Crafted Connections

Episode 43: Reality Transurfing with Owen Hunt, the Blue Collar Mystic  Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun Welcome to the first episode of 2026 — and what a way to begin. In this episode of Crafted Connections , I’m joined by Owen Hunt for a fascinating, grounded, and practical conversation about Reality Transurfing — a framework for understanding how we move through possibility, intention, and choice in o...

Episode 42: Rewriting the Path to a Creative Career with Maddie Miller Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections , I’m joined by Maddie Miller for a thoughtful, grounded conversation about building a creative career that evolves with you. She is an artist, printmaker, and digital marketing strategist based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Maddie’s story is one of curiosity, experimentation...

Episode 41: Micro-Movements and Joy-Driven Motivation with Erika Petrelli Bayh Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections , I’m joined by speaker, coach, facilitator — and full-on light beam of a human — Erika Petrelli Bayh . We met briefly at a women’s leadership conference and instantly fell into a deep conversation about story, growth, and the contradictions of being human. This...

Episode 40: Saying “Yes” When Opportunities Arise with Andrea Dodson Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections , I’m joined by the powerhouse human that is Andrea Dodson —entrepreneur, former collegiate athlete, pilot, international flight attendant, community advocate, coach, and deeply intentional mother of three. Andrea and her husband built Redwood Automotive in Anderson, Indi...

Episode 39: REWIND – Curiosity, Sobriety, & the Healing Nature of Stories with Anna Zimmerman Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun We’re rewinding the clock today and revisiting one of the most downloaded, most shared, and most loved episodes of Crafted Connections — a conversation that continues to resonate deeply with this community. I’m joined by my dear friend Anna Zimmerman — facilitator, former pro...

Episode 38: SOLO – End of Beginning – The Story of Saying Goodbye to My First Company Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week’s Crafted Connections is a solo episode — one that’s both tender and transformative. In honor of National Entrepreneur Day , I’m sharing the full story behind closing my first company, Teardrop Pictures , and what it means to finally say goodbye. For eight years, Teardrop was m...

Episode 37: SOLO - Mindset Swaps to Move Past Resistance & Share Your Story Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections , it’s just you and me — a solo episode all about shifting the stories we tell ourselves before we share our story with others. We all face resistance when it comes to storytelling — that little voice that says my story isn’t special, I’ll share when I’m more s...

Episode 36: On Impact with Megan Hamilton, the Impact Witch Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections , we’re tapping into creativity, courage, and a lotta bit of magic with Megan Hamilton — speaker, coach, musician, and host of Embracing Enchantment on the Women in Media Network. Megan is a powerful communicator who helps people step into their voice and create impact with confid...

Episode 35: A Reminder to Live Your Life with Horace Tong Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections , we’re taking a trip around the world—literally—with traveler, adventurer, and all-around joy-bringer Horace Tong . Horace has visited every country in the world , but his story goes far beyond passport stamps. It’s about curiosity, courage, and connection—the kind that reminds us...

Episode 34: Creating Choice with Brittany Scott Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections , we’re sitting down with Brittany Scott — founder and CEO of GROW WIWO (Grow With Women) — for a conversation about curiosity, connection, and creating spaces where women can thrive both personally and professionally. Brittany’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and redefining what it...

Episode 33: How Business, Creativity, and Community Co-Exist with Daiyawn Smith Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections , we’re diving deep into the intersection of business, creativity, and community with filmmaker, creator, and all-around good-vibes human Daiyawn Smith — founder of Dai In & Dai Out Productions . Daiyawn’s story is one of imagination, consistency, and heart...

Episode 32: On-the-Go – Collective Voices on "Alignment" Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun We’ve reached the final episode in our On-the-Go series from the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne—and this one brings it all together. We’re weaving together the interviewee's definitions of " Alignment ." As you’ll hear, alignment is not a one-size-fits-all definition—it shifts with our season...

Episode 31: On-the-Go – Darnell Scott on Imagination, Alignment & Photographing Life as It Is Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun We’re back with another On-the-Go episode from the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne—this time featuring photographer Darnell Scott , whose journey is equal parts inspiring and grounded in purpose. Darnell isn’t just behind the camera—he’s using photography as a tool for empowerm...

