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.

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Website: blackburngoods.com
Instagram: instagram.com/blackburn_goods/
Facebook: facebook.com/blackburngoods/

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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.

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Linktree: linktr.ee/alicekayw
Instagram: instagram.com/alicekayw/
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@alicewaller0

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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!

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Facebook: facebook.com/UcookieClub
Instagram: instagram.com/ucookieclub
UCC's Website: undergroundcookieclub.com/

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