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The Artisans

Podcast Collection

This podcast collection features the most incredible stories from the nation’s artisans and makers — hardworking craftspeople making a living using their hands. You’ll learn the secrets behind heritage crafts (and how to monetise them), the unexpected benefits, sacrifices and everything in between. Treat your ears by exploring below.

Jeanette Aurdal storefront on the podcast

On finding success being who you were always meant to be

Jeanette Aurdal

Oak & Rope Company

Kitty Tait and Al Tait, founders of Kitty's Kits and The Orange Bakery, smiling at the camera, stood in their bakery, holding bread.

On the transformative power of pursuing your passion

Kitty Tait & Al Tait

Kitty's Kits & The Orange Bakery

Chantal Coady, founder of the Chocolate Detective

On leading a chocolate revolution

Chantal Coady OBE

The Chocolate Detective

Rankin, photographer, director & humanitarian, looking at the camera, wearing black frames glasses and holding a camera

On being so much more than your labels

Rankin

Photographer, Director & Humanitarian

Charlotte Wood, founder of Polar Post, smiling at the camera.

On recapturing the magic of Christmas

Charlotte Wood

Polar Post

Lucy Sparrow, founder of Sew Your Soul, looking at the camera, surrounded by Sew Your Soul products.

On dreaming it, then creating it

Lucy Sparrow

Sew Your Soul

Florence and James Kennedy, founders of Petalon, smiling at the camera while stood in a field.

On growing your very own ‘good life’

Florence & James Kennedy

Petalon

Anna Lewis, founder of Sketchy Mumma, smiling at the camera, wearing a white and black polka dot t-shirt, poring tea into a cup.

On the creativity that comes through regeneration

Anna Lewis

Sketchy Muma

Sophie Sellu, founder of Grain & Knot, smiling at the camera wearing a grey suit.

On slowing down and changing the landscape of craft

Sophie Sellu

Grain & Knot

Lucy Greenwood and Chris Renwick, founders of Lucy & Yak, looking into the camera, stood infront of a pink background.

On creating a cult brand with a conscience

Lucy Greenwood & Chris Renwick

Lucy & Yak

Rebecca Strickson, illustrator and designer, standing outside We Built This City

On cheerleading change through art

Rebecca Strickson

Illustrator & Designer

Eduardo Lima and Miraphora Mina, founders of MinaLima, smiling at the camera under a flower arch.

On creating a magical empire

Eduardo Lima & Miraphora Mina

MinaLima

Donna Wilson, founder of Donna Wilson, smiling into the distance wearing a blue denim jumpsuit.

On monetising your craft

Donna Wilson

Donna Wilson

Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine, founders of Tatty Devine

On the secret to creative collaborations

Rosie Wolfenden & Harriet Vine

Tatty Devine

Rob Ryan, artist, looking at the camera in a blue jumper.

On turning craft into commerce — LIVE

Rob Ryan

Rob Ryan

Tina Berstein, founder of Mapology Guides, in her studio

On mapping out a business in happiness

Tina Bernstein

Mapology Guides

Alex Monroe, founder of Alex Monroe Jewellery, smiling at the camera in a denim shirt.

On creating jewellery to last a lifetime

Alex Monroe

Alex Monroe Jewellery

Eleanor Tattersfield, founder of Marby & Elm, stood in her shop

On making your creative mark

Eleanor Tattersfield

Marby & Elm

Alice Gabb, artist and illustrator, sewing a banner

On crafting a future doing what you love

Alice Gabb

Alice Gabb

Ash Bishop, founder of The Brilliant Sign Company, holding a sign with his dog at his feet.

On bringing art and soul back to our high streets

Ash Bishop

The Brilliant Sign Company

Dave Buonaguidi sat in his studio in an apron

On shaking up the world of advertising

Dave Buonaguidi

Artist & advertising agency founder

Emily Coxhead, founder of The Happy Newspaper, sitting on a sofa in a yellow dress reading her newspaper.

On bringing 'happy' to the retail table

Emily Coxhead

The Happy Newspaper

On the healing power of becoming an artisan

Andy Poplar

Vinegar & Brown Paper