Fabric Creatives and the Art of Saying No

In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal explores the importance of saying no for creative professionals. She emphasizes how declining non-aligned projects can protect your time, energy, and mental well-being. Virginia shares her personal experience with burnout from overcommitting and offers practical tips on setting boundaries, overcoming the fear of financial instability, and gracefully turning down work.

She also discusses the financial and creative benefits of being selective with your projects. Tune in to learn how to prioritize meaningful work that truly inspires and fulfills you.

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00:00 Introduction: The Power of Saying No

00:55 Personal Story: Learning the Hard Way

02:39 The Importance of Saying No

04:22 Understanding the Cost of Saying Yes

04:37 Valuing Custom Work

07:47 Overcoming the Fear of Saying No

13:55 Practical Tips for Saying No Gracefully

16:13 Setting Boundaries and Avoiding Guilt

22:43 The Benefits of Saying No

29:13 Conclusion: Embrace Your Creative Journey

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