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Creatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineHow to Build a Successful Creative Business on YouTube ft. Beth Ann WilliamsIn this episode, I sit down with quilting educator and YouTuber Beth Ann Williams, who has built a thriving online teaching business by doing something many creatives are afraid to do: learn in public.When chronic illness made travel impossible, Beth Ann shifted from in-person workshops to Zoom classes… and eventually discovered that YouTube was the most sustainable, scalable path for her creativity and her income. We talk honestly about letting go of perfection, showing up on camera before you feel ready, and using YouTube as a long-term platform to reach more students without burning out. Beth An...
2025-12-2353 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineHow to Turn Your Art Into Income with Kimberley Pierce CartwrightSome artists teach. Some artists build community. But Kimberley Pierce Cartwright does both with a depth of soul that you can feel the moment she starts speaking.In this episode, Kimberley shares her remarkable journey, from sewing childhood dolls on a treadle machine with no electricity to becoming a textile artist, teacher, ceramic artist, conference founder, and creative force in her community. We talk about what it means to begin before you’re “ready,” how imperfect studios still serve thousands, and why showing up with love matters more than having the perfect equipment. Kimberley walks us through buildi...
2025-12-1649 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineArt as Stress Relief for High-Achievers with Alicia Díaz-BlevinsThis week, I’m talking with Alicia Díaz-Blevins, a fluid-art instructor, creative wellness mentor, and business consultant who turned her decades of corporate leadership experience into something beautiful, helping busy professionals decompress and reconnect with joy through art.Alicia shares how painting became her sanctuary during years of high-pressure corporate work, and how she now blends mindfulness, breathwork, and creative play to help her students feel calmer, grounded, and restored. She walks us through how she teaches online with multi-camera setups, how she niches to high-achieving professionals, and why your voice (not your resume) is what dra...
2025-12-0949 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineClaudia’s Cartonnage Journey: Turning Creativity Into CommunitySome conversations stay with you long after the recording stops, and this one with Claudia Squio is absolutely that kind of episode.Claudia is the founder of ColorWay Arts, an online school and creative business built around Cartonnage, the beautiful art of crafting fabric-covered boxes, books, and heirloom pieces that hold memory, meaning, and love. But the real story here isn’t only about craft. It’s about starting over in a new country, learning a new language, finding joy in creativity, building a business without meaning to, facing burnout, navigating deep personal healing, and finding a way...
2025-12-0252 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineInside the Black Women Stitch with Lisa WoolforkWhat happens when living your truth means losing the community you thought was yours?In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Lisa Woolfork, founder of Black Women Stitch and host of the Stitch Please podcast, to discuss courage, integrity, and the cost of standing firmly by your values. Lisa shares her story of navigating racism in creative spaces, the heartbreak of rejection, and the freedom that followed when she chose to stop “auditioning her humanity” to belong. We talk about what it means to align your art, business, and voice with your values (even...
2025-11-2553 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineHow to Build an Online Art Course One Step at a Time with Marcela StrasdasThis week on Creatives on Camera, I talk with Marcela Strasdas, a vibrant painter and art educator from Victoria, BC, whose creative journey proves that you don’t need perfection, you just need to start. Marcela shares how she built her first online course “one sticky note at a time,” testing her ideas in a backyard class before moving online. We discuss how to overcome tech fears, embrace imperfection, and cultivate confidence in front of the camera. Her story is full of practical advice for artists who want to teach online, from simple setups to authentic connections that keep studen...
2025-11-1850 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineYou Don’t Have to Be Good at Art Because Art Is Good for You with Marianne GargourSometimes, life delivers the most powerful lessons in unexpected ways. My guest, Marianne Gargour, knows this intimately. A professional artist and certified life coach, Marianne transformed her cancer journey into a creative calling, helping others use art, mindfulness, and conversation to move from stress and overwhelm into joy and connection.In this episode, Marianne shares her story of going from a fine artist focused on skill and performance to a creative mentor helping others embrace art as a tool for healing. We talk about building a coaching business with creativity at its core, listening deeply to your...
2025-11-1150 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineTurning a Local Art Store into a Thriving Online Community with Beth BluesteinI love conversations that remind us how creativity thrives not just in big cities or fancy studios, but in small towns, small spaces, and close-knit communities.In this episode, I talk with Beth Bluestein, owner of Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury, Vermont. Beth shares how she turned a 750-square-foot art store into a vibrant creative hub, one that serves artists both in person and online. We talk about her journey from New York City to Vermont, how she launched her shop with a town grant, and why community became the heart of her business. Beth also shares...
