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SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Movie Manny #8 - "Legends Never Die" A Sew Loka Short Story
Send us a textMovie Manny returns with exciting news about directing a new short film "Legends Never Die," starring his wife, Claudia from Sew Loka and shot in their Barrio Logan sewing studio. Discover how a simple clothing patch can be transformed into a beautiful cinematic experience! Manny also gives exclusive updates on upcoming Sew Loka collaborations with SDFC, Uniqlo, San Diego Wave, and more. He also shares the raw journey of balancing small business growth with creative aspirations and using filmmaking to cope and push through crazy times. Whether you're into clothing, film, or entrepreneurship...
2025-08-02
20 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #108 - Ashley Nell Tipton @ashleynelltipton
Send us a textProject Runway Season 14 winner Ashley Nell Tipton @ashleynelltipton joins us to share her journey as the first designer to feature plus-size models on the Project Runway stage. At 23, Ashley broke barriers in the fashion industry while navigating the intense pressures of reality TV.In this candid conversation, Ashley reveals the challenging behind-the-scenes reality of filming - from isolation and strict production rules to the emotional toll of competition. She opens up about how winning changed her life, the unexpected costs of sudden fame, and finding strength through her grandmother's memory and spi...
2025-06-24
1h 04
The Finest
Worn, painted, reimagined: The power and complexity of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe is everywhere in art, memory and protest. She's instantly recognizable — hands in prayer, floral dress, starry mantle — but she represents much more than religious devotion. Her 500-year history weaves through colonial violence, activism, survival and cultural adaptation. Today, she remains a powerful symbol, embraced across generations, communities and identities."She's pervasive everywhere. She hangs on cars, people tattoo her on their bodies, and artists in particular have expanded that image. They might not look at her in religious terms, but they definitely look at her culturally," said Jeanette Rodriguez, a prof...
2025-06-05
33 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV #107 feat Paul Chevallier @toofbush #sewloka #sewing #sandiego #toofbush
Send us a textPaul Chevallier @toofbush visits the @sewloka sewing studio in #barriologan to discuss #sewing #socialmedia #slowfashion shooting #videos creating #clothing and surviving in #sandiego Recorded on 5/12/25 by @moviemannysd in Barrio Logan, San Diego, CA - 12:30pm PST To learn more about Paul and @pleasetoofbush please visit Paul's website: https://www.toofbush.comTo learn more about Claudia and @sewloka please visit Claudia's website: https://sewloka.com@sewloka @toofbush @skillspaybillstv @moviemannysdSkills Pay Bills TV #107 feat Paul Chevallier @toofbush #sewloka #sewing #sandiego #toofbush ht...
2025-05-20
1h 13
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV #106 feat. Chris Carson @bychriscarson
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills TV#106 feat. Chris Carson @bychriscarson Chris Carson is an artist and cut and sew clothing designer living in San Diego, CA. Chris and Claudia talk about sewing, sustainability, San Diego, and slowing down. You can visit Chris in person at his clothing store "The Homegrown Project" @thehomegrownprojectsd 2440 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950Visit Claudia in person at her sewing studio "Sew Loka" @sewloka 2113 Logan Avenue, B, San Diego, CA 92113https://sewloka.com/@skillspaybillstvDocumented by Manny Biezunski @moviemannysd ht...
2025-04-30
1h 04
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #105 "Celebrating 12 Years of Sew Loka"
Send us a textManny and Claudia are back for a new season of Skills Pay Bills 2025. They talk about "Ryde or Dye" and celebrating 12 years of Sew Loka, reciting prayers of gratitude at USD, recording new reels for KittiePIG, creating soccer balls for SDFC, and what's next for Sew Loka in 2025. There is so much to talk about and to be thankful for! Thank you for listening, we appreciate you!!! https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2025-02-22
1h 05
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #104 - Official Sew Loka Interview (Oct 2024)
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #104 - Official Sew Loka Interview (Oct 2024)SEW LOKA2113 Logan Avenue, Suite BSan Diego, CA 92113https://sewloka.com/shop@sewloka @skillspaybillstv https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2024-10-24
1h 01
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Movie Manny #7 - "A Complete Unknown: Why Bob Dylan Is Important"
Send us a textMovie Manny #7 - "A Complete Unknown: Why Bob Dylan Is Important" https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2024-08-14
22 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #103 - Beazie Beats @beaziebeats | DJ & Music Producer
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #103 - Beazie Beats @beaziebeats | DJ & Music Producer Claudia @sewloka sits down with Beazie Beats @beaziebeats DJ & Music ProducerBeazie moved to San Diego a few months ago and he has been ON FIRE! Discovering new talent, collaborating with local San Diego musicians and releasing new tracks, albums and videos on the daily! Watch and listen to learn more about Beazie Beats and find out where he's been and where he's going - the future is full of endless possibilities and we can't wait to see what Beazie and h...
