Muse Room Podcast

Thank you for tuning into another episode of Muse Room Table! I am so happy that you are here, whether you’re returning, or just joining us. This is a community for cooking and food enthusiasts whether you’re a professional restaurant chef, home cook, or simply cooking curious. This place is for you! In this episode of Muse Room Table, I am talking to Dena Fisher. I first met her at The Cleveland Flea when she catered lunch at a co-working event I attended. Since then I have followed her journey online and we have slowly become Instagram pals. She is a genuine and cheerful gal who loves good food, and is passionate about providing it to her family and friends. For Dena, cooking isn’t just about mastering the perfect crispy chicken thigh and it’s not all about the Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt you may or may not have in your pantry. While we talk about both of those things during this episode in grave detail, cooking for Dena is about bringing people together, whether that’s at your family table, or over Zoom. For her, food is about creating community. In this episode, I hope you get a taste for that community that Dena refers to. We talk about so much: Her inspiration from seasonal foods Her obsession with a good “matchstick” cut (knife cuts really can change the texture of your food which will in turn change your eating experience!) Her first memory in the kitchen How cooking with her grandparents and parents has influenced her cooking today How food brings people together Fridge and pantry staples that Dena always has on hand How people can become more comfortable in the kitchen Her tried and true process for a perfect crispy chicken thigh Why Dena started Dinner In and how Covid-19 has impacted it in recent months And much more! I also ask her some fun quick-fire questions and she shares all about this episode’s recipe! If you'd like to get the full recipe for Dena's Braised Chicken with White Wine and Garlic, head over to www.museroom.space. To connect with Dena, find her on Instagram @denas_table and on her website, www.denastable.com. To connect with Katie, find her on Instafram @museroomtable. Thank you SO much for tuning into this episode! If you enjoy this podcast, will you please leave a review on Apple Podcasts? Reviews are one of the best ways to support the podcast because they give potential listeners the gentle nudge they need to tune in. Thank you for your support and we shall talk again on the next episode of Muse Room Table.

Welcome back to Muse Room! I know it’s been quite a long time but I am so excited to be back talking to people that inspire me. This podcast is going to be a bit different going forward. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw that I changed my handle to @museroomtable. I am diving into something that I’ve always loved and that is food. Cooking is something that has fascinated me since I was a child and it’s something that makes me really happy. So from here on out everyone you hear from on this podcast will be somewhat related to the world of food - whether that is an avid home cook, professional restaurant chef, food blogger, you name it. Starting out I am going to keep this relatively simple. I ended up putting a lot of pressure on myself with Muse Room when I first started and with me being a one-woman show, I need to keep my sanity in check. So for now, I am going to try (keyword being try) to commit to a new episode every other week, and then we’ll take it from there. If there is someone you want me to interview please let me know by either emailing me at museroompodcast@gmail.com or sending me a DM on Instagram @museroomtable. This week I am sharing a conversation that I had with a friend of mine, Ann Marie Elaban. She’s a fellow (former) Bon Appétit fan (we’ll get into what that means in the episode), lover of baked goods, and an aspiring food stylist. She doesn’t call herself a food stylist but I think she should. Her photos are GORGEOUS. Head over to the show notes on my website to see the photo of an egg salad toast that Ann Marie mentions in this episode or just go follow her out on Instagram @annmarieelaban. In our conversation we talk about: Her first memory in the kitchen How to cook delicious food with what you have in the kitchen (I.E. the one time she made a shepherd’s pie in her tiny NYC kitchen) The power that spices have for making use of everything in your fridge How the pandemic has influenced her cooking and eating habits Her process for styling food and take photos of her food Her love of baking Why we can no longer “stan” Bon Appétit And loads more! Click here to get the full show notes with links to anything Ann Marie mentions AND the recipe of the week! If you’re a returning listener of Muse Room Podcast, THANK YOU for sticking with me. If you’re new, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It’s the best way to support the podcast because it tells Apple that these conversations are worth hearing. Thank you so much for your support.

Welcome back to the podcast and hello from Nashville, Tennessee! In this episode I am sharing a conversation that I recorded back in April with the founder of Coven, Miranda Scott. In our conversation we talk about her journey into spirituality, witchcraft, and her ancestral work. It is a long conversation with tons of takeaways so listen closely. DISCLAIMER: In our conversation we touch on some topics that may be triggering for some people. We touch on grief, loss, abuse, suicide and mental health. If you'd like to skip through that part of the conversation, it begins around 32:54 and goes through about 47:21. It does come up in bits and pieces throughout the whole conversation so if that is something you would rather not listen to, I totally understand and support you. Topics we discuss: -Having an identity outside of being a mother -Her brief excursion into Catholicism -The loss of her parents -Her journey into witchcraft and spirituality -Doing the ancestral work to break the cycle of abuse -Stepping fully into her identity as a queer women and witch Enjoy! How to connect with Miranda: -Follow Coven on Instagram. -Coven's Website -Visit Coven in Lakewood at 1384 Bonneview Ave, Lakewood OH., 44107 If you want to try Honeybook, click this link and use the code: katherine72965 Thank you so much for tuning into Muse Room! If this podcast brings value to your life, please screenshot this episode, share on your IG stories and tag us. It's one of the best ways to support this podcast and helps these conversations find more people. Thank you SO MUCH for your support. Follow along with Muse Room on Instagram here. Questions or suggestions for the podcast? Email me at museroompodcast@gmail.com Interested in starting your own podcast? I produce and manage podcasts for entrepreneurs and creatives so that they can share their voice with the world and not have to worry about all of the work that comes along with managing a podcast. Claim your spot for a November Podcast Launch here. Not ready to launch yet? I am opening up my books for January Launch Spots and you can claim your spot here.

