In Kinship - for makers who crave a vibrant life

You have a beautiful life — and something's still off. In this episode, I'm getting honest about one of those quieter imbalances: not enough in-person, face-to-face human connection in my otherwise very full, very fortunate work-from-home life. I talk about the difference between needing a total life overhaul (spoiler: you don't) and making small, intentional adjustments — the kind...

It's the week of the spring equinox and I have three feet of snow in my yard. This episode is my reflection on what it means to embrace the season I'm actually in , even when it looks nothing like the one I'm longing for. I also share a vivid (and surprisingly instructive) dream involving a carjacking, a Danny DeVito lookalike, and a 1964 Eagle Apache — and what unpacking it in my m...

— Morning Pages, Sacred Practices, and Making Space for Joy In this episode, I'm sharing what's been filling my days in the in-between season of late winter and early spring — from winter camping in the woods to planning a rustic cabin adventure with my 10-year-old, hauling gear a mile and a half through the snow. I open up about the creative tension of not sewing as much as I'd lik...

In this episode, I welcome you to a new season of the podcast by exploring Imbolc—the Celtic celebration marking the first stirrings of spring—and the Snow Full Moon occurring together on February 1st, 2026. I share how I'm emerging into 2026 differently, having chosen "Honor" as my word for the year. I talk about resisting the pressure to sprint into New Year's resolutions and...

In this episode of the In Kinship Podcast, I share my journey of embracing the unexpected as winter stubbornly refuses to release its grip on northern Michigan. With warmth and humor, I take you along on an impromptu adventure with my nine-year-old son when we found ourselves "lost" on country roads—transforming what could have been a stressful situation into a memorable bonding experien...

In this light and candid episode of the In Kinship Podcast, I unpack the ups and downs of the creative process through the lens of a dress gone wrong.  With laughter and insight, I share how a see-through fabric mishap and a fiddly neckband led to valuable lessons about embracing failure, stepping away when frustrated, and finding the balance between perfectionism and joy.  Whether you're sew...

 With guest Tamanna Rahman, a textile artist, clothes maker, and psychiatric nurse practitioner who integrates holistic mental health practices into her craft. Tamanna shares her journey, from her early love for textiles inspired by her grandmother to how COVID sparked her passion for sewing and embroidery and drove home that life doesn't have to look like it always has. She discusses her wor...

Join me as I tell you about my day at the coffee shop and how I went from frustratingly staring at a blank canvas to figuring out exactly what I wanted to do...simply by trusting in the process and taking the next step. tina@kinshiphandwork.com

So, tell me if you know this story. This week I shopped for way too many groceries and then in an epic showing of avoiding what I SHOULD have been doing, I pulled everything out of the pantry, fridge and freezer. Yes all of it. Washed everything down and reorganized all food items in my life. I donated the "no-longer-what-I-want-to-be-eating-but-still-good", purged the outdated, composte...

With guest Elina Puaohiniemi. I met Elina 5 or 6 years ago in an online community and have had the pleasure of watching her share her illustrations, books and so much love with the world.  from Elina’s website:  (this delightful bit is exactly why I want to have Elina on the podcast!) “ Elina Puohiniemi aka elinap is an artist, life coach and the creator of Mira(cle)Doodles series. She has been il...

My guest today is Nan Webb, Founder at Bolt and Spool, a cloth merchant in Cleveland, OH. Nan began sewing at the young age of 8. Her love for pattern design, texture, and all things uncommonly beautiful inspired her to open her historic Murray Hill Road boutique in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood in 2010. The storefront is a space where sewists of all levels can feel welcomed and inspired....

