19 episodes

Join me, Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Scijinks, Seekers of Science) while I work to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds, one interview at a time. On this podcast, I will cover the entire spectrum of what constitutes a Maker including but not limited to traditional garage skills, crafting and cosplay design, metal working, YouTube and Instagram Making, STEM careers like Engineering and Technology Development as well as the creatives here in LA LA Land . I am on a mission to normalize women in the shop while also amplifying and bringing to light the raw stories and deeper meaning behind the surface level shares of Makers on the internet. Each episode will help audiences feel closer to the bi-weekly featured Maker and learn more about their builds while also including an informative “Tech Talk” highlighting the design / history of a tool/process/item that is relevant to the Maker in that Episode. If you like what you hear consider supporting this podcast via Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/TamaraRobertson Are you a Brand looking to uplift women in the shop? Let’s work together! Reach out via DM on IG @BellesTinkering or via TheRealTamaraRobertson.com 👩‍🔧👩‍🏭👷‍♀️

Tinkering Belles with Tamara Robertson Tamara Robertson

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    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Join me, Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Scijinks, Seekers of Science) while I work to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds, one interview at a time. On this podcast, I will cover the entire spectrum of what constitutes a Maker including but not limited to traditional garage skills, crafting and cosplay design, metal working, YouTube and Instagram Making, STEM careers like Engineering and Technology Development as well as the creatives here in LA LA Land . I am on a mission to normalize women in the shop while also amplifying and bringing to light the raw stories and deeper meaning behind the surface level shares of Makers on the internet. Each episode will help audiences feel closer to the bi-weekly featured Maker and learn more about their builds while also including an informative “Tech Talk” highlighting the design / history of a tool/process/item that is relevant to the Maker in that Episode. If you like what you hear consider supporting this podcast via Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/TamaraRobertson Are you a Brand looking to uplift women in the shop? Let’s work together! Reach out via DM on IG @BellesTinkering or via TheRealTamaraRobertson.com 👩‍🔧👩‍🏭👷‍♀️

    Tinkering Belles - Katie Freeman

    Tinkering Belles - Katie Freeman

    Do you love Shop Dancing, Color Pops, Female Empowerment and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Power Carving then sits down with Podcaster , Power Carver and Maker Extraordinaire Katie Freeman of Freeman Furnishings and Crafting a Revolution!

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Power Carving
    - Shout Out to Crafting a Revolution Podcast
    - Mom Makers
    - Women's Empowerment
    - Lifting Each other Up
    - Jealousy as a Goal Indicator
    - Online Learning
    - Shout Out to Ashley Minney's Music
    - Shout Out to Society of Women Engineers
    - The Trope of Cat Fighting Women
    - Hand Carving
    - Education versus Apprenticeship
    - Shout Out to Craft Equity
    - Shout Out to Modern Builds
    - Scarcity Mentality
    - Tools of the Trade
    - Using your Power to Push D&I
    - YouTube Learning
    - The Balance of Allyship and Dedicated Safe Spaces
    ... and so much more

    As we we continue Season 2 with the 19th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    Sign-up to take Katie's Power Carving Class HERE.
    Listen to Katie Interview Me on HER Podcast "Crafting a Revolution".

    You can follow Katie's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website
    Store
    Blog
    Crafting a Revolution Podcast
    Instagram - @freemanfurnishings and @CraftingARevolution
    Facebook - Freeman Furnishings
    YouTube - Freeman Furnishings
     Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 
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    • 53 min
    Tinkering Belles - Kate Harrow

    Tinkering Belles - Kate Harrow

    Do you love celebrating Fandoms, Wood with a Story , The Goonies and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about the Pen then sits down with Archer, Wood Turner and Maker Extraordinaire Kate Harrow .

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Defining a Brand
    - Archery
    - Major League Baseball
    - The Lakers
    - The Rockler Challenge
    - Production and Set Design
    - The Shawshank Redemption Tree
    - Dr. Strange
    - Fender Guitars
    - Wood Turning
    - The Goonies House
    - Developing your own Hardware
    - Developing Products with Non-Profits to Give Back
    - The White Whale of Famous Woods
    - Why People Want to Control Time
    - Friday the 13th and Camp Crystal Lake
    - Epoxy Blanks
    - Materials you should NEVER turn
    - Jack & Coke Pens
    - Winnie the Pooh
    ... and so much more

    As we continue Season 2 with the 18th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Kate's adventures here, here, and here:
    Store link - Bow and Harrow Inventory
    Wood with a Story - The List
    Facebook - Bow & Harrow Workshop
    Instagram - @BowandHarrowWorkshop


     Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 
    Support the show

    • 49 min
    Tinkering Belles - Alma Rosa Villalobos

    Tinkering Belles - Alma Rosa Villalobos

    Do you love Hand Made Originals , Inspiring Others , Content Creation and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Speed Squares then sits down with Woodworker , Influencer and Maker Extraordinaire Alma Rosa Villalobos .

