Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about building a business from nothing with San Francisco based artist, entrepreneur, and teacher Jennie Lennick of Jenny Lemons. Jennie and I chat about how discovering art and the support of creative adults helped her through a difficult childhood, persevering through burn out and rough patches, the […]

Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about finding and pursuing your passion with Monique Malcolm of Pimp Your Brilliance and the Pimp Your Brilliance podcast. I chat with Monique about the first steps to take when trying to find your passion, how patience, curiosity and action are key in the journey, keeping in […]

Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about marketing beyond social media with Erin Dollar of Cotton & Flax. We talk about creating a well-rounded online presence emphasizing platforms you have control and ownership over and how to create unique in-person experiences at retail events like craft shows and pop-ups as well as […]

Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking to Sara McNally, the owner of Constellation & Co about mental health, creatives and business. I chat with Sara about her struggle to be honest about her anxiety and how her cards are a part of that, we share some of our go-to coping skills and we also […]

Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking to crafter, blogger and thrift-a-holic Jennifer Perkins about pivoting to create a thriving business. I talk with Jennifer about our non-linear paths with our creative businesses, the many hats she’s worn including TV show host, craft show producer, record label owner and magazine editor, her new podcast […]

  Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about the realities of writing a craft book with the creative voice behind Flax & Twine, Anne Weil. I chat with Anne about how her first book was born, overwhelm and organization during the book writing process, the importance of collaboration, the money and marketing […]

Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about the inner critic with author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead Tara Mohr and my guest cohost Paige Wery, owner of The Good Luck Gallery. I chat with Tara and Paige recognizing and learning to live with the […]

Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about building a business around your core values with founder of Thimblepress and consultant/mentor for creative business owners Kristen Ley. I chat with Kristen about how having defined core values can increase brand strength, help you make difficult decisions and inform successful planning and goal setting. […]

Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer, technology expert and author of one of my favorite marketing books The 1-Page Marketing Plan about marketing your creative business. I talk with Allan about letting go of money issues, the fault of glorifying busyness, the importance of getting clear goals, the […]

Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking with contemporary fiber artist, photographer, and author Lisa Anderson Shaffer of Zelma Rose about the transformational power of a daily practice. I talk with Lisa about the intersection of fact and faith in ritual, how the political climate of 2016 led to Lisa’s artistic labor that birthed her daily […]