2024-08-08
51 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #102 - Johnny Walsh @johnnywalshcreatives
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #102 - Johnny Walsh @johnnywalshcreatives Claudia interviews Johnny Walsh, a longtime friend and collaborator. Johnny has designed a bunch of our Sew Loka tee & flyer designs and you will see his branding work all over Sew Loka. Just recently, he rediscovered his love of singing, rapping and soul music! His talent is incredible and his hustle is unmatched! Enjoy the convo
2024-08-01
1h 10
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Movie Manny #5 - Alexx Catano @wearecatanation
Send us a textMovie Manny #5 - Alexx Catano @wearecatanation Manny and Alex talk movie theaters, drive-ins, home movies, and streaming. Also, they speculate on what's next for Comic Book movies... Watch on YouTube / Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Alex Catano is the host of the "We Are Catanation" Podcast, an audio podcast that highlights different artists and change makers in the San Diego community. https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2024-07-04
50 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #101 "Sew Loka Summer" feat Manny Biezunski @moviemannysd
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #101 "Sew Loka Summer" feat Manny Biezunski @moviemannysd https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2024-06-27
50 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #100 - Gabriela Ponce Curlango @gpwnce
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #100 - Gabriela Ponce Curlango @gpwnce #barriologan #sandiego Gabriela Ponce Curlango is a Mexican-American artist studying Fine Arts and Photography at San Diego City College. After spending seven years at Xbox as one of the nation’s leading women and Latinx professionals in video game development, she turned her full attention to pursuing a formal education in visual arts. Originally from El Centro, California, Gabriela is the proud granddaughter of farmworkers and the daughter of a Math educator father and dedicated community advocate mother. She is also a graduate of UC...
2024-06-20
1h 16
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #99 feat Anthony Azzarito @poets_underground_
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #99 feat Anthony Azzarito @poets_underground_. Anthony is not only a 10-year Army Veteran but also a published poet and a current psychology major. His journey into poetry began as a form of self-expression during his high school and into his military service, where he found solace and healing in the power of words. Now, as a co-owner of Poets Underground, Anthony is dedicated to creating a space where others can experience the same transformative power of poetry that he did. https://sewloka.com/Thank you for c...
2024-06-13
57 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #98 - Sunny Rey, Founder of Poets Underground @poets_underground_ (5/22/24)
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #98 - Sunny Rey, Founder of Poets Underground @poets_underground_ (5/22/24)Sunny's story is one of resilience and triumph. Despite being born into homelessness and facing the challenges of foster care and adoption, Sunny emerged as a strong advocate for change. With nearly two decades of experience in the social work arena and three published books to her name, Sunny brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to Poets Underground. Her passion for helping others find their voice through poetry is at the core of her work. Poets U...
2024-05-30
39 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #97 - Katie Ruiz @katieruizart Founder of the PomPom Project @thepompomprojectorg
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #97 - Katie Ruiz @katieruizart Founder of the PomPom Project @thepompomprojectorg https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2024-04-08
48 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #96 - Claudia talks Airport Installation, Embroidery Nights & Peacemaker Award
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #95 - This is a Claudia solo update episode recorded on Valentine's Day 2024. In this episode, Claudia discusses her recent art installation at the SD INTL AIRPORT and she also talks about Embroidery Nights and being a Peacemaker award recipient. Lots of cool upcoming projects and events including "Noche de Cumbia" on Saturday, March 2nd, from 4-10pm at The Quartyard in East Village, San Diego. If you have any questions please send us an email at: claudia@sewloka.comThank you for watching/listening! We appreciate you!
2024-02-17
26 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV #95 featuring Vito DiStefano @thevitography
Send us a textOn today’s episode of #skillspaybillstv Claudia @sewloka interviews the man, the myth, the legend …Vito DiStefano @thevitography a professional photographer living and working in San Diego. You can find his photos all over our website and social media. Click Play and listen to the full story of how we met and why we started working together. This is def one of our fav episodes! Place We Love: San Diego Tijuana Book Official Website: https://placeswelovesdtj.com/aboutBuy Places We Love: San Diego Tijuana Book: https://shop...
2024-01-05
1h 23
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #94 "New Year, New Lessons" (12/31/23)
Send us a textWe recorded this podcast on New Years Eve (12/31/23) while driving to one of our favorite local coffee shops, so please excuse the sometimes "bumpy" audio, it is a metaphor for 2023, and speaking of 2023, this podcast #94 is all about reflecting on the past year and being honest about our successes and our shortcomings. This year was not easy, but we finished much stronger than we started and for that we will be forever grateful! Upwards and Onwards to 2024 - we are ready!!!https://sewloka.com/@sewloka @skillspaybillstvLearn...
2024-01-01
1h 12
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #93 "You Reap What You Sew" Fashion Show Recap (12/16/23)
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills #93 "You Reap What You Sew" Fashion Show Recap (Recorded on 12/16/23)"You Reap What You Sew" was a cut & sew fashion show by textile artist, Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez @sewloka that took place on 12/9/23 at Bread & Salt in Logan Heights, San DiegoClaudia @sewloka and Manny @_beesonskis RECAP the whole fashion show & they shout out everyone who showed up, including Claudia's mom Learn more about Magic Mind at: https://magicmind.com/skillspaybillsUse promo code PAYBILLS20 to receive 20% off your order! In Jan 2024, Magic Mind wi...
2023-12-18
1h 25
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #92 featuring Positive Phee @positive_phee (10/26/23)
Send us a textClaudia @sewloka sits down with Sophie from @positive_phee to discuss secondhand fashion, thrifting, sustainability and the Sip & Style events she hosts all throughout San Diego. With a degree in fashion retail Sophie, "Phee" spent a decade immersed in the London luxury fashion & lingerie industries before moving to San Diego where she founded her sustainable fashion services brand Positive Phee. After researching the current fashion cycle and the damage that fast fashion has done to our society & environment, Sophie was motivated to explore a niche for circular fashion events, sustainable styling...
