Tinkering Belles with Tamara Robertson
Tinkering Belles with Tamara Robertson
Tamara Robertson
Join me, Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Scijinks, Seekers of Science) while I work to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds, one interview at a time. On this podcast, I will cover the entire spectrum of what constitutes a Maker including but not limited to traditional garage skills, crafting and cosplay design, metal working, YouTube and Instagram Making, STEM careers like Engineering and Technology Development as well as the creatives here in LA LA Land . I am on a mission to normalize women in the shop while also amplifying and bringing to light the raw stories and deeper meaning behind the surface level shares of Makers on the internet. Each episode will help audiences feel closer to the bi-weekly featured Maker and learn more about their builds while also including an informative “Tech Talk” highlighting the design / history of a tool/process/item that is relevant to the Maker in that Episode. If you like what you hear consider supporting this podcast via Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/TamaraRobertson Are you a Brand looking to uplift women in the shop? Let’s work together! Reach out via DM on IG @BellesTinkering or via TheRealTamaraRobertson.com 👩‍🔧👩‍🏭👷‍♀️
Tinkering Belles - Katie Freeman
Do you love Shop Dancing, Color Pops, Female Empowerment and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Power Carving then sits down with Podcaster , Power Carver and Maker Extraordinaire Katie Freeman of Freeman Furnishings and Crafting a Revolution!Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Power Carving- Shout Out to Crafting a Revolution Podcast- Mom Makers- Women's Empowerment- Lifting Each other Up- Jealousy as a Goal Indicator- Online Learning- Shout Out to Ashley Minney's Music- Shout Out to Society of Women Engineers- The Trope of Cat Fighting Women- Hand Carving- Education versus Apprenticeship- Shout Out to Craft Equity- Shout Out to Modern Builds- Scarcity Mentality- Tools of the Trade- Using your Power to Push D&I- YouTube Learning- The Balance of Allyship and Dedicated Safe Spaces... and so much moreAs we we continue Season 2 with the 19th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.Sign-up to take Katie's Power Carving Class HERE.Listen to Katie Interview Me on HER Podcast "Crafting a Revolution". You can follow Katie's adventures here, here, and here:Website Store Blog Crafting a Revolution Podcast Instagram - @freemanfurnishings and @CraftingARevolutionFacebook - Freeman FurnishingsYouTube - Freeman Furnishings Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Sep 16, 2022
53 min
Tinkering Belles - Kate Harrow
Do you love celebrating Fandoms, Wood with a Story , The Goonies and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about the Pen then sits down with Archer, Wood Turner and Maker Extraordinaire Kate Harrow .Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Defining a Brand- Archery - Major League Baseball- The Lakers- The Rockler Challenge- Production and Set Design- The Shawshank Redemption Tree- Dr. Strange - Fender Guitars- Wood Turning- The Goonies House- Developing your own Hardware- Developing Products with Non-Profits to Give Back- The White Whale of Famous Woods- Why People Want to Control Time- Friday the 13th and Camp Crystal Lake- Epoxy Blanks- Materials you should NEVER turn- Jack & Coke Pens- Winnie the Pooh... and so much moreAs we continue Season 2 with the 18th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page. You can follow Kate's adventures here, here, and here:Store link - Bow and Harrow InventoryWood with a Story - The ListFacebook - Bow & Harrow WorkshopInstagram - @BowandHarrowWorkshop Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Sep 2, 2022
49 min
Tinkering Belles - Alma Rosa Villalobos
Do you love Hand Made Originals , Inspiring Others , Content Creation and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Speed Squares then sits down with Woodworker , Influencer and Maker Extraordinaire Alma Rosa Villalobos .Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- OG PBS Makers- The Pink Tax- Shout out to This Old House- Brand Partnerships- The Importance of Representation- DIY Home Making- Being an Actor vs. an Influencer- Shout out to Bob Villa- Redefining what a Maker Looks Like- Getting Started as a Maker Influencer- Women's Work Wear- Launching a Brand Line- Tik Tok Tiks- Shout out to Roy Underhill of the WoodWright's Shop- Inspiration for IG Reels- Building with Kids- Making Custom Products- Shout out to Avid CNC- The Value of Genuinely Showing Up on the Internet- Social Media's Influence on the Next Generation... and so much moreAs we continue Season 2 with the 17th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's Maker adventures as she amplifies the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page. You can follow Alma's adventures here, here, and here:Website link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.comEtsy link - https://www.etsy.com/shop/pinksoulShop link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shopInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/pinksoulstudios/reelsTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/pinksoulstudios/Affiliate & Project link - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/linksCustom Push Sticks -  https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/custom-push-stickCustom Squares - https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/shop-made-custom-squares-wlogoCustom Hammers -https://www.pinksoulstudios.com/shop/gnwj03iv6qyrx802xd3w9mw3jl1y8o Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Aug 19, 2022
50 min
Tinkering Belles - Erin Winick Anthony
Do you love Space , Dominoes , Fashion and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Dominoes then sits down with Science Communicator , Fashion Enthusiast and Maker Extraordinaire Erin Winick Anthony.Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Mechanical Engineering - 3D Printing- Launching a Jewelry Brand- Science Communication- Navigating TikTok- The Importance of Internships- Becoming a Technical Writer- Redefining what a Science Communicator Looks Like- Love of Dominoes- Trains!- Embracing Failure- Science Fashion- Different Jobs in SciComm- Shoutouts to Domino Masters, Hevesh5, Mythbusters, Lumosity... and so much moreAs we kick off Season 2 with the 16th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss what's in store!So join Tamara in her adventures as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page. You can follow Erin's adventures here, here, and here:Website link - http://www.erinwinick.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erinwinick/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erinwinick?lang=enTwitter - https://twitter.com/erinwinickAlso - Check out her Latest Maker Project with Solidworks!!https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRUytgdt/?k=1https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRUyxRW6/?k=1Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Aug 5, 2022
43 min
Tinkering Belles - Lauren St. Laurent
Do you love Cosplay, Nerd Culture, Costume Couture and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Corsets then sits down with Fashion Designer, Cosplayer and Maker Extraordinaire Lauren St. Laurent .An award-winning designer from the internationally renowned Lauren St Laurent (Formerly Castle Corsetry) , Lauren has designed and built hundreds of corsets as well as multitudes of custom costume orders specializing in impeccable cosplay recreations. Seen all over the world in the convention circuit, web content left and right, and celebrity clientele, you have assuredly seen Lauren's handiwork. As a geeky girl herself, Lauren's enthusiasm makes her work truly exceptional.Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Learning to Sew with Mom- Vintage Fashions- Mass production - Project Process for Commissions- Comicon- Cosplay Mashups- Textile Development for Superhero Films- Hocus Pocus- Playboy Bunny Mashups- Star Wars- Chewbacca- C3P0 aka Gordon Tarpley- Fonco Studios- Outlander- Terry Dresbach- Monsters Inc- Learning from Failure- Unstoppable Wasp- Becoming Marvel- Jeremy Whitley - Unstoppable Wasp- Pixel Arts Props- Nerd Workout Wear- Heroes Journey Fitness- High Fashion Geek Wear- Fashionable Masks... and so much moreAs we wrap Season 1 with the 15th episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page. You can follow Lauren's adventures here, here, and here:Website link - https://www.laurenstlaurent.com/ Store link - shop.castlecorsetry.com/Facebook - Castle Corsetry Twitter - @CastleCorsetry Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Mar 4, 2022
46 min
Tinkering Belles - Amy Davis Roth
 Do you love Art, Water Bears, Tattoos and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Ceramics then sits down with Multi-media Artists, STEM Advocate and Maker Extraordinaire Amy Davis Roth.Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Multimedia Art- Ceramic Jewelry- Maker Mom- Putting the STEM in STEAM- Learning the Science behind your art- Water Bears- Com modify Your Multimedia Art- Capitalism and Art- Things learned in a Tattoo Shop- Lending art to Education- The importance of Stickers- Patron of the Arts- Mom Makers- Women Empowerment... and so much moreThis is the 14th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page. You can follow Amy's adventures here, here, and here:Instagram -  @SurlyAmyEtsy - Suly-Ramics Etsy Ceramics Shop with her Mom - RetroramicsPatreon - Amy Davis RothWebsite - https://surlyramics.com/Facebook - Surly-RamicsTwitter - @SurlyAmyWearable Pieces on Amazon - Surly-RamicsT-Shirts - SurlyAmy on Redbubble & Teepublic Coloring Book "The Feel Good Bar and Grill" Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Feb 10, 2022
