Entrepreneurs in Progress is hosted by Lauren Kemp & Bridgett Price, two entrepreneurs who have built businesses that bring in $300,000 and $700,000 in revenue per year… and started some businesses that have lost a few thousand, too. We're sharing our experiences of what the entrepreneurship journey is really like to help you become confident, successful entrepreneurs faster than we did!
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An interview show for creative entrepreneurs.
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From cold cases to under-reported crimes, let's look at the evidence and discuss theories and the different cases. Get ready to be captivated by the stories of some of the most fascinating, wicked and heinous crimes and the relentless pursuit of justice. Send case suggestions and business inquiries to - steph@stephaniemoram.co
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about the art of wrapping gifts with my guest Megumi Inouye. Megumi is a gift-wrapping and packaging artist. Known for her sustainable wrap-ping designs and creative innovations, she encourages repurposing, utilizing everyday things around us, and using organic and recyclable …
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Golden Scissors Awards 2024: The Loose Ends Project + Allyson Allen
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking with two more of the winners of the Golden Scissors Awards. These new awards recognize excellence in the crafts industry and are given out annually at h+h americas. Nominations were open to everyone and the winners were determined by an independent panel of judges made up of c…
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Golden Scissors Award 2024 Winners: Elizabeth Okeyele + Ali Pate
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking with two of the winners of the Golden Scissors Awards. These new awards recognize excellence in the crafts industry and are given out annually at h+h americas. Nominations were open to everyone and the winners were determined by an independent panel of judges made up of craft …
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building an audience with my guest Amber Kemp-Gersel of Damask Love. Amber was the keynote speaker at h+h americas 2024 in Chicago and this is a recording of her presentation. It was inspiring, smart, and funny and I think you’re going to love it. Amber Kemp-Gerstel is a…
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Episode #267: Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about folk embroidery with my guest Krista West. Krista delights in bringing ancient beauty to the modern world with embroidery designs inspired by traditional Mediterranean folk textiles. Introduced to traditional folk embroidery in Greece, she fell in love with the vibrant c…
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Episode #266: Kelly Brooks from Knitbrooks
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a craft tool company with my guest Kelly Brooks. Kelly and her husband, Scott Gardiner, are the team behind knitbrooks, where they create unique wooden crochet hooks. Kelly started knitbrooks in 2013 while she was working as a reporter/photographer at a small co…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about growing a sewing pattern business with my guest Heather Lou. Heather has been passionately making her own clothes since 2010, and discovered she loved sewing so much she left a career in interior design to start Closet Core Patterns. Over the years, the company has grown …
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Special Episode: State of the Industry 2024
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We’re so pleased to bring you this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast. This is a recording of the State of the Industry panel discussion which took place live on stage on May 1 at h+h americas 2024 in Chicago. With about 800 people in the audience, our panelists dove into the biggest issues and ideas the crafts industry is wrest…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about marketing, retail, and stationery with my guest Lauren Tilden. Lauren is a marketing coach for small business owners struggling to consistently market their businesses. Also a maker, retail shop owner, and podcast host, she’s on a mission to help small businesses do bett…
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Send me a text message! The tragic story of Quawan Charles. All Wicked Ever After Links https://linktr.ee/stephaniemoram Join My Patreon https://patreon.com/stephaniemoram THANK YOU FOR THE RATINGS AND REVIEWS ON YOUTUBE AND MY PODCAST Subscribe to Wicked Ever After Podcast HERE Join the Wicked Ever After Facebook Group Instagram https://www.instag…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about embroidery and illustration with my guest Sara Barnes. Sara is an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, an embroidery studio stitching pet portraits and other beloved creatures. Her work has been recognized in American Illus…
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Who Took Her From the Park? The Disappearance of Dulce María Alavez
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Send me a text message! Parks are built to bring joy to kids and a little respite for parents. But what happens when a simple day at the park becomes a nightmare? When that place built to bring happiness instead becomes an active crime scene? Today, we are diving into all that with the story of Dulce María Alavez. 🛎 Show Your Support and Subscribe …
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Send me a text message! Zkira was a lovable, caring and passionate young woman and in the blink of an eye, her life was taken. This is the bizarre and mysterious death of Zkira Kemp. All Wicked Ever After Links https://linktr.ee/stephaniemoram Join My Patreon https://patreon.com/stephaniemoram THANK YOU FOR THE RATINGS AND REVIEWS ON YOUTUBE AND MY…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about buttons with my guest Beau McCall. Proclaimed by American Craft magazine as “The Button Man,” Beau McCall creates wearable and visual art by applying clothing buttons onto mostly upcycled fabrics, materials, and objects. His artworks offer commentary on topics such as po…
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Obsession Gone Wrong: The Murder of Lauren Landavazo (Kody Lott)
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Send me a text message! Obsession is a word we often use to describe something we really like. Obsession is an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind. This is where someone's obsession went too far and resulted in the murder of the beautiful Lauren Landavazo and the injury of Makayla Smith. All Wicked Ever After…
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Episode #261: Karla Overland of Cherrywood Fabrics
