Paige's Pod

Paige gets a direct message on Instagram from a virtual art pal, Caroline from Le Petit Brush. Paige turns this casual DM conversation into a full on podcast episode that is a little bit different and totally impromptu than the usual podcast format. Carolina is interested in collaborating with local businesses to facilitate her own watercolor workshops and is curious how to approach and pitch her workshop ideas to potential clients.

Paige shares her experience and knowledge of moving, building her network from scratch and how to build authentic relationships with local shops, which leads to hosting really fun workshop events for the community. Caroline asks a lot of really great questions on best watercolor workshop practices and Paige answers Carolina’s questions by sharing stories, helpful tips, tricks, and her knowledge/expertise on various ways to build confidence, grow your network, and create fun events for your community to enjoy.

Follow and support Carolina by following https://www.instagram.com/lepetitbrush on Instagram and check out her website, https://www.lepetitbrush.com to learn more about her painting and workshop offerings!

On this episode of Paige's Pod, Paige has the pleasure of having her fist in studio podcast session with her dear friend, Amy Tilton from Home Remedy Studio. Amy shares her journey and experience of art school, art education and self employment as an artist. Paige and Amy cover an array of conversation topics such as pushing limits, setting boundaries, thrifting, sustainability, mistake making and the feeling of being part of something that is beautiful and bigger than one could ever imagine. To follow and support Amy, please follow https://www.instagram.com/homeremedystudio on Instagram and check out her website https://www.homeremedystudio.com to learn more about her work, as well as her art class offerings for kids and adults in Seatcoast New Hampshire. Happy listening!

On this episode, Paige has the pleasure of chatting with Catie from CRW Ceramics. Catie is a New Hampshire potter, high school art teacher and soon to be mom! Catie and Paige both attended the University of New Hampshire (unfortunately they only had one drawing class together) and reminisce about their experience attending UNH. Catie shares her experience majoring in communications and then switching to art and education and the why behind her decision to become an art teacher. Catie shares how she got started with her art business and the organic growth Instagram had to offer before the social media platform transitioned to video creation and heavy ad promotion. Catie is an expecting mother and Paige and Catie share their hopes, dreams and fears about embarking on this new motherhood journey of theirs. They both share similar ideas and beliefs when it comes to work/life/baby balance and dive into an array of topics that will leave you feeling like you had the best hang out sesh with friends. To follow and support Catie please follow her on Instagram, www.instagram.com/crw_designs and her website, https://crwdesignsceramics.com

On this episode, Paige shares some pretty exciting news, she’s pregnant! Paige chats about her current pregnancy journey and what the future holds for her and her art business. Paige shares her experience with miscarriage as well as her current experience with sub chorionic hematoma during pregnancy. Paige expresses how the hard challenges life throws your way can make you hyper focussed, aware and completely in the moment. Life challenges we face can also make your entire world come to complete halt and stop everything that you’re doing in order to heal, process and reflect. Paige chats about her hopes, fears and dreams when it comes to motherhood and running a business. She also shares her thoughts on dreaming big and really wanting something out of life - If you really want to achieve something, you should do anything and everything to make it work. To follow and support Paige please visit her website paigelindseydesign.com or @paigelindseydesign on Instagram.

On this episode, Paige chats with the inspiring Katy Murray of Katy Murray Photography. Katy and Paige chat about her love for photography and how she finds balance, while managing her many hats as a photographer, educator, mother, small business owner AND working a full time job.

Katy shares her experience maneuvering through life's challenges and responsibilities and how time blocking, time management, and systems can help incorporate balance and keep you sane (most of the time). Katy expresses how being intentional with your time allows you to have a set plan or routine that allows you to switch from one hat to the other. Paige and Katy discuss what it looks like to pivot your business, motherhood, setting boundaries, the power of a good support system and what it means to simply let go.

To follow and support Katy, listen to her podcast The Ginger Biz https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ginger-biz/id1623517162 and check out her website https://www.katymurrayphotography.com and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katyandco.va

On this episode, Paige chats with Gabbie Kellie, Founder of WEM and cash management coach for super moms. Gabbie shares her journey working in financial auditing and her experience with the “corporate hustle and grind” in order to climb the corporate latter. Paige and Gabbie chat about her career shift from financial auditing to mompreneur.