2023-10-27
1h 36
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #91 featuring Ainara Calahorra @muxu.creations
Send us a textClaudia @sewloka sits down with Ainara Calahorra, creator of MuXu Creations @muxu.creations Claudia and Ainara met each other in 2021, right around the same time that Ainara left her career as a psychologist to follow her passion for sewing, creating and being a full time sewist/business owner. Ainara is originally from Spain, and she is influenced by the strong women in her family and her entrepreneur grandfather who reinvented himself several times until the end. Ainara owns a San Diego slow fashion clothing company called MuXu Creations.
2023-10-20
1h 07
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #90 featuring Wendy Gracia @wendyispainting
Send us a textClaudia @sewloka sits down with local artist Wendy Gracia @wendyispainting for a fun conversation about art, cats, teeth, piñatas, mosquito bites, and more art. Wendy is a fine artist based in San Diego and she has a very cool style that is all her own. She has shown in galleries around California (in San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles) and she is an all around amazing person!!! Thank you for continuing to support Skills Pay Bills and Sew Loka, we appreciate you!!!You can watch the video version of t...
2023-10-06
1h 45
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #89 featuring Christian Daniel @christiandanielboots
Send us a textClaudia sits down with Christian Daniel, designer and creator of CHRISTIAN DANIEL BOOTS @christiandanielboots https://christiandanielboots.comOne day, Christian said out loud "I want to sell boots to the world" and then he set out on a journey to design and create the perfect boot! Claudia and Christian talk about living a purpose driven life and what it takes to manufacture a boot from scratch and bring it into production. It's a great convo between two master manifesters - ENJOY! Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and slow fashion...
2023-09-29
1h 25
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #88 "Our Most Important Podcast" (9/19/23)
Send us a textClaudia @sewloka and Manny @_beesonskis are back on the green couch talking about the next steps for their business and clothing brand Sew Loka Manny thinks this could be Sew Loka's "most important podcast ever" but Claudia still needs some convincing. What do you think? Did you enjoy listening to this podcast? Send us an email with your feedback, we would love to hear from you! Contact Email: claudia@sewloka.com@sewloka @skillspaybillstvhttps://www.sewloka.comSpecial Thank you to Patty & Kenny! ht...
2023-09-21
1h 21
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV #87 - Claudia Solo Episode 9/13/23 - Audio Only
Send us a textIt's a Claudia @sewloka solo episode - just Claudia and a microphone ..ENJOY! Recorded on 9/13/23 inside the Sew Loka Sewing Studio2113 Logan Ave, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92113 www.sewloka.com@sewloka @skillspaybillstvSkills Pay Bills TV #87 - Claudia Solo Episode 9/13/23 - Audio Only https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2023-09-14
1h 02
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS #86 feat Alexis Durbin @_snatchedbyalexis
Send us a textSKILLS PAY BILLS #86 feat Alexis Durbin @_snatchedbyalexisClaudia @sewloka & Alexis @_snatchedbyalexis have a conversation inside the Sew Loka sewing studio 2113 LOGAN AVE Alexis has been thrifting her whole life and she has always had a passion for clothing and creating, so she recently ditched her day job and opened up her own slow fashion business "SNATCHED BY ALEXIS" Claudia & Alexis talk about Alexis' new business, secondhand style, fast fashion, thrifting and pursuing your dreams. It's a good one, ENJOY! Thank you for watching and listening, we appreciate you!!!! ...
2023-09-07
1h 26
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills: A Sew Loka Podcast #85 "Celebrating 15 Years of Inocente" featuring @inocenteart
Send us a textOn this episode of Skills Pay Bills #85 Claudia talks with San Diego artist, Inocente @inocenteart about her upcoming solo art show at Studio IX @studioixsandiego celebrating 15 Years as an artist! Life has never been easy for Inocente, but she always keeps pushing forward and she never gives up and that is why we have so much love and respect for her. Her story is important. Her art is important. Don't miss Inocente's solo art show on Saturday 9/5/23 at Studio IX @studioixsandiego in #barriologan #inocente #inocenteart #skillspaybills #sewloka #podcast #sandiego #artist #interview @se...
2023-08-31
1h 16
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills: A Sew Loka Podcast #84 "It's a WNDRful Life" (8/22/23)
Send us a textRecorded on 8/22/23 in the back of Sew Loka Studios. Claudia & Manny talk about:1. The Sew Loka Takeover at WNDR Museum in downtown San Diego2. Future Goals for Sew Loka3. Throwing Events4. Art Exhibition at the SD Airport5. Raising a Middle SchoolerThank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and slow fashion, we appreciate you!!!@sewloka @skillspaybillstv www.sewloka.com https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we ap...
