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SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski

73 episodes

1 month ago

Send us a text Movie Manny returns with exciting news about directing a new short film "Legends Never Die," starring his wife, Claudia from Sew Loka and shot in their Barrio Logan sewing studio. Discover how a simple clothing patch can be transformed into a beautiful cinematic experience! Manny also gives exclusive updates on upcoming Sew Loka collaborations with SDFC, Uniqlo, San Diego Wave, and more. He also shares the raw journey of balancing small business growth with creative aspirations...

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Send us a text Movie Manny returns with exciting news about directing a new short film "Legends Never Die," starring his wife, Claudia from Sew Loka and shot in their Barrio Logan sewing studio. Discover how a simple clothing patch can be transformed into a beautiful cinematic experience! Manny also gives exclusive updates on upcoming Sew Loka collaborations with SDFC, Uniqlo, San Diego Wave, and more. He also shares the raw journey of balancing small business growth with creative aspirations...

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Episodes (20/73)

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Movie Manny #8 - "Legends Never Die" A Sew Loka Short Story

Send us a text Movie Manny returns with exciting news about directing a new short film "Legends Never Die," starring his wife, Claudia from Sew Loka and shot in their Barrio Logan sewing studio. Discover how a simple clothing patch can be transformed into a beautiful cinematic experience! Manny also gives exclusive updates on upcoming Sew Loka collaborations with SDFC, Uniqlo, San Diego Wave, and more. He also shares the raw journey of balancing small business growth with creative aspirations...

3 months ago

20 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #108 - Ashley Nell Tipton @ashleynelltipton⁩

Send us a text Project Runway Season 14 winner Ashley Nell Tipton @ashleynelltipton⁩ joins us to share her journey as the first designer to feature plus-size models on the Project Runway stage. At 23, Ashley broke barriers in the fashion industry while navigating the intense pressures of reality TV. In this candid conversation, Ashley reveals the challenging behind-the-scenes reality of filming - from isolation and strict production rules to the emotional toll of competition. She opens ...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills TV #107 feat Paul Chevallier @toofbush #sewloka #sewing #sandiego #toofbush

Send us a text Paul Chevallier @toofbush visits the @sewloka sewing studio in #barriologan to discuss #sewing #socialmedia #slowfashion shooting #videos creating #clothing and surviving in #sandiego Recorded on 5/12/25 by @moviemannysd in Barrio Logan, San Diego, CA - 12:30pm PST To learn more about Paul and @pleasetoofbush please visit Paul's website: https://www.toofbush.com To learn more about Claudia and @sewloka please visit Claudia's website: https://sewloka.com @sewloka...

5 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills TV #106 feat. Chris Carson @bychriscarson

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills TV#106 feat. Chris Carson @bychriscarson Chris Carson is an artist and cut and sew clothing designer living in San Diego, CA. Chris and Claudia talk about sewing, sustainability, San Diego, and slowing down. You can visit Chris in person at his clothing store "The Homegrown Project" @thehomegrownprojectsd 2440 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950 Visit Claudia in person at her sewing studio "Sew Loka" @sewloka 2113 Logan Avenue, B, San Diego, CA 92...

6 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #105 "Celebrating 12 Years of Sew Loka"

Send us a text Manny and Claudia are back for a new season of Skills Pay Bills 2025. They talk about "Ryde or Dye" and celebrating 12 years of Sew Loka, reciting prayers of gratitude at USD, recording new reels for KittiePIG, creating soccer balls for SDFC, and what's next for Sew Loka in 2025. There is so much to talk about and to be thankful for! Thank you for listening, we appreciate you!!! https://sewloka.com/ Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we a...

8 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #104 - Official Sew Loka Interview (Oct 2024)

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #104 - Official Sew Loka Interview (Oct 2024) SEW LOKA 2113 Logan Avenue, Suite B San Diego, CA 92113 https://sewloka.com/shop @sewloka @skillspaybillstv https://sewloka.com/ Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Movie Manny #7 - "A Complete Unknown: Why Bob Dylan Is Important"

Send us a text Movie Manny #7 - "A Complete Unknown: Why Bob Dylan Is Important" https://sewloka.com/ Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!

1 year ago

22 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #103 - Beazie Beats @beaziebeats | DJ & Music Producer

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #103 - Beazie Beats @beaziebeats | DJ & Music Producer Claudia @sewloka sits down with Beazie Beats @beaziebeats DJ & Music Producer Beazie moved to San Diego a few months ago and he has been ON FIRE! Discovering new talent, collaborating with local San Diego musicians and releasing new tracks, albums and videos on the daily! Watch and listen to learn more about Beazie Beats and find out where he's been and where he's going - the future is full of...

1 year ago

51 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #102 - Johnny Walsh @johnnywalshcreatives

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #102 - Johnny Walsh @johnnywalshcreatives Claudia interviews Johnny Walsh, a longtime friend and collaborator. Johnny has designed a bunch of our Sew Loka tee & flyer designs and you will see his branding work all over Sew Loka. Just recently, he rediscovered his love of singing, rapping and soul music! His talent is incredible and his hustle is unmatched! Enjoy the convo <3 Click here to watch and listen to ‪@BeazieBeats‬ x Johnny Walsh - Move On...

