We had a wonderful chat with the owner of The Russell Hotel & The Gallatin Hotel, Micah Lacher. 

The story behind this hotel is amazing and we are so glad we got the opportunity to get a deeper understanding of this business and what it provides for the community. 

“Where every stay helps someone experiencing homelessness in Nashville through our rooms for rooms programme” 

If you stay here the average weekend stay provides one of the following:

🛏️ 16 nights in a bed
🚿 100 free showers
🍲 30 free meals 

We want to thank everyone at the Russell for being so accommodating and for supporting us whilst we were in Nashville to allow us to podcast with local makers. I do recommend staying here if you are ever visiting Nashville.

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

The Russell & Gallatin Hotel 
Insta: @russellnashville / @thegallatinhotel
Website: https://www.russellnashville.com/ & https://thegallatinhotel.com

Nomono
Insta: @nomonosound
Website: https://nomono.co/
Youtube: @NomonoSound

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We got the chance to meet with Bill and Shannen from Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods in Blue Ridge, GA. 

“Offering custom bamboo fly rods hand engraved by Bill Oyster, bamboo rod making classes, a complete assortment of traditionally styled fly-fishing reels and a fabulous gift collection.  Oyster Bamboo Fine Fly Rods since 1998.”

This was a particularly enjoyable podcast for Kate and I as we walked away with a wealth of knowledge and advice for our own careers, and we are sure you will to.

Thanks to Bill and Shannen for making time for us with their busy schedules.

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods 
Instagram:  
Website: https://oysterflyrods.com

Nomono
Insta: @nomonosound
Website: https://nomono.co/
Youtube: @NomonoSound

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Jack and I visited the wonderful Scott Stewart in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are so thankful that Scott reached out to us and wanted to share his story! Scott creates the most AMAZING cookies from scratch and with a whole lot of love! We got to try some cookies in this podcast and we can tell you that these were the best cookies we've ever tried! Thank you Scott for making us some and spending the day with us. We can't wait for your visit to Scotland one day!

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

Alchemy Bakehouse
Insta: @thealchemybakehouse
Website: https://www.thealchemybakehouse.com

Nomono
Insta: @nomonosound
Website: https://nomono.co/
Youtube: @NomonoSound

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Jack and I met the lovely Tyler Rogers on our trip! Tyler is from Chattanooga, Tennessee and makes beautiful wooden chairs, the old-style way with hand tools. It was great to meet and get the opportunity to share his story.

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

Tyler Rogers
Instagram: @tr.chairmaker

Nomono
Insta: @nomono.sound
Website: https://nomono.co/
Youtube: @NomonoSound

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Jack and I started our American trip in Atlanta, where we stayed with the amazing power couple Tim & Tracy. We were so thankful to have had the opportunity to stay with Tim and Tracy and get to know them. We really appreciate their support! 

Tim is a custom fountain pen-maker and hand engraver living in Canton, Georgia, USA. Everything that he makes is made entirely by hand, using hand tools or manual machinery. Tracy his wife, makes beautiful pottery right next to Tim in their amazing workspace beneath their home.

We featured Tim's story in our sixth edition of our publication, with his hand image as the front cover!

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

Hooligan Georgia 
Insta: @hooligan_georgia

Tracy Cullen
Insta: @tracycullenpottery

Nomono
Insta: @nomono.sound
Website: https://nomono.co/
Youtube: @NomonoSound

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We visited the lovely Melissa in Duluth, Atlanta, GA. Melissa makes handmade small batch ceramics - Ocean inspired, shark tooth and fossil themed pieces. We enjoyed finding out more about her story!

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

Melissa Bee Pottey 
Insta: @Melissabeeppttery
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/melissabeepottery

Nomono
Insta: @nomono.sound
Website: https://nomono.co/
Youtube: @NomonoSound

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Jack and I took a trip to meet the Awesome Bill Wuyek in Norcross, Altlanta, Georgia. The owner of District Supply leather.

The mission of District Leather Supply is to provide rare, exceptional, and/or hard to obtain products in reasonable quantities for reasonable prices to the community of makers and crafters. This mission is backed by Bill's time as a maker and artisan.

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

District Leather Supply
Insta: @districtleathersupply
YouTube:  @districtleathersupply9029  

Nomono
Insta: @nomono.sound
Website: https://nomono.co/
Youtube: @NomonoSound

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Our first podcast of our USA trip with Ryan Krusac using the Nomono Sound Capsule.

Ryan has been making pens since 2008, using natural materials like wood, antler and stone to make writing a beautiful, nature-inspired experience.

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

RKS PENS
Insta: @ryankrusac
Website: https://rkspens.com/

Nomono
Insta: @nomono.sound
Website: https://nomono.co/
Youtube: @NomonoSound
P.s - this was our first podcast with this kit, so we were just getting used to it (it's INCREDIBLE!)

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TURNING TRASH INTO TREASURE

We headed back to meet Siobhan Mckenna, founder of ReJean Denim to hear about her collaboration with Christopher McEvoy, award-winning couture weaver. Our setting for our podcast was at Christopher's Mill in Glasgow.

STUDIO FLOOR aims to inspire fellow fashion designers to find ways to keep unwanted clothing out of landfill, helping to tackle the UK fashion industry's 350,000 tonnes a year textile waste problem

Using woven and textile concepts to repurpose and breathe new life into the cast-offs from both studios, STUDIO FLOOR will showcase a unique 20-piece collection of new garments and accessories to the public.

The exhibition will be open to the public in The Pyramid at Anderston, from Saturday 15 April to Saturday 29 April 2023, coinciding with Fashion Revolution Week.

Project funded by Creative Scotland.

We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: https://wearemakers.shop

Studio Floor
Insta: @_studiofloor
Website: https://studiofloor.co.uk/

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