2023-08-24
1h 24
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills: A Sew Loka Podcast #83 - Manny Solo Episode! (8/2/23)
Send us a textSew Loka's first solo episode ! An unfiltered, straight from the brain episode featuring Manny from Sew Loka. Stop overthinking and just listen to this episode. It's a good one. https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2023-08-03
21 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Sew Loka Presents: Skills Pay Bills TV #82 featuring Embroidery Artist @thisgirlhugstrees
Send us a textClaudia @sewloka sits down with Dani @thisgirlhugtrees (5/29/23) for episode #82 of Skills Pay Bills TV @skillpaybillstv recorded live inside the Sew Loka sewing studio. 2113 Logan Avenue, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92113.Dani @thisgirlhugstrees is an embroidery artist living in San Diego. She creates original art and hosts other local artists at Studio IX @studioixsandiego in Barrio Logan. Claudia and Dani talk about what it's like to curate art shows and create for a living. They also talk about cats, clitoris art, and hugging trees. Thank you for continuing to watch our video t...
2023-06-01
58 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Sew Loka Presents: Skills Pay Bills TV #81 feat. EYEGATO @_eyegato_
Send us a textClaudia @sewloka sits down with renowned anonymous artist EYEGATO @_eyegato_ EYEGATO currently resides in San Diego and shares an art gallery/retail studio space with his partner, DANI @thisgirlhugstrees called STUDIO IX @studioixsandiego located in historic Barrio Logan.In this episode, Sew Loka & Eyegato discuss DIY art, 10 years of EYEGATO, curating art shows, Studio IX, being anonymous, and creating cool art for yourself thank you for continuing to watch/listen to our SKILLS PAY BILLS podcast , we appreciate you!!Filmed & recorded on location at Sew Loka 2...
2023-05-25
52 min
HOW I SEE IT
COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION: STARTING A BUSINESS, BROWN IDENTITY, THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY, & SUSTAINABILITY with Claudia of SEW LOKA
#12: Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez, Mexican-American fashion designer, comes on the podcast to discuss how she navigated her childhood, the beginning stages of starting her business Sew Loka, what brown identity means to her, and the community of Barrio Logan. She also discusses her sustainability practices (they plan to be 100% sustainable by this summer) and why it's important in the fashion industry. Claudia opened her sewing studio in 2013. Her mission is to break down barriers, blur societal norms, and proudly welcome BIPOC and undeserved communities through affordable, edgy, and handmade clothing, while remaining sustainable. Claudia is dedicated to working with...
2023-05-09
54 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV #80 featuring Taylor Hale TAYLINES @taytheline #artist #sandiego
Send us a textOn this week's episode of @skillspaybillstv Claudia @sewloka sits down with Ohio-born artist, Taylor Hale @taytheline Taylor has been drawing lines since third grade on any surface he could, from canvases to murals, cars, shoes, and clothing. Taylor works + lives in sunny San Diego, California... but often you'll catch him on the road, traveling around the country, spreading his passion for art. Taylor's mission behind creating art is simple: to positively impact the world, which influences infinite generations to come. Claudia and Taylor have a great conversation about the process of c...
2023-05-04
42 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV #79 feat. Jasmine Spence @jasminespenceart #sewloka #sandiego #barriologan
Send us a textClaudia from Sew Loka speaks with Jasmine Spence @jasminespenceart about the art life in #sandiego They also talk about reinventing themselves and becoming the person they always wanted to be. Jasmine Spence recently participated in Sew Loka's #communityovercompetition Art Show curated by @studioixsandiego she also painted live during the event too! You can find out more about Jasmine at: www.jasminespenceart.com @jasminespenceart You can hear the audio version of this podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts @skillspaybillstv @sewloka thank you for continuing to watch and listen to our SKILLS PAY BILLS TV podcast...
2023-04-13
1h 15
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV #77 featuring The Invisible Panchos @theinvisiblepanchos killcRey @killcrey Gene Flo @gene_flo
Send us a Text Message.Claudia and Manny @sewloka sit down with local artists, killcRey and Gene Flo from The Invisible Panchos @theinvisiblepanchos and they speak about process, collaboration, mental health and discipline. They also discuss The Invisible Panchos highly anticipated upcoming live performance at the Sew Loka's 10 year anniversary celebration on Saturday March 25th from 12pm - 9pm behind Sew Loka Studios 2113 LOGAN AVE. Thank you for watching and listening. Watch the video version of each episode on YouTube. Thank you!!! PS - We are hosting a live SKILLS PAY BILLS podcast on 3/25/23 in celebration of...
2023-03-17
1h 41
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: "Community Over Competition" (3/1/23)
Send us a textOn this episode of Skills Pay Bills TV, Claudia and Manny discuss their upcoming event "Community Over Competition"; a celebration of ten years in San Diego. The event will be sponsored by Cal Coast Credit Union, and it is the first time Sew Loka will use the large lot behind their shop to host a community event. They will also be doing their first LIVE Skills Pay Bills podcast inside the Sew Loka sewing studio starting at 6pm. Lots of fun & exciting things happening in the month of March for Sew Loka. And d...
2023-03-02
45 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: "Fighting back during a Recession" (1/24/23)
Send us a textClaudia and Manny are back on the green couch manifesting the next steps for Sew Loka. They talk about branching out into wholesale, hosting weekly workshops and creating new events for the weekends. They also discuss their thoughts on the impending recession and how they plan to thrive during very difficult times - ENJOY!www.sewloka.com@sewloka @skillspaybillstv https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2023-01-24
59 min
Catanation Studios
Season 4 Episode 18 Season Finale (The Change In The World Of Roxy Cruz)
Send us a textThis Will Be The Season 4 Finale Of Catanation Studios & The Final Podcast Of 2022.Joining Will Be The New Co-Host For This Podcast Starting In 2023, Roxy Cruz. Before We Get There, I Want All Of You Listening To Hear What An Incredible Person She's Truly Is.We Hear From Her Business, Printhink, How She Started In Embroidery, Her Roles As A Leader, & The Meaning Of Her Angelic Numbers, 222.I Am Very Excited For The New Beginning For My Podcast, Both Roxy & Myself Want To Thank Claudia...
