https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-96-kate-weber monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/466ae8be-132c-4e9f-ad53-602d265bbf9a/Kate+Weber+-+Night+Swim+-+Cuff.JPG Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 96: Kate Weber - Pricing Your Work, Protecting Your Voice, and Staying True to the Craft Kate Weber of Night Swim Designs came to metalsmithing during the uncertainty of 2020 after being furloughed from the travel industry, and what began as a way to fill the time quickly became something much deeper. Working with metal felt like a language she already understood — a balance of creativity, problem-solving, and structure that finally clicked. In this episode, we talk about the realities many independent artists are facing right now… slower sales, rising metal prices, the challenge of pricing work sustainably, and the constant pull between creating what we love and making a living from it. Kate shares honest thoughts about valuing our time, trusting our instincts, and why handmade jewelry deserves to be seen as lasting work, not something disposable. We also talk about travel, nature, building a studio from the ground up, and how working with our hands can steady us when everything else feels uncertain. A thoughtful conversation about integrity, creativity, and finding your own pace in a world that doesn’t always slow down. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-95-rachel-morris monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/acb97090-16dc-4d39-9ebe-1ca849f2b611/ENJD_Morris_Headshot.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 95: Rachel Morris - What’s Waiting in the Box of Unfinished Things Rachel Morris is a metalsmith, educator, and business consultant whose creative life has taken many turns — from early metalwork at age eight to theater, teaching, and even circus camp along the way. Through it all, metal has remained the steady thread. In this conversation, Rachel shares how teaching has shaped her own craft, why evolving your work sometimes means stepping outside of cohesion, and how she’s learning to redefine success on her own terms. We talk about impostor syndrome, inventory anxiety, and the humbling experience of watching someone fall in love with a piece you made. Rachel also opens up about her long-running projects — including A Box of Unfinished Things and her upcoming clasp-making book — both of which explore how we think about design, mechanisms, and unfinished work in new ways. This episode is a thoughtful reflection on growth, mentorship, and the courage to keep building what feels true. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-94-suzanne-schwartz monthly 0.5 2026-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/65c3ef71-ecc8-45af-9007-b0228a1ab44a/13.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 94: Suzanne Schwartz - Stitching a Life Around the Work Suzanne Schwartz, is a jewelry artist whose work carries a deep sense of intention, patience, and care. Suzanne’s signature stitched metal technique becomes a natural entry point into a broader conversation about how handwork, memory, and influence quietly shape the pieces we make — and the lives we build around them. Our conversation moves through the realities of working with precious materials, pricing labor-intensive work, and navigating this particular moment as independent artists. Suzanne speaks about the physical and emotional energy required to keep showing up, especially when your work lives at the intersection of creativity and sustainability. We also talk about art shows, mentorship, creative doubt, and the ongoing practice of tuning out external noise in order to stay connected to what feels true. There’s a steady undercurrent here about persistence — about learning as you go, trusting your instincts, and allowing your work to evolve over time rather than forcing it into a fixed definition. This episode feels like a generous exchange between two artists reflecting on process, longevity, and the quiet choices that shape a creative life. I’m so glad you’re here for it. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-93-janine-decresenzo monthly 0.5 2026-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/84e5fd9b-cd0b-463d-8c54-bfd1c41e6753/Amulet+Pendant+with+Vintage+Coral%2C+Diamond+and+Emerald+1.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 93: Janine DeCresenzo - Playing the Long Game as a Working Artist (Art Shows, Business Shifts & Sustainability) For more than twenty years, Janine DeCresenzo built her business on the road — moving from show to show, city to city, carrying her work with her and meeting people face to face. Art shows weren’t a side chapter for her; they were the rhythm of her life and the foundation of her livelihood. But like so many of us, time has a way of asking new questions. In today’s conversation, Janine shares what decades on the art show circuit have taught her — about community, safety, stamina, and connection — and how she’s been gently reshaping her business in recent years. We talk about pulling back from constant travel, leaning into custom work and home trunk shows, and exploring tools like AI not to replace creativity, but to protect more time for it. This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about playing the long game, listening to your body and your intuition, and giving yourself permission to evolve without walking away from what you’ve built. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-92-the-question monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/f7a14e2e-2d79-4080-81d1-9e8402c5b30d/christinem_studio.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 92: The Question I’m Hearing the Most Right Now - On Choosing Support During Uncertain Times Lately, I’ve been hearing the same question come up again and again — in DMs, emails, and quiet conversations with other jewelry artists: Should I be working with a coach right now? In this episode, I’m sharing an honest reflection from my own experience — what I’ve learned after investing in courses, coaching, and masterminds over the years, what ultimately felt supportive (and what didn’t), and how my relationship to “business advice” has shifted in this current season. There’s no right answer here — just an invitation to listen inward, trust your own discernment, and choose what genuinely supports you right now. If you’re feeling uncertain, tired, or overwhelmed by the noise, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone — and a little more grounded as you consider your next step. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-91-allison-ford monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/051cc440-bc4f-4919-b6f4-0ce798c27166/IMG_1077.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 91: Allison Ford - The Art of Curiosity, Wearable Sculpture, and Creating Beyond Defined Lines Allison Ford is a studio artist and educator whose work lives in the in-between — between jewelry and sculpture, storytelling and adornment, play and meaning. Based in Indianapolis, she has been part of the Harrison Center community since 2009, building a creative life shaped by curiosity, community, and a deep commitment to handmade work. In this episode, Allison shares her winding path back to making and how her practice has evolved alongside raising her family and later earning her MFA. We talk about the importance of creative community, the role teaching now plays in her life, and why staying playful and curious continues to guide her work. Our conversation also explores the stories behind some of her most recognizable bodies of work, including her Indiana bug series and the folklore-inspired figure Baba Pascha and her bronze spider companion, and how art can serve as a vehicle for empathy and connection. This episode is a thoughtful reflection on building a handmade life over time — one rooted in intention, experimentation, and the freedom to create beyond defined lines. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-90-elisa-mclaughlin monthly 0.5 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/963d91ce-2493-4d34-8d9c-34da6955a8a6/B17A9981.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 90: Elisa McLaughlin: Art as a Way Back to Who We Are. In this episode, I’m talking with artist and goldsmith Elisa McLaughlin, the creative artist behind Truly Kindred. Elisa’s path has wound through watercolor, music, candle making, and raising five kids — all of which eventually led her to the jewelry bench. Her reflections on finding goldsmithing, navigating her first real creative dry spell, and learning to trust the natural rhythm of inspiration offer such a grounded, honest look at what it means to build a creative life in the real world. We also dig into the realities of working in gold right now, pricing during unpredictable markets, balancing motherhood with making, and the constant negotiation between authenticity and the pressure to present a polished image online. Elisa shares openly about what nourishes her, what drains her, and how she’s learning to protect her own creative spark. It’s a thoughtful, relatable conversation with so many small truths woven in — one I think will stay with you long after you listen. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-89-catherine-marche monthly 0.5 2025-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/3fa43e88-41e9-4b9e-8101-f557ef190d2a/Screenshot+2025-11-12+at+2.06.33%E2%80%AFPM.png Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 89: Catherine Marche: When Curiosity Leads in Craft & How Jewelry Becomes a Reflection of the Soul In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Marche, a French-born goldsmith and designer now based in London, whose jewelry feels alive with movement, color, and emotion. Catherine’s journey to the bench wasn’t a straight path — she began her career as a computer scientist before following her curiosity into the world of fine jewelry. We talk about how her life of travel and discovery has shaped her artistry, the importance of intuition in both design and business, and what it means to create jewelry that truly reflects the essence of its wearer. Catherine shares how she built a jewelry collective in Hatton Garden that supports emerging artists, her thoughts on creative freedom, and the tension many of us feel between making from the heart and making for a living. It’s a beautiful, joy-filled conversation about curiosity, courage, and the stories that live within the work we make. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-88-susan-wachler monthly 0.5 2025-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/f8bb4616-91e9-46e8-8a44-ec86cbd9c3f4/Photoroom_20250322_160839.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 88: Susan Wachler: The Alchemy of Emotion and Metal & the Courage to Create Honestly What does it really mean to live a creative life that’s true — not tidy, not performative, but real? In this conversation, jewelry artist Susan Wachler shares her journey from a multi-generational family of jewelers to her own late-in-life return to the bench after decades as a psychotherapist. Her work carries the weight of both lineage and lived experience — raw, textural, and deeply human. We talk about redefining success, creating without proof, and how honesty — both emotional and artistic — can become a kind of freedom. Susan also reflects on what it means to make art in uncertain times, to let intuition lead, and to find joy in the alchemy of the studio. It’s a conversation about resilience, honesty, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up for your craft simply because you love it. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-87-laney-clark monthly 0.5 2025-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/65194c92-f96a-407f-9348-7969c0a1aac8/image4.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 87: Laney Clark - The Girl with the Saw: Lessons from 35 Years at the Bench Have you ever had a season in your creative life where slowing down wasn’t a choice—it was the only option left? Maybe your body demanded rest or maybe the joy of making faded under pressure and you started to wonder if you had lost that spark for the work that you once loved so much. That’s where today’s conversation begins. Laney Clark—known to many as Silent Goddess—has been making jewelry for more than thirty-five years. Her work is rooted in patience, precision, and the kind of simplicity that only comes from experience. She’s known for her hand-pierced designs, inspired by the tall pines and mountains outside her Washington studio. We talk about the long arc of a creative life—what it means to work through fear and anxiety at the bench, the rising cost of materials and what that does to our mindset, and how slowing down can become its own form of wisdom. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-86-joy-kruse monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/72b2a2a7-7ac6-4a90-9a9f-a55456845da0/IMG_6148.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 86: Joy Kruse - Balancing Growth, Grit, & the Love of Making Jewelry From her early days making jewelry on the side while working full-time as a nurse, to now running a thriving studio with a small team, Joy Kruse of Wild Prairie Silver has found a way to grow without sacrificing what she loves most — the making itself. Joy’s journey into metalsmithing began over two decades ago with a love of stones and a curiosity for form. What started as a creative outlet evolved into a full-fledged business known for its bold, organic designs and soulful craftsmanship. In our conversation, Joy shares how she made the leap from nursing to full-time artist, what it really looks like to run a sustainable handmade studio, and why she still insists on keeping her hands in every part of the process. We talk about failure as a teacher, staying true to your creative voice, and the quiet discipline that keeps the work — and the love for it — alive. It’s an inspiring, grounded conversation about the beauty and grit behind a life built by hand. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-85-tiffany-chou monthly 0.5 2025-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/a0affebe-b127-421e-8838-5382975c1377/tiffany-chou.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 85: Tiffany Chou - Making, Advocacy, and the Heart Behind Depo Market Tiffany Chow, is a jewelry artist and founder of Depo Market on Maui — a beautiful little shop that’s part boutique, part community, and entirely built from love. Tiffany’s path has been anything but ordinary. After studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and running a successful jewelry line in New York, she felt an intuitive pull to move home to Hawaii. That decision led her to care for her brother, Chris — and ultimately to build a business that creates meaningful work for people with disabilities while bringing awareness and connection to her island community. In this conversation, Tiffany shares how Depo Market began as a pop-up for Chris and grew into a mission-driven storefront. We talk about caregiving, art as a bridge for belonging, and the realities of running a small, heart-centered business on Maui while raising a young daughter. It’s a story about purpose finding you when you least expect it — and how one act of love can ripple out to change everything. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-84-dawn-hemstreet monthly 0.5 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/8a4de757-f5d1-4cd7-85b6-1b38fb207a91/IMG_1545+2.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 84: Dawn Hemstreet: On Burnout, Resilence, & Redefining Success In this beautiful conversation, I’m talking with jewelry artist Dawn Hemstreet of Hawk, Hummingbird & Moon. Dawn has this thoughtful, unfiltered way of sharing her story that I know will pull you right in. She came to jewelry later in life, around 49, and her path is such a reminder that it’s never too late to listen to that tug inside and step into something new. In our conversation, Dawn talks about the evolution of her work—from metal clay to fabrication, from jewelry into the possibility of objects—and how she follows curiosity even when it means starting over. We also get into the harder parts: burnout, doubt, the grind of shows, and what it feels like to wonder, “Do I still love this?” She doesn’t shy away from naming those struggles, but she also shows how resilience and curiosity keep her moving forward. What struck me most is how she speaks about belonging—about finding her own sense of worth even when family didn’t fully understand, and about the unexpected support from strangers that helped carry her through. We talk about showing up authentically, online and in person, and how connection often comes simply from being ourselves, flaws and all. This is a conversation about making, yes—but it’s also about strength, self-trust, and the freedom to define success on your own terms. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-83-karla-hackman monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/05b71e1d-7b10-4df4-9235-1b57f59965a6/karlahackman_artistat+work.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 83: Karla Hackman - From Higher Ed to Handmade, Balancing Structure and Soul Karla Hackman’s path into metalsmithing began in the most unexpected of ways—through a background in academia, ceramics, and a love of collecting stones on long hikes. Karla eventually traded in a steady career in higher education for the leap into jewelry, and over the last twelve years she’s built a body of work that balances the organic and the architectural, the soft and the strong. In our conversation, Karla shares how her surroundings in the Southwest shape her collections, the inward journey of self discovery that art has taken her on, and the ways she finds both grounding and freedom at the bench. We also talk about the realities of making a living as an independent artist—navigating production work alongside one-of-a-kind pieces, honoring exploration, and letting your creative voice evolve over time. It’s a thoughtful, down-to-earth conversation about what it means to make with intention, and I think you’ll really enjoy it. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-82-stacey-hareid monthly 0.5 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/6ace0242-c34d-4dea-b9a4-c93017cb7cef/processed-388DE255-AF69-4E36-81EF-0DEE0479AC39.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 82: Stacey Hareid - Honoring Process, Patience, and the Artist’s Path Stacey Hareid is a self-taught metalsmith who’s been carving out her own path for more than a decade, teaching herself fabrication, stone setting, and even lapidary along the way. More recently she’s been diving into wax carving and casting — a process that’s been both exciting and, as she shares, incredibly humbling. In our conversation, Stacey opens up about her journey from photography into metalsmithing, the winding road that eventually led her back to Portland, and how finding a mentor shifted her perspective after so many years of figuring it out alone. We also talk about the realities of balancing creative freedom with the pressures of business, why patience has been one of her biggest teachers, and the meaningful connections she’s built with her customers through custom work and talisman-like pieces. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-81-chela-gurnee monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/c9abe47b-a297-45c6-a041-bae85c976de4/cgforest.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 81: Chela Gurnee - Intuitive Making, Spiritual Work & the Medicine of Imperfect Paths Chela Gurnee is a metalsmith, shamanic practitioner, hypnotherapist, and reiki healer—and she’s one of those rare people who allows herself to follow what’s calling, even when it doesn’t fit into a tidy box. We talk about how her love of creating beauty with her hands led her to jewelry, her love of stones and how the stones themselves guided her deeper into energy work, and how shamanic practices, intuitive song, and ritual became part of her daily life. We talk about burnout and boundaries, making peace with your body, being multi-passionate, and finding the golden thread that runs through all the parts of who you are. Chela shares so openly about the seasons of creativity, what it looks like to truly listen to your inner voice, and how she’s learned to honor the balance between flow and structure, especially as a woman navigating a culture that rewards doing over being. This one is deeply affirming if you’ve ever felt like you had to choose just one thing, or if you’ve struggled to reconcile your spiritual path with your role as a maker. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-80-heather-croston monthly 0.5 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/cdb26531-e6df-4467-9556-76fbdf8764b2/TaluletJewelry_Image5.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 80: Heather Croston & Talulet Jewelry - The Path Isn’t Always Linear: Trusting Your Creative Evolution Heather Croston of Talulet Jewelry has taken more than a few unexpected turns. She moved from narrative metalsmithing into toy design, and now she’s returned to jewelry with a new rhythm and a voice that’s wholly her own. Heather creates one-of-a-kind pieces that feel like miniature landscapes—stone pairings that echo the Catskills outside her window, soft textures and patterns that carry a sense of place and feeling. Her work is intentional and thoughtful, but it didn’t come from forcing clarity—it came from allowing change. We talk about all of it: learning to trust your instincts, creating while grieving, navigating two distinct creative styles, and how building a slower business sometimes means letting go of what we thought success was supposed to look like. If you’ve ever felt like you came to your art “late,” or wrestled with the idea of having multiple creative identities, I think this conversation will leave you feeling seen and encouraged. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-79-renee-ford monthly 0.5 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/1e466152-d9df-46dd-a68e-f35a66b2e517/Grave%3Fe+Woodlands+Mushroom+Ferm+Succulen+t+Oval+Ivory+Creek+Varascite+Earrings.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 79: Renee Ford of Renee Ford Metals - 30 Years at the Bench, Creative Shifts, & Returning to What Feeds the Soul Renee Ford, now Renee Busdiecker, has been working in metal for over 30 years, and her path has taken her through so many versions of this life—from grad school to running her own brick-and-mortar fine jewelry store in her twenties, to creating a production line that landed in shops around the world. She’s taught all over the country, mentored students from her studio in Tennessee, and developed tools that many of us use at the bench such as one of my favorites, Hold It. These days, she’s focused on slower, more intentional work—custom pieces, hand engraving, and passing on what she’s learned to others. During our conversation we talked about what it’s like to navigate creative life as we age… the shifting priorities, the toll on our bodies, and the deep satisfaction that can come from making work that feels meaningful and connected. Renee also spoke about the invisible weight of always having to wear all the hats, and the quiet, tender place she’s arrived at—where the work is less about proving something, and more about listening, refining, and creating from a place of truth. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-78-suzanne-taylor monthly 0.5 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/27e103f5-8ec1-4932-9099-e45c94b753e6/IMG_2726.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 78: SuzAnne Taylor - From Battlefield to Bench, a Silversmith’s Healing Journey SuzAnne Taylor is a silversmith and artist whose journey into jewelry began as an act of survival. After serving as a combat medic in Iraq, she returned home carrying invisible wounds and found herself struggling to reconnect with everyday life. It was during a stay at a VA hospital that her psychiatrist encouraged her to find a hobby—something to do with her hands, something to focus her energy. That simple suggestion opened a door. A beginner’s chainmail class led to her first bracelet, and something clicked. The rhythm, the repetition, the quiet demand for presence—each small step helped anchor her in the here and now. Over time, and with the support of a kind and generous mentor, SuzAnne began to build a new life through her work at the bench. Her work, especially her Tuff Gurlz line, honors the imperfect and the scarred, not only in the stones she chooses, but in the stories they represent—stories of survival, strength, and grace. This episode is a beautiful reminder that art often finds us when we need it most—and that making with our hands can bring us back home to ourselves. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-77-jennifer-young monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/64c3ee34-8a5e-435e-999d-ff9fd2cffcbd/wren_with+bexar+003.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 77: Jennifer Young - The Intentional Path: Finding Rhythm, Ritual, and Creative Wholeness Jennifer Young is one of those multi-talented souls who’s followed a winding, wholehearted path—through fine art, architecture, time living in Japan, and months on the road with her family in an Airstream. She makes soulful jewelry full of story. And in the corner of her studio, she’s created a small but intentional shop curated with beautiful handmade objects from around the world, all rooted in a deep sense of slowness, simplicity, and reverence for craft. During our conversation, we talk about finding your creative rhythm, navigating the pull between all the roles we hold, and what it really means to build a life and business on your own terms. If you’ve ever felt like you had too many passions to pin yourself down—or longed for more intention in your creative practice—I think you’ll really enjoy this episode. We explore the beauty of restraint, the power of ritual, and how letting things unfold—at their own pace—can lead you closer to yourself. If you’re craving a reset or simply want to feel inspired by someone carving out her own quiet, intentional path—this one's for you. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-76-julianne-van-buskirk monthly 0.5 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/0d66f9c6-1945-4ad3-82ed-438b29514f72/JULIanne.