Today I’m talking with Marina Scott. Marina leads our user research and so much more here at Making, she is a mother, designer, maker, occupational therapist, and she also happens to be one of my favorite people on this earth. Marina has a powerful story and voice, one that I’m so excited for you to hear today. 

You can connect with Marina on the Making app and Instagram @heartbunknitsandmore 

Immerse yourself in crafting culture. Making is a first-of-its-kind social marketplace app for makers, crafters, and artists where you can track projects, post to the feed, discover new makers, take classes and more! The marketplace will launch Fall 2022 and is an opportunity for sellers to increase their discoverability and audience, generate revenue, and build community. Making also just launched BRIGHT Collective—a crafty content experience delivered monthly to your inbox and the Making app! Think patterns, recipes, special discounts, monthly member events and more! We have a special 10% discount on BRIGHT Collective yearly memberships for podcast listeners! Use discount code makingconvo10 during checkout. 

To download the app, join the community, and become a BRIGHT Collective member, visit makingco.com today!

SUPPORTERS

We’re so grateful for our BRIGHT Collective supporters and wanted to give a shout out to two of them today. 

La Bien Aimée is an artisanal dye studio and brand of hand-dyed yarn based in Paris, France, founded by Aimée Gille. Offering a selection of best-selling and exclusive yarn bases, Aimée has developed a variety of dyeing techniques that make her colors truly unique and sophisticated. Visit their online shop at https://www.labienaimee.com/ 

Dances with Wool is a local yarn store located in Midlothian, VA. Their commitment to you is to offer a wide array of quality commercial and hand dyed yarns, as well as spinning and weaving equipment and supplies in a supportive and inclusive environment where all your fiber needs are met. Visit their online shop at danceswithwoolrva.com

If you’d like to be a BRIGHT Collective supporter, send us an email at [email protected]

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