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Making ConversationGrowing into your purpose—Meet crochet artist & Making engineer Abi Santiago w/ Ashley Yousling, ep. 163The universe definitely brought this fabulous human to Making. Ashley chats with our crochet-loving engineer all about her journey in craft, her path to leadership and computer sciences, and how we were so lucky to have Abi join the team. To know Abi is to love Abi! Grab your WIP and hit play. :) Abi's crochet websiteIf you're in Seattle, catch her at these markets: Pride Market at Lifelong Thrift on June 15thCutiefest Pride on June 22Find us on the Making app:Abi @abisantiAshley @ashelyyouslingJen @knitpurl2024-06-0844 min
Making ConversationA Making update + some maker inspiration & musings on fear w/ Ashley Yousling & Jen Joyce, Ep. 161Ashley and Jen share some really exciting features that are coming to Making VERY SOON. We kick off a new segment where we will share business and/or makers in our community that help spread our values and Ashley dives into the topic of fear and decision-making. Grab your WIP, your favorite snack, and hit play!If you are a designer, sell finished goods, make supplies for makers to create, or just love being a part of a beautifully diverse community in an app that wants to prove that you can build a business based on the...2024-04-2740 min
Making ConversationHow to adapt to an evolving world of fiber art and craft w/ with Jonna Helin, Aimée Gille, Ashley Yousling, Joji Locatelli, and Jen Joyce, Ep. 155During Vogue Knitting Live 2024, Jen took the stage with big names in the fiber arts and maker industry to talk about how we can adapt to the ever evolving world of craft-what has changed, where the opportunity is, and advice on what to do when things are challenging. Our PanelistsJonna Hietala is the co-founder, creative director and CEO of Laine Publishing and the editor-in-chief of Laine Magazine. Jonna has worked in lifestyle and crafts magazines both in Finland and in Sweden. Before Laine, she also ran her own yarn shop. In 2021, J...2024-02-0734 min
Handspun A Podcast about Handspinning, Knitting, and YarnFinished knitted mittens, Hand spinning projects and inside the wool millAll about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. Link to this Episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/wg7lAZYsdQ8 To shop fibers and gift ideas mentioned in this episodehttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsJoin Ewethful’s Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillShop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collections/fiberFree hand spinning resourceshttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor more info and to join Ewethful’s Monthy Fiber...2023-12-0134 min
Making Conversationwhat is happening w/ Making? Time for a BIG update! w/ Ashley Yousling & Jen JoyceAshley joins Jen to share all about what's happening with Making. We go pretty deep, get very real, and share honestly. A lot has happened this year...but also not (tbh), and we'll talk allllll about it. BUT MOST EXCITING: we will dive into what's next! 🥳 If you are a designer, sell finished goods, make supplies for makers to create, or just love being a part of a beautifully diverse community in an app that wants to prove that you can build a business based on the idea of people over profit, you won't want to m...2023-10-211h 08
Making ConversationEp. 119 // creating tools to empower + the importance of community w/ Ashley Yousling + Sabreen Mohammed & Jen JoyceThis week on the podcast, we step into an interview with the founder of Novoloom, Sabreen Mohammed. Sabreen moves through everything, from how she became interested in art and fashion to how she started Novoloom and why she created such important technology. Jen also talks about some inspiration she saw in the app, a call to action to give back to a VERY important member of our community, and answers some questions that came from the app survey we sent y'all last week. pssssst! Novoloom has extended a super fun offer for y...2023-04-1247 minMaking ConversationEp. 117 // Lake Titicaca & how making is deeply woven into their culture w/ Ashley Yousling + Jen JoyceWe're kicking off new Making Conversation podcast content w/ Ep. 117! You'll hear shoutouts to a few fab people doing fab things in the Making app, how making is deeply woven into the culture of the people of Lake Titicaca, how to enter a wonderful giveaway, and other crafty things!Music by Despatches. 💖 Click! to learn more and become a member of our monthly crafty content membership, BRIGHT Collective.Trans rights are human rights. Period.Trans Justice ProjectMarsha P. Johnson InstituteGLSENTransgender Law CenterThe...2023-03-2223 min
Making ConversationEp. 115 w/ Ashley Yousling + Jen JoyceGrab your WIP and hang out with Jen & Ashley as they talk about some updates to the podcast, why we've built the Making app, what makes it different than other social platforms and marketplaces, why they absolutely love what they do, and a few things they've been up to outside of that. ;) Follow Ashley on the Making app: @ashleyFollow Jen on the Making app: @knitpurl🌟 Support the Podcast🌟🔔 Subscribe on YouTube – youtube.com/@making_co☕ Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi – ko-fi.com/makingconversation📢 Tell yo...2023-03-0934 min
Making ConversationEp. 114 Learning to trust and take care of yourself with Raven RoseWelcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafty membership for all things art & craft and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists.I’m your host Ashley Yousling and today’s episode is like a big hug for your soul. I’m talking with Raven Rose, an ama...2023-01-201h 08
