Podcast appearances and mentions of amy tangerine

What does it mean to be truly abundant, and how can you manifest more abundance in your life? This week we're sharing advice and stories about abundance from guests like Deepak Chopra, Barbara Corcoran, Jewel, Matthew McConaughey, Kate Northrup, Patrice Washington, Amy Tangerine, and more. - Join Cathy's 21 Day Abundance Challenge cathyheller.com/newyear - Get Cathy's book, Abundant Ever After cathyheller.com/book - Thanks Home Chef! HomeChef.com/DREAMJOB for 18 Free Meals and Free Dessert for Life - Thanks Masterclass! Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at Masterclass.com/DREAMJOB

How can you have more presence and joy in your life? Amy Tangerine, artist, professional scrapbooker, and author is back to talk about how to let your inner child explore their creativity, how to prioritize what you really desire, how to increase your productivity by slowing down and having fun, why giving up is not a failure, and how to manifest the most amazing opportunities that are beyond your bucket list. - Grab your spot at Cathy's Bloom Retreat, July 14-16 at Marina Del Rey, California! Early bird price is good until June 7 cathyheller.com/bloom - Follow Amy Tangerine on Instagram @amytangerine - More of Amy's coloring books and products at https://www.amytangerine.com/ - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/abundantand get on your way to being your best self.

Whether you're a seasoned creative or just starting out, Amy Tangerine's story will leave you inspired and motivated to craft a life you love. Tune in to discover how she has built a successful brand, collaborated with renowned brands, and tapped into her true self. In this episode, Amy brings us on a beautiful exploration of unlearning old ways and embracing healthier, more authentic ways of living. It's all about finding that perfect harmony that resonates with our true selves. In her creative journey, Amy embraces change and explores new artistic directions. Our artistic journeys are filled with endless possibilities. This is why I love to teach and share my PDF 100 Ways to Make Money as an Artist WITHOUT Selling Your Art because you never know where experiences and opportunities will lead you with your art.100 Ways to Make Money as an ArtistAnd while you're at it, I've created a companion lesson that I'm hosting on Friday called You Don't Know Niche! Also, a replay will be available. Sign upHERE for the Workshop.Stay tuned for more exciting episodes coming your way, filled with valuable insights, inspiring stories, and practical tips.Check out Amy's WebsiteSign up for Amy's NewsletterFollow Amy on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube!Ali Edwards - One Little WordFind all the links (including the transcript) by visiting the show notes HERE Rethink the possibilities with your Creative Business in 2023! Download this free guide: 100 Ways to Make Money as an ArtistFollow Kellee on her Instagram Account @kelleewynnestudiosFollow the podcast and great business advice @maderemarkable

Amy Tan is a hand-lettering enthusiast turned Founder of Amy Tangerine, a brand committed to providing creatives with the tools and space to see the bright, shiny side of life. Whether you follow her on IG, watch her on YouTube, or read her book Craft A Life You Love, it's clear that Amy is on a mission to impact the world with her positive message. In this podcast, Amy shares how she went from stylist to fashion designer to product designer and even teacher. We loved sitting down with the sunny personality that is Amy Tan, not only because her smiles and energy are infectious but because she is serious about creativity in a way most of us have never experienced before. She's a lesson in what it looks like to pay attention and pivot when necessary. One of the best things about our time with Amy, aside from her mom's homemade egg rolls, is how she details what she did to get to where she is. If you're looking to pivot or trying to understand how to integrate multiple platforms to create your brand, this one's for you.Follow Amy at @amytangerine on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check out Amy's products, blog, and workshops at amytangerine.com.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you stay organized and get crafty at the same time? Should you feel guilty about hoarding crafting supplies? Is scrapbooking the best hobby? How did Amy Tangerine come up with her name? In this awaited for podcast episode, Jen and Amy tackle these and other key discussion points sometimes left unsaid in the paper crafting world. You don't want to miss the gems in this episode!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artistry-by-Altenew-102472322591073YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCY0ifFqCq6irkxFZeQGrXgPinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/artistrybyaltenew/Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altenewllc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altenewYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/altenewPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.comScrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.comVisit https://www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

How does gratitude play a role in goal-getting? How can realizing that as Jack Canfield said, “there are only three things you can control: what you think, what you visualize, and what you do” change your life? What does success look like? How can you fully embrace the good things in your life and move towards joy? Nicole chats with her friend of 20 years, Amy Tan, a small business owner, proud mama, professional scrapbooker, and the founder of Amy Tangerine, about all of this and more.

How can you dream big and make it become your reality? Amy Tangerine, professional scrapbooker, artist, and bestselling author opened the door to her dream life by saying yes to the opportunities that brought in fun and fulfillment. She shares how to manifest your dream client, make brave and bold decisions for yourself, heal from painful moments, and align with your most magical self. - Join Cathy's free 5 day event on making this year your most abundant year! cathyheller.com/abundance - Follow Amy on Instagram @amytangerine - Get your copy of Amy's book Craft a Life You Love https://www.amytangerine.com/book - Download Amy's free guide Lift Your Creative Spirits https://www.amytangerineworkshops.com/free-guide

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 201 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/201  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gnome for Kris Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in several shades of pinks and gray Ravelry Project Page Link Pattern: none, I created this as I went. Let me know if you like it and I may write up the pattern. Crochet Lion Amigurumi Pattern: Crochet Lion Amigurumi by Melanie Willis available on Ravelry & Etsy Hook: C: 2.75 mm Yarn:  Knit Picks Brava Sport (lost ball band- yellow), Vanna’s Choice (tweedy oatmeal). Ravelry Project Page I finished the lion (left photo) and wasn’t completely happy so I moved the right eye and added more mane yarn to frame the face a little more closely (right photo). Ravelry user deafelis posted to say “ Jen, it sounds like you need a latch hook (Michaels link) for the lion mane! You basically described latch hook rug making, and that special hook makes things so much easier.” Thanks for the tip! Christmas with the Gilmores Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres in the Christmas with the Gilmores Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Used 74g of yarn total, but used Patons for contrast heels. Excited to have leftovers. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spent most of the past 2 weeks knitting up the sample for a new shawl design and a secret project for Mom’s birthday which I am not sharing details on just yet… Ursa Ravelry Project Page. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/ursa Pattern: Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak Needle: US 11 (8.0 mm) Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway (yarn provided to me free of charge for my review) Size 3 (42 inch bust)   Thanks to Ravelry user mjgnatt– MJ- who said “I believe the yarn for your Ursa pull over is Mauch Chunky. I live in Northeastern PA and there is a town called Jim Thorpe in Carbon County. The town used to be called Mauch Chunk which means Bear Place in the native Munsee-Lenape Native American language. The pronunciation of Mauch is “mock”. Just thought you might want to know how appropriate your yarn is for your Ursa pullover as Ursa Major is a constellation also known as the Great Bear.” Super Bulky Chevron Blanket Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in various colors Hook: 12 mm Ravelry Project Page Direct Link to Pattern on Designer’s website Cast on corner in charcoal gray. 7 rows. a little over 50g of yarn 4 rows for each strip (48g of yarn per stripe). Wound Up Fiber Arts 3 Ply Spin Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corriedale, 100 grams. Colorway 1: Prim (finished 1/12). Colorway 2: Fall Vibes Ravelry Project Page Laura’s Cameo Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Link Dan’s New Year’s Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish DK Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page From the Armchair Hoopla App: I recommend checking this out to see if your library participates. I love that you don’t have to wait for items to become available! I’m working on reading more in 2021. So far I’ve read: A Promised Land by Barack Obama (loved it) Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun & Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine (liked it, and it’s short but I’m already practicing many of the things Amy suggests) The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America’s 16th President–and Why It Failed by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch The book begins with the Caning of Senator Charles Sumner from MA by SC Senator Brooks. You can read a bit about it on Wikipedia. I was so excited to hear that Ken Follett has come out with a Pillars of the Earth prequel called The Evening & The Morning. Crafty Adventures I repainted a board that holds three Mason jars. I painted a small 3×3 canvas with a rainbow and added letter stickers to remind me of my Word of the Year- Delight. I helped Mom cut foam for Boxed Cushion Cover. This is the tutorial she prefers & then she showed me how to do a bling hem on pants Here is a helpful tutorial on doing a blind hem. Check it out on my January 22-24th Weekend Vlog.Riley also shared how to use felt, gems, ribbon and a glue gun to make Barbie purses. Adorable! Photography with Emelyn- in the woods, near the icy stream… it started snowing. and we took photos of my handmade gnomes! So fun. When we came inside, we taught ourselves some embroidery using this tutorial: Embroidery for beginners | TOP 10 stitches video by Craftsy available on YouTube KAL News Pigskin Party ’20 Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread  on Ravelry or on my website.  Important Links: Pigskin Party Rules: ’20-21 Season– see what’s new and exciting this year.  Sign up Form– get your name on the Roster! Points Tally Form– earned some points? Get credit! Support Request Form– mixed up something when entering points. Let us know. 2020 Pigskin Party KAL (Responses) Pigskin Party ‘20 Sponsors Pro Shop Sponsors Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Prize Thread Questions Thread End Zone Dance– come celebrate each other’s finished projects (this is not where you enter your FOs for points in the 2020 season. See Rules for details) Check out the January Interception: Stash Hat Scrimmage Hosted by Knitters Brewing Company. Check out the Ravelry Thread or this page on my website. Pigskin Movie night hosted by VTKimmyKim:  Enola Holmes on February 6th at 8pm EST. Check out the Pop-up Events tab for details as it gets closer. Thank you to Mara Smith for hosting a Pigskin Party Stretching session on January 24th! So great to see your smiling faces. I felt so great afterwards- and spent the rest of that day chasing a 3 year old, so it was good to be limber! Check out Mara’s Instagram Account for her PrecisionATPerformance business or her website. She offers Zoom stretching classes that you may enjoy Flexibility: Wednesdays at 6:30pm Stretches for Stitchers: Fridays at 6:30pm. She is running a sale on February classes but you have to sign up by 1/31. So get over there now if you’re interested. Events February 11-14, 2021- Virtual Vogue Knitting Live & again March 18-21. Check their website for more details about upcoming events. Contest, News & Notes I’m excited to share the release of my Abington Mitt pattern. The Abington Mitts were designed to match my Abington Hat. They use similar repeats of twisted stitches and cables as the focal point for the top of the hand.The mitts are worked from the wrist up and are customizable.   3 Sizes: Small (Medium, Large): Finished palm circumference: 6 (7, 8) in / 15.25 (17.75, 20.25) cm Intended to fit with a little bit of negative ease. Select the size that is closest to your hand circumference as measured just below the knuckles and above the thumb gusset. If you are between sizes, I’d recommend going down to a smaller size. Yarn: DK weight:  Yarn used in samples: 66 (70, 80) grams. 162 (172, 196) yards / 148 (157, 179) meters* If you plan to make your mitts longer in the wrist and or/hand, you will need more yarn. Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm & US 6 / 4.0 mm, 32 in / 80 cm circulars for magic loop, or your preferred needles for knitting in the round. This pattern has been tech edited & test knit.Instructions are both written and charted. Find the Abington Mitts Pattern for $5 on Ravelry & coming soon to LoveCrafts. Newsletter subscribers, check your email for the best possible deal. The pattern will have an intro code for everyone else making the pattern just $4. Life in Focus Want to see more about how I’m tracking my 2021 goals using the Evernote app? Check out this video Mom and I recorded for my YouTube Channel Tune in to hear how I’m doing so far with my goals and my 21 for 2021 list. Ask Me Anything Knitgirlwagner asked. What’s the best way to teach yourself to spin?  Not sure if your goal is to 100% teach yourself, if that’s the case, I do have some tips, but if you’re interested/able to get the assistance of someone else, I recommend that. It made a huge difference for me. Crafty Classes: Foundations of Spinning with Amy King Ply to Knit: Spin the Yarn You Really Want with Jillian Moreno Also check out the Sheepspot Podcast Mfcknits- do you have a favorite sock heel method?  OMG Heel by Megan Williams: Ravelry Link Non-Eucilidian Heel by Sarah Jordan: Ravelry Link Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B. Anderson: Ravelry Link On a Happy Note Splashing in the mud puddles on a recent hike with Hattie. Hattie talking about coming home with me. Wanting to sleep over “when she’s little” after I insisted she can sleep over when she gets “a little bigger.” Weekly check ins with Mom about our goals. Crafty time with Eme and Hattie. The joyous, safe Inauguration of our 46th President and first female, Asian American/African American VP. Missed watching it live, but used phone unboxing batteries at work. Had to keep myself from crying because had a feeling if I did, someone would inevitably walk in at that moment.  Amanda Gorman, 1st ever youth poet laureate, shared a poem. Read the transcript. Really recommend you watch it.  Bridgerton on Netflix with Dan. Snow!  Quote of the Week “You can do so much in ten minutes’ time. Ten minutes, once gone, are gone for good. Divide your life into 10-minute units and sacrifice as few of them as possible in meaningless activity.” – Ingvar Kamprad Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

