Life in Stitches

On Episode 5 of Season 2 we get the shot with documentary filmmaker Sedika Mojadidi. In her latest documentary "Facing the Dragon" she follows two professional Afghani women as they navigated the drastic changes happening in their country.  We talk life in the ER, making films about your father, being a woman with a camera, pushing through the sandstorm,  throwing a log on the fire, and having friends who don't let you feel like a loser. Go follow her on instagram @sedikamojadidigo watch "Facing the Dragon" at http://worldchannel.org/episode/dw-facing-dragon/follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about  his life-coaching servicesemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On this week's episode we reconnect with our favorite funny man Pranav Behari!  We marinate in the heat, talk being a Bombay Becky, the golden period of exploitative college, becoming Carl's Junior Marx, non-dualism, the kidney in the room, flushing the toilet of your ego, and doing the thing.Go follow him on instagram @pranahahato go giggle even more with he and @usamastandup follow @yourmangobaeand  go listen to Mango Bae on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to laugh your ass off.follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about  his life-coaching servicesemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

T for Texas T for Tennessee!  On this week's episode we catch up with our old friend, interdisciplinary artist and designer Price Latimer from her home in Santa Fe.  We find some dead people's ashes, revisit the liquid lounge, talk pioneering downtown LA, pivoting to pizza, the wild west of fine art, new ventures in ethical and safe interior design, and the importance of travel.To learn more about Price go to www.pricelatimer.comand follow her on instagram @pricelatimerfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about  his life-coaching servicesemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On Episode 2 Season 2  of the podcast we catch up with Mike Sagun from his casa in San Miguel de Allende and dig waaaay deep into helping men feel, spirituality, dinosaurs, speaking in tongues, and finding your purpose.Go follow Mike on insta @mike.sagunAfter you listen go join the zoom call for EVRYMAN June 21st (the Summer solstice!) https://evryman.norby.live/event/5b0f0d36-bb9a-463a-a7dc-2ce2bd7862b8Mike Sagun and Cator Sparks are both graduates of the EVRYMAN Foundations Training Program, as well as CoActive certified life coaches. Both men identify as gay and are not only here to support their GBTQ+ community, but also help their straight allies better understand their community. This is open to the public to any person who identifies as male! Invite your friends, family, coworkers.Celebrating Pride. Learning, Connecting, and Understanding Your Gay Brothers.June is Pride month, a time to celebrate, support and learn more about the LGBTQ+ community. To honor this day, we will be joined by EVRYMAN team members Mike Sagun and Cator Sparks, creating a safe space for straight men to ask about our community.Some questions that often arise include:How do I support my child who is coming out?How can straight guys be better allies?Why is Gay Pride an important celebration?Where do we find common ground around shame?Ever bullied a queer person and want to dig into that experience?follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about  his life-coaching servicesemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

We are back for Season two and a quick recap of the last few months.  As the world opened back up, anna dipped her toe back into being a shop girl, and Cator expanded his mind in Peru.  Catch up with us as we gear up for Season two!  

On Episode 17 we catch up with the lovely Kate Fleming, the founder and director of the Bridge Initiative, a non-profit that partners with artists to create public art about environmental advocacy.  We talk doing good for the earth, exploring Antartica, nomadic art, the magic of the reef line in Miami, the universe tapping you on the shoulder, and of course mermaids throuples.Go learn more about doing PR for the https://www.bridgeinitiative.org/Follow Kate on Instagram @kateflemingFollow her journey at @bridgeinitiativeorg @bluelab_preservation_societyfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about  his life-coaching servicesemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On Episode 16 we catch up with power couple Florencia and Alois, two artists who met and married living inside the paper thin walls of the quirky loft building Anna called home for 18 years.  We talk the power of the color blue, partying hard and working hard, site specific installations, interactive dinner parties, joining the circus, not lying to yourself, and friendship over water heaters, and never telling Anna to relax.Go learn more at https://www.aloiskronschlaeger.comFollow them on instagram @floradxplora@aloiskronschlaeger@wardrobeterapia@baretable_diningfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about  his life-coaching servicesemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On Episode 15 we take a stroll through the mind of Madame Magar and her dedication to and celebration of the indigo plant, it's complicated history, and the story that needs to be told and remembered as indigo dyeing sees a resurgence in popularity.  We talk mad hatters, the power of meditation, a monk and a hermit, the place where two worlds meet, and healing through the blues. Go learn more about Leigh at http://madamemagar.com/Follow her on instagram @madamemagar@madamemagarsblueschoolGo buy some indigo seeds at  botanicalcolors.com - all proceeds go to Darkness to Light.follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about  his life-coaching servicesemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On Episode 14 we catch up with creative power couple Ruben Marroquin and Liz Squillace to talk post-industrial art spaces, working with what you got, pushing the limits of public art, doing something that people need, getting your work out there without compromise, the pain of creating, and the power of feedback.to learn more about Liz, her painting, silkscreen, and public art work follow her @sewparadoxicalto learn more about Ruben and his beautiful fiber art pieces follow him @marroquin_rubento join Cator for the Men's Wellness Summit on June 3rd from 4pm-8pm go to https://evryman.com/wellness-summit/follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about  his life-coaching servicesemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On Episode 13 we catch up with the unstoppable Ayoka Lucas,  incredibly talented stylist and the founder of Charleston Fashion week. We talk about being a pioneer, the art of the pitch, the monster called ego, doing THE MOST, the life changing power of Mahogany, and remembering where you came from, and the pursuit of less but better.Learn more about Ayoka at https://www.ayokalucas.comand follow her on instagram @ayokalufollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

