Tinkering Belles with Tamara Robertson

Tinkering Belles with Tamara Robertson

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  • Tinkering Belles - Alma Rosa Villalobos

    Do you love Hand Made Originals , Inspiring Others , Content Creation and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Speed Squares then sits down with Woodworker , Influencer and Maker Extraordinaire Alma Rosa Villalobos .

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - OG PBS Makers
    - The Pink Tax
    - Shout out to This Old House
    - Brand Partnerships
    - The Importance of Representation
    - DIY Home Making
    - Being an Actor vs. an Influencer
    - Shout out to Bob Villa
    - Redefining what a Maker Looks Like
    - Getting Started as a Maker Influencer
    - Women's Work Wear
    - Launching a Brand Line
    - Tik Tok Tiks
    - Shout out to Roy Underhill of the WoodWright's Shop
    - Inspiration for IG Reels
    - Building with Kids
    - Making Custom Products
    - Shout out to Avid CNC
    - The Value of Genuinely Showing Up on the Internet
    - Social Media's Influence on the Next Generation
    ... and so much more

    As we continue Season 2 with the 17th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's Maker adventures as she amplifies the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Alma's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com
    Etsy link - https://www.etsy.com/shop/pinksoul
    Shop link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pinksoulstudios/reels
    Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/pinksoulstudios/
    Affiliate & Project link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/links
    Custom Push Sticks -  https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/custom-push-stick
    Custom Squares - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/shop-made-custom-squares-wlogo
    Custom Hammers -https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/gnwj03iv6qyrx802xd3w9mw3jl1y8o

     Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 

    Support the show

    51 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Erin Winick Anthony

    Do you love Space , Dominoes , Fashion and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Dominoes then sits down with Science Communicator , Fashion Enthusiast and Maker Extraordinaire Erin Winick Anthony.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Mechanical Engineering
    - 3D Printing
    - Launching a Jewelry Brand
    - Science Communication
    - Navigating TikTok
    - The Importance of Internships
    - Becoming a Technical Writer
    - Redefining what a Science Communicator Looks Like
    - Love of Dominoes
    - Trains!
    - Embracing Failure
    - Science Fashion
    - Different Jobs in SciComm
    - Shoutouts to Domino Masters, Hevesh5, Mythbusters, Lumosity
    ... and so much more

    As we kick off Season 2 with the 16th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss what's in store!

    So join Tamara in her adventures as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Erin's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website link - http://www.erinwinick.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erinwinick/
    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erinwinick?lang=en
    Twitter - https://twitter.com/erinwinick

    Also - Check out her Latest Maker Project with Solidworks!!
    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRUytgdt/?k=1
    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRUyxRW6/?k=1

    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 

    Support the show

    44 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Lauren St. Laurent


    Do you love Cosplay, Nerd Culture, Costume Couture and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Corsets then sits down with Fashion Designer, Cosplayer and Maker Extraordinaire Lauren St. Laurent .

    An award-winning designer from the internationally renowned Lauren St Laurent (Formerly Castle Corsetry) , Lauren has designed and built hundreds of corsets as well as multitudes of custom costume orders specializing in impeccable cosplay recreations. Seen all over the world in the convention circuit, web content left and right, and celebrity clientele, you have assuredly seen Lauren's handiwork. As a geeky girl herself, Lauren's enthusiasm makes her work truly exceptional.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Learning to Sew with Mom
    - Vintage Fashions
    - Mass production
    - Project Process for Commissions
    - Comicon
    - Cosplay Mashups
    - Textile Development for Superhero Films
    - Hocus Pocus
    - Playboy Bunny Mashups
    - Star Wars
    - Chewbacca
    - C3P0 aka Gordon Tarpley
    - Fonco Studios
    - Outlander
    - Terry Dresbach
    - Monsters Inc
    - Learning from Failure
    - Unstoppable Wasp
    - Becoming Marvel
    - Jeremy Whitley - Unstoppable Wasp
    - Pixel Arts Props
    - Nerd Workout Wear
    - Heroes Journey Fitness
    - High Fashion Geek Wear
    - Fashionable Masks
    ... and so much more

    As we wrap Season 1 with the 15th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Lauren's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website link - https://www.laurenstlaurent.com/
    Store link - shop.castlecorsetry.com/
    Facebook - Castle Corsetry
    Twitter - @CastleCorsetry

     Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 

    Support the show

    47 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Amy Davis Roth

     Do you love Art, Water Bears, Tattoos and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Ceramics then sits down with Multi-media Artists, STEM Advocate and Maker Extraordinaire Amy Davis Roth.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Multimedia Art
    - Ceramic Jewelry
    - Maker Mom
    - Putting the STEM in STEAM
    - Learning the Science behind your art
    - Water Bears
    - Com modify Your Multimedia Art
    - Capitalism and Art
    - Things learned in a Tattoo Shop
    - Lending art to Education
    - The importance of Stickers
    - Patron of the Arts
    - Mom Makers
    - Women Empowerment
    ... and so much more

    This is the 14th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Amy's adventures here, here, and here:
    Instagram -  @SurlyAmy
    Etsy - Suly-Ramics
    Etsy Ceramics Shop with her Mom - Retroramics
    Patreon - Amy Davis Roth
    Website - https://surlyramics.com/
    Facebook - Surly-Ramics
    Twitter - @SurlyAmy
    Wearable Pieces on Amazon - Surly-Ramics
    T-Shirts - SurlyAmy on Redbubble & Teepublic
    Coloring Book "The Feel Good Bar and Grill"

    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 

    Support the show

    56 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Joanie Sprague

     Do you love DIY, Funny Reels, Adorable shop pups and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about High Heels then sits down with Carpenter, DIYer, Catwalk Queen and Maker Extraordinaire Joanie Sprague.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Raising Shop Pups
    - Makers Hapoy Hour Secret Santa
    - YouTube vs. TV Making
    - The reality of reality TV
    - Americas Next Top Model
    - Tattoos
    - The Little Bits Podcast
    - The Legendary Craig Cowan of Maker Happy Hour
    -  Our first Workbench Con
    -  The ”Mean Girls” of Making
    - The truth about content sponsors
    - Being a female maker role model on TV
    - Artisanal Side Hustle
    - Carhartt’s womens Line
    - The Makers EDC for set
    ... and so much more

    This is the 13th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Joanie’s adventures here, here, and here:
    Instagram -  @JoanieSprague
    Podcast - The Little Bits Podcast
    Etsy - The Little Bits Workshop
    Patreon - The Little Bit Podcast
    Links - @JoanieSprague
    Joanie's New Show - "Remix my Space with Marsai Martin"

    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 


    Support the show

    50 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Mary Welch

    Do you love Traveling, Skill Sharing and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Stick Welding then sits down with Carpenter, Machinist, Globe Trotter and elusive Maker Mary Welch.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    -  Our first Workbench Con
    - The Legendary Craig Cowan of Maker Happy Hour
    - Our first Catskills Mountain Maker Camp
    - The Inspiring Pat Reynolds
    - Jimmy DiResta Workshops
    - Fuzzy socks & friendships
    - Becoming a carpenter
    - The value of just Showing Up
    -  Falling in Love with Machining
    -  Speaking the same Vernacular
    -  Benefits of Being a Woman in the Trades
    - The Shared Joy of the Maker Community
    -  Learning skills Across the Globe
    -  Homesteading
    -  All the Welding Skills
    -  Learning to Stick Weld on Mythbusters
    -  One Size Does not Fit All in Making
    -  Shop Tips & Tricks by Jimmy DiResta
    ... and so much more

    This is the 12th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Mary's adventures on Instagram - @SappySpice

    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 

    Support the show

    1 hr 2 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Laney

    Do you love Custom Designs, Snarky Signs,  and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about the Scroll Saw then sits down with  Instagram Queen, Snark Supreme and Maker Extraordinaire  Laney from Pine.and.Birch.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Being 80's Kid
    - Licensing Letters, Words, and Lyrics
    - Evolution of a Product Line
    - Stranger Things
    - Snarky Signs
    - Being an Artist in a Manufacturing World
    - All the Social Media Platforms
    - The Clubhouse App
    - The Pressures of going Live
    - The Benefits of Pinterest as a Creator
    - The Dark Side of Social Media
    - Mental Health
    - Adorable Shop Pups
    - The Truth behind Fake Followers
    ... and so much more

    This is the 11th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Laney's adventures here, here, and here:
    Shop - Pine & Birch
    Instagram -  @Pine.and.Birch
    Blog - Pine & Birch
    Pinterest - PineandBirch.co
    Tiktok - Pine & Birch
    Facebook - Pine & Birch