Making ConversationEp. 113 Breaking down art and craft with Emily NicolaidesWelcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafty membership for all things art & craft and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists.I’m your host Ashley Yousling. Have you ever stopped to think about what is art? What is craft? Are they the same thing? I...2022-12-3154 min
Making ConversationEp. 112 Reflecting on the year and what's coming with Founders, Ashley and CarrieWelcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafting membership for all things craft, and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists.Today Ashley Yousling and Carrie Hoge sit down to reflect on the past year and share about new and exciting things happening this coming year.2022-12-2337 min
Making ConversationEp. 111 Recognizing Our Impact and Finding Joy with Paula PereiraI’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m sitting down to talk with the most joyful and loving Paula Pereira. Paula is full of life and her delight is infectious as she tells us stories about her creative journey and the discoveries she’s made along the way. If you’ve followed Paula’s work, you’re likely familiar with her designs in various publications, including Making magazine, and the beautiful techniques, unique stitch patterns, and blended yarns she uses to create timeless knitwear pieces. Paula has spent her life exploring ways to grow and expand, stepping out in courage...2022-12-161h 03
Making ConversationEp. 110 Feeding Our Imaginations with Yarrow MagdalenaI’m your host Ashley Yousling and this week I’m talking with the most amazing maker with the most soothing voice ever, Yarrow Magdalena. Yarrow is an incredible artist with a deep devotion to helping others find creative and personal wellbeing through art, reflection, community, and love of our own bodies and souls. We traverse many stories and topics, from personal creative practice, grief, the impact social media and technology has on our lives, and feeding our imaginations. This month Yarrow is hosting a beautiful creative winter retreat. Join them and others for a five day creat...2022-12-0757 min
Making ConversationFeeding Our Imaginations with Yarrow MagdalenaI’m your host Ashley Yousling and this week I’m talking with the most amazing maker with the most soothing voice ever, Yarrow Magdalena. Yarrow is an incredible artist with a deep devotion to helping others find creative and personal wellbeing through art, reflection, community, and love of our own bodies and souls. We traverse many stories and topics, from personal creative practice, grief, the impact social media and technology has on our lives, and feeding our imaginations. This month Yarrow is hosting a beautiful creative winter retreat. Join them and others for a five day creat...2022-12-0757 min
Making ConversationNavigating Disconnection and Embracing Abundance with Françoise DanoyI’m your host Ashley Yousling and today I’m talking with someone whom I’ve known for many years, all the way back to when I first began this podcast and she purchased some yarn from my little online shop. Françoise Danoy whom you may also know as Frenchie, is the creator behind Aroha Knits, Swatch Studio Circle, and other fun ventures like the Yarn Alchemist. But we don’t spend much time talking about knitting or making, and just like with every episode, we go where the conversation leads and sometimes that means we go deep, to vulner...2022-12-0243 min
Making ConversationEp. 109 Navigating Disconnection and Embracing Abundance with Françoise DanoyI’m your host Ashley Yousling and today I’m talking with someone whom I’ve known for many years, all the way back to when I first began this podcast and she purchased some yarn from my little online shop. Françoise Danoy whom you may also know as Frenchie, is the creator behind Aroha Knits, Swatch Studio Circle, and other fun ventures like the Yarn Alchemist. But we don’t spend much time talking about knitting or making, and just like with every episode, we go where the conversation leads and sometimes that means we go deep, to vulner...2022-12-0243 min
Making ConversationThe Importance Of Vulnerability With Madelynn SareI’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m talking with Madelynn Sare. I first met Madelynn when she came into our family to help watch our three boys. Shortly after meeting her, I knew one day she would work at Making. Madelynn has a huge heart for kids, for people, for those who often go unlooked and underestimated, and an intense passion for changing the world. She does so much at Making, from managing all the classes, to social media, and helping make everyone around us feel loved. Madelynn‘s story is a really good one and I’m so hap...2022-09-3030 minMaking ConversationTransformation Through Loss And The Importance Of Vulnerability With Madelynn SareI’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m talking with Madelynn Sare. I first met Madelynn when she came into our family to help watch our three boys. Shortly after meeting her, I knew one day she would work at Making. Madelynn has a huge heart for kids, for people, for those who often go unlooked and underestimated, and an intense passion for changing the world. She does so much at Making, from managing all the classes, to social media, and helping make everyone around us feel loved. Madelynn‘s story is a really good one and I’m so hap...2022-09-3030 min
