This week we are sitting down with Maya McNeal from Magically Maya! Maya is an influencer and also works full time! We dive into balancing work, influencing, wedding planning, and beyond! We also talk to Maya about her next big adventure - Motherhood - and how she plans to continue sharing her life while also being mindful of her son’s privacy. We talk about Disney, brand deals, how Maya got started, building partnerships, interacting with followers, and a little bit of everything in-between! If you’ve ever wanted to get into influencing or wondered what exactly it’s like…this is the episode for you! 

Moments to tune in for:

(8:09) An introduction to Maya and how she started her social media journey

(12:01) Maya shares about using her platform to support her community

(19:26) A chat about gaining the trust of your audience as an influencer

(30:29) Finding the balance between having a full time job and content creation

(35:40) How Maya is planning on incorporating motherhood into her content

(38:02) The key to having a successful online presence and advice for new or aspiring influencers

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Whether you’ve ever been personally victimized by someone stealing your artwork or sharing without credit or you’re simply looking for the proper way to share artwork with proper etiquette, this episode is SPICY. Sophie and Ashton dive into a cathartic episode sharing experiences of having their artwork shared without permission, including Sophie’s personal experience with a very famous account sharing her artwork…this episode pours the tea and you’ll have to listen in to find out the rest!

Moments to tune in for: 

(2:54) Sophie’s recent experience with her artwork being shared without her permission

(14:28) Ashton’s experience having a peice of her art go viral

(20:52) A word to artists and creators about protecting your work

(26:35) How to confront a situation that doesn’t sit right with you

(28:51) Being on the other side of having your art work shared

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Welcome to "The Art of Small" podcast! In this episode, we have a very special guest - Katie Campbell, owner of Katie Creative Co. We are so excited to have her on the show today to talk about her journey as a social media manager and entrepreneur.

We kick off the conversation by asking Katie about the evolution of her brand and how she became the successful social media manager she is today. We also chat about Katie's favorite client projects to date, and we get some juicy details about how Katie balances her client workload with posting on her own social platforms.

Of course, we all know that client work isn't always sunshine and rainbows, so we also delve into how Katie deals with difficult clients. And let's not forget about the money - we ask about Katie's pricing strategies and how she approaches taking time off when she's a service-based business.

We had such a blast chatting with Katie and we hope you enjoy listening to this fun and informative episode!

Moments you won't want to miss:

(1:53) An introduction to Katie

(10:01) The evolution of Katie Creative Co.

(24:31) Experiences with clients and attracting dream clients

(31:08) Learning from mistakes and setting boundaries

(42:40) Katie’s approach to pricing

(48:10) Making time for yourself as a small business owner

(56:05) Katie’s long term goals and what’s on the horizon for Katie Creative Co.

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Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done? We’ve been there. Balancing everything in your business, juggling all the moving parts, ESPECIALLY when you’re working a full time job alongside your small business is no easy task…but we can help!

In this episode of the Art of Small podcast, we’re talking about time management for creative business owners. Ashton and Sophie discuss their personal experiences and share actionable tips that you can implement in your own business. We even explore how AI can be used to help you grow your business as a team of one. If you’re an artist, graphic designer, web designer, or any other type of creative business owner looking for tips to manage their time well and set boundaries in your business, this episode is for you!

Highlights: 

(2:32) Boundary setting as a small business owner

(9:10) Fighting the temptation to constantly stay plugged in

(17:48) Taking advantage of AI to save time

(23:48) Managing time as a small business owner with a full time job

(28:28) Managing time as a small business owner and foster parent

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This week, Sophie is sitting down with Tara Sun to chat about becoming a published author! Tara takes us back to the beginning as we walk through her journey to where she is now, a published author and podcaster! In between conversations about faith and following God’s will in life and in business, Tara also walks us through the marketing side of publishing her first book and what it looks like to serve her audience across her platforms like Instagram and YouTube while serving the Lord. If you’ve ever been interested in writing a book or building a faith-filled business, this episode is for you!

Highlights:

(8:54) A little about THEE Tara Sun

(11:44) Manifestation from a Christian small business owner’s perspective

(18:46) How Tara got started with her business

(26:44) Tara’s book writing process

(34:18) Building an engaged social media community

(43:28) Tara’s iconic church outfit reels

(49:46) Balancing business with motherhood

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Get ready for some pop-up shop talk on this episode of "The Art of Small"! We're here to share our personal experiences, funny stories, and the essentials of setting up a successful booth at markets and events. We'll give you tips on what to bring, how to decide on inventory, and ways to grow your audience and customer base. Plus, we'll share what we've learned from previous markets and what we would do differently at our next pop-up shop. Get excited to learn about what types of products do well at pop-up shops and events and how to decide which ones to commit to. Whether you're a seasoned pop-up shop pro or just starting out, this episode is sure to help you make the most of your market experience.

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Welcome back to the Art of Small Podcast! This week we are joined by Rebekah from Doodles by Rebekah. Rebekah is a small business owner, designer, wife and mom who does it all! She dives into how she started her business, how she took the leap into hiring employees and what it looks like to go to some of the biggest trade shows out there and wholesale. This episode was incredible and we learned so much. We know you’re going to love our time with Rebekah. 

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In this episode of "The Art of Small," Ashton and Sophie chat about all things Etsy for creative business owners! Ashton dives deep into her own experiences on the platform and spills the tea on some of the essentials for having success on Etsy, including finding your niche, staying organized, and providing excellent customer service.

They also dish on the challenges and benefits of selling on Etsy, like dealing with competition and basking in the supportive community on the platform. The co-hosts share their own tips and tricks for standing out in a crowded marketplace and finding success on Etsy, with plenty of laughs and high fives along the way!

Finally, Ashton and Sophie dive into how to know if Etsy is the right platform for your business and what advice they would give to those looking to get discovered on Etsy. Get ready to feel inspired and motivated to crush it on Etsy!

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Welcome back to a second season of the Art of Small! We are so excited to be with you all again for another season. Thank you SO MUCH from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support. This episode is without a doubt UNHINGED but we’re so here for it. We promise the rest of this season is filled with all the business tips your heart could ever desire, but for now, we’re just sharing some life updates and talking about our favorite tv shows, current events, guilty pleasures, and last but not least, quoting the Chronicles of Narnia. We hope you’ll stick around because we’ve got lots in store for you!  

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