Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson: A Creative Collective Podcast
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson: A Creative Collective Podcast
Podcast Description
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 thrive when women's authentic experiences are shared and celebrated. That's why this podcast goes beyond polished success stories to explore the real challenges, unexpected pivots, and genuine moments of inspiration that shape the entrepreneurial paths of Creative Collective members.
Our guests share candidly about:
Their unexpected paths to entrepreneurship and business ownership
The "messy middles" are rarely seen on social media or marketing materials
How the Creative Collective community supports women's business journeys
Navigating the unique challenges women face in building creative enterprises
Finding their authentic voice and leadership style in their industries
Whether you're a woman entrepreneur yourself, a supporter of women-owned businesses, or simply curious about the women behind local creative enterprises, this podcast offers honest insights into what it really takes for women to build something with intention and heart in today's business landscape.
Produced By:
Randyll Collum produces this podcast for Peabody TV in partnership with Creative Collective. Creative Collective is a business support program that provides modern resources, strategy, and connections for small businesses and creators, because building something meaningful doesn't mean you have to do it alone.
Learn more at creativecollectivema.com.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on women's entrepreneurship, community support, and the authentic experiences behind building creative enterprises. Episodes delve into topics such as navigating the 'messy middles' of business, exploring unexpected entrepreneurial paths, and celebrating the unique challenges women face in their journeys. For example, one episode covers Daybar Bugler's transition from fashion design to opening EDX Provisions, highlighting the less visible aspects of entrepreneurship and community engagement.
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 thrive when women’s authentic experiences are shared and celebrated. That’s why this podcast goes beyond polished success stories to explore the real challenges, unexpected pivots, and genuine moments of inspiration that shape the entrepreneurial paths of Creative Collective members.
Our guests share candidly about:
Their unexpected paths to entrepreneurship and business ownership
The “messy middles” are rarely seen on social media or marketing materials
How the Creative Collective community supports women’s business journeys
Navigating the unique challenges women face in building creative enterprises
Finding their authentic voice and leadership style in their industries
Whether you’re a woman entrepreneur yourself, a supporter of women-owned businesses, or simply curious about the women behind local creative enterprises, this podcast offers honest insights into what it really takes for women to build something with intention and heart in today’s business landscape.
Produced By:
Randyll Collum produces this podcast for Peabody TV in partnership with Creative Collective. Creative Collective is a business support program that provides modern resources, strategy, and connections for small businesses and creators, because building something meaningful doesn’t mean you have to do it alone.
Learn more at creativecollectivema.com.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Mikki sits down with Michelle Richardson—known to many as La Poetica—the first-ever poet laureate of Lynn, Massachusetts. A bilingual poet, performer, and cultural connector, Michelle has transformed open mics into powerful spaces of healing, advocacy, and artistic liberation. Her journey from childhood in Peabody to becoming a celebrated voice for community empowerment is nothing short of remarkable.
They explore her evolution from a young girl who stood up against injustice in her high school to a bold woman building ecosystems of healing through poetry and connection. Together, they go beyond the brand to reveal Michelle’s unshakable commitment to creating safe spaces for storytelling—particularly for those who often go unheard.
Key Moments:
Michelle’s early advocacy work as a teen confronting racial injustice in Peabody schools
The birth and rebirth of her bilingual open mics and their role in uplifting youth and people in recovery
A powerful moment of accountability and learning around pronouns and inclusion
How Creative Collective helped Michelle access grant opportunities and scale her mission
Her mission to “become who I needed” during life’s hardest moments
About the Speakers:
Mikki Wilson is your host, a team member of Creative Collective and the founder of Dot Connector Consulting, where she works with women to amplify their value, voice, and visibility with intention.
Michelle “La Poetica” Richardson is a bilingual poet, cultural connector, and the first-ever poet laureate of Lynn. She is the founder and host of a dynamic series of open mics dedicated to self-expression, community building, and artistic freedom.
📍 Find her open mics every 1st and 3rd Sunday at Lynn Music Foundation’s Neil Rantoul Vault Theater, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA:
Youth Open Mic: 4–6 PM (w/ workshop)
Guided Meditation: 6:15–6:45 PM
18+ Open Mic: 7–11 PM
🎨 Includes Creative Soul Marketplace for vendors and makers!
Connect & Support:
Instagram: @michellelapoetica
Linktree: [Insert Link]
Credits:
This podcast is produced by Randyll Collum for Peabody TV, your community media center serving the residents and businesses of Peabody and the North Shore area.
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a Creative Collective podcast. Learn more at creativecollectivema.com
🎙️ Sponsored by Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry.
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