002: Finding Inspiration and managing art and business with Heather Day
Release Date: 01/07/2016
S2 01: Melissa Coleman, The Faux Martha & The Minimalist Kitchen
Why Do We Have Things?
Rita talks to Melissa Coleman, blogger at The Faux Martha and author of The Minimalist Kitchen, about things.
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024: Jaime Derringer, Design Milk
Why Do We Have Things?
Get to know Jaime Derringer, the founder of Design Milk, Dog Milk and Adorn Milk, cohost of the Clever podcast, an artist, podcaster, musician, etc., etc. Jaime talks to Rita about the process of starting Design Milk, about slowly and practically furnishing her home, about maintaining an identity outside of her brand(s), the things she finds the most exciting in design, and even about virtual reality and 3d printing.
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023: Building a smart, thoughtful business with Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato of Lizzie Fortunato
Why Do We Have Things?
Get to know sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato, owners of the jewelry brand, Lizzie Fortunato. Rita talks to Lizzie and Kathryn about starting their business, the locations and experiences that influence the collection, focusing on thoughtful, responsible production and collections and designing a home.
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022: Aligning Your Business With Your Artistic Process with Rebecca Atwood of Rebecca Atwood Designs
Why Do We Have Things?
Today’s guest is Rebecca Atwood, the founder and maker behind Rebecca Atwood Designs, a Brooklyn-based line of home goods that focus on the artistic process. Erin & Becca talk about how Becca's career experience designing for key retailers led her to launch her own collection, about learning all of the different aspects of owning your own business, and about building a thoughtful business that aligns with your own ideals.
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21: "It's Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)" with Nora McInerny Purmort
Why Do We Have Things?
Get to know Nora McInerny Purmort, author of “It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too), a memoir written after Nora’s husband, Aaron, died from brain cancer. Nora, Erin, & Rita talk about Nora’s experiences writing the book, navigating social media – from hate follows to finding support through people you’d have never found otherwise, and Nora’s perspective on “things” – the reminders and memories she has of Aaron, why they matter, and, also, why they don’t. Instead of a sponsor for today’s episode, we’re sponsoring Nora’s organization,...
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020: Creativity through Constraints with Mary MacGill of Mary MacGill Jewelry
Why Do We Have Things?
Today’s guest is , an incredible jewelry designer who makes her entire collection by hand in her studio in New York. Mary and Rita talk about the insight that led her to find a new way to make jewelry, the places and art that inspire her collection, and about finding different ways to be creative as your business grows. This episode is sponsored by . Use code "theamericanedit" for 15% off your purchase at
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019: Listening to your instincts to build a business that you love, with artist and textile designer Caroline Z. Hurley
Why Do We Have Things?
Get to know Caroline Z. Hurley, an incredible artist in New York who is known for beautiful block printed textiles. Caroline and Rita talk about the different experiences that led hear to her current career, about following and listening to your instincts, and about embracing change and opportunities as they come your way. Thank you to Wright Bedding for sponsoring Why Do We Have Things? and this bonus episode of the podcast. Use code “theamericanedit” for 15% off any purchase at www.wrightbedding.com
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018: Building the best possible product with Dan Hauber of Wright Bedding
Why Do We Have Things?
Get to know Dan Hauber, the founder of Wright Bedding, a design driven company that focuses on making the best possible mattresses, pillows and bedding right here in America. Dan and Rita talk all about the process that went into launching WRIGHT – from the initial idea to the moment he knew he had to quit his job and focus on WRIGHT full time, to the 27 iterations and the jawbone testing that led to Wright’s first mattress, to the decision to build a product that is as beautiful as it is functional. Thank you to Wright Bedding for sponsoring Why Do We Have Things? and this bonus...
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017: Finding Balance and Creating Value as Small Business Owners with Kelli Murray of Rylee & Cru and Sam Larson of Lone Flag
Why Do We Have Things?
Get to know Kelli Murray of Rylee & Cru and Sam Larson ofLone Flag, Other Sons, and Hold. Erin, Kelli, and Sam talk aboutbuilding separate businesses as a married couple, creating the bestproduct by focusing on the value as opposed to (just) the ethics,the actual process that goes into making products and growing abusiness, and, why we should all shop a little bit more like ourdads. This podcast is sponsored by Victor Athletics & Wilson &Willy's.
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016: Conscientious compromises and building a thoughtful product business with Nicole Najafi of Industry Standard
Why Do We Have Things?
Get to know Nicole Najafi, founder of Industry Standard,...
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