The Intentional Pen

Vanessa
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Hi, I’m Vanessa 🌿 A Hobbit Lifestyle Enthusiast passionate about reducing overwhelm, cultivating cozy homes, and living creatively with intention. At The Intentional Pen I help you: ✨ Cultivate Intentional Habits, Rhythms and Routines ✨ Grow in Creative Endeavors ✨ Find joy in the ordinary & everyday moments ✨ Provide Author Updates and Glimpses of the Writing Life Join a community of fellow Hobbit lifestyle enthusiasts and discover how small, intentional steps can lead to a life of peace, creativity, and simple joy.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Why I Rebranded My Podcast Around Intentional Living and Creativity: Ep 003

    What if being intentional is the key to a calmer home, a more creative life, and less overwhelm? Vanessa opens the door to The Intentional Pen and shares the framework behind the show - why it exists, what it means, and how it grew from a simpler brand into something much more personal. She also gets practical about the rhythms holding her life together right now, from homeschooling and motherhood to writing goals, knitting, and cooking. If you've ever wondered how to make space for meaningful work while managing the realities of family life, this episode offers a thoughtful, honest look at what that can actually look like. You'll discover: why Vanessa reimagined her podcast and shifted away from her earlier homemaking-focused brandhow she defines creativity beyond painting, poetry, or traditional "artistic" workthe role intentional living plays in her parenting, routines, and decision-makinghow anchors, rhythms, and flexibility help reduce overwhelm when life changes fastwhy writing just 30 minutes a day is one of her current goals, even in the middle of a busy seasonVanessa also shares what she's reading, what she's knitting, and what she's enjoying with her family, including a fresh listen-through of The Fellowship of the Ring. Along the way, she connects the dots between creativity, problem-solving, health, homemaking, and the small daily choices that shape a life. Perfect for moms, homeschoolers, writers, and anyone craving a more grounded, intentional way to live and create. If you've been looking for encouragement to slow down, reset, and build rhythms that actually fit your real life, this episode is for you. You can sign up for her email list found at theintentionalpen.com and The Intentional Pen on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook.

  2. 4d ago

    There and Back Again: Ep 002

    Burned out, spread thin, and tired of adding to the noise, Vanessa shares the real backstory behind The Intentional Pen - and why this relaunch feels different. If you’ve ever started and stopped a blog, business, creative project, or podcast because life got too full, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best way. Vanessa traces the winding path from military life and an unexpected Hobby Lobby job to blogging, podcasting, digital products, MLM experiments, homeschooling, homesteading, and multiple moves. Along the way, she opens up about the pressure to be “original,” the regret of walking away from old projects, and the hard truth that sometimes you can’t force a square peg into a round hole. You’ll hear why she finally laid everything down in 2022, what changed as her kids got older, and how a renewed sense of purpose brought her back to writing, creativity, and business. Vanessa also shares what this podcast is really about going forward - creativity as moms, faith-informed living, suburban gardening, handcrafts like knitting and crochet, and the messy process of making something meaningful with your hands and your life. She also gets personal about living with PTSD, the toll of noise and instability, and why a quieter season of life helped clarify what matters most. If you’re navigating burnout, craving a creative reset, or trying to figure out how to keep building when your path keeps changing, this conversation offers honesty, encouragement, and a fresh invitation to begin again. Perfect for listeners who love personal growth, creative living, homemaking, faith, and the imperfect journey of figuring it out as you go. If you need permission to restart with less pressure and more intention, this episode is for you. Be sure to sign up for her email list found at www.theintentionalpen.com or connect on YouTube, Instagram or Facebook at The Intentional Pen

  3. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    New Beginnings: Ep 001

    Hello! Welcome back! This episode is just a brief welcome back to the podcast after many years of not being behind the mic. I'm excited to be back! Be sure to follow along on socials @theintentionalpen and sign up for my email list at www.theintentionalpen.com. I look forward to hanging out with you all in future episodes!

    New Beginnings: Ep 001

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About

Hi, I’m Vanessa 🌿 A Hobbit Lifestyle Enthusiast passionate about reducing overwhelm, cultivating cozy homes, and living creatively with intention. At The Intentional Pen I help you: ✨ Cultivate Intentional Habits, Rhythms and Routines ✨ Grow in Creative Endeavors ✨ Find joy in the ordinary & everyday moments ✨ Provide Author Updates and Glimpses of the Writing Life Join a community of fellow Hobbit lifestyle enthusiasts and discover how small, intentional steps can lead to a life of peace, creativity, and simple joy.

Information

  • Creator
    Vanessa
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vanessa
  • Show Website
    The Intentional Pen