188: Karen Middleton on Weaving Stories Through Art and Data - A Veteran's Creative JourneyAlso available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ezpw-MLuHdkHow has storytelling influenced your understanding of yourself and the world around you? For Karen Middleton, she shares how she created a data visualization firm specializing in qualitative storytelling, visualization, and design.Karen shares her unique story of moving from the structured world of military intelligence to the expressive fields of quilting, textile, and fiber art, alongside her innovative work in qualitative data visualization. Through her dual passions, Karen illustrates the power of storytelling, connection, and the therapeutic nature of creativity. She also shares her experiences with job loss and how she used this time to focus on her passions and start her own business, K Middleton Design Studios.Learn how personal experiences and professional skills can intertwine to create impactful art and data narratives, resonating with themes of personal growth, autonomy, and the quest for understanding human experiences.Resources Mentioned:https://kmiddletondesignstudios.com/https://www.facebook.com/KMDesign2020/https://www.instagram.com/kmiddletonartquilting/https://www.pinterest.com/kmiddletondesign/https://www.kmiddletondatadesign.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenamiddletondesign2020/Read our Monday, April 8th, 2024 newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5bfd39ea487a/holdingdownthefort or Subscribe today: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT--Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content, including a FREE subscription to the "Inside the Fort" podcast: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portalDo you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.Our show continues its partnership with The Rosie Network by featuring Service2CEO Graduates every Monday! Read more - https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16We're also excited to be featuring replays of the "Take A Knee" Live Show with US VetWealth Founder & CEO Scott R. Tucker and Blue Water Advisors CEO Mike Wallace, which discusses career progression for military retirees. Tune in every Thursday!Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE