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The Patchwork Narrative8 | New Year, New SeasonIn this solo episode, I’m kicking off the year by sharing more about my recent business launch and the new offerings I’m stepping into. I talk about the heart behind this next chapter, the mix of excitement and uncertainty that comes with starting fresh, and the gratitude I’m feeling for a little more space in my head and on my calendar. This season feels quieter, more intentional, and full of possibility. Guest conversations will be back in February, and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead!
2026-01-1521 min
The Patchwork Narrative7 | Season 1 ReflectionsIn this solo episode, I reflect on a year that asked more than I expected it to. I talk through the realities of navigating shifting priorities, lots of life things, and attempts at creativity during a season that felt heavy and full all at once. I also share quick highlights from each guest episode! A personal check-in and a chance to see the bigger picture of what we’ve been building together.If you or someone you know would make a great guest on TPN, hit me up on instagram @thepatchworknarrative. I would LOVE to...
2025-12-1828 min
The Patchwork Narrative6 | Colleen Wisniewski on Balance, Community, and Not Second GuessingIn this episode, I talk with Colleen, founder of Dandelion Kids and mom of four. We chat about what it looks like to grow a new business while raising a big family, and how her ideas around being a stay-at-home versus working mom have evolved over time. Colleen shares honestly about shifting priorities, why she opened the shop, and the ongoing process of figuring out what balance really means.
2025-11-1355 min
The Patchwork Narrative5 | Anna Rice on Time Management, New Rhythms, and Creative InspirationIn this episode, I sit down with Anna Rice, floral designer and owner of Studio Fleuraison. After building her business around family life and recently relocating to Pittsburgh, Anna shares what it’s been like to navigate a new market while raising pre-teens and redefining her work rhythms. We talk about carving out time for both creativity and parenting, the evolving balance between home and business, and how each season of life brings its own kind of growth.You can find Anna and her work at studiofleuraison.com, or on instagram @studio.fleuraison
2025-10-0948 min
The Patchwork Narrative4 | Lucy Engelman on Passions, Women's Health, and Chosen FamilyContent warning: This episode includes discussion of traumatic birth. This portion of the conversation is at 28:15-30:40In this conversation, illustrator Lucy Engelman shares her deeply personal story of navigating life and work after a traumatic entry into motherhood. Lucy opens up about the challenges of managing new diagnosis in the wake of becoming a mother, and how those struggles impacted her ability to return to her creative practice. She also talks about her love for illustration, the slow process of finding a new rhythm, and how childcare and consistency have helped her reconnect with her work...
2025-09-111h 48
The Patchwork Narrative3 | Heather Davis on Identity, Boundaries, and Working Out LoudTrigger warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If these are sensitive topics for you, please take care while listening, and feel free to skip past that part of our conversation. 41:46- 45:50In this first guest conversation, I sit down with Heather Davis; business coach, founder of Heather Davis Inc., and host of the Work Out Loud podcast.In this episode, we talk about how work has always been central to her identity, her transition from one business to another, and the never-ending cycle so many parents know all...
2025-08-141h 04
The Patchwork Narrative2 | The IntentionIn this second episode of The Patchwork Narrative, host Katelyn Werner shares more of her personal story; the intersection of early motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the experiences that shaped her desire to create this space. She reflects on the meaning behind the podcast’s name, and speaks to the vulnerability and honesty she hopes to cultivate in each upcoming conversation.This episode continues laying the foundation for the series, offering insight into Katelyn’s values and intentions before guest interviews begin in Episode 3. It’s not about finding a “right” way, it’s about listening, learning, and honoring the...
2025-07-0330 min
The Patchwork Narrative1 | The BeginningWelcome to the very first episode of The Patchwork Narrative! In this inaugural conversation, host Katelyn Werner shares the heart behind the podcast; a space created for women who are building businesses while raising children. Part intro, part origin story, and part reflection on the messy beauty of starting something new, this episode sets the tone for what's to come: honest stories, real-life complexity, and community rooted in shared experience.Katelyn opens up about how her own journey as a floral designer and mother inspired her to dream up this show. She explores what it means to...
2025-06-0515 min
The Gray Area with Sean IllingWerner Herzog’s ecstatic truthSean Illing speaks with one of his heroes: Werner Herzog. Herzog is a filmmaker, poet, and author of the new memoir Every Man for Himself and God Against All. They discuss "ecstatic truth," a term invented by Herzog to capture what he's really after in his work. Illing also asks him a range of big questions, such as why he is interested in Mars and whether he thinks humanity is destroying itself.Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray AreaGuest: Werner Herzog, author, Every Man for Himself and God Against All
2023-10-2356 min
What The Actual Fork PodcastEP140: What Would Lizzo Do?Dr. Katelyn Baker is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who specializes in Eating Disorders, Women's Issues, & Self-esteem. She is a self love influencer reaching over 406K followers on TikTok and sharing messages that she says she wishes she could have heard when she was younger. Together we talk about how to support family members with eating disorders, why your body is the least important thing about you, and how to know if you have a problem with food. Katelyn brings her authentic personality and heart to this interview and we are so happy to share it with the world...
2022-12-3040 min
The Tinsel Factory: A Film History PodcastHell Shoots: FitzcarraldoThis week on the Tinsel Factory, the unbelievable production of Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo. Support This Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinselfactorypod
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Burden of Dreams. 1982
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2022-07-2429 min