Podcasts about goldsmithing

Jessica interviews Alyssa, Twist!  Twist, (Alyssa Light) is a keynote speaker who teaches people how to cultivate the connections and build the relationships that move business forward. Twist went to trade school for Goldsmithing and made the 20th anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Her forthcoming book, Lessons from the Lake, is for people who feel like they should be further along than they are in business or life. Using analogies, parallels and examples from Mother Nature, Lessons from the Lake speaks to the underrated yet invaluable experiences and lessons we can harness to develop strong business relationships. A self proclaimed lover of events, Twist's mission is to make meeting planners look like superheroes and their attendees feel like rockstars. Reach out to Twist at wecare@withatwist.today

This episode is something of an ode to jewels, goldsmithing and design – but also the human urge to collect. We'll visit the imposing and eccentric Geneva home that inspires Maison Belmont; chat to the founder of jewellery brand Annoushka about the symbolism and personal history that infuses her work; and delve into the history of Persian jewellers, Le Vian. Plus: our audio essay reflects on the power of planting trees as a gesture of remembrance and hope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LuxeSci recently spent time in Greece again and we were reminded about all the deep and enduring artistic traditions here. For the next few episodes we'll be revisiting classic LuxeSci episodes with a Greek twist, episodes that came to mind as we roamed around this beautiful country. The first episode is all about gold. In the National Archeological Museum in Athens, there are stunning gold objects found in a tomb, including gold burial masks. Goldsmithing has ancient roots in Greece and the artisans there still use some of the ancient techniques. We hope you enjoy this episode on a useful, beautiful and fascinating metal. Since this is an old episode, links mentioned may not accurate so see below how to find us on social media. If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary. LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTz4WrIEalCH7NlDgkRdICQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog posts, Show Notes and References: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.erevnamedia.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dorene Discovers Goldsmithing (10/13/23) by 96.5 WKLH

What does it take to get your jewellery on J.Lo?! We talk all things bling with this week's guest, Tasha Sattler.Tasha is a goldsmith and jewelry designer based in Saskatchewan with over 20 years experience in the industry with an extensive background in custom gold and diamond jewelry manufacturing. In 2017, she started Rhythm Jewellery, a company that creates gold and sterling silver jewelry inspired by dance. Since the inception of her company she has had the pleasure of designing for several high profile artists, been featured in magazines, podcasts and had her jewelry owned by celebrities.In this episode we discuss: her journey into goldsmithing how to focus on providing value to others to become successful in your own business/lifeturning your passion or art into a businesswhy if you're selling to everyone, you're not selling to anyonewhy listening to her intuition has helped elevate her business and helped her trust how to figure things out on the fly  the importance of trying and tweaking and being okay with failure Connect with Tasha: https://www.facebook.com/TashaGolem/https://rhythmjewellery.com/https://www.instagram.com/rhythmjewellery/Connect with Brianne:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannehoganwriterVisit Brianne's website: https://www.briannehogan.caRead my newsletter NOT RELATED TO HULK HOGAN: https://briannehogan.substack.com/Download the FREE DO YOU JOURNAL Support the showJoin the DO YOU community:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/527426815332490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doyoupod

What is art? Do you think of paintings? Sculpture? Art takes so many forms and functions within our community and means different things to everyone. Beautiful, hand-crafted functional things like jewelry, ceramics, and textiles hold a special place as art that we can engage with everyday. Tasha Sattler not only makes wearable art, in the form of jewelry, she specializes in creating it for dancers! During this conversation Tasha spills all the insider tea about the fine jewelry biz. From diamonds to platinum, and how to be a great customer. She's hilarious and down to earth - but above all insanely talented. Hopefully this episode will inspire you to look for something bespoke, perhaps custom from Tasha or someone like her, when you're next in the market for a special, beautiful item. Here's more about Tash in her own words: Growing up I was a really imaginative and creative kid. At 15, I began working in a local jewelry store where I spent a lot of time learning the ins and outs of diamonds, gemstones and fine jewelry. After university, I travelled for a few years but kept being pulled back to jewelry. I felt that jewelry design and goldsmithing could be the perfect blend of having a job that is both in demand but also allowed me to be creative everyday. I graduated from FVCC in Kalispell, Montana in 2008 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Goldsmithing and Jewelry Arts as well as an Associate of Applied Science Degree in in 3D Jewelry Design and Production. Since then I have worked as a bench jeweler, training under multiple goldsmiths in various disciplines, with the majority of my career being in fine jewelry repair, diamond jewelry and engagement ring manufacturing. A few years ago it was brought to my attention by some dancer friends of mine, how little jewelry was available on the market that represented the lifestyle of serious professional dancers. Most dance genres, other than ballet, are barely represented and there is even less currently available for male dancers. If dance is your life and you have spent years training and practicing, there should be an option available other than jewelry designed for five year old ballerinas shouldn't there? I not only wanted to reflect the passion of dancers with our collections, but I really feel that in a world full of mass production and fast fashion you deserve something better. So I set out to create a line of jewelry that is high quality, hand crafted and timeless. Made from precious metal in small hand finished batches, it is meant to be a true reflection on the outside of how you feel on the inside. When I am not in the jewelry studio, yeah right like that happens, you can find me hanging out with my amazing husband Shawn, our two little girls Elyse and Lydia, and my stepson Nate (otherwise known as my free gift with purchase). When you're ready, here's how to find her: Website: www.rhythmjewellery.com Instagram: @rhythmjewellery Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/. This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

