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Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsMargaret Graham - Holding Space in Silver: A Story of Healing and Creative PurposeMargaret 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...2025-04-301h 00
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsKarin Luvaas - On Designing with Intention and Giving Stones a VoiceKarin 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...2025-04-231h 07
The Inspiration PlacePut Your Art Production First ft. Christine MighionChristine Mighion is not just a jewelry artist—she’s proof that putting your art production first can change the game. We talked about building a sustainable art business, ditching designer-thinking, and embracing the role of artist with pride. She shares how shifting her mindset around pricing, messaging, and email marketing helped her increase sales by 25%—even during a typically slow season. And yes, we did a full-on unboxing because I genuinely love her work (and paid for it!). In this episode, you’ll discover: Discover why being a maker-first can be your biggest s...2025-04-2233 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsBeth Aimee - From Neurobiology to Metalsmithing, Evolving as an Artist, & Building Your Working VocabularyIn this engaging conversation, Christine Mighion interviews Beth Aimee, a talented jeweler who shares her journey from childhood experiences in the Appalachian mountains to her current work in jewelry design. Beth discusses her transition from a career in neurobiology to teaching and eventually to metalsmithing, highlighting the influence of nature on her artistic process. The conversation delves into the importance of community in the creative process, the daily life of a jeweler, and the joy of creating unique pieces. Beth reflects on her design process, the recurring themes in her work, and the evolution of...2025-04-161h 01
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsRebecca Connell - MopTop Jewelry on Unapologetically Pushing the Pause Button on Business to Care for HerselfIn this conversation, Christine Mighion interviews Rebecca Connell, a metal clay artist known for her work with MopTop Jewelry. They discuss Rebecca's journey into jewelry making, her creative process, the importance of photography in presenting her work, and the challenges she faced transitioning to full-time jewelry making. The conversation also touches on health issues, including perimenopause and ADHD, and how these have impacted her creativity and business management. Rebecca and Christine also discuss the challenges of balancing personal health, creative processes, and the realities of running a jewelry business. They explore the importance of self-discipline...2025-04-091h 03
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsBrittany Foster - When It's Time for a Change in Business and in LifeBrittany Foster shares her journey from being a custom jeweler in Minneapolis to finding her artistic voice in the serene woods of northern Minnesota. She discusses the challenges and joys of transitioning from commissioned work to personal expression, the inspiration she draws from nature and science, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for creativity. Brittany also reflects on her creative process, the evolution of her artistic style, and the emotional aspects of being an artist. The conversation highlights the balance between the business of art and the need for personal fulfillment in creative...2025-04-021h 01
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsAmy Schmidt: On Balancing Life, Writing a Book, and Creating Salt City Smithery - A Teaching Studio for the CommunityHave 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 yo...2025-03-2646 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLynn Samis: They Can Only Say No, Listening for the Story Your Art Wants to Tell, & Embracing Your Artistic VoiceLynn Samis is a talented fine arts portrait painter with a modern, abstract, and colorful approach to her work. Her work bridges between cultures as a reminder of our common ground. It speaks to those who believe everyone deserves a place and a voice, especially in today’s divided world. Her desire is that when viewing her paintings, you can reflect, connect, and maybe even see a bit of yourself in their stories. I first met Lynn in an artist's mastermind we both were a part of and we quickly became friends. During one of our conversations, Ly...2025-03-191h 03
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsMichelle Pajak-Reynolds: Creating Future Heirlooms, Environmentally Sensitive and Ethical Metalsmithing Practices, & Pricing for SuccessMichelle 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...2025-03-121h 16
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsKelly Bussio: When Everything Changes - Finding Love, Craft, and Community After TragedyKelly 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. Kelly creates silver a...2025-03-0555 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsHeather John: Inspired by the Stones, The Therapeutic Nature of Making, & Finding Your PeopleI 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 a...2025-02-2644 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsRobert Thomas Mullen: The Economics of Being an Artist & the Value of Fostering Strong Connections within the Jewelry CommunityI 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 immediately.Robert shares...2025-02-1951 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsCarrie Haase: The Love of Craft and the Challenges of Being a Solopreneur, Finding Balance, & Prioritizing Self-CareIn 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. Today, you’ll hear my conversation with Carrie Hasse which happened right after she finished a couple of very demanding shows including One of a Kind Chicago. I have been a big fan of Carrie’s work with her rich patinas and bold stone choices...2025-02-1243 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsSara Biniecki: A Mindful Approach to Making, Creativity as a Lifeline, & Honoring Those We Love Through Practicing Our ArtHave you ever considered the notion that we should live our lives to the fullest and follow our dreams even if it scares the hell out of us, because just maybe those that we love weren’t able to follow their dreams?
