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Welcome to Supporting Local with Charis! I'm Charis Saunders and I'm a huge advocate for supporting local businesses. In this podcast, I'm going to be chatting to small businesses in Northern Ireland and finding out a bit more about them. We're going to cover how they got started and how you can support them! To find out more, check us out on Instagram & Facebook at @ Supporting Local Podcast.
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Terracotta Gifting Co - Unique Giftware & Stationery
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In this episode, I spoke to Terracotta Gifting Co about starting her own gift shop, being the first UK retailer for many brands and why she doesn't stock Northern Irish brands! Terracotta Gifting Co's Instagram - unique giftware & stationery 💌 (@terracottagiftingco) • Instagram photos and videos Terracotta Gifting Co's Website - Terracotta Gifting …
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Ted & Stitch - Custom Embroidered Clothing
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In this episode, I spoke to Sarah from Ted & Stitch about how it all started with words of empowerment for her kids, the success of Tedberry markets and my very own podcast jumper, which is just a work of art! Ted & Stitch's Instagram - Ted & Stitch (@tedandstitch) • Instagram photos and videos Ted & Stitch's Website - Custom Embroidered Clothing |…
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Our final Christmas episode is with The Little Crayon Co! The Little Crayon Co's Instagram - The Little Crayon | Co. (@thelittlecrayonco_) • Instagram photos and videos The Little Crayon Co's Website - TheLittleCrayonCoNI - Etsy UK To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos…
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Our 18th Christmassy episode is with NearyNógs! NearyNógs Instagram - NearyNógs Chocolate Makers (@nearynogschocolate) • Instagram photos and videos NearyNógs Website - NearyNógs Stoneground Chocolate (nearynogs.com) Slave Free Chocolate - Ethical Chocolate Companies — Slave Free Chocolate To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Ra…
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Our 17th Christmas episode is with Mint & Ink! Mint & Ink's Instagram - 𝕃𝕒𝕦𝕣𝕒 - 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕥 & 𝕀𝕟𝕜 (@mintandink) • Instagram photos and videos Mint & Ink's Website - mintandink | Etsy UK To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook Podcast …
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Our 16th Christmas episode is with Beehive Ceramics! Beehive Ceramics' Instagram - Beehive Ceramics (@beehive.ceramics) • Instagram photos and videos Beehive Ceramics' Website - Home | Beehive Ceramics To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Facebook - Charis Oli…
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Our 15th Christmassy episode is with The Food Haven! The Food Haven's Instagram - The Food Haven (@thefoodhavenhq) • Instagram photos and videos The Food Haven's Website - Food Hampers | The Food Haven | Cullybackey To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Faceboo…
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Episode 14 of the Christmas Edition podcasts is with Bathe Botanicals! Bathe Botanicals Instagram - Christine Artisan Soaps (@bathebotanicals) • Instagram photos and videos Bathe Botanicals Website - Bathe Botanicals To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Facebo…
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Majukooo - Helping You Live A Plantastic Life
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Majukooo about helping you to take care of your plants through stationery, her own market - the Creatives Collective market and her new plant tracker! Majukooo's Instagram - Majukooo© (@majukooo) • Instagram photos and videos Majukooo's Website - Helping you live a plantastic life🌿 – Majukooo Creatives Collective Ma…
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Our 13th Christmas episode is with Só Soy and it is also our 100th episode!! Só Soy's Instagram - Só Soy (@sosoycandles) • Instagram photos and videos Só Soy's Website - Só Soy | Hand Poured Home Fragrance (sosoy.co.uk) To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Fa…
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Episode 12 of our Christmas Edition episodes is with Hotties Chocolate! Hotties Chocolate's Instagram - Hotties Chocolate (@hottieschocolate) • Instagram photos and videos Hotties Chocolate's Website - Hotties Hot Chocolate – Hotties Chocolate To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photo…
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Our 11th Christmassy episode features Robyn & Roo! Robyn & Roo's Instagram - Robyn + Roo | Reversible Double Bibs (@robynandroo) • Instagram photos and videos Robyn & Roo's Website - Robyn and Roo | Reversible Muslin Bibs | Made With Love In Belfast To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram…
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In our 10th Christmas episode, I spoke to ELN! ELN's Instagram - Independent Streetwear Brand (@by.eln) • Instagram photos and videos ELN's Website - by ELN (by-eln.com) To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook Podcast Instagram…
