Francesca Kennedy - Making Without Rules: Following Instinct & Creative Curiosity

<p>On this episode of the Slowmade Podcast, I’m joined by artist and jeweler <strong>Francesca Kennedy</strong> for a deeply thoughtful conversation about creativity, instinct, imagination, and making without rigid rules.</p><p>Francesca has spent decades creating, first in clothing design in the Bay Area and later in jewelry, and one of the things I loved most about this conversation was her willingness to stay open creatively. Rather than forcing herself into a formula or “brand,” she follows curiosity, experimentation, feeling, and play — allowing the work to evolve naturally over time.</p><p>Together we talk about growing up “semi-feral,” the importance of imagination and solitude in a creative life, the changing landscape of art and business, one-of-a-kind work, travel, beauty, community, and the freedom that comes from creating work that feels true to who you are.</p><p>This conversation felt especially meaningful to me because it also marks the 100th episode of the podcast. I walked away feeling inspired, creatively recharged, and reminded that some of the most interesting artists are the ones willing to keep exploring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can find Francesca’s work and follow along here:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flkjewelry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@flkjewelry</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Love the Podcast?</strong></p><p>Support an episode: <a href="https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/support-the-podcast">⁠Click here to learn more!⁠</a></p><p>Without your support I couldn’t continue the Slowmade Podcast. Thank you so much!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Christine and Slowmade...</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christinemighion/">⁠@christinemighion⁠</a></p><p>Jewelry Website: <a href="https://christinemighion.com/">⁠christinemighion.com⁠</a></p><p>Slowmade: <a href="https://slowmadepodcast.com/">⁠slowmadepodcast.com</a></p>