Craft To Career

Business coaching call, what's the deal? If you've ever wondered what goes on during a business coaching call, this episode is for you. Casey was working as a dentist when her circumstances changed and she decided to take her life in a different direction: quilt pattern designing. She came into her business call wanting to know how to become self-sufficient, grow her business, turn a profit, and e...

Membership Success: Follow along as Jess shares her journey of creating a successful membership. Jess always knew she loved quilting and she felt a drive to turn her hobby into something bigger. She jumped into educating herself and exploring the world of quilting, and her path led her to start a business with her passion: longarm quilting.  In this episode Jess gives insight on: The journey of fi...

Emmy of Emmygination shares how she grew her design business with JUST Pinterest.  One day Anthropolgie reached out to HER to hire her, and this was at the very beginning of Emmy's career.  Can you imagine? Emmy is a genius marketer, brand designer, and Pinterest user.  On this episode you'll learn WHY to use Pinterest as well as get some practical tips to start growing your business with Pinteres...

I remember hearing things like, "Don't be an artist. You can never earn a good income that way." Stacie is here to prove that idea wrong. In this episode we cover: Stacie's story on becoming a successful artist. Different revenue stream ideas for artists. Different business aspects creative needs to think about. The ' Leverage Your Artwork ' course. Learn how and when Stacie crossed the Million Do...

Have you ever wondered what the spouse of an entrepreneur experiences?  I asked my husband, Brad, to be on the podcast and share what it is like for him with me having this career.  Brad and I both prepared questions for each other without sharing what they were, so you get the real, raw, candid responses to our questions.  I asked Brad, from his perspective: How often does he think I like what I...

I am a big advocate of mental health.  I will be the first to say I meet with a therapist and life coach and I recommend anyone who is feeling stressed or overwhelmed to meet with one, too.  In this episode I chat with Nicole Saunders, my therapist, asking some of the big questions that entrepreneurs deal with.  I ask her how to cope with some things like imposter syndrome, hustle, comparison.  I...

Starting a new business can be tricky.  You want to do it right, and you want to do it legally. Guest Lawyer, Annette Stepanian, shares tips for legally starting your business and when to hire a Lawyer.  We discuss: * Naming your business * When to hire a lawyer * Trademarks Be sure to get Annette's free PDF download: 5 Legal Ingredients for a Tip-Top Business

Dylan Mierzwinski (@Bydylanm) is an accomplished surface pattern designer and Skillshare instructor who has made a name for herself in the creative world. Her designs have been featured in high-profile brands such as Magnolia, Anthropologie, and Martha Stewart. In this episode, Dylan shares her journey from aspiring artist to successful entrepreneur, detailing how she built a thriving career aroun...

Instagram can often feel overwhelming. With endless content demands, the pressure to gain followers, and constant changes in the algorithm, it's easy to feel like you're not doing enough. But what if there's a way to change your approach and start enjoying Instagram again? In this episode, Elizabeth shares 5 simple secrets that can help you shift your mindset and strategy to see natural growth on...

Suzy Quilts, one of the most successful modern quilt pattern designers, shares her journey from starting out as a hobbyist to becoming a full-fledged business owner. She dives into how a simple blog, helped by a friend's advice, played a key role in growing her quilting business. In this episode, Suzy discusses: The Power of Blogging : How starting a blog helped Suzy connect with her audience, bui...

Welcome to the very first episode of the  Craft to Career Podcast ! In this inaugural episode, Elizabeth Chappell shares her journey from a creative enthusiast to a thriving business owner. Elizabeth introduces the podcast's purpose and outlines how it will help entrepreneurs, makers, and creatives turn their passions into successful careers. What you'll learn: The Importance of Mindset : Elizabet...