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How can we use creativity to come up with the critical solutions we need in the world? Whether you’re trying to start your first novel, draw a picture, or solve the climate crisis, you need to approach the problem creatively. You have to think outside the norm, come up with ideas, and then act on them to solve the big problems we’re facing.
How Hootenanny Games Builds Connection One Belly Laugh at a Time
Your Creative Mind
17 minutes 40 seconds
2 months ago
How Hootenanny Games Builds Connection One Belly Laugh at a Time
Feelin’ Cute and Creatively Connected with Hootenanny Games
What if a single card game could spark laughter, connection, and creativity in your life? In this episode, Izolda sits down with the warm-hearted team from Hootenanny Games, the Nashville-based publisher behind Feelin’ Cute, their brand-new game of animal adorableness. You'll hear how this lighthearted game brings out big laughs, encourages storytelling, and helps people of all ages connect (and compete!) with kindness. Whether you're eight or eighty, Feelin’ Cute is designed to melt hearts and break the ice in minutes. This interview was conducted at Toy Fair 2025 in New York City, in partnership with Southard Communications, where Hootenanny Games showcased their latest creations. Tune in to hear how Hootenanny’s down-home charm and sharp game design create joyful experiences and how you can bring that same energy to your creative life and relationships. Playful, heartfelt, and packed with ideas you’ll want to try, this episode is pure fun.
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How can we use creativity to come up with the critical solutions we need in the world? Whether you’re trying to start your first novel, draw a picture, or solve the climate crisis, you need to approach the problem creatively. You have to think outside the norm, come up with ideas, and then act on them to solve the big problems we’re facing.