This week we chat with Amy Tangerine to discuss how she got started in the craft community, enjoying even the little moments in life, being a Wild U major for October, and so much more ! We wrap up the show discussing the latest planner world news, Wild U opening enrollment in October, world news, and listener feedback! Let us know how you like the show! You can find Amy Tangerine here: https://www.amytangerine.com/ IG: @amytangerine YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/amytangerine Amy's book and podcast is call "Craft a Life You Love" Use code: wine2021 for $5 off your purchase of a Petite or Signature 2021 planner on ashleyshelly.com! Be sure when you share the show on social media to use the hashtag #plannersandwine. Thanks so much for your support! Tour WILDU!: https://www.wildforplanners.com/a/30959/FfakseoV Check out our new Planners and Wine Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/planners-and-wine-shop Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/plannersandwine?fan_landing=true Be sure to subscribe to our Youtube Channel for even more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4loUMVfEbw2RVIqO9vEY2g?view_as=subscriber Don't forget to leave us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes for a shoutout on the next episode! Would you like to advertise on Planners and Wine? Send us an inquiry from the link in our IG bio. Follow us on IG: @plannersandwine Megan's IG and Youtube channel: @Megsgotaplan Myra's IG and Youtube channel: @myraplansit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/planners-and-wine/support

Please note, this episode contains tender topics. On this episode of Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we chat with crafting maven Amy Tan, better known as Amy Tangerine. Listen to Amy share her experiences from her creative, professional, and personal paths, including infertility and pregnancy. Hear Amy explain what differentiates balance and harmony and the importance of giving yourself permission to nurture yourself. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast SubscribeScrapbook.com: Store and Community for CraftersLeave the Life Handmade Podcast a review!Visit Amy's website, Amy TangerinePurchase Amy's book, Craft A Life You Love here!Find Amy's collection, Picnic in the Park here!Shop all Amy Tangerine products at Scrapbook.com here!Instructional Videos: Watercoloring with Amy TangerineCheck out Amy's Craft A Life You Love podcast!Follow Amy Tangerine on InstagramPodcast Music by Mindy GledhillPodcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas#lifehandmadepodYou can find every episode of Life Handmade here!

Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun & Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine is the most beautiful book I have on my shelf. It's bright and colorful and it's packed with inspiration AND practical tips for channeling your creative energy to making things, and making things happen! I love the message she shared about nervousness because sometimes it can feel like a negative emotion, when in reality it might actually be the sign you're looking for. Listen in to find out what your nervousness is trying to tell you! _______________ 1) If you want to brighten up your book shelf and channel your creativity to craft a life you love, grab Amy's book here: https://amzn.to/2DTxKg6 2) To check out the current book pick for the Beyond the Book club, visit the website here: http://www.sarahlynnco.com/beyondthebook *this is my affiliate link that you'll buy me part of a cup of coffee when you buy :)

How do you find the courage to keep showing up and grow your audience? Today's episode features some highlights from our Arrive Summit, including amazing advice from Amy Tangerine, Patrice Washington, Hala Taha and Steve Mellor. You'll learn how to build your network on LinkedIn, create Instagram content that will speak to your audience, show up even when you're scared, and open yourself up to opportunities. - Join the Arrive Community Membership! cathyheller.com/arrivecommunity - Patrice Washington https://patricewashington.com/ - Patrice's episode on Don't Keep Your Day Job - Patrice Washington Tells Us How to Earn More Money & Have More Wellbeing https://bit.ly/3i9H26D - Steve Mellor https://www.stevenmellor.com/ - Hala Taha https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ - Amy Tangerine https://www.amytangerine.com/ - Amy's episode - How to Craft a Life You Love https://bit.ly/31nkdWd

Being authentic is so powerful. No matter what you do or how you use your creativity, there’s so much strength in being authentically you. In this episode, I was joined by Krista Ripma, cofounder of Authentic Audience, a marketing agency that believes in honest marketing. Kristy shares some of the biggest misconceptions around marketing and what marketing truly means to her. She shares how she approaches marketing strategies for her clients and why she’s decided to keep a small but mighty team. We talk about authenticity, boundaries in business and so much more! (This episode was pre-recorded on April 9, 2020)   What’s in this episode: How Krista got into a career she loved doing Being open to the evolution of things Why naming your dreams and putting them out there is crucial How people approach working with Krista The biggest misconception around marketing What marketing means to Krista How she figures out the best approach for her clients Her big realization that she had this year and why she wants a small team Being in service to your own business Putting boundaries around your business and relationships Why Krista believes in being authentic    About Krista: At the center of Authentic Audience, is our cofounder, heart and soul, Krista Ripma. Her mission is to inspire others to tell their stories and share their truth through radically honest marketing. Because Krista intimately understands the web of personal passions, online platforms, and the human networks that drive success, she is able to create and hone stunning and compelling brands and digital launches.   Connect with Krista: Website | Instagram    Links: Walking the Talk with Gay Hendricks The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks Marketing Fundamentals Course Sparketype Test The Pattern App The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to forget the rules and follow your joy!

When it comes to being a creative, a lot of people can get caught up in the “rules of art”. That’s why I knew I had to bring on Kristy Rice, an entrepreneur and stationery designer who lives by the mantra of "forget rules, forget right, remember joy”. No matter where you are in your creative journey I think this is something we all need to learn or relearn and that’s what we talked about in this episode. Kristy and I also get into how she started her business, her experience of bringing on her first employees and how she creates a sense of order in her day to day life. She talks about why she likes entrepreneurship and the freedom that comes along with it plus how she manages her work while only being in the studio part-time every single week!  (This episode was pre-recorded on Feb 27, 2020)   What’s in this episode: How balance and flexibility helps Kristy craft a life she loves How Kristy transitioned from art as a hobby to a career Figuring everything out on her own as she grew her business Kristy’s experience of learning how to delegate in her business Her first hires in her business How Kristy stays motivated and creatively inspired What Kristy’s day looks like and how she creates a sense of order How to forget about the “rules of art”  Their thoughts on happiness vs. joy Kristy’s experience of working with celebrity clients   About Kristy: Kristy Rice wears many hats: entrepreneur, mama, celebrity invitation designer, stylist…but her first love is watercolor. Kristy Rice began her art career humbly, while hiding under the covers with a flashlight as a 6 year old girl who just wanted to make art, literally day and night. It was clear from the start, Kristy would make her mark on the world with a paintbrush. As a modern watercolor painter whose style and instructional approach has become sought after worldwide, Kristy continues to inspire her community with a growing collection of instructional videos and books (Schiffer Publishing). Her spirited, "forget rules, forget right, remember joy" mantra has brought thousands to enjoy painting watercolor who never believed they could. With a degree in Art Education from the Pennsylvania State University+15 years and counting growing a creative wedding business Kristy's mission is to bring fine art and it's joys into the everyday life of many, has become a fierce passion.   Connect with Kristy: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Momental Designs | Momental Designs Instagram   Links: The Art for Joy’s Sake Journal by Kristy Rice Painterly Days: The Floral Watercoloring Book for Adults by Kristy Rice Kristy’s Summer Cutting Garden: A Watercoloring Book (Kristy’s Cutting Garden) by Kristy Rice Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to forget the rules and follow your joy!

Are you leading the life that you dream of? So many people struggle to fully connect with and live out their life’s purpose. In this episode, I brought on Latham Thomas, author and doula who aims to improve the labor and delivery experience for mothers. Latham and I chat about learning to trust yourself for guidance toward your purpose (and supporting your kids by letting them use their own guidance). She talks about the importance of having undisturbed time with yourself regularly and why you need to gift yourself with “glow getaways”. We also chat about how to tap into your creativity, what she does as a doula and how she helps other doulas within their work. (This episode was pre-recorded on March 3, 2020)   What’s in this episode: Latham’s ideas for luminous living and owning your glow How to connect with your purpose Why you need to learn to trust yourself for guidance What practices she recommends for getting deeper and tapping into your creativity The importance of taking time to retreat and taking a glow getaway Supporting your kids with gentle guidance and letting them lead themselves Why you need undisturbed time alone with yourself on a regular basis How vision doulas help you give birth to aspects of your work What she does with her work as a doula   About Latham: After giving birth to her son Fulano in 2003, Latham Thomas set out on a mission to help women reclaim birth. A graduate of Columbia University & The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Latham is a maternity lifestyle maven, world renown wellness leader and master birth doula on the vanguard of transforming the wellness movement. Named one of Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul 100, Latham is bridging the gap between optimal wellness, spiritual growth, and radical self care and is the go-to-guru for modern holistic lifestyle for women. She authored the bestselling book titled, “Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to a Fabulous and Abundant Pregnancy”, foreword by Dr. Christiane Northrup in 2012 and most recently published bestseller OWN YOUR GLOW: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living and Crowning the Queen Within. Latham serves on the TUFTS University Nutrition Council and is also a member of the Well + Good Council where she provides expertise in women's wellness, pregnancy and self-care. In March of 2018, Latham released the meditation audio program, BEDITATIONS: Guided Meditations and Rituals for Rest and Renewal. She teaches at universities and teaching hospitals around the country, helping to improve the patient’s labor and delivery experience.   Connect with Latham: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   Links: Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living and Crowning the Queen Within by Latham Thomas In Good Company Retreat Mama Glow Trainings Doula Program Events Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the collective pause and find things that can bring you deep, internal joy!

Something as simple as setting boundaries can have a profound impact on your life. It’s so true that boundaries help you to carve out time for yourself and your creative endeavors. In this episode, I was joined by Nancy Levin, a master coach and best selling author. Nancy and I talk about why so many people aren’t setting boundaries in their relationships, careers and life. She talks about the indicator that you need to create boundaries and two questions to ask yourself every day to make sure you’re tending to yourself.  What’s in this episode: Nancy’s background and how she got to this place in her life Getting clear in your own capacity of what you’re available for Giving yourself permission to carve time out for yourself and your creative endeavors The effect of falling victim to codependency  Making sure your needs and non-negotiables are met so you show up as your best self Why many people don’t set boundaries The telltale sign that a boundary needs to be put into place Two questions to ask yourself every day Boundaries that Nancy sets for her own journaling practice How you can reclaim your selfishness Letting go of the pressure to fix, save and rescue How Nancy learned to honor herself and get in alignment with her truth Paying attention to how powerful the choices you make are About Nancy:Nancy Levin is a Master Coach and bestselling author of several books including her latest, Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free. Formerly the Event Director at Hay House for over a decade, Nancy is the creator of Levin Life Coach Academy, and offers in-depth coaching and training programs designed to support clients in making themselves a priority and setting boundaries that stick. Connect with Nancy:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Links:Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free: The Ultimate Guide to Telling the Truth, Creating Connection, and Finding Freedom by Nancy LevinPermission to Put Yourself First: Questions, Exercises, and Advice to Transform All Your Relationships by Nancy LevinMary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet by Meggan Watterson Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the collective pause and find things that can bring you deep, internal joy!

Even in these unprecedented times that we’re all collectively experiencing, there’s still an opportunity to find beauty in every moment. Today I brought on Audrey Woolen. Audrey is the founder and creative behind Urbanic Paper Boutique. In this episode, we talk about how she got started in the stationery industry and decided to start her business. She shares her biggest hiring mistake (and what she learned from it). Audrey and I discuss her journey of navigating her business through the pandemic and what she’s learned from having to pause. You’ll hear how she’s handing business projections and how her relationship with her customers has evolved through this crisis. What’s in this episode: How Audrey got into stationery and started her business Making the decision to shift her career into this passion Figuring out your path as it unfolds A huge mistake Audrey made in hiring the wrong person The flood of encouragement she received after posting a GoFundMe to get her business through the pandemic The new relationship she’s developed with her customers through this crisis Why now is the time for people to support small businesses Rethinking how you want to live  How Audrey’s handling her business projections now The silver lining that she’s found with the collective pause About Audrey:With an eye for design and a heart for paper, Audrey Woollen is the creative behind the Urbanic brand, building a community for paper and design enthusiasts. Sourcing the best-of-the-best from makers all over the world, she has successfully blended modern style and vintage charm. She serves as a consultant for emerging and established lines, and has given dozens of talks and seminars throughout both the US and Europe. Audrey has been a board advisor at the National Stationery Show, a judge for the Louie Awards for PaperFest London and is on the editorial board for Stationery Trends Magazine. She is a working momma with a creative vision and considered an industry leader in the stationery community.   Connect with Audrey:Website | Instagram | Facebook    Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the fullness of your life!

