Slowmade Podcast: The Soul of a Changemaker, Queer Metalsmiths, Surprising Gifts from a Cancer Diagnosis, and Building Community

Slowmade Podcast:
Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths
Christine Mighion

Tracey Carswell is the founder of Powerful in Pink and co-founder of Queer Metalsmiths. They work with artists, creatives, and small business owners to support their growth and development. Tracey shares their journey into metalsmithing and their passion for creating jewelry. They also discuss the importance of community support and collaboration int their work.

Tracey created Queer Metalsmiths to provide a platform for a LGBTQIA+ metal smiths and jewelry artists to showcase their work and support each other. They highlight the unique challenges faced by queer, non-binary, and trans artists. Tracey Carswell discussed the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces, starting with using pronouns and respecting gender identities. They emphasize the need for open conversation and the willingness to make mistakes and learn from them.

Listen to the full conversation here.