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Fun is FundamentalHow tapping into your creativity can help you find your joy (with Nancy Dillingham Marks)Nancy Dillingham Marks, a Fused Glass Artist. After a corporate career, she took a creative leap, discovering her passion for glass art. She founded Glass Arts Collective, a local studio, providing unique, handmade gifts. She has built a supportive community around the joy of creation.
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https://www.glassartscollective.com
2025-05-0257 min
NewsRamp Consumer & Lifestyle PodcastCelebrate Creativity and Connection with Glass Arts Collective's Gift BundlesGlass Arts Collective is offering beautifully curated gift bundles just in time for spring gifting. The Gift Shop features exclusive sets for Mother's Day and Father's Day, showcasing handcrafted glass pieces. Founder Nancy Dillingham Marks highlights the diverse collection of fused glass art, catering to every taste. Between April 1 and May 11, customers also receive a free handcrafted heart with their purchase. Explore the curated selection online and share these treasures with loved ones near and far, with nationwide shipping available. Discover the artistry and beauty of handcrafted glass at Glass Arts Collective's Gift Shop today.2025-04-1502 min
NewsRamp Retail & Consumer NewsCelebrate Creativity and Connection with Glass Arts Collective's Curated Gift BundlesGlass Arts Collective is offering beautifully curated gift bundles in their Gift Shop, just in time for spring gifting. The exclusive sets for Mother's Day and Father's Day showcase handcrafted glass pieces, including jewelry and decorative platters. Founder Nancy Dillingham Marks highlights the diverse collection of fused glass art, catering to every taste. Plus, between April 1 and May 11, you'll receive a free handcrafted heart with your purchase. With nationwide shipping available, you can easily share these treasures with loved ones near and far. Visit Glass Arts Collective's Gift Shop today and discover the artistry and beauty of handcrafted glass.2025-04-1502 min
Intrinsic Mindset PodcastFinding Purpose Through Art with Nancy Dillingham MarksPaul interviews Nancy Dillingham Marks, a former corporate executive who took a bold leap into the world of fused glass art. After years of working in HR, IT, and business operations for major companies like Sony and IBM, Nancy realized that her true calling was creativity—even though she had never considered herself an artist.Now, as the founder of Glass Arts Collective, Nancy is helping others discover the joy of creative expression, proving that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- How Nancy transitioned from corp...2025-03-1258 min
Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeNancy Dillingham Marks: grit, growth and glassWith a rich background in languages and science, creative pursuits were encouraged during Nancy Dillingham Marks' childhood, but not fully embraced by the young Nancy.On leaving school Nancy's professional life was dominated by analytical roles, and she excelled in various corporate positions, including at Sony Pictures. What Nancy didn't realize at the time was that her path to success was not only fuelled by her organizational skills, but by intertwining those with creative problem-solving. A personal and professional shift lead Nancy to explore her mother's enthusiasm for fused glass, which quickly became the creative o...2025-03-0329 min
Empowered Within with Jennifer PilatesFrom Corporate Life to Glass Art: Nancy Dillingham Mark’s Journey of Creative TransformationSend us a textJoin Jennifer Pilates as she welcomes Nancy Dillingham Marks, a former corporate professional turned glass artist and entrepreneur. After 35 years in the corporate world, Nancy discovered her passion for fused glass art, transforming her life and inspiring countless others along the way. As the founder of Glass Arts Collective in Westlake Village, California, Nancy shares her incredible journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing creativity, and building a thriving community-focused business. Tune in to hear Nancy’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, the magic behind fused glass art, and how leaning into...2025-02-2832 min
Pockets of Knowledge#117. From Corporate to Creative: Nancy Dillingham Marks on Finding Passion and Building CommunityIn this inspiring episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley speaks with Nancy Dillingham Marks, founder of Glass Arts Collective, about her journey from a structured corporate career to discovering her passion for fused glass art. Nancy shares how her creative spark was ignited by a simple class she attended with her mother, which eventually led to the creation of her own art studio. What began as a personal exploration turned into a thriving space for fostering creativity and connection.
Nancy reflects on the challenges of opening Glass Arts Collective in January 2020, just before...2025-01-0841 min
Move Swiftly: Educating Business Owners on Innovative TeamworkNancy Dillingham Glass ArtMeet Nancy Dillingham—once a seasoned corporate professional for over 30 years, she found her true calling in the mesmerizing world of fused glass. What began as a tentative exploration quickly turned into a passionate pursuit, revealing Nancy’s innate talent and fueling her transformation into a full-fledged artist.
