Use my real 2025 Black Friday (from Snickerdoodle Knits, my knitting pattern design brand) results to optimize your own sale this week. I've already wrapped up my Black Friday sale for this year, so now I want to help you out by sharing the exact results from my promotion! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my entire Black Friday sale -- from the strategy and structure to the daily revenue breakdown -- and sharing the exact lessons I learned so you can make smart, aligned tweaks...
Soooo this isn't the thing I'm most proud to share, but I just finally made my first paycheck from my business to myself. And I've been in business for over 7 years. But I know I'm not alone, and I know a lot of business owners have a difficult time setting money aside to pay themselves. So if that's you, this episode is for you. We're talking all about money, and specifically in context of The Profit First Method, a method of managing your finances that was created by Mike Michalowicz. In th...
If your to-do list keeps bumping into your energy limits… If you’re working in scraps of time, wondering how anything actually gets done… You’re not alone. This month, Minnie turned one, which means I’ve officially been a mompreneur for a full year. And I’m honoring that milestone by sharing, openly and realistically, the ups and downs of this first chapter. In this week’s Studio Scribbles (available on YouTube or the podcast), I dive into the three biggest challenges I’ve faced as a ne...
Full Circle Entrepreneurship Weekly "Email" Diary Series #1 When things don't go according to plan, we, as the CEOs of our businesses, get to choose which path to take. Do we keep pushing forward according to the original plan, do we make some changes, or do we scrap it all? Past me (a few years ago) would typically push forward with the original plan as much as I possibly could. It's kind of what we've been taught by society: hustle and do all the things. (And honestly, I believe there is ...
Are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demand for fresh content? Do you feel confused about how to actually repurpose your marketing content across several platforms? This episode of the Vibrant Artist Podcast is your go-to guide. I dive into why repurposing your content is powerful and time-saving, what content repurposing actually is, and actionable strategies - including specific examples related to creative art businesses - to help you repurpose your existing marketing content effe...
Feeling stuck or a bit "meh" in your creative practice? Whether you're an author, poet, painter, graphic designer, knitting pattern designer, potter (you get the idea, right?) -- I have a free challenge designed just for you. I’m hosting a FREE 3-day Creativity Challenge to help you generate fresh, meaningful, and uniquely YOU creative ideas using my signature Creative Thought Journey process. Each day, you’ll receive a new prompt designed to guide you through your experience, inspiration, an...
Sometimes, things don’t go as planned—and that’s okay. This episode is a little more behind-the-scenes than normal, and it's a reminder that sometimes pausing to realign is the most productive thing you can do. I had a different episode planned, but instead I'm doing a bit more behind-the-scenes work to create super valuable content that's strategic so it reaches the right people. So this is your permission slip to slow down when you need to, step back when necessary, and focus on making your...
Marketing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or scattered. Whether you’ve been putting in the effort but something just isn’t clicking -- maybe your audience isn’t growing, engagement feels flat, or sales aren’t coming in like you hoped -- or you’re just getting started on your marketing, this challenge is for you. I’m hosting a free marketing challenge this week (March 7-9, 2025) called "Clarify Your Marketing Foundations." We’re diving into the three core parts of your marketing funnel to he...
In an online world dominated by the "need" for engagement, negative headlines soar above the positive and mundane happenings around us. I'm not familiar with the scientific reason, but I do know the human brain seems to be captivated by negativity and controversy. It creates a fascination, a reaction, and a response; so our news, media, social media, and conversations are often oversaturated with it. However, statistics indicate the world isn't any more "bad" than it was in the past; we are j...
The podcast previously named "Pattern Design Circle Podcast" is now named "Vibrant Artist Podcast." In this episode I dive into why I've made the change, what you can expect on the podcast moving forward, and how this impacts you if you're a knit or crochet pattern designer. I'm excited to dive deeper with you into living vibrantly as a creative entrepreneur. Send a Fan Mail Message! If you've found this episode helpful or inspiring, feel free to support the podcast via Ko-fi 🌸 3 ways I can ...
