Best Desirae Podcasts (2025)

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Stop waiting to feel "good enough" Take the Leap: Designing Your Life with Desirae Blanchette 1:10:49

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Stop waiting to feel ‘good enough.’ Start now, learn as you go, and let the messy, wild ride shape you. - Brandi Be ready for some unfiltered talk on perimenopause, womanhood, and the bold reality of building a business from scratch. In this episode, Brandi Hofer sits down with designer and contractor Desirae Blanchette of Chevco Contracting and De…

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An Exhausted Mom & Artist - Coming to You From a Hockey Town, a Closet Cry, and a Whole Lot of Heart 22:11

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"Maybe this is all I can do right now—and that has to be enough." We’re coming to you from a small hockey town in the middle of nowhere Canada—snowdrifts piled high, tiny coffee shops keeping us warm, and, yes… a lot of hockey. We didn’t bring all our podcast gear. We didn’t bring perfection. What we brought was gratitude. Gratitude for you! For gi…

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#8-Debbie Tafelski 40:39

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🎙️ Welcome to the Baptisms and Banjos Podcast! Welcome back to episode 8 featuring Debbie Tafelski hosted by Jon Nyberg. This podcast is all about faith, life, community, and the joy of following Jesus—shared in a real and relatable way. Whether we’re diving into deep spiritual truths, sharing personal stories, or laughing along the way, our goal i…

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Holiday Chaos, Cozy Crafts & Keeping Your Sanity with Jackie Lindsay Founder of So Bright Home 30:29

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If you’re craving a dose of holiday nuttiness — the kind that makes you feel seen in the chaos — this quick episode is for you. Brandi is joined once again by the endlessly patient and wonderfully crafty Jacky Lindsay of So Bright Home. Together, they chat about DIY holiday magic, navigating burnout, and the importance of carving out real alone tim…

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282: Intentional Parenting for the Holiday Woes: Sibling fights, Screen time, and Full schedules 56:01

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This week on Minimalish, I’m welcoming Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, for a conversation every toddler parent needs, especially during the holiday season. Devon brings so much clarity and compassion to the toddler years, and this episode is full of encouragement and truly helpful strategies you can start using right away. We t…

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#7-Barb Brouch 44:17

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🎙️ Welcome to the Baptisms and Banjos Podcast! Welcome back to episode 7 featuring Barb Brouch hosted by Jon Nyberg. This podcast is all about faith, life, community, and the joy of following Jesus—shared in a real and relatable way. Whether we’re diving into deep spiritual truths, sharing personal stories, or laughing along the way, our goal is to…

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Making Art in the Middle of Real Life with Jenna Deibel 44:27

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Here’s a clean, emotional, on-brand set: title, quote, description, and two takeaway tips — written in your warm, empathetic, creative voice with zero emojis. “Your life doesn’t have to be calm for your creativity to matter. You just have to show up anyway.” - Brandi In this heartfelt conversation, Brandi Hofer and artist Jenna Deibel get honest ab…

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The Strange, The Creative, The Brilliant - A Triple Guest Podcast! Rene Romero Schuler and Taylor Smith 37:24

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Every artist has a weird habit or two — sometimes that’s exactly where the magic starts. — Brandi This week on Colour Me Happy Podcast The Strange, The Creative, The Brilliant: You’re getting two incredible artists for the price of one! We sat down with Rene Romero Schuler and Taylor Smith, two creatives with wildly different processes but surprisi…

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Dr. Grant Wood - Walking That Line Between Hunter and Scientist | Ep. 23 Winchester Life Podcast 1:08:23

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There are people who hunt deer… and then there are those who understand them. For decades, Dr. Grant Woods has walked that line between hunter and scientist — part biologist, part storyteller — studying whitetails with the kind of curiosity that never fades. From the rolling hills of the Ozarks to the screens of GrowingDeer.tv, he’s turned science …

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#6-Vern Sager 55:52

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🎙️ Welcome to the Baptisms and Banjos Podcast! Welcome back to episode 6 featuring Vern Sager hosted by Jon Nyberg. This podcast is all about faith, life, community, and the joy of following Jesus—shared in a real and relatable way. Whether we’re diving into deep spiritual truths, sharing personal stories, or laughing along the way, our goal is to …

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281: Building lasting Community with Palak Dave 39:31

