Positively Creative
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsThe Positively Creative Podcast was created by Dorothy Collier, artist of Dorothy Art, for creative entrepreneurs. When Dorothy started having a positive outlook on every aspect of her life, including her art career, the creativity and opportunities started overflowing! Join her as she chats with other small business owners, discussing the ins and outs of how to run a creative business and how her creative friends are making it in their respective fields.
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S3 Episode 81 - PC Summit - Thomas Evans
February 09, 2021 17:42 - 30 minutes - 42 MBThis week we are continuing our series from the Positively Creative Summit with our Keynote speaker Thomas “Detour” Evans. Detour shares his journey to discovering art and how he developed his unique style. From there, he takes us through how he set up his business as an artist. During his presentation, he shares videos and images of his work. Be sure to follow him on Instagram to get a feel for his murals while you listen! About Thomas “Detour” Evans: Thomas Evans, a.k.a. Detour, is...
S3 Episode 80 - PC Summit - The Hive Collective
February 09, 2021 17:32 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBHave you ever felt alone as a creative entrepreneur? On this episode, we bring you another presentation from the Positively Creative Summit back in September. Founders Shelda and Allie share about the Hive Collective and why community is important and can help you grow your business. They also share the ins and outs of the Hive Collective and why you may want to join if you are in the Memphis area. About The Hive Collective: Shelda Edwards and Allie Mounce are Memphis based designers...
079 - PC Summit - Rachael Boer Photography
November 25, 2019 10:30 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week we are continuing our series from the Positively Creative Summit. What does fiddling have to do with photography? This is an awesome and inspiring talk from Rachael Boer. She started her creative journey as a musician and soon found herself holding a camera instead of a violin. Rachael shares how she learned the difference between pricing and value and how she began charging more while also growing a business that can support her family. About Rachael Boer Photography: Wit...
78 - PC Summit - Sara Trail of Social Justice Sewing Academy
October 10, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBWe had the amazing privilege of hearing from Sara Trail of the Social Justice Sewing Academy at the Positively Creative Summit. This is an amazing talk on the power of creating to spark conversations that need to happen. She also shares why it’s important to question and put in the work to identify your place within your creative practice. This is a powerful talk and I’m so excited to share it with you! About the Social Justice Sewing Academy: Founded in 2017, the Social Justice Sewi...
077 - Meg Sutton - Belle & Union Co. on the Wholesale Stationery Industry, Growing into Brick & Mortar, & Pivoting Your Design Aesthetic
September 26, 2019 09:30 - 47 minutes - 66 MBMeg Sutton of Belle & Union Co. is on the podcast today! Meg started her business by jumping into wholesale at the National Stationery Show. She shares her journey and what led her to pursue that path into the product world. Meg also shares the decision to open a brick & mortar and the challenges and triumphs she’s experienced since opening her store. She even shares a little but about what is to come for Belle & Union Co.! From Meg Sutton: A little bit sweet, a whole lot sassy, Bell...
076 - Dionne Woods of The Turquoise Iris on Furniture Artistry, Facebook Lives, & Being Vulnerable
September 19, 2019 09:30 - 46 minutes - 64 MBI discovered Dionne Woods while planning my baby’s nursery! Dionne shares how she started her business in furniture artistry, how she discovered DIY paint and how they helped her business evolve. She also talks about how she learned to overcome her fears of doing Facebook lives and how by sharing on social media, she discovered her love for teaching and mentorship. Dionne shares so much wisdom and enthusiasm, you will love this episode! From Dionne Woods: I am a mom, wife and online ...
075 - Kate Waldo & Co. of The Organized Influencer Academy on Systems and Tools for Streamlining
September 12, 2019 09:30 - 39 minutes - 55.2 MBIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Kate Waldo. We met by chance and connected in an Uber on our way to Alt Summit. Kate is an organizer for influencers, bloggers and creatives. She shares how to get started creating systems, why CRMs are so valuable and what some of her favorite tools are for streamlining. Kate also tells us why going paperless is a must! This is a must listen and will inspire you to start working on streamlining your business! From Kate Waldo: Hi, I'm Kate! As ...
