Badass Creatives: marketing and business advice for creative entrepreneurs

Marrus is a New Orleans painter who's been turning the fantastical pictures in her head into a roof over it since 1992. We discuss the journey that's taken her from comic book artist to painting faces at Renaissance faires and beyond. We talk about the importance of being genuine, sharing sacred knowledge, attracting your tribe, and getting uncomfortable as an artist.

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So you're thinking about starting a new website, blog, podcast, whatever… but you're worried about how to grow a social media following for your new creative project. Here's my advice.

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This week's guest, Taylor Lee, is a self-taught abstract painter who creates artwork inspired by self-image, self-love, and body positivity. Painting became a form of art therapy for Taylor while she was in treatment for an eating disorder. We talk about authenticity in business and why life is better with color.

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In this week's episode, I recap the highlights of VenturePOP Conference, talk about celebrating women in tech, and share my passion for creative problem solving.

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This week's guest is Rebecca Duckert of Sweetface Snoballs. We discuss starting a creative business in a new city and bringing New Orleans culture to the streets of NYC.

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It's been 10 years since I attended my first creative conference. Learn more about my favorite conference experiences and my tips for how introverts can use conferences to meet new people and grow their business.

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Hamilton Perkins launched his eco-friendly fashion company with a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign. We chat about how he made that happen, tips for getting press, and sustainable manufacturing.

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This week host Mallory Whitfield takes a look back at her own hurricane story, plus she answers a listener question about selling on Etsy.

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This week's guest is artist Natalie Rodriguez Ivicek of Maps Travel Art, a collection of custom maps and travel art, and Don't Tell Me 2 Smile, an anti-street harassment and anti-gender violence clothing line.

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Ready to get started selling your art or handmade products online, but have no idea where to start? This intro to e-commerce is just what you need.

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