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Creatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineQuilting Live: How Sondrasa Uses Twitch to Connect and CreateIn this episode, I sat down with the incredible Sondrasa of Art Quilts by Design to talk about the unexpected ways live streaming has shaped her creative business. We dove into how she built a community through platforms like Twitch and YouTube, the differences between pre-recorded and live content, and why she’s passionate about bringing people along for the ride. She shares some honest reflections about being an extroverted maker in a digital world, how live streaming feeds her creativity, and what it really takes (both technically and energetically) to show up consistently on camera. Whether you’re tech...2025-05-2742 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineOrganize, Streamline & Thrive with Google, featuring Google Expert, Adrienne FarrowIf you’ve ever wasted twenty minutes searching for a video file or lost a day trying to remember where you put that draft PDF, this episode is going to be a game changer. I sat down with Adrienne Farrow, a former teacher turned Google Suite expert, to talk about how creative business owners can reduce digital clutter and get seriously streamlined using (free!) tools you probably already have. We talk about what she calls the “Google trifecta”: Drive, Gmail, and Calendar. Adrienne shares powerful tips on organizing your backend, color coding for visual thinkers, and even using Google Slides...2025-05-2055 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineIntroducing the On-Demand Platform Interview SeriesBack when I started teaching online, a company approached me about using their platform and I took the offer because they were literally the first online course platform for quilters! Now, many years later, there are endless platforms for bringing your craft business online… so endless that it feels impossible to choose the one that’s best for your business. That feeling of overwhelm is no place to make good decisions from. So in this episode, I’m excited to introduce an upcoming series where I’m sitting down with representatives from some of the biggest teaching platforms and asking t...2025-05-1311 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineUsing AI Authentically, Ethically, and Efficiently in Your Business with Shirlee EngelLacking confidence on camera? Want to utilize the support of AI but feel overwhelmed? If so, today's episode is going to feel empowering for you. I'm joined by Shirlee Engel, a former Canadian national TV reporter and founder of Camera Confident, where she teaches business owners how to show up on video with purpose and presence. In this conversation, we explore what it really means to be magnetic and authentic on camera and how you don't have to change who you are or become someone you're not to connect meaningfully with your audience. But what makes this episode especially...2025-05-0650 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineHow Masterminding and Community Can Grow Your Business with Abby GlassenbergToday we are joined by an incredible guest who is at the forefront of supporting craft and creative entrepreneurs – Abby Glassenberg, the co-founder and president of the Craft Industry Alliance. In our conversation, she shares the mission of the Craft Industry Alliance and how they support creative entrepreneurs, educational resources like webinars and mastermind groups that can help you grow your business, and the value of networking at trade shows like H+H Americas, and how to connect even if you can't attend a trade show in person. This conversation is packed with insightful advice and valuable resources that wi...2025-04-2948 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineA Guide to Crafting Engaging and Aligned Online Courses with Shannon BoyerToday, we’re diving into one of the biggest challenges creative educators face when bringing their teaching online—how to create a course that is structured, engaging, and actually works for students. If you’ve ever struggled with organizing your lessons, figuring out how much content to include, or keeping students engaged from start to finish, then today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Shannon Boyer, an expert in curriculum development and online course creation, who helps creative educators take their knowledge and turn it into a well-structured, engaging, and effective learning experience. While I focus on helping...2025-04-2248 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineTurning Your Creativity into an Evergreen Income: A Guide to On-Demand CoursesI know that you are a creative, an artist, a quilter, a crafter, somebody who makes things and loves what you do so much that you can't help but teach. So what if you didn’t have to be limited by geography or other circumstances? What if you didn’t have to trade hours for dollars? Enter on demand courses! On-demand courses allow us to share our gifts with students worldwide while creating a more sustainable income model. In this episode of Creatives on Camera, I'll walk you through different course structures, how much interaction you might want to have...2025-04-1524 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineHow to Create Successful On-Demand Education with the Quilter on Fire, Brandy MaslowskiI’m talking with someone who is truly on fire in the quilting world—Brandy Maslowski, the Quilter on Fire! Brandy’s journey into virtual teaching started in 2020, when she quickly pivoted to live Zoom workshops after all of her in-person events were canceled. Since then, her career has absolutely taken off, with new opportunities to appear on TV shows, a thriving podcast, and more. Brandy’s passion for teaching and creating engaging online experiences shines through in everything she does. When you listen in, you’ll learn how to create successful, profitable on-demand courses that you love as much as yo...2025-04-0845 min
Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard OstlerEpisode 820: Lyric Kinard, Creating LGBTQ Support Groups, Allyship, Gather SoutheastMy friend Lyric Kinard (lives in Raleigh, married mother of 5 including queer kids, active Latter-day Saint) joins us to share her story around creating support groups and an invitation to attend Gather Southeast (in Raleigh, NC) on Sept 20, 2025). Lyric talks about:
Principles for starting a support group
Engaging local leaders
Importance of speaking up and having a second witness
Creating safe spaces at church
Gather Southeast
Why she wears her transgender scarf to Church
Being like Jesus
Thank you, Lyric, for being on the podcast and all your work (along with many others in your area) to help LGBTQ Latter-day...2025-04-021h 03Creatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineTurn Your Skills into Professional Courses with Creative SparkIf you've ever thought about working with a company to help market and sell your online craft workshops, then you are going to love today's guests. In this episode—I'm joined by Amy Barrett-Daffin, the head of C&T Publishing, and Sophie Scardaci, who runs Creative Spark, C&T's online learning platform. They are two of the most knowledgeable and generous business leaders in the craft and quilting world and they've built a platform that not only supports educators, but amplifies their reach and impact. In this episode, we're covering everything from how Creative Spark works with educators to tu...2025-04-011h 01Creatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineOwning Your Art: Contracts, Copyrights, and Creative Control with Sam HunterSam Hunter is not only an incredible quilt pattern designer and educator, but also a fierce advocate for creative entrepreneurs, fair pricing, and owning your work. I’m thrilled to welcome her on the show today. As the founder of The Revolutionary Craft Business Podcast, where she dives into the real challenges of the craft industry and shares practical advice for makers who want to build sustainable businesses. She’s a podcast veteran and has so many great things to share. When you tune in, you will hear many of the common challenges owning a business and how to move...2025-03-2551 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineHow Carolina Moore Grew Her YouTube Channel to Over 80K FollowersHave you ever met someone who blends creativity, business savvy, and fearless innovation into one powerhouse of a career? Well, today’s guest does just that. Carolina Moore is a quilter, product designer, businesswoman, and YouTube educator with over 80K followers, who has built a thriving brand by turning creative ideas into real, sellable products—and she does it with a mix of strategic thinking and an unstoppable drive. When you tune in, you will learn how YouTube can help you create authentic connections with your audience, which can ultimately drive demand for your paid products and/or classes. Caro...2025-03-1853 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineWhy Teaching via Zoom is More Beneficial Than You ThinkWelcome to the newest episode of Creatives on Camera. Today we're diving into a game-changing way to share your skills, grow your business and connect with students all over the world by teaching live Zoom workshops. You think that teaching a hands-on skill like quilting or sewing or crafting or knitting or weaving or woodworking on Zoom will never be as good as in person? The truth is that teaching live on Zoom allows you to reach students beyond your local area, eliminate travel time, and offer flexible learning options, all while building deep connections with your audience. Here's...2025-03-1121 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlinePioneering Virtual Quilting Education with Mel BeachIn this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with my friend, award-winning quilter and educator Mel Beach. We dove into her journey from quilter to teacher, her instrumental role in bringing quilting events online during the pandemic, and how virtual education has transformed the quilting community. Mel shared her insights on adapting to Zoom teaching, overcoming tech challenges, and the unexpected opportunities that came from embracing virtual learning. We also talked about the accessibility and connection that online platforms have brought to quilters around the world. It was such an inspiring conversation about innovation, resilience, and the...2025-03-0448 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineEmbracing Technology: Creating Profit & Impact with Lisa Shepard StewartI’m excited to share our next guest interview with Lisa Shepard Stewart, an author, designer, and entrepreneur who has successfully integrated a whole virtual arm into her thriving brick and mortar business, Cultured Expressions. Lisa shares her journey from a lifelong passion for fabric to creating innovative virtual shopping experiences that not only are very profitable, but foster community and connections among her customers. You’ll hear how she has avoided tech overwhelm and has created processes that work for herself, her budget, and her audience without losing any effectiveness or professionalism. You will also learn strategies for buil...2025-02-2547 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineAlex Anderson on Quilting, Camera Confidence, and Building a Global CommunityI’m honored to have Alex Anderson, past HGTV television host and an author with over 1 million copies of her books sold, on the show today. Alex has worn many hats and I’m excited for you to hear her journey from being a reluctant television personality to becoming a beloved figure in the quilting community. She discusses her initial fears of being