Podcasting with Purpose for Life Coaches
326 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsLooking for an easy and intuitive approach to start, launch and scale a podcast, created especially with life coaches in mind? Kara Gott Warner, host and former executive magazine editor, turned life coach with a business mindset "edginess," shows you how to stop wasting time going down rabbit holes in search of the perfect process. Based on Kara's 9+ years of experience as a podcaster, teacher and podcast thought leader, she knows it's NOT about the equipment, the tools, tactics or editing. It's about creating your voice, and unfurling your beautiful peacock feathers while staying true to your unique vision. Through Kara's words of podcasting wisdom, you'll be inspired to speak your message with passion and purpose to conjure up your own special alchemy through the art of the spoken word.
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110 Tame Your Time Series Annual Goal Setting - Carpe Diem
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBToday I'm continuing on with my Tame Your Time series talking all things annual goals and how to create your very own vision board! Why do we resist planning ahead? It's because by nature we are actually lazy, and our normal tendency is to do what's easy. This causes fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants kind of problems. I show you how NOT to do that! You can also see how I've been setting up my new Knitter's Planner page-by-page so you can set yourself up for success here: https://www.karagott...
109 Tame Your Time Series 6 Tips to Stay Sane Through the Holidays
December 04, 2019 20:01 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MBThis episode kicks off a series for the month of December called: Tame Your Time and today I'm sharing 6 tips to stay sane through the Holidays! We all want more time right? We can't have MORE time, but we can use it better, and when we scale down we can scale up! In today's podcast I share 6 tips to stay sane through the holidays. ===== Click here to get my weekly nuggets of creative tips and organization wisdom delivered straight to your inbox every "UNPLUGGED" Wednesday! =...
108 You Are Worthy
November 20, 2019 18:49 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBSometimes we keep striving, and doing because we think we are not enough. We are enough. We are DOING enough. We are worthy. When you believe you are worthy and enough, then you don't second guess yourself. You don't let yourself down. You put one foot in front of the other. You keep on truckin.' Why you need a planning process ... I live by my planner - it helps me to find my lead domino every day to help me move the needle forward in my life. Without a planner, I would...
108 Go from HOT mess to Planning Diva
October 30, 2019 14:30 - 37 minutes - 57.5 MBKara and SweetGeorgia Yarns Design Director, Tabetha Hedrick show you how to go from HOT mess to planning diva! If you need a little organizational guidance, then you don't want to miss this "all things" planning and organization episode. The ladies show you how to whip your calendar into shape and how to customize a planning process to compliment your creative life!
107 Farm to Fabric: Staying local with Mary Jeanne Packer of Battenkill Fibers
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBMary Jeanne Packer joins Kara Gott Warner to share a fascinating look inside the life and values of her business, Battenkill Fibers Carding and Spinning Mill. With authentic connection at her core, Mary Jeanne walks us through the depth and breadth of that farm-to-fabric connection, from vision to craft to sustainability. ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podca...
106 3 SURPRISING reasons you lack confidence in your knitting skills
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBLearn the 3 SURPRISING reasons why you lack confidence in your knitting skills (and these reasons are NOT what you might expect!) Just understanding these 3 things is exciting news because they can have a positive impact on your life if you apply them! ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you...
[SPECIAL EPISODE] The Knitter's Planner is HERE!
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 30.4 MBMaybe you’ve struggled with keeping your projects, notes and swatches organized, and you’ve been searching for the perfect planning system to help, but imagine what it would be like if they all “lived” in one place? In today's episode, I'll share details about a special new planner especially with knitters in mind that will help you do EXACTLY that! If you are just as obsessed about planning as you are knitting, then this is episode is a MUST!
105 Why Working with a Coach can UPLEVEL Your Life
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBWorking with a coach is an investment we may think of as an "expense" rather than an "investment" in ourselves. When we see the value of working with a coach and how it helps us to uplevel every area of our life, then we'll see the magic happen. The inspiration behind today's episode is my own coaching experience with Pat Flynn, host of Ask Pat and Smart Passive Income podcasts. I'm seriously a fan girl. Just sayin.' You'll hear me get pretty transparent about my struggles with Power Purls P...
104 POWER to your PURLS!
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBPower Purls Podcast is back! Bridging the worlds of craft and life, Kara Gott Warner reminds us of the depth in the Power Purls name. It’s more than just knitting – this is confidence-building. This is intuition. This is learning. And it starts right where you are. ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you nee...
