Podcasts by She Makes Chicago

She Makes Chicago

She Makes Chicago covers women makers and entrepreneurs actively working in the Chicago area. Hosted by co-founders Kylee Alexander and Melody Bilbo, together they interview artists, makers, designers, entrepreneurs and small businesses to understand how they began, highs and lows of their endeavors, daily routines for success, and the best advice they can give to creating industry in the third coast.

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Lettering Works from 2020-05-12T19:51:44

Hand-lettering expert Chelsie Tamms of Lettering Works shares her experience in starting her own design studio. She discusses the art of turning passion projects into client relationships and ho...

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Cheryl Pope from 2020-04-07T13:58:08

Interdisciplinary artist Cheryl Pope addresses topics such as race, gender, identity and the body through various mediums. Sitting down with She Makes Chicago, Cheryl Pope discusses the beginnin...

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0514 Design: Tahiti Spears from 2020-03-03T18:09:48

In this episode, She Makes Chicago gets to know Tahiti Spears, one of Chicago’s most diverse graphic designers. With clients ranging from the American Bar Association to the NAACP Image Awards, ...

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CRUX from 2019-12-06T00:51:50

CRUX, a Chicago based fashion magazine focuses on creating a network of designers, artists and makers across the editorials of its pages. Co-editors Isabella Gabriel and Lisa Gaedike explain the...

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Ponnopozz from 2019-11-27T19:09:16

Artist Adrianne Hawthorne of Ponnopozz discusses her departure with corporate America, the development of her painting practice and expansion into owning a studio and boutique in Chicago’s Raven...

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Lovely by Lorna from 2019-11-18T23:14:13

Lorna Biljan is a personal chef specializing in home meal planning, workshops and experiences to her clients through her namesake company, Lovely by Lorna. With nearly two decades of experience,...

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The Inaugural Episode from 2019-11-14T16:10:42

Hosts and co-founders Kylee Alexander and Melody Bilbo introduce She Makes Chicago, a community organization within Chicago developed to promote and support women makers and entrepreneurs. Toget...

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