I think of the many times that I’ve encouraged my children to follow their hearts and not to let fear hold them back, because I wasn’t “allowed” to follow my dreams until I was much older. Fear and guilt were the two unwelcome party crashers in my life that showed up when I would think...2025-02-051h 12
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLaura Stamper: The Spiritual Practice of Creating - Embracing Play, Exploration, Mistakes, and the Beauty of ImperfectionFrom 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.
During our conversation Laura and I explore the transformative power of art and creativity. Laura shares her journey as an artist, embracing mistakes, and finding inspiration in nature and fantasy. We di...2025-01-2954 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsCarol & Michael Schwarz: Inspired by the Mana of Maui - Living a Creative Life Off-Grid and in Harmony with the LandCarol 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...2025-01-221h 06
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLisa Carroll: The Silversmith and Her Opal Miner - A Family Legacy Rooted in Craft and MiningIf 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...2025-01-1556 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsKaren Higgins: The Pursuit of Creativity - Leaping Into Full Time as a Jewelry Artist and FlyingKaren 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.
Karen is not only a talented jewelry artist but also paints. However she put painting aside to focus on her growing jewelry business. As with many creatives, Covid gave her a push to go all in...2025-01-0848 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsENCORE: Ace McCasland - The Long & Adventurous Road to Becoming Studio Luna Verde, Wildcrafted Jewelry, Embracing Imperfection, and Pushing BoundariesI'm sharing an encore of this fan favorite episode on New Year's Day while I take a little break.
Ace McCasland, a metalsmith and jewelry artist, shares her journey and creative process in this conversation with Christine. Ace started Studio Luna Verde and creates unique, eclectic, and out-of-the-box jewelry, which she fittingly describes as "wildcrafted jewelry". She draws inspiration from her travels and the landscapes she has encountered. Ace emphasizes the importance of exploring and seeking new experiences. She also discusses her teaching approach, encouraging students to embrace imperfection and push their boundaries while maintaining good craftsmanship...2025-01-011h 06
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsENCORE: Julie Mahoney - How a Surprising Shift From Fine Art to Craft Brought Her Peace, Passion, and a Thriving BusinessI'm sharing an encore of this fan favorite episode during the Christmas holiday while I take a much needed break.
Restless and never really satisfied with the work she was doing as a painter, Julie Mahoney felt the weight of all the painters who better than her and she was often plagued with self doubt.
Julie spent nearly 30 years as a professor of drawing and painting at a local university before retiring in 2019. It was then that she began taking metalsmithing classes and fell in love with the craft. Surprisingly, she never felt the type...2024-12-251h 06
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLisa Crowder: When it's Time to Get Off the Hamster WheelWhen 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 th...2024-12-1857 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsStacey Curry - Star Hitched Wagon: Slow Intentional Growth, Storytelling at its Best, & The Seamless Blending of Creative PassionsInspired 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...2024-12-111h 02
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLaura Bouton: Metalsmithing - A Family Affair, Finding Empowerment Through Craft, & Designing for Love and LivelihoodLaura 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...2024-12-041h 02
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsChristina Michie: Creative Castings - When Life Changes in an Instant, Allowing Curiosity to Take the Wheel, & Balancing Multiple InterestsI wouldn’t say I have a love hate relationship with casting, but I would say it’s complicated. On one hand it feels like I really need to gear up for it mentally because each time is an experiment and it’s a long process. But when it works, which thankfully has been more often than not, I’m left with a handful of shiny things to weave into my work. On the days I’ve felt a little more blocked, I’ve sat at my bench and carved crude rings from wax and it’s honestly quite cathartic. May...2024-11-2754 min
REVENUE READY CREATIVE | Grow Your Art Business Online, Art Business Coaching, Increase Productivity, Passive Income for Self-Employed Artists14. Thinking of Starting a Paid-Membership Community? Interview with Jewelry Artist Christine MighionIf you're curious about what it takes to start and maintain a paid membership community as part of your business offerings, today I’m chatting with just the gal for you.
Since 2004, Christine Mighion has been hand crafting each piece of jewelry in her Northern Indiana studio. Using gold, silver, semi-precious and precious stones, her line is a balanced vision of organic and modern. Imperfections and irregularities that mimic the course of nature greatly inspire Christine. Her jewelry has been featured in numerous national and international fashion and lifestyle magazines including Lucky, Shape, Vogue, and The Knot.