2025-11-0448 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineWhat to Do When It’s Hard: How Your “Why” & Values Can Keep You GoingLet’s be honest, building a creative business isn’t always easy. There are days when the tech breaks, the sign-ups don’t come, or you just feel tired and overwhelmed. I’ve been there too.In this episode, I talk about what keeps us going when it feels hard, the deeper why behind what we do, and how reconnecting with your core values can help you find steadiness again. I’ll walk you through simple, practical ways to stay grounded: writing down your values and keeping them visible, breaking big goals into small, doable steps, tracking your wins...
2025-10-2822 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineHow Anne Fjeld Built a Knitting Business That Changes LivesIf you’ve ever wondered how to turn your craft into a sustainable business without losing your soul, this conversation is for you. I sat down with Anne Fjeld, a Norwegian knitting designer who transformed burnout and struggle into a thriving teaching business rooted in tradition, culture, and community. Anne shares how she found her “niche inside a niche” by focusing on Norwegian colorwork knitting for North American audiences, why letting her students speak created her most successful launch, and how charging for transformation (not just tools) opened new doors. This episode is a reminder that when you lean into y...
2025-10-2154 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineSarah Hurley on Turning Creativity into a SuperpowerWhen I think about what it really takes to grow a creative business, the story of Sarah Hurley always comes to mind. Sarah started her brand with just £40 and a dream, and within five years, built it into a multi-million-dollar company with licensing, retail, and global partnerships. But her path wasn’t all smooth; she faced burnout, realigned, and rebuilt her business to focus on what truly mattered.In this episode, Sarah shares the lessons she’s learned about saying no to distractions, using creativity as a superpower in business, and creating a roadmap that fits you (not s...
2025-10-1445 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineMaria Coryell-Martin on Building Art Toolkit and a Sustainable Creative BusinessWhen I first met Maria Coryell-Martin, I was struck by her adventurous spirit; she’s an expeditionary artist who has sketched walruses in Greenland, penguins in Antarctica, and built a business that now reaches creatives worldwide.In this episode of Creatives on Camera, I talk with Maria about how she turned necessity into invention, creating her first pocket watercolor palette while crawling through the sand to sketch wildlife, and how that small idea grew into Art Toolkit, a thriving business with e-commerce, a retail shop, online courses, and a global creative community. Maria shares what it really lo...
2025-10-0750 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineMarketing Without Overwhelm: Amberleigh Adoff’s Approach for CreativesMarketing often feels like the most challenging part of running a creative business, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Lyric Kinard talks with Amberleigh Adoff, a former art educator turned surface pattern designer, social media manager, and creative mentor. Amberleigh shares her journey from teaching to building a thriving creative business and offers practical, stress-reducing strategies for marketing. From working backward to plan your launches, to repurposing content instead of reinventing the wheel, to focusing on engagement over perfection, Amberleigh helps us see that sustainable marketing is less about hustle and more about structure, cla...
2025-09-3044 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineYouTube, Memberships, and Community: How Emma Brassfield Grew Her Creative BusinessI’m thrilled to share this week’s conversation with the incredibly creative Emma Brassfield of Studio 7t7. Emma’s career began in costume and special effects, working on blockbuster films like Harry Potter, Batman Begins, and Star Wars (yes, she made Chewbacca’s costume!). But when the demanding film industry no longer aligned with family life, she carved out a new path—turning her love of textiles into a thriving online business. Emma now designs bag patterns, runs a membership and subscription box, and has built a vibrant YouTube channel that reached monetization in just six months. In this episo...
2025-09-231h 04Creatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineNicole Stevenson on Building Creative Businesses That Feed Your SoulWhat do you do when the business that once lit you up starts to drain your energy? Nicole Stevenson has lived that journey, from selling art on the Venice Beach boardwalk to running a national clothing line, to becoming the founder of Craftcation Conference and Patchwork Show.In this conversation, Nicole shares how to recognize when it’s time to pivot, why feedback (even from a tiny audience) is pure gold, and how shifting your mindset from selling to serving can transform the way you market yourself. We talk about what it takes to create a truly co...
2025-09-1649 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineWhat is Your North Star and How Do You Get There?Every creative business needs direction, and that’s where your North Star comes in. In this solo episode, I share how to dream big about the business and life you want, then break that vision down into systems and baby steps that actually move you forward. Your North Star should feel so big it scares you. You’ll probably never “stand on it”, but it can guide your decisions, give you clarity, and keep you moving. I’ll walk you through imagining your ideal business, identifying just three systems you need in place, and then breaking down your next s...
