Making Us Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/making-us A podcast about makers, artisans, and creators. We dive into their story, how they approach their craft, and the meaning behind the things they make. 2022 Making Us 6596e842-bcf3-5a8e-8bf7-986336a1bcee no Trailer en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:07:03 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:47:23 +0000 https://www.makingus.com https://img.transistor.fm/Kh39ftGNTW2BHsq8LBhlWfm77wWhZypUx4rKvwdFzCo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4ODA0LzE2NDYy/NjQzODgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Making Us https://www.makingus.com episodic Flowship A podcast about makers, artisans, and creators. We dive into their story, how they approach their craft, and the meaning behind the things they make. A podcast about makers, artisans, and creators. artisan, craft, creator, entrepreneur, handcrafted products, maker, small businesses, stories Flowship LLC No No Celine Underwood (Brickmaiden Breads) 6 6 Celine Underwood (Brickmaiden Breads) full 243de657-dd87-49f1-9618-f8f999eb8228 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9c46116 Celine Underwood has dedicated much of her life to the pursuit of the perfect loaf of bread. She started baking during a tumultuous time and later founded Brickmaiden Breads in Point Reyes, CA. The Bay Area is known for sourdough bread, and in this competitive market, Brickmaiden stands out as an iconic bakery where the most common review is, “best sourdough I’ve ever had,” even when at their peak they’re making 500 loaves a day.

The final episode of our first season brings you into the world of bread baking (what goes into the perfect loaf?) and gives you a behind-the-scenes view into the day to day of running a food business (ready for 2 am training?)

As we celebrate Brickmaiden's 21st anniversary, Celine opens up about her decision to sell the business. We explore what led her to this transition point, and go back in time, to the early days, to the story of how it all began, what has kept her going, and what it’s all meant.

]]> Celine Underwood has dedicated much of her life to the pursuit of the perfect loaf of bread. She started baking during a tumultuous time and later founded Brickmaiden Breads in Point Reyes, CA. The Bay Area is known for sourdough bread, and in this competitive market, Brickmaiden stands out as an iconic bakery where the most common review is, “best sourdough I’ve ever had,” even when at their peak they’re making 500 loaves a day.

The final episode of our first season brings you into the world of bread baking (what goes into the perfect loaf?) and gives you a behind-the-scenes view into the day to day of running a food business (ready for 2 am training?)

As we celebrate Brickmaiden's 21st anniversary, Celine opens up about her decision to sell the business. We explore what led her to this transition point, and go back in time, to the early days, to the story of how it all began, what has kept her going, and what it’s all meant.

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 Alex Roses, Mike Giordani, Celine Underwood Alex Roses, Mike Giordani, Celine Underwood 2143 A bread baker starts an iconic bakery, and as she celebrates 21 years in business, realizes she's ready to move on. A bread baker starts an iconic bakery, and as she celebrates 21 years in business, realizes she's ready to move on. creator, craft, entrepreneur, maker, bread baking, stories, bread, sourdough, baker, bay area, small business, handcrafted products, artisan, handmade products No Tommy Breeze (Tommy Breeze) 5 5 Tommy Breeze (Tommy Breeze) full 057963d7-e9a7-4749-8a18-bc1b968468c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b8a9dd5 Tommy Breeze grew up exploring the landscape of Northern California. He found in his work a way to connect with the outdoors by creating designs that go on apparel, patches, and hats. Based in Fairfax, CA, his brand has grown from producing a handful to thousands of pieces a month.

In this episode, we dive into Tommy's story, how he developed his signature style, and his vision for manufacturing that's purposeful and creatively fulfilling.

 

]]> Tommy Breeze grew up exploring the landscape of Northern California. He found in his work a way to connect with the outdoors by creating designs that go on apparel, patches, and hats. Based in Fairfax, CA, his brand has grown from producing a handful to thousands of pieces a month.

In this episode, we dive into Tommy's story, how he developed his signature style, and his vision for manufacturing that's purposeful and creatively fulfilling.

 

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Mike Giordani, Tommy Breeze, Alex Roses Mike Giordani, Tommy Breeze, Alex Roses 1712 An artist channels the outdoors into apparel, patches, and hats, and sets his sights on a better future for manufacturing. An artist channels the outdoors into apparel, patches, and hats, and sets his sights on a better future for manufacturing. small-batch, creator, craft, apparel, patches, entrepreneur, maker, stories, manufacturing, hats, nature, outdoors, design, small business, handcrafted products, artisan, handmade products No Monique Bohman (Honeii Bee's) 4 4 Monique Bohman (Honeii Bee's) full 5425aaea-5d9d-46a3-aea3-82ea5b772af4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c9a77d3 Monique Bohman, a hair stylist and esthetician, struggled to treat a skin condition that her baby developed. Her solution? Creating her own body butter. It not only healed her son, but ended up spreading across the community, and turned into Honeii Bee’s. Based in Novato, CA, the brand has grown to offer body mists, soaps, and bath bombs that are organic and handmade.

In this episode, we dive into Monique’s story, how starting this company has changed her, and a resource you can use to assess the toxicity of products you keep in your home.