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Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsNora Feldman: Metalhead Jewelry - Born to Be a Rockstar Artist, Taming the Inner Critic, & Showing Up Even When Life Gets Really HardAs 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 d...2024-11-2046 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsKim Sheridan: Metal Objects - An Art Practice Rooted in Curiosity, Maintaining the Joy in Making, & The Value of Simplicity and CommunityToday 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 he...2024-11-131h 06
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsJenny Foulkes: Sacred Adornment, Balancing Motherhood, Business and Show Travel, & The Complexities of the Creative MindWhen I sat down to chat with Jenny Foulkes, it soon became apparent (at least in my mind) that we were jewelry sisters from another mother. From the way we approach a design to our cabinets of curiosities filled with tiny sacred objects collected through the years, we seemed to have more in common than we didn’t. Jenny 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 an...2024-11-061h 02
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsRobin Wade: Breathing Life Into Art to Create Meaningful Talismans & Healing Deep Wounds Through a Personal Art PracticeMy guest today is Robin Wade and I think she 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 healin...2024-10-301h 05
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsTwyla Dill: The Transition to Fine Jewelry, Cultivating a Mindset for Success, & Asking for the Sale - The $100k in 55 Days ChallengeTwyla Dill turns intricately crocheted lace into solid metal through the process of casting. Her opulent fine jewelry helps to celebrate the wearer and tap into their own version of sexy. She is proudly queer and hopes to make 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...2024-10-231h 01
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsJennifer Lisa: Quench Metalworks - The Reality of Owning a Brick & Mortar, and Pivoting to Reach New CollectorsJennifer Lisa is known to many by her business name Quench Metalworks. Born and raised in Maine, Jennifer received her BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design. Handcrafted in sterling silver and unique gemstones, her jewelry collections are ever-evolving and draw inspiration from the balance of linear elements and organic shapes.
Jennifer 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 w...2024-10-161h 06
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsTeresa Kiplinger: The Intersection of Poetry and Jewelry, Art as a Medium for Grief, & Reflections on Age and Artistic FreedomA 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.
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Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsSarah Breivis: The Hustle, The Healing & Pausing to Craft a More Nourishing LifeSarah 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...2024-10-021h 12
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsKristin Larson: Peeling Back the Layers - A Conversation of Healing and Coming Home Through Art and MusicKristin 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...2024-09-251h 03
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsThe Slowmade Collective: A Home & Virtual Sanctuary for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths Seeking a Supportive Community and Relevant Business AdviceWhen I started my business 20 years ago I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I didn’t go to business school and I never dreamed I would one day have my own business. 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 undervalue and underprice my work. Times when...2024-09-1821 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsAndrea Ring: Running Amuck - A Creative Duo's Love Affair with Color, Pattern and Unconventional MaterialsAndrea & Bryan Ring are the creative duo behind Amuck Design. They met in college and have been collaborating ever since. Finding inspiration in graffiti, their work is known for its cohesive yet diverse styles, incorporating various materials like vintage pieces, license plates, and dice.
In this conversation, Christine sits down with Andrea and her curious cat Victor. They discuss trade shows, how she and Bryan collaborate on designs, their YouTube channel, creative challenges, teaching, and much more.
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Andrea and Bryan collect ordinary discarded pieces from city streets and random l...2024-09-0450 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsBlavk Jewelry, An Intuitive Exploration of Sacred Adornment and Its Capacity for Healing and ProtectionRebecca Lee (she/they) is a metalsmith interested in sacred adornment and its capacity to provide protection and healing for all intersections of marginalized people. Currently, Lee works primarily with sheet metal, hand piercing intuitive undulating shapes that mimic how water impacts our coastlines incorporating minerals and found objects near or in bodies of water. Rebecca also utilizes wax carving to create talismans featuring sigils and marks with specific and intentional magical purposes.
In this conversation Rebecca and Christine discuss her journey into metal and stone and her focus on sacred adornment. She shares how her background...2024-08-281h 11
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsKerin Rose: Jewelry as a Bridge Between the Concrete World and the Soul-Based World & the Impact of Selling Art on Your Relationship to CreativityI’m sure you know how it feels when you meet someone new at an event and within a few minutes you feel you’ve found a kindred spirit? Someone who speaks your language.
Well, that is how I felt when I met Kerin Rose… and it’s not because Rose was my maiden name.
Kerin was a member of a metalsmithing community I belonged to on Etsy. I’m sure if you have listened to the podcast for anything length of time you have heard me talk about EtsyMetal a...2024-08-211h 11
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsErin Harris: From Social Work to Soul Work & The Art of Creating Meaningful Connections Through Sentimental JewelryErin harris calls herself a “sentimental metalsmith” because that is what she specializes in: sentimental work in metal. Her work features both literal sentiment via the words and phrases she etches into blooming flowers and hinged butterflies, as well as the more intangible emotions evoked in personalized lockets and memorial reliquary.
“I’m inspired by both nature and nostalgia, by love and by loss. I work in metal, taking something cold and hard and imbuing it with warmth and heart.”