Joining me today is Tasha Sattler from Rhythm Jewellery. Tasha is a goldsmith with over 20 years of experience in the industry and is here to discuss her trade, how and why she makes jewellery focused on dancers, and balancing jewellery creation with her family life.   In high school, Tasha worked in a jewellery store...

What you'll learn in this episode: The process Atelier Zobel uses to fuse different metals together in innovative and beautiful ways How Peter has maintained Michael Zobel's legacy while modernizing and refining the Atelier's designs Why Peter is attracted to imperfect gems, and how he designs jewelry that highlights the beauty of imperfection Why passion and a willingness to push boundaries are necessary for aspiring jewelry designers About Peter Schmid Peter Schmid owns Atelier Zobel in Konstanz, Germany. Original owner Michael Zobel was a master craftsman who honed his skills and talent to create pieces that are arresting in their visual impact and remarkable in their goldsmithing and soldering technique. He combined metals in new, sensual, even erotic ways. The effect was electrifying. Working at his side was protégé Peter Schmid.  Like Zobel before him, Peter is both artist and craftsman, and he brings that special blend to every piece he creates. His chief inspiration is character: the character of place, the character of material, even the character of intent. Mountains and rivers inspire him. Precious stones inspire him. And the idea of what he is making inspires him, whether it's a ring or a brooch or a bracelet, or one that transforms into another. For Peter, every piece is about the interaction of visual elements with invisible inspiration. His work is revered worldwide for its attention to detail, its fusion of gold and silver, his gemstone settings, and the fluid movement all his pieces seem to share. Additional Resources: Website Instagram Photos: Jewelry from Peter Schmid:   Transcript: Peter Schmid might have become a corporate manager if he never walked past the window of Atelier Zobel in Konstanz, Germany. Peter was instantly mesmerized by the jewelry on display, and he made it his goal to leave business school and become an apprentice for Michael Zobel. After a few years of jewelry design school, that dream came true, and today Peter is the head of Atelier Zobel. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to share what advice he would give young jewelry designers who want to follow his path, why he loves using stones with imperfections, and how he has refined Atelier Zobel's designs and process. Read the episode transcript below. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. Today, my guest is Peter Schmid, head of the well-known firm Atelier Zobel in Konstanz, Germany. Although he didn't set out to become a metalsmith and jewelry designer, his work is shown all over the world. Today we'll hear all about his jewelry journey. Peter, welcome to the program. Peter: Thank you. I'm glad to be here. Sharon: Glad to have you. Tell us about your jewelry journey. They're all interesting, but this sounds like a very interesting one. Peter: Yeah, I don't know. When I started, I was basically thinking about what I was going to be in my professional career. I was thinking, “Well, I'll be an accountant or manager of something,” so I went to school. After that, I found out it's not actually exactly what I wanted to be, because I was always painting and interested in sculpting things and making things, but I never knew what to make; I just wanted to make something. So, a friend of my dad was like, “Well, why don't you become a goldsmith?” and I was like, “I don't know.” I looked at the jewelry of my mom and it didn't appeal so much. It's not what I wanted to do, the jewelry she had.  Then another friend was telling me about Konstanz, the town I'm now in, that there are so many goldsmiths here. It's a big tradition in Germany and in Konstanz especially. Then, I walked up to the window of Michael Zobel—this was in 1995—and I saw the window. It was amazing, with crazy decoration and big pieces in there. This is how jewelry should look like. It's an expression. It's an artful piece. It's a piece you wear for yourself and not for anybody else. It's a personal thing, and I think that got me more into this experience, what is jewelry and what to make out of it. Sharon: Were you always creative, or were you always painting and doing other things? Up to this point, were you doing things with your hands? Peter: Yes, I was always painting, but the paintings I did, I was playing with colors. It was a lot of just paint on the canvas and melting colors into each other. I was always fascinated by that. I didn't like my paintings that much, I have to say. I had an exhibition once here in Konstanz because people were pushing me into that, but I didn't feel like I was a painter. I didn't feel like this was my career or I was good enough for that, the play of color. Sharon: I'm jumping around now, but today do you feel like you're a jeweler? You didn't feel like you were a painter. Do you feel like you're a designer, a jeweler?  