Crafting a Revolution

Episode 240 – Thelma of TK Woodworking
Episode 240 – Thelma of TK Woodworking Thelma is a lover of all projects. She is a self-described small town, part-time woodworker that hates sanding and is always looking for ways to improve her skillset. It all started with a
Episode 239 – Valerie Berlage
Episode 239 – Valerie Berlage Valerie Berlage is a woodworker, artist, and owner of Lauraine Lillie Studios based out of Western North Carolina. She developed her craft and business name from her grandparents who taught her how to make. Tune
Episode 238 – Nicole Crowder
Episode 238 – Nicole Crowder Nicole Crowder Upholstery is a Black-owned furniture and upholstery studio creating commissioned, generational, one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture and home furnishings like meditation pillows, poufs and more. Nicole’s work has been commissioned by the leading hotel
Episode 237 – Polilla Cooperative
Episode 237 – Polilla Cooperative Rosi and Annikki work together as Polilla Cooperative, an artisanal carpentry business in Mexico. They have found in carpentry, a trade traditionally viewed as a male practice, that as queer women their access to the
Episode 236 – Rachel David
Episode 236 – Rachel David Rachel David, raised in Maryland and resident of North Carolina, is a blacksmith, sculptor, designer and maker. Her metalwork practice is holistic, encompassing art, furniture, architectural elements, activism, collaborations and gardening. The work focuses on
Episode 235 – Sieng, Crafty at Heart
Episode 235 – Sieng, Crafty at Heart Sieng, Crafty at Heart, is a nurse, wife, Mom, and maker. Her maker journey started when she made a teeter-totter for her kids with the help of a local woodworker. After that, she
Episode 234 – Allie Katz, Geeky Faye Art
Episode 234 – Allie Katz, Geeky Faye Art Allie Katz is a classically trained fine artist with a passion for 3D and digital art, which translates to never being good at doing just one thing. They created Geeky Faye Art
Episode 233 – Jean Gray Mohs
Episode 233 – Jean Gray Mohs Jean Gray Mohs is an abstract artist that uses inter-disciplinary techniques to create dynamic and colorful sculptures using materials such as wood, threads, cardboard and more. She is based out of North Carolina, is
Episode 232 – Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost
Episode 232 – Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost is an artist, maker, and general collector of hobbies. She has tackled pretty much everything between car mechanics to sewing, pushing herself to always take her projects outside the
Episode 231 – Annie Evelyn
Episode 231 – Annie Evelyn Joy, laughter, and the unexpected are at the heart of Annie Evelyn’s work. Employing a range of materials (handmade paper flowers to Swarovski Crystals) and processes (tessellating metal pieces to create soft upholstered seating or
Episode 230 – Ceramicist Alex Simon
Episode 230 – Ceramicist Alex Simon Alex is a queer sparkle queen, ceramic artist, Jewnicorn, community enthusiast, rhinestoner, dog-mom, and extroverted-Aries who is currently making magic and art in Portland, OR. Everything she makes is about her unique experience in
Episode 229 – Uruba Slaughter
Episode 229 – Uruba Slaughter Born in New York City and currently residing in St. Louis, Uruba is a professional artist whose focus is abstractions. Her use of custom and unique textures and acrylic colors enables her to portray visions
Episode 228 – Christina Vincent
Episode 228 – Christina Vincent Christina is a Maine native, now living on North Haven, an unabridged island in Maine’s archipelago. Her mission is to create innovative pieces coupled with artistic applications while highlighting the beauty of natural wood. Christina
Episode 227 – Sadie Mae of The Awesome Orange
Episode 227 – Sadie Mae of The Awesome Orange Sadie Mae is a woodworker, DIYer, maker, wife and fur mama. It all started when she tagged along with a friend to go get some barn wood. She ended up buying
Episode 226 – Craft Equity
Episode 226 – Craft Equity We are a group of queer and racially diverse craft artists who work in each of the traditional mediums (clay, glass, metals, wood, and textiles). With Craft Equity, we want to provide a space of
Episode 225 – Pam Robinson
Episode 225 – Pam Robinson Pam Robinson is a metalsmith, goldsmith, jewelry maker and designer based out of Chicago, IL. She is the owner of Garnet Studios and is the Education Director for national non-profit The Furniture Society. In this
Episode 224 – Sherry Shine
Episode 224 – Sherry Shine Sherry has always loved to draw and create. While in high school became a strong mentor for her. She then went to college and studies Business. Many years later, she met a quilter and she
Episode 223 – Joanie Sprague
Episode 223 – Joanie Sprague Joanie is a carpenter, maker, DIY expert, and handy ma’am. She went from America’s Next Top Model to being a carpenter on TV. Perhaps not the traditional path, yet she loves working with her hands
Episode 222 – Ann Johnson, Sole Sister
Episode 222 – Ann Johnson, Sole Sister Ann Johnson is a mixed media artist and a professor at Prairie View A&M University in Texas. Her passion for exploring issues particularly in the Black community has led her to create series
Episode 221 – Brandy Clements, Silver River Center for Chair Caning
Episode 221 – Brandy Clements, Silver River Center for Chair Caning Brandy is a self-proclaimed chair nerd. She loves chairs and has learned so much about them. She feels compelled to share her knowledge and encourage others to learn chair
Episode 220 – Jocelyn, Cheeky DIY home
Episode 220 – Jocelyn, Cheeky DIY home Jocelyn is a lover of all home DIYs. When her and her husband closed on their home in 2019, she automatically knew that there were updates going to be made. After getting painting
Episode 219 – Laura Pipitone of Oakley Soap Company
Episode 219 – Laura Pipitone of Oakley Soap Company Laura started making soap as a hobby, something to do for fun, with no intention of ever starting a business. After sharing her creations on social media, friends started asking if
Episode 218 – Tania Made
Episode 218 – Tania Made Tania lives in Southern California, slowly building out her workshop one tool at a time. After a series of traumatic life events, and finding herself in a depression, she found her way to woodworking. It
Episode 217 – Becky Blanco
Episode 217 – Becky Blanco Becky is a Cuban American living her best life with her wife in their new to them home. She found herself looking to fill her time with something that brings her joy and came into
Episode 216 – Aspen Golann
Episode 216 – Aspen Golann To furniture maker and artist Aspen Golann it’s more than just a tenon – seemingly simple details have a vast backstory and implications within a larger social narrative that Golann can’t help but see with
Episode 215 – Beth Walker, Joinery Journal
Episode 215 – Beth Walker, Joinery Journal Beth is an artist, a teacher, and a bench jointer. While in art school, she actually started her informal education in the construction and carpentry trade as well. She used these informal skills
Episode 214 – Morgan Meyer, Wood Art Woman
Episode 214 – Morgan Meyer, Wood Art Woman Morgan is a woodworker and artist living just outside the twin cities in Minnesota. Morgan has always been creative, yet after graduating college she went the corporate route. She was doing well
Episode 213 – Molly Prewitt
Episode 213 – Molly Prewitt Molly is a wife and Mom and is a general contractor in Santa Fe building designer homes. On the weekends, Molly and her husband do projects in their own home. She graduated college with a
Episode 212 – Laun Los Angeles
Episode 212 – Laun Los Angeles Laun is a collaborative design firm marrying glamour and delight with the built world. In 2018, friends Rachel Bullock and Molly Purnell brought together their backgrounds in woodworking, metal working and architecture to build
