In this episode, Mia Braverman, founder of the public art project, [What Is a Reason You Get Up in the Morning?](http://https://www.reasonyougetup.com/) and [Cita Stationary](http://https://www.instagram.com/cicadastationery/) shares her insights on fostering inclusivity and creating change by embracing your authenticity in your actions. She also shares a ton of actionable tips for makers on how to get their products into boutiques.

Other topics we cover include:

* The power of community projects

* Some tips for moving to Japan

* How she (surprisingly) started playing live music and collaborating with musicians in Japan

* Growing into vulnerability with age

* Turning real life challenges and life phases into an art project

* Using goals and projects for tools in increasing self confidence

* Asking without fear of no when finding a home for or promoting your projects

* Finding diversity in your audience by moving it to different geographic locations

* Being motivated to do something good in our own voice in shitty times

* Embracing your own voice and doing what feels right to you

* Narrowing down the big picture by working on the small steps

More notes on this episode will be posted to theprocess.co soon! xo

oh, hello. It's 2018, baby and Season Two of The Process Podcast is hhhheerrreee. I never officially wrapped up Season One but that's the beauty of passion projects - flexibility. This short, 12-minute episode is essentially me just blabbing on about what Season One covered and who we talk to in Season Two. I promised myself I'd get something out this week, and here it is.

The best part of this episode is that getting it done was a small step in publishing the real ones! Next week (Tuesday, probably), an episode with [Mia Braverman](http://https://www.instagram.com/miareiko/), maker, artist, and founder of [Reason You Get Up in the Morning](http://https://www.reasonyougetup.com/) (and the inspiration of one of the questions I ask every guest) will go live. Subscribe on [iTunes](http://https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-process/id1271176830) or wherever you listen to podcasts to be notified when it goes live.

I also told myself I'd get better at sending emails and doing social media stuff. I've honestly wanted nothing to do with social media lately, but I'll get over that hump. So, subscribe to receive occasional emails at theprocess.co or [follow us on Instagram](http://https://www.instagram.com/theprocess.co/).

Finally, here's a link to that survey I talked about. More on the print pub stuff to come. ;-)

Thank you for listening and reading. I am stoked to be back!

I've known Katie since high school and her free spirit and drive have always been an inspiration. Earlier this year, she launched Katie's Goods, small-batch goods for both the kitchen table and pantry. It's been a crazy year for her, which she dives into in the episode below.

Since recording this episode, Katie took a paid full-time apprenticeship with a woodworking shop and a remote, part-time job teaching English to children in Beijing. She's slowing down on making baked goods for other people in order to reclaim her love for her work in the kitchen and is still selling at the occasional market. This is just one demonstration of her ability to follow her intuition and do what's best for her, which I find so admirable.

Hear her story here and scroll down for mouth-watering photos:

## Show notes

In this episode, we talk about:

* making a career/industry shift

* building and designing a brand/business around the lifestyle you want

* discovering what works commercially and for yourself

* giving yourself the freedom to explore, experiment, jump in, pause, and shift

* the ins and outs of selling goods at a market

* sustainable decisions, self-preservation and the power and value of saying no

* the small batch food industry

* the advantages and disadvantages of turning your passion and craft into a business

* growing slowly and allowing yourself to learn

* what happens when you get reported as a small-batch food maker

* responding to competition with compassion

* growing awareness authentically and thoughtfully

Books, podcasts, and resources she mentioned:

* [Katie on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/katie.obeirne/)

* [Katie’s Goods website](https://www.katiesgoods.com/)

* Musician: [Emmylou Harris](http://www.emmylouharris.com/)

* Musician: [Carole King](http://www.caroleking.com/)

* [Nigel Slater, _Tender_](https://www.nigelslater.com/Books_List)

* [Patty Smith, _ On the M Train_](https://www.amazon.com/M-Train-Patti-Smith/dp/1101875100)

* Podcast: [Beautiful Anonymous with Chris Gethard](http://www.earwolf.com/show/beautiful-anonymous/)

* T[he Body Electric yoga studio](http://thebodyelectricyoga.com/) in St. Petersburg, FL

* [Zenhabits.net](https://zenhabits.net/)

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[Rosie Sumstad](https://www.instagram.com/rosiesumstad/) is the founder of [Fringe & Friends PDX](https://www.instagram.com/fringepdx/ "Link: https://www.instagram.com/fringepdx/"), a brand new salon in Portland, OR and a member of the Fringe NYC family. She's also a brand new mom - a life change that wasn't exactly expected or planned for.

One of my favorite things about Rosie is how chill she is. But she's not just relaxed, she's confident that everything will work out as it should - a skill most people search for most their lives.

In this episode, we talk about how you have to be confident in yourself to see the results you want. We also talk about being patient and going with the flow when life throws you curveballs. And finally, what it's like moving across the country, opening your own brick and mortar, and being a new mom!