Tune in for the LIVE recording of my conversation with Nikki LoPresti of Elan Styling. We recorded our conversation in front of a live audience at the Cleveland Flea HQ. Connect with Nikki on Instagram. Interested in starting your own podcast? Sign up for my online course at the EARLY BIRD price for 25% off. The course is $198 and launches on November 1st but until October 1st you can purchase it for 25% off. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to Muse Room! I am so excited to share this week's episode with you. I'm talking with Rachael from Shore Society. Rachael is just lovely. She's smart, creative, intentional and so driven. We sat at her dining room table in her beautiful home and chatted about all things Shore Society. Tune into Episode 35 to hear about how she got into design, how she started her business, her creative process, what inspires her, and so much more. Topics in this episode include: +What currently is inspiring her +How creativity came into her life +Studying graphic design at Kent State University +The trajectory of her business +The line between inspiration and being too influenced by something +Balancing a full time job and a full time business +Her design process Rachael was talking about her collaboration with the Lakewood coffee shop, Brewellas. Find Brewellas on Madison in Lakewood and follow them on Instagram here! Connect with Rachael: Website Instagram Connect with me: Website Instagram Get the One-Month Trial of my ALL INCLUSIVE Podcast Managing Package by clicking here. Grab a ticket to my LIVE podcast event with Nikki from Elan Styling Cle by going to Eventbrite.

In this episode of Muse Room I sit down with Jackie Wachter, the co-founder of FOUNT. If you're unfamiliar FOUNT is a creative studio here in Cleveland that focuses on creating leather goods that are of the highest quality and are also sustainable for the environment. Tune in to hear my conversation with Jackie where we talk about fast fashion, sustainability, timing, how FOUNT started and how it has evolved and so much more. Enjoy! Follow FOUNT on Instagram. Grab a ticket to my live podcast event that is happening this Wednesday evening, July 10th. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to the podcast! I KNOW. It has been a while. But I am SO excited to be back!. Today I am sharing a conversation that I had with Ally and Caroline, the best friend duo behind the blog called Oh So Graceful. These gals have been long overdue on the podcast. I mean, they're perfect for Muse Room. They're creative, hilarious and the friendship that they share is so inspiring. I am so grateful to have had the chance to hang out with them. We talked about female friendship, having an identity outside of being a mother, how the blog came about and the woes of social media. Enjoy the episode! If you would like to connect with Ally and Caroline, here's how: Follow them on Instagram Head to their website Want to connect with me? Follow me on Instagram Check out my website Email me at museroompodcast@gmail.com Do you want to start a podcast? I've got you covered. See how we can help you when you go to www.museroom.space/museroommedia Does this podcast bring you value and inspiration? Please help us to continue delivering FREE content to you by leaving us a review! It would mean the world to us.

In Episode 32 I am joined by journalist, editor, and founder of Modern Cle, Jillian Kramer. Modern Cle is an email newsletter dedicated to telling the stories of North East Ohio. For just $3 a month you can purchase a subscription to Modern Cle and get a high quality article send straight to your inbox every month. In this episode Jillian tells us all about how she decided to become a journalist, what that path was like, crime reporting in Alabama, living in New York and then moving back to Ohio to start Modern Cle. To subscribe to Modern Cle visit their website. A subscription includes one article sent to your inbox per month, 20% off your ticket to their Behind The Story events, and the knowledge that you are supporting female writers and photographers here in Cleveland. If you would like to pitch a story click here. For updates follow Modern Cle on Instagram. To connect with me: Instagram Website E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com To support this podcast, check out our sponsors. Get 20% off your first order at Jar Goods by going to www.jargoods.com/museroom and use the code MUSEROOM all caps at check out. Get 15% off your order at Free Period Press by going to www.freeperiodpress.myshopify.com and use the code MUSE at check out. If this podcast brings you joy and inspiration, please consider leaving a review. Your support means the world! Thank you for listening.

Today's episode is a long one and it is a good one. This week's muses are Gia and Alexis, the leaders of Creative Babes Cleveland. I met up with them both for coffee back in October because I was curious about what they were doing and I immediately felt a connection towards them. Since that coffee date I attended two of the Creative Babes Cleveland events and I really just can't get enough. It's like a sleep over but for adults...and without the sleeping over. Words that I think of when I think of hanging out at Creative Babes are cozy, warm, gooey and magical. If you haven't been to one I highly recommend it. I was filled with so many good feelings when they both agreed to come and chat with me on the podcast. We ended up meeting up at Alexis's house on a Sunday morning and it was very on brand. Cozy and magical. We sat on the couch, drank coffee and chatted all things Creative Babes. I'm so excited for you to hear our conversation. Enjoy! Some of the things we talk about in the conversation are: -How Gia and Alexis met and how they fell in friendship love -How Creative Babes was born and how they got the idea to bring it to Cleveland -What it is like being a creative, trying to figure out what you want to do with your life...the options are endless! -Their current inspiration -What it is like working with your best friend -Female friendship AND MORE If you would like to connect with Gia and Alexis here's how: -Follow Creative Babes Cleveland on Instagram -Follow Alexis on Instagram -Follow Gia on Instagram -Check out the Website Connect with me: -Follow me on Instagram -Check out my website -Send an email to museroompodcast@gmail.com -I am booking clients for podcast management. Claim your spot here. -I am also launching an 8 week program called the Podcast Starter Pack. If you have been dreaming of having your own podcast, claim your spot now! Learn more about the program here. Support our sponsors: -Save 20% on your first order with Jar Goods by visiting www.jargoods.com/museroom and use the code MUSE ROOM at check out. -Save 15% on your order with Free Period Press by going to www.freeperiodpress.myshopify.com and use the code MUSE at check out. If this podcast brings value and inspiration to your life, please consider leaving a review. Your support means the world! Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to another episode of Muse Room. This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Lora, the founder of Free Period Press. Lora wanted to make space for more creativity in her life so she decided to create an adult coloring book with the help of her designer friends. Now Free Period Press has an incredible line of paper products that focus on self care, creativity and productivity. I sat down with Lora at Limelight (beautiful co-working space in Ohio City) last week and we chatted all things social media and creativity. In this episode we chat about: -Social media and how Lora takes control of her relationship with it -How Italian culture influenced her childhood and creativity -How she came up with the idea to start Free Period Press -Her creative process -How she got the opportunity to create a zine for the Good Company Magazine AND SO MUCH MORE How to connect with Lora: -Free Period Press on Instagram -Website -Come hang out with her at Muse Reading Room Connect with me: -Instagram -Website -Email: museroompodcast@gmail.com Enter our giveaway until 7pm Tuesday, March 26th! Support our sponsors: Get 15% off your order at Free Period Press by using the code MUSE at checkout. Head to Free Period Press to start shopping. Get 20% off your first order at Jar Goods by using the code MUSEROOM at checkout. Head to www.jargoods.com/museroom to grab your sauce! If this episode brought you joy, please consider rating and leaving a review. Your support means the world! Thank you for listening and I'll chat with you next week!