Did you know that you have the capability to put your energy into positivity? That you have the capacity to cultivate a lens of optimism in your life? Today’s guest, Mathew Boudreaux is the creative behind Mister Domestic. Mathew has a great perspective on living your life for yourself and the power of incorporating gratitude into your everyday. In this episode, we discuss how the loss of his sister made him realize how precious life is. This revelation inspired him to rebuild himself for the better. We explore how to nurture creative confidence. He talks about his daughter and how she inspires him to build his brand. Matthew also shares advice on getting into a craft that you’ve been thinking about pursuing.  What’s in this episode: How Mathew uses gratitude to craft a life he loves What motivates and inspires him on a daily basis to use his creative energy for good How he gets started in his creative project How losing his sister reframed his mindset and made him rebuild himself Learning to embrace his true self and become who he wanted to be His journey of making his stuff on his own to collaborating with big brands His initial thoughts when he was approached to be a fabric designer How Mathew overcomes the fear of negativity  His process of designing his patterns and collections The steps you can take to nurture your own creative confidence What his typical day looks like with balancing his career and creative projects Infusing his daughter into his work Choosing to put your energy into positivity and cultivating a lens of optimism  How therapy has helped him to dissipate and process emotions  Taking inspiration from any craft that you enjoy and using it in your own craft How to get started with quilting or any craft that you want to get into  About Mathew:Howdy! Howdy! This is Mathew Boudreaux (AKA Mister Domestic), presently residing in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, our 7-year-old daughter Helena, and two cats Jordan & Camden. I am originally from Houston, TX and have managed to live all over the country during my adult life, but finally settled down and call Camas, Washington home. During the day, I work in the pharmaceutical industry specializing in oncology, but am an artist by heart and have jokingly referred to myself as an artistic gypsy flowing from theater to modeling to photography to sewing. I had learned to sew as a kid, but never really got into it until we had our daughter. I thought it would be a great way to connect with her if I could make her cool clothes. At almost 40, I felt that my taste-level had arrived and that I could make some pretty neat-o digs, if only I could figure out how to do it. Before Helena could even crawl, my husband bought me a couple sewing classes at Modern Domestic in Portland, which was the perfect jumpstart that I needed because I haven’t stopped since. Connect with Mathew:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Links:Making It The Secret by Rhonda ByrneDown the Rabbit Hole Eckhart Tolle Books Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the fullness of your life!

In your life’s journey, it’s important to celebrate all of the successes you meet along the way. Big or small! That’s what today’s guests Heather Kirtland and Marissa Huber of Carve Out Time for Art talked about on this episode of the podcast. Heather and Marissa share the story of how they met and how this led to them writing a book together. The two share why you should use your free time to be creative. Heather and Marissa give their advice on how to find what you love to do. They also chat about finding your non-negotiables in life and carving time for those each day. (This episode was pre-recorded on March 18, 2020) What’s in this episode: How Heather and Marissa got connected and decided to create a book together How they learned to stay calm amidst the chaos  What they do to encourage people to use their free time to be creative  Enjoying the process of the goals that you’re working toward Their advice to someone who doesn’t know what they love to do Giving yourself permission to do what you want How to stay grounded and ignore the voices in your head Celebrating your small wins when you have them What their non-negotiables are Figuring out what’s right for you and your family Their advice for adapting to the current new normal The process of how their book came together Creating external accountability to stop you from avoiding your goals Why you should take more chances and embrace your “badass rejections”  About Heather:Heather Kirtland, an artist, received a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Heather currently teaches encaustic workshops and is focused on her own studio practice. She was awarded The Maryland State Arts Council Grant and was a resident artist at The Holt Center. Most recently she has become a West Elm Local artist. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, abroad in Italy and Wales, and has appeared in Modern Rustic magazine and Country Living UK. The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Montessori school have commissioned her work, as well as many private collectors. Heather recently moved from Baltimore to a more rural part of Maryland where she lives with her husband and two children and their dog. When she is not painting, she loves to read, run and encourage other mothers to find a creative outlet through a project she co-founded with Marissa Huber; Carve Out Time for Art. About Marissa:Marissa Huber is an artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of “The Motherhood of Art” which will be published April 2020. She works primarily in water-based mediums, digital drawing, and occasionally attempts linocut printing and silk dyeing. Her work is influenced by the colors, patterns, or plants spotted in daily life that may record a memory or fleeting moment. Her work has been featured at Brooklyn Art Library, HGTV Magazine, Design Love Fest, Minted, Create! Magazine, and Makers Movement. Her greatest joy (besides her kids) is connecting with kindred spirits over an experience, a funny story, or shared dreams and feeling positively lit up. She believes in taking her dreams quite seriously, but tries not to take herself too seriously. She lives in South Florida with her (painter) husband, two kids, and mom. Connect with Heather and Marissa:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Heather’s Website | Heather’s Instagram | Marissa’s Website | Marissa’s Instagram Links:The Motherhood of Art by Heather Kirtland and Marissa HuberLoving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie and Stephen MitchellEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg MckeownThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay HendricksA Prayer for Owen Meany by John IrvingHarry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) by J.K. RowlingDaybook: The Journal of an Artist by Anne Truitt Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You’re doing great. I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to celebrate the small wins.

If you think about it, color is such a powerful resource with a remarkable impact. It has the ability to alter your thoughts, mood, and feelings. In this episode, I am joined by Natalie Keller Pariano. Natalie is a lettering artist, writer, and the founder of NatterDoodle. She opens up about her experience of becoming an accidental entrepreneur. We talk about her thoughts on the coronavirus and the impact of social isolation. She shares how she reconnected with her carefree self and why she wants to live like an “adult toddler” forever. If you’ve felt down given the current circumstances of our world, this episode will help you bring more joy into your everyday.   What’s in this episode: How Natalie feels with everything that’s going on in the world right now How she turned her creativity and hobbies into a career Becoming an accidental entrepreneur and her experience of leaving her job to work on her business full-time The waves of creative confidence she experiences  Talking herself through her fears and demystifying them  Learning to reconnect with her carefree self  What she does to put herself in the path of joy How color brings more joy to our lives Connecting with positivity and joy even through fearful times How she uses optimism to help manage her anxiety and depression Why Natalie feels that everyone should try therapy  How everyone is experiencing COVID-19 so differently Finding new ways to reconnect with people around you What Natalie is doing to frame how she feels about social isolation About Natalie:Natalie Keller Pariano is a lettering artist, writer and sprinkler of positivity confetti from Columbus, Ohio. She has been described as the Kimmy Schmidt of paper – colorful, quirky, socially conscious and fun! Natalie launched her brand, NatterDoodle, in 2015 when after months of sharing her creations on Instagram and mailing doodles across the country to anyone who asked (for free!), she realized her hobby was turning into a jobby! NatterDoodle features Natalie’s fresh take on wordplay, equal parts sappy and snarky. In addition to her hand lettered goodies, Natalie hosts creative lettering workshops or “Pen Parties” across the country to help women feel more colorful, creative and connected! With a popular Instagram (@natterdoodles) known for its rainbow theme, knack for storytelling and a keen eye for color, Natalie has carved out a place as the Queen of Confetti and an artist to watch! NatterDoodle products can be found in some of the coolest boutiques across the country and you might even spy Natalie’s designs in stores like HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Tuesday Morning. Launched in 2018, the NatterDoodle shop and studio in Columbus’ Clintonville neighborhood boasts a full collection of lovingly lettered goods for happy homes and hopeful hearts, but more importantly is a great meet & greet location for the popular rescue pup: Confetti-cine Alfredo. Connect with Natalie:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Links:031: Creating Atomic Habits with James Clear Craftcation Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the fullness of your life!

You will grow so much as a creative by stepping out of your comfort zone and doing the things that aren’t easy. In this episode, I was thrilled to have on a friend and fellow creative, Dianuh Aerin. Dianuh is an artist and the owner of Chasing Linen, a design studio specializing in watercolor and live art. We explore how Dianuh got into live art, the missteps she took on her journey of becoming an artist and how she’s learned to create boundaries with clients. She shares her candid advice for people who want to pursue creative endeavors but are afraid of being labeled a “starving artist”. She also talks about why it’s so important to take breaks, learn to say no and to remember that we’re human beings, not human doings. (This episode was pre-recorded on February 14, 2020) What’s in this episode: Being a workshop instructor for Craftcation and her memory of meeting Amy Growing by stepping out of your comfort zone What Dianuh would say to someone who is afraid of being a “starving artist” What advice she’d give to someone who feels like there isn’t a market for them How Dianuh got into doing live art What missteps she took on her journey to becoming a full-time artist Building your creative confidence muscle with clients Learning to say “no thank you” and create boundaries with clients What inspires her and her work How she handles feeling unmotivated and why she takes breaks often Dianuh’s feelings about giving up things Why Dianuh created a course about watercolor portraits Why art isn’t selfish and the power of connection that comes from art About Dianuh:Dianuh Aerin is an artist & owner of Chasing Linen, a Los Angeles based design studio specializing in watercolor illustration and live art. What originally started as a creative hobby, Chasing Linen has turned into her full-time job and a multiple 6-figure business. With her team of artists, she paints thousands of people through on-site live art events and online custom portrait shop. Dianuh is also passionate about helping others pursue their own creative dreams and shares weekly tips on the Modern Creative Podcast. Connect with Dianuh:Website | Dianuh's Instagram | Chasing Linen Instagram Links:Craftcation Patchwork Show Watercolor Portrait Course The Modern Creative Podcast The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. GerberDo Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women by Kate Northrup Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the fullness of your life!

Life is about learning to adapt and let things go that no longer serve us. Today on the podcast I had on a friend, Lola Berry. Lola is someone who has mastered the art of letting go of what doesn’t serve her and being compassionate to herself in the process. She is a nutritionist, author, accredited yoga teacher, content creator, presenter, speaker, podcaster and entrepreneur who has a colorful approach to nutrition. In this episode, we chat about why failures need to be celebrated and about cultivating a willingness to learn, take a chance and see how things go. We talk about a few of her entrepreneurial endeavors including her shift from a smoothie business to a coffee business and her experience of going back to school to study acting. She also talks about the importance of keeping people around who are cheering you on and why she thinks everyone should have a therapist. (This episode was pre-recorded on February 11, 2020)  What’s in this episode: How Lola and Amy met each other  The idea of learning through your struggles and how this brought on Lola’s podcast Why failures need to be celebrated How Lola’s cultivated all of her passions into her purpose  Her transition from a smoothie business to a coffee business How writing her book, The Happy Life, helped her through a tricky heartbreak Her advice for people who are nervous to take the next steps What a typical day looks like for Lola  Why Lola is studying acting and how she discovered her passion for filming How Lola has learned to let go of what’s no longer serving her Learning to have self-compassion and how to channel your energy into positivity  Keeping people around you who are rooting for you Why you shouldn’t base your worth depending on the Instagram algorithm Her advice for someone struggling to prioritize their health and wellness About Lola:Lola Berry is a nutritionist, author, accredited yoga teacher, content creator, presenter, speaker, podcaster and entrepreneur. She’s very colorful. She’s very passionate. She’s very Australian. Over the years she’s admired Steve Irwin and always wanted to bring that passion and enthusiasm to any project she focuses on. Lola’s colourful approach to nutrition is supported by the Bachelor of Health Science she completed at Endeavour College of Natural Health, where she majored in Nutritional Medicine. Her nutrition studies propelled her to write ten books – Inspiring Ingredients, The 20/20 Diet, The 20/20 Diet Cookbook, Lola Berry’s Little Book of Smoothies and Juices, The Happy Cookbook, The Happy Life, Lola Berry’s Summer Food, Food to Make You Glow, Beauty Food and The Yoga Body. In 2017 Lola opened Happy Place by Lola Berry, a smoothie bar co-created with Salvatore Malatesta from St Ali. After a successful 3 year run, the South Melbourne smoothie bar closed its doors so Lola could focus on her new venture – Lola Coffee. Lola launched Lola Coffee to the market in August 2019 and the first batch sold out within hours! The brew is a speciality instant coffee with lion’s mane; it’s a healthy, insane brain tonic coffee. Concurrently in 2019, Lola focused on media work. She completed courses and training in TV presenting (special focus on reading autocue), acting, dialect and voice work. Each of these are aimed at helping build her skill set as a professional speaker, TV presenter and professional media talent. She also launched Fearlessly Failing with Lola Berry – an interview podcast about failures with guests including Megan Gale, Georgia Love and Olivia White. Lola loves to interview people about the lessons and failures that have ultimately led to people's success. It’s the “not so shiny times'' that actually shape us and make us stronger. Lola created, hosts and produces (with Matt Sofo) the podcast. Lola is a highly sought after expert for speaking, nutrition consulting, cooking demonstrations and yoga classes. Lola is also very passionate about mental health and talks about it being the key to all elements of health. Lola’s message is to be real, be kind and chase your dreams, no matter how big they are. Connect with Lola:Website | Instagram Links:Fearlessly Failing Lola’s Books The Happy Life Kobe Bryant YouTube Clip on Why He Took Tap Dancing Class Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the fullness of your life!