on camera, the importance of authenticity in connecting with her audience, and the shift to online teaching during the pandemic. Alex emphasizes the value of overcoming fear, embracing opportunities, and the joy of creating content that reso...2025-02-1845 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineThe “Why” Behind Creatives on CameraWelcome to the first full episode of Creatives on Camera! I’m excited to introduce myself and share a bit about my devotion to helping makers just like you find success as creative entrepreneurs. When you tune in, you will hear my journey as an artist and teacher, the transition to online education, the impact of COVID-19 on the teaching landscape and more. You will also learn how I support creatives in sharing their skills through video and online marketing and teaching platforms in The Academy for Virtual Teaching. This episode sets the stage for the future discussions on te...2025-02-1114 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineIntroducing: Creatives on CameraComing soon! Creatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire Online Creatives on Camera is your guide to mastering video as a simple, effective tool for engaging and educating your creative community. Whether you teach quilting, crafting, or art workshops online, design patterns, or sell supplies, this podcast shows you how to create video tutorials and marketing content without complicated setups or wasted time. Learn easy, time-saving strategies to connect with your audience, grow your business, and expand your reach—all while staying focused on your passion.We'll be launching soon, so whether you...2025-01-1501 min
The Rev Craft Biz PodcastThe Hard Work That Can Look a Lot Like Luck - with Vivika Hansen DeNegre#32 Vivika Hansen DeNegre shares the stories behind some of her proudest moments as both an artist and creative director. We also talk about doing to work to get ready to meet luck when it stops by.Show NotesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/vdenegre/Quilting Arts Magazine - https://www.quiltingdaily.com/quilting-arts/QuiltCon Magazine - https://www.quiltingdaily.com/product-category/magazines-ebooks/quiltcon/Modern Patchwork - https://www.quiltingdaily.com/shop-modern-patchwork-magazine/Quilting Arts TV - https://www.quiltingdaily.com/quilting-arts-tv-quilting-daily/QA Podcast...2024-11-271h 19
The Rev Craft Biz PodcastBuilding the connections between quilting professionals and their customers - with Lyric Kinard#09: Lyric Kinard talks about building connections between quilting professionals, their customers and guilds. She has become a leader in teaching industry professionals how to deliver video content, and maintains a robust list of art competitions and exhibitions that people can enter. She also talks about making changes based on analyzing the bottom line of her business, how critical it is to protect your time.How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SHOW...2024-06-191h 03
Quilting on the SideTeachers Gotta Teach - our chat with Lyric KinardSend us a textIn this week's episode, Lyric Montgomery-Kinard shares her quilting adventures, from traditional quilting to art quilts and teaching with our hosts Andi and Tori. She discusses the benefits of teaching as a way to travel and have a flexible career. Lyric also talks about the challenges of teaching online and the importance of owning intellectual property. Lyric offers insights into finding one's voice as a quilt artist and the pros and cons of writing a book. She concludes with tips for marketing and getting students into workshops. T...2024-04-021h 01
WNC Original MusicEp 178 Rooster pt 2Rooster part 2, where things get real. Real real. Like really real.
Listen to and follow Rooster at these places
https://roostermusicavl.weebly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_roosterband_/
www.facebook.com/9rooster9
Thanks to Kris Hitchcock for the closing song
Spotify
Instagram
Don't miss Alison Price's review of the recent album by 77 Apes
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0EW8agHugOLMp4kELL7MPI?si=E7wwR4DiROCDztX3xRO4Ew
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/77-apes/1569144925
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At Last She Said ItEpisode 166: Embracing Your Journey | A Conversation with Lyric Montgomery KinardLyric Montgomery Kinard uses the word expansion to describe her faith journey because, as she says, “it feels like spirituality has burst my Mormon box wide-open.” In Episode 166, she joins Susan and Cynthia to talk about her experiences as a Latter-day Saint. It’s another glimpse into the life of a woman who’s given herself permission to walk the path in her own way, honest about what fills her and what doesn’t, and willing to speak her truth.2023-12-121h 04
Craft To Career127. Academy For Virtual TeachingLyric Kinard is an award winning artist with a passion for sparking the creativity that she knows each of her students posses. In episode 127: Academy for Virtual Teaching with Lyric Kinard, she shares all about Global Quilt Connection and the Academy For Virtual Teaching. If you interested in teaching or are a teacher of any sort including in- person, online, a presenter etc, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn more about the acadeny for educators and see what resources are available for you! I am so excited to have Lyric Kinard on the podcast! ...2023-09-2248 minCraft to Career127. Academy For Virtual TeachingLyric Kinard is an award winning artist with a passion for sparking the creativity that she knows each of her students posses. In episode 127: Academy for Virtual Teaching with Lyric Kinard, she shares all about Global Quilt Connection and the Academy For Virtual Teaching. If you interested in teaching or are a teacher of any sort including in- person, online, a presenter etc, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn more about the acadeny for educators and see what resources are available for you! I am so excited to have Lyric Kinard on the podcast! ...2023-09-2248 min
