the sparkling creative

Today's Q is a bit of a funny one. 'How do you do it all?'. It's a loaded question, as a mom, a wife, a business owner, an artist, ... I feel like I'm constantly in the need of readjusting my focus. However, there are a few things I've learned over to the past 5 years since becoming a mother that has helped me manage. It's still messy and overwhelming at times. I still drop the ball from time to t...

Consistency is such a buzz word. Everyone is talking about being more consistent. However, no-one really says what it means. Especially how you can use consistency to actually build a successful creative business. Today I share with you what it means to consistently show up for your creative dream and why posting a thousand times each week consistently isn't that important after all.   Mentioned o...

I've dropped our schedule Podcast topic because I feel called to talk to you about today's topic. As creative we all have this fear to share our creative work with the world. Talking about our work doesn't come naturally. Sharing your work and talking about it can basically feel like stripping in the middle of the street. We're worried about what people say and think. We're afraid they might disco...

In today's episode I'm chatting with Fiona Humberstone also know as the brand stylist about her creative journey. Which has been all about following her passion and heart. She's a pro when it comes to helping fellow entrepreneurs figuring out how to create a cohesive and outspoken brand, that attracts the right audience and repels the wrong.   Mentioned on the Show: Fiona's site: https://www.thebr...

You'll be back later, but for now, you're gone! On a guided meditation. Where you radiate power. You'll see how wonderful you truly are. You discover all the magical transformations that will come to you once you embrace yourself unapologetically. Imagine how you're going to use your power to transform your life into your dream! How does it look like to fully own your life? Mentioned on the Show:...

A question we all face at a certain point when becoming a full-time, professional artist. I've totally been there and went through some phases dealing with this question, in today's episode I'm sharing with you what truly helps to deal with this question. Let's make sure you won't get negativity impacted by it. Take a listen now! Mentioned on the Show: The book 'I know how she does it': https://ww...

Debbie Hodge is taking us behind the scenes of her creative business. She recently transitioned from one successful business into another. She took the leap and left behind what no longer was fueling her. Debbie is a successful course creator she shares open and honestly on how to get started creating a course around your creative work.   Mentioned on the Show: Debbie over on Instagram: https://ww...

When talking to fellow creatives and clients, I often hear phrases all along the lines I'm supposed to be further along the way, I should do fill in the blanks,... It feels like we're all apologizing because we're not doing what we think we're supposed to do. It's nuts. We're creatives dam it! We're not supposed to follow a specific path, so let's figure out how our individual, personal, unique to...

  (Live) video becomes more and more important at the moment. However jumping on the bandwagon can be a bit scary. It's scary to jump in front of the camera, figure out the tech and what to share. In todays episode I'll be getting you way on your way to video savvy. I'll be sharing my go to content ideas and ALL the tools I'm using to create video's for my business. It's easier and cheaper then yo...

  We're doing something new on the show! Every couple of episodes I'll be answering a listener question.   Today's question is: How to get from having a hobby to running a legit creative business?   You too have a question? Than ask away here: www.kerstinpressler.com/question Mentioned on the Show: The sparkling creative Academy: www.kerstinpressler.com/academy The Quiz: https://www.kerstinpressle...

Talking about money or even thinking about money can be stressful. Money could even give you anxiety, but it doesn't have to be this way. Join Tonya Rineer, the money mind set maven and me in todays episode where we talk about money and how you can elevate your feelings about money, which will help you create the financial independents you're dreaming of.   Mentioned on the Show: Tonya's site: htt...

Living a creative life style with a newborn is quite a bit different than living one without. It's wonderful, but at the same time it can be challenging. Today I take you with me behind the scenes. I share with you how I manage to run my creative business, create art and take care of my family. It's not perfect, but it is beautiful. Mentioned on the Show: The sparkling creative Academy: www.kersti...

Growing a sparkling creative business is all about getting to know yourself. We all have a creative superpower, we just need to find out what it is and make great use of it. It's important to stop looking around you and think you need to do what everybody else does to be successful. No, you need to take a step back, asses where you're at right now and start listening to your inner guide. There is...

