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We talk to folks in our community about how they use storytelling to build their community
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Episode 47: Endurance, Curiosity, and the Brain with Dr. Grace Houser Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections, I’m joined by one of my oldest friends — Dr. Grace Houser — for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about endurance, curiosity, mentorship, and what it means to stay committed to a long path when the outcome isn’t always clear. Grace and I grew up together in the suburbs of Cleveland. We met as teenagers, shared classrooms, lunch tables, coming-of-age experie...
Episode 46: SOLO - A Check-In, A Celebration, and an Invitation Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This episode is a check-in — a moment to pause, reflect, and open the door for deeper connection with you, the listener. After nearly a year of publishing the podcast consistently, I recently crossed a milestone I’m really proud of: 1,000 downloads. And instead of immediately pushing forward to the next goal, I wanted to take a beat to celebrate, acknowledge the journey, and ask an important question: Wh...
Episode 45: Iteration and the Art of Building Connection with Félix Medina Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections, I’m joined by my longtime friend and collaborator Félix Medina for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about identity, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build meaningful connections with other humans. Félix and I have known each other for nearly a decade, and this conversation reflects that depth of history. We talk openly about his upbringing in a...
Episode 44: SOLO - A Softer Way to Set Resolutions (& My Three Loving Commitments for 2026) Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun This week on Crafted Connections, I’m kicking off the year with a solo episode — and the first solo of 2026 — to talk honestly about resolutions, intentions, and the complicated relationship many of us have with both. For a long time, resolutions weren’t a healthy tool for me. They were tied to restriction, self-criticism, and pressure — especially in relation ...
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 our lives. I met Owen through an online accountability community, where his consistency, encou...
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, and patience. With a background in traditional fine art printmaking, nonprofit arts organization...
Episode 41: Micro-Movements and Joy-Driven Motivation with Erika Petrelli BayhHosted 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 is a continuation of that energy: real, spacious, thoughtful, and full of grounded wisdom. ...
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, Indiana from six cars and pure grit into a community-rooted dealership shaped by their core values: co...
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 professor, strategic thinker, and someone who leads with deep care and grounded presence. In this e...
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 my creative home. It was where I grew up as a filmmaker, storyteller, and entrepreneur — learning h...
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 successful, or no one really cares what I have to say. But those thoughts are exactly what keep us...
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 confidence. As the Speaker Advisor for the award-winning TEDxQueensU since 2020, she’s coached powerful...
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 why we’re here in the first place. From crushing an oyster-eating contest in his home city of Vanco...
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 means to build community. From her early years as an athlete and educator to launching multiple w...
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. From early influences that sparked his love of storytelling to building a brand rooted in authen...
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 seasons, challenges, and growth. Alongside this compilation of voices, I share my own reflections on alignment in my life right n...
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 empowerment. Through his work with at-risk youth, he’s helped more than 188 kids discover a new way of se...
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 shares the powerful story of moving to Fort Wayne from Philadelphia just months before the pandemic hit,...
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-time entrepreneurship and how that experience shaped not just her business—but her voice, her confide...
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 experience became the foundation of her work today. With vulnerability and grace, she explores the ri...
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