074 - Jennie Lou Tucker, Fine Artist on Live Event Painting
September 05, 2019 09:30 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBToday we are talking about live painting! Jennie sat down with me to share her process for live painting and the types of events she paints for. We also talk about how she schedules these events, what travel looks like and which supplies are her go to's for live painting. If you've ever thought about live painting or wondered what it's like, this is the episode for you! From Jennie Lou Tucker: While studying graphic design at Baylor University, I began painting to escape the dreaded ...
073 - Whitney Winkler Art on Painting for Festivals, Sharing Stories on Instagram, & Collaborating with Creatives
August 29, 2019 09:30 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBToday I'm in the studio with Whitney Winkler. We talk about how motherhood was the catalyst for starting her painting journey. Whitney shares what inspired her early designs and why partnerships are important. She also shares how she's developed and shared a diverse product line. From Whitney Winkler: Hey! I'm Whitney Winkler. I hail from the heartland of the US, but currently call Memphis, TN home; and a good home it is! I have a steady, gem of a husband, and three little babies who...
072 - Kimberly Sundt on Customer Experience, Vision Boards, & Bringing Value to your Customers
August 22, 2019 09:30 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBDo you ever think about what kind of experience you’re providing to your customers? Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Kimberly Sundt on how to add value to your customers. We talk about the feeling we want our customers to have and how important it is to share your story as an online shop owner. We even chat about vision boards and how helpful they are in creating a positive customer experience. About Kimberly Sundt: Based in Atlanta, Kimberly helps hospitality-based businesses...
071 - Linda Steele, James Dukes, Edward Newby and Brad W. Moritz on Mentorships and Mastermind Groups
August 08, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn today's episode, I'm sharing a very special recording of a panel we did at Tuesdays Together for Memphis’ Rising Tide Society. Our topic was mentorships and mastermind groups and it was such a great conversation, I knew I had to share it with you. You can find out more information about all the panelists below! About Linda Steele: I help cities integrate arts and culture into economic and community development. I also help artists, musicians, and creatives turn into small business...
071 - Linda Steele, James Dukes, Edward Newby and Brad W. Moritz on Mentorships and Mastermind Groups
August 08, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn today's episode, I'm sharing a very special recording of a panel we did at Tuesdays Together for Memphis’ Rising Tide Society. Our topic was mentorships and mastermind groups and it was such a great conversation, I knew I had to share it with you. You can find out more information about all the panelists below! About Linda Steele: I help cities integrate arts and culture into economic and community development. I also help artists, musicians, and creatives turn into small business...
070 - Kat Popova, painter, founder of Create Magazine, & Art & Cocktails Podcast on Having Many Creative Endeavors, Building Community, & Giving Yourself Grace
August 01, 2019 09:30 - 56 minutes - 81.3 MBWelcome back to Season 3 of the Positively Creative Podcast! I'm so excited to be kicking off this season with Kat Popova. Kat is a painter, founder of Create Magazine, and the host of the Art & Cocktails Podcast. In today's episode, we chat about what it's like being a multi-passionate creative and the projects we are currently working on. I loved having this chat with a fellow kindred spirit and know you will enjoy it too! About Ekaterina Popova: Ekaterina Popova was born in Vladim...
069 - Amy Kinslow - Southern Fried Design Barn on Working with Wholesale Reps, Selling at Craft & Barn Markets, & Building a Product Line
June 13, 2019 09:30 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBOn today's episode, Amy Kinslow walks us through her journey of transitioning her side hustle to a full time career. She shares why being slow and steady has been so important to her growth as an entrepreneur. Amy also gives us some great tips for selling at a craft and barn market and the difference between a showroom booth and her craft booth. She goes over how she's decided what products to develop and what made her decide to go beyond stationery. This is a jam packed interview loaded wit...
068 - Jess Franks, Fine Artist on Layering Acrylic, Working with Minted, & Colorful Collections
May 30, 2019 09:30 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBToday on the podcast I am joined by fine artist Jess Franks. We talked about her creative childhood, the winding journey she took to becoming an artist and why she is drawn to her current artistic style. Jess also shares the power of layers and changing subjects as well as her personal opinion about painting with acrylic vs. oil. About Jess Franks: Jess Franks is known for vibrant acrylic paintings that dance the line between real and abstract. As a magazine graphic designer by trade...
