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Creative Queso Podcast
Jennifer Perkins
Host Jennifer Perkins discusses 5 Ways Thrift Store Shopping Could Help Your Creative Career. Jen has hosted TV programs, authored books, been a DIY editor for BlogHer, brand ambassador and more the one steady constant has always been she is an avid thrifter.
Some people meditate, Jennifer thrifts. Listen in to see why your local thrift store could recharge your creativity, helps clear your head and inspire bucket loads of fresh content.
Topics include:
Clearing Your Head With Other People’s Clutter
Get Inspired by Things That Have Been Retired
If You Go Into a Barbershop Enough Times You Are Going to Come Out With a Haircut
What Is Thriftcasting and Am I Doing it Right Now?
Few of My Favorite Thrifted Things
HOST: Jennifer Perkins http://creativequeso.com http://jenniferperkins.com
PRODUCER: Myrriah Gossett
MUSIC: Chris Boehk
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