Although Erin holds a masters degree in social work, her work for more than a decade has b...2024-08-141h 04
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsTracey Carswell: The Soul of a Changemaker, Queer Metalsmiths, Surprising Gifts from a Cancer Diagnosis, & Building CommunityTracey Carswell is the founder of Powerful in Pink and co-founder of Queer Metalsmiths. They work with artists, creatives, and small business owners to support their growth and development. Tracey shares their journey into metalsmithing and their passion for creating jewelry. They also discuss the importance of community support and collaboration in their work. Tracey created Queer Metalsmiths to provide a platform for LGBTQIA+ metal smiths and jewelry artists to showcase their work and support each other. They highlight the unique challenges faced by queer, non-binary, and trans artists in the metalsmithing community and discuss ways to recognize and...2024-08-071h 04
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsEmily Joyce: Improving Your Craft Through Play, What Art School Doesn’t Prepare You For, and a Love of Nostalgia & MechanismsEmily Joyce, an enamelist, sculptor, and jewelry maker, discusses her creative process and balancing her work with being a teacher and a mom. She shares her love for mechanisms and creating playful, nostalgic pieces. Emily talks about her struggles with displaying her work at art festivals and her desire to explore new techniques. She also offers one-on-one classes to teach others and finds inspiration from other metalsmiths. Emily discusses her daily routine and the challenges of marketing and staying consistent on social media. In this conversation, Christine and Emily discuss the challenges of consistency and engagement on Instagram, the...2024-07-311h 06
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsKristen Kendrick Bigley: From Sculpture to Jewelry Making, Finding Beauty in the Unexpected, & Navigating Imposter Syndrome as a Part-Time Jewelry ArtistKristen Kendrick Bigley, a metalsmith and owner of KKB Metal Studio with a fine arts background, shares her journey to metalsmithing and the influence of her artistic family. She discusses her transition from sculpture to jewelry-making and the challenges of working with different mediums. Kristen also talks about the importance of community and mentorship in her creative process. She shares her experience with imposter syndrome and the balance between her jewelry-making and her full-time job. Kristen emphasizes the value of utilizing available resources and pushing oneself to explore new techniques. Living a creative life means exploring and being curious...2024-07-1759 min
Success With Jewelry92 - Laryssa and Liz Chat With Christine Mighion, Jewelry Designer and Host of the Slowmade PodcastWelcome to episode #92. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Christine Mighion with us. Christine is not only a talented designer and maker but also the host of the Slowmade Podcast. In this episode, we'll be delving into the art of storytelling and showcasing the handmade process in your work. In the bonus content (for Insiders only), we'll be sharing some of our favorite makers who excel at showing their process. Check out the Slowmade Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slowmade-podcast/id1715184392 See Christine's Work: https://www.christinemighion.com/ 2024-07-1518 min
Success With Jewelry Insiders92 - Laryssa and Liz Chat With Christine Mighion, Jewelry Designer and Host of the Slowmade Podcast (MEMBERS ONLY)Welcome to episode #92. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Christine Mighion with us. Christine is not only a talented designer and maker but also the host of the Slowmade Podcast. In this episode, we'll be delving into the art of storytelling and showcasing the handmade process in your work. We also share some of our favorite makers who excel at showing their process. Check out the Slowmade Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slowmade-podcast/id1715184392 See Christine's Work: https://www.christinemighion.com/ Please visit https://SUCCESSWITHJEWELRY.com to join the...2024-07-1528 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsAnya Chang-DePuy: Wabi Sabi Silver - A Journey That Began In India, Balancing Passions, & Living With Intention on 640 Acres in ColoradoAnya first stumbled across the opportunity to learn the craft of metal smithing while traveling solo in India for 6 months in 2016. Little did she know that her love for the craft would deepen and grow over the years to turn into her own small business of WabiSabi Silver. Anya is committed to living a joyful life that centers around sustainability. She is currently a part of a team that is at the beginning stage of building a natural building/permaculture educational site where her yurt and newly built straw bale art studio live. Her efforts towards sustainability show up...2024-07-101h 00
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLiz Kantner & Laryssa Wirstiuk: Defining Your Brand and Telling Your Story, Why You Need to Focus on Building Your Email List, & the Importance of Nurturing Your AudienceIn this episode, Christine Mighion talks with Liz Kantner and Laryssa Wirstiuk about marketing for independent jewelry artists. They discuss the challenges of marketing, the importance of branding, and strategies for building a strong brand presence. They emphasize the need for consistency, knowing your audience, and focusing on the bigger picture. They also address the common challenges of time management and the right time to invest in marketing. As the conversation continues Liz and Laryssa touch on the significance of email marketing and the need to nurture and connect with the audience on a personal level. They advise artists...2024-07-0347 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsTracey Timmons: Owning Her Creativity and Reaching Higher, & How Connecting Face to Face with Her Potential Customers Has Helped Her Grow Her Jewelry BusinessTracey Timmons is an exhibiting artist and metalsmith who creates one of kind pieces of jewelry. She has been metalsmithing for about 10 years and is mostly self-guided, learning through books, videos, and trial and error. Tracey participates in art shows and exhibits her work, preferring the in-person experience where people can see and touch her creations.