067 - Kimberly Zukley, Fine Artist, on Expanding Upon Your Niche, Exploring Mediums, & Growing Organically
May 02, 2019 09:30 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MBOn today's podcast, Kimberly Zukley and I dive deep into how we are inspired to use new mediums and resources we use to learn new techniques. Kimberly also shares her journey to become a full-time artist and her creative life as a mom and artist. Links: Skillshare Jerry’s Artarama Instagram Donald Robertson’s Instagram Steve Waterval’s Instagram About Kimberly: Kimberly is a fine artist based in Mobile, Alabama, where she creates collections of animal hide and reptile skin ...
066 - Kristin Malone, Artist & Shop Owner of Home Malone on Brick & Mortar, Expanding Locations, & Customer Communication
April 25, 2019 09:30 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBKristin Malone is on the show today and we chat about her creative journey from hobby, to brick and mortar, and to expanding locations. Her shop Home Malone is located in New Orleans and features local and southern artists. We also chat about the importance of customer communication and why finding your unique perspective as an artist is important. About Kristin: Home Malone began in 2011 as a need to get back to creativity. It grew from refinishing furniture at night and during the ...
S2 Ep 65 - Arrow at Overton, a One-Roof Creative District in the Heart of Memphis with CoFounders Abby Phillips & Dorothy Collier
March 28, 2019 09:30 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MBI am so excited to bring this episode to you! For a year and a half, I have been working along with my cofounder Abby Phillips of Memphis Fashion Design Network, on Arrow at Overton which is a one-roof creative district in the heart of Memphis. This has truly been a labor of love that started with seeing a need in our community. In this episode, Abby and I discuss the catalyst for starting this project and our vision for the space and community. We cannot wait to bring this project to life! ...
064 - Amy Smith of The Joy Junkie on Standing Up for Yourself, How to Say No, & Build Effective Boundaries
March 21, 2019 09:30 - 50 minutes - 70 MBAmy Smith of the Joy Junkie and I have such an insightful conversation on today's show. We chat about how Amy started the Joy Junkie and her new e-book: Stand Up for Yourself without Being a Dick. We dive into how to stand up for yourself, why you should take stock of how you talk to yourself and how to change your self-talk from negative to positive. About Amy: Amy E. Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com, A...
063 - Sarah Hartley, Editor in Chief of Holl and Lane Magazine on Telling Your Story, Building Community on Vulnerability, & Being a Work from Home Mama
March 14, 2019 09:30 - 45 minutes - 63.6 MBSarah Hartley the Creator and Editor in Chief of Holl & Lane Magazine is on the show today. We chat about how she created this amazing magazine and community from the desire to share the stories no one was telling. We also dive into being vulnerable and sharing your story, to how she manages as a work from home mama of two! Grab your free mini issue at hollandlane.com/signup About Sarah: Sarah Hartley is the creator and editor in chief of Holl & Lane Magazine, a magazine dedicated ...
062 - Positively Creative Summit pt. 4 of 4 - Elizabeth Heiskell of The Debutante Farmer, The Today Show Contributor
March 01, 2019 10:30 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWe were so lucky to have Elizabeth Heiskell of The Debutante Farmer as our keynote at the Positively Creative Summit. In this episode, we hear Elizabeth's story, her ups, and downs and how she got to where she is today. We laughed and cried during her speech so I hope you enjoy it! You can find the Positively Creative Series here: http://mca.edu/community/community-education/positively-creative-series/ Website: http://debutantefarmer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debut...
061 - Positively Creative Summit pt. 3 of 4 - Kris Keys of by Kris Keys on Color and Traveling
February 14, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIf you love color, you will love Kris Keys! She came to the Positively Creative Summit to share her story of having a genetic blood disorder and how it has affected her art. She also shared how dreaming and travel inspired her to become a designer. You can find the Positively Creative Series here: http://mca.edu/community/community-education/positively-creative-series/ Website: http://www.bykriskeys.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bykriskeys/ Facebook: https://www.faceb...
