<p>Leah Houghtaling and Amelia Mighty are two incredible makers whose work is rooted in bringing happiness to others through woodworking, finishing, and content creation. As self-described multitools, they've been a dynamic duo for almost 30 years, working for themselves for over 20 years. Their chemistry as partners—both in life and in the shop—is undeniable, and their passion for what they do is infectious.</p><p>Leah has been a woodworker for over 25 years, crafting everything from furniture to small wares with a “leave no scrap behind” mentality. Amelia, her self-proclaimed “sidekick,” focuses on wood finishing—bringing out the beauty in every piece that crosses her path. Together, they create, laugh, and inspire.</p><p>But their story is so much more than making. It’s about choosing joy, sharing creativity, and, in Amelia’s words, recognizing that “<strong>joy is an act of rebellion.</strong>”</p><p>Leigh, Leah and Amelia sat down towards the end of Workbench Con to talk about the Power of Influence; how they use their platform to bring joy to others, including personal outreach to people who need a little light in their lives; and Dreaming Bigger – specifically, a potential road trip project where they take their creativity on the road to meet and connect with makers across the country.</p><p><strong>More Leah & Amelia</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahhoughtalingwoodworking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Leah on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ameliamighty/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amelia on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.leahhoughtaling.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">leahhoughtaling.com</a></li></ul><p>We had some tremendously generous support in making this Chapter of The Storyteller's Tavern possible, and we'd like to thank <a href="https://www.workbenchcon.com/">WorkbenchConference</a>, <a href="https://www.totalboat.com/">Total Boat</a>, and <a href="https://kutzall.com/">Kutzall</a> for all that you do to support and uplift the Maker Community, as well as for helping make this chapter happen.</p><p>The Storyteller's Tavern is made and hosted by @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetinkerteacher/">TheTinkerTeacher</a> and @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/makermush/">MakerMush</a>. Please consider subscribing, reviewing, and rating. We welcome your support on <a href="https://patreon.com/sttavernpod">Patreon</a>.</p>
