Best Lou Ali Podcasts (2024)

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Golden Scissors Awards 2024: The Loose Ends Project + Allyson Allen 1:08:11

4h ago1:08:11

1:08:11

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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Season 1, Episode 7: Pablo 50:55

23d ago50:55

50:55

Welcome to Society Holmfirth’s Podcast, The Career Chronicles. Join our host & Society member Charlotte as she chats to Pablo, from Bull Bitcoin. They chat about Pablo's involvement with Bitcoin; about how it is the ultimate piracy act, and how Bitcoin is already changing the way the world does business. Find Bull Bitcoin here: Instagram: @bullbitc…

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Episode #268: Amber Kemp-Gerstel 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

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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Golden Scissors Award 2024 Winners: Elizabeth Okeyele + Ali Pate 49:30

12d ago49:30

49:30

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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Season 1, Episode 6: James Smith 24:59

1M ago24:59

24:59

Welcome to Society Holmfirth’s Podcast, The Career Chronicles. Join our host & Society member Charlotte as she chats to James Smith. They chat about James' business - Holden Smith Law, how the formation of Holden Smith Law happened, and what Society gives James as a space away from HQ. Find Holden Smith Law here: Instagram: @holdensmithlaw Web: www…

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The Official ALI 2024 Song (a little fun with AI) 2:34

17d ago2:34

2:34

Send us a Text Message. We've been having a blast experimenting with AI tools to prepare for hashtag#ALI2024! In addition to our serious work, we decided to have a little fun and created the official ALI Song. 🎵 Give it a listen and let us know what you think! 👇 We're excited to continue exploring the possibilities of AI to enhance our work and bri…

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Episode #267: Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

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 49:35

2M ago49:35

49:35

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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Season 1, Episode 5: Cicely Jackson 35:43

3M ago35:43

35:43

Welcome to Society Holmfirth’s Podcast, The Career Chronicles. Join our host & Society member Charlotte as she chats to Cicely Jackson. They chat about Cicely's creative career, how she has adapted her career around having her children, her creative club (that she runs at Society), and how she loves a good charity shop! Find Cicely here: Instagram:…

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Episode #265: Heather Lou 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

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 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

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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Season 1, Episode 4: Jo Melia 25:19

3M ago25:19

25:19

Welcome to Society Holmfirth’s Podcast, The Career Chronicles. Join our host & Society member Charlotte as she chats to Jo Melia. They chat about Jo's creative career as an artist and brand storyteller, and how Jo loves regularly working in Society's co-working space. Find Jo here: Instagram: @jomelia.art / @themelias.co web: www.themelias.co Socie…

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Episode #264: Lauren Tilden 54:17

3M ago54:17

54:17

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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Season 1, Episode 3: Miriam Leece 42:31

4M ago42:31

42:31

Welcome to Society Holmfirth’s Podcast, The Career Chronicles. Join our host & Society member Charlotte as she chats to Chef Miriam Leece. They chat about food sustainability, Miriam's collaborations with local restaurants, wellness retreats, her lovely supper clubs, and her project that will combine the artist and chef within! Find Miriam here: In…

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CP 035: Connecting Is Connecting with Tyler Langlois 1:02:15

4M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Comedian Sidney Gantt and World Champion Jiu Jitsu Competitor Ansley Cox are the Chakra Poppers. Chakra Poppers is a unique comedy interview podcast where every week a new comedian is taken from being a delinquent and social misfit to being an enlightened delinquent and social misfit, by having their Chakras hilariously popped open from the bottom …

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My Top Twelve Worst Agile Anti-Patterns with Stefan Wolpers - Agile-Lean Ireland 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Send us a Text Message. Distilled from the brand new Scrum Anti-patterns Guide, Stefan Wolpers highlights the top twelve Agile anti-patterns jeopardizing project success. Join for a journey through common pitfalls like precise estimates, dogmatism, oversized backlogs, and the illusion of autonomy, and learn actionable insights for overcoming these …

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Episode #263: Sara Barnes 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

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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Season 1, Episode 2: Lou Cooper 33:44

4M ago33:44

33:44

Welcome to Society Holmfirth’s Podcast, The Career Chronicles. Join our host & Society member Charlotte as she chats to Holmfirth based burger restaurant owner, Lou Cooper about his career into hospitality and opening of the much loved Lou and Joe's Burgers at the tender age of 25. They also have a chat about Lou's other passions; his cold water tr…

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Episode #262: Beau McCall 1:08:54

4M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

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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034: Big Boy Complex with Seamus Millar 1:09:23

