The Peaceful Creatives Podcast

I truly can't believe I've sat down in front of a microphone 100 times to record this little podcast of mine! And sure, we've gone through a few names, a few brands and few shifts in what I talk about... but I'm still here! And hopefully, so are you (& thank you!)So today I'm sharing 10 lessons that have taught me the most about building a peaceful, booked up business - the whole reason I am here talking about more peace in business.If you’d like to hear more about the behind the scenes of my business, I’ve recorded a mini private podcast series called Six Months of Peaceful Bookings, where I take you behind the scenes of the period where I booked £60k of projects that filled 6 months of my calendar, in just 6 weeks.✨ You can access it here: http://mentor.gattoweb.com/privatepodcastAnd my group program, Booked Not Busy, where you can get booked up peacefully for 2-3 months using a strategic booking system and confident expert positioning that draw in the dreamiest, calmest projects - is opening soon! You can join the waitlist to get early access and a 1:1 bonus, here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your enquiries feel inconsistent, it’s easy to assume something is wrong. You post consistently, you try to be as visible as possible, you do everything by the book.And yet enquiries come in waves. And the pattern of enquiries leads the pattern of your projects.But inconsistency in demand doesn't have to mean inconsistency in bookings. In this episode I want to share how ups and downs in clients getting in touch is actually completely normal... and how you can make sure that even in the seasons that feel quieter - you can still be booked up.We’re talking about:Why enquiries naturally move in seasonsHow to leverage busier enquiry periods to book upWhy it's so important to understand your ideal clientsWhy peaceful booking systems matter more than constant marketingHow to spread demand across the year instead of scrambling for itIt's not about consistency, it's about demand! And I bet you're closer than you think to get to the steady schedule you're looking for.If you’d like to dive deeper into this, I’ve recorded a mini private podcast series called Six Months of Peaceful Bookings, where I take you behind the scenes of the period where I booked £60k of projects that filled 6 months of my calendar, in just 6 weeks.✨ You can access it here: http://mentor.gattoweb.com/privatepodcastAnd my group program, Booked Not Busy, where you can get booked up peacefully for 2-3 months using a strategic booking system and confident expert positioning that draw in the dreamiest, calmest projects - is opening soon! You can join the waitlist to get early access and a 1:1 bonus, here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your business already works - you’re booked, clients love your work, and money is coming in - but you can't seem to keep your projects on track and feel plagued by project scope, extended timelines and overlapping projects - I'm here for you!“I’ve got all the pieces in place… but projects keep overlapping, timelines stretch, and being booked up feels stressful instead of steady.”In this episode of The Peaceful Creatives Podcast, I’m talking about the systems that actually keep client work contained - so your calendar means something, projects finish when they’re supposed to, and being booked up starts to feel peaceful again.These systems aren't creating rigid steps and formulas - it's creating BTS plans in the business so you can deal with whatever is thrown your way AND stay calm, collected and on track.You can join the waitlist for Booked Not Busy over here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve raised your prices, or you’re ready to, but you’re noticing that enquiries are leaning towards your lower packages, it’s very easy to assume something is wrong - the market feels harder, people don’t want to invest or it can even feel like… they don’t want you.But in most cases, that isn’t what’s happening.In this episode of The Peaceful Creatives Podcast, I’m unpacking the real marketing mistakes that stop established creative service providers from booking high-ticket clients - even when their work is strong, their experience is solid, and their business technically “works”.This isn’t about posting more, selling harder, or chasing visibility. It’s about whether the clients who are ready to invest £8k, £10k, £15k can actually see you as the person to get them where they want to go.You can join the waitlist for Booked Not Busy over here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big business goals are often positioned as the answer - more money, more momentum, more success. But what happens when your business is technically working… and still feels stressful, loud, or insecure?In this episode of The Peaceful Creatives Podcast, I’m sharing why I stopped chasing big milestones and started prioritising steadiness instead and how that shift completely changed the way my business feels to run.This is a big-picture conversation for established creative service providers who want to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control without losing ambition or success.✨ Inside this episode:Why big goals can quietly create pressure and reactivityHow a business can “work” and still feel exhaustingWhat I actually mean by steadiness (and what it isn’t)The shift from chasing growth to leading with confidenceWhy steadiness creates more sustainable success, not lessThis is a sneak peek of part of the strategy I teach inside Booked Not Busy - helping creative service providers get booked in advance, attract dreamy clients, and build a business that runs peacefully and focuses on steadiness and consistency.You can join the waitlist for Booked Not Busy over here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of booking all of your projects at once, then falling into a quiet period... and then scrambling for more clients - this episode is the exact reframe you need!In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategy I use to leverage my busiest periods - the seasons when I get the most enquiries - to get fully booked for the next 3–6 months.This is a switch to build sustainability and steadiness, rather than panic booking over and over again. It's a strategy that has kept me fully booked for eight years and finally got me out of feast and famine.