Today I’m talking with artist, maker, crafter, and designer Elizā Māra. That intro will make a little more sense once you dive into this episode haha, but I think it’s important to mention that since its inception I’ve approached each podcast episode as a conversation between myself and the guest, because of this these conversations can often be quite intimate and nuanced. My conversation with Elizā is no exception, we cover a lot of ground and it may resonate with some and not others, all of which is ok. I’m grateful to Elizā for her transparency, for sharing her authentic story as she’s still actively navigating her creative journey. I hope we can all be inspired by her courage and bold dreams. I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation.You can connect with Elizā on the Making app @elizāmāra and Instagram @elizāmārastudioWe believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists. It all starts with inspiration. We’re inspired by people, by places, by experiences—a beautiful photo, a soft wool, a kind heart. These are the things that motivate us to make.Making is here to disrupt systems—systems of oppression, systems that only benefit certain groups of people, and systems that extract. We’re here to challenge the narrative of profit over people. We believe a company can be founded for the purpose of good and change the world for better, while also creating opportunity at scale. Makers are tired of the monoliths. The few companies that comprise our only choices of how we connect, how we transact, and how we learn.Makers are ready for a better alternative and that is what we are building.Becoming a BRIGHT Collective member helps us accomplish this. Visit makingzine.com to learn more.We have a special 10% discount on BRIGHT Collective yearly memberships for podcast listeners! Use discount code makingconvo10 during checkout. The biggest of thanks to everyone involved in this weeks episode. I hope you’ll join me each week as we talk and learn from more fascinating makers. For podcast notes and transcriptions, visit our blog at makingzine.com. Have a wonderful week!