The DIY Not Podcast

Liam Cornish is a travel-focused content creator and filmmaker known for sharing adventure, exploration, and lifestyle content across platforms like YouTube and Instagram. His social media presence centers on travel stories, outdoor experiences, and creative videography under themes like #cornishcore , explore , travel , and friendship . On Instagram, he has built a significant following by postin...

Arthur Scott is the creator behind Scott's Stays , where he shares the real, unfiltered journey of building a cabin from the ground up. Through his videos and social posts, Arthur documents the wins, setbacks, and everyday problem-solving that come with taking on a hands-on build, often learning things as he goes and bringing viewers along for the ride. His content blends DIY construction, simple...

Cedar Anderson is an inventor, entrepreneur, and third-generation beekeeper from New South Wales, Australia. Growing up in an off-grid, sustainability-focused community, he developed an early curiosity for nature and innovation, beginning beekeeping at just six years old. Frustrated with the traditional honey-harvesting process, which was messy, time-consuming, and stressful for bees, Cedar spent...

Dan Louche is the founder of Tiny Home Builders , a company he started after building his first tiny house for his mom in 2009. What began as a personal project turned into a passion for helping others create simple, affordable homes. Through Tiny Home Builders , Dan shares his experience with easy-to-follow plans, workshops, and resources that make building less intimidating. His down-to-earth ap...

Julie Kay Roberts is a strategic communications and emergency management veteran with two decades of experience in public and private sector. After a decade of serving in state and federal government positions, Roberts returns to the private sector as President of JK Roberts, LLC , specializing in strategic planning, crisis communication, emergency management, media relations, and risk assessments...

Paul Domish is the co-founder and president of Drifter Vans , a custom camper van company based in Metro Detroit. His love for travel started in his mid-thirties, when he spent more than a year backpacking across South America. That trip opened his eyes to new cultures and gave him a lasting passion for adventure and design.   After his travels, Paul worked on projects that connected people to uni...

Mike Dickson, The Fit Farmer , is a former professional bodybuilder who traded city life for off-grid homesteading. Over a decade ago, he and his family sold nearly everything and moved into a 700 sq ft yurt to build a self-sufficient lifestyle from the ground up. Today, Mike shares his journey through real-life homesteading vlogs, DIY farm projects, organic gardening, and natural wellness tips—he...

Vanessa is a wife and mom of two living in Huntington Beach. She is a content creator making the most of her small home through thoughtful, budget-friendly projects. Through approachable and aesthetic content, she helps her audience create spaces and looks they love without overspending.   Sharing real-life home ideas and simple ways to create beautiful, functional spaces using what you already ha...

Joel Salatin is a bold and unconventional American farmer, author, and speaker known for his outspoken views on food, freedom, and sustainable agriculture. He is the Co-owner of Polyface Farm in Virginia, and he promotes regenerative, local farming practices and supplies thousands of families and businesses with pasture-raised meat. With 16 books, a popular blog, and a global speaking career, Joel...

Patrick Jérôme is a French-Canadian firefighter and self-taught woodworker from northeastern Ontario. Inspired by his father and childhood experiences building forts in the forest, Patrick developed a deep appreciation for hands-on work. ⁣ After serving in the military and transitioning to firefighting, he turned to woodworking as a creative and therapeutic outlet. In 2016, Patrick began sharing h...

Deserae Lindsley is an urban homesteader and passionate gardener based in South Austin, Texas. Inspired by her grandfather's backyard garden, she began cultivating her own love for plants early on. ⁣ A former hairdresser, she leaned into gardening during the pandemic and now maintains a thriving vegetable, pollinator, and citrus garden—alongside backyard chickens—on less than a quarter-acre. ⁣ Des...

Katie Thompson is a woodworker, designer, and community builder who discovered her passion for woodworking in 2010 after meeting her husband, a skilled furniture maker. ⁣ With a background in communications and marketing, she transitioned from digital advertising to hands-on craftsmanship, eventually creating furniture, launching her jewelry line Black Swamp, and authoring a children's woodworking...

Jeff Waldman is a California-based DIY enthusiast, builder, and creative problem-solver who turned a passion for tinkering into a way of life. Originally from San Francisco, Jeff's journey into hands-on construction began unexpectedly—despite having a background in electronics from his time in the Air Force, he had no formal training in carpentry or design. ⁣ Seeking a rural escape, Jeff and his w...

Amy is the creator behind Amy Makes That, an aesthetic Cricut crafter and educator who turned a college side hustle into a full-blown creative business. Since 2018, she's been on a mission to make Cricut crafting more accessible, stylish, and beginner-friendly through her popular tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes content. ⁣ After overcoming the sudden closure of her Etsy shop in 2021, Amy reb...

Erika Nolan is a Georgia-based homesteader whose journey began 13 years ago on a modest 50-square-foot backyard in New Orleans. Inspired by her mother's illness and the lack of nutritious hospital food, Erika pursued horticulture and launched one of the first organic landscaping businesses in her region. What started as a city lot filled with veggie beds, chickens, and composting systems grew into...

Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a New Jersey-based author, educator, and modern homesteader who transitioned from running an eco-conscious graphic and web design business to cultivating a self-sufficient lifestyle rooted in permaculture. Inspired by the birth of her first child and a desire to reconnect with nature, she began growing nutrient-dense, chemical-free food on a small suburban lot before movi...

Kamal Bell is a farmer, educator, and social entrepreneur who began his agricultural journey in 2016 after studying at North Carolina A&T State University. Though initially met with skepticism and teasing for his interest in farming, Kamal remained driven by a deep commitment to addressing food deserts and challenging stereotypes about what it means to be a farmer. His passion for the outdoors and...

Carrie Anne is a furniture flipper and DIY enthusiast who turned her passion into a thriving business during the pandemic. After repurposing an old kitchen table and selling it for $300, she was inspired to start flipping furniture full-time. ⁣ Leveraging her marketing background, she built a following of 20,000 on social media, sharing transformation videos and connecting with other furniture fli...

Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver-based gardener, herbalist, and author who discovered the healing power of plants after a severe illness left her bedridden for nearly two years. What started as a small backyard project blossomed into a lifelong passion for sustainable gardening, permaculture, and nature-based wellness.   Over time, she became a Vancouver Master Gardener, launched community initiative...

Oliver and Charlotte Jiange are DIY enthusiasts and content creators known for transforming budget-friendly materials into high-end home designs. What started as a small furniture refinishing project evolved into a full-scale home renovation journey, including the restoration of a 1980s fixer-upper. ⁣ Charlotte, a musician with an eye for design, leads the creative vision, while Oliver, a meticulo...

Angie Holden is a crafting expert, educator, and content creator who turned her passion for DIY into a thriving online business. She launched The Country Chic Cottage in 2010 as a budget-friendly home improvement blog, which quickly gained traction. ⁣ Initially working as an engineer, Angie transitioned to full-time content creation in 2016, focusing on machine crafting with tools like Cricut and...

Ryan Brutt is a writer, historian, and automotive explorer known as the "Auto Archaeologist." Traveling across the country, he documents rare and forgotten classic cars hidden in barns, junkyards, and unusual locations. ⁣ Rather than purchasing the vehicles, he preserves their history through photography, writing, and social media, helping connect owners with restoration resources and potential bu...

Johnny Bayles is a DIY builder and craftsman specializing in wooden geodesic domes. Growing up in a family of skilled artisans, including his cabinet-maker grandfather, Johnny developed a passion for problem-solving and unconventional construction. ⁣ Fascinated by the strength and efficiency of geodesic structures, he began experimenting with wooden domes, favoring interlocking triangles over comp...

Calvin Rust, founder of BRC Construction, is a self-made contractor based in Idaho with a passion for homebuilding and education. Growing up on a family farm, he developed a strong work ethic early, managing operations from age 11. As a teenager, he joined a framing crew for extra income and quickly realized his potential in the construction industry. Partnering with a friend, he built a successfu...

Marlaina Mathisen is a potter and social media creator based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. From sculpting clay found in riverbeds as a child to earning degrees in education and studio art, she has always been drawn to hands-on creativity. ⁣ After years of balancing pottery with a traditional job, she took the leap to make ceramics her full-time career, growing both her craft and online pres...