    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 

    Support the show

    50 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Alice Tyrell

     Do you love Vintage Camera's , 3D Printer's, Epic Nerf Guns and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Skateboards then sits down with Creator of Awesome (and many other things), Alice Tyrell.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Building your own 3D Printing
    - What it means to be a Youtuber
    - Building your own CNC
    - Learning New Instruments
    - Skateboarding in the Rain
    - Allen Key Hacks
    - Guitar Resonance
    - High Powered Cameras and Info Sec
    - Focal Length & Cinematography
    - Camera Adapters and Vintage Lenses
    - PC Carbon Fiber Blends
    - Oversized Nerf Guns
    - Learning from Laura Kampf
    - Building a Long Board
    - Camera Hacks
    - Beauty Tricks for Maker Girls
    - Flying
    ... and so much more

    This is the 10th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Alice's adventures here, here, and here:
    YouTube - Alice Tyrell
    Instagram -  @Alice_Tyrell_
    Patreon - Alice Tyrell
    Twitter - @Coatduck

    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 

    Support the show

    45 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Anne Briggs

     Do you love Old Fashion Tools, Fluffy Butts and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Dividers then sits down with Farmer, Builder and Educator Anne of All Trades.

    Anne, known as Anne of All Trades, is a farmer, builder, and educator intent on preserving disappearing life skills.  10 years ago, with very little prior knowledge of farming or building things, she set out on a journey to become more involved in every aspect of her life, to get out of the tech industry, to leave the city, and to encourage folks to join her in the pursuit of something better.  Now she and her husband Adam live on acreage in Nashville, TN where she's raising and selling dairy, beef, eggs, building heirloom quality furniture, and has made a career teaching people disappearing life skills.  When we're not in the middle of a pandemic, Anne travels the country teaching about all kinds of things from regenerative farming to woodworking to building small businesses to growing a social media following.  She's currently building a school on their farm in TN where she'll do more of the same both in person and online.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - Traditional Making
    - Cultural Heritage Sites
    - Popular Grove Plantation
    - Self Sufficient Homesteads
    - Driving Live Stock across State Lines
    - Learning Versus Using Skills
    - The Myth of Singular Focus - David Epstein's Book "Range"
    - Jack of All Trades
    - What you can learn Carving a Spoon
    - Embracing Different Abilities
    - The School of All Trades
    - The Importance of the Journey
    - Using what you have to get what you need
    - Annoyance of Planned Obsolescence
    - Benefits of Old Cars
    ... and so much more

    This is the 9th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Anne's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website - AnneofallTrades
    YouTube - Anne of all Trades
    Instagram -  @AnneofAllTrades
    Patreon - Anne of All Trades

    To learn amazing skills head to School of All Trades.    If you want to support the School Build you can :
    - Join Anne and her team for one of their Live online Woodworking Classes or Seminars on Business Building. 
    - Take one of their Downloadable Courses 

    Support the show

    57 min
  • Tinkering Belles - Thea Ulrich

     Do you love Metal Fabrication, Aerial Artistry and general Maker Shop Talk? 

    If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about the Aerial Cube then sits down with Fabricator, Aerialist, Metal Worker and Maker Extraordinaire Thea Ulrich.

    Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
    - LA Loft Living
    - Jessi Combs
    - Makers for Jessi
    - Manifesting Towards a Singular Goal
    - Babes Ride out
    - Taser Garters and (Wo)man Spreading
    - The Science of Mortal Combat with Nerdist
    - Importance of Creating a Safe Space for Creativity
    - Importance of Consulting with Experts
    - Designing & Fabricating for YouTube Stars
    - Being a Self Taught Engineer and Inventor
    - Hobart Welding School
    - Aerial Arts Apparatuses
    - The Trio Challenge
    - World Record Breaking Technology with Mark Rober
    - The Jessi Combs Foundation
    - Having a Sense of Agency in what you Create
    -  Real Deal Revolution
    - Pop Culture Defying Builds with Kyle Hill
    -  Running Away with the Circus
    ... and so much more

    This is the 8th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

    So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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    Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

    If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

    You can follow Thea's adventures here, here, and here:
    Website - Thea Ulrich
    YouTube - Thea Ulrich
    Instagram -  @TheaUlrich
    IMDB - Thea Ulrich

    Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 


    Support the show

    50 min

About Tinkering Belles with Tamara Robertson

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Join me, Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Scijinks, Seekers of Science) while I work to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds, one interview at a time. On this podcast, I will cover the entire…