2025-09-0911 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineMoney Is an Amplifier: Taxes & Mindset for Creatives with Hannah ColeI’m thrilled to bring you artist‑turned‑tax expert Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax. We dig into the mindset piece (money is an amplifier), the simplest first steps to act like a real business (hello, separate bank account), and the practical systems that make tax time easy. Hannah walks us through her Money Bootcamp, the gorgeous “rainbow” deductions guide for creatives, and her new book Taxes for Humans—complete with visuals that finally make tricky concepts click. We also talk about online course platforms (Podia, Kajabi, Zenler, Mighty Networks), why “passive income” still requires energy, and how generosity in your free con...
2025-09-0256 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineBuilding Your Creative Business with Podia: Behind the Scenes with Nicola WynnIn the third episode of my On-Demand Platform Interview Series, I’m joined by Nicola Wynn from Podia, the platform I personally use for many of my on-demand classes. Nicola shares how Podia helps creatives simplify their tech, sell courses and digital products, and build stronger connections with their audience. We cover free migrations, built-in email marketing, webinars, blogging for growth, and how to keep momentum when the mid-project slump hits. Whether you’re launching your first course or refining your online teaching, this conversation is packed with ideas to help you work smarter and serve your students better....
2025-08-2651 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineThe Adaptive Knitter, Beth Gorishek, on Designing Joyful, Inclusive Creative SpacesIn this episode of Creatives on Camera, I sit down with Beth Gorishek, also known as The Adaptive Knitter, to talk about accessibility, creativity, and the power of making art available to everyone. Beth shares her journey of growing up with a limb difference, building a thriving business in the fiber arts industry, and how she helps makers adapt their craft after injury or disability. We dig into practical ways to make online classes more inclusive—from lighting and contrast to captions and modular lesson design and why thinking about accessibility benefits all of our students. Beth also shares he...
2025-08-1953 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineStart Where You Are: Teaching, Imperfection, and Self-Publishing with Tori McElwainI’m so excited to share this conversation with my friend and fellow coach, quilter, and teacher, Tori McElwain. Tori and I talk about the real-life journey of building a creative business while juggling motherhood, military life, and burnout—and why she chose self-publishing to get her book Workshops Unleashed out into the world. Tori’s story is such a powerful reminder that you don’t need perfect gear or a polished plan to start teaching online. We dive into creating safe spaces for students to make mistakes, how to handle big personalities in workshops, and what it really takes to...
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The Art of Online Course Creation#43 Overcoming Tech Fear and Camera Shyness: How Lyric Kinard Found Her Voice in Online EducationWhat happens when a reluctant teacher, a vintage sewing machine, and a dial-up internet connection collide?In this inspiring episode, Shannon sits down with Lyric Montgomery Kinard, award-winning artist, educator, and founder of the Academy for Virtual Teaching, who has spent decades guiding creatives—from quilters to course creators—toward confidence, clarity, and connection through online education.But Lyric’s journey into the online course world wasn’t mapped out. It began unexpectedly, with young kids at home, limited travel opportunities, and a camera in hand. What followed was a series of bold...
2025-08-0543 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineCrafting Your Brand Story with the Dream Team (Part 2)How do creative educators actually get their content made and out the door without burning out or hiring a full team? In this second half of Lyric’s conversation with the Dream Team featuring HollyAnne Knight, Sarah Rivero Khandjian, and Corey Pearson, we leave the theory behind and dive into the nitty gritty. From camera hacks to content batching, real-time vs. scheduled posting, and tools that fit your brain, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you build a thriving creative business without constant hustle. You don’t need a studio. You need a system and this crew...
2025-08-051h 09Creatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineCrafting Your Brand Story with the Dream Team (Part 1)In this powerhouse episode of Creatives on Camera, I’m joined by three of my favorite social media-savvy creatives: HollyAnne Knight, Sarah Khandjian, and Corey Pearson. We first met at the Handcrafts & Hobbies Conference and had so much fun geeking out over branding and marketing that I had to bring them together again—this time on the podcast! This is part one of our deep-dive into building an authentic brand presence online. From YouTube to Pinterest to Instagram, we explore how each of these platforms serves a different role in our marketing strategy and how to show up without burn...
2025-07-2957 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineCourse Creation in Under an Hour? David Zenler Shows Us HowThe most recent episode of our On Demand Platform series is here! Today, I chatted with David Zenler of the all-in-one course creation platform, Zenler. We dig into what makes this platform so special for educators, especially creatives who feel overwhelmed by tech. David walks us through how you can literally build a lead-generating site in under 10 minutes (yes, he timed it!), why live Zoom support is a game-changer, and how Zenler is creating a human-first experience for online teachers. Whether you're just getting started or looking to simplify your existing tech stack, this conversation will inspire you to...
