Nicole is the CEO and Creative Director of Dear Handmade Life which produces Patchwork Show: Makers Festival and Craftcation Conference as well as a blog, online learning and this podcast.
Dec 7, 2017
Delilah and Nicole talk to Shae Whitney of DRAM Apothecary about how she she built her business to be environmentally conscious from the very beginning. They discuss how sustainability can be chosen at every level from sourcing to packaging, the importance of knowing yourself before knowing your brand, how raising your...
Nov 23, 2017
Delilah and Nicole talk to Megan Green of Craftin' Outlaws, Midwest Craft Con and Stinky Bomb Soap. They discuss positive and negative experiences while reaching out to competitors to collaborate, getting through the fear of pitching, dealing with copycats, and more.
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Nov 9, 2017
Delilah and Nicole talk to storyteller and coach Michelle Khouri about how successful marketing weaves a story into branding. The ladies chat about brand narrative, implementing it into a marketing strategy, metrics, the trend of imperfection on social media, authenticity and more.
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Oct 26, 2017
Delilah and Nicole talk to Craftcation Conference presenter Adrienne Wiley of Frolick Jewelry and brick-and-mortar shop, Covet, in San Francisco. The ladies share tips for makers to start wholesaling their products, the importance of diversifying income streams, the evolution of tradeshows, what retailers are looking...
Oct 13, 2017
Delilah and Nicole talk to Eric Gorges, host of the Create channel's 'A Craftsman's Legacy' and owner of motorcycle shop, Voodoo Choppers. They discuss work-life balance, learning how to say no, apprenticeships, the importance of traditional craftsmanship, transitions and much more.
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