Making ConversationEp. 102 The Importance Of Vulnerability With Madelynn SareI’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m talking with Madelynn Sare. I first met Madelynn when she came into our family to help watch our three boys. Shortly after meeting her, I knew one day she would work at Making. Madelynn has a huge heart for kids, for people, for those who often go unlooked and underestimated, and an intense passion for changing the world. She does so much at Making, from managing all the classes, to social media, and helping make everyone around us feel loved. Madelynn‘s story is a really good one and I’m so hap...2022-09-3030 min
Making ConversationIn the studio with Founders, Ashley Yousling & Carrie HogeI’m your host Ashley Yousling. I started this podcast back in 2014 in the laundry room/closet of my San Francisco studio apartment. At the time I was working full time leading product at tech companies and while fulfilling, I was looking for a way to connect with makers and creatives outside of my tech life. I’ve always loved stories and could easily sit for hours listening to others share their creative journey’s. That is where this podcast all began, a way to story tell, a way to come together and connect with others just like ourselves. The po...2022-09-0228 min
Making ConversationEp. 98 In the studio with Founders, Ashley Yousling & Carrie HogeI’m your host Ashley Yousling. I started this podcast back in 2014 in the laundry room/closet of my San Francisco studio apartment. At the time I was working full time leading product at tech companies and while fulfilling, I was looking for a way to connect with makers and creatives outside of my tech life. I’ve always loved stories and could easily sit for hours listening to others share their creative journey’s. That is where this podcast all began, a way to story tell, a way to come together and connect with others just like ourselves. The po...2022-09-0228 min
Making ConversationFinding Authenticity with Quayln StarkWelcome to Making Conversation, a podcast for makers where we share with you some incredible people within this community we love so much. Here’s where you get to listen to a little part of their making journey.Interview Intro: I’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m talking with Quayln Stark of QUOE. As an artist and designer, Quayln’s passion for self-expression and inclusivity shine through each of his creations. From sewing and quilting to knitting and crochet, Quayln pairs traditional fiber arts techniques with imaginative designs, colors, and textures. You can f...2021-12-0354 min
Making ConversationEp. 95 Finding Authenticity with Quayln StarkWelcome to Making Conversation, a podcast for makers where we share with you some incredible people within this community we love so much. Here’s where you get to listen to a little part of their making journey.Interview Intro: I’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m talking with Quayln Stark of QUOE. As an artist and designer, Quayln’s passion for self-expression and inclusivity shine through each of his creations. From sewing and quilting to knitting and crochet, Quayln pairs traditional fiber arts techniques with imaginative designs, colors, and textures. You can f...2021-12-0354 min
Making ConversationEp. 86 / COLOR – Making a discovery with Carrie Hoge & Ashley YouslingFor the past few months we’ve been busy getting the new Making podcast off the ground. As many of you know, Carrie and I joined forces last October and the Woolful podcast is now known as the Making podcast. Same format and approach to each maker’s creative journey, but now expanded to all types of makers. This first episode of Season No. 1 / COLOR is extra special being that Carrie Hoge and I are the guests. Neither of us have ever been interviewed for a podcast so we thought it would be fun to kick off this new adve...2018-02-0242 min
No. 1 / COLOR – Making a discovery with Carrie Hoge & Ashley YouslingFor the past few months we’ve been busy getting the new Making podcast off the ground. As many of you know, Carrie and I joined forces last October and the Woolful podcast is now known as the Making podcast. Same format and approach to each maker’s creative journey, but now expanded to all types of makers. This first episode of Season No. 1 / COLOR is extra special being that Carrie Hoge and I are the guests. Neither of us have ever been interviewed for a podcast so we thought it would be fun to kick off this new adve...2018-02-0242 min
Making ConversationNo. 1 / COLOR – Making a discovery with Carrie Hoge & Ashley YouslingNo. 1 / COLOR - Making a discovery with Carrie Hoge & Ashley Yousling2018-02-0242 min
CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers395: chapters 35-37 - Sense and SensibilityChapters 35-37 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 8 min Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty | Dog-Hair/Merino Mill options from Joy—2:50 by Sarah Hunt (Swenstea on Rav) video audio podcast and podcast Ashley Yousling, (contact: Hello@WoolFull.com) Have more mill ideas? ! Cognitive Anchoring! Me! London! Presenting said talk! —27:20 —27:30 And our video of listeners listening (you can still send in pix - I'll add - I have a couple of new ones to add on deck now that I'm thinking about it...): Specia...2015-08-211h 46
CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers395: Chs 35-37 of Sense and SensibilityChapters 35-37 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 8 min Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty | Dog-Hair/Merino Mill options from Joy—2:50 by Sarah Hunt (Swenstea on Rav) video audio podcast and podcast Ashley Yousling, (contact: Hello@WoolFull.com) Have more mill ideas? ! Cognitive Anchoring! Me! London! Presenting said talk! —27:20 —27:30 And our video of listeners listening (you can still send in pix - I'll add - I have a couple of new ones to add on deck now that I'm thinking about it...): Specia...2015-08-211h 46