Spotlight on Local: The Mums chat to Carmen of Support the Makers & The Porty Festival!

Lissy and Heather have a lovely chat with local superstar Carmen of Support the Makers (Support The Makers) and the Porty Festival (Porty Festival).  Listen in to find out all about Carmen's inspiring story behind why she started Support the Makers, a vibrant local community of makers markets and supportive workshops and events that help makers grow, connect, and share their work.  Moving on the ladies chat about the story behind the amazing Porty Festival - in it's second year in 2026 from May 2nd to May 3rd!  Started by Carmen and Seb of Seb's Urban Jungle, this year's festival promises to be better then ever with a Cinnamon Bun Run (the Mums are ready), a Dog Show, and a line up of fabulous makers, speakers, events and music acts including fabulous Scottish bands Mànran and Indoor Foxes! Finally, Carmen and the Mums chat about what inspires and motivates Carmen to work so hard... and how being a Mum is a significant part of that.  Listen in for another great chat about one of our fabulous local events and communities! Support The Makers Porty Festival MÀNRAN #visitedinburgh #support_the_makers #porty_festival #sebsurbanjungle #ukmompodcast Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-nice  License code: WROMHBTJ1CUCYMOB