Peter: The designing for me is the pleasure of being free with my thoughts. I don't know if I'm a designer in the sense of designing. It's hard to say. Maybe I'm more an artist. But in the first place, that's the tradition here in Germany. How I learned metalsmithing and goldsmithing was basically traditional. It's more about the techniques and refining those techniques. It's also what our atelier still does. We're really working on the bench with the metal, melting them together and fusing them together. We basically use the metal as a paint as well as the stones and the color of the stones. I use this as a color palette, but with the skills of a goldsmith. It's nice to be able to do that and to use those traditions as well. Sharon: So, you combined everything, in a sense.  Peter: Yes. Sharon: So, you looked in the Michael Zobel window. Tell us why you saw this jewelry and said, “Oh my god, this is it.” What did you do from there? You became an apprentice, but how did that happen? Peter: I became an apprentice. I was very convinced that this was it. It never occurred to me that there is something else. What happened was I had a résumé made, and I walked into the shop and met Michael Zobel. I'm like, “I want to be your apprentice,” and he was like, “Well, you first have to go to school and learn the basic techniques of sewing and filing and soldering and all of this. This is what I need of somebody who comes to us. They need to know how to work with the tools.” I'm like, “O.K., sounds good to me.” So, I walked out again and applied to a school which offered a design course that was just a year longer than the regular school.  After that, I graduated as a jewelry designer as well as a theoretical goldsmith from that school. In Germany, you have to do both; you have to do school and learn with a master goldsmith. I did everything theoretically in school, learning how to file and do all the basics. I came back to him and said, “I'm done with my school and I want to apprentice with you.” He was like, “Well, I have an apprentice already.” For me, it was so clear that I was going to practice there. I never looked for anything else. I never thought of anything else, because that's the jewelry I wanted to make. Somehow I think he felt that I was really passionate about that, and he was like, “Well, I think this is the first and only year we're going to have two apprentices.” That was it, and he took me in as an apprentice. It was so interesting to learn, and yeah, it's different. You're on the lowest level when you start as an apprentice. You have to clean the workshop and supply basically all the other goldsmiths with whatever they need. If they need coffee, you have to go and run out for coffee. Sharon: Go get Starbucks, yes. Peter: Exactly, that's how it works. Sharon: So, you already had a career in a sense. You were on a different career path before you did this, right? Peter: Yes, I was in business school. I didn't really know what to do, but I felt like, “Well, business is always good. It sounds perfect.” My dad was also an entrepreneur and I felt like it was a good path, and I knew a lot about it already and how it is to work for yourself. Then in school, the whole time it was, “You're going to be manager of Zieman's and you're going to be manager of this and that company,” and I was like, “I don't want to be a manager of any company.” Sharon: When you decided to switch, did you meet resistance from family and friends? Like, “How are you going to make a living?” Peter: No, actually, everybody knew already. Sharon: They were happy you found something that made you happy. Peter: They were happy I finally realized that. Sharon: Wow, that's great! What is it about jewelry that attracted you when you saw it? They sound like statement pieces. Peter: There was a fusing of the work back then. Gold was not as expensive as it is today. There was a big cuff which was about, I don't know, like a Wonder Woman cuff, but all in gold with platinum on top of it. I looked at it and I was like, “This is so strong and mesmerizing,” because I didn't know how it was made, that the platinum on top was fused and it's all done by heat only. I could not believe how to make a piece like that. It was unbelievable. Sharon: I love that word, mesmerizing. That is really great word. I don't hear it too often, but it just drew you in. I'm not a maker—I've done some soldering and stuff, but when we look at your pieces with the gold on top of the—I don't even know what the other metal is. Peter: It's sterling silver. Sharon: Is it just heat that makes it stick together? Peter: Yeah, and magic I guess, but basically it's just heat. It's a heating process. We heat it up. It's like a granulation, which is also just heat to heat, and you granulate it. It's gold on top of sterling silver, and then we do gold with platinum on top or gold with gold on top. That works as well. Then there's sterling with palladium or sterling with platinum all together also. Sharon: That would be mesmerizing. Is this a technique that you learned outside of your schooling?  Peter: It is a tradition we have here in the studio and at Michael Zobel. When I came here as an apprentice, we already did a lot of the sterling with gold on top. I think Michael started that in the 80s, the first pieces, when I look back in our archive. Then, there were a lot of tryouts with different material on top, like copper and bronze. There was already a lot of trying of these things, and some worked out really well and some didn't so much. When I started working here, I learned all of these techniques to make jewelry in that way, with the fusing and basically painting on the piece.  