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The Art Cake Coach | Time Management for Home-Based Creatives Who Want Their Life Back
By Cristina ArévaloBusiness
The Art Cake Coach | Time Management for Home-Based Creatives Who Want Their Life Back episodes
- # 206 Grow and protect your creativity, it is the heart of your creative business.
Creativity Isn't Magic, It's Something You Can Grow
Have you ever found yourself saying, "I just don't feel creative anymore"?
What if creativity wasn't something you had to wait for, but something you could intentionally build, nurture, and protect?
In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast, I explore what creativity really is and why it has less to do with talent and more to do with the habits, environments, and choices we make every day.
Whether you're a cake artist, maker, designer, or creative entrepreneur, you'll discover practical ways to keep your creative spark alive without relying on inspiration alone.
Learn:
- Why creativity is a skill you can cultivate
- How to create the right environment for new ideas
- The importance of collecting and protecting your inspiration
- Why comparison and constant scrolling can drain your creativity
- What originality really means, and why you don't have to reinvent the wheel to stand out.
Your creativity is one of your most valuable business assets. The more intentionally you care for it, the more confidently you'll create.
Stay connected:
www.theartcakecoach.com_______________________________________________________________
Join The Art of Cake Business Community:The Art of Creative Business
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New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
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Follow on Social Media
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
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Today's episode is sponsored by D´licious Magazine
https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/
15 min - #205 Time Blocking That Actually Works: Theme Your Days and Make Time for What Matters
Halfway through the year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and ask yourself an important question: Are you still working toward the goals that matter most?
In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast, I share a simple mid-year goal review to help you refocus before diving into one of my favorite productivity strategies: time blocking and themed days.
If you're constantly switching between tasks, feeling busy but not productive, or struggling to find time to grow your business, this episode will help you create a more intentional weekly schedule that supports your goals instead of distracting you from them.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How to review your goals without guilt or overwhelm
- Why time blocking is about protecting your focus and not filling every hour
- How themed days reduce decision fatigue and increase productivity
- A simple way to organize your week as a creative entrepreneur
- Why your calendar should reflect your priorities, not just your appointments
Remember, your goals don't happen by accident; they happen because you intentionally make time for them.
Stay connected:www.theartcakecoach.com
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Join The Art of Cake Business Community:The Art of Creative Business
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New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
______________________________________________________________
Follow on Social Media
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
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Today's episode is sponsored by Crum HQ
Let's welcome our new sponsor, Crumb HQ, a cake business management platform for cake makers.
Only for our listeners, a special discount of 2 months at 50% off (plus a 14-day free trial)
Go to this link, Crum HQ, and use the code TheArtCakeCoach at checkout to claim your special discount.
24 min - # 204 Find your voice and embrace your true self: how your story can show you the path to success.
Today I recorded a very personal episode, where I take you on a storytelling journey of finding my own voice, embracing my flaws and virtues to tailor the message of my business.
Your superpower is within your story, not in the triumphs, but in how you overcome the difficult times.
Stay connected:www.theartcakecoach.com
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Join The Art of Cake Business Community:The Art of Creative Business
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New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
______________________________________________________________
Follow on Social Media
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
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Today's episode is sponsored by Cake Art Magazine by Sophia Fox
https://www.cakeartmagazine.com/
55 min - #203 Stop Doing More. Start Prioritizing Better | why creatives are busy but not productive!
Do you ever finish your day feeling busy, yet wonder why the most important tasks are still sitting on your to-do list?
In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast, Cristina explores one of the biggest productivity mistakes creative entrepreneurs make: confusing planning with prioritizing.
Planning your day is important, but knowing what deserves your attention first is what truly moves your business forward.
If you're a creative entrepreneur or home-based business owner who constantly feels overwhelmed, pulled in different directions, or stuck in "busy mode," this episode will help you simplify your workflow and focus on what really matters.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✨ The difference between planning and prioritizing
✨ Why creatives often struggle to decide what comes first
✨ A simple three-question framework to plan your day with intention
✨ How to stop confusing activity with progress
✨ A practical daily method to help you feel more focused, productive, and in controlRemember, productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most.
Stay connected:
www.theartcakecoach.comJoin The Art of Cake Business Community:
The Art of Creative BusinessNew Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
______________________________________________________________
Follow on Social Media
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
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Today's episode is sponsored by Saracino:
https://www.saracinodolci.co.uk/
25 min - # 202 From Model Maker to Cake Industry Leader, The Vanilla Valley Story with Steve Golding
What does it take to build a successful business in the ever-changing cake industry?
In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast, I sit down with Steve Golding, founder of Vanilla Valley, to discuss his incredible journey from model maker to one of the most recognized names in cake decorating supplies.
What started with creating acrylic cupcake stands through Wedding Acrylics evolved into Vanilla Valley, a thriving business that has been serving professional and hobby bakers for over 12 years.
Together, we explore:
• Steve's entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned along the way
• How the cake industry has changed over the past decade
• Current challenges facing cake artists, decorators, and suppliers
• The impact of shifting consumer habits and market trends
• What the future may hold for the cake decorating industryWhether you're a cake artist, baker, creative entrepreneur, or simply curious about the business side of the cake world, this conversation offers valuable insights, honest reflections, and inspiration from someone who has successfully adapted to an evolving industry.