Episode 211 – Christy Wilkerson of Wilkerson Handmade
Episode 211 – Christy Wilkerson of Wilkerson Handmade Christy is a woodworker and digital fabricator. She runs her business, Wilkerson Handmade, where she designs home goods and then crafts them using predominately her CNC and laser. She sells these goods
Episode 210 – Andrea de Leon
Episode 210 – Andrea de Leon Andrea is a Mexican-American artist based in Texas. She obtained her BFA in Studio Arts from the University of Texas and has received multiple awards, including residencies at Ox Bow School of Art and
Episode 209 – Scout Cartagena
Episode 209 – Scout Cartagena Scout is a multidisciplinary artist, practicing crafts such as printmaking, glass, and audio and video work. She draws from mental health and her personal narrative as a queer black woman to create a strong thread
Episode 208 – Kirtan Tom, Allied Woodshop
Episode 208 – Kirtan Tom, Allied Woodshop Kirtan is a woodworker and furniture designer based in Los Angeles. She fell in love with woodworking in Brooklyn, New York, and promptly quit her day job to focus on it full-time. She
Episode 207 – New Co-host Katie Thompson
Episode 207 – New Co-host Katie Thompson 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
Episode 206 – Marite of Crazy Happy Casa
Episode 206 – Marite of Crazy Happy Casa 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
Episode 205 – Delia Dante
Episode 205 – Delia Dante 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
Episode 204 – Brittany & Heather of Beautiful Fight Woodworking
Episode 204 – Brittany & Heather of Beautiful Fight Woodworking 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
Episode 203 – Tamar of Woodworker Rehab
Episode 203 – Tamar of Woodworker Rehab 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
Episode 202 – Leilany Velasquez
Episode 202 – Leilany Velasquez Leilany is a maker with a passion for both woodworking and mental health. She started woodworking about two years ago and it came very unexpectedly, sort of as something the help work through time as
Episode 201 – Seven Bailey
Episode 201 – Seven Bailey Seven is a welder, fabricator, and weld inspector living and working in the twin cities. Seven has been in love with welding since they saw the movie Flash Dance as a young child. Though they
Episode 200 – Stacy Motte
Episode 200 – Stacy Motte Stacy is a California native who lives and works in Pennsylvania currently. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Photography and Furniture Design at California College of the Arts and her MFA at the University of
Episode 199 – Eleanor Rose
Episode 199 – Eleanor Rose Eleanor is a woodworker, sculpture artist and tool maker. From a small rural town in California, with no real exposure to art, to going to art school in New York, Eleanor enjoyed creating. It took
Episode 198 – Tay Crib
Episode 198 – Tay Crib Taylor, or Tay, is a degreed architect and designer who found her way to woodworking and turning during the pandemic. She has really always enjoyed working with her hands, perhaps why she pivoted into construction
Episode 197 – Ruth Amos
Episode 197 – Ruth Amos Ruth Amos is an engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. When she is not travelling giving inspirational and motivational speeches, you can find her as managing director of her first invention and company, Stairsteady, or building fun
Episode 196 – Ladies Who Wood
Episode 196 – Ladies Who Wood The duo, Ladies Who Wood, is comprised of Stacy Motte and Eleanor Ingrid Rose. Stacy and Eleanor have known each other since they both lived in San Francisco. They then attended grad school at
Episode 195 – Adriana, Texas DIY Mama
Episode 195 – Adriana, Texas DIY Mama Adriana is a wife, mom, and DIYer. She spent her childhood fascinated by watching her Uncle, who was a finish carpenter, use all of his power tools on the weekend. She would later
Episode 194 – Karla Vazquez, Black Poppy Woodworks
Episode 194 – Karla Vazquez, Black Poppy Woodworks Karla is a wife, mom, artist and woodworker who says creating and using her hands is her happy place. Karla loved art as a kid and went to school for art. She
Episode 193 – Lisa Laughy
Episode 193 – Lisa Laughy Lisa is a traditional wood carver with a strong background in design and painting. She has spent over 15 years carving, in addition to the decades that she has worked as a designer and illustrator.
Episode 192 – Charlotte Smith, at Charlotte’s house
Episode 192 – Charlotte Smith, at Charlotte’s house Charlotte is a wife, mom of 5, designer and DIYer, fixing up her 100 year old house. She loves color, flea markets and a little mess. She says she spends her days
Episode 191 – Julia Harrison
Episode 191 – Julia Harrison Julia has been making things for longer than she can remember, and her parents have the archival evidence to prove it. Announcing that she needed some privacy, she would shut the door to her room
Episode 190 – Aylin Ozdemir
Episode 190 – Aylin Ozdemir Aylin is 24 and from Austria. She is currently a multimedia student, graduating in September. Multimedia and animation is a change from starting out in fashion design. Which is a change from taking woodworking all
Episode 189 – Tamara Harding, Mara Made Designs
Episode 189 – Tamara Harding, Mara Made Designs After years of working in the corporate world, Tamara Harding decided to delve into her creative talents. The inspiring Jamaican creator brought together her love of working with tools, design, and helping
Episode 188 – Briana Trujillo
Episode 188 – Briana Trujillo Bi-national artist, Briana Trujillo, moves between two places: the United States and Mexico. She is inspired by life in both places where people migrate constantly. Her work embraces traditional fine woodworking skills but is infused
Episode 187 – Kellie of Sally Forth Supply Company
Episode 187 – Kellie of Sally Forth Supply Company One evening Kellie was in need of a bow tie for a special event and decided to design and make her own. Out of pure insanity – and a love for
Episode 186 – Phoebe Kuo
Episode 186 – Phoebe Kuo Phoebe is a studio woodworker from San Francisco, CA, currently based in Evanston, IL, who makes site-specific sculpture using traditional furniture making techniques. She was born in California to Taiwanese-American mathematicians, and grew up navigating
Episode 185 – Pottery by Osa Atoe
Episode 185 – Pottery by Osa Atoe Pottery by Osa grew out of her kitchen in New Orleans in 2015 and has since expanded to a full sized studio space at her home in Florida. She took her first pottery
Episode 184 – Tamara Robertson
Episode 184 – Tamara Robertson Prior to joining the mainstream maker movement, Tamara spent a decade in corporate engineering where she was pivotal in creating Women in Leadership mentorship programs. During this time she noted a lack of women so in
Episode 183 – Joyce Lin
Episode 183 – Joyce Lin Joyce Lin is an artist and designer passionate about making furniture and sculptural objects that deconstruct material, form, and the ever-shifting relationship between humans and their environment. Joyce currently lives and works in Houston, TX
Episode 182 – Sandy of Ellee Home
Episode 182 – Sandy of Ellee Home Sandy has enjoyed design and making her spaces her own for as long as she can remember. She started Ellee Home with a vision to build a small and mighty community for real
Episode 181 – Trustina of Gourds by Fafa
Episode 181 – Trustina of Gourds by Fafa Gourd bowls are an integral part of the culture of the people of the Northern region of Ghana, where Trustina comes from. They are used to serve anything from refreshing water to
Episode 180 – Karoline Hinz
Episode 180 – Karoline Hinz Karoline is a passionate prop maker working in Berlin, Germany. She started with an apprenticeship position at Deutsche Oper Berlin. Where she had the chance to produce various sculptures and props for different projects such