And we are back with part two! In part two of my conversation with Janae we dig into how her business got started. She gives us some advice on branding and tells us about her newest project, Creatively Stocked. If you haven't listened to part one go back and listen before you tune into part two! In part two of Episode 29 we talk about: -What she liked so much about branding when she was first starting out -All of the elements that go into creating a brand -Why she named her business Auden & Company -What small business beginners should focus on when creating their brand Janae offers free resources on her website. Find them here. Connect with Janae: -Personal Instagram -Auden & Company on Instagram -Creatively Stocked -Website Connect with me: -Instagram -Website -E-mail me at museroompodcast@gmail.com Do you want to start a podcast? We are launching a Podcast Starter Pack. Find more information here. Does this podcast resonate with you? Please consider leaving a review. It would mean the world to me! Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to the podcast! I left you guys for a week and I was actually really down about it. This week I am back with a conversation I had with Janae Bryson. Janae is an incredibly intelligent and successful woman and she is ONLY 25! I am always in complete awe of what she does. We had this conversation about a week and a half ago and guys, you're going to love it. It was actually such a long conversation that I decided to break it up into two parts. In the first part you will hear about what is inspiring Janae currently and we dig DEEP into her adoption story. I am so grateful that Janae was willing to share her story with us and she was incredibly vulnerable and open throughout the entire conversation. In Part One of this episode we talk about: -How the thought of never working for anyone else inspires her to go full force into her business -How she is so inspired by Lady Noel Designs and how that makes her want to start painting again -Setting boundaries and how she makes time for herself while running a full time business -How she breaks her childhood down into two parts- Pre Adoption and Post Adoption -How adoption was her second chance And SO MUCH MORE How to connect with Janae: -Auden & Company website -Janae on Instagram -Auden & Company on Instagram -Creatively Stocked on Instagram Connect with me: -Instagram -Website -E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated with you somehow please consider leaving a review. It would mean the world to me! Thank you for listening!

I am welcoming Arbela Capas as this week's muse on the podcast. We met over Instagram and decided to hang out IRL so we got coffee at Foyer. We ended up talking for two hours and I realized I have to ask her to be on my podcast! She is such a creative and intentional person and I'm so glad we got connected. Enjoy our conversation! In the episode we talk about: -What is inspiring Arbela -Her experience growing up in Lithuania and then moving back to the US right when she was going into middle school -How she got into writing and journalism -What it is like to be a freelancer -Representation in the media To connect with Arbela: -Instagram -Read her blog -Read her published work To connect with me: -Instagram -Website -Muse Room Media If this podcast brings value to your life please consider writing a review, rating and sharing with a friend. Your support means the world to me!

If you have listened to my solo episode, you'll know that one of the intentions I have this year for the podcast is to interview more creatives outside of Cleveland. So that is what this week's episode is. I am joined by Rachel Wentworth, Co-Founder of the lingerie shop, Forty Winks, and host of Keeping Shop Podcast. I discovered Rachel through her podcast a few months ago. On Keeping Shop, she interviews a wide array of brick and mortar shop owners. It's a really inspiring podcast to listen so I urge you to check it out when you're done listening to this episode. In our conversation we talk about: -Rachel's inspiration to let go and how she got through a period of burnout. -How being an older sibling prepared her to be a good leader in her business. -What it is like having a business partner. -The importance of having a business plan. -What she went through to open a brick and mortar and advice she has for others looking to do the same. -How body positivity plays a role in curating the items for the store. -Why she started a podcast. And so much more! -In the beginning of the episode we mention a book by Marlee Grace titled, "How to Not Always Be Working." You can find the book here. Listen to Marlee's episode of the Let It Out Podcast. Some of my favorite episodes of the Keeping Shop Podcast: -Episode 56: Lacey Prpic Hedtke of The Future (The Future is a shop, artist's residency and magical library) -Episode 52: Sarah Gottesdiener of Modern Women and visualmagic (Sarah is a tarot reader and author of the Many Moons Workbooks) -Episode 49: Sarah Van Dyke of Revel Craft Bar (Revel Craft Bar is literally what it sounds like-a bar where you can hang out and do crafts. Amazing right!?) Here's how you can connect with Rachel: -Visit Forty Winks when you're visiting Cambridge Massachusetts (Or if you live in Boston and haven't gone yet, get there now!) -Listen to Keeping Shop -Follow Forty Winks on Instagram -Follow Keeping Shop on Instagram -Keeping Shop Website -Forty Winks Website Connect with me: -Instagram -Website -Check out my podcast coaching and podcast producing services here. -E-mail me at museroompodcast@gmail.com If this podcast brings you value, please consider leaving a review. Thank you for your support!

