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In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#45 - Finding Spring in Winter's GripIn this episode of the In Kinship Podcast, I share my journey of embracing the unexpected as winter stubbornly refuses to release its grip on northern Michigan. With warmth and humor, I take you along on an impromptu adventure with my nine-year-old son when we found ourselves "lost" on country roads—transforming what could have been a stressful situation into a memorable bonding experience. I explore how shifting our mindset from fighting circumstances to embracing them creates space for joy, whether we're dealing with surprise snowstorms or life's bigger challenges. From learning to ice skate (badly!) with my hockey-playing ne...2025-03-2026 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#44 The Joy in the StruggleIn this light and candid episode of the In Kinship Podcast, I unpack the ups and downs of the creative process through the lens of a dress gone wrong. With laughter and insight, I share how a see-through fabric mishap and a fiddly neckband led to valuable lessons about embracing failure, stepping away when frustrated, and finding the balance between perfectionism and joy. Whether you're sewing garments or building camping cabinets (or raising my perfectionist 9-year-old!), this episode reminds us that the magic happens when we approach our creative hurdles with curiosity instead of scarcity. 2025-03-1116 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#43 - Using stitches to journal your state of being With guest Tamanna Rahman, a textile artist, clothes maker, and psychiatric nurse practitioner who integrates holistic mental health practices into her craft. Tamanna shares her journey, from her early love for textiles inspired by her grandmother to how COVID sparked her passion for sewing and embroidery and drove home that life doesn't have to look like it always has.She discusses her work, Slow Work Sewing, and where she teaches embroidery workshops that guide students in translating daily experiences and emotions into abstract mark-making and stitch . The conversation touches on the therapeutic benefits of repetitive, bilateral motions i...2024-12-091h 05In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#42 - Take the next right step...sometimes all you can do is beginJoin me as I tell you about my day at the coffee shop and how I went from frustratingly staring at a blank canvas to figuring out exactly what I wanted to do...simply by trusting in the process and taking the next step.tina@kinshiphandwork.com2024-11-2621 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#41 - when you avoid a thing by doing the thing you were already avoiding!So, tell me if you know this story. This week I shopped for way too many groceries and then in an epic showing of avoiding what I SHOULD have been doing, I pulled everything out of the pantry, fridge and freezer. Yes all of it. Washed everything down and reorganized all food items in my life. I donated the "no-longer-what-I-want-to-be-eating-but-still-good", purged the outdated, composted the pickles that were gifted back in 2018 and scraped the gunk out from underneath the crisper draw. Then and only then could I put away my massive grocery haul, full of...2024-11-2226 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#40 - Making sense of the world through illustration!​With guest Elina Puaohiniemi.I met Elina 5 or 6 years ago in an online community and have had the pleasure of watching her share her illustrations, books and so much love with the world. from Elina’s website:  (this delightful bit is exactly why I want to have Elina on the podcast!)“Elina Puohiniemi aka elinap is an artist, life coach and the creator of Mira(cle)Doodles series.She has been illustrating her spiritual path with doodles since 2010. At first she doodled lizards while trying to solve her struggles and co...2024-11-081h 02In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#39 when the fabric inspires you so much, you open a fabric store!My guest today is Nan Webb, Founder at Bolt and Spool, a cloth merchant in Cleveland, OH.Nan began sewing at the young age of 8. Her love for pattern design, texture, and all things uncommonly beautiful inspired her to open her historic Murray Hill Road boutique in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood in 2010. The storefront is a space where sewists of all levels can feel welcomed and inspired. Nan is equally comfortable with needle and thread as she is with a golf club, trowel, or bike handle in hand. Merging her passions with a degree in journalism fr...2024-11-0740 minLesbian Book ClubLesbian Book ClubThe L Word: S1E9Send us a textThis week, our hosts have an allergic reaction to new character Annette, who makes Haylie like Jenny in comparison. Dana's apparently closeted mother rejects her when she comes out, Bette and Tina face harsh truths, and Haylie gives a lesson on hygiene and shame. Let's go!Please download, share, and leave us a review! Read CRAZE by Margaret Vandenburg for our next episode, and reach out to us through DMs or text with the link above if you so please. Thanks for listening!Instagram and TikTok: @LesbianBookClubPodEmail...2024-10-221h 14In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#38 - From one season to the next and small steps to feel goodIn this solo episode, I share my ritual for reflecting on the season I just left and dreaming of the season to come.  