Episode 179 – DQ Flowers
Episode 179 – DQ Flowers DQ Flowers is a new woodworker and turner living in Florida. DQ grew up expressing her creativity through writing and photography. She stumbled upon woodworking through YouTube. Upon discovering the world of woodworking and makers
Episode 178 – Amanda, the Sawdust Woman
Episode 178 – Amanda, the Sawdust Woman Amanda grew up in Texas and was influenced by her grandfather and father, who are both woodworkers. Watching them restore antique clocks with the greatest attention to detail, seeing them rebuild antique furniture
Episode 177 – Anna Laxague
Episode 177 – Anna Laxague Raised in the Sierra Nevada, Cascades and Northwest Coast, Anna has always been surrounded by views of massive mountains, big trees, and rushing rivers. A family hobby of carving scenes from the days of fishing,
Episode 176 – Irene Lin Wei
Episode 176 – Irene Lin Wei Irene Wei is a pith flower maker and furniture designer whose work is deeply rooted in community and culture. Irene received her BFA in Furniture Design and a Concentration in Nature Culture Sustainability Studies
Wonder Women 176 – Daej of Daej Designs
Wonder Women 176 – Daej of Daej Designs Based in Toronto, founder and principle designer, Daej Hamilton started this company at 22 years old. Luxuriating in her 11th year of woodworking, her pieces reflect the timeless, mid-century, modern aesthetic. Using
Wonder Women 175 – Karla Diaz
Wonder Women 175 – Karla Diaz Karla is a Mexican designer and woodworker currently living in LA with her wife. Karla grew up in Mexico City and went to school for business administration. One night, she just started sketching and
Wonder Women 174 – Lacey of DIY with Lacey
Wonder Women 174 – Lacey of DIY with Lacey Lacey is a wife, mom of 3, works full time, and now she is DIY-ing her life. During this last year, while spending so much time inside her house, she started
Wonder Women 173 – Sylvie Rosenthal
Wonder Women 173 – Sylvie Rosenthal Sylvie started building at age six, at the Eli Whitney Museum where she made circuses, catapults, rockets and robots. She actually started working there as well. She did receive a BFA and MFA and
Wonder Women 172 – Author Laura Morrison
Wonder Women 172 – Author Laura Morrison Laura lives in the Metro Detroit area with her husband, kiddos, cats, bees, tortoise, vegetable garden, books, and (depending on the season) some monarch butterflies in various stages of development and/or some neonatal
Wonder Women 171 – Camille Finan of Remodel Your Life
Wonder Women 171 – Camille Finan of Remodel Your Life Host of Remodel Your Life Podcast, Camille Finan talks to women working in the trades and breaking down barriers in non-traditional careers. Her 35 years as a carpenter gives her
Wonder Women 170 – Sarah of Maker Monkey Workshop
Wonder Women 170 – Sarah of Maker Monkey Workshop Sarah is a wife, mom, metalsmith, and entrepreneur. She worked in jewelry design and sculpture for over a decade after graduating from art school. When her first son was old enough,
Wonder Women 169 – Leah Aripotch
Wonder Women 169 – Leah Aripotch LEAH WAS BORN AND RAISED IN MONTAUK, NEW YORK IN 1987. SHE RECEIVED HER BFA IN FINE ART SCULPTURE FROM ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY IN LATE 2012. WHILE THERE, SHE EARNED THE DISTINCTION OF
Wonder Women 168 – Mariam of Space Dibs
Wonder Women 168 – Mariam of Space Dibs Mariam is a wife, mom of 3, construction project manager, interior designer, wooden sign maker, and so much more. I think it is fair to say what drives Mariam is a drive
Wonder Women 167 – Althea of Riveted Woodworking & Design
Wonder Women 167 – Althea of Riveted Woodworking & Design Althea has a passion for creating that started at a very young age and has only grown. She has a degree and background in sewing and fashion design. Althea eventually
Wonder Women 166 – Karen Ernst
Wonder Women 166 – Karen Ernst Karen is a professor in the art department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she has been teaching all levels of Woodworking and Furniture Design since 2004. She holds a BA in Studio art
Wonder Women 165 – Kelly Parker
Wonder Women 165 – Kelly Parker Kelly Parker is a woodworker and furniture maker whose work is all about transformation and discovery. Kelly first started woodworking when in High School as an art elective. She then went on to get
Wonder Women 164 – Consuelo of Latinas Welding Guild
Wonder Women 164 – Consuelo of Latinas Welding Guild Consuelo, a Guatemalan-born functional artist and welder has a goal to empower women personally, creatively and economically through welding. She established the Latinas Welding Guild as a non-profit organization in 2017.
Wonder Women 163 – Sophie Glenn
Wonder Women 163 – Sophie Glenn Born and raised in New York City, Sophie received her BFA in Sculpture and Drawing from SUNY Purchase College, and her MFA in Furniture Design and Woodworking from San Diego State University. She has
Wonder Women 162 – Wu of Work in Use
Wonder Women 162 – Wu of Work in Use Wu worked as a furniture maker for 5 years in New York City prior to receiving her MFA in Furniture Design from Rhode Island School of Design. An injury in the
Wonder Women 161 – Sarah Marriage
Wonder Women 161 – Sarah Marriage Sarah is a maker of fine furniture and other wooden objects. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, she studied architecture at Princeton University and fine woodworking at The Krenov School of
Episode 124 – Amanda of Lovingly Amanda
Episode 124 – Amanda of Lovingly Amanda Amanda is a Mom and Apprentice Luthier near Nashville, TN. In her childhood, she did sports and gymnastics. She did not play any instruments. She was introduced to instrument when she decided to
Wonder Women 029 – Rachel of Moody Makes
Wonder Women 029 – Rachel of Moody Makes Rachel is a teacher, student and woodworker. Originally from California, she now lives on the East coast with her Wife. Though she was a creative child, she did not have much exposure
Episode 123 – Alicia of Hylton Daniel Design
Episode 123 – Alicia of Hylton Daniel Design Alicia Hylton-Daniel was a paralegal studying to take the LSATs in the winter of 2002 when a house fire caused by a faulty fireplace to her new Durham home changed everything. The
Wonder Women 035 – Taji of Melanated Maker DIY
Wonder Women 035 – Taji of Melanated Maker DIY Taji is a wife, project manager, woodworker, carpenter, and DIY enthusiast. She spent her childhood and early adulthood really trying all the things, searching for that “thing” that would be her
Episode 122 – Nickole of Repnmyhood
Episode 122 – Nickole of Repnmyhood Nickole is a wife, mom of four, maker, and soon to be shop owner. While being a stay at home mom, Nickole got her start in the world of making with “Mom with a
Wonder Women 034 – Skye of Sawdust & Glitter
Wonder Women 034 – Skye of Sawdust & Glitter Skye is a self-taught creative with a DIY spirit and passion for bringing her clients’ wildest ideas to life. Sawdust & Glitter is her creative outlet for all things art, craft
Episode 121 – Lauren Mollica
Episode 121 – Lauren Mollica Lauren is a wife, mom, and woodworker making beautiful jewelry displays. Lauren fell in love with the scroll saw in her 7th grade wood shop class. Then after college and working for some years in
Wonder Women 033 – Naomi of Overlook Woods
Wonder Women 033 – Naomi of Overlook Woods Naomi is the artist, designer and maker behind Overlook Woods. She fell in love with woodworking while studying at Pratt Institute and realized that is what she wanted to do for work.
Episode 120 – Alicia of Basilblue Design Company
Episode 120 – Alicia of Basilblue Design Company Alicia is a wife, mom, designer and artist. She has really been a designer and artist her whole life. She gained an appreciation for great craftsmanship from her father as a kid.
Wonder Women 032 – Anastasia of Burnt River Wood Co.
