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September 29, 2026
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Creative Connections Podcast
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Little Drops of Happiness: Leading with Heart

by The Dot Connector
Katie Kimball Dyer joins Mikki Wilson on sailing at 14, studying abroad unmasked, rubber ducks for strangers, blessing bags, and leading with heart.
September 29, 2026
September 18, 2026
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A Woman Becoming — Empathy, Fresh Eyes & the Next Chapter with Ainsley Keating

by The Dot Connector
Ainsley Keating, Creative Collective’s marketing manager, joins Mikki Wilson on empathy, not being a people pleaser, and being the youngest in the room.
September 18, 2026
September 4, 2026
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Finding Belonging Through Creativity and Community with Amanda “A” Larson

by The Dot Connector
Amanda “A” Larson of the Salem Chamber of Commerce joins Mikki Wilson on belonging, mental health, creativity, and the city that let her light shine.
September 4, 2026
January 28, 2026
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Lived Experience Leadership with Shantel Alix Fernandez

by The Dot Connector
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a podcast from Creative Collective that amplifies the voices and stories of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. In each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique journey, what drives her, and where she’s headed next. Local economies
January 28, 2026
January 12, 2026
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Community-Centered Leadership with Alyssa Conary

by The Dot Connector
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a podcast from Creative Collective that amplifies the voices and stories of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. In each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique journey, what drives her, and where she’s headed next. Local economies
January 12, 2026
December 23, 2025
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How One Hat Inspired Handmade Crochet Accessories for Julianna Donovan

by The Dot Connector
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a podcast from Creative Collective that amplifies the voices and stories of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. In each episode, host Mikki L. Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique journey, what drives her, and where she’s headed next. Local
December 23, 2025
November 10, 2025
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North Shore Photographer Tracey Westgate: Beyond the Lens

by The Dot Connector
  Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a podcast from Creative Collective that amplifies the voices and stories of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. In each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique journey, what drives her, and where she’s headed next. Local
November 10, 2025
October 27, 2025
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Dr. Tariana V. Little – Social Impact Storytelling™ for Change

by The Dot Connector
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a podcast from Creative Collective that amplifies the voices and stories of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. In each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique journey, what drives her, and where she’s headed next. Local economies
October 27, 2025
October 16, 2025
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Beyond the Pantry with Robyn Burns: The Power of Food to Build Community

by The Dot Connector
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a podcast from Creative Collective that amplifies the voices and stories of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. In each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique journey, what drives her, and where she’s headed next. Local economies
October 16, 2025
October 8, 2025
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From Theater to TikTok: How Lauren Carter Reilly Found Her Authentic Voice When the Stage Went Dark

by John Andrews
About the Podcast Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a Creative Collective podcast that goes beyond the brand and into the authentic journeys of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. Each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique path, what drives her, and where
October 8, 2025