In this episode of Mind Your Own Biz, I’m joined by Jane Kleiman, ceramic artist, teacher, advocate, founder of Squatter Potters in Red Bank, NJ, and co-founder of HomeLife 21.

💛 This episode runs a bit longer than my usual episodes, but this conversation covered so much ground, and Jane shared so many thoughtful insights and stories that I didn't want to trim it down. We covered everything from clay and creativity to caregiving, community, belonging, and autism advocacy, and it felt worth giving those topics the room they deserved. If you've got a longer drive, a walk, a pottery project, or a quiet afternoon ahead of you, settle in and enjoy.

Jane and I talk about what happens when your life doesn’t fit neatly into one little box, and how motherhood, caregiving, creativity, advocacy, and community have all shaped the work she does now.

We talk about clay as a creative practice, but also as a way to come back to yourself. We talk about building a ceramics studio that feels less transactional and more like a creative home. And we talk about HomeLife 21, the nonprofit Jane co-founded to help create loving, supportive homes for adults with autism.

We dive into:

• Why Jane believes authenticity is the thread connecting art, advocacy, motherhood, and community

• What belonging means when you’ve spent much of your life feeling like you don’t quite fit

• Raising a son with profound autism and how motherhood shaped Jane’s worldview

• How clay became a refuge, creative practice, and form of self-discovery

• Why Jane moved Squatter Potters from a class-based model to a membership model

• What artists need emotionally, not just technically

• Why Jane believes creativity has been stripped out of so many people

• The vision behind HomeLife 21

• What families of autistic adults are often left to navigate

• Building homes, studios, and communities where people can feel known

• Coming into alignment later in life

• Jane’s upcoming anthology chapter in Radiant Wisdom: 18 Stories of Feminine Power, Purpose, and Rebirth

Parts of this conversation are heavy. Jane shares openly about raising her son, navigating broken systems, and the urgent need for safer, more dignified options for autistic adults and their families.

But this episode is also full of humor, honesty, creativity, and that very specific magic of talking to a woman who has lived many lives and discovered how all those pieces fit together.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Jane’s website: https://www.jkceramicsnj.com
• Jane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkceramicsnj
• Jane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SacredSpaceYogaandMassageTherapy
• HomeLife 21: https://homelife21.org
• Radiant Wisdom: 18 Stories of Feminine Power, Purpose, and Rebirth - Available on Amazon

Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨

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✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz — your support means the world! 🎙💖

🎤 Got a question for the podcast? Submit yours here: ⁠https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion⁠

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

In this quickie episode of Mind Your Own Biz, I’m sharing one of my favorite time-saving business hacks: Gmail Templates. ✨

If you’re constantly typing the same emails over and over again, this built-in Gmail feature can save you a ridiculous amount of time and mental energy.

I walk you through exactly how to set it up, the kinds of emails I use it for in my own business, and why tiny systems like this can make your business run so much smoother behind the scenes.

We also get into email marketing, lead magnets, automation, list clean-up, and the reality of running a business during unexpectedly busy seasons (like the one I'm currently in).

Having things that can quietly work for you in the background can make all the difference in your biz!

In this episode, we talk about:

• How to set up Gmail Templates inside Gmail
• Repetitive emails that are perfect for templates
• Tiny automations that save time and brain power
• Email marketing systems and welcome sequences
• Lead magnets and automated freebie delivery
• Why cleaning your email list matters
• The emotional weirdness of unsubscribes (and why they’re normal)
• Backend setup support for DIY business owners

✨ BTW: Want help setting up your lead magnet, welcome sequence, or email automations? Visit alyciayerves.com or send me an email and let’s talk about it.

🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨

🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & ⁠⁠tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative⁠⁠ so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz—your support means the world! 🎙💖

Want to submit a question for a future episode of Mind Your Own Biz? Head over to: https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

Spring, renewal, change, identity, flowers, feelings… this episode showed up right on time. 🌸

In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Cagman of Bloom With Sam. She's a Jersey City-based creative multi-hyphenate whose world currently revolves around a blooming new floral business. 🌼

Sam’s work has evolved over the years from yoga and Reiki to candles, sound healing, and now flowers, but the throughline is clear: helping people feel more connected to themselves, their bodies, their spaces, and the little pockets of beauty that make life feel more human.