060 - Positively Creative Summit pt. 2 of 4 - Carmeon Hamilton of Nubi Interiors on Instagram
January 24, 2019 10:30 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBIf you aren't following Nubi Interiors on Instagram, you should be! Carmeon Hamilton came to the Positively Creative Summit and shared her journey into interior design and using Instagram. She shares some of her best Instagram tips and how Instagram has helped her biz. You can find the Positively Creative Series here: http://mca.edu/community/community-education/positively-creative-series/ Website: http://www.nubiinteriors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nubiinteriors/ ...
059 - Positively Creative Summit pt. 1 of 4 - Kat Gordon of Muddy's Bake Shop on Visioning
January 17, 2019 10:30 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MBIt is 2019 and I am so excited to start a new year with the podcast! As I started to think about 2019, I turned to some wisdom from my friend Kat Gordon of Muddy's Bake Shop. Last fall, I had the awesome privilege of hosting the Positively Creative Summit. Kat shared a bit of her story and the power of visioning at the Summit and I'm excited to share it now with you! The Positively Creative Summit and the Positively Creative Workshop Series are a collaboration with Memphis College of Art a...
058 - Panel Q&A on Systems, Automation, & Workflow with Fine Artist Hillary Butler, I Love Memphis Blog's Holly Whitfield, & Gina Davis of Custom Growth Group
November 15, 2018 10:30 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBToday is a recording of a panel discussion for Rising Tide Society on systems, automations, and workflows.. Thanks to HIllary Butler, Holly Whitfield, Gina Davis, & Rising Tide Society for making this episode possible! I hope this panel helps you create some systems and workflows that work for you! Special thanks to ARCH’d for the cover photo. Links: Boomerang: https://www.boomeranggmail.com/ Hubspot: https://www.hubspot.com Cloudhq: https://www.cloudhq.net/g_suite Planoly: htt...
057 - Blayne Macauley of Blayne Art on Painting Your Dreams, Working with Galleries, & Allowing Yourself to Hire Help
November 08, 2018 10:30 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBBlayne Macauley of Blayne Art is on the show today. I loved our conversation about how she paints her dreams and the way clients interpret her paintings. We also chat about working from home, hiring help and what it's like to work with galleries. About Blayne: My artwork explores the idea of the human soul. As a soul travels through life it changes. It grows, learns, and is damaged by life events. Certain moments in time can permanently impact a soul. My work explores those c...
056 - Panel Q&A on Craft Fair Booths with David Quarles of IV, Carter Beard of Riverside 1844, & Lindsey & Kristen Archer of ARCHd
October 18, 2018 09:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBToday is a recording of a panel discussion for Rising Tide Society on craft fairs. Thanks to Epicenter, Memphis Slim Collaboratory, IV, Riverside 1844, ARCHd, & Rising Tide Society for making this episode possible! I hope this panel helps you gain some insight as you start participating in art and craft shows! Links: Moo Print Social Episode 20 - Pro Panel Q&A: Maker Booths on applying to craft fairs, how to set up your booth, to selling at festivals with Signet Sealed, Texstyl...
055 - Rylie Caldwell, Fine Artist, on Large Scale Abstracts, Color Choices, & Proclaiming Your Business in Beginning Stages
October 11, 2018 09:30 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBRylie Caldwell is on the podcast today sharing her journey as an architect and fine artist. We talk about juggling family life and our art and we dive into Rylie's process working on large scale abstracts and how she uses color palates and inspiration to make color choices. Rylie also shares how the 100 day project helped her find her style. Links: The 100 Day Project Website: https://www.ryliecaldwell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryliecaldwellart/ Pinterest: h...
054 - Kellee Wynne Studios on True Colors, Online Courses, & Community
October 04, 2018 09:30 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBKellee Wynne and I have such a great conversation on the podcast today! We talk about the struggle as artists to create for our jobs vs. creating things we love and how to shift our mindset about abundance. We also talk about her program True Colors and her life as an artist and mom. Links: Kellee Wynne’s In-Person Workshops Website: https://www.kelleewynnestudios.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelleewynnestudios/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelleewynnestu...