Wonder Women 032 – Anastasia of Burnt River Wood Co. While working full time and commuting into the city, Anastasia knew she needed an outlet for all of her creative energy. She has been a creator as long as she
Episode 119 – Sarah of Morning Glory Woodshop
Episode 119 – Sarah of Morning Glory Woodshop Sarah is a wife, mom, teacher, woodworker, and all around maker. She enjoyed making and being creative as a kid, when she was not diving into sports. She turned again to making
Wonder Women 031 – Lexie Moore
Wonder Women 031 – Lexie Moore Lexie is a furniture maker from Tennessee. She has a bachelors of fine are with a concentration in wood. She is currently participating in a residency program. Lexie’s work has been featured nationally. The
Episode 118 – Meera Crow
Episode 118 – Meera Crow Meera is a wife, mother, and former opera singer turned woodworker. Meera’s first passion was singing and opera. However, after becoming a mother she realized that the life of an opera singer and one of
Wonder Women 030 – Sarah of Sarah.Sawdust
Wonder Women 030 – Sarah of Sarah.Sawdust Sarah is a wife and wood artist living in Idaho. She is a master with the scroll saw, creating huge pieces of landscape art from pictures sent to her by customers. Each piece
Episode 117 – Emily of Product of Grace Designs
Episode 117 – Emily of Product of Grace Designs Emily is a wife, mom of two (soon to be three), architect, math teacher, and oh, a DIYer and woodworker as well. She is also a self proclaimed power tool enthusiast
Wonder Women 029 – Kim of Made Mod
Wonder Women 029 – Kim of Made Mod Kim owns and runs two companies, one is a gym, the other is a business built around making. She predominately makes various types of pegboards for homes and commercial spaces. Though she
Episode 116 – Ariana of Nzilani Glass Conservation
Episode 116 – Ariana of Nzilani Glass Conservation Ariana is a wife and mother of two. She is also the second person in the world – and the first woman to receive a Master’s Degree in Stained Glass Conservation from
Wonder Women 28 – Sam of DIY Huntress
Wonder Women 28 – Sam of DIY Huntress Sam is a psychologist and do-it-yourselfer from New York. She specializes in basic woodworking projects, home improvement ideas, and creative crafts all on a strict budget and while working a full time
Episode 115 – Theresa Applegate
Episode 115 – Theresa Applegate Theresa is a self described metalsmith, artist and educator. She is also a wife and Mom. Theresa graduated from art school with a BFA and later returned to get a masters degree in art education
Wonder Women 027 – Ellen of Crafts with Ellen
Wonder Women 027 – Ellen of Crafts with Ellen Besides being a bit of a world traveler, she is also a maker with many disciplines. Sewing is her base from altering almost every piece she purchases to making clothing of
Episode 114 – Christabelle of Bellewood by Design
Episode 114 – Christabelle of Bellewood by Design Christabelle is a mom, woodworker and carpenter from the Bahamas. Christabelle was able to take woodworking classes in high school, and then afterwards she spent time at home with her young son.
Wonder Women 026 – Annette of 513 Woodworks
Wonder Women 026 – Annette of 513 Woodworks Annette is an engineer by day and a woodworker by night and weekend. Annette did not grow up with anyone really making or woodworking around her. Still, when it came time to
Episode 113 – Kat & Danette of Material Curls
Episode 113 – Kat & Danette of Material Curls Kat and Danette have been best friends for almost 9 years and after Danette bought her first home, they decided to get into the DIY world. Or, D.I.Try as they call
Wonder Women 025 – Boa of Oi Studio
Wonder Women 025 – Boa of Oi Studio Boa is the founder and creative director of OI Studio. She studied graphics at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her passion for all things beautiful led her to the
Episode 112 – Erika of Madera by Erika
Episode 112 – Erika of Madera by Erika Erika is a wife, mom of 4, and fine furniture maker. Erika started her journey with 7th grade shop class in 2002 and has continued since then. She built several furniture pieces
Wonder Women 024 – Erica Ehrenbard
Wonder Women 024 – Erica Ehrenbard Erica is a sculptor based in Philadelphia with a practice that spans fine art, design, research, and metal fabrication. Her artwork can be found in galleries as well as public and private spaces, and
Wonder Women 23 – Dana of Herdesk
Wonder Women 23 – Dana of Herdesk Dana is the founder of herdesk and Positive Equation. Herdesk is a responsibly-made desk designed by and for women, built in the U.S. Prior to COVID, Dana was using a cheaply-made desk that
Wonder Women 022 – Katy of Keene Lane Co.
Wonder Women 022 – Katy of Keene Lane Co. Katy designs, builds and sews original, one-of-a-kind furniture and home decor. Her skills grew from a young age. Katy’s mother was an artist who instilled creativity as early as she can
Wonder Women 021 – Larissa of LOHR Woodworking Studio
Wonder Women 021 – Larissa of LOHR Woodworking Studio Larissa started being trained as a woodworking apprentice under Jeff Lohr in 2012 and has spent every moment since then learning the craft from the ground up. Previously a math teacher,
Wonder Women 020 – Bronte of Freeman Fabrication
Wonder Women 020 – Bronte of Freeman Fabrication Bronte is a trained and certified welder that owns her own custom fabrication and furniture design business. Her journey began with needing to furnish her first apartment. Not wanting any part in
Wonder Women 019 – Monica & Jessy of Cirro Studio
Wonder Women 019 – Monica & Jessy of Cirro Studio Monica and Jessy are business partners and life heart-ners. Together they create wood furniture and housewares, keeping a high focus on detail with an emphasis on design. They serve both
Wonder Women 018 – Roxanne of Suite City Woman
Wonder Women 018 – Roxanne of Suite City Woman Roxanne is a maker, restorer, re-imagineer, small business owner and blogger. She makes well-crafted, small-batch, artisanal products such as furniture using scrap leather and natural sustainable fibers. She also creates miniature
Wonder Women 017 – Barbie the Welder
Wonder Women 017 – Barbie the Welder Barbie the welder is an American metal sculptor. She grew up in New York, learning from her parents the art of being able to make or fix something yourself. She started her career
Wonder Women 016 – Alicia Butty, Canadian Welder Girl
Wonder Women 016 – Alicia Butty, Canadian Welder Girl Alicia has been making since she can remember, and welding since she was about 10. When an event took her out of the more traditional university for a while, at the
Wonder Women 015 – Sami of Sami Lee Studio
Wonder Women 015 – Sami of Sami Lee Studio Sami works full time as a content creator for Avid CNC while also running a side business, Maoke Made, a feminist fabrication company, AND designing and making her own furniture. Bored
Wonder Women 014 – Britt & Shannon of Britt Builds
Wonder Women 014 – Britt & Shannon of Britt Builds Britt and Shannon are a married couple doing the corporate thing by day and woodworking side hustle by night. Britt’s introduction to woodworking came through shop class at school. This
Wonder Women 013 – Sara Bendrick
Wonder Women 013 – Sara Bendrick Sara Bendrick is a designer, licensed contractor & T.V. Host for the DIY Network. She has a bachelors in landscape architecture from Cal Poly SLO and when not filming ‘I Hate my Yard’ or
Wonder Women 012 – Ashley Minney
Wonder Women 012 – Ashley Minney Ashley Minney is a self proclaimed jane of all trades, master of none. She really enjoys being able to experiment with different mediums and different ways of making. She produces content around what she
Wonder Women 011 – Laura Kampf
Wonder Women 011 – Laura Kampf Laura Kampf is an amazing maker in Germany. She actually went to school and got a design degree for making video and other media content for companies. It took her some time after discovering,
Episode 111 – Leslie of Cream City Crates
Episode 111 – Leslie of Cream City Crates Leslie is a Mom and creator of cream city crates. She makes handmade signs, candles and themed gift crates. What started as a fun “survival kit” for her mother for a weekend
2020 Highlights 04 – Tami, The Girly Shop Teacher
2020 Highlights 04 – Tami, The Girly Shop Teacher GIRLY SHOP TEACHER, LLC IS A CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION CONSULTING FIRM BASED IN DALLAS, TX FOUNDED BY TAMI GAMBLE AND BECKY LEWIS. WITH EMPHASIS ON BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRAFTSPEOPLE, GIRLY
2020 Highlights 03 – Laura Kampf
2020 Highlights 03 – Laura Kampf This episode originally aired as episode 011 of the Wonder Women series. If you are a member of the maker community then you are very familiar with this guest, Laura Kampf. Laura has a
2020 Highlights 02 – Alma, Char, & Jessie talk about Diversity & Inclusion
2020 Highlights 02 – Alma, Char, & Jessie talk about Diversity & Inclusion Another one of my favorites, not just because it is with my #makersquad , Alma, Char, and Jessie, but also because they gave such an amazing gift
2020 Highlights 01 – Diedre & Laura Making.A.Seat.At.The.Table
2020 Highlights 01 – Diedre & Laura Making.A.Seat.At.The.Table The first re-run episode I bring you is episode 56 with Deirdre Visser & Laura Mays who created Making.A.Seat.At.The.Table. Check out: Deirdre Visser Laura Mays Making.A.Seat.At.The.Table
Episode 110 – Danielle of Tuft Interiors
