Made To Create

In this episode, I chat with Ashlee Gadd, Founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect.

We discuss her newest book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. In her book and our conversation, Ashlee gives us permission to pursue our creative gifts alongside motherhood and shares her thoughts on the question every parent has - how do you balance it all?

To follow and learn more about Ashlee

Website: www.ashleegadd.com
Instagram: @ashleegadd
Pinterest: ashlee_gadd
Substack: ashleegadd
Buy her book on Amazon: Create Anyway

In this episode I chat with Rheanna Downey and Molly Jenson of the band, Shhhhh. Don't worry they're not trying to shush you, that's just their name.

We cover a lot of ground in our conversation but central to it all is the idea of trusting yourself and the creative process. Whether that be, believing you are never too old to pursue what you love or just trusting that the next song, book, painting, or inspiration in general will come to you. Molly and Rheanna share all about how they met, what it is like writing and playing together, and about all the things that are lighting them up these days. Also, stick around to the end to hear them play one of their new songs!

Follow Shhhhh on Instagram: shhhhhtheband
Or follow on Facebook: shhhhhtheband
Visit their website: www.shhhhhtheband.com

What on earth could chemistry, music and comic books have in common? Quite a bit as it turns out!

In this episode I chat with Dr. Colleen Kelley, Founder of Kids Chemical Solutions. Colleen found herself captivated by the question, “Why do my students think chemistry is SO hard?” After a great deal of research, Colleen decided to do something to make the subject of chemistry accessible and fun for even the youngest learners through her comic book series called The M.C. Detective Agency: Chemical Solutions Required.

Colleen shares all about her process for developing these books - from how she came up with the characters and plot lines and even shares a bit about the magic of chemistry in our every day lives.

Visit Colleen's website https://kidschemicalsolutions.com/

Order Colleen's book series http://mcdetectiveagency.org

In this episode I got the pleasure to chat with Bass Player, Jeremy Radio. We chat about his long career in music and what it is like to dream big dreams. Then see them come true, while also maintaining a great love and appreciation for the work. Jeremy shares what life on the road has been like, what it is that makes music last and how spirituality and individuality play a part in the music he creates. Jeremy has so much joy and gratitude and was such an awesome guest. Whether you are a musician or not, this episode has something for everyone.

Jeremy just released an album with his band Thousand Dollar Movie, he produces music with Gigantic Record Company, and plays bass for John Mark McMillan

Follow Jeremy on instagram: @jeremyradio

In this episode I chat with Justin Wilson, a Tattoo Artist, Navy Veteran, Painter, Writer and more. Justin shares how he developed his passion for art and tattooing. We also discuss how identity plays a critical role in how we see ourselves and our abilities.

Justine has tattooed all over the world and is currently residing and working in San Diego, California.

To follow and learn more about Justin
Instagram: @the.lost.viking
Website: thelostviking.us

In this episode I chat with Heather Penny - Coach, Speaker, and Author.
Heather works with clients both privately and in the corporate world to identify the false beliefs holding them back and replace them with true beliefs.
We discuss the challenges that come along with cultural and societal expectations to constantly burn the candle at both ends and how detrimental it can be both personally in addition to our creativity. If you find yourself in need of encouragement as you balance all the roles and responsibilities in life, this is the episode for you!
To follow and learn more about Heather
Website: heatherpenny.com
Instagram: @heatherpennyphd

In this episode I chat with Melissa Heinemann and Lisa Bencivenga of Gigi's Getaway - an outdoor preschool dedicated to teaching through play. We chat about how play and nature can be tools for learning and how (in the words of Maria Montessori) play is the work of children.

Melissa and Lisa share about the things they've learned from their students, how they've had to be flexible in an outdoor environment and even share some crazy stories like having multiple funerals for the same dead bird.

Learn more about Gigi's Getaway
instagram.com/gigisgetaway
gigisgetaway.com

We got to chat with our friends Jenna and John Moore. Jenna runs a creative vending movement called WonderboxSD, which features local makers, merchants and artisans. Her husband John has a mobile book store and booth in Liberty Station both under the banner of Gentleman John Books.

We talked about their creative and entrepreneurial journeys and what it is like to pivot and shift with your ideas.

Connect with Jenna and John:
wonderboxsd.art
@wonderbox.sd
@gentlemanjohnbooks

I don’t know about you but I definitely remember seeing comments on my report cards that read, “spends too much time daydreaming”. But is daydreaming really a bad thing? And how does daydreaming relate to creativity?

We talk about this and more in this episode with Paula Intravaia from The Cloud Club Collective.

Connect with Paula
www.mycloudclub.org
www.instagram.com/cloud_club_collective

In this episode with Jess at Raisingslow we talk about making the choice to slow down and the impact it can have on us, our kids and our creativity. Jess shares with us how she was forced to reevaluate her pace of life and how minimizing the mental and physical clutter has helped them to live a fuller and more creative life.

Connect and get some free resources from Jess atraisingslow.com
Follow Jess on instagram @raisingslow