You can get my workbook, A Vibrant Life, on the website...https://kinshiphandwork.com/in-kinship-a-podcast/tina@kinshiphandwork.com2024-09-1927 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#37 - Anything can happen. A conversation with a weaver and natural dyer!Jasmine Petrie is my guest on this episode, follow along as we talk about weaving, natural dyeing and being in the right place at the right time...or is it following the sparks to be on the right path?  jasminelacetextiles@gmail.comhowlattheloom.com@howlattheloomBio:Weaver, natural dyer, zine maker, loom doctor, life artist, teacher, and lifelong learner, Jasmine Petrie of Howl at the Loom resides in the forests of her childhood in Northern Michigan. She enjoys spending time with her family, tending garden, being in nature, and occasionally traveling afar.2024-09-1349 minSeamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativitySeamwork Radio: Sewing and CreativityFinding Balance and Living Intentionally: A Conversation with In KinshipWhen two podcasters with the same passion for sewing and making things get together, you know it will be a meaningful conversation. Sarai was recently a guest on the In Kinshop podcast, hosted by Tina VanDenburg. In this episode, Sarai and Tina talk about finding balance and intentionality in sewing, making, and life. And, of course, about the importance of taking time to walk your dog.2024-08-2658 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#36 - 4 ways you may experience intuition and living the slow, gentle life in MexicoMy guest today, Kristina Rogers, shares her sweet, intention life in San Miquel, Mexico and 4 ways in which you may experience your intuition.  tina@kinshiphandwork.com2024-07-1955 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#35 - when the door you're closing is a good one and connecting after deathToday's guest, Liz Murphy is one of those you eagerly follow online (she was a knitting pattern designer and shared her family's homesteading journey) and feels like you know her in real life.  In fact, even though she doesn't know your name, you're pretty sure she's one of your dear friends, she just doesn't know it yet!  At least that's what happened to me!  (is that sketchy? ;-) Over a year ago, Liz announced online that, to her very own surprise, she was shifting gears from designer knitting patterns and into offering mediumship readings.  ...2024-07-1156 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#34 - what do off-grid, tiny house living and sewing your own clothes have in common? ​Intentionality.  And if there's one thing that my guest on this episode has in spades, it's intentionality!From her self-built, off-grid tiny house compound (her words!) to her work as a textile artist, clothing and sewing pattern designer, and garment construction instructor, Ann Tilley lives in her values and on her own terms and she's a joy to behold!Listen in as we talk about building a tiny house on wheels, the why of it and how it feels to live in it, what it's like to have solar power and what drives t...2024-06-271h 13In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#33 - Finding balance, living intentionally and coming back to walking your dog​I'm over the moon that I got to talk with Sarai Mitnick, of Seamwork! Years and years ago, as a pretty new garment sewist I found Colette Patterns and promptly devoured the Colette Sewing Handbook.It was the intention and depth in that book, not just in the technical aspects but on the mindfulness around wardrobes and choices that struck a deep chord in my own soul and I began a journey of mindful making and learning to show up in the world fully and authentically myself. That book was a ga...2024-06-131h 04In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#32 - Full Spectrum Aliveness through Burlesque Dance​Have you always wanted to talk to a Burlesque dancer?  Me too! I met Kellita last year at a virtual event and was immediately drawn to her spark and playfulness.   As a five-time finalist at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, she's had a lifelong journey in dance, but also in finding her soul and our conversation did not disappoint!We talked about living fully alive and witnessed, diving deep into the concept that to perform (or live, really) fully embodied, make it feel good to YOU!   And that resonance will allow others to feel good...2024-06-061h 03In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#31 - True ease might just come from "one step at a time"Listen in as I chat with Brook Ann Camper about her course SKIRT SKILLS...from a sewing perspective, but even more deeply from a slowing down, staying curious and taking things one step at a time way of doing things.   www.brooksann.comtina@kinshiphandwork.com2024-05-3044 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#30 - Elevating your project and just maybe...your lifeListen in as I share how choosing just a wee bit of creativity, instead of rushing through what I usually do, elevated my project!  I also share about the free series I did recently...Break the Rules of Sewing.  