About this episode
Send us a text On this week’s episode, Felicia is chatting with Jean Chung, a knitwear/clothing designer who has been knitting since 1992 and designing since 2011. She has been published in Twist Collective , Knitscene , and Holla Knits . Jean is now focusing on publishing her designs only on her blog, Candy and Bagel , and designing and selling dancewear locally to have more time for her family and her full-time legal career. Please join us as Felicia and Jean discuss expanding and exploring new creative ventures! In this episode, we talk about: 1:55 Jean chats about her family and her legal career 3:05 How Jean discovered knitting 5:20 Jean talks about starting her blog, Candy & Bagel , and her beginnings as a knitwear designer 8:20 Jean discusses her mother’s career as a fashion designer 9:45 Felicia and Jean chat about what inspires her designs and how she shifted from creating designs for knitting magazines to becoming her own boss publishing her own designs 11:39 Felicia asks Jean how she deals with creative slumps and Jean talks about her desire to expand Candy & Bagel beyond knitwear patterns 14:35 Jean tells Felicia about getting back into ballet and creating dance wear for adults 16:30 The ladies discuss being flexible and adapting your company to grow with you as a person 17:50 How Jean balances work, Candy & Bagel , and being a mom 21:40 Giving yourself room and flexibility to enjoy your craft 24:10 What Jean is working on right now 26:25 Felicia’s final notes and podcast giveaway! Links and Things Here’s where to find Jean online: Website: www.candyandbagel.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/candyandbagel Facebook: www. facebook.com/candyandbagel Pattern link for Winter Forest Pullover: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-forest-pullover