<![CDATA[Woodbeard Meets Makers]]>https://woodbeard.ca/podcastRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 03:20:38 GMTSat, 22 Nov 2025 21:28:18 GMT60Kristian RogelstadHi, I’m Woodbeard (aka Kristian) and I’m a maker. I love makers and am adequate at meeting people so I’m combining the two into this podcast. (I also have generalized anxiety disorder, including social anxiety, so this will be an interesting challenge) Making things with your hands and putting beauty out there in the world is an admirable discipline worth celebrating and I look forward to meeting and sharing some great makers with you. For more information on the podcast and how you can participate or be a guest, head over to https://woodbeard.ca/podcastepisodicKristian Rogelstadcontact@iamwoodbeard.comyes<![CDATA[Ep.0: Chebacca Banocca]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/episodes/Ep-0-Chebacca-Banocca-e2f799g5228369f-3c38-4564-b6cc-1a696b0e142fThu, 01 Feb 2024 04:53:23 GMTWelcome to the trailer to the podcast called Woodbeard Meets Makers. I’m Kristian(aka Woodbeard) and I’m gonna meet makers…hence the title! Im hoping to meet all kinds of makers and share them with y’all in the hopes of promoting them, inspiring others and also share the greatness that exists in the maker community. Hope you give us a listen! To be on the podcast or for more information, visit https://woodbeard.ca/podcast no00:00:59Ep.0: Chebacca Banoccatrailer<![CDATA[Ep.6 : Alyssa Lancia and the Darling Donuts]]>Welcome to another episode of Woodbeard Meets Makers!
This week I get the good fortune of meeting Alyssa Lancia, the owner of Darling Donuts. We have a good chat about her journey from trying out a donut machine to starting her own successful donut business!  Along the way she’s also creating communities for motivating others to go after what they want in life. Of course, we also talked about pizza…that seems to be a common theme on most of these episodes.


It’s important to support local businesses and I highly recommend Darling Donuts for your next event, gift, or just a Tuesday!! 

 

Links you should check out

Official Website: https://darlingdonuts.ca/

Darling Donuts Menu: https://darlingdonuts.ca/menu

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darling.donuts.hamilton/

Werk Nights: https://www.instagram.com/werknightshamont/ 

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Meet Alyssa

06:41 - What do you make?

07:10 - The Journey to here

17:21 - Not artistic? Your work begs to differ

26:17 - Impressive Impulsivity

34:24 - Helpful people when starting out

37:21 - Werk Nights

40:01 - Centre for Entrepreneurship

42:54 - Literally making this up half the time

47:57 - (Home)made Hamilton

50:11 - Proudest Achievement

52:38- The Future of Darling Donuts

54:24 - How to place your order

56:32 - Outro


Keywords

business, entrepreneurship, donuts, community, baking, dietary restrictions, edible printing, work-life balance, social media, mentorship, Hamilton, Ontario, makers, Woodbeard


Join me on the show!

I’m hoping to release episodes weekly so I would love to meet you! If you’re a maker out there and would like to chat with a socially awkward woodworker, send me a DM on instagram (@iamwoodbeard) or email me at podcast@woodbeard.ca. 


Wanna support Woodbeard?  

Buy me a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard


Credits

Audio Engineering, production, music, awkwardness by Woodbeard

Recorded using Riverside

Copyright 2025 Woodbeard

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/episodes/Ep-6--Alyssa-Lancia-and-the-Darling-Donuts-e31f4kf174a0586-edc9-4975-8b2b-4a11e57901a4Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT<p>Welcome to another episode of Woodbeard Meets Makers!<br />This week I get the good fortune of meeting Alyssa Lancia, the owner of Darling Donuts. We have a good chat about her journey from trying out a donut machine to starting her own successful donut business!  Along the way she’s also creating communities for motivating others to go after what they want in life. Of course, we also talked about pizza…that seems to be a common theme on most of these episodes.</p><p><br /></p><p>It’s important to support local businesses and I highly recommend Darling Donuts for your next event, gift, or just a Tuesday!! </p><p> </p><p><strong>Links you should check out</strong></p><p>Official Website: <a href="https://darlingdonuts.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://darlingdonuts.ca/</a> </p><p>Darling Donuts Menu: <a href="https://darlingdonuts.ca/menu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://darlingdonuts.ca/menu</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darling.donuts.hamilton/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/darling.donuts.hamilton/</a></p><p>Werk Nights: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/werknightshamont/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/werknightshamont/</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:10 - Meet Alyssa</p><p>06:41 - What do you make?</p><p>07:10 - The Journey to here</p><p>17:21 - Not artistic? Your work begs to differ</p><p>26:17 - Impressive Impulsivity</p><p>34:24 - Helpful people when starting out</p><p>37:21 - Werk Nights</p><p>40:01 - Centre for Entrepreneurship</p><p>42:54 - Literally making this up half the time</p><p>47:57 - (Home)made Hamilton</p><p>50:11 - Proudest Achievement</p><p>52:38- The Future of Darling Donuts</p><p>54:24 - How to place your order</p><p>56:32 - Outro</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>business, entrepreneurship, donuts, community, baking, dietary restrictions, edible printing, work-life balance, social media, mentorship, Hamilton, Ontario, makers, Woodbeard</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Join me on the show!</strong></p><p>I’m hoping to release episodes weekly so I would love to meet you! If you’re a maker out there and would like to chat with a socially awkward woodworker, send me a DM on instagram (@iamwoodbeard) or email me at <a href="mailto:podcast@woodbeard.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">podcast@woodbeard.ca</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Wanna support Woodbeard?  </strong></p><p>Buy me a coffee! <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Audio Engineering, production, music, awkwardness by Woodbeard</p><p>Recorded using Riverside</p><p>Copyright 2025 Woodbeard</p> yes00:57:5523Ep.6 : Alyssa Lancia and the Darling Donutsfull<![CDATA[Ep.7 : Lacie Williamson and the Art of Resiliency]]>Summary
Today I’m meeting Lacie Williamson from Dunnville, Ontario. Lacie is not only an accomplished artist of many skills, but she also founded the art studio Creative Barracks where people from all ages, backgrounds and skillsets are encouraged to create art by any means they see fit. Resiliency is a major focus of our conversation and after hearing Lacie’s story of how she arrived at where she is now, you’ll see why. 

