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Welcome to Up With the Lark And – a podcast for creative entrepreneurs hosted by me, Calandre Orton. It seems to me that there are two key factors in the running of a great business. Consistency and Change. Together. Blended. Balanced. Connected. And as we usher in a New Year, change is on our minds. What goals have you set for yourself this year? Perhaps a change of product or service, perhaps a change of location, of stockists, of supplier, of marketing strategy? Some are tweaks. Some are seismic.One such seismic change, is a entire change of career. As an escaped lawyer myself, I am always interested to hear how and why others made the leap from the corporate world to the creative one. Whenever I spot one, I make sure to find out more about their story. And our guest today is a wonderful example – Eppie Thompson is the founder of The Fabled Thread. Some tell stories in ink but theirs is told in needle and thread. The Fabled Thread is a colourful, storytelling, optimistic and confident brand offering embroidery, needlepoint, sewing supplies, courses and a sense of togetherness. A foray with a sampler as a wedding gift began the journey from corporate City life to creative entrepreneur.In this episode, I ask how do you know you're ready? How do you know it's the right thing? And the right time? What does that shift in mindset look like from employee to entrepreneur? What advantages and blights does a corporate past offer? Whether you are changing profession, moving country, launching a new offering, embracing a new style, opening or closing a bricks and mortar shop, my hope is that you will all find uplifting insights in Eppie's story. The Fabled Thread: www.thefabledthread.comUp With The Lark: www.upwiththelark.com
The Cru gathers for our annual breakfast episode and play a little game with our prompting. This week's prompts come from the Story Engine, a card deck story prompt generator. We each used cards to create a story we'd like to write, then had fun rearranging each other's stories. This led to a discussion on how much structure we like to have in a prompt, as well as how having a plot for a prompt changes the way we approach creating fiction. Stories begin at the 17:30 mark and include a tourist to our world; a librarian with a cursed book; an idol, revealing the details of an arcane weapon; and a doctor who has to get rid of a letter.Check out our website for a featured story from this week's episode, and be sure to follow us on Instagram (if that's your sort of thing). Please do send us an email with your story if you write along, which we hope you will do. Episodes of Radio FreeWrite are protected by a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license. All Stories remain the property of their respective authors.
Chris and Morgan sit down with Chuy and Eppie Ordaz, of Palo Alto Vineyard Management and Ordaz Family Wines. https://www.ordazfamilywines.com/
The Stanley Cup goes to Vegas! Is that exactly what Bettman wanted?! The boys talk about almost getting arrested in Vegas!https://onthebench.life/
The Stanley Cup goes to Vegas! Is that exactly what Bettman wanted?! The boys talk about almost getting arrested in Vegas!https://onthebench.life/
Bobby and Brandon are here to fill you in on everything you missed from around the league, talk some NHL news, discuss the Stanley Cup Finals, and much more! The boys are taking the next week off so enjoy! >Buy Merch! >Subscribe on YouTube! >Support the show on Patreon
The third round ends with more suspensions handed. What bandwagon are the boys hopping on now?! Some crazy trips coming up, and life on the road starts again!https://onthebench.life/
The third round ends with more suspensions handed. What bandwagon are the boys hopping on now?! Some crazy trips coming up, and life on the road starts again!https://onthebench.life/
More controversial calls came out of this one, is the league actually rigged?! Plus, rumour has it we're going to Slovakia!!https://onthebench.life/
More controversial calls came out of this one, is the league actually rigged?! Plus, rumour has it we're going to Slovakia!!https://onthebench.life/
The first round of ploffs is over and did not leave out any controversial calls! Find how the boys feel about the first round! The Flames are going to get a new bench boss, find out the inside scoop!https://onthebench.life/
Even though the Flames didn't make it in, the boys are fired up for ploffs! What bandwagon are you jumping on?!https://onthebench.life/
Even though the Flames didn't make it in, the boys are fired up for ploffs! What bandwagon are you jumping on?!https://onthebench.life/
In this eppie we look at how the ploffs are shaping up, will the flames squeeze in?! We're on the road with Red Bull coming up!https://onthebench.life/
In this eppie we look at how the ploffs are shaping up, will the flames squeeze in?! We're on the road with Red Bull coming up!https://onthebench.life/
We have some unreal ideas about how the league could make changes to make it more entertaining! Is the NHL rigged?! The boys weigh in on this!https://onthebench.life/
We have some unreal ideas about how the league could make changes to make it more entertaining! Is the NHL rigged?! The boys weigh in on this!https://onthebench.life/
In Eppie 32 we find out how Olly blew up one of his tires. All the trade rumours and who won and lost trades!https://onthebench.life/
In Eppie 32 we find out how Olly blew up one of his tires. All the trade rumours and who won and lost trades!https://onthebench.life/
We hit the road hard for 2 weeks and came out of it with lots of stories to tell! Find out what we were working on and what our thoughts on the All-Stars are!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
We hit the road hard for 2 weeks and came out of it with lots of stories to tell! Find out what we were working on and what our thoughts on the All-Stars are!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
We're going to FLORIDA!! Some gutless moves by a superstar in the league, and life on the road continues! Check it out to see where the adventure is going!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
We're going to FLORIDA!! Some gutless moves by a superstar in the league, and life on the road continues! Check it out to see where the adventure is going!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
With All-star break coming up, we tell you who should and should not be there. Canada wins another Gold medal, but are they the best team Canada team we've ever seen?!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life
