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Creative LivingFabric Rescue: How Deadstock Finds New Life in CreativityWhere creativity meets sustainability! In this inspiring episode of Creative Living, host Jane Clauss sits down with Sarah Torres, the founder of SewbySew.com, to uncover the hidden world of deadstock fabric, the textile industry’s best-kept secret. Sarah is on a mission to rescue high-quality surplus fabrics from fashion production and put them into the hands of makers, designers, and upcyclers instead of landfills. Through her innovative business, she’s turning textile waste into creative opportunity offering one-of-a-kind fabric finds and mystery bundles that spark imagination and promote sustainable sewing. Ever wondered what happens to t...2025-03-1141 min
Creative LivingBringing Creativity Home: Home & Housewares Trends for 2025If you’re passionate about home trends, kitchen gadgets, and housewares industry insights, this episode of Creative Living is a must-listen! Host Jane Clauss sits down with housewares industry expert Peter Giannetti, the editor-in-chief of HomePage News and Director of Editorial Content and Education for the International Housewares Association, to discuss the top home and kitchen trends for 2025. From replacement cycles for home goods to the rise of at-home entertaining. Discover the latest in household product innovation, sustainable home products, and must-have appliances. Whether you're shopping for a new air fryer, upgrading your coffee bar, or staying ahe...2025-02-2449 min
Creative LivingHow to Balance Life & Creativity: Secrets from a Creative CoachCreativity is a powerful force but let’s be honest, balancing it with real life can feel impossible. Between work, family, and responsibilities, making time for your creative passions can seem like a dream that always takes a backseat. But what if you didn’t have to choose? In this episode of Creative Living, Jane Clauss chats with Lauren Spangler, a creative coach and multi-talented artist, to break down how you can make your art work for you - without sacrificing stability, sanity, or the things that matter most. Lauren shares her own story of over...2025-02-1046 min
Creative LivingFrom Hobby to Hustle: How to Build a Craft Workshop Empire What if you could turn your creativity into a thriving business? Chloe Winstanley did just that—and her story will leave you inspired to take your own leap! In this episode of Creative Living with Jane Clauss, Chloe shares how she launched New Zealand's first-ever craft workshop business, Creative Otautahi, and grew it into a six-figure success—all while working part-time. She opens up about conquering imposter syndrome, the financial benefits of craft workshops compared to craft fairs, and how staying adaptable helped her thrive in an ever-changing market. Whether you're a lifelong crafter or just...2025-01-2737 min
Creative LivingDiscover the Bold Artistry of Melissa Ellis Creative Living host, Jane Clauss, introduces you to Melissa Ellis, the Dallas-based artist redefining oil painting with her bold, hand-sculpted creations. Using palette knives and thick layers of paint, Melissa transforms canvases into textured, three-dimensional masterpieces that command attention. Her process? A delicate dance between organization and spontaneity, where imperfections aren’t flaws but opportunities. Inspired by nature’s raw beauty, Melissa embraces the unpredictable to create art that feels alive. In this episode, Melissa shares the behind-the-scenes challenges of being a one-woman creative powerhouse. From managing her business to following her artistic passion, she opens up abou...2025-01-0339 min
Creative LivingThinking Outside the Box to Defeat CancerThinking Outside the Box to Defeat Cancer: An Inside Look at the Visionary Work of HCRF Jane Clauss hosts a special episode of Creative Living, focusing on the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF) and its efforts in cancer research. The foundation, led by Dr. Leonidas Platanias and Chairwoman Eleni Bousis, has made significant strides in cancer treatment, particularly in immunotherapy, which has improved cancer patient survival by 20%. Nicole Liadas and Janell Adames, board members, discuss the importance of "think outside the box" research and the foundation's mission to support personalized cancer treatments. They emphasize the need for...2024-09-2535 min
Creative LivingCreative Healing: How Veterans Find Strength Through Crafting Creativity is a powerful tool for healing, and the nonprofit Help Heal Veterans knows just how to harness it. In this episode, Jane chats with retired Navy Captain Joe McClain, CEO of Help Heal Veterans, and Dr. Keith Stuessi, a naval physician specializing in traumatic brain injuries. We dive into how their craft therapy programs are transforming the lives of injured veterans and active-duty military. We discuss the "invisible wounds" of war—PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries. Help Heal Veterans goes beyond traditional medicine, offering therapeutic craft kits that enhance motor skills, concentration, and community. These ki...2024-07-2445 min