At the beginning, I was just executing designs for Michael Zobel. Later I graduated as a goldsmith in the studio, and I worked here for a while as a goldsmith and in the shop, so I was in contact with the clients. I always liked to travel, and at one point we started traveling more in the U.S., building out more contacts there and doing shows in Baltimore. I think it was the late 90s when we were in Baltimore. It was fun, and I met Todd Reed. I met all these people. It was super fun. I had a great time, and for me, as a goldsmith, it was amazing to see all that. Michael liked to have somebody to travel with, so we built up that market together and it was nice.  At one point I took over the business, because I think he saw that I'm very passionate about it. I started to design my own pieces and work from there. It was very interesting to step forward into designing and making. I wasn't hired as a designer; I was hired as a goldsmith, but it was kind of a liquid transition to it. It's a flow. It went on. It's like a master and an apprentice, and then the apprentice becomes a master. It's quite an interesting way of moving on, with an atelier like that. Sharon: So, you were transitioning from being one of the hands-on people to translating your ideas, your vision into something that somebody else was making. Peter: Right. I became the head of the atelier later because Michael retired. I did my own work, and we moved on with a lot of the designs and the process. The fusing became more refined. I don't know how to describe it, but it became more textured on the surface. In the early days, we only had strong graphic designs. Now, they've become a bit more poetic because we do flowers and paisley, stuff like that. That wasn't possible before. It was interesting to work in the studio with the goldsmiths and push them into going forward in the making process and discovering new techniques in how we work. It was really cool.  That happened when I saw an exhibition of Japanese kimonos. Parts of them are stitched. There's stitching and printing on the kimonos, and they have these beautiful patterns. I thought, “It's amazing. I want to do something like that. I want to bring a pattern onto the surface of our jewelry.” We actually have been able to do that, to put a real pattern on it. The first pattern we figured out looked a bit like a koi pond. It's sterling silver as a base, and then we figured out how to print koi onto the figure in gold. We had golden koi printed on top. Sharon: It sounds beautiful. Peter: It was a beautiful piece with aquamarine, beautifully carved. There were aquamarine slices carved from the back on the surface, which was the water of the pond, and then the koi, which was a little reminiscent of the kimonos. Sharon: Wow, that sounds beautiful! You mentioned aquamarine. I know you have a real interest in gems. How did you develop that? Did you just start incorporating it, or was it already part of the atelier? Peter: It's interesting because now I love gems, but when I was in school—I don't blame the school, but when you learn about gems and have class about gemology, you look at these tiny little stones and they all look alike. I mean, one is blue and the other is red. O.K., this is tourmaline red and this is ruby red, but they all look alike. You have to use a microscope and all of that. I couldn't really grasp them as a piece of jewelry.  Now what I love about stones is the imperfection. I love a stone which is completely perfect; that's amazing, but I actually do like the imperfection in the stone. I feel like it's more personal. It's a unique stone and I'm always drawn to that one. I'm like, “This is off. The color is off,” and I want that. I want to have something that is not expected to be that color. Now I love stones and I use them as my color palette, but it was not so easy to get into gems. Sharon: Do your clients embrace the fact that you like the imperfections? Do they see it in the same way you do, that it gives the work personality, or are they like, “Oh, that's not a perfect stone”? Peter: No, I think they see what I do with it. For me, when I see this beautiful stone, it's not that it's sitting there as a flaw. It comes into a composition with the piece itself. I want to put it on a pedestal and show off that it's beautiful and that it has this imperfection. Sometimes, when there is an inclusion in the stone, for example, I repeat this inclusion onto the metal as an echo of the inclusion, so you really see the inclusion. I don't want to hide the inclusion; I want to show the inclusion. The cool part is the inclusion because that makes it real. A perfect stone could be synthetic, but nature is amazing, how that inclusion is in there. Hydroquartz or inner quartz is amazing, I think. They do great work with that. Sharon: You're probably surrounded by fabulous stones, both perfect and imperfect ones. Peter: Yes. Sharon: Tell us about your clientele. Is there a demographic of women of a certain age? Is it younger people? Is it men?  