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.
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After serving in the military and transitioning to firefighting, he turned to woodworking as a creative and therapeutic outlet. In 2016, Patrick began sharing his woodworking journey on social media, combining craftsmanship with visually satisfying, music-driven videos.
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His content quickly gained popularity—most notably from a viral video cleaning glue with a straw—leading to a loyal following under the name Rêverie Woodworks. Patrick specializes in small projects using reclaimed wood, often incorporating techniques like Shou Sugi Ban. 

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.
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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.
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Deserae specializes in small-space, climate-smart gardening, using techniques like microclimate planning, dense planting, and shade cloths to thrive in Texas' extreme weather. She's an advocate for starting small, learning by doing, and embracing the patience gardening teaches.

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.
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Charlotte, a musician with an eye for design, leads the creative vision, while Oliver, a meticulous researcher, handles execution. Together, they tackle plumbing, tiling, flooring, and electrical work—learning through trial, error, and plenty of YouTube tutorials.
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Their social media brand, One More Project, documents their hands-on renovations, offering practical advice, real-world lessons, and inspiration for DIYers of all skill 

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.
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Initially working as an engineer, Angie transitioned to full-time content creation in 2016, focusing on machine crafting with tools like Cricut and laser cutters. Today, she shares crafting tutorials through her website, YouTube channel, and social media, monetizing her expertise through ads, affiliate marketing, and virtual crafting events.
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Angie empowers others to turn their creativity into a business, proving that crafting is more than just a hobby—it's an opportunity.

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.
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Rather than purchasing the vehicles, he preserves their history through photography, writing, and social media, helping connect owners with restoration resources and potential buyers.
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A lifelong Cadillac enthusiast based in Chicago, Ryan has written for Hot Rod Magazine and amassed a vast database of classic car leads. With a dedicated following of nearly half a million enthusiasts, he continues to share his discoveries, hoping to one day turn his passion into a full-time documentary series. 

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.
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Fascinated by the strength and efficiency of geodesic structures, he began experimenting with wooden domes, favoring interlocking triangles over complex metal systems. What started as a personal challenge soon turned into a thriving business—Trillium Domes—offering digital building plans and resources.
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With viral YouTube success and a growing community of DIY builders, Johnny now focuses on advancing dome construction and launching a hands-on workshop center to teach others his craft.

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 successful framing business, eventually expanding into general contracting by self-funding spec homes.
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With expertise in site preparation, framing, and construction management, Calvin shares valuable insights on efficient building practices, working with trades, and navigating regulations. His specialty includes barndominiums and custom homes, particularly in states like Idaho and Texas, where flexible building laws allow for innovative designs.
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Beyond construction, Calvin is dedicated to teaching others how to manage their own homebuilding projects. With a growing online presence of 400,000–500,000 followers, he creates educational content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok under BRC Construction and BRC Framing. His long-term vision includes developing a comprehensive DIY home-building guide and video series to help homeowners take control of their builds while saving money.

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.
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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 presence. Known as "Marlaina the Pottery Lady" on Instagram and YouTube, she shares beginner-friendly tutorials and business insights, inspiring others to embrace their artistic passions.
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Her long-term goal is to open a pottery studio that fosters creativity, education, and entrepreneurship.

Cara Newhart is a DIY design expert and content creator who empowers homeowners to take charge of their spaces. With a background in corporate finance and oil and gas, she pivoted to interior design after realizing her passion for creativity and problem-solving.
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Cara shares practical renovation strategies, cost-saving tips, and real-life home transformations—including her current project, a 200-year-old haunted house in New Jersey.
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With a social media following of 2 million, she embraces the raw, unfiltered side of home improvement. She also founded Do the Work, a women's workwear line designed for hands-on projects. 

Ira Houseweart is a skilled metal fabricator and artist specializing in decorative metalwork, including railings, sculptures, knives, and swords. Growing up on a family farm, he discovered his passion for metalworking in his grandfather's shop, leading him to pursue formal training in welding, machining, and blacksmithing. 
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Ira gained national recognition after appearing on Forged in Fire, which expanded his social media presence and increased demand for his unique blade designs. His work ranges from large-scale bridges and artistic bike racks to intricate custom projects like Damascus sissy bars for motorcycles.
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He describes blacksmithing as a "magical" process, likening working with hot metal to shaping clay. A dedicated craftsman and innovator, Ira continues to push the boundaries of metal artistry while sharing his passion with others through social media.

Andrew Miller is the colorblind tulip farmer behind Tulip Valley Farms, a blooming success born from a bold career change in 2019. Despite being red-green colorblind, Andrew fell in love with every aspect of tulip farming—from the growing to the business and the joy it brings to others. His passion lies in creating a meaningful, shared experience rooted in beauty and community.
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A Mount Vernon native, Andrew served in the U.S. Air Force, earned multiple graduate degrees, and held roles at Amazon and Expedia before returning home with his wife, Holly, and their six children. Together, they launched Tulip Valley Farms, where Holly—dubbed the "Chief Color Officer"—leads design and color planning.
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Planted in 2023, the farm has faced challenges but continues to grow as a destination for visitors from around the world. For Andrew, farming tulips isn't about seeing every color perfectly—it's about creating something unforgettable.

Corinne Blackstone is a lifelong crafter from Northeast Ohio who turned her passion into a thriving career. After discovering Cricut machines while making decorations for her 2017 wedding, she quickly mastered the craft and began sharing tips online.
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What started as a simple YouTube tutorial to help others soon exploded into a successful channel, where she now teaches cost-effective crafting techniques to a global audience. By 2020, her content creation became her full-time job, allowing her to inspire and educate others on vinyl cutting, heat transfer, and more.
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Corinne continues to share her expertise through social media, online tutorials, and crafting resources, proving that creativity and persistence can turn any hobby into a career.