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 76: Julianne Van Buskirk - The Creative’s Dance: Flow, Frustration, and the Joy of Making If you’ve ever felt that tug-of-war between creativity and business, or struggled with the balance of freedom and financial pressure, you’re going to feel so seen in this episode. Julianne is a maker in the truest sense—her work is soulful, organic, and deeply connected to the natural world. We talk about her journey from teacher to metalsmith, the unexpected start she got thanks to her husband’s old silversmithing tools, and how her creative voice found its way through texture, form, and layers that reflect the landscapes of her life. We also dive into the challenges of building a jewelry business in a rural setting, navigating the rollercoaster of sales, and the ever-present feeling of not doing it ‘right’—even when your heart knows it’s exactly what you’re meant to be doing. Julianne shares how she’s embraced the imperfections of her craft and found freedom in letting go of comparison and self-doubt. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-75-doug-napier monthly 0.5 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/c3d7e29c-7fbe-4cb2-9a24-7c2c11d9e70b/Doug+BWcrop.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 75: Doug Napier - Creating Jewelry Wrapped in Story, Finding the Bigger Purpose to Our Work, & More Wisdom from the Jewelry Monk In this episode, I sit down with Doug Napier—a thoughtful, seasoned artist with decades of experience in the jewelry world. Doug shares stories from his early days at the bench and how a lifetime of global adventures shaped the way he sees and approaches his craft today. We talk about what it means to stay adaptable in a changing industry, how to balance time-honored techniques with modern tools, and why teaching, mentoring, and storytelling matter so much—especially now. Doug opens up about the spiritual side of making jewelry, the pressures that come with making a living from your art, and how he works to keep joy and curiosity alive in the process. We also explore how platforms like YouTube have helped him pass on hard-earned knowledge, and how his identity as a creator continues to evolve. Doug reminds us that it’s okay to question the old rules, to find your own rhythm, and to think about the legacy you want to leave behind—not just in your work, but in the way you show up for others. It’s a soulful, generous conversation that left me thinking long after we wrapped. I think you’ll feel the same. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-74-margaret-graham monthly 0.5 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/377d424b-6bd0-4848-8d49-a5b4039e760a/MGGSMargaretGraham3.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 74: Margaret Graham - Holding Space in Silver: A Story of Healing and Creative Purpose Margaret Graham is the talented artist behind Centering Pendants—a jewelry collection that blends mindfulness, intention, and emotional healing. Margaret’s creative path began in ceramics, but it was through jewelry—and the creation of her signature Centering Pendants—that she discovered a way to connect deeply with herself and others. In our conversation, Margaret opens up about how making jewelry became a therapeutic outlet, and how her pieces now serve as quiet tools for mindfulness and managing anxiety. We talk about the rituals that keep her grounded, the vulnerability of sharing your work, and the ongoing journey of building a business that still honors your heart. Margaret also shares more about her new podcast, where she’s exploring spirituality, creativity, and emotional growth in such a beautiful, honest way. If you’ve ever felt the pull to create something with deeper meaning—or if you’ve struggled to balance your emotional world with the demands of entrepreneurship—I know you’ll feel seen in this episode. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-73-karin-luvaas monthly 0.5 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/74a33ad3-e3da-4e0c-ac3e-6c47d241505c/headshot+K.Luvaas.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 73: Karin Luvaas - On Designing with Intention and Giving Stones a Voice Karin Luvaas creates one-of-a-kind jewelry that highlights the natural beauty of hand-cut gemstones. Inspired by the rich hues, patterns, and textures of the earth, she carefully selects rare and unexpected stones to showcase in her designs. With a focus on color, craftsmanship, and refined simplicity, her work transforms organic materials into modern, elegant pieces that spark curiosity and joy. “The heart of every piece I make starts with the stone. Natural gemstones — in all their wild, weird, and wonderful forms — are what pull me in and push my work forward. I’m constantly chasing that “holy sh*t, look at this one” moment, whether it’s at a gem show or deep in the dust at a small mine.” As you listen to our conversation, you’ll feel her enthusiasm for learning—about stones, about the craft, about all of it. And she’s just as passionate about sharing what she’s learned with others. If you are a stone geek like me, you’ll feel seen after this conversation. But if you’re not, I know you’re going to get so much out of this. We touch on sourcing materials responsibly, finding what lights you up, balancing business with craft, participating in well known shows, and so much more. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-72-beth-aimee monthly 0.5 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/5a9f955b-c9f9-4ef6-b548-3bc1e210d939/0220.JPG Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 72: Beth Aimee - From Neurobiology to Metalsmithing, Evolving as an Artist, & Building Your Working Vocabulary Beth Aimée studied neurobiology and studio art at Duke University. Both disciplines thrive on curiosity and inquiry, and both require skill and precision. Beth had a long path to arrive at metalsmithing. She worked in neurobiology labs. She taught ranch kids in a two-room rural school. She ran a non-profit art gallery. But once she delved into metalsmithing, it all made sense. She’s a self-identifying geek for tools, a sucker for gemstones, and she happily spends all day tinkering with silver at her workbench. Metalsmithing is the perfect medium for the artist/scientist that she is. Beth lives and plays in the mountains of Montana. The natural world is filled with magnificent surprises, and she’s fascinated by the way it is in a constant state of change. Daily walks in the Bridger Mountains remind her of the earth forces that create the precious metals and natural gemstones she works with. She thinks of her craft as bridging between the work of geological forces and the work of manmade tools and artistic vision. I had the pleasure of meeting at OOAK Chicago a few months ago. I was immediately drawn to her use of organic texture, stone choices, balance, and earthy feel. Shortly after, she joined the Slowmade Collective, and I couldn’t wait to sit down with her for a chat. This is a great conversation, and one I think you may come back to again. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-71-rebecca-connell monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/23b48a9d-fa80-4641-b026-5f8a061742a1/IMG_4709-2_web.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 71: Rebecca Connell - MopTop Jewelry on Unapologetically Pushing the Pause Button on Business to Care for Herself Rebecca Connell, who you might know better as MopTop Jewelry, began her jewelry making career after time spent in service to her country, and then as an accountant. She knew in her soul she was meant to create and once she discovered Precious Metal Clay, she went all in, building a jewelry business that’s become beloved by many. In our conversation, Rebecca shares honestly about recently stepping away from her business to prioritize her health. This is a conversation about something so many women face quietly—and yet it touches all of us. No matter your gender, I think you’ll relate to the very real challenge of putting yourself first when the world (and your business) is still asking for more. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-70-brittany-foster monthly 0.5 2025-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/c2f2fa8f-709f-4291-8cec-b115d21da2f8/bmf+jewelry_headshotcr.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 70: Brittany Foster - When It’s Time for a Change in Business and in Life Have you ever felt the urge to do a complete 180 in your business? If so, this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve thought about shifting from production work to art jewelry or one-of-a-kind pieces. Or maybe the work that used to light you up… just doesn’t anymore. You’re bored, restless, and craving something different. I’ve been there. Making a big change in your creative work—or the way you run your business—can be scary. Really scary. Brittany Foster had a thriving custom jewelry business—but something wasn’t working anymore. She wanted more space, more freedom, a simpler, more affordable way of life. So she packed up her life in the city and moved to the woods. To begin again. And it’s there that she found her artistic voice. She’s still figuring some things out (aren’t we all?), but one thing is clear: she’s content—and enjoying the process. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-69-amy-schmidt monthly 0.5 2025-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/dbad549b-400a-471c-8544-4d5ee2fe3a01/bench-book-stacked-scaled.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 69: Amy Schmidt - On Balancing Life, Writing a Book, and Creating Salt City Smithery - A Teaching Studio for the Community Have you ever thought about writing a book, or perhaps even creating a community studio to teach and work from? If so, I think you will love this conversation with my guest Amy Schmidt. Amy shares her journey into the world of metalsmithing, her passion for the craft, falling in love with teaching and then eventually establishing Salt City Smithery - a teaching and working studio. Amy also reflects on the challenges and rewards of writing her book, “The Bench Book, a Companion for Metalsmiths”. It is a book I have personally found very valuable and you’ll hear me speak about this. Although teaching has now become the primary focus of Amy’s career, she is still eager to sit down at the bench when she can and maintain a hands on connection to her craft. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-68-lynn-samis monthly 0.5 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/8aa6f4b7-f117-44ca-b203-437591bb810a/Headdress+Map+Chief.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 68: Lynn Samis - They Can Only Say No, Listening for the Story Your Art Wants to Tell, & Embracing Your Artistic Voice I met Lynn Samis in an artist's mastermind and we quickly became friends. During one of our conversations, Lynn told me how much she enjoys Slowmade. Even though she didn’t always understand some of the jewelry-specific topics, she loved hearing each artist’s story. She said her love for painting was the same as my love for metalsmithing, so of course I had to have her on. I really loved this conversation for so many reasons, mostly because it touches on that unexplainable desire we have as artists to create. With every finished piece, there’s that exhale—that blissful moment of satisfaction and sometimes even awe at what we’ve just brought into existence. You’ll hear Lynn talk about the joy of finding her unique voice, stepping into the third act of her life as a successful artist, and how she feels her paintings almost guide her—revealing the story they want to tell. She also shares the importance of being in community with other artists and not letting fear hold you back. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-67-michelle-pajak-reynolds monthly 0.5 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/dc40357d-8082-4e8e-ad4c-6a50a0d8838c/Headshot-1.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 67: Michelle Pajak-Reynolds - Creating Future Heirlooms, Environmentally Sensitive and Ethical Metalsmithing Practices, & Pricing for Success Michelle Pajak Reynolds quite literally began creating jewelry as a young girl, inspired by the tiara and cuff bracelets she saw Linda Carter wear while playing Wonder Woman. She carried that passion through high school, eventually earning a BFA in Jewelry/Metals from Kent State and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Baldwin-Wallace University. We cover a lot of ground in this interview, including the time and thoughtfulness Michelle pours into each collection. She meticulously researches her inspirations, documents her process, and carefully sources ethically mined stones. You can truly hear her passion for her craft as she shares this journey. We also dive into resources and information about ethically mined gemstones and metals—something Michelle has spent years researching. She emphasizes the importance of pricing your work for long-term sustainability and truly understanding your value as a craftsperson. We talk about her experience at NY Fashion Week, the rewards of nurturing strong client relationships, the challenges of balancing motherhood and family life with running a business, and so much more. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-66-kelly-bussio monthly 0.5 2025-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/0c62f1a5-70af-4883-b097-d768c6024c18/jdk.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 66: Kelly Bussio - When Everything Changes: Finding Love, Craft, and Community After Tragedy Kelly Bussio was critically injured in an airplane crash 28 years ago where her husband, Brent, and a dear friend were both killed. She became paralyzed from the armpits down and spent many months laying flat on her back grieving. Not too long after, Kelly retired from her fast paced corporate job and began metalsmithing classes. It was there she fell in love with metal and stone. Kelly has adapted her life to fit her body abilities and has created a lovely, fully accessible jewelry studio in her basement, including a glass elevator. As Kelly first mentioned to me, this conversation is both tragic and beautiful. It’s also the path that ultimately led her to working with metal and stone. I’m deeply honored that she shared her story with us, and I know those who already know Kelly feel lucky to have her in their circle. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-65-heather-john monthly 0.5 2025-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/971b94ff-d6b6-4622-a91d-edea130093cb/Heather+John+Jewelry_Mismatched+Agate+Dangle+Earrings.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 65: Heather John - Inspired by the Stones, The Therapeutic Nature of Making, & Finding Your People I met Heather John when she joined the Slowmade Collective many months ago and have really enjoyed getting to know her during our events. Her work is a beautiful marriage of organic and modern design, with masculine and feminine elements, and show stopping gemstones. Today we discuss Heather's journey into jewelry making not that long ago, finding inspiration from the gemstones she uses, and the therapeutic nature of crafting. Heather talks about her creative process and the joy of working with her hands, highlighting the balance between structure and creativity in art, as well as the challenges and rewards of being a maker. We also discuss the challenges of creating an online presence today while trying to find creative ways to connect with our audience. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-64-robert-thomas-mullen monthly 0.5 2025-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/92722c88-034b-41cf-b0ef-a33bbf104bc3/self.JPG Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 64: Robert Thomas Mullen - The Economics of Being an Artist & The Value of Fostering Strong Connections Within the Jewelry Community I have to say that I was a little nervous initially when I thought of sitting down with Robert Thomas Mullen. He has a list of artistic accomplishments that would make many of us feel a bit “impostery” as artists. However, it didn’t take long for me to relax into our conversation and see that Robert, though extremely talented, had times when he doubted his own work, felt blocked, and experienced many of the same things we all feel but often keep to ourselves. He was honest, introspective, and humble, and I liked him immensely. Robert shares that having a full-time job helps him be a better artist allowing him the freedom to make for himself first. He talks about his amazing collection of brooches acquired over the years from other jewelry artists, the importance of fostering strong connections within the jewelry community, and his life long passion for collecting interesting objects from nature that one day may find their way into his work. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-63-carrie-haase monthly 0.5 2025-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/cf850a3d-db80-4fcc-a2a5-014e193b9703/IMG_8669.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 63: Carrie Haase - The Love of Craft and the Challenges of Being a Solopreneur, Finding Balance, & Prioritizing Self-Care Carrie Haase has been designing and creating jewelry for over 20 years. Her jewelry celebrates geometry and geology, and the meeting of the two. When she’s not in her home studio working, she can often be found rummaging for unique gemstones in and around the Chicago area. In a perfect world we could just sit at our benches and create while someone else handled the business side of things, marketing, and social media. But for most of us, we need to do it all, and some days doing it all feels defeating and like we just can’t do enough. During our conversation you’ll hear Carrie share that being a working artist and solopreneur isn’t easy, but her love for the craft drives her desire to push through the challenging moments. We talk about balancing work with the things that nourish us, physical challenges that can result or flare up from our metalsmithing, and the importance of self care. