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In a world of big boxes and two-day shipping, sometimes it’s hard to remember the faces and families behind the small businesses that keep our world turning. Fireside is an intimate, personal look at the inter-workings of some of our favorite brands in the American Field Network.
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Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.Lady Captain is a Texas brand that's set out to set some definition in their niche. Lauren, one of their founders, joins us to share some stories from the perspective of an indie women's fashion brand in Coastal Texas.Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:@shopaf.c...
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.Buckle in for another unique one! You may or may not have heard of a stock tank pool - the founders of Cowboy Pools are here for all the clarification you'll need. A hit at our ATX market, Cowboy Pools is changing the landscapes of backyards in Austin and beyond. Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, a...
Mod Bikes is reimagining how we get around - the Austin-based company designs and distributes customizable electric bikes, from ideas in founder Dor Korngold's mind to the streets of Texas and beyond.
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.Axel Brave took a family-favorite recipe and turned it into a living - you can find Axel Provisions condiments on the shelves of the major Texas grocery stores and in backyard grill setups around the country. On this episode, we take a deep dive into Axel's journey into entrepreneurship and get some key p...
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.Adventure ATX continues our trend of speaking with one-of-a-kind brands. Drew Benac founded his brand to help curate unique outdoor experiences. Listen in to hear more about how he's done it.Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:@shopaf.co@lucaszfitz@adventure.atx
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.We've talked to a lot of different brands on the podcast - each stands out as unique in their own way, but Wildrose is something special. Founder Guy Billups goes into detail on some of the challenges and rewards of operating a brand that revolves around dogs. Listen in, pup lovers!Learn more about featured bra...
Missed out on the Hill Country Hoedown in Texas last weekend? We were joined by over 70 outdoor brands at Fair Market in downtown Austin and had a weekend for the books. Sit down with Lucas as he gets the full recap from AF Partnerships Manager Lindsey Andes, a frequent guest here on Fireside.
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!We've heard some incredible maker stories on the podcast, but none as unique as this. Kyle LaFond, founder of American Provenance, grew his body care brand out of his experience as a middle and high school science teacher. Hear a little about ...
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!Denton and Ashley - the Nashville-based team behind Hunker Goods - are true road warriors, finding inspiration for their lifestyle brand along the way. The Hill Country Hoedown is just one stop of the tour this summer.Learn more about featured...
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!Epic Western will inevitably have a line at the HCH - get ahead of the curve and learn about Ranch Water ahead of time! A true child of the pandemic, Epic Western is bringing classic Texas flavor across the map and setting the example for craf...
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!There's always something new to learn from a brand on the podcast, and Camoretro is truly one-of-a-kind. Logan Webster founded Camoretro as a space for all things vintage camo. He'll be popping up with us in Austin, but the brand goes beyond w...
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!Addison Edmonds founded GUNNER out of the love for his four-legged best friend. Now on their way to being a full-scale pet care brand, Addison reflects on their growth so far and where they're headed in the future.Learn more about featured bra...
Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!Today we talk with Bronte Treat, a San Antonio-based chainstitcher and creative collaborator with Richter Goods, another brand you've seen on the AF podcast. Chainstitching is a fascinating niche of the heritage scene - Bronte clues us in to h...
Howdy! Rae from Rangestead had one of the most thoughtful, well-curated set-ups at our December '21 market in Denver - turns out that was a spot-on representation of her brand. In our discussion, Rae takes an honest look at the perimeters of success as an entrepreneur, as well as the brand's Western roots. Yee-haw.
What is home? Briana Shaw, founder and designer behind Carlisle Clay, explores this idea through creating wearable art with polymer clay. In her interview, we talk about her pandemic-baby brand and her journey into identifying as an entrepreneur. Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:@shopaf.co@lucaszfitz@carlisle.clay
James McLaughlin, the founder of 33byHand, was the epicenter of the party at both of our East Coast events this past fall. Back in January, we sat down and talked about all things design, and how he built his Maine-based brand to be both rugged and refined.Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:@shopaf.co@lucaszfitz@33byhand
Topo Designs stands out among our favorite brands in the AF network and beyond - and we can brag that we knew them when they had a six-foot table at one of the first AF pop-ups! Lucas revisits Jedd Rose, co-founder of Topo, to check in on all things going on with the brand.Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:@shopaf.co@lucaszfitz@topodesigns
We're back with our friends at City Workshop to catch up on 2022 - Roger and Josefina had a killer year in 2021, and are back on the podcast to share some big news.Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:@shopaf.co@lucaszfitz@cityworkshopmsc
If you have been to an American Field pop-up at any time since we started this, you've probably seen SallyeAnder. If you know anything about the world of soap and natural goods, you probably know SallyeAnder. Sallie Gonzales is a great friend and collaborator at AF, and we're lucky to grab a minute with her from her home base in Beacon, NY.
What is Glogg? You'll find out in this record-setting episode of AF Fireside. Kevin Davidowich is a co-founder of one of our favorite brands from the 2021 season - he's here to share a few secrets, stories, and a glass of their deliciously spiced mulled wine.Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:@shopaf.co@lucaszfitz@hettaglogg
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