We talk about what it means to “bloom where you’re planted,” how her relationship with her body shaped the way she teaches yoga, why flowers have become such a joyful creative outlet, and how she shows up online as a real person, not some perfectly curated internet version of herself.

There’s also a lot of Jersey, a little fat girl bonding, some flower nerdery, and a reminder that joy and hard things can exist at the same time.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• How Bloom With Sam evolved from yoga and Reiki into flowers, candles, sound baths, and more
• What “bloom where you’re planted” means to Sam right now
• Teaching yoga for injured bodies, fat bodies, new students, and people who need extra care
• Building a business around connection, creativity, and joy
• Why Sam is not interested in being a big traditional florist.. (elaborate, large-scale events are soooo not her thing)
• Creating bouquets, pop-up flower bars, and floral subscriptions in her own way
• The pressure of selling when your work feels personal
• Showing up online without trying to be overly polished or perfectly curated
• Finding joy without pretending the hard stuff isn’t happening
• Why flowers, stillness, dogs, coffee, and naps all deserve their moment

I loved this chat and I know you will, too!

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Sam's website: https://bloomwithsam.com
• Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithsam
• Grab my free OMG… It’s So Me! guide: https://www.alyciayerves.com/omg

Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨

🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz — your support means the world! 🎙💖

🎤 Got a question for the podcast? I’ll be answering select listener questions in upcoming episodes! Submit yours anonymously or with your name here: https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

Sweet Dani B doesn’t just make cookies… she makes whimsical, edible works of art that are full of joy, personality, and a whole lot of ❤️🍪👀

In this episode, I’m joined by celebrity cookie artist and Emmy award winning set and prop stylist Dani Boglivi-Fiori, aka Sweet Dani B. Local Jersey friends, you already know… and if you don’t, you’re about to 😏! We get into what it really looks like to build a business that feels like you from the inside out.

From her background in the fashion world and working on The Martha Stewart Show to building her own cookie studio here at the Jersey Shore, Dani shares how creativity, values, and personality have shaped every step of her journey.

She’s taught thousands how to decorate cookies and have so much fun doing it!

And yes… with her fashion industry background, I had to ask:
Just how real is The Devil Wears Prada? 👀

But beyond the cookies (which are life-changing, literally), what makes Dani’s brand stand out is how clearly she stands in what she believes.

We talk about using your voice as a business owner, speaking up about what matters to you, and the reality that your business doesn’t have to be for everyone. In fact, it's not supposed to be.

Dani shares how her involvement in things like the Women’s March shaped how she shows up, how she navigates the tension between joy and real-life heaviness, and how she continues to spread love even when the world feels chaotic. Cuz people need it.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• How Dani turns cookies into art (like… actual art) 🍪

• Her path from Rhode Island School of Design to Ralph Lauren to entrepreneurship

• Working behind the scenes on The Martha Stewart Show (and winning an Emmy 👀)

• The reality of running a creative business in unpredictable times

• Saying no to things that don’t feel aligned (even if they make money)

• Using your platform to share your values and beliefs

• Why your business doesn’t have to be “for everyone”

• Why your business is allowed to evolve as you do

• Burnout, boundaries, and shifting how your business operates... we love a pivot these days!

There’s art. There’s activism. There’s googly eyes. There’s a brief but important Muppet moment. It’s all here in episode 46 with Sweet Dani B. Join us for a sweet chat!

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Grab my free OMG… It’s So Me! guide: ⁠https://www.alyciayerves.com/omg⁠

• Sweet Dani B website: https://sweetdanib.com

• Follow Dani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetdanib

• Classes, events, & orders: all through her website!

Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨

🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz—your support means the world! 🎙💖

🎤 Got a question for the podcast?I’ll be answering select listener questions in upcoming episodes! Submit yours (anonymously or not) here:https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

Amy Tipton doesn’t do business the “normal” way. That’s kind of the whole point.

In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Tipton, founder of Feral Girl Books, and someone who truly embodies what it means to build a business that actually feels like you. We talk about her punk-inspired brand, her zine-style physical newsletter (yes, actual mail!), and how she’s carved out a creative path that works for her… even while actively avoiding most tech.