053 - Crystal Moody, Fine Artist, on a Year of Creative Habits, Artmaking for Art's Sake, & Sharing Through Blogs, Newsletters, & Facebook Groups
September 27, 2018 09:30 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBCrystal Moody is on the podcast today sharing how she started her journey of creating art for 365 days and that led her to establishing creative habits. We also chat about creating for the sake of creating and different ways we share our work. I hope this episode inspires you to start creating everyday! Links: 2019 Alt Summit Creative Conference in Palm Springs: use code positivelycreative to get $50 off your ticket Website: https://crystalmoody.com/ Instagram: https://www.in...
052 - Gabrielle Blair, cofounder of Alt Summit on Connectivity, Learning About Yourself & Your Business at the 2019 Creative Conference in Palm Springs!
September 20, 2018 09:30Gabrielle Blair, cofounder of the Alt Summit is on the show today. I'm so excited to share this episode with you where Gabrielle gives us an inside scoop on the 2019 Creative Conference in Palm Springs. Best part? You can use the code positivelycreative to get $50 off your ticket. Conferences are a great way to connect with other creatives, learn and work on your business. Come join me! Links: 2019 Creative Conference in Palm Springs use code positivelycreative to get $50 off your ti...
052 - Gabrielle Blair, cofounder of Alt Summit on Connectivity, Learning About Yourself & Your Business at the 2019 Creative Conference in Palm Springs!
September 20, 2018 09:30 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBGabrielle Blair, cofounder of the Alt Summit is on the show today. I'm so excited to share this episode with you where Gabrielle gives us an inside scoop on the 2019 Creative Conference in Palm Springs. Best part? You can use the code positivelycreative to get $50 off your ticket. Conferences are a great way to connect with other creatives, learn and work on your business. Come join me! Links: 2019 Creative Conference in Palm Springs use code positivelycreative to get $50 off your ti...
051 - Bari J, Surface Pattern Designer, on Licensing Artwork, Pattern Design Workflow, & Getting a Book Deal!
September 13, 2018 09:30 - 46 minutes - 64.7 MBHave you ever thought about licensing your artwork? Well, today I'm talking with Bari J all about how she got started as a surface pattern designer and how she put herself out there to get her first fabric company to license. We chat about how to educate yourself about pattern design, her favorite products she's created, and all about her new book. We also dive into her process and how she finds inspiration for her collections. About Bari J: Bari J. is a lifestyle brand that spans many...
050 - Britt Rohr, Swell Press on Letterpress 101, Providing Products for Customers vs. Education for Entrepreneurs, Imposter Syndrome, & Turning Off Work Mode
September 06, 2018 09:30 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBThe Positively Creative Summit is here! Buy tickets here! Only $18 Saturday, September 8th 8:30 - 11:30 at Memphis College of Art Join us for a morning business conference for creative entrepreneurs! Hear from local industry leaders, sharing their stories of community over competition and learn collaboratively through medium specific break out sessions. Today is our 50th episode of Positively Creative! For our 50th episode, I am talking with Britt Rohr of Swell Press about h...
049 - Katrina Berg, Oil Painter, on Celebrating Your Unique Journey, Including Kids in Artmaking, & Color Choices
August 30, 2018 09:30 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBThe Positively Creative Summit is here! Buy tickets here! Only $18 Saturday, September 8th 8:30 - 11:30 Join us for a morning business conference for creative entrepreneurs! Hear from local industry leaders, sharing their stories of community over competition and learn collaboratively through medium specific break out sessions. Katrina Berg is on the show chatting all about creating joy with her amazing paintings, finding "balance" as a mom and artist, and how she incorporated her c...