Peter: I don't know. Most clients, I think they like the jewelry because it is a personal piece. It's something you wear for yourself, and you don't have to show off with it. I mean, you show off; you get attraction with it. It's not something that hides. If you wear a piece of my work, you can definitely see it, and I think the clients appreciate it. They also like that people don't understand what it really is. It's an interesting piece.  I have one client, she never wore jewelry and then she came and was so in love. We had this exhibition on lucky charms. Lucky charms are usually these tiny things you wear around your wrist or your neck, but we made big ones. I made a really big brooch with a Buddha inside. There was an ancient Buddha about two or three hundred years ago inside, then rays of gold going away from that, and then rough diamonds as a frame, almost like a picture frame. It was a round brooch, and on top was a tourmaline cat's eye just to have this magical light, because the Buddha was in a triangle, sitting there in a niche. It's quite a big brooch, about 12 centimeters in diameter. The client came and she was like, “This is an amazing piece of art.” She didn't wear jewelry at all, but she bought the piece and she wears it all the time. When she doesn't wear it, she has it in a frame at home. I see her often in the city wearing it. Just like that, they go to a beer garden and she's wearing that piece around her neck, and it makes her feel good and lucky. It's amazing. Sharon: A different kind of lucky charm. If it makes her feel like she's lucky, that's half the battle. Do you do custom work? Do you do jewelry for men?  Peter: Yes, I do custom work. I love to do that. I love to explore special pieces with people when they tell me a story for what it is. We talk a little bit, and usually I get a sense of this person, if they like a big piece or a smaller piece. I'm not only making gigantic pieces. It has to fit to the person. The person has to be comfortable to wear it. It shouldn't be something which is wearing you; you should wear it. You should own it. That's what it should be, so I love to make custom pieces for people. Men are also super fun. I have a collection of Ashanti gold weights. They're from a tribe in Africa. Nowadays, I think it's in Ghana. The tribe of the Ashanti, they used to have these gold weights for trade back then. It was a different time, so they traded the gold with these little pronged weights. I think they're super interesting. Each one is different. I make a lot of men's jewelry with that, like a ring or a pendant, adding some rough diamonds to it and giving it an edge. Men tend to like the story around that. Also meteorite jewelry is often used for men. Sharon: I'm sorry, what kind of jewelry is used for men? Peter: Meteorite. Sharon: Oh, meteorite. Yes, that would be interesting. There's a masculine element to that.  Peter: Yeah, or opal. I love opals for men as well. Sharon: Who doesn't like opals? For those people just starting out, for the next person who knocks on your window and says, “This is really cool. I really want to do this,” what advice would you give them, besides make sure you know how to saw and all of that? That's important. Peter: It is important. Sharon: Oh, my gosh! It takes a lot of patience and you have to be very detail-oriented. You grew up with an entrepreneur as a father and you're an entrepreneur. What advice what you give somebody, besides that they have to have the foundational skills? What advice what you give somebody starting out? Peter: The first that comes to my mind is you have to be passionate about what you do. You must follow the passion in what you do and be true to that. I also think curiosity is important, to push it always a little bit. I think that's important to just push a little bit. I have a little story about pushing, because I have that in mind. When I was in school, we had pottery class and we had to make a flowerpot. You just have a flower in there. I started off making that flowerpot and I was like, “This is so boring. I can't even tell you how boring it is to make a tubular flowerpot out of clay.” Clay felt amazing for me, and so I started drifting off into clay. I ended up with—how do you call it, for watering flowers? Sharon: Like a watering can? Peter: Yeah, like a watering can out of clay. It was really amazing, and my teacher loved it because it was well-done and beautifully made. She had to take one point away from me because it was supposed to be a flowerpot, but it's always pushing a little bit, pushing the boundaries. I don't know; I love that. I think it's hard to stay within the parameters. I think passion is a good thing. Sharon: It's so important. It's clear that's what has driven you and continued the firm's success and made your jewelry so well-known. Peter, thank you so much for being with us today. Peter: My pleasure. That was fun. You can find us wherever you download your podcasts, and please rate us. Please join us next time, when our guest will be another jewelry industry professional who will share their experience and expertise. Thank you so much for listening. Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.  