## Show notes

In this episode, we talk about:

* opening a brick and mortar salon

* being a brand new mom by surprise and the challenges that come with that

* taking those challenges day by day

* the importance of trusting yourself and your decisions

* how to keep moving forward

* taking it one step at a time

* the value of simplicity

* why we should be more patient

* how your challenges will surprise you - prepare your expectations for the unexpected

* when things feel right, don’t fight it

* you can be confident even when you’re uncertain

* how to create accountability for yourself

Books, podcasts, and resources she mentioned:

* [Rosie on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/rosiesumstad/)

* [Fringe & Friends PDX on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fringepdx/)

* [Gary Goldschneider, _The Secret Language of Birthdays_ ](https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Language-Birthdays-Complete-Personology/dp/0525426884)

* [Copeland - "Beneath Medicine Tree"](https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Medicine-Tree-Copeland/dp/B00008H2N0)

* [Podcast: This American Life](https://www.thisamericanlife.org/)

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I've had the pleasure of working with [Sunny Eckerle](http://www.sunnyeckerle.com/) on several projects and she is by far one of the most professional and enjoyable creatives I've ever worked with. She's also a rad person with impeccable style and cute cats. Naturally, we met on Instagram. I think we followed each other because we went to a bunch of the same shows. I really loved her work and wanted her to do our branding for [A Song A Day](https://www.asongaday.co/) so I reached out. That was almost three years ago!

Since then, Sunny has branched out on her own to be a full-time freelance illustrator. She works with rad brands such as Curbed, Intercom, She Shreds Magazine, A League of Their Own, and more. She's also the founder of [Brooklyn Bodega Cats](http://brooklynbodegacats.com/) and is always working on a new personal project. Check out some of her work below!

In this episode, we talk about the challenges of running your own business, the value of personal projects, managing your emotions as a business owner, marketing yourself, moving across the country, Brooklyn, Portland and more. Show notes below!

## Show notes

In this episode, we talk about:

* moving across the country

* going from an agency to a studio to working for herself and freelancing full-time

* why she chose to focus on illustrating for editorial

* leveling yourself out and fighting the feeling of failure or imposter syndrome

* the importance of being proactive, not reactive

* managing your emotions as a business owner

* using personal projects as testing grounds for artistic experimentation

* how personal work can “accidentally” become a marketing tool

* how inspiration does and does not work

* embracing your natural style as an artist or creative

* the importance of being kind to yourself

Books, podcasts, and resources she mentioned:

* Find Sunny on [the web](http://www.sunnyeckerle.com/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sunnyeckerle/), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Sunny_Eckerle)

* Album: [Youth Lagoon - _The Year of Hibernation_](https://youthlagoonfp.bandcamp.com/album/the-year-of-hibernation)

* [Brian Charles, _Grab On To Me Tightly As If I Knew The Way_ ](https://www.amazon.com/Grab-Me-Tightly-Knew-Way/dp/0060882980)

* True crime podcasts:

* [Sword and Scale](http://swordandscale.com/)

* [In the Dark](https://www.apmreports.org/in-the-dark)

* [Up and Vanished](http://www.upandvanished.com/)

* [Casefile](http://casefilepodcast.com/)

* Other podcasts:

* [Reply All](https://gimletmedia.com/reply-all/)

* [Freakonomics](http://freakonomics.com/)

* [The Creative Pep Talk Podcast](http://www.creativepeptalk.com/)

* [Myers Brigg Tests](https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test)

* [Monday's Child nursery rhyme](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monday%27s_Child)

* [Austin Kleon, _Steal Like An Artist_ ](https://austinkleon.com/steal/)

* [James Clear](http://jamesclear.com/) (on habits)

Andrew J. Coate is a product marketer for a little website you may have heard called Facebook in Austin, TX. In a past life, he has been a musician, manager, tour manager, festival organizer, and all-around can-do-anything person.

His life story has a consistent theme: people taking a risk on him. People seeing an opportunity and thinking, “eh, he can probably do this.” Of course, what they really see is someone who is accountable and who has proven themselves to be hardworking and productive.

In this episode, we talk about creating your own opportunities, taking an unconventional approach to work and life, carrying skills over from various experiences, why we do tough things, being desperate and broke, and a bunch about music and organizing live events.

See links to all the resources we mention and show notes here: https://www.theprocess.co/home/andrew-j-coate-facebook-music-industry-podcast

Digital marketer, musician, artist, and outdoor adventurer Tiffiny Costello and I chat about the power of co-creation, the value of authenticity, learning how to deal with life’s curveballs, when it’s ok to quit, how to build accountability, and more!

Jenn Hauser, cofounder of Bohaus Coffee + Flowers in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn talks about starting a small business, finding financial success through authenticity, following signs, and more.

****Adam Hurly founder of The Prospectives and freelance journalist for publications like GQ discusses Stoicism, managing creative energy, travel, manifestation + more. ****

What to expect this season, where the idea for The Process came from, how this is one giant experiment and clips from upcoming episodes featuring our amazing guests.