I really enjoyed meeting Lacie and getting to know her more. Please check out the links below on how you can see and support her work. 

Links worth checking out
Creative Barracks website: https://barracksbythegrand.ca
Creative Barracks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barracksbythegrand
Lacie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacievdub
Grand River Conservation Authority: https://www.grandriver.ca 

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
05:13 - Woodbeard Meets Lacie
08:36 - What Don't You Do?!
09:15 - Dunnville, Ontario and the Grand River
13:08 - The First Thing You Made
21:17 - The Journey Back to Dunnville
37:25 - Creative Barracks
44:06 - Resiliency
01:04:49 - Proudest Achievement
01:09:29 - Dunnville Street Art
01:15:22 - Make the Things You Want to Exist Come to Life
01:22:46 - How People can Support Lacie and Creative Barracks
01:27:11 - Outro
01:29:02 - End Credits

Keywords
art, creativity, community, resilience, education, personal growth, cultural significance, childhood, artistic development, public art, community, art, creativity, neurodiversity, self-expression, technology, education, public art, personal growth, local artists

Sound Bites

  • "I can just make art."
  • "I live a very beautiful life."
  • "You just got to start."

Join me on the show!
I’m hoping to release episodes weekly so I would love to meet you! If you’re a maker out there and would like to chat with a socially awkward woodworker, fill out the Application Form at woodbeard.ca/podcast, send me a DM on instagram (@iamwoodbeard) or email me at podcast@woodbeard.ca. 

Wanna support Woodbeard?  
Buy me a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard

Credits
Audio Engineering, production, music, awkwardness by Woodbeard
Recorded using Riverside
Copyright 2025 Woodbeard

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/episodes/Ep-7--Lacie-Williamson-and-the-Art-of-Resiliency-e31pfnl74d41663-53d5-4f32-9d4c-d71ac734ba0bFri, 25 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT<p><strong>Summary</strong><br />Today I’m meeting Lacie Williamson from Dunnville, Ontario. Lacie is not only an accomplished artist of many skills, but she also founded the art studio Creative Barracks where people from all ages, backgrounds and skillsets are encouraged to create art by any means they see fit. Resiliency is a major focus of our conversation and after hearing Lacie’s story of how she arrived at where she is now, you’ll see why. </p><p>I really enjoyed meeting Lacie and getting to know her more. Please check out the links below on how you can see and support her work. </p><p><strong>Links worth checking out</strong><br />Creative Barracks website: <a href="https://barracksbythegrand.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://barracksbythegrand.ca</a><br />Creative Barracks Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barracksbythegrand" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/barracksbythegrand</a><br />Lacie’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lacievdub" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lacievdub</a><br />Grand River Conservation Authority: <a href="https://www.grandriver.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.grandriver.ca</a> </p><p><strong>Chapters</strong><br />00:00 - Intro<br />05:13 - Woodbeard Meets Lacie<br />08:36 - What Don't You Do?!<br />09:15 - Dunnville, Ontario and the Grand River<br />13:08 - The First Thing You Made<br />21:17 - The Journey Back to Dunnville<br />37:25 - Creative Barracks<br />44:06 - Resiliency<br />01:04:49 - Proudest Achievement<br />01:09:29 - Dunnville Street Art<br />01:15:22 - Make the Things You Want to Exist Come to Life<br />01:22:46 - How People can Support Lacie and Creative Barracks<br />01:27:11 - Outro<br />01:29:02 - End Credits</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong><br />art, creativity, community, resilience, education, personal growth, cultural significance, childhood, artistic development, public art, community, art, creativity, neurodiversity, self-expression, technology, education, public art, personal growth, local artists</p><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong><br /></p><ul><li>"I can just make art."</li><li>"I live a very beautiful life."</li><li>"You just got to start."</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Join me on the show!</strong><br />I’m hoping to release episodes weekly so I would love to meet you! If you’re a maker out there and would like to chat with a socially awkward woodworker, fill out the Application Form at <a href="http://woodbeard.ca/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">woodbeard.ca/podcast</a>, send me a DM on instagram (@iamwoodbeard) or email me at <a href="mailto:podcast@woodbeard.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">podcast@woodbeard.ca</a>. </p><p><strong>Wanna support Woodbeard?  </strong><br />Buy me a coffee! <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard</a></p><p><strong>Credits</strong><br />Audio Engineering, production, music, awkwardness by Woodbeard<br />Recorded using Riverside<br />Copyright 2025 Woodbeard</p> yes01:21:1524Ep.7 : Lacie Williamson and the Art of Resiliencyfull<![CDATA[Ep.5 : Julie Fazooli and Her Truly Rad Community]]>Summary

