Customizing Culture

In this Season 3 premiere, Katrina from Katrina's Graceful Creations joins Jared and talks about crafting, family, and shares a story of perseverance.

Jared looks back at the fun, insightful, and ever-inspiring moments with another round of guests from season 2 of Customizing Culture, plus a big update in Jared's T-shirt business. For creators looking to be on Customizing Culture season 3, email us at: [email protected]

Making a robust heat press is no easy task, and as Insta Graphic Systems has produced heavy duty machines for over 60 years, they have only set themselves as the professional's choice in the industry. HPN's Jared and Insta's Greg Farmer discuss what has allowed many Insta machines to stand tall above the crowd, and why and how Insta reached their high standards.

Corrine Blackstone has been a handmade crafter for her life, but as soon as she found her craft cutter and a surprising passion to create instructional videos, her past-time would only become her key business in no time. She and HPN's Jared discuss about how she managed to find her success in crafting, and as both were attending Silhouette Summit 2023, they also give their first impressions on the new Cameo 5, Portrait 4, and Curio 2 machines.

For Siser North America's Patrick Ali, having a clear passion in the garment decoration industry can definitely pay off. Patrick and HPN's Jared talk about how he managed to become Siser's current face as an outsider, the surprising amount of care and attention placed on their products, what the future holds for him professionally and personally, and more.

During Silhouette Summit 2023, Crystal from CrystalAnn had the chance to speak with Jared about how her career to teach evolved to a successful digital endeavor into the crafting and customization industry, plus thoughts on Silhouette's new innovations through the Cameo 5, Portrait 4, and Curio 2 machines.

For digital artist Kenji Hilton, creativity is truly limitless through his passion for apparel and electronic music. On his visit to HeatPressNation, Kenji and Jared discuss the origins of IKendoit.Studio and how his brand continues to grow today.

Big Brandoh and HeatPressNation's Jared reunite, but not at the HPN headquarters! With the two attending Silhouette Summit 2023, Jared and Big Brandoh discuss their thoughts on the new Cameo 5, Curio 2, and Portrait 4 machines, plus catch up on general happenings since their first episode.

From her beginnings in personal training to a major switch towards passionate crafting, Courtney Brickner from The Crafty Brick discusses her humble and inspiring story with Jared.

Nick from A&N Custom Prints runs a humble customization shop, which was almost ended by a sting operation! Dropping the details to Jared, he touches on the history of his business, how he managed to reach that dangerous point, and warnings to others down the line.