It's Part of the Process

It's Part of the Process

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It's Part of the Process episodes

  • 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.

    Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes.

    44 min
  • 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.

    Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes.

    57 min
  • 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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    56 min
  • 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!

    2 min
  • 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.

    Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...

    50 min
  • 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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    1 hr 7 min
  • 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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    44 min
  • 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!

    Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...

    45 min
  • 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!

    20 min
  • 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.

    Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes.

    59 min

About It's Part of the Process

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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 lessons and the stories behind their successes and lessons of their missteps so you can work smart, get creative inspiration, live joyfully and feel connected.