Ep 507: The Assault on Creativity with Connie Cole

The Maker's Playbook

On this week’s episode I talk with founding Community member, Connie Cole, about her winding path to becoming a full-time potter. We discuss her battle with imposter syndrome, what finding a “gateway drug” has done for her business and the assault on creativity she’s experienced over time (and of course, how she’s battling against it!)
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Guest Resources:
Connie Cole's Instagram - @twocentsceramics
Resources - https://twocentsceramics.com/
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The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
Bray Clay by the Archie Bray

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Chapters

1. Connie Cole (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Welcoming Connie to the Podcast (00:09:39)

3. The Growth of the Community (00:10:21)

4. Connie's Introduction and Journey into Ceramics (00:12:48)

5. The Impact of Teaching on Connie's Pottery Skills (00:19:05)

6. The Transition from Teaching to Production Pottery (00:29:18)

7. The Iconic Mug in Yellowstone Show (00:42:31)

8. The Symbolism of the Mug (00:43:05)

9. The Impact of the Mug on Business (00:43:35)

10. The Role of Social Media in Business (00:44:17)

11. The Importance of Taking Breaks (00:47:36)

12. The Balance Between Creativity and Business (00:49:34)

13. The Importance of Community in Pottery (00:51:27)