{"podcast":{"title":"Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast","slug":"simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467","podcast_index_feed_id":7164467,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ffc5cc04/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.marcymade.co/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42811529/42811529-1763514631252-e32b773cc913.jpg","author":"Marcy Gardner","episode_count":77,"summary":"Want to grow your crochet skills and create a life you love through creativity? Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast helps you do exactly that. I’m Marcy Gardner—crochet designer, entrepreneur, and mom of two—and each week I bring you crochet inspiration, beginner-friendly amigurumi tips, and creative business strategies designed for makers like you. From selling at craft fairs to making meaningful gifts, this podcast is about using your yarn and your gifts to bring joy, freedom, and impact. If you dream of turning yarn into purpose, projects, or even profit, you’re in the right place.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T22:20:49.174564+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467"},"episode":{"title":"Reflections on a Busy, Beautiful Life: Balancing a Crochet Business, Motherhood, and the \"Founder’s Prayer\"","slug":"reflections-on-a-busy-beautiful-life-balancing-a-crochet-business-motherhood-and-the-founder-s-prayer","published_at":"2026-02-11T11:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467/reflections-on-a-busy-beautiful-life-balancing-a-crochet-business-motherhood-and-the-founder-s-prayer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcy-gardner6/episodes/Reflections-on-a-Busy--Beautiful-Life-Balancing-a-Crochet-Business--Motherhood--and-the-Founders-Prayer-e3el0v5","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ffc5cc04/podcast/play/115032485/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F3a5da7ef-260c-ee0f-cc2c-28643ca149f9.mp3","summary":""What a privilege to be tired from work you once begged the universe for." When I first heard those words, I burst into tears. If you are a crochet business owner , a mom of little ones, or a creative entrepreneur juggling a full-time career on top of your dreams, I know you feel this in your bones. In this episode, I’m getting vulnerable about the "Founder’s Prayer" (referenced by Miles Adcox) and how it perfectly describes the "beautiful chaos" of my life right now. We often talk about business growth and scaling a handmade brand , but we don’t always talk about the tension of living inside an answered prayer, even when that prayer includes laundry piles, toddler arguments over spoon colors, and a never-ending to-do list. In this episode, we explore: Why exhaustion is often proof of a life built on purpose. Reframing overwhelm as a sign of the growth you once dreamed about. The reality of "outgrowing" the versions of ourselves that used to settle for less. Finding a quiet sense of gratitude in the middle of solo parenting and business deadlines. Whether you’re currently packing orders, designing your next amigurumi pattern , or just trying to survive the bedtime rush, I hope this episode reminds you that it’s okay to be tired. The weight you’re carrying is the weight of a life you once prayed for. For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hooked on Growth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , which goes into much more detail on scaling! 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠ Join Our Skool Community ⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book ⁠⁠ 🧶 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Grab Some Crochet Merch ⁠","meta_description":"\"What a privilege to be tired from work you once begged the universe for.\" When I first heard those words, I burst into tears. If you are a croc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":503,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467/episodes/reflections-on-a-busy-beautiful-life-balancing-a-crochet-business-motherhood-and-the-founder-s-prayer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467/reflections-on-a-busy-beautiful-life-balancing-a-crochet-business-motherhood-and-the-founder-s-prayer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}