We're chatting all about crafting a life you love with Amy Tangerine. In this episode we talk about finding your creative calling, creating a business and brand on your message, and finding inspiration and motivation. Contact Amy: amytangerine.com amytangerine.com/podcast amytangerine.com/workshop instagram.com/amytangerine Get 50% off your first year of Honeybook: http://share.honeybook.com/themoderncreative Contact us at: themoderncreativepodcast.com instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/_joycechristine Watch the FREE business training: https://joycechristine.com/masterclass-pod Contact Dianuh: chasinglinen.com instagram.com/dianuhaerin Music by Joakim Karud youtube.com/joakimkarud

I’m thrilled to bring on today’s guest, Sheila Morovati, founder of the Crayon Collection and Habits of Waste. Sheila’s two non-profit organizations help to bridge the gap of waste that our world produces from things like crayons, plastic cutlery and straws. In this episode, she details her journey of building both non-profits and some of the inspiring brands she teamed up with (and how her organization even set a Guinness World Record!) We talk about the events she puts on, things you can do to eliminate the use of plastic cutlery and how to teach your kids about doing their part in recycling for our planet. (This episode was pre-recorded on February 7, 2020)  What’s in this episode: How Sheila got started in her creative journey Learning about the waste of crayons and deciding she wanted to do something to make an impact  Setting the Guinness World Record for the largest crayon donation in history Helping teachers build projects around creativity and art  Collaborating with an author for a campaign  How to get involved with the Crayon Collection and get local restaurants to participate The events they put on and why she loves getting kids involved in events Her collaboration event with Art 2 the Extreme What prompted her to start Habits of Waste How you can help eliminate the use of plastic cutlery Teaching your kids about eliminating waste and recycling   About Sheila:Sheila Michail Morovati is the President and Founder of two non-profit organizations, Crayon Collection and Habits of Waste (H.o.W). Crayon Collection is a non-profit organization that has successfully been collecting gently-used crayons from restaurant chains nationwide and donating them to underserved schools internationally. Habits of Waste focuses on finding solutions to shift habits of waste among mass society. With a Sociology degree from UCLA, she has successfully been growing her non-profits since 2013. Sheila spearheaded the ban of plastic straws, utensils and stirrers in the City of Malibu and more recently through her #CutOutCutlery campaign she convinced UberEats to change the default setting in their application (globally) so that no one receives plastic cutlery unless they request it. She has also set a Guinness World Record in August 2018 for the largest crayon donation in history with over 1 million crayons donated to teachers at LAUSD and Head Start Centers in Los Angeles. Sheila lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 2 children.   Connect with Sheila:The Crayon Collection | Instagram | Facebook | The Habits of Waste | Instagram Links:The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew DaywaltThe Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt Art 2 the Extreme This Is About Humanity How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieThe Fountainhead by Ayn Rand   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the fullness of your life!

Failures aren’t always a bad thing. There’s so much wisdom you can extract from a failure that I want to challenge you to start embracing failures and thinking of them as a tool for growth. Today’s guest on the podcast is actually someone who uses what she calls a “failure folder” as a tool to grow as a person and creative entrepreneur. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kara Warner, a creative coach for women who spent years in the craft publishing industry. We chat about her collaboration project to put together a planner for knitters, her advice for prioritizing your day (while making time for what you love) and how to lend more compassion to yourself.    What’s in this episode: How Kara got started in her career in craft publishing Transitioning out of that career into being a coach for creative women Her favorite experiences from her time in craft publishing Kara’s advice for someone considering following a passion or trying something new Collaborating and using her passion for organization to create a planner How to prioritize your day while making time for your hobbies Kara’s typical day and morning routine Finding the balance of working on her business and doing creative work Being compassionate toward yourself The first step Kara takes when she is starting a new project Kara’s story of her “failure folder” and how she reached out to Amy   About Kara:A passion for knitting led Kara Gott Warner to a beautiful career in craft publishing, spanning more than 15 years as a designer, the former Executive Editor of Creative Knitting Magazine, book editor, and now coach, helping women to use their creativity to transcend struggles, get organized and tame their time! Learn more about Kara at: karagottwarner.com Connect with Kara:Website | Instagram Links:Knitter’s Planner The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun & Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown by Pema Chödrön    Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to embrace the fullness of your life!

Are you a multi-passionate creative? If so, then this is the episode for you. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Fairweather, a YouTube creator, Etsy seller, graphic designer and independent musician. We talk about the challenges of navigating multiple creative endeavors and creating positivity online which can be filled with negativity. She shares how she’s built success on YouTube and her advice for other creators who want to pursue video creation. We talk about everything from evolving your content as you and your audience grow, her favorite parts about freelancing (plus her favorite parts about having a full-time job) and her thoughts on incorporating trends into your content.    What’s in this episode: Lauren’s creative journey and her passion for multiple creative outlets How she’s built success on YouTube and being aligned with your creative side Her journey with building her YouTube What indicators of success she looks for on her channel Making a commitment to your community and serving them in a consistent way Keeping sponsorships on brand and not restricting herself to a specific niche Her experience with burnout and overcoming it How Lauren crafts a life that she loves Her favorite parts about freelancing and her favorite parts about having a full-time job Dealing with negativity and how negativity can come in cycles Lauren’s philosophy for creating on the internet and sharing positivity  Her thoughts on incorporating trends in her content Lauren’s advice for those considering going after creative endeavors   About Lauren:Lauren Fairweather is a YouTube content creator, Etsy seller, graphic designer, and independent musician who runs all of her creative businesses from home. This YouTube NextUp winner and mom of one has created videos for many companies including HGTV, SyFy, Canon, Simplicity, and Guitar Center and she also starred in a video course for YouTube's Creator Academy. When she can get out of the house, Lauren enjoys speaking on panels, selling her handmade work, and performing her original music at online video and nerd-themed conventions around the world. Connect with Lauren:YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Etsy Links: The Things You Create music video  Vidcon  Craftcation TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green Paper Towns by John Green The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Looking for Alaska by John Green   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what makes you feel passionate.

It’s never too late to start chasing your dreams. Today I had the chance to speak with Mati Rose McDonough, an artist who decided to go after what many would call, “an impractical path” and chase her dreams of being a full time creative at the age of almost 30 years old. In this episode, we talk about navigating multiple streams of income as an artist, her transition of doing less illustration and into doing more teaching online. We talk about our experiences with art retreats and our favorite parts about attending them. We also explore the healing nature of creating, her advice for someone who is feeling uncreative and she also shares her wisdom for following what feels like the juiciest thing to do. What’s in this episode: How Mati got into her career as an artist A typical day for Mati as an artist Why she tries to create before she consumes A breakdown of working with multiple streams of income Moving away from illustration and working more towards teaching online Her experiences of creating her own workshops and retreats Advice for someone considering a retreat Their favorite parts about art retreats What Mati would say to someone who feels like they aren’t creative Her experience with providing one on one and group coaching Following what feels like the juiciest thing to do next Her main goal for helping her students in classes The healing abilities that come from creating Going after what lights you up most   About Mati:Mati Rose McDonough is an artist whose name is pronounced Matey, like Ahoy! She grew up near the sea in Maine and has lived in the Bay Area of California for 20 years. After wanting to be an artist for many years, but feeling like it was “impractical,” Mati took the leap and went back to art school at the California College of the Arts at almost 30. Now over 10 years later, she is still excited and terrified every time she sees a blank canvas, but embraces the adventure of life as an artist— penning her first book with this philosophy called “Daring Adventures in Paint”. She co-authored her 2nd art book "Painting the Sacred Within" with artist Faith Evans-Sills. She has had dozens of art shows, taught painting retreats internationally in Mexico, Morocco, Costa Rica and more to come. Her illustrations grace all sorts of products from phone cases to giant elephant billboards as well as her own home decor line and dress line too— dreams come true! Mati has illustrated four children’s books including “i carry your heart” written by poet ee cummings. Through her workshops, books, and popular online course, she spreads a warm message of creative courage: IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO SHOW THE WORLD YOUR MAGIC. Connect with Mati:Website | Instagram    Links:Craftcation Planoly Craft a Life You Love Retreat Desha Peacock In the Flow Watercolor Class Painting The Sacred Within: Art Techniques to Express Your Authentic Inner Voice by Mati Rose McDonough and Faith Evans-SillsIn Pursuit of Inspiration: Trust Your Instincts and Make More Art by Rae Dunn   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what makes you happy. 

Sometimes when you’re building a creative business, you might not desire to build a massive company. You might instead want to take on larger projects and bigger clients. There is no right or wrong way to grow your business. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with a friend of mine, Adam Vicarel. Adam is a graphic designer and artist who has worked with big brands including Sharpie and So Delicious. In this episode, we talk about working with big brands, his thoughts on work-life balance and what his creative process looks like. We also talk about why he likes to keep his company small and how he breaks up his time between client work and passion projects.    What’s in this episode: How Adam got to this point in his career as a graphic designer A few recent projects that Adam has been working on How his business has evolved since he started What a typical day looks like for Adam How he breaks up his day within time increments  What his creative process is like Distinguishing between passion projects and client work His big goals and things he’s letting go of in 2020 How Adam feels about work-life balance Why Adam and Amy don’t want to build huge companies The power in community and learning from mentors Using social media as a resource for your business   About Adam:Adam Vicarel is an Art Director, Artist, World Traveler, Snowboarder, Bug Eater, Rock Climber, and Human. Originally from Cleveland, and now residing in Denver, he has a Mid-Western work ethic and Western tendencies. Adam started Vicarel Studios in 2015 after spending a year traveling — during that time he realized that ‘a job’ doesn’t need to be the complacent, same story that society tells us it should be. Adam strives to infuse his experiences abroad and outdoors into his work, bringing a vitality to his client’s brands that is unable to be found elsewhere. With his ever-evolving team of collaborative, creative and strategic partners, Adam has created award-winning work and collaborated with brands such as NBC, So Delicious, Sharpie, New Belgium Brewing, Native Roots Cannabis Company and the SyFy Network. Adam is a witty and passionate mid-western guy with a burning passion for doing things differently.  In his personal projects, Adam infuses his love for travel and the outdoors into his typography, illustration, photography and storytelling to create visceral experiences for his audience. That’s visceral, not Vicarel. Adam enjoys donuts, whiskey, all things outdoors, hugging his mom, and experiencing new cultures and conversations with people from around the world.   Connect with Adam: Website | Instagram    Links: Evernote Adam’s Store Get 20% off with code AMYTANGERINE  The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

Mindset really is everything. With the right mindset, you can achieve all of your greatest hopes and dreams. Today on the show, I was joined by the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, Carly Stein. Carly is a former trader who discovered the healing power of bees when no other products in the medicine cabinet were doing the job for her. She shares how she overcame the fear of taking her hobby on as a career, why she practices positive self-talk and her experience of growing her company and team.    What’s in this episode: How Carly found out about this natural solution after having no other options work for her Deciding to move away from her job as a trader and into creating products around bees Overcoming the fears of taking her hobby on as a career Changing your personal narrative and practicing positive self-talk Carly’s experience of growing her team and adopting a growth mindset What Carly’s daily routine looks like Launching into retailers vs only doing direct to consumer Stepping out of your comfort zone in business Advice for someone who isn’t ready to take the next step Methods that Carly uses to dig deeper and her recommendations for gaining clarity   About Carly: Founded by Carly Stein in 2016, Beekeeper's Naturals is an innovative company on a mission to reinvent the medicine cabinet. Using unique remedies from the beehive (like royal jelly and propolis), the beekeeper-led team is committed to providing the cleanest, most powerful solutions to modern health issues—like brain fog, poor sleep, and scratchy throats. Unlike competitors, they apply scientific rigor to their product development and commit to third-party pesticide testing to ensure they’re creating natural remedies that actually deliver. They’re also a brand on a mission. By working exclusively with sustainable small-scale apiaries, partnering with leading bee research institutions, and prioritizing pesticide-free hive health above all else, Beekeeper’s Naturals works tirelessly to raise awareness and create a better environment for our world’s most important pollinators—the bees. Connect with Carla:Website | Instagram | Facebook Links:Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie  Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

Crafting a life that you love is all about taking chances that are presented to you and embracing changes. Today’s guest, Paula Hagiefremidis, is a published writer and creative facilitator who took a leap and walked away from everything to pursue her creative passions. She opens up about her experience with anxiety and how shifting her relationship with anxiety has helped her to overcome fears. We chat about how the hardest point in her life led to her biggest breakthrough and how she uses writing to uncover her fears and map out her goals. She also shares why you need to trust your inner voice and the power in manifesting what you aspire to be.    What’s in this episode: How Paula got started as an entrepreneur Her experience with starting to experience anxiety and walking away from everything Deciding to pursue her passion for writing Her advice for someone stuck in a rut or in a transition period Why you need to take chances that are presented to you and embrace changes How Paula figured out she had anxiety and her tips for overcoming the worry Shifting her relationship with anxiety and how this has helped her to face her fears How Paula discovered her passion for writing  Using writing to uncover past fears and map out intentions for where she wants to go Why something not working out was the best thing that happened to her Finding her mentor and how this helped her business Paula’s experience of putting together her retreats Making the decision to trust your inner voice   About Paula: Paula Hagiefremidis is a published writer and creative facilitator who’d lost her voice, passion and purpose for 15 years of her life before a major life transition just a few years back forced everything to a grinding halt, sending her on a completely different trajectory and finally pursuing what she loves. She launched Mediterranean Wanderer, which has seen women facing creative and personal life transitions travel to the Greek islands and take part in her transformational Creative Retreats and Workshops. Her work empowers women through the creative process, to realise the transformative effect of trusting their voice, living their passion and the ripple effect of change this has in opening up our lives creatively, personally and professionally. Connect with Paula:Website | Instagram Links: Retreats The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

