I’m having a bit of a fangirl moment today because one of my podcast heroes is this week’s guest. Anne Bogel is the Modern Mrs. Darcy and host of the “What Should I Read Next?” Podcast. Anne’s podcast encourages everyone to explore books of all kinds, and that reflects the creative and personable spirit she brings to the conversation. Anne isn’t just a reader. She’s also the author of Reading People, a book all about how to use popular personality frameworks to tackle real-life problems. 

More Creativity in This Episode:  

• Why words are a creative medium. 
• Anne can read without analysis! 
• Get some ideas to try everything. 
• Anne’s best advice for reading to enhance their creativity. 
• Why listening to audiobooks definitely counts. 
• How Anne made the switch from reader to writer. 

And more!

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I am sure many creative entrepreneurs and business owners have struggled with this thought. Can art actually be strategic? Do you even want to make your art into a business? I am so excited to dive into this subject and so many different explorations of creativity with my guest, Emylee Williams. 

Emylee is going to tackle so many topics today that you will not want to miss: how being a mom impacts the creative process, battling imposter syndrome, and why she stepped back from photography and into painting. There is encouragement, advice, and so many wonderful stories in store for you in this episode! 

More Creativity in This Episode: 

• So many artists stop themselves from growing their art into a business because of the pressure of “The Test.” 
• You can have “mediocre” art and make so much money if you know how to run a business. 
• Emylee is always wondering “Is this art?” 
• You aren’t stuck with the business you have now. 
• The moment Emylee knew she was onto something. 
• Emylee is on a mission to make you feel comfortable enough to do something. 
• How painting became a release and a comfort for Emylee that is different than her business. 
• Why painting? Emylee explains.

And more!

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The reason that productivity systems don’t work for creatives is that we have this a special "X factor" that can’t be necessarily planned out...let’s revise that a little and say it can’t be planned out without taking this Essential Step first.

There is a little bit of creative genius in all of us, but sometimes we need a little help expressing it. Angelica Suarez loves to sit in the space between the creative and the strategic. Angela is an illustrator, entrepreneur, small business strategist, and a mom to four children. She is on a mission to help anyone (not just creative business owners) tap into their inner creative genius.  

Also in this episode:

• How Angelica works with people who are not typically “creative.” 
• Creative projects take time! 
• Discover Angela’s process with her clients. 
• How to teach your clients how to work with you. 
• Hand-drawn illustrations are standing out from all of the digital graphics. 
• Angela gets creativity from her children. 
• Finding a space to do creative projects is essential. 
• The motivation behind starting up a Stamping company again.

And more!

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What is holding you back creatively? For many of us, we have fears and doubts that inhibit our ability to create. Where do you often feel “stuck,” and are you ready to break the fear cycle? I have great news for you then! My guest on the show today is Kate Swoboda, author of The Courage Habit. Kate uses her deep understanding of human cognition to help us break through some of our deepest fears and cultivate a habit of courageousness. Kate’s book helps you identify the places where fear habitually holds you back, and then gives you strategies you can use to break those habits. The result? A creative life or business that is free from fear and anxiety!

• How Kate got into the coaching work she does today.
• Can the fear of something that hasn’t happened be overcome?
• Discover the most common fear reactions.
• Learn how to access your body when you experience fear sensations.
• Is there such a thing as healthy fear?

And more!

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Laura Kashner is a graphic designer and editor, specializing in publication design. Since launching her freelance business after college, Laura’s sent thousands of pages and over 150 magazines to the press. In 2017, she launched Whitespace Magazine, her own print publication for artists and designers. Laura has two daughters and a husband, and lives in an adorable farm town in Illinois.

Also in this episode:

• Why it’s important to build community with other creative entrepreneurs
• What experience solidified Laura’s passion for publication design
• Laura describes how her interest in simplistic design translates to her home
• How and when to say ‘no’ to client work
• What led Laura to start her print publication, Whitespace Magazine
• And more!

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Susan is a photographer and digital artist. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona and has an immense love of animals, travel, and art. She’s combined all of these passions together to create a large gallery of photos, digital art, and video clips available as stock photography and prints designed for animal and travel businesses and enthusiasts.

Also in this episode:

• ow Susan built her unique creative business
• How Susan made the big change from a corporate job to full time photography
• Why Susan prefers to photograph animals over people
• Susan explains how she’s built her passive and residual income streams
• Why and where Susan loves to learn, plus her favorite resources
• And more!

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Shawna Clingerman is an artist, and after years as a creative she’s not afraid to say it. In fact, Shawna has spent nearly a decade in the graphic design industry and loves hand hand lettering, illustrations, and playfully watercoloring in her journal any chance she gets. Shanwna’s work can be seen often in the scrapbooking and crafting industry through Illustrated Faith, Becky Higgins, Paperhouse Productions, and more. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her four sons and husband.

Also in this episode:

• Shawna explains why she feels more successful working on a lot of different projects
• What experiences helped Shwana get started in graphic design
• Shawna explains what digital scrapbooking is
• How much money Shawna made per month when she first started selling her art
• Shawna’s tips on how to fight imposter syndrome
• And more!

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When it comes to growing your creative brand, there are two basic ways to approach expanding your sales. You can cast a wider net and get MORE clients or customers -get your work on more store shelves, in front of more customers, and grow your potentials audience of buyers. OR you can focus on getting the people who already buy from you to buy MORE and to work with you for more of their customer life cycle. In today’s mini episode, we’ll focus on an easy and effective way to make this 2nd option a reality so you capitalize on creating longer relationships working with the people who already know and love you.

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