EP 141 Alisyn Palla of Meraki Metal Works

Forge Side Chat

Episode 141 with Alison Palla of Meraki Metal Works in Bakersfield, California In this episode I sit down with Alison Palla for a chat about her grind to a new future as a metal artist. Alison was formerly practicing law full time, but came into the metal art field a little unexpectedly. It has now evolved into everything she wants. As a metal artist she finds herself facing new obstacles and challenges that she is very welcoming of. She has also found herself being part of a community that is extremely embracing and sharing. Take a listen to hear how all of this has unfolded for her. CanIron 2025! That's right ladies and gents. CanIron is coming to Manitoba! The Manitoba blacksmith guild has done it. They have secured a location in Austin, MB. They have set the date, August 7-10,2025. They have aligned catered food and places for people to stay. They have organized a line up of presenters that will be absolutely amazing. And of course the list of support is too notch as well. CanIron XIV is bound to be an event that will be spoken about for years and you don't want to miss it. Presentations will be provided by... are you ready for this! Noah Vachon @vachonknives Jake James @jakeblacksmith Pat Quinn @handforgedinvt Frank Annighofer @abanaorg Ryan Belanger @ryanbelanger_truenorthforge Leah Aripotch @leaharipotch Manitoba Blacksmith Guild @manitobasmiths Sponsered by Maritime Knife Supply @maritimeknifesupply Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything for knife making supplies! www.maritimeknifesupply.ca Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat Abrasives, and 3M! #blacksmith #blacksmithing #welding #podcast Shout outs Stephanie Hoffman @_stephanie_hoffman_ David Madero @madero_co Leah Aripotch @leaharipotch Max Ceron @askmax75 Rae Ripple @raeripple Cristian Sosa @sosametalworks Caniron @canironxiv Jake James @jakeblacksmith Karl Fisher @japhands_kustoms Pat Vanvolkingburgh @pcvcustoms Thanks to Pat for keeping the playlist going!! https://spotify.link/3opk5PDX2Hb https://spotify.link/3opk5PDX2Hb