Rani is in Lawrenceville, one of the largest neighborhoods in Pittsburgh where Casey Droege founded Casey Droege Cultural Productions to build a stronger and more diverse arts community in her city. Hear how Casey helps artists make a living do

Knotzland: Nisha Blackwell

Sep 2nd, 2019 24m 55s

We're in Pittsburgh for Season 2, and in this first episode Rani travels to the Homewood neighborhood to meet Nisha Blackwell, founder or Knotzland Bowties. Surrounded by sewing machines and upcycled fabrics, they discuss sustainable fashion, s

Third Piece: Kristen Lambert

Feb 2nd, 2019 22m 26s

In this final episode of Season 1 of WOWO Podcast, Rani visits the Third Piece studio in Boston's South End to meet founder Kristen Lambert. After launching her first handmade knitwear collection in 2012, Third Piece designs have become iconic

ChalkBOS: Joan Aylward

Dec 2nd, 2018 19m 43s

Rani joins Joan Aylward, Chalk Artist and Owner of ChalkBOS. From restaurant menus to murals on the Freedom Trail, Joan is leaving her mark across the city of Boston and beyond. Joan shares her journey from art school to waitressing to becoming

Mei Mei: Irene Li

Sep 2nd, 2018 25m 49s

Rani joins Irene Li at her Boston restaurant, Mei Mei. Irene and her siblings launched Mei Mei Street Kitchen food truck in 2013 and turned the concept into a restaurant a few years later with the help of a successful kickstarter campaign. With

Parachute Studios: Kacie Corbelle

Jul 2nd, 2018 22m 11s

Rani travels to South Boston to meet make-up artist and hair stylist Kacie Corbelle at her studio space, Parachute Studios. Kacie is an accomplished and creative makeup artist and hair stylist with over 10 years experience. In a service busines

Albertine Press: Shelley Barandes

Jun 2nd, 2018 22m 57s

Rani visits Cambridge, MA to interview Shelley Barandes, Owner and Designer of Albertine Press, a letterpress print and design studio and paper boutique. When not designing wedding invitations, Shelley leads a team of 10 employees in her new re

Porcelain and Stone: Kimberly Huestis

May 2nd, 2018 19m 31s

Rani sits down with Kimberly Huestis, Founder and Designer of Porcelain and Stone in her Somerville, MA studio. Kimberly has handcrafted porcelain jewelry since 2012, and experienced success on sites like Etsy and through an active travel sched

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