<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/crescentforest/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Crescent Forest Creations]]></title><podcast:guid>3400dcc0-1458-590f-9bfe-a0267cc7c3ca</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:35:15 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2025 Crescent Forest Creations]]></copyright><managingEditor>Crescent Forest Creations</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Crescent Forest Creations is a slice-of-life fantasy podcast set in a magical shop. Narrated by Alisha Stoneheart, each episode blends whimsical storytelling, cozy fantasy, and gentle adventures for anyone who loves stories full of heart, magic, and a little everyday wonder.

For show notes, magical goods, and behind-the-scenes content, visit www.thecrescentforest.com
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For show notes, magical goods, and behind-the-scenes content, visit www.thecrescentforest.com
</description><link>https://crescentforest.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A slice-of-life fantasy podcast from behind the counters of a magical shop]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Fiction"><itunes:category text="Drama"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Performing Arts"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Comedy"></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Violet Checks In</title><itunes:title>Violet Checks In</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Violet provides an update regarding the current state of affairs in the shop, notably highlighting a rather peculiar incident involving a velvet spider. While Alisha silently keeps working in the background, Violet expresses anticipation for upcoming announcements.</p><p><a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrescentforest.com</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CrescentForestCreations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/CrescentForestCreations</a></p><p>Go fund me: <a href="https://gofund.me/cddcd176" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gofund.me/cddcd176</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Violet provides an update regarding the current state of affairs in the shop, notably highlighting a rather peculiar incident involving a velvet spider. While Alisha silently keeps working in the background, Violet expresses anticipation for upcoming announcements.</p><p><a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrescentforest.com</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CrescentForestCreations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/CrescentForestCreations</a></p><p>Go fund me: <a href="https://gofund.me/cddcd176" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gofund.me/cddcd176</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://crescentforest.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">46bf5bbe-29dd-41fd-bb98-aab4c4b91119</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b5d7f3a0-ad9e-4190-b902-4dbc5bead912/Update-3000.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/46bf5bbe-29dd-41fd-bb98-aab4c4b91119.mp3" length="2441664" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f59f5a1c-1a56-49b0-9dba-85156d2d5d60/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f59f5a1c-1a56-49b0-9dba-85156d2d5d60/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f59f5a1c-1a56-49b0-9dba-85156d2d5d60/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Shop Renovations! Podcast News &amp; What’s Next</title><itunes:title>Shop Renovations! Podcast News &amp; What’s Next</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h2>Podcast Update!</h2><p>The shop is getting a makeover and so is our release schedule! While Alisha works behind the scenes to batch-produce the rest of Season 1, Violet is going to be popping in with updates, a few laughs, and sneak peeks at what’s ahead for Crescent Forest Creations. Hear what’s changing, how you can support the magic, and why now’s the perfect time to join our growing community.</p><h2><span class="ql-size-small">Links: </span></h2><p>Website: <a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrescentforest.com</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/crescentforestcreations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/crescentforestcreations</a></p><p>GoFundMe: <a href="https://gofund.me/bd2bacfa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gofund.me/bd2bacfa</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crescentforestcreations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/crescentforestcreations</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Podcast Update!</h2><p>The shop is getting a makeover and so is our release schedule! While Alisha works behind the scenes to batch-produce the rest of Season 1, Violet is going to be popping in with updates, a few laughs, and sneak peeks at what’s ahead for Crescent Forest Creations. Hear what’s changing, how you can support the magic, and why now’s the perfect time to join our growing community.</p><h2><span class="ql-size-small">Links: </span></h2><p>Website: <a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrescentforest.com</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/crescentforestcreations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/crescentforestcreations</a></p><p>GoFundMe: <a href="https://gofund.me/bd2bacfa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gofund.me/bd2bacfa</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crescentforestcreations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/crescentforestcreations</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://crescentforest.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">35745d21-14a1-4203-b391-e957c95d032c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/da921cb4-5bb5-465d-a3c0-0bec6338cbf1/KtPrxG8AzFJKVSjqEUFTlLfG.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:50:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/35745d21-14a1-4203-b391-e957c95d032c.mp3" length="4089600" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/868fc380-b1b8-45aa-b1d3-6b8bb825f107/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/868fc380-b1b8-45aa-b1d3-6b8bb825f107/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/868fc380-b1b8-45aa-b1d3-6b8bb825f107/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Episode 2: Genie Adjacency</title><itunes:title>Episode 2: Genie Adjacency</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When Violet bursts into Crescent Forest Creations with her inheritance, a very special bottle, she’s convinced it is the key to boosting business. Is her plan clever, completely unhinged, or a little of both? And what exactly does it mean to “be careful what you wish for”?</p><p>✨ Featuring a Crescent Forest Creations Original: the genie-inspired bottle, now available in the shop!</p><p><br></p><p>🔮 10% of sales (after fees) will be donated to Reading is Fundamental (RIF).</p><p><br></p><p>Links referenced in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://Rif.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rif.org</a></li><li><a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrescentforest.com</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Companies mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li> Crescent Forest Creations </li><li> Etsy </li><li> Reading Is Fundamental </li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When Violet bursts into Crescent Forest Creations with her inheritance, a very special bottle, she’s convinced it is the key to boosting business. Is her plan clever, completely unhinged, or a little of both? And what exactly does it mean to “be careful what you wish for”?