The Crafty Mariana Podcast

Welcome to The Crafty Mariana Podcast!I’m your host Mariana, former corporate marketing girlie turned crafting workshops host.If you’ve ever thought, ‘Can my crafts actually make money?’—this is the show for you. Each episode, I share stories from creators who dared to think differently and went beyond the “make and sell’ model, along with lessons from my own journey building a six-figure workshop business.You can expect honest conversations, tips and tricks about what it really takes to build a creative business.Grab yourself a cup of tea and let's dive in!

The Crafty Mariana Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Mariana Jacinto, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mariana Jacinto hosts The Crafty Mariana Podcast, a arts show with 23 episodes published.

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  let's catch-up: prep phase; rebranding & recent struggles

  May 25, 202616 minS0

  <p >In this solo episode, Mariana opens up about the part of business no one talks about: the prep phase. After months of quiet content, she shares why she's been building behind the scenes, what imposter syndrome looks like when you're "not doing the thing yet," and walks through the full rebuild of her workshop business ahead of the Europe launch in July, from decluttering the studio to rebranding, researching new markets, and finally building proper systems before the business starts running.</p> <p >What we cover in this episode</p> <p >✎ why she's been quiet on content and what th...

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  How a paper artist went from kitchen table to giant crepe paper installations across Ireland with Nodlaig Caffrey

  May 1, 202658 minS0

  <p>Do you want to learn how to turn your crafts into sold out workshops? Join the Crafts Workshops Academy IN THIS LINK</p> <p>In this episode of the Crafty Mariana Podcast, Mariana sits down with Nodlaig Caffrey, founder of The Paper Petal Studio in Ireland. Nodlaig specialises in creating breathtaking small and large-scale crepe paper flowers — from delicate bridal pieces to giant six-foot installations — and has built a creative business that now spans bespoke commissions, weddings, brand activations, corporate workshops, and an online academy.</p> <p>Nodlaig shares the full story of how she went from leaving the corp...

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  How a Fiber Artist Quit Her Job to Teach Knitting Across Australia with Pru Raymond

  Mar 3, 20261h 4mS0

  <p>Do you want to learn how to turn your crafts into sold-out workshops?<br>Join the Crafts Workshops Academy — LINK HERE</p> <p>In this episode of the Crafty Mariana Podcast, Mariana sits down with Pru Raymond, a fiber artist, knitting educator, and author from South Australia. Pru has taught over 200 workshops across Australia and internationally, specializing in technique-based knitting classes that help students level up their skills.</p> <p>What started as community workshops alongside her full-time teaching career has evolved into a thriving business built on collaboration with yarn stores through her signature "Stackable Knitting Retreat" model. Pr...

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  Building a Creative Studio in Montreal with Tyler aka Dr. Lemco

  Feb 15, 20261h 14mS0

  <p>Do you want to learn how to turn your crafts into sold-out workshops?<br>Join the Crafts Workshops Academy — LINK HERE</p> <p>In this episode of The Crafty Mariana Podcast, Mariana sits down with Tyler (aka Dr. Lemco), a Montreal-based creative, entertainer, and founder of Dr. Lemco’s Creative Club. What started as an experiment in hosting art sessions in cafés and bars quickly evolved into a thriving creative community — and now, a brand-new physical studio dedicated to making art, building connection, and having fun.</p> <p>In this episode of The Crafty Mariana Podcast, Mariana sits down wi...

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  3 lessons from my hardest year in business (and what’s next)

  Dec 26, 202522 minS0

  <p>In this solo episode, Mariana reflects on the biggest lessons from 2025 after opening a studio, navigating major health challenges, and rethinking how she runs her workshop business and the Crafts Workshop Academy. She shares three shifts: build for sustainability (not intensity), choose clarity over endless ideas, and remember that workshops are a community business. Plus, a glimpse into 2026: travel, collaboration, hiring support, and expanding Field Notes.</p> <h3>What we cover in this episode</h3> <p>✎ a quick recap of 2025: opening a studio, health challenges, and the reality check that followed<br> ✎ lesson 1: stop building for intensity and build for...

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