103 Cables & Flow with Alison Green
May 22, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIt’s more than designing for cables-queen Alison Green, Berroco’s Design Department Manager. Listen in as Alison takes us into the many roles her title brings, from managing over fifty patterns in a single season to learning how to simplify her approach. It's all about going with the flow. ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world....
102 Transform Your Yarn with Multi-Craftual Māori Maker Francoise Danoy
May 08, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBFranoicse Danoy of Aroha Knits, is a bi-racial, multi-craftual maker of color. She empowers knitters to explore the intersection of of making with identity. Her designs draw on her Maori heritage, and she celebrates the myths, legends and other stories about her culture and relates them to knitting as an artform. ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you wan...
101 On a mission to educate and make knitting tutorials more accessible with knitwear designer Meghan Jones
April 24, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBToday I'm chatting with returning guest, knitwear designer and contributor to The Knitter's Planner Meghan Jones. She shares insights and a peek behind the curtain into her designing process, and how she makes it all happen with four kids, and a pattern design business. Meghan also shares her love for the swatching process and views it like doing scales on the piano - "a dozen a day, will get you to love the swatching process because it will make you a more confident knitter." ======== I ...
100 Interview with Stephanie Palmer, Creator of The Knitter's Planner
April 10, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome to the very first episode of 2019 where you will meet Stephanie Palmer, creator of The Quilter's Planner! Last year, Stephanie reached out to me to help her create The Knitter's Planner, and as an organization and planning fanatic, of course I was thrilled to collaborate with her on this exciting venture! In this interview, we dive into the details, and share what makes The Knitter's Planner unique, and why you'll want to get your hands on one if knitting and staying organized are ...
099 Start a Movement, Create Community & Celebrate the Swatch
October 24, 2018 07:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBHow you celebrate this little powerful piece of knitted fabric -- the knitted swatch? We use it in so many ways: as a blueprint to create a new design, bring together community, learn new stitches, and lovingly donate them. In this episode, I share ways to empower yourself and others through the 6 x 6 stitch block and how you can create your own swatch celebration movement in your shop, online, or in your local community. Let's KNIT TOGETHER! Join the fun on Facebook Live Wednesdays! T...
098 How to Network with Other Fiber Lovers if You're an Introvert
October 17, 2018 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBListener Stephanie Karpe asks: How do I approach people with ideas at trade shows? What's OK to ask and what's going too far? I would love to learn how to network, but I am the quintessential introvert and while I would LOVE to surround myself with other fiber lovers, I am so nervous! In this episode, I answer Stephanie's question with tips for how to network online and the value of going to trade events and meeting others face-to-face. Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills...
097 Soulful Self-Care for Monday Haters
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIf you've ever found yourself thinking "oh, I hate Mondays," then this episode will perk up your perspective! Practicing soulful self-care can provide expansion and the creative white space we need each day. Holding this space for yourself is expanding -- to savor those sweet tiny moments. We have the power to create a positive or negative world each and every day. So what you create is up to YOU. We can't control our external circumstances, but we can control how we view them. Get my FREE...
096 Choose Your Own Adventure Cable Knitalong with Berroco Yarn
September 29, 2018 09:08 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBAmy Palmer and Alison Green from the Berroco Yarn Design Team show you how to empower your cable knitting and get started with a "Choose Your Own Adventure Knitalong." They share details about this special event, along with tips to make the most out of the experience so you can empower your cable knitting know-how! Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills and talents to finally start a purpose-driven creative business! Download the audio training now: http://www.KaraGottWarner.com...
095 The Mantra of Making: How to Connect the Dots Between Creativity and the Divine
September 26, 2018 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis episode was inspired by a random conversation with a fellow knitter which turned into a comparison of the uncanny similarities between circular knitting and prayer beads. This chat also sparked the inspiration behind this episode, and 4 feel-good ways to increase your peace and create your own mantra of making! As makers, we know there's a special connection between our passion for craft and the divine, but what if we were to dig deeper below the surface to uncover profound benefit...
094 The Secret Sauce to Create a Purpose-Driven Maker Business
September 19, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn my 5-step recipe to cook your secret sauce! It's easier than you think, and right under your nose! In this episode I share details about my valuable free guide, plus a bonus 6th step, where I go woo woo and talk all things self-care, how to create your own "making mantras" and affirmations to craft the blueprint for a purposeful, holistic (whole person, whole life process) to infuse your business with soulful spirit from the inside out. Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skil...
093 Do YOU: Staying True to Your Why No Matter What
September 14, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this quirky post-workout episode, I share insights about why staying true to ourselves even if it feels uncomfortable is so necessary if we wish to turn our yarn crafting passion into a way to make a living. You'll discover why it's about cultivating relationships, not dollars, and playing the long game. I also share a story about an unexpected relationship that flowered when I least expected it because I put my heart in charge. If you lead with WHY no matter what, it will ALWAYS be a lam...