We're doing something new on the show! Every couple of episodes I'll be answering a listener question.   Today's question is: How can I build up a relationship with my audience?   You too have a question? Than ask away here: www.kerstinpressler.com/question Mentioned on the Show: The sparkling creative Academy: www.kerstinpressler.com/academy The Quiz: https://www.kerstinpressler.com/quiz The affi...

  Join me and productivity expert Alexis in today's episode. Alexis is sharing her tips and tricks to manifest success with less stress and chaos. She's also sharing insights in how she actually grew and gigantic youtube channel over the past couple of years. All in all you can listen to this episode and not learn something for your creative business and life. Mentioned on the Show: Alexis's site:...

  We're doing something new on the show! Every couple of episodes I'll be answering a listener question.   Today's question is: How should I price my art/creative work? You too have a question? Than ask away here: www.kerstinpressler.com/question Mentioned on the Show: The sparkling creative Academy: www.kerstinpressler.com/academy The sparkling creative Academy plus: www.kerstinpressler.com/acade...

Haven't we all hear it, leave your comfort zone, you need to get out of your comfort zone. But why and how do we actually get out of our comfort zone. In todays episode I'll be sharing with you how you know you're actually out of your comfort zone and how to get kind off comfortable being out of your comfort zone. We don't need to take one big leap and are done, nope this is a process and we can a...

Feeling the best you possibly can, being pumped up about creating, having more than enough motivation to get all the things done in your creative business and personal life isn't a nice to have. It's crucial to doing your best work, living your best life and being a true sparkling creative. In today's episode I share with you why I take the time to get into alignment before I get started on doing...

  We're doing something new on the show! Every couple of episodes I'll be answering a listener question. Today's question is: What's your morning routine and daily alignment process? You too have a question? Than ask away here: www.kerstinpressler.com/question Mentioned on the Show: The sparkling creative Academy: www.kerstinpressler.com/academy The sparkling creative Academy plus: www.kerstinpres...

Join me today as I'm chatting with painter Hillary Buttler about how she grow her sparkling creative business slowly step-by-step. She's opening up about challenges she's been facing, the good the bad the ugly. How it is to take a maternity leave as an artist and how she's now able to manage being a mom and a full-time painter.     Mentioned on the Show: Hillary Buttler: http://www.hillarybutler.c...

Time monitoring might not sound fun, but it sure was eye-opening and dare I say increasing my productivity, a LOT. It helped me leave behind my mommy guilt, figure out what I am actually spending my time on and how I want to spend my time in the future. I've been getting started with time monitoring through the book 'I know how she does it' from Laura Vanderkamp. Join me and get to know how you to...

We're doing something new on the show! Every couple of episodes I'll be answering a listener question. Today's question is: How can I get started with affirmations, especially when my mind is totally not believing in what I'm saying? You too have a question? Than ask away here: www.kerstinpressler.com/question Mentioned on the Show: The sparkling creative Academy: www.kerstinpressler.com/academy T...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Instagram and business expert Kelsey Chapman. She's sharing her secrets on how to grow your audience through connectivness and some simple, but effective strategies. She's totally my Instagram guru and I can promise you her strategies totally work!   Mentioned on the Show: Kelsey's site: http://kelseychapman.com/ Kelsey's Hastag Quiz: http://kelseychapman.com/...

We're doing something new on the show! Every couple of episodes I'll be answering a listener question. Today's question is: I'm struggling to work form home, do you have any tips on how to make things easier? You too have a question? Than ask away here: www.kerstinpressler.com/question Mentioned on the Show: The sparkling creative Academy: www.kerstinpressler.com/academy The sparkling creative Aca...

  I've been on a long journey of ignoring affirmations and all that they're supposed to do for you. Turns out that's been a huge mistake, using them changed how I think. They're little wonder machines and you should start using them now. Get into this episode to learn what affirmations are, how to get started using them and what they'll do for you. I can't wait to talk to you. Mentioned on the Sho...