Creative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives

Welcome back to another episode of the Creative Minds, Smart Money Podcast ! I’m your host, Samantha Eck , and today I’m joined by Melissa Nguyen , a mindset and embodiment coach who’s all about helping creative entrepreneurs break through their mental blocks—especially when it comes to money. In this episode, Melissa opens up about her own journey with mental health and how it led her to a more h...

Welcome back to the Creative Minds, Smart Money Podcast ! I’m your host, Samantha Eck , and in today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Ambrosia Carey —business consultant, speaker, and a seven-figure salon owner. Together, we’re diving into the must-know strategies for creative entrepreneurs who are ready to scale their businesses and achieve long-term success. Ambrosia shares her secrets for sus...

Welcome back to the Creative Minds, Smart Money Podcast ! I’m your host, Samantha Eck , and in this episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Jessica Freeman from Jess Creatives . We’re diving deep into something that’s a total game-changer for creative entrepreneurs: SEO (aka Search Engine Optimization). If you’ve ever wondered how to get your website seen by more people (without breaking the bank o...

In this episode of the Creative Minds, Smart Money Podcast , I’m here to help you nail down the perfect bank for your creative business . Let’s break it down: from the pros and cons of traditional banks vs. online banks to the nitty-gritty on fees , customer service , and interest rates . We’re also talking about how to find a bank that plays nice with your accounting software , because, let’s be...

Welcome back to Creative Minds, Smart Money —where we turn creativity into cash flow without losing your creative spark! I’m your host, Samantha Eck , and today we’re diving into a topic every creative entrepreneur needs to tackle: choosing the best accounting software for your business. We’re breaking down the pros and cons of all the big hitters— Wave , QuickBooks , Xero , and FreshBooks . I'll...

Welcome to Creative Minds, Smart Money —the go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs looking to thrive financially without losing their creative edge! I’m your host, Samantha Eck , and in today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest financial musts for any creative business owner: separating your business and personal finances . I’ll explain why keeping your finances separate is a game-chang...

Welcome to another episode of Creative Minds, Smart Money , where we blend creative passion with financial savvy! I’m your host, Samantha Eck , and today we’re talking about something every creative entrepreneur wonders at some point: When should you hire a bookkeeper? In this episode, I’ll break down the tell-tale signs that it’s time to bring in a professional to handle your books (because we al...

Ready to stop treating your business finances like a mysterious puzzle? This trailer gives you a taste of what Creative Minds, Smart Money is all about - real talk about money for creative entrepreneurs who are done with the financial confusion. What you can expect each week: Actionable financial strategies that actually make sense Real talk about running a sustainable creative business Expert ins...