Best Krista West Podcasts (2024)

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-11-24

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Beth’s lizard canvas wins Honorable Mention at the ANG National Seminar.Sampler University is a new offering for members and non-members at the 2025 EGA National Seminar.The schedule was tight, but we got this week’s Midweek Chat recorded. Our topics include encountering world-class athletes, Beth’s Modern Folk Embroidery project, Beth’s lizard can…

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Fiber Talk with Lea Peacock

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Class registration for the 2025 EGA Needlework Faire and Sampler University opens at noon Eastern, Sept. 10.The new Sampler University event at the EGA National Seminar is open to members and non-members. Projects will be the oustanding Iesabella Kettlewell 1818 sampler, taught by Sylvia Stecker of Running with Needles & Scissors and a beautiful Sa…

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Episode #272: Andrea Tsang Jackson 1:05:53

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about the art of quilting with my guest Andrea Tsang Jackson. Andrea is a textile artist, quilt designer, author, and educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. After working in various design fields and settings ranging from architecture to museums, the quilting medium ca…

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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Christy Duff - Navigating Unplanned Rest 54:32

12d ago54:32

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In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Christy Duff on "Navigating Unplanned Rest". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerm…

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Fiber Talk with the Eye Doctor

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“Steampunk” glasses are a big help when specifying stitching glasses.Lined tri-focals with an 8×35 magnification area are recommended for stitching glasses.Kelly Lea Teske joins Gary this week to talk about Gary’s trip to the eye doctor to get new everyday glasses and lined-trifocal stitching glasses. In a show we did on April 6, 2024, we talked wi…

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-28-24

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Cindy Baldwin’s version of Debbie Rowley’s Fantasia was an Iowa State Fair winner.Robin Rossignol earned Best in Show honors at the Iowa State Fair with this beautiful piece.The weekend is two days away so we connected through the interwebs to talk about Elizabeth Ashdown and creating finishing pieces, how counted-canvas needlepoint fits in the lin…

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Fiber Talk with Elizabeth Ashdown II

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“Passementerie,” by Elizabeth Ashdown, is a valuable resource for making the cords and other trimmings you need to finish your needlework.In her book. Elizabeth shows you how to make stunning pieces such as this one. “Passementerie” is the title of the new book, the author is Elizabeth Ashdown, and the show is sponsored Sassy Jacks Stitchery. When …

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Episode #271: Megumi Inouye 1:02:24

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about the art of wrapping gifts with my guest Megumi Inouye. Megumi is a gift-wrapping and packaging artist. Known for her sustainable wrap-ping designs and creative innovations, she encourages repurposing, utilizing everyday things around us, and using organic and recyclable …

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Fiber Talk with Ann Beck

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Ann Beck’s Nightbirds embroidery design.Costume designed by Ann Beck for figure skater Brian Boitano.This week’s show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Our conversation this week is with the amazing embroidery artist, Ann Beck. Ann has been doing embroidery in one form or another for most of her life. She…

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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Brenda Leavenworth - Discovering, Developing and Exercising Spiritual Gifts 55:07

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In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Brenda Leavenworth on "Discovering, Developing, and Exercising Spiritual Gifts". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and tran…

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-14-24

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Beth’s Dawn to Dusk is looking rather stunning.Wednesday has arrived again and we had stuff we didn’t get to two weeks ago, so consider this part II. It’s a long one. We had lots to talk about. Among the topics are our Tour de Broderie Femmes shows; Krista West’s new book “Everyday Folk;” Beth’s Dawn to Dusk progress and how she’s modified the desi…

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Fiber Talk with Krista West III

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“Everyday Folk” is a new book from Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery.Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery joins us this week to talk about her new book, “Everyday Folk.” The words on the cover describe the book as containing “Over 175 folk embroidery designs for the home, inspired by traditional textiles.” The book absolutely contains those desi…

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Golden Scissors Awards 2024: The Loose Ends Project + Allyson Allen 1:08:11

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking with two more of the winners of the Golden Scissors Awards. These new awards recognize excellence in the crafts industry and are given out annually at h+h americas. Nominations were open to everyone and the winners were determined by an independent panel of judges made up of c…

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Fiber Talk with Gail Stafford

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Laurel Mill by Gail Stafford. Gail Stafford is our guest this week and the show is sponsored by CyberPointers at cyberpointers.org. Gail is a retired math teacher who has used her number skills to help her develop a significant talent for designing counted-canvas needlepoint. Her initial efforts were Bargello designs. Then she stepped up her game a…

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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Meka Buffington - Faithful not Frazzled 58:14

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In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Meka Buffington on "Faithful not Frazzled". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerme…