Lauren reached out to me back in November and I'm so glad she did. She mentioned she was the Vice Chair of Brite Winter Festival and I was intrigued. I had gone to the festival earlier that year and it was the most unique music festival I had ever been to, so to be able to chat with someone that is involved in the planning was an opportunity I just could not pass up. We got together at Limelight Coworking and had a great conversation about her career, what inspires her, female friendship and mentorship. Enjoy the episode! In this episode we talk about: -Lauren's resolutions and intentions for 2019 and how a lot of them are influenced by her late best friend, Nikki Delamotte who passed away late 2018. She tells us how the loss of her best friend was devastating for so many reasons but also an inspiration for so many reasons. -The magic of female friendship -The importance of mentorship and how to find a mentor -Her time abroad in Germany -How she got involved with Yelp. It was a very serendipitous opportunity -How she got involved with Brite Winter Festival and how the festival got started -Why she is so passionate about Cleveland Other notes from the show: -A quote by Zelda Fitgerald that she lives by, "She refused to be bored simply because she wasn't boring." -A book she is loving this year is "The Phantom of 5th Avenue" by Meryl Gordon -Some of the artists you can expect to see at Winter Festival include Smallpools, Ezri, Ray Flanagan and the Authorities, Uptown Budha, Ottawa, Mimi Arden -Britewinter 2019 Spotify Playlist -Donate to Brite Winter Festival here -Two Cleveland businesses she is obsessed with right now are Coven, a feminist witchcraft store and Earth Angels Holistic Health Connect with Lauren: -Her personal Twitter @laurenkotmel and her personal Instagram -Brite Winter on Instagram -Yelp Cleveland on Instagram Connect with me: -Website -Instagram -Muse Room Media -Email: museroompodcast@gmail.com

This week on the podcast we have Molly, the owner of Beet Jar which is an incredible juice shop here in Cleveland. Molly recently lost her father so she talks a lot about grief and what her grief journey has been like and how self care helps her through that journey. Self care is very important to her and she tells us what it means to her. She also really is tired of the actual term “self care” so if you have any ideas on what we can call it that would be greatly appreciated ;) In our conversation we also talk about how Beet Jar got started (with the help of Steph from The Cleveland Flea) and how it has evolved. Molly is an inspiration and her passion and intention is truly genuine. Enjoy the conversation! To connect with Molly: Follow Beet Jar on Instagram Go visit the shop in the Hingetown neighborhood of Cleveland! To connect with me: Visit my website at www.museroom.space Instagram E-mail me at museroompodcast@gmail.com As always please consider rating and reviewing the podcast. Your support means the world! Thank you for listening!

In Episode 24 of the podcast I bring on Lisa Quine. She is a Cleveland local known for her hand lettering and murals. She has been featured in Cleveland Magazine and Pressure Life among other publications and has appeared on multiple podcasts. She was even asked to travel to France to paint a mural which she tells us all about in this episode. I met Lisa at a networking event at Our Creative Clubhouse. Ever since, we have stayed in touch on social media and she has always been super supportive of this podcast. Some things we talk about in the episode: How creativity first entered her life How she got into lettering How her career took off and how she decided to transition out of a full time job Comparison on social media Creative blocks And more! If you would like to connect with Lisa, here's how: Instagram Website Connect with me: Instagram Website Email me at museroompodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast: Try Jar Goods for 20% off your first order by visiting www.jargoods.com/museroom and use the code MUSEROOM at checkout Rate and review. Ratings and reviews are vital in the podcasting world. This is what helps me to reach more people and get these inspiring stories into the ears that need them. Donate Thank you for listening!

This seriously is an amazing episode. There are sooo many takeaways so make sure you are listening with intention. On Episode 23 I am joined by writer, activist, podcaster and entrepreneur, Cat Lantigua. Cat is the host of the Chats with Cat Podcast and Founder of The Goddess Council. She's a writer, activist and is passionate about empowering women, being aligned with your life's purpose, and enabling millenial greatness. Some of the topics in this episode include: What inspires Cat to continue on her journey Representation in media Aligning with your life's purpose How she struggled with identity as a child Why she started her podcast Her perspective on being a productive activist Why she started the Goddess Council And more! Connect with Cat: www.catlantigua.com Chats with Cat www.goddesscouncil.org Cat on Instagram The Goddess Council on Instagram Send Cat an e-mail to: cat@catlantigua.com Connect with me: www.museroom.space Instagram Send me an e-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Get 20% off your first order of Jar Goods by going to www.jargoods.com/museroom and use the code MUSEROOM at checkout! If this episode resonated with you please consider sharing it with a friend or leaving a review on iTunes. Your support means so much! Thank you for listening!

Hi everyone! Welcome back to the podcast. We are kicking off Season 2 of the podcast with a solo episode. I wanted to get on the mic and tell you a little more about myself, my journey, why I started a podcast and my goals. So here it is! Let me know what you think. :) Today's episode is sponsored by Jar Goods. Go to jargoods.com/sponsors/muse-room to purchase your first order at 20% off! Thank you for your support Jar Goods! If this podcast brings you value, please consider leaving a review. I would love to hear what you think! Find me on Instagram Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 21 of the podcast! In this episode I am sharing a conversation I had with Anne, the founder of Océanne Jewelry. Happy listening!

