In North Carolina, working from a 100-year-old cabin on his land, Tobias Crislip is keeping a traditional craft alive. As part of the small, family-run business Wyatt & Dad, Tobias doesn’t just fix boots, he gives them new life.Cobblering is often overlooked. It’s not about starting from scratch, but about repair and preserving what matters. Tobias is carrying on a skill fewer people know how to do.We visited him in May to hear about his journey, the craft and how he’s educating the public through social media and YouTube, one pair of boots at a time.We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Mission Info: ⁠https://www.wearemakers.shopTobias CrislipInsta: @procobblersWebsite: https://wyattanddad.comRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/Want to support us on the road? Buy us a coffee:⁠https://ko-fi.com/wearemakers

In this episode, we sit down with Becca Jane Koehler, a ceramic artist and illustrator based in Nashville, TN. We visited Becca at her home studio back in May while passing through the area and had a great conversation about her creative journey. We've followed Becca's work on Instagram for a long time, so was really great to see her work in person. Becca started out in product design at Target, creating furniture, dinnerware, and bedding. Since then, she’s worked as a freelance illustrator and built a career that spans ceramics and design. We talk about transitioning between creative fields, building a freelance career, and how she balances multiple disciplines while turning her home into a space that reflects her style.A great lunchtime listen! We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Mission Info: ⁠https://www.wearemakers.shopBecca JaneInsta: @beccajanestudioWebsite: https://www.beccajane.comRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/Want to support us on the road? Buy us a coffee:⁠https://ko-fi.com/wearemakers

For this episode, we travelled to Indiana to meet Nathan Brandt – CEO of Coal Iron Works – and hear the remarkable story behind the company’s founding. What followed was a powerful, emotional, and deeply personal conversation. Nathan opens up about the origins of Coal, the hardships they’ve faced, the lessons learned, and the profound loss of co-founder and friend, Andy Davis.A huge thank you to the entire team at Coal Iron Works for welcoming us into their world – and for getting Jack into Coal School to forge his very own hammer!We’re also incredibly proud to share that Coal Iron Works is now an official sponsor of We Are Makers, supporting our mission to tell maker stories across the globe.We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Mission Info: ⁠https://www.wearemakers.shopCoal IronworksInsta: @coalironworksWebsite: https://coaliron.com/

Nathan BrandtInsta: @farmsmith.coInsta: @brandtblossomfarmRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/Want to support us on the road? Buy us a coffee:⁠https://ko-fi.com/wearemakersIf you’re drawn to real stories, raw conversations, and the fire that fuels creative lives – this episode is for you. Like, share, and subscribe – it really helps!