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Our 9th Christmassy episode is with Rare Grazing NI! Rare Grazing NI's Instagram - RARE Grazing N.I (@raregrazingni) • Instagram photos and videos Rare Grazing NI's Website - Grazing Catering Belfast Lisburn (raregrazingni.com) To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Cha…
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Our 8th Christmassy episode is with Storybox! Storybox's Instagram - Storybox (@storyboxni) • Instagram photos and videos Storybox's Website - Storybox NI To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook Podcast Instagram - Supporting L…
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Giants Basalt Rock Gin - The Epitome Of Controlled Chaos
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Giants Basalt Rock Gin about the process of creating your own gin, getting into international markets and getting ready for Christmas in February! Giants Basalt Rock Gin's Instagram - GIANTS BASALT ROCK GIN (@giantsbasaltrockgin) • Instagram photos and videos Giants Basalt Rock Gin's Website - Giants Basalt Rock Gin…
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Our 7th Christmassy episode with EverWild Candles! EverWild Candles' Instagram - EverWildCandles (@everwildcandles) • Instagram photos and videos EverWild Candles' Website - EverWildCandles | Vegan | Eco-Friendly | Dundonald To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis…
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Our 6th Christmas episode is with Elements Of Wander! Elements Of Wander's Instagram - Handmade Crochet Gifts (@elements_of_wander) • Instagram photos and videos Elements Of Wander's Website; Elements of Wander (elements-of-wander.myshopify.com) To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram pho…
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Episode 5 of our Christmassy podcasts is with Cowfield Design! Cowfield Design's Instagram - Cowfield Design (@cowfielddesign) • Instagram photos and videos Cowfield Design's Website - Cowfield Design | Irish Craft Design Products To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos …
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Episode 4 of our Christmas podcasts is with Gold & Browne's! Gold & Browne's Instagram - @goldandbrownes • Instagram photos and videos Gold & Browne's Website - Gourmet Homemade Brownies » Gold & Browne's (goldandbrownes.com) To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Chari…
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Our third Christmas episode is with The Salty Herb! The Salty Herb's Instagram - TheSaltyHerb (@thesaltyherb) • Instagram photos and videos The Salty Herb's Website - The Salty Herb To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Facebook - Charis Olivia | Facebook Podca…
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In our second Christmas episode, I caught up with Remnant Magic! Remnant Magic's Instagram - Remnant.Magic (Laura) (@remnant.magic) • Instagram photos and videos Remnant Magic's Website - RemnantMagic | Etsy To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram photos and videos Charis' Facebook - Char…
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The Candle Bottle Bank - Soy & Gel Wax Candles
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In this episode, I'm chatting to The Candle Bottle Bank about how they use soy and gel wax, what you can lift from beaches and all their big plans for the future! The Candle Bottle Bank's Instagram - @thecandlebottlebank • Instagram photos and videos The Candle Bottle Bank's Website - TheCandleBottleBank - Etsy UK To find out more, head to; Charis'…
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In our very first Christmas podcast episode, I'm chatting to Bark and Amble! Bark and Amble's Instagram - Bark and Amble Pet Supplies (@barkandamble) • Instagram photos and videos Bark and Amble's Website - https://bark-and-amble.myshopify.com/ To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • Instagram phot…
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Handmade By Lyns - Jesmonite Home Decor Pieces
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Handmade By Lyns about the benefits of jesmonite, struggles with social media and plans for a patisserie! Handmade By Lyns' Instagram - Handmade by Lyns 🤍 (@handmadeby.lyns) • Instagram photos and videos Handmade By Lyns' Website - HandmadebyLyns - Etsy UK To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radi…
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Cloth and Grain about how she started the business a week before she gave birth to her third child, how she gets all her rugs from Turkey and how she expanded her product range for markets! Cloth And Grain's Instagram - Vintage Rug Studio (@cloth_and_grain) • Instagram photos and videos Cloth And Grain's Website - H…
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Buick House Candles - Luxury Candles & Wax Melts
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Buick House Candles about where the name comes from, the inspiration for the scents and selling her first candle! Buick House Candles' Instagram - Buick House Candles|Home fragrance 🕯 (@buickhousecandles) • Instagram photos and videos Buick House Candles' Website - Buick House Candles - Luxury Hand Poured Natural Ca…