Episode 110 – Danielle of Tuft Interiors Danielle is a wife, mom of two littles, designer and maker. Not too long ago Danielle was running her own brick and mortar store where she showcased and sold her own designs along
Episode 109 – Conversation with Sami Lee on Inclusion
Episode 109 – Conversation with Sami Lee on Inclusion After the initial conversation with Sami for her interview episode, Wonder Women 015, I asked Sami to come back and have a conversation with me around diversity and inclusion in the
Episode 108 – Sarah of The Created Home
Episode 108 – Sarah of The Created Home Sarah is a wife, mom of two, and runs her own blog dedicated to woodworking, renovating, and all things DIY. She loves to design lasting, functional, and beautiful pieces, and she is
Episode 107 – Monica of House of Esperanza
Episode 107 – Monica of House of Esperanza Monica is a wife, mother, crafter and DIYer. With the passing of her first son almost 9 years ago, she found comfort in keeping busy with old and new hobbies. With what
Episode 106 – Mara of Silverhair & Sawdust
Episode 106 – Mara of Silverhair & Sawdust Mara is a wife, mom of two grown daughters, and beginner woodworker. Mara has tried a few different hobbies over the years, getting into running at one point. As her and her
Episode 105 – Marielle & Lisa
Episode 105 – Marielle & Lisa Marielle & Lisa are a couple, Moms, working at The Ohio State by day, and making by evening and weekends. Between the two of them, they cover almost every craft from sewing, cooking, woodworking,
Episode 104 – Nicole of Nicole Huppert Design
Episode 104 – Nicole of Nicole Huppert Design Nicole is a wife, mom, UX designer by day and woodworker by night. Nicole describes herself as being creative even as a child and really being drawn to the arts. She followed
Episode 103 – Tiff of Night Carver Designs
Episode 103 – Tiff of Night Carver Designs Tiff is a wife, mom of twins, graphic designer by day and wood designer by night. Tiff has always had a love for the creative and went to school for art and
Episode 102 – Gbeke with Simplicity for Designs
Episode 102 – Gbeke with Simplicity for Designs Gbeke is a wife, mom of two young kiddos, works fully time in IT and runs a DIY home improvement blog called Simplicity for Designs. Gbeke always had an interest in design
Episode 101 – Emily of Emily Joyce Official
Episode 101 – Emily of Emily Joyce Official Emily is a wife, mom, and enamel artist. Though she graduated college with a degree in enamel, Emily actually spent many years after college as an art teacher. Recently though, she
Episode 100 – Lauren of Rasp & File Designs
Episode 100 – Lauren of Rasp & File Designs Lauren is a wife, mom, and custom woodworker located in the DC area. Her specialty is working with live edge slabs and metal bases to maker her clients’ dreams come true.
Episode 99 – Brook of B.E. Happe Designs
Episode 99 – Brook of B.E. Happe Designs Brook is a wife, mom, and handmade goods business owner who is living the RV life and traveling the country with her family. Brook started crocheting hats and donating them to the
Episode 98 – Angela creator of Move Over Bob
Episode 98 – Angela creator of Move Over Bob Angela is a wife, mom, former barber, and owner of her own design and build business. Angela has really always had a passion about building up trade work and working in
Episode 97 – Octavia of The Timber Mom
Episode 97 – Octavia of The Timber Mom Octavia is a wife, Mom of two, and DIY woodworker. Octavia is fairly new to woodworking and DIY. She started teaching herself as a way to make things for her home and
Wonder Women 010 – Anne of All Trades
Wonder Women 010 – Anne of All Trades Anne planted her first seed and used her first tool a little over a year ago. Now she is on a mission to inspire and empower others to learn things that make
Episode 96 – Emilee of Mama Needs a Project
Episode 96 – Emilee of Mama Needs a Project Emilee is a military wife, mom of two, and DIY maker. Emilee started her making journey on a military base in California with her husband. She had wanted to find something
Wonder Women 009 – Erin of Maker Gray
Wonder Women 009 – Erin of Maker Gray Erin is a DIY furniture maker and home remodeler sharing video tutorials on YouTube. From getting a degree in art, to making music, to becoming a professional photographer, to discovering woodwork, Erin
Episode 95 – Chloe of Wood Couture LA
Episode 95 – Chloe of Wood Couture LA Chloe is a mother of two and woodworker originally from France and now in the LA area. She came to the US in order to learn English and started out building sets
Wonder Women 008 – EJ of Hurricane Woodwork
Wonder Women 008 – EJ of Hurricane Woodwork EJ is a woodworker located in Philadelphia. Their main objective is to provide their clients with full service woodwork design using ethically and sustainably sourced woods. They work predominantly with reclaimed wood.
Wonder Women 007 – Eleanor Dewey
Wonder Women 007 – Eleanor Dewey Eleanor Dewey lives with her spouse and shop cat Alfonso in the Denver, CO area. She is a talented wood turner who is close to completing her degree in fine furniture and turning. She
Episode 94 – Tanda @TandaMadison
Episode 94 – Tanda @TandaMadison Tanda is an entrepreneur, maker and founder of Vanguard Tech. As she says, happiness is a shop full of tools and a mind full of ideas. She is fascinated with making and micro-manufacturing. As a
Episode 93 – Jennifer with I Wear Many Hats
Episode 93 – Jennifer with I Wear Many Hats Jennifer is a wife, mom of two, emergency room RN, home DIYer and woodworker. Jennifer’s introduction to woodworking came from a need to have furniture for her home on a budget.
Wonder Women 006 – Alexis
Wonder Women 006 – Alexis Alexis is a craftsperson and woodworker that is currently running a local maker space, Protohaven, in the Pittsburgh area. Alexis has always been creative and went to college for industrial design. After college she had
Episode 92 – Michelle of Aqua – n – Gold
Episode 92 – Michelle of Aqua – n – Gold Michelle is a wife, mom, engineer and maker. She has always had a creative side. At first this creative side came out as a cake decorator, then paper crafts, and
Wonder Women 005 – Violin Maker Emma Hardy
Wonder Women 005 – Violin Maker Emma Hardy Prior to beginning training as a violin maker in 2017 at Merton College (London), Emma worked as a book cover designer and typesetter where she learned the joy of small details which
Episode 91 – Katie Thompson of Women of Woodworking
Episode 91 – Katie Thompson of Women of Woodworking Katie Thompson is an independent artist, author, creative consultant and speaker based outside of Charleston, SC. She is a disabled mother of two, and wife. She lives and works out of
Wonder Women 004 – Kate Duncan
It was as a pre-teen, in Junior High School that Kate Duncan was introduced to woodworking. Little did she know, that first shop class would be the beginning of an entire career in furniture making and design. Since her days
Episode 90 – Whitney of That Woodworking Girl
Episode 90 – Whitney of That Woodworking Girl Whitney is a wife, mom of 2, woodworker and DIYer. Whitney has always enjoyed being creative, but it was when her and her husband had their first place that she got into
Wonder Women 003 – Marylou with Made by Marylou
Wonder Women 003 – Marylou with Made by Marylou Marylou is a designer currently based in Raleigh, NC. She has always had a love for art and design, regardless of the medium. She will never claim to be an expert
Episode 89 – Lizzy, The House of Timber Rerun
Episode 89 – Lizzy, The House of Timber Rerun Rerun: You may know Lizzy from her amazing wood sign and logo work. Well she recently become a Mom to a beautiful baby girl, Crew. Lizzy found making through a need
Wonder Women 002 – Jessie Uyeda of iJessup
Wonder Women 002 – Jessie Uyeda of iJessup So one day, Jessie’s big brother Ben called her up, said hey, you aren’t really doing anything with your life, so come work for me! And that is how Jessie left her
Episode 88 – Julia with DIY Dougherty
Episode 88 – Julia with DIY Dougherty Julia is a wife, stay at home Mom of two, and woodworker. She really got her first taste of making in high school when she had the chance to help build sets for
Wonder Women 001 – Daej of Daej Designs
Wonder Women 001 – Daej of Daej Designs Based in Toronto, founder and principle designer, Daej Hamilton started this company at 22 years old. Luxuriating in her 11th year of woodworking, her pieces reflect the timeless, mid-century, modern aesthetic. Using
Episode 87 – Sil of Sil Ralphs Designs
Episode 87 – Sil of Sil Ralphs Designs Sil is a wife, mom, and woodworker. She is a self proclaimed tomboy from a young age, always wanting to do what the guys were doing. She is originally from Brazil, only
Episode 86 – Jade with Donaghe Dwelling
Jade is a wife, stay at home mom of 3, and DIY home blogger. She has a deep desire to know how to do things and fix things around her home. This is what got her started in DIY home
Episode 85 – Kalila of Live Love House
Kalila is a wife, mom of 3 and DIY home renovator. At first Kalila had no interest in helping to renovate her home. Eventually though she decided to give it a try and got hooked. Now, she tackles big projects
Episode 84 – Nicole with Simply Aligned Home
Nicole is a wife, mom, engineer, and DIY room renovator. Her interest in how things work together lead her to her career as a mechanical engineer. After purchasing a house that was mid- renovation, her DIY side kicked into gear.