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about hand-dyed fabrics with my guest Karla Overland. Karla is the owner of Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics in Baxter, Minnesota. She is the “colorist” who creates all the dye formulas and gradations of the gorgeous trademark bundles. Karla has been sewing since she was a little …
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Send me a text message! This is the tragic story of Ashley Wadsworth—a young girl whose life was cut short by a man she thought would love and protect her. If you are in danger or need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 in the USA. In Canada: Alberta Abuse Helpline: 1-855-443-5722 British Columbia Battered Women's S…
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The Bauer Family Massacre: A Familicide That Rocked a Small Community
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Send me a text message! Today's story takes us to the suburbs of Montreal, Quebec. From the outside, everyone thought that the Bauer family was perfect. So, what drove a father of 3 to massacre his family? Show Your Support and Subscribe @stephaniemoram All Wicked Ever After Links https://linktr.ee/stephaniemoram Join My Patreon https://patreon.com…
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Episode #260: Jess Barrera of Sallie Tomato
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about creating a sewing business with my guest Jess Barrera of Sallie Tomato. Jessica is an author, designer, educator, and entrepreneur who has been creatively sewing and crafting since the age of five. She studied entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, an…
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Douglas Garland the Monster | The Tragic Case of the Liknes and O'Brien Family
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Send me a text message! While asleep in their beds, Douglas Garland quietly entered their home and attacked Alvin, Kathy and Nathan. He loaded them into his truck, drove to his home and killed them. This is the tragic true crime story that unfolded in July 2014. All Wicked Ever After Links Join My Patreon https://patreon.com/stephaniemoram THANK YO…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about collage and mixed media with my guest Drew Steinbrecher. Drew has enjoyed working with his hands and being creative from a young age. He has a university degree in graphic design. Along with being a full-time artist he is also freelance graphic designer. He's an avid kni…
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Belgium's Dark Secret: The Marc Dutroux Nightmare
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Send me a text message! Imagine a web of abductions, secret chambers, and unimaginable suffering—a story that seems like it came from the pages of a chilling thriller. But this isn't fiction; it's the grim reality that unfolded in Belgium, shaking the very foundations of society and exposing the vulnerabilities that lurk beneath the surface. Subscr…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a knitting business with my guest Willie Smith. Willie Smith discovered knitting in 2007. He believes he’s been given a gift to entertain while teaching and his purpose is to spend his life enriching other people’s lives. Knitting is the vehicle he is using to a…
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Send me a text message! In this episode, we highlight the story of Chelsea Poorman. Those with information regarding the case are asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-2500 or 604-717-3321. Tips can also be called in directly to Mike at 778-227-5611 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. THANK YOU FOR THE RATINGS…
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The Greyhound Murder: The Tim Mclean Story
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Send me a text message! This is the story of Tim Mclean, who was brutally murdered on a Greyhound bus that was heading to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. *trigger warning due to the graphic details All Things Wicked Ever After https://linktr.ee/stephaniemoram Join the Community https://patreon.com/stephaniemoram Follow Me on Social Media Instagram TikTo…
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Send me a text message! Valérie Bacot was only a child when the SA began, and she endured a life of violence. She wanted to protect her children and herself, so she did what some might say as unthinkable! Listen to the chilly story of Valérie Bacot. 🛎 Subscribe to Wicked Ever After Podcast HERE https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/wicked-ever-afte…
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Episode #157: Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth of Tech Tip Talk
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about writing technical instructions with my guests Sarah Walworth and Kristina McGrath. Kristina and Sarah are yarn pattern technical editors, consultants, and coaches in the fiber industry. They have edited over 1000 knitting patterns between them. Since 2020, they have host…
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Send me a text message! A young boy in Japan, looking to be the next Zodiac killer, committed a series of horrendous and gruesome murders, sending a number of letters to the media and taunting them. Sound familiar? This is the Kobe Child Murders. Show Your Support and Subscribe: @stephaniemoram All Things Wicked Ever After: https://linktr.ee/stepha…
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Episode #256: Rachel Austen of Elle Crée
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about paint-by-numbers with my guest Rachel Austen. Rachel has a background in graphic and web design. She founded her paint-by-number kit company - Elle Crée - in 2017 out of her desire to create a nostalgic product from her illustrations that customers could interact with an…
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Send me a text message! On March 1997, the safety and security of the citizens of Mons, Belgium, were put to the test when Officer Olivier Motte, while completing his daily rounds on horseback, discovered several trash bags along Rue Emile Vandervelde in the village of Cuesmes, which is a stone’s throw away from Mons. All Things Wicked Ever After: …
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about bargello with my guest, Brett Bara. Brett is the founder of Hello Bargello, a brand dedicated to reviving the vintage craft of bargello for modern makers. Brett is a crafts expert and creative entrepreneur who has been working in the crafts industry for over 20 years. Ov…
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A Filmmaker's Obsession: The Mark Twitchell Story
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Send me a text message! It was supposed to be only a short film about a murderer capturing his victim, having a little sinister fun, and then ending his life. All just a little bit of fiction, a little imagination. But was it? In today’s episode, we are looking at a story where fact and fiction fuse to create a bizarre sequence of events that led t…
