PODCAST · arts
Brewtifully Made
by Tracy Dawn Brewer
This endeavor started off with sharing and exploring all of my creative pursuits...retiring to open my beautiful art studio and sharing art throughout my community. In 2026, my world collapsed around me...imploding after the suicide of my husband. I lost my business, my home, my friends, my community, my livelihood...with a move from Canton, Ohio to Seattle, Washington to be near two of my children and grandchildren. At 56 years old I am literally starting completely over. I am trying to find myself because I don't know who I am now. I am not the same person. I am struggling to make art out of my broken spirit and heart. I am navigating how to work through everything new, from where I live, what I do and more. In the middle of it all, I hope I can find a glimmer of light.
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I’m Learning To Heal By Showing Up
Send us Fan Mail Grief doesn’t politely wait for your schedule to clear, and neither does real life. I’m back after taking a week off to host one of my best friends, exploring Seattle and the surrounding areas while I’m still learning what “home” even means here. That time filled me up, but I’m...
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When Your Therapist Says Paint The Rage
Send us Fan Mail I walk out of a therapy session and into a deceptively beautiful afternoon, then try something that honestly scares me: creating art from anger. Not “channel it into productivity,” not “turn it into positivity” just letting it exist on the canvas and seeing what shows up. If…
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I Find My Way Back To Making Art
Send us Fan Mail Creativity doesn’t always come back when life calms down. Sometimes it returns in the middle of the mess, when your good supplies are packed away, your brushes are whatever Instacart can find, and you only have an hour before the day moves on. That’s where I’m starting: outside…
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I Am Learning How To Live With The Replay
Send us Fan Mail Grief does not just hurt, it rewires your days. I’m juggling the ordinary and the unbearable at the same time: picking up my granddaughters after therapy, planning a whale watching trip that’s equal parts excitement and anxiety, and trying to let it sink in that my daughter is...
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I Keep Creating Even When I Feel Broken
Send us Fan Mail Grief doesn’t just break your heart, it can scramble your creativity, your motivation, and your sense of who you are. I’m sharing a real-time recap of a week in Seattle where I’m trying to make things again while I’m still deep in trauma and loss. If you’ve ever felt like you can...
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I Am Learning To Grieve And Create At The Same Time
Send us Fan Mail Watching a home you loved turn into a listing can feel like losing it twice. I’m Tracy, and I’m sharing what it’s like to put my Ohio house on the market while I’m still carrying fresh grief, big feelings, and the weird in-between space of a brand-new life. I talk about the pride...
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What If Healing Starts With Micro Joys
Send us Fan Mail Grief doesn’t just hurt, it reorganizes your whole inner world. I’m Tracy, and I’m talking openly about what happens when trauma and betrayal blow up your sense of safety, your memories, and even your ability to make the kind of art you used to love. I’ve got supplies unpacked…
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What Does Safety Mean After Everything Breaks
Send us Fan Mail A normal day at a huge family event can turn into a life-or-death sprint in seconds, and the aftermath doesn’t end when you finally get out of the crowd. We’re sharing a raw, first-person story of being caught near a mass shooting in Seattle with young grandkids, the split-second...
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What Happens To Your Identity When Your Life Shatters
Send us Fan Mail One day you’re making plans, and the next you’re standing in the wreckage of a life you thought was secure. I’m back on Brewtifully Made to tell the truth about what the last two months have been: becoming a widow at 56, closing my art studio, letting go of my home, and moving...
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Pause in the podcast
Send us Fan Mail My husband passed away 5/13 unexpectedly. I am pausing my podcast as I have to close my art studio, sell and relocate. Please know I hope to be back soon. If you are a Veteran, PTSD is a silently-lurking ailment and you are not alone, please seek help early and diligently.…
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I Built A Creative Life By Saying Yes
Send us Fan Mail A crowded studio, a “cap it at 40” plan that turns into 50-plus guests, and a spring season that suddenly feels like it’s accelerating. I’m checking in from Brewtifully with a real-time look at what it takes to grow a creative studio around mahjong, art, and community and what...