Gabbie explains the why behind WEM and the importance of helping small businesses “do their finances” as well as bond over the awareness that there was a gap that existed for mompreneurs whose specific needs weren’t being seen or heard.

Gabbie and Paige discuss their need for perfection, safety and survival, as well as how millennials self worth is tied to others perception of who we are and waiting to have kids/knowing when the right time is to start a family, build a business and find financial freedom. Make sure to check out Gabbie and her amazing company WEM by visiting WEM's website https://www.wem.co and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/wemfinancial

On this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige rings in the new year with a solo chat about goals and ways you can achieve those big dreams and goals swirling around in your head. Paige shares her own personal long term goals and how she plans to achieve them through objectives and key results. Get excited for a little astrology tip at the end of the episode from Paige’s friend, Kaitlyn Dear from Clexo on when the best time to start thinking about goals and new year resolutions truly is! Enjoy the episode and get excited what’s in store for Paige’s Pod in 2023. To follow and support Paige, check out @paigelindseydesign on Instagram and www.paigelindseydesign.com

On this episode, Paige chats with her friend and fellow Scorpio sister, Kaitlyn Dear the fabulous and energizing force behind her art business, Clexo.

Kailyn has a love for astrology and Paige has a deeply rooted fascination for astrology, which results in the beginning their conversation diving right into an intense birth chart reading. Kaitlyn reads Paige's birth chart, explains the different layers of being a Scorpio and how astrology ties into her own art and creative practice. After a fascinating and candid conversation about birth charts and souls meeting in a past life, Kaitlyn shares her journey of becoming a full time ARTrepreneur. Kaitlyn chat about how she was introduced to art, studying communications and design and her experience working as a telemarketer at Quicken Loans working the “Wolf of Wall Street” 9-5 cubical life.

Paige and Kaitlyn share cross country road trip experiences, relationship stories, goals and dreams and at the very end of the episode, Kaitlyn explains the why behind her art business name, Clexo. Enjoy the episode and to follow and support Kaitlyn, check out https://www.clexo.org and https://www.instagram.com/clexo

Book Recommendation - Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss
https://www.brianweiss.com/about-the-books/many-lives-many-masters/

On this episode, Paige chats with her friend Magdalena (Magda) from Magdalena Creative. Magda is a full time designer with a passion for creating modern, fun and eclectic illustrative wall art, cards, homewares and much more! Her work is inspired by nature, animals and loves to paint quirky, colorful pieces that are full of character and life.

Paige and Magda chat about her move from Poland to Scotland to study Graphic Design for Digital media, working full time as a designer/illustrator and starting to make "bits and bobs" in her spare time. Her spare time creations led to opening her Etsy shop, participating in makers markets where she showcases a variety of wall art prints, cards, and homewares.

Paige learns about the gaming world as Magda shares her experience learning English and meeting her partner of 12 years through gaming. The end of this episodes focuses on Magda's use of responsible packaging - recyclable, biodegradable, reusable, and NO plastics. Her prints come in the simplest, most basic packaging. She uses as few elements as possible to package products, creating an exciting experience, yet avoiding unnecessary waste. All of this without compromising on the quality and longevity of the print.

To follow and support Magda, check out her website - https://www.magdalenacreative.co.uk , Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/magda_creative and wholesale website - https://magdalenacreative.faire.com

On this episode Paige sits down and chats with the multitalented Rosilyn Holladay! From floral paintings, live wedding paintings, motherhood, and dental hygiene, Rosilyn has done it all!

Paige and Rosilyn discuss the difficulty of being an artist who is past the beginner stage but not quite a professional. They encourage others to reach out and not to undervalue their worth regardless of level. Rosilyn started pursuing an art career in college but then abandoned that dream to become a dental hygienist. Soon after, she returned to art and opened an art gallery. Rosilyn now does live wedding painting and sells artwork. Rosilyn points out the importance of continuing to learn even if one considers themselves accomplished stating, "...always have bigger dreams to reach out to."


Check out Rosiyln's websites!

Rosiyln's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rholladay.art/

Rosilyn's art website - https://www.rholladayart.com/