If you’re from Hamilton, Ontario, or the surrounding area or even much wider, chances are you know today’s guest, you’ve likely even been to an event she’s running or promoting or providing the soundtrack to or there as a supporter. I’m talking about the one and only Julie Fazooli!


Julie is a powerhouse of a human and I had the pleasure of meeting her and getting to chat about life and art and music and tacos! A freelance multi-dimensional creative with roots in Hamilton, Julie’s artistic vision spans across so many disciplines (legit, I struggle to find an artistic discipline she hasn’t tackled and excelled at).  


We not only dive into Julie’s extensive body of work but also chat about the twists and turns of her personal and professional journey. Plus, we even take a dive into the political and social influences that shape both her art and her worldview. 


Lastly, but not leastly (did I just make up a word?!), support your local businesses. Regardless of what’s happening out there in the world, your local small business owners deserve your support and your support means a hell of a lot to them.


Links!


Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro to the podcast

00:02:49 - Introducing Julie Fazooli!

00:04:50 - Favourite Things

00:09:14 - Talking About Music

00:17:18 - Julie’s Early Life Adventures

00:20:55 - Preserving Oral Traditions

00:24:10 - Cartoons

00:29:28 - Underground Comics

00:32:14 - Navigating the Entertainment Industry

00:43:24 - Punk Rock Flea Market

00:45:15 - The Importance of Supporting Local Businesses

00:49:00 - Voting with Your Dollar

00:50:52 - We Love Hamilton!

00:58:46 - We Need to Cultivate Kindness

01:04:49 - Media Narratives and “Compassion Fatigue”

01:12:51 - The Role of Artists in Society

01:14:45 - Take Care of Yourself

01:18:37 - Building Positive Neural Pathways

01:26:35 - Finding Gratitude in Tough Times

01:33:45 - Cultivating Childlike Wonder

01:35:07 - The Impact of the Pandemic on Lifestyle

01:36:37 - We Love Green Spaces!

01:39:28 - (Home)Made Hamilton Book by Ian Pettigrew

01:44:44 - Celebrating Local Creatives

01:46:42 - Ways to Support Julie

01:52:51 - Outtro


Sound Bites

  • "Tacos, hands down."

  • "The Big Lebowski is the perfect movie."

  • "I love all music."

  • "I want to collect family stories."

  • "I wanted to be a cartoonist."

  • "I was too young and impatient."

  • "Tank Girl spoke to me 100%."

  • "Hollywood sucks the life out of ideas."

  • "It was just so magical."

  • "It was a fun time to be alive."

  • "Hamilton is special that way."

  • "We just got to be kind to each other."

  • "It's all about reframing that stuff."

  • "Count your gratitudes."

  • "Keep supporting local small business."


Wanna support Woodbeard?  Buy me a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard


Join me on the show!

I’m hoping to release episodes weekly so I would love to meet you! If you’re a maker out there and would like to chat with a socially awkward woodworker, send me a DM on instagram (@iamwoodbeard) or email me at podcast@woodbeard.ca. 


