From Scratch

About From Scratch

From Scratch is a weekly conversation with artists, makers, founders, and creative people whose work makes life more beautiful — what they're making, how they got there, and the messy parts that never make the highlight reel. For anyone who loves craftsmanship, creativity, and finding beauty in the everyday.

Publisher

Brit Obenauer

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episode

10 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Nov 2026

   In Conversation with Mary Siegwalt

   This week, I am sharing my conversation with Mary (https://www.instagram.com/siggyhaus/). She is the designer and creator of Siggy Haus (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SiggyHaus?etsrc=sdt), a fine-paper stationery house transforming historic art into heirloom-quality paper goods. Mary started Siggy Haus a mere 6 weeks ago out of her own pursuit to make her personal holiday cards. She couldn’t find what she wanted anywhere — artful designs that still felt classic yet fresh, really well made and affordable. She started to work with a printer on her own and thought, maybe other people would love this too! Enter: Siggy Haus.

2. 

   3 Nov 2026

   In Conversation with Kate Poling

   This week, I am sharing my conversation with Kate (https://www.instagram.com/aubryatelier/). She hand makes exquisite lampshades and soft furnishings in her home studio in Perrysburg, Ohio. She recently did a collaboration with her mom, who makes ceramic table lamp bases - a gorgeous combination of their work. Kate’s Studio Kate’s studio feel like a place I’d like too spend an afternoon with a hot tea and a really good playlist. It’s flooded with natural light and filled with fabrics and lampshade parts - and a lot of great work space! Her work is imaginative and precise — and makes a space more immersive.

3. 

   27 Oct 2026

   In Conversation with Shira Berg

   This week, I am sharing my conversation with Shira (https://www.instagram.com/shiraberg/). She is a ceramist based in New York City. Her work is incredibly detailed and gorgeously inspired by nature. While recording our convo, she had one of her lamps behind her, positioned in front of her window that looks out into the landscape of NYC - a wild juxtaposition to her work. Shira’s Studio Shira’s studio feels warm and cozy - tucked into a city block in Manhattan - a place she enjoys spending weekends and weeknights getting lost in creating. By day, Shira is a massively accomplished publicist who has worked with just about every brand you’ve heard of. Her studio time is just for her - so special! In our conversation, I learned that she is re-reading one of her favorites, How to Manifest (https://link.amazon/B06dLFJTF). She spoke so highly of the book and how influential it’s been to her as she’s creating the life she loves. I already picked up a copy and am about halfway through and loving it. Listen to our full conversation on Substack (https://aworldfromscratch.substack.com/podcast), Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-scratch/id6812082737), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5mqc9xBVlIZH5VfYFMj2al?si=410eb7fff1444f31), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM5uGx1xOHVc&si=0O30TygOfJ8mGvDw). Shop Shira's work here. (https://www.shiraberg.com/)

4. 

   13 Oct 2026

   In Conversation with Sorsha Asady

   This week, I am sharing my conversation with Sorsha (https://www.instagram.com/sorshi_world/). She’s a baker-meets-edible artist and a biomedical engineer. Yes, that’s right, and even more, she has created a medium to bridge her love for pastry and her education in engineering: edible art informed by data that analyzes history, fashion, nature, pop culture and art. Sorsha’s Studio Sorsha’s studio is not your typical one room space where the magic happens, it’s spread across her personal backyard garden, her kitchen and her ever-growing computational mood board (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcG8BaYC9TN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&psln=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==). In our conversation, I learned that her love of pastry and cake art can be credited to the show Cake Boss — and often has it or another reality show on while making cakes to keep her company. Watch Cake Boss online. (https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/717488/s01-e01-a-bride-a-boat-and-bamboozled) Listen to our full conversation on Substack (https://aworldfromscratch.substack.com/podcast), Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-scratch/id6812082737), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5mqc9xBVlIZH5VfYFMj2al?si=410eb7fff1444f31), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM5uGx1xOHVc&si=0O30TygOfJ8mGvDw).

5. 