Episode 30: On-the-Go – Tracey Hanton of Praise Worthy Candles on Starting Over, Connection & Reclaiming Alignment Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun We’re back with another On-the-Go episode from the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne , this time featuring an illuminating (pun intended!) conversation with Tracey Hanton , founder of Praise Worthy Candles and proudly known as “The Candle Queen.” Tracey share...

Episode 29: On-the-Go – Tabitha DeSeranno on Reinvention, Authentic Branding & Not Hiding Anymore Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This On-the-Go mini-sode—recorded live at the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne—features a spark-filled conversation with Tabitha DeSeranno , creative CEO and founder of Spark & Soul Design Studio . Tabitha shares the unexpected moment that propelled her back into full-ti...

Episode 28: On-the-Go – Leah GiaQuinta on Divorce, Identity & Embodied Alignment Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun In this On-the-Go episode, recorded live at the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne, we’re joined by Leah GiaQuinta , a divorce transition coach and founder of Leah GiaQuinta Coaching. Leah shares her own deeply personal journey of navigating divorce after 15 years of marriage, and how that exp...

Episode 27: On-the-Go – Sarah Weaver on Postpartum, Thyroid Health & Creating a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week’s On-the-Go episode brings you a candid and empowering conversation with Sarah Weaver of Entourage Health LLC , a functional medicine nurse practitioner with a passion for hormone, mood, and energy care. Recorded live at the GROW Conference in...

Episode 26: On-the-Go – Amy Ballard on Leadership & Everyday Alignment Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun In this On-the-Go mini-sode from the GROW Conference Fort Wayne, we sit down with community leader and powerhouse multitasker Amy Ballard , Assistant VP of Member Experience at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union and the first female council president in Kendallville, Indiana. Amy reflects on how her lead...

Episode 25: On-the-Go – LeeTosha Henry on Impact, Identity & Temperance Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun We’re back with another episode in our On-the-Go series—real stories captured in the moment, recorded live at the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne . Today’s conversation features LeeTosha Henry of A Butter Me —mom of three, former educator, and skincare entrepreneur—who brings insight, warmth, and de...

Episode 24: On-the-Go – Jennifer Fisher of Wellness Empowered LLC Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun We're continuing our On-the-Go series on Crafted Connections —real-time conversations recorded out in the world, in the spirit of connection, curiosity, and community. This week’s episode features Jennifer Fisher , occupational therapist and founder of Wellness Empowered LLC , who joined us at the GROW...

Episode 23: On-the-Go – The GROW Conference – The GROW WIWO Team Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This episode kicks off a brand new format of Crafted Connections : On-the-Go —conversations and reflections captured out and about at events, on the street, or maybe even on a bus. Recorded live at the GROW Conference Fort Wayne , this episode brings you behind the scenes with five women from the GROW WIWO t...

Episode 22: The Intersection of Marginal Gains & Your Delulu Era Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun In this reflective solo episode, we’re getting a little nerdy and a little delulu —in the best way possible. I’m exploring what happens when you combine the science of marginal gains (yes, that 1% better every day graph from Atomic Habits ) with the bold energy of dreaming just a little unreasonably . Be...

Episode 21: Little Cutie - Life Lately & Course Building Energy Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun In this quick solo check-in, I’m bringing you another “Little Cutie”—a bite-sized, unedited episode recorded in the middle of a production-heavy season, just to stay creatively in motion and connected with you. I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes, from filming a recruitment series for the C...

Episode 20: A Candid Conversation on Podcasting with Nikki Corbett Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week’s episode is a special bonus continuation with the luminous Nikki Corbett—podcaster, speaker, and powerhouse. During our first conversation (Episode 18), we found ourselves deep in a meta rabbit hole about podcasting: what it takes, why we do it, and how it evolves. So we pulled the selects—and t...

Episode 19: SOLO - 33 Things I Know/Believe at 33 (Birthday Episode 🎉) Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun In this solo episode of Crafted Connections, I’m celebrating my 33rd birthday with a deeply personal reflection—33 things I know, believe, and carry with me at this age. This episode is full of honest truth bombs, tender observations, hard-earned wisdom, and a few giggles along the way (including a Sp...