092 Pitch Yourself! How to Get Featured on a Podcast
August 29, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, discover what it takes to land yourself a spot as a guest on a podcast. Kara shares a step-by-step system to pitch yourself, how to communicate with a podcast host, and how to build authentic relationships that go beyond the mic to help promote your yarn shop and online creative business. You'll learn how to identify podcasts that align with your brand, and the basic framework to launch a podcast tour, and how to ask your network of friends, family, email subscribers to be o...
091 Scrappy Ways to Blend Your Skills & Passion to Start a Yarn Crafting Business
August 16, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis episode answers a question posed by listener Cynthia who asks: How can I learn more about those who use yarn crafts beyond selling patterns-- the networking, other income streams, teaching, etc. Kara answers with 10 ways to blend your skills and passion to start a business to serve those in the yarn crafting space. You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per mo...
090 How to Write Snappy, Irresistible Copy: 3 Tips to Write Like a Pro
August 01, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBCopy scares people! You might fear that what you write will come off as too pressure-y or sales-y. Both of which are mindsets you have to let go of to discover online marketing success. You are providing a solution for someone -- it’s your responsibility to write copy that will excite your peeps to take action! Make it personal, creative, and authentic just like you! You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner ======...
089 How to keep the passion for yarn crafting after you start a creative business
July 18, 2018 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBLearn why it could be a mistake to do all of your own sample making and why hiring the right team of test knitters and crocheters, sample makers and tech editors will help you keep the passion in your knitting and crochet so you can knit and Netflix after you start a creative business! You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner Want to make knitted shawls YOUR way? Want to become a more intuitive knitter? There'...
088 The Secret Weapon to Content Consistency
July 06, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBLearn 5 amazing ninja tips to eliminate the "fly by the seat of your pants" approach to creating last-minute content for your creative business. Check out this must-listen-to episode if you struggle with staying consistent. Want to get a free mini business coaching session with Kara? Sign up at http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/StrategySession You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner ======== I take ONE new podcast l...
087 Focusing on One Thing and the Power of Content Repurposing
June 29, 2018 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIf you're stuck in a creative rut, it could be that you're trying to do too many things. In this episode, Kara and Tabetha discuss the value of starting with just one offering and how to take that idea, get ninja and spin it in multiple ways to get in the habit of repurposing your content. This not only saves you time producing new material, it also helps you discover the best ways to present your work. Hey yarn shop owners! Are you struggling with getting peeps in your shop, and you'd lik...
087 Focusing on One Thing and the Power of Content Repurposing
June 29, 2018 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIf you're stuck in a creative rut, it could be that you're trying to do too many things. In this episode, Kara and Tabetha discuss the value of starting with just one offering and how to take that idea, get ninja and spin it in multiple ways to get in the habit of repurposing your content. This not only saves you time producing new material, it also helps you discover the best ways to present your work. Hey yarn shop owners! Are you struggling with getting peeps in your shop, and you'd lik...
086 How to Know if Your Idea is Viable & Why Perfectionism is a BIG Trap
June 22, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBHow do you know if your idea is viable? If you have an existing yarn crafting business, own a yarn shop, or you're a budding designer, this is a must-listen-to episode! If you struggle with confidence in an idea, and you're not sure if anyone will want your stuff, this episode explores 6 tips to gain confidence, and why being a perfectionist is really fear in disguise! Want to get a free on-air mini coaching session with Kara? Send an email to: [email protected] explaining why you...
085 [Minisode] Ways to Make Long Car Trips Productive
June 14, 2018 10:24 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MBLearn ways to use your car like a mobile university and maximize your time to make it more productive by listening to educational podcasts and audio books, and even take it a step further to verbally record a business plan wearing your headset! If you want to use your time wisely, you can treat your car like a learning machine! Want to get a free on-air mini coaching session with Kara? Send an email to: [email protected] explaining why you would be a good candidate for a chance to...
084 Easy Peasy Planning Systems
June 08, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this fiber-loving biz maker series, Kara and Tabetha talk about digital and paper planning systems, and how they use them as powerful tools to run their successful creative businesses. Listen to learn how to get a free copy of Tabetha's "ideal day" cheat sheet! ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you n...