2022-11-30
17 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #8 feat. NAYELI-MILENMY GUTIERREZ @churchofherbalism
Send us a textClaudia visits The Church of Herbalism @churchofherbalism and shares some delicious tea with Nayeli-Milenmy Gutierrez @NayeliMilemny They talk about different types of herbs, fabrics, and cannabis and they also talk about what's next for Nayeli and the Church of Herbalism. This is definitely our most magical episode yet - ENJOY! We appreciate you!!@sewloka @skillspaybillstvVisit the Church of Herbalism at 2205 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113Visit Sew Loka at 2113 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113 https://sewloka.com/Thank you for cont...
2022-11-17
1h 06
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #7 feat. ROXY CRUZ @printhinksd aka "The Embroidery Master"
Send us a textIn this episode of Skills Pay Bills TV Unplugged #7 we speak with ROXY CRUZ aka "The Embroidery Master" she can make anything happen with an embroidery machine. Claudia and Roxy sit on the green couch and discuss embroidery, business, teaching the youth, making sh*t happen, past lives, future goals and everything in between - ENJOY!!! www.sewloka.com@printhinksd@sewloka @skillspaybillstv https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-11-15
1h 12
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #6 "Cruising Harbor Drive in a Prius"
Send us a textClaudia and Manny @sewloka cruise down Harbor Drive in San Diego, CA. They drive from their sewing studio in Barrio Logan to Better Buzz Coffee in Point Loma and they talk about all of the upcoming workshops and events happening at Sew Loka in Nov/Dec 2022"Sewing is Life" Art Show going down 12/17. Small Biz Saturday 11/26 exclusive in-store vintage clothing drop! They also discuss slow fashion zipper pouches, bringing sewing back to the classroom, and slanging tote bags in front of a dispensary. FILMED & RECORDED ON 11/2/22 at 10:15am - 1...
2022-11-03
1h 01
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Unplugged #5 "Beaverton,OR"
Send us a textSKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #5 "Beaverton, OR"In this episode of SPBTV, Claudia & Manny discuss their recent trip to Beaverton, Oregon. On 10/14/22 Claudia hosted a cut and sew workshop inside Blue Ribbon Studios at Nike World Headquarters. It was an amazing and beautiful experience - we talk about the workshop and the speech and what's next for Sew Loka 2023 !!! @sewloka@skillspaybillstvwww.sewloka.com/podcast https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate y...
2022-10-20
56 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #4 "October Vibes" (10/5/22)
Send us a textLots of cool things happening in the world of Sew Loka right now! Free community events, cannabis sponsorships and a business trip to Oregon - all planned for the next couple of weeks! @sewloka @beesonskis_@skillspaybillstvwww.sewloka.com https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-10-06
22 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #3 feat. @gillbillydelic from The Mind Buzz Podcast @The Mindbuzz
Send us a textSKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #3 feat. @gillbillydelic from The Mind Buzz Podcast @themindbuzz https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-09-29
1h 27
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #2 "Back to Basics" - 9/21/22
Send us a textWelcome to SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged @sewloka @skillspaybilltv New episodes every Wednesday at 8pmVideo version on YouTube, Audio version on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Claudia and Manny discuss Sew Loka's textile art show titled "A Mother's Journey to America". The art show is happening Saturday September 24th from 12-6pm at Sew Loka Studios 2113 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. This is Sew Loka's first official textile art show, and it is happening during San Diego Design Week 2022 @sddesignweek #sddesignweek2022Thank you for watching and listening! Have a...
2022-09-22
43 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Unplugged #1 feat. @thisgirlhugstress & @_eyegato_
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2022-09-14
1h 21
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV Ep #15 feat @KILLcRey @theinvisiblepanchos
Send us a Text Message.It was an honor to speak with hip hop artist and futurist, @KILLcRey aka Chris. KILLcRey & Gene Flo @gene_flo make up the hip hop duo known as "The Invisible Panchos". We speak with Chris about music, hip hop, art, videos, podcasts, and what's next for @theinvisiblepanchos Check out their latest music video titled "INTRODUCTION" feat. Parker Edison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9-eSLUhakcwww.theinvisiblepanchos.comwww.sewloka.com@sewloka @skillspaybillstv https://sewloka.com/Thank you for co...
2022-08-25
1h 12
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Episode 14 feat. Alexx Catano @wearecatanation
Send us a textClaudia & Manny from @sewloka interview Alexx Catano from the Catanation Podcast @wearecatanation They talk about starting a podcast, choosing guests, the interview process and growing up in City Heights, San Diego. Thank you for watching and listening @sewloka @skillspaybillstv @wearecatanation WE APPRECIATE YOU !!!!www.sewloka.com/podcast https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-08-03
57 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #13 feat. Andrew Benavides @cafeinacafesd with guest host @xicanobrownisgold
Send us a textFor this very special episode of @skillspaybillstv we interview Andrew Benevides at his coffee shop @cafecafeinasd in City Heights, San Diego. This episode was filmed and recorded live inside the Cafeina Cafe coffee shop and it features guest host Abdiel De La O from @xicanobrownisgold This is the first time we filmed a SKILLS PAY BILLS episode outside of the #sewloka sewing studio and it was a blast !!! Cafe Cafeina is more than just a coffee shop, it is also a community hub that brings people together from all over San Diego. Thank...
