Stash | Creative Conversations with Makers & Doers

Episode 004: Liz Grant

In this episode

Liz Grant is a talented jewelry designer and self-proclaimed magpie.  We first met 5 years ago and bonded quickly over new motherhood and a shared love for sparkly things. I fell hard for both her smart, direct and witty style in person, and her delicate, detailed work as an artisan.

In this episode Liz shares her struggles and successes as a work-from home and mom to two kiddos.  She speaks openly about The Struggle, protecting her time, handling rejection, working under pressure, managing an attention disorder and much more.  We chat at length about managing personal and business brands and what to share (and not share) on social media.

Reminder: these are adults having an adult conversation.  As such, there is the occasional usage of adult language.

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Check out Liz Grant’s Etsy shop here

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Follow Liz on Facebook and Instagram

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Find Liz’s jewelry at Irenes’ Boutique and  Zooey’s in Corvallis and at The Golden Gem in Lakeview

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Want to watch what Liz is watching? Check out Catfish and Hannibal 

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You can find Corvallis Fall Festival here

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Episode 003:Lee Meredith

In this episode

In Episode 003 of the Stash Podcast, we chat design, inspiration, and binge-watching Netflix with knit-wear designer Lee Meredith.  She shares the challenges of editing one’s ideas, what’s it’s like living as a creative in PDX, and why she loves working from home.

Lee also discusses her latest collection and shares an exciting upcoming collaboration.

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Check out Lee’s designs at Leethal Knits and on Ravelry. Find her blog here.

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Lee’s new collection, Triyang

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Star Athena’s designs on Ravelry.

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Vivian Aubrey at her photography website and her designs on Ravelry.

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Shannon Squire at her website and her designs on Ravelry

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Find Blue Moon Fiber Arts at their website.

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Want to watch what Lee is watching? Check out Damages, Broad City, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, and Sense8

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Designs featured in the collage above are (from top left) Andrew, Zoo Adventure Rounded Cowl, Zoo Adventure Pointed Hat, and Triyang Shawl

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Episode 002: Stephen West & StevenBe

In this episode:

Stash founder Sonia Ruyts chats with Stephen West and Steven Berg during their recent visit to Oregon.  We talk about pushing through the boundaries of what has been done before to create something altogether new and exciting.  We also dish about topics from shopping and expressing oneself through fashion to staying inspired as a knitwear designer. These guys have a powerful message about finding your voice, expressing yourself openly, and going after those big dreams.

Check out Stephen West’s collection of designs at Westknits and on Ravelry.

StevenBe’s yarn shop can be found here and you can check out his designs Ravelry.

Don’t forget to check out the upcoming StevenBe TV reality show!  We got the inside scoop on some of the upcoming episodes, and you do not want to miss out!  Skydiving, family reunions, and more await…

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Episode 1 : Happiness is in The Potential

For many of us, knitting isn’t just about making things with yarn. It’s about expressing ourselves, crafting a creative legacy. It’s about creating something from nothing, with our own hands and imagination. It’s about telling a story.  It’s about showing someone our love. It’s about seeing the potential in raw materials.

Knitting is about pursuing happiness.

In each episode of the Stash podcast we’ll bring you an interview with someone who is hustling it out in their own creative business.  We’ll talk about how they stay motivated and inspired, what projects they’re excited about, and cut to the heart of why they do what they do.  Along the way you’ll also hear from The Stash Enhancers, my crew of incredible fiber artists from Stash.  We’ll share what we’re working on, the yarns we’re coveting, and perhaps some tales from working behind the counter at a yarn shop.

In this episode:

Stash founder Sonia Ruyts talks about taking her obsession with yarn to the next level by opening Stash back in 2011.  You’ll also get the scoop on why we’re starting a Stash podcast and what to expect in future episodes.

Podcasts mentioned:

Cast On

The Knitmore Girls

Stash & Burn

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