creative and on Substack at Big Wild Emily.
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In this episode, Paige shares her transformative experience teaching art at Phillips Exeter Academy during a summer program. She discusses the serendipitous opportunity that led her to this role, the challenges she faced in preparing for her first teaching position after years of self-employment, and the importance of creating a safe and engaging environment for her students. Throughout the conversation, Paige reflects on her personal growth, the impact of her teaching style, and the meaningful connections she made with her students, culminating in a heartfelt letter from one of them that encapsulates the essence of her teaching journey.

On this episode, Paige chats with Jennifer Mullin - aka the “Occasional Creative”. Jennifer is a Madison, Wisconsin based mixed media artist, author, and art instructor whose whose love affair with the ballpoint pen has inspired artists all over the world.

Jennifer shares how her creative practice shifted when limited time and space pushed her toward a sketchbook and a simple pen - an approachable medium she could explore anywhere, even from her couch. In 2016, her abstract ballpoint drawings went viral on Pinterest, leading to a flood of requests for tutorials and the birth of her popular “Jen & Ink” e-courses.

This year, Jennifer added “author” to her list of titles with the release of her debut book, Me & My Ballpoint Pen. She takes us behind the scenes of what it’s really like to publish a book - from working with a publisher to navigating the editing process, and opens up about the emotional journey of putting her work into print.

Paige and Jennifer dive into a heartfelt conversation about mental health, how finding an approachable creative outlet became a lifeline, and the ways art has helped her focus, heal, and reconnect with herself. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a personal creative practice into something that inspires and supports others or what it takes to bring a book idea to life - this episode is a must-listen!

📖 Snag your copy of Me & My Ballpoint Pen here!
✏️ Learn more about Jennifer: www.jennifer-mullin.com | www.instagram.com/jennifermullinmakes

On this episode of Paige’s Pod, I’m joined by Amanda Jeanne - an abstract painter, writer, mother, and retreat host based in Québec. Amanda’s work explores the emotional landscapes of motherhood, grief, joy, and stillness Amanda shares how she paints to find freedom, to calm the anxious mind, to remind herself that beauty can be found in chaos and to find her place in this world.

Her intuitive, atmospheric paintings are a soft invitation back to the self.We dive into Amanda’s creative journey of returning to art after time away, how she designs soul-nourishing retreats, and what it means to hold space for slowness, rest, and inner listening in both painting and life.

Whether you’re a mother, artist, creative spirit, or someone simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself, this conversation is a gentle reminder that rest is productive, and creativity can be a place of healing.

✨ Connect with Amanda:
Website: https://amandajeanneartworks.com
Instagram: @a.manda.jeanne

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For our 100th episode, we’re celebrating with a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Taylor Marshall - a visual and web designer, painter, production artist, and new mom navigating the ever-evolving relationship between art, identity, and motherhood.

✨ What we explore:

• Motherhood & creative survival: The raw truth about juggling feedings, client calls, nap schedules, and the deep ache to make something that’s just your own.
• Returning to yourself: How Taylor is rediscovering her creative voice post-baby, and what it means to keep showing up for your art, even in the smallest ways.
• Design meets emotion: The power of visual storytelling and the intuitive connection between fine art and digital design.
• The why behind the work: A vulnerable discussion about purpose, intuition, and the deeper meaning that fuels our creative practices—especially when life gets loud.

💬 A few themes we hold space for:

• Protecting your creative spark in a season of transition
• Letting go of perfection to make space for process
• Embracing art as a mirror, a meditation, and a means of staying you

Follow and support Taylor by visiting her website and instagram

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Paige’s Pod, host Paige chats with artist, entrepreneur, and all-around creative force Vallie Pate. Vallie shares her journey from painting beside her grandmother in Louisiana to building a handmade product line that sold in over 50 gift shops nationwide—including showing at the renowned Atlanta Market. With her signature blend of grit and grace, Vallie opens up about the highs of wholesale success, the realities of burnout, and how motherhood transformed her relationship to creativity. After stepping away from art for six years, she’s now in a season of joyful reinvention—exploring art licensing, dreaming up creative retreats, and building a multi-faceted life rooted in purpose and play. Whether you're deep in a creative pivot or ready to chase your next dream, Vallie’s story is a masterclass in saying yes, figuring it out later, and trusting that every season holds value. 🎧 Tune in to hear:

• Her entrepreneurial start selling hand-painted tees in college
• What it's really like to sell at massive trade shows like Atlanta Market
• How she built and scaled a wholesale art business
• Why she stepped away—and how she’s finding her way back with intention
• Her dreams for licensing, retreats, and creative community

To follow and support Vallie, check out her website, and Instagram!

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In this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige chats with Sharon Gottula, a multidisciplinary artist whose journey from photography to encaustic art offers a powerful lens into the evolving creative process. Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to build a sustainable art career while maintaining personal growth and inspiration. Sharon shares how transitioning from film to digital photography sparked a shift in her creative outlet, and how discovering encaustic art technique reignited her passion.

This conversation is a heartening look at the tension between structure and freedom in the creative process, the importance of teaching and mentorship, and the role of personal projects in staying creatively fulfilled. For any artist navigating deadlines, burnout, or the dream of persuing art full-time, this episode is a must-listen and don't forget to use the code PAIGEPOD20 for $20 off of Sharon's amazing course - Photograph Your Artwork Like a Pro. To follow and support Sharon, check out the following links:

⭐️ Website
⭐️ Substack
⭐️ Instagram

On this episode, Paige opens with a personal update about her son Bodhi’s recent playground accident and the resilience that followed. She also shares some highlights from one of her best friend's bachelorette trip to Las Vegas. The main interview features Jocelyn Elizabeth of Jocelyn Elizabeth Studio, who shares how a family health crisis and motherhood sparked her powerful shift from corporate HR to full-time artist.

Jocelyn shares defining moments from her creative journey, including a transformative art residency in France and the unexpected licensing opportunity that followed. She reflects on her shift toward a slower, more intentional business model - trading constant art releases for just a few curated shop openings each year. Her deep commitment to sustainability also shines through, from embracing a self-imposed “no-buy year” to creatively working with the supplies she already owns. 

With dreams of writing a bestselling book and one day painting in an oceanfront studio, Jocelyn shares heartfelt advice for aspiring creatives—reminding us that it’s never too late to pursue what truly lights us up. To follow her journey and support her work, visit her website, dive into her studio journal, and connect with her on Instagram.