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Sharing What You Love Can Become Your Next Business
Send us Fan Mail Mahjong started as pure fun for me, and it keeps turning into something bigger: a creative business thread that connects art, friendship, and a surprisingly deep design world. Coming to you from a late Friday afternoon as the shop winds down, fresh off a lively mahjong session…
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I Walk You Through My Shop So You Can See How The Ideas Become Real
Send us Fan Mail A busy spring can make a podcast drop a day late, but it also makes for the best kind of behind-the-scenes update. I’m Tracy, and I’m inviting you into my Brewtifully Made studio for a quick, real-time tour of what my creative shop looks and sounds like when it’s in motion from…
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Mahjong Made Me Do It
Send us Fan Mail I had to hit pause for a minute because my business took a big leap: I launched a wholesale branch on Faire and built out a full wholesale catalog from scratch. That meant moving products over, setting wholesale pricing, and doing the kind of detailed backend work that most…
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How A Busy Week Of Creative Work Turned Into A Licensing Breakthrough
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a busy week of community events, student workshops, and gallery nights collides with an unexpected dream offer? I opened the door to spring with color, coffee, and collaboration—and then share how a national Mahjong company discovered my work and invited me to...
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Sharing What You Love Inspires Others To Try
Send us Fan Mail A room full of students, a pile of glitter, and the soft shake of sensory bottles turned an ordinary morning into a small lesson on joy. We walk you through the workshop—choosing colors, tucking tiny treasures into clear bottles, laughing as horses and little people float into...
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The Beauty Of New Beginnings And Lifelong Resilience
Send us Fan Mail A snow forecast, a quiet studio, and a fresh obsession with solo mahjong turned a simple idea into a small movement: make learning easy, beautiful, and shared. We walk you through how a handmade board, a short tutorial, and a few well-chosen tools can transform a nervous “I…
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Choose The Room That Welcomes You: Building Friendship Through Creative Spaces
Send us Fan Mail A day planned for Galentines fun turned into a real talk about how friendships start, drift, and return—and how creative spaces can make that journey easier. We kick things off with a full schools-out arts day at the studio, a mom-and-daughter sewing lesson, and our Crafty Cinema...
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Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Can Change Your Social Life
Send us Fan Mail Seventeen brave painters, a snowy morning, and a table full of abstract bunnies sparked a bigger question: what happens to our lives when we try something new? We share the joy and jitters from teaching an over-fifty class, where identical supplies produced wildly different…
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Resilience, Community, And The Real Cost Of Keeping A Creative Space Alive
Send us Fan Mail A beloved shop is closing after fifteen years, and that news becomes the spark for a candid look at what it truly takes to keep a creative space alive. We talk about the hidden math of brick-and-mortar retail, the emotional toll of slow walk-in traffic, and the small pivots that...
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January Check-In And A Fresh Start
Send us Fan Mail New years rarely unfold the way we script them, and that’s the point. I’m kicking off 2026 with a refresh that actually works: fewer public hours, more focused days for art, teaching, and community projects, plus a renewed commitment to play as a creative tool. That simple shift...
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Math Has One Answer; Art Has Yours
Send us Fan Mail Creativity isn’t a side dish; it’s the main course for building sharper thinking and genuine confidence. We sit down with Madeline, a homeschooled teen who treats art as both a learning engine and a way to find her voice. Together we unpack why open-ended making exercises…
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How A Leap Into Clay Became A Blooming Creative Business
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how a single creative pivot can bloom into a multi-venue art business? We sit down with exhibiting artist Rachel Blakney and trace her path from early painting classes to a pandemic-era leap into polymer clay that reshaped her practice and presence in the community....
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Join A Creative Patreon Where We Learn, Build Products, And Grow Together
Send us Fan Mail Want a clear path from creative spark to shipped product? We’re opening the studio doors and sharing the exact systems that turn sketches into physical goods, classes, and sustainable income. After a burst of community events and a busy month, I’m launching a streamlined Patreon...