This is something we often talk about around here, but yet, always worth repeating. Do you ever feel like you're not fulfilled, even though you're living the life you've always wanted? You can replace 'fulfilled' with lots of words, like happy, confident, even yourself. Growing through those feelings, towards finding yourself again is really at the heart of About Progress. Today's interview provides another meaningful look at the situation many of us (myself included) find ourselves in; tune in and know you can grow into who you were meant to become. Amy Tangerine is the creative behind her lifestyle brand, which includes a book, podcast, and workshops. But, of course, it isn't all just bright colors and confetti. Her story of running a million-dollar-business around the time of the 2008 economy crash, and how she found her way back to her creative self, shows the real grit to her growth. Amy believes in infusing creativity into the everyday, while really nourishing yourself and giving pause where needed. In this episode she even gives you a "permission slip" that you mentally sign, so that you can get started towards who you were always meant to become. And if getting started is really where you're stuck, we spend a lot of time on that, too. If you have to ask yourself "Who's life am I even living?" then this episode is realllly for you. For those times you need a reminder of everything you've learned, get this episode's Progress Pointers by subscribing to the Go Getter Newsletter and get them straight to your inbox each Thursday. About a few other things... If this episode struck a chord with you and you know it's time to respect what you really want out of your life, see if the Progress Program is right for you. Through small group coaching I want to help you get unstuck in ways that stick. Doors close 2/28 (or before that if the group reaches capacity - I keep it really small!). Not sure if I'm the right coach for you? Find out by attending my bite-sized class (1.5 hours!) on beating the procrastination blues. It's going to be offered on 3 dates and we will tackle some of the biggest obstacles that procrastination puts in our way. SHOW NOTES Amy's Instagram, Website Apply for the Progress Program Take the online procrastination class Get this episode's Progress Pointers Get the Organization Overhaul audio course Join the monthly membership group beta New Podcast: Inner Monkey Get your first month+ FREE with Libsyn using code MONICA Lend your voice and experience + be featured on the show HERE Join the free and private FB group Join Monica on Facebook and Instagram Songs Credit: DRIVE by Dj Nicolai Heidlas @nicolai-heidlas Music provided by FREE MUSIC FOR VLOGS AND VIDEOS bit.ly/freemusicforvlogs

Joy has the power to transcend all things. If you’ve been wanting to bring more joy into your everyday life, then you’ll definitely want to hear this episode with guest, Sydney Weiss. Sydney is a lawyer and host of the Seek The Joy Podcast. Today we talked about the impact that joy can have on your life and giving yourself permission to let go of things that no longer bring you joy. She shares her experience of writing her book, how she overcomes negative self-talk and how to navigate the crossroads you face in life.  What’s in this episode: What inspired Sydney to start her podcast Navigating crossroads and being intentional while going through hurdles Getting to know yourself during the hard times Shifting your mindset and overcoming negative self-talk  Why Sydney doesn’t have a morning routine anymore Giving yourself permission to let go of things that no longer bring you joy Why Sydney uses a digital and handheld calendar What she does to check in with herself during the week Sydney’s experience of working on her book Her advice for getting started on creative projects you’ve been dreaming of Why Sydney loves being in the podcasting world How to get more joy and connection in your life by learning more about yourself Why Sydney finds inspiration in forming a community around joy    About Sydney: Sydney Weiss is a lawyer, and the creator, host, and producer of Seek The Joy Podcast - your go-to podcast for heartfelt storytelling and conversations on all things self-love, joy, connection, wellness and spirituality. Sydney’s greatest mission is to uplift and empower others to find their authentic voice, encourage them to step into their vulnerability and courage, all to seek their joy and bring about greater healing. Through Seek The Joy, she’s been able to do just that. Inspired by Sydney’s ongoing journey toward growth, empowerment, and self-love, every episode offers a fresh perspective, “a-ha” moments, laughs, and stories and wisdom that will stick with you throughout the week.   Connect with Sydney: Website | Facebook | Instagram   Links: Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun & Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine Joy Corner Seek The Joy Guide to Podcasting Seek The Joy Guide to Pitching Guests   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

Do you dream of getting into lettering? If you do, then you’ll definitely enjoy today’s conversation with Veronica Ruiz, lettering artist and founder of Veronica Letters. We chat about how she got into lettering, finding your own unique lettering style and making time for your passion projects. She gives a few pointers on how to start your lettering journey and what she does to find inspiration. We also talk about the importance of using what you have to create (she shares how she has never bought a professional camera and uses her iPhone to edit and film all of her videos!)    What’s in this episode: How Veronica got started in lettering How she got into crayligraphy with Colin Tierney Her advice for someone just starting their lettering journey Why you should keep your old work to see how you’ve progressed How to find your own unique style  Veronica’s suggestions for practicing lettering Supplies that she’s obsessed with right now Finding inspiration everywhere she goes Learning to create on a digital device How Veronica uses her iPhone 11 to film and edit her videos Her best tip for practicing lettering  Why Veronica keeps her Instagram focused on lettering rather than personal What she does to help feed the algorithm and get more engagement Veronica’s typical day and morning routine Why Veronica prefers to use planners over digital calendars How we can learn from kids about creativity  Avoiding the comparison game  Making the time for what you love and dream of doing   About Veronica: Veronica Ruiz or as many on social media know her as Veronica Letters, is a lettering artist currently living in Sandy, UT but was born and raised in Miami, FL. She has a passion for drawing letters that has evolved from her love to draw ever since she was a child. Veronica wants to share her passion and all of the knowledge she has gained throughout her lettering journey with everyone. She does this by sharing her work and process on her various social media platforms. Connect with Veronica: Website | Instagram | YouTube   Links: Crayligraphy Veronica’s Classes on SkillshareLettering Worksheets Veronica’s Etsy Store Osprey Pens Karin Brushmarkers Tombow Markers Procreate Veronica's YouTube Video on Filming and Editing Her Instagram Videos Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear The Happy Planner TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

As we go into the new year, have you set up some goals for yourself or are you just going through the motions? Today I had the pleasure of talking with Lara Casey, author and creator of  PowerSheets® and the Write the Word® journals. We discussed why we often feel so comfortable with staying the same and how our brains are wired to avoid change. She shares the impact that she hopes to make through her products and why she’s so passionate about helping others look at the bigger picture in life. You’ll hear fears she's overcome with her team, her advice for other entrepreneurs and why you need to take the time to cultivate what matters most to you.    What’s in this episode: How Lara ended up at this point in her career Why people started to come to her for help with goal setting Lara’s advice for setting goals in the new year Why we feel so comfortable staying the same How our brains are wired for survival and avoiding change The importance of surrendering control so you can open yourself up to gifts you didn’t know you were capable of receiving Meeting your fear so you know what to do with it and how not all fear is bad How we limit ourselves by through labels How Lara crafts a life she loves by leaving a legacy and helping others to look at their bigger picture How they observe user feedback to help craft and update the PowerSheets every year The scariest part of what she and her team do  Her advice for someone who wants to turn a product into a business Knowing what matters most to you and using that as your guiding compass Thinking about your impact on people’s lives through your products   About Lara: Lara Casey is a mom to three (one through the gift of adoption), a grateful wife, and a believer in the impossible (she and her husband have quite the story!). She is passionate about helping people get unstuck, unrushed, and living on purpose instead of by accident. To help with those things, she created the PowerSheets®, a grace-­filled goal setting planner, and the Write the Word® journals. You can read her whole story in her first book, Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live On Purpose. You can meet Lara on her blog, or at the Making Things Happen conference. Lara loves the women she works alongside each day, the smell of white lilies, getting her hands dirty in the garden, exploring local farms, and living in Chapel Hill, NC.   Connect with Lara: Website | Cultivate What Matters | Instagram   Links: PowerSheets Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live On Purpose by Lara Casey Cultivate by Lara Casey Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to cultivate what matters most. 

When faced with something that scares you, will you let fear win? Today’s guest, Catherine Tachdjian is the founder and publisher of Scrapbooks & Cards Today, a quarterly print magazine that helps people to embrace and enhance their creativity. She and I discuss how she learned to embrace fear and why it’s okay to be messy when you first get started with a new endeavor. She shares why she decided to start her magazine and why she put such a focus of community into it from the start. We also chat about how she got the idea to start hosting events and why it’s so important to her to be able to connect with the community at her events.  What’s in this episode: What Catherine did prior to starting her magazine Challenges that Catherine faces in the print media industry  Why Catherine put such a focus on community in the beginning Deciding to do a quarterly magazine and her mission behind creating it Why Catherine chooses to embrace fear  Catherine’s advice for dreaming big  How to handle negativity from others Her experience with hosting events for the crafting community Why Catherine likes smaller events and being able to connect on a personal level   About Catherine: Catherine is the founder and publisher of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine and hosts in-person education events across Canada. Since 2005 Catherine has worked with her amazing team to help people record their personal stories and memories through the magazine and at each Crop & Create event. With a passion for people, paper and pretty things, Catherine feels fortunate to do what she does. Catherine has been married for over 27 years to Jack; they have two children aged 22 and 20 and a sweet pup named Bella! She enjoys traveling, cooking and dreaming up new marketing ideas.   Connect with Catherine: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Catherine’s Instagram   Links: Create & Inspire 2020 Crop & Create Scrapbook.com YouTube video of Crop & Create Toronto YouTube video of Crop & Create May 2017 The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom SCT Sampler Shop Scrapbooks & Cards Today Get 20% off with code: AMY20 Amy’s latest scrapbooking collections can be found here and here   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing. 

In today’s modern world, everyone is in a rush to get all of the boxes checked off on their task list. What if we took the time to slow down, do less and really appreciate every single moment? That’s what I talked about today with Kate Northrup. Kate is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcast host who teaches the world to do more with less. We chat about taking care of yourself by leaning on others for support and letting go of micromanaging. She shares why you need to make self-care a part of your daily life rather than using it as a reward for achievement and the fulfillment that comes with getting in touch with your body, appreciating the fullness of your life and finding ways to slow down.    What’s in this episode: Kate’s advice for overachievers and the art of doing less Teaching children by modeling and knowing that you’re enough even when you do less Doing things for yourself and creating a sense of wholeness within yourself Giving yourself more space and leaning on others for support Letting go of micromanagement and trusting in others How to clear out time to do what you love and prioritize yourself Setting boundaries for others to put yourself first Making self-care a part of your daily life instead of a reward Rituals that Kate incorporates into her day Judging your day on how you felt vs. what you did Getting in touch with your body and building rest into your schedule Appreciating the fullness of your life and finding ways to systematically slow down Kate’s struggles with postpartum anxiety Trusting in your feelings and intuition   About Kate: As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Kate teaches data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. Kate has a membership of over 1,000 entrepreneurs called Origin® Collective that’s about infusing more feminine energy into your business and reclaiming your time, and she has also helped over 5,000 students heal their relationship with money with her signature Money Love Course. Her first book, Money: A Love Story, has been published in 5 languages, and her second book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is now available wherever books are sold. Kate’s work has been featured by The Today Show, Yahoo! Finance, Women’s Health, Glamour, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Wanderlust, The Huffington Post, and more. Kate and Mike live with their daughters in a cozy town in Maine.   Connect with Kate: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Podcast   Links: Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms by Kate Northrup Money: A Love Story by Kate Northrup The Work The Do Less Planner Aqua Notes Nicole Jardim - The Period Girl The Origin Membership Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing. 

As we get ready to close out the year, I like to look back at the memories, lessons and events that stand out to me, especially as I look to the future. There is so much I am looking forward to in the next year, but before we dive into a new decade, I wanted to take some time to acknowledge the goodness that took place in the last 12 months. The journey wasn’t what I originally pictured, but the process of Crafting a Life We Love can look so different than we initially think. Today, I’m going to dive deep into 19 of my top takeaways from 2019 and the past decade. My hope is that this list is illuminating for you and helps you on your own journey.   What’s in this episode: Why valuing connections is important. Make time for what matters most. Create space, pause and breath to be present in your life. Embrace community and allow it to help you Craft a Life You Love. Who you are doesn’t depend on results or to-do lists. Recognize and celebrate the wins in your life. Dark times can teach us too so embrace them with gratitude. Have a love of learning and never stop. When faced with challenges, lean into resilience and perseverance. Why you are always a work in progress. Trust the process and continue to put yourself out there. Instead of worrying about the future, remain present. Take your MEDS: Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep. Craft a healthy mindset and work on creating healthy habits Embrace change and transformation. Gratitude is the best attitude. Take time to reflect on your life and memories. Learn how to surrender and let go of control. Show up for yourself and others. Get out of your own way.  Links: Becoming by Michelle Obama The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Your Brightest Year Yet Workshop Get $10 off with code: Podcast10 Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing. 

