This week’s episode is with Stephanie Hardie the alchemist of Gate & Garden Herbals. If you are a local you have surely stumbled upon her offerings across multiple stores and pop ups she does throughout the season from Salem to Marshfield. Stephanie is a steward of the land and a community builder that is rooted in her soul’s purpose.

Where to find our guest:

Summer garden party FREE:

Summer Garden Party RSVP

Schedule of Earthwoven Community Events:

https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com/events-and-experiences

Classes/workshops/Learning opportunities:

https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com/wild-heart-herbalism-courses

General website/apothecary shoppe:

https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gateandgardenherbals/

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This week I sit down with Dana Campbell owner and artisan of Shuttle Press Bindery. We talk about keeping a dying art form alive as well as the serendipity life hands you. Dana is AI proof, listen to this weeks episode to find out why.

Where to find our guest:

https://www.shuttlepressbindery.com/

https://www.facebook.com/shuttlepressbindery

http://instagram.com/shuttlepressbindery

https://www.tiktok.com/@shuttlepressbindery

https://www.etsy.com/shop/shuttlepressbindery

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This week’s episode is with local fashion designer Kenard Smith, and when I say fashion designer, I really mean multihyphenate because Kenard does it all. Fashion, photography, catering, mentoring, teaching, playing the drums, all while maintaining a level of discipline that I could only aspire to achieve. Kenard has only been sewing for around three years self-taught to now teaching all ages at his studio in Cape Cod. It was a pleasure to chat with him this episode and to learn from his optimized lifestyle where he really pours into himself. I hope you all enjoy as much as I did!

Where to find ----

https://www.instagram.com/kmjsmith/

https://www.instagram.com/ken.tlr/

See Kenard’s upcoming shows at

Cape Cod Fashion Week https://www.signedmgmt.com/fashion-week-of-cape-cod

MASS Fashion Week

For sewing lessons or fabric donations reach out to Kenard via Instagram DM at either of the above links.

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Ever wonder how and who is behind your favorite local market? Today we get to delve into the Plymouth Punk Rock Market and its creator Leandra Kelly. Special thanks to Leandra for making a place for us weirdos and the ones who make weird stuff for us!

Where to find our guest
https://www.instagram.com/plymouth_punk_rock_market?igsh=Z3ZjcmFncjJ1aGpw
Plymouth Punk Rock Market Linktree

Upcoming events:
June 20th Mayflower Brewing Co 12-5 Plymouth MA
August 29th Emerald Square Mall Attleboro MA

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This episode was the first recording session of 2026 in the bitter cold of January. Got to appreciate a Massachusetts native to not give af about the weather to get things done. Speaking of getting things done, Josh Vicente does just that. Josh is a maker of all things cool and most people aren’t aware of the folks that make the cool shit behind the scenes. The rad rocket that holds a bottle service waitress, the Patriots tv sets, or the cool clubs around the world, Josh and his company We Create Cool Things is doing that right here in Massachusetts. In addition to WeCreateCoolThings.com Josh has also started a company called Modern Meeple, a board game accessory company. Modern Meeple solves problems for gamers with solutions like the Gamey Susan which stores all your board game pieces in an easily sortable, accessible, and functional spinning tray. I picked one up and love it, makes for a smoother game play experience. Since we spoke Josh launched the Every Day Gaming bag on backerkit asking for 15k in funding and raised nearly 200k and backed by nearly one thousand gaming enthusiasts. The bag built for Everyday Gaming. It holds small box games, TCG decks, dice, and daily essentials. It is compact but spacious, organized and vibrant (on the inside), durable, and ready to bring your games on the go. You may ask yourself how does one go from DJing to making EDG bags? That’s where Local Threads comes in, we get into the journey that is of the guy who creates cool things. Thanks again Josh for being on the pod. Reach out below if you would like to work with Josh or buy some gaming accessories.

Where to find ----

https://www.instagram.com/modernmeeple/

https://www.instagram.com/wecreatecoolthings/

https://wecreatecoolthings.com/

https://www.modernmeeple.com/

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/modern-meeple/edg7-every-day-gaming-bag

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I am always inspired by the people that I am privileged to talk to and this week is no different. This weeks guest is none other than THE Christy Felix, Hustle List Founder and Chief Hustle Officer. Christy is equal parts admirable and inspiring, someone you meet and just know they're going places. Hearing her story reminds me of the good in the world and the things we still have power to impact right here in your own community. Enjoy.

How to contact Christy: christy@uhustle.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-felix/
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/thehstlist/
https://www.instagram.com/rentpartyofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/communitycontentday/
App Store & Google Play:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-hustle-list/id6751056710
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehstlist.android&pcampaignid=web_share&pli=1
Events:
https://posh.vip/g/thehustlelist
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehustlelist
Articles:
https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/01/29/boston-cash-mobs-small-businesses
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/boston-mob-crawl-aims-to-boost-spending-at-black-owned-stores/ar-AA1VIZRy?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
https://baystatebanner.com/2026/01/21/community-rallies-around-dorchester-thrift-shop/

Starting this season, I wanted to lean into gratitude for someone who was a catalyst in helping me get started as well as behind the scenes several on site events around MA. Madison Niles, aka the Side Quest Queen, is a model, actress, all around creative and soon to be nurse in the Boston area.

Madison is someone who has major aura and you can’t help but shine in her presence. Thank you again Madison!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsnls/

Mentions----------------------------------------------------------

Art Plug Boston https://www.instagram.com/artplug.bos/

Don Noir Models https://www.instagram.com/d.n.models/

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This week, Thomas Drury-Wang, Founder and President of the Audeville Society, talks about how his nonprofit is centering performing arts in New England. The Audeville Society provides grants to those looking to build their portfolio and provides an accessible way to enrich the community through encouraging performers to follow their dreams.

Each year the Audeville Society raises funds for these grants through the Revelry Ball, which is held on February 28th, 2026, at the Royale in Boston, MA. Ticket prices as well as additional donations are used to fund the grant programs, truly making it a by New England for New England affair. This year, Revelry will provide a three-act variety featuring local performers from acrobatics to trombonists, allowing patrons to start the year with a bang.

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To find out more about tickets, how to volunteer at the ball or with Audville, and when grant applications open check the websites below.

Website: https://www.audevillesociety.com/

Tickets: https://www.audevillesociety.com/events

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audevillesociety

Revelry Ball Instagram:

Revelry Ball Website: https://www.therevelryball.com/

Performers! https://www.therevelryball.com/entertainment

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Lady LaRouge & Joey March producers of Worcester Draglesque https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdraglesquefestival

Delta Miles producer of DIVA! https://www.instagram.com/thedeltamiles/

Boston Circus Guild https://www.bostoncircusguild.com/

Circus 617 https://www.circus617.com/

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