Ep 90: Elisa McLaughlin: Art as a Way Back to Who We Are.
In this episode, I’m talking with artist and goldsmith Elisa McLaughlin, the creative artist behind Truly Kindred.
Elisa’s path has wound through watercolor, music, candle making, and raising five kids — all of which eventually led her to the jewelry bench. Her reflections on finding goldsmithing, navigating her first real creative dry spell, and learning to trust the natural rhythm of inspiration offer such a grounded, honest look at what it means to build a creative life in the real world.
We also dig into the realities of working in gold right now, pricing during unpredictable markets, balancing motherhood with making, and the constant negotiation between authenticity and the pressure to present a polished image online. Elisa shares openly about what nourishes her, what drains her, and how she’s learning to protect her own creative spark.
It’s a thoughtful, relatable conversation with so many small truths woven in — one I think will stay with you long after you listen.
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