The Maker Series Podcast: Recent Episodes

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The Maker Series shares insights from creatives making a living from their passion in rural/coastal Devon.

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Jess talks to Rosie in Rosie's living room.

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Jess talks with Danni Bradford in her Studio.

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Jess talks to her dad, Clive Pearson, in his workshop.

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Jess talks with Merlyn in her Studio.

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Jess speaking with Ellie about shaping surfboards.

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Listen to Jess speaking with Belt maker, Louise Middleton, whilst she makes belts in her Golden Bear Studio.

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In this episode, I discuss failure with Alice Clough, founder of Catalogue of Failures.

You can learn more about the catalogue of failures here:https://linktr.ee/catalogueoffailures

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Listen to Richard talking about his creative journey, from totally isolation into opening an arts space for his community. 

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Listen to Edward Crumpton talk about how he continues to challenge himself to learn new skills and progress his artistic practice. 

Edward also shares many tips and advice on how he makes a living from his creative business. 

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Alice, founder of Origin Africa, talks about her journey into creating the first Uk 100% not for profit fashion brand. With advice and explanations about the social impact business model. 

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Please note that this podcast contains discussions about mental health.

Jodie discusses her creative career journey from growing up in North Devon, to becoming a dancer in London and now building her art brand Moss and Mettle.

Music by David Smale

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In this episode listen to Chris talk about how he grew his web developer business after he left uni. Starting off he had to clean for a living but he managed to navigate his career into becoming a successful web developer. In 2014 he started his condiments business selling awesome chilli sauce. Listen to his greatest challenges as well as his top advice. 

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Listen to Martin's extraordinary journey into woodworking and how he has grown his creative career whilst living in North Devon. 

Lots of tips and advice included! 

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Katherine talks about her creative career in jewellery design. Katherine grew up in north Devon and after many years away, now lives back in North Devon creating her beautiful, ethical jewellery collections. Listen to her career journey for lots of inspiration and insight into fast fashion. 

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Emma talks about her illustration work and how she moved from London to Somerset and then to North Devon in pursuit of her dream lifestyle. 

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Karolina Andreasova shares insights into her creative self-employment, her challenges and top tips for other self-employed creatives.

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Jaz talks about his career journey into being a graffiti artist. 

Music by David Smale track 'The Tiger in Molly's House' from the Album 'Magic Madness Sadness'

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Deborah Last talks about her love of art and story telling, as well as how she makes a living from her creative business.  

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Photographer, Dave Green,  gives a vast amount of tips and advice around being a self-employed creative. 

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Laura talks about her career since university and how she has adapted since moving to North Devon, this podcast is full of tips and advice on creative business!

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Listen to Annabel Hill talk about her creative insights, passion for nature and how she has grown two creative businesses. 

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Listen to David Smale talk about his career journey into becoming a musician. 

Music by David Smale track 'The Tiger in Molly's House' from the Album 'Magic Madness Sadness'

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Listen to Rachel give insights and share tips and advice around growing a creative business. 

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Insights from the creative producer Katy Lee.

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In this alternative Maker Series Podcast, we are looking at Jack Levicks photography career.

Music by David Smale track 'The Tiger in Molly's House' from the Album 'Magic Madness Sadness'

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Insights from the artist duo Quiet British Accent into their creative business.

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Wonderful creative business start-up insights from Textile Designer Sally Tettersell.

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Sue Rossiter shares insights into her creative business.

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Edward Wild give insights into his creative business. 

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In this podcast, we explore artist insights from Hester Berry. www.hesterberry.co.uk

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Jess Pearson, founder of The Maker Series, introduces The Maker Series podcast and also gives her own insights into her creative self-employment.

Music by David Smale