1 year ago

1 hour 10 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Movie Manny #5 - Alexx Catano @wearecatanation

Send us a text Movie Manny #5 - Alexx Catano @wearecatanation Manny and Alex talk movie theaters, drive-ins, home movies, and streaming. Also, they speculate on what's next for Comic Book movies... Watch on YouTube / Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Alex Catano is the host of the "We Are Catanation" Podcast, an audio podcast that highlights different artists and change makers in the San Diego community. https://sewloka.com/ Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay ...

1 year ago

50 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #101 "Sew Loka Summer" feat Manny Biezunski @moviemannysd

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #101 "Sew Loka Summer" feat Manny Biezunski @moviemannysd https://sewloka.com/ Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!

1 year ago

50 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #100 - Gabriela Ponce Curlango @gpwnce

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #100 - Gabriela Ponce Curlango @gpwnce #barriologan #sandiego Gabriela Ponce Curlango is a Mexican-American artist studying Fine Arts and Photography at San Diego City College. After spending seven years at Xbox as one of the nation’s leading women and Latinx professionals in video game development, she turned her full attention to pursuing a formal education in visual arts. Originally from El Centro, California, Gabriela is the proud granddaughter of far...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #99 feat Anthony Azzarito @poets_underground_

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #99 feat Anthony Azzarito @poets_underground_. Anthony is not only a 10-year Army Veteran but also a published poet and a current psychology major. His journey into poetry began as a form of self-expression during his high school and into his military service, where he found solace and healing in the power of words. Now, as a co-owner of Poets Underground, Anthony is dedicated to creating a space where others can experience the same transformative power of poet...

1 year ago

57 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #98 - Sunny Rey, Founder of Poets Underground @poets_underground_ (5/22/24)

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #98 - Sunny Rey, Founder of Poets Underground @poets_underground_ (5/22/24) Sunny's story is one of resilience and triumph. Despite being born into homelessness and facing the challenges of foster care and adoption, Sunny emerged as a strong advocate for change. With nearly two decades of experience in the social work arena and three published books to her name, Sunny brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to Poets Underground. Her passion for helping oth...

1 year ago

39 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #97 - Katie Ruiz @katieruizart Founder of the PomPom Project @thepompomprojectorg

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #97 - Katie Ruiz @katieruizart Founder of the PomPom Project @thepompomprojectorg https://sewloka.com/ Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!

1 year ago

48 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #96 - Claudia talks Airport Installation, Embroidery Nights & Peacemaker Award

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #95 - This is a Claudia solo update episode recorded on Valentine's Day 2024. In this episode, Claudia discusses her recent art installation at the SD INTL AIRPORT and she also talks about Embroidery Nights and being a Peacemaker award recipient. Lots of cool upcoming projects and events including "Noche de Cumbia" on Saturday, March 2nd, from 4-10pm at The Quartyard in East Village, San Diego. If you have any questions please send us an email at: claudia@sewlo...

1 year ago

26 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills TV #95 featuring Vito DiStefano @thevitography

Send us a text On today’s episode of #skillspaybillstv Claudia @sewloka interviews the man, the myth, the legend …Vito DiStefano @thevitography a professional photographer living and working in San Diego. You can find his photos all over our website and social media. Click Play and listen to the full story of how we met and why we started working together. This is def one of our fav episodes! Place We Love: San Diego Tijuana Book Official Website: https://placeswelovesdtj.com/about Buy Pl...

1 year ago

1 hour 23 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #94 "New Year, New Lessons" (12/31/23)

Send us a text We recorded this podcast on New Years Eve (12/31/23) while driving to one of our favorite local coffee shops, so please excuse the sometimes "bumpy" audio, it is a metaphor for 2023, and speaking of 2023, this podcast #94 is all about reflecting on the past year and being honest about our successes and our shortcomings. This year was not easy, but we finished much stronger than we started and for that we will be forever grateful! Upwards and Onwards to 2024 - we are ready!!! h...

1 year ago

1 hour 12 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #93 "You Reap What You Sew" Fashion Show Recap (12/16/23)

Send us a text Skills Pay Bills #93 "You Reap What You Sew" Fashion Show Recap (Recorded on 12/16/23) "You Reap What You Sew" was a cut & sew fashion show by textile artist, Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez @sewloka that took place on 12/9/23 at Bread & Salt in Logan Heights, San Diego Claudia @sewloka and Manny @_beesonskis RECAP the whole fashion show & they shout out everyone who showed up, including Claudia's mom Learn more about Magic Mind at: https://magicmind.com/skills...

1 year ago

1 hour 25 minutes

SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast

Skills Pay Bills #92 featuring Positive Phee @positive_phee (10/26/23)

Send us a text Claudia @sewloka sits down with Sophie from @positive_phee to discuss secondhand fashion, thrifting, sustainability and the Sip & Style events she hosts all throughout San Diego. With a degree in fashion retail Sophie, "Phee" spent a decade immersed in the London luxury fashion & lingerie industries before moving to San Diego where she founded her sustainable fashion services brand Positive Phee. After researching the current fashion cycle and the damage that fast fas...

2 years ago

1 hour 36 minutes