✨ Inside this episode:Why busy seasons are your best opportunity for steadiness instead of burnoutHow I leverage busy enquiry periods to book half of the year upThe simple mindset shifts that helped me escape the feast & famine cycleWhat you can start doing right now to plan for future peace (without working more)This is a sneak peek of part of the strategy I teach inside Booked Not Busy - helping creative service providers get booked in advance, attract dreamy clients, and build a business that runs peacefully, even in the busiest seasons.You can join the waitlist for Booked Not Busy over here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don’t need to be everywhere, say everything, or do all the things to attract your dream clients!In this episode, I’m talking about why doing more can actually make it harder for the right clients to find and connect with you - and how clarity, intention, and simplicity can completely shift the way you show up and get booked.This is a gentle mindset reframe and a practical reminder: if you’ve been spreading yourself too thin, that might be the reason you’re feeling burnt out and attracting the wrong clients (ones who don’t want to pay your prices, aren’t aligned with your process, or just don’t light you up).Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don’t have to launch your creative services to be fully booked.In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real reason I don’t launch my design studio services - and what I do instead to keep my calendar consistently booked with dreamy clients (without the panic or pressure).Because while launches can work, they’re not the only way - and they’re definitely not the most peaceful way for everyone. I’ve found a strategy that supports my energy, gives me flexibility, and doesn’t rely on short bursts of visibility or sales.This episode is a gentle reminder that you’re allowed to build your business differently - even if it goes against the usual advice.Hope this one gives you permission to make your business your own 🧡 I’ll be back next week with more!Want to find more? You can find me in different places below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gattocreativementor/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gattocreativementorWebsite: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your business leaves you constantly overwhelmed, overbooked or feeling uneasy, like things aren't working in the way you want them to - this episode is for you.I’m walking you through the difference between a burnout-prone business and one that’s been intentionally built to support you long-term - without the daily stress and overwhelm. Because it’s not about working harder or adding more to your plate… it’s about building a business that gives you space, steadiness and sustainability.This episode isn’t a quick fix or checklist - it’s a deeper look at the kind of changes that shift everything. The same changes I made myself and now guide my clients through inside Booked Not Busy!✨ If this resonated and you’re craving a more peaceful, predictable business, doors to Booked Not Busy are open this week until the 30th September! Find out more or join us here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bookednotbusyHope this one helps and gives you a little clarity on where you are and what’s possible 💛 I’ll be back next week with more! In the meantime, find me over here:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm sharing something a little different - the replay of my recent panel with fellow creative service providers - The Creatives Who Got Booked Up Peacefully!In this live panel, I sat down with three amazing BNB members to have a real, honest chat about what it actually takes to build a booked-up creative business that feels calm and sustainable.We covered it all - from what their businesses looked like before, to the turning points that helped them move away from burnout and feast & famine cycles, to what life looks like now with more peace and consistency.Here are just some of the things we talked about:The struggles of balancing client work with everything else in businessWhy peace isn’t just “nice to have” but the foundation for growth and consistencyThe rebrands that helped them call in dreamier clients and clearer positioningHow raising prices (and shifting offers) became a natural part of building a more sustainable businessWhat “peaceful” means for each of them - and how different that can look from person to personThis was an open, supportive conversation about the highs and lows of running a creative business and the real shifts that helped these creatives get booked up peacefully.Booked Not Busy is open for early birds this week! Join the waitlist to get in with a 1:1 bonus ✨Want to find the pals who joined me? Drop them an Instagram follow here:https://www.instagram.com/coppermothdesign/ https://www.instagram.com/aliceperrydesigns/https://www.instagram.com/studiozosia/And sadly, Sarah couldn't join us, but she is fabulous too! https://www.instagram.com/heygirl_studio/ And as always, you can find me over on Instagram @gattocreativementor - I'd love to hear from you if you enjoyed this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waiting until you're burnt out before you take a proper break is only going to encourage quicker and deeper burnout... I want you to take control of your time off and feel confident that you can be rested and at your most creative with regular, restorative time off.In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’m designing my business right now to take the full summer off next year - and how you can start planning for the time off you really want, too. Whether it’s a week, a fortnight, or a whole month, taking time off isn’t about luck or last-minute juggling - it’s about building a business that supports space.I’ll be walking you through my plans for next summer, the steps I'm taking to make sure that time off is my priority, and how you can follow the same steps.✨ If the idea of taking a full month off and generally creating more time off is what you need, my group program Booked, Not Busy opens next week - and the waitlist is the best place to be. I’d love to support you in building a peaceful, booked-up business that gives you the time off you’ve been craving.Join the waitlist here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25Hope this one plants a seed for you 🌱 I’ll be back next week with more 🧡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don’t need to overhaul your whole business or find extra hours in your week to start making a change!In today’s episode, I’m sharing a gentle, realistic guide to help you make space for change even when you already feel overwhelmed and at capacity. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like something in your business isn’t working anymore - this is your permission slip to slow down and start small.These are the kinds of shifts I walk clients through every day - because real, sustainable change doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from creating a little space to do things differently.