Collage Creative with Amy Small

Woah, we made it to 50! In this episode and every 10th episode, I like to switch things up and do a wild card episode. It's a short episode but jam packed! This week I dive into comfort zones and what came up for me on this last trip to India relating to them. After that I talk about a massive failure I had happen to me recently. I am so curious about how my guests cope with failure and I'm attempting to use some of their advice to pick myself back up!

In today's episode I bring back previous guest, Andrea Mowry of Drea Renee Knits for a deep dive on burnout and what methods she's found to help her work through it. Get ready to be inspired!

Hey there! Welcome to episode 48 of the Collage Creative Podcast, hosted by myself Amy Small. This podcast is a weekly interview show dedicated to uncovering the stories, motivations and practices of women and men who are living life on their own terms through work they love. Today on the show I have Lindsey Campbell, of Hello Hydrangea, she’s a weaver, designer and teacher. You’re going to love her advice on throwing out your to do list!  Show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/48

Today on the show I have Abby Glassenberg, she is a sewer, blogger, an author and so much more – we get in to all of it! Her story is an inspring one –from sqeezing in blogging while her daughter napped to creating a business she loves to work on.

Today on the show I have Rae Hoekstra, the sewing designer of Made By Rae.This is a fantastic episode for the moms out there – she talks about what her work time, away from the kids means to her and how it helps her be the best parent. Then she dives into the wonderful example that her parents set for her with their attitude if you see something you’d like, make it yourself.

The spring knitalong is right around the corner and I so hope you'll consider joining me! My biggest hope is that this knitalong will inspire us to learn and grow in new ways. We'll do that through learning knitting skills, accountability (to stick to your knitting goal!), connection with other like minded makers AND, most importantly to me, have some meaningful conversations around creativity and pretty much all the things I talk about on the podcast. 

Today on the show I have Erica Cerulo, one of the founders of Of A Kind, an online retailer with a special focus on supporting emerging designers and telling their stories. This is a wonderful episode. Erica’s contagious enthusiasm and thoughtful approach to her business will leave you wanting to find out so much more about Of A Kind! Let’s dive in.

Today on the show I have Joji Locatelli – the designer behind countless knitting patterns that so many of us know and love - I know you’ll love hearing her unique story of growing up with one incredible mother to saying goodbye to the medical profession to embrace – KNITTING! Powerful stuff! Show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/44

Today on the show I have Genga, the artist behind Spokewoven, a company that makes beautiful dreamcatchers. There are many pearls of wisdom woven throughout the stories she tells – about her friend from west Africa that sells her newspapers to the 6 rounds of IVF she went through to conceive her son and how sharing about her experiences through her business helps others cope with their own fertility struggles. Show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/43

Today on the show I have Kate Morris, a vegan knitwear designer. She drops some knowledge on us – on what sustainable materials she uses and where to learn more about this. But what I think many of us will relate to is her story of turning her hobby into a career – she went from working at a German pub in London, complete with the authentic lederhosen costume to winning the Eco Chic Design award for her stunning knitwear. Prepare to be inspired!  Show notes:https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/

Today on the show I have Kristy Glass. Kristy does a lot, she is best known as a youtuber with a focus on yarn and knitting but she does many things far beyond this – my favorite being the baby wrangler, who knew that was a job. I also think you’ll enjoy hearing about the wonderful yes attitude her parents embraced and raised her with as a child.  Show notes:https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/41

On every 10th episode I like to switch things up and dive into something different on the show – typically something I’ve been thinking about or wrestling with in my own life. Today I want to open up with you about some of the things I’ve been learning about in a deeper way, things I haven’t really shared about on the show before but that are affecting me deeply as well as the new early AM routine I swear by. Show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/40

Today is a fun episode. I got the opportunity to catch up with Jacqueline Sava , the founder of Soak Wash and soon to be published author of a Handmade Getaway. She’s someone I’ve always greatly admired within our industry. She’s got this strong, smart business lady vibe like nobody’s gonna mess with her but she’s also so kind, giving and a creative powerhouse. There’s so much to learn from her, so let’s dive in! Show notes: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/39

Today on the show I have Jacqui Fink, a fiber artist who makes super large scale knitted art as well a gorgeous yarn called K1S1. She talks about how her art has healed her, in effect its her mental health plan to having a life changing talk with her mother who was terminally ill that changed the course of her life. Don’t miss her advice to all of us creative folks at the end! Show notes: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/38

I’m really excited about this episode guys! I had the amazing opportunity to connect again with my office mate from years ago, Christina Dean. She is a powerhouse full of inspiration. She drops a whole lot of knowledge on us about the effects of the fashion world on our environment, that without a doubt will move you to make different decisions. But what I love about her the most is the incredible determination for what she does. Show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/37