OML Podcast Our Maker Life
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New episodes every month! Chatting all things knit, crochet, yarn, and love for fiber arts, hosted by OML team lead Jewell. On this podcast, we’ll share maker insight, trending community topics, our global maker events, the voices behind some of your favorite yarn brands, how to stay motivated, health and wellness, + practical tips on how to be inspired and productive in your craft business! Support our podcast and get exclusive content at ko-fi.com/oml. Instagram: @ourmakerlife Website: www.ourmakerlife.org
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Episode with Kenyarn
Jake Kenyon, an indie dyer, and maker of Kenyarn chats with OML team lead, Jewell Washington. They discuss advocacy and fundraising in the community, staying true to your brand and ethos, and slowly embracing the 'slow,' despite the world's pressure on returning to pre-pandemic speeds. Connect with Jake at kenyarn.com Connect with Jewell at ourmakerlife.org.
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Episode with Hello Lavender
For this second season’s first episode, Jewell, OML team lead and podcast host, chats with Reshma from Hello Lavender and how she's evolved over time in the maker community. Jewell and Reshma tackle insightful questions that showcase her expansion of being a maker with her jewelry stitch markers, her involvement with the OML book, being an OML attendee, and what has she gained from this past year during COVID. This episode is so inspiring for new and upcoming makers, the questions we ask ourselves when we're stuck and how do we look to other outlets for inspiration.
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Episode with Knits 'N Knots
For this second season’s first episode, Jewell, OML team lead and podcast host, chats with Janine Myska, a knit + crochet indie designer and blogger from Winnipeg, Canada. Her maker business is Knits ‘N Knots, and we’re sharing how and why she launched on a very ambitious Plan A-only mentality, how Janine has evolved her career as a knit and crochet wear designer, her new Modern Crochet Sweater pattern book, and what she’s learned about crafts and fiber arts post-pandemic. You’ll also hear encouragement about taking an industry leap of faith and how to manifest knit and crochet business opportunities.
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Episode with Jimmy Beans Wool
In this episode, Jewell speaks with Laura Zander. Chief knitter of Jimmy Beans Wool & Mad|Tosh.
People mentioned in this episode:
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Episode with Peony & Thyme
In episode 5 of the Our Maker Life Podcast, Jewell discusses the Instagram and YouTube maker life with Anja, shop owner of Peony and Thyme.
People mentioned in this episode:
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Episode on Handmade
In episode 4 of the Our Maker Life podcast, host Jewell reflects on community over the competition through the honesty of Macy, shop owner of @ImCrazyForCraftin, CEO of Real Women Real Success Lacy Schoen, and insight from makers Chantal of @Knitatude and Tanya of Ts Crochet Shoppe.
People mentioned in this episode:
Macy | @imcrazyforcraftin
Lacy Schoen | Real Women Success
Chantal | @knitatude