048 - Alyssa Jill Harris of Willa Heart, Fine Artist, on Working with Dyslexia, Manifesting your Career, and the Collaboration Process
August 23, 2018 09:30 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBAlyssa Jill Harris of Willa Heart is on the show today chatting with me about how she started her art career and how manifestation has played a huge role in her art. We also dive into the collaboration process and how her journey with Dyslexia has influenced her as a business owner. About Alyssa: Well, lets see... I am a virgo who does not enjoy long walks on the beach. I live in Horse Country South Carolina by way of Boston and Boynton Beach with my husband the scientist and pitbull n...
047 - Allie Dattilio, Fine Artist, on New Mama Life, Painting Collections, & Selling and Shipping Artwork
August 16, 2018 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBToday in my chat with Allie Dattilio, we talk about studio spaces, being a mama and an artist, and Allie's journey as an accountant and painter. We also dive in to shipping and how she develops collections. About Allie: Allie is an oil painter and mixed media artist, residing in her hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland with her husband Mark, son Ward, and their two pups, Lena and Roam. She graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2011, with a Bachelor of Arts in Art & Art History...
046 - Janet LeBlanc of Paper & Spark on Tax101, Handmade Pricing, & Hobby vs. Business Mindset
August 10, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBBookkeeping and taxes can be one of the hardest parts of owning a handmade business, but Janet LeBlanc of Paper & Spark makes it easy to understand and easy to do! We discuss how to treat your business like a business and not a hobby, taxes and how to be prepared for them and how to price your work. You can find all of Janet's products at Paper & Spark. About Janet: I’m a Louisiana girl now living in Texas, a Certified Public Accountant, a serial-entrepreneur, and a mama of two crazies...
045 - Angie Avard Turner, Lawyer of Prepd for Success on Protecting Your Intellectual Property, Contracts for Creatives, & Copyrighting Images
August 02, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 62.3 MBToday we are talking Law with Angie Avard Turner a lawyer turned creative turned lawyer for creatives! We talk all about the 5 contracts our business needs, when something is copyrighted and how you can protect your works. This is a must listen for any creative business! About Angie: Angie Avard Turner is a creative entrepreneur with over 20 years of creative experience. She is also an attorney who represents creatives of all kinds, and she has been licensed to practice law since 2001...
044 - Kate Waddell, Painter, on Staying Consistent, Galleries vs. Online Sales, & Staying Encouraged Through Seasons of Frustration
July 19, 2018 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBI'm so excited to chat with Kate Waddell on today's episode! We talk about how she's built her business through commissions, online sales and galleries and how she decides which paintings become prints. We also talk about working through slow time periods and how to stop comparing yourself to others. About Kate: Here are some little tid-bits about me: I was born and raised in Columbus, Ga and then ventured on to the fairytale city of Charleston, SC where I attended the College of Charl...
043 - Lottie Guntank of Littleguntank on Creating with a Disability, Growing by Word of Mouth, & Solely Selling Custom
July 12, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 69 MBWe recently went to Disney and in the process of planning my trip, I stumbled across Lottie. Lottie Guntank designs custom outfits for kids to wear when they go to the Disney Parks. She started designing these amazing custom pieces after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. We chat about her work and how she's grown her business by word of mouth and on Instagram. About Lottie: Lottie Guntank is a major creative type! Previously working in theatre and the Animation industry,...
042 - Alex Bray of Prairie Letter Shop on Demystifying the Wedding Industry, Seasons of Growth, & Profitability vs. Popularity
July 05, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBToday I talk with Alex Bray of Prairie Letter Shop! We talk about the wedding industry & how it’s different from selling any other product. She shares with us about seasons of growth, the difference between a product being profitable and popular, and how to get started in the wedding industry as an artist. About Alex: Alex Bray grew up on the West Coast, the daughter of a teacher/crafter mom and a film executive dad. Given her family history, it makes perfect sense that she would end u...
041 - Shanna Skidmore on Building a "Non Business" Business Strategy, Creating Sales Goals, & Going on Money Dates
June 28, 2018 09:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBToday we are talking numbers with Shanna Skidmore. We chat about how to use numbers to understand and grow our businesses. Shanna also breaks down having a life and business you love and why she took a break from social media. This is a great conversation about life, business and money! About Shanna: Hey! I’m Shanna, a business strategist & financial coach. I believe you can make money doing what you love. You just need some tools to get you there. If you've ever dreamed of starting...