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-62-sara-biniecki monthly 0.5 2025-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/4a40cfd5-79dd-4cce-a633-b25739668c9f/9+Sara+B+Jewelry-Sara+Portrait.JPG Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 62: Sara Biniecki - A Mindful Approach to Making, Creativity as a Lifeline, & Honoring Those We Love Through Practicing Our Art Sara Binecki has thought deeply about living her life to the fullest after losing her mother much too young and having a brother living with disabilities. She has moved through fear to pursue her dreams holding them close to her heart as she creates. Sara was an absolute joy to talk with. Like with so many of these conversations, I felt like we could be fast friends if given the opportunity. We talked about so many soulful things such as the impact that loss has on our lives and the inspiration it can bring to our work, how our journey into creativity is personal and informed by our experiences, the importance of mindfulness and being in the right headspace when we come to our benches, the importance of community in the arts, and how creativity can serve as a lifeline and a means of coping when life gets tough. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-61-laura-stamper monthly 0.5 2025-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/1cd6c314-2f41-4cdf-a378-f3dac655aabc/IMG_0852.JPG Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 6I: Laura Stamper - The Spiritual Practice of Creating: Embracing Play, Exploration, Mistakes, and the Beauty of Imperfection From the very beginning, art has been the driving force in Laura Stamper’s life. As a child, she couldn't resist the urge to draw. And when paper wasn’t immediately available during a creative moment the walls of her room were the next best thing. Laura considers herself an artist of multiple mediums and she still has a very strong love affair with painting. We discuss the transformative power of art and creativity. Laura shares her journey as an artist, embracing mistakes, and finding inspiration in nature, imperfection, and fantasy. We discuss the spiritual practice of creating, and the chaos of life that often influences artistic expression. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-60-carol-and-michael-schwarz monthly 0.5 2025-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/a0998497-b529-4802-b17c-4dedfe1a161b/DSCN3080.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 60: Carol & Michael Schwarz - Inspired by the Mana of Maui: Living a Creative Life Off-Grid and in Harmony with the Land Carol and Michael Schwarz are both accomplished goldsmiths, not only living on Maui, but thriving as artists. They are now winding down in their careers and enjoying a slower, more balanced life tending to their land and creating beautiful gold jewelry with the mana of the island running through each piece. When I found Carol and Michael I was intrigued by their off grid lifestyle and their ability to thrive as artists living in the most expensive state in the US. We talk about how they’ve been able to build a sustainable living over the years and how the beauty and energy of Maui inspires their work. Carol shares her story of having a premonition that led her to Michael, marking the start of a magical journey together. We discuss how they work collaboratively and individually, how they prioritize aesthetic value over monetary value in their pieces, and the expense of have tools and casting investment shipped to the island. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-59-lisa-carroll monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/f2254979-75ba-47c5-b7e8-92267d6b0470/IMG_9839+2.JPG Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 59: Lisa Carroll - The Silversmith and Her Opal Miner: A Family Legacy Rooted in Craft and Mining If you’ve ever wished you could create all your jewelry from gemstones you’ve discovered, you’ll love this conversation with my guest today. Lisa Carroll is a silversmith and self-proclaimed treasure hunter from Australia who recently joined the Slowmade Collective. She loves incorporating Australia’s beautiful Lightening Ridge opals into work, but an even bigger thrill is going down into the mine that she and her partner own and discovering beautiful opal specimens. I can only imagine. I’m always trying to source gemstones from small family owned mines with ethical mining practices, but honestly that can be really challenging and with so many stone dealers outside of the US, it’s hard to know who you can really trust. I love that Lisa is literally creating jewelry with opals that come from their own mine and I couldn’t wait to chat with Lisa about all of this. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-58-karen-higgins monthly 0.5 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/2b879dc3-aa43-41a0-b43c-87beb4946d89/IMG_4578_jpg.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 58: Karen Higgins - The Pursuit of Creativity - Leaping into Full Time and Flying Karen Higgins is a self taught artist who has had a life long fascination with the natural world, its interconnectedness and intelligent design. Her work combines silver clay and traditional metalsmithing methods to showcase the beauty and elegance found in roadside weeds, bits of shell, feather and seed pods that one might otherwise overlook, but we are always surrounded by. But creating beautiful jewelry is only one of Karen’s artistic talents. Karen also paints, but put that aside to focus on her growing jewelry business. As with many creatives, Covid gave her a push to go all in as an artist and turn one of her creative passions into her full time career. Karen shares how she is still navigating life changes and balancing creative exploration with maintaining a sustainable income. We talk about IG, her experience with publishing a tutorial in a jewelry magazine, andhow she fell in love with PMC — a discovery shifted her relationship with her art and what she could create. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-57-lisa-crowder monthly 0.5 2025-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/ad8cc848-7f1a-460a-9a20-7cc0c312cfa5/image2cr.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 57: Lisa Crowder - When it’s Time to Get Off the Hamster Wheel When I think of Lisa Crowder’s work, I immediately go to her pop art style enameled hearts, lips, and skull pieces. Playful and artistic, I feel like wearing her jewelry would immediately put me in a great mood. Lisa has a gorgeous studio and gallery space in Austin, TX, and like so many retailers when Covid hit everything came to a screeching and uncertain halt. But as a seasoned artist, her creativity bloomed and her priorities changed. As life fell back into balance, she decided it was time to pull back from many of the wholesale accounts she had and some of the more demanding shows. Lisa is enjoying this pivot and she’s thriving as a jewelry artist, using social media to nurture her connection with her fans. During our conversation we talk about the time and effort it takes to build strong relationships with customers, navigating burnout and the importance of saying no to opportunities, because more opportunities will continue to come our way. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-56-stacey-curry monthly 0.5 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/3e370033-e0a9-4d6a-992c-f4a4a03d2fbd/image0-1.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 56: Stacey Curry - Star Hitched Wagon: Slow Intentional Growth, Storytelling at its Best, & the Seamless Blending of Creative Passions Inspired by the natural beauty of rural Montana, Stacey Curry has been designing jewelry since she was 16. Stacey’s business, Star Hitched Wagon, features thoughtfully handcrafted jewelry and apothecary products reflecting her deep connection to nature, blending the simplicity of the plains with the spirit of the mountains. Each piece encourages individuality while honoring nature and loved ones. One things that really drew me into Stacey’s work is that she has brilliantly created collections based on female characters who like Stacey, love the outdoors. In this inspiring episode, Stacey shares how she really values slow growth and has settled into the moment of where she is at so that she can focus on continually improving her products, her customer connections, and sustainability. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-55-laura-bouton monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/92044294-4546-4bdf-b52d-3023b01db59b/LJB-21.