We also get into her background as a literary agent, the story of how she suffered a stroke and how it reshaped her relationship with work and time, and why she’s so passionate about accessibility, marginalized voices, and doing things differently in a very traditional industry.

This one is real, a little chaotic in the best way, and full of personality. Just how we like it.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• The origin story behind Feral Girl Books and its punk/DIY aesthetic
• How her stroke changed her perspective on work, time, and priorities
• Accessibility gaps in everyday spaces and why they matter
• The reality of running a business when you don’t love tech (or AI!)
• Creating a physical, mailed-out newsletter instead of using email
• The role of personality, pop culture, and personal taste in branding

& lots more! Like her plans for her next tattoo -- which you've just gotta hear.

🔗 Links & Resources:Join the waitlist for my next Minimind cohort:https://alyciayerves.myflodesk.com/minimindwaitlistGrab my free “30 Days of Social Media Ideas” cheat sheet:https://alyciayerves.com/30daysofsocialAmy Tipton’s website: https://amy-tipton.com

Sign up for Amy’s printed/mailed newsletter: https://amy-tipton.com/newsletter

Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feralgirlbooks

Follow Amy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeralGirlBooks

Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tipton-09414223b/

Listen to Amy’s Spotify playlist “Introducing Feral Girl Books”:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Psu20uWa8ZRtSGGaF2pYS

Let’s chat:Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz — your support means the world! 🎙💖🎤 Got a question for the podcast?I’ll be answering select listener questions in upcoming episodes! Submit yours (anonymously or with your name — totally up to you) here:👉 https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

After recently celebrating my first full year of podcasting, I kiiiiinda disappeared for a bit. 😬

There was no big announcement or “Season 2” being whipped up behind the scenes. But life was (IS!!!) life-ing. In personal ways. In business ways. In world ways. So I just paused.

And if I'm being honest, it’s been reallyyyy hard to market a business lately. There are some absolutely terrible things happening in the world. Injustice. Violence. People who can’t afford groceries. People who can’t pay rent. It can feel absolutely trivial and meaningless to talk about branding and websites and launches when the headlines are this heavy.

I've genuinely wondered (often) if I should say anything at all.

But something my therapist reminds me often is this: two things can be true at the same time:

1. The world can feel like a nightmare.
2. And your work can still matter.

In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes in my own business. I hosted a Zoom recently called:

“WTF Is This Biz Season?! 🥴 A Chat for Women in Our ‘Figuring It Out’ Era”

And the recurring theme in that room was this:

We still want our businesses.

We’re just kinda lost and reflecting and sitting with these feelings.

“I’m not trying to hit 7 figures. I’m just trying to figure it out.”

This episode is me pulling back the curtain a little.

I talk about:

• Why I took a few months off from podcasting

• The tension of building a business when the world feels heavy

• Feeling “between versions” of yourself

• Letting some things sunset while others start to sprout

• Choosing flow over force

• Persistency over consistency

• What it feels like to sense change before you can name it

I don’t have a polished plan. I don’t have a big pivot reveal. But I absolutely know that something is shifting.

And maybe you feel it too.

If you’re in your own in-between era… if your biz feels different… if your energy feels different… if you’re stretching but don’t know what you’re stretching toward yet…

You’re not alone. Trust me!

Join The Forward-ish Club 🐌

If this episode resonates, I’d love to invite you into The Forward-ish Club.

It’s a free encouragement circle for business owners who are choosing to stay in the game. Messy but moving.

You’ll get:

• Gentle email check-ins

• Encouragement

• Perspective

• An optional private Instagram group chat

It’s for women who still want this. Even if things feel chaotic. Even if things feel stalled. Even if you’re crawling instead of sprinting.

You can join here 👉 alyciayerves.com/forward

No pressure. Just support.

Thanks for being here!

Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨

🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & ⁠⁠tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative⁠⁠ so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz—your support means the world! 🎙💖

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the podcast. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

This episode is quite literally about using your voice.

I’m sitting down with Marni Penning, an award-winning actress, audiobook narrator, author, and coach who I’ve known for more than 20 years, dating all the way back to our NYC theater days.

Marni has built a creative career rooted in storytelling, performance, and helping others feel more confident expressing themselves, both onstage and off.

