The Artisan Life

The Artisan Life


Latest Episodes

Tiny Home, Big Heart with Jenna and Tim Steep
October 24, 2017

Jenna and Tim Steep are tiny house builders, yoga instructors and womb embodiment mentors. They felt a soulful calling to build a tiny home (a process which was featured on HGTV’s Tiny House, Big LIving) and upon their marriage in the summer of 2017,

Embracing “Round Two” of Life: Solitude & Serenity in the Ozarks with Jody Kay
October 17, 2017

These days, Jody refers to her life as “Round Two.” Her kids have grown, her parents have passed and her life is more focused on her instead of taking care of others, as was the case for many years prior to now.

Mushrooming, Reindeer and Community: Modern Homesteading with Sonia Horowitz
October 09, 2017

It’s a rare person who not only follows their heartfelt childhood interests, but also creates a community to encourage others to learn, grow and share resources related to similar values and interests. Sonia Horowitz is my guest this month and her stor...

When Living the Dream Finally Arrives
October 02, 2017

It has been a while since the last update, and so much has happened. It always seems trite to say “life got busy,” but I understand how regular routines can get away from you, especially when so much is coming at you on the horizon.

Eco-Conscious Jewelry Artisan Angela Zancanaro Lives Her Dream in Mexico
June 26, 2016

Sometimes I wonder what it must be like to have that relaxed, go with the flow, fearless artist’s spirit. You know what I”m talking about? I bet you have a friend or know someone who has never been conflicted about following their dreams.

What it takes to Succeed as a Creative Woman with Mary Haglund
June 06, 2016

This week we are exploring the artisan characteristic of crafting an intentional life. What exactly does it take to realize what you really want out of life and how do you make it come about? The choices we make can lead us down a series of roads,

Finding Life’s Sweet Spot with Allison Royal of Wallflour Bakery
May 30, 2016

This week we discuss finding the sweet spot in life. It’s that tricky place between too little and too much. I seem to swing between the two extremes more than I manage to stay balanced in between. Sometimes, though, when I pay attention,

The Importance of Fairy Gardens, Magic and Fun for Children and Adults with Donni Webber
May 22, 2016

Do you remember when your life felt magical? Remember what it was l like to believe in other worlds and how everyday objects could transform into  into essential props for your land of make believe? I used to spend countless hours in the woods with my ...

Investing in the Health of Your Community with Dr. Maggie Ashworth
May 14, 2016

Many artisans are multitalented and choose to cultivate creative expression throughout their lives. Some are driven to cultivate and enrich their community such as my guest this week, Dr. Maggie Ashworth. Investing yourself into your community is one o...

Connecting to our Inner and Outer Beauty with Molly Liebel
May 05, 2016

Do you cultivate beauty in your life? I have friends that come to mind right away who are very skilled at this. They enjoy putting different looks together, enjoy decorating and all the details that can be added to food preparation,