Adrienne Ladd has been working with glass since 2009, starting out of necessity as a mom searching for a path that let her raise her child the way she envisioned. While she doesn’t necessarily recommend this unconventional route for everyone, it worked beautifully for her as the pieces fell into place.

In our conversation, Adrienne shares her journey from the coast of Massachusetts to Maine, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and back to Maine, where she now calls home. She opens up about how her signature designs came to life, the challenges she’s faced within the glass community, and the ways she prioritizes her health and body while navigating the demands of the craft.

This is a story of resilience, creativity, and finding alignment between art and life.

Meet Doni Hatz, a newly retired scientific glassblower whose life in glass has been nothing short of inspiring.

Doni grew up in Portland, Oregon, and first discovered glass when she took a furnace glass class at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. That single class sparked a journey that led her all the way across the country to New Jersey, where she studied at Salem Community College from 1983–1985.

In this episode, we hear about Doni’s path after school, her decades-long career in scientific glass, and the experiences and lessons that shaped her along the way.

Listen now to hear her story, wisdom, and passion for the craft.

In this episode, I sit down with Southern NH-based glass artist Colton Machell, aka @canthave2much. When he’s not blowing glass, you’ll likely find him snowboarding or diving into his latest passion—mountain biking.

Colton shares how his lifelong fascination with teeth (yes, really!) unexpectedly intertwined with his love for glass, especially after realizing that people actually make scientific lab equipment. That spark kicked off a journey into pipes, precision, and creative exploration.

We walk through the evolution of his major design styles, how each came to be, and what he’s learned along the way. He wraps things up with a powerful message about cutting corners—one of the best pieces of advice we’ve had on the show.

Follow Colton on Instagram: @canthave2much