Episode 83 – Christy of Oakhill Millworks
Christy is a wife, Mom, and laser sign maker extraordinaire. That is a bit of a mouthful! Christy was a RN who went to stay at home Mom when her two kids were born. She wanted to find something just
Episode 82 – Bonnie the Tool Mom
Bonnie is a Mom of two, carpenter and cabinet maker by trade, and really a jane of all trades. Even as a kid Bonnie loved to make things and tinker and that never really stopped. She has worked as a
Episode 81 – Panel with Char, Alma, and Jessie, Diversity in the Maker Community
This week’s episode is with a panel of amazing Moms: Char (Wooden Maven), Alma (Pink Soul Studios), and Jessie (Built by Jessie). Each of these awesome women have had their own experiences on being women of color in the maker
Episode 80 – Lindsay of Lindsay Creative
Lindsay is a wife, mom, maker and artist. She also used to be an engineer for Nasa in the space program. She has always done and been interested in art since she was a child, probably fueled by her maker
Episode 79 – Shankevia of Sawdust & Fabric
Shankevia is a wife, mom of 3, and furniture maker. She taught herself how to woodwork while homeschooling her oldest and trying to find something to direct their energy to. Though her kids were not that interested, she definitely caught
Episode 78 – Tami The Girly Shop Teacher
Tami is a mom of 3 boys and a master maker teaching shop classes to kids and speaking to shop teachers across the country. Basically a maker since she was 7 and working through many different careers as a young
Episode 77 – Cara with Never Skip Brunch
Cara is a wife, mom, and DIY blogger and content creator. After college Cara worked in the oil and gas industry and when she found out she was pregnant, she used that as a perfect time to leave the corporate
Episode 76 – Ceramic Artist Heidi McKay
Heidi is a spouse, mom of two, professor, ceramic artist and jewelry artist. Heidi found a love for ceramics and pottery at a young age and that has really just stayed with her. Her family was really creative when she
Episode 75 – Michelle with a Piece of Meesh
Michelle is a wife, mom, full-time nurse practitioner and beginner woodworker. Michelle gave woodworking a try when she needed something for her own home and caught the maker bug. She now enjoys doing pieces both for her own home as
Episode 74 – Kristen with In Her Garage
Kristen is a wife, mom of 2 girls, a registered nurse, and a woodworker. Kristen started her woodworking career when she wanted certain pieces of furniture for her home, but could not find them for a reasonable price. Eventually she
Episode 73 – Lilly of The Creative Heart Studio
Lilly is a wife, mom of two, and party prop maker extraordinaire. Lilly has been creative since she was a kid and she even got to attend a special high school that was for people who enjoyed making and creating
Episode 72 – Christy with Twisted Twine Woodworking
Christy is a full time CPA and Mom of two grown girls. Now she starts off this episode with a bang, talking about how much she actually LOVES accounting. After her oldest daughter went off to college and before her
Episode 71 – Katie Freeman with Freeman Furnishings/Maker Mom Podcast
So after lots of messages and asking, it is I, your host, Katie Freeman, back with a second interview on more info on myself. Not really sure why y’all wanted more of my back story, since I’m pretty sure I
Episode 70 – Halley with Ice + Dust Pottery
Halley is wife, mom of a spirited 5 year old boy, full time graphic designer, and ceramic artist. Halley grew up being very creative, even went to art school right out of high school. Once graduating college she dove into
Episode 69 – Kourtni Leigh with House on Longwood Lane
Kourtni is a wife, mom of two and DIY/Home renovation blogger. Kourtni has only been doing DIY and home renovation projects for just a few short years. It really all started with the birth of her oldest and her decision
Episode 68 – Charlee with Build and Create Home
Charlee is a wife, mom of 4, and maker/DIYer that lives in Hawaii. She started her journey down the road of DIY when her and her husband were in a house that needed some serious renovating. She has grown from
Episode 67 – Britt with Tangled Walnut
Britt is a wife, mom of two, is in the air national guard, and she makes wooden wall art pieces. She gets great inspiration from the mountains and the northern lights. Britt started just by creating a few pieces of
Episode 66 – Kaylee with This Mother Flipping House and Kaylee Did it DIY
Kaylee is a partner, mom of two, house flipper and DIY project maker extraordinaire. Kaylee started out doing DIY projects at home and woodworking at a young age and it has stuck with her ever since. When her oldest was
Episode 65 – Jennifer or Miss Dewalt
Jennifer is a Mom of two, flag maker, and better known as Miss Dewalt. Jennifer makes beautiful flags for police officers, fire fighters, people in the armed forces or anyone who enjoys flags really. She had to learn how to
Episode 64 – Deserae with Harvester Woodworks
Deserae is a wife, Mom of two, and sports masseuse as well as woodworker. Deserae was introduced to woodworking by her father at a young age. She learned the value of being able to make something you needed or wanted
Episode 63 – Katy with Karter Designs
Katy is a wife, mom to two boys, and fricken hilarious maker of signs and glass ware. Katy started Karter Designs about four years ago. It started as a way to pay for her son’s preschool and has just taken
Episode 61 – Jaime Derringer of Design Milk and Clever Podcast
Jaime is a wife, mom, artist, editor of Design Milk, and co-host/co-producer of Clever Podcast. Phew, that is a lot! Jaime started both Design Milk and doing artwork in 2006. For Design Milk she shares design trends and designers making
Episode 60 – Lizzy with THE House of Timber
You may know Lizzy from her amazing wood sign and logo work. Well she recently become a Mom to a beautiful baby girl, Crew. Lizzy found making through a need to find an escape from a rather tough situation. She
Episode 59 – Kendra with Dam Rad Designs
Kendra is a wife and mom of identical twin boys. After university she started a career in the construction industry. Through hard work she found herself working in the office. Then when her boys were born she transitioned into a
Episode 58 – Katie the Handy Mom
Katie is a wife and Mom of 1. She got her education in carpentry and was a trim carpenter for years until she decided to be a stay at home Mom with the birth of her daughter almost two years
Episode 56 – Making a Seat at the Table
Today’s episode is a bit different. I have a chat with Laura Mays of episode 55 and Deirdre Visser about the book they are writing together and the show they curated together called Making a Seat at the Table that
Episode 57 – Cynthia with Lucky Buttercup and Daughters
Cynthia has quite the journey to becoming a maker. She was introduced to woodwork and making as a young child by her father. However, she did not take it up as a hobby until about 3 years ago. Cynthia is
Episode 55 – Laura Mays
Laura is a mother, woodworker, teacher, curator, and author. She has a degree in architecture, but really has a drive to be much more hands on. Through a series of events she found herself in woodworking school, getting a certificate
Episode 54 – Amanda with Chainsawchiccarving
Amanda is a wife and Mom of 4. She also happens to be a chainsaw carver in Alaska. What started as a search for a way to make an income and work while having the flexibility to have a much
Wood & Resin Galaxy Clock
Wood & Resin Galaxy Clock Introduction I have quite the stack of old reclaimed barn wood in the shop. In the past, I have used it on some rustic projects. However, I really wanted to find a way to modernize
Episode 53 – Tammy with Wood and Cotton Creations
Tammy is a wife and mom of two teenage boys. She has been a maker or creative person from a young age starting with embroidery. Now she still does embroidery in addition to quilting, hand carving spoons and making furniture
Episode 52 – Best of Maker Mom Year 1
This episode contains clips of four different episodes from the first year. It starts with Timisha of Toolbox Divas, then Brandy of Studio Aube, then Alma of Pink Soul Studios, and last but not least Brandi of Eternal Harvest Décor.
Episode 51 – Char with the Wooden Maven
Originally ran as episode 19 on February 14, 2019 Char is a wife, Mom of 4, two of which are twins, and a natural born builder and woodworker. Char and her husband were both in the height of their careers
Episode 50 – Tamar with 3×3 Custom
Tamar is a Mom of 3 and woodworker, maker, DIYer, and content creator. Though she claims she wasn’t creative as a kid, even though she loved and played music, she has certainly made up for it as an adult. She
Episode 49 – Amy with Bison Valley Carving
Amy is a wife, mom of 4, and spoon carver. Amy has only been carving spoons for 2 years, but she has already made her mark in the space by creating her infamous sauce spoon. She also loves to cook,
Episode 48 – Sarah with Tool Girls Garage
Sarah, is a wife and Mom of two. Currently the primary focus of the content she produces are tool reviews, but she is also an avid builder and DIYer. As she juggles the busy life of marriage with two kids,
Episode 47 – Elisha with Pneumatic Addict
Elisha is a wife, mom of identical twin boys, furniture maker and content creator. From her start as a hairstylist to making her first projects out of necessity of things for her home to now content creator extraordinaire, Elisha seems
Episode 46 – Lia with Parker Place
Lia is a wife, mom of two with one on the way, former mascot and now woodworker. While staying at home with her kids she manages to squeeze in commissioned builds for her local community. With a third on the
Episode 45 – Cecilia with @theshop_wooddesigns
Cecilia is a wife, mom to triplets (that’s right, I said triplets), woodworker, and power carver. Before getting into woodworking and carving she was a graphic designer. So, it’s fair to say that Cecilia is a creative person to her
Episode 44 – Ashley with Build Like a Chick
Ashley is a single Mom of twin boys and running her own furniture business in Utah. Right from the start Ashley gave it a go at turning her making into a business by starting with painting furniture first. She no
Replicating Custom Pieces with DIY Silicone Mold
Replicating Custom Pieces with DIY Silicone Mold Introduction Being the owner, designer, and maker of a custom product-based business can sometimes create restraints, such as how much product that sole person can physically create while managing the other aspects of
Episode 43 – Katie with The Vinyl Peach
Katie is a wife, boy Mom, and maker of custom onesies, cozies, and tumblers. She is really killing it at her business, so much so, it’s hard to believe she has only been in business since May of this year!
Episode 41 – Katie with @handmadekatie
Katie is a wife, Mom of twin boys, and maker, carpenter, aspiring plumber. Currently she is remodeling her kitchen which she has turned into a family affair. Though she has done quite a bit of making with different materials, Katie
Episode 42 – Chiara with Chiara DIY What
Chiara is a wife, mom of a 16 month old, full time worker, ex bounty hunter, AND crafter and DIYer of all things for the home. Chiara really shines when it comes to taking items found at the Dollar Tree
Episode 40 – Celena Camp with Down to Earth Woodworks
Celena is a single Mom, works a full time job in the gun industry, and is running her own woodworking business. She is a self proclaimed tinkerer from a young age. She got into woodworking because she needed a piece
Episode 39 – Kate with @see.k8.saw
Kate is a wife, mom to a 3.5 year old, English teacher (dreaded by some, aka me), and wood worker. Kate and really her whole family had an interest in making, or as Kate calls it “doing” when she was
Episode 38 – Emily with Rooted Leather
Emily is a wife, stay at home mom to 3 boys, and leather bag maker extraordinaire. The idea for the leather bag started from wanting to preserve precious memories of her little ones in the form of using a special
Episode 37 – Flashback with Ellen from Little Bare Furniture
This episode is a flashback to episode 2 – I have the great pleasure of speaking with Ellen Smith of Little Bare Furniture in Ohio. If you aren’t following her journey, you need to be! She has a degree in sculpture,
Episode 36 – Timisha with Toolbox Divas
Timisha is a wife, mom to be, and DIY blogger. Timisha has been making and building since she was a kid. It is her passion. So much so, that she wants to share that passion with others. She shares her
Episode 35 – Katie with Addicted 2 DIY
Katie is a wife, mom of 2 boys, and DIY blogger. She started making at first out of necessity. Being in a one income home, they simply could not afford to buy the furniture and home décor they wanted, so
Episode 34 – Jessie with Built by Jessie
Jessie is a wife, Mom of 3, works a full-time job, and fits making and DIY in where she can. She loves being able to completely transform a space all on her own. Though she didn’t really start making or
Episode 33 – Cortnie with White Rabbit
Cortnie is a wife, mom of two, screen printer, and retail shop owner in Iowa City. Making the decision to go into art after three years of studying biology at the University of Iowa seems to be absolutely the right
Episode 32 – Amy with Her Tool Belt
Amy is a wife, mom of 3, part-time mechanical engineer, woodworker, and part-time blogger. Phew! That made me tired just writing it! Amy has been working with her hands from the time she was small, working on her family farm.
Episode 31 – Carson with @itotallyhaveaworkshop
Carson is a wife, Mom of 3, and beginner woodworking. She is not however a beginner maker. She has enjoyed making in several different areas, including quilting. Her and her husband and oldest child moved just a week before her
Wood and Resin Light
Wood and Resin Light Introduction When you build strong relationships with the local community around you, that is when you get given hidden gems like I did with the completely ant riddled and obliviated piece of hard maple. One of
Episode 30 – Sarah and Rachel with Sticks, Inc.
Sarah started Sticks almost by accident. She is a degreed artist who really enjoys creating abstract paintings. A friend of hers aske her to create a nativity set, and basically the rest is history. As a Mom of 3 young
Episode 29 – Alma with Pink Soul Studios
Alma is a wife, stay at home boy Mom, and amazing woodworker. She has always had an interest in art and creativity that eventually became focused on woodworking. She uses those woodworking skills and creativity to create custom mallets, push
Episode 28 – Jen Woodhouse
Jen is an Army wife and homeschooling mother of two. She and her family call Nashville, Tennessee home, but are currently stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. The House of Wood is Jen’s creative outlet for all things DIY and design, a place
Episode 27 – Jess Crow with Crow Creek Designs
Jess is a Mom of 3 and artist extraordinaire. She started her maker journey as a child of humble beginnings who learned very early that if you want something, we have to make it. She has carried that spirit with
Episode 26 – Brittany with Pretty Handy Girl
Brittany, wife, mom, and demolition expert?? She is a DIY blogger, home renovator and house flipper. Brittany got her start working with tools as a young child when her parents renovated their house on their own. So I guess you
Episode 25 – Dyan Thomas with Thomas Ten Projects
Dyan is a Wife, Mom of 8, and woodworker. As if it isn’t extraordinary enough that she is a Mom of 8 and how that came to be, she has also been woodworking since early childhood thanks to her Dad.