Creative LivingThe Magic of Steam: From Clean Surfaces to Perfect SeamsIf you are you ready to discover the magic of steam cleaning and how it can transform your home and enhance your DIY projects, this episode of Creative Living with Jane Clauss is for you. Tune in as we dive into the world of Laura Star USA and uncover the power of steam. Prepare to be inspired as Kristen Wermers, the Vice President of Operations, and Emily Dunlap, the Business Development Manager at LauraStar USA, share their insider secrets on how this innovative technology can revolutionize your cleaning routine and take your sewing and quilting to new...2024-07-1234 min
Inside Out with Paul MecurioJane Clauss - Emmy Winning Host, CBS Anchor, "The Today Show," Host "Creative Living"A really fun conversation with Jane about her amazing career as a host, CBS news anchor and nationally known DIY expert on such shows as NBC’s The TODAY Show, FOX Good Day, and HSN to name a few. Jane explains why being a radio host for 4 hours a day early on in her career was so instrumental to her success on TV. Hear what makes Jane such a GREAT interviewer. Jane also has a really fun story about how as a young girl she knew TV was her life-calling. Jane explains what the keys are to being a do-it-yourselfer. Ja...2024-07-0243 min
Creative LivingCapturing Creativity: The Journey of Daily Nature Photography In this inspiring episode, Jane Clauss sits down with the multi-talented Mary Jo Hoffman, an acclaimed author, artist, and photographer. Together, they explore the profound connection between nature and creativity. Discover how practicing creativity daily can enhance your life, why simplicity is crucial in the creative process, and how personal experiences can fuel your artistic journey. Jane and Mary Jo delve into the art of nature photography, sharing tips on lighting, composition, and capturing captivating subjects. They also discuss the transformative power of stillness and selective attention in nurturing creativity, mindfulness, and overall well-being. Tune in for a heartfelt...2024-06-1946 min
Creative LivingFrom Craft Room Chaos to Creative Calm: Organizing Tips and TricksFrom Craft Room Chaos to Creative Calm: Organizing Tips and Tricks to transform a messy makers space. It's time to clean up your craft room clutter once and for all! Tune in to our latest episode of Creative Living as we tackle the daunting task of organizing a messy makerspace. Professional organizer, Andrea Brundage, joins Jane Clauss to share her expert tips for decluttering, setting up functional storage systems, and establishing routines to stay organized long-term. Learn strategies for overcoming emotional attachments to supplies and discover simple ways to start transforming one small area at a time. W...2024-04-2735 min
Creative LivingStuck on Creativity: The Hot Glue Revolution with SurebonderDive into the sticky and fascinating world of hot glue with our latest podcast episode, featuring insights straight from the adhesive aficionados at Surebonder—pioneers who've been making our crafting dreams hold together for decades. In this episode, we trace the stringy trails of hot glue all the way back to its inception, appreciating the leaps and bounds made in glue technology. For crafters and makers at every level, this is your chance to understand not just the 'how,' but the 'why' behind the glue that keeps our creations together. But we don't stop at...2024-04-0935 min
Creative LivingTrendy Abode: The Latest Buzz in Home & HousewaresJoin domestic diva Jane Clauss as she chats with industry trend expert, Dawn Evans, from the International Housewares Association to get insights into the latest home and housewares trends They talk about 9 key trend “portfolios” that are being showcased at the Inspired Home Show, including trends focused on entertaining, eco-friendly materials, ease of use, color palettes, outdoor living, nature inspiration, geometric shapes, and wellness. With these insights you can transform your living space into a trendsetting haven! Throughout the show, Dawn emphasizes how trends are influenced by consumers and the latest trends, shining a light on how our...2024-03-1336 min
Creative LivingSewing the Seeds of Costume CreativityOn this episode of Creative Living, Jane Clauss is chatting with the queen of stitches and stories and the amazingly talented costume designer Amanda Tadaro. She's rocked the theater world with her 100+ productions and has tons to share about costume design magic. We took a little trip down memory lane to where it all started: with a young Amanda perched next to her mom, totally mesmerized by the sewing machine's dance. It wasn't long before she caught the costume bug in high school drama club and—spoiler alert—she never looked back. For all you dreamers wanting to m...2024-02-2246 min
Creative LivingThe Art and Business of Being Creative:The Art and Business of Being Creative: Balancing Passion and Practicality to Fuel your Creative Career Jane Clauss takes a deeper dive into creativity not only as a hobby but how to turn it into a successful business. She chats with Sean Low, the founder of The Business of Being Creative, to help creatives navigate and succeed in the business of being creative. Check out these featured highlights from the conversation: 2:17 – 5:10 Creativity defined. Sean defined creativity as "getting lost in the sauce" - embracing not knowing and discovery through the creative proc...2024-02-0739 min
