Plan 2026 Like A True Maker

A Maker's Guide to Planning 2026

In this episode of 'The Textile Creative Podcast,' Virginia Wygal introduces a five-part Yearend series for fabric creatives, focusing on practical and flexible planning tailored to creative rhythms. Virginia discusses why traditional corporate planning doesn’t work for creatives and offers a structured, but adaptable approach to setting goals and creating plans for 2026. She starts with defining anchors, understanding real-life capacity, and setting realistic goals.

The episode includes actionable steps, practical questions, and recommends tools to help creatives plan their year effectively, emphasizing the need for a system that aligns with their creative processes. Join Virginia to build a 2026 plan that works with your unique creative flow.

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00:00 Introduction to Planning Season for Creatives

00:36 Overview of the Yearend Series

01:47 How to Plan 2026 Like a Maker

02:44 Virginia Weigel's Journey and Mission

04:04 The Difference Between Corporate and Maker Planning

05:41 Steps to Effective Maker Planning

07:03 Questions to Guide Your 2026 Planning

12:37 Choosing Your Creative Anchors

19:00 Building a Practical Planning System

22:54 Conclusion and Next Steps

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