Krista opens up about how overwhelmed she’s been lately and what it’s taken to get the Penny Linn Podcast and business back on a more regular rhythm. Fresh off a visit from her mom (Penny Linn’s unofficial team MVP and resident mahjong/needlepoint queen), she shares a peek into the Penny Linn universe: candy collabs inspired by her mom, new Tootsie finishing arriving in the shop, upcoming Eric Carle pieces (including a “very full” caterpillar), and the chaos of licensing deals, product development, and a new warehouse coming online right before Chinese New Year shutdowns.

She also gets honest about burnout, the emotional weight of what’s happening in the world, and how she uses needlepoint as both escape and anchor—especially in the 5–8 p.m. “survival mode” window with two little kids. Krista talks about taking life one step at a time, doin ...