You can catch the replays for free!   https://courses.kinshiphandwork.com/f/break-the-rules-of-sewingtina@kinshiphandwork.com2024-05-1728 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#29 - Getting Your Mojo back!Being a beginner at something you already know, seems counterintuitive.  But when I was looking to deepen my artistry, reconnect to my mojo, and embrace new ways to do what I love doing, being a beginner was just what I needed.  Learning anew gave me a deeper connection to my craft and a mindset that allows for more curious experimentation rather than rushing to the end product.   I highly recommend it!Give it a listen!  Mentioned in the episode:Brooks Ann Camper's Skirt SkillsLaureen Nowlan-CardEpisode 18 - with Laureen...2024-03-0129 minSew & So...Sew & So...Tina VanDenburg - A Fully Lit-Up LifeOwner of Kinship Handwork, Tina VanDenburg has lived life others simply dream of. Ready for chances, and learning from experiences, Tina left no stone unturned in searching for passion, peace, and a fully lit-up life. Born and raised near Grand Rapids, MI, her sewing journey began when she couldn’t find cloths that fit her body. Before that she lived in Alaska then returned to Michigan and built houses as a carpenter.  She blogs and has a vibrant podcast called In Kinship. (2:06) How did Tina learn how to sew...2024-01-1847 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#28 You CAN do all the things, but not at the same time!In this episode, I talk about that space between.  Like the time between Christmas and New Year’s or the space between the end of one way of living and the beginning of another and how that space, that pause, can be beautiful and uncomfortable at the same time.I also share about our move and where we are now physically and emotionally.  And about having a great deal of grace with ourselves.   And did I manifest a SLLLOOOOWWW electric hookup?  It’s a good question.I also share my thoughts for sewing wo...2023-12-2847 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#27 - Trusting in the journey, carefully planting your next step & bloody roosters{w/ Megan Frey}In this episode I caught up with my dear friend Megan Frey just days before she embarks on her next voyage.  12 or so years ago, I was working at a natural food co-op and Megan hired on to earn some cash for her next adventure.   She waltzed in, this tall blond, glowing human with a gorgeous accent and I KNEW we were already friends.  And we were.For this recording I caught up with Megan on the island of Maui (gah! online not, sadly, in person!) where she’s been resting on the...2023-11-1040 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#26 - Being part of nature and listening to your intuition(w/ Ricki Oldenkamp)   Do you know what's better than foraging for fresh wild blueberries while chatting with friends and hoping the grizzly bears have a different spot?    NOTHING!My guest today talks about her love of foraging and kitchen witching as a way to be part of nature, a welcome juxtaposition from her days observing nature in her work as a scientist.  She also shares how she went from living out her "Jane Goodall" dreams to taking a chance and responding to her environment to become a teller of stories.  As a self-proclaimed nosey person...2023-10-0554 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeDay 5 - Let's take action - Find Your Joy WorkshopSo...you've made a list of what brings you joy and you've been practicing some gratitude every day!You've thought about your energy flow throughout the day and what your ideal day would look like. You took some tests, read some things and you know yourself and how you operate in flow a bit more.Then you got clear on the habits and commitments in your life that do not bring you ease and joy and determined what of those you want to cull, delegate or limit.NOW...we're bringing it all together...2023-08-2020 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeDay 4 - Get out your pruning shears - Find You Joy WorkshopToday's lesson can be both a YES! kind of lesson and a "oh, but wait, that's too hard" kind of thing!    Culling out the things in your life that are not making you happy can be HUGE and can be simple.  But, we only have so much time and energy each day and if we commit to all the things, we won't have space for what matters.So, let's begin!Give the audio a listen.  (above)Make a list (YES, I love lists!) of all of your commitments and daily habits and rate them.First mark...2023-08-1922 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeDay 3 - Permission to be simply you - Find Your Joy WorkshopOkay, did you picture your ideal day?  Do you have an idea on how your energy flows through the day?  Share with me what you've learned!  Hit reply, I would be delighted!Today we're going to talk about the value in finding out more about your personality type and how you operate!Give the audio a listen.Found out more about yourself through a personality type of test.  All four of the links below lead to sites that I have used and liked and that offer a free summary. Human Design.  Maybe you'd like to lea...2023-08-1813 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeDay 2 - How you spend your minutes is how you spend your life - Find Your Joy WorkshopHow was day one?  Did you write out your list of joyful things?  