Craft A Life You Love

You are worthy of taking time each and every day to take care of yourself. Self-care is of the utmost importance and not enough people are prioritizing it in their lives. In this episode, I had on author, spiritual teacher and wisdom seeker, Mary Davis. Mary touched on why you have to be relentless with your self-care practices. She and I discussed a lot of great topics around learning to lean into your spirit, turning pain into purpose and working smarter, not harder. (This episode was pre-recorded on October 20, 2020) What's in this episode: What brought Mary to this level of wisdom How her upbringing brought her to what she does now Mary's process of turning pain into her purpose The gift of growth and expansion that comes from life's challenges Why women tend to put themselves last on their list Mary's thoughts on divine timing How you can learn to listen to your spirit Why you should work smarter, not harder How small shifts can make the biggest transformations Why you should normalize your perspective on death Her advice for someone who is navigating something difficult Why you have to be able to tell your story Her encouragement about giving yourself the option to cry What her typical day is like Why you have to prioritize yourself About Mary:Mary Davis is the author of the beloved inspirational classic, Every Day Spirit: A Daybook of Wisdom, Joy and Peace, and the Every Day Spirit Gratitude Journal. She is a wisdom seeker, spiritual teacher, visionary, graphic artist and mystic entrepreneur. Her wallpaper app, Every Day Spirit Lock Screens, brings a little love, beauty and inspiration to phones around the world. Mary received her BSN from Georgetown University's School of Nursing, after which she spent many fun years as a musician, songwriter, producer, piano teacher and yoga instructor. She completed her Compassionate Bereavement Counseling certification in 2017 and works with parents who have lost children and in hospice care. She has a house by the sea and lives a contemplative life in harmony with nature. Connect With Mary:Website Links:Every Day Spirit: A Daybook of Wisdom, Joy and Peace by Mary DavisEvery Day Spirit Gratitude Journal by Mary Davis 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.

A lot of people are frugal with their money. But have you ever considered being frugal with your time? In this episode, I was joined by Steve Glaveski, an entrepreneur, podcast host and author. Steve talked about this idea of how you can invest your time and become more time rich. We discussed time containers, his tips for working remotely and the importance of communicating your needs and boundaries with others. He also shared how to make the most of your life and the lessons he's learned during the pandemic. (This episode was recorded on October 6, 2020). What's in this episode: How to make the most of your life with being time rich How to shift away from the mindset that you have to be working to be productive The first few steps to getting out of a habit that isn't serving you Steve's thoughts on the collective pause and wanting to get things done The most eye-opening lessons he's learned during the pandemic 3 tips for working remotely Why you have to communicate your needs and put boundaries in place His tips for channeling your energy Steve's advice on why it's never too late About Steve:Steve Glaveski is an entrepreneur, author and podcast host whose mission is to unlock the latent potential of people so that they can create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives. He is CEO of Collective Campus, an innovation accelerator based in Melbourne and Singapore, that works with large organizations around the globe. Collective Campus was recognized by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia's fastest-growing new companies in 2018. Steve's company has worked with the likes of Telstra, NAB, Clifford Chance, KWM, BNP Paribas, Microsoft, Village Digital, Lufthansa, Ayala, Charter Hall, Maddocks, Australian Unity, BNZ, MetLife and Sportsbet. Collective Campus has also been home to and incubated over 100 startups which have collectively raised more than US$25M. He also founded Lemonade Stand, a children's entrepreneurship program and edtech platform, and during COVID-19 lockdowns, established NOFilter Media. Steve is the author of Employee to Entrepreneur: How To Earn Your Freedom and Do Work That Matters, (Wiley, 2019), the children's picture book, Lemonade Stand: From Idea to Entrepreneur (2019) and the forthcoming Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life (2020, Wiley). Steve hosts the Future Squared podcast, winner of the 2017 Australian Podcasting Awards People's Choice award in the Business category, and now 370 episodes strong. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Australian Financial Review, Tech in Asia and numerous other outlets. He previously worked for EY, KPMG and Macquarie Bank. Connect With Steve:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Links:Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life by Steve Glaveski Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Time Rich Tools 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.

