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Hi there! My name is Kourtni
and the doggy is Emmett. I’m a queer and disabled 30-something-year-old living in the northeast US with my blue heeler, Emmett (pictured left), and my boyfriend.
I created Emko Misc. because after reconnecting to my creativity and seeing how much I benefited, I wanted to inspire other people to rediscover their own creativity so they can reap those same rewards.
My Story
A little about me: over the past few years, I’ve become really passionate about helping others find their creativity. That didn’t happen randomly. For a long time I pushed my creativity aside for more “practical” and “productive” pursuits. If only I’d realized I was also pushing aside my mental health in doing that.
Once I began to prioritize creativity again, I saw my mental health improve drastically and I began to feel so much more fulfilled. After some time and many “I wish I were as creative as you are” comments, I realized I wanted to help guide other people on this same journey.
Because the truth is, I’m not special. Anyone can be creative. In fact, I believe it’s an innate part of being human.
This blog is where I post guides, advice, and even some tutorials, all designed to help you find the best ways to fit more creativity into your daily life – without the second guessing on whether you should really be “wasting” time with creative hobbies. Crochet is my personal go-to creative activity, so you’ll see a lot of crochet content here too.
If you’re looking for help in rekindling your creativity, finding your perfect creative pursuit, and building confidence in your creativity, you’re in the right place.
Let’s Connect
I’d love to hear from you! The best way to stay in touch is to sign up for my email newsletter. This will help you stay up to date on my latest posts and product launches. Plus, if you sign up, you’ll get a list of 25 creative hobbies that are inexpensive – meaning they are perfect to try out even if you’re not certain you’ll stick with them. Sign up here to get the guide and join the newsletter.
Or if you’d prefer, use this link and you’ll get some printable creativity-themed affirmation cards instead.
Looking forward to talking more soon!
