This weeks guest is the proprietress of Alchemy Fiber Mill in Easthamption, MA Malinda Lesko. We talk about how she got to MA by way of NH and how her Fiber Science education brought her full circle to being a Fibermill owner. Thank you Malinda for bringing your magic and whimsy and knowledge of fiber to the podcast. 

Where to find our guest:

Alchemy calendar: 

https://alchemyfibermill.com/events/

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Next Fiber Lounge and pop-up shop: Saturday, September 5, 2:30-7pm. (BYOP (bring your own project) and hang out with fiber friends.)

Next fiber show: SoRo Fiber Show Saturday, October 3in South Royalton VT 10am-4pm

A great way to see behind the scenes at Alchemy is during Eastworks Open Studios, an annual building wide event with art, music, food trucks and more. Held the first weekend in November.
https://eastworksopenstudios.com/

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemyfibermill/

Western MA Fibershed

Community Craft Night second Monday of the month. 

Next open meeting and skillshare: September 27, 1-3pm

Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess Book discussed in epidsode

https://fibershed.org/

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This week's guest is Bruce Orr, a multitalented visual artist from Delaware based in Beverly, MA. Bruce is the founder of Inkwell, an all inclusive youth arts program. It was a pleasure to talk to Bruce about his journey as an artist and how passionate he is about arts and art advocacy. As mentioned at the end of the episode Bruce has had some ongoing health challenges and has had to pause youth programs for now. If you would like to work with Bruce or purchase some art please see the below email and web links. 

Where to find our guest:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mudeyepuppets/
Website: https://bruceorr.com/
Email: [email protected]

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This week’s episode of Local Threads I sat down with Paul Willis. Paul is an author, hip hop artist, mentor, community builder, super connector, teacher, and values driven salt of the earth human being. Paul was born and raised in JP aka Jamacia Plain in Boston. He has his finger on the pulse of happenings here in and around Boston. We talk about his book, Hip Hop Leadership and companion album and how he converged Hip Hop and leadership together working in and living around community, social justice, and the arts. 

Everything Paul : https://linktr.ee/paulwillisishiphop

Episode Mentions:

City Year

Black Bill of Rights Toolkit

Hip Hop Congress

Hyde Square Task Force

So Ripe Studios

Floor Lords

Alex Diaz President of Floor Lords

Megatron Boston Dance Studio

Stiggity Stacks

Cypher for Change

Verb Flow & Vision

Restoring the Feeling

Field Notes Proper

Bridgeside Cypher

Cambridge Hip Hop Collective

Ice The Style Specialist

Martha Diaz

Jim Tabuchi Catalyst Program

Crazy Bars Ive Heard

Matty Owens Christmas In Boston

Poets Cauldron

Beat the Odds Boston

Grammy U

Mass Spiritz

Pull Up Poetry

Ashanti Davenport

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This week’s episode was recorded in fall 2025 and I am finally getting to edit it. It is long overdue but worth the wait. Salena JD is a poet, founder of The Poetry Pour and place maker based in Providence, RI. The Poetry Pour is a newsletter and calendar that allows you to know what is going on in the literary scene in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. When we first had the discussion, it was very much in and around Providence, but The Poetry Pour is just past its one year mark and expanded beyond Rhode Island. Congratulations to Salena for continuing to connect people with place through poetry. 

Where to find our guest:

The Poetry Pour Home: https://thepoetrypour.beehiiv.com/

The Poetry Pour Archive: https://thepoetrypour.beehiiv.com/archive

The Poetry Pour Calendar: https://thepoetrypour.beehiiv.com/calendar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoetrypour/

Salena JD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salena_jd/

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Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae

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This week’s episode is with Stephanie Hardie the alchemist of Gate & Garden Herbals. If you are a local you have surely stumbled upon her offerings across multiple stores and pop ups she does throughout the season from Salem to Marshfield. Stephanie is a steward of the land and a community builder that is rooted in her soul’s purpose. 

Where to find our guest:

Summer garden party FREE:

Summer Garden Party RSVP

Schedule of Earthwoven Community  Events: 

https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com/events-and-experiences

Classes/workshops/Learning opportunities: 

https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com/wild-heart-herbalism-courses

General website/apothecary shoppe: 

https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gateandgardenherbals/

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This week I sit down with Dana Campbell owner and artisan of Shuttle Press Bindery. We talk about keeping a dying art form alive as well as the serendipity life hands you. Dana is AI proof, listen to this weeks episode to find out why. 