Tracey has recently been accepted to exhibit at the Smithsonian Craft2Wear show, which is a major accomplishment for her and she is super excited to create a special body of work for the show.
Like many of us...2024-06-261h 06
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsJen Prox-Weisblat: The Value of Community, Organization in the Chaos, & Prioritizing Time for Art, Side Interests, and FamilyI’ve sat here for a bit thinking about what I wanted to say about today’s guest. Jen Prox-Weisblat who may be better known by her business name Prox or ProxArtist, is someone I’ve known and admired for a very long time.
I’ve always seen Jen as a prolific jewelry artist, obsessed with quality and detail. Whenever I see a piece she has finished, my first thought is “Man I wonder how long that piece took to fabricate” which is then usually followed by some thought of how I would lose my mind if I had to saw out o...2024-06-191h 06
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsKimberly Huestis: From Architecture to Clay and Metal, Creating Her Own Beauty with a Nod to Her Heritage, & the Importance of Being Around Other CreativesBeing the complete stone geek that I am, when I first saw Kimberly Huestis’s jewelry my first thought was “wow, those stones are so cool!” and of course I wondered what they were. As I combed through her gorgeous IG profile It didn’t take long to realize that many of those “quote stones” were not stones at all, but beautiful porcelain cabochons that Kim lovingly handcrafts herself.
Almost instantly I became enamored with Kim’s work and I knew I wanted to her with you. Kim is not only a very skilled ceramic artist and metalsmith, she...2024-06-121h 03
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsChris Anderson: His Journey From Law Enforcement To Building Lion Punch Forge, Believing in His Vision, & the Metalsmith CollectiveChris Anderson took a very different path into working with metal, yet the fit was undeniably perfect. I'm not going to give all the details away, but after retiring from law enforcement, Chris decided to put all of his energy into his business, Lion Punch Forge.
I was so thrilled when Chris agreed to take some time out of his very busy schedule to have a conversation with me. He shared is journey from blacksmithing to silver and goldsmithing, and then ultimately to where he has now landed inventing and fabricating innovative tools for metalsmiths. Chris talks...2024-06-051h 17
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLiette Murphy: Working Through the Challenges of Growing a Business, Setting Boundaries, & Discovering What Works For YouWhen I started my business, I didn’t have much of a plan other than making jewelry and selling it so I could make more jewelry. I found Etsy and at that time it was easy enough to navigate. Everything felt “figure outable” to quote Marie Forleo and for the most part it was during those early months.
Every time I would sell something I felt hopeful that I could really do this. But I really was flying by the seat of my pants. I remember looking at the Sundance Catalog, thinking “Ok, I can’t quite price this...2024-05-2953 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsDanielle Cadef: The Value of Planning, Focus, Organization, & Productivity in Building a Financially Sustainable Business Without Losing Sight of What You LoveI love hearing how each jewelry artist approaches their craft and business. As someone slowly works on one piece as time and often doesn’t have any idea what I’ll tackle next, the idea of planning out a cohesive collection feels like… well… difficult. I’ve made collections before, but it’s not something that comes easily. Today, I’m talking with Danielle Cadef and in my mind, she has mastered the art of building a collection. Danielle is a rather prolific jewelry artist that I’ve admired for a while now for her beautiful and unexpected combi...2024-05-221h 07
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLaura Niblack: Proves Them Wrong by Standing in Her Strength & Naturally Blending Passion and Purpose to Build Her Dream Business, The Wild PineHave you ever wondered how some makers seem to be able to do it all so damn well? They single handedly run what appears to be busy and successful businesses while creating high volumes of work, that their fans snatch up as soon as the pieces becomes available. They have a large, engaged Instagram following… and why wouldn’t they? They even do Instagram so well… consistently sharing their work, their lives, and their loves in the most authentic way that leaves you simply wanting more of everything they have to give. Laura Niblack, aka The Wild Pine, is...2024-05-151h 17
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsAlix Bluh: From Painting to Jewelry, Finding the Gifts in Unexpected Change, & Building Modern Relics A Brick and Mortar Destination in San FranciscoI don’t know about you but one of the things I have really enjoyed in talking with other jewelry artists is hearing their journeys of how they found themselves bitten by the jewelry bug. For some, it began with early memories of dress up or rooting through a loved one’s collection of jewelry. For others, a series of event brought them unexpectedly to metal but the love for the craft was immediate. I love a good story and a good story teller, and Alix Bluh delivers as you will hear. I connected to Alix...2024-05-081h 11
