It's Part of the Process

Delilah and Nicole discuss a heated subject: sharing about your personal beliefs and politics in your business. We know this is a sensitive topic for many people. While our goal in this episode is to address balancing your personal beliefs and politics with your business, some political ideas emerged during our unscripted conversation. If you're feeling emotionally raw or don't want to potentially hear views that may be different than your own, we urge you to skip this episode. The views shared in this episode do not reflect the views of our sponsors or necessarily reflect those of Dear Handmade Life.

The ladies talk to artist, author, mother, and Craftcation 2017 presenter Anna Joyce about why she doesn't shy away from not only sharing her political views and personal life on social media, but about adding products to her collection that reflect her views.

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Delilah and Nicole talk about the trends of 2017. They make predictions about what lies ahead in DIY, crafts, lifestyle, design, fashion, business, social media, décor and more! A few surprise guests make appearances with their own predictions too!

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Nicole and Delilah are saying goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017. They talk about the notion of being and doing enough, success, gratitude, transitions in their businesses that they went through this year and they share some of the best and worst moments of 2016 submitted by listeners.

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Delilah and Nicole send their warmest wishes to you for a lovely and drama free holiday season. Catch up with them and a new batch of episodes on January 7th.

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Delilah and Nicole talk with the creator of Oodle Ba Doodle pillows and the co-leader of the San Francisco Etsy group, Rebecca Saylor. The ladies discuss how we can grow our businesses without compromising our original mission statement. They chat about growing through people vs. technology, being realistic with growth, and about how overnight success can turn into a nightmare.

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Delilah and Nicole talk to the owner of Epheriell Designs jewelry and Create & Thrive consulting, Jess Van Den. They discuss navigating the waters of living with someone and being business partners.

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Delilah and Nicole talk to the insanely successful and charming women behind Bella Lucce Skincare and Lucky Break Consulting, Miss Lela Barker. They discuss ways to set up your business so that it stays for the long haul, how to streamline tasks, and why you shouldn't feel bad about your business mistakes.

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Delilah and Nicole talk to Abby Glassenberg of While She Naps and Craft Industry Alliance about the reality of running your own business. Surprise - it's not as easy as opening an Etsy shop. They discuss the rise in creative businesses, the role technology plays, and how to decide if you're ready to turn your passion into a job.

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Delilah and Nicole talk to Sharon Fain of Academy of Handmade about burn-out and balancing work life. They discuss how to recognize when you're burnt out, distinguishing it from regular work stress, taking care of yourself, and why we need to stop glorifying busyness. Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...

Delilah and Nicole talk with Rachel Smith of The Crafted Life about comparison and authenticity online. The ladies share times when they've fallen into the comparison game as well as tips for dealing with moments when you're feeling less-than. They also touch on how much to share about your personal life with your online audience and stay authentic when working with sponsors.

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