The Maker View

This episode of The Maker View features Cassie Boorn, founder and CEO of Modern Thrive, an online community created to help people figure out what they want to do with their lives. Cassie is also the woman behind Maker Mentors, another online community that connects creative entrepreneurs with mentors who have been and their shoes and achieved success in their work. Tune in to learn more about the creative path Cassie has paved in her own career, and the three phases of being a creative entrepreneur.

This episode of The Maker View features Celina Bailey, a fashion designer turned blogger over at Petit A Petit. She is the founder and editor of the first online sewing magazine for kids, STYLO Magazine, and she's also an influential tastemaker with over 3 million followers on Pinterest. Tune in to hear how she went from study the sciences, to becoming a fashion designer with her own label, and the opportunities that have come her way through becoming a Pinterest superstar.

Join me as I share my own story of being a lifelong creative. I talk about how I started my blog 7 years ago and how it's grown organically over the years, along with some of the milestone moments along the way. I share what I think being a creative means and how sometimes it's just a matter of being brave enough to pursue your ideas. You can find resources and links mentioned in this episode over at http://www.makermama.com/episode16.

This week's episode of The Maker View features Sam Newman, co-founder of Wrong Side, a men's accessory brand that repurposes fabric from iconic Texas shirt makers into quality pocket squares, bandanas, and t-shirts. Tune in to hear Sam's story on how he and his brother dreamed up Wrong Side, and how they run it while both working full-time jobs.

This episode of The Maker View features Ana Apple, founder of Ana Apple, a sustainable apparel company for kids. Ana shares how she went from getting her first sewing machine in 2008 to opening her first Etsy shop just a few months later, and now has her own brick and mortar shop. Join us for insights into how she got her brand into select Whole Foods stores, and resources that have helped her along the way to creating a full-time handmade living.

This episode of The Maker View features Jenelle Montilone, founder and designer at TrashN2Tees, a recycled clothing and accessory shop. Jenelle talks about how she brought together her passion for her children and her background in environmental science to create her brand, starting a clothing recycling program, working up the courage to talk to thought leaders like Seth Godin and Al Gore, and creating her new book, The Upcycled T-Shirt. Visit www.makermama.com/episode13 for complete show notes and a chance to win a copy of Jenelle's book.

Tarica Navarro talks about how her background as an interior designer influenced the creation of her brick and mortar shop, Kettle & Brine, a modern home provisions store based out of Austin, Texas. Tarica also shares her advice for anyone embarking on a big business venture, and talks about how fostering community--both online and off--is essential to the success of her business.

Writer and maker Andrea Folsom talks about co-founding the print and digital magazine Crafting Connections, what it's like working with a business partner, fostering a creative community, and exploring why making matters.

Illustrator and product designer Joya Logue talks about what making means to her, motherhood, her transition from the sciences to a creative career, and what she's learned from running two small handmade businesses, including the brand Rajovilla which features hand painted watercolor clutches.

This episode of The Maker View features Ryan Beltrán, co-founder of Elequa, an open source water movement and tech company. Ryan talks about how his background in film and photography merged together with his passion for activism in founding Elequa, and how you don't have to be a trained scientist or engineer to make a difference in the tech world. Join us for an on-air demonstration of Elequa's coagulator and learn how Ryan's paving the way for this innovative technology in creating sustainable clean water. Visit www.makermama.com/episode9 for show notes.

Crafter, blogger, and author Anne Weil talks about how she began her blog, Flax and Twine, to bring creativity back into her life, and how she eventually left her day job to focus fully on her creative work. Her love of finger knitting on the blog became the seed of her new book, Knitting Without Needles: A Stylish Introduction to Finger and Arm Knitting. Tune in as Anne dives into the details of the book making process and for an exclusive discount to the Flax and Twine Shop.

Amy Anderson talks about her new book, Washi Tape Crafts: 110 Ways to Decorate Just About Anything, and what it takes to run three craft websites with over 1 million combined monthly page views.

Alex Eaves shares his story of becoming a Reuse Pro. From working in the promotional world touring with bands like Green Day, to starting Stay Vocal, a Green America certified ReUse apparel company that rescues discarded t-shirts, and most recently directing the documentary, REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle the Planet. Join me as we talk about creative reuse and how it truly benefits people, planet, and wallet.

Join me for an interview with Jamie Dorobek, the DIY queen behind the blog Creating Really Awesome Free Things. Hear Jamie's story of going from hobby to problogger, and the release of her new book, Creating Really Awesome Free Things: 100 Seriously Fun, Super-Easy Projects for Kids.

Mother and maker Lacy Stroessner shares her story and inspiration behind her handmade jewelry business, Madre Beads.

In this episode, Caroline Gravino of Salsa Pie Productions talks about how she came to identify herself as a creative and why she considers herself a creative content designer versus a blogger. She also talks about motherhood, the importance of downtime in sustaining creativity, and shares some tips on how to get started in video content design.

An interview with toy designer, illustrator, and blogger Mari Richards on taking the leap and starting her whimsical printables business, Smallful.

An interview with songwriter, musician, and filmmaker David Kauffman on the calling to pursue your passion and his recent film, The One I Wrote For You.