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The North South Makers Podcast

Erin Spain & Charlotte Smith

Join the North South Makers, friends and DIY bloggers Charlotte Smith (from the North) and Erin Spain (from the South), as they discuss all things making and momming. Whether sharing their f...

Episodes

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Episode 074: Goodbye For Now

We have made the difficult decision to hang up our podcasting hats for now, and we want to say thank you so much to all of you for listening...

28:22Sep 24, 2019

Episode 073: Haven Conference 2019 Recap

We're chatting about this year's Haven Conference which we both recently attended. Haven Conference is a home & DIY blogging conference in A...

46:22Aug 1, 2019

Episode 072: How to Not Get Taken Advantage of as a Blogger

We're discussing things to look out for, particularly as a new blogger, and red flags you should be aware of. We also chat about ways to han...

58:11Jul 11, 2019

Episode 071: How We Determine Our Blog Content

We are discussing all of the many factors that come into play when determining what projects to tackle and when, as well as what blog conten...

43:58Jun 20, 2019

Episode 070: How to Make a Rental Home Your Own

Today we're discussing ways to make a rental home feel like your own. Erin used to live in a rental home, which is the house she lived in wh...

57:40Jun 13, 2019

Episode 069: Then Vs. Now - The Evolution of Blogging

We are talking about "then and now," or what it was like back in the dark ages when we started our blogs, versus what it's like to start a b...

45:22May 30, 2019

Episode 069: Then Vs. Now - The Evolution of Blogging

We are talking about "then and now," or what it was like back in the dark ages when we started our blogs, versus what it's like to start a b...

45:22May 30, 2019

Episode 068: How We Stay Motivated

We're discussing all of the ways we keep ourselves motivated to finish projects and create content. Plus, hear about where we've been, why w...

50:04May 23, 2019

Episode 067: DIY Challenges & Competitions

In this episode we are chatting about design challenges and competitions, including the ones that we've participated in. We're talking about...

37:08May 9, 2019

Episode 066: Playing Catch-Up

Today we're playing catch-up and chatting about what we've been up to and why we've been MIA for a few weeks. Plus, hear about a documentary...

45:05May 2, 2019

Episode 065: Branding for Content Creators

We are discussing branding and all that it entails. As content creators, oftentimes WE are our "brand," unlike large corporations that sell...

42:37Apr 11, 2019

Episode 064: Handling Constructive Criticism

Today we're talking about how we feel about and handle constructive criticism online. We're also discussing our experience with it in the pa...

41:07Mar 28, 2019

Episode 063: Rookie Blogging & DIY Mistakes

In this episode we are chatting about rookie mistakes we made when we first started blogging, and mistakes we continue to make with our DIY...

48:26Mar 21, 2019

Episode 062: A Podcast About Podcasting

We are podcasting about podcasting! We are sharing our process including how we record and edit, as well as the software and equipment we us...

35:20Mar 14, 2019

Episode 061: WorkBenchCon 2019

We are back! We took a hiatus for several weeks while Charlotte moved into a new home, but we've returned and we are so excited to jump back...

54:57Mar 7, 2019

Episode 060: Strange & Unusual Brand Pitches

As bloggers we often receive pitches from brands, and today we are talking about some of the more entertaining, strange, unique, and unusual...

44:07Dec 20, 2018

Episode 059: Holiday Prep: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

We are talking about holiday prep in general, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Find out what we're up to, how we get ready for Chr...

39:50Dec 13, 2018

Episode 059: Holiday Prep: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

We are talking about holiday prep in general, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Find out what we're up to, how we get ready for Chr...

39:50Dec 13, 2018

Episode 058: Being a Woman in the Maker Community

In this episode we are chatting about what it's like to be woman in the male-dominated maker community. We're discussing our experiences and...

45:28Nov 15, 2018

Episode 057: Prepping for Holiday Content

We are discussing how we prepare for the holidays in terms of content creation. Do we plan projects far in advance? Do we fly by the seat of...

44:21Nov 8, 2018