Jelena Aleksich is the creator of the Confetti Project, a photography project that douses amazing humans in confetti while asking, “what do you celebrate in your life right now?” She is driven by connection and makes it a point to explore what each subject celebrates. The Confetti Project was started as a photography series but has also transformed the lives of so many people with its therapeutic process that helps people let go and play. Over the past 4 years of working on this project, she’s learned that we all celebrate the same things and that all of life’s moments are deserving of celebrations. After dealing with her own devastating loss, she hopes to remind people that you can find purpose in pain and beauty in grief and I am so excited for you to hear the wisdom she shares in today’s episode.    What’s in this episode: How Jelena got into the creative space and what inspired her to start the Confetti Project How the project helps people to stop and check-in with themselves Her advice for people facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles  Using passion as your prerequisite to keep pushing yourself The power in co-creating with the people and the joy gets from creating moments in time  The rush of emotions that come with looking at the Confetti Project photos Navigating skepticism within her work and keeping energy sacred The transformation that happens when people throw confetti and drop into the moment How to stay positive when your facing hardships Realizing that there’s a silver lining in everything Extracting the beauty in every moment and using her grief from the loss of her dad to keep her grounded Measuring your life by the impact you made on others rather than successes What Jelena’s book, Cancer and Confetti, is about and how her experience led her to write it Being grateful for our circumstances in life  How much of a ripple effect a creative pursuit can have on the world What Jelena does when she’s feeling uninspired  Being guided by her intuition and redefining your life to do what you dream of   About Jelena: Hi! I'm a graphic designer and photographer that douses amazing humans with confetti, exploring what they celebrate in their lives. As a creative entrepreneur with a background in Psychology and Design, I'm always trying to create powerful visual storytelling, which is how The Confetti Project was born. Not only was this project the first thing I ever finished, but it's changed my life in being able to tap into daily gratitude even amidst grieving the loss of a beloved parent. Now, my goal is to deeply connect with as many humans as possible, giving them space to fully let go of everything and be comfortable being vulnerable. My few loves: coffee table books, 20-second hugs and doing one thing a day that scares me.   Connect with Jelena: Confetti Project | Instagram | Facebook   Links: Craftcation Conference When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi & Abraham Verghese  The Alice Network by Katie Quinn Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr MODERN LOSS: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing. 

Life as a creator comes with its own set of challenges. Today I am chatting with my friend, Adele Toomey about all things scrapbooking and life as a YouTuber. We dive into how she got hooked on all things creative and how she manages her day to day as a wife, mom, creative and YouTuber (did I mention she runs not one, not two, but three different YouTube channels?). We chat about why she decided to create three different channels for her subscribers and how to figure out what content your viewers like best as a creator. She discusses what challenges she faces as a YouTuber including what she does when she hits a creative rut and how she overcomes mom guilt.    What’s in this episode: What Adele did before she discovered scrapbooking How Amy and Adele met How she got hooked on all things creativity Keeping up with scrapbooking and bulking her work A typical day in Adele’s life as a creator, YouTuber and mom Why Adele has three separate YouTube channels and how to figure out what your viewers like the best How Adele stays inspired when she hits a creative block by looking at her supplies in a new way The rollercoaster of feeling like you have too many ideas with not enough time vs. not enough ideas and hitting a creative rut How her background as a teacher has helped her with her work Dealing with mom guilt and how this affects your creative work Adjustments that Adele will make to make her creative process flow easier How to handle negative feedback on YouTube Why Adele recommends having free content to go along with your paid content   About Adele: My name is Adele and I am a paper-holic. Yes, it may have taken years for me to admit it…but alas it is true. I am a primary school teacher by day (fourth year on Kindergarten this year) and often use the excuse “Oh, but I need it for work!” to justify my paper purchases. My husband has learned to “smile and nod” at my excitement over paper quality and adhesive possibilities… I have been recording memories using art journals for many years but have embraced Project Life style scrapbooking for the last 2 years. I scrap weekly and use multiple inserts for each week due to the large amount of photos I take. I am almost finished my fourth PL volume for 2014 alone…eeek! I love recording the simple moments in life, as well as the fun social times. As PL is my only means of photo-keeping, I tend to include as many important moments as possible through photos to remember life in years to come. I am an embellishing queen and cannot deem a layout complete without an embellishment cluster…or two…or three! I am also hoping to create an epic pocketed scrapbook style wedding album in the next few months. Connect with Adele: Website | Inkie Quill YouTube | Let’s Get Inkie YouTube | Mr. & Mrs. Rad YouTube | Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Scrapaholics Anonymous FB Community   Links: Project Life Spotlight Craft a Life You Love by Amy Tangerine   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward spreading joy for what lights you up, even if it seems as silly as a little sticker.

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! Today we’re celebrating TWO years of Seek The Joy Podcast with a special Best of Seek The Joy Podcast episode. I’m really excited and honored to highlight some of your most loved moments from your most loved episodes, to celebrate two years of following what lights us up, what brings us joy, and chasing our passions.  In this episode, I share moments from our episodes with: Melissa Palmer - Co-Founder and CEO of OSEA. Kaitlin Mogentale - Founder and CEO of Pulp Pantry Elana Lyn Gross - freelance journalist and the Founder of the personal and professional development website, Elana Lyn. Emily Merrell - Founder and CEO of Six Degrees Society. Kelly Boyer - Founder and CEO of PALETA. Amy Tangerine - Award-winning designer and craft expert behind the creative lifestyle company, Amy Tangerine, and, Author of “Craft a Life You Love.” Norma Jean Belenky - Musician, Artist, and Creative Entrepreneur, and the Host of Stay Wild Podcast. Kimothy Joy - Author of “That’s What She Said,” Illustrator and Artist. Sarah Sax - Founder and CEO of Write For The Job. Heather Reinhardt - Author “Go Love Yourself”, Speaker, and Self-Love Aficionado Tricia Huffman - aka Your Joyologist, Transformational Coach and Entrepreneur and Host of Claim It! Podcast. Josette Tkacik - Mom, Healer, Dancer of the Soul, Lover of Life, and Internationally Renowned Zumba Instructor. Mirna Valerio - aka The Mirnavator, Ultramarathon Runner, Full-Time Adventurer, Author “A Beautiful Work in Progress”, Former Educator, and Mom. Aiden Chase - Third Generational Intuitive and Healer. Nicola Behrman - Energy Alchemist, Spiritual Sage, Chief Energy Officer at 7OM. Kathryn Schiff - Intuitive Healer, Psychic, and Intuitive Healing Teacher. It has been an honor to share this podcast and be part of this community over the last two years, and we're just getting started! I'd love for you to check out this episode and join the conversation! ✨✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast Facebook fb.me/seekthejoypodcast Twitter twitter.com/seekthejoypod E-mail sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com  RATE AND REVIEW Seek The Joy! When you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and we'll send you our NEW and improved #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life!  SEEK THE JOY GUIDES: They're here and they're LIVE!! From our Seek The Joy Guide to Podcasting to Seek The Joy Guide Pitching Guests,  click here to learn more and get your hands on a little more joy in your life. CALL US: Did you hear? We've got a new phone number for the show and we want to hear from you! We're getting ready to celebrate two years of Seek The Joy Podcast, and we'd love to hear from you. Whether you want to share what this show has meant to you, your favorite episode, or just want to say hi, leave us a voicemail at (310) 601 - 8334. Can't wait! Did you hear, we're on PATREON! Your support of this podcast means the world. Full of rewards and exclusive content, we can't wait to take this joy journey to the next level. Sing up to be a patron of the podcast here: patreon.com/seekthejoypodcast JOY CORNER a new interview-style blog series spotlighting inspiring souls, moments that bring you joy, products we love, and so much more. Join our corner of the internet and check out this week's features. Ready to share your light, magic and joy? Get in touch here to share your joys, passions and moments of inspiration. a new post in this series goes live on our site every Thursday. We are gearing up for the next episode in THE POWER OF STORYTELLING! To learn more and to submit your story, visit our website https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/share-your-seekthejoy-story/ and fill out our interest form.

Small business owner, proud mama, and hand lettering enthusiast, Amy Tan is the founder of Amy Tangerine, a brand fully committed to providing creatives with the tools and space to see the bright, shiny side of life. In her day-to-day, Amy makes sweet online content as well as top-end products designed to promote a colorful, positive message. You can meet Amy at the intersection of creativity, passion, and purpose. In this episode, Amy shares how finding a creative outlet as a teen helped her craft a life she loved, how she pivoted from t-shirt designer to scrapbooking and her keys to success.   Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/71   The Visionary Journal™ is a day planner with vision. Encompassing everything you need to successfully achieve your goals, it seamlessly blends goal setting, visualization, planning your day to day, and regular review to help you get from idea to done.   Learn more about the Visionary Journal by visiting- visionaryjournal.co   Important Links: Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about me - pimpyourbrilliance.com Become a member of our learning community - Join The Brilliance Lounge

In this episode, we're talking to Amy of Amy Tangerine. She's an award-winning designer, scrapbooking extraordinaire, and the author of the book, “Craft a Life You Love.”

If you feel like your life is weighed down by stress, then you will want to hear this episode.    Today on the podcast, I am joined by Stephanie Smokovich, the founder of Bella BLVD, a scrapbooking company specializing in beautifully designed patterned papers and stickers.    In January 2018, Stephanie was confronted with a brain cancer diagnosis. From this diagnosis, she was faced with the difficult task of reducing stress and work in her life. It was then that she made the difficult decision to let go of the business side of Bella BLVD to focus on the art and design portion she initially fell in love with. Stephanie partnered her business with Doodlebug and continues to work as the Creative Director.    We discuss how her brain tumor changed her mindset and perspective on life, how she fills her life with color, and how she came up with the idea for her event, She Loves Color. We also chat about transitioning to working less, how to reduce stress in your life and the mantra that Stephanie lives by.    What’s in this episode: What is going on right now in Stephanie’s life Discovering she had a brain tumor How that diagnosis has changed her perspective and mindset Filling her life with color  What kind of scrapbooking Stephanie enjoys to do What inspired Stephanie to start scrapbooking How She Loves Color came about Creating an environment where women could support each other Showcasing other women in the creative industry How Stephanie crafts a life that she loves Transitioning to working from home and working less What Stephanie recommends to help people reduce stress The process of partnering with Doodlebug The mantra that Stephanie lives by   From Stephanie: The truth about me is that I have loved scrapbooking since the very first day I walked into a local store; I met the owner, and was hired the same day! Attending fine arts classes during the day, and teaching scrapbooking workshops at night became part of my daily college routine. After earning an expensive Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design I moved out of state to follow my love for art and design. After two years I returned home to Wisconsin with bigger dreams: Shortly thereafter, Bella Blvd was born (2008).   Fast forward to January of 2018: Life certainly changed for me when the doctors informed me that I have brain cancer-needless to say, it put a whole lot of things into perspective. The doctors recommend working much less and reducing stress in my life. While Bella Blvd brings me so much joy, it also comes with it's fair amount of stress. Therefore, I made a tough decision to choose life and to let go of all the business side of Bella Blvd. As of January 2019 Doodlebug will be maintaining all of the company's day-to-day operations. I will continue to be involved on the art and design levels and am so thankful to have found Cynthea and her team to partner with!   After attending the Inspired Retreat in Nashville in May of 2016, the She Loves Color Event was born. The mission is to inspire, connect and customize. We aim with the event to support each other and allow color to energize us. We've designed the event to allow women to do what they love, meet new friends and offer a manufacture focused event. As the owner of Bella Blvd it's important to me the we not only recognize the Educators, but also the companies that are behind the faces.    Connect with Stephanie: Instagram | Bella BLVD Instagram | She Loves Color Instagram | Bella BLVD Website   Links: She Loves Color 2019: During online registration in the “other girlfriends in my group” section, mention me: Amy Tangerine and let them know I sent you! Creativation YouTube Video for She Loves Color Craftcation   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

One topic that is often avoided in the creative community is navigating through those tough, creative dry spells. I’m talking about those days where you wake up and it just seems as if your passion and inspiration are mysteriously gone.    Those days where you feel like you’re in a rut, where you feel unengaged, uninspired and lack the motivation you need to create. It’s a hard place to be in when you want so badly to make something but you feel that you’re stuck or you think you have no ideas left.    Today I will share how I like to think of creativity, how to address the hard times and the importance of giving yourself grace through creative dry spells. I also give an acronym for the word “ALIVE” that will lead you back on track and rekindle your love for creating.    What’s in this episode: How Amy likes to think of creativity Navigating the waves of inspiration Reconfiguring your time and energy  Making an investment to help you save time Addressing the hard times Giving yourself grace through the creative dry spells The 5 steps for re-sparking your love for creation Admit that you’re stuck and feeling this way Learn from past projects Investigate and see what is out there Veer into something new and different Engage with a new creative community Setting aside specific time only for your creative practice Knowing that your creative dry spell will pass   Links: 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam Craft a Life You Love by Amy Tangerine   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

Have you ever wondered what collaboration is and the benefits it could bring to your business? In today's episode, Amy Tangerine, the award-winning crafter, author, and designer tells us her story of how collaboration sky-rocketed her scrapbooking business! Thanks for Listening! Join the Feminine Collective Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefemininecollective/ Join the waitlist for The Feminine Collective here: https://thefemininecollective.co/   Family Secrets Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553374982/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=heidistevensi-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0553374982&linkId=918e88df02195d614828562de64bfdae   Want to know more about Amy Tangerine? Visit her website: http://www.amytangerine.com/ Visit her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/

Amy Tan is the true definition of living a happy life and just looking at her creations will inspire you to be happier.  WHISKEY & WORK FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/whiskeyandwork WHISKEY & WORK PODCAST NOTES: www.kelseymurphy.com

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As a recovering workaholic, I can totally relate to those out there who find themselves pouring into their work. However, I can’t quite blame myself because I truly love what I do. On this solo episode, I am sharing a heartfelt email that I received from a fellow blogger, Christine. Christine shares how inspired she felt after watching one of my YouTube videos and how being burnt out from her work has led her astray from her hobbies and passions.   These are the types of messages that really make me that much more passionate about what I do. I only hope that I am bringing a positive impact on the world. It goes to show that you have to give what you feel the world needs as you have no idea who it will inspire. I hope today’s message will leave you feeling uplifted and energized. The more we spread creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be.   The beauty of our individual lives is that we can uniquely shape the life that we want to live. I hope today’s episode will be a reminder to take just 10 minutes today to do what you love.   What’s in this episode: Why Amy started Craft a Life You Love Choices that seem like mistakes leading to places never imagined How your pain can become your purpose The importance of talking through our stories An email that touched Amy’s heart   Links: Craft a Life You Love by Amy Tangerine   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by embracing and understanding all of your feelings, even the negative ones.