Connect with Steve and Vanilla Valley:
https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/Stay connected:
www.theartcakecoach.comJoin The Art of Creative Business Community:
https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about_______________________________________________________________
New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
______________________________________________________________
Follow on Social Media
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
Check out the Website:
www.theartcakecoach.com
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Today's episode is sponsored by The Vanilla Valley:
https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/
1 hr 3 min - # 201: The Creative Business Pivot: How to Adapt, Grow, and Thrive Through Change
Change can feel exciting, scary, overwhelming, and full of uncertainty.
As creative entrepreneurs, we often build businesses around our passion, which means that when change becomes necessary, it can feel deeply personal. Whether you're considering a new direction, adapting to industry shifts, introducing new services, or simply trying to grow beyond what has worked in the past, change is an unavoidable part of business ownership.
In this episode, I'm sharing some exciting changes happening in my own business and the mindset shifts that have helped me embrace this new chapter with confidence and optimism.
If you've been feeling stuck, resistant to change, or unsure about your next step, this episode will encourage you to see change not as something to fear, but as a powerful opportunity for growth.
Remember: the most successful creative businesses aren't the ones that never change, but the ones that learn how to adapt and evolve.
Let's embrace the next chapter together.
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You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.
If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.
Join my new community, The Art of Creative Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about
_______________________________________________________________
New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
______________________________________________________________
Follow on Social Media
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
Check out the Website:
www.theartcakecoach.com
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Today's episode is sponsored by D´licious Magazine
https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/
46 min - #200: Celebrating 200 episodes of The Art Cake Coach Podcast!
Today, I celebrate with you 200 episodes of this podcast. I just have to thank you for being on the other side of this microphone and share with you some of my biggest takeaways from doing this for four years.
1. Be yourself and find your own voice, vibrate in your own frequency.
2. When you do it, people who resonate with you will show up.
3. Don't listen to your limiting beliefs
4. Don't take it seriously, just do it! ( but be professional!)
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You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.
If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.
Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about
It is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs.
_______________________________________________________________
New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
______________________________________________________________
Follow on Social Media
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
Check out the Website:
www.theartcakecoach.com
1 hr 9 min - #199 Why Cake Business Coaching Matters Today: Conversation with Jenny from Sweet As Success.
Today, I chat with Jenny from Sweet as Success, an award-winning cake business coach with 25 years of experience in the cake industry, and together we talk about the importance of cake business coaches and business management in today's reality of our cake industry.
I really want to thank Kenny for being with us today, and you can find her here:
Sweet as Success: https://www.instagram.com/sweet_as_success/
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Let's welcome our new sponsor, Crumb HQ, a cake business management platform for cake makers.
Only for our listeners, a special discount of 2 months at 50% off (plus a 14-day free trial)
Go to this link, Crum HQ, and use the code TheArtCakeCoach at checkout to claim your special discount.
_______________________________________________________________
You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.
If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.
Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about
It is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs.
_______________________________________________________________
New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
______________________________________________________________
Follow on Social Media
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
Check out the Website:
www.theartcakecoach.com
56 min - #198 Time Management and Mindset for Bakers; the key to prevent burnout.
Burnout is a reality for home bakers and cake business owners.
Listen to today's episode, where I share some time management and mindset tips to help you prevent burnout and have a better life-work balance as a solopreneur.
Listen to the Time Management list on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6P79AmRxTqN2WlHcKWZxRc?si=6NJ2rWiMTGm_4SmSves3yQ
Check out the Time Manager Planner for Cake Artists here: https://www.theartcakecoach.com/digital-products/p/time-management-planner-for-cake-artists
Thank you, Vanilla Valley, for sponsoring today's episode: https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/
You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.
If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.
Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about
It is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs.
New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
Social Media:
Join my new Instagram account for The Art Cake Coach:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
Check out the Website:
www.theartcakecoach.com
39 min - #197 The Art Cake Coach Podcast 4th Anniversary!
May is the podcast's anniversary month, and today I want to celebrate with you this beautiful ride of four years!
Thank you to all the guests who have been part of this year, and to my sponsors :
Saracino https://www.saracinodolci.co.uk/category/saracino-magazines/
D'licious Magazine: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/
Cake Art Magazine : https://www.cakeartmagazine.com/
The Cake Collaborator Magazine: https://www.cakecollaborator.com/homepage
The Sweet Challet Shoppe: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/
Vanilla Valley: https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/
You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.
If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.
Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about
It is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs.
New Podcast alert!
I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.
Social Media:
Join my new Instagram account for The Art Cake Coach:
https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1
Check out the Website:
www.theartcakecoach.com
48 min
About The Art Cake Coach | Time Management for Home-Based Creatives Who Want Their Life Back
From the publisher's feed
The Art Cake Coach is the podcast for cake makers and home-based creative entrepreneurs who want time management strategies that give them their life back. Hosted by Cristina Arévalo, a cake artist…
with 18 years of industry experience, sharing practical productivity tips, time management strategies, and honest interviews for creatives running a home-based business- no hustle culture, just real systems that adapt to the life you want to live. Overwhelmed and working late? Start here.
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