The Independent Artist Podcast - Season 5 • Episode 3 Picking Up the Pieces/ Janine DeCresenzo

I am excited to share that I recently completed my first podcast interview!

I was invited to be a guest on The Independent Artist Podcast by my friend and the co-host, mixed media artist Will Armstrong. Although I initially declined the invitation years ago, I finally felt ready to share my story.

You can listen to it here: Picking Up the Pieces/ Janine DeCresenzo

This is a raw, insightful conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and recovery. Janine shares the concrete steps she took to move forward, the support systems that helped her heal, and practical advice for other jewelers to protect themselves before disaster strikes.

If you’ve ever faced loss, setback, or the fear of starting over — this episode will remind you that it’s possible to pick up the pieces and create something even stronger.

Whether you’re packing up from your last show or just trying to find your spark again, this conversation is all about slowing down, refocusing, and reconnecting with what drives your art.

Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists.