Here is a repost of Smart Creative Women’s very first interview with my BRAVE (and good friend) Rachel Low. Rachel owns a retail store on the upper East side of Manhattan in New York called Pins and Needles. I know she is off to Quilt Market this week and I thought it would fun to re-air our interview about her journey opening a retail fabric and craft store. She talks about her class offerings and well as other important adaptations she has made since opening. For those of you who cannot make it to NYC, Rachel has recently opened and etsy shop called Start Stitching, it is loaded full of good stuff!
What do an artist and a lawyer have in common? Kelli Proia lets us know.
What do an artist and a lawyer have in common? (Sounds like the start of a joke, right?) Quite a bit when it comes to understanding the concept of personal value. Today’s conversation is with Kelli Proia, an experienced intellectual property attorney. Turns out we both have a passion for helping people (especially women) get a good grasp on their self worth. Kelli believes that often a person doesn’t understand their worth when it comes to negotiating contracts. In this lively discussion she describes what constitutes a good contract and the pitfalls of having a “not so good” contract. (Warning: real life examples used by yours truly) We end the chat with an in depth discussion about Pinterest, which has been a hot topic as of late. It was fascinating taking a look at it all through an attorney’s eyes. She covers what you are explicitly agreeing to when you click “I agree.” You get to make the call! This is one episode that you won’t want to miss! We would love to hear your thoughts
P.S. If you make it all the way to the end, I may have thrown in a pre-taping blooper. Who says a lawyer and an artist can’t be fun?!
BlogcastFM host Srinivas talks collaboration, business models and the handmade community
Here is a Friday bonus interview! Brace yourself, it’s two people that like to talk! I guess that is why we both hosts shows. Srinivas Rao is the host of the popular podcast show, BlogcastFM. BlogcastFM is a great resource if you are hoping to grow your blog and your audience! He offers insights on collaborations and talks candidly about his own business model. He has been innovative in carving out a custom made career for himself on his own terms! Srini also writes for his personal blog The Skool of Life. I think he is a gifted and succinct writer (and apparently quite the surfer!) I wanted to squeeze this chat into this weeks schedule so you would have the opportunity to tune into a free live event Monday evening, May 14th that Srini is hosting called A Handmade Evening. Check it out and learn a thing or too! PS I realize this video is a bit grainy and small! So sorry about that, guess you just get to focus on his deep broadcasting voice, yum! 
Beth Nicholls discusses collaborations and doing what she loves
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Beth Nicholls describes herself an adventurer, wanderer and seeker of knowledge and beauty. I think she is a creative soul who found her place on the planet helping others reach their maximum potential. If you haven’t seen her name pop up all over the internet below are some of the courses that she has created or co-created. She is the author of the popular blog Do What You Love for Life where she posts interviews and the increasingly popular Shared Stories section. Beth is currently living in Japan, so we did an audio interview. She is launching her popular Do What you Love course this coming Monday, May 14th. (On a side note, Beth just got engaged a couple of days after we did this interview on her birthday! Yeah Beth! We love it!)
Here are links to each of her courses:
Do What You Love: http://www.dowhatyouloveforlife.com/e-course
Bloom True with Flora Bowley: http://www.braveintuitiveyou.com/e-course
Hello Soul Hello Business with Kelly Rae Roberts: http://www.hellosoulhellobusiness.com
The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design with Rachael Taylor: http://www.dowhatyouloveforlife.com/pattern
And here is a link to a short film from the last DWYL retreat: http://dowhatyouloveforlife.com/retreat/
Tula Pink dishes on design, quilting and social media
Here the amazing Tula Pink!!! She is a rockin’ the quilt world with her innovative fabric designs and is turning up the volume with her use of social media. She loves her fans, talks to them, bounces ideas off them and shows up in a way that is enviable to even the biggest brands. I love her and appreciate her artistic flair and I think you will too! P.S. Listen in despite our somewhat rocky internet connection, this girl has something to say!
Here is a peek at her new Halloween fabric! Fun!
Dena from Dena Designs dishes on painting, branding and business
Here is fun (and giggly) interview with Dena Fishbein. Hooray! Exciting! I just enjoyed this conversation so so much. Dena is a delight and her passion for her art and painting shines through in this interview. Her art is warm and fresh and she is just so charming! I am sure you are going to love her! It was fascinating to hear her how she runs her business, how she and her team present her art to manufacturers and what new project she is starting with her daughter!! Hint:Girly coolness ahead! She shares heartfelt advice for any artist starting out in the art licensing business. Dena’s lifestyle brand is hugely successful and growing so when she shares her story and advice, it is a good idea to listen up! Enjoy! If you have comments jot them down below!