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.
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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 book.
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Katie is also the founder of the Women of Woodworking Project, a global community that celebrates and supports women and gender non-conforming makers. Known for her thoughtful approach to design and dedication to empowering others. 

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.
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Seeking a rural escape, Jeff and his wife purchased land in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where they built everything from an outhouse to a wood-fired hot tub, treating their property as an "adult summer camp" for friends. However, in 2020, a wildfire destroyed their structures. Undeterred, Jeff rebuilt using salvaged redwood from the fallen trees, embracing a trial-and-error approach that has defined his work ever since.
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Jeff's work is a testament to the power of community. The process of building together—akin to an Amish barn-raising—has brought people together, creating unforgettable experiences. His projects and insights are documented on elevatedspaces.ca, where he shares photos, videos, and a biweekly newsletter about construction, creativity, and community.

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.
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After overcoming the sudden closure of her Etsy shop in 2021, Amy rebranded and grew a loyal audience of over 100,000 across platforms.
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She now balances content creation with running her handmade business, teaching online, and helping aspiring makers launch their own ventures through her course, The Craft Business Blueprint. Amy's all about creating with purpose, connecting with your audience, and crafting a life you love. 

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 a thriving business that caught local attention and set her on a path toward full-scale homesteading.
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Prior to the pandemic, Erika built her income around eco-friendly landscaping—offering rooftop gardens, compost solutions, and organic lawn care. In 2020, as interest in self-sufficiency skyrocketed, she pivoted to online consulting, helping people around the world create their own resilient spaces. Now living on five acres in the mountains, Erika and her family practice permaculture, raise dairy goats and meat rabbits, and embrace a regenerative approach to farming that values soil health, animal welfare, and seasonal adaptation.
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Erika is passionate about demystifying homesteading and sharing its realities—including the costs, labor, and emotional rewards. Through her YouTube channel and social media, she educates others on food preservation, sustainable living, and building community. While she's not off-grid, Erika emphasizes adaptability, intentional parenting, and the power of doing fulfilling work on your own terms. Her long-term goal? Keep growing, keep teaching, and inspire others to live more simply, sustainably, and purposefully.

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 moving to a 6-acre farm to expand her dream—complete with livestock, horses, and a commitment to regenerative living.
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Certified in permaculture through Cornell, Angela emphasizes practical, scalable sustainability for all lifestyles—from rural farms to urban apartments. Through her podcast Homestead Education, her bestselling Little Homesteader children's book series, and The Sustainable Homestead guide, she empowers others to start small, work with nature, and reclaim control over their food, resources, and well-being.
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Her philosophy blends modern design with old-world self-sufficiency—balancing aesthetics, comfort, and environmental stewardship. Angela shows that homesteading doesn't have to be rustic or radical; it can be smart, stylish, and deeply fulfilling.

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 community upliftment inspired him to create a model of farming that is both purposeful and empowering.
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He is the founder of Sankofa Farms, a 12-acre agricultural project based in Cedar Grove, North Carolina. Named after a West African concept meaning "to remember your roots while moving forward," the farm is dedicated to food justice, sustainability, and education. In addition to growing food, Sankofa hosts an agricultural academy for young Black men and runs innovative programs like "Bees and the Trap" to teach beekeeping. Through initiatives like these and his children's book Ikeem Keeps Bees, Kamal aims to educate, inspire, and cultivate future leaders in agriculture.
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Operating just outside of Durham, NC, Kamal focuses on sustainable, small-scale farming using tools like high tunnels and pollinator corridors to adapt to changing climates and minimize environmental impact. He shares practical, affordable solutions through social media to help others grow food in their own communities. His long-term vision includes building a health center that connects food, birth care, and education—addressing interconnected challenges like food, birthing, and literacy deserts with innovative, community-first solutions.

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.
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Leveraging her marketing background, she built a following of 20,000 on social media, sharing transformation videos and connecting with other furniture flippers. Carrie Anne specializes in refinishing antique and mid-century modern furniture, offering budget-friendly alternatives for home renovators.
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She sources pieces from Facebook Marketplace and creates engaging content that showcases her creative process, helping fund her home renovations.

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 about a decade experimenting with his father, Stuart Anderson, to create a better system. Their efforts led to the invention of the Flow Hive, a groundbreaking honey-extraction technology that allows honey to flow directly from the hive without disturbing the bees.

When they launched the Flow Hive on a crowdfunding platform in 2015, their campaign became one of the most successful in history, raising millions of dollars from an initial goal of around US$70,000 and attracting tens of thousands of orders from over 100 countries. Today, Cedar continues to promote sustainable beekeeping through innovation, education, and community building, helping make beekeeping more accessible and environmentally friendly for people around the world.

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 approach has inspired countless DIY builders to take the leap.

More than just a builder, Dan is an advocate for tiny living, showing that a smaller home can lead to a simpler, more meaningful life.

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 unique travel experiences. When the pandemic put a pause on his international plans, he took a road trip to Yellowstone that sparked a new idea. He saw a way to combine his skills, creativity, and love of travel—and that's how Drifter Vans was born in 2020.

Since then, Paul has led Drifter Vans in building high-quality, stylish camper vans designed for freedom and comfort on the road. From just an idea to a fast-growing business, he continues to focus on craftsmanship, community, and helping more people experience the joy of van life.

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—helping others live healthier, more intentional lives.

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 blends hands-on farming experience with sharp wit and strong cultural commentary. He's been featured in Food Inc. and The Omnivore's Dilemma, and is a leading voice in the ecological farming movement—equally admired as a trailblazer and criticized as a provocateur.