Credits

Audio Engineering, production, music, awkwardness by Woodbeard

Recorded using Riverside

Copyright 2025 Woodbeard

woodbeard.ca


Keywords

Julie Fazooli, creativity, music, storytelling, tacos, cultural background, art, punk rock, travel, entertainment industry, MuchMusic, local businesses, voting with your dollar, Hamilton, creative community, kindness, media narratives, mental health, artists, positivity, anxiety, neural pathways, gratitude, childlike wonder, pandemic impact, green spaces, personal stories, community events

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/episodes/Ep-5--Julie-Fazooli-and-Her-Truly-Rad-Community-e301lmeca83c40d-34ae-420f-ac12-4e6f7fd34b09Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>If you’re from Hamilton, Ontario, or the surrounding area or even much wider, chances are you know today’s guest, you’ve likely even been to an event she’s running or promoting or providing the soundtrack to or there as a supporter. I’m talking about the one and only Julie Fazooli!</p><p><br /></p><p>Julie is a powerhouse of a human and I had the pleasure of meeting her and getting to chat about life and art and music and tacos! A freelance multi-dimensional creative with roots in Hamilton, Julie’s artistic vision spans across so many disciplines (legit, I struggle to find an artistic discipline she hasn’t tackled and excelled at).  </p><p><br /></p><p>We not only dive into Julie’s extensive body of work but also chat about the twists and turns of her personal and professional journey. Plus, we even take a dive into the political and social influences that shape both her art and her worldview. </p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, but not leastly (did I just make up a word?!), support your local businesses. Regardless of what’s happening out there in the world, your local small business owners deserve your support and your support means a hell of a lot to them.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Links!</strong></p><ul><li><p>Julie’s website:<a href="http://www.fazooli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.fazooli.com</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Julie’s instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/abominableink/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/abominableink/</a> </p></li><li><p>Punk Rock Flea Market :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/punkrockfleamarkethamilton/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/punkrockfleamarkethamilton/</a></p></li><li><p>Ian Pettigrew’s Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ianpett/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/ianpett/</a></p></li><li><p>(Home)Made Hamilton Book that Julie and I are in!<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/home-made-hamilton-book-2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.gofundme.com/f/home-made-hamilton-book-2</a> </p></li><li><p>Petition to the Prime Minister to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship :<a href="https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-5353" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-5353</a></p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00:00 - Intro to the podcast</p><p>00:02:49 - Introducing Julie Fazooli!</p><p>00:04:50 - Favourite Things</p><p>00:09:14 - Talking About Music</p><p>00:17:18 - Julie’s Early Life Adventures</p><p>00:20:55 - Preserving Oral Traditions</p><p>00:24:10 - Cartoons</p><p>00:29:28 - Underground Comics</p><p>00:32:14 - Navigating the Entertainment Industry</p><p>00:43:24 - Punk Rock Flea Market</p><p>00:45:15 - The Importance of Supporting Local Businesses</p><p>00:49:00 - Voting with Your Dollar</p><p>00:50:52 - We Love Hamilton!</p><p>00:58:46 - We Need to Cultivate Kindness</p><p>01:04:49 - Media Narratives and “Compassion Fatigue”</p><p>01:12:51 - The Role of Artists in Society</p><p>01:14:45 - Take Care of Yourself</p><p>01:18:37 - Building Positive Neural Pathways</p><p>01:26:35 - Finding Gratitude in Tough Times</p><p>01:33:45 - Cultivating Childlike Wonder</p><p>01:35:07 - The Impact of the Pandemic on Lifestyle</p><p>01:36:37 - We Love Green Spaces!</p><p>01:39:28 - (Home)Made Hamilton Book by Ian Pettigrew</p><p>01:44:44 - Celebrating Local Creatives</p><p>01:46:42 - Ways to Support Julie</p><p>01:52:51 - Outtro</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><ul><li><p>"Tacos, hands down."</p></li><li><p>"The Big Lebowski is the perfect movie."</p></li><li><p>"I love all music."</p></li><li><p>"I want to collect family stories."</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>"I wanted to be a cartoonist."</p></li><li><p>"I was too young and impatient."</p></li><li><p>"Tank Girl spoke to me 100%."</p></li><li><p>"Hollywood sucks the life out of ideas."</p></li><li><p>"It was just so magical."</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>"It was a fun time to be alive."</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>"Hamilton is special that way."</p></li><li><p>"We just got to be kind to each other."</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>"It's all about reframing that stuff."</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>"Count your gratitudes."</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>"Keep supporting local small business."</p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Wanna support Woodbeard?  Buy me a coffee! <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/woodbeard</a></p><p><br /><strong>Join me on the show!</strong></p><p>I’m hoping to release episodes weekly so I would love to meet you! If you’re a maker out there and would like to chat with a socially awkward woodworker, send me a DM on instagram (@iamwoodbeard) or email me at <a href="mailto:podcast@woodbeard.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">podcast@woodbeard.ca</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Audio Engineering, production, music, awkwardness by Woodbeard</p><p>Recorded using <a href="https://riverside.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Riverside</a></p><p>Copyright 2025 Woodbeard</p><p><a href="https://woodbeard.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">woodbeard.ca</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>Julie Fazooli, creativity, music, storytelling, tacos, cultural background, art, punk rock, travel, entertainment industry, MuchMusic, local businesses, voting with your dollar, Hamilton, creative community, kindness, media narratives, mental health, artists, positivity, anxiety, neural pathways, gratitude, childlike wonder, pandemic impact, green spaces, personal stories, community events</p> yes01:54:1822Ep.5 : Julie Fazooli and Her Truly Rad Communityfull<![CDATA[Ep.3 : Laura Heaney and the Importance of Intentionality]]>Episode 3! Who’d have thought we’d make it this far?! 

I may have been off for a while since the top rated Episode 2, but I had to wait for a good one, and boy do I have a good one today! 

I’m chatting with multifaceted visual artist Laura Heaney about her work, her process, her amazing infomercial, and all the highs and lows that go along with making things. 


Where to see Laura’s Art (trust me, you’re gonna wanna see this!!):

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lkheaney

Website - https://lauraheaney.com/

Sand and Pearl - https://www.instagram.com/sandandpearlpec/

Black Cloud Bodega - https://www.instagram.com/blackcloudbodega

Hamilton Art Circuit (October 4, 2024) - https://www.instagram.com/artcircuithamilton/


(Home)Made Hamilton:

This book features artisans in Hamilton, Ontario making stuff, and also the great people simply doing amazing stuff in the community. Laura, my wife Breeyn and I are included in this one and we’d love your support! Be sure to go check out Ian Pettigrew’s book (Home)Made Hamilton and preorder one for yourself! : https://gofund.me/ba2966db


Other things mentioned in this episode:

Drinks with Mom Podcast - https://drinkswithmom.com/

Dog is Blue - https://dogisblue.com/


Info about Woodbeard

For more info on this podcast or if you'd like to apply to be a guest, head over to https://woodbeard.ca/podcast . To purchase some of our work, check out ⁠https://woodbeard.ca/⁠ 


Send in a voice message and I’ll respond in a future episode! : ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/message⁠


Produced, executive produced, recorded, engineered by Woodbeard.

Music, cover art, nervous tics and voice cracks by Woodbeard.

©2024 Woodbeard.



Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:05 - Getting to know Laura

07:40 - What do you make?

16:37 - The Berenstein Bears Mandela Effect

22:17 - “What do you actually want to do?”

31:48 - Paralyzed by your possibilities

35:27 - Laura’s collections so far

42:13 - Something to say

54:43 - Laura is a musician too!

56:34 - Phone battery dying

01:09:00 - (Home)Made Hamilton

01:12:58 - LH Designs Infomercial

01:17:20 - Laura’s Advice

01:19:26 - Proudest Achievement

01:30:44 - Where to see Laura’s work


Keywords: 

visual artist, art school, genre, intentionality, art practice, happiness, fulfillment, intentional, mindful, creative work, art, artistic pursuits, break, reflection, direction, ideas, significance, society, artists, meaningful, impactful, artist networking, social media, applying for opportunities, rejection, musician, multi-instrumentalist, Dog is Blue, art show, Homemade Hamilton, art, infomercial, achievements, networking, art shows, goals, inks, paints, sustainability