2022-06-29
1h 07
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Episode 12 feat. Beryl Forman @bmangolicious
Send us a text@sewloka breaks bread with Beryl Forman @bmangolicious (aka the most interesting woman in the world) and they discuss crocs, bikes, bread & community. Beryl is a community place maker and a bread baker who has spent the last 15 years working as the marketing and mobility director for the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement District. Working with the BID has allowed her the opportunity to collaborate on many significant projects which include the development of a culturally designated Little Saigon District, placemaking initiatives including Take Back the Alley and Fair@44 and implementing a dedicated bus...
2022-06-08
1h 04
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Episode 11 "Loka AF"
Send us a textClaudia and Manny have a clothing store and a sewing studio called "SEW LOKA" located in heart of San Diego, CA. They create and rework clothing in the back and then they hang it on the racks. On today's episode they talk about happiness, self-doubt, personal flaws, sewing, and the future of #slowfashion. Thank you for watching / listening! We Appreciate You! SKILLS PAY BILLS TV #11 filmed live inside Sew Loka's sewing studio.2113 Logan Avenue, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92113@sewloka #sewloka @skillspaybillstv produced by @copyandstealw...
2022-05-16
1h 00
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Episode 10 feat @RHYMESTYLETROOP (San Diego Emcee)
Send us a textClaudia & Manny @sewloka interview San Diego emcee RHYME STYLE TROOP @rhymestyletroop - this is our tenth episode - watch the full video on YouTube - just search "Sew Loka" and you will find us! https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-04-21
1h 14
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Episode 9 "Authentication & Beyond"
Send us a textClaudia & Manny discuss the process of authenticating Sew Loka clothing and why it is important. They also talk about Claudia's new teaching gig and what's dropping in the month of April. Thank you for listening & watching - we appreciate you!Watch the full video on YouTube - just search "Sew Loka". https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-04-08
56 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Episode 8 - "Overcoming Fears" #SPBTV
Send us a textrecorded 3/16/22 inside Sew Loka Studios, 2113 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113 https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-03-21
42 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Episode 7 feat. @rodriguezpaletas
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2022-02-24
54 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Episode 6 feat. @dentloktattooarts
Send us a textSKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Episode 6 feat. @dentloktattooarts https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-02-03
1h 06
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Episode 5 feat. @dj_alxcrtz & @skybht
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills TV: Episode 5 feat DJ Alex Cortez @dj_alxcrtz and Sky Cris @skybht Broken Heart Tattoo San Diego @brokenhearttattoosd https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-01-24
1h 04
Catanation Studios
Season 3 Episode 2 (SEW LOKA ft. Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez)
Send us a textAsk & You Shall Received. For A While Now The Listeners Of Catanation Have Requested For Me To Have Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez, & We Are Both Very Happy To Have This Show For You All!Claudia Is A Local Business Owner Who Sews Her Clothing Products Which You Can Check Out In Her Website https://sewloka.com/ As Well As Visit Her Shop On 2113 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113Along With That, Claudia Works On A Podcast Called Skills Pay Bills Where She Invites Fellow Clothing Designers In San Diego....
2022-01-11
21 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Episode 3 #SPBTV recorded 12/16/21
Send us a textNegativity is the enemy of creativity / Interview with Pots & Pans , Mylor from OB Farmer's Market https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-01-06
1h 09
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: Episode 2 feat @sewloka @_beesonskis @copyandsteal @visualcache
Send us a textSkills Pay Bills TV: Episode 2 feat @sewloka @_beesonskis @copyandsteal @visualcacheHosted by Claudia @sewloka and Manny @_beesonskisProduced by Chris & Priscilla @copyandstealfilmed & recorded inside of the Sew Loka sewing studio 2113 Logan Ave, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92113claudia@sewloka.comwww.sewloka.com@skillspaybillstv@walktheblocksd https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-01-06
1h 03
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills TV: The Official Sew Loka Interview 1/5/22
Send us a textThe official Sew Loka interview recorded 1/4/22 in Barrio Logan, San Diego. The truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truthproduced by @copyandstealhosted by @sewlokawww.sewloka.com https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2022-01-06
1h 17
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS TV: Episode 1 #SPBTV
Send us a textIntroducing SKILLS PAY BILLS TV - produced by @copyandstealstudio and hosted by @sewloka filmed & recorded inside of Sew Loka's sewing studio on Logan Avenue in Barrio Logan, San Diego. On this episode, the SPB team enter into another dimension of public access TV experimentation via YouTube. It is a milestone episode for us & we all know that we are on the right path. So many cool things to watch & listen to in this episode: https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and...
