Feeling a bit uncomfortable with all those year-in-review posts showing up everywhere, filled with impressive numbers and massive launches? I totally get it. As artists and makers, our growth looks different – the real magic often happens in moments that don't fit neatly into a spreadsheet.

In today's episode, I'm sharing a different approach to year-end reflection that will actually feel good and capture the true evolution of your creative business. We'll explore how to celebrate progress that matters, uncover insights that will shape your future, and make this reflection process feel fun and exciting.

We're focusing on three key areas: your creative growth, brand development, and community building. I'll walk you through specific questions for each area that will help you reflect in a way that feels authentic to who you are as a creative.

If you're ready to review your year in a way that celebrates all kinds of progress – not just the numbers – then this episode is gonna help you do just that.

To help you go-deeper, I've got something special for you: a free Notion workbook to guide you through this reflection process. Just head to bit.ly/creativeyearinreview to grab yours and make this process actually feel good!

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🎧 107. Daisy Braid on creating consistent content, evolving your brand, and being confident in yourself

🎧 76. 29 for 29: Lessons I've learnt from running a creative business

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Oh my goodness, we did something totally different and SO exciting! For the very first time ever, Brand Your Passion went LIVE and in-person, and it was absolutely incredible!

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with two incredible artists - the amazing Pepper Raccoon and Emma Smith (you might know her as @steerIllustrations) for our very first live podcast recording. The atmosphere was electric - a room full of creative energy, real conversations, and that buzzing excitement that only happens when creative souls come together!

Have you been wondering how other artists are actually marketing their work? Like, how do they really feel about Instagram and TikTok? What strategies are working for them right now?

Well, in this extra special episode, we're diving into their real, honest thoughts about different marketing platforms, the actual strategies they use to get their work out there, and their favourite ways to connect with their audience.

This episode is your behind-the-scenes peek into what really works. Plus, you'll get to feel like you were right there with us!

Wanna join the Brand Your Passion Collective and become part of this amazing creative community? We’d love to have you! Head to 👉🏼 makerandmoxie.com/community.

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Where to connect with Emma Smith:

Instagram: @steerillustrations

Website: steerillustrations.com

Where you can find Pepper Raccoon:

Instagram: @pepperraccoon

Website: pepperraccoon.com

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Ready to transform your brand from 'meh' to absolutely magnetic? In this episode, I'm spilling all the details about my Brand Magic Blueprint - the exact framework I use to help artists and makers turn their passion into a brand people can't help but fall in love with!

I'm breaking down the 8 magical modules that'll take you from scattered to strategic in just 90 days, from discovering your brand's true purpose to crafting a personality that stands out, we're covering everything you need to build a brand that feels authentically, wonderfully YOU.

Think crystal-clear brand strategy, head-turning visuals, and a marketing plan that actually works (and feels good!). Whether you're joining the Brand Your Passion Collective or flying solo, these steps are your roadmap to creating that creatively fulfilling, community-building, financially stable art business you've been dreaming of.

Want in on the Brand Your Passion Collective? The doors are now open at bit.ly/BYPC! If you are listening on the day this comes out, you've got 48 hours to grab founding member pricing of just $90 a year or $9/month before it goes up.

Let’s take your brand from ‘ehh’ to adored together!

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WANT MORE?

🎧 104. The power of personality: Why you are your brand’s best asset

🎧 86. 8 ways to create compelling content that speaks directly to your ideal audience

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As an artist, maker and creative, do you wish you had a supportive community of fellow creatives by your side? You know those days when you're sitting alone in your studio, staring at your work, and wondering if anyone else in the whole wide world gets it?

Those moments when you're second-guessing your prices, overthinking your latest design, or feeling totally stuck on how to grow your creative business?

Over the past few months, I’ve been having heart-to-heart convos with creatives just like you. While I expected to hear about branding challenges (and believe me, I did!), what struck me the most was something deeper.

People were craving community and connection.

Real, genuine, support-each-other-through-thick-and-thin kind of connection.

So I did a thing, specifically for creatives just like YOU. And with that, let me introduce you to the Brand Your Passion Collective! A membership where we turn creative passions into thriving businesses, together.

It’s a membership for artists and makers who want to craft a creatively fulfilling, community-building, financially stable art business, with your fellow creatives by your side each step of the way.

And in today’s episode, I’m giving you the complete rundown of what the membership is all about, EVERYTHING that’s included, and how you can join now as a founding member.

Become a founding member and hop on the waitlist now at bit.ly/BYPC. We kick off on November 18th for waitlist members or the 20th for everyone else. I can't wait to welcome you into this amazing community of creatives!

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🎧 122. The power of partnering up: Your guide to collaborating with other artists

🎧 93. Why you need to stop dreaming and start doing!

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Are you stuck in “learning mode” and not taking action? We all struggle with it from time to time: learning without doing because hey, learning is exciting! I get it. One of my core values is to never stop learning. But there comes a time when learning more isn’t helpful; instead, it’s action-taking that you need to be doing.

In this episode, I’ll share 10 quick, actionable steps - each taking just 15-30 minutes - that will help you fall back in love with your brand and get things moving.

From designing a sleek email signature to updating your bio and organising reusable content, these small but mighty steps will give your brand a profesh edge.