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Pearl Beauty about very exciting upcoming products, their fab range of products for all ages & skin tones and how Elanna found moving to Northern Ireland and working with her husband Paddy! Pearl Beauty's Instagram - Pearl Beauty (@pearlbeauty) • Instagram photos and videos Pearl Beauty's Website - Multipurpose Face…
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Asher & Ace - Neutral Clothing Line For Your Little One
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Asher & Ace about their inspiration for collections, how their business will grow with their boys and that their boys have been spotted wearing Asher & Ace! Asher & Ace's Instagram - Asher & Ace (@asherandace) • Instagram photos and videos Asher & Ace's Website - Neutral, Simple Style and Fashion for Babies and Chil…
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Mrs R'ganics - Eco Luxury Certified Organic Skincare
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Mrs R'ganics about how she expanded her product range through her customer requests, why organic is so important and how she sources her ingredients from the island of Ireland! Mrs R'ganics' Instagram - Mrs R'ganics®️Certified Organic Skincare (@mrsrganics) • Instagram photos and videos Mrs R'ganics' Website - Welco…
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Consider about the damage that polyester can do, including being absorbed into your skin, her 5 acts of kindness and experiences at markets! Consider's Instagram - Consider (@considerorganics) • Instagram photos and videos Consider's Website - Consider Organics To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis •…
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The Blackheath Pottery - Pottery, Cafe & Classes
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In this episode, I'm chatting to The Blackheath Pottery about doing pottery as a hobby, as well as a job, expanding into jewellery and how she started her cafe and classes! The Blackheath Pottery's Instagram - The Blackheath Pottery- Pottery, Cafe, Classes (@theblackheathpottery) • Instagram photos and videos The Blackheath Pottery's Website - The …
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Monday's Child - Luxe, Affordable & Sustainable Jewellery
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Monday's Child about the inspiration behind her pieces, planting trees for every order and her life proof jewellery that doesn't tarnish! Monday's Child's Instagram - Monday's Child (@mondays_child_uk) • Instagram photos and videos Monday's Child's Website - Home | Monday's Child (mondays-child.uk) To find out more,…
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Storybox about working with local charities, businesses & social enterprises, plans to increase their impact and their custom boxes! Storybox's Instagram - Storybox (@storyboxni) • Instagram photos and videos Storybox's Website - Storybox NI To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@c…
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Mud Ireland - Irish Inspiration Crafted In Clay
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Mud Ireland about how they developed the perfect recipe for their glazes, their new Irish Inspiration Collection (including an exclusive scoop on a new product!) and their pizza & pottery workshops! Mud Ireland's Instagram - Mud Ireland (@mud_ireland) • Instagram photos and videos Mud Ireland's Website - Mud Ireland…
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Ruth Osborne Art - Artwork On Irish Linen
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Ruth Osborne Art about the story of linen in Northern Ireland, her community workshops and wedding commissions! Ruth Osborne Art's Instagram - Ruth Osborne/Art and Printmaking (@ruthosborne_art) • Instagram photos and videos Ruth Osborne Art's Website - Ruth Osborne Art: Printmaking & Painting Inspired by Nature To …
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EverWild Candles - Inspired By Nature, Vegan, High Quality Home Fragrance
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In this episode, I'm chatting to EverWild Candles about planting a tree for every candle sold, how the markets in England are so different to the ones in Northern Ireland and planning for Christmas! EverWild Candles' Instagram - EverWildCandles (@everwildcandles) • Instagram photos and videos EverWild Candles' Website - EverWildCandles | Vegan | Ec…
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M.A.D. House Collection - Unique & Sustainable Homeware
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In this episode, I'm chatting to M.A.D. House Collection about jesmonite, being a sustainable business and learning to make candles! M.A.D. House Collection's Instagram - M.A.D HOUSE (@madhousecollection) • Instagram photos and videos M.A.D. House Collection's Website - MADCraftsByDonna - Etsy UK To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Chari…
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Zoë Elliott Art - Watercolour & Acrylic Artist
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Zoë Elliott Art about starting her art through grief, how she gets inspiration for her art and an upcoming Women In Business festival! Zoë Elliott Art's Instagram - Zoë Elliott (@zoe.elliott.art) • Instagram photos and videos To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Charis • Radio Presenter (@charisoliviaa) • …
