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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube If you’ve ever felt intimidated by classic literature or wondered how to make old books relevant to your busy, creative life, this episode is for you. Join me as I welcome Heather Ordover, founder and host of Craftlet, a pioneering literature and craft podcast with over 20 years of longevity. Heather Ordover shares how her love for books and crafts helped her—and her students—heal and connect after moments of crisis, and how she’s built a welcoming, curiosity-driven community for listeners who craft, scientists, and anyone feeling disconnected from classic stories. The heart of this episode centers on embracing classic literature without gatekeeping, using audiobook narration and thoughtful explanations to make books like Moby Dick, Jane Eyre, and Wuthering Heights accessible, enjoyable, and sometimes downright funny. Heather Ordover breaks down how her approach links cognitive anchoring (repetitive crafts) to learning, and reveals the surprising ways that public domain works and modern technology intersect in Craftlet’s evolving format—now including video and community-sourced content. Additional topics include the evolution of podcast monetizat