I feel a lot like I'm coming back to business with a fresh start after about 2 years marked by burnout followed pregnancy and then maternity leave. I still have the same excitement and passion for my business, but as a work-from-home mom with a baby, my work schedule looks a bit different. And my planning process is no exception. In this podcast episode, I dive into exactly what my slow, organic planning process is looking like for this year. If traditional planning doesn't resonate with, if ...
One of the most popular podcast episodes from last year was where I answered questions that you submitted, so we're going to do it again, but we're going to make it topic specific! Tune into the episode for all of the details on what kind of questions I'll be answering, and beyond. Submit your questions here no later than February 28, 2025. If you include your email address, you'll be entered in a chance to win a free coaching call. Send a Fan Mail Message! If you've found this episode helpfu...
We're already to the last episode of this series of podcasts inspired by video interviews from the Collin & Samir show. I hope you've found them thought-provoking, inspirational, and filled with value that you can use in your life and business. This final episode is inspired by a discussion that was "just" between Collin and Samir - no guests. They were talking about Twitter becoming X and discussing what kind of content would and would not work well on that platform, and in this convers...
New and exciting changes for you are here! In an effort to make my communities as accessible, generous, and helpful as I can, I've adjusted the Pattern Design Circle community membership, so it's now split into three communities: The Creative Thread: a free community for knit and crochet pattern designers - and anyone who would like to collaborate with designers - to find resources, including calls for submissions, networking and business opportunities, and connecting with each other.Pattern ...
I hope you absolutely loved the previous episode inspired by Jacob Collier's interview on the Collin & Samir Show, and that you're ready for part two! While part one felt a bit like a motivational pep talk (or at least I hope it did - that was my intention!), in part two we're diving deeper into some of the realities of business ~ and Jacob's advice concerning fear and growth mindset. As always, I hope you enjoy this chat and take away something valuable to implement in your life or bus...
I've completely restructured the opportunities that I offer for you to work with me 1-on-1, and I couldn't be more excited! I now offer the same one-time coaching calls (but with more clarification on how I can help you) AND brand new coaching packages to help you follow through after our call(s). Tune into this episode to get all of the details or check out the booking page here. PLUS, I am offering 50% off the coaching packages for the first 2 people that sign up for each package option. T...
Do you ever read a book, watch a movie, or listen to an interview that inspires you so much that you just want to talk about it with someone - or everyone? That's how I felt after listening to Jacob Collier's interview on the Collin & Samir Show. And that's what this episode is all about: digging deeper into some ideas that really resonated with me from the interview. Finding your passion, becoming an expert, following your purpose, and making an impact... this is just the tip of the ice...
Over the past couple of years, I've been fascinated to learn about the natural cycles of humans, including seasonalities, hormones, habits, and more. As we lean into these natural cycles, our businesses can feel more easeful, our time more productive, and our energy more optimized. If you're ready to lean into what's already instinctual in your body (rather than working against it), this episode is for you! In this episode with Renae Fieck, we talk about Cycle Syncing: what it is, how it wor...
With Amazon's Big Deal Days just behind us and Black Friday sales just ahead of us, I have some thoughts. Did you notice how many other businesses followed Amazon's lead with Big Deal Days by hosting their own "big" sales at the same time? Do you wonder if you need to jump on all of the sale/discount bandwagons too? In this podcast episode, we dive into all things discounts and sales: trends that I've been seeing, when discounts/sales work well (and when they don't), how to create a good dis...
If you're an abled person who doesn't have to worry about ableism in your day to day life, you're likely unaware of the many different shapes and forms that ableism can take. I know it's certainly a relatively new topic for me! And that's why I'm so excited to share this episode with you, featuring Beth Gorishek from Adaptive Knitter. Beth has been adapting everything ~ including her knitting ~ her entire life as someone who is limb different. She's passionate about teaching folks how to bec...