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On this episode you will meet Dan Sabia who left the restaurant world after years of training with several of the top chefs in the world to use his work with wood, fire, and food to change the norm and create food beyond the restrictions that the kitchen imposed. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Dan, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

On this episode you will meet Matt Yazel, a classically trained American bladesmith who found his true passion after 20 years restaurant and hospitality experience. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Matt, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

On this episode you will meet Connor McGinn, founder of Maker's Central and owner of Connor McGinn studios, a handcrafted ceramics company producing pieces that are thoughtfully designed for everyday use. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Connor, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

In 2019, Connor McGinn and Stetson Hudgen opened Maker's Central; a community workspace for artisanal makers who have learned and honed their craft and now look to turn it into a full-fledged business. Join us for their story. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Connor, Stetson, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Welcome to The Makers, brought to you by Trade + Prosper. Hear the stories of how everyday creatives turned their passion into a sustainable business. This season, we will dive into Maker's Central; an art space that utilizes community as an asset for growth and collaboration. Join us for season 4, airing Mondays. For more information on our organization and for more podcast episodes, visit tradeandprosper.com

Join us on this special episode of The Makers to meet a few behind the scenes heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic: the mask makers. Bill Batson (NY), Megan Eddings (TX), and Amy Yeung (NM) have pivoted their businesses and rallied their unique resources to supply PPE for those most in need.  Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Bill, Megan, Amy, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

As artists, naturalists, and educators, Laurie and Joanna seek to model and inspire environmental stewardship from their beautiful studio at the tip of Hook Mountain overlooking the Hudson River. They do the passionate work of deepening relationships with the natural world and sharing that knowledge with thousands of children to date. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Laurie, Joanna, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Phil O’Brien is a fellow Liverpudlian and former press photographer and entrepreneur who landed on the west side of Manhattan in 2012. Phil is the creator of W42st, a print magazine defiantly making a stand for quality and authenticity in a culture increasingly stuck on a digital hamster wheel of screen time. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Phil, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

I was immediately drawn to Mia Wright-Ross' amazing product line - an intrinsic collection of handcrafted Leather Lifestyle Accessories. It was clear to me that this lady was going places and my feelings were confirmed when I heard she had won a fellowship from the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City which now houses her studio. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Mia, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Patricia Wind and her partner saw the gap and created a valuable and much needed platform to connect farmers to wholesale, restaurants, and corporate events in and around New York state. Through their streamlined technology, the farms2tables app and trucking pick up and delivery infrastructure has captured an audience and made life a little easier. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Patricia, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Mr Ed-161 was one of the early graffiti writers and formed one of the first group of writers/taggers in NYC called The Ebony Dukes. I believe this movement to be an integral part of our art, social, and political history. It’s not just graffiti, writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall in a public place but it’s about people, their need to be heard, and seen! Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Eddy, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Welcome to The Makers, brought to you by Trade + Prosper. Hear the stories of how everyday creatives turned their passion into a sustainable business. Join us for season 3, airing Mondays. For more information on our organization and for more podcast episodes, visit tradeandprosper.com   “The taggings, the writings that we did with spray paint and markers was more or less a voice for the voiceless.” - Mister Ed 161 “You have these young farmers who are eager, motivated, educated, and they can grow some great stuff and then they cannot get it to the customer. So that's where we come in.” -Patricia Wind, Farms2Tables   "I describe myself as a bee, you know, that I just like to cross pollinate things.” -Phil O’Brien, W42st “I had a wholeness experience with being in nature. It was something that we look to replicate here today at Strawtown for children.” -Laurie Seeman, Strawtown Studio   “The type of work that I do is not just the final result, but it's also the process and the education around that process. I need to be able to give the knowledge that I have back.” -Mia Wright-Ross, MWR Collection

The business world got a little bit bolder and a whole lot gayer thanks to Matt Tumminello. Target 10 is a marketing agency that’s mission is to build bridges between brands and the LGBTQ community. Visit tradeandprosper.com to hear more about Matt, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

The American Dream: the promise of freedom and opportunities for prosperity and success. After arriving in New York from Europe, broke with a suitcase and nowhere to go, Tomas is the perfect example of that ethos. Visit http://bit.ly/tradeandprosper to hear more about Tomas, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Inspired by an Italian liqueur, it took 10 years of experimenting with different flavors before deciding what he wanted to produce. Industry City, Brooklyn became home to his product along with a vibrant community of artisanal business owners. Visit http://bit.ly/tradeandprosper to hear more about Josh, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Carolyn’s business grew from one person trying to make a living with her hands. She used her background in Fine Art to launch a company that creates unique, hand-painted interior fabrics and wall coverings. 40 years later, she is still passionate about the creative process and can’t imagine doing anything else. Visit http://bit.ly/tradeandprosper to hear more about Carolyn, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

As immigrants, they had to learn fast to build their brand. Junzi challenges the stereotypical Chinese food culture found in the US with simple family recipes that use fresh ingredients and some tasty sauces. Visit http://bit.ly/tradeandprosper to hear more about Yong, Xuhui, and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Living in Nyack, New York for almost three decades has given Celeste what she was missing in the city. Her wealth of experience teaching many big names in the industry has enabled her to give back to the young citizens of the community she loves so much. Visit http://bit.ly/tradeandprosper to hear more about Celeste and all of the other makers at Trade + Prosper.

Ralph, a rivers and mountains kind of guy, searched for a property to build his climbing facility. However, challenges led him down a different path: production of the first New York Bourbon which eventually caught the eye of a top Scottish whiskey producer.   Visit http://bit.ly/tradeandprosper to hear more about Ralph and all of the other makers at Trade & Prosper.

A heartbreaking story of a woman’s struggle with addiction drove Kelly Lyndgaard to leave the corporate world and build a business model in the Hudson Valley that created pathways to sustained sobriety and economic independence. Visit http://bit.ly/tradeandprosper to hear more about Kelly and all of the other makers at Trade & Prosper.