Amy Tan or Amy Tangerine as you may know her, stops by the Creative Queso podcast to chat with host Jennifer Perkins. Listen in as Jen and Amy talk about keeping all the balls in the air when you are a "multipotenialite", Amy's career journey of going from T-shirt designer to professional scrapbooker, and her latest creative endeavor a new podcast called "Craft a Life You Love".Find Out More About Amy TangerineWebsite http://www.amytangerine.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461/You Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/amytangerineHOST: Jennifer Perkins http://creativequeso.com http://jenniferperkins.com PRODUCER: Myrriah Gossett MUSIC: Chris Boehk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to my podcast, I am your host, Amy Tangerine and this is Craft a Life You Love. I am so excited that you’re here and I can’t wait for you to hear everything that I have planned for this show. Craft a Life You Love is about empowering you to create space and intention for your own personal hobbies, happiness and harmony. It’s about giving yourself grace, and cutting a juicy little slice of life out for you to enjoy that is all your own. This is a place that is judgment-free, created for you to rejuvenate and connect with who you are.   Whatever brought you here, I just want to remind you that you are enough. I am so glad you have chosen to be present and take a listen. My hope for this podcast is to bring on some of the amazing people I have met on this journey, while also sprinkling in a few solo episodes too.   On today’s episode, I touch on infusing creativity, positivity, fun and intention into your everyday life. I also share the importance of taking breaks and checking in with ourselves, making sure we are doing the things we love rather than just chasing “busy.”   Links: Craft a Life You Love   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning your dreams into a reality.

Craftcation is a phenomenal makers conference in California that runs for four days. This year, Eliza and Jessie attended, and they are bringing YOU with them on their adventure. Whether you want to feel like you attended, or re-live the glory if you did attend, this episode is going to hit the spot. Start off at the airport with your crafty hosts, spend some time at the conference, and then fly back on an airplane with the Craft Hangout gang. You'll get to hear from other makers, leaders in the crafting world (yes, Amy Tangerine pops in for a quick sec), and feel like you're on the adventure with our team. So, grab your boarding pass, and let's roll! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Be a Craft Hangout Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Join craft maven and creative coach Amy Tangerine as she extracts juicy wisdom from tastemakers, experts, and entrepreneurs. Her guests have found their own unique voices and infuse creativity, fun, and intention into their daily lives– so can you. Listen for the freshest takes on how to build the life of your dreams at the crossroads of creativity, passion, and purpose.

I met Amy years ago when she proposed a class at Big Picture Classes and I've been a fan ever since. In today's episode, I sit down with Amy to chat about her love of color and her incredible experience painting a mural for the Southern California Children's Museum. I have a very happy feeling you are going to come away with the desire to shine a little brighter in your own unique way.

Today we'll be discussing how to craft not just creativity, good habits and a good environment, but also a life that you love. To help walk us through this how-to, I am thrilled to introduce you to creativity and craft maven, Amy Tangerine! Amy is the author of the colorful and amazing book, “Craft a Life You Love” and I'm so excited to see what tips and tricks she shares with us today.

Scrapbooking blogger Amy Tangerine is all about handmade things. She chats with Paul Costabile about sewing her prom dress and why taking a pause can be helpful to your overall happiness.

Hey friends! This week on Proof to Product I’m sitting down with Amy Tan, founder of the creative lifestyle company, Amy Tangerine. I’m really excited to have Amy on the show, because not only is she a creative entrepreneur that designs online content as well as fun, tangible products like t-shirts and craft supplies, she also teaches workshops around the world, makes YouTube videos, consults with awesome brands and wrote the book, Craft a Life You Love. Amy believes everyone has a story to tell, and her mission is to inspire women everywhere to feel joy and confidence by infusing creativity, fun, and intention into the everyday.   On today’s episode, Amy shares how she got her start as an entrepreneur and how her business has evolved over time. She gives advice for curating an authentic and organic social media presence, and the best way to approach contracts and collaboration. We also talk about her favorite mediums, how she connects with her audience and how she decides which partnerships and collaborations to say yes to. ON TODAY’S EPISODE: Why Amy enjoys Instagram as a medium Her perspective on vlogging How she keeps her YouTube channel authentic   The importance of separating self-worth from “likes” What Amy did to monetize her Instagram organically How she learned to negotiate contracts Amy’s three criteria for collaboration Legal advice for freelancers and influencers How writing a book helped Amy heal and deal in difficult times A sneak peek at what Amy’s got going on in 2019   KEY TAKE-AWAYS:   “My parents always instilled this value of you can do anything you put your mind to and your heart in, they really had this vision that the American dream was to work for yourself.” - Amy Tan   “I had all these ideas for side hustles, without knowing that that's what they were. I magically somehow ended up turning a lot of hobbies into work. ” - Amy Tan   “It’s so valuable to try different things and you don't actually have to go all in on something. You can dabble.” - Amy Tan   “There's so many things that you can learn and I just think that experimentation is the best way to do so.” - Amy Tan   “I really wanted people to get a feel of what it was like as a small business owner, as a creative entrepreneur who sits in a studio working and have that dialogue and that feeling that you're right alongside me in the studio creating, and on the adventures that I take.” - Amy Tan   “I feel like it's still me being on Instagram. I'm still authentic, I'm still real. I'm still the same person. Even though the content that I share might vary to a certain degree, I just love being able to do that in such a fun format.”  - Amy Tan   “I experimented with different types of videos. Sometimes I would do a tutorial, sometimes I would talk straight to camera, sometimes it would be short, sometimes it'd be longer. I played around and I took the pressure off of myself for making things perfect.” - Amy Tan   “You're trying to be true to yourself and you're not trying to create an image just to appease people.” - Katie Hunt   “Sometimes I actually don't want to post that many pretty things because I don't want people thinking that all I'm focusing on is the pretty aspects and nothing bad is happening in my life. That is so untrue.” - Amy Tan   “Show the type of work you want to be doing and then that'll ultimately attract the same type of people that are interested in it.” - Katie Hunt   “I do love helping people and working with people. But at the same time, I realize that my time is really limited and I can't be spread too thin because I've been there before.” - Amy Tan   “Why are you starting this business to begin with? Who do you want to serve and how you want to make an impact in their lives? Because if you don't have a reason for starting this business, then it's not truly a business, if you're not solving problems.” - Katie Hunt   “I don't have a rate sheet. I don't believe in her rate card. I believe everything is a conversation.” - Amy Tan   “I don't know if you know this, but you can't really tell an entrepreneur what to do.” - Amy Tan CONNECT WITH EMILY MARKS: Website: http://amytangerine.com/ YouTube: http://youtube.com/amytangerine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/   JOIN US FOR PROOF TO PRODUCT’S 100th EPISODE! Call In: http://tradeshowcamp.com/ptp100/ PAPER CAMP E-COURSE     Many of you have been patiently waiting for the return of our Paper Camp E-course and I’m excited to tell you that it’s here. This is a 4-week online program that kicks off March 18.  You’ll get new videos to watch each week on your own and we’ll have a live Q&A call every week with me and special guest experts.   But you’ve got to act fast, because registration closes on March 16. If you’ve want to see your products on the shelves of retail stores big & small, if you want to launch or refine your wholesale program, or maybe you want to exhibit at large scale trade shows, this is the program for you! We’ll cover product development, sales tools for wholesale, working with reps, marketing to retailers and exhibiting at shows. To learn more and register, head to http://bit.ly/pce2019 I look forward to having you there! SUBSCRIBE To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app. WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies. FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCT Follow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.   SHARE Be sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know! ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is brought to you by Tradeshow Bootcamp and hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, TSBC has worked with hundreds of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

A Coffee-Caffeinated Kick Whether you drink it black, with cream, or with cream and 13 Stevias, coffee is a magical elixir that fuels our creative grind. It puts a pep in our step when we start our mornings. It provides that spark when you hit that 2 PM wall. Most importantly, it creates community amongst creators and provides an instant connection. Today, we're going to finish the year strong—as strong as my black coffee—with a 3-part Coffee Caffeinated Kick series. I want this series to function like audio coffee—to give you an extra boost in the AM or PM when you sip your coffee and get after it. Whether you buy your beans ground or grind your own, part one of this series is titled Good Things Happen to Those Who Grind. If you struggle with the lack of time, money, and motivation then this one is for you. Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think by sharing a video or photo of you sippin' coffee and listening to this episode and share with me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast. Shownotes The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM PP 068: 5 Ways to Make Time for Your Creative Side Hustle & Get Results Colin Tierney's FREE Calligraphy Community Amy Tangerine: Craft a Life You Love Listener of the Week: Austin C.M. Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

I have permission each and every day to pursue my craft in order to take love and care of myself and be my best self for the most important people in my life. – Amy Tangerine On this episode of the Plan Simple Meals Podcast, I’m so, so excited to talk with Amy Tangerine, who runs a creative company that helps women believe that they are creative and that you can craft a life you love by infusing creativity, fun and intention into your every day. We talk about the joy of making, which can be about the product, but is often about the process or the time you spent making. Amy talks about being really present in the moment when she is crafting. As moms we can tap into our own creativity, but we can also nurture creativity in our kids. Amy talks about her mom starting her onto the idea that she could create things and people would buy them. But we also talk about how the plan to sell can detract from enjoying the process of creating. We talk about: The value of being able to achieve your dreams no matter how big they are Modeling creating for our kids and the pros and cons of craft kits The power of paper planners and finding the way to plan that works for you Everyone having 10 minutes a day to do something creative—and that there is creativity in everything we do if we recognize it Giving ourselves permission to be creative, including the permission slip Amy shares in her book Enjoying where you are and remembering that everything is a phase How much a handwritten note can brighten somebody’s day BIO Amy is the Founder of Amy Tangerine, a creative lifestyle company that creates online content as well as fun, tangible products like tee shirts and craft supplies. Amy wrote the book, Craft a Life You Love, has taught workshops all over the world, makes YouTube videos, and consults with awesome brands and clients. Amy's mission is to inspire women everywhere to feel joy and confidence by infusing creativity, fun and intention into the everyday. LINKS Amytangerine.com Amy’s Instagram Amy’s blog Amy’s YouTube channel Amy’s scrapbooking class Amy’s book Craft a Life You Love Advent Calendar that you can make for your family Doable Changes from this episode: MAKE 10 MINUTES FOR CREATIVITY. Amy says that everybody can find 10 minutes a day to be creative. Can you take 10 minutes before your kids get up or during lunch or after your kids are in bed? Know what you would like to do with that time—doodling, journaling, scrapbook a page … whatever it is take 10 minutes every day. GIVE PERMISSIONS. In her book, Amy has a permission slip for creativity, because you need to nourish your soul first. Give yourself permission: The most important of my day is the part where I take care of myself and feed my soul. I cannot be the best partner, the best employee, the best boss, the best parent or the best friend if I’m not at my best. Therefore, I have permission each and every day to pursue my craft in order to take love and care of myself and be my best self for the most important people in my life. Sign it, and live it. WRITE A HANDWRITTEN NOTE. A handwritten note can brighten somebody’s day more than you know. Take a few minutes to write a note to your child, partner, or friend. Or write one to a client or coach or mentor. Don’t worry about perfection, just write from the heart and hand letter it.  

Today I am sitting down with the lovely Amy Tan of Amy Tangerine, talking about life, business, craftiness, and everything in between. Hearing about some of the real life of someone you look up to was super inspiring for me, and I hope it will be for you as well!     This episode is sponsored by my Patrons. Learn more by checking out my Patron Page!     FIND AMY/:   Website/Shop: http://www.amytangerine.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amytangerine   Buy her book Craft A Life You Love (this is an affiliate link - using it supports this podcast!): https://amzn.to/2ELyOTm FIND ME:   My Website   Instagram   YouTube   Facebook Group       MUSIC: Bright Wish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Amy Tangerine walks us through the creation of her book Craft a Life You Love, doing life ‘out of order’, and having a positive outlook. Amy & the girls also play an impromptu game of ‘my therapist said’ sharing some key takeaways from therapy including letting go of negative thoughts and limiting beliefs.