55 min
Tinkering Belles - Joanie Sprague
 Do you love DIY, Funny Reels, Adorable shop pups and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about High Heels then sits down with Carpenter, DIYer, Catwalk Queen and Maker Extraordinaire Joanie Sprague.Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Raising Shop Pups- Makers Hapoy Hour Secret Santa - YouTube vs. TV Making- The reality of reality TV- Americas Next Top Model- Tattoos- The Little Bits Podcast- The Legendary Craig Cowan of Maker Happy Hour-  Our first Workbench Con -  The ”Mean Girls” of Making- The truth about content sponsors- Being a female maker role model on TV- Artisanal Side Hustle- Carhartt’s womens Line- The Makers EDC for set ... and so much moreThis is the 13th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page. You can follow Joanie’s adventures here, here, and here:Instagram -  @JoanieSpraguePodcast - The Little Bits PodcastEtsy - The Little Bits Workshop Patreon - The Little Bit Podcast Links - @JoanieSpragueJoanie's New Show - "Remix my Space with Marsai Martin" Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Jan 31, 2022
49 min
Tinkering Belles - Mary Welch
Do you love Traveling, Skill Sharing and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Stick Welding then sits down with Carpenter, Machinist, Globe Trotter and elusive Maker Mary Welch.Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):-  Our first Workbench Con - The Legendary Craig Cowan of Maker Happy Hour- Our first Catskills Mountain Maker Camp- The Inspiring Pat Reynolds- Jimmy DiResta Workshops- Fuzzy socks & friendships- Becoming a carpenter- The value of just Showing Up-  Falling in Love with Machining-  Speaking the same Vernacular-  Benefits of Being a Woman in the Trades- The Shared Joy of the Maker Community-  Learning skills Across the Globe-  Homesteading-  All the Welding Skills-  Learning to Stick Weld on Mythbusters-  One Size Does not Fit All in Making-  Shop Tips & Tricks by Jimmy DiResta... and so much moreThis is the 12th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.You can follow Mary's adventures on Instagram - @SappySpice Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Jan 14, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Tinkering Belles - Laney
Do you love Custom Designs, Snarky Signs,  and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about the Scroll Saw then sits down with  Instagram Queen, Snark Supreme and Maker Extraordinaire  Laney from Pine.and.Birch.Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Being 80's Kid- Licensing Letters, Words, and Lyrics- Evolution of a Product Line- Stranger Things- Snarky Signs- Being an Artist in a Manufacturing World- All the Social Media Platforms- The Clubhouse App- The Pressures of going Live- The Benefits of Pinterest as a Creator- The Dark Side of Social Media- Mental Health- Adorable Shop Pups- The Truth behind Fake Followers... and so much moreThis is the 11th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.You can follow Laney's adventures here, here, and here: Shop - Pine & Birch Instagram -  @Pine.and.BirchBlog - Pine & Birch Pinterest - PineandBirch.coTiktok - Pine & Birch Facebook - Pine & Birch Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Dec 23, 2021
49 min
Tinkering Belles - Alice Tyrell
 Do you love Vintage Camera's , 3D Printer's, Epic Nerf Guns and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Skateboards then sits down with Creator of Awesome (and many other things), Alice Tyrell.Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Building your own 3D Printing- What it means to be a Youtuber- Building your own CNC- Learning New Instruments- Skateboarding in the Rain- Allen Key Hacks- Guitar Resonance- High Powered Cameras and Info Sec- Focal Length & Cinematography- Camera Adapters and Vintage Lenses- PC Carbon Fiber Blends- Oversized Nerf Guns- Learning from Laura Kampf- Building a Long Board- Camera Hacks- Beauty Tricks for Maker Girls- Flying... and so much moreThis is the 10th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode! If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.You can follow Alice's adventures here, here, and here:YouTube - Alice TyrellInstagram -  @Alice_Tyrell_Patreon - Alice TyrellTwitter - @Coatduck Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show
Nov 17, 2021
44 min
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