This episode is an introduction to the ancient Taoist lineage of Stone Medicine and the wisdom of craftswomanship. Cat has the joy of connecting with Topanga-based jewelry crafts woman and Stone Medicine healer, Savannah King. They discuss Savannah's soul pull to apprentice in the ways of ancient goldsmithing and her journey into crafting jewelry as talismans. Savannah also shares the wisdom of the Stone Medicine teachings and how we can begin to learn from & work with stones, elements, and crystals to connect deeper into our presence and into the collective. She offers several specific crystal allies for the times and how we can program them to support us in navigating the collective lessons of this year. To learn more about Savannah's work or to purchase one of her beautiful talismans, check out www.savannahking.com. If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate, subscribe, and consider supporting our Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/commonsoil for more info. We are beyond grateful for your energy!

Incoming message from the dog house: another episode of Dogs Barking Swear Words is here! This time, the BGM technology trifecta discuss fantastic pens and where to find them, the history of hammers, and where to stick a laser thermometer. Plus, Graham becomes town smithy, and a mysterious stranger outside Ben's window? It happens! All Music by Graham Janz

Many of us may have worried about ourselves and our collections - especially after the show Hoarders launched on television.  Let's have an enlightening conversation about the possibility that the most intangible things we can collect are the ones that matter most. Alyssa Light is known as The Profitable Innovator – a business coach and consultant that produces quantifiable results.  Last year, she helped a client reach a 5 year target in just 8 months.  Her 6-step system takes businesses from where they are now to generating significant and sustainable results.  Alyssa’s background as an entrepreneur started at just 11 years old - she glued fur to rocks and sold them at her school Christmas fair.  She made $200 by marketing them as ‘pet rocks’.  At 14 Alyssa started making beaded jewelry; at 17 she won a government award to start a small business; and while at Georgian College in the Goldsmithing program, she made the 20th Anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo.  Alyssa had a small jewelry business for about 10 years before choosing to pursue something bigger.  Alyssa started speaking and training teams four years ago.  Her 6-step system, The Shine System, has been used to support start-ups as well as a multi 7-figure company.  Systems and structures are the keys to business success, and The Shine System brilliantly creates both.  It’s all about innovative marketing and generating real dollars.  You can call Alyssa in Canada at 519-362-3281 or look for her on Skype.  You can email her at director@campmcgovern.com Alyssa Light website Rhonda’s vibrant and exuberant personality coupled with the space of no judgment, not only invites people into the fullness and truth of themselves, but provides the catalyzing energy to quicken the time frame, allowing them to achieve their greatest levels of success and happiness faster. She’s a status-quo disruptor and an energetic powerhouse. People can’t help but walk away activated, energized and feeling better as a result of playing with Rhonda. Rhonda and Keisha Clark on the 10 Days of...Getting Down and Dirty with the Universe!  April 19 - April 28, 2016 www.rhonda-burns.com     POTENCY IS MY GAME!      www.facebook.com/CoachRhoBurns

Are you ready for some fun food metaphors, and something totally different in your business?  Well, feast your ears and your awareness upon this conversation Friends, as we spend an hour with Master Salad Chef and Business Innovator, Alyssa Light! What if we looked at our business through the lens of Salad?  What ingredients are you using?  Are they tasty?  Are they appealing to the eyes as well as the palette? Or are your vegetables turning into science projects in your fridge?...  What excites You about Salad, and Business, that you don't find in the array of what is currently being offered in the world? What if YOU are the Secret Ingredient that will make your Business, and your salad, the thing people can't get enough of? Join Keisha and Alyssa in the virtual kitchen, for some expert tricks to becoming your own Master Salad Chef and Business Creator - does that sound yummy to you? Alyssa's background as an entrepreneur started at just 11 years old, when she glued fur to rocks and sold them at her school Christmas fair. She made $200 by marketing them as ‘pet rocks'. At 14 Alyssa started making beaded jewellery; at 17 she won a government award to start a small business; and while at Georgian College in the Goldsmithing program, she made the 20th Anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Alyssa had a small jewellery business for about 10 years before choosing to pursue something bigger. Alyssa has been teaching creative arts for 16 years and speaking professionally for the last 4. Her client list includes Creative Sisters Quilt Studio, DECA Laurier, Harpers, Rotary, Skills Canada Ontario, Central Ontario Leadership Conference, City of Burlington, Halton Police Service, and others. Alyssa has creativity and innovation running through her veins. Combine that with her uncanny abilities to think on her feet and relate to people, and you get a dynamic speaker that delivers content that makes a difference. The Profitable Innovator is a business that specializes in innovative sales and marketing - teaching clients how to do things, not merely telling them what to do. Alyssa Light owns The Profitable Innovator and developed the Shine System; the 6-steps take businesses from wherever they are to generating revenue efficiently. Last year, Alyssa helped a client reach a 5 year target in just 8 months. The Profitable Innovator offers 1:1 services, group business development programs, and professional speaking - and has a success and satisfaction rate of over 90%. Visit Alyssa at theprofitableinnovator.com You can find Keisha on Facebook ~ www.facebook.com/livingwealwithkeisha  or at LivingWeal.com

Rioha and Alyssa have added one final bonus week to wrap up what they have been creating in November with marketing.  Tying it all together for you in a brilliantly wrapped package! Utilizing The Shine System, Alyssa will coach Rioha and support her to generate increased revenue by capitalizing on her ‘it factor’. Each week they will focus on a topic.   This first week they will be talking about finding your niche and creating your pitch.   How much can participating in these shows grow your life and business? Alyssa is known as The Profitable Innovator – a business coach and consultant that produces quantifiable results. Last year, she helped a client reach a 5 year target in just 8 months. Her 6-step system takes businesses from where they are now to generating sustainable results. Alyssa’s background as an entrepreneur started at just 11 years old, when she glued fur to rocks and sold them at her school Christmas fair. She made $200 by marketing them as ‘pet rocks’. At 14 Alyssa started making beaded jewellery; at 17 she won a government award to start a small business; and while at Georgian College in the Goldsmithing program, she made the 20th Anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Alyssa had a small jewellery business for about 10 years before choosing to pursue something bigger. Alyssa started speaking and training teams four years ago, with an invitation from a local organization. After two years of ‘following the breadcrumbs’, she developed her coaching and consulting business and has clients across Canada. Her 6-step system is The Shine System, and has been used to support start-ups as well as a multi 7-figure company. Systems and structures are the keys to business success, and The Shine System brilliantly creates both. It’s all about innovative marketing and generating real dollars. alyssa@theprofitableinnovator.com   ~ theprofitableinnovator.com www.rioha.com ~ rioha@rioha.com ~ 720-336-3269 ~ https://www.pinterest.com/rioha/

