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Chip and Joanna Gaines join to discuss their brand-new competition show, ‘Roller Jam,' and play a fun game with Hoda and Jenna. Also, content creator Amber Kemp-Gerstel shares some fun DIY Halloween ideas to get you and your family trick-or-treat ready. Plus, Louise Erdrich, the author of Jenna's latest book club pick, The Mighty Red, talks about her novel with a book club from San Jose, California.
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about building an audience with my guest Amber Kemp-Gersel of Damask Love. Amber was the keynote speaker at h+h americas 2024 in Chicago and this is a recording of her presentation. It was inspiring, smart, and funny and I think you're going to love it. Amber Kemp-Gerstel is a television host and founder and creative director of Damask Love, a creative lifestyle blog all about doable DIY. Amber has partnered with brands like Martha Stewart, Home Depot, The Container Store, Coca-Cola, and Canon and is the social media face of JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores. She has been featured on Huffington Post and Buzzfeed and in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine just to name a few. Amber Kemp-Gerstel was a finalist in Season #1 of NBC's Making It - a crafting competition show hosted by SNL's Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman – otherwise known as Ron Swanson from Park's and Recreation. Amber has a bachelor's degree from Duke and PhD from Vanderbilt. You can also find Amber on Disney+ as the host of their original family crafting show Disney Family Sundays. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Craftsy. Calling all crafters! Are you ready to dive deep into your favorite crafting projects and learn new techniques along the way? Then it's time to join Craftsy Premium Membership. Take advantage of this special promotion! For ONLY $1.49, you'll receive a full year of access to expert-led tutorials, patterns, and projects in every category you can imagine. With a massive library of resources at your fingertips, you'll be able to create your best work yet and bring your crafting dreams to life. Don't wait – sign up now at CraftsyOffers.com and discover the endless possibilities of Craftsy Premium Membership! +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.
Mel B is LIVE in Studio 1A to talk about her new book “Brutally Honest” and the speculation surrounding a Spice Girls reunion. Plus, Amber Kemp-Gerstel shares some easy Easter entertaining ideas. Also, NYU Professor Suzy Welch gives Hoda and Jenna a crash course in crafting the authentic life you want and need. And, Jenna's bookshop: “The Great Divide” and “The House on Mango Street”
Amber and I talk about all the ins and outs of being on a reality show. Including applying/auditioning, what producers are looking for, taking psychological tests/evaluations, seeing yourself on television, styling yourself (hair, makeup, clothes), the pay, and the non-monetary gains. About Amber: Amber is the founder and creative director of Damask Love, a popular DIY lifestyle blog where she shares her doable DIY approach to crafting. Amber hosted Disney Family Sundays, a family crafting show on Disney+, and was also a finalist in Season One of NBC's popular crafting competition show, Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Amber has been featured on the cover of Parent's Magazine and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Hallmark Channel's Home and Family. Show Notes: Amber Kemp-Gerstel's WEBSITE + Instagram yayday PAPER CO. Debbie Matenopoulos Making It Website + Instagram My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today's episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the new Nook Pillow and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW. And Jack + Annie's! Check out where you can find Jack + Annie's near you.
Hey friends! Have you ever wondered what it might be like to turn your hobby into a business? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Amber Kemp-Gerstel did and today she came on to talk about her journey in the crafting industry. Amber is a powerhouse. Not only does she have a blog called Damask Love but she also runs YayDay Paper Co., selling digital products and leveraging a subscription model. You might recognize her from NBC’s TV show, Making It (she was a finalist in 2018) or from being the host of Disney Family Sundays on Disney+. In this episode, she talks about how she got into her business and how she was able to start working with big brands in the industry. She shares some tips for how she sends pitches and why you have to make it really easy for people to say, ‘yes!’ We also talk about why representation matters and how the creative community can step up to uplift other artists, crafters and makers of color. This is very important work that we’re taking seriously at Proof to Product and I appreciated her for sharing her thoughts and opinions about how we can take steps forward with grace (even though we may make mistakes along the way). ON TODAY’S EPISODE: How Amber went from working in family and child psychology to being a strong force in the crafting world The lightbulb moment where she realized it was time to quit her job How she got into working with brands like JoAnn Fabrics and Martha Stewart Living What Amber includes in pitches she sends to brands Why you should make it simple for people to say “yes” to you Why she decided to do a business model built off of digital products and leveraging a subscription model Her tips for marketing your products to your audience How Amber makes her voice heard despite the lack of diversity and visibility for women of color in the crafting space Why representation is needed in every industry Why you should do the things you can practically do to better the community for everyone What Amber is working on right now in her businesses For full show notes and resources, head to: bit.ly/PTPEp164 Small Wins Lead to Big Wins Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion. Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there. Join Proof to Product Labs, our new community experience OPEN NOW! SUBSCRIBE To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app. WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies. FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCT Follow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list. SHARE Be sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know! ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
Caitlin and Leanne chat with Amber of Damask Love.