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This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by author and speaker Palak Dave for an honest and relatable conversation about something so many of us crave in adulthood—true connection and community. Palak shares practical encouragement for building authentic friendships and creating spaces where people feel seen and welcomed. We talk about overcoming the fe…

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RedefineSuccess For You! With Canadian Artist Christine Kim 42:01

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Being a Woman today changes how we measure success—it’s no longer just about how much you work or accolades, it’s about creating a life that feels full and aligned.” — Brandi In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Toronto-based artist and teacher Christine Kim to talk about the beautiful chaos of balancing motherhood, teaching, and creative pra…

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Episode 104- Hide and Seek 1:32:12

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Come out, come out, wherever you are- a new Cherish or Perish just dropped! In this deeply disordered episode, Amanda reveals her slasher depression, Desirae denies Julia Stiles a role, and De Niro is serving…something. Plus! Twists, twists, twiiiiists! Movie talk starts around 13:00. You can email us your thoughts, opinions, movie suggestions, and…

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Self Acceptance Happens Here: Creating a “Good Messy” Space with Nicki Traikos 55:30

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My studio is a good messy — it’s where creativity lives, where I can spread out, make mistakes, and keep growing. — Brandi This week on Colour Me Happy Podcast Creating a “Good Messy” Space with Nicki Traikos In this cozy and honest episode of Colour Me Happy, artist and creative entrepreneur Nicki Traikos shares how her once-living-room evolved in…

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#5-Leanne Knesel 1:33:53

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🎙️ Welcome to the Baptisms and Banjos Podcast! Welcome back to episode 5 featuring Leanne Knesel, hosted by Jon Nyberg. This podcast is all about faith, life, community, and the joy of following Jesus—shared in a real and relatable way. Whether we’re diving into deep spiritual truths, sharing personal stories, or laughing along the way, our goal is…

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You Were Made to Create: Embracing Your Original Spark with Laurie Shapiro 26:13

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Brandi sits down with New York–based installation artist Laurie Shapiro, whose vibrant, immersive worlds remind us that creativity is as unique as a fingerprint. Together, they explore the creative process, the idea of “stealing like an artist” (as Austin Kleon says), and why true originality isn’t about being first — it’s about being authentic. La…

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Start by Doing: Showing Up Anyway with Artist Andrea Nelson 59:17

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You don’t need permission to create — just start. The act of doing is where the magic begins.” — Brandi Ever feel too intimidated to start? Whether it’s a blank canvas, a new creative path, or putting yourself out there online — we’ve all been there. In this inspiring chat with artist and educator Andrea Nelson, we talk about overcoming assumptions…

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Practicing Confidence! Be Cringe! Advice that will impact your every day mindset — with Artist & Illustrator Megan Roy 37:23

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If You’re Going to Compete, Compete with Yourself — with Artist Megan Roy Make bad art. Be cringe. Just keep showing up — because your only goal is getting better. — Brandi In this inspiring episode of Colour Me Happy, artist and illustrator Megan Roy joins host Brandi Hofer for a heart-to-heart about creativity, self-improvement, and the courage i…

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280: Intentional Rhythms and Routines for a Busy Life with KyAnn Molina 53:48

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This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by KyAnn Molina, a wife, homeschooling mom of three little ones 5 and under, and host of the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast. In our conversation, KyAnn and I talk about the importance of intentional routines in motherhood, especially when you’re juggling work, keeping up with your home, and family life. She…

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Know Your Worth: Building Strong Foundations with Canadian Artist & Designer Rachael Lyon 32:03

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When you build a strong foundation, everything else will follow — your confidence, your pricing, and your creative freedom.— Brandi Hofer In this empowering episode, Calgary-based artist and designer Rachael Lyon joins Brandi to talk about what it really means to know your worth as an artist. With a background in illustration and event management, …

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Spiritual/Physical Journey Updates and What is Next for Mystic Tea by D! 1:13:02

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#3-Desirae Kay 32:50

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🎙️ Welcome to the Baptisms and Banjos Podcast! Welcome back to episode 3 featuring Desirae Kay, hosted by Jon Nyberg. This podcast is all about faith, life, community, and the joy of following Jesus—shared in a real and relatable way. Whether we’re diving into deep spiritual truths, sharing personal stories, or laughing along the way, our goal is t…