040 - Hope Taylor, Photographer, on Investing in Industry Workshops & Conferences, Batching To Do Lists, & Outsourcing Tasks
June 14, 2018 09:30 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBOn today's episode, I chat with Hope Taylor about how she went full-time in her photography business at age 18, why workshops and conferences are so important and how to decide which one's to go to, and how she makes her business work. She also gives us some great tips for social media and how to make it easier for your business. It was so fun to chat with our first photographer on the show! About Hope: A few years ago, if you had told me I’d have the opportunity to be a full-time phot...
039 - Katie Salmon of Katie Does Marketing on Promotional Calendars & Planning Better Instagram Posts in Less Time
June 07, 2018 09:30 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBOn this episode of Positively Creative, I talk with Katie Salmon of Katie Does Marketing about how to create a promotional calendar, why it's important to your business and how to know what and when to post. Katie also shares her thoughts on Instagram, email marketing and how to engage without feeling like you are constantly self-promoting. Be sure to grab Katie's free guide in the links below! About Katie: Hi, I’m Katie! I help shop owners and makers sell their products. When I wa...
038 - Emily Kerr-Finell of Wholesale in a Box on How to Approach Retailers and Find Shops that Fit Your Product
May 10, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MBOn today’s episode of Positively Creative, I chat with Emily Kerr-Finell about the mission of Wholesale In A Box and we really dig deep into wholesale: how to know if you are ready for wholesale, how to get started, and how to find retailers. This is such a candid conversation about wholesale, tradeshows, and how to pitch to retailers, that you won’t want to miss! About Emily: Wholesale In a Box was started by Etan and Emily, a husband-and-wife team. We're traveling homebodies with ...
037 - Carrie Schmitt, Fine Artist, on Awakening Your Creative Spirit & Honoring Signs for Your Future Self
May 03, 2018 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBToday's incredible conversation is with Carrie Schmitt. We talk about how she found art, how it saved her life and the way she paints intuitively. Carrie also shares about her retreats, how to stay connected to our art, and how to be creative when time is an issue. About Carrie: I began painting in 2009 after being diagnosed with a life threatening allergy to heat while living in my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Bedridden and unable to go outside for months, one day a voice popped in...
S2 Ep 36 - Dorothy Shain, Fine Artist, on Fostering Connections to Create Dream Collaborations & Building a Bucket List for Your Career
April 26, 2018 09:30 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBIn this episode, Dorothy Shain shares about her life in Greenville, SC, how she discovered she could have a career in art and how she views her style and voice. We also chat about collaborations that have shaped her business, how to overcome the fear of rejection when seeking partnerships and why building connections is important. About Dorothy: Dorothy Shain, a Greenville, South Carolina based artist, has a dynamic portfolio. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2012...
THROWBACK! 020 - Pro Panel Q&A: Maker Booths on applying to craft fairs, how to set up your booth, to selling at festivals with Signet Sealed, Texstyle, Ella Jude, & Falling Into Place
April 19, 2018 09:00 - 2 hours - 168 MBToday's episode is one for the books! Host Dorothy Collier moderates Pro Panel: Market Booths, hosted by Creative Works & Tuesdays Together. Panelists Sarah Baumann of Signet Sealed, Josh Samuels of EllaJude, Samilia Colar ofTextyle, & Mary Claire White of Falling into Place share their wealth of knowledge on the nitty gritty of craft festivals and what it takes from A to Z. They discuss application tips and tricks when trying to get into juried shows, on why applying early to shows matte...
035 - Cindy Hohman of Art Marketing Project on Authenticity in Marketing & Visioning Your Future
April 12, 2018 09:30 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBIn this episode, Cindy Hohman of Art Marketing Project shares about the importance of knowing how to market your fine art business. We chat about branding, find your unique style and ideal buyer, and the importance of authenticity. About Cindy: You’re passionate about creating art and I’m passionate about helping you make a living. As the founder of the Art Marketing Project, I am dedicated to helping creative entrepreneurs thrive. I have committed most of my career to working in t...