The New Year is upon us which means many of us are stirring with new goals and many hopes for what 2023 will bring. However, before we start making resolutions and goals, let's reflect together! Download my Reflection Worksheet for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs.

Are you planning you year and looking ahead? It can be overwhelming to place all of your ambitions and tasks on a calendar. Where do you even start?

In today's episode artist, illustrator, and educator, Lisse Teehee, shares her story of leaping into her creative career with intentionality from day one. Being a single mother of three, she speaks on her time management and working in the margins. She also describes how and when she makes work with the seasons: seasons of the year, seasons of her business, and seasons of her creativity level.

The artist/creative entrepreneur journey is a mindset journey more than anything. The constant stretching of oneself to have the courage to produce artwork and then sell it is one that is not for the faint of heart.

How many ideas or dreams do you have that you are still sitting on? As creatives, we are idea machines! However, sometimes we can get paralyzed by all the "what ifs" and often fear can hold us back. In today's episode, illustrator, surface pattern designer, and educator, Rebecca Woolbright, shares how she quickly took action to create small groups to teach on manufacturing overseas called, “Manufacture: Awesome.” Rebecca also openly shares her fears and some imposter syndrome she felt as she “stepped into the arena" of online education.

The holiday season for creators and makers is a beast. We can all so easily succumb to the frantic scrambling not only in our businesses but also in our personal lives behind the scenes. As the demand or set expectation to produce grows, so does our perceived need to meet expectations. It can all feel so overwhelming and out of balance. On today's episode, Cami Zea of Zeaink, shares with us the reality of where she finds herself as a creative this holiday season and some ways to show yourself self-love. 

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In today's episode, I share my own journey as an artist and three things that been imperative to my growth: community, accountability, and intentionality. These three things are also going to be the pillars of my membership called, "The Tillage Village" which will be opening up enrollment in January. Sign up today for THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE!

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How many times a week do you say "I should?" In today's episode, Dylan M, vulnerably shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and how shame and "shoulds" don't get us anywhere. With an eager heart, Dylan offers mindset shifts for our limiting beliefs and encouragement to those who have or think they may have ADHD.

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It is so easy to fall into comparison and feel the pressure to gain a massive following while running our creative businesses. In today's episode, Leana of May We Fly, shares her story of discovering who she is and what is “enough” for her. She defines what a running a "quiet" business means to her, what her own version of success is, and how working from a quiet space allows her to be more centered in her art practice.

We all feel stressed and anxious from time to time, but what is actually going on in the brain when these feelings occur? Join Debby Casher, a mindfulness instructor and artist behind the brand Mindfulnice,  as she explains what is happening in the brain when it undergoes stress and how powerful mindfulness can be if we take the time to practice it.

As creative business owners we can often push ourselves to work long hours, sacrifice time with family or friends, and sometimes fail to recognize our limitations. It is so important for us to check in with ourselves and take care of ourselves so that we can do our work to the best of our ability.