The Makers by Trade + Prosper

On this episode you will meet Dan Sabia who left the restaurant world after years of training with several of the top chefs in the world to use his work with wood, fire, and food to change the norm and create food beyond the restrictions that the kitchen imposed.

On this episode you will meet Matt Yazel, a classically trained American bladesmith who found his true passion after 20 years restaurant and hospitality experience.

On this episode you will meet Connor McGinn, founder of Maker's Central and owner of Connor McGinn studios, a handcrafted ceramics company producing pieces that are thoughtfully designed for everyday use.

In 2019, Connor McGinn and Stetson Hudgen opened Maker's Central; a community workspace for artisanal makers who have learned and honed their craft and now look to turn it into a full-fledged business. Join us for their story.

As artists, naturalists, and educators, Laurie and Joanna seek to model and inspire environmental stewardship from their beautiful studio at the tip of Hook Mountain overlooking the Hudson River. They do the passionate work of deepening relationships with the natural world and sharing that knowledge with thousands of children to date.

Phil O’Brien is a fellow Liverpudlian and former press photographer and entrepreneur who landed on the west side of Manhattan in 2012. Phil is the creator of W42st, a print magazine defiantly making a stand for quality and authenticity in a culture increasingly stuck on a digital hamster wheel of screen time.

I was immediately drawn to Mia Wright-Ross' amazing product line - an intrinsic collection of handcrafted Leather Lifestyle Accessories. It was clear to me that this lady was going places and my feelings were confirmed when I heard she had won a fellowship from the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City which now houses her studio.

Patricia Wind and her partner saw the gap and created a valuable and much needed platform to connect farmers to wholesale, restaurants, and corporate events in and around New York state. Through their streamlined technology, the farms2tables app and trucking pick up and delivery infrastructure has captured an audience and made life a little easier.

Mr Ed-161 was one of the early graffiti writers and formed one of the first group of writers/taggers in NYC called The Ebony Dukes. I believe this movement to be an integral part of our art, social, and political history. It’s not just graffiti, writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall in a public place but it’s about people, their need to be heard, and seen!

The business world got a little bit bolder and a whole lot gayer thanks to Matt Tumminello. Target 10 is a marketing agency that’s mission is to build bridges between brands and the LGBTQ community.

Welcome to The Makers, brought to you by Trade + Prosper. Hear the stories of how everyday creatives turned their passion into a sustainable business. Join us for season 3, airing Mondays. For more information on our organization and for more podcast episodes, visit tradeandprosper.com

The American Dream: the promise of freedom and opportunities for prosperity and success. After arriving in New York from Europe, broke with a suitcase and nowhere to go, Tomas is the perfect example of that ethos.

Inspired by an Italian liqueur, it took 10 years of experimenting with different flavors before deciding what he wanted to produce. Industry City, Brooklyn became home to his product along with a vibrant community of artisanal business owners.

Carolyn’s business grew from one person trying to make a living with her hands. She used her background in Fine Art to launch a company that creates unique, hand-painted interior fabrics and wall coverings. 40 years later, she is still passionate about the creative process and can’t imagine doing anything else.

As immigrants, they had to learn fast to build their brand. Junzi challenges the stereotypical Chinese food culture found in the US with simple family recipes that use fresh ingredients and some tasty sauces.

Living in Nyack, New York for almost three decades has given Celeste what she was missing in the city. Her wealth of experience teaching many big names in the industry has enabled her to give back to the young citizens of the community she loves so much.

Ralph, a rivers and mountains kind of guy, searched for a property to build his climbing facility. However, challenges led him down a different path: production of the first New York Bourbon which eventually caught the eye of a top Scottish whiskey producer.

A heartbreaking story of a woman’s struggle with addiction drove Kelly Lyndgaard to leave the corporate world and build a business model in the Hudson Valley that created pathways to sustained sobriety and economic independence.

Join us for Season 2 of "The Makers" brought to you by Trade + Prosper. Hear the stories of how everyday people turned their dreams into a reality. Tune in to Season 2, airing Mondays.

Author, founder, hugger and enjoying the crap out of life is how she defines herself. Needing to make friends after a move, she formed a women’s group which has become a thriving community of 2,000+ professional women in the Hudson Valley.

Coopering—the art of barrel building is an ancient trade with only a few dozen Master Coopers around the world. In the Hudson Valley he is known as a “Tight Cooper” making barrels to support the growing New York State craft whiskey industry.

Coopering—the art of barrel building is an ancient trade with only a few dozen Master Coopers around the world. In the Hudson Valley he is known as a “Tight Cooper” making barrels to support the growing New York State craft whiskey industry.

A well-respected pillar of the Nyack, NY community for over 30 years, she has been telling customers the stories of those makers behind the high-quality clothing and accessories sold in her stores.

While still undergraduate students at Baruch College, they sent their 20-page submission to New York State asking for permission to cultivate CBD hemp plants. Imagine the surprise when only 3 weeks later they got their approval.

Shaquanda confronts gender lines and racial stereotypes through spontaneous performances and he/she exists currently in the form of a delicious hot sauce.

A passion for exclusive handcrafted items he curated a market that travels to unique locations, bridging the gap between the makers and consumers through exposure in diverse local communities.