Bloom & Build: The Art of Turning Craft to Commerce
Bloom & Build: The Art of Turning Craft to Commerce is the podcast for creative souls who dream of turning their passion into a thriving business. Whether you're an artist, maker, or dreamer looking to build something meaningful, this show is your guide to navigating the world of small business, with real stories, hard-earned lessons, and actionable tips from fellow creators.
Each episode, host Katin Sarner– founder of Made By Katin– connects with artists, jewelry makers, and small business owners to reveal how they’ve grown their crafts into profitable ventures. Ready to transform your creativity into income? Tune in, get inspired, and start building your dream business today!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2025
Season Finale: Lessons Learned with Katin
As we wrap up Season One of Bloom and Build, Katin reflects on the lessons she has learned with her eight wonderful podcast guests. Katiin also shares a new venture for Made by Katin: The Bloom Box b…
Elevating Voices: The Art and Activism of Steve Galindo
In this episode of Bloom and Build, host Katin Sarner sits down with Steve Galindo, a Los Angeles-based artist, curator, and arts consultant. Steve shares their inspiring journey from volunteering at…
Capturing Connection: Havana Garrett on Photography and Storytelling
In this episode of the Bloom and Build podcast, Katin interviews Havana Garrett, a photographer and filmmaker from Boise, Idaho. Havana shares her journey from experimenting with photography during t…
Textiles and Tales: Raquel’s Exploration of Family and Nature Through Art
In this episode of Bloom and Build, host Katin Sarner interviews Afro-Latina multimedia artist Raquel da Silva. Raquel shares their journey from sewing and crocheting with their grandmother to discov…
Finding the Story You Just Can’t Walk Away From: A Conversation with Mary Morris
In this episode of Bloom and Build, Katin sits down with award-winning author and memoirist Mary Morris to talk about the long game of building a creative life. We dive into the realities of rejectio…
From Crochet Blankets to Custom Creations: The Story of Sit Still, Knit Pretty
In this episode, Katin sits down with Riley Sloan, the talented creator behind Sit Still, Knit Pretty Co., a small business specializing in hand-knitted goods and repurposed creations. Riley shares h…
The Art of Making Art Work: Robin Jack Sarner’s Path to Artistic Success
In this episode of Made by Katin, I’m joined by my mother, Robin Jack Sarner, a Los Angeles-based artist specializing in abstract expressionism. Robin shares her journey from a degree in Art Educatio…
Turning Tunes into Income: A Conversation with Musician Paul Lemire
In this episode of Bloom & Build, we sit down with Paul Lemire, a seasoned acoustic cover artist with over 20 years of experience performing at iconic Los Angeles and Orange County venues like the Be…
Etsy Unplugged: Behind the Scenes of a Marketplace for Makers
In this episode of Bloom & Build: The Art of Turning Craft into Commerce, Bowen Slate Greene, Senior Staff Product Manager at Etsy, shares invaluable insights for makers and artists looking to grow t…
Bloom & Build: Trailer
Bloom & Build: The Art of Turning Craft to Commerce is the podcast for creative souls who dream of turning their passion into a thriving business. Whether you're an artist, maker, or dreamer looking …