The Maker’s Moment

How to Lead with Heart in the Hardest Moments

When disaster hits, Leadership doesn't look polished. It looks like showing up. In this episode of The Maker's Moment, we share a recent radio interview about Western North Carolina's experience and recovery through Hurricane Helene. Prepping for this conversation pulled me back into those early days and reminded me how much our community continues to carry us through. You'll hear 5 ways to lead with heart in the hardest moments, including: 1. How to prepare for tough conversations. 2. Why community is the backbone for recovery. 3. How art tells the story of resilience and hope This episode is raw, honest, and rooted in the belief that hope is a practice. Leadership means walking straight into the mess.

How to Harness Vulnerability for Unstoppable Leadership Today

Vulnerability is not a weakness. It's the leadership superpower most people are afraid to use. In today's episode, we share 3 ways to make vulnerability your greatest strength as a leader. Inspired by a recent radio interview and the dreaded "vulnerability hangover" that followed, we'll talk about how to: 1. Recognize and recover from the emotional weight of sharing your story. 2. Give more in conversation while staying grounded. 3. Hold space for hard moments without necessarily reliving the pain. I also share behind-the-scenes throughs I recorded right after the interview, plus why this experience has me saying yes to more guesting opportunities in the future. Listen in for practical tools, real-life stories, and an honest conversation about leading with an open heart.

5 Ways to Reconnect through the Land: Using Art, Nature, and Story to Rediscover Who You Are

Episode 2: Land & Identity: How Sense of Place Shapes Who We Are 🌿In this solo episode of The Maker’s Moment, host Leigh Shultis explores how the mountains of Western North Carolina influence not just the art we create, but also who we become. From the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to the daily rhythms of shop life at Wilderness Muse, this is a personal look at how land, resilience, and creative identity are deeply intertwined. Discover how the artists in Leigh’s shop echo the values of Appalachia through their work, how place becomes part of personal transformation, and why understanding our relationship with the land might just help us better understand ourselves. Topics include: • Appalachian identity and creative labor • Art as a response to place • Surviving and rebuilding after natural disaster • Community resilience and memory • The role of handmade goods in storytelling Whether you’re a maker, a small business owner, or someone searching for deeper connection, this episode invites you to reflect on how your landscape is shaping your life.

How to Start Before You're Ready: Why Creative Dreams Don't Survive on Grit Alone

What Hurricane Helene Taught Me About Rebuilding a Dream:I opened my dream shop one week before a hurricane.What followed was months of survival, a donation center built from chaos, and the kind of help I never thought I’d need to ask for.In this solo bonus episode of The Maker’s Moment, I’m sharing the real story behind Wilderness Muse: how we turned emergency pallets into a thriving garden, how a national community kept the dream alive, and why I still believe in helping others build creative lives they don’t need to escape from.Takeaways from this episode: 1. You don’t have to be ready to begin 2. Asking for help is part of the work 3. Chaos can still grow beauty4. Holding space is hard... and worth it5. The real magic is in continuing with intentionIf you’re standing at the edge of your next big move, I hope this gives you the courage to leap - messy, brave, and fully human.

How to Get what You Want with Amy Rose

1. You are not alone! Yes, it can feel like that. Women especially feel the need to show up so strongly. Find a community & network that is supportive of and right for you!  2. Recognizing the signs of “tired” is important - and will help you fend off burnout! Take the time you need. Lead by example & learn how to ask for/advocate for what you need. 3. Put yourself out there! Try the exciting, “scary” feeling thing. Be loudly genuine, and show up like that! You will receive how you show up in life. 4. It might surprise you how authentic people can truly be! If you’re nervous in a room, other people feel that way! Go ask the prettiest girl in the room to be your friend - you might be surprised. Follow Amy at instagram at @amyrose_ashevillehair @lovewolfandrose and check out her website : https://amyrose.glossgenius.com/ [1. You are not alone! Yes, it can feel like that. Women especially feel the need to show up so strongly. Find a community & network that is supportive of and right for you! 2. Recognizing the signs of “tired” is important - and will help you fend off burnout! Take the time you need. Lead by example & learn how to ask for/advocate for what you need. 3. Put yourself out there! Try the exciting, “scary” feeling thing. Be loudly genuine, and show up like that! You will receive how you show up in life. 4. It might surprise you how authentic people can truly be! IF you’re nervous in a room, other people feel that way! Go ask the prettiest girl in the room to be your friend - you might be surprised. 5. Follow on Amy at instagram at @amyrose_ashevillehair @lovewolfandrose and check out her website : https://amyrose.glossgenius.com/]