DiscoverHer Origin StoryFrom Print Shop to Studio: Toby Myles & Sue Harper on Creative Entrepreneurship
From Print Shop to Studio: Toby Myles & Sue Harper on Creative Entrepreneurship

From Print Shop to Studio: Toby Myles & Sue Harper on Creative Entrepreneurship

Update: 2025-10-14
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Sue Harper didn’t launch her business with a master plan—just a Mac the size of a compact car and a deep desire for more freedom. In this episode, Sue shares how she transitioned from hands-on film assembly to digital design, why a July 4th vacation request changed everything, and how Sharper Creative has evolved over the past 20+ years.

We talk about learning on the job, embracing change without burning out, and how building a creative business is often more about following your curiosity than having it all mapped out. Sue also reflects on letting go of feast-or-famine anxiety, growing a team, and what keeps her going even when business is slow.

About Sue Harper:

Sue Harper is the founder and CEO of Sharper Creative, a branding and design studio that helps growing businesses and nonprofits show up with clarity and confidence. She’s a lifelong creative who’s built a career (and a company) by following what lights her up and saying yes before she felt “ready.”

Connect with Sue:

🌐 Website: https://sharpernet.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-harper/
🎁 Free Resource: https://sharpernet.com/free/

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Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz


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From Print Shop to Studio: Toby Myles & Sue Harper on Creative Entrepreneurship

From Print Shop to Studio: Toby Myles & Sue Harper on Creative Entrepreneurship

Guest: Susan Harper, Editor: Ilorah Dela Cruz, Original Cover Art: Isabel Paterson, Host: Toby Myles