Show Notes

In this episode, I share my personal journey from corporate employee to creative entrepreneur, and the overwhelming feeling of facing a dream that seemed impossibly large compared to my starting point.

After 30 years of following someone else's strategic vision, I found myself wantin to create something completely from scratch, and I had no idea where to begin. I explore the crucial question that changed everything for me – what am I actually seeking underneath this dream? – and how clarifying whether you want a creative hobby or creative business helps guide every decision you make moving forward.

What You'll Learn

• The fundamental question that should guide every creative decision: Are you seeking a fulfilling hobby or building a sustainable business?


• Why the myth of the perfect starting point keeps you stuck and how to take action from exactly where you are now


• How to break down overwhelming creative dreams into strategic, manageable steps that build on each other over time


• Why baby steps create momentum that eventually leads to transformation that feels miraculous when you look back


• The power of starting with one clear goal instead of trying to pursue multiple directions simultaneously

Three Ways to Work with Me

If you're ready to take your creative confidence to the next level, there are three ways I can support your journey:

To get started in surface pattern design: Grab a copy of my From Doodles to Dollars® workbook. This is a downloadable PDF with the step by step instructions for how to turn a doodle or sketch into a repeating pattern. You’ll create your very first repeating pattern and gain the foundation skills to begin expressing your artistic voice in a new, exciting way.

If you've already made repeating patterns in Adobe Illustrator and you want to up-level your skills: Join the self-study version of my Pattern Design Academy® program. You get the complete program, with lifetime access and $500 off the regular price of $1,997. Click HERE for details.

If you run a successful creative business and you want guidance on how to expand online: Apply for my Creative Business Mastermind. This program is limited to 20 students and is designed to help you scale and achieve greater profitability using my proven 6-part framework.

Your creative voice is valuable. Your artistic perspective matters. The world needs what you have to offer.