   6 Oct 2026

   In Conversation with Alexandra Cadiz

   This week, I am sharing my conversation with Alexandra Cadiz (https://www.instagram.com/alexandrascadiz/). She’s a co-founder of Ceramicah (https://www.instagram.com/ceramicahstudio/), artist and musician (https://www.instagram.com/lasettesongs/) based in Los Angeles, California. Alex and her partner, Micah, started Ceramicah from the spare bedroom in their LA apartment — a long ways away from where the business is now: featured in Vogue, recently showed at Dubai Design Week and has become an interior designer go-to for sculptural lighting. Alex’s Studio Alex is really the force for Ceramicah’s branding - an art form that is often overlooked but is usually the ticket to a designer’s longevity and perceived value among the marketplace. Her “studio” now is spread all over Los Angeles — the studio where Ceramicah production is done, her newly purchased home (thanks to the growth of Ceramicah!) and the recording studio. Listen to Alex’s music — under her artist name: Lasette. (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1U3YvA1zgYhR5ayuURhmbv?si=KfdzPVICQeiCfLbKx4pKEQ) Shop Ceramicah here: https://ceramicah.com/ (https://ceramicah.com/)

6. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Starting From Scratch

   A little about why I started From Scratch: a podcast about craft, artistry, and the people building a life by creating.

7. 

   29 Sept 2026

   In Conversation with Sophia Krause

   This week, I am sharing my conversation with Sophia Krause (https://www.instagram.com/sophiakrause.studio/). She’s a ceramicist, based in Berlin, Germany. I was first introduced to her work via Pinterest - her nerikomi work is breathtaking and quite inspiring to me as a ceramicist. Sophia’s approach to her ceramic practice is one I can relate to — it’s rooted in a sense of play, she creates what she’s craving & pays attention to the harmony in each piece. Her nerikomi work is quite graphic and incredibly stunning. During our conversation, she mentioned she has a book (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nerikomi-thomas-hoadley/1143331138?ean=9781789941692) by Thomas Hoadley on nerikomi that has been a great source of inspiration for her patterns and colors - something added to my wishlist! Listen to our full conversation on Substack (https://aworldfromscratch.substack.com/podcast), Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-scratch/id6812082737), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5mqc9xBVlIZH5VfYFMj2al?si=410eb7fff1444f31), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM5uGx1xOHVc&si=0O30TygOfJ8mGvDw). Shop Sophia's work on Etsy. (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SophiaKrauseStudio)

8. 

   22 Sept 2026

   In Conversation with Chad Davis

   This week, I am sharing my conversation with Chad Davis (https://www.instagram.com/catskillglassworks/) - founder and glassblower of Catskills Glassworks (https://www.catskillglassworks.com/). He has spent his entire career in glass (30 years to be exact!), he’s seen the industry change through economic shifts — both from the consumer side and on the production side. It’s quite special and increasingly rare to meet someone who has dedicated their entire adult life to their craft. If the energy of one’s studio says anything about the type of person you are, Chad is very rad. Reggae blaring, liquid glass at the ready, and his nearly choreographed dance to make each piece, one by one. What he jams out to when making his pieces — listen to his studio mix on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WWX6Rk90sdwZynr0FVqpP?si=9ceaaccd14dd47d8). Listen to our full conversation on Substack (https://aworldfromscratch.substack.com/podcast), Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-scratch/id6812082737), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5mqc9xBVlIZH5VfYFMj2al?si=410eb7fff1444f31), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM5uGx1xOHVc&si=0O30TygOfJ8mGvDw). (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SophiaKrauseStudio)

9. 

   14 Sept 2026

   In Conversation with Alexia Guzmán González

   This week, I am sharing my conversation with Alexia Guzmán González (https://www.instagram.com/alexiaguzmangonzalez/). She’s a fashion designer and founder of HOSEU (https://www.instagram.com/hoseu_hueso/), based in Mexico City. I was first introduced to her work when shopping in Paris — as you will learn in the episode, I bought a pair of pants (https://www.hoseu-hueso.com/product-page/nonlapat?currency=USD) and as soon as I returned home I ordered another color — I would live in them if I could! I’ve been following her on Instagram ever since. She’s such a cool girl — effortless, gorgeous and incredibly stylish. Her designs are an extension of herself, physically and spiritually. Every collection is born from each path of inner work she has explored. One collection was an output of her exploring her femininity, another was moving through dark and light moments. To really set the tone for the collection she is designing at that moment, she curates a playlist and exclusively listens to it in her studio. I do something very similar in mine, it really gets me into the energy of the collection and allows me to put that energy directly into the pieces. Listen to her second collection — La Mar — playlist on Spotify here. (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xL9K5HUguesjQHicpWWff?si=99639445bb1242f1) Listen to our full conversation on Substack (https://aworldfromscratch.substack.com/podcast), Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-scratch/id6812082737), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5mqc9xBVlIZH5VfYFMj2al?si=410eb7fff1444f31), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM5uGx1xOHVc&si=0O30TygOfJ8mGvDw). (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SophiaKrauseStudio)

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