Latest Dearhandmadelife Podcast Episodes
98: Marketing Strategies for Creatives
Dear Handmade Life - October 10, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsMarketing strategies for creatives with Mélissa Peng. Mélissa and I chat about how her corporate background and formal education inform her work helping creative small business owners with marketing, defining your ideal customer, her path to purchase strategy and more.
97: Doing Your Best Work
Dear Handmade Life - September 26, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDoing your best work with Charlie Gilkey. I talk with Charlie about accountability, discovering and finishing your best work, working around vs. working on a project, how our identity relates to our work, truly feeling worthy, rewriting the negative stories we tell ourselves, the glory of failur...
96: Being a Multi-genre Creative
Dear Handmade Life - September 12, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsBeing a multi-genre creative with Krista Suh. I talk with Krista about being a Jane of all trades, how downtime is key for creativity, tools to balance the creative process, eliminating 'should' and 'have to' from your vocabulary, generating and choosing ideas, mental health and more.
95: Overcoming Underearning
Dear Handmade Life - August 29, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsImproving your financial health with bestselling author, financial therapist, teacher & wealth coach Barbara Huson. I chat with Barbara about her book Overcoming Underearning, why it's never too late to start improving your relationship with money, dealing with your inner critic, how to know if ...
95: Overcoming Underearning
Dear Handmade Life - August 29, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsImproving your financial health with bestselling author, financial therapist, teacher & wealth coach Barbara Huson. I chat with Barbara about her book Overcoming Underearning, why it's never too late to start improving your relationship with money, dealing with your inner critic, how to know if ...
94: Self-care for Creatives
Dear Handmade Life - August 15, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsSelf-care for creatives with Minaa B. Minaa B. and I talk about her experience bringing self-care into her life to help her with her own depression and anxiety, how to recognize if you need to improve your self-care, how to prioritize self-care and be accountable, self-care practices that work f...
93: Creative Intentions & Manifesting
Dear Handmade Life - August 01, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsIntentions and manifesting with Marie LeBaron of Make and Takes and Creative Flow Life. Marie and I chat about discovering your intentions, transitions and change, setting goals, manifesting, the why of what you want and more.
92: Creating in Color: Culture, Ethnicity & the Creative Community
Dear Handmade Life - July 18, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsCulture, ethnicity and the creative community with Kenya Miles of Traveling Miles Studio. I chat with Kenya about her travels and how they've shaped her and her creative work, natural dyeing, inclusivity and representation in the craft, art and maker community, appropriation vs. appreciation, th...
Episode 92: Creating in Color: Culture, Ethnicity & the Creative Community with Kenya Miles
Dear Handmade Life - July 18, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsCulture, ethnicity and the creative community with Kenya Miles of Traveling Miles Studio. I chat with Kenya about her travels and how they've shaped her and her creative work, natural dyeing, inclusivity and representation in the craft, art and maker community, appropriation vs. appreciation, th...
91: Productivity & Scheduling Secrets
Dear Handmade Life - July 04, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsProductivity and scheduling secrets with Skye McLain. We talk about digital vs. analog planning, productivity and scheduling tools and platforms we love, the biggest mistakes that her clients make, being comfortable with change, letting your career journey evolve naturally and the Enneagram.
90: Creating a Lasting DIY Career
Dear Handmade Life - June 20, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsHow to create a lasting DIY career with crafting legend Vickie Howell of The Knit Show. I chat with Vickie about her varied career path, the idea of the Zone of Genius, marketing your business in a crowded climate, a holistic approach to business, life and creativity and more.
89: Building a Business from Nothing
Dear Handmade Life - June 06, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsHow to build a business from nothing with San Francisco based artist, entrepreneur, and teacher Jennie Lennick of Jenny Lemons. Jennie and I chat about how discovering art and the support of creative adults helped her through a difficult childhood, persevering through burn out and rough patches,...
88: Finding and Pursuing Your Passion
Dear Handmade Life - May 23, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsHow to find and pursue your passion with Monique Malcolm of Keep Chasing the Stars and the podcast Pimp Your Brilliance. I chat with Monique about the first steps to take when trying to find your passion, how patience, curiosity and action are key in the journey, keeping in mind that your busine...
87: Marketing Beyond Social Media
Dear Handmade Life - May 09, 2019 15:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsHow to market beyond social media with Erin Dollar of Cotton & Flax. We talk about creating a well-rounded online presence emphasizing platforms you have control and ownership over and how to create unique in-person experiences at retail events like craft shows and pop-ups as well as mixers and ...