2025-07-2252 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineYou Have to Be Bad in Order to Get Good: Overcoming Perfectionism on CameraIn this solo episode, I’m sharing a heart-to-heart on something that holds so many creatives back: perfectionism. Whether you're a maker, quilter, or artist stepping into online teaching, the fear of not being “good enough” on camera is real and you’re not alone. I talk about imposter syndrome, why it’s totally normal to feel awkward at first, and how the key to getting good is being willing to be bad. If you’ve been waiting until you feel ready to hit record, this is your invitation to start where you are and show up anyway. After listening, l...
2025-07-1513 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineFrom Craftsy to YouTube: How Christa Watson Built a Thriving Teaching BusinessI’ve admired Christa Watson for years, she’s a powerhouse in the quilting world, and I’m so honored that she sat down with me for the newest episode of Creatives on Camera. Throughout our conversation, we go deep into what it really looks like to build a thriving, multi-faceted teaching business. From her early days participating in her local quilt guild to working with Craftsy, designing fabric, and now running a successful YouTube channel, Christa shares how she’s learned by doing – and sometimes doing things totally out of order. We talk about showing up on camera (even when...
2025-07-0844 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineApril Sproule on Building a Heart-Led Teaching Business That Works for Your LifeIn this episode, I sit down with mixed media textile artist and teacher April Sproule to talk about her journey from longarm quilting to thriving as an online educator. April’s story is such a powerful reminder that your teaching business doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to be successful, it only needs to work for you. We chat about how the Global Quilt Connection and the Academy for Virtual Teaching helped her build confidence, develop tech skills, and find her voice on camera. She shares exactly how she balances live Zoom classes with pre-recorded video, what h...
2025-07-0149 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineInspiring Creativity On and Off Camera with Jane ClaussI’m so excited to share this episode of Creatives on Camera today! I got to sit down with the ever-energetic Jane Clauss, a TV host, podcaster, creative maker, and media pro with a passion for inspiring others to create. Jane shares how she blended a lifelong love of making with a 30-year career in television and radio, and how she’s built a joyful business around content creation, brand partnerships, and centering creative collaboration. We talk about everything from her popular series of crashing craft studios to building your own DIY video setup, overcoming imposter syndrome, pitching yourself to b...
2025-06-2446 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineBehind the Scenes of One of the Largest Online Quilting Communities with Bea ByrneIn this episode, I sit down with Bea Byrne, a quilter, teacher, and the creative force behind the Quilt n Learn online summits and the largest online quilting event, Tour de Fabric. What started as a personal dream to attend a quilting-focused summit became a global event that’s now bringing together over seven thousand quilters and fiber artists every six months. Bea pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to run a successful online summit—from navigating imperfect tech stacks to building an ethical, teacher-centered business model. We talk about accessible education, affiliate marketing pitfalls, inclusive hiri...
2025-06-1756 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineGrow Your Quilt Teaching Business with Global Quilt ConnectionThis episode is specifically for my fellow quilt teachers! I’m sharing the story behind the Global Quilt Connection, a grassroots effort started by myself and Sue Blyweiss that blossomed into one of the most effective platforms for quilt teachers to connect with the people who hire them. Born out of the early days of the pandemic, the Global Quilt Connection has grown into a vital bridge between teaching creatives and quilt guilds across the world. From "Meet the Teacher" Zoom events to our wildly popular All-Star Sampler Platters, I walk you through the tools, resources, and community we’ve b...
2025-06-1018 minCreatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire OnlineFrom Craft to Course: Building a Profitable Online Classroom with Thinkific’s Aaron MorinA couple of weeks back, I introduced the On-Demand Platform Series, and I’m excited to bring that first interview to you today with Aaron Morin from Thinkific! Aaron Morin is the Senior Manager of Customer Education and Community at Thinkific, and he’s joining me to talk about all things course creation, community-building, and launching with heart. With over a decade in e-learning and firsthand experience with 100,000+ course launches, Aaron shares what works, what doesn’t, and how to get started (even if you’ve never taught online before). We cover how to move from in-person teaching to online o...
2025-06-0343 minCreatives 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...
2025-05-2741 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...
2025-05-2054 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...
2025-05-0649 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...
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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...
2025-03-1852 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...
2025-03-1120 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...
2025-03-0447 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...
2025-02-2546 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...
2025-02-1113 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
2024-03-091h 01
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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2012-03-1437 min
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