]]> Monique Bohman, a hair stylist and esthetician, struggled to treat a skin condition that her baby developed. Her solution? Creating her own body butter. It not only healed her son, but ended up spreading across the community, and turned into Honeii Bee’s. Based in Novato, CA, the brand has grown to offer body mists, soaps, and bath bombs that are organic and handmade.

In this episode, we dive into Monique’s story, how starting this company has changed her, and a resource you can use to assess the toxicity of products you keep in your home.

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Mike Giordani, Alex Roses, Monique Bohman Mike Giordani, Alex Roses, Monique Bohman 1764 An esthetician creates a body butter that heals her baby’s skin condition and grows into an organic and handmade brand. An esthetician creates a body butter that heals her baby’s skin condition and grows into an organic and handmade brand. skincare, creator, craft, entrepreneur, maker, stories, body butter, small business, handcrafted products, artisan, handmade products No Julie Benjamin (Farm Alley) 3 3 Julie Benjamin (Farm Alley) full 64d288db-dbeb-4994-868d-4368c2f76aec https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb41ff3b Julie Benjamin's upbringing instilled in her an appreciation for small-scale production. A collaboration with a local fabric artisan helped bring Farm Alley to life, her farm based in Lagunitas, CA. There she offers kids' summer camps, grows resources including botanicals, and designs spaces that inspire others to create. In this episode, we dive into Julie's story, what community feels like, and how to spark creativity.

]]> Julie Benjamin's upbringing instilled in her an appreciation for small-scale production. A collaboration with a local fabric artisan helped bring Farm Alley to life, her farm based in Lagunitas, CA. There she offers kids' summer camps, grows resources including botanicals, and designs spaces that inspire others to create. In this episode, we dive into Julie's story, what community feels like, and how to spark creativity.

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Mike Giordani, Alex Roses, Julie Benjamin Mike Giordani, Alex Roses, Julie Benjamin 1711 A creator finds her calling designing spaces and growing resources, like botanicals, for others to create. A creator finds her calling designing spaces and growing resources, like botanicals, for others to create. creator, craft, entrepreneur, community, maker, childhood education, artist, creativity, small-scale production No Marlee Newman (LOONA Seeds) 2 2 Marlee Newman (LOONA Seeds) full c491e7ab-f3cd-46ea-9285-76530b6d2f4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3db0d6ca Marlee Newman discovered the world of seeds and herbs as a way to support her body while transitioning from birth control. Her experience was so meaningful that it sparked the idea for LOONA Seeds. Based in San Rafael, CA, the company offers nutritional seasoning blends that support women throughout their cycles. In this episode, we dive into Marlee's story, her approach to product development, and how to cultivate a culture that honors women's natural rhythms.

]]> Marlee Newman discovered the world of seeds and herbs as a way to support her body while transitioning from birth control. Her experience was so meaningful that it sparked the idea for LOONA Seeds. Based in San Rafael, CA, the company offers nutritional seasoning blends that support women throughout their cycles. In this episode, we dive into Marlee's story, her approach to product development, and how to cultivate a culture that honors women's natural rhythms.

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Alex Roses, Mike Giordani, Marlee Newman Alex Roses, Mike Giordani, Marlee Newman 1778 How coming off birth control inspires the creator of seasoning blends that support women throughout their monthly cycles. How coming off birth control inspires the creator of seasoning blends that support women throughout their monthly cycles. creator, craft, entrepreneur, food, maker, stories, seed cycling, women's cycles, small business, handcrafted products, seasoning blend, artisan No Doug Coomer (North Bay Candleworks) 1 1 Doug Coomer (North Bay Candleworks) full 49d6e8bb-6719-491f-8005-f30dd9fb5f68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30c62cf3 Doug Coomer, an ER nurse, began making candles as a way to relax after long shifts at the hospital. Over time, he has turned that hobby into North Bay Candleworks. Based in San Rafael, CA, Doug and his team hand pour their candles one batch at a time, using soy and coconut-based wax and 100% cotton lead-free wicks. In this episode, we dive into Doug's story, his process for candle-making, and what it takes to survive (and thrive) as a small business.

]]> Doug Coomer, an ER nurse, began making candles as a way to relax after long shifts at the hospital. Over time, he has turned that hobby into North Bay Candleworks. Based in San Rafael, CA, Doug and his team hand pour their candles one batch at a time, using soy and coconut-based wax and 100% cotton lead-free wicks. In this episode, we dive into Doug's story, his process for candle-making, and what it takes to survive (and thrive) as a small business.

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Doug Coomer, Alex Roses, Mike Giordani Doug Coomer, Alex Roses, Mike Giordani 1716 An ER nurse starts candle making as a way to relax after long shifts at the hospital and later turns his hobby into a booming business. An ER nurse starts candle making as a way to relax after long shifts at the hospital and later turns his hobby into a booming business. creator, craft, entrepreneur, maker, stories, candlemaking, small business, handcrafted products, artisan, candles No Trailer 1 1 Trailer trailer b473d5d3-866d-4dfd-8bfe-9a57eb908bc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8801e1eb Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Marlee Newman, Julie Benjamin, Doug Coomer, Mike Giordani Marlee Newman, Julie Benjamin, Doug Coomer, Mike Giordani 147 Get a preview of our new show about makers, artisans, and creators. Get a preview of our new show about makers, artisans, and creators. creator, craft, entrepreneur, maker, stories, small business, handcrafted products, artisan No