If you consider yourself to be a planner person then you'll definitely enjoy today's episode with Jeanette Richardson. Jeanette is the cofounder of Wild for Planners and Wild University. In this episode, we explored how she got started with her business and membership program. She talks about her popular, GO Wild Conference and what they've done to shift this event during the pandemic. We also chat about making your planning your own, being choosy about what you invest your energy into and the importance of daily celebrations. What's in this episode: What inspired her to start GO Wild and Wild for Planners Their experience with transitioning their event during the pandemic Advice for people who might be struggling right now Why she decided to create Wild University How you can make your planner your own Why you have to intentionally use your planner for goal setting Our thoughts on being choosy about what you put your energy into Why you should take the time to celebrate each day What Jeanette's looking forward to right now About Jeanette: Jeanette Richardson is the co-founder of Wild for Planners, which hosts the annual GO Wild Conference. She and her team recently launched Wild University, a membership community that features leaders from the creative community teaching new skills each month. In addition to following along with creative content, members focus on making progress and connecting with others. When she isn't working on Wild projects, Jeanette loves to travel (she hopes to make it to her seventh continent soon), and practices small business law. Connect With Jeanette: Website | Instagram | Facebook Links: Wild University Planners Gone Wild When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Blind Injustice: A Former Prosecutor Exposes the Psychology and Politics of Wrongful Convictions by Mark Godsey 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.

I am excited to be bringing you guys this conversation with Lydia Diaz. Lydia is a full-time crafter and she's actually in the top 3% of sellers on Etsy!. We covered a lot in this episode including how she got into crafting, how she got her products featured in the press and why she follows her heart instead of trends when creating products. Lydia and I also talk about her experience as a Black woman, especially as it pertains to the crafting industry. She talks about why she wants to be on the right side of history and how she helps her children to understand the realities of the world. What's in this episode: How she got into crafting and made it on the top 3% of Etsy sellers Why she tries to not get caught up in trends How she got featured in publications The impact that crafts have on other people Why you need to decompress and practice self-care The unrealistic expectations of strength that are often placed on Black women Her experience with feeling underrepresented as a crafter Why she wants to be on the right side of history The ebbs and flows of progress in social justice How she shares the realities of the world with her children About Lydia: Lydia Diaz is a wife, mother, and full-time crafter living in Central Florida. She uses her various social media platforms to share crafting tips, Etsy advice, self-care, and social justice content. Resin + vinyl is Lydia's medium of choice. She enjoys the fluidity and permanence of resin paired with the versatility of vinyl as a means of personalizing or making a clear statement in my pieces. Lydia also uses her digitally drawn art pieces in her resin work by transferring them to printable vinyl. Lydia will be launching her own online courses for resin crafting this summer. Connect With Lydia:Etsy | Instagram Links:I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing 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.

It's easy to fall into the trap of being hard on ourselves when we're chasing after our goals. In this episode, I was joined by YouTube content creator, Melanie Ham and we talked about why we should put less pressure on ourselves as creatives. Melanie got started on YouTube in 2011 after wanting to connect with other makers and quickly realized her love for sharing content. She shares how she started it as a side hustle, how she deals with criticism on the platform and what she does to stay grateful during challenging times. What's in this episode: How Melanie remains grateful and positive Why turning to your hobbies is a great way to get through challenges Her process for making a project happen How she felt when she first started as a creative on YouTube How she started her channel as a side hustle project Why you shouldn't put too much pressure on yourself Melanie's advice for custom handmade gifts Her thoughts about dealing with criticism and negative feedback What she does to overcome supply limitations during the pandemic Why you should use this time to finish a shelved creative project What Melanie enjoys most about crafting Her YouTube schedule for creating videos What Melanie does when she needs inspiration How her typical day looks About Melanie:Melanie took a beginning sewing class at Joann Fabrics back in 2007 and bought a sewing machine shortly after. She started sewing crafty stuff, just simple things and then in 2010 made her first quilt and has been obsessed ever since. In December of 2011 she started her youtube channel to first connect with other makers online. At the time she was an active duty military spouse living away from family, and desired that connection with other creatives. She also wanted to share her latest projects and teach others how to make them as well. It took off beyond her wildest dreams with now nearly 650k subscribers and 55 million views on Youtube. Her favorite thing about being a creative content creator is the ability to work from home and keep her family the top priority. She lives in a suburb of Los Angeles with her husband and 2 children. Connect With Melanie:Website | YouTube Links:One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp 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.