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#4-Austin Priddy 44:22

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🎙️ Welcome to the Baptisms and Banjos Podcast! Welcome back to episode 4 featuring Austin Priddy, hosted by Jon Nyberg. This podcast is all about faith, life, community, and the joy of following Jesus—shared in a real and relatable way. Whether we’re diving into deep spiritual truths, sharing personal stories, or laughing along the way, our goal is…

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Nervouscited: Turning Nerves into Power & Creating a Life You Love with Artist Jodi Miller 37:21

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“Being nervous is the same as being excited—it’s just energy. When we flip it, we open the door to growth, creativity, and possibility.” — Brandi In this inspiring conversation with artist Jodi Miller, we unpack the power of nervouscited—that buzzy feeling of nerves and excitement mixed together—and how reframing it can help us learn, grow, and tru…

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Benny Spies - Persistence, Passion, and the Power of Keeping It Real | Ep. 22 Winchester Life Podcast 1:11:31

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From the wide-open fields of South Dakota to the bright lights of national television, Benny Spies has carved a path unlike any other in the outdoor world. For over a decade, he chased the dream of telling hunting stories his way — raw, real, and relatable. With his beat-up ’73 Winnebago, “The Toaster,” and a relentless passion for the outdoors, Be…

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#2-Pastor Jeff Nyberg 29:18

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🎙️ Welcome to the Baptisms and Banjos Podcast! Welcome back to episode 2 featuring Pastor Jeff Nyberg, hosted by Jon Nyberg. This podcast is all about faith, life, community, and the joy of following Jesus—shared in a real and relatable way. Whether we’re diving into deep spiritual truths, sharing personal stories, or laughing along the way, our go…

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Flipping the Script: Alli K Design Muralist, & Author on Social Media, Creative Friendships & Saying Yes 47:35

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When we treat social media as a connector instead of a comparison game, it becomes one of the most powerful tools we have as creatives. – Brandi This week on Colour Me Happy Podcast I sit down with Alli K Design to hear how she built a thriving public art platform and business while staying true to her creative voice. We dive into the positive side…

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#1-John Lavazzo 49:49

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🎙️ Welcome to the Baptisms and Banjos Podcast! We’re excited to launch our very first episode featuring John Lavazzo, hosted by Jon Nyberg. This podcast is all about faith, life, community, and the joy of following Jesus—shared in a real and relatable way. Whether we’re diving into deep spiritual truths, sharing personal stories, or laughing along …

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279: Sell Your Clutter with Olivia (The Marketplace Mom) 42:36

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This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by Olivia, also known as The Marketplace Mom, for a fun yet practical conversation about one of my favorite topics—decluttering—and how selling on Facebook Marketplace can actually make the process easier (and even rewarding). Olivia shares her own story of starting to sell online, especially kids’ clothes and ot…

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Build it Yourself - Turning a 'NO' into a 'YES'! - With Artist Author and Gallery Curator Alexis Chute 51:13

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Every ‘no’ became a chance to create my own ‘yes'. – Brandi Rejection doesn’t have to be the end of your creative journey — it can be the spark that lights something even bigger. In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with artist, author, and curator Alexis Marie Chute, who turned early rejection from art galleries into a thriving career of bui…

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Episode 103- Encino Man 1:43:00

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In this prehistoric episode, we're weezin the juice, getting down at Blades, learning line dances, and hating on Rudy himself. Plus Desirae is catfishing and Amanda is married to the mob! Thaw yourself out and listen to the episode to understand what any of this means! You can email us your thoughts, opinions, movie suggestions, and more to cherish…

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Desirae Edmunds - Mastering the Craft of Sporting Clays | Ep. 21 Winchester Life Podcast 1:13:26

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On today’s episode of Winchester Life, we sit down with one of the most respected competitors in sporting clays, a shooter whose precision, consistency, and competitive fire have made her a force around the world. Desirae Edmunds has spent years mastering the craft of sporting clays—reading the course, breaking the toughest targets, and inspiring t…

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Rediscovering Play with Andrea Mondragón: A Mentorship Session on Creativity & Career 59:16

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Sometimes the best way forward is to return to what called to your heart in the first place. – Brandi On this special mentorship episode of Colour Me Happy, artist Andrea Mondragón joins us to share her journey of reconnecting with the childlike joy and play that first drew her to art. Together, we explore how to lean into creative curiosity, how p…

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278: Decluttering WITH Your Kids with Deanna Yates 45:15

