BRINGING BEAD LOVERS TOGETHER ONE STORY AT A TIME
Hi there! I'm Sami and I love beads. Yes, that's right. Beads! I love their history, beauty, versatility, their significance in culture, and the memories we can associate with beads. But mostly I love making things with beads, from bead mosaics to beadwoven necklaces, to super colorful chunky funky jewelry. I think there might be lots of people out there (YOU!) who also love beads, and I'd like to create a fun community of likeminded, supportive bead enthusiasts who want to pay homage to the bead and share their passion for collecting/creating. I will be talking to bead lovers from lampwork artists to collectors to designers, each person sharing their passions and projects. In between, I'll be sharing which beads I'm currently loving and any special ones I find during my many shopping excursions. Come join this little community of bead lovers and let's share the bead love!
Wow! What an incredibly kind, creative soul Huib Petersen is! He exudes creativity and is somehow able to translate it all into beaded art! Join us for an incredible conversation where we'll talk about yarn bombs, who he designs for, and some of his biggest inspirations. And maybe Taylor Switft is mentioned too. :)
22 Sept 2026
Museum of Beadwork's Kristina Skillin
Co-creator and Executive Director of the Museum of beadwork in Portland, Maine, shares with us the origins of the museum, favorite exhibits, and how bead artists can be involved in exhibits.
13 Sept 2026
Tina Marie (Harness) Miller
Meet Tina Miller, an Alaskan Yup'ik designer, whose beaded jewelry not only transcends her culture, but also is filled with tradition and history. A warm hearted and kind soul, Tina openly invites us to learn about her culture in this truly informative episode. I'm so happy to be able to call her a bead friend forever (bead ff!).
8 Sept 2026
Stephanie Sersich - Part Two - Lampwork Colorist
In this second part of Stephanie Sersich's interview, we'll learn about her flamework studio time, favorite beads, and her collection of Sage and Tom Holland's works. We'll also talk about beads in the bead jar and do a lightning round of questions.
Be sure to check out Part One if you haven't already.
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Stephanie Sersich's website:
https://stephaniesersich.bigcartel.com (https://stephaniesersich.bigcartel.com)
8 Sept 2026
Stephanie Sersich - Part One - Lampwork Colorist
Prepare to be wowed!
I'd describe Stephanie as a lampwork colorist and in this episode she tells us all about her journey to finding lampworking, some of her favorite color combinations, and how she became an innovator.
Stephanie Sersich's website:
https://stephaniesersich.bigcartel.com (https://stephaniesersich.bigcartel.com)
Don't miss Part Two of our interview! And if you like this episode, please subscribe to the channel so you won't miss any episodes at all!
31 Aug 2026
Terri Atwell - Freeform Bead Sculpture Artist
Hi Bead FF's! In this interview with bead artist Terri Atwell, I learned what a bead sculpture is and I got to see some of her amazing creations. She's also a bead collector and we get to see some favorites from her collection!
29 Aug 2026
Kate Boyan - Bead Embroidery Storyteller
Kate Boyan is a true artist, creating complicated scenes out of beads and turning these pieces into wearable art. And as if that wasn't enough, she uses the tiniest of beads, even 20's! yes 20's! Hear was inspires her to create these magical pieces of art and learn more about her life in remote Alaska.
29 Aug 2026
Bella Lopez - Starting a Bead Collection
Come meet the show's official first guest, Bella Lopez. She's new to bead collecting and has a very unique and specific type of bead that she collects. She'll share how she got in to collecting beads and why you should too!
29 Aug 2026
David Smith - Bead Guru
David Smith who I've dubbed as a bead guru, is the owner of BeadHoliday in Tucson and the Tucson Bead Museum. In this episode with the bead guru, you'll hear about his adventures in the early days of his bead business as well as why I think he's a guru!
29 Aug 2026
Art Seymour - Part Two
Now that you've listened to part one, get ready for part two of this amazing interview with glass master craftsman, Art Seymour. He'll share his experiences in Ghana and tell you his thoughts on bead museums. Settle in and prepare to hear some incredible stories about his life creating glass beads.
29 Aug 2026
Art Seymour - Part One
Get ready to hear some incredible bead stories about how this master glass maker, Art Seymour, got his start in the world of beads and specifically chevron beads. Then come back for part two!
27 Aug 2026
Meet Your Host Sami Ali
Hello Bead FF's! I'm an enthusiastic bead enthusiast. Hear how I came about starting a podcast and what I hope it will become
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