Bryn Cammy Williams: Learn How Cammy Has Discovered Joy Though Her Art

02/09/24 • 26 min

Bryn Cammy Williams has been an artist for as long as she can remember. She paints to understand the natural world around her, to appreciate and to celebrate wildlife. It gives her joy to express through creativity and she loves to share that joy through her art work.

Topic #1: Early Years

Family loved to have fun and has stayed w Cammy as a way to spread joy
She was her own rescuer and listened to her inner soul
Her collection of friends “wouldn’t try to fix me unless I asked for it.”

Topic #2: Professional Life after College

Wasn’t career minded; focused on admin and working w people
Needs her own creative outlet; it feeds you
Self published Whiskers the cat and gave as gifts
Taught an art class w the same core students for 7 years and bonded over shared experiences

Topic #3: Alchemy Ranch Studios

Met husband Al (woodworker) on a website of like-minded people
They work well together as they understand the ebb and flow of creativity
Created Alchemy Ranch Studios from their names; it was magic
Cammy sells acrylic paintings and prints of her wildlife artwork, mugs, cards, pillows; fun and playful art. She also does commission work
Al sells his woodcarvings
Goal is to be able to donate to wildlife conservation groups
Made in America is a priority

Topic #4: Color of Woman and Helping Women

Intentional Creativity www.colorofwoman.com
Self healing work
Put your trauma on paper, journal about it
As you go thru painting process, healing begins
It’s a way of journaling
Loves to watch people grow
See and value your own work

Topic #5: What is your Brass Ring to Success

Wait for your green light
You just need to know the next step
Be curious and keep challenged
Live in the present; the problems of the past are in the past and are just ‘fertilizer for growth.’

Where can listeners learn more about Cammy and sign up for blog posts?

www.alchemyranchstudios.com

To learn more about Jean and the Be Joyful podcast visit www.bejoyful.love.

Topic #1: Early Years

Family loved to have fun and has stayed w Cammy as a way to spread joy
She was her own rescuer and listened to her inner soul
Her collection of friends “wouldn’t try to fix me unless I asked for it.”

Topic #2: Professional Life after College

Wasn’t career minded; focused on admin and working w people
Needs her own creative outlet; it feeds you
Self published Whiskers the cat and gave as gifts
Taught an art class w the same core students for 7 years and bonded over shared experiences

Topic #3: Alchemy Ranch Studios

Met husband Al (woodworker) on a website of like-minded people
They work well together as they understand the ebb and flow of creativity
Created Alchemy Ranch Studios from their names; it was magic
Cammy sells acrylic paintings and prints of her wildlife artwork, mugs, cards, pillows; fun and playful art. She also does commission work
Al sells his woodcarvings
Goal is to be able to donate to wildlife conservation groups
Made in America is a priority

Topic #4: Color of Woman and Helping Women

Intentional Creativity www.colorofwoman.com
Self healing work
Put your trauma on paper, journal about it
As you go thru painting process, healing begins
It’s a way of journaling
Loves to watch people grow
See and value your own work

Topic #5: What is your Brass Ring to Success

Wait for your green light
You just need to know the next step
Be curious and keep challenged
Live in the present; the problems of the past are in the past and are just ‘fertilizer for growth.’

Where can listeners learn more about Cammy and sign up for blog posts?

www.alchemyranchstudios.com

To learn more about Jean and the Be Joyful podcast visit www.bejoyful.love.

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Krysty Krywko: Helping Women Explore Their Relationship with Alcohol so They Can Live Bigger, Bolder, More Brilliant Lives

Krysty Krywko helps women explore their relationship with alcohol so they can live bigger, bolder more brilliant lives. Krysty launched her company Purple Dog Sober during the pandemic when there was an uptick in alcohol abuse among moms struggling to balance their work, their homes and the education of their children. Krysty’s mission is to help others, to break down the stigma and remove the shame of “gray area drinking.” Tune in to learn how Krysty transformed her life when she made the courageous decision to stop drinking and start Purple Dog Sober in order to help other women on a similar journey.
Learn more at www.purpledogsober.com and sign up to receive her top-notch blog posts.

Topic #1 What were the specific moments or events that brought about change for you?

Moving to NYC from Canada; I had to reinvent myself
Divorce
Sobriety

Topic #2 What were some of the rough patches in your life?

Husband traveled a lot and home w 2 kids
Under stress w working full time, getting doctorate

Topic #3 What brought about Purple Dog Sober?

Did not connect w/ AA
Steps were too formulaic
Wanted to create a space for women w no stigma, shame
One on one work, very private

Topic #4 Gray area drinking

Alcoholic is an outdated term
Alcohol disorder, gray area drinking
Any level of drinking that affects your personal or work life, your health
Abstinence is just easier

Topic #5 Sketchbooking

Part of my coaching
Fun place to do some deep work
Bringing joy into your sobriety
Who are you?

Topic #6 Brass Ring for Success

Sobriety
Life is too short
What is your indecision costing you?

To learn more about Jean and the Be Joyful podcast visit www.bejoyful.love.

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Greta Hanson Sohmer: Be the BEST version of YOU

Greta Hanson Sohmer is a modern day renaissance woman who has reinvented herself many times in her multi-faceted career path from corporate sales and marketing to wedding planner to real estate agent. Learn how to be the best version of YOU and how you can earn additional income for travel. Be prepared to laugh when you listen to Greta’s podcast.

What were your early years and early adulthood like?

Grew up in a close knit family that loved reunions and welcomed strangers to their gatherings
This thread of hospitality was cemented early on which I’ve carried through my life
Close relationship with cousins was forged with annual cousins camp that met on my grandparent’s farm
When cousins grew up, I organized cousins camp for my children and my cousin’s children
Shy until high school when corp group of 6 friends brought me out of my shyness

What kind of work did you start out doing?

Graduated with a degree in theology and taught theology ad English in private all girls high school
Has a competitive edge and when I saw my male friends succeed in business, I decided to enter the corporate world
Started in sales at Xerox, moved to Silicon Valley start up, moved w company to Boulder for management and sales training
Promoted to vertical sales where I met my husband who was “the client from hell.” He became my internal coach and biggest supporter
Being competitive helped in sales, developed “stick with it” attitude and tough skin; woke up every morning with a positive outlook

When did you decide to have children?

I had a daughter from a previous marriage and after several IVF attempts our son was born when I was 40
Paul and I wanted to share our blessings and loving family life so we decided to adopt twins from Bulgaria.
My husband said, “If not us, who” and “At least it’s not triplets!”
I put my career on hold and became earth mother, vegetable gardener, and my hospitality took root.
Our home was the go-to for class parties, holiday reunions

What motivating factors led you to change direction?

When the twins were in boarding school, I decided to rent out a portion of our property on AirBnB for additional income.
Created an AirBnB business, hosted yoga retreats, family reunions and weddings
I’m still in touch with all my brides and bridegrooms with growing families
My decision to become a real estate agent began when they asked for help with finding homes

How do you feel you have changed from the younger version of you?