The Maker"s Spark Podcast

Have you ever noticed how a small creative moment can shift your whole mood? Like turning a near-disaster of a dinner into something actually tasty or figuring out a new way to fix the thing that broke… again. That’s creativity at work: quiet, practical, and maybe the most human skill we have.In this episode of The Maker’s Spark, we’re digging into why creativity actually matters, not just for what you make but for how you live. We’ll explore the science behind why creative acts boost happiness and

🎨 Permission to PlayThere’s a moment when you catch yourself color-coding the pantry or straightening that one stubborn picture frame, and you realize grown-up life has gotten a little too serious. Somewhere between the spreadsheets, appointments, and grocery lists, we’ve forgotten what it felt like to turn the couch into a pirate ship or draw with crayons just because it was fun.Play isn’t just for kids or people with extra time (who are those people, anyway?). It’s one of the most powerful ways

Creativity has a way of weaving through our lives. Sometimes it is bright and bold, and other times it slips quietly into the background while life gets busy. But it never truly disappears.In this first episode of The Maker’s Spark Podcast, I share my own creative journey, from growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm where my mom sewed and crafted just about everything, to rediscovering my spark years later through quilting and crochet.You will hear about the early moments that shaped how I see