4M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Comedian Sidney Gantt and World Champion Jiu Jitsu Competitor Ansley Cox are the Chakra Poppers. Chakra Poppers is a unique comedy interview podcast where every week a new comedian is taken from being a delinquent and social misfit to being an enlightened delinquent and social misfit, by having their Chakras hilariously popped open from the bottom …

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Season 1 Episode 1: Ali O'Neill 20:51

5M ago20:51

20:51

Welcome to Society Holmfirth’s Podcast, The Career Chronicles. Join our host & Society member Charlotte as she chats to Holmfirth based artist Ali O'Neill about her career into digital illustration, and how Society's co-working space has helped her network & ‘find her tribe’! Find Ali here: Instagram: @folksandfabric Society: Instagram: @societyhol…

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Episode #261: Karla Overland of Cherrywood Fabrics 1:09:37

5M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

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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033: Throw It Back with Naim Ali 1:36:53

5M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

Comedian Sidney Gantt and World Champion Jiu Jitsu Competitor Ansley Cox are the Chakra Poppers. Chakra Poppers is a unique comedy interview podcast where every week a new comedian is taken from being a delinquent and social misfit to being an enlightened delinquent and social misfit, by having their Chakras hilariously popped open from the bottom …

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Your User Stories Are Too Big with Chris Sims 41:33

5M ago41:33

41:33

Send us a Text Message. Product owners often struggle to translate their big ideas into small user stories that the team can deliver in a sprint. When a user story is too big, it is harder to understand, estimate, and implement successfully. Some teams break the ‘business story’ into ‘technical stories’ but this doesn’t solve the problem because mo…

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Episode #260: Jess Barrera of Sallie Tomato 51:57

5M ago51:57

51:57

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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032: Criminal Daycare w/ Claudia Estrada 1:09:05

6M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Chakra Poppers is popping off comedian and podcast gal Claudia Estrada. After a little ghost talk and a quick meditation, Claudia gets into how her criminal punishment was working at a daycare, her fear of pregnancy, and her love of yelling people, and lying to her friends. Claudia is known for her appearances on Durag And The Deertag, and host of …

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Episode #259: Drew Steinbrecher 56:44

6M ago56:44

56:44

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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031: Party In The Front w/ Steve Roscioli 1:01:51

6M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Chakra Poppers comedy podcast is popping off with entrepreneur and podcast guy Steve Roscioli. Steve gets into how hard it is to be a friendly boss, calculated fear vs irrational fear, how he wished he fired a guy better, quitting in the middle of a jiu jitsu tournament, how pizza and beer got him through grief, and how he dances around truths. Ste…

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030:The Nut Kicker w/ Albert Davis 1:06:58

6M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Chakra Poppers comedy podcast is popping off with comedian and podcast guy Albert Davis. Alberts gets into his fight fantasy, fatherly fears, kicking people in the nuts, lying about being an NFL player, and so much more! Albert is known for stand-up comedy, and his podcast Seriously, Dad? that he hosts with Jay Yoder. Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…

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Episode #258: Willie Smith 59:40

6M ago59:40

59:40

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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029: Smaller & Smaller Boxes w/ Tyler Rothrock 1:14:24

6M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Chakra Poppers comedy podcast is popping off with standup comedian and podcast guy Tyler Rothrock. Tyler gets into how hard it is to cover up a murder, being yourself, wanting to know other people’s business, the downside of figuring things out, dating a woman with kids, and being right about being a loser. Tyler is known for stand up comedy, tryin…

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028: Not So Secret Service w/Chase Abel 1:29:23

7M ago1:29:23

1:29:23

Chakra Poppers is popping off with stand up comedian and podcast guy Chase Abel. Chase gets into getting his first job from another kid, missing his only chance to score a touchdown, and lying about being in the Secret Service. Chase is known for stand-up comedy, being the chillest guy in the room, and his podcast appearances on iTV+, Ready Set Blo…

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Incubating an agile organisation with Gavin Corley - Agile-Lean Ireland 43:01

7M ago43:01

43:01

Send us a Text Message. Gavin, a seasoned leader with 18 years of experience spearheading medical device development projects. Currently serving as the CTO at Bluedrop Medical, a cutting-edge start-up focused on revolutionizing healthcare, Gavin is at the forefront of developing an innovative solution to monitor the early signs of diabetic foot ulc…

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Mission Command 2.0 with Eric Lopez - Agile-Lean Ireland 42:54

7M ago42:54

42:54

Send us a Text Message. Eric, a distinguished Army veteran whose remarkable career journey, beginning at West Point and culminating in brigade command in Army recruiting, has been characterized by leadership excellence. Eric's military service includes being the honour graduate of the Army Ranger School, leading infantry company and battalion comma…