Welcome to Episode TWENTY of the podcast! Yay, 20 episodes! I know it is a small mile marker but it is still one that I am proud of. Thank you to everyone that has shown their support. I am excited to continue to make this content better and to continue making new connections. In this episode I share a conversation I had with my friend Regina. She is the founder and director of Dance Arts by Regina, a dance studio here in the Cleveland area. We talk about fear, failure, how she tunes into her intuition, how she started teaching dance, what it took to open a dance studio and more! You do not want to miss out on this conversation. It is long, organic and left me feeling really inspired afterwards. Happy listening! DISCLAIMER: There is a bit of background noise in this interview due to recording outside. This does not however take away from the interview. Connect with Regina: Instagram: @danceartsbyregina @regina.pietraroia Website: http://www.danceartsbyregina.com/ Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Music by Evan Brown of SmokeFace. Find him on Instagram @smokefacetv Album art by Michaela Miller. Find her on Instagram @shutupmeek. If this episode resonated with you at all please share with a friend, rate, and leave a review on iTunes. This is the best way to support the podcast and all of these things are free and easy to do. Thank you for your support.

Once again the internet has connect me with new friends! In this episode I am sharing a conversation I had with the hosts of the Finding Your Shine Podcast, originally known as the Wine and Shine Podcast. I found them a little over a year ago because I found out that Katie Dalebout was a guest on their podcast and I listened to Katie's podcast, So I started with their episode with Katie and have been listening to them ever since. They are the perfect combination and balance of bubbly chatter and thoughtful questions. We talk about Nina's journey into health coaching, Liz's relationship with food and money, podcasting and body image. I so happy I got the opportunity to chat with them and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Happy listening! Here is how to connect with Nina and Liz: Finding Your Shine Podcast: https://www.findingyourshinepodcast.com/podcast/ Liz is also a host on another podcast: http://inspherationpodcast.com/ Nina's health coaching at: www.nourishedwithnina.com Mindful money with Liz at: www.lizgarster.com Instagram: @findingyourshinepodcast @nourishedwithnina @lizgarster @inspherationpodcast Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated with you please consider sharing it with a friend, rating on iTunes or leaving a review. Your support means so much! Thank you for listening. Music by Evan Brown of SmokeFace. Find him on Instagram @smokefacetv. Album art by Michaela Miller. Find her on Instagram @shutupmeek

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 18 of the podcast! I am so excited you're here. I met Lindy through the internet which is how I've met a lot of people lately. I really do think platforms like Instagram are a gift because it allows me to connect with people I normally wouldn't even come into contact with. It feels good to turn an interaction on the internet into something that is real and tangible. And because of Instagram I was connected with today's podcast guest. Lindy has a blog called A Linderella Story where she shares stories of the humans behind super cool brands and creative projects. Just like I use podcasting as a way of connecting with people, she uses writing as a way of connecting with people. In our conversation we talk about her journey into starting her blog, writer's and creative blocks, our interview processes and more. Lindy cares deeply about supporting women and the creatives in our community so I think you'll fall in love with her right away. So, enjoy our conversation and if it does resonate with you please consider sharing it with a friend. Connect with Lindy: Website: www.alinderellastory.com Instagram: @alinderellastory Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com If you would like to support this podcast please consider rating and leaving a review on iTunes. This is the best way to show your support and I would appreciate it so much. Thank you for listening. :) AAAAAND last but not least...TODAY IS ELECTION DAY. Please go exercise your right to vote because our nation and our planet is depending on it. For all voting information go to this website: https://votesaveamerica.com/

If you are from Cleveland you may have seen a really cool, hand embroidered shirt with some cactuses on it over on Instagram or the Cleveland Flea. Or maybe it said something like "coffee over everything." Well I am chatting with the gal behind those designs in episode 17. Samantha talks to us about what she wanted to be when she grew up, how she got into embroidery, her journey of starting a business, her roadblocks, and what inspires her. And listeners, just for tuning in you get a special little discount. ;) Connect with Samantha: Website: https://swdsgns.com/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SWdsgns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swdsgns/ DISCOUNT CODE: use code: museroom for 10% off your order when you purchase something from SWDSGNS Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com If this podcast brings value to your life please consider rating and leaving a review. It is free to do and your support would mean so much. Thank you for listening!

I chatted with Sam from She Collective just a few days after Kavanaugh was appointed and this episode comes out soon after the Trump administration announced that it is working towards defining transgender people out of existence. So I am feeling the pull to use this platform to talk about some of the pressing issues we are facing as humans. I love talking to creatives about their businesses but I am also starting to wonder about how things like creativity, intersectional feminism, inspiration, anti-racism, wellness, entrepreneurship and activism are intertwined. And how do we make things like women's health and self care accessible to a wider range of people? I think this episode is a good place to start. I sat down with Sam and we talked about what is inspiring her, how to maintain momentum as an activist, her journey as a doula and lactation consultant and why she felt the need to provide a space that became the She Collective. Among other things, Sam talked about how human to human work is what is important right now and how leveraging privilege is harmful. So I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you so much for tuning in. Check out this blog post on the She Collective website about why trans, non-binary & gender non-conforming folks are welcome at She Collective: http://knowingshe.com/2017/11/12/3-reasons-trans-nonbinary-gender-nonconforming-folks-welcome-she-collective/ Connect with She Collective: Instagram: @knowingshe Facebook: (search) She Collective Website: www.knowingshe.com Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast Secret Facebook group: (search) Muse Room Club E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated with you please consider sharing, hitting the subscribe button, rating or leaving a review. Those are all easy and FREE things to do. Your support would mean so much to me. :) Thank you so much for listening!

