Today on Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking to licensed social worker and author Minaa B. about self-care for creatives. I chat with Minaa B. about her experience bringing self-care into her life to help her with her own depression and anxiety, how to recognize if you need to improve your self-care, how to prioritize self-care and be […]
Podcast Episode 93: Intentions and Manifesting with Marie LeBaron
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about intentions and manifesting with Marie LeBaron of Make and Takes and Creative Flow Life. Marie and I chat about discovering your intentions, transitions and change, setting goals, manifesting, the why of what you want and more. If you love listening to our podcast, we’d be grateful […]
Podcast Episode 92: Creating in Color: Culture, Ethnicity & the Creative Community with Kenya Miles
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about culture, ethnicity and the creative community with Kenya Miles of Traveling Miles Studio. I chat with Kenya about her travels and how they’ve shaped her and her creative work, natural dyeing, inclusivity and representation in the craft, art and maker community, appropriation vs. appreciation, the […]
Ice Dyeing 101 Using Fiber Reactive Dyes
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to welcome Rebecca of Oodlebadoodle back to our blog to share her ice dyeing secrets with you. Rebecca taught an ice dyeing workshop in our Dharma Trading Co. dyeing annex classroom at our Craftcation: Business & Makers Conference last year and her students were smitten! I wasn’t able to take Rebecca’s […]
Podcast Episode 91: Productivity and Scheduling Secrets with Skye McLain
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about productivity and scheduling secrets with Skye McLain. We talk about digital vs. analog planning (spoiler alert, we both use a combo), productivity and scheduling tools and platforms we love, the biggest mistakes that her clients make, being comfortable with change, letting your career journey evolve […]
DIY Cocktails: The Smoked Strawberry Owl
Day Owl Rose with tequila and a homemade strawberry simple syrup? YES, PLEASE! We paired this bright, citrusy, and crisp Day Owl Rosé with some of our favorite cocktail ingredients to make this delicious and refreshing smoked owl rosé cocktail! And if you prefer vodka over tequila, or simply just want to try a second cocktail, […]
Podcast Episode 90: Creating a Lasting DIY Career with Vickie Howell
Today on Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking to award-winning TV/show/podcast host, crafting legend, blogger, instructor and author Vickie Howell about creating a lasting a DIY career. I chat with Vickie about her varied career path, the idea of the Zone of Genius, marketing your business in a crowded climate, a holistic approach to business, […]
Patchwork Show Oakland Spring 2019
I couldn’t have asked for a better show to celebrate our 8th anniversary of hosting our bi-annual modern makers festival Patchwork Show in Oakland at Jack London Square a few weeks ago. The weather was perhaps the best we’ve ever had at any show in any location ever! The sun was out but it never […]
Podcast Episode 89: Building a Business From Nothing with Jennie Lennick
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about building a business from nothing with San Francisco based artist, entrepreneur, and teacher Jennie Lennick of Jenny Lemons. Jennie and I chat about how discovering art and the support of creative adults helped her through a difficult childhood, persevering through burn out and rough patches, the […]
Podcast Episode 88: Finding and Pursuing Your Passion with Monique Malcolm
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about finding and pursuing your passion with Monique Malcolm of Pimp Your Brilliance and the Pimp Your Brilliance podcast. I chat with Monique about the first steps to take when trying to find your passion, how patience, curiosity and action are key in the journey, keeping in […]
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