2022-01-06
1h 27
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @SHOPSIMONLIMON
Claudia @sewloka sits down with fellow Barrio Logan business owner and ALL FOR LOGAN Vice President, Alexandra Perez-Demma @shopsimonlimon. The last time Alex and Claudia recorded a podcast together was in November 2020, and a lot of cool things have happened since that last podcast. They both discuss the evolution of Walk The Block and how that led them to the creation of a new Barrio Logan non-profit 501(c6) called ALL FOR LOGAN. They also talk about upcoming holiday events and planned beautification projects for Logan Avenue. Thank you for continuing to listen and support our SKILLS PAY BILLS podcast...
2021-10-24
56 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
[Extended Version] SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @8X8STUDIO @MICHAELWOODWARDART
Send us a text*** The EXTENDED VERSION of this podcast has some audio issues in the beginning. These audio issues have been removed and a shorter version of this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube/SpotifyClaudia @sewloka sits down with artist/designer Michael Woodward @michaelwoodwardart from @8x8studio. 8x8 Studio is an art studio and gallery that is located inside of THE ART HUB @thearthubmakers on Logan Avenue in Barrio Logan. They talk about Michael's creative process and his overall evolution as an artist. They also discuss the local art scene on Logan...
2021-10-09
43 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
[EDITED VERSION] SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @8X8STUDIO @MICHAELWOODWARDART
Send us a textClaudia @sewloka sits down with artist/designer Michael Woodward @michaelwoodwardart from @8x8studio. 8x8 Studio is an art studio and gallery that is located inside of THE ART HUB @thearthubmakers on Logan Avenue in Barrio Logan. They talk about Michael's creative process and his overall evolution as an artist. They also discuss the local art scene on Logan Avenue and how everyone on the block supports one another and wants to see each other grow!Thank you for continuing to support and listen to our SKILLS PAY BILLS podcast - we...
2021-10-09
26 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @XICANO_BROWNISGOLD
Send us a textSeason 2 is here!!! @SKILLSPAYBILLSPOD @SEWLOKA @XICANO_BROWNISGOLDClaudia interviews Abdiel De La O, the creator of San Diego-based clothing brand @XICANO_BROWNISGOLD. They talk about Abdiel's creative process and they also discuss the meaning behind the phrases "BROWN IS GOLD" and "MUJER ES VIDA". Please check out the @XICANO_BROWNISGOLD instagram page and then shop their website (www.brownisgold.com)Thank you for supporting XICANO/A artists and business owners - we appreciate you!!!From the @XICANO_BROWNISGOLD instagram page: "XICANO" is a San Diego b...
2021-09-20
1h 06
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @ARTEHASTALAMUERTE6
On today's episode of SKILLS PAY BILLS, Claudia @sewloka sits down with local artista/chingona @artehastalamuerte6. Maira is a hugely inspirational first generation Chicana artist that has overcome so many obstacles in her life. She recently illustrated a beautiful children's book called "The Spirit of Chicano Park" and she also hosts in person and virtual paint nights at local breweries and restaurants throughout San Diego. On this episode, Claudia & Maira talk about their individual art journeys and how the pandemic forced them both to get creative and switch up their business models. Thank you for watching & listening!!!...
2021-07-28
51 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @MELICHA_ART
Send us a textOn today's episode of SKILLS PAY BILLS, I sit down with Melissa Medina aka @MELICHA_ART. Melissa is a 24 year old artist that has her own studio inside of the ART HUB on Logan Avenue. She has created so many incredible works of art over the past few years, and we talk about many of them over the course of this episode. Melissa has always been so mysterious to me, but after recording this podcast with her, I feel deeply connected to her spirit and her journey. She is an awesome & amazing human...
2021-07-22
1h 05
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @_BEESONSKIS
Send us a textIn this rapid fire podcast, Claudia @sewloka and Manny @_beesonskis are in a race against time, as they try to say everything they need to say in less than 45 minutes. This is an episode that asks all of the wrong questions, but gets all of the right answers. We talk about upcoming summer drops, our back to back birthdaZe, "Sewing with Loka", SD Design Week, & much, MUCH more. Thank you for watching & listening. Check out www.sewloka.com & support slow fashion
2021-07-15
40 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @UPRIGHTCITIZEN_VTG
Send us a textI am a huge fan of Upright Citizen Vintage in downtown Chula Vista. They have so many rad, hard to find vintage tees, tops and dresses and their Doc Martin collection is insane!!! The co-owner of Upright Citizen Vintage, Sonia Tabor, is my fashion icon and I love how she styles and curates her shop. In todays episode of SKILLS PAY BILLS, we talk about vintage clothes, punk rock, doc martins, and how fast fashion is really F-ing up our planet. Thank you for watching & listening!!! You can find the audio version of...
2021-06-23
1h 51
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @DALEBOYERART
Send us a textClaudia sits down with National City abstract artist Dale Boyer aka @DALEBOYERART. Dale is a raw, untrained artist that is painting to break boundaries and challenge conventional art theory. Dale's highly textured, multi-layered paintings aim to provide onlookers with a portal into the artist's current emotional state. Claudia has known Dale for close to a year and a half now and she has always been a huge fan of his work and creativity. In today's episode they talk about the past, present & future of Dale Boyer's art and they also discuss the discipline...
