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Episode 42 - Melbourne-based fiber artist Tammy Kanat shares her journey, from successful jewelry entrepreneur to celebrated fiber artist, and how she found fulfillment again through the power of making. We discuss NFTs, copying, finding and evolving your creativity You can find Tammy online at:  https://www.tammykanat.com/ Instagram: @tammykanat Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/oQPDedPaLWU Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com    

Episode 41 - Brooklyn based fiber artist, Erik Bergrin, walks us through his incredible solo show at the Morris Museum in New Jersey, titled "8 Dissolutions" on view until July 10, 2022.  Erik shares his journey of healing and self discovery through meditation retreats, and discusses ideas of death and rebirth that inspire his art. Check out the video we discuss from the "8 Dissolutions" exhibition here: https://youtu.be/LFGvW-_l9bc You can find Erik online at:  https://erikbergrin.com/ Instagram: @erikbergrin Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/gInjlK1YK0k Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com    

Episode 40 - Houston based fiber artist, Demi Mixon, shares her story, transitioning from geologist to full-time fiber artist, managing anxiety, and forging a pathway to fulfilling her artistic goals. Get access to Demi's newly launched hand-dyed macramé course on Domestika here:   https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3417-hand-dyed-macrame-create-unique-plant-hangers/demi_mixon You can find Demi online at:  https://www.demi.design/ Instagram: @demi.macrame.designs Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/XLU_WIZ5gjM Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com    

Episode 38 - Fiber artist, Meg Spitzer, shares her journey, how moving cross country and the isolation of being a new mom helped rekindle her creative soul. You can find Meg on Instagram: @meg.spitzer And online: https://www.megspitzer.com Video: https://youtu.be/bbCFYRFsjYs Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com    

Episode 37 - Canada-based fiber artist, Michelle Chesson of Roving Textiles, shares her story.  From living and meeting her husband in Australia, moving back to Canada, and how she created a thriving business making and selling looms with her father.  We discuss the challenges and joys of being your own boss, and what growing the business might mean for the future. You can find Michelle on Instagram: @rovingtextiles And online: https://www.rovingtextiles.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/0jSDnYiUHPI Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com    

Episode 36 - Kristen Thompson of the The Roving Kind shares her adventures of kicking off the pandemic while traveling throughout the U.S. in an RV, homeschooling two kids, and staying inspired and creative throughout it all.  Plus, the challenges of settling back into a conventional, stationary life.   You can find Kristen on Instagram: @the.roving.kind And online: https://www.therovingkind.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/MSJ9ZJ-qG98 Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com    

Episode 35 - Stockholm based artist, Fanny Zedenius of Createaholic, shares her fiber journey, from traveling the world, birthing her first book, growing her business and having a baby in the pandemic. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio. You can find Fanny on Instagram: @createaholic And online: https://createaholic.se/ Video: https://youtu.be/fZlxZQcYFx8 Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com

Episode 34 - Chilean-Australian storyteller, artist and fashion designer, Denisse M. Vera, shares her backstory from giving up sports due to a tumor, pivoting quickly and discovering the world of fashion, to reconnecting with her Mapuche roots through her work. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio. You can find Denisse on Instagram: @denissemvera And online: http://www.denissemvera.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/9jw0KPYmgoo Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com

Episode 33 - Ciara Jones of The Juno Studio shares her story, from military service to maker, dealing with sudden loss, burnout, and a whole new life. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio. You can find Ciara on Instagram: @ciarajuno And online: https://www.etsy.com/shop/theJunoStudio Video: https://youtu.be/n7WAj8Hmrq8 Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com

Episode 32 - Alyssa Ki of Solip DIY shares her journey, from photojournalist to weaver, and how her signature floral garden weavings were born. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio. You can find Alyssa on Instagram: @solipdiy And online: https://solipdiy.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/yqNyAsB7JiI Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com

Episode 31 - Amanda Flourié of Rogue Weaving shares a very personal story, from the loss of her marriage, single parenting through the pandemic, finding sobriety and a new relationship, and how she weaved her way through it all. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio. You can find Amanda on Instagram: @rogueweaving And online: https://rogueweaving.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/4b1DZJfpYGQ Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com

Episode 30 - Aurora Joanna of String and Hearts Macrame, curator of BIPOC Macrame and Black Fiber Artists, takes us on a whirlwind adventure as she shares her story of finding herself and discovering macrame. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio. You can find Aurora on Instagram: @stringandhearts @BIPOCmacrame @blackfiberartists And online: https://www.stringandhearts.com/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udunTKXhsCI&t=20s Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com