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 7-31-24

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Beth is going to mount this on a slate frame and embellish it.Beth’s Dawn to Dusk is looking rather stunning.It’s Wednesday, it’s Beth’s Birthday (21? 22? Not sure, but young), and it’s time to talk about needlework. (We were getting some background feedback during the recording and couldn’t get it to stop. Sorry.) Our topics include the Kathy Andr…

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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Kelly Bell - Battling Insecurities in Ministry 49:50

2M ago49:50

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In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Kelly Bell on "Battling Insecurities in Ministry". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and em…

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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Grace Warholic - The Purpose and Priority of Theology 1:04:13

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In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Grace Warholic on "The Purpose and Priority of Theology". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling…

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Golden Scissors Award 2024 Winners: Elizabeth Okeyele + Ali Pate 49:30

3M ago49:30

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking with two of the winners of the Golden Scissors Awards. These new awards recognize excellence in the crafts industry and are given out annually at h+h americas. Nominations were open to everyone and the winners were determined by an independent panel of judges made up of craft …

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Episode #268: Amber Kemp-Gerstel 1:02:14

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building an audience with my guest Amber Kemp-Gersel of Damask Love. Amber was the keynote speaker at h+h americas 2024 in Chicago and this is a recording of her presentation. It was inspiring, smart, and funny and I think you’re going to love it. Amber Kemp-Gerstel is a…

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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Krista Fox - The Church's Response to Depression and Suicide 34:37

3M ago34:37

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In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Krista Fox on "The Church's Response to Depression and Suicide". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the …

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Episode #267: Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery 1:12:35

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about folk embroidery with my guest Krista West. Krista delights in bringing ancient beauty to the modern world with embroidery designs inspired by traditional Mediterranean folk textiles. Introduced to traditional folk embroidery in Greece, she fell in love with the vibrant c…

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Episode #266: Kelly Brooks from Knitbrooks 49:35

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a craft tool company with my guest Kelly Brooks. Kelly and her husband, Scott Gardiner, are the team behind knitbrooks, where they create unique wooden crochet hooks. Kelly started knitbrooks in 2013 while she was working as a reporter/photographer at a small co…

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A Conversation with Rebecca McLaughlin 57:01

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In this episode, Brenda has a candid and uncut conversation with author and theologian Rebecca McLaughlin about the compelling goodness of Jesus, local church ministry, work-life balance, and Christ’s heart for the larger Church. Rebecca is the author of several notable books including Confronting Christianity, 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (a…

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Episode #265: Heather Lou 1:08:02

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about growing a sewing pattern business with my guest Heather Lou. Heather has been passionately making her own clothes since 2010, and discovered she loved sewing so much she left a career in interior design to start Closet Core Patterns. Over the years, the company has grown …

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Navigating the Fishbowl Life - Learning to Swim for the Glory of God 50:42

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In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of ministry, work, and family life balance. There are specific challenges when you walk and serve in ministry partnership and leadership. These challenges can create a "fishbowl" experience where you feel like every part of your life is on display. We pray that this…

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Special Episode: State of the Industry 2024 1:01:55

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We’re so pleased to bring you this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast. This is a recording of the State of the Industry panel discussion which took place live on stage on May 1 at h+h americas 2024 in Chicago. With about 800 people in the audience, our panelists dove into the biggest issues and ideas the crafts industry is wrest…

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Episode #264: Lauren Tilden 54:17

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about marketing, retail, and stationery with my guest Lauren Tilden. Lauren is a marketing coach for small business owners struggling to consistently market their businesses. Also a maker, retail shop owner, and podcast host, she’s on a mission to help small businesses do bett…

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Writing Bible Studies 36:06

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In this episode, Brenda and Kelly talk through their processes and styles of writing bible study curriculums and tackle these questions: Can anyone write them? What is essential? What are the different styles and what should be the goal? What does the process look like and how do you get started? We pray that this conversation encourages you to con…

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The Early Tough Lessons in Ministry 40:55

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In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of learning valuable and tough lessons early in their respective ministries. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in …

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Episode #263: Sara Barnes 1:01:59

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about embroidery and illustration with my guest Sara Barnes. Sara is an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, an embroidery studio stitching pet portraits and other beloved creatures. Her work has been recognized in American Illus…

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Gospel Math 47:14

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In this episode, Brenda talks with Faith Wake, Worship Director at Reliance Church, about her recent teaching through 2 Corinthians 8 and “Gospel Math.” They discuss the generosity of God that leads us to be generous to one another, even in the midst of hardship and poverty. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with hum…

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Episode #262: Beau McCall 1:08:54

6M ago1:08:54

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about buttons with my guest Beau McCall. Proclaimed by American Craft magazine as “The Button Man,” Beau McCall creates wearable and visual art by applying clothing buttons onto mostly upcycled fabrics, materials, and objects. His artworks offer commentary on topics such as po…

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Episode #261: Karla Overland of Cherrywood Fabrics 1:09:37