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/episodes/Ep-3--Laura-Heaney-and-the-Importance-of-Intentionality-e2nffue6d0483a8-e0aa-4074-9f2e-ed84b19183faMon, 26 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT<p>Episode 3! Who’d have thought we’d make it this far?! </p> <p>I may have been off for a while since the top rated Episode 2, but I had to wait for a good one, and boy do I have a good one today! </p> <p>I’m chatting with multifaceted visual artist Laura Heaney about her work, her process, her amazing infomercial, and all the highs and lows that go along with making things. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Where to see Laura’s Art (trust me, you’re gonna wanna see this!!):</strong></p> <p>Instagram -<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lkheaney" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/lkheaney</a></p> <p>Website - <a href="https://lauraheaney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lauraheaney.com/</a></p> <p>Sand and Pearl - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sandandpearlpec/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sandandpearlpec/</a></p> <p>Black Cloud Bodega - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackcloudbodega" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackcloudbodega</a></p> <p>Hamilton Art Circuit (October 4, 2024) - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artcircuithamilton/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/artcircuithamilton/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>(Home)Made Hamilton:</strong></p> <p>This book features artisans in Hamilton, Ontario making stuff, and also the great people simply doing amazing stuff in the community. Laura, my wife <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breeynmccarney" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Breeyn</a> and I are included in this one and we’d love your support! Be sure to go check out Ian Pettigrew’s book (Home)Made Hamilton and preorder one for yourself! : <a href="https://gofund.me/ba2966db" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://gofund.me/ba2966db</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other things mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p>Drinks with Mom Podcast - <a href="https://drinkswithmom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://drinkswithmom.com/</a></p> <p>Dog is Blue - <a href="https://dogisblue.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://dogisblue.com/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Info about Woodbeard</strong></p> <p>For more info on this podcast or if you'd like to apply to be a guest, head over to <a href="https://woodbeard.ca/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://woodbeard.ca/podcast</a> . To purchase some of our work, check out <a href="https://woodbeard.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠https://woodbeard.ca/⁠</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Send in a voice message and I’ll respond in a future episode! : <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/message" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/message⁠</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Produced, executive produced, recorded, engineered by Woodbeard.</p> <p>Music, cover art, nervous tics and voice cracks by Woodbeard.</p> <p>©2024 Woodbeard.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p> <p>00:00 - Intro</p> <p>02:05 - Getting to know Laura</p> <p>07:40 - What do you make?</p> <p>16:37 - The Berenstein Bears Mandela Effect</p> <p>22:17 - “What do you actually want to do?”</p> <p>31:48 - Paralyzed by your possibilities</p> <p>35:27 - Laura’s collections so far</p> <p>42:13 - Something to say</p> <p>54:43 - Laura is a musician too!</p> <p>56:34 - Phone battery dying</p> <p>01:09:00 - (Home)Made Hamilton</p> <p>01:12:58 - LH Designs Infomercial</p> <p>01:17:20 - Laura’s Advice</p> <p>01:19:26 - Proudest Achievement</p> <p>01:30:44 - Where to see Laura’s work</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Keywords: </strong></p> <p>visual artist, art school, genre, intentionality, art practice, happiness, fulfillment, intentional, mindful, creative work, art, artistic pursuits, break, reflection, direction, ideas, significance, society, artists, meaningful, impactful, artist networking, social media, applying for opportunities, rejection, musician, multi-instrumentalist, Dog is Blue, art show, Homemade Hamilton, art, infomercial, achievements, networking, art shows, goals, inks, paints, sustainability</p> yes01:38:5311Ep.3 : Laura Heaney and the Importance of Intentionalityfull<![CDATA[Ep.2 : Crystal Overland : Finding our Ikigai]]>A second episode?! That’s right! I was gonna hang up the skates and retire but I couldn’t miss the opportunity to chat with the multi-talented Crystal Overland. She’s described herself as a “nerdy artist, specializing in makeup for film, sculpture and other fine arts, crafts/props/costume, and now cosmetic tattooing!”, but there’s a lot more to her than meets the eye. We discuss her creative and business endeavours over the years and she shares some great insights into her process. Twas a pleasure to chat with Crystal and I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do.

There’s a lot of goodness packed into this episode, and also some great randomness like:

  • A cat yelling (thank you Ping Pong)
  • A dance track to fill the silence when my internet stalled
  • A thoughtful discussion on the intricacies of Mariokarting while consuming some brown pops
  • tomahtoes
  • and more!


Make sure you go follow Crystal’s work. I guarantee you’ll love it, or your money back* Supernatural Tattooing: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaltattooing/ #darrkcrysstal : https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/darrkcrysstal/


Thanks for giving this a listen, feel free to subscribe for future episodes, or not, I’m not the boss of you.


Chapters
00:00:00-Intro
00:01:20-Talking about yourself
00:03:37-Dance Break! (My internet stalled)
00:07:25-What don’t you make?
00:10:59-Trying the full time gig
00:18:42-Finding Ikigai
00:24:28-Getting started in Tattooing
00:26:10-Schooling Woodbeard on Cosmetic Tattooing
00:29:21-The Kneeple
00:36:26-The first thing
00:39:48-Realism
00:43:58-Makeup Time
00:46:00-Peer pressure again
00:48:00-Movies are cool!
00:49:39-Time Baristas
00:52:22-We work together
01:02:03-Art Inspiration
01:02:35-Sculler
01:04:03-Social Media
01:08:40-Putting yourself out there
01:09:47-Anything you haven’t tried yet?
01:12:12-Bob Ross Certified Instructor
01:13:36-Proudest Achievement
01:16:12-Drinking & Mariokarting
01:19:20-Where to follow Crystal (and you should!)
01:20:50-Tomahtoe
01:21:40-Outtro


*I have no money to give you and it costs you nothing to follow Crystal’s work, so enjoy!


For more info on this podcast or if you'd like to apply to be a guest, head over to https://woodbeard.ca/podcast .
To purchase goods or merch from Woodbeard, check out https://woodbeard.ca/
Send in a voice message and I’ll respond in a future episode! : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/message


Produced, executive produced, recorded, engineered by Woodbeard Music, cover art, dance remix by Woodbeard Cat yelling by Ping Pong