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This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by Deanna Yates, the voice behind Wannabe Clutter Free, for a super practical and encouraging conversation about decluttering with your kids. Deanna shares her own journey into minimalism and offers helpful strategies for making decluttering a normal (and even fun!) part of family life. From age-appropriate tips …

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The Courage to Pivot: Hannah Ricke on Art, Burnout & Renewal 43:23

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Your creativity will always be there for you—ever evolving, transforming, and reminding you of your strength. – Brand This week on Colour Me Happy Podcast in this inspiring episode, Brandi Hofer sits down with Hannah Ricke—artist, social worker, and the creative mind behind Flock of Beasts. Hannah shares her journey from earning a master’s in clini…

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Foster Bartholow - The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection | Ep. 20 Winchester Life Podcast 1:10:21

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In the world of competitive trapshooting, few names carry the weight of the name Bartholow. From the dusty ranges of South Dakota to the championship podiums across the country, Foster’s journey has been one of discipline, consistency, and a relentless pursuit of perfection. Alongside his brother Matt, the Bartholow name has become synonymous with …

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How to get Un-Stuck - With Canadian Artist Jenny Johnson 51:19

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You learn more diving in, making mistakes and doing the work! – Brandi This week on Colour Me Happy Podcast Artist Jenny Johnson joins host Brandi Hofer on the Colour Me Happy podcast for a real-talk conversation about making art while working full-time. Jenny shares her journey from pulling shifts at East Side Mario’s to fund art school, to buildi…

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The Prevalence of Guilt and Shame, How it Often Originates in our Upbringing and How to Take our Power Back 20:58

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Welcome! This week's episode talks about the prevalence of guilt and shame, how it often originates in our upbringing and how to take our power back. Guilt and shame is what fuels the roles of takers and pleasers, victims and aggressors. Without it, there is only truth and unity. Being that guilt and shame are emotions that stem from illusional bel…

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Sit Firmly in Your Creative Power— The Art, Reinvention, and Gold Leaf Mastery of Shirley Yang Crutchfield 51:48

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Your words have power, own your creative voice. Say it, write, it, walk it, feel it and see it all come to life! – Brandi Brandi sits down with Shirley Yang Crutchfield, an artist whose breathtaking 24-karat gold leaf work blends centuries-old techniques with a fiercely modern voice. Together, they dive into the balancing act of motherhood and crea…

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Austin Manelick - A Modern-Day Frontiersman | Ep. 19 Winchester Life Podcast 56:07

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In Alaska, the wilderness doesn’t give second chances… and neither does the game you pursue. Our guest today has stared down charging brown bears, navigated storms that erase the trail behind you, and guided hunters to the kind of experiences most only dream about. When you hunt with him, you’re not just in the backcountry — you’re in his backyard.…

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Paint, Play, and Guacamole: Unfiltered episode on a Creative Life with Artist Rosso Art Founder of Rosso Art School 57:25

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You don’t need a formal art education to build a meaningful, thriving creative life—you just need connection, curiosity, and the courage to begin. – Brandi This week on Colour Me Happy Podcast Paint, Play, and Guacamole: A Creative Life with Rosso In this fun and candid episode, Brandi Hofer chats with Rosso of Rosso Art School about her inspiring …

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277: Overbooked and Overwhelmed with Tara Sun 46:03

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Today I’m honored to be speaking with author, podcaster, wife, and mother Tara Sun. In this conversation, Tara shares her journey towards a slower, more intentional life by prioritizing saying no and building habits that support the kind of life you want to live. We are also diving into her new book “Overbooked and Overwhelmed" where she shares pra…

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Dania Vizzi - Chasing Greatness | Ep. 18 Winchester Life Podcast 56:26

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She once danced beneath the stage lights…Graceful. Precise. Determined. A ballerina’s discipline shaped her early years — but Dania Vizzi found her true rhythm not on stage… but on the range. From pirouettes to podiums, her journey is anything but ordinary. In 2024, she stood on the world’s biggest stage — representing Team USA at the Paris Olympic…

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Creative Boundaries: Artist Life with South African Clay ArtistJo Roets 52:01

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Burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means it’s time to listen.” – Brandi In this insightful episode of Colour Me Happy, Brandi Hofer chats with South African artist Jo Roets about navigating the highs and lows of full-time creative life. They explore the reality of burnout, why setting boundaries is key to staying inspired, and how self-care is…