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Finding Serendipity In Nature, Community, And Making
Send us Fan Mail A camera on a backyard bird feeder sparked an entire art series—then the community took notice. We sit down with exhibiting artist Glenda Hake to trace the winding path of a maker who blends painting, collage, masks, photography, and graphic design into a practice rooted in…
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October Sparks, Art In Motion
Send us Fan Mail The month kicked off like a creative sprint—teens asking to guest on the show, paint-streaked fingers from Iris Scott–inspired experiments, and a calendar full of community art events that turned blank spaces into living galleries. We open up about what it takes to build a studio...
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When Music Meets Community: Canton Symphony Orchestra Breaks Boundaries
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when you blend classical orchestral music with tacos, ballet, and rock legends? Join us as we sit down with Rachel Hagemeier, the dynamic President and CEO of the Canton Symphony Orchestra, who is revolutionizing how orchestral music connects with...
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The Joy of Making Art Comes Alive When You Create with Children
Send us Fan Mail Creativity blooms across generations in this heartwarming episode recorded while traveling in Seattle with my granddaughters Jojo (5) and Franny (7). Surrounded by the Pacific Northwest's lush plant life and buzzing insects, we embark on a ladybug-themed art project that captures...
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The Local Artist's Blueprint: Turning Creative Dreams into Business Reality
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what would happen if you trusted your wildest creative ideas and actually built a business around them? On this special anniversary episode, I'm celebrating one year since the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Brewtifully and reflecting on the incredible journey…
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From Battlefield to Art: A Veteran's Creative Journey
Send us Fan Mail Creativity becomes a powerful healing journey in this intimate conversation with Bryan, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant whose miniature dioramas transform military experiences into art. After 22 years of service, nine deployments, and multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan,...
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Hidden Struggles Behind the Smile: Living with Unexpected Chronic Pain
Send us Fan Mail A single tick bite in July 2023 changed everything. What began as a hopeful retirement transition into full-time artistry and business ownership has evolved into an unexpected battle with chronic pain and debilitating joint inflammation. When I woke up one morning unable to move…
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Honoring Artists: Ethical Sharing in Creative Communities
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how artists can honor each other's work while still sharing techniques with new audiences? Dive deep into the transformative power of ethical collaboration as we explore what happens when creators support each other with integrity and purpose. Through my recent...
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Beyond the Niche: Embracing Eclectic Business Approaches
Send us Fan Mail Stepping outside your comfort zone might be the best business decision you'll ever make. Have you ever felt the pressure to find your perfect niche and stick with it? That nagging voice telling you to specialize, specialize, specialize? In this refreshingly honest episode, we...
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Art Should Be About Exploration, Not Conformity
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you trade a corporate career for a paintbrush and an empty storefront? In this heartfelt episode, I'm recording from inside my art studio, surrounded by the floor-to-ceiling mural I painted when opening Brewtifully nearly a year ago. The transition to full-time...
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How I Traded Corporate Life for Creative Freedom
Send us Fan Mail Taking a leap of faith and diving into full-time creative entrepreneurship marks the beginning of this raw, honest conversation about pursuing your passions. After leaving a steady paycheck behind, I've jumped headfirst into running my art studio full-time and launching my very...
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Patterns Tell Tales That Ready-Made Clothes Cannot
Send us Fan Mail When Christine Lindebak was just five years old, she begged her mother to let her use the sewing machine. That early passion blossomed into a lifelong creative journey that now helps others rediscover the joy of making their own clothes through her pattern design business, Sewing...
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You Don't Need the Perfect Plan to Begin Your Journey
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you finally decide to chase your decades-old dream with just 17 days left at your steady job? The exhilaration, fear, and unexpected joy of embracing imperfection. Perfection is the enemy of progress. If we wait for flawless conditions before pursuing our...
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Repurposing with Purpose: How Creative Recycling Builds Community
Send us Fan Mail I'm counting down my final month before retiring from my full-time job to pursue art full-time, with exciting collaborations highlighting my lifelong passion for fashion. My childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer has come full circle through partnerships with sustainable...
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Permission to Be Imperfectly You: Breaking Creative Rules
Send us Fan Mail Authenticity is your superpower in a world of cookie-cutter content. This episode dives into how giving ourselves permission to simply be who we are transforms not only our creative work but every relationship and community we build. Drawing from my experience at the ColoriFlori...
