Hope 08
The Hope of The Unexpected || Molly Mahon
What can we learn from Molly’s sense of joy, spontaneity and determination? How do we embrace the unexpected?
Welcome to Episode Eight in our series on Hope.
In this episode, Molly Mahon and I consider the hope of the unexpected. We delve into the story of her eponymous company which designs and creates glorious block printed fabrics and wallpapers. You will hear all about that Shepherds Hut, how happenstance became a business, the methodical, mesmerising, meditative power of block printing, her breadth of reference from Jaipur to Charleston Farmhouse, unexpected success, the chapter entitled ‘lockdown’ and the magical marriage of potato and paint.
Portrait Credit: Sarah Weal
Molly has been on my list of dream guests for a very long time. A very long time. I love her approach - a heady mix of joy, courage and determination.
Molly carries her talent, focus and resilience with an ease and lightness of touch and in this conversation you will hear more about her story, her business and her hope for the future.
If you are feeling unsure, unsteady or struggling to see the longer view, then this episode is for you. Molly has a great sense of perspective that will rub off I can assure you.
Image Credit: Molly Mahon
“I lifted the block and I saw what had I printed and I felt this feeling of joy. And I think that is what I want in my life. I want as much of that feeling of joy that I can get. We are now ten or twelve years down the line and I still experience that same amount of joy every time I lift the block”