Painted Pieces

You asked, I answered! This episode is all about the behind-the-scenes of running a digital-based business. Many of you want to share your art with the world, while still being able to make a living. It's going to be hard work, but this is possible and it's right at your fingertips. I get real honest about what goes into products that are worthy of passive income for the long term, the pros and cons of digital, and how selling digital products works versus selling physical products. I also share what I love about Etsy and the pros and cons of their platform as well.

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In this episode, Audrey interviews Hannah Carroll, the artist behind Willow and Company. Hannah crafts beautiful hand-painted bibles, mugs, sweatshirts, and stickers with inspirational words to bring joy to your day. But more importantly, you can tell that all of her work is driven by her faith and serving the Lord. Hannah talks about how she deals with comparison in her work, her thoughts on juggling motherhood and business, and how she stays intentional with sharing her faith on Instagram - plus some advice on taking a leap of faith in fulfilling your purpose.

Follow Hannah on Instagram @_willowandcompany_

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When you hear "worship through creating" you might wonder what exactly that means. For me, this means worshipping God by using talents, hobbies, and skills God has given you and making beautiful things with it. God gave us these talents, and what better way to use them than to use them in His name? Worship through creating is not just about creating what I want to create. It's about bringing him into the narrative and the creation itself.

On the newest episode of the Painted Pieces Podcast, I share why worship through creating is so important to me, and if you are looking to start worshipping through art, tune in to hear the steps I take to make sure I'm getting God's word in full and also listening to His voice as I bring a creation to life.

Follow Callie Ammons on Instagram: @callieammons

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In today's episode of the Painted Pieces Podcast, I am joined by my incredible friend, Nikka Horschig to talk about choosing Jesus in a fallen world. Nikka shares how she packed up her family and moved them out of their dream home in Texas on a whim to NW Arkansas, knowing that the Holy Spirit was leading them the entire way. She has a huge heart for youth ministry, and even more so for young women in Christ. You'll hear just how passionate she is about leading them to follow Jesus in this crazy, broken world and give them the message of their identity in Him.

Follow Nikka on Instagram: @nikkahorsching @whitetailtents

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Have you ever held your self-worth up against a material object? I know I have, and I dive deep into that story in today's episode.

We all have things in our life that make us feel good, that are maybe slightly materialistic. We know they won't fix our problems, yet we lean into them as a way to feel good about ourselves - sometimes too much. And let's just say that Chanel perfume became more than just a little liquid in a bottle for me.

I hope this story inspires you if you're struggling with materialism, or simply focusing on the wrong things, and serves as a reminder of where your self-worth and purpose truly comes from.

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This topic is very near to my heart, and I've also seen a lot more about it on social media. Not necessarily because it's a trend, but people are more willing to take the term "introvert" and make it something positive. Still, there's a lot of stigma around introverts: We're a bore, we're too shy, we don't have ambition. When really, we can be big dreamers with a lot of motivation in life.

In this episode, I talk about:

• How I approached my account going viral unexpectedly
• Why "just do it" and "change your mindset" can be dangerous messages
• Finding the root cause/trigger of your social anxiety
• Using introvertedness as an excuse
• And more!

If you too are an introvert, you might find encouragement in this, knowing that you're not alone. And all you extroverts out there can better understand your introvert friends!

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Familiar with the Enneagram, but confused about what it actually does for us? Never heard of it at all? You're not alone! I brought my sweet friend Callie Ammons on to the podcast to help unravel all the questions and misconceptions around this popular personality test. Callie is a certified Enneagram coach and hosts her very own podcast, "Living Enneagram." She's incredible at helping people utilize the Enneagram as a tool, and teaching on how to be more intentional in your life and your walk with God.

Callie explains to us what the Enneagram is and how to use it to your benefit, how it's different from other personality tests, how to figure out your Enneagram type/number, and so much more!

Follow Callie on Instagram: @callieammons

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Cami Jones is a woman who wears all the hats and does so in such an admirable way. If you follow her on Instagram at @asouthernframeofmind, you know how wonderful and inspiring her page is. There, she intertwines her faith, motherhood, and owning a business, as well as shots of her beautiful home décor.

Cami has become such a sweet friend of mine through social media and does such an amazing job of keeping Christ in the center of all aspects of her life. In this episode, we talk about the struggles and the triumphs of motherhood, and what it looks like when God is working in us through our businesses.

Cami's Website

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Welcome to the Painted Pieces Podcast! I'm Audrey Bailey and you might know me from Brush and Barley, where I strive to intertwine faith, mental health awareness, and worship through my art. I want you to come here feeling loved, but more importantly, this podcast is about you leaving feeling like you have a purpose greater than you could have imagined. Together, we're going to give our broken pieces to Jesus so that he can paint them and make them beautiful!

It's hard to talk about myself, but people do ask me about my story on a daily basis - especially on Instagram! A lot of those answers are too long to fit into a DM. So for my first episode, I dive deep into my background on how my business, Brush and Barley, came about (including how I came up with the name)!

This business is nothing near what I thought I had planned for my life, and that's the beauty of God's purpose and plans for each and every one of us. If you take away one thing from this episode, I hope it's that you choose to say "NO" to fear in your life.

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