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about hand-dyed fabrics with my guest Karla Overland. Karla is the owner of Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics in Baxter, Minnesota. She is the “colorist” who creates all the dye formulas and gradations of the gorgeous trademark bundles. Karla has been sewing since she was a little …

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The Problem with Perfectionism 34:14

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In this episode, Brenda, Kelly, and Rosemary talk through the many problems with seeking, prioritizing or being consumed by perfectionism. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. Resources: Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by …

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Episode #260: Jess Barrera of Sallie Tomato 51:57

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about creating a sewing business with my guest Jess Barrera of Sallie Tomato. Jessica is an author, designer, educator, and entrepreneur who has been creatively sewing and crafting since the age of five. She studied entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, an…

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Prodigals 49:13

7M ago49:13

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In this episode, Brenda interviews Krista Fox and her son, Aidan Fox about navigating the tumultuous season of a child walking away from the Lord. Krista and Aidan share their respective experiences, and how compassion, boundaries, grace, and open-handed trust in the Lord can guide prodigals and their parents through that season. We pray that this …

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Episode #259: Drew Steinbrecher 56:44

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about collage and mixed media with my guest Drew Steinbrecher. Drew has enjoyed working with his hands and being creative from a young age. He has a university degree in graphic design. Along with being a full-time artist he is also freelance graphic designer. He's an avid kni…

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How Do I Confront a Leader? (Who Has Authority Over Me) 48:58

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In this episode, Brenda and Krista talk with Christie Duff (The Garden Fellowship) about how we should approach confrontation and conversation with leaders who have authority over us in ministry. The conversation also covers how we should be accessible, humble, and hospitable when others seek to confront us as leaders in ministries. We pray that th…

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Episode #258: Willie Smith 59:40

7M ago59:40

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a knitting business with my guest Willie Smith. Willie Smith discovered knitting in 2007. He believes he’s been given a gift to entertain while teaching and his purpose is to spend his life enriching other people’s lives. Knitting is the vehicle he is using to a…

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Children's Ministry Directors 49:12

8M ago49:12

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In this episode, Brenda talks with Tami Peña and Jasmine Boucher about their various experiences, team dynamics, procedures, and processes for overseeing children's ministries and departments. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. Resources: Cal…

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Comparisons in Ministry 34:11

8M ago34:11

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In this episode, Brenda, Kelly, and Rosemary discuss the of various forms of comparisons in ministry and if they are beneficial or harmful. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Br…

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Episode #157: Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth of Tech Tip Talk 1:01:55

8M ago1:01:55

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about writing technical instructions with my guests Sarah Walworth and Kristina McGrath. Kristina and Sarah are yarn pattern technical editors, consultants, and coaches in the fiber industry. They have edited over 1000 knitting patterns between them. Since 2020, they have host…

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WSL Conference Colorado 2023 - Rosemary Cady - Jesus, Friend of Sinners 29:46

8M ago29:46

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In this episode, we are sharing content from the Breaking New Ground live event in Longmont, Colorado from May 2023. This episode was from a main session teaching from Rosemary Cady on "Jesus, Friend of Sinners". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Sp…

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Episode #256: Rachel Austen of Elle Crée 1:14:59

9M ago1:14:59

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On 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 an…

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Episode #255: Brett Bara 56:58

9M ago56:58

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about bargello with my guest, Brett Bara. Brett is the founder of Hello Bargello, a brand dedicated to reviving the vintage craft of bargello for modern makers. Brett is a crafts expert and creative entrepreneur who has been working in the crafts industry for over 20 years. Ov…

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WSL x Cultivate | Women in Ministry 46:16

9M ago46:16

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In this episode, we are sharing an episode that Brenda and Krista had done with Brian Kelly from the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. This conversation centers on the contributions that women make in the roles of church planting, the challenges women can face in leadership, and how to better equip women for ministry. We pray that this conversatio…

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Will Your Dog Benefit from Supplements? Critical Questions to Ask When Selecting Products 38:02

9M ago38:02

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Who better than Bill Bookout, founding member of the NASC to share with us the state of the animal supplement industry, why not all products are created equal and what you need to know before choosing supplements for your dog. Tune in!By Krista Karpowich

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Episode #254: Christie Troxell of Ritzy Parties 59:11

10M ago59:11

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about craft parties and events with my guest Christie Troxell. Christie is a master maker and creative professional specializing in the craft and party industries. In 2012, she founded Ritzy Parties, and grew a five-star business creating immersive, over the top celebrations f…

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WSL Conference 2022 - Brenda Leavenworth - Breaking New Ground in our Hearts 43:24

10M ago43:24

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In this episode, we are sharing content from the Breaking New Ground live event from October 2022. This episode was from a main session taught by Brenda Leavenworth on "Breaking New Ground in our Hearts - Have your Way". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment o…

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