Ladies, it's time we put a stop to the mean girl culture in schools, in life and at work. There is enough love, joy, success and friendship for all of us. We don't need to backstab and pit our friends against each other. This has been on my mind, so I wanted to do a podcast about back to school, queen bees, and what we can do as parents and coaches and leaders to help girls stand up to the mean girls. Where do the mean girls get their power? Why don't the other girls in that crowd stand up to the Queen Bee? And, how can we get our girls to do the right thing? I don't have all the answers. I opened up my computer and started recording as I got a bit wound up on this topic. I would love it if you would take a listen and share your own thoughts related to the problem and potential solutions. As I drove to school today, I watched a driver stop so that a girl could cross the street. Traffic was backed up in all directions, everyone focused on getting into the parking lot and onto their next task. That driver stopped. And it broke me out of my rush hour trance. I realized I should stop too so that poor girl could cross the street. All it took was one person to get my attention, to make me focus on doing what was right. Wouldn't it be great if we taught our girls how to pay attention and be that one person who spoke up and did what was right in social situations? I have to believe that if more people had the courage to speak up, the queen bees would lose their power. The mean girls behave the way they do because they are confident that no one will rock the boat. In this podcast, I also read a brief excerpt from Kara Goucher's new book, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You. I highly recommend the book for athletes, girl moms, teens, and women of all ages. You don't have to be a runner to benefit from this book. Kara teaches some solid strategies for building confidence and visualizing success, and breaking through mental barriers.  I also read a story from Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun and Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine. This book is geared to people with creative hobbies and careers, but the mindset lessons apply to everyone.  If you're catching this blog post early in the day, I don't quite have that download I promised ready. Check back soon! I'm putting together a printable mini workbook that has some ideas from the podcast, and some writing prompts that you can enter in your confidence journal! You can listen to this episode on iTunes, Sound Cloud, Google Play, Spotify... or in the player right here on this page. Let me know your thoughts! Let's work together to address the Queen Bee Culture! Coach Kim   Live Pain-Free and Move Better! This episode is sponsored by my new program: Foam Rolling Frenzy. You know you’re supposed to foam roll, but do you do it? What if you could do a full workout—warm up, to strength and cardio, to cool down and have it all incorporate the foam roller? One quick workout that works your core and keeps you there through a cool down that gets you rolling! Foam rolling has done wonders for the joint pain I experience, and I want to help you feel your best too. Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com and click on Store to find the new course. We begin soon!    About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

How do you craft a soul, a mindset, and habits that lead to purpose and joy? Amy Tangerine, fashion designer, scrapbooker, author, and craft extraordinaire has sold her designs in Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus, traveled the world to teach the art of scrapbook making, and collaborated with craft empires like American Crafts - but she's always looking for that next creative opportunity that deserves a big "yes!" She sheds her advice on how to know your worth when you set your price, how to launch a new product, and how to give yourself permission to explore the next great chapter of your life. Join our live Don't Keep Your Day Job Workshop in Los Angeles! Dontkeepyourdayjob.com/workshop Thank you Blue Apron! Check out this week’s menu and get your first 3 meals free—by going to BlueApron.com/Dreamjob. Thanks Rothy's! Go to rothys.com/dreamjob to get your cute shoes & free shipping. Thanks to Slack! Slack: Where work happens. Go to slack.com to learn more.

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Amy Tan, the award-winning designer and craft expert behind Amy Tangerine - a creative lifestyle company that creates online content and fun products like t-shirts and craft supplies. She’s also the author of “Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun, and Intention Into Your Everyday.” Connecting with Amy has been a BLAST and I’m so excited to share her story. On today's episode we chat all about Amy's love for color, design, and where sharing her creativity began, the connection between creativity and joy (it's huge!!), tools that Amy relies on to help her craft a positive mindset and how she wants to feel, the importance of feeding your soul with things you love, her brand new (and AMAZING!) collaboration with Avery, and SO much more. I can't wait for you guys to get your hands on this colorful and playful collection that continues to brighten up my day - and we're doing a GIVEAWAY!! (*internally screams with excitement!) Make sure to head over to our Instagram page to enter!! AVERY and Amy are offering 15% off of this incredible collection on Amazon.com with the code "15AVERYNAMY"  To learn more about today’s episode, head over to the show notes section of our website seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/amytangerine (P.S. this is also where you can download an amazing graphic created by Amy just for this episode!) To learn more about Amy check out her website www.amytangerine.com and you can find Amy on Instagram @amytangerine and Facebook @amytangerine and on YouTube and Pinterest @amytangerine  Until next week, ✨ #SeekTheJoy - hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ if you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and we'll send you our brand NEW #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life! Along with this guide, you'll also receive two limited edition Seek The Joy Podcast stickers that will be mailed out to you. We can't wait to send these out to you!  We are gearing up for the eighth episode in The Power of Storytelling, which will air on August 21st! We want you to be part of it! To learn more and to submit your story, visit our website https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/share-your-seekthejoy-story/ and fill out our interest form. Connect with us! ✨✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast Facebook fb.me/seekthejoypodcast E-mail sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com 

Team Craft Hangout got to hang with the one and only Amy Tangerine, and in the words of Wayne and Garth: WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!! She is AMAZING and has so much insight and advice, we are forever changed by our hang with this unbelievable talent. She shared her journey, tips, and even got super real and honest with us. She gave us the skinny on her new smash hit book, Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity Fun & Intention into Your Everyday. We fell in love with Amy Tangerine, and you totally will, too! You can check out Amy online here: http://www.amytangerine.com/ https://www.pinterest.com/amytangerine/ https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/ https://www.youtube.com/user/amytangerine   Don't forget: The Craft Hangout #1 Live event is on 7/15/18, so if you wanna come and hang out in real life and make a pizza-inspired craft, get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-hangout-live-1-tickets-45839813115?aff=eac2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Colleen interviews Stephanie, Ali, Mary Beth and Rea about their trip to Planners Rock in Palm Springs. This episode has all the rocking details from the road trip to the swag they are already using. As a bonus they share a few tips for you all attending planner events this year! Show Highlights The magic that made this weekend possible Road Tripping to Palm Springs Arriving at the Hotel A Gif war back home The food!!! First impressions of the room Izzy Opens with Planner Peace EC makes everyone happy Ali is planning way ahead Chopped! An amazing lunch Bullet Journaling with Mari Rock your lettering with Cindy Amy Tangerine reveals her Bujo Rea pops in! Mary Beth is star struck Shopping EC Win Favorite Memories from the weekend The shakes Tips for future events Mentions Hard Rock Hotel - http://www.hrhpalmsprings.com/ Cricket Paper Co - https://www.instagram.com/cricketpaperco/ Kristen Damian - https://www.instagram.com/krissyannedesigns/ Cindy Gentert Baldo - https://www.instagram.com/llamaletters/ Prima Planner - https://www.instagram.com/myprimaplanner/ Izzy Martinez - https://www.instagram.com/isseltmartinez/ Erin Condren - https://www.instagram.com/erincondren/ Michelle Baxter - https://www.instagram.com/quirkyheart/ Ann Marie - https://www.instagram.com/rosepaperparty/ Jackie - https://www.instagram.com/jackieplans/ Mari - https://www.instagram.com/mariplansalist/ Amy Tangerine - https://www.instagram.com/amytangerineshop/ Design Pandemonium - https://www.instagram.com/designpandemonium/ Libby & Co - https://www.instagram.com/libbieandco/ Katie Belle - https://www.instagram.com/seattle_katie/ Jeanine Ruby - https://www.instagram.com/ruby_onthego/ Melina Herrera - https://www.instagram.com/az.planner.girl/ Robynn Mays - https://www.instagram.com/robynn.auroraa/ Arlyn Hood - https://www.instagram.com/arlynzjourney/ Kimberly Danny - https://www.instagram.com/planning.with.birdbrain/ West Coast Planners - https://www.instagram.com/thewestcoastplanners/

My guest this week is Amy Tangerine designer, scrapbooker and author. In our interview we discuss Amy's creative and business life. How the 2007/08 crash changed what she did and what motivated her to write her book, Craft a Life You Love. Full show notes: http://blogtacular.com/podcast Blogtacular is every shade of awesome for online creatives - join us on June 10th 2017 for our annual extravaganza of learning, connection & fun to level up your business. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! http://blogtacular.com/tickets/ 

Most people dream of a job where they are paid to travel and explore different cities and countries, but in reality it's not all sidewalk cafes and poolside cocktails. Speaker, maker, and scrapbooker Amy Tangerine practically lives on the road for her career. She tells Delilah and Nicole about how she manages to do it while staying sane and enjoying the journey. See www.dearhandmadelife.com for show notes...

Catching Up: (0:19) Jen got a new job (new position, same company) and she's really looking forward to starting it. She did some serious spring cleaning at home. She went to Craftcation and had a great time. She even got to hang out with Kim Werker, who is an awesome crochet designer and Amy Tangerine was also there. She has been doing a lot of gigs with Ron. And she's continuing to work on Firefly sampler from Watty’s Wall Stuff. She has a lot of tiny detail work left. Laura also got a new job! This one is at a different company than where she previously worked. She has a few weeks off while she transitions and will get to spend some time with family, including helping her mother-in-law clean house for remodeling and visiting with her step-daughter and her family. She got some new lovely yarn in the mail from Annie Modesitt's yarn club and it's super pretty. In the Knitting Bag: (12:10) Jen hasn't had a lot of knitting mojo for various reasons. She worked on her blanket inspired by the Baby Yours Sweater by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee out of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in Winter White. She finished all the knitting on her Customfit tunic top out of Cascade Heritage in Deep Plum.  Now she needs to block. Laura worked on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. She also worked on her Swirl Hat (Crochet) from Patons out of Knit Picks Gloss Fingering in black.  She worked on her Ink by Hanna Maciejewska in Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Sock in Applegate and she swatched for her Carson Shawl by Romi Hill out of Forbidden Woolery Pride Fingering. We thank our listeners for the good crochet swatching advice. Finished Objects: (18:36) Jen hasn't finished anything because of no mojo and no blocking space. She also seriously needs to update Ravelry. Laura has finished another preemie hat and all the crocheting on her Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen. She blocked it and wove in ends and it just needs photos. We mention Caro Sheridan's Photography Class on Craftsy. Devil's Tower: (24:46) Jen just has lots of stuff waiting on blocking and finishing. She misses her mojo. Laura had a block party and blocked Quinty, her Night Blooming Shawlette, and her Clapotis. Frog Pond: (26:07) Jen had to rip back to fix a split stitch in the sleeve cap of her tunic. She also had a sad mishap with an order from a company--just a minor mistake and the company had great customer service to fix the problem really quickly, it was just a sad disappointment to open the package and find the incorrect order. Basically, she just isn't very patient. Laura didn't have any issues, luckily. On Deck: (30:58) Jen is having trouble thinking about it because she has lost her mojo, but she wants to make some baby sweaters for various baby-having people in her life. She wants to make one sweater out of the White Birch Fiber Arts. This was inspired by Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls's sweater for her new baby. She has a lot of other stuff, including the Hitofude Cardigan. Laura wants to do a crescent or semi-circular shawl with some of her lovely new gradient yarns. Other than that, she has the same list as previously detailed in other episodes ( Knit Culture: (34:06) We review A Head for Trouble: What To Knit While Catching Crooks, Chasing Clues, and Solving Murders by Julie Turjoman from Passiflora Press. The book retails for 19.95 for a Ravelry download and starting at 20.03 for the hard copy book on Amazon (regular price $26.95). We both LOVE this book. The styling, photography, and patterns are all gorgeous. We love the details on all the patterns and can't wait to make them. The patterns are inspired by the 20's but not costumey. There are patterns for 10 hats and each hat has a matching accessory. Also each hat/accessory combination is inspired by a fictional woman detective and each hat has a paragraph describing the character who inspired it. We like it just as much as the designer's other book, Knits That Breathe. And we are really excited about the fact that this one is called "Volume I" and can't wait for "Volume II". Geek Culture: (45:37) We talk about Con Man, a new project from Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion and also the return of the X-Files (and Twin Peaks and Full House--so it's apparently the 90's again). Also Hot Topic and Torrid have an Orphan Black collection. Events: (50:51) Vogue Knitting Live, April 17-19 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Laura is taking Amy Herzog’s class. Camp CogKNITive is August 21-23, Camarillo, CA. It's a great and relaxing weekend. Knit Dizzney will Sunday, September 13th, 2015. There will be T-shirts, project bags, and exclusive yarn available for pre-order. The meetup will be at 2pm at the Hearthstone Lounge in the Grand Californian. Yarnopshere is October 17-18 EXPO Art Center in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach. Laura is vending.