Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina sits down with daughter Felicity to talk about growing up with a creative business household. Learn some of the sassy and sweet things Carina’s 17 year old has to say about design and business. This episode was originally aired on youtube.com/carinagardner. About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters...

Carina sits down with Pinterest expert Nadalie Bardo to dive into the powerful strategies she uses to drive traffic and grow a brand through Pinterest. Nadalie shares insider tips on optimizing pins, creating content that gets clicks, and leveraging Pinterest’s algorithm to attract the right audience.  Find more about Nadalie at https://yourpincoach.com/pin-popular/ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: C...

In this episode, Carina shares an inspiring quote from Charlie Mackesy’s beloved book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and explores its deeper meaning. She reflects on the idea that we are all meant to "fly"—to embrace our potential, lean into our uniqueness, and rise beyond our fears. Join her for a conversation about self-discovery, creativity, and the power of recognizing what...

In this special episode, Carina sits down with her expert design coaches to share their top five tips for starting a successful design business. They break down the essential steps every new designer should take, from building a strong foundation to finding your unique style and landing your first sales. Whether you're just getting started or looking for insider advice, you'll hear first...

Struggling with the not-so-fun parts of the design process? In this episode, Carina shares four creative ways to gamify your workflow, keeping you motivated and inspired. From tackling design roadblocks to getting those perfect "dopamine hits" of excitement, these fun techniques will help you stay engaged and make designing a joy! Tune in now! About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the...

Carina interviews Susan Smith who teaches quilters. Learn more about her launch methods and running a creative business. Listen to her podcast at Measure Twice Cut Once and visit her www.stitchedbysusan.com . Episode 507 Marketing Hacks with Susan Smith ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certific...

The Sweet Life of A Designer Summit is coming NEXT MONTH! Carina tells you why this summit is different and what you can expect from this awesome virtual event. To get your free ticket, join us at https://www.designsuitecourses.com/sweetlifesummit Episode 506 Sweet Life of A Designer ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design....

Description It is the small things that can add up FOR US and AGAINST US. Carina talks about the Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake as a cautionary tale for our own design businesses. Episode 505 The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the c...

Have you heard the old proverb about the cobber’s shoes? As a designer and artist, we need to be sure and be taking care of the most important things first. Sometimes this is really hard to do as other people ask us for things. Carina talks about the cobbler’s shoes and oxygen masks in this episode as a reminder and challenge to take care of yourself first. Episode 504 The Cobbler’s Shoes ________...

Carina interviews Amy Smart who is a fellow Riley Blake designer and blogger. Her quilt blog is a popular resource for many sewing enthusiasts. Learn more about Amy’s creative business in this episode. Find more about her at diaryofaquilter.com. Episode 503 Quilting with Amy Smart ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. Th...

Instead of worrying about AI, what if we took it as a resource that could help us in our businesses? Carina goes over several ways we can be using AI and practical examples of how it can help us build a business faster! Episode 502 AI Could Be Your Best Friend ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers c...

Your creative power is an important part of who you are as a maker, artist, and designer. But many times things can get in the way of that power. Carina walks you through some of those key things that can bring you down so you can avoid the traps that keep a designer from doing their best work! Episode 501 How You Are Losing Creative Power ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.:...

Carina’s friend and fellow designer Vanessa Christenson talks about owning two businesses. As a moda designer and coach, Vanessa inspires others to create the life they want. Learn more about Vanessa at https://vanessachristenson.com/ Episode 500 How to Time Manage Your Life Sustainably with Moda Fabric Designer Vanessa Christensen  __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the...

Wondering what new products you should be considering in 2025? Carina walks you through some of the products she is seeing make a splash on the design scene! Learn more in today’s episode! Episode 499 3 Products Your Should Design For in 2025 _____________________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certifica...

Carina talks to Andi Stanfield about being a quilter and owning a creative business. For all quilters and creative business owners, Andi talks about life lessons and what she is working on now. Learn more about Andi at https://www.quiltingontheside.com/ Episode 498 Quilting on the Side with Andi Stanfield __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & De...

The number one question Carina gets asked is “How do I make money from my art?” The answer is both simple and complicated as Carina talks about making money from artwork. Episode 497 How Do I Make Money From My Art? __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina...

Have you created New Year’s Resolutions that make you a better person? How about creating New Year’s Resolutions that fill your cup? Carina talks about the difference in today’s episode and how she is using goal setting to bring her fulfillment this coming year. Episode 496 New Year's Resolutions To Fill Our Cups __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of...

Carina has been keeping a secret! For all of 2024, she has been building a new office space called the Barn in her backyard. Learn more about how she plans to use the space and progress on it in today’s episode. Episode 495 I'm Getting My Own Office Space! Updates on the New Barn __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university...

Carina not only revisits morning routines but also 2024. Learn about many of the fails and wins we experienced this year at Carina Gardner, Inc. Episode 494 Morning Routines Revisited __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite...

Ever wondered what some of Carina’s Christmas traditions are? Carina talks about some of the things her family does and talks about the past year. Episode 493 Christmas Traditions and Other Thoughts __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO...

Carina talks to Design Suite member Jennifer Burba about creating her design business with twelve kids in tow and starting a Bachelor’s degree. Her work ethic will inspire you in your own creative endeavors! Episode 492 Caring Community with Design Suite Member Jennifer Burba __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers ce...

Carina talks about the magic and inspiration you can get from the season by just having one little mind switch. Learn today what that switch is! Episode 491 The Magic AND Inspiration of the Season __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph. D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of...

This is a Sneak Peek Bonus Episode from the Design Your Life Podcast! If you have ever wondered what I talk about on the Design Your Life Podcast, this is your chance to learn more. The Design Your Life Podcast not only features more down-to-earth stories about design, but insights on trends, economy, and a segment called “Coaches Unfiltered.” This is our exclusive podcast was created for Design S...

Want the heads up on fabulous marketable products YOU can make this coming year? Carina goes over 14 products you are going to want to keep your eyes on! Episode 489 Marketable Products Designers Should Jump Into This Coming Year _________  Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art that people want t...

Carina speaks to Heat Press Nation about Direct To Film and what is up and coming for 2025! This is a not-to-be-missed episode if you love crafting machines! Get more from Heat Press Nation here: https://www.heatpressnation.com/?sscid=a1k8_1ge1nn Episode 488 What is Hot in 2024 and 2025 and Black Friday Deals with Heat Press Nation _________  Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new...