Rioha is so excited to have the Amazing and Talented Alyssa Light Co-Host her show for the month of November!  Rioha was listening to Alyssa on another show and realized that the way Alyssa creates marketing resonated with her like no one else she has come in contact with and chose to share her with her audience. Utilizing The Shine System, Alyssa will coach Rioha and support her to generate increased revenue by capitalizing on her ‘it factor’.  Each week they will focus on a topic.  The 4th week they will continue their conversation around social marketing and finish off with the all-important user experience.  (What's it really like to work with you?  Does everything you say about what you offer actually match with what you provided?) Alyssa is known as The Profitable Innovator – a business coach and consultant that produces quantifiable results. Last year, she helped a client reach a 5 year target in just 8 months. Her 6-step system takes businesses from where they are now to generating sustainable results. Alyssa’s background as an entrepreneur started at just 11 years old, when she glued fur to rocks and sold them at her school Christmas fair. She made $200 by marketing them as ‘pet rocks’. At 14 Alyssa started making beaded jewellery; at 17 she won a government award to start a small business; and while at Georgian College in the Goldsmithing program, she made the 20th Anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Alyssa had a small jewellery business for about 10 years before choosing to pursue something bigger. Alyssa started speaking and training teams four years ago, with an invitation from a local organization. After two years of ‘following the breadcrumbs’, she developed her coaching and consulting business and has clients across Canada. Her 6-step system is The Shine System, and has been used to support start-ups as well as a multi 7-figure company. Systems and structures are the keys to business success, and The Shine System brilliantly creates both. It’s all about innovative marketing and generating real dollars. alyssa@theprofitableinnovator.com   ~ theprofitableinnovator.com www.rioha.com ~ rioha@rioha.com ~ 720-336-3269 ~ https://www.pinterest.com/rioha/

Rioha is so excited to have the Amazing and Talented Alyssa Light Co-Host her show for the month of November!  Rioha was listening to Alyssa on another show and realized that the way Alyssa creates marketing resonated with her like no one else she has come in contact with and chose to share her with her audience. Utilizing The Shine System, Alyssa will coach Rioha and support her to generate increased revenue by capitalizing on her ‘it factor’.  Each week they will focus on a topic.  This 3rd week continue their conversation expanding your business offerings and move into social marketing.   How can social marketing enhance your business? Alyssa is known as The Profitable Innovator – a business coach and consultant that produces quantifiable results. Last year, she helped a client reach a 5 year target in just 8 months. Her 6-step system takes businesses from where they are now to generating sustainable results. Alyssa’s background as an entrepreneur started at just 11 years old, when she glued fur to rocks and sold them at her school Christmas fair. She made $200 by marketing them as ‘pet rocks’. At 14 Alyssa started making beaded jewellery; at 17 she won a government award to start a small business; and while at Georgian College in the Goldsmithing program, she made the 20th Anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Alyssa had a small jewellery business for about 10 years before choosing to pursue something bigger. Alyssa started speaking and training teams four years ago, with an invitation from a local organization. After two years of ‘following the breadcrumbs’, she developed her coaching and consulting business and has clients across Canada. Her 6-step system is The Shine System, and has been used to support start-ups as well as a multi 7-figure company. Systems and structures are the keys to business success, and The Shine System brilliantly creates both. It’s all about innovative marketing and generating real dollars. alyssa@theprofitableinnovator.com   ~ theprofitableinnovator.com www.rioha.com ~ rioha@rioha.com ~ 720-336-3269 ~ https://www.pinterest.com/rioha/

Our guest on Metalsmith Benchtalk on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at 3:00 PM PST is metalsmith and jewelry artist from Sonoma County, Linda Weiss. Join us for this live conversation and participate by logging onto the chatroom at Blogtalkradio.com or send a message to Whaley Studios via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. About Linda: Santa Rosa metalsmith Linda Weiss designs and fabricates custom jewelry and art in her studio in Sonoma County, California. Linda specializes in working with 18K Gold, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Bronze, Pewter & Enamel and South Sea, Tahitian & Biwa Pearls, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Lapis, Opal, Ruby & Tanzanite."It is my belief that exacting craftsmanship should complement creative expression. It is my intent that my jewelry be comfortably wearable and contribute to the wearer’s distinct individuality. With my holloware, I aspire to invite the viewer to experience the vessel from a tactile as well as visual perspective. I remain dedicated to creating aesthetically unique, enduring designs of the highest quality craftsmanship."Website   