Creative LivingBusting Top Nutrition MythsWant to learn the truth about common nutrition myths and how your diet could boost your creativity? Tune into the latest episode of Creative Living with Jane Clauss. Jane sits down with researcher Brady Holmer to separate fact from fiction when it comes to protein, carbs, fats, supplements and more. You'll be shocked by which "unhealthy" foods are actually good for you. They also dive into how nutrients like antioxidants may fuel your brain. Brady explains new research on the "mind diet" and how feeling your best through nutrition could indirectly support creativity. ...2024-01-1833 min
Creative LivingNo Left Hand Turns with NASCAR Cup Series Champ Ryan BlaneyJane is joined by the driver of the Number 12 car from Team Penske and the NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney. He not only talks about the ups and downs of the season and in the end becoming the NASCAR Cup Series Champion but he also peels back the curtain on his gift wrapping skills. 2:11 Ryan takes us back to November 5, 2023 at the Phoenix Raceway for the Championship and his battle with Kyle Larson and explains what happen and how he managed to put Team Penske on top! 3:00 Ryan talks about Roger Penske and his gr...2024-01-0411 min
Creative LivingThe Creativity of LaughingWe all know that laughter is the best medicine. And when it comes to creativity laughter might just be one of the pillars. Jane’s guest on this episode of Creative Living knows how to bring the funny and add the creativity to laughter! Jane chats and chuckles with the owner of The Laughing Academy, Kim Hiller. Here is a round down of the conversation and quick access to hot topics! 1:59 Jane Curtain was an inspiration to Kim and her brand of comedy motivated this budding actress to get into the business of funny...2023-06-2627 min
Creative LivingIn the Kitchen with Katie LeeKatie Lee Biegel is the co-host of The Kitchen on the Food Network, and the host of Beach Bites on the Cooking Channel, she's an author, a frequent question on morning show tv, and today, celebrity chef Katie Lee Biegel joins Jane on Creative Living to talk all things food, wine, family and love! Katie Lee talks about the success of hosting season 34th of The Kitchen alongside Sonny Anderson, Geoffrey Zakarian, Marcela Valladolid, and Jeff Mauro. She shares heartwarming sentiments about the team who, she says, feels like extended family members. 3:55 -- Before The Ki...2023-05-2227 min
Creative LivingThe Creative Roots of GardeningIn this Creative Living podcast, Jane gets the dirt on gardening with experts Katie Rotella and Claire Josephson from Wave and Burpee brands. They cover all things gardening, from the basics to the more advanced. They talk about everything from choosing the right plants to caring for them, and they also share tips and tricks to get your garden going. Jane's mission is to remind us all that gardening can help unlock the creative side of your personality. Here is the episode dissected just for you: 1:00 Meet the experts from Ball Horticulture 3:10 Gardens o...2023-05-1328 min
Creative LivingLife in Color with Lee EisemanJane chats with author, speaker and international color guru, Lee Eiseman. Lee has an innate ability to see colors in ways that are more brilliant than the hues they give off. In this Creative Living episode, you will learn why color is important in your life and how color affects your every move.... even your social media likes. Lee has been color trend forcasting for decades and spills the secrets behind how the masters choose the colors you will love. Since Viva Magenta is Pantone's color of the year, Jane disects the color and Lee expl...2023-03-2237 min
Creative LivingGet Creative with Made it Myself TVJane sits down with award-winning producer, editor, film and television distributor Marcy Hamilton who is the creator of Made it Myself TV. Together they take a deep dive into what you will find on the free craft channel and why you should watch. From muglarking to butter scultping, Suminagashi and more, Marcy gives us a peak into some of the creative innovators and skilled artisans featured on the channel. As a self-proclained maker, Marcy saw the need to inspire the masses to get creative. You can learn more about Made it Myself TV with Jane...2023-02-2226 min
Creative LivingThe Return of the ArtisanCultural anthropologist and author, Grant McCracken, joins Jane Clauss for an in-depth discussion about the artisanal revolution and how makers are playing a major role in today's economy. In Grant's latest book, The Return of the Artisan: How America went from Industrial to Handmade, he explains how the maker's movement is sweeping the nation, why big business is welcoming it, and how you can successfully be a part of it. Grant tells us why the artisan economy can live happily with industrial capitalism and what it means to be a creative disruptor. Anyone...2022-08-1334 min