In this episode I chat with the founder of Cleveland Vibes which is your source for all Cleveland culture, food, art and lifestyle. I met up with Kaitie at Cleveland Tea Revival (which has been my go to spot for interviews lately) and we talked about how Cleveland Vibes got started. Kaitie is such a warm and supportive person and the communtiy of Cleveland is so lucky to have her. If anything about this episode resonates with you please screenshot it on whatever podcast player you're listening on and upload it to your Instagram stories. Tag us in it so Kaitie and I know you are listening. :) Kaitie is a huge champion for Cleveland so you know you can trust her suggestions for new spots to try out. Here are some of the businesses she gives a shout out to in the episode: -https://www.littleredbirdcustomcookies.com/ -Kiwi from Thai Thai, https://www.instagram.com/thaithailakewood/ -https://www.ilrionepizzeria.com/ -https://www.oceanne.net/ -Yummy cauliflower mac and cheese from Mad Mac'shttps://www.instagram.com/madmacslakewood/ Connect with Kaitie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandvibes/ Website: https://clevelandvibes.com/ Connect with Muse Room: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museroompodcast/ E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Secret Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/174995039830267/?ref=bookmarks Book Club: Join me to discuss "The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp at Market Garden Brewery on October 28th, 7:30 PM. Can't make the in person meet up? Join the secret Facebook group and stay tuned for an episode all about the book. Thank you so much for listening. If this podcast adds value to your life please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. All of those things are free to do and are the best way to support the podcast. I love doing this podcast but it takes a lot of time and energy so your support would mean so much. Thank you :)

If you are a Clevelander I am sure you have seen Revival Body Care at local shops and if you aren't you may have stumbled upon Revival while reading Cosmopolitan. In this episode you get to meet the founder herself. Nicole and I talk about where her entrepreneurial journey started, how she got into skin care how she turned that into a business, how social media is such a valuable tool for building a business, fraudy feelings and more! If this conversation inspires you, please let us know you're listening. Screenshot the episode on whatever podcast player you are using and tag Nicole and I. We can't wait to hear from you! Connect with Nicole: Instagram: - @revivalbodycare - @revivalnicole -use the hashtag #revivaltribe Website: www.revivalbodycare.com Events: If you are in the area sign up for the Revival Retreats. Use code RR10 for ten percent off admission to this event. Sign up using this link: https://revivalbodycare.com/products/revival-retreat Stay tuned for a Revival APP so that you can shop her amazing natural skin products right from your finger tips! Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Join the book club! This month we are reading "The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp. To participate in the book club join the secret Facebook group. Just search *SECRET* Muse Room and request to join. We will discuss the book in there throughout the month and then we will meet in person on October 28th at Market Garden Brewery. Check my Instagram for updates. Do you have kids that need to get their wiggles out? I will be teaching a Creative Movement class for children on November 4th at the She Collective in Lakewood. It is the perfect opportunity for your kids to practice body awareness, improvisation and creativity. And then following that class I will also be teaching a fun movement class for adults. NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. This will just be a chance for you to find your groove, meditate and unblock your creativity. Use this link to sign up your children for the creative movement class: https://shecollective.punchpass.com/classes/3041019 If this podcast adds value to your life please consider rating and leaving a review. Your support and feedback are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for listening and enjoy the episode!

This week we have a mini episode with Mette, the founder of B. Kreativ. Connect and work with Mette: Instagram: @b.kreativ @metteblumensaadt Website: www.metteblumensaadt.com Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Secret Facebook group: *SECRET* Muse Room Join the Book Club! This month we are reading "The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp. Join the secret facebook group so we can discuss the book throughout the month. We will meet in person on October 28th at Market Garden Brewery here in Cleveland. Follow me on Instagram for more information. Support the pod: If you would like to support the podcast the best way is to leave a review on iTunes. I would appreciate it so much and it will help me to bring you better content.

From Beans a Buzz to Odd Dog Coffee. Listen in to find out all about Odd Dog Coffee with founder, Mike Hancock. Connect with Odd Dog: Website: www.odddogcoffee.com Instagram: @odddogcoffee Facebook: Odd Dog Coffee As a thank you for listening to this episode you get TEN PERCENT off when you purchase coffee from Odd Dog. Go to www.odddogcoffee.com/shop, pick your blend and enter the code 'museroom' at checkout. Connect with your host: Website: COMING SOON Instagram: @museroompodcast Facebook: museroompodcast Secret Facebook group: *SECRET* Muse Room E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Don't forget to join the Muse Room Bookclub. For the month of October we are reading, "The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp. Join the secret Facebook group to discuss the book throughout the month and come to the meetings! Next book club meeting will take place at Market Garden Brewery in Ohio City on October 28th. Please consider leaving a review. Your review may be featured on an episode! Thank you so much for your support. Happy listening!

In this episode I chat with Megan Witt, founder of the Upspeak Collective. Connect with Megan: Website: www.theupspeakcollective.com Instagram: @theupspeakcollective Her podcast: https://upspeak.podomatic.com/ OR find her podcast on iTunes :https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/upspeak/id1285962036?mt=2 Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Please consider rating and leaving a review. Thank you for listening!