With All-star break coming up, we tell you who should and should not be there. Canada wins another Gold medal, but are they the best team Canada team we've ever seen?!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life
We start with our New Years resolutions in this one! Could this be the GREATEST team Canada of all time?! The latest in NHL news, who sucks and who doesn't suck?!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
We start with our New Years resolutions in this one! Could this be the GREATEST team Canada of all time?! The latest in NHL news, who sucks and who doesn't suck?!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
Our trip to Tucson didn't start as planned, we were able to pull some strings and get the gates help open for us though! The debate of Ovi vs Sid continues with a heated debate!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
Our trip to Tucson didn't start as planned, we were able to pull some strings and get the gates help open for us though! The debate of Ovi vs Sid continues with a heated debate!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
We've been traveling like crazy and have lots more trips coming to talk about! A look into the crazy events that have been happening in minor hockey and our thoughts on why. Should Erik Karlsson be a candidate for the Norris trophy?! **We may have said the wrong eppy number, we aren't known for our smarts.**Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
We've been traveling like crazy and have lots more trips coming to talk about! A look into the crazy events that have been happening in minor hockey and our thoughts on why. Should Erik Karlsson be a candidate for the Norris trophy?! **We may have said the wrong eppy number, we aren't known for our smarts.**Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
After another long road trip, the boys break down how it went! Looking into the NHL, Olly and Jacob tell Oilers fans exactly how to solve the issues of the organization and what it'll take to win a cup. The eppy ends with one of the most intense Would You Rather!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
After another long road trip, the boys break down how it went! Looking into the NHL, Olly and Jacob tell Oilers fans exactly how to solve the issues of the organization and what it'll take to win a cup. The eppy ends with one of the most intense Would You Rather!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
This Eppie lets you in on how the road trips have been going and what events are coming up. We also find out how much it costs to go to a Coyotes game in their University arena, you aren't going to believe it!!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
This Eppie lets you in on how the road trips have been going and what events are coming up. We also find out how much it costs to go to a Coyotes game in their University arena, you aren't going to believe it!!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
The NHL season is underway and we give bold predictions based on only a few games! Who will be on top and who will flop?! Listen to see if we used your question or comment and get your FREE merch!!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
The NHL season is underway and we give bold predictions based on only a few games! Who will be on top and who will flop?! Listen to see if we used your question or comment and get your FREE merch!!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! (https://www.nicerink.com)https://onthebench.life/
In Eppie 21 the boys run down an insider look at their weekend on the RED CARPET at the CCMA's. Does Nick Suzuki deserve the 'C' in Montreal?! And who is an early favourite to win the cup this year!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! https://www.nicerink.comhttps://onthebench.life/
In Eppie 21 the boys run down an insider look at their weekend on the RED CARPET at the CCMA's. Does Nick Suzuki deserve the 'C' in Montreal?! And who is an early favourite to win the cup this year!Thanks to Nice Rink for sponsoring! https://www.nicerink.comhttps://onthebench.life/
This Eppie we run down some of the things we have done this summer and some of the things happening in the NHL this summer! Plus, we have a packed schedule coming up for the start of the season, you won't want to miss it!!https://onthebench.life/
This Eppie we run down some of the things we have done this summer and some of the things happening in the NHL this summer! Plus, we have a packed schedule coming up for the start of the season, you won't want to miss it!!https://onthebench.life/
Technical difficulties caused us to not be able to rip the best pod for you, but you still get to hear stories from our 12-day road bender. We're excited to announce we will be ripping Eppie 19, live at Da Beauty League in Minnesota August 15! https://onthebench.life/
Technical difficulties caused us to not be able to rip the best pod for you, but you still get to hear stories from our 12-day road bender. We're excited to announce we will be ripping Eppie 19, live at Da Beauty League in Minnesota August 15! https://onthebench.life/
We have a special guest for Eppie 17, The Keeper of the Cup joins us to tell a few stories about his travels with the Stanley Cup! Find out what we have on the go, its going to be a busy summer! https://onthebench.life/
We have a special guest for Eppie 17, The Keeper of the Cup joins us to tell a few stories about his travels with the Stanley Cup! Find out what we have on the go, its going to be a busy summer! https://onthebench.life/
With recent events surrounding the PGA, would you leave something for a ridiculous amount of money?! The Stanley Cup final is here! The boys reveal who is going to win and make all the predictions you need to hear to make the right bets! https://onthebench.life/
Eppie 13 brings the heat with playoffs! We get into the details of how we HYPE up the entire city of Calgary at the RED LOT!! Ultimate hype guys! https://onthebench.life/
Eppie 12 we give you all the info you need for the ploffs this year. Who's making it out of the first round?! We know everything, right down to when Kadri will get a suspension! https://onthebench.life/
Eppie 10 brings the fire, talking about everything from Canada clinching a spot in the World Cup, all the trade deadline winners and losers, and Will Smith open palming Chris Rock! How would a hockey player have handled that situation?! https://onthebench.life/