Host, Dalia Jean speaks with professional crochet artist, Wendy Chavalia who dives into her journey in not only supporting her beloved husband through a serious health crisis, but also using her creative passion to carry her through and heal from the trauma of it all.

Episode Topics:

• Supporting a loved one through a difficult time
• Exploring Coping Skills that Serve You
• Embracing life’s toughest moments and looking for the lessons
• Using your passion to help you grow beyond challenges

About the Guest: Wendy Chavalia

Wendy Chavalia is a crochet artist and yarn enthusiast who prides herself on being a wife and mother. Wendy worked as a professional crochet helper for Twinkie Chan’s famous piece titled Intangible, A Fiber Fairytale, who has her work displayed at the Sweettooth Hotel in Dallas, TX. Not only does Wendy work professionally, but also does freelance work and is a crochet instructor.

Find Wendy Online:

Professional Instagram: @wendycrochetinthefalls

Instagram for her art installation: @stars_and_daydreams

About the Host: Dalia Jean

Dalia is a mother, art educator, artist, author, and fearless DIY warrior, who chooses to view all parts of life as opportunities to learn. She has been a creative for 20 years, an educator for 10, and has used the pandemic as an opportunity to publish her first children’s book, Be Still, Love Nature, pursue her Master’s Degree, and start this podcast, while focusing on personal growth instead of the downsides to this crazy time in our lives.

Dalia currently lives just outside of Cleveland, Ohio with her partner Doug, her son and her three cats. She enjoys learning new things, being around the animals and people she loves most, and feels that laughter and being in nature are some of life’s best medicines.

Find Dalia Online:

More about the show: floatonpodcast.com

Website: www.daliajean.com/hello

Instagram: www.instagram.com/floatonpodcast

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/floaton_podcast

Order her Children’s Book, “Be Still Love Nature” www.daliajean.com/books

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