Podcast

Make Good

Arts, Business, Design

Behind the scenes at Heath Ceramics

https://heathceramics.substack.com

Episodes
8
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
42 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
4 weeks ago

Episodes

8 episodes, newest first

  1. Then & Now

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    In Episode 8 of Make Good, we dig into the archives with Amy Auscherman of MillerKnoll and Rosalie Wild, Heath's VP of Design. Two legacy companies, fortunate to have such rich histories.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://heathceramics.substack.com

    59 min
  2. Honestly Interesting

    Show notes

    In Episode 7 of Make Good, we're joined by Tung Chiang—potter and Heath Clay Studio Director—whose honestly interesting show Circle, Triangle, Rectangle opens at Heath SF on September 16–25.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://heathceramics.substack.com

    44 min
  3. In Good Company

    Show notes

    In Episode 6 of Make Good, we're joined by Natalie Chanin—maker, community builder, and longtime Heath collaborator—for a conversation about friendship and being In Good Company.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://heathceramics.substack.com

    40 min
  4. Under One Roof

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Show notes

    In Episode 5 of Make Good, we talk about keeping design, making, selling, and shipping under one roof. Not the easiest way to run a business, but the only one we want to run.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://heathceramics.substack.com

    43 min
  5. Two at the Top

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    In Episode 4 of Make Good, we have a full house. Cathy, Robin, Megan, Allison, and Simone dig into Heath's co-leadership structure and why it works so well for an innately creative company like Heath.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://heathceramics.substack.com

    46 min
  6. For the Long Haul

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    In Episode 3 of Make Good, we talk about running a business for the long haul—not just to keep the doors open, but protecting something worth keeping. Make Good is a podcast from Heath Ceramics, co-hosted by Cathy Bailey—Heath’s co-owner and brand steward—and Simone Silverstein, who has worked with Cathy for over 20 years to develop Heath’s brand and tell its story.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://heathceramics.substack.com

    27 min
  7. Succession Without Selling Out

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    In Episode 2 of Make Good, we talk to Robin Petravic about why a company like Heath is worth protecting—and how a Purpose Trust is the way to make it happen.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://heathceramics.substack.com

    40 min
  8. Start Here

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    This episode is called Start Here. It’s all about context: who, what, why, and where is Heath Ceramics? We'll explore where we come from—and a bit about where we’re going.

    This is Make Good—a podcast from Heath Ceramics. Here, we explore what it means to build a purpose-led company. We talk about craft, culture, design, leadership, and business—and what it means to do things well, even when it’s not easy.

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://heathceramics.substack.com

    40 min