Dream Freedom Beauty With Natalie Ross

Christi Johnson on moving from NYC to upstate New York as an artist who grew up in Florida. When textile artist Christi Johnson and I spoke in 2018, she shared her story of moving from the city to the country, and it really inspired me. I love how honest she was about how it wasn't all glamorous and easy. But it was worth it. Fast forward to now, Dec 2025, and I would never have guessed that I'd be going through a similar story! I recently listened to this episode again for my own personal inspiration, and it holds a timeless message about finding your way to places that nourish your deeper needs. In this conversation we also get into: How naturally dyed textiles and embroidery support healing Christi's ancestral connection to textiles Overcoming fear of sharing her thoughts and work publicly Adornment as self-expression and talismanic protection When this episode was first published, Christi created a special guide for our listeners about magic sewing and embroidery. Since then that guide grew into a full