✨ If you’d like some extra support this Summer, you may want to join the Booked, Not Busy waitlist as something exciting is happening this week! Join the waitlist here Hope this one supports you wherever you are. I’ll be back next week with more 🧡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don’t need to overhaul your whole business to feel more at ease! It starts with building a peaceful work week…This is one of the first things I support my clients with inside Booked Not Busy! And the steps I’m sharing in this episode are so similar to the ones we follow to start creating that calm, consistent schedule.In this episode, I’m walking you through how to plan a workweek that supports the business and the life you want - one that feels manageable, realistic and peaceful from the inside out.If you’re constantly overworking or overwhelmed and struggling to find the time or headspace to get things done, this episode will help you understand why - and how to shift things gently.✨ If you want some extra support, you can download my free resource The Peaceful Workweek Snapshot - it’s a quick, practical tool that helps you get clarity around what’s really going on in your week and why it’s feeling so heavy. 👉 You can grab it hereHope you love this one - I’ll be back next week with more 🥰 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don’t have to earn your peace by being productive first. And it's actually a strong belief of mine that prioritising peace is what leads to sustainable, feel-good productivity in the first place.In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle but powerful reminder that putting yourself and feeling good ahead of pushing for getting more done is not just better for your wellbeing, but also for your business.If you’ve been caught in a cycle of “shoulds,” endless to-do lists, and pressure to do more, this is your permission slip to put you first - even inside your business.Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementorDownload The Peaceful Workweek Snapshot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can take a proper break this summer without feeling guilty, falling behind, or panicking about what’s waiting in your inbox when you get back.In this episode, I’m walking you through the six practical steps that make it totally possible to step away for two full work-free weeks (or maybe even more!) Now is a great time to get your summer break booked in if you don't already and I'd love to help you make it COMPLETELY work-free.If you’re craving time off but don’t know how to make it work with client timelines, bookings or income - you’ll love this one.Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementorDownload the Workload Wake-Up Call Calculator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marketing your business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or like a full-time job.In this episode, I’m sharing five ways my group program, Booked Not Busy, takes the pressure off your marketing and actually makes it feel easy?! I know, I know 😌From having more time and energy to market, to knowing exactly what to say and who you’re speaking to - I'm covering the shifts that make marketing feel less like a chore, and more like a natural part of running your business.Hope you enjoy this one!✨ Booked Not Busy is now open!If this episode resonated, and you're craving more consistency, more peace, and more dreamy clients booked in advance - you’ll love this. Join the program now! Doors close on the 28th May at 1pm ☺️Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementorDownload the Workload Wake-Up Call Calculator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know that feeling when everything goes quiet in your business?No enquiries, no new bookings, and suddenly you’re second-guessing everything — your pricing, your content, your ability to even do this. In this episode, I’m sharing why those quiet periods happen (even when you’re doing all the right things) and why they don’t have to be your normal anymore.We’re talking about the deeper reasons behind the feast-and-famine cycle so many creative business owners get stuck in, and what it really looks like to build a business that’s booked in advance — peacefully, calmly, and in a way that actually supports you.Want to watch the replay of How to Get Booked Up Peacefully in 2025? Register here!✨ Booked Not Busy is now open for presale! If this episode resonated, and you're craving more consistency, more peace, and more dreamy clients booked in advance - you’ll love this. Register for the workshop to get access to presale and an exclusive 1:1 bonus!Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementorDownload the Workload Wake-Up Call Calculator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting fully booked doesn’t have to mean feeling constantly busy, overwhelmed, or on the edge of burnout.In this episode, I’m sharing 10 ways your business becomes so much easier when you get booked up peacefully - with the right clients, on the right schedule, and with a strategy that supports consistency in your income and energy.If you’ve been stuck in the feast & famine or burnout cycle, or just feel like running your business always feels harder than it should… this one’s for you.Plus, I’m sharing how you can take this even further inside my free workshop: How to Get Booked Up Peacefully in 2025.📽️ Save your spot for the free workshop here🗓️ Download the Free Workload Wake-Up Call Calculator⭐️ Sign up for The Confident Creative Expert📷 Follow me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many creative business owners are stuck in project chaos - reinventing the wheel every time a new enquiry comes in, adjusting timelines to fit around client demands, and burning out trying to make everything work. And it could be your offer that's creating the problem!In this episode, I’m sharing why building a steady, spacious, and evergreen signature service could bring more steadiness, flexibility and consistency into your business!✨ And I'd love for you to join me at my free workshop - How to Get Booked Up Peacefully in 2025! Register here!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today’s podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might not feel burnt out.You’re showing up. You’re getting through your to-do list. You’re not lying on the floor crying (at least not today). But… things feel heavier than they should. The simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Your creativity feels off. You’re either too busy or completely disconnected.In this episode, I’m talking about the quiet, sneaky signs of burnout that so many creative business owners have just gotten used to - the ones we often dismiss as “just being tired” or “having a lot on.”✨ And I'd love for you to join me at my free workshop - How to Get Booked Up Peacefully in 2025! Register here!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today’s podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.