SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

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Skills Pay Bills TV #112 feat Shirish Villasenor @shirishtheartist #sewloka #sandiego #podcast

October 01, 2026

Send us Fan MailSan Diego muralist and installation artist Shirish Villasenor joins us to talk about art, motherhood, and creative rebirth.From painting Chicano Park murals and Comic-Con windows to dropping out of fashion school and finding her way back to creating, Shirish opens up about imposter syndrome, refusing to dumb down her work for anyone, and why your dreams are always valid, whether or not they pay the bills.We also get into her upcoming installation at Sew Loka, The Death Moth, a...

Skills Pay Bills #111 feat Melicha @melicha_art

June 25, 2026

Send us Fan MailClaudia sits down with painter Melicha (Melissa Salgado) for a full hour of real talk - how they met, Melissa's creative process, the family traditions behind her work, her love of cactuses, and what's coming next. Melissa's Paint & Stitch: Nopalitos workshop drops June 28th, and her solo show Conceiving Tradition opens July 11th right here at Sew Loka. Don't miss it! https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills,...

Skills Pay Bills #110 feat. Selena Idioma @selenaidiomaart

February 12, 2026

Send us Fan MailClaudia from Sew Loka talks with San Diego artist Selena Idioma about her creative journey, her artistic influences, and her upcoming first solo art show, "Love, Always," opening Valentine's Day at the Sew Loka sewing studio. Pull up and show some love!  https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!

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SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast is hosted by Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski. Its publicly listed email is claudia@sewloka.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast?

The publicly listed email for SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast: claudia@sewloka.com.

How many listeners does SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast have?

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Who is an ideal guest for SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast?

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local or regional BIPOC creatives and artists—especially makers aligned with sewing, fashion, slow fashion, or upcycled/handmade work (often with an active studio practice and upcoming events/shows/workshops). Common among recent guests: Local gallery/solo show or studio exhibition; Workshops or community programming related to maker culture; Notable body of work tied to cultural traditions or distinctive artistic themes. Recent guests include Melicha (Melissa Salgado) and Selena Idioma.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Fashion, Sewing, Chicana, Upcycling, and Slow Fashion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.