Where to find our guest:

https://www.shuttlepressbindery.com/

https://www.facebook.com/shuttlepressbindery

http://instagram.com/shuttlepressbindery

https://www.tiktok.com/@shuttlepressbindery

https://www.etsy.com/shop/shuttlepressbindery

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Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae

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This week’s episode is with local fashion designer Kenard Smith, and when I say fashion designer, I really mean multihyphenate because Kenard does it all. Fashion, photography, catering, mentoring, teaching, playing the drums, all while maintaining a level of discipline that I could only aspire to achieve. Kenard has only been sewing for around three years self-taught to now teaching all ages at his studio in Cape Cod. It was a pleasure to chat with him this episode and to learn from his optimized lifestyle where he really pours into himself. I hope you all enjoy as much as I did! 

Where to find ----

https://www.instagram.com/kmjsmith/

https://www.instagram.com/ken.tlr/

See Kenard’s upcoming shows at 

Cape Cod Fashion Week https://www.signedmgmt.com/fashion-week-of-cape-cod

MASS Fashion Week

For sewing lessons or fabric donations reach out to Kenard via Instagram DM at either of the above links. 

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Ever wonder how and who is behind your favorite local market? Today we get to delve into the Plymouth Punk Rock Market and its creator Leandra Kelly. Special thanks to Leandra for making a place for us weirdos and the ones who make weird stuff for us! 

Where to find our guest
https://www.instagram.com/plymouth_punk_rock_market?igsh=Z3ZjcmFncjJ1aGpw
Plymouth Punk Rock Market Linktree

Upcoming events:
June 20th Mayflower Brewing Co 12-5 Plymouth MA
August 29th Emerald Square Mall Attleboro MA

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This episode was the first recording session of 2026 in the bitter cold of January. Got to appreciate a Massachusetts native to not give af about the weather to get things done. Speaking of getting things done, Josh Vicente does just that. Josh is a maker of all things cool and most people aren’t aware of the folks that make the cool shit behind the scenes.  The rad rocket that holds a bottle service waitress, the Patriots tv sets, or the cool clubs around the world, Josh and his company We Create Cool Things is doing that right here in Massachusetts. In addition to WeCreateCoolThings.com Josh has also started a company called Modern Meeple, a board game accessory company. Modern Meeple solves problems for gamers with solutions like the Gamey Susan which stores all your board game pieces in an easily sortable, accessible, and functional spinning tray. I picked one up and love it, makes for a smoother game play experience. Since we spoke Josh launched the Every Day Gaming bag on  backerkit asking for 15k in funding and raised nearly 200k and backed by nearly one thousand gaming enthusiasts. The bag built for Everyday Gaming. It holds small box games, TCG decks, dice, and daily essentials. It is compact but spacious, organized and vibrant (on the inside), durable, and ready to bring your games on the go. You may ask yourself how does one go from DJing to making EDG bags? That’s where Local Threads comes in, we get into the journey that is of the guy who creates cool things. Thanks again Josh for being on the pod. Reach out below if you would like to work with Josh or buy some gaming accessories. 

Where to find ----

https://www.instagram.com/modernmeeple/

https://www.instagram.com/wecreatecoolthings/

https://wecreatecoolthings.com/

https://www.modernmeeple.com/

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/modern-meeple/edg7-every-day-gaming-bag

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I am always inspired by the people that I am privileged to talk to and this week is no different. This weeks guest is none other than THE Christy Felix, Hustle List Founder and Chief Hustle Officer. Christy is equal parts admirable and inspiring, someone you meet and just know they're going places. Hearing her story reminds me of the good in the world and the things we still have power to impact right here in your own community. Enjoy. 

How to contact Christy: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-felix/
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/thehstlist/
https://www.instagram.com/rentpartyofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/communitycontentday/
App Store & Google Play:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-hustle-list/id6751056710
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehstlist.android&pcampaignid=web_share&pli=1
Events:
https://posh.vip/g/thehustlelist
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehustlelist
Articles:
https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/01/29/boston-cash-mobs-small-businesses
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/boston-mob-crawl-aims-to-boost-spending-at-black-owned-stores/ar-AA1VIZRy?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
https://baystatebanner.com/2026/01/21/community-rallies-around-dorchester-thrift-shop/