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Welcome to Supporting Local with Charis! I'm Charis Saunders and I'm a huge advocate for supporting local businesses. In this podcast, I'm going to be chatting to small businesses in Northern Ireland and finding out a bit more about them. We're going to cover how they got started and how you can support them! To find out more, check us out on Instagram & Facebook at @ Supporting Local Podcast.

Supporting Local with Charis Charis Saunders

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    • 4.5 • 15 Ratings

Welcome to Supporting Local with Charis! I'm Charis Saunders and I'm a huge advocate for supporting local businesses. In this podcast, I'm going to be chatting to small businesses in Northern Ireland and finding out a bit more about them. We're going to cover how they got started and how you can support them! To find out more, check us out on Instagram & Facebook at @ Supporting Local Podcast.

    Lustre & Love - Sustainable Jewellery

    Lustre & Love - Sustainable Jewellery

    In this episode, I spoke to Lustre & Love about using recycled metals, their signature shape and working with mental health charities!

    Lustre & Love's Instagram - LUSTRE & LOVE JEWELLERY (@lustreandlove_x) • Instagram photos and videos

    Lustre & Love's Website - LUSTRE & LOVE Luxury Jewellery (lustreandlove.co.uk)

    To find out more, head to;

    Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos

    Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook

    Podcast Instagram - Supporting Local with Charis (@supportinglocalwithcharis) • Instagram photos and videos

    Podcast Facebook - Supporting Local With Charis | Facebook
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    • 15 min
    Luna Lapis - Ethical Crystal Jewellery

    Luna Lapis - Ethical Crystal Jewellery

    In this episode, I spoke to Luna Lapis about where crystals come from, the history of amethyst and zodiac gemstones!

    Luna Lapis' Instagram - Ethical Crystal Jewellery by LUNA LAPIS ® (@lunalapiscrystals) • Instagram photos and videos

    Luna Lapis' Website - LUNA LAPIS Crystal Jewellery – Crystal jewellery, minimal with meaning (lunalapisart.com)

    To find out more, head to;

    Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos

    Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook

    Podcast Instagram - Supporting Local with Charis (@supportinglocalwithcharis) • Instagram photos and videos

    Podcast Facebook - Supporting Local With Charis | Facebook
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    • 17 min
    Hunter Paper Co - Letterpress Stationery

    Hunter Paper Co - Letterpress Stationery

    In this episode, I spoke to Hunter Paper Co about opening their own shop, managing the business alongside being parents and their dream wholesale clients!

    Hunter Paper Co's Instagram - Hunter Paper Co | letterpress stationery shop in East Belfast (@hunterpaperco) • Instagram photos and videos

    Hunter Paper Co's Website - Stationery and letterpress greetings cards (hunterpaperco.com)

    To find out more, head to;

    Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos

    Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook

    Podcast Instagram - Supporting Local with Charis (@supportinglocalwithcharis) • Instagram photos and videos

    Podcast Facebook - Supporting Local With Charis | Facebook
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    • 13 min
    Ceramics By Christina - Handmade Porcelain Decorations

    Ceramics By Christina - Handmade Porcelain Decorations

    In this episode, I spoke to Ceramics By Christina about working at markets, learning slip casting and collaborating with other businesses!

    Ceramics By Christina's Instagram - ceramicsbychristina

    To find out more, head to;

    Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos

    Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook

    Podcast Instagram - Supporting Local with Charis (@supportinglocalwithcharis) • Instagram photos and videos

    Podcast Facebook - Supporting Local With Charis | Facebook
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    • 10 min
    Barkley and Waggins - Dog Boutique

    Barkley and Waggins - Dog Boutique

    In this episode, I spoke to Barkley and Waggins about how he got the inspiration to start his business, how one of the Ru Paul's Drag Race contestents is a big fan and some of his exciting upcoming collections!

    Barkley and Waggins' Instagram - Barkley & Waggins Dog Boutique (@barkleyandwaggins) • Instagram photos and videos

    Barkley and Waggins' Website - Dog boutique store | Barkley and Waggins

    To find out more, head to;

    Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos

    Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook

    Podcast Instagram - Supporting Local with Charis (@supportinglocalwithcharis) • Instagram photos and videos

    Podcast Facebook - Supporting Local With Charis | Facebook
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    • 11 min
    Gillybean Pottery - Unique Hand Crafted Pottery

    Gillybean Pottery - Unique Hand Crafted Pottery

    In this episode, I spoke to Gillybean Pottery about taking the plunge and buying a pottery wheel, why she squashed all her early creations and making her own glazes in the future!

    Gillybean Pottery's Instagram - Gillian Mangan. Handmade pottery in Belfast Northern Ireland (@gillybeanpottery) • Instagram photos and videos

    Gillybean Pottery's Website - Gillybean hand crafted pottery (gillybeanpottery.com)

    To find out more, head to;

    Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos

    Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook

    Podcast Instagram - Supporting Local with Charis (@supportinglocalwithcharis) • Instagram photos and videos

    Podcast Facebook - Supporting Local With Charis | Facebook
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    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

FrustatedFrankie ,

Great listen!

Fab host and super interesting podcast, love hearing about all the different local businesses that I wouldn’t otherwise know about. It’s great to learn about what they do and how they do it.

jelfouly ,

Heartwarming and inspiring podcasts!

I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to all these incredible small business owners in NI who are paving the way for this next generation of entrepreneurs. From talented artists to budding businesses, I have felt inspired listening to all participants stories! Honoured to have taken part myself and look forward to listening to future episodes 🥰 thank you Charis for supporting #localbusinesses!
Juliette x

BlackOut837 ,

Inspiring and Eye Opening!

Absolutely love the Supporting Local Podcast! I had no idea just how many small business we had here in NI, and they’re all so different! Always look forward to discovering a new business each week! Excited for future episodes!

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