Our guest on Metalsmith Benchtalk on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at 3:00 PM PST is metalsmith and jewelry artist from Sonoma County, Linda Weiss. Join us for this live conversation and participate by logging onto the chatroom at Blogtalkradio.com or send a message to Whaley Studios via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. About Linda: Santa Rosa metalsmith Linda Weiss designs and fabricates custom jewelry and art in her studio in Sonoma County, California. Linda specializes in working with 18K Gold, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Bronze, Pewter & Enamel and South Sea, Tahitian & Biwa Pearls, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Lapis, Opal, Ruby & Tanzanite."It is my belief that exacting craftsmanship should complement creative expression. It is my intent that my jewelry be comfortably wearable and contribute to the wearer’s distinct individuality. With my holloware, I aspire to invite the viewer to experience the vessel from a tactile as well as visual perspective. I remain dedicated to creating aesthetically unique, enduring designs of the highest quality craftsmanship."Website   

Rioha is so excited to have the Amazing and Talented Alyssa Light Co-Host her show for the month of November!  Rioha was listening to Alyssa on another show and realized that the way Alyssa creates marketing resonated with her like no one else she has come in contact with and chose to share her with her audience. Utilizing The Shine System, Alyssa will coach Rioha and support her to generate increased revenue by capitalizing on her ‘it factor’.  Each week they will focus on a topic. This second week continue their conversation creating your pitch adding in creating and expanding your business offerings.   How can having a step by step guide to building marketing beyond the expected can assist you? Alyssa is known as The Profitable Innovator – a business coach and consultant that produces quantifiable results. Last year, she helped a client reach a 5 year target in just 8 months. Her 6-step system takes businesses from where they are now to generating sustainable results. Alyssa’s background as an entrepreneur started at just 11 years old, when she glued fur to rocks and sold them at her school Christmas fair. She made $200 by marketing them as ‘pet rocks’. At 14 Alyssa started making beaded jewellery; at 17 she won a government award to start a small business; and while at Georgian College in the Goldsmithing program, she made the 20th Anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Alyssa had a small jewellery business for about 10 years before choosing to pursue something bigger. Alyssa started speaking and training teams four years ago, with an invitation from a local organization. After two years of ‘following the breadcrumbs’, she developed her coaching and consulting business and has clients across Canada. Her 6-step system is The Shine System, and has been used to support start-ups as well as a multi 7-figure company. Systems and structures are the keys to business success, and The Shine System brilliantly creates both. It’s all about innovative marketing and generating real dollars. alyssa@theprofitableinnovator.com   ~ theprofitableinnovator.com www.rioha.com ~ rioha@rioha.com ~ 720-336-3269 ~ https://www.pinterest.com/rioha/

Rioha is so excited to have the Amazing and Talented Alyssa Light Co-Host her show for the month of November!  Rioha was listening to Alyssa on another show and realized that the way Alyssa creates marketing resonated with her like no one else she has come in contact with and chose to share her with her audience. Utilizing The Shine System, Alyssa will coach Rioha and support her to generate increased revenue by capitalizing on her ‘it factor’. Each week they will focus on a topic.   This first week they will be talking about finding your niche and creating your pitch.   How much can participating in these shows grow your life and business? Alyssa is known as The Profitable Innovator – a business coach and consultant that produces quantifiable results. Last year, she helped a client reach a 5 year target in just 8 months. Her 6-step system takes businesses from where they are now to generating sustainable results. Alyssa’s background as an entrepreneur started at just 11 years old, when she glued fur to rocks and sold them at her school Christmas fair. She made $200 by marketing them as ‘pet rocks’. At 14 Alyssa started making beaded jewellery; at 17 she won a government award to start a small business; and while at Georgian College in the Goldsmithing program, she made the 20th Anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Alyssa had a small jewellery business for about 10 years before choosing to pursue something bigger. Alyssa started speaking and training teams four years ago, with an invitation from a local organization. After two years of ‘following the breadcrumbs’, she developed her coaching and consulting business and has clients across Canada. Her 6-step system is The Shine System, and has been used to support start-ups as well as a multi 7-figure company. Systems and structures are the keys to business success, and The Shine System brilliantly creates both. It’s all about innovative marketing and generating real dollars. alyssa@theprofitableinnovator.com   ~ theprofitableinnovator.com www.rioha.com ~ rioha@rioha.com ~ 720-336-3269 ~ https://www.pinterest.com/rioha/

Today I talk with Alan Revere, the founder and director of Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. Mr. Revere shares his thoughts and expertise on the craft of metal smithing plus what went into producing his new book, Professional Jewelry Making. If you have the CRAFTCAST app, listen to the bonus file as Alan shares his best advice for making your way into juried shows and competitions. 
Also today I talk about a few of my favorite new craft books and mobile apps.

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