The Boldli Podcast

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Affra Gibbs is an artist and painter from Charleston, SC. She is known for her vibrant and playful pet portraits. Join us as Affra talks with Heidi and Alyssa about her journey from art school, pushing through fear, and her current studio situation.

Megan Auman is a designer and metalsmith and runs three businesses. How do you run three businesses and still accomplish your goals? Join us Megan chats with Alyssa and Heidi about time management, wholesale, and writing an e-book.

Meredith Host, a potter, from Kansas City, MO is our guest this week on The Boldli Podcast. Listen along as Meredith discusses her design influences, running two businesses at once, and her latest endeavor Host for Home.

Our CPA friend, Jamie Boyack, is back to answer listener questions. Taxes can seem daunting, but with Jamie's help you can get everything squared away so you can focus on what you love, making products. Listen as Heidi and Alyssa chat with Jamie about sales tax, online sales, and categorizing expenses.

Carolyn Edlund is the owner and founder of Artsy Shark, which she created in 2009 after a successful career as an artist. Carolyn is passionate about working with other artists and creative entrepreneurs to create a better art business. Listen along as Carolyn discusses with Alyssa and Heidi curating your work, sharing your story with your audience, and saying no.

The holiday season can be stressful for everyone, but perhaps even more so for makers. Enjoy these bloopers from The Boldli Podcast. Thank you for your continued support and have a happy and safe holiday season!

Ryan Durbin is a ceramic maker out of Southgate, KY. Ceramics is Ryan’s obsession and side hustle, while by day he is website developer. Not only is Ryan a skilled craftsman he is also co-host of the podcast Wheel Talk with Becca Otis.

George McCalman is an artist and creative director out of San Fransico. George works as a graphic design instructor, illustrator for the Observed column in the San Fransico Chronicle, and is currently working on his first book Illustrated Black History. In addition, George runs his own design studio, working with clients to create their own brand identity.

Jen Hewett is a printmaker and author from San Fransico. Jen’s first book Print, Pattern Sew: Block-Printing Basics + Simple Sewing Project is an instructional book for those who are just learning block-printing and sewing. Listen along as Jen discusses with Heidi and Alyssa about setting boundaries for a better business, letting go of perfection, and being a woman of color in craft.