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How Crayons Foster Creativity and Connection with Mompreneur Shannon Bennett

June 13, 2023 • Mike Montague • Season 3 • Episode 148

Discovering the Creative Magic in Crayons: A Chat with Shannon Bennett
Unleash your inner artist and rekindle your love for crayons as we chat with Shannon Bennett, founder of Creative Crayons Workshop! Embark on a playful and inspiring journey with us as we discover how Shannon transformed her children's love for crayons into a flourishing business, creating unique crayon shapes and art projects that people of all ages love.

We dive into the world of art and creativity with Shannon as she shares her insights as an entrepreneur and an art teacher. Learn about the power of play, how to foster creativity and connection, and the surprising differences in quality between name-brand and dollar-store crayons. Listen in as Shannon talks about her first sale at a local barbecue festival, the launch of her website, and her monthly subscription service. So grab your favorite crayon color and join us in this colorful and imaginative conversation!

Find Shannon Bennett and the Creative Crayons Workshop at: https://creativecrayonsworkshop.com/

EPISODE CHAPTERS
(0:00:01) - Playful Creativity With Crayons
(0:07:23) - Crayon Tips and Misconceptions
(0:13:02) - Art and Play's Power

Playful Creativity With Crayons
Shannon Bennett founded Creative Crayons Workshop, teaching art and inspiring play with crayons for all ages, with her children as idea generators.

Crayon Tips and Misconceptions
Shannon Bennett discusses proper crayon use, quality differences, surfaces, fostering creativity, and the importance of sharing.

Art and Play's Power
Shannon Bennett and I discuss creating an atmosphere for expression, recognizing individual artwork, business success, and the importance of play.

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