There's so much greatness that can come from honing in on the things that bring you joy. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alicia Harrison, founder of Crafts of a Different Shade. We touched on so many important topics in this episode around giving yourself grace, finding peace and taking time to rest. Alicia shared how she got started in crafting and how creativity has helped her to cultivate greater confidence. We talked about mom guilt, balancing creative dreams while working a day job and why you need to set boundaries in all areas of your life. (This episode was pre-recorded on July 29, 2020) What's in this episode: How Alicia got into the creative space Her first experience with her Cricut What she finds joy in within crafting How she got started with Pass the Brush Why the act of sharing is valuable How creativity has helped to foster confidence within herself What she does to motivate herself and push through burnout How she's learned to set boundaries Her experience with mom guilt Alicia's advice around giving yourself grace and not being so hard on yourself Why you need to give yourself rest when needed How Alicia has learned what she's passionate about About Alicia:An advocate for inclusion in all areas, crafting is where Alicia's efforts take root. She describes herself as not your normal crafter! You won't hear stories about her growing up with a paintbrush in her hand, most likely it was a book or microphone. However, she has always thought and seen things from a creative perspective. A Government Contracts Manager by day but a creative 24x7 she founded Crafts of a Different Shade in 2016 from a whisper and over the years has grown to love crafting and develop the much-needed patience that comes along with creating and leading. Outside of creating, she loves offering a practical, supportive, encouraging way to learn crafts, party favors, and anything else creative that her community needs. Away from my craft table, you'll catch her being a mom to her very active, tall smart, handsome 14 year old son, engaging on FB or IG, shopping, posting hilarious and inspiring things to her IG stories, or spending time laughing with friends and family. Connect With Alicia:Website | Instagram | Facebook Links:Cricut Unshackled: From Ruin To Redemption 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.

I'm happy to be sharing today's very important conversation with scrapbooker, Victoria Calvin. This conversation was an important one as we touched on the very critical matters of representation, inclusion and equality. We dive into some of the deep issues that are relevant to the creative community and the world as a whole. Victoria and I explore her experience as a creator in the scrapbooking space and how she got into this career path. She talks about some of the current scrapbooking techniques she's been loving and what she does when she's feeling helpless. (This episode was pre-recorded on July 29, 2020) What's in this episode: Why Victoria is so passionate about scrapbooking How she's shifted her focus around scrapbooking and storytelling during this time What she does when she feels helpless The current scrapbooking techniques she's been enjoying What she watches and listens to while working How she navigates conversation around racial inequality and division with her daughter Victoria's advice on making equality apart of your core purpose Why representation and inclusion matters Her thoughts on coming from a place of listening and understanding for those who are silent Why she started a Patreon and her experience with the platform About Victoria:Victoria Calvin is the owner and creative director at Victoria Marie Designs, where she creates and teaches online scrapbooking classes, hosts annual scrapbook retreats, and creates video content on YouTube. Victoria also hosts several online scrapbooking groups on Facebook, posts daily content on Instagram, and creates exclusive videos and mini classes for her Patreon membership community. Victoria has served on a number of design teams to include Felicity Jane, Hip Kit Club, Tonic Studios USA, and Catherine Pooler Designs, in addition to guest designing for Freckled Fawn, Close to My Heart, and Citrus Twist. Additionally, she has been a featured guest on the Simple Scrapper Podcast and Get It Scrapped with Debbie Hodge. Victoria believes that scrapbooking is both an art form and a vessel through which our stories are given life through words and photos! Connect With Victoria:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Links:Victoria's Patreon The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi WaxmanI Was Told It Would Get Easier by Abbi WaxmanThe Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi WaxmanOther People's Houses by Abbi WaxmanAbbi Waxman Instagram Victoria Marie FB Group 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.

I am so excited to have a dear friend on the podcast, Vicki Boutin. Vicki is someone who has completely transitioned her career and went from being in the dental industry to working as a creative. In this episode, we chat about all things scrapbooking including how she got into it and found her niche within her work. She talks about the different routes you can take scrapbooking and how many people have had a rejuvenation of crafting and creating through this pandemic. We also chat about in-person events, online workshops and what she does to help make art easy for everyone. (This episode was pre-recorded on June 24, 2020) This episode is brought to you by The Life Handmade Podcast by Scrapbook.com. This new podcast is for crafters, DIYers, and everyone who loves getting creative! New episodes are released every other Wednesday and cover topics from navigating challenges of everyday life to crafting advice and ideas to interviews with well-known creators and more. The Life Handmade Podcast is available anywhere you listen to podcasts. What's in this episode: How Vicki got started on her creative career path How she found her niche within scrapbooking Her goals for teaching and traveling in the crafting space The different routes you can take within scrapbooking What she would tell people who have a negative outlook on scrapbooking The rejuvenation of crafting that's happened from the pandemic The beauty and joy of in-person events The biggest accomplishment from her career Why you have to try out new things and be okay with failing About Vicki: Making art easy is Vicki Boutin's goal when it comes to scrapbooking, cardmaking, art journaling or any practice that combines paper, paint, inks and mediums and oftentimes photographs. A lover of colour, experiencing all that life has to offer and making connections through art, Vicki shares her process in a stress-free and exciting way through education, class kits, online content and video. Vicki has partnered with American Crafts with her signature brand that includes mixed media art, tools and paper products that embrace colour, beautiful art and easy to use mediums. Vicki's goal to educate and make art accessible to all levels of artistic ability takes her around the world teaching workshops and meeting like-minded creative souls. If you are ready to find joy in the simple act of making artful magic join Vicki and let the discovery begin! Connect With Vicki: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Links: Scrapbook.com (Use code: AMYTANGERINE at checkout 10% off)Creativation Life Handmade 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.