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027: Sex, Drugs, & Sandwich Rolls w/ Lou Misiano 1:17:31

7M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

Chakra Poppers is popping off with stand up comedian and podcast guy Lou Misiano. Lou get's into how he compensates for his lack of athletic ability, how to crush it as a waiter, and his lust for being special operative. Lou's known for his appearances on Roast Battle, wearing sick suits onstage, Stand up comedy, doing coke with hot waitresses, and…

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026: Accidentally Mocking The Dead w/ Brendan Donegan 1:12:05

7M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing off and laughter to enlighten comedians and the world by popping open their chakras. Show love to the Poppers: https://www.patreon.com/ChakraPoppers Watch or Listen to Chakra Poppers: https://linktr.ee/ChakraPoppers Each Guest gets the same 7 questions, with each questi…

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025: I Dunno Man w/ Lemaire Lee 1:04:29

7M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing off and laughter to enlighten comedians and the world by popping open their chakras. Show love to the Poppers: https://www.patreon.com/ChakraPoppers Watch or Listen to Chakra Poppers: https://linktr.ee/ChakraPoppers Each Guest gets the same 7 questions, with each questi…

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Episode #157: Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth of Tech Tip Talk 1:01:55

7M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

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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Episode #256: Rachel Austen of Elle Crée 1:14:59

7M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

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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024: Final Urination w/ Josie Marcellino 1:00:44

8M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing off and laughter to enlighten comedians and the world by popping open their chakras. Show love to the Poppers: https://www.patreon.com/ChakraPoppers Watch or Listen to Chakra Poppers: https://linktr.ee/ChakraPoppers Each Guest gets the same 7 questions, with each questi…

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023: Tell Me I’m Awesome w/ Andy Malafarina 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing off and laughter to enlighten comedians and the world by popping open their chakras. Show love to the Poppers: https://www.patreon.com/ChakraPoppers Watch or Listen to Chakra Poppers: https://linktr.ee/ChakraPoppers Each Guest gets the same 7 questions, with each questi…

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022: Find Your Boobs & Love Them w/ Courtney Reynolds 1:00:57

8M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing off and laughter to enlighten comedians and the world by popping open their chakras. Show love to the Poppers: https://www.patreon.com/ChakraPoppers Watch or Listen to Chakra Poppers: https://linktr.ee/ChakraPoppers Each Guest gets the same 7 questions, with each questi…

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Episode #255: Brett Bara 56:58

8M ago56:58

56:58

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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021: That Dog In Us 1:27:59

8M ago1:27:59

1:27:59

With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing off and laughter to enlighten comedians and the world by popping open their chakras. Show love to the Poppers: https://www.patreon.com/ChakraPoppers Watch or Listen to Chakra Poppers: https://linktr.ee/ChakraPoppers Each Guest gets the same 7 questions, with each questi…

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Episode #254: Christie Troxell of Ritzy Parties 59:11

8M ago59:11

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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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020: Free The Homies 42:54

8M ago42:54

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Sidney and Ansley are back at it with just each other. While popping open the world's Chakras we laugh about being straight edge, the worst tasting body part, Taylor Swift possibly being a satanist clone, Ansley witnesses Ice Spice for the first time, and so much more! With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing …

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A Wild Journey of a Scrum Master: The Musical with Artur Margonari 55:53

9M ago55:53

55:53

Send us a Text Message. Live music, parodies, and Agile. This is not your usual talk. In this wild mix of ingredients, we will explore together some very common challenges in the Agile world. How? From the perspective of a Scrum Master who is embarking on a wild journey, full of ups and downs, making mistakes and learning throughout the path. About…

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019: StokingThe Flame 1:15:14

9M ago1:15:14

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After two weeks in a row of amazing guests in Dru Montana and Joel Richardson (aka Soul Joel) Sidney and Ansley and are back to recalibrate and be as silly as possible. Have fun with us then go check out those guest episodes! they're both exceptional. With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing off and laughter t…

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018: Trickery & Misdirection w/ Dru Montana 50:44

9M ago50:44

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Dru Montana is the man! Dru's one third of Durag and the Deertag podcast which is taking the world by storm. Check them out everywhere podcasts are! https://youtube.com/@duragandthedeertag9693?si=4_2bv33TpZHopeus With no qualifications to be doing so, Sidney and Ansley attempt to use goofing off and laughter to enlighten comedians and the world by …

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Podcast Episode #253: Austin Rivers of Knit the Rainbow 52:40

9M ago52:40

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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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