</p><p>✨ Featuring a Crescent Forest Creations Original: the genie-inspired bottle, now available in the shop!</p><p><br></p><p>🔮 10% of sales (after fees) will be donated to Reading is Fundamental (RIF).</p><p><br></p><p>Links referenced in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://Rif.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rif.org</a></li><li><a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrescentforest.com</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Companies mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li> Crescent Forest Creations </li><li> Etsy </li><li> Reading Is Fundamental </li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://crescentforest.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">080d0106-cf05-4714-b5d8-89fd39100a1b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb724fd4-0392-4e1b-bd0f-f2adcbe16109/Dnn5PV08xPo6ug2LoMgG3LUQ.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:10:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/080d0106-cf05-4714-b5d8-89fd39100a1b.mp3" length="68605632" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/952a3113-03a2-4c2b-90d6-42f40a663dcd/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/952a3113-03a2-4c2b-90d6-42f40a663dcd/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/952a3113-03a2-4c2b-90d6-42f40a663dcd/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Episode 1: Welcome to the Forest</title><itunes:title>Episode 1: Welcome to the Forest</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the premiere of <em>Crescent Forest Creations</em>, a whimsical fantasy podcast about magic, friendship, and running a very unusual small business.</p><p>After a full day in the corporate world, Alisha Stoneheart steps into her enchanted shop just in time for a little magical mischief. Violet, her woods siren assistant, has already opened the shop and is brimming with excitement over a new shipment, especially one particular enchanted necklace she can’t wait for Alisha to try on.</p><h1>In this episode:</h1><h2>Featured Creator: Joy from Lamplight Emporium</h2><p>The necklace from today’s story is a real handmade piece by Joy of Lamplight Emporium, and it’s available now! Find it at <a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thecrescentforest.com</strong></a>. You can also visit Joy's Etsy shop at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LamplightEmporium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">etsy.com/shop/LamplightEmporium</a></p><h2><strong>Support Literacy with Magic</strong></h2><p>10% of featured product sales (after Etsy fees) from this season go to <a href="https://rif.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Reading Is Fundamental</strong></a>, helping kids across the U.S. discover the magic of books.</p><h2><strong>Links from the Episode</strong></h2><ul><li><a href="https://rif.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rif.org</a></li><li><a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrescentforest.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LamplightEmporium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">etsy.com/shop/LamplightEmporium</a> </li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the premiere of <em>Crescent Forest Creations</em>, a whimsical fantasy podcast about magic, friendship, and running a very unusual small business.</p><p>After a full day in the corporate world, Alisha Stoneheart steps into her enchanted shop just in time for a little magical mischief. Violet, her woods siren assistant, has already opened the shop and is brimming with excitement over a new shipment, especially one particular enchanted necklace she can’t wait for Alisha to try on.</p><h1>In this episode:</h1><h2>Featured Creator: Joy from Lamplight Emporium</h2><p>The necklace from today’s story is a real handmade piece by Joy of Lamplight Emporium, and it’s available now! Find it at <a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thecrescentforest.com</strong></a>. You can also visit Joy's Etsy shop at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LamplightEmporium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">etsy.com/shop/LamplightEmporium</a></p><h2><strong>Support Literacy with Magic</strong></h2><p>10% of featured product sales (after Etsy fees) from this season go to <a href="https://rif.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Reading Is Fundamental</strong></a>, helping kids across the U.S. discover the magic of books.</p><h2><strong>Links from the Episode</strong></h2><ul><li><a href="https://rif.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rif.org</a></li><li><a href="https://thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrescentforest.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LamplightEmporium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">etsy.com/shop/LamplightEmporium</a> </li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://crescentforest.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">040fbec4-bbac-4a45-8ca2-3bb8d41c5d55</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb724fd4-0392-4e1b-bd0f-f2adcbe16109/Dnn5PV08xPo6ug2LoMgG3LUQ.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/040fbec4-bbac-4a45-8ca2-3bb8d41c5d55.mp3" length="33013341" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d76e6653-1f73-49d3-ae1d-bb5ee654a209/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d76e6653-1f73-49d3-ae1d-bb5ee654a209/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d76e6653-1f73-49d3-ae1d-bb5ee654a209/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Crescent Forest Creations: Series Preview</title><itunes:title>Crescent Forest Creations: Series Preview</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Step inside the magical shop of Crescent Forest Creations and meet its shopkeeper, Alisha Stoneheart, along with her assistant, Violet Ashtree (who, as it happens, is a wood siren).</strong></p><p>This short preview introduces the tone, setting, and storytelling style of a new slice-of-life fantasy series filled with cozy magic, heartfelt moments, and curious customers.</p><p><strong>Episode one now airing. Wander into wonder with us.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.thecrescentforest.com</strong></a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Step inside the magical shop of Crescent Forest Creations and meet its shopkeeper, Alisha Stoneheart, along with her assistant, Violet Ashtree (who, as it happens, is a wood siren).</strong></p><p>This short preview introduces the tone, setting, and storytelling style of a new slice-of-life fantasy series filled with cozy magic, heartfelt moments, and curious customers.</p><p><strong>Episode one now airing. Wander into wonder with us.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thecrescentforest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.thecrescentforest.com</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://crescentforest.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d45a7648-bc16-46d2-82d1-7b04b87406fd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb724fd4-0392-4e1b-bd0f-f2adcbe16109/Dnn5PV08xPo6ug2LoMgG3LUQ.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:15:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d45a7648-bc16-46d2-82d1-7b04b87406fd.mp3" length="1473932" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/88fb4179-c2fa-41c1-9405-9813bcd9dbe1/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/88fb4179-c2fa-41c1-9405-9813bcd9dbe1/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/88fb4179-c2fa-41c1-9405-9813bcd9dbe1/index.html" type="text/html"/></item></channel></rss>