While I sew I listen and learn. I love a day with a big stack of sewing to do and no other distractions or obligations and a days worth of podcast’s, interviews, ted talks etc. to listen to. There are some episodes I return to again and again. I’ve chosen a few of my favorites to share with you below and I’ll add to this list – please check back for more and if you have favorites to share please do in the comments. And listen with me today – at this very moment I’m packing kits for my Sweet Paul Makerie workshop this weekend and I’m about to tune in to Abby Glassenberg’s interview with Rebecca Ringquist. I’ve been looking foward to this one! I’m a huge fan of Rebecca and her work.
The Unmistakable Creative – writer Esme Wang – Diagnosed with devastating mental illness as teenager Esme talks about coping through writing – her story is powerful and she tells it honestly and beautifully.
Ted Talk – writer Elizabeth Gilbert – on genius, success, creativity, work and inspiration.
While She Naps – Jess Brown – I love Jess Brown’s rag dolls and enjoyed listening to how they came to be and the challenges, twists and turns in nurturing and growing a very personal business.
The Unmistakable Creative- MacGuyver creator – Lee Zlotoff – on creative work, ideas, and the power of your subconscious. I use the thinking tool learned here everyday.
The Unmistakable Creative- Founder of the 5 Minute Journal- UJ Ramdass – on the power of gratitude.
The Good Life Project – artist Debbie Millman – serendipity, fear and creating happiness.
Oh I love these talks too!
I also enjoy tuning in to, On Being with Krista Tippett and This American Life podcasts.
Debbie Millman’s podcast Design Matters is great too, I love her curiosity and well researched questions with each of her subjects. You might like her conversation with Seth Godin on courage and creativity ( https://soundcloud.com/brainpicker/seth-godin-in-conversation-with-debbie-millman )