It's Part of the Process

By It's Part of the Process

With over 20 years of experience running creative businesses, your host, Nicole Stevenson knows the joy and the struggles of being your own boss. Join her and her guests for business insights, life le... more

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The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.

It's Part of the Process episodes:

September 08, 2016 37: The True Cost of Running a Creative Business
Delilah and Nicole talk with Lisa Cherry, the owner of The Makery Craft Co, a studio in Anaheim that offers creative workshops for adult makers. The ladies discuss adjusting your money mindset, the importance of financial goals, starving artist syndrome, diversifying your income, and more.

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44min
August 25, 2016 36: Creating for a Positive Body Image
Delilah and Nicole talk with maker, sewist, creative entrepreneur and Craftcation presenter Sonya Phillip about crafting a wardrobe that fits your style and body. We discuss how Sonya created an “accidental business,”breaking the rules of sewing and fashion, and learning to love your body as it is right now.

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57min
August 11, 2016 35: Letting Go of Perfection
Delilah and Nicole talk to writer, editor, maker and speaker Kim Werker. They discuss the culture of perfection online and in the artistic process. Kim explains how her book, Mighty Ugly, helps people let go of that unnecessary need to be perfect.

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56min
July 29, 2016 34-1/2: Summer Intermission
A quick update for our podcast listeners. The Dear Handmade Life podcast will return after a summer intermission on August 11th. We cannot wait to connect with you again. Cheers!
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2min
June 16, 2016 34: Awesome Visual Design
We've all heard it, and it's still true: how you display your products is just as important as the products themselves. On this episode of DHL, Delilah and Nicole talk to Jessica Pohl, an expert visual merchandiser and owner of Crochet Magic. They ladies discuss Jessica's journey from being a high-fashion merchandiser to hitting rock bottom and rising again with her own business, all with the help of what she learned in retail.

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50min
June 02, 2016 33: Legal Basics for Creatives
Dealing with legal jargon and product laws is one of our least favorites parts of owning a creative business. Unfortunately, operating in the dark and without knowledge of these laws can come back to bite you - and hard! Delilah and Nicole talk to lawyer and artist consultant Kiffanie Stahle about trademarks, copyright, and how personal ethics fit into both.

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1h 7min
May 19, 2016 32: Marketing to the Next Generation
Like it or not, a new generation of creators and consumers are entering the marketplace. This week, Delilah and Nicole talk to local university Publications Manager and Events Coordinator for student media, Natasha Monnereau and freelance Graphic Designer & Marketing Manager, Nancy Herrera, about how to market your products to this next generation. It turns out these young things are not just on their phones all the time.

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44min
May 05, 2016 31: Craftcation 2016
Delilah and Nicole return to the podcast after a long break. The ladies talk about how this year's Craftcation Conference went, what they've been doing to decompress, and begin planning for next year already!

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45min
March 10, 2016 30-1/2: Spring Intermission
Things are gettin' crazy over here at Dear Handmade Life - we're preparing for Craftcation, Spring Patchwork Shows and Delilah is opening her new store! We're so excited to share these experiences with you, but we have to take a quick break beforehand. We'll be back on April 21st and this Intermission Show will give you some rich content to check out in the meantime. Happy Spring!
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20min
February 25, 2016 30: Destinations for Creatives
This week, Delilah and Nicole talk to chef, television personality and food writer Aida Mollenkamp. Aida’s resume includes being the Food Editor at CHOW magazine, hosting the Food Network’s Ask Aida and the Cooking Channel’s foodCrafters and writing the cookbook Keys To The Kitchen. The ladies discuss the importance of support from your creative community, how life is better when you talk to a new person everyday, and tips and destinations for travelers on a budget.

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59min

FAQs about It's Part of the Process:

How many episodes does It's Part of the Process have?

The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.