In this episode of Yours For The Making, Robin Johnson is joined by metalworker, maker, and creative powerhouse Charis Williams, also known as The Salvage Sister. From welding sculptures in her garden workshop to empowering women and beginners to confidently use power tools, Charis is on a mission to make hands-on creativity accessible for all.

You’ll hear how Charis went from a soul-crushing job at a bank to building a life around reclaimed materials, self-taught skills, and unshakeable creative passion. She shares her journey through the world of murals, woodworking, welding, television appearances, and now - launching her own online course platform designed to teach practical tool skills to beginners in a safe, empowering way.

Whether you're a hobbyist, aspiring maker, or professional creative, this conversation is packed with laughter, grit, and insights into running a creative business from scratch.

In this episode, you will hear: 

• Why Charis left a corporate career to pursue creative freedom - and how motherhood played a pivotal role
• How she built The Salvage Sister brand from kitchen-floor commissions to national TV shows
• The challenges of teaching power tools to beginners - and how safety + confidence go hand in hand
• Why she’s launching a comprehensive online tool training platform for DIY beginners
• Real talk on burnout, creative energy, and the constant juggle of business, family, and passion
• How makers can monetise their craft without losing the joy of making
• Advice for anyone thinking about starting a creative career later in life

This is for: 

Beginner makers ready to pick up tools for the first time, women looking to build DIY confidence, Creatives juggling family, freelance, and making, workshop hosts and community educators, fans of hands-on learning, reclaimed materials, and metalwork plus anyone considering turning their creative hobby into a business

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Yours for the Making with Robin Johnson is the podcast that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of making. Hosted by Robin Johnson - founder of Johnson Bespoke and BBC presenter on shows such as The Travelling Auctioneers, The Restorers, Woodland Workshop this podcast dives into the stories of makers from all walks of life. From woodworkers, metal fabricators, and chefs to artists, designers, and hobbyists, each episode offers real conversations with the people behind the things we love.

Whether you're a hands-on creative, aspiring artisan, or simply curious about how things are made, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and practical wisdom. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, lessons in process and passion, and a celebration of the maker movement in all its forms. 

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