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Rebloom Retreat: Voices of Artistic Sisterhood
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what happens when creative women find genuine community? This special episode takes you inside the transformative Rebloom Live Courageously retreat through conversations with five remarkable artists who discovered much more than new techniques—they found their tribe....
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Counting Down to Full-Time Artist Life
Send us Fan Mail Ready to dive into the creative world of community art? Summer is approaching fast, and with it comes the excitement of my new Kids Art Camps launching this July! These age-specific programs offer young artists from toddlers to teens the opportunity to explore different creative...
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Finding Inspiration: The Power of Retreats and Workshops
Send us Fan Mail Creativity demands fuel, and finding that spark often requires stepping outside our familiar routines. In this energetic and heartfelt episode, Tracy shares her excitement about attending the upcoming Rebloom creative retreat in Milton, Kentucky—the first of several inspirational...
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Wearing Many Hats: The Business Side of Being a Creative
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt uncomfortable promoting your creative work? That internal resistance to "shouting from the rooftops" is something nearly every artist faces. Today, I'm diving into why self-promotion isn't selfish—it's necessary. As creatives running small businesses, we wear...
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Brewing Magic: How I Built a Creative Haven for Artists of All Levels
Send us Fan Mail After a brief hiatus in March, I'm back with exciting updates about what's happening at Brewtifully Made! The walls of the studio are now adorned with our April exhibit – the 2025 Itty Bitty Art Exhibby, featuring miniature artwork from talented creators across Stark County. From...
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The Art of Resilience and Spiritual Exploration
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of a life dedicated to art and spirituality with our special guest, Tom Wachunas, a recently retired art history teacher and a vibrant force in the Stark County art scene. As a creator and critic with decades of experience, Tom shares his journey from a young...
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Crafting Connections Through Art and Generosity
Send us Fan Mail How do you decide whether to share your creative work with the world or keep it personal? On this episode of Brewtifully Made, I navigate this artistic dilemma while celebrating an unexpected honor: the Woman of Distinction award from a local group in Stark County, Soroptimist...
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Finding Confidence in Creativity with Andrea Regula
Send us Fan Mail Andrea Regula, our exhibiting artist for January, illuminates the canvas with her unique acrylic fluid paintings, revealing the vibrant journey of creativity and expression. Join us as Andrea shares her compelling story—from intimate showcases to large events like the Pride...
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Nurturing Young Talent and Building Creative Communities
Send us Fan Mail Witness the magic when young art meets experience, as I recount my day as a juror for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Imagine the thrill of seeing the world through the eyes of 7th to 12th graders, each piece a testament to raw talent and unfiltered creativity. From my own...
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Innovative Artists and Their Playful Projects
Send us Fan Mail Imagine transforming the art world with just a dash of augmented reality and a sprinkle of pop culture flair! Join me as I share my thrilling collaborations with creative powerhouses like Mike Sturdivant, the mastermind behind Rock Island Growth Specialists and the innovative…
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The Story Behind Deborah’s Wall Jewelry
Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative journey of Deborah Markle, a talented contemporary abstract artist who found renewed passion for painting following a personal loss. Join us as Deb, affectionately known as Deb or Debbie, opens up about her creative evolution from a hobbyist to an...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This endeavor started off with sharing and exploring all of my creative pursuits...retiring to open my beautiful art studio and sharing art throughout my community.
In 2026, my world collapsed around me...imploding after the suicide of my husband. I lost my business, my home, my friends, my community, my livelihood...with a move from Canton, Ohio to Seattle, Washington to be near two of my children and grandchildren. At 56 years old I am literally starting completely over.
I am trying to find myself because I don't know who I am now. I am not the same person. I am struggling to make art out of my broken spirit and heart. I am navigating how to work through everything new, from where I live, what I do and more. In the middle of it all, I hope I can find a glimmer of light.
HOSTED BY
Tracy Dawn Brewer
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This endeavor started off with sharing and exploring all of my creative pursuits...retiring to open my beautiful art studio and sharing art throughout my community. In 2026, my world collapsed around me...imploding after the suicide of my husband. I lost my business, my home, my friends, my...
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