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From Ballroom to Bloom: Amy Latta’s Story of Making Things Happen

From Ballroom to Bloom: Amy Latta’s Story of Making Things Happen

Update: 2025-08-21
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Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Amy Latta of Amy Latta's Creations, a remarkable creative entrepreneur whose journey spans from ballroom dance instruction to becoming a bestselling craft book author and fabric designer. Amy shares how a simple desire to stay home with her young son led to a thriving creative business built on the philosophy that "practice makes progress."


Key Episode Highlights:

  • Amy's journey from ballroom dance instructor to bestselling craft author and fabric designer
  • "Practice makes progress" philosophy - why perfectionism kills creativity
  • Overcoming rejection: First book rejection led to 125,000+ bestseller and 9 more books
  • Blessing Bears Ministry: Son's compassion sparked nationwide effort delivering 575 bears to people in need
  • First fabric collection "Bloom" launching with Andover Fabrics in summer 2025
  • Teaching quilting across three generations and breaking gender barriers in crafting
  • Creating for others brings the most fulfillment - "we're all created to create"
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From Ballroom to Bloom: Amy Latta’s Story of Making Things Happen

From Ballroom to Bloom: Amy Latta’s Story of Making Things Happen

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