Local Threads

This week’s episode was recorded in fall 2025 and I am finally getting to edit it. It is long overdue but worth the wait. Salena JD is a poet, founder of The Poetry Pour and place maker based in Providence, RI. The Poetry Pour is a newsletter and calendar that allows you to know what is going on in the literary scene in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. When we first had the discussion, it was...

This week’s episode is with Stephanie Hardie the alchemist of Gate & Garden Herbals. If you are a local you have surely stumbled upon her offerings across multiple stores and pop ups she does throughout the season from Salem to Marshfield. Stephanie is a steward of the land and a community builder that is rooted in her soul’s purpose.  Where to find our guest: Summer garden party FREE: Summer...

This week I sit down with Dana Campbell owner and artisan of Shuttle Press Bindery. We talk about keeping a dying art form alive as well as the serendipity life hands you. Dana is AI proof, listen to this weeks episode to find out why.  Where to find our guest: https://www.shuttlepressbindery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shuttlepressbindery http://instagram.com/shuttlepressbindery https://www.tik...

This week’s episode is with local fashion designer Kenard Smith, and when I say fashion designer, I really mean multihyphenate because Kenard does it all. Fashion, photography, catering, mentoring, teaching, playing the drums, all while maintaining a level of discipline that I could only aspire to achieve. Kenard has only been sewing for around three years self-taught to now teaching all ages at h...

Ever wonder how and who is behind your favorite local market? Today we get to delve into the Plymouth Punk Rock Market and its creator Leandra Kelly. Special thanks to Leandra for making a place for us weirdos and the ones who make weird stuff for us!  Where to find our guest https://www.instagram.com/plymouth_punk_rock_market?igsh=Z3ZjcmFncjJ1aGpw Plymouth Punk Rock Market Linktree Upcoming event...

This episode was the first recording session of 2026 in the bitter cold of January. Got to appreciate a Massachusetts native to not give af about the weather to get things done. Speaking of getting things done, Josh Vicente does just that. Josh is a maker of all things cool and most people aren’t aware of the folks that make the cool shit behind the scenes.  The rad rocket that holds a bottle serv...

I am always inspired by the people that I am privileged to talk to and this week is no different. This weeks guest is none other than THE Christy Felix, Hustle List Founder and Chief Hustle Officer. Christy is equal parts admirable and inspiring, someone you meet and just know they're going places. Hearing her story reminds me of the good in the world and the things we still have power to impact r...

Starting this season, I wanted to lean into gratitude for someone who was a catalyst in helping me get started as well as behind the scenes several on site events around MA. Madison Niles, aka the Side Quest Queen, is a model, actress, all around creative and soon to be nurse in the Boston area.  Madison is someone who has major aura and you can’t help but shine in her presence. Thank you again Ma...

This week, Thomas Drury-Wang, Founder and President of the Audeville Society, talks about how his nonprofit is centering performing arts in New England. The Audeville Society provides grants to those looking to build their portfolio and provides an accessible way to enrich the community through encouraging performers to follow their dreams.  Each year the Audeville Society raises funds for these g...

This week Olivia Harvey breaks down how her very niche upcycled sweatshirt designs almost got her sued by you know who, how she pivoted, and the unexpected commission she received in the wake of it all. We talk about her journey into fashion, her time at Emerson, and her one and only market she ever does Wicked Women Makers Market coming up on November 29th tickets available via the event page bel...

Episode 13: Mill Forge Makerspace: Revival of the maker movement with owner William Brooks In the heart of the maker movement, Mill Forge stands out as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and community engagement. Opened just two months ago, this innovative space is not only hosting classes and events but also actively participating in initiatives that promote sustainability and the right to repa...

Episode 12 In this episode of Local Threads , Molly sits down with gothic jeweler and artist Julian the 2nd , whose darkly beautiful work blends brutalist architecture, mourning, and the occult into wearable art. Julian shares his journey from art school to running his own thriving brand rooted in the historic jewelry capital of Providence, Rhode Island. We talk about: Falling down stairs and star...

