Wake Up Excited! Restoring Cast Iron as a Pathway to Creativity with Denise Jacobs
Jul 16, 2025
01:13:59
Brad talks with author Denise Jacobs. Denise shares her insights on restoring cast iron, building connections between past and present passions, and navigating today's challenging environment. They also delve into the importance of empowerment through creativity and highlight Denise's incredible backyard garden as a sanctuary. Additionally, Denise discusses her journey in teaching and her philosophy of sharing knowledge.
Topics discussed:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:12) - Meet Denise Jacobs: Creativity Evangelist
- (01:25) - Restoring Cast Iron: A New Passion
- (03:05) - The Process of Cast Iron Restoration
- (07:02) - Connecting Past and Present Passions
- (08:17) - Empowerment Through Creativity
- (12:59) - The Importance of Curiosity and Learning
- (21:48) - Teaching and Sharing Knowledge
- (29:38) - The Journey of Overcoming Inner Critic
- (31:21) - Creativity, Community, and Collaboration
- (35:28) - Starting Out: Teaching Soap Making
- (35:47) - Starting the Soap Making Class
- (36:38) - The Popularity of Soap Making Classes
- (37:02) - The Popularity of the Class
- (38:05) - The Joy of Teaching and Speaking
- (40:21) - Embracing Vulnerability and Curiosity
- (42:22) - Recognizing Opportunities and Serendipity
- (46:51) - Creating Safe Spaces and Community
- (53:18) - Transforming Spaces: The Edible Food Forest
- (56:32) - Upcycling and Creative Constraints
- (01:04:38) - Empowerment Through Creativity
- (01:10:02) - Music That Inspires: Moon Child
- (01:11:43) - Where to Find Denise Jacobs
Links Mentioned:
- Banish Your Inner Critic (Book by Denise Jacobs)
- The CSS Detective Guide (Book by Denise Jacobs)
- Denise Jacobs' Website
- Brad Frost's Online Courses
- LinkedIn Learning Courses by Denise Jacobs
- Cast Iron Chris (Instagram)
- Josh Shapiro (YouTube/Instagram, Cast Iron Restoration)
- Moonchild (Band)
- Albums mentioned: Little Ghost, Voyager, Please Rewind, and their first album
- OfferUp (Upcycling Materials)
- South by Southwest (SXSW)
- Instagram (Denise Jacobs)
- Facebook (Denise Jacobs)