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 55: Laura Bouton - Metalsmithing - A Family Affair, Finding Empowerment Through Craft, & Designing for Love and Livelihood Laura Jane Bouton is one of the metalsmith’s I’ve had the pleasure of being in community with for some time now, but there was so much I really didn't know about Laura. I was simply thrilled when she agreed to share some time with me for a long overdue conversation. Laura’s mother was a metalsmith and her son studied goldsmithing while they lived abroad in Italy, but it wasn’t until she could feel her life as she knew it heading in a different direction that she began exploring the craft. Feeling empowered by the jewelry she was creating, she took a leap to create a business and life that she could be in control of. Laura and I talk about our shared love and emotional connection of creating one of a kind pieces and the personal fulfillment that comes from building a business in the arts. Laura shares how she navigates selling on Etsy as well as Shopify, why she loves teaching others, the unique challenges and rewards of being a self-taught artist, and of course so much more. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-54-christina-michie monthly 0.5 2024-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/890d445d-506d-4823-8f5f-aeebc9db5c8e/IMG_6024.JPG Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 54: Christina Michie - Creative Castings - When Life Changes in an Instant, Allowing Curiosity to Take the Wheel, & Balancing Multiple Interests Christina Michie has wax and molten silver running through her veins. An accomplished metalsmith, her curiosity to learn as much as she could about the craft led her to wax carving and casting. Initially for herself, but she quickly discovered that other jewelers wanted to purchase her castings to incorporate in their work and Creative Castings was born. I really enjoyed talking with Christina and hearing her enthusiasm for the craft and for learning. We talk about the impact of personal experiences on creativity and the challenge of balancing multiple creative pursuits. Christina shares her insights on navigating social media, reducing overwhelm with good organization and focus, finding her niche in the jewelry industry, and managing burnout. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-53-nora-feldman monthly 0.5 2024-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/c16af7af-24c0-4d6c-a8db-747135496aab/4.18.24+Marcasite+in+Quartz+asymmetrical+necklace-09.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 53: Nora Feldman - Metalhead Jewelry - Born to Be a Rockstar Artist, Taming the Inner Critic, & Showing Up Even When Life Gets Really Hard As a child growing up in Madison WI, Nora Feldman filled her days creatively, filming short movies and TV commercials, writing and performing songs, choreographing dance routines, painting, drawing, and even designing brochures for imaginary businesses. She scrapbooked, wood-burned, rock-tumbled, sewed, and even took up knitting… But above all else, Nora loved making jewelry. Surprisingly though, Nora chose a different career path in college worried that she wouldn’t be able to support herself as a jewelry artist. During our conversation Nora shares how she rather unexpectedly birthed, Metalhead Jewelry when she found herself without a job due to the Covid shut downs. Going all in and dedicating herself to her craft, she quickly built a strong following. Nora talks about about finding her unique voice, authenticity and social media, the importance of novelty in her designs, and the struggles she faces with being a creative entrepreneur. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-52-kim-sheridan monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/9a801398-1924-4c5c-a6f9-09d4006aad01/sheridan_kim-MetalObjects.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 52: Kim Sheridan - Metal Objects - An Art Practice Rooted in Curiosity, Maintaining the Joy in Making, & The Value of Simplicity and Community Today you’ll hear my conversation with Kim Sheridan, maybe better known by her business name Metal Objects. Kim was as delightful to speak with as is her jewelry, which can only be described as colorful, fun, reminiscent of another time, and in her words, perhaps a bit quirky. And fun is one of the things that keeps Kim coming back to her craft again and again. She is curious and enjoys problem solving through the making process. And while she enjoys trying new techniques and creating new designs for the fun of it, she is keenly aware that her collectors expect a certain style from her and she doesn’t share everything she makes. Kim and I talk about the importance of craft in our lives, especially when other things unexpectedly demand more of our time and love, like doing the hard work of caring for a family member. Kim openly shares about being a kidney transplant recipient which stirred a fascination for Ex Voto’s and work that has stemmed from that. We talk about the importance of having support from others in your craft while doing this thing called making a living with the things we make. And Kim offers a refreshing perspective on scaling down to the basics of what you really need in your making process making it much more affordable to start up and sustain a creative business. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-51-jenny-foulkes monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/7dd6235b-3b6f-4131-82f1-a14a9aa982c9/Tsavorite+necklacelong.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 51: Jenny Foulkes - Sacred Adornment, Balancing Motherhood, Business and Show Travel, & The Complexities of the Creative Mind Welcome to Season 2! Jenny Foulkes sees her jewelry as sacred objects to be worn, loved, and passed down… and I love this sentiment. Jenny’s work is elegant and at the same time earthy appealing to something deeper inside. Something perhaps forgotten or from another time. And of course her use of gold, texture, rich patina, and beautiful gemstones makes my heart beat a little faster. I really loved this conversation with Jenny. She’s open about her challenges with balancing motherhood with the demands of business and show travel, the hurdles of social media and marketing, the role community has played in her success as an artist, ADHD and the creative mind, and the work of building a loyal fan base. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-50-robin-wade monthly 0.5 2024-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/5ed3c976-035f-4eca-bc17-cc966ab22f91/IMG_9636.JPG Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 50: Robin Wade - Breathing Life Into Art to Create Meaningful Talismans & Healling Deep Wounds Through a Personal Art Practice In my humble opinion Robin Wade has really mastered the art of weaving in story to each one of her pieces imbuing them with life and personality. I’ve loved her jewelry for a long time, but I’ve recently fallen head over heels in love with her ceramic rattles which you will hear us talk about today. Robin’s journey as an artist began in high school, when her art teacher recognized she was going through a difficult time time and helped her work through her emotions with art. Influenced by the healing she received through her art practice and the memory of her supportive teacher, Robin began helping troubled and traumatized children find healing using art as therapy, an experience which has deeply impacted her artistic perspective. We talk about the intuitive process of creating art, balancing the business side of art with creativity, the importance of boundaries with custom work, and much more. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-49-tywla-dill monthly 0.5 2024-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/f477521d-cffd-46ec-9674-d8d8876d4eb9/Twyla+Dill+Design+Seattle+Fine+Jewelry+2.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 49: Twyla Dill - The Transition to Fine Jewelry, Cultivating A Mindset for Success, & Asking for the Sale - The $100k in 55 Days Challenge Twyla Dill turns intricately crocheted lace into solid metal through the process of casting. She is proudly queer and creates beautifully unique handmade metal and gemstone jewelry for people in all walks of life and love. In this conversation, Twyla shares her journey as a jewelry artist, reflecting on her personal milestones, including her recent marriage, and the evolution of her business over the past decade. Inclusivity is deeply import to Twyla when considering her designs. She aims to create jewelry that makes each person feel confident and sexy, regardless of gender or body type. Twyla openly shares the challenges and triumphs of running a jewelry business, including her experience with asking her fans to help her sell $100K of jewelry in 55 days. Throughout the conversation, Twyla offers valuable insights on mindset, balancing creativity with business acumen, and encourage aspiring artists to embrace imperfection and take risks in their work. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-48-jennifer-lisa monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/1e053380-6e70-4a11-aadd-654955aed0f6/IMG_8999.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 48: Jennifer Lisa - Quench Metalworks: The Reality of Owning a Brick & Mortar, and Pivoting to Reach New Collectors Jennifer Lisa (dba Quench Metalworks) took a leap of faith and opened a brick and mortar following a dream she had. During our conversation she shares the ups and downs with owning your own shop and how she was making a move to new location when covid hit leaving her with two places to pay rent on until her lease had ended on the original shop. It was at this time, she began pivoting and working on building her IG in order to reach a new audience… and how she is now finding it necessary to explore other options to reach collectors as IG continues to change. We talk about this and much more including balancing creativity and productivity, the importance of having a community to lean on, teaching, and we nerd out a little bit on our favorite things… stones. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-47-teresa-kiplinger monthly 0.5 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/0ebcd5fe-0671-4ba7-8012-659930abb54a/Kiplinger+-+In+Studio+SQ.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 47: Teresa Kiplinger - The Intersection of Poetry and Jewelry, Art as a Medium for Grief, & Reflections on Age and Artistic Freedom A graphic designer and lifelong poet, Teresa Kiplinger came to metal later in life as a way to keep herself busy through the end of a painful marriage. Not long after, she experienced the unimaginable loss of her teenaged stepson. Wearing her pain like a heavy cloak, she turned to her metalwork and poetry to work through her grief, making a bracelet in his memory, etched with a poem to him. This bracelet, a reminder of her love for him, was a comforting presence in the months that followed. From this deeply personal and difficult loss, Teresa says she found her voice. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-46-sarah-breivis monthly 0.5 2024-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/dd2fd119-a882-4f0c-9326-35daa495ec8f/IMG_2195.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 46: Sarah Breivis - The Hustle, The Healing, & Pausing to Craft a More Nourishing Life Sarah Breivis is not only a talented metalsmith I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for years; she’s also a passionate woodworker and an avid baker of decadent treats, with a love for exploring far-off places. What started our as a hobby in a stone carving class 25 years ago, turned into a full time passion. Sarah is a graduate of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. In this episode, Sarah openly shares her journey of getting caught in the hustle and grind of her work, only to face a serious health crisis that forced her to reassess her priorities. During this challenging time, she chose to pivot from the demands of gallery and production work, instead focusing on building a more nourishing business that supports her long-term well-being. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-45-kristin-larson monthly 0.5 2024-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/b79bf2c0-1898-423e-840e-6726d180ceac/Kristin+Larson+SMP+2.jpeg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 45: Kristin Larson - Peeling Back The Layers: A Conversation of Healing and Coming Home Through Art and Music - Kristin Larson along with and her husband, Richard are the creative duo behind Kristin's eponymous jewelry brand Kristin Larson Jewelry. They met while they were in school and have been a team ever since. Kristin creates soulful adornments that provide inspiration, comfort, and connection. Each piece is thoughtfully carved from wax and serve as tangible reminders that bring you home to yourself. Kristin considers her jewelry "new heirlooms" to hold your unique story. In this conversation, we dive into what inspires and drives her art, touching on sentimental moments with family, personal trauma, and coming out on the other side with a new fuller perspective. We talk about the healing and transformative powers that art and music seem to magically hold. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-44-the-slowmade-collective monthly 0.5 2024-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/e8b7c2ad-4a53-4c0b-b534-ee59ea890270/studiopic.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 44: The Slowmade Collective - A Home & Virtual Sanctuary for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths Seeking a Supportive Community and Relevant Business Advice - When I started my business 20 years ago I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I was as green as it gets. Looking back I know I never would have received the level of success and security within my business without the support of a group of incredible mentors and colleagues… often when I needed it the most. There were so many times when imposter syndrome led me to underprice my work. Times when I said yes to an opportunity that didn’t align with my goals. When I didn’t know how to create a line sheet or how to structure my wholesale terms. There was just so much I didn’t know and having a community of people to lean into was so invaluable. They have been the cornerstone of my success and longevity as an artist. And this my friends, is why I’ve dedicated a special solo episode to tell you about the Slowmade Collective and why I have spent the last few months building a virtual home and sanctuary for jewelry artists. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/episodes/ep-43-julie-mahoney-how-a-surprising-shift-from-fine-art-to-craft-brought-her-peace-passion-and-a-thriving-business monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/f69ea0d8-1491-4651-9c83-94f79e811412/brooch.jpg Slowmade Podcast Episodes - Ep 43: Julie Mahoney - How a Surprising Shift From Fine Art to Craft Brought Her Peace, Passion, and a Thriving Business - I love hearing how each of our guests comes to metal. For some it’s a fairly straight path, but for others it can be a path full of twists and turns. These are my favorite stories and I’m continually inspired by the brave choices that so many our guests have made to live a more authentic and creative life. Julie Mahoney came to the craft later in life with the intention of making jewelry for herself. She really didn’t intend for it to become a business, but it soon did. See, Julie had been a fine arts painter and instructor at a local university for 28 years, and she was closing in on retirement. 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(@paolimerchantile). Sterling silver. Approximately 4” across. Contact Julie to inquire. Bottom Left: Soul’s Journey Necklace by Andrea Ring (@amuckdesign). Copper, brass, sterling and found objects of lithographed tins, record vinyl and license plate. Purchase here. Top Right: Buttery Wing Earrings by Heather John (@heatherjohnjewelry). Sterling silver. Contact Heather to inquire. Bottom Right: Cameo Earrings by Christine Mighion (@christinemighion) Oxidized sterling silver with antique shell cameos, sapphire, ruby, and pearl. Purchase here. https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/studio-notes/slowmade-collective-brooch-swap monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/bae99b96-de67-4ed6-8013-3b15bd0d73f2/broochswap.jpg Studio Notes - Slowmade Collective Brooch Swap - Make it stand out 2026 Slowmade Collective Brooch Swap https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/studio-notes/website-audit monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/studio-notes/decembers-metalsmithing-challenge monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/0ec4d8ff-943e-4237-ac13-2046a6f039e1/decem.jpg Studio Notes - December’s Metalsmithing Challenge Left: Sugar Skull Ornament by Andrea Ring (@amuckdesign). 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NFS https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/studio-notes/october-metalsmithing-challenge monthly 0.5 2025-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66a3c3fc2d2efc18fa425ac1/84d1b631-88d0-42c0-92d1-1cf3de3115ee/octchallenge.jpg Studio Notes - October’s Metalsmithing Challenge Top - Spider with Tahitian Pearl, Opihi Shell, Oxidized Sterling Silver, & Brass by Christine Mighion (@christinemighion) Bottom Left - Spooky Earrings in Sterling Silver Moonstone & Agate Statement Earrings – Skulls, Bones, Moons & Owls by Andrea Ring (@amuckdesign) Purchase here. Bottom Right - Good Trouble in Sterling Silver & #8 Turquoise by Stacey Curry (@starhitchedwagon). 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