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Crafting a Revolution

A maker is someone who has a passion for creating something where formerly there was nothing. Making and being creative may be their full time job, a part-time hustle, or a hobby that brings them joy. Makers are woodworkers, metalworkers, artists, ceramicists, designers, carpenters, and so much more. Every week I will bring you two interviews of female and nonbinary makers of all kinds from all over the world. They will share their stories of how they got to where they are and what they do, inspiring us all to chase our creative dreams.

Oct 28, 2021

I am excited to learn more about Katie Thompson, founder of the Women of Woodworking project in addition to editor and chief of the monthly online journal, Pen and Chisel. I first chatted with Katie a while back when she was a guest on the podcast, then called Maker Mom. Since then, we have continued to orbit in similar...


Oct 27, 2021

Marite is a wife, mom, and all around DIYer.  Marite went the college route and then into the corporate world. She really found herself though working to make her house feel like a home through all sorts of projects. Rather recently, she has left the corporate world and is at home with her kiddos, making, baking...


Oct 15, 2021

Delia Dante is an award winning metal art and glass enamel artist currently living and working in Idaho. Her fine art gallery, Enamel and Welding studio is in the heart of downtown Boise. Delia discovered her artistic passion in the creation of metal and enamel sculptures, wall pieces and jewelry. She works with copper...


Oct 12, 2021

In 2015, Brittany and Heather started Beautiful Fight Woodworking after Brittany wasn't able to maintain her job due to complications in her fight with a rare blood cancer. They had just enough money to buy a discounted miter saw, three 8-ft boards and only one design in mind. They slowly built one table at a time...


Oct 8, 2021

Tamar is a former Olympic figure skater, coach, and recent Wharton MBA graduate. As an athlete, she sustained multiple overuse injuries which forced her out of the sport sooner than she would have liked. That experience spurred her desire to help others have long and healthy careers in their desired profession....