083 Put Time Back on Your Side with Batching & Theme Days
June 01, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBKara and Tabetha show you how to get ninja and create content for your fiber biz all at once to put time back on your side, making you more productive and confident! Hey Fiber-Loving Biz Makers! If you're not afraid of making money, working hard, and have the drive to succeed, then I invite you to sign up now for a free 15-minute business coaching discovery session to see if working together is a good fit. Visit karakgottwarner.com/workwithkara to learn more! Help keep the Power Purl...
[Unplugged] Is My Creative Business Idea Viable?
May 19, 2018 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBI answer the BURNING QUESTION I get asked all the time: Is my creative business idea viable? I'll also explain how to create a content calendar like a BOSS and why this is your SECRET WEAPON for success in a fiber-loving business! Watch Power Purls UNPLUGGED video live each week! Sign up to get notified: www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com/LiveVideo Want to keep the Power Purls garden growing? Support the show! www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per mont...
082 [On-Air Coaching] Regaining Health Through Yarn Crafts with Cynthia Younger
May 18, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this on-air coaching session, Kara helps Cynthia Younger, who is at the beginning of her creative business journey, to tackle some of the current struggles she's facing as she builds her service-based business helping women practice self-care through knitting and crochet. If you're ready to take your fiber love to the next level and create a holistically-balanced life and business that converges creativity and you're not afraid of making money, working hard, and have the drive to succee...
[Unplugged] Define & Refine Your Purpose-Driven Mission!
May 12, 2018 23:56 - 30 minutes - 21 MBListen to Power Purls Podcast UNPLUGGED Define and Refine Your Purpose- Driven Knitting Mission 🙌 + Vegan Yarn and top picks for earth-friendly 🌼summer knitting fun. Watch the LIVE video edition of Power Purls Podcast every week! Sign up to get notified when Kara goes live: www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com/LiveVideo Want to keep the Power Purls garden growing? Support the show at: www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep th...
081 Defining Your Purpose-Driven Mission
May 11, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBKara and Tabetha discuss the power of staying connected to our WHY when it comes to starting a creative project or side hustle, and how easy it is to lose our way. Learn why it's important to put your passion in the driver's seat and allow this to be the force behind your purpose-driven mission, which adds more power and meaning behind your ideas. ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for ...
080 How to Become an Intuitive Knitting Rebel!
April 27, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLearn 7 inspiring ways to trust your intuition, gain confidence and unleash your inner knitting rebel! Kara shares how she got her knitting mojo in her early creative creative career, and she shows you how you can do the same! Click HERE to read Kara's inspiring blog post about how she went from pounding the pavement in New York City's Garment Center to designer, Executive Editor of Creative Knitting Magazine and business coach working with fiber-loving creatives. Episode highlights: ...
079 How to Master Your Mindset & Get Whatever You Want
April 20, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBKara welcomes Tabetha Hedrick, Creative Director of SweetGeorgia Yarns as her new co-host of Power Purls Podcast. In this episode they dive into 8 strategies for setting the stage to master your mindset, and why it's crucial to surround yourself with uplifters and how to turn guilt into gratitude. ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the...
078 Tap into Your Inner Wisdom to Empower Your Knits & Purls in 2018!
April 13, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBWelcome to a new era of Power Purls Podcast in 2018! Discover what's in store in this now weekly podcast and learn about topics to help you start and ROCK your fiber-loving crafty-preneur business, and life centered around developing creative confidence, intuition and wisdom through concious crafting! ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to...
078 Tap into Your Inner Wisdom to Empower Your Knits & Purls in 2018!
April 13, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBWelcome to a new era of Power Purls Podcast in 2018! Discover what's in store in this now weekly podcast and learn about topics to help you start and ROCK your fiber-loving crafty-preneur business, and life centered around developing creative confidence, intuition and wisdom through concious crafting!
077 FiberBoss College LIVE Recap, Dealing with Overwhelm & Building a Crafting Biz!
November 24, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, Kara chats with special guests, Chelsea Fitch of Knit Fitch, Francoise Danoy of Aroha Knits and Claire Probst of We Love Knitting to share details about FiberBoss College LIVE. If your wish is to profit from your passion, then this is a must-listen to episode! ======== I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So her...
076 Reflections on the Crafting Life with Knitted Bliss Blogger, Julie Crawford
November 17, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBPower Purls Podcast is now a live weekly video show! Join Kara Gott Warner on the Power Purls Facebook Page each week to watch live and interact with the week's featured guest. Click here to follow Power Purls on Facebook, and get a reminder when Kara goes live every week! In this episode, Kara chats with Julie Crawford, founder of the lifestyle blog, KnittedBliss.com. Julie is smitten with the written word, cozy knits, international travel and domestic pleasures. On the knitted bliss bl...
