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Affra Gibbs is an artist and painter from Charleston, SC. She is known for her vibrant and playful pet portraits. Join us as Affra talks with Heidi and Alyssa about her journey from art school, pushing through fear, and her current studio situation.

Megan Auman is a designer and metalsmith and runs three businesses. How do you run three businesses and still accomplish your goals? Join us Megan chats with Alyssa and Heidi about time management, wholesale, and writing an e-book.

Meredith Host, a potter, from Kansas City, MO is our guest this week on The Boldli Podcast. Listen along as Meredith discusses her design influences, running two businesses at once, and her latest endeavor Host for Home. 

Our CPA friend, Jamie Boyack, is back to answer listener questions. Taxes can seem daunting, but with Jamie's help you can get everything squared away so you can focus on what you love, making products. Listen as Heidi and Alyssa chat with Jamie about sales tax, online sales, and categorizing expenses.

Carolyn Edlund is the owner and founder of Artsy Shark, which she created in 2009 after a successful career as an artist. Carolyn is passionate about working with other artists and creative entrepreneurs to create a better art business. Listen along as Carolyn discusses with Alyssa and Heidi curating your work, sharing your story with your audience, and saying no. 

The holiday season can be stressful for everyone, but perhaps even more so for makers. Enjoy these bloopers from The Boldli Podcast. Thank you for your continued support and have a happy and safe holiday season!

Ryan Durbin is a ceramic maker out of Southgate, KY. Ceramics is Ryan’s obsession and side hustle, while by day he is website developer. Not only is Ryan a skilled craftsman he is also co-host of the podcast Wheel Talk with Becca Otis.

George McCalman is an artist and creative director out of San Fransico. George works as a graphic design instructor, illustrator for the Observed column in the San Fransico Chronicle, and is currently working on his first book Illustrated Black History. In addition, George runs his own design studio, working with clients to create their own brand identity.

Jen Hewett is a printmaker and author from San Fransico. Jen’s first book Print, Pattern Sew: Block-Printing Basics + Simple Sewing Project is an instructional book for those who are just learning block-printing and sewing. Listen along as Jen discusses with Heidi and Alyssa about setting boundaries for a better business, letting go of perfection, and being a woman of color in craft.

Alyssa Westenbroek-Koster and Heidi Fahrenbacher answer listener questions submitted through the Boldli website. Want to submit a question? Submit it through the contact page. Boldli Instagram Boldli Facebook

Matthew Addonizio is an artist out of Philadelphia. At the time of the interview, he was working at Anthropologie and making his work on the side. Join us while Matthew discusses his recent class Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, finding inspiration, and stick-to-itiveness.

Jeff Ham, of Jeff Ham Ceramics, is the latest guest on The Boldli Podcast. Jeff runs a community studio in Grand Rapids, MI and is also a full-time potter. One of Jeff’s earliest entrepreneurial adventures was making cheese! Listen along to learn more about customer service skills and copy left.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. In this episode Martha Omilian explains how her daughter Maggie Wardle was murdered in October of 1999. Martha has turned that tragedy into Remembering Maggie, a non-profit, that sells knitted hats to raise funds to help educate young people about healthy relationships. 

Join Alyssa Westenbroek-Koster and Heidi Fahrenbacher as they interview Jeff Rottman, founder of GR Pottery Forms, about his journey into clay, becoming a full-time potter, and running his own community studio. Jeff tells listeners how he turned he own creative clay process into the company GR Pottery forms and how he strategically grew his business.

Based out of Boulder, CO, Alyssa Westenbroek-Koster is a potter and the owner of AWK Clayworks . After sensing a need for community support among creative entrepreneurs, Alyssa helped found Boldli and is also the co-host of The Boldli Podcast.

Jamie Boyack is a CPA and runs her own business Aloha Friday CPA for creative entrepreneurs. Jamie is based out of Vancouver Island, but enjoys working remotely throughout the US and Canada. Listen along as Heidi and Alyssa interview Jamie about forming a LLC, depreciation, and everyone's favorite: deductions.

Molly Anne Bishop is a ceramic artist living in Chicago, IL. Molly is known for her playful illustrations depicting everyday life and all the emotions that come along with it. Molly speaks candidly, with Alyssa and Heidi, about hiring a business manager, outsourcing what you can, and having a back up plan. Molly Anne Bishop Show Notes Boldli Instagram Boldli Facebook

Paul Blais is best know for his podcast The Potters Cast, which he started in 2016 to celebrate being alive after kicking bladder cancer. But did you know it isn’t his first podcast? Join Heidi and Alyssa as they talk with Paul about his history as an entrepreneur, his own pottery work, and how to start your own podcast.

Lauren Holton is an embroidery artist located in the Pacific Northwest. She started Lark Rising Embroidery from her own passion of making embroidery and currently creates embroidery patterns for others to purchase and enjoy.

Alyssa Westenbroek-Koster and Heidi Fahrenbacher answer listener questions submitted through the website. Want to submit a question? Submit it through the contact page. Boldli Instagram Boldli Facebook 

Catie Miller is a ceramic artist based out of Fargo, North Dakota. Her work is created from red clay that is embellished with a fascinating slip transfer technique. Catie spoke openly about creating an introduction through the mail when she ships her products to customers, how to find inspiration from others (including big box stores and other makers), and getting published.

Catie Miller is a ceramic artist based out of Fargo, North Dakota. Her work is created from red clay that is embellished with a fascinating slip transfer technique. Catie spoke openly about creating an introduction through the mail when she ships her products to customers, how to find inspiration from others (including big box stores and other makers), and getting published.

Catie Miller is a ceramic artist based out of Fargo, North Dakota. Her work is created from red clay that is embellished with a fascinating slip transfer technique. Catie spoke openly about creating an introduction through the mail when she ships her products to customers, how to find inspiration from others (including big box stores and other makers), and getting published. Catie Miller Ceramics Show Notes Boldli Instagram Boldli Facebook