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/episodes/Ep-2--Crystal-Overland--Finding-our-Ikigai-e2ihjlc53d3c504-5953-411a-a3d0-c7619abf8ad9Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT<p>A second episode?! That’s right! I was gonna hang up the skates and retire but I couldn’t miss the opportunity to chat with the multi-talented Crystal Overland. She’s described herself as a “nerdy artist, specializing in makeup for film, sculpture and other fine arts, crafts/props/costume, and now cosmetic tattooing!”, but there’s a lot more to her than meets the eye. We discuss her creative and business endeavours over the years and she shares some great insights into her process. Twas a pleasure to chat with Crystal and I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do.</p> <p>There’s a lot of goodness packed into this episode, and also some great randomness like:</p> <ul> <li>A cat yelling (thank you Ping Pong)</li> <li>A dance track to fill the silence when my internet stalled</li> <li>A thoughtful discussion on the intricacies of Mariokarting while consuming some brown pops</li> <li>tomahtoes</li> <li>and more!</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p>Make sure you go follow Crystal’s work. I guarantee you’ll love it, or your money back* Supernatural Tattooing: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaltattooing/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaltattooing/</a> #darrkcrysstal : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/darrkcrysstal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/darrkcrysstal/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Thanks for giving this a listen, feel free to subscribe for future episodes, or not, I’m not the boss of you.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Chapters<br /> 00:00:00-Intro<br /> 00:01:20-Talking about yourself<br /> 00:03:37-Dance Break! (My internet stalled)<br /> 00:07:25-What don’t you make?<br /> 00:10:59-Trying the full time gig<br /> 00:18:42-Finding Ikigai<br /> 00:24:28-Getting started in Tattooing<br /> 00:26:10-Schooling Woodbeard on Cosmetic Tattooing<br /> 00:29:21-The Kneeple<br /> 00:36:26-The first thing<br /> 00:39:48-Realism<br /> 00:43:58-Makeup Time<br /> 00:46:00-Peer pressure again<br /> 00:48:00-Movies are cool!<br /> 00:49:39-Time Baristas<br /> 00:52:22-We work together<br /> 01:02:03-Art Inspiration<br /> 01:02:35-Sculler<br /> 01:04:03-Social Media<br /> 01:08:40-Putting yourself out there<br /> 01:09:47-Anything you haven’t tried yet?<br /> 01:12:12-Bob Ross Certified Instructor<br /> 01:13:36-Proudest Achievement<br /> 01:16:12-Drinking &amp; Mariokarting<br /> 01:19:20-Where to follow Crystal (and you should!)<br /> 01:20:50-Tomahtoe<br /> 01:21:40-Outtro</p> <p><br /></p> <p>*I have no money to give you and it costs you nothing to follow Crystal’s work, so enjoy!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>For more info on this podcast or if you'd like to apply to be a guest, head over to https://woodbeard.ca/podcast .<br /> To purchase goods or merch from Woodbeard, check out <a href="https://woodbeard.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://woodbeard.ca/</a> <br /> Send in a voice message and I’ll respond in a future episode! : <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/message" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/message</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Produced, executive produced, recorded, engineered by Woodbeard Music, cover art, dance remix by Woodbeard Cat yelling by Ping Pong</p> yes01:22:1812Ep.2 : Crystal Overland : Finding our Ikigaifull<![CDATA[Ep.1 : Breeyn Rogelstad : Optimistic Red Velvet Walrus]]>I couldn't think of a better first guest. Breeyn Rogelstad is an aritst and designer who puts some legit beauty out into the world using traditional hand-embellishment including embroidery and beading to make the coolest 3D works of art. You can’t fully grasp the intricate detail and love put into her work unless you’ve seen it in real life and I can’t even begin to explain to you how mind-bendingly beautiful her work is.

Breeyn’s first ever solo show is upcoming at the Royal Rose Gallery in Aurora, ON.May 10-31 her work is available to see and the reception is Saturday, May 18, 2024.For more info, go to breeyn.com

Support her on Patreon

Buy her work on Etsy

Check out her socials:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/breeynmccarney/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breeyn

Tumblr: https://breeyn.tumblr.com/


For more info on this podcast or if you'd like to apply to be a guest, head over to https://woodbeard.ca/podcast.

To purchase goods or merch from Woodbeard, check out https://woodbeard.ca/

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/episodes/Ep-1--Breeyn-Rogelstad--Optimistic-Red-Velvet-Walrus-e2fj65d87b0ff04-38aa-4a69-a2bb-360362b02be1Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:13:55 GMT<p>I couldn't think of a better first guest. Breeyn Rogelstad is an aritst and designer who puts some legit beauty out into the world using traditional hand-embellishment including embroidery and beading to make the coolest 3D works of art. You can’t fully grasp the intricate detail and love put into her work unless you’ve seen it in real life and I can’t even begin to explain to you how mind-bendingly beautiful her work is. </p><p>Breeyn’s first ever solo show is upcoming at the <a href="https://royalroseart.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Royal Rose Gallery</a> in Aurora, ON.May 10-31 her work is available to see and the reception is Saturday, May 18, 2024.For more info, go to <a href="https://www.breeyn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">breeyn.com</a> </p><p>Support her on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/breeyn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a> </p><p>Buy her work on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BreeynMcCarney" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Etsy</a></p><p>Check out her socials: </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/breeynmccarney/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://instagram.com/breeynmccarney/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@breeyn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@breeyn</a></p><p>Tumblr: <a href="https://breeyn.tumblr.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://breeyn.tumblr.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>For more info on this podcast or if you'd like to apply to be a guest, head over to <a href="https://woodbeard.ca/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://woodbeard.ca/podcast</a>. </p><p>To purchase goods or merch from Woodbeard, check out <a href="https://woodbeard.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://woodbeard.ca/</a></p> yes01:15:3211Ep.1 : Breeyn Rogelstad : Optimistic Red Velvet Walrusfull<![CDATA[Ep.4 : Adam Robert Martin and The Piano Burning]]>Summary

Hey we’re back! Welcome to season 2 of Woodbeard Meets Makers!