Creative LivingThe Creative Life of Celebrity Chef Carla HallListen now to hear one of America's most popular television chefs, Carla Hall, talk about Soul Food, saying YES!, her most recent restaurant collab, making quilts out of paper, and season 2 of the Gossip Girl reboot.... yes, she's got a role in the show! During the show you might start feeling a strong craving for mac n cheese, and by the end, you will have a deep desire to learn how to make biscuits and maybe even start paper crafting. Carla is engaging, full of insight, emotional, and enthusiastic as she shares her thoughts on cr...2022-07-1636 min
Creative LivingSustainability & CreativityJane chats with DIY designer, Sara Vetser, about sustainability in fashion. Sara is passionate about upcycling and uses 100% of repurposed garments in her “slow fashion” brand, SAV_NYC. Sara’s mission is to educate and engage her audience to create green clothing choices. In this conversation, Sara explains why the fashion industry is such a powerful polluter and how “fast fashion” is ruining the environment. With 85% of our old clothes ending up in landfills, Sara gives us simple solutions on how to refashion garments and give them a new life. Jane and Sara talk about the emergenc...2022-07-0235 min
Creative LivingThis Quilting Rebel adds Edgy Undertones the CraftJane chats with quilt designer and pattern maker, Chris Marchini from Rose City Originals, about the creativity behind quilting and how he takes it one stitch at a time. Adding his own unique spin to quilt design, Chris Marchini is a social media star and says being a disrupter in the quilting world is not intentional, it's just who he is; skulls, Ouija Boards, poison apples and all.... he's just getting started. And he shares his TOP TIPS when it comes to quilting. The biggest secret, it all comes out in the wash! Plus, why you...2022-06-0638 min
The Pursuit PodcastThe Lifestyle Host’s Pursuit with Jane ClaussJoin Anthony Landahl as he chats with lifestyle host Jane Clauss! From childhood aspirations to be the next Jane Pauley to 90s radio DJing to now being the host for WGN-TV’s “Living Healthy Chicago,” Jane touches on the magic of working with a good producer, how to connect with your audience, and the attitude it takes to have a fulfilling career in media–no matter what route you take!2022-05-1141 min
Creative LivingPlunder Your Attic for Hand Me Down DecorJane talks with AP News Writer Melissa Rayworth about her research on home decor trends and how you might just find those trends in a box or under a sheet in your attic. Melissa shares the inspiration behind the topic of "hand me down" décor and how the world is more open to "hand me down" items than ever before. Jane and Melissa talk about how to avoid those nasty supply chains issues by simply using old items you already have, and making them new to you again. In the conversation, Melissa giv...2022-05-0731 min
Creative LivingThe Joy of Creativity with Beth KingstonJane chats with HSN Craft Expert, Beth Kingston about the joy of creating. Beth explains how trying new creative activities can help you discover something about yourself, and she says everyone has a creative talent to share. Beth is encouraging you to stop putting limits on what creativity really is. We learn how Beth discovered her own creative niche, and how her path to selling crafts on television started. Beth gives a peek behind the curtain on what life is like as the craft expert on the Home Shopping Network. We get the answer to the big ques...2022-04-2529 min
Creative LivingDoodling a Creative LifeJane chats with Doodler, Author, Designer and Maker, Laura Kelly Walters from Laura Kelly Designs. Laura explains what a doodle artist is and how to take your doodles to the next level. She offers up some great ways to spread kindness. Laura talks about the power of play and why it’s important for kids to be creative; and, as parents, how we can help. Plus, the creativity of baking, why crafting just feels good, and, why goody bags are the new gold standard! That and more on this episode of Creative Living. 2022-04-1433 min
Creative LivingThe Art of Natural DyeingTextile designer, Lydia Crespo, talks about the art and chemistry behind her work and why you might find her collecting produce scraps from the local grocery store. With a name like Lydia, learn why she was born to work with natural dyes from the start. 2019-06-2423 min
Creative LivingGet Creative with Fashion Designer & Television Host Angela WolfFashion designer, sewing educator, author, and host of It's Sew Easy, Angela Wolf explains how experts never stop learning! And why fishing has her hooked! Learn how Angela keeps her entrepreneurial spirit alive and how you can too. 2019-05-2024 min
Creative LivingChef Graham Elliott living his most creative life!Celebrity Chef Graham Elliott talks art, music, photography and why he's living his most creative life. Jane discovers how Willie Wonka inspired this top chef, and how to live by the motto, "If it's not broken, break it!" 2019-04-2225 min
Creative LivingIn the Kitchen with the Gadget GuruJane is joined by America's Test Kitchen's Gadget Guru, Lisa McManus, to talk which equipment and what ingredients are must have in the kitchen!2019-03-2533 min
Creative LivingGetting creative with your table settings.Save granny's fine china and then trade a few settings with your friends because what's old is new again! Home and Design Writer for the Washington Post, Jure Koncius, talks to Jane about the latest trends in creative tablescaping! 2019-02-2525 min