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - OG PBS Makers
    - The Pink Tax
    - Shout out to This Old House
    - Brand Partnerships
    - The Importance of Representation
    - DIY Home Making
    - Being an Actor vs. an Influencer
    - Shout out to Bob Villa
    - Redefining what a Maker Looks Like
    - Getting Started as a Maker Influencer
    - Women's Work Wear
    - Launching a Brand Line
    - Tik Tok Tiks
    - Shout out to Roy Underhill of the WoodWright's Shop
    - Inspiration for IG Reels
    - Building with Kids
    - Making Custom Products
    - Shout out to Avid CNC
    - The Value of Genuinely Showing Up on the Internet
    - Social Media's Influence on the Next Generation
    ... and so much more

    As we continue Season 2 with the 17th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's Maker adventures as she amplifies the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Alma's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com
    Etsy link - https://www.etsy.com/shop/pinksoul
    Shop link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pinksoulstudios/reels
    Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/pinksoulstudios/
    Affiliate & Project link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/links
    Custom Push Sticks -  https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/custom-push-stick
    Custom Squares - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/shop-made-custom-squares-wlogo
    Custom Hammers -https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/gnwj03iv6qyrx802xd3w9mw3jl1y8o
     Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 
    Support the show

    • 50 min
    Tinkering Belles - Erin Winick Anthony

    Tinkering Belles - Erin Winick Anthony

    Do you love Space , Dominoes , Fashion and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Dominoes then sits down with Science Communicator , Fashion Enthusiast and Maker Extraordinaire Erin Winick Anthony.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Mechanical Engineering
    - 3D Printing
    - Launching a Jewelry Brand
    - Science Communication
    - Navigating TikTok
    - The Importance of Internships
    - Becoming a Technical Writer
    - Redefining what a Science Communicator Looks Like
    - Love of Dominoes
    - Trains!
    - Embracing Failure
    - Science Fashion
    - Different Jobs in SciComm
    - Shoutouts to Domino Masters, Hevesh5, Mythbusters, Lumosity
    ... and so much more

    As we kick off Season 2 with the 16th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss what's in store!

    So join Tamara in her adventures as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Erin's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website link - http://www.erinwinick.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erinwinick/
    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erinwinick?lang=en
    Twitter - https://twitter.com/erinwinick

    Also - Check out her Latest Maker Project with Solidworks!!
    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRUytgdt/?k=1
    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRUyxRW6/?k=1
    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 
    Support the show

    • 43 min
    Tinkering Belles - Lauren St. Laurent

    Tinkering Belles - Lauren St. Laurent

    Do you love Cosplay, Nerd Culture, Costume Couture and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Corsets then sits down with Fashion Designer, Cosplayer and Maker Extraordinaire Lauren St. Laurent .

    An award-winning designer from the internationally renowned Lauren St Laurent (Formerly Castle Corsetry) , Lauren has designed and built hundreds of corsets as well as multitudes of custom costume orders specializing in impeccable cosplay recreations. Seen all over the world in the convention circuit, web content left and right, and celebrity clientele, you have assuredly seen Lauren's handiwork. As a geeky girl herself, Lauren's enthusiasm makes her work truly exceptional.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Learning to Sew with Mom
    - Vintage Fashions
    - Mass production
    - Project Process for Commissions
    - Comicon
    - Cosplay Mashups
    - Textile Development for Superhero Films
    - Hocus Pocus
    - Playboy Bunny Mashups
    - Star Wars
    - Chewbacca
    - C3P0 aka Gordon Tarpley
    - Fonco Studios
    - Outlander
    - Terry Dresbach
    - Monsters Inc
    - Learning from Failure
    - Unstoppable Wasp
    - Becoming Marvel
    - Jeremy Whitley - Unstoppable Wasp
    - Pixel Arts Props
    - Nerd Workout Wear
    - Heroes Journey Fitness
    - High Fashion Geek Wear
    - Fashionable Masks
    ... and so much more

    As we wrap Season 1 with the 15th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Lauren's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website link - https://www.laurenstlaurent.com/
    Store link - shop.castlecorsetry.com/
    Facebook - Castle Corsetry
    Twitter - @CastleCorsetry


     Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 
    Support the show

    • 46 min
    Tinkering Belles - Amy Davis Roth

    Tinkering Belles - Amy Davis Roth

     Do you love Art, Water Bears, Tattoos and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Ceramics then sits down with Multi-media Artists, STEM Advocate and Maker Extraordinaire Amy Davis Roth.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Multimedia Art
    - Ceramic Jewelry
    - Maker Mom
    - Putting the STEM in STEAM
    - Learning the Science behind your art
    - Water Bears
    - Com modify Your Multimedia Art
    - Capitalism and Art
    - Things learned in a Tattoo Shop
    - Lending art to Education
    - The importance of Stickers
    - Patron of the Arts
    - Mom Makers
    - Women Empowerment
    ... and so much more

    This is the 14th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Amy's adventures here, here, and here:
    Instagram -  @SurlyAmy
    Etsy - Suly-Ramics
    Etsy Ceramics Shop with her Mom - Retroramics
    Patreon - Amy Davis Roth
    Website - https://surlyramics.com/
    Facebook - Surly-Ramics
    Twitter - @SurlyAmy
    Wearable Pieces on Amazon - Surly-Ramics
    T-Shirts - SurlyAmy on Redbubble & Teepublic
    Coloring Book "The Feel Good Bar and Grill"

    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 


    Support the show

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

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7 Ratings

Tlynnr85 ,

So inspirational!

What a great show to listen to! Loved hearing about the awesome making and learning about the tech plus the in between ladies talk was a super plus! Definitely a good share for the family and an awesome listen in the shop!

smaugspapa ,

Solid and entertaining

Fun conversation and good insight into top women makers. Makes for a great listen while working in the shop.

Shadow_Quill ,

Fun and fascinating

I loved the fun and educational nature of this podcast. I learned a lot and can’t wait for more episodes ❤️

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