Episode 24 – Charlee with Build and Create Home
Charlee is a wife, mom of 4, and maker/DIYer that lives in Hawaii. She started her journey down the road of DIY when her and her husband were in a house that needed some serious renovating. She has grown from
Episode 23 – Jenny with Sacred Cinder
Jenny is a Wife, Mom of two boys, and a maker. Currently she is a stay-at-home Mom, but with her youngest starting Kindergarten in the fall she is looking forward of entering the workforce again. She mainly makes signs and
Episode 22 – Alicia Jackson
Alicia Jackson is a wife, mom, full time engineer, and woodworker and builder. Alicia grew up exposed to building and construction, but it wasn’t until a need for a project at home did she venture into the world of woodworking
Episode 21 – Britt with Overalls & Powersaws
Britt is a wife, Mom of 4 and natural born woodworker. She grew up with two parents who were rather crafty. Her Dad had his own shop. It wasn’t until she had a need for a large dinning room table
Episode 20 – Brad & Susan of Fix This Build That
Brad has been the face of Fix This Build That and the co-host of Made For Profit for a few years now. Toward the end of last year his wife, Susan, joined full time into Fix This Build That. During
Episode 19 – Char with Wooden Maven
Char is a wife, Mom of 4, two of which are twins, and a natural born builder and woodworker. Char and her husband were both in the height of their careers when they found out they were expecting twins. After
Episode 18 – Anika with Anika DIY Life
Anika is a wife, mother of two and DIY blogger living in Southern California. Anika has her doctorate in Electrical Engineering and was succeeding in that career when she started her woodworking journey. It all started with the need for
Episode 17 – Martina with Knotty By Nature (KBN) Designs
Martina is a woodworker and Mom of two teenage boys. Her and her wife run KNB Designs where they work with clients to create custom designed furniture. Martina has an array of skills from traditional woodworking methods to CNC. An
Episode 16 – Brandi with Eternal Harvest
Brandi is a Mom of three, homeschools her kiddos, and makes super awesome tables and other stuff out of wood. Brandi has had quite a journey from phycologist to stay at home Mom and maker. With her background as a
Episode 15 – McKenna with Neat & Navy Blue
McKenna is a Mom of two who started refinishing and painting furniture as a way to have something just for herself. As a stay at home Mom its very important to have something that is just for you. She started
Episode 14 – Tiffany with Staying Inside the Grey
Tiffany is a Mom of 1 and maker extraordinaire. She has done all sorts of making from crafting to stained glass and now woodworking and starting to dabble with welding. She finds that making helps to ground her in a
Episode 13 – Courtney with The Sweetest Little Life
Courtney is a Mom of 3, maker, entrepreneur, and author. She truly is doing ALL the things and totally rocking it! Courtney shares with us her journey from make up artist to maker to overnight Etsy success story! She also
Episode 10 – Meghan with Sweet Aloha Designs
Meghan, maker, and Mom of three, really discovered the joy of making as a way to occupy herself after her oldest joined the military. Now she is busy managing her making business, working a day job, and the busy schedule
Episode 11 – Ashley with Shes the Carpenter
Meet Ashley, mom of 2 boys, and USMC spouse, and oh, runs her own custom woodworking business. It all started with the need for a patio table. She needed one, couldn’t find one that fit her taste, so hey, she
Episode 12 – Ashley with Handmade with Ashley
Ashley is a Mom of two, a software engineer, a gaming enthusiast and yes, a maker. She enjoys woodworking along with 3D printing. Making allows her to have a hobby that gets her doing things physically and away from a
Episode 09 – A Talk with Tiff
Tiffany (Tiff) with Staying Inside the Grey and I talk about life as a Mom to littles, and the pressures of anxiety and depression that touch so many lives. We chat about how making helps us work through those difficult
Small Side Table From a Single Log
Small Side Table From a Single Log Introduction I have been dreaming of a project for quite some time now where I could utilize fire to naturally create features on a log for a side table. The seed for this
Episode 08 – Michelle with Artisan Woods
Michelle is a Mom of 3 girls, two of which she home schools, and an artist and maker. She loves to flex her creativity muscles dabbling in woodworking, painting, and DIY. She also enjoys the therapeutic benefits behind making.
Episode 07 – Valerie from Old Soul Designs
In this episode I talk with Valerie of Old Souls Designs. A mom of 3 boys, military wife, and woodworker extraordinaire. You can often find this busy Mom working hard in the shop she built! That’s right, she built her
Episode 06 – Wendy with the Pursuit of HappyMess
Wendy Vollans is a Mom of two creative teenage girls and a maker. She does such great projects like small carvings and resin work. She is also well known as one of the most generous people within the maker community.
Episode 05 – Kay with Kay at Home
Kay is a maker working with wood and resin and she is also the mom of a young teenager. She has been running her own business, Kay at Home, for two years now. Before that she had another small business
Episode 04 – Brandy Aube of Studio Aube
Brandy Aube is an amazing maker, and the first non-woodworker for the show. She does stunning work with metal, and oh, she’s also a Mom and has a day job. Brandy talks about her childhood, growing up in a family
Episode 03 – Jaclyn Perez of The Painted Farm Clockery
Jaclyn started her making journey just two years ago. At the time she was a Mom of 2 just wanting to make a clock as a gift for her Mom. That’s all it took and she was hooked. Now she
Episode 02 – Ellen Smith with Little Bare Furniture
In Episode 02 I have the great pleasure of speaking with Ellen Smith of Little Bare Furniture in Ohio. If you aren’t following her journey, you need to be! She has a degree in sculpture, is a wife, mom of
Episode 01 – Introduction
In this very first episode of the Maker Mom Podcast, I bring you the story of me, your host, Katie Freeman. Things like how I got my start in making and how I juggle a part-time job, my own business,
How to Color Wood, Method 1
How to Color Wood, Method 1 Introduction One of my favorite parts when working on a piece, is adding the finishing touch, usually a pop of color. There are really three tried and true ways of adding color to a
Wood & Resin Coffee Table
Wood & Resin Coffee Table Introduction Late summer/early fall of last year (2017) I was looking for a project where I could start with a funky liveedge wood slab and incorporate some resin. I had received some interest after showing
Carving a Set of Bar Stool Seats from Cedar
Carving a Set of Bar Stool Seats from Cedar Introduction A good portion of my work is either customized or commissioned work. Today’s project has such an origin. I have made a few sets of bar stools with carved cedar
Carving a Display & Serving Tray from a Walnut Slab
Carving a Display & Serving Tray from a Walnut Slab Introduction About a month ago I had the opportunity to meet with another Iowa maker who lives in Ankeny. Randy with Metal Wood Creations and I met through Instagram and
From Tree to Chair: Building a Rocker with Anne of All Trades
From Tree to Chair: Building a Rocker with Anne of All Trades Let me introduce you… You may or may not know about Anne of all Trades. Six years ago she started spending as much time as she could learning
Wood Wine Bar
Wood Wine Bar Where it begins… “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” This is a fantastic question for one little redwood slab. This story starts with
Wood & Resin End Table
Wood & Resin End Table Where is starts… Imagine yourself as a nice, strong hard maple tree chilling in the backyard of a lovely ranch home in eastern Iowa. You love your space in the backyard—watching kids run through the