What were you grateful for this morning?  Yes, comment below  and tell me!Today we're going to go deeper into thinking about how our energy flows throughout the day and what your ideal/dream day would look like.Give the audio (above) a listen.  I tried to keep it really short. I REALLY did.  But it's 22 minutes!  ...What can I say?Track you energy through out the day.  How do you feel first thing?  At lunch time?  In the afternoon, the evening and at night? ...2023-08-1722 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeDay 1 - How do you want your joy to feel? - Find Your Joy WorkshopSo, today for lesson one. Give the audio (above) a listen.  (released 8/16/23)  It's roughly 10 minutes longStart a gratitude practice twice a day.  Say aloud one thing you're grateful for and for better success, tie it to a habit you already have, like brushing your teeth.Make a list of all sorts of things that bring you joy...don't edit it, let it flow.  It could be sunshine on your face, or a project in your hands or a walk with a friend.  Set the timer for 10 minutes and free write.  Just let it out!!Day 2 will include a guide...2023-08-1613 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#20 - getting water to boilToday's episode is about turning on the heat and holding it steady.    I once heard Cathy Heller use this water boiling analogy for showing up in life and it stuck with me.   So I share it with you today.Showing up in life,   relates to a new program I have coming out and a free 5 day workshop - Finding Your Joy that that is live August 7th.    Sign up here!    https://courses.kinshiphandwork.com/f/find-your-joyI believe, a joyfilled life is your birthright.  And living vibrantly is within our reach.   And if we can do i...2023-08-0415 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#19 - from Chewbacca to a business of her own, a creature costume maker shares her journey(w/Emma Brassfield) You've just put in another 11 hour day at the studio, rushing in to add some padding here, or attach a tail there, poised to help Chewbacca to the loo or fix a broken seam at the drop of a hat...but mostly waiting and chatting with your coworkers and drinking bottomless lattes.  Sounds exotic and fun to this homebody, but day after day after day of long hours and little family time seems wearing. And they were to my guest Emma Brassfield.   She loved, mostly, her career doing costumes and special effects for film and...2023-07-2144 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#18 - Turning self-sabotage into attunement{w/ Laureen Nowlan-Card}Do you ever do this?  You meditate, get really clear about where you want to go and who you want to be and you make a plan. A realistic plan, for crying out loud!  Not one of those pie-in-the-sky plans you used to make, no a plan you can actually achieve by putting one foot in front of the other. And you feel so good, patting yourself on the back, ready to usher in change, and then…15 minutes after you decide to not go out to eat this week because you’re budge...2023-06-231h 15In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#17 - what a NY Times best seller does when she's drawing a blank, literally​(with guest Eliza Wheeler) Once upon a time, a tired and worried mama and her young boy ducked into a bookstore for both a bit of shelter from the storm and for the love of books.  While the wee fella fawns over books about fierce dinosaurs and strapping knights with swords, the mama spied a magical book that drew her from across the room. That book was Eliza Wheeler's children's book Home in the Woods, a story about her own grandma, a story so deeply rooted in her family history that her siblings and cousins acted it ou...2023-06-091h 16In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#16 - a farmer florist on adding things in as you can handle them(with guest Michaela Buhrman of Black Squirrel Flowers)  I am thrilled to share with you my friend Michaela Buhrman. Michaela is a farmer florist and in our show we go into why she did not just become a farmer who grows flowers, arguably her favorite thing to grow, but a farmer florist.   A person who starts the seeds, grows the flowers in a way that is in alignment with her values and then takes those flowers and creates beautiful bouquets to bring joy into our homes. I can completely relate to her desire to be part...2023-05-2547 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#15 - How this dreamy Pisces takes care of herselfwith my guest Cristina Threloff of My Lovely Muse.  Join Christina, from My Lovely Muse, and me as we talk about how we hold onto the memories that made us feel good in a life that is not always easy.  And how recreating those experiences in our adult life and can bring so much joy.  We also talk about how this dreamy Pisces listens to her body, rests when she needs to and reads!  So many books!! She also shares her business journey from selling on Etsy in her spare time to creating a business selling susta...2023-05-1144 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#14 - Finding the sweet spot between apathy and control ​I strive for that sweet spot.  The space between apathy and overcontrol, between sticking your head in the sand and beating yourself up over something, between perfectionism and doing things without a care.  