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A Coffee with Makers

Arts & Culture Podcasts

There is nothing better than sitting down with a hot cup of coffee with a new friend or an old friend or someone you just want to talk to and hearing their story, hearing their why, hearing what inspires them, and even hearing their struggles. There are makers around the world with really interesting stories, that we just don't get a chance to hear. A Coffee with Makers is my way to share those stories with all of you.

Location:

United States

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There is nothing better than sitting down with a hot cup of coffee with a new friend or an old friend or someone you just want to talk to and hearing their story, hearing their why, hearing what inspires them, and even hearing their struggles. There are makers around the world with really interesting stories, that we just don't get a chance to hear. A Coffee with Makers is my way to share those stories with all of you.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Elizabeth of Elizabeth Person Art & Design

10/15/2019
Elizabeth grew up with a love and appreciation for the arts that never went away. After a few years in the graphic design world, Elizabeth took what she had learned in her career to make her business what it is today.

Duration:00:59:36

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Stephanie of Stephxstitch

6/25/2019
Stephanie is a cross stitch designer, author, and all around creative using her platform to push the cross stitch community. When she didn’t see the types of cross stitch designs she wanted to stitch, Stephanie decided to make them herself.

Duration:01:07:22

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Ashlee of Smash Knits

6/18/2019
Ashlee started out in the world of selling her hand knit garments and over the years has looked for ways to pivot her business into something more sustainable. The new and exciting things Ashlee has going on in her business are sure to inspire the creative in all of us.

Duration:00:59:16

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Jessica of J. Hannah Co.

6/11/2019
Jessica is a natural perfumer who dug in deep within her community and elevated her business at the same time. As a teacher it is all about learning about the landscape of natural perfumes while letting go of perfection.

Duration:01:02:31

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Alexis of The Real Alexis Bailey

6/4/2019
With only 7 months under her belt, Alexis has created a brand with striking photos, inspiring patterns and fabrics, and resources for sewists. Alexis shares more about what it has been like to change her brand and determine what her new vision is for her business and brand.

Duration:01:00:34

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Sara of Constellation & Co

5/28/2019
Sara of Constellation & Co is celebrating 10 years of her business this year and shared so much of what her life is like as a maker, what it has been like having a creative business, and some exciting plans for the future.

Duration:01:06:53

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Treasure of Nikki and Mallory

5/21/2019
Treasure hit a low point in her life and instead of giving up she decided to stretch her creativity and go back to school. What could have been a career in fashion design turned into a custom leather bag company.

Duration:00:58:59

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Chelsea of Sucre Sucre Miniatures

5/14/2019
Chelsea has a journey to her current maker field that is like none other. With a degree in Fashion Design she discovered/rediscovered a love of miniature scaled food from her childhood and pivoted her creative life to that of polymer clay miniatures.

Duration:01:11:53

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Melissa of A Happy Stitch

5/7/2019
Melissa is the powerhouse behind the Espadrille kits that have taken the maker world by storm. But Melissa is involved with so much more than just espadrilles. She is a sewing teacher, blogger, and all around amazing business owner.

Duration:01:14:03

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Lindsay of Shrimp Salad Circus

4/30/2019
Having been blogging for 10 years, Lindsay shares how her business has changed and evolved over the years, but also how the blogging community has changed. As a DIY creative Lindsay has her hands in so many different craft genres it helps keep from burning out.

Duration:01:06:37

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Tammy of D & H Fabrics Co.

4/23/2019
With retirement from the Air Force on the horizon, Tammy decided to start D & H Fabrics Co as a possible full time job upon retirement in October. What started as a love of quality fabrics, has turned into a business where Tammy is able to surround herself with other makers and create a sense […]

Duration:00:55:52

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Kim Werker of The Mighty Ugly

4/16/2019
Find ways to be creative in your life regardless of whether they turn out as good as you think they will. It may be freeing for some or terrifying for others, but is a great exercise in being creative for all makers.

Duration:00:55:43

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Meghann of Halfmoon Atelier

4/9/2019
Meghann is a great business women, kind, supportive and an amazing sewing pattern designer.

Duration:01:13:05

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Erica of My Body Model

4/2/2019
Erica is elevating the sewing and knitting community by helping us see what our bodies actually look like not what we think they look like.

Duration:00:55:43

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Amy of Amy Nicole Studio

3/26/2019
Amy is a free spirit whose maker story is full of twists and turns and so so interesting.

Duration:01:00:03

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Grace of Maker Mountain Fabrics

3/19/2019
It’s about so much more than just great fabric.

Duration:00:57:30

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Heather of Earl Grey Fiber Co.

3/12/2019
Sometimes falling into a craft is just what you need to make your creative life more fulfilled.

Duration:00:32:34

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Twyla of Twyla Dill Designs

3/5/2019
Sometimes taking two different maker fields and combining them leaves you with something you never could have imagined.

Duration:00:56:43

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Tabitha Sewer

2/26/2019
Tabitha shares her evolution as a sewist and blogger and why it is so important to her to support other bloggers both big and small.

Duration:01:06:13

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Mac of Sew Altered Style

2/19/2019
Mac is sharing all about her passions in the maker community and how she is using her many platforms to educate and learn.

Duration:00:44:11