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PODCAST 121: Three Business-Building Musts

I’ve been running my creative business for almost two decades and I’ll tell you, there have been some really high highs and some very lean

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THE THREE SECRETS TO GOAL-GETTING

ever SINCE I was in elementary school, I’VE HAD A DAY PLANNER…. I remember using my Pentel marker set to embellish my TO-DO list which

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PODCAST 120: Thinking like a CEO with Ana Manzano

“My dad is a buddhist, barber, biker, the unofficial family philosopher, the best advice giver and my favorite person on the planet to have a

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The #1 Biggest Growth Accelerator for My Business

for the past twenty years, i’ve been my own boss… I have started, sold and said goodbye to more than half a dozen businesses, from

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PODCAST 119: My Guide to Authentic Connections at an Online Event & Camp DHL Registration is Open

If you would have told me ten years ago that it was possible to make the same kind of intimate connections that you can make

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3 Things to Do Now to Build Your Business

Before I had my son, everyone told me that being a parent was the hardest and best job I’d ever have. And, they were right.

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Podcast episode 118: Discovering & loving your unique style with Katie Kortman

The other day I put my son Luca in his carseat and he looked up and got the biggest smile on his face. “What is

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Podcast episode 117: My Goal-getting secrets

In this solo episode I’m sharing four secrets to goal-getting that have helped me make big and small but meaningful transformations in my life and

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How to Make Meaningful Connections at an Online Event

you know that little voice of doubt in your head that shows up at all the wrong times? sometimes you need to tell her to

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Podcast Episode 116: Embracing Fear with Meera Lee Patel

Embracing Fear in Your Life, Business, & Creativity with Meera Lee Patel. I had a long chat with artist & writer @meeraleepatel about using fear

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Podcast Episode 115: The Biggest Growth Accelerator for my Business & The Secret I’ve Been Keeping (Bonus Episode)

In this solo episode, I’m sharing about how attending events has impacted my life and business , and how this has been my biggest growth

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What is Camp Dear Handmade Life?

ON APRIL 1ST, REGISTRATION OPENS FOR CAMP DEAR HANDMADE LIFE, OUR 6-WEEK AT-HOME BUSINESS, CRAFT AND GOAL-GETTING RETREAT! Camp Dear Handmade Life is a dream

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Podcast Episode 114: Diversity & Cultural Transformation in the Maker Community with Monica Tetteh

Diversity & Cultural Transformation in the Maker Community with Monica Tetteh of Black Makers Matter and That’s Sew Monica. Monica and I talk about her

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Podcast Episode 113: Marketing for Makers: Starting from Square One with Nicole Spaulding

Veering off from our usual interview format, this unique episode is a LIVE unscripted coaching session with our Operations Manager, Nicole Spaulding. I brought in

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Lots of Love: Our February Playlist

Ready for the February playlist that I curated just for you? I’ve gathered up some perfect tunes to set the tone on Valentine’s Day. They’re

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Podcast Episode 112: Uncovering Your Brand Story & Expertise with Maya Elious

Uncovering your Brand Story & Expertise with personal branding strategist Maya Elious. I talk with Maya about discovering your impact zone, where your natural abilities converge

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Podcast Episode 111: Money Mindset & Management with Ean Price Murphy

Why is talking about money frowned upon? How can we improve our relationship with our finances? How can we talk about money in a way

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Community Over Competition: A Bonus Playlist

That’s right! I have a bonus playlist for you this month! This is your soundtrack as you join us for our events and activities during

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4 Ways to Build Your Brand by Embodying Community over Competition

4 Ways to Build Your Brand by Embodying Community Over Competition

The spirit of community over competition became ingrained in me two decades ago as I shared my experiences starting my first business with my group

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Rainy Day Drives in January: Our January Playlist

When I was young, I was constantly introduced to new music from my friends, people I dated, spending hours flipping through CD’s at Amoeba Music

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Podcast 110: Marketing & Community with Pete Davis

  Marketing & Community with marketing expert Pete Davis of Ampjar. Pete shares his biggest marketing tip for makers and how Ampjar helps brands grow

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25 Ways to recharge creativity & de-stress

You know that feeling when your TO-DO list seems better suited to being written on an extra long roll of paper towels than on a

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13 Ways to Support Small Creative Businesses

I’m usually not one for small talk but today, let’s talk SMALL…With some BIG statistics.Did you know that?•Small businesses account for 99.7% of all businesses

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Podcast Episode 109: Podcast Staycation

We’re taking a break from the podcast for a bit to do some behind the scenes work here at Dear Handmade Life as well as

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