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Daschy about her made to measure clothing, how clothes sizes can make you feel and the collaborative energy of working with other businesses! Daschy‘a Instagram - Daschy (@daschydesigns) • Instagram photos and videos Daschy's Website - Slow Fashion Brand UK | Daschy To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagram - Cha…
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Hotties Chocolate - Small Batch Luxury Hot Chocolate
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Hotties Chocolate about some business & marketing advice, how he had to change up his products and marketing plan after launching and his experience at trade shows at markets! Hotties Chocolate's Instagram - Hotties Chocolate (@hottieschocolate) • Instagram photos and videos Hotties Chocolate's Website - Hotties Hot…
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Elements Of Wander - Handmade Crochet Gifts
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Elements Of Wander about how she taught herself to crochet online, how inspiration comes at the most random times and meeting customers and other businesses at markets! Elements Of Wander's Instagram - Handmade Crochet Gifts (@elements_of_wander) • Instagram photos and videos Elements Of Wander's Website; Elements o…
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The Natural Beauty Pot - Natural, Organic Skincare
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In this episode, I'm chatting to The Natural Beauty Pot about struggles with trademarking, the work that goes into markets and competing with other smaller businesses! The Natural Beauty Pot's Instagram - The Natural Beauty Pot (@thenaturalbeautypot) • Instagram photos and videos The Natural Beauty Pot's Website - The Natural Beauty Pot To find out…
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The Little Crayon Co - Luxury Handmade Crayons
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In this episode, I'm chatting to The Little Crayon Co about how important it is to have that passion for your business, how she struggled to get in touch with influencers when she was starting out and how she is planning for Christmas already! The Little Crayon Co's Instagram - The Little Crayon | Co. (@thelittlecrayonco_) • Instagram photos and vi…
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Button & Bud - Modern Children's Homeware, Accessories & Gifts
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Button & Bud about how she is bringing new brands to Northern Ireland, how she struggled to be seen after lockdown and her payment plan for Christmas presents! Button & Bud's Instagram - Button & Bud - Rachael (@button_and_bud) • Instagram photos and videos Button & Bud's Website - Children's Room Decor | Button & B…
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Barkelicious Bakes about how she makes her own healthy dog treats, how she supports other local businesses in her shop & her doggie quiet hours! Barkelicious Bakes' Instagram - Barkelicious Bakes (@barkeliciousbakes) • Instagram photos and videos Barkelicious Bakes' Website - Buy Dog Treats | Barkelicious Bakes To f…
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Justin Wood - Alternative Hand-Crafted Forever Furniture
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Justin Wood about the family influence throughout his business, the struggle with a work/life balance and how he makes every product unique! Justin Wood's Instagram - Mark Justin- Custom Furniture Maker (@justinwoodni) • Instagram photos and videos Justin Wood's Website - Justin Wood NI To find out more, head to; Ch…
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Mint & Ink - Cute And Cosy Hand Lettered Drinkware & Decor
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Mint & Ink about starting in wedding signage, how Zoe Sugg aka Zoella helped to promote her first product and also a lot about Gilmore Girls! Mint & Ink's Instagram - 𝕃𝕒𝕦𝕣𝕒 - 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕥 & 𝕀𝕟𝕜 (@mintandink) • Instagram photos and videos Mint & Ink's Website - mintandink | Etsy UK To find out more, head to; Charis' Instagra…
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S'more'a'licious - Luxurious S’mores Kits & Handmade Gourmet Mallows
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In this episode, I'm chatting to S'more'a'licious about how she learnt to make marshmallows, when she won the Theo's Small Business Sunday award and some upcoming fruity flavours for summer! S'more'a'licious' Instagram - S’more’a’licious™️ S’mores Kits & Gourmet Marshmallows (@smorealicious) • Instagram photos and videos S'more'a'licious' Website -…
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In this episode, I'm chatting to Beehive Ceramics about the inspiration behind her pieces, how she makes her own glazes and how she keeps all her products completely unique! Beehive Ceramics' Instagram - Beehive Ceramics (@beehive.ceramics) • Instagram photos and videos Beehive Ceramics' Website - Home | Beehive Ceramics To find out more, head to; …
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