6/11

Amy Matthews, Sweat Equity, Renovation Raiders

Originally from Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Amy is another DIY veteran. She’s hosted several shows on HGTV and DIY Network, and we’re inspired by her knowledge and experience of all things home improvement. In 2019, Amy co-founded a Twin Cities-area nonprofit called And Now She Rises to help victims of domestic violence.

Website: amymatthews.com | Instagram: @diymatthews  | Facebook: Amy Matthews

7/11

Cass Smith, Cassmakeshome

Cass is so great for the breadth of her projects, everything from woodwork to curtains. But the best part of her instructional videos is her self-effacing nature. We find her honest, real and relatable.

Website: cassmakeshome.com | Instagram: @cassmakeshome | Facebook: Cassmakeshome

8/11

Emily Pilloton, Girls Garage

When we spoke with Emily recently, we loved her ambition and accomplishments along with her down-to-earth and relatable style. Her mission is to “inspire a community of fearless builder girls everywhere.” To that end, she founded Girls Garage in 2013 to offer free and low-cost programs in carpentry, welding, architecture, engineering and activist art to more than 200 girls per year.

Website: girlsgarage.org | Instagram: @_girlsgarage | Facebook: Girls Garage