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A life Creative PodcastEpisode 10 | An Artfully Built Business with Joelle Hoverson, Artist and Founder of Purl SohoIn this episode, we sit down with Joelle Hoverson, founder of Purl Soho, to talk about how her background as a painter led her to build one of the most beloved knitting and craft brands in the country. Joelle shares how she went from studying painting at the San Francisco Art Institute and earning her MFA at Yale to freelancing for Martha Stewart Living, where a new passion for knitting took root. We discuss how, in 2002, she opened a small yarn shop in SoHo with no formal business training—teaching herself everything from supply sourcing to financial planning, with th...2025-06-031h 00A life Creative PodcastEpisode 9 | Human-Centered Design with Tucker Fort, Industrial Designer, Partner & Executive Director at Smart DesignIn this episode, we sit down with Tucker Fort, Partner and Executive Director at Smart Design, to explore the evolution of his career shaped by curiosity and a commitment to human-centered design. From his early days taking apart gadgets and cleaning a ceramics studio to leading multi-disciplinary teams at one of the world’s top design consultancies, Tucker shares how he transitioned from engineering to industrial design—and eventually to the intersection of physical and digital design. He reflects on how his time at Pratt, and learning alongside peers from diverse backgrounds, helped him shift from simply solving problems to a...2025-05-2754 minA life Creative PodcastEpisode 8 | Making It Miniature with Content Creator & Miniaturist Chelsea AnderssonIn this episode, miniature artist and NBC's Making It alum, Chelsea Andersson, shares her creative journey—from studying landscape architecture to finding her true passion in the world of miniatures. Chelsea opens up about the moment she realized her original career path wasn’t the right fit, how a hamster named Martin sparked a new direction, and what it was really like to go from being a superfan of Making It to competing on the show.She also shares how she’s turned her love for all things miniature into a thriving business—selling her creations online and part...2025-05-2057 minA life Creative PodcastEpisode 7 | Mixing It Up with Jennifer Aaronson, Head of Brand & Global Culinary Director at Marley SpoonIn this episode of A Life Creative, we talk with Jennifer Aronsson, a culinary expert whose career has taken her from top kitchens to influential roles in food media and entrepreneurship. A graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Jennifer trained under renowned chefs like Suzanne Goin and Todd English before becoming Pastry Chef at the historic Upstairs at the Pudding. She later moved into publishing, contributing to San Francisco Magazine and serving as Editorial Director of Food and Entertaining at Martha Stewart Living. Today, she is the co-founder and Culinary Director of the meal kit services Marley...2025-05-1356 minA life Creative PodcastEpisode 6 | The Man Without A Plan with Design Director & Stylist Stephen EarleWhat’s it really like to work with icons like Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, and NYC's Hudson Yards developer Steve Ross? In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Earle, an accomplished design director and stylist, whose career has taken him from the early days of home lifestyle branding to the creative helm of some of its most recognized names.Stephen shares the story of how he got his start with Raymond Waites, stumbled into the prop styling profession, and eventually found himself shaping the visual language of Martha Stewart Living and leading product development fo...2025-05-0644 minA life Creative PodcastEpisode 5 | Making a Scene with Event Planner, Author and Designer Matthew RobbinsIn this episode we sit down with Matthew Robbins, founder of Matthew Robbins Design, a premier event planning and design firm specializing in bespoke weddings and special events. With over 20 years of experience, Matthew has contributed to top publications like Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and O Magazine. He's also the author of Matthew Robbins' Inspired Weddings and the founder of Invited Journal.To see some of Matthew's creations and links to his site visit www.alifecreativepod.com or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alifecreative?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 2025-04-2945 minA life Creative PodcastEpisode 4 | The Art of Deconstruction with Artist Jeff WallaceIn this episode, we explore the themes of memory, time, and artistic transformation through the lens of artist, designer, and curator Jeff Wallace. Jeff began his career in graphic design and later established his successful design firm, Borsa Wallace. A significant moment came in 2012 when he found himself managing the personal belongings of elderly relatives, an experience that profoundly influenced his artistic path. Jeff’s story highlights how creativity can shift unexpectedly, blending past experiences into new forms of expression. We hope his story inspires you to welcome change in your own creative endeavors.For show notes an...2025-04-2251 minA life Creative PodcastEpisode 3 | Child's Play with Jodi Levine, Kid's Content CreatorIn this episode, we explore the creative path of Jodi Levine. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Jodi started her career at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO). Her passion and unique vision led her to become the Editor in Chief of Martha Stewart Kids, where she helped shape the magazine’s iconic voice and set new standards for crafting content. Whether it’s crafting with recycled items, everyday supermarket finds, or unexpected materials, Jodi’s approach to crafting is about seeing potential in the most unlikely places.Visit www.alifecreativepod.com to see some of...2025-04-1541 min
A life Creative PodcastEpisode 2 | The Switch: Changing Focus with Photographer Stephen Kent JohnsonHow does a graphic designer turned Martha Stewart Living art director make the leap to becoming a sought-after interiors photographer? Stephen Kent Johnson, a BYU art school grad, shares his story and how he ended up photographing iconic home interiors featured in magazines like Dwell and World of Interiors. We talk career pivots, skill building, and the lessons learned along the way. Join us for an inspiring chat with our hilarious friend Stephen. Visit the show web-site at www.alifecreativepod.com to see some of Stephen's work, as well as links to his site and social media.2025-04-0847 min
A life Creative PodcastIntroducing A Life Creative Podcast, a new show hosted by Marcie McGoldrick and Melanio GomezIn this inaugural episode, Martha Stewart alums Marcie McGoldrick and Melanio Gomez take us behind the scenes of their creative paths—from art school to carving pumpkins at 3 a.m. for Martha Stewart Living. They share how they built careers in ceramics, and interiors styling, and why they launched this brand-new weekly show. Each episode, they sit down with inspiring creatives from all disciplines to explore A life Creative. Visit RowentaUSA.com and use code ALIFECREATIVE to get 10% off your next purchase. 2025-03-3032 min