We talk about her journey through theater, voice acting, and audiobook narration, including her Audie Award win (!!!), building a home recording booth, and what it actually takes to bring stories to life behind the mic. We also dig into anxiety, ADHD, accessibility, and why audiobooks absolutely count as reading.

This conversation is thoughtful, funny, affirming, and packed with wisdom for creatives, performers, and anyone trying to feel more comfortable using their voice in the world.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:
• Marni’s decades-long career onstage and how it shaped her creative confidence
• Becoming an audiobook narrator and what happens inside the booth
• Her Audie Award nomination and win and what that recognition meant to her
• Building a home recording studio and working professionally from home
• The Penning Method for the Panicked Actor and helping performers move through anxiety
• Why audiobooks are an essential and valid way to read, especially for neurodivergent brains
• ADHD, creativity, and using your voice in ways that actually work for you
• Writing a memoir and continuing to evolve creatively

I absolutely loved catching up with my friend Marni, and it's so inspiring to see the creative life she has built for herself.

🔗 Links + Resources Mentioned:

Marni’s website:
https://www.theladyhamlet.com

The Penning Method for the Panicked Actor:
https://panickedactor.com

Follow Marni on social:Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theladyhamlet

✨ Free Resource Mentioned in This Episode

OMG, It’s So Me!
Free Guide to Personalize Your Brand, Content, and Biz Vibe

Not sure what actually makes you unique or how to show up more like yourself in your business? I’m here to lovingly call BS on that. This free, editable guide helps you uncover the things that make you you so you can start using them intentionally in your brand, your content, and your business to attract the clients who actually light you up. These days, there has never been a better time to be yourself.

👉 Grab it here: https://www.alyciayerves.com/omg

Let’s chat:Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨

🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz, your support means the world! 🎙💖

🎤 Got a question for the podcast?I’ll be answering select listener questions in upcoming episodes! Submit yours (anonymously or with your name, totally up to you) here: 👉 https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

We just wrapped the very first full year of podcasting, and Spotify Wrapped for Creators had some very fun things to say about this lil' show. Mind Your Own Biz was named:

• A 2025 Marathon Show

• A 2025 Talked About Show

• A 2025 Most Shared Show

I’m soooo grateful for every listen, every share, and every comment. To celebrate, we’re resurfacing one of the episodes that helped us get here.

“Deck the Digital Halls: Easy Holiday Marketing Tips” originally aired on November 27, 2024, and it’s held onto a top spot ever since... it’s currently the fourth most-listened-to episode of the entire show.

We’re deeper into the season now, but there’s still time to use the ideas inside this ep. You’ll hear simple, fast, realistic tips for:

• Giving your website a small but meaningful holiday glow-up

• Making it easier for people to find your offers and contact info

• Sprucing up your social presence

• Removing friction so customers can say yes with less effort

Btw, inside the original recording, you’ll hear me mention two holiday offers:

• Holiday Hustle — this is still available this year. Grab the free guide anytime at: alyciayerves.com/holidayhustle. It’s a quick, practical breakdown of small upgrades you can make right now — and grabbing it puts you on my email list just in time for the holiday deals I’m launching next week.

• 24 Days of Biz-Mas Cheer — this one isn’t running this year. But the ideas behind it are still super helpful and can spark inspiration for your own promos!

Use this replay episode as a cozy working session. Pick one or two small things to tweak before the year wraps, and give yourself permission to keep it simple.

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Original shownotes:

The holiday shopping season is officially here! 🎄 Whether you’re 100% ready to go, or are totally scrambling for last-minute ideas, this episode ofMind Your Own Biz has got you covered.

Join me, Alycia Yerves, as I share simple, actionable tips for boosting your holiday marketing game without tons of stress.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Creative, last-minute ways to promote your business during the holiday rush.
• How to stand out in a season packed with promotions.
• Why "done is better than perfect" when it comes to holiday marketing.

Plus, I’ll introduce you to two awesome things I've created for you:

1. 🎁 My free guide,⁠Holiday Hustle⁠, to help you plan effective holiday promotions.
2. 🎄⁠24 Days of Biz-Mas Cheer,⁠ a virtual advent calendar filled with daily stocking stuffers for your business throughout December 2024.

Whether you're rocking a full holiday campaign or need a quick boost, this episode will help you deck the digital halls with ease!