87 #: Marketing Beyond Social Media
Dear Handmade Life - May 09, 2019 15:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsHow to market beyond social media with Erin Dollar of Cotton & Flax. We talk about creating a well-rounded online presence emphasizing platforms you have control and ownership over and how to create unique in-person experiences at retail events like craft shows and pop-ups as well as mixers and ...
86: Mental Health, Creatives and Business
Dear Handmade Life - April 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsMental health, creatives and business with Sara McNally of Constellation & Co. I chat with Sara about her struggle to be honest about her anxiety and how her cards are a part of that, we share some of our go-to coping skills and we also talk about some general business stuff like the importance ...
86: Mental Health, Creatives and Business
Dear Handmade Life - April 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsMental health, creatives and business with Sara McNally of Constellation & Co. I chat with Sara about her struggle to be honest about her anxiety and how her cards are a part of that, we share some of our go-to coping skills and we also talk about some general business stuff like the importance ...
85: Pivoting to Create a Thriving Business
Dear Handmade Life - March 14, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsHow to pivot to create a thriving business with Jennifer Perkins. I talk with Jennifer about our non-linear paths with our creative businesses, the many hats she’s worn including TV show host, craft show producer, record label owner and magazine editor, her new podcast Creative Queso, evolving y...
Pivoting to Create a Thriving Business
Dear Handmade Life - March 14, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsHow to pivot to create a thriving business with Jennifer Perkins. I talk with Jennifer about our non-linear paths with our creative businesses, the many hats she’s worn including TV show host, craft show producer, record label owner and magazine editor, her new podcast Creative Queso, evolving y...
84: The Realities of Writing a Craft Book
Dear Handmade Life - February 28, 2019 14:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I'm talking about the realities of writing a craft book with the creative voice behind Flax & Twine, Anne Weil. I chat with Anne about how her first book was born, overwhelm and organization during the book writing process, the importance of collaboration,...
83: The Inner Critic
Dear Handmade Life - February 14, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I'm talking about the inner critic with author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead Tara Mohr and my guest cohost Paige Wery, owner of The Good Luck Gallery. I chat with Tara and Paige recognizing and learning t...
Building a Business Around Your Core Values
Dear Handmade Life - January 31, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about building a business around your core values with founder of Thimblepress and consultant/mentor for creative business owners Kristen Ley. I chat with Kristen about how having defined core values can increase brand strength, help you make ...
82: Building a Business Around Your Core Values
Dear Handmade Life - January 31, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about building a business around your core values with founder of Thimblepress and consultant/mentor for creative business owners Kristen Ley. I chat with Kristen about how having defined core values can increase brand strength, help you make d...
81: The 1-Page Marketing Plan
Dear Handmade Life - December 06, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer, technology expert and author of one of my favorite marketing books The 1-Page Marketing Plan about marketing your creative business. I talk with Allan about letting go of money issues, the fault of...
Episode 82: The 1-Page Marketing Plan
Dear Handmade Life - December 06, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer, technology expert and author of one of my favorite marketing books The 1-Page Marketing Plan about marketing your creative business. I talk with Allan about letting go of money issues, the fault of...
Episode # 81: The transformational power of a daily practice
Dear Handmade Life - November 22, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking with contemporary fiber artist, photographer, and author Lisa Anderson Shaffer of Zelma Rose about the transformational power of a daily practice. I talk with Lisa about the intersection of fact and faith in ritual, how the political climate of...
80: The Transformational Power of a Daily Practice
Dear Handmade Life - November 22, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking with contemporary fiber artist, photographer, and author Lisa Anderson Shaffer of Zelma Rose about the transformational power of a daily practice. I talk with Lisa about the intersection of fact and faith in ritual, how the political climate of...
Episode 80: Legally Protecting Your Business
Dear Handmade Life - November 08, 2018 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to Christina Scalera, the attorney and founder behind The Contract Shop, a contract template store for creative entrepreneurs, wedding professionals, and coaches about legally protecting your business. I chat with Christina about how getting ...
79: Legally Protecting Your Business
Dear Handmade Life - November 08, 2018 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to Christina Scalera, the attorney and founder behind The Contract Shop, a contract template store for creative entrepreneurs, wedding professionals, and coaches about legally protecting your business. I chat with Christina about how getting ...
78: Taking and Owning Big Risk
Dear Handmade Life - October 25, 2018 03:28 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsToday on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I chat with Angie Chua about the realities of running a creative business, what led her to leave her corporate job to pursue her side business full-time, and why evaluating your priorities and idea of success is key at every stage in your business and more.
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