The Artisan Founder

In this episode I meet bespoke jewellery designer Sarah Heulwen Lewis. From her studio in Hertfordshire, Sarah designs the most exquisitely crafted jewellery with architectural precision.To discover Sarah's work, visit heulwenlewisbespoke.comDiscover more artisan brands at artisanfounder.com

In this episode I meet renowned Glass Designer Emma Britton. From her studio in Derbyshire, Emma crafts bespoke floral splashbacks for the home, alongside a growing collection of complementary etched glassware - both of which capture her love of nature in her beautiful botanical inspired designs.Discover Emma Britton's designs at emmabritton.net and discover in person events and pop ups on the Emma Britton events page.Sign up for The Artisan Founder weekly Newsletter here on our website and be first to learn where you can pick up a copy of our print edition, new this coming Winter.

In this episode I meet Sebastian Aronowitz, cabinet maker and founder of The London Kitchen Company. Designing bespoke kitchens for his clients that become the heart and soul of their homes, Sebastian has built a business where craftsmanship and functionality blend seamlessly. Here’s Sebastian's story.Discover Sebastian's beautiful kitchens at https://www.thelondonkitchencompany.co.uk/Discover more founder stories at The Artisan Founder Follow our Sunday newsletter Notes from under the Walnut Tree

In this episode I meet Harry, the latest generation of the Jackson family, founders of The Winter Tarn Dairy in Cumbria. Following in the footsteps of his parents Jeremy and Tricia, Harry looks set to be just as innovative and pioneering as he explores exciting new possibilities for the business he grew up in.Discover more at wintertarndairy.co.ukRead weekly founder stories at artisanfounder.com

In this episode, I learn about B Corp certification and how to build an ethical business, with Textile Designer and co founder of Secret Linen Store, Molly Freshwater.Craft your own beautiful bedrooms at secretlinenstore.comDiscover artisan businesses at artisanfounder.com

In this episode, I meet Catherine Connor, co-founder of The Lovingly Artisan bakery, in Cumbria. Together with her husband Aidan Monks, they have built a business rooted in care — for their craft, for their customers, and for the ingredients they use.We talk about the guiding values that Catherine believes have shaped their success, and how their focus has evolved to include sharing essential knowledge on how to eat well.If you’d like to join Catherine & Aiden’s tribe of customers, do take a look at lovinglyartisan.com where you can shop online or visit one of their stores.If you’re an artisan founder and would love to reach a new audience, we offer plenty of ways to reach our engaged following of people who share my love for the artisan way of life. You can find out more at artisanfounder.com/join-us where you’ll discover free or paid opportunities. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisanfounder.substack.com

In the last episode of season one, I meet Kate Cotterill co-founder with Lucy Hutchings of She Grows Veg - an heirloom seed company who grow and harvest colourful easy-to-grow vegetable seeds.Shop for seeds and grow your own rainbow, at shegrowsveg.comBrowse The Artisan Founder brand Directory at artisanfounder.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisanfounder.substack.com

In this episode, I meet Alison Wright, the owner of iconic Cambridge based bakery – Fitzbillies. Alison shares how sentimental childhood memories of the bakery led to the purchase and successful re-launch many years later, and the legacy of wonder that she hopes to leave for future generations.Also featured:Lore Botanicals, DorsetLaura’s Loom, CumbriaBrowse Products from Artisan Founders in our Directory at artisanfounder.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisanfounder.substack.com

In this inspiring episode, I meet author of Material and renowned Woodworker Nick Kary. We discuss some of the wonderful artisans he met while writing his book, the joy of natural materials, and ponder what it means to be an artisan and to work with your hands.You can learn more about Nick’s woodworking courses and The Brake holiday cabins at https://www.thebrake.net/Material is available from Chelsea Green Publishing.Share your founder story on The Artisan Founder Journal for free or become a member to list your products in our new artisan product directory.artisanfounder.com/join-us This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisanfounder.substack.com

In this episode I meet Laura Rudoe, the founder of Evolve Organic Beauty who shares her 15 year story so far. We talk about bringing production back in-house, the importance of natural skincare and how Evolve are navigating the challenges of fast growth in the beauty industry while remaining artisan.Use code ARTISAN20 for 20% OFF your order on evolvebeauty.co.uk Excludes gift sets and bundles. T&C's: The discount code can be used on evolvebeauty.co.uk only and expires on 31/01/25. Discount can be used once per customer and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. To discover more beautiful artisan businesses, browse the Directory and Journal at artisanfounder.comTo share your artisan business, learn more at artisanfounder.com/join-us This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisanfounder.substack.com