It’s a balance.  Always.  Every day.  Every hour.  But it’s worth it.Today I share my ideal work day, why getting to know yourself and working with your energy instead of against it are the first steps in living an intentional, joy-filled life, and how I know when to give myself grace and when to push past my resistance.I love heari...2023-04-2745 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#13 - want more joy? try this...tether your favorite things with what you want more of in your life​(w/ Kitty Wilkin)   Living a joyful life on her own terms is exactly what Kitty Wilkin, my guest on the show, is doing.  And she's spreading it around...through her work as a quilter (Night Quilter), her internal work that she vulnerably shares, and her open, sparkling heart. Several years ago, Kitty impacted my life in a profound way...and she didn't even know it.  We begin our conversation with me sharing how her ability to stand in a room with 30 other humans and advocate for herself left me in tears, the kind of tears that bubble up l...2023-04-131h 02In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#12 - when it grabs you by the throat(with guest Kat Eldred)   Naturally when you don’t have the deep yellow fiber that you want…need?…and your spinning wheel is hot, you don the rubber gloves, get the turmeric from the kitchen and start the dye vat!  At least that’s what happens when color grabs you by the throat and you have the good sense to follow that passion like my guest has. Kat Eldred is the founder and dyer behind Why Knot Fibers, a small hand-dyed yarn company specializing in rich nature inspired tonal colors, as well as farm-to-needle yarns and fibers. She began c...2023-04-0650 minTouch Base by Madera CompaniesTouch Base by Madera CompaniesTouch Base Season 5 Premiere! Part 2Continue the conversation with Drew Anderson, Tina Welch, Josh Vandenburg, and Dave Gilles as they go over buying, managing, and selling properties; how each aspect, from the investors to the on-site teams, make Madera Residential what it is today! 2023-03-2823 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#11 - Expand your JOY...let go of perfect​Perfectionism. It ought to be a four letter word.  You know, one of THOSE four letters words.It's constricting and such a thief of joy.  And no good comes from perfectionism.  A bit much?  I don't think so.  Now to be clear, striving for excellence and to be better and better and something...that I can get behind.  But I feel that's a different thing altogether.In this episode, I talk about perfectionism and ask you to let it go and disconnect your self-worth from what you can do.  Your value is not i...2023-03-2328 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#10 - get a BIG piece of paper to begin unearthing your purpose​(My guest) Anne Morningstar, is a smart, kind, and deep human.  And this was the kind of conversation that stretches you.  Expands your mind to think with new language and relate it to your own beliefs, and come up smiling.  She shares her journey as a time-based creative and how her classic fine arts training in animation translates to and informs her intentional work with the customer experience on her family's organic farm and her role as a professor of art and design.  And how we can limit ourselves with expectations, our own or others.2023-03-1754 minFearlessly DivineFearlessly Divine11: Enhancing Vibrancy Through Making with Tina VanDenburgThis week, I chat with Tina VanDenburg who is a fellow podcaster and an entrepreneur.  She is an intrepid maker, an enthusiastic teacher, and a mindful and deep podcaster.  She teaches women to sew clothes they love so that they feel beautiful, empowered, and connected.  She has online courses & workshops, in-person workshops, and two sewing retreats a year on Mackinac Island.  Tina also has amazing conversations with other makers on her podcast,  In Kinship, a podcast for makers who crave a vibrant life on their own terms.    To connect with Tina and check out her podcast, visit her webs...2023-03-1529 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#9 - the beauty of embracing the process ​(with guest) Brooks Ann Camper and I are now best friends.  And I dare say, you just might have the same thing happen when you listen to this episode.  Brooks Ann embodies so much of why I teach women to sew clothing…letting go of sizing, living a world of your own making where who and what you are is just right and embracing the pleasure of making with your own hands. I got so much connection from this conversation, but what was truly lovely was how inspired I was to embrace the process even more. Abou...2023-03-091h 11In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#8 - How the tomato is going to help you make time for those big dreams​(with guest Corrina Ferguson) Get your pens and paper ready!  Today's episode is chock full of tips for how to get more things done and prioritize self-care. Corrina is a delight to talk with, just the perfect blend of witty humor and wisdom.  She shares the ways she organizes her days so that she has the time to design over 200 knitting patterns, take care of tech editing clients, and walk that new rescue dog! She has a knit design business, does tech editing for other knitters, and when she couldn't find the co-working space of her...2023-03-0253 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#7 - Creating in a small spaceSmall space living, how do you find room to be creative?  