In this episode of Behind the Sign, meet the dynamic duo behind Messy Cat Creations—two artists who pour heart, humor, and courage into every piece they make. Their story is filled with honesty, laughter, and resilience as they share the hardships, triumphs, and lessons learned on their journey.

From overcoming introversion, depression, and anxiety, to balancing risk-taking with steady growth, these two have navigated it all while leaving behind an artist’s legacy in Paducah. You’ll hear their advice for entrepreneurs, why they believe in “don’t wait—go for it,” and the joy they find in building community, whether through their creations or their monthly Crochet Club.

Get ready for laughs, inspiration, and a deeper look at who they are as people—not just artists.

Behind the Sign is produced by Collab-Works Media Productions to share the real, unscripted stories of local business owners—the grit, the grind, the humanity—behind the signs we see every day.

• (00:00:00) - Behind the Sign
• (00:02:51) - Casey Muster on Starting Her Own Business
• (00:08:13) - Jumping the Shark
• (00:12:32) - One Artist's Reflections on Starting a Business
• (00:17:34) - How Cat the Cat Is Surprising Her Friends
• (00:20:57) - Can People Buy Your Art Through Social Media?
• (00:24:32) - Small Business Owners: The Balance
• (00:30:36) - A Taste of Paducah
• (00:35:06) - Messy Cat Creations: If You Give Me Money, What
• (00:37:32) - What Would Your Younger Self Think Of Where You Are?
• (00:40:52) - Local Artists on a Mission
• (00:45:02) - Are You a Video Game Lover?
• (00:47:52) - Kathy On How She Deal With Depression
• (00:52:54) - Carved Linoleum
• (00:55:47) - Telling Stories in My Work
• (00:56:59) - Kathy's Mixed Media Pieces
• (01:00:49) - Jewelry Made With My Dad's Wire
• (01:03:12) - Fused Glass Animals By Stray Kids
• (01:07:46) - A sign with how many steps someone walks a day
• (01:09:43) - Collab Works
• (01:10:46) - Collab Works