The Handmade Mentor Podcast

In this episode, host Vanessa S. Answers the question: Where in the world is The Handmade Mentor? She celebrates the accomplishments of the podcast and provides insight into the plans for the future and the development of the C.A.M. community.

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Credits:
Music: Islabonita by An Jone
Vanessa S. - Ph.D
Host

Ethnographic Artist Karen Baker is an award-winning executive specializing in Design Research, Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Experience Design. She is the Board President of Social Art and Culture, a nonprofit founded in 2009, and the Creator and Host of Behind The Mind Radio Show on the We Act Radio Network. She is a 4x grantee of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship for her fiber artwork, and she is the founder of Fiber With A Cause.
Topics:

• Research on the textile contributions of African Americans pre-Great Migration
• The importance of Indigo to the African Slave Trade
• The difficulties and challenges with uncovering the contributions of African Americans in textile arts.

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Credits:
Music: Islabonita by An Jone
Vanessa S. - Ph.D
Host

Founder CEO Rana Saad stops by to chat about Tuzmo, an app to connect the world’s artisans with the world’s travelers, tourists, and home shoppers. Rana is on a mission to empower artisans across the globe and deliver a richer travel experience s for tourists/travelers. The Tuzmo App makes it possible to buy art or souvenirs from a place you visit and make a human connection with the artisans behind the art.

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Credits:
Music: Islabonita by An Jone
Vanessa S. - Ph.D
Host

Vanessa S. chats with Shameika Rhymes, a highly accomplished entertainment journalist, and media personality who has made a name for herself through her hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Despite facing challenges and obstacles along the way, she has achieved remarkable success in her field and continues to make her mark in the industry. Throughout her journey, Shameika has remained true to herself and has done things her way, paving the way for others to follow in her footsteps. With her talent and drive, she is a true inspiration to many and continues to make an impact with her work.

Shameika is the creator and writer of The Mofo Chronicles and the creator and producer of Check The Rhymes TV.

Topics:

• Charting the Course: The Journey from Journalist to Writer to Producer - A look at Shameika Rhymes' rise from her early days as a journalist to becoming a successful writer and producer.
• Battling social media Trolls: The Impact of Online Harassment - Shameika shares her experiences with social media trolling and its impact on her life and career.
• Overcoming Adversity: How Health Issues Created a new venture - Shameika's personal struggles with health issues and how they have inspired her to create a new path.
• Words of Wisdom: Advice for Aspiring Journalists
• What's on the Menu? Vivica Fox's Culinary Adventure - Shameika shares a question she asked during an interview with actress Vivica Fox.
• Who Does Shameika Want to Interview? - Shameika shares her ultimate interview wish.
• Nervous Moments: The Interview that Made Shameika the Most Nervous - Shameika reflects on the interview that made her the most nervous and the words that calmed her.

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Credits:
Music: Islabonita by An Jone
Vanessa S. - Ph.D
Host

In this episode, we're taking a closer look at core values and how they shape the creative artisan and maker (CAM) community. We discuss how core values can attract and retain your ideal customers, emphasizing their increasing importance in today's complex world. Furthermore, we highlight that core values shouldn't just be displayed on your office wall; they should become an integral part of your daily operations and branding and the components needed to develop a successful Core Values statement. Join us.

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Credits:
Music: Islabonita by An Jone
Vanessa S. - Ph.D
Host