I live in a 400-square-foot house with my wee boy and in this episode, I share my tips for being creative and making things in a small space.  I also share some exciting news!    I recently purchased an Amish-built building that measures 12 x 20 feet and is going to become the maker's studio of my dreams!  I share with you what that will look like and what I hope to do in that space. tina@kinshiphandwork.com2023-02-2328 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#6 - Let's feast with sensuality and joy!​(with guest Nicki Sizemore) Do you have a favorite bowl?  A bowl that you nestle up in your hands and joyfully spoon delicious food into your eager maw?  I do!Not only do I have a favorite bowl…it’s a locally made large flatish wooden bowl made from the deepest darkest walnut that I purchased at my favorite farm store, but I have  favorite spoons. Like the tarnished silver one with the slight hourglass bowl and rose embossed on the stem that I found at a thrift store.  Favorite knives.  Favorite copper drinking cups.  Favorite cl...2023-02-1646 minLet’s Slow Down: Simple + Intentional Living, Decluttering, Life on PurposeLet’s Slow Down: Simple + Intentional Living, Decluttering, Life on Purpose9. Creating a Vibrant Life with Tina VanDenburgToday’s guest is the lovely Tina VanDenburg. Tina is a maker who finds her creative practices taking the form of podcasting, garment sewing, and teaching women to sew clothes they love so they feel beautiful, empowered, and connected. But really, she's a woman who wishes all people knew how creative and capable they are and how they can live a vibrant life on their own terms.  Authentic and fully awake and filled with joy.  No matter what life throws at them. Here are Some Highlights of our Conversation: How to live more vibrantly by m...2023-02-1441 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#5 - The answer is boundaries.(with guest Carol Johnson) You want space to make things?  Set boundaries.​  (It's so ironic, but true...create a container to give yourself freedom)My guest today, Carol Johnson, is a maker; primarily a clothing sewist, but also as a cook and gardener.  In our conversation today we talk about fast fashion, how her Mom made ends meet by being a creative maker, why she sews clothes now, how she shows her love to people and what she wishes we all knew.  And boundaries  Learn how Carol finds space to make things.  We laugh...2023-02-0934 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#4 - That time she got on the ferry and met herself.My guest Mindy Taylor shares her story of finding her sense of belonging, along with her name, on today’s podcast. As well as what it is to be a maker when you’re not actually making.   What she wishes all people knew about themselves and why telling our stories and hearing others stories is so important.Mindy Taylor, my guest on today’s episode, is a mother, wife, sister and blessed friend, in addition to being a maker.  Creating connection and community with folks is her passion.  You can follow her upcoming blog at midwiferyt...2023-02-0247 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#3 - Sadly, I never got to be a girl scout...BUT,  I have a flint and steel in my go bag just the same!This episode explores how I came to start my business, and what prompted the craving inside of me for a community gathering where we work with our hands and laugh and bond.  OTHER than post-apocalyptic movies! I also talk about what's in my go bag and why I'm still miffed at that one season of being a Brownie.tina@kinshiphandwork.com2023-01-2624 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#2 - Create a Vibrant Life...a sacred way to look back at 2022 and dream of 2023A sacred ceremony for looking back at 2022 and dreaming of 2023First of all…get your A Vibrant Life workbook in the show notes..And then, if you're listening to this at the release time, register for our live gathering on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023.  It’s at noon (est).Okay. Now that that is done, this episode is all about why I relish in taking the time to reflect on the year gone by and dream of the year to come.  I set the stage with candles...2023-01-1941 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life#1 - Getting started. As a garment maker and a podcast!How I got started making clothing... hint, it WASN’T from my seamstress Grandma.  Sadly.Mentioned in the podcast...Julie and Julia by Julie Powelltina@kinshiphandwork.com2023-01-1229 minIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeIn Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant lifeTrailer for the In Kinship PodcastHey there, you found the In Kinship Podcast, and I am your host, Tina VanDenburg. I'm a maker and I imagine you might be a maker too, and you stumbled upon this podcast because maybe you want to  elevate your life as a maker. In this podcast, we're gonna explore the idea of living a vibrant, fully awake life as a person who loves to create  things.Do you have to be a maker to have a fully awake, vibrant life? No. No, you don't. But there's some of us out there who love to cre...2022-11-0401 min