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsJess Cote: Exploring How Your Past Informs Your Art, Moving Through Creative Blocks, & The Heart of a MakerYou know when I think back to my early days of making jewelry, I could give you the names of two people in particular I followed and admired. Jess Cote would be one of the two, though for years I only knew her by her business name, Rosy Revolver. Even in her early years, she had a signature style that clearly defined her brand. I’ve really enjoyed following Jess over the years. Her work is ever evolving, yet distinctively displays her finger prints as the artist. When I think of her workin recent years, I...2024-05-011h 13
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsCatherine Chandler: Australian Roots and Inspiration of Place, Remembering Your Why, & From Collaboration to HonoringCatherine Chandler is a jewelry artist I’ve known from my EtsyMetal Team days. Even back then, Catherine was a ray of light in our rather tight knit group and she was always eager to support ohers. She is still that light within our Instagram jewelry community… and I’m sure if Catherine follows you, she has cheered you on from the sidelines many times. Sitting down with Catherine felt like re-connecting with an old friend, but this is really the first time we’ve had a true one on one conversation. We talked about a number of thing...2024-04-2459 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsAnn Chikahisa: Pivoting When Life Throws You a Curveball, Creating Talismans That Empower & Showing Up For Yourself and Your CommunityToday, I’m talking with a jewelry artist I’ve been rather obsessed with for a while now, Ann Chikahisa. Ann creates bold, yet wearable every day jewelry. Her talisman pieces are among my favorite and I’m excited to say that I now own one of Ann’s heart built talismans. But Ann’s jewelry is one reason I have been enthralled by her. She is doing something so many of us (including myself) have a hard to doing. Ann shows up on camera a lot,… and I mean a lot…showing up for her customers...2024-04-1750 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsMonday Minisode: What's Working - PinterestI wanted to take some time during this Monday Minisode to share what is currently working for me in my business. I've been taking Jenna Kutcher's Pinterest Lab course and I wanted to share my stats after almost 30 days of making some small changes. Is this course all hype? Well, I'm not even half way through the course and I can say that the changes I have made are working quite well as promised. Here is the link to Jenna's Pinterest Lab course and again I have no affiliation with her and nothing to gain if...2024-04-1515 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsThe Artisan's Bench: Colin Miller, Owner of the Beloved Artisan's Bench Shares His Perspective as a Shop Owner & Supporter of Independent ArtistsToday I’m sharing my conversation with Colin Miller, the owner of the Artisan’s Bench. I love hearing the stories of business owners and what called them to start their business. Colin shares his journey of working with his mother in her high quality, imported rug business to eventually taking the reins and forming what is now the Artisan’s Bench. The Artisan’s Bench carries work from several of the makers we have had here on the podcast. So many of these artists have worked with Colin for years and have nothing but great things to say wh...2024-04-101h 21
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsMonday Minisode: Update with Building the Slowmade CommunityFor this Monday Minisode I jwanted to take a few minutes to talk about the Slowmade Community - my vision, next steps, and how you can help. I'm ready to build it! Are you in? Slowmade Community email sign up link: https://mailchi.mp/christinemighion/the-slowmade-community Website: www.christinemighion.com Instagram: @christinemighion2024-04-0811 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsNicole Conklin: Building Arrok Jewelry, Fine Tuning Her Artistic Voice, Craft, and Business, & Leaning into Pinterest to Drive TrafficThese days it feels like so many of us are trying to find new and meaningful ways to connect with our customers. One of the themes that continues to play out during my conversations with other makers is their frustration with Instagram and what to do next. Today I’m sitting down with Nicole Conklin and talking about her business, Arrok Jewelry. Nicole shares so many good things and during this interview she talks about how we need to understand that Pinterest is like a Google search engine that we can use to our advantage. By entering key...2024-04-031h 29
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsMonday Minisode: The Big I - Imposter SyndromeI just wanted to bring you an extra mini episode each week on Monday's to give you little something to think about as you start your week off. I want to dive a little deeper into some of the challenges we face as makers and give you some encouragement. And really this is as much for as it is for you. The "Big I" is definitely not as fun as the "Big O", right? And can I just tell you that I was noticing that impostery feeling welling up inside of me as I was getting ready t...2024-04-0113 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsCara Wolff: Pivoting After Grief & Finding Healing Through Slowing Down to Following Her HeartI will forever be grateful to my sister-in-law, Sandra, who came over every Tuesday without fail to cook dinner and watch our children so I could attend an evening metalsmithing course at our local museum. This opportunity allowed me to not only have some time to myself as my husband was working long hours, but she gave me the gift of being able to follow my dreams of becoming an artist. And a couple years later, it was this gift that helped me through my grief and anxiety over her sudden death. My craft has blessed me in...2024-03-2759 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsApril Ottey: On the Value of Mentors, Flowing with the Changes, and the Importance of PlayWhen I began making jewelry 20+ years ago, sharing about your craft wasn't a thing unless you had peers close by willing to talk openly. There seemed to be an underlying fear that if you shared information, whether it was on a technique or a stone supplier, you may find this person doing similar work in the future. Does that happen? Well, I'm not going to lie... it's happened to me a handful of times and it really stung, especially since I believe in sharing. Thankfully with platforms like Instagram and YouTube information is much more accessible and w...2024-03-201h 10