Now the driving force behind the Glass Arts Collective, Nancy offers a space where art enthusiasts can unleash their creativity, discover new techniques, and immerse themselves in the magic of glass artistry. Her mission goes well beyond crafting stunning pieces—it’s about nurturing community, sparking inspiration in others, and demonstrating the boun...2024-12-3138 min
Tech Your BusinessE124. How a Glass Art Studio Uses Tech to Enhance the Human TouchIn this fascinating episode of Tech Your Business, Nancy Dillingham Marks shows how she runs her glass art studio using clever technology, proving that digital tools can make art businesses better without losing their personal touch. Watch how this former corporate professional turned glass artist mixes creativity with smart tech choices to run Glass Arts Collective.
Key topics covered:
Setting up online class bookings that work for both students and teachers
Making an art shop website that actually helps sell pieces
Clever ways to handle class reminders and customer communication
Managing a glass...2024-12-2342 min
Wickedly Smart WomenGlass Art and Grit with Nancy Dillingham Marks - Ep.302In this spectacular episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B Hartwell sits down with the incredibly versatile Nancy Dillingham Marks. With a rich background working for some of the largest corporations, including ABC Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, IBM, and Toshiba, Nancy's journey is a compelling testament to resilience and creativity. Nancy opens up about navigating her career as a single mother, her successful transition to COO at her second husband's technology company, and the unsatisfactory experience working for the company that bought her husband's business. Seeking fulfillment, Nancy ventured into the world of travel...2024-12-1130 min
LilyListEpisode 020: Nancy Dillingham - transformation, creativity, communityIn this inspiring conversation, we catch up with Nancy Dillingham, whose journey from a successful corporate career to becoming a passionate glass artist and business owner is a testament to her resilience, creativity, and self-discovery. Nancy shares how she found her artistic voice later in life, built a thriving studio—Glass Arts Collective—and the lessons she learned along the way.
This episode is packed with wisdom about redefining creativity, embracing second acts, and making a meaningful impact through art and community. Whether you're looking to make a career shift, reignite your creativity, or simply hear a hear...2024-12-0737 min
Direct or DetourNancy Dillingham Marks Episode 10In this episode of Direct or Detour, we sit down with Nancy Dillingham Marks, a remarkable fused glass artist who transformed her 35-year corporate career into a vibrant creative passion. After years in professional roles spanning human resources, operations, and customer service, Nancy discovered an unexpected talent for glass art – proving that it's never too late to uncover hidden talents and redefine your path.Join us as Nancy shares her inspiring journey of founding Glass Arts Collective, embracing artistic expression after years in the corporate world, and how a single glass art class sparked a completely new ch...2024-11-2529 min
Close Up RadioPart 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Nancy Marks of Glass Arts CollectiveNancy Dillingham Marks is the founder of the Glass Arts Collective, a new glass art studio promising to enrich the vibrant landscape of artistic expression for2024-11-0730 min
Close Up RadioPart 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Nancy Marks of Glass Arts CollectiveNancy Dillingham Marks is the founder of the Glass Arts Collective, a new glass art studio promising to enrich the vibrant landscape of artistic expression for2024-10-3132 min
Roaming with Restless Women8 - Crafting Connections: The Community Spirit of Glass Arts Collective with Glass Arts Collective's Nancy Dillingham MarksIn this episode of Roaming with Restless Women, your host, Jullie Noonan, speaks with the Independent Business Owner of Glass Arts Collective, Nancy Dillingham Marks. Nancy is a fused glass artist who transitioned from a 35-year corporate career to owning a glass art studio. Nancy shares her journey, discussing her initial self-doubt, the impact of COVID-19 on her new business, and the therapeutic nature of glass art. She emphasizes the beauty of imperfection and the importance of embracing change. She highlights the community-building aspects of her studio and encourages listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs about creativity and potential.2024-10-0723 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowFinding Serenity through Creativity: Nancy Dillingham Marks Goes From Corporate Stress to Mindfulness in a Glass Art StudioI want to share my journey of discovering a new career in my 60s, which led me to a community filled with warmth and compassion, where the joy of making art binds us. This experience has shown me how creativity can be a powerful path to mindfulness and inner peace. I’m excited to share the beauty and serenity it has brought into my life.
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