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"Nomono has completely changed the way we work. It's made podcasting something we can take anywhere and every conversation more honest."
Jack Lenny, Co-Founder, We Are Makers
When husband-and-wife team Jack and Kate Lenny launched We Are Makers, their goal was simple but ambitious: to give independent makers, artists, and craftspeople the recognition they deserve.
"We wanted to create a space where makers feel comfortable telling their stories. As a maker myself, I know what it's like to be on the other side of the mic."
Kate Lenny, Co-Founder
Their coffee-table magazine quickly found an audience drawn to authentic craftsmanship. But Jack and Kate knew that some stories couldn't be told in print alone. To bring their community's voices to life, they turned to podcasting, travelling to meet makers in their own workshops, from Scottish weavers to American leatherworkers.
There was just one problem: traditional recording setups were holding them back.
"Podcasting isn't something you typically travel with. You don't know the spaces you're going into, they're not soundproofed, they're noisy, and the kit is huge. Every setup felt like a logistical battle."
Jack Lenny
Carrying bulky mixers, mics, and cables made international travel nearly impossible. Asking guests to visit a studio felt wrong because it takes makers away from the spaces that define their craft.
Capturing honest conversations (without the cables)
Everything changed when they discovered Nomono. Using the Sound Capsule and wireless Stellar Mics, Jack and Kate could finally capture studio-quality sound in any setting, with no stands, wires, or power sockets required. Each podcast uploads automatically to Nomono Studio Cloud, where AI-powered enhancement cleans and balances audio with a single click.
"There's no exaggeration when I say Nomono completely changed how we work. It's discreet, it's light, and it just works. You forget you're on a podcast, and that's when the real conversations happen."
Jack Lenny
"As soon as we finish recording, it uploads to the cloud. By the time we're back at the hotel, it's there. We hit Enhance, and it's done. All the background noise is gone and the voices shine through."
Jack Lenny
"When we started, we'd have to adjust levels on the fly. You're wearing headphones, thinking about gear instead of listening to your guest. With Nomono, we can focus entirely on the person."
Jack Lenny
Recording the world, one workshop at a time
With Nomono, We Are Makers could finally take their podcast global. Their first major tour, 32 podcasts in 35 days across the US, would have been impossible before.
"We certainly wouldn't have been able to go abroad without Nomono. It's made travel stress-free. We've recorded in front of waterfalls, in busy studios, even while a saddle maker was working. Now it feels like the possibilities are endless."
Kate Lenny
Every recording captures the sound of real craft: the rhythm of weaving looms, the scrape of chisels, the ambient life of workshops. Those textures give listeners the sense of being there, something Jack and Kate say was only possible with Nomono's spatial audio and noise-reduction technology.
"The Enhance feature has been game-changing. Every space is different, such as birds outside or machines running, and it takes away just enough so the conversation shines."
Jack Lenny
From stress to simplicity
For We Are Makers, podcasting is about human connection. Nomono gave them a way to keep that focus, even while scaling their content output.
"We've recorded 72 podcasts, and 60 of them have been with Nomono. Without it, we'd have managed maybe 30. It's made us twice as productive and far happier doing it."
Jack Lenny
The discreet microphones also changed how guests behave. Without bulky equipment between them, conversations flow naturally.
"We've always said podcast is a big word for what's really just a conversation. Makers aren't media-trained. They're often introverts. By keeping things simple, we help them open up."
Jack Lenny
"We tell our guests, 'This is your podcast. We just brought the equipment.' They relax. They forget the mics are there. That's when you capture who they really are."
Kate Lenny
A workflow built for creativity
Nomono didn't just improve sound quality, it gave them time back.
"We're a two-person team juggling print, video, and podcast. We can't spend days editing each episode. Nomono's cloud workflow does the heavy lifting for us."
Jack Lenny
Once recordings are uploaded and enhanced, Jack syncs audio with video and prepares each episode for YouTube and streaming platforms, often within 48 hours of recording.
"It's reliable, fast, and the quality's consistent. Every time we hit record, we know it's going to sound great. That peace of mind is priceless."
Jack Lenny
"Nomono brought the studio to us. We don't need a full production crew. We just need our kit and a good story."
Jack Lenny
Building a global community of makers
Beyond sound and workflow, Nomono enabled We Are Makers to live their mission: connecting creative people around the world.
"Community is everything to us. We've built a platform where makers can share their stories, feel heard, and feel proud of what they do."
Kate Lenny
Travelling from workshop to workshop, they've met hundreds of artisans, from weavers and woodworkers to jewellers and blacksmiths, each with their own story of skill and resilience. With Nomono making travel and recording effortless, the pair now plan to expand into short-form documentaries and more video storytelling.
"Our goal is to break the 100-podcast mark and keep growing. We can finally do that because Nomono makes it possible."
Jack Lenny
The results
72 podcasts recorded, 60+ powered by Nomono
32 podcasts in 35 days on their first international tour
Production time cut by more than half: from days to hours
About We Are Makers
Founded by Kate and Jack Lenny, We Are Makers is an award-winning publication and podcast platform dedicated to telling the stories of makers, artists, and craftspeople around the world. Through print, audio, and video, they've shared over 500 stories across 43 countries, celebrating creativity, skill, and the people behind the work.