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsNisa Smiley: Finding Inspiration in Maine's Natural Beauty, Trust and Joy as a Guiding Force, & the Artistic and Emotional Value of JewelryToday I'm chatting with the very talented Nisa Smiley! We touch on so many good things like allowing trust and joy to be your guide in life and your art. I can certainly get caught up in the mind chatter telling me to be mindful that I need to make work that will pay the bills. We also talk about the artistic and emotional value of our work to our customers. Although we don't spend a lot of time on this topic, I really think it's worth paying attention to. About Nisa... Growing u...2024-03-131h 10
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsTaylor Saleem: On Embracing Ancestry and Finding Her Authentic Voice & Being a Minority Woman in the Jewelry Making CommunityTaylor Saleem has the secret sauce... no she IS the secret sauce when it comes to building a handmade business and Instagram account that just pulls you in. After looking through her Instagram profile for a few minutes I know you will get exactly what I'm saying. She is brings an honest connection to her customers and others in the jewelry community, and that is just what we all need right now. My conversation with Taylor did not disappoint! She is as exactly as I expected... funny, real, talented, and someone I respect and would love to...2024-02-281h 07
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsJess Guerrieri: JessJewelry on the Love of Painting, Organic Instagram Growth, & Balancing Creativity and BusinessIn this episode I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jess Guerrieri, or maybe better known by her Instagram name JessJewelry. Jess shares her challenges with balancing creativity, the demands of sustaining a viable business, and the burnout that often comes along with this. We cover so many other good things including building lasting friendships within the jewelry community, collaboration, and organically growing her Instagram follow by connecting with her fans through reels. About Jess Guerrieri... Jess, a committed metalsmith since the early 2000s, calls Palm Harbor, FL, home with her husband, two boys, a...2024-02-2157 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsEmily Webster: Mavens Jewelry on Balancing Creativity and Real Life in the San Francisco Bay AreaWe spend countless hours in our studios and more behind the screen editing photos, answering emails, listing, and sharing our work. It can feel very solitary for even someone like me who absolutely loves my alone time. Yet I think it is worth the freedom to create businesses that work in our lives and the pleasure of doing something we truly love. Today, I’m speaking with my friend, Emily Webster of Mavens Jewelry. Emily reached out to me in a sweet little DM on Instagram and we became fast friends. It’s been a mutually supportive relat...2024-02-141h 03
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsLucy Gold: Enjoying the Long View, Figuring Out What Works for You, & The Power of Working with Your HandsToday, I'm talking with Lucy Golden. Lucy and I only recently connected, though when I saw her work it felt familiar. Sure enough, Lucy sells some of her nature inspired jewelry on Uncommon Goods. Lucy takes us on her 35 year jewelry making journey from high school where she participated in two month-long intensive independent study jewelry classes to working in the fashion jewelry industry in Manhattan, and eventually finding herself living in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on a 350 acre farm where nature ultimately became her muse. We talk about many things today including t...2024-02-071h 09
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsJanine Krantz: The Reality of Owning a Handmade Business, Freedom, and the Challenge of Being Taken Seriously as a Female EntrepreneurThere’s a lot to talk about when it comes to selling our work and making a living as an artist. I think the more we have honest conversations and share our experiences, the more we can learn and feel supported. Just because you love what you do, doesn’t mean that making a living as an artist is all rainbows and butterflies. Making a living not only means charging enough to cover each and every expense that your business incurs, but that you are also financially prepared to make it through an unexpected emergency or slow time without worry...2024-01-311h 18
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsShannon Bundschuh: Carry A Torch, Intentionally Building A Jewelry Business, Creating Online Courses, & Universal Business ChallengesEach one of us is on our own creative journey. We may be in different places at this time, but I think we can all learn something from each other no matter where we are. I know that each conversation on Slowmade has left me with more clarity and knowledge than I had before, and that is the beauty of community. I’m also deeply grateful to have the opportunity to get to know each artist a little more. Some, from the moment we connect, I feel like I’ve known for years. Shannon Bundschuh is one of t...2024-01-241h 09
