Staying the Course

Holding Steady in Your Creative Business During Slow Times

In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, hosted by Virginia Wygal, we take a final look at the challenging moments of running a creative business during slow and uncertain times. Virginia shares personal insights and practical advice on ‘staying the course’ by focusing on clarity, alignment, and intentional action. She emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply with your 'why' and vision to navigate through the rough patches. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their motivations, adjust their strategies if needed, and take small, purposeful actions to maintain momentum.

Virginia also introduces 'vision triage' as a method to evaluate and realign your business goals. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on managing your creative practice and ensuring it thrives, even when progress seems slow.

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00:00 Introduction: Why Am I Even Doing This?

00:21 Reflecting on Your Creative Journey

02:06 Staying the Course: Clarity, Alignment, and Intentional Action

02:35 A Personal Tantrum

03:55 The Importance of Staying the Course

08:21 Understanding Your Deeper Why

18:53 Practical Steps to Stay the Course

20:13 Conclusion: Trusting the Journey

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