Amber Kemp Gerstel starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about how she went from a child psychologist to starting up Damask Love and making it her full time gig. Amber also explains the newest edition to the Damask Love family: YayDay Paper Company - a digital subscription service offering delightfully designed stationery, craft projects and planner goodies that you can print from home. She discusses how YayDay allows her to have flexibility and fun when it comes to creating diversity in paper products. Amber also talks to A + K about how she keeps to her brand’s story, knows when to add people to her team, and how she spends the few minutes before she falls asleep every night to dream as hard as she can!
This week, I’m talking to Amber Kemp-Gertsel. Amber is a former clinical child psychologist who left her career to to pursue her passion for inspiring creativity in others. She founded Damask Love (a creative empowerment website) and quickly created one of the biggest brands in the DIY and crafting space. Damask Love has partnered with […]
Today on RISE I'm talking with Amber Kemp-Gerstel, a brilliant blogger and entrepreneur with a fascinating background as a child psychologist. If you're a blogger, or dream of being a blogger, this interview is a treasure trove of information for how to turn your creative outlet into a viable business. The landscape of blogging has shifted so much, and continues to shift every day, so getting this kind of insight into branding, affiliations, and monetizing your brand is so, so valuable. Check out Amber's amazing content —> https://damasklove.comAnd follow her on Instagram —> @DamaskLoveRed Alert! Girl, Stop Apologizing is incoming March 5th! Rachel records the audio and if you pre-order it right now.! amzn.to/2RxC6eYBoth upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health & Wellness Day tickets for Minneapolis and Dallas are still available! Own your present, and join us for some incredible, motivating speakers as tackle our perception of who we are and what we are capable of.Get tickets for Dallas —> https://www.thehollisco.com/rise-weekend-dallasGet tickets for Minneapolis —> https://www.thehollisco.com/rise-weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today on RISE I’m talking with Amber Kemp-Gerstel, a brilliant blogger and entrepreneur with a fascinating background as a child psychologist. If you’re a blogger, or dream of being a blogger, this interview is a treasure trove of information for how to turn your creative outlet into a viable business. The landscape of blogging has shifted so much, and continues to shift every day, so getting this kind of insight into branding, affiliations, and monetizing your brand is so, so valuable. Check out Amber’s amazing content —> https://damasklove.com And follow her on Instagram —> @DamaskLove Red Alert! Girl, Stop Apologizing is incoming March 5th! Rachel records the audio and if you pre-order it right now.! amzn.to/2RxC6eY Both upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health & Wellness Day tickets for Minneapolis and Dallas are still available! Own your present, and join us for some incredible, motivating speakers as tackle our perception of who we are and what we are capable of. Get tickets for Dallas —> https://www.thehollisco.com/rise-weekend-dallas Get tickets for Minneapolis —> https://www.thehollisco.com/rise-weekend
In a response to last week's Ask Minority Korner Any thing filled episode, James takes us into a deep dive into what is currently going on with the Lesbian bar scene and the future ahead. Nnekay scored a great interview with Amber Kemp- Gerstel a contestant on the new NBC competition show- Making It. The two talk crafts and how to make it big with your passions. But before we get to the korners, the wonder twins discuss the new movie Sorry To Bother You, Westworld, Luke Cage, and ScarJo and her movie role choices. Links! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JePugX1YkG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEtwBNiw8go https://intomore.com/culture/Where-Did-All-The-Lesbians-Go-Reframing-The-Conversation-About-Dyke-Bars-And-Nightlife/d73d6053a663480c https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-the-gayest-metropolitan-areas-in-america-are-running-out-of-lesbian-bars-2017-11-11 http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2016/12/20/why_do_lesbian_spaces_have_such_a_hard_time_staying_in_business.html https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2017/12/01/what-happened-lesbia https://damasklove.com/ https://www.nbc.com/making-it?nbc=1 Minority Korner Store: https://teespring.com/minority-korner-t-shirt#pid=369&cid=6513&sid=front Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook: Minority Korner
An interview with Amber Kemp-Gerstel of Damask Love. We discuss how she transitioned her passion project into her full-time gig. Amber is very candid and shares openly about her first paid DIY opportunity, how she transitioned from child psychologist to full-time blogger and the key to making blogging a sustainable career. (Original broadcast date: May 10, 2017) Show notes available at keepchasingthestars.com/1
An interview with Amber Kemp-Gerstel of Damask Love. We discuss how she transitioned her passion project into her full-time gig. Amber is very candid and shares openly about her first paid DIY opportunity, how she transitioned from child psychologist to full time blogger and the key to making blogging a sustainable career. Show notes available at keepchasingthestars.com/1
Master paper-crafter Amber Kemp-Gerstel of Damask Love creates breathtaking stationery sets, gift tags, and packaging out of cardstock, stamps, and diecuts. We talk tools and supplies to get started in making your own stationery, the perfect type of paper for all of your cards (hint: Amber loves Paper Presentation’s 130-lb cardstock!), her Crafting Social parties and monthly stationery subscription service, … Read more about this episode...