In this solo episode, I share my ritual for reflecting on the season I just left and dreaming of the season to come.  You can get my workbook, A Vibrant Life, on the website...https://kinshiphandwork.com/in-kinship-a-podcast/ tina@kinshiphandwork.com

Jasmine Petrie is my guest on this episode, follow along as we talk about weaving, natural dyeing and being in the right place at the right time...or is it following the sparks to be on the right path?   jasminelacetextiles@gmail.com howlattheloom.com @howlattheloom Bio: Weaver, natural dyer, zine maker, loom doctor, life artist, teacher, and lifelong learner, Jasmine Petrie of Howl at the Loom re...

My guest today, Kristina Rogers, shares her sweet, intention life in San Miquel, Mexico and 4 ways in which you may experience your intuition.   tina@kinshiphandwork.com

Today's guest, Liz Murphy is one of those you eagerly follow online (she was a knitting pattern designer and shared her family's homesteading journey) and feels like you know her in real life.  In fact, even though she doesn't know your name, you're pretty sure she's one of your dear friends, she just doesn't know it yet!  At least that's what happened to me!  (i...

Intentionality.  And if there's one thing that my guest on this episode has in spades, it's intentionality! From her self-built, off-grid tiny house compound (her words!) to her work as a textile artist, clothing and sewing pattern designer, and garment construction instructor, Ann Tilley lives in her values and on her own terms and she's a joy to behold! Listen in as we talk about...

I'm over the moon that I got to talk with Sarai Mitnick, of Seamwork!  Years and years ago, as a pretty new garment sewist I found Colette Patterns and promptly devoured the Colette Sewing Handbook. It was the intention and depth in that book, not just in the technical aspects but on the mindfulness around wardrobes and choices that struck a deep chord in my own soul and I began a journey of...

Have you always wanted to talk to a Burlesque dancer?  Me too!  I met Kellita last year at a virtual event and was immediately drawn to her spark and playfulness.    As a five-time finalist at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, she's had a lifelong journey in dance, but also in finding her soul and our conversation did not disappoint! We talked about living fully alive and witnessed, diving deep int...

Listen in as I chat with Brook Ann Camper about her course SKIRT SKILLS...from a sewing perspective, but even more deeply from a slowing down, staying curious and taking things one step at a time way of doing things.    www.brooksann.com tina@kinshiphandwork.com

Listen in as I share how choosing just a wee bit of creativity, instead of rushing through what I usually do, elevated my project!  I also share about the free series I did recently...Break the Rules of Sewing.   You can catch the replays for free!    https://courses.kinshiphandwork.com/f/break-the-rules-of-sewing tina@kinshiphandwork.com

Being a beginner at something you already know, seems counterintuitive.  But when I was looking to deepen my artistry, reconnect to my mojo, and embrace new ways to do what I love doing, being a beginner was just what I needed.  Learning anew gave me a deeper connection to my craft and a mindset that allows for more curious experimentation rather than rushing to the end product.   I highly recomme...

In this episode, I talk about that space between.  Like the time between Christmas and New Year’s or the space between the end of one way of living and the beginning of another and how that space, that pause, can be beautiful and uncomfortable at the same time. I also share about our move and where we are now physically and emotionally.  And about having a great deal of grace with ourselves.    An...

{w/ Megan Frey} In this episode I caught up with my dear friend Megan Frey just days before she embarks on her next voyage.    12 or so years ago, I was working at a natural food co-op and Megan hired on to earn some cash for her next adventure.   She waltzed in, this tall blond, glowing human with a gorgeous accent and I KNEW we were already friends.  And we were. For this recording I caught up w...

(w/ Ricki Oldenkamp)   Do you know what's better than foraging for fresh wild blueberries while chatting with friends and hoping the grizzly bears have a different spot?    NOTHING! My guest today talks about her love of foraging and kitchen witching as a way to be part of nature, a welcome juxtaposition from her days observing nature in her work as a scientist.  She also shares how she went...

So...you've made a list of what brings you joy and you've been practicing some gratitude every day! You've thought about your energy flow throughout the day and what your ideal day would look like. You took some tests, read some things and you know yourself and how you operate in flow a bit more. Then you got clear on the habits and commitments in your life that do not bring you eas...