Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafty membership for all things art & craft and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists.I’m your host Ashley Yousling and today’s episode is like a big hug for your soul. I’m talking with Raven Rose, an amazing person I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know over the past couple of years as both a maker and practitioner. Raven is a product designer, accomplished herbalist specializing in womb care, painter, and so much more. She is also one of the instructors at our upcoming Ritual retreat and I can’t wait for you to hear more of her story. So pour yourself a cup of tea and have a listen. You can find Raven at moonmedicine.co/You can watch this episode on our YouTube channelMaking app - the best app for makers and craftersthemakingapp.com/Ritual Retreat - a new virtual craft and care retreat for makersmakingzine.com/pages/ritualBRIGHT Collective - a monthly crafting membershipmakingzine.com/products/bright-collective-subscriptionGIVEAWAY //We’re bringing giveaways back and we’re so so excited. This week’s giveaway is sponsored by Anima Mundi and they’re giving away a $25 dollar gift card to their incredible online apothecary and shop. Take a moment to visit their site at animamundiherbals.com, read their wonderful blog, browse their huge selection of herbs, wellness care products, and more. To enter this giveaway is simple, visit makingzine.com and leave a comment on today’s episode’s blog post.This spring equinox, March 17-19, 2023 we will gather from all over the world to create a very special place, one where we can expand our skills as makers and learn rituals to help restore our bodies, minds, & souls. Join us for the very first Ritual retreat, including 9+ creative care workshops from an amazing lineup of instructors, community, and much more!Become a member of our monthly crafting club for makers, BRIGHT Collective, and receive 40% off your Ritual ticket. And we have a special 10% discount on BRIGHT Collective yearly memberships for podcast listeners! Use discount code makingconvo10 during checkout. Visit makingzine.com to learn more.The biggest of thanks to BRIGHT Collective members, you’re directly supporting the development of the Making app , production of this podcast, and everything else we do here at Making. We’re so full of gratitude and can’t wait to share everything 2023 has to offer.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!