I Made This! A Creative's Podcast

"Make the Time" with Emily Hooker

This week, I chatted with my friend Emily, owner of Blackburn Goods, a leather goods shop in Oklahoma. We get to talk about her creative process, the importance of creating space to keep your creativity (and sanity) safe, and the balance of parenthood amidst the chaotic nature of creativity.  Follow Emily: Website: blackburngoods.com Instagram: instagram.com/blackburn_goods/ Facebook: facebook.com/blackburngoods/ Follow the podcast on:  Instagram: instagram.com/imadethispod/  Facebook: facebook.com/imadethispod/ Email: imadethispod@gmail.com

"Out of the Box" with Ali Waller

Ali Waller is a New York-based casting artist and a guest on a previous podcast. We talk about her experiences creating art as a vehicle for healing, both evolution and expectation as a creator, and so much more.  Content warning: This episode touches on her art and experiences as a SA survivor. Please keep this in mind if you are sensitive to these topics. Follow Ali: Linktree: linktr.ee/alicekayw Instagram: instagram.com/alicekayw/ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@alicewaller0 Follow the podcast on:  Instagram: instagram.com/imadethispod  Facebook: facebook.com/imadethispod/ Email: imadethispod@gmail.com

"Designing Dessert" with Alan Tomlinson

I hope you have your appetite because this week's episode is about FOOD! I talk to my friend Alan, who owns Underground Cookie Club (UCC). He is also one of the people who helped bring the food truck scene to Grand Rapids. We talk about his experiences in the food industry and the adaptability it takes to run a successful business in that space. We talk about the origins of UCC, getting creative with dessert and how the customers receive it. I hope you enjoy! Follow Underground Cookie Club: Facebook: facebook.com/UcookieClub Instagram: instagram.com/ucookieclub UCC's Website: undergroundcookieclub.com/ Follow the podcast on:  Instagram: instagram.com/imadethispod  Facebook: facebook.com/imadethispod/ Email: imadethispod@gmail.com

"A Fearless Art" with Mary Beth Orr

This week's episode features one of my favorite people, Mary Beth Orr. We met at work (she's in the orchestra's horn section) and in this conversation, we touch on all the stories that have paved the way in her career. From deciding to pursue a life as a professional musician, to connecting the world of classical and folk music. We talk about her near-death experience and how it has all led to her actualizing all she wants to do as a creator. Enjoy! Follow Mary Beth: Facebook: Facebook.com/mary.b.orr.3 Instagram: Instagram.com/maryborr3rdhorn Mary Beth's Website: marybethorr.org Mary Beth on my other podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34gNZY4AmJUfLdcZ73nzzA?si=XBVmoJmSSayP3xWKx1wy6g Follow the podcast on:  Instagram: instagram.com/imadethispod  Facebook: facebook.com/imadethispod/ Email: imadethispod@gmail.com

"Community + Empowerment = Creativity" with Elise Kutt

This week's episode is a conversation with my new friend, Elise! She is the founder of Grand Rapids-based photography studio Mod Bettie, which promotes self-exploration and body positivity. We talk about her brand being centered in the community in which she builds around her brand, the empowerment she tries to instill in each person she works with, and her fearlessness in taking risks. Such a wonderful conversation and I hope you enjoy! Follow Elise/Mod Bettie: Website: modbettie.com Elise's FailureLab: youtu.be/Mj2sScRZZ6Y?si=7Asgsb0CxQ-1-DR_ Follow the podcast on:  Instagram: instagram.com/imadethispod  Facebook: facebook.com/imadethispod/ Email: imadethispod@gmail.com