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Episode #254: Christie Troxell of Ritzy Parties
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about craft parties and events with my guest Christie Troxell. Christie is a master maker and creative professional specializing in the craft and party industries. In 2012, she founded Ritzy Parties, and grew a five-star business creating immersive, over the top celebrations f…
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Marlene Pizarro Story - Boyfriend Kills Girlfriend and Children
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Send me a text message! Today we are talking about an unexpected crime that took place near Tampa, Florida. It began and ended in the blink of an eye, and the community was left with so many unanswered questions. Show Your Support and Subscribe All Things Wicked Ever After: https://linktr.ee/stephaniemoram Join the Wicked Ever After Community: http…
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Podcast Episode #253: Austin Rivers of Knit the Rainbow
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about serving the LGBTQ+ community through craft with my guest Austin Rivers. Austin is a nonprofit founder; diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant; activist; and professional actor. He received his double bachelor's degree in politics and musical theatre from NYU, his ma…
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The Dark Secrets Behind Gladys Wakabayashi's Murder
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Send me a text message! Get ready as we unravel the passionate story behind the tragic murder of Gladys Wakabayashi. All Things Wicked Ever After: https://linktr.ee/stephaniemoram Join the Wicked Ever After Community: https://patreon.com/stephaniemoram Follow Me on Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisstephaniemoram/ Clapper https…
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The Mysterious Death of Asunta Yong Fang Basterra Porto
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Send me a text message! Asunta Yong Fang Basterra Porto, a bright and seemingly innocent girl with her whole life ahead of her, met a heartbreaking fate. On a fateful night, secrets that whispered in the shadows would push investigators to uncover the truth. The following events would captivate the nation and keep investigators on the edge of their…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about growing a weaving yarn company with my guest, Sarah Resnick. Sarah is the founder of the weaving yarn company Gist Yarn, and their newly launched sister brand Zollie. Since 2017, their small, creative team has been making yarn, patterns, and projects that weavers and mak…
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The Dark Secrets of Eric Smith: A Chilling True Crime Story
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Send me a text message! This is the disturbing case of Eric Smith, a troubled young boy whose heinous crime shocked a small community. Along this journey, we will uncover the twisted path that led Eric Smith down a dark and tragic road and honour the precious life of Derrick Robie - a life taken far too soon. All Things Wicked Ever After https://li…
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Vanished: The Unsolved Case of Amber Tuccaro
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Send me a text message! The disappearance of Amber Tuccaro, a young Indengious woman whose story in many ways is still unravelling and spreading light on thousands of unsolved mysteries where justice remains just out of reach. 🛎 Show Your Support and Subscribe Please 🛎 All Things Wicked Ever After: https://linktr.ee/stephaniemoram Join the Wicked E…
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Send me a text message! We are entering into a historical story that touches on the depths of human cruelty, the power of resilience and the interplay between fiction and reality. This is the story of Sally Florence Horner. *Forgot to mention in the episode Frank never saw the outside world again. He died of arteriosclerosis (arteriosclerosis) in T…
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Episode #251: Sally Moore of Parker Avenue Knits
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about owning a local yarn shop with my guest Sally Moore. Sally is the owner of Parker Avenue Knits, a local yarn shop in Detroit, Michigan. She opened the shop in December 2021. Sally is also a litigation attorney and has been practicing law since 1986. To Sally, litigation i…
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The Twisted Story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka the Ken and Barbie Killers
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Send me a text message! Uncover the dark secrets that shaped Paul Bernardo and Karl Homolka's lives, from troubled childhoods to their disturbing attraction driven by wicked fantasies. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybk_UsBt73r1Br4LPdREB3HpVdQn6swp7lp5aZqpxuA/edit?usp=drive_link All Things Wicked Ever After: https://linktr.ee/steph…
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Episode #250: Jamie Trinier and Jessica Drain of SewTites
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about product development with my guest Jamie Trinier and Jessica Drain of SewTites. An oil and gas engineer for most of her career, Jamie discovered the love of quilting after watching her mom sew many Halloween costumes, Christmas PJs, and quilts as a child. She started sewi…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about the quilting industry with my guest Jaren Gibson. Jaren joined Grace Company as its first manager in 1998, soon after graduating from Weber State University with a degree in Communication. At the time the company had approximately 15 employees. As President of Grace Compa…
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Episode #248: Jen Gubicza of ZooGuu
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about craft fairs and plush taxidermy with my guest, Jen Gubicza. Jen is the designer and maker behind the handmade brand Zooguu. She graduated with a BFA in graphic design from Massachusetts Institute College of Art in 2001 and worked as a graphic designer and creative direct…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about yarn and media with my guest Dana Williams-Johnson. Dana Williams-Johnson is a knitter, newbie crocheter and college professor. She holds a PhD in Communications, Culture, and Media Studies and researches issues with online communities, feminism and the impacts and use o…
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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about sewing, quilting, and embroidery with my guest Bianca Springer. Bianca Springer is a garment sewist, pattern designer, sewing instructor and experimental quilter. She is the creator of unique sewing pattern weights to improve sewing efficiency and speed. Bianca is a cont…
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