Just Wanna QuiltLyric Kinard talks to us about the Academy for Virtual TrainingLyric Kinard joins us to catch us up on her life since 2019, her new endeavors with teachers and quilt guilds, and other lovely things. In particular, we talk about her new business that teach others the businesss of quilting, at the Academy for Virtual Training, or AVT. https://members.academyforvirtualteaching.com/ For more on Lyric, see https://lyrickinard.com/. And to listen to our earlier conversations, on January 24, 2019 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16830642.2023-05-1455 min
The Quilter on Fire PodcastQOF Episode 105 - Mel BeachMy guest today is a quilt designer, teacher and lecturer, and has taken the leap from quilting as a hobby/stress relief to being a sought after professional around the world. Adding challenges to her quilting and art making, and a consistent practice, plus a bit of rolling of the dice has really helped her thrive and inspire quilters everywhere. She has been heavily involved in the Global Quilt Connection founded by Lyric Kinard and Sue Bleiweiss and now sits as president of SAQA. Her popular blog filled with joy and inspiration is called Peace, love, and Happiness. Today...2023-02-071h 33
Business of CraftBusiness of Craft Lyric KinardMy guest today is Lyric Kinard, founder of the Academy for Virtual Teaching. Lyric is a fiber artist, quilter and author of the book, Art + Quilt: design principles and creativity exercises. In 2011, she won the award for International Association of Professional Quilters Teacher of the Year. She has written extensively for Quilting Arts Magazine, appeared on Quilting Arts TV, and The Quilt Show.2022-12-1556 min
At Last She Said ItBut What Do I Believe?What do we believe? In 1842, Joseph Smith penned 13 answers to that question, explaining the basic doctrines and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We all know his Articles of Faith. But there's a deeper question that sits at the center of each woman's faith life: What do I believe? Lyric Montgomery Kinard joins Cynthia and Susan for a discussion about personal vs. institutional articles of faith. Though they may change with our life experience, is there value in not just thoughtful consideration of our own beliefs, but actually writing the answers to that question down for...2022-03-1559 minThe Quilter on Fire PodcastQOF Episode 7 - Fiber Art with Lyric Montgomery KinardQOF Podcast Episode 7 is all about special guest Lyric Montgomery Kinard and her story of embracing quilting as a way to calm her busy mind. As a mother of 5, quilting was her creative escape and it grew into a passion for surface design and fibre art which took her all over the globe teaching and speaking. And DO NOT MISS the Workshop Giveaway! The last Quilter on Fire Podcast Giveaway of 2020 is a seat in a Lyric Montgomery Kinard online workshop. What a great way to start off 2021 with a creative boost! The winner will get to c...2020-12-2937 min
The Quilting Arts PodcastStaying Creative in this Crazy TimeThis first episode is all about how co-hosts Susan Brubaker Knapp and Vivika Hansen DeNegre and Artist in Residence Lyric Montgomery Kinard have stayed creative and motivated in the months of pandemic-required social distancing. Vivika and Lyric have been making Half-square Triangle blocks from scraps, and Susan has been knitting and working on small projects. These things keep their hands and minds busy, but what about their art quilting endeavors? You’ll have to listen in to learn more.Click here to view the show notes for this episode. Learn more about your ad c...2020-06-2440 minJust Wanna QuiltArt Quilter Lyric Kinard joins us to talk about her process, teaching and lifeLyric talks to us about being an art quilter, what it takes to prepare a course, and so much more. For more, see https://lyrickinard.com and www.justwannaquilt.com/lyric-kinard.2019-01-2558 min
Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 83 In Which We Talk with Karen Lee Carter 3-14-12Giveaway announcements here! First, I'm so happy to be able to share with you this great conversation I had with art quilter and teacher Karen Lee Carter while we were both in Virginia for the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival. I had great fun talking with Karen and really took to heart her own personal story of empowerment. I also announce my National Quilting Day giveaway (this weekend) plus Karen gave me some fun stuff of hers to giveaway as well. So listen carefully for the many ways you can get some great gifts in the next few weeks!
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001Bonnies Creative Quilting Adventures VIDEO050Bonnies Creative Quilting Adventures - Art Quilts with Lyric KinardBonnie McCaffery, author of Portrait Quilts Painted Faces You Can Do, interviews Lyric Kinard. Take a peek at Lyric Kinard's Art + Quilt book. Lyric also does a couple of demos of techniques from the book using some cool stencils, Paintstix and ordinary objects.2010-09-0100 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 009: In Which We Get CreativeIn this episode, I talk about creativity. I offer a couple of definitions of creativity and then suggest a few ways you can grow your own creative nature. Then, I issue a challenge!
Creativity Challenge: Use the photo below for inspiration for a project, and send me photos of the results by June 7, 2010 (at midnight Eastern Time). It doesn't matter what the project is, and it doesn't matter how you use the photo for inspiration. You might print the photo on fabric and then do something funky with it; you might be inspired by the colors, the subject matter, the...2010-05-0833 min