I'm delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!
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Today we're talking to Jennifer Priest.
It started with jewelry, beading, sewing, home decor, painting, basket weaving, pottery, and cross-stitch. Marry that to an entrepreneurial spirit & at 9-years-old a girl is selling her wares at craft fairs as far as her parents and grandparents would drive her.
These days, Jennifer enjoys crafts of all genres from sewing to scrapbooking to jewelry…
…with a little dabbling in the mixed media world.
Her style is approachable and she wants everyone who sees her work to feel that they too can embrace creativity and make their home and life beautiful.
Find Jennifer online:
- hydrangeahippo.com
- youtube.com/hydrangeahippo
- etsy.com/hydrangeahippo
- @hydrangeahippo everywhere 🙂
On the podcast we discuss design teams, brands, social media, the military (Jennifer is a veteran), making videos, getting the whole family involved in your business, soft boxes, and creating boundaries. As always, it's a good time with lots of laughter and thought-provoking conversation!
Be sure to leave us your comments and questions. I always like to know what's on your mind. Thanks for stopping by!
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great podcast! and as a physician, many people ask for our opinions on their personal questions
great podcast! and as a physician, many people ask for our opinions on their personal questions
great podcast! and as a physician, many people ask for our opinions on their personal questions
great podcast! and as a physician, many people ask for our opinions on their personal questions
great podcast! and as a physician, many people ask for our opinions on their personal questions
This is fascinating! And I loved the questions and the interview process. Terrific guest too. And I love hearing about the variety of teams and their product emphasis. And how Jennifer continuously takes classes, has a coach, is always learning new things, learning about the business, etc. Then all that social media thing that brings her the income. She has way more energy than I have which is remarkable especially since she has family to take care of. Finding your style, is a long process I think. And until I find a job, there will be no paid classes, but I hope for that someday. I do think I am inspired by Julie to try paint and things new to me and to stretch myself. I will remember to kick open those windows. Regarding branding, for many designers in the scrapbook world, I can recognize that clearly. But as a consumer, I find I cannot relate to that. Too commercial. The sameness (required to create a brand) is sort of boring for those of us looking for inspiration. I gravitate toward those that work in a variety of mediums and do a variety of things etc. Also, I think the more personal their blog is, the more I gravitate to them. (I should add that I love Julie’s stencils) I look forward to another interview. BTW, as a professional trainer, I think Julie’s teaching style is stellar. Thanks so much. (and thanks to Julie’s mom)
This is fascinating! And I loved the questions and the interview process. Terrific guest too. And I love hearing about the variety of teams and their product emphasis. And how Jennifer continuously takes classes, has a coach, is always learning new things, learning about the business, etc. Then all that social media thing that brings her the income. She has way more energy than I have which is remarkable especially since she has family to take care of. Finding your style, is a long process I think. And until I find a job, there will be no paid classes, but I hope for that someday. I do think I am inspired by Julie to try paint and things new to me and to stretch myself. I will remember to kick open those windows. Regarding branding, for many designers in the scrapbook world, I can recognize that clearly. But as a consumer, I find I cannot relate to that. Too commercial. The sameness (required to create a brand) is sort of boring for those of us looking for inspiration. I gravitate toward those that work in a variety of mediums and do a variety of things etc. Also, I think the more personal their blog is, the more I gravitate to them. (I should add that I love Julie’s stencils) I look forward to another interview. BTW, as a professional trainer, I think Julie’s teaching style is stellar. Thanks so much. (and thanks to Julie’s mom)
This is fascinating! And I loved the questions and the interview process. Terrific guest too. And I love hearing about the variety of teams and their product emphasis. And how Jennifer continuously takes classes, has a coach, is always learning new things, learning about the business, etc. Then all that social media thing that brings her the income. She has way more energy than I have which is remarkable especially since she has family to take care of. Finding your style, is a long process I think. And until I find a job, there will be no paid classes, but I hope for that someday. I do think I am inspired by Julie to try paint and things new to me and to stretch myself. I will remember to kick open those windows. Regarding branding, for many designers in the scrapbook world, I can recognize that clearly. But as a consumer, I find I cannot relate to that. Too commercial. The sameness (required to create a brand) is sort of boring for those of us looking for inspiration. I gravitate toward those that work in a variety of mediums and do a variety of things etc. Also, I think the more personal their blog is, the more I gravitate to them. (I should add that I love Julie’s stencils) I look forward to another interview. BTW, as a professional trainer, I think Julie’s teaching style is stellar. Thanks so much. (and thanks to Julie’s mom)
This is fascinating! And I loved the questions and the interview process. Terrific guest too. And I love hearing about the variety of teams and their product emphasis. And how Jennifer continuously takes classes, has a coach, is always learning new things, learning about the business, etc. Then all that social media thing that brings her the income. She has way more energy than I have which is remarkable especially since she has family to take care of. Finding your style, is a long process I think. And until I find a job, there will be no paid classes, but I hope for that someday. I do think I am inspired by Julie to try paint and things new to me and to stretch myself. I will remember to kick open those windows. Regarding branding, for many designers in the scrapbook world, I can recognize that clearly. But as a consumer, I find I cannot relate to that. Too commercial. The sameness (required to create a brand) is sort of boring for those of us looking for inspiration. I gravitate toward those that work in a variety of mediums and do a variety of things etc. Also, I think the more personal their blog is, the more I gravitate to them. (I should add that I love Julie’s stencils) I look forward to another interview. BTW, as a professional trainer, I think Julie’s teaching style is stellar. Thanks so much. (and thanks to Julie’s mom)
This is fascinating! And I loved the questions and the interview process. Terrific guest too. And I love hearing about the variety of teams and their product emphasis. And how Jennifer continuously takes classes, has a coach, is always learning new things, learning about the business, etc. Then all that social media thing that brings her the income. She has way more energy than I have which is remarkable especially since she has family to take care of. Finding your style, is a long process I think. And until I find a job, there will be no paid classes, but I hope for that someday. I do think I am inspired by Julie to try paint and things new to me and to stretch myself. I will remember to kick open those windows. Regarding branding, for many designers in the scrapbook world, I can recognize that clearly. But as a consumer, I find I cannot relate to that. Too commercial. The sameness (required to create a brand) is sort of boring for those of us looking for inspiration. I gravitate toward those that work in a variety of mediums and do a variety of things etc. Also, I think the more personal their blog is, the more I gravitate to them. (I should add that I love Julie’s stencils) I look forward to another interview. BTW, as a professional trainer, I think Julie’s teaching style is stellar. Thanks so much. (and thanks to Julie’s mom)
I really love it when you do podcasts, Julie. Great hearing you and Jennifer go into so many areas of the business (and your mom, too, of course!)
I really love it when you do podcasts, Julie. Great hearing you and Jennifer go into so many areas of the business (and your mom, too, of course!)
I really love it when you do podcasts, Julie. Great hearing you and Jennifer go into so many areas of the business (and your mom, too, of course!)
I really love it when you do podcasts, Julie. Great hearing you and Jennifer go into so many areas of the business (and your mom, too, of course!)
I really love it when you do podcasts, Julie. Great hearing you and Jennifer go into so many areas of the business (and your mom, too, of course!)