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsSusan Fauman: The Alchemy Of Metalsmithing, Harmoniously Blending Life and Craft, Sustainability, & The Importance of CommunityThere are few things I find more enjoyable than having a really good conversation with someone who truly understands the magic of creating. That feeling of excitement when you something catches your eye (or your imagination) and you know that is the breadcrumb you need to follow. And of course, then there is the feeling once you have fully birthed your creation and cut the cord to your own soul. This week I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Susan Fauman. We talk about the alchemy of creating a piece of jewelry and how we weave o...2024-01-171h 04
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsRobin McGauley: Abandoning Fear, the Healing Nature of Creativity, and Connecting to Your Wisdom Through MakingWelcome to our first episode of 2024! Today I'm speaking with Canadian metalsmith, Robin McGauley. Robin shares her journey from leaving a career she loved as an ordained minister in order to follow a deeper longing to create beauty with her hands as well as her heart. We talk about abandoning fear, healing ourselves with the medicine of our work, the link between voice and vocation, deepening the connection to our inner wisdom, and toilets! Robin McGauley was an ordained minister in The United Church of Canada where she served as Program Director at a retreat centre and then a...2024-01-101h 00
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsCarin Jones: Jonesing for Jewelry, Building the Studio of Her Dreams, and Following The MuseFor our final episode of 2023, I'm talking with Carin Jones of Jonesing For Jewelry. Carin talks about the choice to leave her chosen field of zoology to pursue her dreams of owning her own jewelry business only to later build the studio of her dreams and the bigger vision behind this. We talk about our love of the muse and creating one of a kind work, and how her business continues to nourish her creative soul. Carin Jones (Kuh-rin) is a Seattle area based artist that derives her inspiration from a zoological background, particularly years of collecting a...2023-12-1347 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsAre You Really Charging Enough to Support the Life That You Want?Are you really charging enough to support the life you want? Well, after a deep dive into my own pricing recently I'm embarrassed to say that I lost all business sense when it came to my pricing structure. Oh I know better. Believe me I do. I've taken more business courses, tried numerous formulas, and understand the nuances of perceived value, but when I changed direction with my business structure I let fear step in and manage things. Today I'm doing a solo episode on this very subject because sometime we need a gentle reminder... or kick...2023-11-2933 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsTending a Handmade Life and Spirit Guided Intuitive Craft with Kathy Van KleeckIn this technically challenged episode, I had the honor of speaking with Kathy Van Kleeck. We talk about her transition from successful jewelry designer to slowing down and moving into her vision of "Tending a Handmade Life", how she allows her intuition and spirit to guide her as she creates, how experimentation plays a big role in her craft, and so so much more. I think this is a really valuable conversation for any maker. Kathy consider herself a Maker. Her business and life revolve around the notion of “Tending a Handmade Life.” She create a wide range...2023-11-2253 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsAllison Sattinger: On the Birth of Sunny Rising, Love, Grief, and Healing Through Art and Music, Soulwork, and Social ActivismFor my first guest interview I'm talking to one of my long time creative crushes, Allison Sattinger. We will be talking about her handcrafted business, Sunny Rising and so much more! Allison Sattinger wears all of the hats at Sunny Rising. She tools leather, smiths silver, cuts stones and paints portraits in acrylic on canvas. She lives with her family in Sisters, Oregon, outnumbered by cats and obsessed with the smell of ponderosa bark. Allison plays the harp therapeutically in end of life care and also for nervous system support that regular life seems to require these...2023-11-1553 min
Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsYour Work Matters! Finding Value in Creating a Slowmade BusinessIn this short first episode, Christine shares her struggle with feeling that her work wasn't of value in the eyes of others and the direction she chose to take her business that ultimately led to burnout.
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Jewelry Business Academy Podcast105 | A Slow Living Jewelry Artist's Journey From Burnout to Sustainable Growth with Christine MighionToday I'm chatting to Christine Mighion, the Founder of Christine Mighion Jewelry who is a former dental hygienist turned successful jewelry artist who shares her inspiring journey of transitioning into a full-time jewelry business owner. Christine discusses her path to clarity in entrepreneurship, how understanding the difference between a jewelry designer and jewelry artist impacted her journey, and the pivotal moments that led her to overcome burnout and make strategic decisions for her business, such as cutting wholesale accounts. This conversation really centers around the philosophy of embracing change, maintaining boundaries, and cultivating a purpose-driven, successful jewelry business that s...2023-08-241h 06