Meet Erin Godbey and Elizabeth Ramos, they are some kind of dynamic duo! They are the founders of Indie Craft Parade, a fabulous craft fair out of Greenville, South Carolina. In this interview you will hear how they got started and how quickly this event took off. I was so impressed on how well they Read more…
I would like to thank the sponsor of today’s episode is Barbara Johansen Newman You are going to love this one! Vana Chupp is the owner of a fast growing online retail shop Le Papier Studio. Originally trained as an architect, Vana had some other passions hidden inside her and in 2008 inspired by her first baby, Read more…
I recently contacted Claudine Hellmuth to see what she was up to! I see her tweeting away all the time (how does she find time?) She was such a fun and warm interview! If you haven’t watched this episode yet, be sure and watch it. Claudine is a hardworking and talented artist. She is down-to-earth Read more…
I am super excited to bring you this interview! Rachel Shingleton is a mover and shaker and I think her story will light a fire under you. I know it lit a fire under me! She is a blogger and creative director of Pencil Shaving Studios. What started out as a way to express herself Read more…
This episode is sponsored by Cori Dantini. You can own some of Cori’s art! Take a look here. Stay tuned into what you’re passionate about, says Lilla Rogers! This is just one piece of advice she offers up in this interview. She shares insight on trends and how to apply them to your particular style. I love Read more…
If you are creative and haven’t met Lilla Rogers, then listen up! This is a fabulous 2 part interview with a women who is a leader in the illustration and art industry. Lilla Rogers runs and agency that represents 38 of today’s top artists. She has her finger on the pulse of…of well, just about Read more…
You have got to meet Jessika Hepburn! She is a spitfire, firecracker, bundle of joy! Her energy is palpable! She is the editor, manager, cheerleader and visionary of the website, Oh My! Handmade Goodness. Here is an over view of what Oh My! Handmade is all about… Oh My! Handmade is a creative community, plus Read more…
Or if you are on the road… or if you are in the kitchen making pies (like I am) you might like to download the following episodes: 1) Learn the ins and outs of art licensing from a seasoned pro, Dena Fishbein from Dean Designs. 2) Catch up on craft and art show advice from Read more…
Amy Butler is back! What I realized is that when Amy and I get together we talk!!! She has so much heartfelt insight on herself and the direction of her business, that I made this interview 2 parts. I was surprised and impressed by Amy’s candor in this interview. Surprised that she is so completely transparent Read more…
Corinna Bucholz is a designer of collaged ephemera (look I spelled it right!) I thought this interview was so interesting. She is the designer for Piddix who began selling digital downloads on etsy back when only a few people had even thought of doing it. This led her on quite the journey in marketing and selling her work. Read more…
Welcome to the beautiful world of Stephanie Ryan! I have absolutely loved Stephanie’s work and aesthetic since the moment I met her. Her painting technique is uniquely her own and she works in one of my favorite mediums, watercolor! Stephanie’s story of resilience, a long term illness, is truly an inspiration. She shares how she took up watercolor while she was sick Read more…
Part 2 of my interview with artist, Kelly Rae Roberts. She discusses how she took a chance on art licensing that paid off. This one get’s personal as I share what I got out of Kelly Rae’s Taking Flight e-course several years ago. We laugh about the emotions that come along with motherhood. Listen to Kelly’s Read more…
My interview with Kelly Rae Roberts was some serious girlfriend fun. She is the type of girl you hung out with on the swing set and shared half your candy bar with as a kid! She is as warm as her art and brand suggests and that is no easy fete in an online world. We dish Read more…
Here is Part 2 of my interview with Marisa Anne from Creative Thursday! (Make sure you didn’t miss Part 1.) This is such a fabulous conversation! Marisa shares her thoughts on social media, why she takes the time to ask herself the “where and why” to keep her voice genuine online. She also talks about believing in herself through the hard times Read more…
Meet the heart and soul behind Creative Thursday, Marisa Anne! That is exactly what I think of when I think of Marisa Anne-she is a woman with such a good and thoughtful heart. She brings so much to the creative community and genuinely believes in elevating all creative souls. We talk about understanding your value in this interview. (Can Read more…
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 Read more…
Rena Tom knows her stuff! She is a passionate about helping the creative community. Not only is she a fabulous resource for business owners, she is quite creative herself! She has owned her own successful retail store and now she helps you take your business to the next level with her courses and workshops. She Read more…
Oh man, oh man! I am so excited to bring this interview with Tamar from Nest Pretty Things! I have been a a HUGE fan of Tamar’s jewelry for several years. She is so talented! She really digs in during this interview and talks how she got started, how she sources one of a kind Read more…
OOOH! I am just so excited to share this interview with you! I have been impressed with Sarah Jane Wright from Sarah Jane Studios since the minute I ran across her art. You will simply love her, her brand and all her products. I know I do. She does so much creatively (fabric design, book Read more…
Betz White is one busy woman! She writes craft books, teaches on Craftsy, runs an Esty shop and can’t stop thinking up new projects! I love her commitment to reuse and recycle and she talks about it in this interview. She also discusses the decisions she made in her career in conjunction with motherhood. One Read more…
