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Are the records plated or solid Gold?: Ken Oriole the Engineer

In the 66th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is in the midst of a roadtrip and makes a stop in Atlanta, GA to interview her friend Ken Oriole. Sarah and Ken first met in New York City through mutual friends and his job as a sound engineer has always fascinated her. In the past year Ken had moved to Atlanta and since Sarah was driving through, this was the perfect opportunity to learn more about what Ken’s job entails.

What degree does a Director need?: Shane Prada

In the 17th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown travels to Baltimore, MD for the JV Collective's opening reception of Sirens taking place in the Baltimore Jewelry Center's Gallery. Much like Munich Jewellery Week, Sarah is set up in the gallery with her microphones and spends the evening interviewing staff members and artists with close ties to the BJC.

For her first interview, Sarah sits down with the Director of the Baltimore Jewelry Center, Shane Prada. The two women discuss what it's like to start a charter school, how Shane came to be involved with the BJC, and what a director of a nonprofit actually does.

Creating Your Community: The Metals Collective

In episode four host Sarah Rachel Brown takes a trip to meet members of the Metals Collective; a Portland, Maine based group of makers whose mission is to promote the craft of metalsmithing & jewelry through collaboration, growth, and public engagement.

Sarah sits down with the secretary of the Metals Collective, Shelby Goldsmith. The two women discuss how the collective came to be, what it takes to be a member, and the value of creating your own community.