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Craft Industry AllianceEpisode #286: Mary EngelbreitOn today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about creating a best-selling art and illustration company with my guest, Mary Engelbreit.
Over 40 years ago, Mary Engelbreit launched her own company with a strong desire for creative freedom and a line of 12 greeting cards. The head of a highly successful business bearing her name, Mary is one of the country’s premier designers and artists. She is known throughout the world for her distinctive illustration style and design sensibility, modestly referred to as “eclectic traditional”. Mary’s signature art, imbued with spirited wit and warmth, ap...2025-04-0759 min
Closer to Christmas289 Days, The Night Before Christmas, series, Mary Engelbreit289 Days until Christmas. This week I am talking about modern art with a Christmas theme! This episode is all about The Night Before Christmas series by Mary Engelbreit.If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr... can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check...2025-03-1104 min
House of LouLessons from My Garden with Marcella HawleyIn this episode, host Veronica Theodoro sits down with Marcella Hawley, an artist, botanical illustrator, and creative director who has contributed her talents to Martha Stewart Living and the Mary Engelbreit Home Companion. Many in the St. Louis community may also know Marcella for her stunning front garden in Webster Groves, lovingly called "The Slope of Possibility." Filled with thousands of vibrant flowers, the garden is a living tribute to her mother and embodies Marcella’s belief in the transformative and healing power of gardens. Here, Marcella takes us on a personal journey, filled with insights about life, loss, and rebirt...2024-11-0637 min
She Lift Project Podcast#34 - Nicki Ball: The Power of PivotsIn this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick sits down with Nicki Ball, the Chief Operating Officer at Mary Engelbreit, to explore the fascinating journey of her multifaceted career. From her beginnings in hospitality and wine expertise to healthcare and art licensing, Nicki shares her experiences of navigating through various industries and the lessons learned along the way.
Nicki highlights the importance of self-advocacy, work-life balance, and the courage to pivot when necessary. She discusses the challenges of working in male-dominated environments and the significance of mentorship and supportive leadership. With anecdotes about...2024-06-181h 28She Lift Project Podcast#34 - Nicki Ball: The Power of PivotsIn this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick sits down with Nicki Ball, the Chief Operating Officer at Mary Engelbreit, to explore the fascinating journey of her multifaceted career. From her beginnings in hospitality and wine expertise to healthcare and art licensing, Nicki shares her experiences of navigating through various industries and the lessons learned along the way.
Nicki highlights the importance of self-advocacy, work-life balance, and the courage to pivot when necessary. She discusses the challenges of working in male-dominated environments and the significance of mentorship and supportive leadership. With anecdotes about...2024-06-181h 28
The Gen X TeacherEpisode 14: April Fools' Day Trauma and Adorable First GradersIt's Episode 14 starring our first baby boomer guest!
My guest's recommendations this week:
A Touch of Frost on Prime Video/Britbox
Inspector Morse on Britbox
Endeavor on Amazon Prime (note: not the show I was thinking of! Not with a blonde actress from Happy Valley. OOPS)
Books by Fannie Flagg Fun Fact: Fannie Flagg was on Match Game, the old show we referenced in Episode 13 with George Glass!
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
The Women of Copper Country by
Mary...2024-04-0752 min
Open Gem: The PodcastNo Shower Curtains? | Episode 124Send us a textSUMMARYThis week's episode started off with us recapping MLK Day (3:05) and the first round of the NFL playoffs (7:47) before we each gave our biggest "hear me out" takes (16:45). We also went on to discuss viral tweets about broke women (31:08), studs not being held to the same standards as men (46:24), the best lines from Ghost in "Power" (56:44) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Don't look back, you're not going that way." - Mary EngelbreitDon't forget to follow us on Instagram...2024-01-191h 18Craft Industry AllianceEpisode #256: Rachel Austen of Elle CréeOn today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about paint-by-numbers with my guest Rachel Austen.
Rachel has a background in graphic and web design. She founded her paint-by-number kit company - Elle Crée - in 2017 out of her desire to create a nostalgic product from her illustrations that customers could interact with and that would spur their own creativity.
Rachel’s company seeks to reduce its impact on the environment by carefully sourcing eco-friendly components that are locally- and USA-made whenever possible. Elle Crée’s custom paint colors are mixed fro...2024-01-011h 14
Brewtifully MadeHonoring the Artists Who Ignite Our ImaginationsSend us a textAs my pencil danced across the page, transforming the iconic Jake from State Farm into a whimsical wizard, a spark of creativity ignited a heartwarming discourse on the muses that shape our art. You're cordially invited to a celebration of imagination where I pay homage to the wondrous creatures of William Holbrook Beard and the daring palettes of Disney's Mary Blair. Their legacies embolden my work, and I eagerly share how these artistic giants encourage us to weave magic into our own canvases. Join us on a journey through cherished inspirations and the...2023-12-2221 min