Episode 11:  Diversity Consignment X Project Reworked Runway with Luis Cepeda Guest: Luis Cepeda, Assistant Manager at Diversity Consignment Host: Molly — Local Threads Podcast Location: Jamaica Plain, Boston MA 🧵 Summary In this episode, Molly sits down with Luis Cepeda , the Assistant Manager at Diversity Consignment , one of Boston’s most beloved shopping spots for the secondhand and vintage m...

🧵 Episode Description What happens when you stop creating to sell and start making for the joy of it? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and creative soulmate Erin Odell Bradley AKA Platinum Rebellion. Erin is an artist, designer, photographer, vintage icon, and the person who helped inspire this podcast in the first place. We talk about growing up weird, going to FIT in the ‘80s, early f...

🎭 Lauren Carter Riley (Glamour Possum) on Acting, Writing, TikTok, and Indie Filmmaking Description: This week on Local Threads , Molly sits down with Lauren Carter Reilly , better known as Glamour Possum — actress, writer, content creator, and indie filmmaker. Lauren shares her journey from being a classically trained actress trying to break into New York, to rediscovering herself during the pan...

Guest: Joshua Croke (they/them) — artist, designer, facilitator & founder of Love Your Labels Joshua Croke is a queer urbanist and community-centered designer whose work sits at the intersection of equity, creative placemaking, and city life. They are the founder and president of Love Your Labels. " Love Your Labels builds project-based art, fashion, and design programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth an...

Local Threads started as a sustainable fashion podcast in Boston but it’s grown into something much bigger: a creative community across New England that celebrates the arts, third-space curators, and the threads that connect us all. In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share the full story: Why I started Local Threads My move to Boston and the search for community How mental healt...

In this episode of Local Threads , Molly sits down with printmaker, filmmaker, and all-around creative force Jeff Palmer of Pixel Palmer . From his early days in New Hampshire working on America’s oldest family farm, to shooting music videos in California, and finally settling into New Bedford’s buzzing creative scene, Jeff shares a vibrant journey filled with pivots, paranormal stories, and power...

Philanthropy through Sustainable Fashion: An Interview with Amy Hebb of Second Serve Resale In this episode of Local Threads, host Molly sits down with Amy Hebb, founder of Second Serve Resale, a nonprofit based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Amy shares the origins and mission of Second Serve, which promotes resale over new clothing purchases to support the environment and raise funds for various non...

🎙️ Episode 4 — Amelia English: Swapping Style for Good with the SHARE Your Clothing App In this episode of Local Threads , host Molly sits down with Amelia English , founder of the SHARE Your Clothing app — a fresh take on fashion swapping that’s shaking up the secondhand scene. SHARE is a point-based clothing exchange app that makes it easier (and way more fun) to trade your closet with others. A...

Samantha Gottlich, designer and upcycler behind the wonderful world of No Rhyme or Reason, joins us to discuss the intersection of chronic illness, creativity, and sustainability, from living with lupus to launching a fashion brand rooted in nostalgia and emotional expression. We talk about: Using art as a therapeutic outlet The symbolism of yellow and finding hope Family, pop culture, and creativ...

🎙️ Local Threads – Episode 2: Melissa Woods – Trued Apparel  Host: Molly Amatangelo Guest: Melissa Woods – Designer, Founder of Trued Apparel Creators & Guests Molly Rae - Host Creators & Guests Molly Rae - Host 🔥 Episode Summary In this episode of Local Threads , Molly sits down with Melissa Woods, the creative force behind Trued Apparel . This slow fashion brand seamlessly blends intent...

🎙️ Local Threads – Episode 1: Kelly Dempsey - What if the real currency is you? Host: Molly Amatangelo Guest : Kelly Dempsey – Designer, Season 14 Project Runway Finalist, Founder of Barterloo 🔥 Episode Summary   In the premiere episode of Local Threads, Molly sits down with Kelly Dempsey — best known as “Kelly from the Deli,” Boston’s first native Project Runway contestant and self-taught design...

Welcome to Local Threads, a Boston-based podcast spotlighting artists, designers, and ethical small businesses, stitching together a creative, conscious future right in your own backyard. I'm Molly, your host and resident Boston transplant. Each episode I sit down with local creatives and small business owners who are rethinking what it means to build community and reimagining how we consume Think...