In this incredibly fun podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Emily Soule of Mt. Magnificent Macarons and talk with her about Alaska life, business, homeschooling, and Macarons!   

I think you’ll be encouraged and maybe even learn a little on this episode where Emily shares how she got started in the macaron business, what a macaron even is (spoiler alert: They are NOT the same as the coconut-based macaroon most have heard of), and her favorite flavor of macaron, so far. Also, she gives some really great tips for brand new business owners.   Such a wise and delightful gal - you’re going to love this episode!   

Website: https://www.akmacarons.com/

In this episode, we get to visit with Julia Billings of Wildhaven Wools. She is a children’s clothing maker based in Haines, AK. She makes merino wool layers for kids, and like so many other Alaskan businesses, she started because she saw a need for her own kids and it grew from there.   

Julia’s story is a delight to listen to. I think you’re really going to enjoy it!  

Website: https://www.wildhavenwools.com/

What a delightful time I had visiting with Abby VanCannon about her business, Sea Spray AK. She is an artist through and through - she’s fun, inspiring, and smart as a whip! I think you’ll be inspired as you listen to Abby talk about her business, living in Alaska, and all things having to do with Sea Spray AK.   Enjoy!   Website: https://www.seasprayak.com/

In this episode, we talk with Calisa of Skogsbarn about so many fun topics, like where she got the inspiration to start her business (super neat story - VERY Alaskan), how she stumbled upon and started, a second passion project business, and what the future holds for all of it.

What a fun time I had talking with Kristy Schenk, one-half of the mother-daughter duo that is Windy Hill Patches. Kristy and her mom Sherrie have an incredible business creating custom sewed goods as well as bags, wallets, and (my personal favorite), bowl cozies!

These seamstresses are talented, creative, and so very fun! Enjoy!

You can find them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/windyhillpatches

Foraged & Found is a business based out of Ketchikan. They do, as their name implies, forage for a living but it’s way more than that. They sustainably harvest sea kelp and sea asparagus to make some amazing foods. And their story is so so fun!

To visit their website go to: https://foragednfound.com/

Mountaintop Metal Co is a husband and wife team from Wasilla who specialize in metal art for home and business. Kelsey got the idea to make metal art while watching her husband, Anthony, work at his business, TIG welding.   Hear more about their story and how they are creating beautiful metal art for people and businesses across the valley and all over the state!   Their story is fun, innovative, and encouraging.   You can visit their website at: https://mountaintopmetalco.com/

Hey, Welcome to the Sourced: Alaska Podcast! This little teaser gives you an idea of what you can look forward to in our upcoming show! Want to know more about Sourced: AK? Check out our website here: https://sourcedalaska.com/