Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons

Navigating Creative Burnout and Embracing New Beginnings with Ginna Christensen | Emily Blumenthal & Ginna Christensen


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Ginna Christensen, a creative recovery expert, shares her journey in helping individuals reclaim their creative spark amid the pervasive threat of burnout. Burnout doesn’t just slow us down—it erodes our ability to create, innovate, and lead. In this episode, Ginna discusses the early signs of burnout, the social shifts driving its rise, and the challenges of sustaining creativity in an always-on culture.

Takeaway Points
Recognizing Burnout: Learn how burnout has moved from a personal struggle to a widespread crisis, reshaping creative industries.
The Role of Community: Discover how platforms like Substack offer a fresh alternative to social media for connection and long-form expression.
Authentic Leadership: Explore the power of aligning leadership with personal values to foster sustainable success.

Our Guest, Ginna Christensen is a creative strategist and coach dedicated to helping individuals overcome burnout and rediscover their passion. Through her Creative Comeback program, Ginna provides tools to cultivate sustainable creativity, build supportive communities, and navigate career transitions with confidence. Her insights highlight the power of resilience, empathy, and long-form expression in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. 🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with Ginna Christensen.

Host Emily Blumenthal is a handbag industry expert, author of Handbag Designer 101, and founder of The Handbag Awards. Known as the “Handbag Fairy Godmother,” Emily also teaches entrepreneurship at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is dedicated to celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of building iconic handbag brands.

Find Handbag Designer 101 Merch, HBD101 Masterclass, one-on-one sessions, and opportunities to book Emily Blumenthal as a speaker at emilyblumenthal.com

Buy Emily’s Books: “Handbag Designer 101” & “Savvy Suzanna’s Amazing Adventures in Handbags


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