Made By Me is a podcast about entrepreneurship, self-discovery, manifestation, and magic. Hosted by Kaliska Sweetwater, owner of Polaris Jewelry. Join me every Wednesday to hear what I’ve learned (and am learning!) about business, joy, fulfillment, routine, and the psychedelic nature of reality.
I am 10 months postpartum so what a perfect time to catch up on old updates!! Here is my 3rd trimester episode- recorded a year ago.
My 2025 GoalsThree months late is better than never? Right? Time is an illusion and I am doing my best so here we are- 2025 New Years Resolutions in March.. enjoy!
Listen to catch a glimpse inside my second trimester!
I am PREGNANT!! I'm farther along now, but as I have been going through this wild experience I have been documenting it to keep a record for myself and anyone else who is curious what it feels like real time to grow a whole ass person. Welcome to my first trimester!
I did a 30 day experiment- tune in to hear all about it!
Vacation makes us view reality as precious- something we can use to make our regular life more magical
Body positivity, body neutrality, all the things we think about our bodies can be a lot!! Listen in to hear what my relationship with my bodily self image sounds like.
I've known I was a (recovering) perfectionist since season one, listen in to hear what I've learned since then.
Listen to my interview with my fiancé Ray about all things advertising (and so much more!)
My first ever guest comes onto the podcast to talk about work, identity, self-judgment and so much more
Ten years ago (yesterday) I made a pair of cube earrings at my dining room table- I had no idea those earrings would grow into a business that would allow me to be fully self employed, and move across the country to live in New York. As this beautiful chapter comes to an end, I process the thoughts and emotions that have been coming up for me.
I recently moved in with my boyfriend, and I learned so much about myself and how to maximize a smaller space in the process! Listen to hear about my process how I transitioned into this new chapter in my life.
Affirmations can feel cheesy, but they can change the way you see the world, and how you live your life.
The world feels shaky right now- this is how I'm coping.
It's not about being perfect, it's about being intentional. Listen to learn how I approach conscious consumerism, and the quick math I do every time I open my wallet.
An update on my 2022 goal- listen as I unpack the baggage in my mind
This episode is all about how when you get everything you want, nothing changes. Listen to hear what it is you're really looking for, and how to have it right now.
A crucial distinction to help develop long term healthy habits and better mental health. For many years I thought self care was the only category, but once I understood that most of what I had been doing was truly self soothing, it helped me see more clearly how I could better care for myself.
Check in with me on my first week of 2022! I've had some realizations and am documenting the messy middle of self-improvement for my big goals.
This week is all about end of the year rituals! Letting go of the negatives of the past, and setting intentions to choose who we are in 2022
Whether you've been in a bad relationship or not, I guarantee you've known someone who has. The conversations in our society and our collective understanding of what relationship abuse is and who it happens to need to change, and for that to happen we all need to know a lot more about it. Listen to hear the bare minimum that every single person needs to know.
The basis of manifestation and confirmation bias, the reticular activating system is always working to prove you right! Listen to learn how our subconscious controls the filters of our mind, and creates a reinforcing loop that makes up our reality.
I'm making a big internal change to my business, listen to hear what it is and why I've decided to make this shift!
The longest day and the shortest night is here! A beautiful quarter year check in moment, and an opportunity to reflect on what's working and what's not. In this episode I break down how I plan out my goals and achieve them on paper, and how this has changed my life by helping me cultivate structure that truly works for me.
How 2020 forced me to look at my wounds and validate my pain so I could move past it. “Good vibes only” never helped anyone.
In this episode I open up about my experiences with depression and anxiety in honor of mental health awareness month!
From inspiration to finished design, this is how I make a new collection! My design ethos, how I find inspiration, how I make prototypes and all the other steps along the way.
Computer simulation as a non-literal metaphor for life.
Regarding my unintentionally frequent food metaphors- they're NOT about dieting!!
You're on the hedonic treadmill- can you feel it? Listen to hear about this concept that I'm never not thinking about.
My most honest advice for people considering starting their own business! Whether you are a business owner or not, listen to eavesdrop on what I learned through trial and error.
Train your subconscious by knowing what you want. Making wishes isn't just for kids! Not all dreams come true, but if you don't know what you want you definitely won't get it.
We become what and who we surround ourselves with- pick those things and people on purpose.
Because being ready doesn't exist. Gathering information is great, but the more you know, the more you'll need to know. Start before your ready, because otherwise you may never begin at all.
Budgeting is a simple habit that can change your life, and make your dreams feel within reach. Gather your gumption and look your money in the face- it's simpler than you think, and can give you the clarity to prioritize what you truly want.
How changing your space can change your mindset! Your home is a reflection of your mind and your identity- changing one can genuinely change the other.
I recently realized that I'm a perfectionist, and it blew my mind!!
An overview on two terms and concepts that changed my life.