Key Takeaways:

1. It’s never too late to start a holiday promo—small tweaks can make a big impact.
2. Be creative and think outside the box—your promotions should feel true to your brand.
3. Focus on connection and delight, not just discounts, to stand out in the holiday rush.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

Stay Connected:

• Join my Pod Squad for updates and behind-the-scenes content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastnews⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alyciayervescreative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨

🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

✨Loved this episode? Screenshot & ⁠⁠⁠tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative⁠⁠⁠ so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz—your support means the world! 🎙💖

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

Happy Giving Tuesday, friends! 🎉

There is no better guest for today than my girl Laurelyn Pearson from Wish Upon a Jar in Point Pleasant, NJ - because generosity, community, and heart are literally painted into everything she does.

Wish Upon a Jar is not just a paint-your-own pottery studio. It is a creativity playground. A cozy little universe where kids, grownups, families, first-timers, and nostalgia lovers walk in as strangers and leave feeling like part of the crew. And yes, their two studio pups, Irwin and Draco, are basically the welcoming committee. Prepare to fall in love.

Giving back is a huge part of their studio values. Wish Upon a Jar regularly raises money for local animal rescues, supports charities in the community, and helps customers host their own fundraisers right inside the studio. So releasing this episode on Giving Tuesday felt extra right. 🖤🐾

This conversation is so good. It is fun, honest, nerdy, creative, a little chaotic, and full of heart. We talk about why Laurelyn and Matt have such a strong action-taker mindset, how saying yes to experiments can unlock huge wins, and how building a business without a rulebook can create the most unexpected magic.

We also detour through Squishmallows, Hocus Pocus, Schitt’s Creek, K-pop Demon Hunters, Jimmy Fallon, Bluey, kid stories, studio mishaps, community love, and how art somehow becomes therapy when you aren’t looking. 🎨🔥

✨ Inside this episode you’ll hear:

• What an action-taker mindset actually looks like in real life

• How Laurelyn and Matt leap first, learn fast, and let experimentation lead the way

• The role creativity plays in healing, confidence, and community

• How Wish Upon a Jar became a safe and joyful space for every kind of maker

• Why the studio pups, Irwin and Draco, are essential to the Wish experience

• The heart behind all of their animal charity fundraisers

• How accessibility and kindness shape every decision at the studio

• Why adults need creativity and play as much as kids

• Stories from the studio that will make you smile so big your face hurts

🎨🖌 Check out Wish Upon a Jar

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wishuponajarnjWebsite: https://wishuponajarnj.com

Give them a follow, send them some Giving Tuesday love, and help support the causes they uplift all year long. If you’re local to Point Pleasant, go paint something and give Irwin and Draco a hello from me. 🎨🐶💖

🖤 Let’s chat:

Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨

🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!

✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot and tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz. Your support means the world 🎙💖

🎤 Got a question for the podcast? I’ll be answering select listener questions in upcoming episodes. Submit yours here:
👉 https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion

Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

Today’s bonus episode is a full replay of a super informal live session where I walked everyone through the inside of my real Flodesk email account. Think of this like a behind the scenes field trip into the tool I use every single day to run my business. Nothing fancy. No slides. No strategy lessons. Just the what, not the how.

If you’ve ever wondered what Flodesk actually looks like on the inside, how the interface works, or what it’s like to build emails, forms, workflows, checkouts, or segments in real time, this replay gives you the whole peek.

I shared my screen, clicked around my account, and showed exactly how I use Flodesk in my daily marketing and why it’s been such a game changer for me.

✨ In this bonus episode you’ll see:

• What the Flodesk dashboard actually looks like
• How I design my emails inside their drag and drop builder
• How forms and landing pages work
• What workflows are and how automations run
• How I use segments to track what people are interested in
• What checkouts, sales pages, and upsells look like
• The new tools Flodesk has added recently
• How to lock in the unlimited plan before it disappears
• A whole bunch of real, unedited clicking around my account

✨ Mentions in this episode:

• Flodesk free trial and 50% off the first year with code ALYCIA
• Upcoming email marketing workshop in the new year
• Why I believe so strongly in list building
• How I approach re-engagement campaigns
• Why I love forms for growing my list
• Why email is my highest ROI marketing channel

🌐 Links:

Video version of this ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2htSHuY3Qvs

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