Plus, we’ll talk about higher-level strategies like repurposing content, crafting templates, and discovering your unique “you-isms” - those special touches that make your brand unmistakably yours.

So if you’re ready to take your brand from “hot mess” to “hell yes”, this episode is jam-packed with practical, doable steps to get you there!

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EPISODE MENTIONS:

⚡ Create your email signature with Scribe

⚡ Grab the checklist to take your brand from a hot mess to hell yes!

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WANT MORE?

🎧 64. The ultimate guide to creating a consistent brand experience that wows your customers

✍️ The fundamental principles every creative needs to know to design their own brand

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You know what I admire even more than a creative chasing their passion and launching a business?

A creative who knows when to spot the signs that it’s time to hit pause - or even pull the plug - when their business isn’t serving them anymore and getting back to the basics of creating purely for the love of it. That’s the real magic!

And in this episode, we’re talking about just that with my guest, Kassy King.

Kassy is a multidisciplinary creative, total arts-and-crafts dabbler, and a big-time fan of colour and upcycling. She ran Kassy King Designs until early 2024 when she decided to close up shop to focus on finding that sweet spot between work and life.

Today, we’re diving into the good stuff: how to know when you’re ready to hire a branding designer, why a cohesive brand is a game-changer for your creative biz, the not-so-glamorous side of hosting workshops, and how to tap into your local community.

Plus, we’ve got tips for collaborations, landing magazine features, and figuring out when it’s time to close your creative business - and what life looks like afterwards.

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Connect with Kassy:

Instagram: @kassykingdesigns

TikTok: @kassykingdesigns

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Recommended Episodes:

#86. 8 ways to create compelling content that speaks directly to your audience

#70. 50 content ideas for artists to establish your brand on social media

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It’s no secret that I love collaborating with other artists.

Not only will you make new friends and connect with other creatives like you, but you will also be seen by a whole new audience and expand your reach!

What’s not to love?!

In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the wonderful world of collaborations.

We’re talking about:

🎨 Why you should prioritise collaborations if you aren’t already

🎨 The collaborations that have worked the best for me so far!

🎨 What kinds of collaborations you can do TODAY

🎨 How to initiate the collaboration & what to say when you reach out to collab

🎨 Plus, how to make the most of your collaboration so it’s a win-win for you and the person you’re collaborating with!

This is a jam-packed episode, so get your pen, grab your paper and let’s dive in!

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Curious about what it takes to run a successful sticker club? Wonder no more!

In today’s episode, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Itzel Islas, who’s here to spill what it's like running a successful sticker club and so much more!

Itzel is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator originally from Tijuana, Mexico, now living in San Diego, California.

Her work is inspired by Mexican culture, vibrant colour palettes and playful elements of everyday life. Her mission since 2016 has been to create a positive bi-cultural impact through design.

In this episode, Itzel shares her journey of building a sticker club from the ground up, sharing everything from designing the perfect sticker to fostering a community of loyal customers.

She also opens up about how she’s scaled her business beyond social media, maintaining authenticity while growing her brand, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Whether you’re an artist or maker, a sticker enthusiast, or someone curious about turning passion into profit, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss.

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Connect with Itzel:

Instagram: instagram.com/yayitzel

Website: yaylandia.com

TikTok: tiktok.com/@yay.itzel

Patreon: patreon.com/yayitzel

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Ready to turn your brand strategy into a brand IDENTITY? (aka make your brand not only feel and sound good but look good too?!). This step is absolutely crucial for any artist or maker looking to grow your brand.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the process of transforming your brand strategy into a cohesive brand identity that attracts the right audience and reflects your brand personality, and business goals.

From how to gather inspiration to putting it all together into brand guidelines, I’m breaking down the 8 key steps to go from vision to visuals.

So whether you’re starting out or looking to refine your existing brand, this episode is packed with actionable tips and resources to help you on the way!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• When DIYing your branding, how do you know if you’re “doing it right?” Listen to the episode or read the blog post here
• Which of the 7 Unique Logo Types is Perfect for You? Find out here!
• Need help finding branding inspo? Check out my Pinterest
• Ready to create your colour palette? Coolors.co or Adobe Color are the tools I recommend

Uncover & embrace your unique brand magic in 7 days 🪄 with the Brand Magic Blueprint!

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Today I have the privilege of speaking with the lovely Ellie Compton, who is an architect and artist who runs a Christchurch-based art studio called Maker of Chaos.

Ellie collects people's life stories and weaves them into chaotic and whimsical worlds of art that encourage imagination and discovery. 

In this episode, you're going to learn how to make art competitions worth your time, get some tips and tricks for growing your following as a brand-new business, and the value of a complete brand experience.

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Connect with Ellie Compton:

Instagram: @ellie.compton__

Website: elliecompton.com

Facebook: EllieCompton.MakerofChaos

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Ready to take your art full-time but don't know how? Check out Ellie’s course – Passion to Profession!

This 6-week course gives artists and creatives (like you!) the practical tools and face-to-face mentoring to elevate your business confidence, land steady clients and make great money, all while using your creativity as the driving force.

View the sales page here ➡️ elliecompton.com/sales-page-passionxprofession

Or join the program & SAVE when you pay in full using our special Brand Your Passion link! Use discount code “PASSION20” at checkout!

Click here to join Passion to Profession & save when you pay in full!

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