Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths

Each 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 those

There 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

Welcome 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

For 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

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

In 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

For 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

In this short first episode, Christine shares her struggle with feeling that her work was of value in the eyes of others and the direction she chose to take her business that ultimately led to burnout. You can reach out to Christine on Instagram @christinemighion and share your ideas for topic discussion or suggest guests that you would like to hear her interview. Be a part of the Slowmade Podcast community by joining us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SlowmadePodcast