075 How to start a dreamy fiber biz working with craft magazines
November 01, 2017 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBToday I'm answering a common question among budding knitwear designers: "Should I design for magazines?" We'll go over the main items you should consider before submitting a design proposal to a magazine, as well as my top tips for success in this area. If you've been wanting to grow your knitwear design biz, give this episode a listen! [Tweet "Should you design for magazines? Weigh the pros and cons with this week's episode of the #PowerPurlsPodcast #knitweardesign"] Episode highlights...
074 How to Become a Virtual Assistant with Jess Cook
October 18, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBd Today Kara's Project Manager, Jess Cook, is here to talk about her work as a Virtual Assistant and Project Manager in the Fiber Arts industry. Jess works for a variety of creative business owners, most of whom are in the fiber arts industry. She creates email newsletters, blog posts, website copy, and educational content for her clients so that they can focus on the most important work of running their businesses and growing their empires. "Be open to the conversations that come up i...
074 How to Become a Virtual Assistant with Jess Cook
October 18, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBd Today Kara's Project Manager, Jess Cook, is here to talk about her work as a Virtual Assistant and Project Manager in the Fiber Arts industry. Jess works for a variety of creative business owners, most of whom are in the fiber arts industry. She creates email newsletters, blog posts, website copy, and educational content for her clients so that they can focus on the most important work of running their businesses and growing their empires. "Be open to the conversations that come up i...
073 Best practices and tips for mindfulness from Tara Swiger and Kara Gott Warner
October 04, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBToday Kara welcomes Tara Swiger back to the show! Tara first appeared in episode 61, and now she's back to talk about the ways her business has changed since she was last here - including an increased focus on the practice of mindfulness. Tara has worked with makers and artists for seven years, helping them learn to explore their own enthusiasm and build businesses they love. Now she has a new branch of her business, helping people who want to build a business that doesn't include handmade...
072 Trisha Malcolm publishes a magazine for fashion forward knitters
September 20, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBToday Kara talks to the Editorial Director and Vice President of Vogue Knitting, Trisha Malcolm. Trisha was the very first guest on this podcast, so we're so glad to have her back again today! Trisha is a magazine publisher with a focus on fashion-forward designs that adapt to the needs of today's knitters. Listen in as we talk about the special 35th anniversary issue of Vogue Knitting Magazine! “It's a creative job because every issue is different, and every time something new happens...
071 Katie Krimitsos inspires women to be their own biz superheroes
September 06, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode I actually got to host a live interview during the Podcast Movement conference with Katie Krimitsos, the founder of Biz Women Rock!. Katie specializes in group and 1:1 coaching to help female entrepreneurs build businesses that will enable them to have the freedom to design their own lifestyles. She is the voice behind the Biz Women Rock! podcast and the Facebook group of the same name. “I fell in love with the idea that any individual could create this thing called a busine...
070 Fiber Alchemist Francoise Danoy transforms knitters with confidence
August 23, 2017 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode Kara talks to knitwear designer and regular coaching client, Francoise Danoy. Francoise is a self-proclaimed Yarn Alchemist: she transforms yarn into knitwear designs for her tribe of Fibre Muses to enjoy, and also teaches others how to become Yarn Alchemists themselves. Her mission is to evolve and grow, and right now the way she does that is by helping her Fibre Muses dive deep into themselves to find their creativity and magic. As a result of working with Francoise, a knit...
069 Marketing Advice from Leanne Pressly, CEO of Stitchcraft Marketing
August 09, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode Kara is joined by Leanne Pressly, the CEO of Stitchcraft Marketing. Principal owner and multi-hat wearing fearless CEO of Stitchcraft Marketing. Leanne holds an M.A. in Sociology and a B.A. in English and has 20+ years of experience in sales and marketing. Prior to starting the agency, she owned a website design and hosting business for 10 years. She’s been a knitter since she was 18 and loves to spin yarn, make her own clothes and quilt. She lives in Colorado with her husban...
068 Abby Glassenberg, Maker, Sewer & Co-Founder of Craft Industry Alliance
July 26, 2017 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode, Kara welcomes Abby Glassenberg, sewing pattern designer, craft book author, teacher, and writer. On her blog, WhileSheNaps.com, she writes about the sewing industry, running a creative business, and the online culture of craft. Abby has been blogging since 2005 and shares the value of a blogging, and how hers is at the heart of her crafting business. She's also the co-founder of the Craft Industry Alliance, a trade association for crafting professionals. Abby has an und...