Season 2 gets off on the right foot by chatting with Adam Robert Martin.  

A woodcarver, artist, woodsman, and all-round great person from Northern Ontario, Adam discusses his journey as an artist, the inspiration he draws from nature, and the challenges of balancing personal creativity with audience expectations.

Also good music and pizza toppings!!

This one has it all!!


Links to things!

Effigy Wood : https://www.instagram.com/effigywood/

Robert Bateman paintings: https://robertbateman.ca

Bill Mason films: https://www.nfb.ca/directors/bill-mason/


Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:20 - Woodbeard meets Adam

00:10:08 - What do you make?

00:19:13 - Shop Talk

00:23:13 - Talking about The Hammer

00:28:26 - Inspiration

00:31:58 - Mjölnir!

00:32:41 - Pumpkin face with a runny nose

00:37:43 - Thinking about the audience

00:40:00 - The process

00:45:33 - Stereotypical woodworking Questions

01:03:26 - Insider info (thanks Crystal)

01:05:10 - The Piano Burning

01:08:04 - Wrapping up

01:19:13 - Outtro


Join me on the show!

I’m hoping to release episodes weekly so I would love to meet you! If you’re a maker out there and would like to chat with a socially awkward woodworker, send me a DM on instagram (@iamwoodbeard) or email me at podcast@woodbeard.ca. 


Keywords

music, art, pizza, woodworking, creativity, inspiration, nature, safety, tools, craftsmanship, personal journey, Hamilton, Ontario, Lake Superior, green olives, injuries, piano burning, pumpkin carving, pumpkinfest, Mjölnir, meeting people, new friends


Credits

Audio Engineering, production, editing, music, awkwardness by Woodbeard

Recorded using Riverside

Copyright ©2025 Woodbeard

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woodbeardmeetsmakers/episodes/Ep-4--Adam-Robert-Martin-and-The-Piano-Burning-e2vjpv234d818e7-3de5-46f2-b8fe-aa66046c0abeFri, 07 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>Hey we’re back! Welcome to season 2 of Woodbeard Meets Makers!</p><p>Season 2 gets off on the right foot by chatting with Adam Robert Martin.  </p><p>A woodcarver, artist, woodsman, and all-round great person from Northern Ontario, Adam discusses his journey as an artist, the inspiration he draws from nature, and the challenges of balancing personal creativity with audience expectations.</p><p>Also good music and pizza toppings!!</p><p>This one has it all!!</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Links to things!</strong></p><p>Effigy Wood : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/effigywood/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/effigywood/</a></p><p>Robert Bateman paintings: <a href="https://robertbateman.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://robertbateman.ca</a></p><p>Bill Mason films: <a href="https://www.nfb.ca/directors/bill-mason/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nfb.ca/directors/bill-mason/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:01:20 - Woodbeard meets Adam</p><p>00:10:08 - What do you make?</p><p>00:19:13 - Shop Talk</p><p>00:23:13 - Talking about The Hammer</p><p>00:28:26 - Inspiration</p><p>00:31:58 - Mjölnir!</p><p>00:32:41 - Pumpkin face with a runny nose</p><p>00:37:43 - Thinking about the audience</p><p>00:40:00 - The process</p><p>00:45:33 - Stereotypical woodworking Questions</p><p>01:03:26 - Insider info (thanks Crystal)</p><p>01:05:10 - The Piano Burning</p><p>01:08:04 - Wrapping up</p><p>01:19:13 - Outtro</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Join me on the show!</strong></p><p>I’m hoping to release episodes weekly so I would love to meet you! If you’re a maker out there and would like to chat with a socially awkward woodworker, send me a DM on instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/iamwoodbeard/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@iamwoodbeard</a>) or email me at <a href="mailto:podcast@woodbeard.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">podcast@woodbeard.ca</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>music, art, pizza, woodworking, creativity, inspiration, nature, safety, tools, craftsmanship, personal journey, Hamilton, Ontario, Lake Superior, green olives, injuries, piano burning, pumpkin carving, pumpkinfest, Mjölnir, meeting people, new friends</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Audio Engineering, production, editing, music, awkwardness by Woodbeard</p><p>Recorded using Riverside</p><p>Copyright ©2025 Woodbeard</p> yes01:20:4121Ep.4 : Adam Robert Martin and The Piano Burningfull