In this episode, we sit down with Connor and Greg from 10Bitworks Makerspace, San Antonio’s largest member-supported nonprofit makerspace. They break down what a makerspace actually is, why people join for the tools but stay for the community, and how mentorship makes big equipment like CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers approachable and safe. Connor shares how a shuttle bus conversion project led him to the space and how he learned metalworking from other members to build a custom s...
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In this episode, we sit down with Connor and Greg from 10Bitworks Makerspace, San Antonio’s largest member-supported nonprofit makerspace. They break down what a makerspace actually is, why people join for the tools but stay for the community, and how mentorship makes big equipment like CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers approachable and safe. Connor shares how a shuttle bus conversion project led him to the space and how he learned metalworking from other members to build a custom s...
EP 3: Empowering Girls with Carmen from The Madrina Project
Beyond Giving
35 minutes
8 months ago
EP 3: Empowering Girls with Carmen from The Madrina Project
In this inspiring episode, Zac sits down with Carmen Lydia, the powerhouse behind The Madrina Project in San Antonio, TX. Carmen shares her heartfelt journey from receiving a donated dress to building a nonprofit that empowers young women through confidence-building events and access to formalwear for milestone events like prom and graduation. Carmen discusses the evolution of the project, the creation of the annual Empowerment Conference, and the deep community partnerships that sustain thei...
Beyond Giving
In this episode, we sit down with Connor and Greg from 10Bitworks Makerspace, San Antonio’s largest member-supported nonprofit makerspace. They break down what a makerspace actually is, why people join for the tools but stay for the community, and how mentorship makes big equipment like CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers approachable and safe. Connor shares how a shuttle bus conversion project led him to the space and how he learned metalworking from other members to build a custom s...