As a creative there will likely come times when you pivot and try new things within your industry. That's what Lynn Chen did when she decided to create her debut film, I Will Make You Mine which she wrote, produced, directed and starred in. Lynn is an actor that has been featured in television shows, films, audiobooks and video games. In this episode, we chat about how her experience as a food blogger helped her career as a filmmaker and while she created her debut film. She tells us why she was inspired to create her movie and how a lack of diversity on-screen affected her. Lynn shares her advice for people who want to break into the industry and her plans for ditching uncertainty and honing in on her dream phase. (This episode was pre-recorded on June 10, 2020) What's in this episode: What brought Lynn to the point of making a film How having a lack of Asian diversity on-screen affected her as an actress Why she wanted to create a movie about Asian Americans Her experience of acting and directing in her film Lynn's BuzzFeed food series and how it came about Why it's okay to pivot and try new things How her past as a food blogger helped her as a filmmaker Her experience with loneliness in creative fields Lynn's thoughts on her movie being selected for the 2020 SXSW Film Festival Her advice for someone who wants to break into the industry What Lynn's planning to do next About Lynn:Lynn Chen makes her filmmaking debut with I WILL MAKE YOU MINE, a feature film which she wrote, produced, directed and stars in. The movie is an Official Selection of the 2020 SXSW Film Festival and is available on cable/digital streaming/DVD through Gravitas Ventures. She is best known as an actor, with credits in over 50 television shows (SHAMELESS, SILICON VALLEY), films (SAVING FACE, GO BACK TO CHINA) audiobooks (CRAZY RICH ASIANS) and video games (CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III & IV). She first discovered her love of storytelling behind the camera by writing a comedy pilot during her year-long talent holding deal with NBC. Lynn co-wrote, produced, and starred in the one-woman short film VIA TEXT and was a co-producer/series regular on NICE GIRLS CREW, which aired for two seasons on Comcast. Lynn has produced, directed, and hosted non-scripted content for outlets like BuzzFeed, Tastemade, Hello Giggles, and ISATV that have seen over 40 million views. She created the blogs/podcasts The Actor's Diet and Thick Dumpling Skin which have won numerous awards, including the BlogHer "Voices of the Year" and the Editor's Choice for CBS LA's "Most Valuable Blogger." Lynn was selected in Marie Claire Magazine as part of their feature on the "Next Generation of Social Activists." Lynn has also been a spokesperson for The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), has worked with Time's Up, the National Organization of Women (NOW), and is an Ambassador for Miry's List. She has spoken at Disneyland California Food and Wine, WonderCon, Stanford, Dartmouth, and Wellesley University. Connect with Lynn:Website | Instagram | Facebook Links:I Will Make You Mine 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.

As an entrepreneur, it's crucial to serve your customers. You should focus on creating value because this sends an important message to them about what you believe in. In this episode, I was joined by serial entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder of Wander Beauty, Divya Gugnani. Divya shares why they believe in serving rather than selling. She talks about the discovery process she went through that led her to start her company and how they decide on essential products. Divya and I discuss how the pandemic has shifted her outlook on life, her advice for starting your own business and her hopes for continuing to grow her business, Wander Beauty. (This episode was pre-recorded on April 28, 2020) What's in this episode: How Divya got started in her creative journey The discovery process that led her to start a clean beauty company How they decided on essential products for their company Why they've made it a mission to serve instead of sell How the pandemic has recalibrated the way Divya operates Why Divya knows she wants to continue to grow Wander Beauty Divya's advice for seeking fulfillment in your life How she's reached a different place now versus her early years of being an entrepreneur What you should consider when starting a business of your own Why you have to create value for your consumers About Divya: Divya Gugnani brings 20 years of investment and entrepreneurial experience to her role as CEO and co-founder of Wander Beauty, a company focused on multitasking beauty essentials created with global inspiration. Launched in 2015 Wander Beauty has proven to be one of the fastest emerging brands in the country, with over 30 highly prestigious beauty awards under their belt, plus a loyal following of A-list celebrities, top journalists and notable beauty and style influencers. Prior to that, Divya co-founded Send the Trend, an e-commerce site focused on personalized fashion and beauty, and sold it to QVC, where she focused on digital innovation. She is a serial entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple companies. Divya started her business career in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs and then moved on to private equity and venture capital at Investcorp International and FirstMark Capital. Divya is a self- proclaimed startup junkie, a food and fashion lover, as well as a beauty experimenter. She has appeared regularly on several shows on CNBC, NBC and MSNBC. She has also been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, BusinessWeek, TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Deal, and Crain's, among several other publications. Divya has contributed to The Huffington Post, TODAYshow.com, Daily Beast, The Nest Magazine and Woman's World. She is the author of the book Sexy Women Eat: Secrets to Eating What You Want and Still Looking Fabulous, published by HarperCollins. In addition to a B.S. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, Divya attended the French Culinary Institute. Connect with Divya: Website | Instagram | Divya's Instagram | LinkedIn Links: How to Get to the Top: Business Lessons Learned at the Dinner Table by Jeffrey Fox 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.

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!

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!

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!