Stacy Iannacone has been a glamorous fixture on the downtown New York scene bringing her immaculate taste and eye for vintage to her store "Ritual Vintage" for the last 15 years.  On episode 12, we talk secret warehouses in Afghanistan, sneaking around in tap shoes, cottage core, the rapturous return of the early 2000s, Shepards of Australia versus Whispers of California, and circumventing the never-ending corporate ladder by building something all your own.Go check out Stacy's amazing finds at www.ritualvintage.comFollow her on instagram @ritualvintagefollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On Episode 11 we sit down with talented photographer Menelik Puryear and learn about his narrative style.  We take the wayback machine all the way back to to Westgay, talk living out fantasies, living in the moment, how the British get away with murder, and the benefits of having to fight for your dinner.Go check him out https://www.menelikpuryear.comFollow him on instagram @mr_puryearfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On episode 10 we dig up our old friend Scott Fisher who for two decades has been quietly building an empire in the beautiful coastal town of St. Petersburg, Florida, building everything from custom furniture to Aveda salons to hotel lobbies and chic residential homes for people so Gucci they have multiple kitchen islands.  We talk concrete and wood, sleeping under a table saw, dime bags and angel investors, rearranging your mother's living room, always having fresh flowers, and hiring people who are smarter than you.  Don't judge him!Go check out his amazing work at https://www.t2thes.comFollow Scott @t2thesfl on instagramfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On this episode, we welcome Greg Vaughan back down to the South and talk becoming Linda Limb, Alaska to New York, sad bachelorettes, queens on the scene, electroclash and fetish culture, and the confidence that comes with not knowing the rules.  https://www.gregvaughanstudio.comGo buy his book! https://www.gregvaughanstudio.com/prints/fate-wa4j7follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

In Episode 8 we found time to connect with our favorite artists out of Philly to talk about sticking to a moral code, Wawa and Wutang, boom bap versus mumble rap, making $20 out of 50 cents, the perils of Exxon money, and how to grow old classy.  As always, they remind us that even if we are the smartest people in the room, we will never be as cool as our friends.Go learn more about the incomparable art collective that is Space 1026 at https://space1026.comfollow them on instagram @space1026follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

Neda Abghari took time out of her very busy schedule because she loves us and also because the world needs more Neda!!  Not only did we virtually celebrate the 10th anniversary of her incomparable charity "The Creative's Project", we talked about the natural high, doing the work, tiny miracles, luck and preparedness, and not stepping to Stacey Abrams.  We hope you take what Neda has done in Georgia, and share it. Go learn more about the Creative's Project at https://www.thecreativesproject.orgGet to know Neda at https://www.nedaabghari.comfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

Mary Gehlhar glided into our lives not even knowing she would guide us through some of our most important moments and we wanted to share some of her magic with you! The third edition of "The Fashion Designer's Survival Guide" is available now at your local bookstore or, if you must, Amazon. Mary has championed small designers during her whole career, and has written the BIBLE to starting a new venture in the fashion industry. We discuss not being your mother figure, volunteering with a mission, the value of our objects, getting to know your customer, and knowing who you are, who you're doing it for, and why you are doing it. Contact Mary Gehlhar at marygehlhar@gmail.comBuy the book!https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fashion-designer-survival-guide-mary-gehlhar/1100356518follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx at comarx20@gmail.com

On this episode, we got together with artist Justin Giunta and discussed fateful dinner parties, bags of tricks, pounding the pavement, getting to know the masters, and how to deal with an inevitable pivot.Get to know Justin at https://www.justingiunta.comfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

On this episode we zoom all the way to Joshua Tree to catch up with Adina Mills, where we talk crazy crystal ladies, to go alters, staying true to what you love,  gem shows, OG van life, Erykah Badu, and Anna's embarrassing obsession with doing "Tyrone" at kareoke.Get to know Adina at https://www.adinamills.comfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

Today we visit Caroline Knopf at her Charleston, SC studio where we discuss photography, the high price of experience, instagram filters, the joys of collaboration, being the boss bitch in a man's world, and building new communities in old places.Get to know Caroline at http://www.carolineknopf.comfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx  at comarx20@gmail.com

This week we visit Trish Andersen's Savannah, Georgia studio and discuss yarn, hoarding, the unexpected carpet capitol of the world, going viral, the commerce and fine art balance, and the fruits of your labor.Find Trish at https://www.trishandersenstudio.comfollow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.carolineknopf.com

In our very first episode Cator and Anna learn how to be podcasters, catch up about their shared, decades long history, and talk bedazzled pacifiers, getting fired, drag in the South of France, and finding your way back home. follow us on instagram @lifeinstitchespocastfor more fun content, videos, throwbacks, and interviews Find Cator at www.catorsparkscoaching.comFind Anna at www.blankcanvasdevelopment.comfollow @blankcanvasdevelopmentto learn more about developing your own productsfollow @catorsparks to learn about life-coachingemail us at lifeinstitchespodcast@gmail.comfind our editor Colleen Marx at comarx20@gmail.com