Where Good Things Grow with Erin Napier

Описание: What role does creativity play in building a legacy? For Erin Napier—artist, author, and co-host of HGTV’s Home Town—it’s the seed that starts it all.

In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Erin to talk about the power of imagination, the early days of Laurel’s revitalization, and why small towns demand creativity. From purple dinosaurs to downtown murals, Erin reflects on how storytelling, design, and perseverance helped transform her hometown into something beautiful.

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• The dark side of creativity—and how Erin steers it toward good
• How a purple dinosaur shaped her worldview
• Why imagination is essential to small-town revitalization
• How the stability of family fuels long-term vision
• Why creativity isn’t reserved for artists—it’s for all of us

“You don’t have an option in a small town. You either become creative—or you become bitter.” – Erin Napier

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Home Town, someone working to revive your own community, or simply curious about the power of imagination—this episode is a reminder that some of the best heirlooms start in our minds.

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Chapters
00:00 – She Doesn’t Listen to Podcasts
01:03 – Growing Up Rasberry: Cousins Like Siblings
04:28 – Tiny Family Reunion Math
06:02 – “Jim Taught Me I’m Right-Handed”
08:11 – Kids & Processed Snacks: A Confession
09:56 – How Erin Ended Up on HGTV
12:29 – Writing a Blog Every Day for 8 Years
14:43 – Erin’s Secret to a Good Marriage
15:52 – Juicy Trash Can Drama: A Marital Test
22:27 – Jim’s Trash Can Took His Toenail
24:52 – The Creative Vision Behind Downtown Laurel
29:10 – “I Have No Goals” – Erin on Contentment
31:02 – Childhood Memories & Legacy
33:43 – Josh’s Adoption Story & Stability
39:30 – The Family Soundtrack: From Toto to Tiger
41:16 – “I Put DEF in the Diesel Tank”
42:19 – Creative Courage in a Small Town
44:20 – Jim vs. The Big Screen TV
47:15 – Ben Napier: The Ultimate Helper
49:27 – Soccer Coaching & Not Quitting
50:27 – Music, Design & Chapped by Ralph and James
55:00 – Graphic Design as Storytelling
56:50 – What Hometown Means to America
58:40 – The Marriage Behind the Camera
1:00:39 – Love Letters and Cabinet Doors
1:01:32 – Legacy in Marriage and Parenting
1:03:04 – Erin’s Greatest Legacy: Her Kids
1:04:30 – Bloom Where You’re Planted
1:06:06 – About Time: Seeing Each Day Twice
1:07:00 – Legacy Is How You Treat People
1:08:44 – The Little Things Matter Most
1:10:01 – Poop Tubes and RV Trips
1:12:59 – Gratitude, Design & Final Reflections
1:14:44 – Heirloom Cooking School Tease
1:15:05 – “This Podcast Is Very Important to Us”

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Recorded in Laurel, Mississippi at The Heirloom Hotel
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