I've been going to The Cleveland Flea for a few years now so I was so thrilled when I finally got a chance to sit down and chat with Stephanie. We met up at one of my favorite Cleveland coffee shops called Rising Star and sat outside on a picnic bench. I left the recording unedited so you may hear a dog bark, a new voice chime in or the buzz of a coffee grinder. I think all of these extra sounds will make you feel like you're sitting right there with us at that picnic bench. Stephanie was a great podcast guest. She filled me in on what her childhood was like, what pushed her into starting her own business, fear and how The Cleveland Flea got started. She shares a ton of knowledge so if you're not driving make sure you take notes! Here is out you can connect with Stephanie: Her personal website: www.stephanie-sheldon.com The Cleveland Flea: www.theclevelandflea.com Indie Foundry: www.indiefoundry.com Our Creative Clubhouse: www.ourcreativeclubhouse.com Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie_sheldon @ourcreativeclubhouse @clevelandflea Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review or share with a friend! Happy listening!

As soon as I met Katie I felt like I was in good hands. She often refers to herself as a connector and honestly, that is spot on. Katie Kurtz finished up grad school and launched herself into a career of social work. Soon after, she began to feel an unsettledness. She then found yoga and her passion for connection and service through life coaching and her business (but really it's a movement), Soul Connect Movement. We talk about how she found Soul Connect, female friendship and connection, fear and more. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Connect with Katie: Her website: https://soulconnectmovement.com/ -The podcast she hosts with her soul sister: https://www.thehumanhourpodcast.com/ Instagram: -Her personal account: @_katiekurtz -Get updates on Soul Connect Movement: @soulconnectmovement -Get updates on her podcast: @thehumanhourpodcast Connect with me: -Join the secret facebook group: *SECRET* Muse Room -Instagram: @museroompodcast -E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate and review. Happy listening!

I started listening to Katie Dalebout's podcast about a year ago and was immediately hooked. I started digging through the archives of her podcast right away, followed her on Instagram, got her book and soon enough she began to feel like a friend, even though I had never met her. I decided to just send her an e-mail to see if she wanted to be on my podcast and she graciously accepted. I really loved this conversation and am so grateful that Katie joined me on the podcast. The entire time it felt like I was just talking to a friend and those are my favorite interviews. We talk about what is inspiring her, podcasting, her relationship with money, navigating her twenties, female friendship and body image. I hope you enjoy this conversation just as much as I did. Notes from the show: -A journaling prompt in her book on manifesting money. Find it on page 136 of her book. Here is a link to purchase her book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401947441/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thewellwond06-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401947441&linkId=921ffb9d811178da16be7ab86afd7b14 -Reprogram your beliefs around money with Lacy Phillips of Free and Native. Here is a link to her workshop on oppulence: https://www.freeandnative.com/unblocked-money -Here is a link to an interview with Lacy on Katie's podcast: http://katiedalebout.com/podcast/lacyphillips/ Books we mention: -Money, a Love Story by Kate Northrup -Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas -Text Me When You Get Home by Kayleen Schaeffer (This is actually the book for this month's book club!) -Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli -Real Happiness by Sharon Salzburg Podcasts we mention: -Pete Holmes' podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/you-made-it-weird-with-pete-holmes/id475878118?mt=2 -Marc Marron's podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast/id329875043?mt=2 -Terry Gross of Fresh Air: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-air/id214089682?mt=2 -Second Life -The Daily -Pop Rocket -Almost 30 -Call Your Girlfriend Katie talks about journaling and her book on journaling on these podcasts: -http://www.thatssoretrograde.com/blog//bonus-episode-journaling -https://www.thehealthymaven.com/2017/03/episode-8-katie-dalebout.html Connect with Katie: -Instagram: @katiedalebout -Her website: www.katiedalebout.com -Her podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/let-it-out-creativity-self-care-relationships-wellness/id669216566?mt=2 -Her podcasting course: www.letapodcast.club Her book about journaling: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401947441/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thewellwond06-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401947441&linkId=921ffb9d811178da16be7ab86afd7b14 Connect with me: -Instagram: @museroompodcast -Join the Facebook group. Search: *SECRET* Muse Room -E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Album art by Michaela Miller and Intro Music by Evan Brown of Smokeface Productions Happy listening!

I loved this conversation. Leah Rachocki is a certified rolfer here in Cleveland. We talk about: -What is Rolfing? -How did she get started in Rolfing? -The fact that we don't have to accept the pain we are in. We can choose to release it. -Everything in our body has a job. And more! Some books Leah is loving: -The Hidden Life of Trees by Wohlleben, published by Greystone/David Suzuki Institute -The Overstory by Richard Powers -Norse Mythology by Neil Gaimans -Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey -A Naturalist at Large by Bernd Heinrich Podcasts she is loving: -Leah mentioned this episode on Marc Maron's WTF with Julia-Louis Dreyfus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7mlzIHR9PE -On Being With Krista Tippt, specifically the episode with Elizabeth Gilbert -Bliss and Grace -Joe Rogan Experience -A recent episode she really liked on this podcast was with Jesse Itzler Leah was a guest on this podcast: https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2012/03/17/bridge-to-everywhere-with-guest-leah-rachocki/ Connect with Leah: Website: http://clevelandrolfing.com/ Instagram: @leahrachocki E-mail: leah@clevelandrolfing.com Connect with me: Instagram: museroompodcast Search for the secret Facebook group: *SECRET* Muse Room E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com

I attended my first Local Girl Gang event this past Thursday downtown at Harness Cycle. It was a delight. As always my nervous, introverted self was reluctant to go but once I was there I had no regrets. I was able to connect with a bunch of Cleveland small business owners. Then just two days later I had the pleasure of interviewing Maria, the founder of Your Local Girl Gang Cleveland. She tells us all about how she got the idea to start the Girl Gang. Some of the other things we talk about include fear, the importance of women supporting women and balancing a full time job while trying to launch a business. If you like this conversation please go ahead and leave a review or share with a friend. Check out some of the women owned businesses we mention: -https://www.harnesscycle.com/ -https://www.ampersandcle.com/ -https://www.emilyroggenburk.com/ One of her favorite books right now is "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara Her favorite hiphop albums: -DAMN by Kendrick Lamar -Ye by Kanye West -2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole One of her favorite Cleveland restaurants right now is http://www.collisionbendbrewery.com/ Connect with Maria: Website: https://www.yourlocalgirlgang.com/ Instagram: @localgirlgang_cle Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com

This week on Muse Room Podcast I've decided to share a conversation that I had on the other podcast I host (Neos Dance Theatre Podcast). Neos Dance Theatre is the professional dance company that I dance with. It's a contemporary ballet company founded by Bobby and Brooke Wesner in Oberlin and Akron, Ohio. I started to create a podcast for Neos a few months ago and had a conversation with DeMarcus Akeem Suggs who is the Director of Education and Outreach for Neos. He moved to Cleveland in August to open a pre-professional dance school for the company. Normally I won't crossover between podcasts but I just thought that Muse Room listeners would enjoy this conversation as well. We chat about how he found dance, what his professional career was like, what it took to get a dance school up and running, how he hopes to impact the dance community and so much more. Notes from the show: -I ask him how him and Bobby met, which if you aren't familiar with Neos, you may not know who that is. He is the Artistic Director and Co-founder of Neos Dance Theatre. -Favorite book right now is a book of poetry called, "Approaching the Fields" by Chanda Feldman -Favorite song right now is "Brooklyn in the Summer" by Aloe Blacc -Some other musicians that he is really into are: -Lianne La Havas -Gregory Porter -Ben L'oncle Soul -Samm Henshaw Connect with DeMarcus on Instagram: @demarcusakeem Connect with Neos Center for Dance on Instagram: @neoscenter4dance Connect with Neos Dance Theatre: -Neos Dance Theatre on Facebook -Website: www.neosdancetheatre.org -Instagram: @neosdancetheatre Some cool things happening with Muse Room: -I have a newsletter! Click this link to subscribe: https://mailchi.mp/6512d52520b7/muse-room-book-club?e=[UNIQID] -I am starting a book club and you don't have to be in Cleveland to participate! Find out more on Instagram @museroompodcast, and subscribe to the mailing list above for more information. -Join the secret Facebook group! Search: *Secret* Muse Room Any questions or just want to say hey? E-mail me at museroompodcast@gmail.com

I am super psyched about today's episode of Muse Room and I can't wait for you to listen. In this episode I interview Thomas Sawyer. He is a photographer, podcaster, entrepreneur, and an advocate for self development. Enjoy and let me know what you think! Connect with Thomas: -https://tomcsawyer.com/ -Instagram @tomcsawyer -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoka3jWRHtETyVes4Rl2Xg -Thomas Sawyer Podcast on iTunes Connect with me: -Instagram @museroompodcast -E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com

I love discovering the gems of the place I call home. Mason's Creamery is one of those gems and that is who you get to hear from on today's episode. I chatted with Helen and Jesse a few months ago and I so enjoyed their presence. In this conversation you'll hear about how Mason's Creamery got started, where they find inspiration, and their advice on business. Happy listening! Find Mason's Creamery on the internet: -Website: www.masonscreamery.com -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masonscreamery/ -Instagram: @masonscreamery -Twitter: @masonscreamery Find me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Muse Room you get to meet Mary Elizabeth Fenn. She is a choreographer, dancers, weirdo, creative, my friend, and a mentor to me. I hope you enjoy the conversation! Some notes from the show: -We mention Lacy Phillips who is a manifestation advisor and founder of Free+Native. Check out her work here: https://www.freeandnative.com/ -Books we mention: -Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion -The Alchemist by Paul Coelho (Her favorite) -She also mentions her rolfer as someone who keeps her inspired and it just so happens that this person is a future podcast guest. Check her work out here: http://clevelandrolfing.com/ Follow Mary Elizabeth on Instagram: @maryelizabeth.ruthann Her fiance has a really cool coffee roasting company. Check it out: https://www.odddogcoffee.com/ Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com

Hi! This is the first episode of Muse Room. I am so excited to finally launch this. My name is Katie I am the host of this podcast where I have conversations with really rad and creative people. In the first episode I chat with the lovely Samantha Phillips of Venus in Aquarius Apothecary. She is an herbalist, reiki practitioner and well versed in Astrology. I loved talking to her and I am so excited to share our conversation. Show notes: We mention quite a few books. Here is a list: -Sprit Junkie by Gabrielle Bernstein -Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - Many Moons workbook by Modern Women (you can pre-order the last book here: http://modernwomen.bigcartel.com/product/many-moons-vol-2-2018-preorder ) -You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero -Anything by Susun Weed -Material Girl, Mystical World: The Now Age Guide to a High-Vibe Life by Ruby Warrington -The Birthday Book by Clare Gibson -Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham -The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz -The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Sam's trusted sources for herbs and essential oils: -Mountain Rose Herbs -Floracopeia -Nature's Gift Connect with Sam: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venusinaquariusapothecary/ - Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheVenusInAquarius -Facebook: Search Venus in Aquarius Apothecary You can also find Sam at the Cleveland Flea! -Follow the Cleveland Flea on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandflea/ Connect with me! -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museroompodcast/ -E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Album Art by the weird and beautiful Michaela Miller. Follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/shutupmeek/ Groovy intro music by Evan Brown of SmokeFace Productions. Go follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/smokefacetv/ Thanks for listening! Can't wait to chat again soon.