2021-06-17
1h 25
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @INOCENTEART
Send us a textClaudia sits down with Inocente aka @INOCENTEART. Inocente is not only a brilliant artist and human being, but she was also the main subject of a short independent documentary film titled "Inocente" that won an Oscar in 2013. Claudia & Inocente discuss the documentary, winning an Oscar, meeting Daniel Day Lewis, & being inspired by the band DEVO. They also speak candidly about the current state of homelessness in San DIego and how things seem to be getting worse and not better. Lastly, Inocente teases a new art show in 2021 - lets make it happen !!!!!
2021-06-10
1h 24
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @RAFARIOSFOTOS
Send us a textClaudia interviews Rafael aka @RAFARIOSFOTOS. Rafael is a man of many skills & talents - he is a jewelry creator by day and a dark room photographer by night. He is also a resident at the newly renovated ART HUB on Logan Avenue in Barrio Logan. Watch/Listen as Claudia and Rafa discuss art, creativity and the fine line between theft and inspiration - ENJOY!!! https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2021-06-03
1h 24
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @VALAZOZART
Claudia sits down with Jesus Pinto aka @VALAZOZART and they discuss the peaks and valleys of street vending. Listen as they both reminisce about the past decade of outdoor markets in San Diego and how the scene has changed and evolved over the years. A lot of joking and goofing around on this episode ...ENJOY!!!
2021-05-27
1h 35
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @THEMVMTBRAND
Send us a textClaudia interviews the man behind the movement, Adrian aka @THEMVMTBRAND. Adrian doesn't like talking, but he made this one exception for Claudia. Listen as they talk about dedication and the dark side of running a business. Enjoy! https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2021-05-20
1h 01
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @_BEESONSKIS (Q&A Episode)
Send us a textClaudia's husband (Manny aka @_BEESONSKIS) visits the sewing studio and asks Claudia some very tough questions. Thank you for listening!! To watch the full video version of this podcast, search "sew loka" on YouTube. https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2021-05-13
57 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast #008 feat. @CRYSTALIZEDBONEZ
Send us a textClaudia sits down with Jazmine Fuentes @crystalizedbonez. Jazmine is a Chicanx artist that creates beautiful paintings inside of her Barrio Logan art studio. They talk about family, identity, and what it takes to be a full time artist. Thank you for listening!! Watch the full podcast videos on YouTube (search "sew loka")www.sewloka.com https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2021-05-06
1h 52
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS #007: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @MISSLOVERLING
Send us a textClaudia @SEWLOKA interviews Areli @MISSLOVERLING. Areli opened up her whimsical store, full of fun oddities, on Logan Avenue in September 2019. They talk about biodegradable plant confetti, evil cats & the magic that exists on the streets of Barrio Logan.SEWLOKA.COM@sewloka@missloverling@skillspaybillspod https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!
2021-04-29
1h 22
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS #006: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @A_MAN_WHO_SEWS
Send us a textClaudia interviews San Diego native, Derreck Cobb, aka @A_MAN_WHO_SEWS. Derreck has his own shop in Chula Vista and he specializes in creating custom handbags and accessories for his clients. This conversation went on for close to three hours (our longest podcast yet!). We spoke about Derreck's sewing journey and how he was able to get past his fears and start working for himself. Thank you for listening!!!www.sewloka.comwww.amanwhosews.com https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support...
2021-04-22
2h 18
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS #005: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @MILITANT_23 / @SEWTE_
Send us a textClaudia interviews a total badass sewist Amanda Castillo aka @militant_23. Claudia & Amanda first met during the early months of the pandemic. Amanda came by the sewing studio to pick up a face mask pattern, and we've been following her ever since. She skates during the day & sews at night - a total f'n badass!!! Her sewing business page is @sewte_ and she sells her creations directly through instagram. Thank you for listening !!!!Amanda Castillo: @militant_23Sewte: @sewte_Sew Loka: @sewloka https://sewloka.com/...
2021-04-14
1h 37
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS #004: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @THIRTYFLIRTYANDCRAFTY
Claudia interviews Jen from @thirtyflirtyandcrafty Jen is the owner of the Thirty&Flirty Shop on Logan Avenue in Barrio Logan. We talk about her recent journey from street vendor to shop owner. Thank you for listening !!!@SEWLOKAsewloka.com
2021-04-07
1h 05
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS #003: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @BARROPATUHOGAR
Send us a textClaudia @sewloka interviews Mara from @barropatuhogar. They discuss Mara's 2020 journey and how she kept her pottery business alive during the pandemic.Thank you for listening !!!
2021-04-01
1h 03
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS #002: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @SHOPSIMONLIMON
Claudia interviews Alexandra "Alex" Perez-Demma. Alex is the owner of Simon Limon in Barrio Logan. She is also one of the co-founders of Walk the Block @walktheblocksd @sewloka@shopsimonlimon@walktheblocksd
2021-03-28
1h 01
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
SKILLS PAY BILLS #001: A Sew Loka Podcast feat. @MARITZAISAWESOMEDESIGNS
Send us a textThis definitely feels like a milestone podcast for us; we are trying something new and interviewing local makers and creators that really excite and inspire us.. Claudia interviews & Manny films/edits, the goal is to have everything created in-house. Thank you for listening and for following us on this creative/bumpy journey. @Maritzaisawesomedesigns visited the sewing studio today and spoke with Claudia about her life, her loves & her dope AF crochet designs that you can find hugging the trees along Logan Avenue https://sewloka.com/Thank you f...
2021-03-13
1h 17