Why Do We Have Things?

The American Edit | Rita Mehta & Erin Husted
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Have you ever wondered about the people who made your favorite mug, shirt or chair? In Why Do We Have Things?, Rita Mehta of The American Edit and Erin Husted of Hackwith Design House interview the independent designers, artists, small business owners and creatives behind our favorite things.

  1. 12.04.2018

    S2 01: Melissa Coleman, The Faux Martha & The Minimalist Kitchen

    Rita talks to Melissa Coleman, blogger at The Faux Martha and author of The Minimalist Kitchen, about things.

    48 min

  2. 12.07.2016

    024: Jaime Derringer, Design Milk

    Get to know Jaime Derringer, the founder of Design Milk, Dog Milk and Adorn Milk, cohost of the Clever podcast, an artist, podcaster, musician, etc., etc.   Jaime talks to Rita about the process of starting Design Milk,  about slowly and practically furnishing her home, about maintaining an identity outside of her brand(s), the things she finds the most exciting in design, and even about virtual reality and 3d printing.

    1 godz. 3 min

  3. 29.06.2016

    023: Building a smart, thoughtful business with Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato of Lizzie Fortunato

    Get to know sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato, owners of the jewelry brand, Lizzie Fortunato. Rita talks to Lizzie and Kathryn about starting their business, the locations and experiences that influence the collection, focusing on thoughtful, responsible production and collections and designing a home.

    1 godz. 7 min

  4. 14.06.2016

    022: Aligning Your Business With Your Artistic Process with Rebecca Atwood of Rebecca Atwood Designs

    Today's guest is Rebecca Atwood, the founder and maker behind Rebecca Atwood Designs, a Brooklyn-based line of home goods that focus on the artistic process. Erin & Becca talk about how Becca's career experience designing for key retailers led her to launch her own collection, about learning all of the different aspects of owning your own business, and about building a thoughtful business that aligns with your own ideals.

    56 min

  5. 24.05.2016

    21: "It's Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)" with Nora McInerny Purmort

    Get to know Nora McInerny Purmort, author of "It's Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too), a memoir written after Nora's husband, Aaron, died from brain cancer.  Nora, Erin, & Rita talk about Nora's experiences writing the book, navigating social media – from hate follows to finding support through people you'd have never found otherwise, and Nora's perspective on "things" – the reminders and memories she has of Aaron, why they matter, and, also, why they don't.    Instead of a sponsor for today's episode, we're sponsoring Nora's organization, Still Kicking. Thank you so much for listening and supporting our sponsors, which in turn allows us to share incredible stories and support really good people.

    1 godz. 17 min

  6. 17.05.2016

    020: Creativity through Constraints with Mary MacGill of Mary MacGill Jewelry

    Today's guest is Mary MacGill, an incredible jewelry designer who makes her entire collection by hand in her studio in New York. Mary and Rita talk about the insight that led her to find a new way to make jewelry, the places and art that inspire her collection, and about finding different ways to be creative as your business grows.  This episode is sponsored by Wright Bedding. Use code "theamericanedit" for 15% off your purchase at www.wrightbedding.com

    39 min

  7. 13.05.2016

    019: Listening to your instincts to build a business that you love, with artist and textile designer Caroline Z. Hurley

    Get to know Caroline Z. Hurley, an incredible artist in New York who is known for beautiful block printed textiles. Caroline and Rita talk about the different experiences that led hear to her current career, about following and listening to your instincts, and about embracing change and opportunities as they come your way.   Thank you to Wright Bedding for sponsoring Why Do We Have Things? and this bonus episode of the podcast. Use code "theamericanedit" for 15% off any purchase at www.wrightbedding.com

    55 min

  8. 10.05.2016

    018: Building the best possible product with Dan Hauber of Wright Bedding

    Get to know Dan Hauber, the founder of Wright Bedding, a design driven company that focuses on making the best possible mattresses, pillows and bedding right here in America. Dan and Rita talk all about the process that went into launching WRIGHT – from the initial idea to the moment he knew he had to quit his job and focus on WRIGHT full time, to the 27 iterations and the jawbone testing that led to Wright's first mattress, to the decision to build a product that is as beautiful as it is functional.  Thank you to Wright Bedding for sponsoring Why Do We Have Things? and this bonus episode of the podcast. Use code "theamericanedit" for 15% off any purchase at www.wrightbedding.com

    55 min
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O programie

Have you ever wondered about the people who made your favorite mug, shirt or chair? In Why Do We Have Things?, Rita Mehta of The American Edit and Erin Husted of Hackwith Design House interview the independent designers, artists, small business owners and creatives behind our favorite things.

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  • Twórca
    The American Edit | Rita Mehta & Erin Husted
  • Lata aktywności
    2015 - 2018
  • Odcinki
    26
  • Klasyfikacja
    Dla dorosłych
  • Witryna programu
    Why Do We Have Things?
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